As a full-time vegetarian, it can get quite frustrating when you go to a restaurant and they have only one or two vegetarian dishes. I once went to this Indonesian restaurant in Mont’Kiara (not out of choice, mind you – it was an office lunch), and out of the 50-plus dishes, there was only one vegetarian option, which was some tomato pasta.
Likewise, at most of the well known pizza chains in Malaysia, there is at the most two vegetarian pizzas available: Vegetarian and Margherita. That’s why a place like Sarpino’s Pizzeria is a great find for my pizza-loving family and I.
At the Sarpino’s in Lucky Garden, Bangsar, there are nine (that’s right, nine!) types of vegetarian pizzas available:
- Pizza Margarita
- Kalamata Delight
- Sorento Delight
- Zucchini Primevera
- The Pesto Veggie
- Greek Pizza
- Tuscany
- Vegetarian
- The Villagio
I’ve tried Vegetarian, Zucchini Primevera, The Pesto Veggie and Tuscany. The Tuscany pizza was on the salty side, but nonetheless tasty. I didn’t quite like the Pesto pizza, but that’s because I don’t like pesto sauce as it reminds me of medicine.
The brochure I picked up listed three outlets; in Bangsar, Puchong and Subang. I’ve ordered pizza from the Sarpino’s at Plaza Mont’Kiara, but I’m not sure if it’s under the same management. I say this because (1) Mont’Kiara was not listed in the brochure, and (2) it has fewer vegetarian pizza options. I would just like to add that the Bangsar outlet is on the mezzanine floor, so it’s not disabled-friendly if you want to go there and pick up the pizzas yourself.
From what I can see on the brochure, you can also order baked lasagna and baked spaghetti, as the description for these two dishes reads “With meat or tomato vegetable sauce”. I did try the baked lasagna at the Mont’Kiara branch, but didn’t like it. There was some herb or spice that made me not like it.
For the Pizza Margarita, Kalamata Delight and Sorento Delight pizzas, it’s a buy-one-free-one deal. For the others, it’s buy-one-get-2nd-for-half-price.
Happy eating!
Cheers,
The Vegetarian Writer
Hi There,
Nice to meet Malaysian veg friend. I’m so eager to know your & family’s survival as vegetarian in Malaysia. We are Sri Lankan couple living in Malaysia both vegetarians. My hubby finds it quiet challenging to explain and get veg food in b’ss meetings. Always ends up eating rice and tofu etc.,
I have a vegetarian food blog, u should check it out. it’s mainly sharing recipes. I hope to write about restaurants in near future. http://amisvegetariandelicacies.blogspot.com/
Chk out my blog & Giv your feedback
Our favorite restaurants in kl are Sangeethas in Masjid India, Chat Masala in Brickfields, Yishensu in One Utama(Chinese), Gopalas in Brickfields.
Thanks for your tip on delicious and radhey’s delights- we are yet to check them out…
Sarpinos bangsar is a new info for us, we need to chk it out too, we always order from sarpinos mt kiara. Ben’s food store in bangsar village too has veg food.
I’m really glad to meet fellow veg blogger in Malaysia. Let be in touch and spread vegetarianism here..
Hi,
Will check out your blog, thanks for the link. Yes, I’ve been to Sangeetha’s before, want to blog about it. Chat Masala – I’ve heard of it, but not been there yet. And I heard the restaurant in 1Utama is very good.
And I emphatise on the rice and tofu issue. I went for a dinner once when every single dish was tofu.
Cheers,
The Vegetarian Writer
Hello Vegetarian Writer, there is this new vegetarian place at Empire Mall, Subang. Its call O Cafe. I was there couple of weeks ago. Btw, I have linked your blog to http://asknomster.com/restaurant/?id=1582#blog_reviews . If will be great of you could link our other blog post to http://www.asknomster.com . Hope to see you soon! Cheers!
Thanks for the info on the restaurant, will check it out, and your blog too!
Cheers,
The Vegetarian Writer
Hey there,
That’s a nice blog with some good information on vegetarian eats around Klang Valley. I would have to admit that more establishments are opening up to the vegetarian concept these days and are able to provide a special dish for vegetarians which are not in the menu.
I’ve spent couple of months in Kuala Lumpur after booking without thinking. Imagine going there without a prepared accommodation or anybody you know.
But in the end, I love it and enjoyed it. I’ve tried almost every vegan restaurant I could find in Kuala Lumpur as well as groceries.
I will be returning there within a month or so, I hope so.
xxx from Vienna
Hi V writer,
There’s this place called “Chapati Hut” close to Vila Scot Condo in Brickfields. You should blog about it. They serve good north indian vegetarian food, mainly good for Indian rotis. Check them out and blog. We tried it very recently, now every wk we go there.
Hi there,
Yes, I’ve seen the Chapati Hut… have been very curious about going there and trying the food. Will definitely check it out.
And thank you for taking the time to comment on this blog.
Cheers,
The Vegetarian Writer
Just to add to the list..There is a very good Indian vegetarian restaurant(in fact 2 now) known as Annalakshmi( Fine dining) and Annalakshmi Riverside( casual dining)..located at the Temple of Fine Arts building on Jalan Berhala Brickfields..Good clean ambience and excellent food.Should check it out..
Hi,
Thanks for the recommendation! A relative of mine from India did visit Annalakshmi a month ago and said it was good. Will check it out!