Loving Vegan - Hafnarfjörður

Ahmed R.

First time in Iceland and the hospitality in this restaurant was very great. Finding vegan gems are always a mission.

Walked in 50 minutes before close and they were still happy to serve us inside even though they were about to close, but ended up taking the food to-go. Another group walked in with 30 minutes to close and were also welcomed to stay to dine-in.

The menu is 100% vegan with many dishes to choose from and if asked they will do their best to accommodate your allergen.
They also do a buffet style service on Saturdays and offered dessert and fruit while we waited for our takeaway which was unexpected and very generous.
The cheesecake was creamy, light and fresh with the fruit on top.

We recieved the order fairly fast. The pad Thai was a bit sweet but still flavourful. The golden fried rice was also well seasoned and tasty. Both full of mixed vegetables and not too oily.

Ended up being nearly $60 CAD but this was pretty reasonable due to the cost of everything else in Iceland.

Thank you for welcoming us warmly. Would re-visit if ever in the area again.

Michael J. K. B.

Loving Vegan is a charming little spot, tucked away with a cozy storefront-style décor that gives it a welcoming feel. The food was delicious and lived up to expectations, with plenty of variety at budget-friendly prices. I recommend the Pad Thai and Golden fried rice. I especially appreciate their weekly deals, like 20% off on Wednesdays and the 50% off buffet on Saturdays. The restaurant has a nice family-friendly touch too, with toys available to keep kids entertained. Service was prompt, warm, and attentive, making the whole experience enjoyable. A hidden gem worth revisiting!

Rahoul A.

This place is truly exceptional. It shines in three key areas, namely phenomenal taste with flavors that are fresh, very reasonably priced for Iceland, and also healthy as well. I would have come here more days if I hadn’t discovered it on my last day in Iceland. They even write on the menu how they only use olive oil, and you can really appreciate the freshness of the food. They also have 20% off the menu if you come on a Wednesday, which we happen to get lucky with as that was the day we came here. Service is great as well. The people here are very nice. I will also say that there is another Asian vegan restaurant that I tried during my time in Iceland called vegan world peace, which is in downtown Reykjavík, which is also nice though their prices are also much higher likely due to their central location. Personally, I think both are solid, though I don’t mind driving a little extra to save money when you’re getting such good food.

Ólafur ?. G.

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I only discovered Loving Vegan on Reykjavíkurvegur in Hafnarfjörður a few weeks ago, and since then I’ve gone back several times. In my opinion, this is the best Asian restaurant in Iceland. The food is described as Generational Vietnamese Heritage, and that is exactly how it tastes – authentic, fresh, and full of soul.

The ingredients are always incredibly fresh, and every dish I’ve tried so far has been outstanding. Today I had the Thai Tom Yum soup (as a take away), and it was absolutely fantastic.

The restaurant itself is humble and unpretentious, with a warm and compassionate atmosphere that shines through in the service as well. From what I can tell, the owner himself does the cooking, and he greets guests with genuine kindness.

I don’t usually eat vegan food, but this place alone is reason enough for me to eat it more often. Truly a gem.

Easy five stars out of five.

Wenzhu S.

This restaurant is AMAZING!!! Whether you are local or a tourist, PLEASE give this place a try. You definitely don't have to be vegan to enjoy a vegan dish. I used to think vegan food meant a variety of salads, but man, was I wrong!!! I never imagined any vegan restaurant to have such a large menu with food packed with amazing flavors like this.

The restaurant is family-run; the owner is also the chef and server, while his family help out when it's busy. He said the business has been slow and especially hard in winter, so your support would mean a lot to them. Not to mention how reasonable the prices are, compared to other expensive places in Reykjavík. This is literally quality food at very affordable price!

Food was fantastic!!! We had Thai Tom Yum noodles, Pistachio & Mushroom soup, Buddha Bowl, and mango smoothie. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE try the mango smoothie. It's the best I've had, and I've had a lot of them. The Tom Yum soup base was also so flavorful that I don't miss not having any seafood in it. I drank the whole bowl of soup. 😛

The interior decor was so calming, and the music makes you feel like you are in a spa. Highly recommended, and will definitely return if ever in this area again.

Jayden W.

Very very welcoming staff, super kind and friendly I felt very welcomed.

The food was superb, my friend is vegan so I tagged along with them and I was very happy with what I got.

We got Samosas and Spring Rolls as appetizers

For mains we got Pho and the Buddha Bowl

We also tried their fruit juice which is made fresh and also very good. Would definitely go back again.

Sierra S.

It’s so good that we ate here multiple times while in town. The burgers & burritos are amazing, love the buddha bowl. Perfect strawberry smoothie. Very yummy wine. Great selection of vegan chocolate to shop too. Don’t miss this wonderful vegan spot!!

David J.

The last day in our Iceland trip we found this amazing tasty restaurant. It was hard to decide which dish as they were many that looked delicious, most dishes were about 2500 kr.
Which is incredibly reasonable for Iceland. Highly recommend.