The Hungry Tapir

Where do I start....... Stunning restaurant, amazing service and probably to most tastiest vegan food ever! We almost missed this restaurant (!), and only after spotting a sign took a gamble to walk up the stairs, only to be created by the smoothest jazz music and a warm welcome from Gab. We actually had to ask if we were in the right place and it was the vegan restaurant, as per the sign downstairs. (Our feedback to the owner (Cynthia), play some music at the stairs and have better signage), as I said we almost walked passed. It was immediately clear, we were going to have a great experience, just by the ambiance and the care provided by the staff, asking if we had any food allergies or anything special to be created. OMG, when the food arrived we were blown-away, so tasty and fresh. It wasn't just the food, it was the attention to detail like the wine glasses were spotless etc etc. Thanks for a great evening/meal and as we're in KL for one month, we'll be back many times! (We've booked for the jazz evening at the sister restaurant)

This lovely vegan cafe was a wonderful choice for dinner. As vegetarians traveling to KL, we were happy to be able to sample some Malaysian dishes. We felt the food was delicious, especially the satay. The interiors of the restaurant are also very aesthetic and well designed. Sui was a great server, very friendly and attentive!

The food was absolutely amazing, and the service was great. The staffs were consistently accommodating and genuinely friendly. The atmosphere was cozy, along with great music that added good vibes to the ambiance. I highly recommend trying the Mama’s satay, mac 'n’ cheese, ulam fried rice and miso ramen each dish stood out in its own unique way. Their freshly made mixed juices were wonderfully refreshing, a perfect complement to the meal. Personally I recommend their mix juice orange with carrot or orange with watermelon. All in all, a fantastic experience. I'll definitely be recommending this place to friends.

One of the best vegan restaurants in my life - definitely the best restaurant you can find in Malaysia. Absolutely amazing. The service is a 10/10 as well as the food. We’ve been here for 3 times now and would love to take the whole restaurant including the friendly stuff with us to Germany. All the best and thanks a lot

Been in Malaysia less than a week and this place is already a favorite. Great atmosphere with cozy lighting, and it was packed on a Thursday evening which shows how popular it is. The servers were amazing and really helpful. Had their crispy coconut salad and pancakes. The salad was amazing and really crispy. I was wondering if it would have a strong coconut flavor but it really doesn’t, so don’t avoid it if you’re not a coconut fan. Totally new experience for me. The pancakes were much healthier than I imagined and tasted great. The hibiscus tea was perfect too. The whole vibe is really welcoming and it’s a good spot to hangout or chill solo. Staff made the experience even better with their friendly service. Definitely a highlight of my trip so far. Highly recommend this place!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

We came here as I am a vegan, my sister is not but she is happy to colour with me. The staff were very friendly and the food was out of this world delicious! The decor was just lovely, and seating was comfortable. We came for late lunch and my only slightly annoyance is that the jazz music was a bit too loud but that’s my personal preference.

What a fantastic find! The Hungry Tapir has a wonderful ambiance, and there was a great, vibrant crowd for our weekday lunch. The iconic location in historic Chinatown really adds to the charm and experience. The food was outstanding. We tried their vegan variations on local Malay dishes, and it was such a treat. It's fantastic that they offer the opportunity to experience these classic flavours in a completely plant-based way. The staff were absolutely lovely and welcoming, which made the visit even better. It's places like this that make it easier and more joyful to live a life based on compassion and respect for ourselves and for the living creatures we share this planet with. Bravo!