During our most recent vegan luxury travel adventures throughout Southeast Asia, we have been impressed by how seriously luxury hotels are taking plant based dining. In Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore, Bali, and Saigon, we found hotels that don’t just offer a token vegetarian or vegan option, but genuinely thoughtful and indulgent culinary experiences. From buffets and brunches overflowing with nutritionally packed and creative inclusions to a fully plant based café where every dish is carefully composed and an exceptional vegan fine dining experience that is sure to impress, it has been exciting to see how chefs are pushing the boundaries of flavour and presentation. Each hotel we visited showed that plant based dining can be as considered, luxurious, and memorable as any other part of a five star hotel or resort stay. The following five properties stood out for us, not only for the quality of the food but for how naturally it fits into the overall experience, leaving us nourished, satisfied, and eager to return to each and every one.

St Regis Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia

As part one of the world’s most exclusive hotel brands, St Regis Kuala Lumpur stands firmly among the finest luxury hotels in the bustling Malaysian capital. Every detail, from the interiors to the service was exquisite and refined, and this same attention carries through to the dining experiences during our stay. On the first Saturday of each month, the hotel hosts ‘Plant & Palate – A Vegetarian Brunch’, at The Brasserie which combines a refined à la carte menu with an extensive buffet featuring new and creative additions each month.

During our visit, standout dishes included the roasted miso eggplant, vibrant salads, vegan cheeses, and a selection of…

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