Tofu Vegan

Given that so much of western cooking derives from a European protein-plus-veg approach, it can feel simpler to eat vegetarian, or vegan, from Asian cuisines. Tofu Vegan is a plant-based restaurant on Islington’s Upper Street, from the people behind the beloved Xi’an Impression down the road, which makes the most of China’s abundance of meat-free options. Eat the tofu deep-fried with Sichuan pepper, the dry-fried green beans or spicy wontons filled with vegetables and drizzled with potent chilli oil. No meat; maximum pleasure.