Ravintola Mantra

Special diets

Vegan Nepalese Food in Helsinki

Ravintola Mantra in Herttoniemenranta has a dedicated selection of vegan dishes rooted in Nepalese home cooking — lentils, vegetables, and spices, cooked with care since 2011.

In Nepal, vegetable and lentil dishes are not an afterthought — they are the foundation of the cuisine. Dal Bhat, the national dish, is a vegan meal by nature. Our vegan dishes draw on these traditions: slow-cooked dals, spiced vegetable curries, and rice dishes that are deeply flavourful without any animal products. Every vegan dish on our menu is clearly marked with a (VG) tag. We do not use meat stocks in vegan preparations.

Our vegan practices

All dishes marked (VG) on our menu are fully vegan — free from meat, fish, dairy, and eggs. Our kitchen also prepares meat and dairy dishes, so while we take care to avoid cross-contact, we cannot guarantee a fully vegan kitchen environment. If you have strict requirements, please let us know when you book and we will take additional care. Our staff can advise on any dish you are unsure about.

Our dishes14 dishes

Vegetable Chow Mein

Fried vegetables and noodles.

€15.90

Palungo Chana

Chickpeas, spinach and garlic in medium spiced sauce.

€16.90

Sabzi Karahi

Mixed vegetables in tomato-based sauce with spices.

€16.90

Bhindi Masala

Fried okra, onion, ginger and fresh chili.

€17.90

Chili Vegetable Kofta

Vegetable balls with chili sauce.

€15.90

Vegetable Thali (1)

Three vegetarian items on one plate: lentils with garlic and fresh coriander, vegetable balls in spinach-coconut sauce, and soya in spinach-curry sauce.

€24.90

Chutney

Mango chutney.

€3.00

Plain Rice

€3.50

Aloo Saag

Fried spinach, potato and ginger.

€11.90

Bhanta ko Tarkari

Eggplant with fresh green pepper, onion and tomato.

€12.90

Tofu Saag

Tofu in spinach coconut cream curry sauce.

€12.90

Tofu Chili

Tofu in chili sauce.

€12.90

Chili Mushrooms

Mushrooms in chili sauce.

€12.90

Mango Sorbet

Refreshing mango sorbet.

€6.90

Reserve a table

Mention your dietary needs when booking — we’ll take care of it.