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3 Mins Read The world’s first-ever meat-free Burger King outlet has opened doors in Cologne, Germany this week, amid surging mainstream demand for plant-based food as consumers adopt flexitarian eating habits for environmental, ethical and health reasons. The restaurant, open from June 7 to June 11, has teamed up with The Vegetarian Butcher to serve meatless Whoppers, vegan […]
3 Mins Read Diner chain Johnny Rockets along with eight other restaurant concepts have launched new plant-based options for a limited period of time that include the Impossible Original burger, Craig’s Vegan Shakes, and dairy-free Daiya Cheddar Style Slices. Owned by FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands, a global franchising company that owns nine restaurant brands and franchises over […]
3 Mins Read KFC Singapore has announced that it has debuted its first-ever meat-free alternative product called Zero Chicken Burger. It will be available for consumers at all KFC Singapore restaurants except the outlets at Singapore Polytechnic and Singapore Zoo. Claiming to have a similar taste to that of chicken, the poultry-free Zero Chicken Burger showcases a mycoprotein […]
7 Mins Read Season’s eatings! We’ve got all the sweets, treats and delicious vegan eats you need for a very merry plant-based Christmas, all wrapped up with an (upcycled) bow. From vegan catering options, to the best festive menus in town, to where to stock up on cruelty-free groceries, food gifts and pantry must-haves, we’ve done the work […]
10 Mins Read There are a fair amount of ‘best vegan cities’ lists on the interwebs, most of which are all interesting and worth a read. That being said, here at Green Queen, we love data and we love to use data to make decisions. While we did find a couple of lists that used data, they were […]
11 Mins Read Who doesn’t love burgers? No one, that’s who. But here at Green Queen, we’re partial to plant-based patties. We curated a list of the best vegan burgers in Asia, so you can eat your way across the region with fries and ketchup. Our list features every kind of plant-based burger you can think of, from […]
3 Mins Read Iconic global pizza chain PizzaExpress has just launched vegan cheese pizzas across all locations in India. Partnering up with local Mumbai-based cheese manufacturer Soft Spot Foods, the 100% plant-based cheese pizzas will now be available in Mumbai and Delhi. Although the unsustainable and unhealthy nature of dairy consumption has been well-documented by scientists, it has […]
5 Mins Read It is getting hard to keep up with Hong Kong’s vegan scene with so much going on. It’s never been easier to live that plant-based life. To help you out, we have highlighted the best in new menus, openings and more food news this November in our column about all things plant-based dining. Enjoy! Sound […]
6 Mins Read We are excited to be seeing more events popping up in Hong Kong on important environmental issues and sustainable living. To keep you up to date with the eco-events scene, we’ve compiled a list of the top events that you shouldn’t miss out on in the coming weeks. From film festivals to educative talks and […]
7 Mins Read TREEHOUSE is the ‘accidentally vegetarian and vegan’ hotspot that just landed in Soho, just off Pottinger Street in the new H Code Building. Like everyone else in the health crowd, we were super bummed when Christian Mongendre’s HOME Eat To Live closed in 2017, so we could not wait to check out his new digs […]
6 Mins Read It is getting hard to keep up with Hong Kong’s vegan scene with so much going on! It’s never been easier to live that plant-based life. To help you out, we have highlighted the best in new menus, openings and more food news in our bi-monthly column about all things plant-based dining. Enjoy! Kwun Tong […]
6 Mins Read India has always been an incredibly welcoming country for vegetarian, a place where almost one third of the population avoids meat of any kind. While Southern India tends to be a vegan culinary sanctuary, the plant-based dining scene in the country’s capital has been growing of late, to cater to people embracing meat-free lifestyles for […]
3 Mins Read The University of Hong Kong‘s Department of Earth Science released a study last year revealing the significant greenhouse gas contributions that Hong Kong generates, predominantly fuelled by the city’s excessive appetite for meat. Results from the study indicate that if citizens cut back on meat and dairy intake in accordance with recommended nutritional guidelines, the […]
4 Mins Read Green Queen hosted the third edition of our United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) #PlantBased Dinner Series to gather around delicious food at Soho restaurant & bar BEDU and learn about SDG #2 No Hunger from founder of local charity Feeding Hong Kong, Gabrielle Kirstein. Guests enjoyed a 100% vegan tasting menu by Chef Corey […]
6 Mins Read Who knew Tokyo was so vegan friendly? If you’re in love with Japanese food and thought you couldn’t find certain dishes made fully plant-based, then you’re in luck. From tempura and teriyaki-filled bento boxes to delicious ramen to Michelin-starred cuisine to moreish burgers and desserts, here’s our ultimate Green Queen guide to eating your plant-based […]
2 Mins Read Hong Kong’s plant-based grocery and café chain Green Common has rolled out Alpha Nuggets, a vegan take on fast food favourite chicken nuggets, across all its locations in the city. This marks another step forward in the accelerating market for plant-based meat alternatives, which have grown in popularity across the world and particularly in Asia. […]
3 Mins Read In partnership with Green Monday, Barcelona-based vegan startup Foods For Tomorrow will be launching their Heura plant-based chicken products in Singapore and Hong Kong this week. Already a success in their native Spain, Heura hopes that their Asian launch will expand their global presence ahead of launches across Europe and in South America. Foods For […]
6 Mins Read There’s a huge chance you will be stopping by Ho Chi Minh City if you’re travelling in Vietnam. Still called Saigon by some locals, the country has a never-ending stream of vegan and vegetarian options. While many travellers might use the city as a stopover for their next Vietnamese adventures, we’d say there is a […]
4 Mins Read Planning a weekend trip to Macau? We have you covered for your mini getaway! You’re in luck too if you are looking to spend some time outside of those huge indoor malls. Below, our roundup of the best vegan and vegetarian diners, cafés and restaurants in Macau. The Blissful Carrot The Blissful Carrot is Macau’s […]
3 Mins Read Zhenmeat, a new Chinese food-tech startup, brings plant-based meat analogs tailored to Chinese cuisines, from dimsum to stuffed peppers to mooncakes. The Beijing-based company launches their plant-protein and fungus based meat alternative on the market today, and hopes to not only target vegans and vegetarians, but meat eaters too. Dubbed the “Chinese version of Impossible […]
4 Mins Read The Trump administration is restricting scientific input into the 2020 dietary guidelines, which are the recommendations for nation-wide school lunches and food assistance programs. By excluding research on the negative health effects of red and processed meat, ultra-processed foods and the role of sodium, the move by the federal government is likely to exacerbate the global […]