The short answer
Bodhi Vegetarian Restaurant: what visitors should know first
Consider it if you want Chinese-Filipino flavours without meat, and are willing to travel to Quezon City. Ask about egg, onion and garlic, and confirm the branch, since food-court outlets also exist.
Useful facts
Bodhi Vegetarian Restaurant facts at a glance
- Location
- 878 Banawe Ave. corner Del Monte Ave., Quezon City
- Dining style
- Vegetarian Chinese-Filipino; branches in SM food courts
- Price signal
- Mid-range; confirm current prices
- Signature order
- Try: asado, chicken curry, sweet and sour pork (meatless)
- Good for
- Vegetarian families who want Chinese-style dishes
Why it matters
Why Bodhi Vegetarian Restaurant is worth your time
Chinese-Filipino cooking is among the most visible food traditions in Manila, and almost all of it relies on pork, chicken and seafood. A vegetarian kitchen that reproduces those dishes lets a family taste the flavours of Binondo-style food without the ingredients that conflict with their diet.
It is also one of the few places in the roundup that is not in Makati, so it suits travellers staying in Quezon City or heading north from the old city. Keep the distance in mind: this is a deliberate trip, not a convenient lunch stop.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Meatless classics
Asado, chicken curry and sweet and sour pork are listed as vegetarian dishes.
- 02
Several branches
SM food-court outlets are mentioned, which can be easier to reach.
- 03
Banawe setting
The avenue is known for its Chinese arches and shops.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The address given is 878 Banawe Avenue at the corner of Del Monte Avenue in Quezon City, a few kilometres from central Manila, so budget time for traffic. SM food-court branches also exist, and they are a more convenient choice if you are already in a mall.
The SAYS roundup groups Bodhi among restaurants that serve vegetarian versions of meat dishes, naming asado, chicken curry and sweet and sour pork. Treat those as meat-style dishes made from plant ingredients. Order several to share with rice, which is how Chinese-Filipino meals are usually eaten.
We could not verify whether dishes contain egg, or whether onion and garlic are left out, so ask before ordering for a Jain or satvik household. The Banawe area has Chinese arches, which makes a short look around possible if the heat is bearable.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm the branch and hours
- Ask about egg, onion and garlic
- Arrange a car; Banawe traffic is heavy
- Share several dishes with rice
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Banawe Avenue corner Del Monte Avenue, Quezon City
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch on a weekday
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Banawe is a busy road with heavy traffic, so arrange a car to the door. Inside, seating details were not verified; ask when you confirm hours.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in dining assumed; no booking details were verified. Confirm hours and which branch you are visiting.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
Banawe is a busy road with heavy traffic, so arrange a car to the door. Inside, seating details were not verified; ask when you confirm hours.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Bodhi completely vegetarian?
The SAYS roundup lists it as vegetarian, though we did not see the menu. Confirm egg and dairy use if that matters.
Is it Jain-friendly?
Unverified. Ask the staff about onion, garlic and root vegetables.
Is there a branch nearer Makati?
SM food-court branches are mentioned, but check which malls are open and have the stall.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
