The short answer
Simple Plant Vegan Kitchen & Artspace: what visitors should know first
Go if you want a fully vegan meal and are happy to travel out of the centre. It lists short opening days, so confirm hours before you set off and arrange a taxi both ways, since it is not a walk-in stop.
Diet
What we checked
- Pure Veg. The whole menu has no meat, fish or egg. Checked November 2026 · Source
- Vegan. The whole menu has no dairy, egg or honey. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Simple Plant Vegan Kitchen & Artspace facts at a glance
- Location
- Jl. Plataran No.8, Sembungan, Bangunjiwo, Kasihan, Bantul
- Dining style
- Vegan restaurant with an art space
- Price signal
- Mid-range for Yogyakarta
- Signature order
- Try: crispy mushroom sambal matah rice bowl
- Good for
- Fully plant-based meals
Why it matters
Why Simple Plant Vegan Kitchen & Artspace is worth your time
Vegan food in Yogyakarta is rarely automatic, because meat stock, shrimp paste and egg appear in many Javanese dishes. A kitchen that is plant-based throughout removes the need to question every plate, which matters most for older relatives and for families who avoid animal products for religious or health reasons.
Simple Plant also shows that Indonesian classics such as soto and rendang can be cooked without meat. Two guides we opened describe it as a vegan-first venue. Treat the vegan tag as based on those descriptions and ask staff about honey or dairy if that matters to you.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Indonesian classics
Nasi goreng, soto and rendang appear on the listing in plant-based form.
- 02
Tempeh and mushroom
Burgers and steaks use tempeh and mushroom as the main ingredient.
- 03
Art space
The restaurant doubles as an art space, so allow time to look around.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The restaurant describes itself as a vegan restaurant and art space and says no MSG or palm oil is used, according to its HappyCow listing. The dishes mentioned there include Indonesian nasi goreng, soto and rendang, mushroom and tempeh burgers, tempeh and mushroom steaks, spring rolls with tahini, and a crispy mushroom sambal matah rice bowl.
For a first order, a rice dish such as nasi goreng or the sambal matah bowl gives you the local flavours without much risk, while the tempeh and mushroom steak suits anyone who wants something closer to a western plate. Fresh juices and ginger mint tea are listed, which are easier on a sensitive stomach than a heavy meal.
Because it sits outside the old centre in Bantul, treat it as the main event of an afternoon rather than a quick stop. Combine it with a drive through the surrounding countryside and plan the return before the evening, since opening hours end by around 8:30pm on the listing we saw.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm opening days before leaving
- Book a taxi for the return trip
- Ask staff about honey or dairy if you avoid them
- Carry local cash in case cards are not accepted
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Jl. Plataran No.8, Sembungan, Bangunjiwo, Kasihan, Bantul
- Time needed
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Best time
- Afternoon, within its listed opening hours
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Reached by road rather than on foot from the centre, so a pre-booked car helps. Check on arrival how far the entrance is from where the taxi stops.
- Tickets and access
- Reservations are not confirmed by the sources we read. A listing gives Friday to Sunday, 1pm to 8:30pm, while a January 2026 review says Thursday to Sunday, so please confirm hours by phone or on the venue's channels.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Simple Plant Vegan Kitchen & Artspace
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Reached by road rather than on foot from the centre, so a pre-booked car helps. Check on arrival how far the entrance is from where the taxi stops.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is it fully vegan?
It is described as a vegan restaurant on HappyCow and as a vegan-first venue by What's New Indonesia.
Is it open daily?
Not according to the sources: one listing gives Friday to Sunday and a recent review says Thursday to Sunday. Confirm first.
Is it close to Malioboro?
No. It is in Kasihan, Bantul, so plan a taxi.
Sources and further reading
- Spinach Guide: Simple Plant
- What's New Indonesia: vegan restaurants in Yogyakarta
- What's New Indonesia: vegetarian restaurants in Yogyakarta
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
