The Hague has one of the most plant-forward dining communities in the Netherlands. With a large and growing expat population, many from countries with rich vegetarian culinary traditions, and a local Dutch population increasingly choosing plant-based diets, the demand for vegetarian and vegan dining that goes beyond salads and pasta has never been stronger.
Indian cuisine is uniquely positioned to meet this demand. India has the world's largest vegetarian population, and centuries of vegetarian cooking have produced an extraordinary range of dishes — rich, complex, satisfying, and deeply flavoured — that have nothing to do with compromise. At Anaya Foods, vegetarian and vegan dining isn't an afterthought. It's the heart of what we do.
Why Indian food is perfect for plant-based eating
The misconception about vegetarian food is that it's somehow less satisfying than meat-based cooking. Indian vegetarian cuisine dismantles this idea completely. The richness comes from slow-cooked lentils, paneer (fresh cottage cheese), slow-fried vegetables, and above all from the layered use of spices — cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, cardamom — that create depth and complexity without relying on meat.
At Anaya Foods, every vegetarian and vegan dish is built on these foundations. Nothing is simplified for a Western palate. The recipes are the real thing.
Vegan highlights from our menu
Vegetarian specials
Beyond the vegan menu, our vegetarian selection includes dishes built around paneer — India's fresh cottage cheese — which adds a richness and protein that makes vegetarian dining genuinely satisfying. Our most popular vegetarian dishes include Paneer Butter Masala, Palak Paneer, and Paneer Tikka. All are made to order with fresh paneer prepared in-house.
Clearly labelled, never ambiguous
Every dish on the Anaya Foods menu is clearly tagged: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free. There is no guesswork. If you have questions about specific ingredients or preparation methods, our staff are trained to answer accurately — and our kitchen can often adapt dishes to meet specific dietary requirements if requested in advance.
The Hague's plant-based community has found a home here
Over the past two years, Anaya Foods has become a regular destination for The Hague's vegetarian and vegan community — and particularly for the expat community from South Asia, where vegetarian cooking is a cultural norm rather than a lifestyle choice. We regularly host large group bookings for vegetarian community gatherings, corporate dinners, and family celebrations where plant-based eating is a requirement, not a preference.
If you're organising a group event and need to accommodate mixed dietary requirements — vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free — we can help. Contact us directly to discuss group bookings and custom menus.
The Hague's favourite vegetarian and vegan Indian restaurant — browse the full menu online or book a table in Scheveningen.
Anaya Foods · Duinstraat 1, 2584 AV Scheveningen, Den Haag · +31 70 383 9500 · Open Tue–Fri 17:00–21:30, Sat–Sun 12:00–21:30