STUDENT GUIDE 2019 FINGER ON THE PULSE

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Don’t let appearances fool you: this funky student hangout isn’t just a great watering hole, but Palms also dishes out some of the most soulful veggie food in the city, courtesy of Lucky Pig. The Lucky Fish Burger, which swaps out cod for tequila beer- battered tofu, is a particular standout, as are their organic jackfruit crab cakes. Their chipotle mac and cheese, crusted with baked walnut and served with a side of vegetable crisps, is another heavy-hitter. 41 Lothian Street, theparadisepalms.com

The Henderson family have been in the plant- based game since the early 1960s. With four locations across Edinburgh, Hendersons serve up a wide range of vegetarian dishes, baked goods and organic tipples, and also sell organic produce straight from their East Lothian farm. Their Thistle Street spot went 100% vegan in 2015. 92 Hanover Street; 94 Hanover Street; 25c Thistle Street; 67 Holyrood Road, hendersonsofedinburgh. co.uk Kalpna’s jewel-encrusted interior houses a treasure rove of vegetarian and vegan delights, leaning into Indian cuisine’s already-strong veggie tendencies. Taking inspiration from the south, Punjab and Gujarat regions, they serve up a range of fragrant, traditional dishes. Their wide selection of dosas thin, crispy pancake wrapped around a savoury mixture is also particularly noteworthy, boasting heady butter masala, palak paneer and chilli cheese fillings. 2–3 St Patrick Square, kalpnarestaurant.com

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