Viva Vega
The gift of food from the soil and the bounty of cooking from the Mozambican soul.
Mains
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Pumpkin leaves with coconut milk (Subject to availability)
R 145
Sweet potato greens in coconut cream
They are hearty and earthy, with a tropical twist of coconut and curry leaves.
R 145
Nimino
Whereas matapa is made from cassava leaves, this curry is made with chunks of cassava root.
R 158
Goan mushroom Xacuti
Mushroom Xacuti is a classic Goan dish. Mushrooms and potatoes cooked in goan flavours of tamarind, kokum, coconut oil and goan vinegar.
R 165
Stir-fried eggplant, potatoes and peppers
This stir fry of “three earthly bounties” is a well-known dish from Macau, that lets the flavours of these three simple vegetables really shine through. Serve this to a carnivore and they may just question their ways.
R 189
Vegan fried rice with tofu
This vegan fried rice recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner! Healthy and so satisfying. It’s full of plant-based protein thanks to oven-baked tofu, tons of veggies, and even rice—this is healthy eating at it’s tastiest!
R 149
Arroz malandro with broccoli
This chef creation of vegan rice will make you fall even more in love with rice without falling into monotony.
R 158
Matapa with cashew nuts
Typical of the Northern region of Mozambique, this stew of greens and ground peanuts is usually made with shrimps or crabs. Our vegetarian version combines cassava leaves, garlic, coconut milk and cashew nuts.
R 155
Tofu stay
Tofu skewers served with a tangy, aromatic peanut sauce.
R 150
Tofu “Moqueca”
Vegan tofu moqueca - a vegan tofu and vegetable version of the traditional Brazilian dish. This vegan moqueca is healthy, satisfying and full of delicious tropical flavours.
R 185
Our Viva vegan heroes’ dishes
Vegan eggplant lasagna
Vegan eggplant lasagna, made with eggplant slices, marinara sauce, vegan tofu ricotta and vegan parmesan cheese. It's a delicious.
R 258
Feijoada vegan, beans and vegetables
A classic Portuguese peasant dish popular in Mozambique and Brazil, soy protein and vegetable sausage replace the more typical pork to tango with a stew of beans, tomato and vegetables.
R 195
Portuguese vegan paella
Paella often includes seafood or meat, but we made this paella vegetarian by mixing chickpeas into the rice and adding extra vegetables.
R 258
Vegetable spicy rice
Mouthwatering fried rice with a marinade of piri piri, spices, and vegetables.
R 145
Rojões de tofo à Portuguesa
Rojões is a typical Portuguese dish, which consists of chunks of meat cut into cubes and fried in fat. It is usually served with pickles, olives and potatoes. To make this dish for a vegetarian, we replace the meat with a thick tofu version. Trust us, it is delicious.
R 159
Stir-fried string beans with tofu
Too good for our patrons to miss it.
R 158
Viva Vegan For 4 - R2349
SHARING IS OUR DNA All dishes are served for the table to share. BUCKET OF 8 BEERS + 8 STARTERS + 4 MAINS + 4 SIDES + 4 DESSERTS
Garlic tofu banderilhas
Banderillas is a best seller tapa. These little tapas are presented on a toothpick so you can easily pop them into your mouth. This vegan-friendly recipe includes layers of garlic tofu with olives and roasted peppers.
Vegan olivier (or russian) salad
Also known as Russian salad, Olivier salad is a tapas dish that you’ll find served at many bars in Portugal and Spain. These tapas consist of peas, potatoes & carrots.
Fried eggplant with agave
Sweet marries savoury in this yummy dish! Fried eggplant and honey is a classic combination, but this vegan version switches out honey for agave. It’s sweet, it’s savoury and it’s totally delicious!
Vegan pica pau
Healthy and delicious. A 100% plant-based adaptation of the traditional Portuguese dish - “pica-pau or woodpecker” - this time made with meaty mushrooms and fragrant thyme. It is nutritious and rich in Vitamins B and D.
Corn ribs
These Mozambican corn ribs are well balanced between garlicky, sweet, spicy, pecorino zest and savoury.
Mushrooms with onion and garlic
The best-ever Mozambican mushrooms tapa. We´re talking mushrooms sauteed in extra virgin olive oil and then finished off in a delicious tomato sauce made with onions, garlic, paprika and saffron.
Three beans salad
With sundried tomatoes, red onion, celery and capers marinated in our homemade sauce.
Peppers (red, yellow, green) on crusty bread
Cry, cry for more!
Vegan eggplant lasagna
Vegan eggplant lasagna, made with eggplant slices, marinara sauce, vegan tofu ricotta and vegan parmesan cheese. It’s a delicious.
Vegan meatballs
A super tasty tapas dish is ‘almondegas’, otherwise known as ‘Portuguese meatballs”.
Vegetable spicy rice
Another export from Goa to the culinary world, vindaloo is a style of curry based on an aromatic vinegar marinade. This vindaloo is our father’s favourite vegetarian dish, served over basmati rice or naan bread.
Rojões de tofu à Portuguesa
Rojões consists of chunks of meat cut into cubes and fried in fat. It is usually served with pickles, olives and potatoes. To make this dish for a vegan, we replace the meat with a thick tofu version.
“Bacalhau” com natas (vegetarian version)
Garlic, tofu & béchamel sauce.
Caldeirada de cogumelos e batatas
Portuguese stew with mushrooms, potatoes & peppers.
Tofu “moqueca”
Tofu with a creamy coconut-tomato base boasting bright flavours from fresh herbs and lime .
Feijoada
Soy protein & vegetable sausage, beans and vegetables.
Goan mushroom Xacuti
A vegan spin on a Goan xacuti – Flavourful, spiced, meaty western Indian sauce that uses mushrooms instead of chicken or duck!
Desserts
Find happiness with our desserts. Please ask our waiters what is available.
Bucket of Beers & Ciders (Choose 8)
“So, when the devil says to you, ‘Do not drink,’ answer him: ‘I will drink, and right freely, just because you tell me not to.’ One must always do what Satan forbids.” Martin Luther "Happiness is a result of humor, simplicity, an enjoying our Mozambican Beer: 2M, Txilar or Laurentina."
Hunters Dry
Stella Artois
Laurentina Preta
Windhoek Draft
Corona
Hunters Gold
Savanna Light
Heineken
Txilar
Black label
Savanna Dry
2M
Castle lite
Chips
Just like grandma makes
Baked sweet potato
These sweet potato fries make a great side dish and are sure to please your friends and family.
Savoury rice
Onion, ginger and garlic combine with diced carrots, celery, peppers, spring onion and sweetcorn in this classic savoury side dish.
Mashed potato
These amazing homemade mashed potatoes are perfectly rich and creamy, full of great flavour.
Chapati bread
Goan bread made with whole wheat flower, ghee oil & water.
Pap (polenta)
Pap is known in Mozambique as Chima. It is the backbone of Mozambican cooking and an excellent accompaniment for vegetable stews or meaty dishes.
Coconut rice
This is one of my favourite ways to cook rice. Just by switching out the water for coconut milk, you’ll get a light and flavourful dish with so little effort.
Sautéed vegetable
Sautéed vegetables with ginger and garlic, carrots, celery, peppers, spring onion & sweetcorn.
