Until a few years ago, you’d be lucky if you found more than a sole veggie platter on the menu at most restaurants in Jozi. But with the growth of “meat-free Mondays,” awareness of vegetarianism has increased significantly in South Africa. Now there are numerous restaurants around the country which prove that vegetarian food can be just as delicious as meaty fare, if not more so.

Click here to see some of the best vegetarian restaurants in Johannesburg.