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The Laughing Yak

Nepalese Momos, Vegan Thali

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Top tips

  • Ask to have the veggie thali made vegan; reviewers enjoyed it this way.
  • Book ahead, especially for dinner, as tables can be hard to get.
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  • Try the momos, a favourite among reviewers; they can be quite spicy.
  • The restaurant is small and can feel noisy and cramped at busy times.
  • A reviewer with gluten-free dietary needs reported finding a suitable meal; confirm details with staff when ordering.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention thali.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, beautiful interior and good value.

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Also praised for cozy atmosphere, attentive service, generous portions and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

The tiny, colourfully decorated Nepalese restaurant is known for well-spiced momos, and reviewers say the veggie thali can be made vegan on request. It’s a cosy, often-crammed dinner spot with friendly owner-led service; one review puts the thali at about £25 and recommends booking ahead.

Vegan menu

See all 7 dishes and drinks

The Laughing Yak · dine-in · 7 dishes and drinks

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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499 Kingsland Rd, London, E8 4AU, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
17:00–22:00
Tuesday
12:00–22:00
Wednesday
12:00–22:00
Thursday
12:00–22:00
Friday
12:00–22:00
Saturday
12:00–22:00
Sunday
12:00–22:00

the food

4.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Good service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
fermented soy
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