Temple of Seitan

Restaurant | London | England | United Kingdom

Vegan fast food restaurant London

The "Temple of Seitan" in London is a unique restaurant that has made a name for itself as a pioneer in the vegan fast-food scene. It is part of a small but growing chain that started in 2017 with its first location in Hackney and now operates several branches in London and beyond. The concept arose from the idea of offering classic fast-food dishes like fried chicken or burgers in a purely plant-based version, with the main ingredient being seitan—a protein-rich product made from wheat gluten, known for its meat-like texture. The restaurant attracts a diverse mix of vegans, flexitarians, and even meat lovers who are curious about this innovative interpretation of junk food. The atmosphere is casual and lively, featuring modern, often minimalist decor reminiscent of American diners, with open kitchens and loud music setting the tone.

Best vegan burgers in London

Culinarily, the "Temple of Seitan" stands for quick, flavor-packed dishes that are still prepared with care. A highlight is the "Temple Burger," a juicy seitan patty that is fried and served with a spicy sauce and fresh ingredients like lettuce and pickles—often described as one of the best vegan burgers in London. Also popular are the "Wings," crispy breaded seitan pieces offered with various sauces, including the fiery "Nashville Hot," praised for their convincing texture and intense flavor. For side dish fans, the "Mac n Cheese" stands out, a creamy pasta with a rich, vegan cheese sauce, topped with seitan bacon bits and herbs, considered top-notch soul food. The restaurant places great emphasis on freshness and also offers gluten-free options to cater to a wider clientele.

Seitan as plant-based meat alternative

The beverage menu is simple yet fitting, featuring a selection of soft drinks and sometimes milkshakes that round out the fast-food experience. The "Oreo Milkshakes," in particular, are well-received, providing a sweet, creamy addition to the savory dishes. The "Temple of Seitan" is also known for its flexibility: in addition to dining in, it offers takeaway and delivery services, allowing guests to enjoy the food anywhere. The concept is based on self-service—guests often order via an app or at a terminal and pick up their food when a buzzer alerts them, making the process quick and efficient.

Contact details

Web

http://templeofseitan.co.uk

Phone

+442076271328

Address

43 Parkway

NW1 7PN London

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Opening hours

Sunday	11:00 - 23:00
Monday	11:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	11:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	11:00 - 23:00
Thursday	11:00 - 23:00
Friday	11:00 - 23:00
Saturday	11:00 - 23:00

Reviews

3408 Reviews

E A

08.03.2025

Worth the visit from southwest London! Service was surprisingly slow for a fast food place, took about 30 minutes for 4 strips of chicken.

Hunter O'Neil

07.03.2025

Such amazing vegan food (Mac and cheese is heavenly) but be prepared to wait 5 hours for any order even if there's no other customers. Note to owner: HIRE MORE STAFF. it shouldn't take 1hr+ for food ANYWHERE. Always looks understaffed and it dilutes the quality of the business.

Miriam K.

07.03.2025

Some of the best vegan fast food that I've ever had. Nice alternative to vegan health food. It was really good with generous portions, although I would have appreciated some salt packets or a salt dispenser, I thought it lacked salt. We were here for lunch, there were only 2 tables before us. We didn't have to wait long because of that, but the poor guy was working alone, so if there would have been more people, the wait would have been longer.

J Thomas

28.02.2025

Lovely vegan food, perfect for a quick dirty fix!

Carol W

27.02.2025

First visit and somewhere I'll definitely go back to next time I'm in Camden. Food was great and good to have somewhere vege/vegan to go to and be able to choose anything on the menu.

Charlotte Jung

23.02.2025

Must visit if you like fried stuff and are in London. Everything’s vegan but even my carnivorous partner loved it so much we had to come here again. Honestly delicious

Harold Goodman

22.02.2025

Such a great place, easy ordering, amzing food, great vegan Destination

Karl Stiles

13.02.2025

Great pit stop for some top notch vegan junk food. Our non-vegan kids said it was the best chicken ever. I had the Temple Burger which was great too. It was a self-service/order counter, as a first timer would've liked to be able to chat with staff about menu and recommendations etc.

Cameron Rossi

07.02.2025

Great VEGAN fast food option in Camden. You order and pay at a kiosk upfront. We got it togo, when we got back to the rental, we destroyed it. Pro tip: get the brookie, your welcome.

Taran Singh

02.02.2025

Great place and lovely food. Really enjoyed the burgers, wings and fries.

hye

31.01.2025

What the hell. I had the Nashville Hot Burger and it was so good!! Best hamburger in my life. Crispy, flavoury, and the seitan was soft and shreddy with the wildest texture. During my vegeterian/vegan journey for two years I kinda missed the taste of fried chicken, but now I can officially say that I don't need to anymore. I am so, so happy your place is in my neighborhood. Will be coming back soon.

Sarah

28.01.2025

I stayed in London for a week and ate here 3 times.. so you can say I loved it! The Nashville hot sandwich is top tier, so saucy and well flavoured. I also had the loaded fries and mac n cheese. I loved everything. Obsessed !

Luis C.

27.01.2025

I absolutely loved the “grilled chicken”. It is a very nice, delicious , even nutritious, and nobody had to suffered from it. This is a fully vegan restaurant and I was amazed by their creativity and innovation.

almaenaa

26.01.2025

What a treat. Delicious food, loved the loaded fries and Mac and cheese. The burger was delicious. Very thick milkshake but delicious. Also great music and ambience, pretty cool vibes. We had the place to ourselves but it was still awesome.

CDM

19.01.2025

Their burger was so good I was seriously considering ordering a second one. If I lived here I would go there every single day so it’s probably a good thing that I do not live in London. Absolutely bomb.

Broa Sams

16.01.2025

Yummy vegan soul food. Doesn't show up in vegan food searches for some reason but here they are, still open and still delicious.

cnin H

10.01.2025

Great fast food — vegan cheese sauce was crazy impressive and popcorn bites were delicious. Music on the speakers was great too.

FitNish M (Nish)

03.01.2025

I really loved the food. I had been wanting to try it and finally made it. Only thing I felt was perhaps the portion sizes could have been slightly bigger, but the taste was amazing for me. I would definitely go back.

Elizabeth Kav

03.01.2025

Great food, lovely atmosphere.

Sohee Kim

02.01.2025

The food is great, but waiting 25 minutes for just four wings when the place is empty is disappointing.

Eoin Molloy

28.12.2024

Slow cold food. Pity because it’s a nice concept.

Kévin Bague

16.12.2024

Concept intéressant, personnel agréable, bon rapport qualité/quantité/prix.