Best Veggie Burger

Many stood out, but only one emerges the best for PETA.

Last year saw the opening of many burger joints in the metro. Another evident food trend in 2009 was the growing number of people opting for a healthier lifestyle and eating habits. And it is perhaps both reasons why there suddenly is a demand for veggie burgers.

"There are as many fast and delicious veggie burger options as there are reasons to choose a veggie option," says PETA Director Jason Baker, who is also the group's resident food critic. "Making it meatless and better yet, vegan is good for your health, the environment, and especially animals." 

For those who find themselves turning to a healthier fare, you won't find the adjustment such a challenge as more and more restaurants are offering vegetarian meals, which are naturally low in fat and cholesterol and high in fiber and other nutrients. The PETA or People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals lists down and awards the more notable veggie burgers and restaurants in the bunch.

The Country's Best-Tasting Veggie Burger: Boca Burger at Healthy Kitchen

The Healthiest Veggie Burger: The Vegan Tofu Walnut Burger at Corner Tree Café, Jupiter, Makati

The Meatiest Veggie Burger: The Streamliner at Johnny Rockets, Eastwood, Quezon City

The Best Value for Money: The GWDC Vegeburger at Green Wok Deli & Café

The Best Burger-on-the-Run: The Veggie Salsa Mex at Good Burgers (can be made vegan by asking for no mayo or cheese), C5 and Greenhills

Honorable mentions: The veggie burgers from the Hard Rock Café; Murray & D'Vine; Bliss Café; M2M at the Renaissance Hotel; Jeepney Café at the Intercontinental Hotel; Ima's Gulay Bar in Puerto Princesa, Palawan; the Veganite at Fort Serendra's Arama; Herbal Nook in Makati; and Greens in Quezon City. All the veggie burgers at these locations can be made vegan just ask for no cheese, butter, or mayo.

• Kris Feb 12 2010 @ 04:54pm Report Abuse

     

  You can also buy Boca Burger patties in all SnR stores.
• janine Feb 11 2010 @ 12:47am Report Abuse

     

  Yum! I'm still a work in progress. This list makes giving up meat much easier (I love(d) burgers). Thanks!