Fully vegan restaurant and bar that serves Asian fusion cuisine. The main focus is on Afghan food, mixed with Korean, Persian and Indian. Dishes include Afghan manto dumplings, bolani flat bread, and changing seasonal dishes. Drinks include beer, cider, cocktails, natural wine and soft drinks such as kombucha, sodas, alcohol-free beer and cocktail options. Also has desserts. Reservations are required on weekends. Dogs are welcome if booked in advance. Accepts cash. Please note that many businesses in Sweden are cashless. Open Tue-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-23:00. Closed Mon.
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Last update on 23 Feb 2025 by jipV
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Added by ElsaHulu on 16 Jan 2023
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55 Reviews
First Review by Kattmango
nulle
Points +20
Good food, horrible service - Edit
We decided to celebrate our anniversary at Manto. We ordered a drink that sounded lovely, but turned out to be kind of bad (to say the least!)
Read moreWe requested another drink and told the waitress that we weren’t happy with it, to which they replied, they would charge us with the bad drink regardless.
In generel the waitresses’ attitudes were very NOT welcoming, even before the drink issue. The whole anniversary dinner was very uncomfortable and we felt like a chore from the moment we entered the door.
We give 2 stars purely for the good food.
Pros: Food
Cons: Service, The attitude of the waitresses
ElsaHulu
Hi. I’m Elsa and I’m the bar manager at Manto. I’m sorry you felt mistreated, but it was not a comfortable situation for us either.
Read moreWe take pride in what we do and we have many years of experience in drinks and food. I have been working in the bar for 10+ years.
When a guest complains on the all the prices, complains that a drink is too bitter when it’s a gin&tonic (that is how it’s supposed to be) and asks multiple waitresses to remove a perfectly fine drink from the bill, we get very frustrated. We did not feel apreciated or respected. This drink is very popular and all other guests love it. But gin&tonic is not for everyone, we get that. We also know how a gin&tonic is supposed to taste.
We do not give discounts because of personal preference, as we told you during your visit. That i not bad service, that is just being fair ans respectful to the craft.
You have the right to your opinion, and you might think we gave you bad service. But sometimes the service is reflected depending on how the guests are treating the staff aswell. Something to think about in the future. Have a nice summer! 🌸
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VeganRunnerB
Points +60
Yummy vegan food with flair - Edit
Friendly waitress, yummy food. The mushroom pakora, and the fresh bread was superb.
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flagellantti
Points +933
A paradise of flavours - Edit
I absolutely loved all we ate. I would recommend two or three things per eater, and definitely the superb cocktails 🥰
Read morePros: Lovely cocktails, Lovelier playlist, Loveliest food
Cons: Some of the dishes were a bit messy to eat, (If you're uncultured like me, that is)
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DoritJordanDotan
Points +94
Umami, fusion, and intriguing spices! - Edit
Great food with flavors from distant regions. Umami, fusion, and intriguing spices. Pleasant design, pleasant atmosphere, and a friendly staff. My non-vegan friend enjoyed the food!!!
Read moreA must go in Malmo!
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-27
Pros: Great food, I loved it!
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nylars
Points +147
Highly recommend - Edit
Absolutely delicious food. For three people we ordered two sides and four medium size dishes to share and we were all stuffed. Very good value. Wish I would have saved some room for dessert because they looked delicious too.
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KatM13
Points +422
Absolutely amazing - Edit
What a great place. Stylish interior with a bathroom that's suitable for people in wheelchairs, super nice and welcoming staff and absolutely fantastic food. Definitely recommend their signature dish Manto and the pavlova desert... I could eat this for the rest of my life!
Read moreThe only downside to this place is that I don't live nearby :)
Pros: tasty food, heavenly desert
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EllieWiniels
Points +66
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bra veganskt
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AlexKalopsia
Points +687
Delicious - Edit
Everything was just delicious.
Read moreFor 3people we ended up ordering 4 small dishes, 3 medium dishes, 1 main and 1 dessert.
We were exploding, so I could recommended a more conservative amount of food lol.
The yuzu dessert was fantastic.
Cocktails were nice.
Pros: Delicious, Delicious, Delicious
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CarlValentin
Points +532
Wow - Edit
Kæmpe anbefaling. Mit første møde med afghansk mad. Det var helt eminent. ❤️
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FK123
Points +1659
Delicious and recommendable - Edit
Really delicious!
Read morePros: All vegan
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BlueRinse
Points +803
Full as a boot - Edit
Whilst I went up a couple of dress sizes it was well worth it. Really nice food, interesting menu, all great tasting. Helpful and friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: All vegan!, Well organized restaurant , Unusual menu (in a good way)
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lizamattsson
Points +122
A must visit - Edit
I loved the food! Everything tasted amazing and was worth the money. Calm and warming atmosphere.
Read morePros: Except for all vegan options, it was delicious, Creative food, Nice atmosphere
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marre
Points +16
Best Vegan Afghani food in town. - Edit
Amazing food and service. Our sweet waitress Lina presented the food in a very delicate way.
Read morePros: All vegan , Exellent service , Amazing food
Cons: Musik
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isakl
Points +355
Take away - Edit
We ordered take away late one evening for six people. Some items had run out but staff was helpful in finding us alternatives.
Read moreFood was tasty but items that weren't marked as spicy still left some of our spice-weak members catching our breath.
Quite expensive, 4/6 of us were extatic with the food, and 2 found it more meh - therefore the overall score.
I hope to be able to update the review to a five after visiting the restaurant as maybe the 15 minute walk home made the food lose some of it's quality.
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Esmerel
Points +20
No 1 favorite vegan place. - Edit
Friendly and helpful staff. The menu gives lots of options but I recommend to combine at least three or four of the alternatives for a full experience. A bit pricy but worth it!
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juliawaernerup
Points +253
New favorite restaurant - Edit
Stumbled upon this place and was beyond impressed with the menu, flavorful dishes and friendly staff! Very nice presentation, colorful plates and great recommendations! We will return again and again
Read morePros: Friendly staff , Dogs allowed , Fully vegan
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mik
Points +4787
One of the best restaurants in Sweden - Edit
It was pretty much by accident that I found out about this place. Having planned where to eat while in Malmö ahead of time, it was only when I was actually there that this name jumped at me as an unfamiliar one. I decided to book a table for my last evening in the city, and boy am I happy that I did.
Read moreMy friend and I orderered two starters (miso ginger slaw and fried eggplant), two mid-sized dishes (flat bread and manto dumplings) and just as many desserts (kishmish paneer and jelabi baby). The slaw was pretty darn good; everything else was absolutely SCRUMPTIOUS, making Manto a place you don't want to miss, and frankly one of the best experiences I have had over the two decades I've spent in Sweden. And yes, I've been to Blackbird perhaps 5 times, to Lao Wai maybe more often that I should.. to Växthuset a couple of times, to Chou Chou once. Manto has it all: an unapologetically vegan restaurant, with both mild and spicy (not to mention exciting) dishes, friendly staff, a cosy vibe.. and accepts cash, because there's nothing chic about excluding customers. Like a 2023 version of Malmö's legendary Kao's.
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Jungfru_maria
Points +33
Passionate owners & delicious food - Edit
The food is delicious made with passion, good ingredients and served in a lovely and pretty way.
Read moreThe menu is completely vegan, offers gluten free alternatives, tastes a lot. Every dish is unique and the staff is competent and friendly. If you have any questions they make sure to answer or to get more information from the passionate chefs.
The concept of sharing food culture is present and the menu is also adapted to share and taste different classic dishes from Afghanistan with a fusion twist. Highly recommend this place for anyone who is looking for a flavourful experience. Will come back again and bring my friends. 💚
Pros: Plant based , Friendly staff, Flavourful and delicious
Cons: More plants 🪴
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Paulabj
Points +129
Highly recommended! - Edit
We went there on the opening night and we will definitely be back soon! Everything was super tasty, especially the Banjan borani (fried aubergine) and the Bolani (fried potato flatbread).
Read morePros: Amazing food, Nice atmosphere, Friendly staff
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Martinaphalen
Points +22
Great exciting food - Edit
Exciting and new taste in beautifully served dishes perfectly paired with local beers and friendly service
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-31
Pros: 100% vegan , fantastic food
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ElzaHarja
Points +50
Will return - Edit
Insanely tasty food (don’t miss out on their signature dumplings “Manto”, the best thing I’ve eaten in a looong time). Everything is fresh and made from a scratch, which I appreciated a lot.
Read moreThey offer their own unique twist on some well-known dishes which is always interesting to try and they do a reallly good job on it.
Plus, everything is vegan! 🌱 Plus plus - options for mocktails (alcohol free cocktails 😍 and they were not too sweet 👌). Food came quickly and staff was also very nice and helpful 🙏
Want to return to try everything on the menu 😅✨ #Veganuary
Pros: Everything is vegan, Creatively made from fresh ingredients, Helpful and nice staff
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selmakaplanoglu
Points +60
A new favorite restaurant - Edit
Went here on a busy Saturday night with three friends and had such a lovely night! My first impression was how cosy the atmosphere was and that the staff was really friendly (especially the gals!!)😄The four of us ordered all of the medium dishes, two side dishes and one drink each. All of the dishes surprised us by being different from one another, tasty and beautiful. Our favorite was the Manto and the aubergine. I’m definitely coming back to try desserts and the main dishes.
Read morePros: All vegan everything, Wide variety of options & flavour profiles , Really tasty and beautifully presented food
Cons: A bit expensive. Recommend going as a group!
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EmilyHansson
Points +671
Best vegan Food in Malmö! - Edit
Went here twice during opening week and it was amazing both times!
Read moreFinally Malmö has a vegan fine dining restaurant that you want to hang out at. Food is great, drinks are great, the employees are nice. Go here, you will not be disappointed! #Veganuary
Pros: Different size dishes , Atmosphere, Lots of different flavours
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MelisaCoralic
Points +16
Amazing! - Edit
Visited with my in law that is a non vegan and we both had an amazing experience! Food is amazing and the staff is very helpful. Will definitely come back!
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SofiaSandqvist
Points +24
Super nice - Edit
Super good vegan food🌱 a fun meny with a lot of different things to order and choose from. Would totally recommend it to anyone who wants a nice evening out with great food✨
Read morePros: Super tasty food, everything is vegan!, Cute, cozy space , Really nice staff
Cons: A little bit expensive but worth the money
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Hanna-Linnea
Points +173
Amazing - Edit
Jättegod mat! Trevlig personal och bra stämning. Vi önskade mild mat utan chili och det gick hur bra som helst att ordna. Rekommenderar!
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious food made from scratch, Unique in the area
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saralagalmi
Points +44
Great food & nice staff! - Edit
Fresh, really tasty with an original mix of flavors. Dishes are available in various sizes, therefore ideal for sharing. Went there on opening week and staff was amazing!
Read morePros: Tasty, Original , Fresh
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