Plant-based menu
The fully vegan menu includes filling dishes such as quesadilla, tacos, bowls and a vegan burger.
Wild & The Moon – DIFC
DIFC
Wild & The Moon is a plant-based restaurant in DIFC with a relaxed, plant-filled setting and a menu built around vegan, organic food. Reviews point to the tacos, quesadilla, bowls and fresh juices as useful starting points, with indoor and outdoor seating for quick meals or coffee.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
103 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Calm setting
Indoor and outdoor seating, greenery and cozy design make the space appealing for relaxed meals or working.
Standout tacos
Several reviews enjoyed the tacos, including one praising their sauce and mushroom filling.
Good coffee
The café serves alternative-milk espresso drinks and has popular choices such as matcha latte and pumpkin latte.
Work-friendly
WiFi, indoor seating and a welcoming atmosphere make it workable for coffee, meetings or a day of work.
Friendly service
Many customers describe the team as attentive, accommodating and helpful.
What to Eat at Wild & The Moon – DIFC How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Wild & The Moon – DIFC, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Wild & The Moon – DIFC got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Quesadilla Net +2
“Good food with 100 % vegan and tasty food. Don't forget to taste quesadilla. With nice ambience and Super health food options”
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Review excerpts
“Good food with 100 % vegan and tasty food. Don't forget to taste quesadilla. With nice ambience and Super health food options”October 2023
“I ordered their quesadilla and we bought mini date and walnut cookies. Everything was amazing! A bit on the pricey side, but that is to be expected.”November 2021
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Rawliflower Net +2
“Absolutely delicious food with many options (my favorite is rawliflower ), reasonable prices and the service staff are courteous.”
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Review excerpts
“Absolutely delicious food with many options (my favorite is rawliflower ), reasonable prices and the service staff are courteous.”November 2022
“I spend my begining of the year there and the rawliflower I ate that day following by the matcha late was like the fireworks I saw from the Burj Khalifa just behind the restaurant, it was a great experience for me starting the new year by a wild food and juice: thanks to their amazing team!!!...”February 2020
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3 Tacos Net +1
“I took the 3 tacos which were a bit over priced but overall tasted good. I luv the sauce they put on it and the mushroom unfortunately the avocado felt a bit off but even with that it was quite tasty”
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Review excerpts
“I took the 3 tacos which were a bit over priced but overall tasted good. I luv the sauce they put on it and the mushroom unfortunately the avocado felt a bit off but even with that it was quite tasty”May 2021
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Combo meal Net +1
“Amazing healthy food! We had the combo meal (hot food of the day + juice). Service was excellent and friendly. The place was also warm and accommodating.”
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“Amazing healthy food! We had the combo meal (hot food of the day + juice). Service was excellent and friendly. The place was also warm and accommodating.”October 2023
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Green muffin Net +1
“The saba noodles and green muffin are a must try!!!”
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Review excerpts
“The saba noodles and green muffin are a must try!!!”November 2022
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Hot chocolate Net +1
“Rasti makes the best hot chocolate in town! It will give you the best morning kick! Don’t miss it if you’re in DIFC:)”
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Review excerpts
“Rasti makes the best hot chocolate in town! It will give you the best morning kick! Don’t miss it if you’re in DIFC:)”November 2022
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Jack’s bowl Net +1
“Nice atmosphere with great healthy food (I tried the Jack’s Bowl and some extras) and nice service too 👍”
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Review excerpts
“Nice atmosphere with great healthy food (I tried the Jack’s Bowl and some extras) and nice service too 👍”August 2023
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Mini date and walnut cookies Net +1
“I ordered their quesadilla and we bought mini date and walnut cookies. Everything was amazing! A bit on the pricey side, but that is to be expected.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered their quesadilla and we bought mini date and walnut cookies. Everything was amazing! A bit on the pricey side, but that is to be expected.”November 2021
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Saba noodles Net +1
“The saba noodles and green muffin are a must try!!!”
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Review excerpts
“The saba noodles and green muffin are a must try!!!”November 2022
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Vegan/gf muffin Net +1
“Such lovely service from Rusty and Acee! Had a delicious coffee and vegan/GF muffin here to kick off a busy day at DIFC. Looking forward to returning.”
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Review excerpts
“Such lovely service from Rusty and Acee! Had a delicious coffee and vegan/GF muffin here to kick off a busy day at DIFC. Looking forward to returning.”November 2022
Drinks 3
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Black charcoal lemonade Net +1
“My favorite is Black charcoal lemonade.”
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Review excerpts
“My favorite is Black charcoal lemonade.”October 2021
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Mocha Net +1
“I ordered mocha and tacos,it taste good. And the staff is very friendly .”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered mocha and tacos,it taste good. And the staff is very friendly .”February 2023
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Tiger drink Net +1
“The best vegan restaurants in town. Do Try the Tiger Drink it's super refreshing. Plus the have some amazing Rolls nad tacos. Staff is super attentive and smiling always.”
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Review excerpts
“The best vegan restaurants in town. Do Try the Tiger Drink it's super refreshing. Plus the have some amazing Rolls nad tacos. Staff is super attentive and smiling always.”January 2022
What to Avoid (7)
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Açaí bowl Net −1
“This is açaí for 48aed, seasonal fruits are bananas. The worst açaí bowl I have ever had in Dubai. Too expensive to what you get.”
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Critical review excerpts
“This is açaí for 48aed, seasonal fruits are bananas. The worst açaí bowl I have ever had in Dubai. Too expensive to what you get.”June 2020
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Banana bread Net −1
“Also tried a blueberry scone and a banana bread - they were a bit dry to my taste, but the cashew cream that is served on a side helps in this.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Also tried a blueberry scone and a banana bread - they were a bit dry to my taste, but the cashew cream that is served on a side helps in this.”November 2021
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Blueberry scone Net −1
“Also tried a blueberry scone and a banana bread - they were a bit dry to my taste, but the cashew cream that is served on a side helps in this.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Also tried a blueberry scone and a banana bread - they were a bit dry to my taste, but the cashew cream that is served on a side helps in this.”November 2021
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Dragon bowl Net −1
“Dragon bowl was just too sweet with no flavor layers.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Dragon bowl was just too sweet with no flavor layers.”September 2020
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Hot dish of the day Net −1
“I ordered the hot dish of the day and was shocked by how meager it looked when it arrived!!”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the hot dish of the day and was shocked by how meager it looked when it arrived!!”February 2024
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Kimchi bowl Net −1
“The Kimchi bowl.. that didn’t even reach half of the small bowl. And didn’t have all the ingredients that the description mentioned… I even pointed it out to the staff and he just shrugged. Not impressed!”
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Critical review excerpts
“The Kimchi bowl.. that didn’t even reach half of the small bowl. And didn’t have all the ingredients that the description mentioned… I even pointed it out to the staff and he just shrugged. Not impressed!”February 2024
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Pancakes Net −1
“The pancakes were chewey and tough to cut.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The pancakes were chewey and tough to cut.”September 2020
Tips for a Better Visit
Check parking. Use the mall parking, but allow for a small parking fee before you arrive.
Check availability. Ask what is available before ordering, since one reviewer found some options unavailable.
Ask portions. If you are hungry or ordering tofu, ask about the serving size and protein; one customer received five small pieces.
Check volume. If you need a quiet meal or work session, check the music level first; a reviewer found it too loud with the AC running.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Gate Avenue - U-149
Trade Centre - DIFC, Dubai
Common Concerns
Loud music
One regular found the music unbearable alongside the AC noise and said staff would not lower the volume.
Small portions
A reviewer found the Kimchi bowl meagre and said it did not reach half of the small bowl.
Bland tofu
One customer found the tofu bland and received only five small pieces, which they felt was not enough protein.
High prices
Some reviewers felt the food and juices were expensive for the portion or quality received.
Availability gaps
Some menu choices may be unavailable on a given visit, according to one review.
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The Bottom Line
Wild & The Moon is a vegan, plant-based restaurant in DIFC where you can grab a bowl, tacos, quesadilla, juice, coffee or a sweet snack. The menu has won over diners who were unsure about vegetarian food, with specific praise for the Saba noodles, rawliflower, vegan burger and açaí. It is also a practical stop for a light breakfast, lunch or coffee between office hours.
The setting is one of its stronger draws: reviews describe cozy indoor and outdoor seating, plenty of plants, attractive design and WiFi. That makes it suitable for a relaxed coffee, informal meeting or working visit, although it is not a large space. Mall parking is available for a small fee.
Expect some inconsistency. Several diners found the food tasty and filling, but others called the tofu bland, criticised a Kimchi bowl that filled less than half its small bowl, or felt the juices and overall menu were overpriced. Some options may be unavailable, so ask before ordering.
Music volume is another consideration: one reviewer found it unbearable alongside the AC noise. For a first visit, the tacos or quesadilla are safer starting points than ordering without checking portion size or daily availability.