Raw Balance - Turangi

A little hidden, but worth the search. Amazing salad (Bar. Tried 3 of it, but skipped the curry/rice, which also looked good: Also has candy and good coffee

My life was complete with Monika's Dahl and rice. Two sizes, decided ambitiously for the larger ones. I had no torments eating the rest for my dinner. Very generous portions. Super friendly couple. I wish I could have returned to try their other tasty looking salads and dishes, but I was just through the area. Hot and cold options, all nourishing and healthy, the a nice change from the vegan junk food that seems to dominate the vegan scene in NZ (especially away from the capitals). 100% recommended.

Hello! Visiting from Australia and stumbled across (the deceptively named) Raw Balance in Turangi where I've had lunch for the last 2 days and it is some of the best food I've ever had, hands down, vegan or pre! Initially I thought it was just raw food and I was craving something warm so almost disregarded them but popped in and was delighted with the mung bean dahl, rice and roast vege combo. Followed up with a raspberry bounty and took home a peanut butter slice for dessert. Couldn't resist going back the next day for the peanut chickpea curry combo and chased that with a piece of espresso slice. Aotearoa, you do food very, very well

Was so nice finding vegan food on our road trip. The staff were so lovely and the food is great. Will be back hopefully

We visited Raw Balance late morning and were pleasantly surprised. While the place itself is nothing fancy, there is a good range of food and drink options. We ordered coffees and wraps (falafel and seitan) to takeaway but sat at the picnic table out in the mini golf area next door. The seitan was made by the owners sister (she runs Tea Happiness in Rotorua) and it was EPIC! The falafel was made in-house and was equally delicious. The oat milk coffees were also spot on. In the cabinet there were raw slices and raw savoury meals like chilli and quinoa salad. The owner(s) were lovely to chat to. Would definitely recommend.