Vegetarian Food at Bakken: Meat-Free Indian Dishes Worth the Trip

By the Indian Bites kitchen team, Dyrehavsbakken, Klampenborg. Reviewed for accuracy on 27 July 2026.

If you are looking for proper vegetarian food at Bakken, you do not have to settle for a bag of chips between the rides. At Indian Bites, stall 207 inside Dyrehavsbakken, we cook fresh, meat-free North Indian dishes every day the park is open: creamy Palak Paneer, slow-simmered Dal Tadka, crisp Vegetable Pakora, and naan straight from the oven. Everything is made from scratch with spices we import directly from India, the same kitchen standards that earned us a 4.8-star Google rating at Bakken and have fed more than 200,000 guests across our two locations. Here is exactly what to order, what it costs, and how to find us.

What to Expect from Vegetarian Food at Bakken

A day at Bakken is longer than most people plan for: rides, shows, a walk through the Dyrehaven deer park, and, by early afternoon, real hunger. Most park food is built around meat and quick snacks, which leaves vegetarians choosing between chips and a waffle. We built our menu so that a vegetarian eats just as well as everyone else at the table, with a full, warming plate rather than a side dish.

Our vegetarian dishes are not an afterthought. They come from the same North Indian tradition as our curries, where vegetables, lentils, and fresh cheese have always been the centre of the meal, not a substitute for meat. That heritage is why a plate of Dal Tadka and naan feels complete on its own.

The Best Vegetarian Food at Bakken from Indian Bites

The menu at Bakken is focused, and the meat-free options are among the most reordered dishes we make. Every main comes with basmati rice.

Palak Paneer (135 DKK)

This is our signature vegetarian main: soft cubes of fresh paneer in a smooth, deep-green spinach sauce, finished with garam masala and a touch of cream. It is mild, rich, and comforting, the dish guests most often come back for. In our kitchen we blanch and blend the spinach fresh so the sauce stays bright rather than dull, and we add the paneer near the end so it stays tender instead of rubbery.

Dal Tadka (125 DKK)

Yellow lentils, slow-simmered until soft, then finished with a tadka: hot oil tempered with cumin seeds, garlic, and dried chilli poured over the top just before serving. That final step is where the flavour comes from, and we do it to order rather than in advance, which is why the aroma hits you before the bowl reaches the table. It is naturally vegan-friendly and one of the most satisfying plant-based plates in the park.

Vegetable Pakora and Samosa (49 DKK each)

For something to start with or to share, the Vegetable Pakora are fritters of vegetables in a spiced chickpea batter, fried crisp. The Samosa are folded by hand and filled with spiced potato and peas. Both are made fresh, not reheated, and travel well if you are taking them out into the park.

Naan and Mango Lassi

Round the meal out with naan, baked to order in plain (25 DKK), garlic (30 DKK), or cheese (35 DKK). A Mango Lassi at 39 DKK, chilled and lightly sweet, is the classic pairing and a favourite with children.

How We Cook Our Vegetarian Food

Good Indian vegetarian food is about spices used with intent, not heat for its own sake. We grind our own blends and lean on cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, and fenugreek, with garam masala added late so its aroma survives to the plate. The vegetarian dishes are cooked in their own pans, separate from the meat, which matters to strict vegetarians and lets a mixed group order freely from one table.

Spice level is something we adjust by hand. Palak Paneer and Dal Tadka are mild by default, and when parents ask us to make it gentle for a child, we do. If you want more heat, tell us and we will build it in. That kind of small adjustment is easy to do when every plate is cooked to order, which is how we work at Bakken.

Finding Us and Opening Hours

Indian Bites is at stall 207 inside Dyrehavsbakken, address Dyrehavsbakken, 2930 Klampenborg. The simplest route from Copenhagen is the S-tog: take line C or F to Klampenborg Station, then walk through Dyrehaven to the park entrance, about 10 to 15 minutes on foot. Driving is easy too, with parking near the entrance off Strandvejen.

During the season we are open Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 20:00, and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 21:00. Bakken is seasonal, typically open from late March or April through August or September, and we are open every day the park is. If you also visit central Copenhagen, our city-centre restaurant at Pustervig 4 serves the same vegetarian dishes year-round.

Order Vegetarian Food Ahead of Your Visit

On busy summer weekends the counter can get busy, so you can pre-order online and collect your food when you arrive. It is the fastest way to sit down and eat between rides.

Planning vegetarian food for a larger group or an event instead? Our Indian catering across Copenhagen covers fully vegetarian and vegan set menus for 20 to 500 guests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What vegetarian food can I get at Bakken?

At Indian Bites you can order Palak Paneer (135 DKK), Dal Tadka (125 DKK), Vegetable Pakora and Samosa (49 DKK each), and naan in plain, garlic, or cheese versions (25 to 35 DKK). Every main is served with basmati rice.

Is the vegetarian food suitable for vegans?

Some of it is. Dal Tadka is lentil based and Vegetable Pakora is made with vegetables and chickpea flour. Paneer dishes and cheese naan contain dairy. If you are vegan, tell our team at the counter and we will point you to the dishes that fit.

How much does the vegetarian food cost?

Palak Paneer is 135 DKK and Dal Tadka is 125 DKK, both with basmati rice. Vegetable Pakora and Samosa are 49 DKK each. Naan is 25 to 35 DKK, and a Mango Lassi is 39 DKK.

Where is Indian Bites at Bakken?

We are at Dyrehavsbakken, 2930 Klampenborg, at stall 207 inside the park. From Copenhagen, take the S-tog (line C or F) to Klampenborg Station and walk through Dyrehaven, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Is the vegetarian food halal and cooked separately?

All our meat is halal-certified, and the vegetarian dishes are cooked in their own pans, separate from the meat. A group of vegetarians, meat eaters, and halal diners can all eat comfortably from the same table.

Are the dishes mild enough for children?

Yes. Palak Paneer and Dal Tadka are mild and creamy, and we can reduce the spice further on request. With naan, rice, and a Mango Lassi, they are among the easiest choices for children at Bakken.

Last updated: 27 July 2026. Indian Bites has served more than 200,000 guests and holds a 4.8-star Google rating at Bakken. All meat is halal-certified and vegetarian options are on the menu every day the park is open.