Nika Babić

A young chef with hospitality roots from Bela Krajina is popularizing vegan cuisine in Ljubljana through her creative and playful culinary approach. Her cooking style is eclectic, finding inspiration at every turn, with a special affinity for Asian cuisine with its distinctive flavors, varied textures, and mystical umami. At her restaurant Veganika, she challenges the taboos surrounding vegan food and welcomes all kinds of curious gourmets with a diversity of flavors, which she brings out of purely plant-based ingredients using various techniques.