Žapony
Žapony is a tiny, much-loved Asian takeout spot in Antakalnis, famous for generous, freshly made woks, poke bowls and pho — and remarkably friendly service from the owner himself.
- ✓A genuine "hidden gem": a small, unassuming Asian kitchen at Antakalnio g. 77 that locals return to again and again.
- ✓Freshly prepared woks, rice and poke bowls, pho and pad thai, all in famously generous portions.
- ✓Mostly a takeout operation — the interior is very small, so calling ahead to order is the smart move.
- ✓Strong vegan and vegetarian choices, and warm, personal service often from the owner.
The lowdown
Žapony is the kind of place you'd walk straight past — a plain frontage on Antakalnio gatvė, a few minutes east of the city centre in the leafy Antakalnis district. Look beyond the modest exterior and you find one of Vilnius's most quietly beloved Asian kitchens, the sort of spot that turns first-timers into regulars on a single visit.
The cooking is fresh, fast and unfussy: woks tossed to order, deep poke and rice bowls, fragrant pho and a well-judged pad thai, all built from good ingredients and served in portions that comfortably justify the price. Vegans and vegetarians are well looked after, with several dishes built around plant-based proteins and vegetables.
Because the dining room is tiny and everything is made fresh, this is really a takeaway-first place. Calling ahead to place your order saves a wait, and the welcome — frequently from the owner — is as much a reason to come back as the food. It's an easy, satisfying detour if you're staying out toward Antakalnis or exploring beyond the Old Town.
- Cuisine
- fresh Asian — woks, poke and rice bowls, pho, pad thai.
- Best for
- a fast, generous, good-value takeaway lunch or dinner.
- Good to know
- very small interior; call ahead to order; delivery and takeaway available; confirm current hours before visiting.
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