Becoming vegan is a personal choice that poses some constraints when it comes to finding suitable food when traveling. However, solutions exist and some destinations are more avant-garde than others when it comes to plant-based food.
To avoid the headache of finding a supermarket with plant products or a vegan restaurant, here are 5 vegan friendly destinations to explore urgently. Because yes, it is possible to explore new horizons and respect your diet.
New York: a city at the forefront of vegan trends
Yes, New York is always at the forefront of trends and veganism is no exception. More than 100 vegan cuisine restaurants have been listed.
And there is something to please yourself: whether you want to break the bank for a gourmet vegan restaurant or whether you want simple and affordable vegan menus , everything is possible.
Some are available 24 hours a day in case of an unexpected craving after leaving the nightclub!
Caravan Of Dreams is an organic vegan restaurant located at 405 East 6th Street. The chef reinterprets ethnic dishes with a vegan twist, with many possibilities for raw foods, Mexican dishes and beautiful salads with green vegetables, seasonal fruits and nuts.
Dirt Candy is a chic option at 86 Allen Street, with a regularly changing 5-course menu.
And if you want to cook, many supermarkets have a good range of vegan products.
Berlin: underground and alternative food on the vegan menu
With more than 300 vegan restaurants, the possibilities are almost unlimited to discover original flavors with for example African and Italian fusion cuisine or a Vietnamese restaurant.
The city is also home to vegan supermarkets, Veganz, which has its own brand of more than 160 vegan products: sweet and savory groceries, snacks, imitation meats, vegetable cheese and confectionery. Three quarters of the products are organic with supplies mainly from Europe (Switzerland, Germany and Austria).
Amsterdam: a dynamic and cosmopolitan vegan capital
Veganism is definitely on the rise among locals. And if you’re a fast food fan, you’ll love the fries + veggie burgers options.
For a more refined option, opt for the Terrazen Center restaurant (Sint Jacobsstraat 19HS 1012 – Japanese and Caribbean cuisine) with its mushroom burgers, Japanese Udon curry and vegan ramen (noodle broths).
Thailand: between heavenly beaches and exceptional vegan food
Want sun and white sand beaches and crystal clear waters? Salad bars, vegan pad thai stalls, fried vegetables or fried rice with vegetables, curries, papaya salads and soups, the vegan offerings are legion.
It’s impossible not to find happiness in this taste exploration which gives pride of place to spices. If you don’t like chili, remember to tell the waiter!
New Zealand: green in the landscapes and on the plate!
When we talk about New Zealand, we often think of the famous lamb which is exported all over the world. However, it would be simplistic to imagine that New Zealand cuisine is limited to a meat version!
Vegetarian options are very common, vegans will have a little more difficulty finding what they are looking for but local restaurants are often accommodating! You will taste falafels, veggie burgers and other vegan chocolate cakes!