6 Best Destinations In The World For Vegetarians

Traveling around the world can get really difficult for the vegetarians and vegans because of their food preferences. Finding food to suit their needs while travelling abroad can be a real task. Restaurants usually tend to have more non-vegetarian options as compared to vegetarian ones, making things rather boring for non-meat eaters.

However, if you are one of the vegetarians, you need not lose heart. There are places which offer lots of vegetarian food options which are guaranteed to please a vegetarian palette.

Here is a list of the best destinations in the world that aren’t partial to non-vegetarians!

* India

India probably offers the widest varieties when it comes to vegetarian dishes. Nearly 30% of the country is estimated to be vegetarian. Every state in the country has its unique vegetarian options that have some of the most exotic vegetables. Whichever direction you choose to travel in, you will find a diverse platter of vegetarian food to save you from hunger pangs. Idlis, vadas and dosas are a must-try if you’re in South India. You can enjoy dhoklas, paav bhaji and vada paavs in Western India. Curries, biryanis, stuffed parathas all have vegetarian counterparts that are sumptuous!

* Italy

Italy is another country where people don’t shy away from experimenting with vegetarian foods. Pastas and risottos are available in vegetarian options and there are specific restaurants that serve only vegetarian food. Milan is a great place for exclusive vegetarian and vegan restaurants. Some delicious Italian vegetarian dishes are Eggplant Parmigiana, Mushroom Risotto and Panzanella.

* Singapore

Singapore is a vegetarian’s paradise with over 300 vegetarian-friendly restaurants in the city. Aside from restaurants, hawkers on the street also have a huge selection of vegetarian versions of popular dishes that are part of the local cuisine. These dishes are especially crafted keeping vegans and vegetarians in mind. Some popular dishes include carrot cakes and Rojak.

* Israel

Israeli cuisine is influenced by Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Levantine ingredients and flavours resulting in a diverse food culture. There are a wide range dips, spreads and salads. Tel Aviv is one of the best cities in the world for vegetarians. You can try falafels that are prepared with ground-up chickpeas and spices, made into bite-sized balls and fried.

* Vietnam

Owing to religious principles and dietary restrictions in Vietnam, there are lots of vegetarian joints found throughout the country. Tofu is available in abundance in different combinations. There are tofu soups, sandwiches, chili tofu, fried tofu, and so many other varieties!Bahn mi is another popular dish that is stuffed with cheese, cilantro, chili, cucumber and pickled carrots. ‘Chay’ is the Vietnamese word for vegetarian, as long as you order anything under that word from the menu, you can safely enjoy your meals.

* Sri Lanka

This destination is ideal for spicy vegetarian food. There are many different types of curries and vegetable dishes that will leave you wanting more. Jackfruit curry is one of the specialities. Other favourite curried vegetables include aubergine (brinjal), okra, breadfruit, various gourds and pineapple.