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For the best in vegan avours try...
Loving Hut: This restaurant is part of Shameless Salads: As the name reveals, Divine Earth: This restaurant is popular for
the country’s largest group of vegan one will nd numerous salad options here its fresh juices, smoothies and a variety of
restaurants with ve establishments in along with local fusion dishes like Roti lapis innovative dishes such as Tempeh satay
Jakarta. Here you will nd local delights, nusantara, a tempeh sandwich made from with spicy peanut sauce and Tomato
such as Nasi lemak (fragrant rice dish coconut rendang and stir-fried veggies. marinara with tempeh meatballs. They
cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf). Located in Jakarta also host movie nights for guests!
Located in Jakarta Located in Bali
Japan
Japan may seem overwhelming for vegans as sushi, sashimi, shrimp tempura,
Kobe beef, and so on, are all popular and familiar meat-based foods. But contrary
to popular belief, Japan actually o ers many veg-friendly dishes, as the food
scene focuses on balanced meals. You will never see chunks of meat or excessive
amounts of one particular ingredient in a dish. So for vegan travellers, all you need
to know are the right words since many dishes have traces of sh akes, pork
or seafood broth. For ordering dishes “without meat”, you say “niku nashi”. Then
to make sure there is no seafood, say “shee-foo-do nashi”. The latter would be
important since seafood is not typically classi ed as meat in Japan. Another term
that can be used is “shojin ryori”, which refers to Buddhist vegetarian cooking. It
is the philosophy of simple, light cooking with gentle seasoning. This method is
popular for reducing waste, and the meal usually consists of a soup and three
Zaru soba vegetables.
When you’re travelling around Japan, you must sample...
Noodle Dishes: Noodles are a staple here and they come in a variety of styles.
They are served chilled in hot soup or with a dipping sauce. The di erent types
of noodles include ramen, soba, somen, udon and harusame. Zaru soba, cold
buckwheat noodles served with a dipping sauce, is a perfect summer delicacy. Do
bear in mind that most ramen dishes use pork broth, so it is important to request a
vegan version beforehand.
Tofu Dishes: This essential bean curd is both light and compact with nutrition. There
Nama-tofu
are a variety of di erent tofu dishes, such as Yudofu (boiled tofu), Agedofu (fried
tofu), Atsuage (deep-fried tofu), Gomadofu (made from white sesame seeds) and
Koyadofu (spongy tofu). You must also try Nama-tofu, fresh tofu served with grated
ginger and shoyu (soy sauce).
Onigiri: Originally considered a Samurai’s food, Onigiri are Japanese rice balls that
come in many di erent variations. They can be made from plain rice, avoured
rice, fried rice or even Osekihan (rice with red adzuki beans), and contain di erent
llings such as Umeboshi (pickled Japanese plum) and Konbu (dried kelp). They
Sulamani Temple can be bought from convenience stores like FamilyMart or Lawson. Fun fact: local
Japanese often eat Onigiri on their way to work.
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Dock at the Onigiri
Mekong River
