Vegetarian tags describe the indexed recipe, not the kitchen. Fish sauce, anchovy stock, oyster sauce, lard, ghee and shared fryers are common in otherwise vegetable dishes. If you need to be strict, say so before ordering.
Countries with the most vegetarian options
These are the largest vegetarian lists in the index. Open a country guide for the full menu, including non-vegetarian dishes that may share the table.
- Israel 6
- Switzerland 6
- Albania 5
- Bulgaria 5
- Egypt 5
- Slovakia 5
- Algeria 4
- Andorra 4
- Argentina 4
- Armenia 4
- Australia 4
- Austria 4
All vegetarian-tagged items
Every item below is tagged vegetarian in our data. The list is long on purpose: it doubles as a crawlable index of the dishes and drinks that are most likely to work for a meat-free traveller.
West Asia & the Middle East 62
Mezze, charcoal grills, sesame sweets and coffee served in small, serious cups.
Israel 6
Armenia 4
Azerbaijan 4
Bahrain 4
Georgia 4
Iran 4
Iraq 4
Jordan 4
Kuwait 4
Lebanon 4
Oman 4
Qatar 4
Saudi Arabia 4
Türkiye 4
United Arab Emirates 4
Western Europe 34
Bread, butter, cheese and pastry traditions that change every few hundred kilometres.
Switzerland 6
Austria 4
Belgium 4
France 4
Germany 4
Ireland 4
Netherlands 4
United Kingdom 4
Southern Europe 53
Olive oil, tomatoes, cured pork, strong coffee and long lunches by the water.
Albania 5
Andorra 4
Bosnia and Herzegovina 4
Croatia 4
Cyprus 4
Greece 4
Italy 4
Malta 4
North Macedonia 4
Portugal 4
Serbia 4
Slovenia 4
Spain 4
Eastern Europe 37
Dumplings, fermented vegetables, dark bread and a strong home-cooking tradition.
Bulgaria 5
Slovakia 5
Czechia 4
Hungary 4
Poland 4
Romania 4
Russia 4
Ukraine 4
Belarus 3
Africa 73
From the Maghreb to southern Africa: spice routes, grilled meats, stews and a deep bakery tradition.
Egypt 5
Algeria 4
Botswana 4
Ethiopia 4
Ghana 4
Kenya 4
Madagascar 4
Mauritius 4
Morocco 4
Nigeria 4
Rwanda 4
Senegal 4
Seychelles 4
South Africa 4
Tanzania 4
Tunisia 4
Uganda 4
Zambia 4
South America 38
Grilled beef, maize, potatoes, tropical juice and serious coffee traditions.
Argentina 4
Bolivia 4
Brazil 4
Chile 4
Colombia 4
Ecuador 4
Paraguay 4
Peru 4
Uruguay 4
Venezuela 2
Oceania 12
Pacific produce, modern cafe culture and a relaxed approach to eating outdoors.
Australia 4
Fiji 4
New Zealand 4
Central America & the Caribbean 32
Corn, beans, tropical fruit, grilled seafood and coffee grown on volcanic slopes.
Bahamas 4
Barbados 4
Costa Rica 4
Cuba 4
Dominican Republic 4
Guatemala 4
Jamaica 4
Panama 4
South Asia 27
Flatbreads, lentil dal, rice plates and a tea-and-coffee culture built for conversation.
Bangladesh 4
Bhutan 4
India 4
Nepal 4
Pakistan 4
Sri Lanka 4
Maldives 3
Southeast Asia 38
Street stalls, herb-heavy salads, coconut curries and some of the world's best coffee.
Brunei 4
Cambodia 4
Indonesia 4
Malaysia 4
Myanmar 4
Philippines 4
Singapore 4
Thailand 4
Laos 3
Vietnam 3
North America 12
Regional comfort food, immigrant kitchens and a coffee scene that never stops.
Canada 4
Mexico 4
United States 4
Northern Europe 32
Rye bread, cured fish, cardamom buns and coffee that keeps the winter at bay.
Denmark 4
Estonia 4
Finland 4
Iceland 4
Latvia 4
Lithuania 4
Norway 4
Sweden 4
East Asia 19
Noodle shops, rice bowls, tea culture and bakery counters that reward a slow breakfast.
Japan 4
Mongolia 4
South Korea 4
Taiwan 4
China 3
Central Asia 12
Bread ovens, lamb, noodles and a tea house tradition that stretches along the Silk Road.
Kazakhstan 4
Kyrgyzstan 4
Uzbekistan 4
Vegetarian food: common questions
Does a vegetarian tag mean the kitchen is vegetarian?
No. It means the indexed recipe contains no meat or fish. Stock, fish sauce, anchovy paste, lard and shared fryers can still make a dish unsuitable, so confirm with the kitchen.
Which countries have the most vegetarian-tagged items?
Israel (6), Switzerland (6), Albania (5), Bulgaria (5), Egypt (5), Slovakia (5) have the largest vegetarian lists in the index. That reflects dish descriptions, not how easy it is to eat vegetarian everywhere.
Are drinks included?
Yes. 0 of the 481 tagged items are drinks, including coffees, teas and juices.
Why no vegan guide?
The index does not tag vegan items consistently, so a vegan guide would be guesswork. Use the vegetarian list and ask about dairy, eggs, honey and fish sauce.
Tag data reflects the indexed recipe description and is not an allergen or certification statement. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.