8 Best Places In Southeast Asia For Vegetarians

1. Chiang Mai, Thailand

[{"selector":"#anim-f8895594-9ec7-46d1-a811-3af9806ec642","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-eb17ba0f-1dd3-45f6-bb36-6835a1bfcfdc","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 204.49168%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: Unsplash Known as the vegetarian capital of Thailand, Chiang Mai boasts an abundance of vegan and vegetarian restaurants.

2. Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

[{"selector":"#anim-b288b827-d006-4475-b113-7c2ba80a5af3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a1782f80-e465-40b7-a34f-7b62010ab820","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 167.1498%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: Unsplash Ubud is a lush, spiritual town with a thriving vegetarian and vegan scene. You’ll find organic cafes, raw food restaurants, and traditional warungs serving dishes like gado-gado.

3. Penang, Malaysia

[{"selector":"#anim-131ab544-1a98-440f-bb5a-501909a1b208","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-673f1668-72ba-46ce-b808-b1953e0c89eb","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 266.97521%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: Unsplash Penang’s rich multicultural food scene includes many Indian and Chinese vegetarian options.

4. Hoi An, Vietnam

[{"selector":"#anim-e653a686-c228-4cde-ac32-3ad5799fe01e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9f9305f0-197b-449c-8a8a-eac737a2af30","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 204.49168%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: Unsplash Hoi An offers many vegetarian-friendly dishes and restaurants. Don’t miss trying cao lau with tofu, vegetarian pho, and fresh spring rolls.

5. Siem Reap, Cambodia

[{"selector":"#anim-4e16e296-39b0-4503-aea4-622c7241e3bd","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6081da09-36fe-48b2-986f-b6783f66cf99","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 204.49168%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: Unsplash While known for its proximity to Angkor Wat, Siem Reap has a growing number of vegetarian eateries serving flavourful Khmer dishes.

6. Luang Prabang, Laos

[{"selector":"#anim-b080e5ef-6c5c-4ada-8eeb-f102a5a61d1f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-60a2f344-eb25-4dd6-9fc9-b35dfe8816f4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 204.49168%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: Unsplash This UNESCO World Heritage town blends French colonial and Laotian culture, with many vegetarian-friendly meals at markets and restaurants.

7. Bangkok, Thailand

[{"selector":"#anim-cfec391a-9b99-426b-b5b3-48509633f91f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3d19277c-a635-4bac-9bd7-0baef74b14cc","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 266.97521%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: Unsplash Thailand’s bustling capital offers an incredible variety of vegetarian street food and upscale dining.

8. Singapore

[{"selector":"#anim-1689a1fe-dd26-494a-9712-ca1caa2c9555","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9ce56bce-4848-4ce6-9018-be3ba30c56f3","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 204.49168%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: Unsplash A melting pot of cultures, Singapore has countless vegetarian options thanks to its Indian, Chinese, and Malay communities.

[{"selector":"#anim-3247346f-c3cd-4272-896e-6a41375efbe3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5ed59914-d0fe-4a22-adc0-f290722efffb","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 382.25294%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Credits: Unsplash Bookmark these destinations in Southeast Asia for fresh produce, vibrant markets, and vegetarian delights!