Muharraq, Manama, Bahrain
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Capital – Manama 🇧🇭
Bahrain for Vegan & Vegetarian Travelers
Bahrain is a relatively vegan-friendly destination in the Middle East, especially in urban areas. Middle Eastern staples like falafel, hummus, flatbreads, and vegetable dishes make plant-based eating accessible, particularly with international restaurants available.
Bahrain
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Best For: Middle Eastern mezze, lentils, flatbreads
Challenging Because: Meat broth in rice dishes
🥗 What to Eat
- Vegetarian: Falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush, halloumi
- Vegan: Lentil soup, tabbouleh, flatbread, stuffed grape leaves
🚫 Watch Out For
- Chicken stock in rice
- Yogurt sauces
🗣️ Survival Phrases
- I am vegetarian: Ana nabati (ah-nah nah-bah-tee)
- I am vegan: Ana vegan (ah-nah vee-gan)
- No meat: Bila lahm (bee-lah lahm)
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Order mezze spreads — many are naturally vegan if you skip yogurt.
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