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Tegallalang Rice Terrace, Indonesia

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Indonesia for vegan & vegetarian travelers

Indonesia

Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Best For: Tempeh, tofu dishes, vegetable stir-fries, markets
Challenging Because: Fish sauce (kecap ikan) is common

🥗 What to Eat

  • Vegetarian-friendly: Gado-gado (peanut salad), sayur lodeh (vegetable curry)
  • Vegan-friendly: Tempeh dishes, stir-fried vegetables, lontong (rice cakes)

🚫 Watch Out For

  • Fish sauce or shrimp paste in sauces
  • Egg in some fried snacks

🗣️ Survival Phrases (Bahasa Indonesia)

  • I am vegetarian: Saya vegetarian
    (SAH-yah veh-geh-TAH-ree-an)
  • I am vegan: Saya vegan
    (SAH-yah VEH-gan)
  • No meat or fish: Tidak makan daging atau ikan
    (tee-DAHK MAH-kahn DAH-ging AH-tau EE-kahn)

🧭 Veggie Trip Tip

Tempeh and tofu are widely available — just confirm that no shrimp paste or eggs are used.

Capital – Jakarta 🇮🇩

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