Petra, Jordan
Jordan for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Jordan is very vegetarian-friendly and accessible for vegan travelers, with traditional dishes featuring lentils, chickpeas, vegetables, olive oil, and flatbreads. Plant-based meals are widely available across the country.
Jordan
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Best For: Middle Eastern cuisine, hummus, falafel, markets
Challenging Because: Meat-heavy stews are common
🥗 What to Eat
- Vegetarian-friendly: Falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, baba ghanoush
- Vegan-friendly: Lentil soup, mujaddara (lentils and rice), grilled vegetables
🚫 Watch Out For
- Meat or chicken stock in soups and stews
- Cheese in pastries
🗣️ Survival Phrases (Arabic)
- I am vegetarian: Ana nabati
(ah-nah nah-BAH-tee) - I am vegan: Ana vegan
(ah-nah VE-gahn) - No meat: La lahm
(lah LAHM) - No dairy: La laban
(lah LAH-ban)
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Markets and falafel shops are your safest vegan options — always clarify “la lahm.”
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