Kuwait Towers, Arabian Gulf Street, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Kuwait for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Kuwait is fairly accessible for vegan and vegetarian travelers, especially in urban areas with international restaurants. Traditional Middle Eastern dishes featuring legumes, vegetables, and grains support plant-based eating.
Kuwait
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Best For: Rice dishes, lentils, vegetable stews
Challenging Because: Lamb and chicken are common in traditional cuisine
🥗 What to Eat
- Vegetarian-friendly: Lentil soup, rice with vegetables, salads
- Vegan-friendly: Mujaddara (lentils and rice), hummus, roasted vegetables
🚫 Watch Out For
- Meat or chicken stock in soups and stews
- Dairy in some traditional dishes
🗣️ 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 in Kuwait City carry many legumes, grains, and vegetables — clarify that dishes should be “la lahm.”
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