Raouche Rocks, Beirut, Lebanon
Photo by Ramy Kabalan on Unsplash
Lebanon for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Lebanon is very vegetarian-friendly and accessible for vegan travelers thanks to a rich tradition of plant-based mezze. Dishes featuring chickpeas, lentils, vegetables, olive oil, and grains are widely available.
Lebanon
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Best For: Middle Eastern cuisine, hummus, falafel, fresh vegetables
Challenging Because: Some traditional pastries include dairy
🥗 What to Eat
- Vegetarian-friendly: Falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, baba ghanoush
- Vegan-friendly: Lentil soup, stuffed grape leaves without meat, roasted vegetables
🚫 Watch Out For
- Cheese in pastries or pies
- Meat in stuffed vegetables
🗣️ 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 mezze restaurants are great for vegans — always ask for “la lahm” and “la laban.”
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