Location
Credit
Malaysia for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Malaysia is highly vegan- and vegetarian-friendly, with a rich variety of plant-based dishes and labeling, especially in cities like Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
Malaysia
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Best For: Indian & Chinese vegetarian food
Challenging Because: Shrimp paste & fish sauce
🥗 What to Eat
- Indian vegetarian thalis
- Chinese Buddhist vegetarian food
- Tofu and vegetable stir-fries
🚫 Watch Out For
- Belacan (shrimp paste)
- Fish sauce
🗣️ Survival Phrases (Malay)
- I am vegetarian: Saya vegetarian
(sah-yah veh-jeh-TAH-ree-an) - I am vegan: Saya vegan
(sah-yah VEH-gan) - No fish sauce: Tiada sos ikan
(tee-AH-dah sohs EE-kan)
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Look for “Buddhist” signs — they usually mean fully vegetarian.
Contribute to this page
Have a dish, travel tips, photos, or stories you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you.
Vegan / Vegetarian Street Food Around the World: What to Look For Anywhere You Go
Insights into how to order street food confidently around the world as a vegan or vegetarian.
5 Tips for Traveling as a Vegan or Vegetarian
Practical, low-stress tips for traveling vegan or vegetarian anywhere in the world.
How I Travel the World as a Vegetarian (and Why I Built Veggie Trip)
After 20+ years of vegetarian travel, I built the resource I always wished I had before booking a flight.
Want to keep exploring?
