Nyaung U, Myanmar (Birma)
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Myanmar for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Myanmar is increasingly vegan-friendly, with vegetarian restaurants in cities and plant-based staples like tofu, vegetables, and rice-based dishes.
Myanmar
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Best For: Buddhist vegetarian cuisine
Challenging Because: Fish sauce in some dishes
🥗 What to Eat
- Vegetarian curries
- Tofu dishes (shan tofu)
- Rice and vegetable soups
🗣️ Survival Phrases (Burmese)
- I am vegetarian: Thamin thut hsa ma sa bu
(tha-min thoot sah mah sah boo) - No fish sauce: Ngar ngan ma hsa bu
(ngar ngan mah sah boo)
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Look for Buddhist restaurants — many dishes are vegan by default.
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