Rwanda

Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Best For: Market produce, grains, beans, sweet potatoes, plantains
Challenging Because: Meat is central in many traditional dishes

🥗 What to Eat

• Isombe (cassava leaves — confirm no meat)
• Beans, lentils, rice, and plantains
• Sweet potato dishes
• Vegetable stews with local greens

🚫 Watch Out For

• Meat in stews and soups
• Butter or milk added to sauces

🗣️ Survival Phrases (Kinyarwanda / French)

• I am vegetarian: Ndi umufungura imboga
  (n-dee oo-moo-foon-goo-rah eem-BOH-gah)
• I am vegan: Ndi umufungura imboga gusa
  (n-dee oo-moo-foon-goo-rah eem-BOH-gah GOO-sah)
• No meat: Nta nyama
  (n-tah NYA-mah)
• No dairy: Nta amata
  (n-tah ah-MAH-tah)

🧭 Veggie Trip Tip

Markets are your best option for fresh, vegan-friendly foods — staples like beans, plantains, and cassava leaves are widely available.