
Singapore
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Singapore for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Singapore
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Best For: Hawker centers, Indian and Chinese vegetarian restaurants
Challenging Because: Hidden fish sauce and oyster sauce
🥗 What to Eat
- Vegetarian laksa (ask for no fish broth)
- Tofu dishes and stir-fried vegetables
- Indian vegetarian curries
- Roti prata with vegetable curry
- Fresh fruits and salads
🚫 Watch Out For
- Fish sauce in Chinese dishes
- Oyster sauce in stir-fries
- Meat or shrimp added to rice and noodles
🗣️ Survival Phrases (English / Mandarin / Tamil)
- I am vegetarian: I am vegetarian / 我是素食者 / நான் சைவனே
(wǒ shì sùshí zhě / nāṉ saivaṉē) - I am vegan: I am vegan / 我是全素者 / நான் வெகன்
(wǒ shì quán sù zhě / nāṉ VEG-an) - No meat: No meat / 不吃肉 / இறைச்சி இல்லை
(bù chī ròu / iraicci illai) - No fish: No fish / 不吃鱼 / மீன் இல்லை
(bù chī yú / mīn illai)
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Singapore is extremely veg-friendly — hawker centers often have clearly labeled vegetarian stalls.
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