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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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