Muqdisho, Muqdisho, Somalia
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Somalia for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Somalia
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️☆☆☆ (2/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Best For: Rice, flatbreads, vegetables
Challenging Because: Meat-centric cuisine
🥗 What to Eat
- Canjeero (flatbread)
- Rice with vegetables
- Lentils and beans (when available)
🚫 Watch Out For
- Meat broths
- Ghee
🗣️ Survival Phrases (Somali)
- I am vegetarian: Waxaan ahay khudradeed
(wah-an ah-hay khoo-drah-DEED) - No meat: Hilib ma cuno
(hee-lib mah coo-no)
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Stick to bread, rice, and vegetable sides whenever possible.
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