Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan
Photo by Григорий Захарьян on Unsplash
Turkmenistan for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Turkmenistan
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️☆☆☆ (2/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Best For: Bread, rice, simple vegetables
Challenging Because: Very meat-centric cuisine
🥗 What to Eat
- Flatbread (çörek)
- Rice with vegetables
- Tomato and cucumber salads
🚫 Watch Out For
- Meat fat in rice
- Broth in soups
🗣️ Survival Phrases (Turkmen)
- I am vegetarian: Men vegetarian
(men veh-jeh-tah-ree-AHN) - No meat: Et ýok
(et yokh)
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Stick to bread, salads, and plainly cooked vegetables whenever possible.
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