Dining Out
Cruelty-Free Guide
Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean and Mediterranean restaurants often serve plant-based dishes, and many American, Mexican and Italian-style restaurants do too.
- Look up the menu prior to visiting.
- Explain that you specifically don’t eat meat, eggs, fish, milk or butter; this is simplest.
Apps:
- Happy Cow provides options for local vegan/vegetarian-friendly restaurants. Click here for Android.
- VeganXpress is a convenient database of vegan options at many fast-food and chain restaurants.
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