Traveling as a vegan becomes easier. But sometimes you can still encounter more confusions than solutions when looking for vegan food. In those cases when traveling turns its back on you, you can always rely on a few authentic vegan dishes available almost everywhere in the world.
Last updated: August 30, 2025
Vegan Dishes to Rely on when Traveling
I haven’t had any problems as a vegan traveler for the past two years. Did I get more selective with my travel destinations? Ok then, I’ll pat myself on the back. Well done! But I still remember walking from one restaurant to another and not being able to find a single vegan dish.
Even vegan-friendly Vienna was presenting some disappointing surprises than I had expected until I ditched its expensive restaurants and stuck to street food. On the other hand, I was more than pleased with vegan varieties when traveling across Ireland and the Netherlands.
Truth be told, my positive experiences often have nothing to do with traditional cuisines of the places I visit. When traveling as a vegan becomes a little bit (sometimes a lot) inconvenient, I always go back to the same vegan dishes I can find almost everywhere in the world.
THE 6 BEST VEGAN DISHES TO RELY ON WHILE TRAVELING
1. Falafel Hummus Wrap
Falafel hummus wrap is hands down one of my go-to vegan dishes to order while traveling. I barely eat it at home in Los Angeles, because, let’s be honest, the city is a vegan paradise. It offers plenty of options to choose from. So, I want to try something new every time I dine out.
But when it comes to traveling, I crave Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes regardless of where in the world I am. With that being said, I ate my share of falafel hummus wraps across Europe and different states of the U.S. Very nutritious and filling, they are some of the best vegan dishes to devour and replenish your energy after long walks exploring new destinations.
2. Arabic and Mediterranean Salads
When you want something light, go for Arabic salads such as lentil salad, fattoush salad, or tabbouleh. Loaded with fresh vegetables, bulgur, lentils, or toasted bread, these vegan dishes satisfy your cravings and won’t let you travel on an empty stomach. Moreover, they tend to be on a cheaper side of the spectrum. An authentic vegan feast for travelers without breaking the bank!
3. Indian Vegetable Curry
After traveling all day long, no other vegan dishes can be as comforting and filling as Indian vegetable curries. It’s always Roshan’s first choice when he wants to eat good and a lot… While he prefers chicken curry, I always go for vegetable curry. With almost half of the Indian population being strict vegetarians, this nation has plenty of yummy dishes to offer for hungry travelers. Be sure to ask for butter and paneer-free options, though.
4. Vegetable Sushi
Japanese dishes have long become staples of my travel routines. While this cuisine offers many other vegan dishes, vegetable sushi suits the taste buds of many vegan travelers. You can find these vegan dishes practically anywhere when traveling locally or abroad. From Japanese restaurants to the refrigerated sections of local grocery stores, vegetable sushi is easy to get in all parts of the world.
5. Mexican Vegan Burritos and Tacos
More than often, we stick to Indian or Mexican vegan dishes when traveling. I must admit during our latest trips, Mexican cuisine was our first and only choice. Just a few months ago, I was rather indifferent to this cuisine. Yes, it has great vegan options such as vegan burritos, tacos, and burrito bowls, but nothing to make me obsessed with.
My appreciation of Mexican cuisine with its hearty and delicious dishes changed completely after one of our trips to Oregon. After a few not the best Asian dinners, we had enough and pulled over in front of a Mexican restaurant. The rest of that trip was a pure gastronomical delight.
6. Vegan Chinese Hot Pot
My liking of Chinese food is still in progress. The reason behind it is orange chicken I had tried over a decade ago before becoming vegan. To put it simply, it was disgusting, the worst food I’ve ever eaten. But I still don’t mind digging into vegan Chinese hot pot.
Vegan dishes like this are great when traveling for many hours in a row. The principle is simple. All you need to do is to choose your protein (always tofu for vegans) or extra servings of raw vegetables, broth, sauce, brown or white rice. And you’re set to eat your weight in the vegetables and rice.
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