- [Narrator] Feeling the winter blues?
It could be time to start planning your next vacation.
If you're looking to jet off on an adventure,
there are a number
of vegan-friendly destinations to choose from.
Here are the top 20 vegan-friendly cities to visit in 2020.
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Number one, Berlin, Germany.
Berlin, Germany's capital city, has so much to offer,
from art to history to culture.
The city's vegan food scene is also rich and diverse.
If you're looking for junk food, raw food,
smoothies, donuts, or snacks, Berlin has you covered.
Try vegan banana and peanut donuts at Brammibal's
in Kreuzberg if you're after something sweet,
or if you're in the mood for a burger,
stop at Reger Burger food truck.
The truck, which offers vegan fast-food,
tours Berlin's trendiest areas, including the Green Market.
If you would prefer to cook for yourself,
Berlin is also brimming with organic supermarkets
where you can buy whole food produce.
Number two, Krakow, Poland.
Krakow is a charming medieval city in the South of Poland.
As well as museums, history, culture, and affordable bars,
Krakow is teaming with vegan-friendly cafes,
restaurants, and fast-food joints.
According to veggie travel guide Happy Cow,
the city is home to over 100 restaurants
that either offer vegan options or are entirely plant-based.
Try vegan pastrami at Krowarzywa,
a small Polish vegan burger chain,
or if you prefer something more natural and healthy,
Veganic's menu is vegetable-centric.
The vegetarian restaurant focuses on creating dishes
with intense and original flavors from plant products.
Number three, New York City, US.
With more than 500 vegan-friendly restaurants
to choose from, New York is one
of the most vegan-friendly cities in the world.
From Thai to Japanese to Italian, plant-based travelers
in the Big Apple are spoiled with choices.
If you want something a little high-end,
celebrity chef Matthew Kenney has a number
of vegan restaurants across New York City,
including Plant Food and Wine, Sentio, and Bar Verde.
- It's critically important, I think,
to really show that plants are like the top
when it comes to food.
But also, you know, it's just an art experience.
I mean, you want to feel like you're painting
or sculpting or drawing.
- [Narrator] Vegan restaurateur Ravi De Rossi
also owns a string a restaurants and cocktail bars,
including high-end Avant Garden in the East Village.
For Soul Food, try Seasoned Vegan
and for Japanese-style food look out for Beyond Sushi,
a plant-based sushi chain.
If you're self-catering, many supermarkets,
like Lifethyme, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's,
are brimming with vegan food.
Number four, Los Angeles, US.
Los Angeles is arguably one of the easiest places
on the planet to eat vegan.
Among a plethora of plant-based restaurants, cafes,
supermarkets, and independent grocery stores,
the heart of SoCal even has its own vegan milkman,
a Jewish delicatessen that makes pastrami out of mushrooms,
and an In-n-Out style vegan burger joint.
Every year it also plays host to Eat Drink Vegan,
a vegan festival
that's like a plant-based foodie version of Coachella.
For pizza, try Cruzer Pizza and Pasta.
The restaurant serves a variety of creative recipes,
using different vegan meats and cheeses.
Or try vegan pizza favorite,
Mohawk Bend in the hip Echo Park neighborhood.
There is also Little Pine, a vegan restaurant owned
by musician and animal rights activist Moby,
and Crossroads Kitchen, an upmarket vegan eatery
offering wine, cocktails, and ﬁne food.
Number five, Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is on many bucket lists.
It's home to towering skyscrapers,
vibrant night markets, scenic hiking trails,
and lots and lots of vegan food.
The city's growing scene is largely thanks to Green Monday.
The movement, similar to Meatless Mondays,
was founded by David Yeung.
It has helped to spread the word
about the beneﬁts of eating vegan food
by working with restaurants
to add more plant-based products to their menus.
Green Monday also has its own grocery store and restaurant,
called Green Common, which serves dishes like pho soup
and breakfast scramble made with the JUST vegan egg.
- It's about providing real solution to empower people
with healthy and sustainable choices.
- [Narrator] For comfort food try POP vegan,
for Buddhist vegetarian cuisine try Pure Veggie House,
and for Cantonese try Bijas Vegetarian.
Number six, Mumbai, India.
Mumbai is vibrant, busy, and rich in history.
It's also ideal for vegan travelers.
Many traditional Indian dishes are already vegan-friendly,
because a large portion
of the Indian population is vegetarian.
Dahl dishes are usually plant-based,
as is vegetable biryani,
and sides such as samosas and pakoras.
If you want to go somewhere exclusively vegan,
Earth Cafe serves westernized plant-based dishes,
as does Earthling's Cafe and Rare Earth.
For traditional Indian food,
there's Aharveda at the Hotel Golden Chariot.
- All food here is vegan, gluten-free,
sugar-free, and oil-free.
- [Narrator] Number seven, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Thanks to its beautiful scenery and laid back vibes,
the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai
is a backpacking hotspot in Southeast Asia.
With over 100 vegan and vegetarian restaurants in the city,
Chiang Mai is also a vegan traveler's paradise.
Traditional Thai, Chinese, Burmese, Japanese,
and Western are just some of the cuisines available.
For vegan steak, burgers,
and also traditional Thai dishes, try Goodsouls Kitchen.
For a mix of western and Thai food,
including vegan fishcakes, pad Thai,
and stuffed cucumber rolls, try Ama Vegan Kitchen.
Number eight, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Although Dutch cuisine traditionally includes a lot
of meat and dairy, it's incredibly easy
to eat vegan food in Amsterdam.
The city is brimming with vegan and vegetarian restaurants.
For ramen, try Men Impossible.
To help prevent food waste,
the restaurant prepares each dish fresh to order.
There are also several locations of Vegan Junk Food Bar.
The restaurant chain serves a variety
of plant-based junk food, including vegan calamari,
chicken burgers, and vegan bratwurst.
Overall, there are nearly 400 vegan-friendly restaurants
in Amsterdam.
Number nine, London, UK.
Apart from the museums, bridges, and quirky vintage markets,
and places of historical significance,
the best thing London has to offer may just be
its diverse range of vegan food.
You can get a vegan version
of pretty much anything you desire in the UK's capital,
from Indian at City Spice on Brick Lane,
to kebabs at What the Pitta,
to cheesy, meaty, pizzas at Purezza.
Vegan fried chicken is also on offer
at Camden's Temple of Seitan,
and plant-based fast casual chain By Chloe has two spots
in the city, in Covent Garden and Tower Bridge.
Number 10, Bristol, UK.
Located in the southwest of the United Kingdom,
Bristol has a vegan scene
to rival any capital city around the world.
Chef's Pencil even labeled it as the number one destination
for plant-based food in the world,
edging out major European capitals like Berlin and London.
The popular destination is even home
to vegan vending machines.
Earlier this year, Vegan Vend launched Violet and Daisy,
two purely plant-based vending machines,
in the Galleries shopping center
and studio complex the Island.
Bristol is home to around 167 vegan restaurants,
including Oowee, a vegan junk food diner,
and Eat Your Greens,
a vegan cafe which serves up traditional roasts on Sundays.
Number 11, Portland, US.
Portland, Oregon, really is the place to be
if you're after lots of vegan food choices.
The city is packed with plant-based options
and is frequently acknowledged
as one of the most vegan-friendly destinations
in the United States.
The city is even home to an all-vegan strip club.
At Casa Diablo, plant-based food is on the menu
and dancers wear only animal-free clothing.
If you're after a more conventional style of restaurant,
top eateries in Portland include Vtopia,
which offers more than 20 vegan cheeses,
and Back to Eden, which offers a variety
of dairy and egg-free baked goods.
Barbecue lovers can enjoy meat-free offerings
from Homegrown Smoker, and those with a craving
for ice-cream can visit Little Chkpea.
Number 12, Turin, Italy.
Nestled in the Italian Alps,
just under a two-hour drive from Italy's fashion capital
of Milan, is the city of Turin.
It's grand, it's picturesque,
and it's extremely vegan-friendly.
In fact, it's most known to some
as Italy's first vegetarian city,
thanks to its mayor Chiara Appendino.
Back in 2016, Appendino proposed a weekly meat-free day,
as well as animal welfare lessons in schools.
For healthy fast food, try Flower Burger,
an Italian vegan burger chain with locations in Turin
as well as Rome and Monza.
If you're feeling adventurous, try its black charcoal bun.
For pastries, there's Ratatouille,
which also serves traditional Turin-style Pizza.
Number 13, Kyoto, Japan.
Kyoto, once the capital of ancient Japan,
is famous for its temples, shrines,
markets, palaces, and museums.
It is also known
for its traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine.
Shojin ryori consists of tofu, vegetables,
and wild mountain plants.
Whilst shojin ryori is still served proudly across the city,
in the modern day there is a variety
of other vegan food also on offer.
Pizza, Israeli food, authentic and traditional Japanese,
Japanese raw, and French are just some
of the cuisines available.
Ain Soph vegan restaurant serves plant-based fusion cuisine.
Its menu includes mushroom hayashi rice and green curry.
For traditional Japanese, try Itadakizen.
The restaurant serves classic dishes
such as grilled onigiri.
Number 14, Taipei, Taiwan.
Taiwan's capital, Taipei,
is well known for its hiking trails, stunning scenery,
and beautiful Buddhist temples.
It is also one of the most vegan friendly destinations
in the world.
The city was given the title
of "Asia's Most Vegan Friendly City" back in 2016.
There are nearly 280 vegan-friendly restaurants in the city,
and travelers can get their hands on everything
from traditional Taiwanese to western fusion.
For modern vegan food, try Plants.
The restaurant serves a variety of healthy dishes,
including chia pudding, kale salads, and smoothies.
For Taiwanese and fusion dishes, there's Flourish.
It also serves homemade kombucha, cakes, and smoothies.
Number 15, Cape Town, South Africa.
As well as Table Mountain, stunning beaches,
and nature reserves, Cape Town is home
to a number of restaurants serving vegan food.
The majority of vegan restaurants
and offerings can be found in the central business district.
If you're in the mood for something sweet,
Unframed offers a wide range of vegan ice cream flavors.
If chocolate is more your thing,
Honest Chocolate Cafe offers a variety
of hand-crafted indulgent chocolates and bakes.
Number 16, Toronto, Canada.
Toronto is home to dozens of vegan restaurants,
as well as two
of North America's biggest vegan food festivals,
The Veg Food Fest and the Vegandale Food Drink Festival.
The latter is hosted by 5700 Inc,
a company that owns several vegan businesses in Parkdale.
The neighborhood, dubbed Vegandale,
is home to Vegandale Brewery, Mythology Diner,
Not Your Mother ice cream parlor,
a vegan clothing store called the Imperative,
and Copenhagen Vegan Cafe.
Kensington market,
one of Toronto's most diverse neighborhoods,
is also home to several vegan restaurants,
including Bunner's Bakeshop, Urban Herbivore,
and The Vegan Extremist.
Number 17, San Jose, Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is a dream location for many.
It's rich in culture, wildlife, and stunning scenery.
Its capital, San Jose, is also a worthwhile destination,
filled with beautiful architecture, parks,
and lots of good food.
There are around 40 vegan-friendly restaurants in San Jose,
each of them offering something a little bit different.
If you're after fast food, try Luv Burger.
Everything on the menu is vegan,
aside from honey in some dishes.
For fusion cuisine,
there's Mantras Veggie Cafe and Tea House.
For a mix of Spanish, Peruvian, Costa Rican,
and cuisines like Japanese and Italian, try Arbol De Seda.
It's a vegetarian restaurant,
so make sure you ask for your dish without dairy.
Number 18, Nairobi, Kenya.
Nairobi, Kenya's capital city,
has plenty to offer a vegan traveler.
From elephant orphanages to giraffe hotels,
life in and just outside the city has plenty
of opportunities to see animals in their natural habitat.
- [Man] What I normally think
about this work is like a mission.
We have to rescue the babies and help them grow
and to see them go back into the wild.
- [Narrator] It's also relatively easy
to eat vegan food in the city.
For Kenyan cuisine,
try Jagannath Restaurant on Kipande Road.
If you're in the mood for Indian food,
there are a number of vegan-friendly restaurants
in the city, including Ashiana Vegetarian Restaurant
and Chowpaty Pure Vegetarian Restaurant.
Number 19, Denpasar, Bali.
If you're flying off to Bali,
it's likely you'll land near the island's capital Denpasar.
Many tourists are eager to get out of the area quickly,
in order to see Bali's beautiful beaches,
temples, and green villages.
However, if you venture into the capital,
you'll find the city has plenty to offer,
including street markets, boutiques, and the Bali Museum.
For Indonesian vegan food, try Gaurangan Prasadam,
Uma Vegan Food and Coffee, Maharani Vegetarian Tohpati,
or Ljo Daun Vegan.
Across Bali, it's easy to find vegan food.
If you visit local warungs, there is usually a selection
of vegetables, rice, noodles, tempeh, and tofu.
Number 20, Melbourne, Australia.
Melbourne, the Australian capital of Victoria,
is one of the most visited destinations in the country
thanks to its location on the east coast.
It's packed with things to do,
including museums and nightlife,
and is home to some beautiful beaches.
The city is also a vegan traveler's paradise,
with many plant-based restaurants,
coffee shops, and bakeries.
Lord of the Fries is one
of the most popular vegan businesses.
The plant-based fast-food chain specializes in burgers,
nuggets, hot dogs, and its signature crispy fries.
If you want to sample for yourself,
Lord of the Fries has multiple locations in Melbourne,
including Elizabeth Street and Southern Cross Station.
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