More and more restaurants are becoming increasingly sensitive to ethical eating choices, which makes dining out easier than ever for vegans. However, everyone will eventually wind up in a restaurant without a vegan menu in sight. Fortunately, vegans can get a full meal at any restaurant, even those that don’t focus on plant-based food.

How Vegans Can Eat in Any Restaurant

1. Check the Menu Before You Go

These days, most restaurants have their menus online, giving you the chance to find vegan-friendly options without a waiter standing by your side. Many restaurants have vegetarian options that can easily be made vegan, or you can assemble a small buffet of appetizers and sides. Knowing what you can eat before you arrive will help avoid frustration and ensure you don’t leave hungry.

2. Choose Ethnic Cuisine

If you’re planning a meal with family or friends, many ethnic restaurants have delicious menus that will please vegans and carnivores alike. Persian cuisine, for instance, offers falafel, tahini, and veggie-heavy stew with no meat products. Chinese and Thai restaurants also have various vegan options — just be sure they aren’t prepared with fish sauce, fish broth, or egg.

3. Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Substitutions

Some vegetarian dishes can be easily made vegan with some simple substitutions or leaving out a couple of ingredients. For instance, ask if vegetables can be fried in oil instead of butter, or request no cheese on a veggie sandwich. Most restaurants will be glad to create something special for you if you ask politely.
 

As the best Persian restaurants in the Atlanta Metro Area, Sufi Kitchen offers incredible, authentic dishes with options for everyone. Whether you’re a vegan or in the mood for a delicious chicken kabob, this will surely be your new favorite restaurant. Visit their website for a look at their menu, and follow their Facebook to learn more about Persian food. If you have questions about vegan options, call (404) 888-9699, or come by to try their food for yourself.