Veganism is defined as a way of life that seeks to eliminate all forms of animal exploitation and atrocities, whether for food, clothing or other purposes. For these reasons, a vegan diet eliminates all animal foods, including meat, eggs and dairy products.
With a steep rise in the number of vegans across the globe, most countries have adopted this new lifestyle and are even promoting it through various methods. With animal rights as a central focus bolstered by benefits of health and environment, more and more restaurants are opening up in different countries, promoting new vegan cuisines.
India:
Undoubtedly the vegetarian capital of the world, the urban Indian population is quickly accepting veganism as a way of life. A lot of traditional cuisines already have many vegan dishes which are eaten by everyone. Vegan food is easily available in western and south Indian restaurants too. In fact, India also has a large number of fully vegetarian restaurants, a trend that is not seen anywhere else in the world. Most vegan-friendly cities are Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai.
United Kingdom (UK):
UK is home to Donald Watson who coined the term "Vegan" in 1944 and started the world's first vegan society "The Vegan Society". Last year alone, demand for vegan food in the UK increased by more than 1000%. London has always been a hotspot for vegan food in the UK, but over the past year, several other cities have also declared themselves vegan-friendly.
United States of America (USA):
According to a study, the number of people transitioning to veganism has increased by 600% in the United States alone over the past three years. There are more than 30,000 vegan restaurants in the country, serving all kinds of food you can dream of. America's most vegan-friendly cities are Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Austin, and New York.
Poland:
There are more than 950 vegan restaurants in Poland. In the capital, vegan burgers are considered to be one of the best burgers in the world. Poland's most vegan-friendly cities are Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw, and Rod.
Thailand
This country has huge markets that promote sparkling fruits & vegetables. Currently, there are over 1500 vegan eating places in Thailand. Most vegan-friendly towns in Thailand are Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Koh Samui.
