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The Hidden Meat Problem for Vegetarians in KL
That vegetable dish might contain shrimp paste, lard, or anchovy stock. Here is how to navigate KL's hidden meat problem as a vegetarian or vegan visitor.

That vegetable dish might contain shrimp paste, lard, or anchovy stock. Here is how to navigate KL's hidden meat problem as a vegetarian or vegan visitor.

In KL, vegetarian food is rooted in Buddhist and Hindu spiritual practice, not wellness trends. The rules are completely different depending on who cooked your food. Here is what you need to know before you order.

A guide to finding good vegetarian food in Malaysia's top food cities. Covers Buddhist temple canteens, Indian banana leaf stalls, and modern plant-based cafes.
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