Food & Culture

Street food is one of travel’s greatest joys — but a dodgy meal can derail a trip. The good news: with a few simple rules you can eat street food around the world safely and confidently. This guide shows you how. Golden rules Follow the crowds: Busy stalls mean high turnover and fresher food —…

Malaysian food is one of Asia’s great melting pots — Malay, Chinese, and Indian flavours blended over centuries into an addictive street-food culture. For Indian travelers it’s especially comfortable, with strong Indian and vegetarian options everywhere. This guide covers what to eat and how to navigate it. Dishes to try Nasi lemak: The national dish…

Japanese food is far more than sushi — it’s a refined, seasonal cuisine of noodles, rice bowls, grilled skewers, and delicate sweets. For Indian travelers, especially vegetarians, it needs a little navigation (dashi fish stock is everywhere), but it’s deeply rewarding. Here’s a detailed guide. Dishes to try Sushi & sashimi: The icons; also veg…

Middle Eastern food — from Dubai to Jordan to Turkey — is a dream for Indian travelers: heavily vegetarian-friendly, full of familiar spices, and built around shared mezze. This detailed guide covers the must-try dishes and how to navigate it as a vegetarian. The mezze culture Meals revolve around mezze — a spread of small…

Indonesian food — and Bali’s take on it — is fragrant, satisfying, and surprisingly easy for Indian travelers, especially vegetarians thanks to the islands’ love of tofu, tempeh, and rice. This detailed guide covers the must-try dishes, Balinese specialities, and how to eat well as a vegetarian. Dishes to try Nasi goreng: Indonesia’s iconic fried…

Sri Lankan food is one of South Asia’s most underrated cuisines — bold, coconutty, and chilli-spiked, yet distinct from Indian food. For Indian travelers it’s familiar enough to love instantly and different enough to feel like a discovery. Here’s a detailed guide to what to eat, with vegetarian notes. The staple: rice & curry The…

Singapore is one of Asia’s greatest food cities — a melting pot of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan flavours, where a Michelin-recognised meal can cost a few dollars at a hawker centre. For Indian travelers it’s especially easy: vegetarian and Indian food is everywhere. This detailed guide covers what to eat, where to eat, and…

Dubai’s food scene is a true global buffet — Emirati classics, Middle Eastern mezze, South Asian comfort food, and sky-high fine dining all within reach. For Indian travelers, especially vegetarians, it’s one of the easiest cities in the world to eat well. This detailed guide covers what to eat, where to eat across budgets, and…

Riding the Korean wave? Beyond K-dramas and K-pop, Korean food is a highlight of any trip to Seoul. Here’s what Indian travelers should try — and how to navigate spice and vegetarian needs. Dishes to try Bibimbap: A colourful rice bowl with veggies, egg, and gochujang — easy to make vegetarian. Korean BBQ (gogigui): Grill-at-your-table…

India’s festivals are among the most spectacular reasons to travel anywhere in the world — and “festival tourism” is one of the fastest-growing trends among Indian travelers. Timing a trip to a great celebration turns a holiday into a once-in-a-lifetime memory of colour, music, devotion, and food. This detailed guide rounds up the festivals worth…

Travelling abroad as a vegetarian or Jain Indian can feel daunting — hidden meat stock, language barriers, limited options. But with a little prep, you can eat well almost anywhere. Here’s a practical survival guide. Plan before you fly Pre-book a special meal on flights: airlines offer AVML (Asian veg), VGML (vegan), VJML (Jain) —…

Thai food is far more than pad thai and green curry. From fiery salads to fragrant noodle soups, Thailand’s regional cuisines reward the curious eater. Here’s a guide to what Indian travelers should try — and how to navigate spice, street stalls, and vegetarian needs. Dishes you must try Tom Yum / Tom Kha: Hot-and-sour…