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Philippine Vegetarian Guide
There are a lot of Vegetarian options in the Philippines. Here is a guide to get you started! A thorough article printed on Holistic Diva, Girlfriend Magazine, 2007, a Mega Publication
Be adventurous and Veg Out with your Girlfriends!
Having been a vegetarian for 14 years, I have seen how much easier it has become to go veg. Back in 1993, it was a treasure hunt to look for vegetarian friendly places especially in UP Diliman where everyone is expected to have a taste of Beach House barbecue and the various street food near the University Shopping Center. Going out for dinner was especially tiresome. Feeling slightly embarrassed, I would order a dish sans the meat, the seafood, the oyster sauce, the patis, etc. Waiters and friends would look at me in a strange way as if to ask “Anong lasa non?” What’s worse is that people assume that a fresh salad is the only vegetarian dish, leaving me hungry all night long. It was the year 2000 when a major shift happened, perhaps in line with the Wellness Revolution that was taking the world by storm. Due to the number of people choosing healthier options, more and more restaurants and groceries have become vegetarian friendly. You don’t have to be completely vegetarian to enjoy vegetarian food. Make it a once a week affair or order one veg dish to complement your non-veg dishes. Here are a few of my favorite affordable, veggie friendly places.
Restaurants: Vegetarians Welcome
All Veg!!! Veggy Maki as starters and their Vegetable Katsu curry for your entrée. For their mouth watering menu, visit www.redkimono.com.ph/veg_menu.htm Tiendesitas # 7061464 and The Fort Strip # 816-6642 Queens. Craving for variety? This is a good place for you. They serve Indian, Malaysian, Indonesian, and Pinoy fusion. At the end of the meal, have their homemade Indian style ice cream. My personal fave is the pistachio. 146B Jupiter Street, Makati # 8951316
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There are a lot of Vegetarian options in the Philippines. Here is a guide to get you started! A thorough article printed on Holistic Diva, Girlfriend Magazine, 2007, a Mega Publication
Be adventurous and Veg Out with your Girlfriends!
Having been a vegetarian for 14 years, I have seen how much easier it has become to go veg. Back in 1993, it was a treasure hunt to look for vegetarian friendly places especially in UP Diliman where everyone is expected to have a taste of Beach House barbecue and the various street food near the University Shopping Center. Going out for dinner was especially tiresome. Feeling slightly embarrassed, I would order a dish sans the meat, the seafood, the oyster sauce, the patis, etc. Waiters and friends would look at me in a strange way as if to ask “Anong lasa non?” What’s worse is that people assume that a fresh salad is the only vegetarian dish, leaving me hungry all night long. It was the year 2000 when a major shift happened, perhaps in line with the Wellness Revolution that was taking the world by storm. Due to the number of people choosing healthier options, more and more restaurants and groceries have become vegetarian friendly. You don’t have to be completely vegetarian to enjoy vegetarian food. Make it a once a week affair or order one veg dish to complement your non-veg dishes. Here are a few of my favorite affordable, veggie friendly places.
Restaurants: Vegetarians Welcome
All Veg!!! Veggy Maki as starters and their Vegetable Katsu curry for your entrée. For their mouth watering menu, visit www.redkimono.com.ph/veg_menu.htm Tiendesitas # 7061464 and The Fort Strip # 816-6642 Queens. Craving for variety? This is a good place for you. They serve Indian, Malaysian, Indonesian, and Pinoy fusion. At the end of the meal, have their homemade Indian style ice cream. My personal fave is the pistachio. 146B Jupiter Street, Makati # 8951316
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