Is it reasonable to travel to Iran as a vegan or vegetarian? Can vegetarians survive in Iran? Absolutely! Visiting Iran as a vegetarian will limit your menu but it’s of course possible by considering a few guides!
There are lots of Iranian vegetarian cuisine and meatless food, but unfortunately, most of them are missed at the restaurant menu.
Still, you have our guide to travel in Iran and keep your vegetarian diet.
Vegetarian meals on Menu! What dishes can I order at a restaurant as a vegetarian?
Vegetarian Food that you can find at traditional restaurants:
Vegetarian Food at Iran Fast Foods:
Iran’s street food for Vegetarians:
Where do Vegetarians can eat in Iran? Are there any Vegan/ Veg. Friendly Restaurants in Iran?
Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Tehran:
Serves Vegan Fast-food, western cuisine, dessert, and beverages
Serves Vegetarian Fast-food and veggie western cuisine
Serves Vegetarian Fast-food
Serves Vegetarian food
Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Isfahan:
Serves Vegetarian Fast-food
Bandar Abbas Vegetarian/ Vegan Restaurant:
They offer Persian cuisine in a vegan style!
A vegan restaurant nearby Haghani port.
Other Veggie restaurants or with vegan/vegetarian options:
Location: Lavasan, Tehran Province
They normally use Mushrooms or Soya Instead of meat with Persian cuisine recipes
Location: Shiraz, Fars province
They have vegetarian Persian cuisine in the menu
Location: Shiraz, Fars Province
They have vegetarian cuisine in the menu
*Some of these veggie restaurants are local and small, so please call before showing up to make sure about their working hours
Persian Homemade food for Vegetarians:
There are lots of Persian foods which are certainly the ones you would enjoy to have and they are meatless! You can have them maybe in cozy local restaurants/ family-run restaurant, by a Persian family or you can easily make them at home! We name them here for your information and we will send you their recipes if you like to.
Veganism in Iran!
The new generation in Iran is more or less familiar with vegetarian diet and there are vegetarian restaurants or veggie cuisine options on some menus! However, the concept of vegan is mostly common in Tehran, the capital! To survive in Iran as a true vegan you may need to take it easy sometime and maybe switch to a vegetarian diet especially in small towns.
Please check out the mentioned vegan restaurants or ask our agent to know about vegan restaurants in your particular travel destination.