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Vegan Food Guide for Australia Local & Street Food

Find plant-based local specialties, learn key phrases, and get tips for vegan dining.

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While many Thai dishes can be made vegan, fish sauce and shrimp paste are very common. Be specific about excluding all animal products.

Essential Phrases

I am vegan
I am vegan
I am vee-gun
Widely understood in urban Australia
No animal products, including dairy and eggs
No animal products, including dairy and eggs
No an-ih-mul products, in-klood-ing dairy and eggs
Clarifies more strict requirements

Watch Out For

  • Honey
  • Fish sauce in Asian cuisine
  • Oyster sauce
  • Egg wash on breads

Safe Options

  • Vegan cafes (abundant in Melbourne and Sydney)
  • Açai bowls
  • Buddha bowls
  • Modern Asian restaurants with dedicated vegan options

Important Notice

Australia has a growing vegan scene, particularly in major cities. Many restaurants clearly mark vegan items. Always ask about stock bases in soups and sauces.

Show This to Your Server

I am vegan. I do not consume any animal products including meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, or products containing animal-derived ingredients like gelatin or rennet. Thank you for accommodating my dietary needs.

I am vegan. I do not consume any animal products including meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, or products containing animal-derived ingredients like gelatin or rennet. Thank you for accommodating my dietary needs.

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