Safe to eat
Aloo Tama (Potato and Fermented Bamboo Shoot Soup)
आलु तामाTangy soup with potatoes and fermented bamboo shoots.
Vegan Food Guide for Nepal Local & Street Food
Find plant-based local specialties, learn key phrases, and get tips for vegan dining.
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Essential Phrases
I am vegan - no animal products
म भेगन हुँ - कुनै पनि पशुजन्य उत्पादनहरू होइन
Ma vegan hun - kunai pani pashujannya utpadanharu hoina
Explains vegan diet completely
No dairy, eggs, meat, or honey
दूध, अण्डा, मासु, वा मह नहालनुहोस्
Dudh, anda, masu, va maha nahalnus
Specifies no animal products including dairy
Watch Out For
- Ghee (clarified butter)
- Yogurt in sauces
- Milk in tea
- Paneer (cheese) in vegetable dishes
Safe Options
- Plain rice and dal (check for ghee)
- Vegetable curries (specify no dairy)
- Roti bread (when made without ghee)
- Plain vegetable momos (confirm no dairy in dough)
Important Notice
The concept of veganism is less common in Nepal, and dairy is widely used. Be very specific about no ghee, milk, yogurt, or butter, as these are staple ingredients in many Nepalese dishes.
Show This to Your Server
म भेगन हुँ। कृपया मेरो खानामा कुनै पनि पशुजन्य उत्पादनहरू नहालनुहोस् - दूध, घिउ, दही, अण्डा, मासु, माछा, वा मह। धन्यवाद।
I am vegan. Please do not add any animal products to my food - no milk, ghee, yogurt, eggs, meat, fish, or honey. Thank you.
