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Turin, Italy -

This northern Italian city is famous for its elegant squares. Check out the eateries on Piazza San Carlo.

Vegan restaurant count: 18

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Shanghai, China -

Work up an appetite by exploring the city's Pudong district, home to a collection of some of the most stunning skyscrapers in China. 

Vegan restaurant count: 18

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San Diego, USA -

The "birthplace of California" basks under a mild year-round climate.

Vegan restaurant count: 18

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Munich, Germany -

While you may think of heavy, meaty dishes in Germany, Munich has decided to branch out. Vegan bratwurst anyone?

Vegan restaurant count: 18

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Hoi An, Vietnam -

A bit more difficult to get to, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is an old trading port, meaning that their cuisine has various influences from near and far. 

Vegan restaurant count: 18

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Washington, D.C., USA -

A capital dining destination, DC's vibrant restaurant scene features some great locally born chefs.

Vegan restaurant count: 19

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Vancouver, Canada -

One of the "greenest" cities in the world, this attractive British Columbia seaport is highly regarded for a restaurant scene that champions sustainability.

Vegan restaurant count: 20

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Rome, Italy -

Rome has been a culinary hot spot since antiquity. Later, during the Renaissance, some of the best chefs in Europe ended up working in the Vatican kitchens.

Vegan restaurant count: 20

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Las Vegas, USA -

Las Vegas offers a little bit of everything for everyone. It's also home to various restaurants owned by world-class chefs.  

Vegan restaurant count: 20

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Barcelona, Spain -

Catalan cuisine in part draws on fresh Mediterranean fruit and vegetables to achieve its unique textures and flavors.

Vegan restaurant count: 20

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Taichung, Taiwan -

Head for one of the city's night markets after dark, where you'll find plenty of eateries tucked away between the numerous stalls.

Vegan restaurant count: 21

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Penang, Malaysia -

A Malaysian state, Penang's capital George Town enjoys a deserved reputation as a one of Asia's best street food cities.

Vegan restaurant count: 21

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Copenhagen, Denmark -

The colorful capital of Denmark is home to varying food experiences, from gorgeous food markets to Michelin-starred restaurants. 

Vegan restaurant count: 21

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Philadelphia, USA -

The diverse cuisine associated with the largest city in Pennsylvania is largely due to its multi-ethnic population.

Vegan restaurant count: 22

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Phuket, Thailand -

Thai dishes are regularly cited by the public and food critics alike as some of the best food in the world. Phuket Island proudly upholds the reputation.

Vegan restaurant count: 22

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Milan, Italy -

Famed as an international fashion center, this northern Italian city is also recognized for its distinctive regional cooking.

Vegan restaurant count: 22

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -

A world class tourist destination, Rio will surprise the palate of even the most seasoned foodie.

Vegan restaurant count: 22

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Lima, Peru -

The Peruvian capital is known as the "Gastronomical Capital of the Americas."

Vegan restaurant count: 22

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Buenos Aires, Argentina -

Expect plenty of Spanish and Italian cooking influences in this exciting and multicultural capital city.

Vegan restaurant count: 22

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Stockholm, Sweden -

Sweden's scenic capital boasts nearly 1000 restaurants catering to all tastes.

Vegan restaurant count: 23

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Seattle, USA -

Washington state's largest city has experienced a restaurant boom as of late.

Vegan restaurant count: 23

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Austin, USA -

The Lone Star state with its bighorn steak doesn't immediately conjure up images of vegan cuisine. But its capital city surprises with a welcome range of eateries that spurn animal products.

Vegan restaurant count: 23

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Lisbon, Portugal -

Once upon a time it was almost impossible to find a vegan or vegetarian restaurant in Portugal's historic capital. Not any more!

Vegan restaurant count: 24

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Hong Kong, China -

The myriad textures and flavors of Cantonese cuisine provide the inspiration behind most Hong Kong restaurant menus.

Vegan restaurant count: 24

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Chicago, USA -

Illinois's "Windy City" is proud of its ethnic and working-class roots, a heritage mirrored in its traditional cuisine.

Vegan restaurant count: 25

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Seoul, South Korea -

Seoul is South Korea's food-crazy capital. Look out for the fresh tofu prepared on many a street corner.

Vegan restaurant count: 26

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Da Nang, Vietnam -

Located on the country's central coast, traditional Da Nang cuisine is characterized by flavorful dishes, especially delicious and nutritious soups.

Vegan restaurant count: 27

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Budapest, Hungary -

Budapest is synonymous with the development of Hungarian cuisine, influenced in part by the culinary heritage of the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian empires. 

Vegan Restaurant count: 28

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Vienna, Austria -

This city's popular Naschmarkt is renowned for its eye-popping range of fresh produce sourced from around the world.

Vegan restaurant count: 29

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Chiang Mai, Thailand -

This northern Thailand city is known for its elaborate ceremonial lunches and dinners.

Vegan restaurant count: 30

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Tel Aviv, Israel -

Israel's culinary heritage can be traced back 3,000 years, shaped in part by Jewish dietary laws. Tel Aviv is the best place to sample innovative Jewish fusion cuisine.

Vegan restaurant count: 31

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Bogota, Colombia -

Colombian cuisine draws on a host of Latin American gastronomic influences enlivened with international flavors—and Bogota's got the lot!

Vegan restaurant count: 31

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Amsterdam, Netherlands -

A hugely popular European tourism destination, this Dutch canal city lures foodies to its many waterfront cafes and eateries.

Vegan restaurant count: 34

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Madrid, Spain -

The Spanish capital has developed its own unique blend of national dishes known as the cuisine of the Community of Madrid.

Vegan restaurant count: 34

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Singapore -

This buzzing city-state is recognized for its diversity of cuisine. The culinary philosophy is all about finding perfection in simplicity. 

Vegan restaurant count: 36

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Kyoto, Japan -

Local and seasonal ingredients help define Kyoto gastronomy. The Arashiyama and Nanzenji areas of the city are particularly famous for their tofu cuisine.

Vegan restaurant count: 39

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Hanoi, Vietnam -

Phở—a simple rice noodle soup—is just one of the many Vietnam dishes that originated in Hanoi. 

Vegan restaurant count: 39

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Brooklyn, New York City, USA -

Multicultural Brooklyn caters to the most finicky of foodies. Food culture is very much part of the borough's makeup, established by immigrants and today's ethnic communities.

Vegan restaurant count: 40

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Montreal, Canada -

The largest city in Quebec, French-speaking Montreal is a delicious melting pot of national and international gastronomy, a culinary identity shaped by its large immigrant population.

Vegan restaurant count: 41

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Melbourne, Australia -

OK, so "Oz" is barbecue central. But there are lots of Melbourne restaurants whose menus list meatless adaptations and interpretations of traditional Australian food.

Vegan restaurant count: 41

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Sydney, Australia -

Likewise, Australia's most populous city features restaurants that specialize in plating up some unique vegan treats. 

Vegan restaurant count: 43

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Los Angeles, USA -

LA's moniker as the "Creative Capital of the World" extends to many of its restaurants, and the cuisine prepared therein. 

Vegan restaurant count: 43

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Portland, USA -

The largest city in Oregon is noted for its Pacific Northwest cuisine. Asian and Native American influences flavor many dishes.

Vegan restaurant count: 46

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Warsaw, Poland -

Scan menus for zupa grzybowa, a mushroom soup of a wonderfully delicate but intense flavor.

Vegan restaurant count: 48

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Prague, Czech Republic -

There's no shortage of bars in this beer-loving town, so there are lots of different ways to soak up your meal.

Vegan restaurant count: 51

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Taipei, Taiwan -

Taiwanese cuisine often blends an intriguing marriage of Chinese and Japanese ingredients.

Vegan restaurant count: 53

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Bangkok, Thailand -

Spicy, exotic, and plentiful, Thai food is one of the most appreciated and popular cuisines in the world, and you'll not go hungry in this city.

Vegan restaurant count: 53

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Mexico City, Mexico -

Restaurants specializing in regional cuisine, local dishes, and slow food complement the increasing amount of city eateries catering for vegan and vegetarian palates.

Vegan restaurant count: 56

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Toronto, Canada -

Toronto's outstanding collection of restaurants is a reflection of its equally diverse ethnic makeup.

Vegan restaurant count: 61

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Paris, France -

One of the great food capitals of the world, there's nothing Paris can't serve up, day or night! 

Vegan restaurant count: 62

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Berlin, Germany -

Long appreciated for its thriving vegetarian and vegan restaurant scene, Berlin is a tempting world food hub.

Vegan restaurant count: 66

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São Paulo, Brazil -

One of the most populous cities on the planet, this sprawling metropolis has previously been voted "World Gastronomy Capital."

Vegan restaurant count: 70

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Tokyo, Japan -

The Japanese diet is renowned for its healthy super food ingredients. 

Vegan restaurant count: 72

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam -

Discovering Vietnamese cuisine is one of the great delights of exploring this historic city.

Vegan restaurant count: 83

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New York City, USA -

The Big Apple's considerable immigrant population introduced the United States to an astonishing variety of different foods.

Vegan restaurant count: 91

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London, England -

The UK capital is currently the most vegan-friendly city in the world.

Vegan restaurant count: 111

See also: Delicious vegan alternatives for popular ingredients.

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