Where to eat meat-free in Asia

Bali: jackfruit rendang

The meaty texture of jackfruit makes it the perfect substitute for this classic meat dish. Stewed for hours in coconut milk and spices, the jackfruit has a soft succulent bite with warm, rich flavours.

Try it: Check out the fully vegan – and fully delicious – rendang at Waroeng Bernadette

Taipei: tempeh bibimbap

Tuck into a nourishing bowl of these traditional soybean cakes glazed in a sweet and sticky teriyaki sauce, and accompanied by an array of fresh veggies – sprouts, carrots, cucumbers, seaweed – all on a soft bed of rice.

Try it: Take on tempeh with a twist at taipei vegan eatery Plants.

Tokyo: vegan sushi

Substituting fish for a diverse mix of ingredients like radish, avocado, aubergine, cucumber and mushroom, vegan sushi brings a whole new dimension to classic Japanese fare.

Try it: A new vegan menu at Sushi Gonpachi Shibuya elevates flavours and textures alike.

Khao Sok: banana flower curry

Banana flowers, the blossoms that grow on banana trees, are soaked in a creamy spice-infused curry. When mixed with seasonal vegetables, drizzled with coconut cream and sprinkled with sweet red peppers, they make a delicious dish worthy of a detour.

Try it: Fuel up before exploring southern Thailand’s Khao Sok National Park with a banana flower curry at Pawn’s Restaurant.

Hong Kong: mapo tofu

This beloved Sichuan dish can be easily adapted for veggie diets. Silken tofu is cooked in a chilli sauce and combined with plant-based pork, mushrooms and edamame for a flavourful, mouth-tingling meal.

Try it: At Chili Fagara , this veggie dish brings all the taste but none of the meat.