Questions tagged [dietary-restrictions]
Avoiding certain types of food and drinks on physiological, social or religious grounds.
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When to use cards for communicating dietary restrictions in Japan
I have found printable cards for communicating dietary restrictions in Japan. How exactly could a card like this be used in a restaurant, keeping in mind that in Japan politeness is very important?
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Spanish train pre-ordered meals and special diets
On some Spanish trains it is possible to pre-order a meal. The booking dialogue looks like this:
Clicking through them, the alternatives costing €15,50 appear to be full meals, whereas the cheaper ...
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Directory of Vegan Communities in Ecuador (South America)
Where can I find a directory of vegan communities in Ecuador?
I'm currently eating a mostly raw vegan diet, and I'm trying to transition to more of a fruitarian diet. But living in Northern Europe, ...
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Does Laos not have "je" Buddhist restaurants like Thailand does?
In Thailand many travellers learn to eat at เจ (je) restaurants. Je is a Thai/Theravada Buddhist dietary tradition that's more strict than vegetarian but different to vegan.
In Thailand even quite ...
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Jain food options in US (Chicago)
I follow a strict Jain diet (i.e. vegetarian with no onion, garlic, potato, or eggs in any food preparation) and would like to follow it in Chicago.
Additionally, if you know any US national food ...
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If you preorder a special airline meal (e.g. vegan) just to try it, does this inconvenience the caterers and staff?
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Some people preorder special meals for variety, or just to try them
Some people are vegan. So, when they book a long-haul flight with free meal service, they'll preorder ...
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How to preorder and actually get a special airline meal: e.g. kosher, vegetarian, low-gluten, baby food, or others
If you have dietary restrictions, many airlines (and even some rail services) let you request a special meal when you book your tickets. They will try to honor your request, though they are not ...
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What airlines offer or used to offer birthday cakes?
Inspired by this question: two of the IATA Meal Codes, next to the usual vegetarian, bland, Kosher etc meals, are CAKE Birthday Cake and CLML Celebration Cake Meal.
On which airlines can or could I ...
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Has anyone translated dietary restrictions in writing from English to Korean?
https://justhungry.com/japan-dining-out-cards has printable cards for communicating dietary restrictions in Japan. They translated English to Japanese. Are there any similar cards or website for ...
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How do I ask Japanese restaurants in writing not to serve me any meat?
A relative's doctor commanded him to eat NO meat to prevent Alpha-gal allergy, hypertension, and LDL cholesterol. His doctor says he can still eat seafood.
We don't speak Japanese, but we plan on ...
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Availability of vegetarian food in Mongolia
I am going to travel to Mongolia in 2021 if COVID-19 will be fine by that time.
The local travel company did promise everything that I may need during the tour in Mongolia. Could you please help me ...
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Is it possible to do a low carb diet for a month in Sicily?
I will be working in Sicily, Italy for about a month. Specifically, in Messina. I very much enjoy my keto diet. I assume I will be socializing and going to restaurants with my coworkers.
Will it be ...
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Is it impolite to ask for halal food when traveling to and in Thailand?
How do people generally react to questions like "Do you serve Halal food" "Is this food halal" "Anything I should know about the food since I eat Halal"
I have recently planned a week-long vacation ...
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How do I ask chefs who don't speak in English if they can torch sashimi, in writing?
I like Japanese sashimi better when partially cooked — partially grilled, blow-torched (see images under-neath), or seared.
I plan to print this request in Japanese, and show printout to ...
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Vegetarian dishes on Russian trains (European part)
On Russian long-distance trains that include restaurant cars, should I in 2019 expect that I can buy full vegetarian dishes there? On those pictures of a 2015 menu on the Trans Siberian Express ...
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Vegetarian food in Morocco
I am visiting Morocco (Fez, Marrakesh, Aït Benhaddou and Meknes) in December. I am vegetarian (no animal products except dairy). Can I survive in these cities?
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Vegetarian yatai food options in Fukuoka?
A friend of mine is soon visiting Fukuoka and would like to sample the famous local yatai food stalls:
(courtesy Jacklee on Wikimedia)
However, she's vegetarian, while most of Fukuoka's famous ...
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What to do in Japan when I don't like the food I have been served?
I'm not sure whether this belongs on the travel site or IPS, but since I'll be a tourist, I'm gonna post it here.
I'm going to visit Japan soon and I'm a bit of a picky eater. I've already figured ...
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Why do airlines offer more varieties of special-request meals than they actually provide?
I am a lacto-ovo vegetarian with an annoying tendency to forget to book vegetarian meals when I go flying. When I forget to book ahead, I always ask if they happen to have an extra veg*n meal, but ...
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Routes on which easyjet carries Kosher food
I have been on easyJet flights from London Luton to Tel Aviv where Kosher food was available to purchase, this is not advertised on the menu or as far as I could tell online. Which routes does easyJet ...
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Kosher food on British Airways Buy on Board
British Airways no longer serves a complimentary meal in economy on short haul services, replacing it with a buy on board service.
When it was complimentary it was possible to order a kosher meal in ...
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Kosher Food in Heathrow airport
I have a 4.5 hr connection in Heathrow Terminal 5 (US Passport holder) and would like to know if there is kosher food available for sale in the airport, i would go to a diffrent terminal if thats ...
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Are sunflower seeds popular in North Indian food?
I have an allergy for sunflower seeds. Are sunflower seeds popular in North Indian food, or is it safe for me to eat whatever is there?
Just sunflower seeds. I am fine with sunflower oil.
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Vegan restaurants in Paris (5th arrondissement)
I'm visiting Paris soon and I was trying to find vegan restaurants and bars there. I am specially interested in places around the 5th arrondissement.
Is there any list of such places? If it were ...
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Special meals on long-haul flights
I am used to flight short-haul flights. Usually they offer chicken or mozzarella sandwiches.
For my next trip I fly long distance and about 8 hours. I am aware that meals will be served and I ...
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How can I tell if my drink is really sugar free? [closed]
I suffer from diabetes mellitus and when travelling, I always try to avoid sugar in food and drinks. I prefer home made food, and when at a new restaurant, I generally skip the dessert unless I'm sure ...
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Dietary Requirements after booking but before flight
I have booked transatlantic flights with Aer Lingus and I have yet to be contacted about any dietary requirements pre flight (flight is less than one week away)
I can pre-book meals on their website ...
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Is it still necessary to pre-request a vegetarian meal on intercontinental flights? [closed]
I've been a vegetarian for over 16 years and have been requesting vegetarian meals on intercontinental flights for a while. Unfortunately for hungry me, I often end up receiving a vegan meal. I ...
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Is it rude to ask if the food contains pork or alcohol?
Some years ago, I was invited to a friend's place. The home-cooked food contained alcohol, and I don't eat or drink anything that contains alcohol (religious reasons). I was shy enough to eat it to ...
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What can I do to make sure I don't get sick eating fish in Japan (as a 11-year vegan)?
I'm planning to visit Japan next month and am a bit concerned about eating. I've been a vegan for 11 years and I'm going to try my best to avoid meat, fish, eggs and dairy while I'm there, but because ...
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Where to stay at Guangzhou, I am a vegetarian
I am 68 and planning to travel to Guangzhou in China with wife. We are vegetarians. We like to stay in a crowded area where we can walk a lot. Also we would sometimes like to cook our food. A ...
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Is soy milk easy to get in Western Europe?
I am allergic to dairy, and have soy milk instead. Is it something that's easy to buy in Western Europe, or should I look into bringing some with me?
The countries we are visiting are: England, ...
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Can I get vegan sushi in Tokyo?
I'm heading off to Tokyo in a few weeks. I'm a vegan and have no problem being so in Santa Cruz, California, USA. However would I make a fool of myself if I were to ask for vegan sushi in Tokyo? It ...
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Why do airlines (typically?) require customers to phone for special meals, and not provide this option online?
When travelling on flights where meals are included, travellers who need special meals, such as vegetarian or kosher, are, in my experience, typically required to make such a request by phone.
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Eating on the Palace on Wheels, in Rajasthan, India if I have dietary restrictions
I've heard a lot about the train that was owned by a Maharaja and has become a major tourist attraction. I'm gluten allergic and have other dietary restrictions. I'm wondering if cooped up in a train ...
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What precautions should I take on a trip to Japan with a person who is allergic to shrimp?
Me and my wife are planning to travel to Japan next September 2014. Unfortunately my wife has a big problem with shrimp: she is extremely allergic to it (even the food fried with the same oil that ...
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Vegetarian budget options in Finland
I am new here and I have some specific questions regarding an upcoming business travel to Finland.
I hail from India and would be put up at Helsinki centre for 4 weeks till mid of April. After ...
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When traveling outside scandinavia while being intolerant to lactose, how can I still enjoy a latte? [closed]
I have been intolerant to lactose for about 10 years now. This seems to be a common problem in Sweden since there are good substitutes for all milk based products in the grocery stores nowadays. All ...
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Halal Restaurants in Seoul South Korea
I am travelling to Seoul this winter. I want to know about some good restaurants having halal food and also having spicy food as well. If there are some Pakistani restaurants having biryani that will ...
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Are there any meat substitute restaurants in Taipei?
In my home town (Perth WA) there is a Taiwanese restaurant that has meat items on the menu, but which serves vegetarian meat substitute instead.
These meat substitutes are available frozen as in the ...
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How difficult is it to eat and drink during ramadan in Thailand and Malaysia?
Next month I'll visit Thailand and (maybe) Malaysia. From 19th july to 20th august muslim countries celebrate the ramadan. When we were in Egypt, we didn't perceive that we were in ramadan, but in ...
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Gluten-free restaurants in Riga
I will be travelling to Riga for a few days & being a coeliac, I would really appreciate any recommendations for gluten-free restaurants.
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Is MSG prevelent in Malaysian food?
I've got a trip up-coming to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Yay! But I have a severe allergy to monosodium glutamate (MSG). Boo! It triggers severe migraines so I normally avoid it at all costs, but that's ...
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Vegetarian dishes in Cuba
I'm going to Cuba in February. As a vegetarian, food is always a challenge.
The most common problems for me:
I don't know the language very well
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Gluten-free eating in Peru
For travellers going to Peru, I imagine from what I've seen there that being gluten-intolerant (or even vegetarian) may be quite difficult.
Are there any local foods and meals readily available ...
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