02 / BEFORE YOU ORDER

Heads-up

BEJI

Dear Vegan Traveller, a few things worth knowing before your first meal out. None of them are reasons to worry: once you know them, they're easy to handle.

Eating out and shopping

The traps that no ingredient list will warn you about.

HEADS-UP The word “vegetarian” HEADS-UP The word “vegan” HEADS-UP “Plant-based” HEADS-UP The starter you didn't order HEADS-UP Same oil, same grill HEADS-UP Miso soup HEADS-UP Bread and pastries HEADS-UP Temple cuisine

How labels work in Japan

What a label has to tell you, and when there is none.

HEADS-UP What a label must tell you HEADS-UP The word “allergy” HEADS-UP When there's no label