Same oil, same grill

Small kitchens share everything. A vegetable dish can be perfectly vegan on paper and still be cooked next to fish or meat.

• Vegetable tempura, croquettes and fried tofu often go in the same oil as fish or meat.
• Grills and hot plates are shared. Ramen shops can use one pot of water or broth for every bowl.
• Some vegans are fine with this, some aren't: decide your own line before you ask.

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