Where to eat vegan
| Area | Place named | What you find |
|---|---|---|
| Hurghada | Koshary El Tahrir | Vegan dishes marked on the menu |
| Hurghada | El Dar Darak | Egyptian cooking with vegan koshari |
| El Gouna | Pacha Mama (Downtown) | Clear menu, 3 to 5 vegan dishes according to HappyCow |
| El Gouna | Boho Cafe (Abu Tig Marina) | Hummus and falafel, clear menu |
We do not publish prices.
Egyptian dishes that are plant-based
Koshari, ful medames, ta'ameya, baba ghanoush, hummus, lentil soup, vine leaves stuffed with rice (check: some versions are cooked in meat stock). Ask "bidoun laban, bidoun samna" (no milk, no clarified butter). Baladi bread is plant-based.
In your hotel
All-inclusive buffets nearly always have rice, vegetables and salads. Write to the hotel before arrival for a full vegan diet. See which area to pick for all-inclusive.
A boat trip with lunch
The boat trip to Orange Bay includes breakfast and lunch; ask the operator for a vegan meal before departure, the listing does not promise it.
Going further
Restaurants in Hurghada, El Gouna restaurants and nightlife and halal and alcohol-free hotels.
FAQ
Is Hurghada easy for vegans?
Yes in Egyptian restaurants and in El Gouna; harder in fish restaurants.
Is koshari vegan?
The classic dish usually is: rice, lentils, chickpeas, pasta, fried onions, tomato sauce. Ask for it without clarified butter.
Is Egyptian falafel different?
It is made from fava beans, not chickpeas, and is called ta'ameya.
