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Vegan tourism in Cambodia and Vietnam has seen a significant increase in recent years, reflecting the growing global trend towards a plant-based lifestyle. In both countries, traditional cuisine offers a wealth of plant-based options, making it relatively easy for vegan travelers to indulge in local flavors. Both countries have an abundance of fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, which form the backbone of their vibrant culinary scenes. In Vietnam, dishes such as pho cha (vegetarian noodle soup) and fresh spring rolls filled with tofu or vegetables are readily available at restaurants and street stalls across the country. While in Cambodia, traditional dishes such as amok and lok lak can easily be adapted to be entirely plant-based.

A growing number of hotels and resorts in both Cambodia and Vietnam now cater to vegan travelers or those who wish to eat a plant-based diet. You’ll find plenty of vegan recipes, vegan menus, and vegan cooking classes in both countries, and that availability is definitely increasing. By investing in vegan hospitality training for their F&B teams, updating and adapting existing menus, these three hotels and resorts in Cambodia and Vietnam continue to grow and improve their plant-based offerings. And it’s not just hotels and resorts that are making this commitment, restaurants and hospitality schools like the ones we’ve featured below are also making sure the next generation of hospitality workers understand how to be vegan friendly!

Jaya House River Park

Jaya House River Park Siem Reap is a tranquil sanctuary on the quiet banks of the Siem Reap River in Cambodia. With an elegant blend of contemporary luxury and traditional Khmer architecture, this boutique hotel offers a unique retreat for discerning travelers. Each thoughtfully designed room and suite is equipped with modern amenities and stylish decor, offering a comfortable and inviting place to relax for their discerning guests. In addition to excellent facilities, Jaya House River Park is committed to sustainability with initiatives as a plastic-free hotel and ensuring an increasing number of planet-friendly plant-based options on their menu.

Since opening in 2016, Jaya House River Park has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable tourism practices in Siem Reap and beyond. This includes producing our own range of plastic-free and natural bathroom amenities Jaya OrganicsThey also offer multiple vegan options on each of their menus. Food equality is their goal, ensuring that their vegan guests, or those who choose to eat a plant-based diet, have the same options as their other guests. We absolutely love these initiatives, and continue to support them with training and menu consultancy whenever we can, ensuring that Jaya House River Park remains one of the best sustainable and vegan friendly luxury hotels in the region.

Alma Resort Cam Ranh

Alma Resort Cam Ranh A luxury beachfront residence on the pristine shores of Cam Ranh Bay in southern Vietnam, the contemporary architecture blends seamlessly with the natural surroundings, creating a tranquil oasis where guests can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Accommodations at Alma Cam Ranh range from spacious rooms to elegant multi-room private pool villas, each designed with modern amenities and elegant decor. The wide range of delicious dining options truly offers something for everyone, and that includes those who wish to enjoy a vegan meal, who will be very well catered for with their extensive vegetarian options on the menu at Asia’s restaurant.

Alma Resort has made a number of positive changes following a series of recent training sessions and menu consultancy. Their welcome drink is now vegan and makes honey suitable for all, while the plant-based options on the buffet are now labeled with a small flag. The vegan dishes on Asiana’s menu have been improved and expanded, and they now have ‘Vegetarian Ambassadors’ in their staff team who understand exactly what their vegetarian guests want and are available to help where needed. This is a positive step in the right direction, as is the decision to have two ‘vegetarian days’ every month in the staff canteen. This is on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar calendar which are the days when many Buddhists in Vietnam eat vegan and vegetarian food.

FCC Angkor by Avni

FCC Angkor by Avni Located in the heart of Siem Reap and a blend of colonial charm and contemporary luxury. This iconic hotel, formerly the residence of a French governor, now boasts a selection of elegant rooms and suites that seamlessly integrate modern comfort and old world charm. A tranquil courtyard garden and swimming pool offer tranquil spaces to relax amidst lush greenery and tropical blooms. Guests can enjoy an evening signature cocktail at Scribe, perfect after a long day exploring nearby temples, before heading to The Mansion to choose from their varied menu, which includes a number of creative and delicious vegan options.

FCC Angkor by Avni continued their journey to become more vegan friendly by offering vegan training to their F&B team. Diners at Haveli can now choose dishes including the delightful ‘Lotus Roots and Edible Flower Tempura’ inspired by Cambodian nature and tradition, served with organic black sticky rice and part of the ‘Garden Stroll’ culinary tour. The lunch menu offers a delicious and beautifully presented ‘Black Sticky Rice Mango’ with passion granita as a vegan alternative to mango ice cream. We are excited to see how the FCC Angkor team develops new vegan dishes to add to their menu in the future.

spoons Cambodia

spoons Cambodia It is not just a restaurant, it is a social enterprise dedicated to making a difference in the future stars of the hospitality industry. Located in the heart of Siem Reap, this unique dining establishment offers guests a culinary experience that goes beyond delicious food, SPONS is committed to empowering local youth by providing training and employment opportunities in the hospitality industry. It is a dining experience that nourishes both body and soul, while contributing to positive social change in the community. The restaurant’s menu features a selection of Cambodian and international dishes prepared from locally sourced ingredients, with of course plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.

We continue to support the SPONS Cambodia team, advising their restaurant and their hospitality training school, empowering them to gain insight into the ever-changing culinary landscape. By adapting existing recipes to create vegetarian options, and clearly labeling the menu, the experience for both the guest and the staff team is simplified. By combining this menu consultancy with vegan hospitality training, SPONS Cambodia is well on its way to becoming a vegan friendly restaurant!

As more and more hotels, resorts, restaurants and hospitality schools embrace the demand for plant-based foods, vegan travel will continue to become easier for everyone. While Southeast Asia has long been a tourist destination, renowned for its warm welcome and local hospitality, it now appears that countries across the region may also be starting to become known for their vegan hospitality.