There’s a common perception that India is one of the easiest places for vegan travel. Although the subcontinent has more meat-free eaters than anywhere on the planet—owing to cultural and spiritual traditions—most Indians who eschew meat follow a lacto-vegetarian diet, and many dishes are heavy on dairy products.
Things are changing, however. By 2030, India’s burgeoning vegan food market is estimated to be worth $33.3 billion. A growing number of vegan options are popping up around the country—including popular Canadian vegan fast-food eatery Odd Burger, which announced plans to open 145 locations across the country in the next 10 years. And in 2023, a survey conducted by market research firm YouGov found that a staggering 59 percent of Indians expressed intent to adopt a plant-based diet.
And nowhere is this shift more evident than in Mumbai, India’s most populous
