Top 40 Asian Vegan Blogs
25 September 2020
The Asian vegan community is thriving online. From food bloggers reinventing traditional dishes to YouTubers sharing daily life as a plant-based Asian, there is a wealth of incredible content out there. We have put together this list of 40 Asian vegan blogs and creators worth following. Whether you are looking for recipes, inspiration, or simply want to see yourself represented in the vegan space, these creators deliver.
Recipe-Focused Blogs
1. Wil Yeung (Yeung Man Cooking) — The undisputed king of vegan Asian cooking on YouTube. His calm, methodical style and incredible range of recipes — from dim sum to ramen — have earned him a huge following. If you have not heard of him, read our lighthearted piece on the difference between Will Young and Wil Yeung.
2. The Woks of Life — A family-run blog covering Chinese cooking with a growing collection of vegan and vegetable-forward recipes. Their mapo tofu and stir-fry guides are exceptional.
3. Vegan Richa — Richa Hingle’s blog is a treasure trove of Indian-inspired vegan recipes. Her dal, curry, and flatbread recipes are among the best on the internet.
4. My Quiet Kitchen — Beautiful, thoughtfully developed East Asian vegan recipes with stunning photography. Specialises in Japanese and Korean dishes.
5. Cilbir by Betul — Turkish and Middle Eastern plant-based recipes with a focus on traditional flavours and accessible ingredients.
6. Lazy Cat Kitchen — Founded by Ania, who draws on her travels across Asia for many of her vegan creations. Great pad Thai and curry recipes.
7. Okonomi Kitchen — Japanese vegan recipes made accessible for Western kitchens. Her ramen, onigiri, and gyoza recipes are standouts.
8. Seonkyoung Longest — Korean-born chef whose YouTube channel features many veganisable Asian recipes with infectious enthusiasm.
9. The Korean Vegan (Joanne Molinaro) — A lawyer-turned-food-creator whose viral TikTok videos blend Korean vegan cooking with moving family stories.
10. Cooking with Parita — Indian comfort food made vegan. Her blog is filled with nostalgic recipes like vegan kheer, pav bhaji, and samosas.
11. Rainbow Plant Life (Nisha Vora) — Indian-American creator with polished YouTube videos and deeply flavourful plant-based recipes rooted in South Asian cooking.
12. Chez Jorge — Filipino-inspired vegan cooking with a focus on recreating classic dishes like adobo and sinigang without meat.
13. Plantiful Kiki — Korean vegan recipes and restaurant reviews. Her kimchi jjigae and tteokbokki recipes are among the most popular.
14. Lisa Lin (Healthy Nibbles) — Chinese-American food blogger creating lighter, healthier versions of Asian classics, many of which are naturally vegan.
15. Astig Vegan — The go-to resource for vegan Filipino food. RG brings traditional flavours and techniques to fully plant-based versions of beloved dishes.
16. Vegan Miam — A Vietnamese-inspired vegan food blog with gorgeous photography and authentic flavours. Their pho recipe is legendary.
17. Christie at Home — Quick and easy Asian-inspired vegan recipes, popular for her budget-friendly approach and meal prep ideas.
18. Messy Vegan Cook — Malaysian-born creator sharing Southeast Asian vegan recipes with honest, unpretentious presentation.
19. Aoi’s Vegan Kitchen — Authentic Japanese home cooking made entirely plant-based. Specialises in bento boxes and seasonal dishes.
20. Two Spoons — South Asian vegan comfort food with a modern twist. Their butter chickpea curry is a reader favourite.
Lifestyle and Travel Bloggers
21. The Vegan Word — Vegan travel guides across Asia with detailed restaurant recommendations for cities in Thailand, Japan, and Taiwan.
22. Veggie Vagabonds — Adventure-focused vegan travel blog with excellent coverage of Southeast Asian destinations.
23. Vegan Travel Guide Asia — Dedicated to navigating plant-based eating across the continent, with useful phrase guides and street food recommendations.
24. Saurav Joshi (Plant Based India) — Documenting the growing vegan movement in India with restaurant reviews, brand spotlights, and personal essays.
25. Happy Cow Asia Contributors — Not a single blog, but the community of reviewers on Happy Cow covering Asian cities is an invaluable resource.
26. Vegan Adventures Japan — Navigating one of the trickiest countries for vegans, with practical guides to convenience stores, restaurants, and home cooking.
27. Mina Rome — Japanese-Australian lifestyle blogger covering minimalist vegan living, skincare, and whole food cooking.
28. Nomadic Vegan (Wendy Werneth) — Extensive vegan travel content including deep dives into Asian countries with tips for ordering in local languages.
29. Vegan Seoul — A focused guide to eating plant-based in South Korea, including hidden gems and convenience store finds.
30. That Vegan Couple — Though based in Australia, their frequent Asian travel content and activism have built a strong following across the region.
Health, Fitness, and Advocacy
31. Hench Herbivore — Vegan bodybuilding and fitness content with practical nutrition advice relevant to Asian trainees.
32. Vegan Fitness Asia — Covering the growing plant-based fitness community across the continent, with athlete spotlights and gym-friendly recipes.
33. Dr Shireen Kassam — British-Indian consultant haematologist and founder of Plant-Based Health Professionals UK. Her evidence-based content is invaluable.
34. Anji Barker (Vegan Singapore) — Advocacy and community building in one of Asia’s most vegan-friendly cities.
35. Green Is the New Black — Singapore and Hong Kong based platform covering sustainable and plant-based living across Asia.
36. Veganuary Asia — The Asian arm of the Veganuary campaign, providing localised resources, recipes, and community support.
37. GenV (formerly Anonymous for the Voiceless) — Grassroots activism with active chapters in major Asian cities.
38. Herbivore Japan — Bilingual blog covering vegan products, restaurants, and news in Japan.
39. Taiwan Vego — Exploring Taiwan’s incredible Buddhist vegetarian tradition and its evolution into modern veganism.
40. The Dharma Kitchen — Combining Buddhist philosophy with practical vegan cooking, rooted in Thai temple food traditions.
Get Involved
This list barely scratches the surface. The Asian vegan community is growing rapidly, and new creators are emerging all the time. If you know of a blog or creator we have missed, head over to our forums and share your recommendations. And if you are thinking about starting your own vegan journey, check out our guide to what veganism is for a solid foundation.