This is the vegan capital of the world – With 400 vegan and vegetarian restaurants, Tel Aviv isn’t joking when it calls itself the plant-based capital of the world, reports Jasmine Phull | Independent

The “vegan capital of the world” is what proud locals dub Tel Aviv. With 400 vegan and vegan-friendly kitchens catering to most of Israel’s 200,000 vegans, going meat-free isn’t just easy, here; it’s a chance to sample the best food in town. Thanks to the sun-kissed climate, high quality fruit and veg is never too far – you can see it in the colour, taste it in the flavour and smell it in the aroma of what’s on your plate.