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News18
04-07-2025
- News18
Vegetarian In China? Indian YouTuber Says It's Easier Than You Think
Last Updated: Indian YouTuber Atharva Maheshwari explores the availability of vegetarian food while living in China. Many people assume that vegetarians would struggle to survive in China because of the country's popular image as a place where people mostly eat meat, seafood and unusual animal-based dishes. A video shared by an Indian living in China offers a very different picture that is catching people's attention online. In the video titled 'Can Vegetarians REALLY Survive in China? (It's Not What You Think!)," Indian YouTuber Atharva Maheshwari explores the availability of vegetarian food while living in China. Though he is based in Guangzhou, he takes viewers to a large vegetable market in the city of Kunming. The video aims to show that vegetarian food is not as hard to find in China as many people believe. As he walks through the market, he points out the wide range of fresh vegetables, fruits and local produce that are available. 'This is the ultimate guide for any vegetarian or vegan planning a trip to China," he shared. China, despite its image abroad, is the world's largest producer of vegetables. According to Adda247, the country accounts for nearly 50 per cent of the world's total vegetable production. This comes to around 749 million tons of vegetables produced every year. The high output is made possible by the country's large landmass, rich and varied soil conditions, different types of climate and steady government investments in agriculture. About the Author Buzz Staff First Published:
NDTV
04-07-2025
- NDTV
Can Vegetarians Easily Survive In China? Indian Living In China Shows Reality
People in China are known for eating all kinds of bizarre and unthinkable food like silkworms, scorpions, pig blood curd, chicken feet and more. With so many viral videos on the internet around strange dishes in China, people often think it could be difficult for a vegetarian to survive in the country. However, a unique video on YouTube shared by an Indian living in Guangzhou, China, shows the reality of vegetarian food in China. "Is China a vegetarian 's worst nightmare? I'm Atharva Maheshwari, an Indian vegetarian living in China, and I'm here to debunk the myths!" the YouTuber wrote in the caption. In the video, the YouTuber takes the viewers through an unfiltered tour of a massive, bustling Chinese vegetable market in Kunming. It turns out that this market is "a true vegetarian paradise that has more variety than many markets in India," says the YouTuber. The market is full of different fresh, green vegetables available at affordable prices. "Forget the stereotypes you've heard about Chinese food being all meat," the YouTuber says. The video shows several familiar vegetables like asparagus, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, green onions, sweet corns, carrot, ginger, garlic, red onions, sweet potato, okra, brinjal, along with exotic produce like bok choy, gai lan, lotus root, dozens of mushroom varieties (shiitake, enoki, wood ear), bamboo shoots, and giant pomelos. The YouTuber also gives a glimpse of the fruit market full of fruits like fresh bananas, guava, watermelon, oranges, peaches, litchi, mangoes, dragon fruit, and many more. The video adds a refreshing and lesser-seen side of Chinese food and culture to the pool of videos available on the internet, along with a glimmer of hope for any vegetarian or vegan planning a trip to China.
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
‘Is China a vegetarian's worst nightmare?': Indian shares reality of eating veg in viral video
An Indian living in China shared a video specially for vegetarians. In his post, the man shared his opinion about the long-standing belief that it's hard for vegetarians to find proper food in China as the locals only eat meat or seafood. An Indian gave a glimpse of a local market in China. (YouTube/@itsAtharvaMaheshwari) 'Is China a vegetarian's worst nightmare? I'm Atharva Maheshwari, an Indian vegetarian living in China, and I'm here to debunk the myths!' the YouTuber wrote. 'Forget the stereotypes you've heard about Chinese food being all meat. The reality is far more delicious and surprising,' he added. In the video, he takes the viewers on a tour of a local market, which he labels 'a true vegetarian paradise.' 'You won't believe the sheer variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, from countless types of leafy greens like bok choy and gai lan, to unique finds like lotus root, dozens of mushroom varieties (shiitake, enoki, wood ear), bamboo shoots, and giant pomelos. This is the ultimate guide for any vegetarian or vegan planning a trip to China,' Maheshwari explains. During his tour, Maheshwari shows common vegetables like orca, lotus root, brinjal, and more. He also gives a glimpse of those that are available only in China and then takes the viewers through the fruit market. Take a look at the video: Maheshwari's video received several thumbs up, with one YouTube user appreciating him for his job. 'Very nice, Atharva. Informative video. I have not seen such content about China till now. Keep it up.' Who is Atharva Maheshwari? 'Namaste, Hello & Ni Hao! I am Atharva Maheshwari, an Indian in China (Guang Zhou, to be precise). I am passionate about exploring the booming business opportunities between India and China,' Atharva Maheshwari wrote in his YouTube bio.
