HEARTY & HEALTHY

Is Malaysia Vegetarian Friendly?

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For many centuries, many people have followed a vegetarian way of life as part of their religious and cultural traditions. But in recent years, there has been a shift in dietary preferences. 

 

People are now moving beyond simply skipping meat and are focusing on adopting healthy and balanced vegetarian diets.

 

Even though vegetarians avoid meat, they can still get the protein they need from a variety of plant-based sources. A great example of a protein-rich vegetable is tofu and soy sticks

 

Additionally, protein can come from different plant-based options like vegetarian fish slices, vegetarian drumsticks, and more. 

 

Diverse Culinary Delights of Malaysia

When it comes to Malaysian cuisine, it’s truly a delightful gastronomic experience. Malaysia’s diverse culture introduces us to a wide range of delicious foods, from traditional Malay dishes to tempting Chinese and Indian cuisine, and more. 

 

The rich blend of flavours and textures in Malaysian food has even gained popularity in countries like the United States.

 

 

Malaysia's Impressive Ranking on the Global Vegetarian Index

Malaysia has recently achieved an impressive third place ranking on the respected Global Vegetarian Index in the culinary world. 

 

This ranking was determined through thorough research by the experts at Oliver’s Travels, which included factors like the number of vegetarian-friendly restaurants, their ratio to the population, and the average meat consumption per person in countries worldwide.

 

Remarkably, Malaysia has clinched the impressive third place position.

 

 

Vegetarianism in Traditional Malaysian Cuisine

Many Malaysians are pleasantly surprised by our high ranking on the Global Vegetarian Index, especially since many traditional Malaysian dishes are meat-based, like nasi lemak, char kuey teow, and nasi kandar. 

 

However, there’s been a notable shift towards healthier lifestyles in Malaysia recently, leading to more vegetarian and vegan restaurants. What’s interesting is that even traditional restaurants are now adding vegetarian options to their menus. 

 

This trend is especially noticeable in popular areas in Kuala Lumpur like Bangsar, Damansara, and Mont Kiara, which are popular among tourists and expatriates. So, finding top-quality vegetarian food has become quite convenient in these areas.

 

 

Comparing Malaysia's Ranking with Other Countries

It’s quite surprising that Malaysia came out on the third place, especially when there are other countries like India and Sri Lanka with mostly vegetarian populations.

 

The fact is, many Malaysians consume very little meat in their diets, although they may not strictly follow vegan or vegetarian diets.

 

 

Insights from the Global Vegetarian Index

To compile the data for the Global Vegetarian Index, the researchers at Oliver’s Travels considered factors like the number of vegetarian-friendly restaurants, the country’s population, and the annual per capita meat consumption.

 

On the flip side, Malaysia reached the third spot in the rankings because it has a significantly higher number of individuals per vegetarian restaurant. 

 

Malaysia has an impressive total of 1,185 vegetarian restaurants, surpassing Thailand’s count by almost 200 more dining options.

 

India seems to have a limited number of 679 vegetarian restaurants for its vast population. With a population of 1.3 billion people, it’s clear that each of these establishments would serve a remarkably large customer base of approximately 1.9 million people.

 

Seychelles came out on top in the rankings with an outstanding score of 328. Thailand followed closely in second place with a strong score of 326, while Malaysia secured a commendable third place with a score of 311. 

 

Although Malaysia shares a similar score with São Tomé and Príncipe, a nation in Central Africa, the country achieved a higher ranking because it has more vegetarian restaurants.

In a Nutshell

It’s fascinating that Malaysia, not known for significant vegetable consumption, ranks among the top three most vegetarian-friendly countries globally.


But real statistics speak for themselves, and Malaysia is indeed one of the most vegetarian friendly countries in the world.


For vegetarians in Malaysia, many nutritious and convenient vegetarian meat and food options are available, including Everbest’s signature series, the Soybean series, and more.


These options are not only flavourful, they are also best paired with various home cooked meals according to your preferences.

Everbest, founded in 1995, is a leading vegetarian food manufacturer in Malaysia. Over the years, we have introduced a variety of great tasting and natural soybean products to our valued customers globally.

 

Feel free to explore our vegetarian products here.

 

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Veg. Siew Mai 250g
Retail Pack
Weight/packet: 250g

No. of packet/carton: 15

Unit m3/carton: 0.0166
Barcode: 9555572400143 (pkg) / 9555572405513 (ctn)
Siew Mai-1kg
Food Service Pack
Weight/packet: 1kg

No. of packet/carton: 7

Unit m3/carton: 0.0135

Barcode: 9555572400150 (pkg) / 9555572406442 (ctn)

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Spring Roll S-380g
Weight/packet: 380g (20pcs)
No. of packet/carton: 14
Unit m3/carton: 0.0135
Barcode: 9555572400226

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Seafood Tofu-500g
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Weight/packet: 500g
No. of packet/carton: 10
Unit m3/carton: 0.0224
Barcode: 9555572401225 (pkg) / 9555572405407 (ctn)

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Fresh Soy Knot 500g
Weight/packet: 500g
No. of packet/carton: 20
Unit m3/carton: 0.036
Barcode: 9555573000205

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Japanese Tofu Puff-500g
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Weight/packet: 500g
No. of packet/carton: 8
Unit m3/carton: 0.0224
Barcode: 9555572401539 (pkg) / 9555572404745 (ctn)

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Vietnam Spring Roll-330g
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Weight/packet: 330g (10 pcs)
No. of packet/carton: 12
Unit m3/carton: 0.0135
Barcode: 9555572400174 (pkg) / 9555572406411 (ctn)

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Veg Salad Roll 280g
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Weight/packet: 280g (8 pcs)
No. of packet/carton: 15
Unit m3/carton: 0.0135
Barcode: 9555572401126 (pkg) / 9555572405490 (ctn)

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Stewed Lamb Chunk-500g
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Weight/packet: 500g
No. of packet/carton: 10
Unit m3/carton: 0.0224
Barcode: 9555572400259 (pkg) / 9555572405384 (ctn)
Stewed Lamb Chunk-1kg
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Weight/packet: 1kg
No. of packet/carton: 5
Unit m3/carton: 0.0166
Barcode: 9555572400488 (pkg) / 9555572406510 (ctn)

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Hong Kong Barbeque Meat-500g
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Weight/packet: 500g
No. of packet/carton: 10
Unit m3/carton: 0.0135
Barcode: 9555572400204 (pkg) / 9555572405322 (ctn)
Veg. Hong Kong Barbeque Meat 900g
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Weight/packet: 900g
No. of packet/carton: 24
Unit m3/carton: 0.0428
Barcode: 9555572400419

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Spring Roll 450g
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Weight/packet: 450g (20pcs)
No. of packet/carton: 10
Unit m3/carton: 0.0135
Barcode: 9555572400167 (pkg) / 9555572405391 (ctn)
Spring Roll-380g
Food Service Pack
Weight/packet: 380g (20pcs)
No. of packet/carton: 14
Unit m3/carton: 0.0166
Barcode: 9555572400266 (pkg) / 9555572405568 (ctn)

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Spring Roll Pastry 8.5“
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Weight/packet: 500g (40pcs)
No. of packet/carton: 20

Unit m3/carton: 0.0224

Barcode: 9555573000137 (pkg) / 9555572402031 (ctn)

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Spring Roll Pastry 7.5“
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Weight/packet: 500g (50pcs) – 7.5”
No. of packet/carton: 20

Unit m3/carton: 0.0214

Barcode: 9555573000120 (pkg) / 9555572402024 (ctn)
Spring Roll Pastry 8.5“
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Weight/packet: 500g (40pcs) – 8.5”
No. of packet/carton: 20

Unit m3/carton: 0.0224

Barcode: 9555573000137 (pkg) / 9555572402031 (ctn)

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5 Spices Ball-500g
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Weight/packet: 500g
No. of packet/carton: 10
Unit m3/carton: 0.0135
Barcode: 9555572403526 (pkg) / 9555572405377 (ctn)

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Seaweed Fish-400g
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Weight/packet: 400g
No. of packet/carton: 18
Unit m3/carton: 0.0135
Barcode: 9555572400136 (pkg) / 9555572406053 (ctn)

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Chai Gor-350g
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Weight/packet: 350g

No. of packet/carton: 12

Unit m3/carton: 0.0166
Barcode: 9555572400334 (pkg) / 9555572406954 (ctn)
Food Service Pack
Weight/packet: 700g (10pcs)
No. of packet/carton: 16
Unit m3/carton: 0.0245
Barcode: 9555572400037 (pkg) / 9555572401768 (ctn)

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Veg Drumstick-280g
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Weight/packet: 280g (10pcs)
No. of packet/carton: 15

Unit m3/carton: 0.0166

Barcode: 9555572400068 (pkg) / 9555572405445 (ctn)
Veg Drumstick-L
Food Service Pack
Weight/packet: 500g (10pcs – L)
No. of packet/carton: 10
Unit m3/carton: 0.0135
Barcode: 9555572400051 (pkg) / 9555572407890 (ctn)

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Veg Fish Slice-product
Retail Pack
Weight/packet: 500g
No. of packet/carton: 10
Unit m3/carton: 0.0224
Barcode: 9555572401294 (pkg) / 9555572405452 (ctn)
Fish Slice-1kg
Food Service Pack
Weight/packet: 1kg
No. of packet/carton: 5
Unit m3/carton: 0.0224
Barcode: 9555572401300 (pkg) / 9555572406534 (ctn)

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Roasted Chicken_450g
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Weight/packet: 450g
No. of packet/carton: 10
Unit m3/carton: 0.0166
Barcode: 9555572400112 (pkg) / 9555572405360 (ctn)
Roasted chicken-1kg
Food Service Pack
Weight/packet: 1kg
No. of packet/carton: 5
Unit m3/carton: 0.0166
Barcode: 9555572400129 (pkg) / 9555572406503 (ctn)

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Ku Loh Meat-500g
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Weight/packet: 500g
No. of packet/carton: 10
Unit m3/carton: 0.0224
Barcode: 9555572400082 (pkg) / 9555572405346 (ctn)
Ku Loh Meat-1kg
Food Service Pack
Weight/packet: 1kg
No. of packet/carton: 5
Unit m3/carton: 0.0166
Barcode: 9555572400464 (pkg) / 9555572406497 (ctn)

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Layer Meat-500g
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Weight/packet: 500g
No. of packet/carton: 10
Unit m3/carton: 0.0224
Barcode: 9555572400518 (pkg) / 9555572405476 (ctn)
Layer Meat-1kg
Food Service Pack
Weight/packet: 1kg
No. of packet/carton: 5
Unit m3/carton: 0.166
Barcode: 9555572400549 (pkg) / 9555572406527 (ctn)

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Everbest ring roll
Retail Pack
Weight/packet: 168g (14pcs)
No. of packet/carton: 15
Unit m3/carton: 0.0361
Barcode: 9555573001301 (pkg) / 9555573002650 (ctn)
Dear Valued Customers,

As Everbest continues to grow, we’re fully committed to creating value in order to serve our valued customers both locally and globally. We are pleased to announce that our new manufacturing facilities located in the Penang Science Park had started operations in the second half of 2013.

From the humble beginning of a family-based management, we had successfully transformed to corporate management in order to cater for our growing customer base. This change will help us to improve upon the implementation of our core values and principles that will allow us to achieve our goals.

Along with recruiting and nurturing a pool of talented, competent, knowledgeable and skillful people, we will also develop a structural capital meant to better our management system, food safety and quality, integrated manufacturing system and effective supply chain management. With these, we can ensure our customers that we will continue to be an innovative force in developing and promoting soybean products of the highest quality.

In order to emphasize our ‘customers come first’ policy, we will continue to forge relationships and partnerships with our suppliers and customers that will increase mutual benefits. This is because we acknowledge that you play an important role as an intangible value to us for your success equates our success as well.

And finally, in light of all these changes, I would like to show my gratitude and thank everyone at Everbest – from the management team to all employees – as well as all our suppliers and customers for the effort that they have put in to realize our goals. The growth of this company would not have been possible without you.

Thank you.

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Bean Curd Skin-dish
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fried bean curd
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Weight/packet: 200g
No. of packet/carton: 27

Unit m3/carton: 0.0364

Barcode: 9555573002490 (pkg) / 9555573002636 (ctn)
Fried Bean Curd Sheet-1kg
Food Service Pack
Weight/packet: 1kg
No. of packet/carton: 16

Unit m3/carton: 0.098

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