33 Vegan Asians & Pacific Islanders to Follow On Instagram

Veganized traditional recipes from Thailand, Korea, the Philippines, India, and so much more all feature heavily on these gorgeous accounts run by doctors, yogis, authors, and social media mavens from all over the world. Follow these 33 accounts for endless inspiration and plant-based recipes galore. 

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1 Lauren Toyota

This longtime popular YouTuber and the face behind Hot For Food is a cookbook author and frequently shares peeks into her daily life, adorable snaps of her cat Snickles, and delicious recipes for things such as buttery cinnamon rolls. 
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Okonomi Kitchen

2Lisa Kitahara

Scroll through Kitahara’s feed for the ultimate recipe inspo. The Toronto-based recipe developer and digital creator is known for creating vegan recipes inspired by her Japanese and Chinese heritage and for experimenting with bold flavors. From Chili Crisp Chocolate Chip Cookies to Curry Ramen and vegan salmon flakes from scratch, we’re making them all. 
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3Peter Simondac

Known for his quick and fun videos that kick off with a cheerful “Hey, It’s Peter,” Simondac takes his followers along on his plant-based adventures across Los Angeles and beyond for everything from vegan coffehouse finds to plant-based kabobs. Plus, don’t miss the sneak peaks into Simondac’s life (think walking the Marvel red carpet with brother and YouTube star Pactrick Starrr, Disneyland food guides, and even changing a flat tire all without chipping a colorfully manicured nail).
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4Radhi Devlukia-Shetty

For a daily dose of wellness, look no further than Devlukia-Shetty’s feed, where she serves up affirmations, alongside plant-based recipes, self-care tips, natural beauty products, and videos guaranteed to make you laugh. 
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5Jeeca Uy

Uy draws inspiration from her Filipino-Chinese household and travels abroad to create recipes that are easy to make, utilize simple ingredients, and deliver a punch of flavor. The blogger behind The Foodie Take Flight, Uy also shares reels of her serene outings and snaps of her adorable corgi Harry.
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6 Crystal Pang

Pang’s Instagram serves as a veritable guide to NYC and documents endless vibrant, decadent eats that can be found throughout the city. Noodles, chocolate-filled croissants, oat milk soft serve, dim sum, and so much more frequent her IG posts. Keep an eye out for posts from Pang’s travels for eats beyond the Big Apple. 
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7 Nisha Balsara

This former co-host of the YouTube show The Vegan View and rescue dog mom frequently shares veganized Indian recipes for vegan lamb curry, her family’s chai, and tikka masala, as well as her favorite cruelty-free beauty and fashion finds and funny snaps of her daily life. 
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Cheri Tu

This Sydney, Australia-based blogger has amassed over 123,000 followers on YouTube and shares gorgeous photos of her plant-forward eats, her zero-waste pantry staples, and creative at-home recipe inspiration. Don’t miss her creative takes on open-faced sandwiches and mini vegan cheesecakes! 
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9 Liz Miu

This Instagrammer is also based out of Sydney and shares tons of veganized Korean recipes for dishes such as mayak kimbap, kimchi pancakes, and Korean rice cakes, as well as vegan travel guides to Seoul, Portland, India, Bangalore, South Gao and so much more. 
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10 Ted Lai

Co-host of the podcast Asian American History 101, on Instagram, Lai shares the delicious plant-based meals he and his vegan family enjoy. As well as the meals (such as loaded reubens and pecan sticky buns) he makes through his vegan pop-up, Plant Alchemy. 
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Woon Heng

Each of her gorgeous posts shares recipes for dishes such as Tom Yum Noodle Soup, Wonton soup, Vegan Unagi, and crispy spring rolls and offers us endless inspiration for mouthwatering recipes to whip up for dinner. 
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Rose Lee

Born in South Korea and currently residing in Alberta, Canada, Lee goes by the handle Cheap Lazy Vegan and frequently shares delicious and accessible recipes, while also running her YouTube account with more than 780,000 subscribers. 
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Jasmine Briones

This popular vegan blogger, who operates under the handle Sweet Simple Vegan, shares countless vegan recipes for every dish and baked good you can think of—plus veganized versions of classic Filipino dishes such as Bistek Tagalog on her account with 298,000 followers. 
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14Priyanka Naik

Vegan chef, Food Network champ, and cookbook author Naik is the ultimate Instagram destination. Follow her for low-waste vegan recipes, a behind-the-scenes look into the life of a celebrity chef, and for her impeccable outfits. 
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15Lin Chi Pin

This Costa Rican native currently resides in San Francisco and co-organizes The Joy PotLuck Club, a vegan food meetup by and for Asians in the SF Bay Area, and shares his bright, cheerful, plant-based versions of flan de coco, Chinese bakery style birthday cake, and Persian fesenjān. 
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16 Yvonne Ardestani

Owner and head baker of Yvonne’s Vegan Kitchen, Ardestani crafts incredible vegan and gluten-free baked goods and cheeses that are sold in over 50 retail stores across Southern California. Her Instagram features her incredibly artful cake creations and rainbow-sprinkled, chocolate-coated doughnuts. 
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17Anh Tran

Born and raised in Hanoi, Vietnam, this vegan recipe creator is inspired by the flavors that defined her childhood and those of the places she’s visited. Don’t miss her Strawberry Matcha Latte, Vietnamese Beef Stew made with jackfruit, and Crispy Enoki Mushroom Wraps. 
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18Krystle Anne

This Los Angeles-based food photographer shares her favorite local vegan eats, dreamy snaps from vegan events, and her own food creations on her highly aesthetic account. Follow along for photography inspiration and tons of photos of delicious burgers, noodles, boba drinks, and more! 
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19Hannah Che

Boldly flavored plant-based recipes inspired by her Chinese and Korean heritage take center stage on Che’s account. Moody shots of bao buns, Tom Kha Gai soup, Black Sesame Tangyuan, and dumplings make this an instant must-follow. 
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20Ivan Chan

Chan features Asian and Asian-inspired plant-based food, recipes, and restaurants from around the world on his food-filled Instagram. From dumplings to scallion pancakes and sushi to chili oils, this account has it all when it comes to veganizing traditional dishes and staples. 
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21Remy Morimoto Park

Under the handle Veggiekins, Park shares vegan and gluten-free recipes, cruelty-free lifestyle tips, reflections on self-care and sober living, as well as insight into mindful movement. Her millennial pink-hued photos and gorgeous interior design shots inspire us to make our home spaces cozy and comforting. 
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22RG Enriquez-Diez

Diez pulls on her Filipino heritage as she shows that any traditional dish can be veganized, from Pandesal rolls to Lumpia, and shares the tasty recipes for each on her blog. You can also watch how the recipes unfold on her YouTube cooking show, Astig Vegan Cooking. 
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23Miyoko Schinner

The queen of vegan cheese and decadent cooking gives us a peek into her life and her animal sanctuary Rancho Compasión on her animal and food-filled account. From snaps from her home kitchen to travel adventures and reflections on life, Schinner never fails to inspire us. 
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24Nisha Vora

This vegan chef, author, and YouTuber frequently posts incredibly vibrant shots of her decadent food creations and little insights into living a happier, more mindful life. Check out her many highlight reels for cooking tutorials and pantry recommendations. 
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25Sadia Badiei

With a BSc in Dietetics and over 3.8 million subscribers on YouTube, Badiei shares tips on every aspect of wholesome living along with a multitude of plant-based recipes. Check out her tips on being the ultimate plant mom, intuitive eating, and staying organized and creative. 
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26Sheil Shukla

This Internal Medicine Resident Physician and Chicago-native crafts mouthwatering vegan recipes and uses his stellar food photography skills to share them with the world. His Gujarati thali platters (an assortment of dishes arranged as a platter for lunch or dinner) are what we wish we were eating for lunch or dinner and inspire us to get creative in the kitchen!
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27Aman Kanwar

Kanwar goes by the moniker The Traveling Vet and shares snaps of him with dogs, cats, goats, horses, pigs, and so much more. He uses his account to address pet care topics like euthanasia, LGBTQ issues, and the reasons why he chooses to lead a plant-based lifestyle. 
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28Richa Hingle

This well-known vegan blogger and multiple-time cookbook author frequently pulls on her Indian heritage for recipe inspiration, both veganizing traditional dishes and infusing traditional flavors into her other recipes. Check out her IGTV videos to watch her cooking happen in person. We can’t wait to bake up her carrot cake with cashew cream frosting! 
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Joanne Molinaro

29Joanne Molinaro

New York Times best-selling author, long-distance runner, and Los Angeles-based vegan recipe creator, Molinaro says she “veganizes Korean food and Koreanizes everything else.” Her recipe highlight reels take you through the creation of countless dishes, her captions are deeply thoughtful and offer peeks into her daily life, and her photos showcase her incredible food creations. 
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30Raniera Rewiri

Host of the Planting Seeds Podcast and New Zealand native, Rewiri uses his account to discuss his Māori Kaupapa Polynesian heritage. 
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31Toni Okamoto

The personality behind Plant-Based on a Budget, Okamoto frequently works to make veganism more accessible, affordable, and less intimidating to plant-curious eaters. Her simple recipes and lifestyle tips have helped many convert to a cruelty-free lifestyle. 
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32Ann Mai

Mai is an Texas-based food blogger and aspiring designer who shares her passion for a cruelty-free, vegan lifestyle through her foodie-filled account. She frequently shares snaps of local eats, vegan travel tips, and her own delicious adventures in cooking and recipe creation. 
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Chez George

33George Lee

This Cordon Bleu-trained chef has taken social media by storm. Known as Chez George on Instagram, Lee’s vegan Taiwanese recipes keep his 788,000 followers coming back for more. When he’s not whipping up Vegan Milk Bread, Taiwanese Egg Crepes, or popcorn cauliflower, he’s at work on his debut cookbook.
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