Overview

• Runjhun Misra, who posts as The Wicked Vegetarian, said she was told not to bring lunch and then found zero vegetarian sandwiches among more than 60 halal, kosher and gluten-free options.
• When she asked for a meat-free sandwich, colleagues told her to peel the meat off a non-vegetarian option—a workaround she called disgusting and unappetizing.
• Misra argued that neglecting plant-based diets is a common U.S. oversight, citing repeated instances of missing vegetarian choices even at gas stations.
• Social media reactions have been split between users applauding her call for inclusivity and others insisting vegetarian options are widely available.
• Advocates are urging companies to serve vegetarian dishes as the default and offer meat on the side to ensure basic dietary accommodation.