The food in Bangkok is delicious, and that extends to vegetarian and vegan fare. Even if you do not eat meat, for whatever reason, you will not go hungry here. Veggie food in this town is full of variety, nutrition and taste. Here are 5 great Bangkok vegetarian restaurants to try.
Govinda:
(6/5 Sukhumvit Soi 22) –
With an impressive array of Italian dishes, Govinda serves meat-free and partially lactose-free food. You can get a range of hearty salads, pizzas, risottos, pastas and fake meat dishes made of gluten. We particularly like the signature Govinda Salad and the Fettuccini Tartufo, homemade noodles with delicious creamy truffle sauce.
Anotai:
(976/17 Soi Rama 9 Hospital) –
A bit hard to find, this cosy little eatery cooks up delicious and creative Thai food. All the organic veggies and herbs are grown on the eponymous owner-chef’s own farm. The menu encompasses tofu and textured vegetable protein (faux meat). Try the fried tofu with wasabi mayo; chilli pastes, served with a variety of fresh indigenous vegetables; and the homemade ice cream.
Baan Khun Churn:
(Basement of Bangkok Mediplex, Sukhumvit Soi 42) –
A beloved family-run eatery originally from Chiang Mai, Khun Churn serves an impressive Thai food menu with a focus on tofu, mushrooms and not-oft-seen indigenous veggies. We love the sweet and sour fried mushrooms, multi-grain rice with faux duck red curry, fake oysters fried with egg and refreshing selection of herbal drinks.
Bonita Café and Social Club:
(56/3 Pan Rd., Silom, 02-637-9541) –
This retro-style café on the ever-dynamic Pan Road blends well with the area’s multi-cultural vibe. Run by a Thai-Japanese couple, the kitchen creates an array of compelling vegetarian and vegan delights, including the savoury seitan (gluten) burger. Also, indulge in a shake or coffee from their extensive drinks list.
Rasayana Raw Café:
(57 Soi Prom-mitr, Sukhumvit Soi 39) –
At Rasayana, it’s all about clean eating, meaning everything is “raw”, or cooked at 42 degrees Celcius, so as the preserve the nutritional integrity of each ingredient. Fresh organic produce abound, brimming with colours and flavours. From zucchini pasta and barley sushi to vegan desserts, do your body some good without compromising on taste.
