The 10 Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Chiang Mai, Thailand
If you’re reading this you’ll be delighted to hear that Chiang Mai has slowly but surely become a vegan and vegetarian paradise! Check out our top 10 restaurants the city has to offer – we know you’ll be coming back for more.
This article was originally written by Lena Blos and has since been updated.
1. Anchan Vegetarian Restaurant
Diner, Restaurant, Vegetarian
Most of the food is vegan with the option of egg in some dishes and the menu changes weekly, so there are always plenty of options to choose from. A popular dish is the Banana Flower Thai Salad, which looks as good as it tastes. The kitchen is behind a counter in the dining area so you can literally watch your food freshly made.
2. AUM Vegetarian Restaurant
Diner, Restaurant, Vegan, Vegetarian
3. Bee Vegan
Restaurant, Juice Bar, Smoothie Bar, Vegan
5. Pun Pun Vegetarian & Organic Restaurant
Restaurant, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian
Located off Suthep road, Pun Pun is hidden in the grounds of Wat Suan Dok Temple and is a simple vegetarian and vegan restaurant that supports local organic farmers and educates locals on organic food. They serve a large range of fresh and authentic Thai and Burmese dishes. The inside seating area lacks character, however the outside tables are much more atmospheric, with views of the temple grounds.
6. Free Bird Cafe
Restaurant, Cafe, Healthy, Vegetarian, Vegan
Free Bird Cafe offers a delicious range of Thai, Shan, Burmese and international dishes as well as salads and smoothies. They also have some unique Burmese dishes, such as tea leaf salad and Shan somtam. One of the most popular dishes has to be their smoothie bowls, which are famous on Instagram! To vegans’ delight, Free Bird Cafe made the recent decision to remove dairy and eggs from their menu and are now 100% vegan; they even offer coconut flower syrup, in place of honey.
7. Amirita Garden
Restaurant, Healthy
They don’t fry any of their foods and most of their dishes are vegan, with only a few desserts containing diary. In fact they have a large vegan dessert menu and even offer raw vegan desserts. Amrita Garden is aptly set in a beautiful garden and has a laid-back atmosphere, making it a great place to hang out in the evening.
8. Taste From Heaven
Restaurant, Vegetarian, Vegan, Thai
9. Morning Glory
Restaurant, Vegan, Vegetarian
Known to serve some of the best vegan food in the city, Morning Glory offers authentic and tasty Thai cuisine. Here, they serve vegan dishes with the exception of yoghurt and honey. They also offer very popular cooking classes if you want to learn how to create the tasty dishes yourself!
10. Juicy 4 U
Restaurant, Healthy
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