Vegan in Old Town Bangkok: Khao San, Phra Nakhon & Chinatown

The Old Town — the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Khao San Road and Chinatown — is where most visitors spend their first days, and it happens to be one of the easiest parts of Bangkok to eat plant-based. Khao San's backpacker scene built a generation of vegan kitchens, and Yaowarat's Chinese-Thai heritage means jay food everywhere.

Everything below is within the old city or Chinatown, walkable from the riverside sights.

The list

#1

Kem-Kon Khaosan

Fully vegan ★ 4.9 (2135)

Vegan / International · Talat Yot · 🚆 Sam Yot (~1460m)

A 100% vegan Thai ‘street food by plant’ concept with several branches — familiar Thai dishes done entirely plant-based.

#2

Mango Vegetarian & Vegan

Vegetarian/Vegan ★ 4.7 (2271)

Vegan / International · Wat Bowon Niwet · 🚆 Sam Yot (~1420m)

A cosy vegetarian restaurant and art gallery near Khao San serving Thai and continental dishes (no alcohol), established 2014.

#3

Ethos

Vegetarian/Vegan ★ 4.6 (2513)

Cafe / Brunch · Khao San · 🚆 Sam Yot (~1300m)

A laid-back vegetarian/vegan spot near Khao San serving Thai and Western comfort food, smoothies and juices at backpacker prices.

#4

Vegan Pranakhon- Khaosan Road วีแกนพระนคร- ถนนข้าวสาร

Fully vegan ★ 5.0 (649)

Thai · Wat Bowon Niwet · 🚆 Sam Yot (~1260m)

A fully-vegan restaurant serving plant-based Thai food in Wat Bowon Niwet. Good for groups. A well-reviewed local favourite (5.0★).

#5

Kem-Kon Vegan Phahurat

Fully vegan ★ 4.8 (785)

Vegan / International · Wang Burapha Phirom · 🚆 Sam Yot (~410m)

A 100% vegan Thai ‘street food by plant’ concept with several branches — familiar Thai dishes done entirely plant-based.

#6

May Kaidee (Tanao)

Vegetarian/Vegan ★ 4.8 (766)

Thai · Phra Nakhon / Khao San

A veteran Thai vegetarian institution near Khao San, also famous for its popular Thai vegan cooking school.

#7

VEGANERIE Grand Palace (วีแกนเนอรี วัดพระแก้ว)

Fully vegan ★ 4.9 (493)

Thai · Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang · 🚆 Sanam Chai (~1190m)

Bangkok's first all-vegan dessert-and-comfort-food chain. Famous for vegan cakes, ice cream and all-day brunch — reliable, clearly labelled and easy for newcomers.

#8

AGAR RAGA - อาการากา | The First AGAR Cafe คาเฟ่แรกที่ทุกจานทำจากวุ้น

Fully vegan ★ 4.9 (466)

Thai · Chakkrawat · 🚆 Wat Mangkon (~600m)

A fully-vegan café serving plant-based Thai food in Chakkrawat. Does delivery, good for groups and takes reservations. A well-reviewed local favourite (4.9★).

#9

VILLA Veg & Vegan Indian Restaurant

Vegetarian/Vegan ★ 4.8 (421)

Indian · Wat Bowon Niwet · 🚆 Sam Yot (~1240m)

A vegetarian spot with vegan options, restaurant serving South & North Indian dishes in Wat Bowon Niwet. Good for groups. A well-reviewed local favourite (4.8★).

#10

Jae Lee Vegan

Fully vegan ★ 4.7 (476)

Vegan / International · Samphanthawong · 🚆 Wat Mangkon (~230m)

A fully-vegan restaurant serving plant-based comfort food in Samphanthawong. Good for groups, has outdoor seating and easy on the wallet. A well-reviewed local favourite (4.7★).

#11

Gyofu Vegetarian Dumplings - เกี๊ยวฟู

Fully vegan ★ 5.0 (281)

Thai · Chakkrawat · 🚆 Sam Yot (~530m)

A fully-vegan restaurant serving vegan Japanese food in Chakkrawat. Does delivery and takes reservations. A well-reviewed local favourite (5.0★).

#12

Royal Rasoi

Vegetarian/Vegan ★ 4.7 (398)

Indian · Wang Burapha Phirom · 🚆 Sam Yot (~410m)

A vegetarian spot with vegan options, restaurant serving South & North Indian dishes in Wang Burapha Phirom. Does delivery and takes reservations. A well-reviewed local favourite (4.7★).