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In our experience, Koh Phangan is the easiest island in Thailand to be vegan on. This guide rounds up 20 vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants, organized by area, plus how to order vegan Thai food anywhere on the island.
Most of the island’s fully vegan kitchens sit in and around Sri Thanu on the west coast, with a second cluster in Thong Sala. Outside of those, almost any Thai restaurant will cook “jay” (vegan) if you know how to ask.
Koh Phangan is a small island in the Gulf of Thailand between Koh Samui and Koh Tao. It’s known for wild full moon parties and incredible beaches. But it’s also home to a thriving community of conscious expats, yogis and travelers who have turned the northwest of the island into a vegan haven.
Alongside Bali’s Canggu and Ubud, Koh Phangan has the best vegan culture we’ve come across in Asia. From raw plant-based bowls to vegan comfort food, Koh Phangan is more than just an island paradise – it’s a vegan paradise.
We’ve used Koh Phangan as a hub to live and work from, and over that time we’ve tried almost everything vegan on this island. A lot has changed since our first version of this guide – some of our old favorites have sadly closed and a wave of new places has opened. So, we’ve gone back through every listing and spilled the (pinto) beans all over again. Enjoy!
Vegan Koh Phangan at a Glance
| Thai word for vegan | เจ “jay” – say “gin jay” (I eat vegan) |
| Thai word for vegetarian | มังสวิรัติ “mangsawirat” (may still include egg, dairy or fish sauce) |
| Best vegan areas | Sri Thanu, Hin Kong/Wok Tum, Thong Sala |
| Western vegan café main | Around 200–350 THB ($6–10.50 USD) |
| Mains at Eat.Co | 240–360 THB ($7–11 USD) |
| Simple Thai dish at a jay spot | Around 100–130 THB ($3–4 USD), e.g. JaJa’s Vegan |
| Common non-vegan ingredients | Fish sauce, oyster sauce, shrimp paste, egg, honey |
Prices are from menus and listings checked in October 2026 and can change without notice. Approx. 33.6 THB = $1 USD.
Quick Picks
- Fully vegan dinner in Sri Thanu: Eat.Co – open daily until 10:30pm
- Proper Thai jay food: JaJa’s Vegan – main road between Thong Sala and Sri Thanu, cash only
- 100% vegan Thai by the water: Colorful Hut – Nai Wok Bay, daytime kitchen
- Great-value meal in Thong Sala: Soul Organics – back of the Phantip market food court
- Vegan brunch: Kia Ora Café – Sri Thanu, 8:30am–4:30pm, closed Wednesdays
- Vegan cheese and cake: Deli Devi – Sri Thanu
- Indian: Chana Masala – Hin Kong, next to the 7-Eleven
- Up north: Foods & Roots – Chaloklum beachfront, closed Thursdays
- After the cafés close: Falafel4Flavours – Sri Thanu, evening stall (check hours before you go)
All 20 Koh Phangan Vegan Restaurants at a Glance
| # | Restaurant | Area | 100% vegan? | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eat.Co | Sri Thanu | Yes | Open daily, late |
| 2 | Orion Cafe | Sri Thanu (beachfront) | Yes | Separate detox menu |
| 3 | Kia Ora Café | Sri Thanu | Yes | Brunch, closed Wednesdays |
| 4 | Deli Devi | Sri Thanu | Yes | House-made nut cheeses |
| 5 | Street Vegan House | Sri Thanu/Hin Kong | Yes | Cash only, closed Sundays |
| 6 | Falafel4Flavours | Sri Thanu | Yes | Evenings; check hours |
| 7 | Taboon | Sri Thanu | No | Vegan options clearly marked |
| 8 | Pure Vegan Heaven | Wok Tum & Thong Sala | Yes | Two locations |
| 9 | Chana Masala | Hin Kong | No (vegetarian) | Ask for a vegan sauce |
| 10 | JaJa’s Vegan | Main road, Thong Sala–Sri Thanu | Yes | Cash only |
| 11 | Colorful Hut | Nai Wok Bay | Yes | Daytime kitchen, cash only |
| 12 | Soul Organics | Phantip Market, Thong Sala | Yes | Organic Thai, brown rice |
| 13 | Pizza Luna & Tito’s | Phangan Food Court, Thong Sala | No | Closed Mondays |
| 14 | Super Salad Bowl | Food court, Thong Sala | No | Bring cash; not confirmed open |
| 15 | Ando Loco | Thong Sala–Ban Tai road | No | Vegan menu section |
| 16 | The Quarter | Ban Tai | Yes | Closed Sundays |
| 17 | Namaskar | Ban Tai | No | Vegan on request |
| 18 | Taste From Heaven | Haad Yao | No (vegetarian) | Dinner spot, closed Saturdays |
| 19 | Pura Vida Café | Haad Yao | No | Brunch, open daily |
| 20 | Foods & Roots | Chaloklum | Yes | Closed Thursdays |
The vegan-friendly places aren’t fully vegan, so double-check sauces and toppings when you order.
Jump to: Where to eat by area · Sri Thanu vs Thong Sala · How to order vegan Thai food · Sri Thanu · Hin Kong & Wok Tum · Thong Sala & Nai Wok · Ban Tai · Haad Yao · Chaloklum · Desserts · Local Thai food · Groceries · Closed · FAQs
Where to Eat Vegan in Koh Phangan (By Area)
If you’re choosing where to stay based on food (no judgment, we do it too), here’s how the island breaks down.
Sri Thanu is the heart of vegan Koh Phangan. The yoga and wellness community here created the demand, and now you’ll find fully vegan cafés, juice bars and raw dessert spots within a short walk of each other.
Hin Kong & Wok Tum sit just south of Sri Thanu along the sunset road. They’re quieter, with a few standout spots like Pure Vegan Heaven, Chana Masala and Lick’s coconut ice cream van.
Thong Sala is the island’s main town and ferry pier. There are fewer dedicated vegan kitchens, but the Phantip market and the food courts have plenty of vegan stalls, and it’s the best place for grocery shopping.
Ban Tai & the south coast are a short scooter ride from Thong Sala and have a handful of good options, including The Quarter and Namaskar.
Haad Rin & the east coast are the furthest from the vegan scene. You’ll be veganizing Thai menus more often than eating at vegan restaurants here.
Sri Thanu vs Thong Sala: Which Is Better for Vegans?
This is the question we get asked most. The short answer – stay in Sri Thanu if food is your priority, and Thong Sala if convenience is.
| Sri Thanu | Thong Sala | |
|---|---|---|
| Fully vegan restaurants | Most on the island, many walkable | A handful, plus vegan stalls in the markets |
| Vibe | Yoga, wellness, cafés, slower pace | Main town, ferry pier, busier |
| Best for | Vegan brunch, cafés, raw desserts | Cheap Thai food, night market, groceries |
| Evening eating | Thinner – many cafés close in the afternoon | Easier – Phantip market and food courts |
| Groceries | Small health food and refill shops | Supermarkets and the fresh market |
| Getting around | Walkable for food, scooter for beaches | Central for exploring the whole island |
Sri Thanu wins on vegan restaurants, hands down. But it’s mostly a daytime scene, and a lot of cafés close by late afternoon, so plan your dinners (Eat.Co, Orion and the Falafel4Flavours stall are your friends here).
Thong Sala has fewer vegan kitchens but more variety after dark, and it’s where you’ll do your big grocery shops. It’s also only around 10–15 minutes by scooter from Sri Thanu, so you can easily eat in one and sleep in the other.
If you’re working remotely, our Koh Phangan digital nomad guide breaks down the areas in more detail.
How to Order Vegan Thai Food (And Hidden Non-Vegan Ingredients)
You won’t eat every meal at a vegan restaurant on Koh Phangan – and you shouldn’t want to. Some of the best food on the island comes from simple Thai kitchens.
The trick is learning one word: jay (เจ). It’s the Thai Buddhist way of eating, which means no meat, no seafood, no egg, no dairy and traditionally no garlic or onion. Saying “gin jay” (I eat jay) is understood almost everywhere on the island.
Don’t rely on “mangsawirat”. It’s the word for vegetarian, and it can still come with egg or fish sauce.
These are the hidden ingredients to watch out for:
- Fish sauce (nam pla): the default seasoning in most curries, stir-fries and som tam. Say “mai sai nam pla” (no fish sauce).
- Oyster sauce: separate from fish sauce and common in stir-fried veggies. Ask for it to be left out too.
- Shrimp paste: hides in some curry pastes. Ask before you order.
- Egg: turns up in fried rice and noodle dishes by default. Say “mai sai khai” (no egg).
- Honey: watch for it in smoothie bowls, granola and “refined sugar-free” desserts at western cafés.
- Sauces at vegetarian restaurants: at Chana Masala, for example, HappyCow reviewers warn the green sauce served with most dishes isn’t vegan, so ask for a vegan sauce.
Smartphone apps can be lifesavers here too. Make sure to check out our recommended vegan travel apps before you go.
Related: Vegan Thailand: A Traveling Vegan’s Survival Guide
Vegan Restaurants in Sri Thanu
Most of the island’s fully vegan kitchens sit in and around Sri Thanu, so this is where most of the list lives. If you’re here to train, our Koh Phangan gyms guide covers the gyms near these cafés.
1. Eat.Co
Eat.Co (Eat Consciously) is probably the best-known vegan restaurant in Koh Phangan, and it’s still going strong. The menu is one of the most impressive on the island – smoothie bowls, tofu scrambles, burgers, kimchi fried rice, ramen and loaded waffles.
The quality here is high, and so are the prices. You’ll leave satisfied and full, but I can’t say the same for your wallet.
Eat.Co used to have a second brunch café in Thong Sala, but their website now only lists the Sri Thanu restaurant. It’s open daily from 8:30am to 10:30pm (last orders 10pm), which makes it one of the best vegan dinner options in Sri Thanu.
Location: 72/1 Moo 8, Sri Thanu
Price range: Mains 240–360 THB ($7–11 USD)
Fully vegan? Yes
Top pick: Meaty Bowl (pan-fried “Meaty Mushrooms” with coconut mash)
Last checked: Oct 2026
2. Orion Cafe (Orion Healing Centre)
Orion Cafe serves some of the most-loved vegan food in Koh Phangan, set on a quiet bay inside the Orion Healing Centre. The menu has no dairy, eggs or refined sugar, and there’s a separate detox menu for those who are cleansing.
For those who aren’t, you’ll have a wide choice of juices, smoothies, bowls and mains. You’ll pay western prices here, but the beachfront setting makes it worth it. They’ve also opened a saltwater pool café on site.
It’s open from 8:30am to 10pm (last orders 9:30pm), so it doubles as a dinner spot.
Location: Sri Thanu (beachfront)
Fully vegan? Yes
Top pick: Soma Shroom Burger (fermented mushroom and bean patty in a charcoal bun)
Last checked: Oct 2026
3. Kia Ora Café
Kia Ora is an all-vegan brunch café right in the center of Sri Thanu, and one of the highest-rated cafés in the area. Think smoothie bowls, chia pudding, porridge, house-made sourdough, vegan croissants and croffles, plus coffee.
It’s a daytime spot – its Visit Us page lists 8:30am to 4:30pm (kitchen closes at 4:10pm), closed Wednesdays – so get here for breakfast or lunch. Some listings still show it open daily, so check Google Maps or their Instagram before a Wednesday visit.
Location: 20/12 Moo 8, Sri Thanu
Fully vegan? Yes
Top pick: Almond croissant and a latte
Last checked: Oct 2026
4. Deli Devi
This café and deli in Sri Thanu is the perfect place for cheese and cake lovers. Their range of house-made cashew and nut cheeses is incredible, and they’ve been perfecting it since 2019. When we first visited, they offered taste tests of almost everything so you could choose exactly what you wanted – it’s worth asking if they still do.
Their vegan cakes ooze quality, made without refined sugar. You’ll also find savory plates, chocolate and ceremonial cacao.
You won’t be disappointed at Deli Devi, whether it’s stopping for a coffee and cake or stocking up on vegan cheese for your villa. It’s open daily from 8:30am to 7pm.
Location: Sri Thanu
Fully vegan? Yes
Top pick: Vegan cheese platter
Last checked: Oct 2026
5. Street Vegan House
A rare chance to get vegan Vietnamese-style street food in Koh Phangan. Street Vegan House is fully vegan, serving street food alongside some Thai and western dishes like lasagna and gnocchi.
It’s cash only and closed on Sundays (listed hours are 1pm–10pm), but hours have been reported as a little unreliable, so check their socials before making the trip.
Location: Main road, Hin Kong side of Sri Thanu
Price range: Roughly 200–600 THB ($6–18 USD) per person, depending on the listing
Fully vegan? Yes
Top pick: Tofu skewers or the vegan lasagna
Last checked: Oct 2026
6. Falafel4Flavours
While there’s plenty of falafel on the island, this stall is 100% vegan. According to Vegan Food Quest, Falafel4Flavours serves four different types of falafel with a range of sauces and salads.
It’s an evening stall, listed by Vegan Food Quest (August 2026) as open from 4pm until midnight, which makes it a lifesaver when the Sri Thanu cafés have closed for the day. Listings don’t all agree (one shows it closed on Fridays and open later on Saturdays), so check hours before you go.
Location: Sri Thanu
Fully vegan? Yes
Top pick: Pita stuffed with mixed falafel and salad
Last checked: Oct 2026
7. Taboon
Taboon is a Middle Eastern restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere just north of Sri Thanu village. It isn’t a vegan restaurant (they serve meat, fish and eggs), but vegan options are clearly marked. Don’t miss out on their tahini.
Location: 44/1 Moo 8, Sri Thanu
Price range: Falafel plate 290 THB ($8.50 USD) on the menu photographed in August 2026
Fully vegan? No – vegan options clearly marked (skip the mayo with the fries, it isn’t vegan)
Top pick: Falafel plate
Last checked: Oct 2026
Vegan Restaurants in Hin Kong & Wok Tum
Just south of Sri Thanu along the sunset road.
8. Pure Vegan Heaven
Once an icon of Sri Thanu, Pure Vegan was knocked down and rebuilt on the picturesque Hin Kong sunset road. Now there are two Koh Phangan locations – the garden spot in Wok Tum and an air-conditioned café in Thong Sala (handy when the afternoon heat hits).
The menu is huge and leans into fusion. You’ll find everything from burgers, bowls, burritos and quesadillas to Thai curries. It’s one of the most recommended vegan restaurants on the island, and for good reason.
Location: Wok Tum (garden restaurant on the Hin Kong road) & Thong Sala (air-conditioned café)
Fully vegan? Yes
Top pick: Vegan nachos
Last checked: Oct 2026
9. Chana Masala
This Indian restaurant is one of our longtime favorites. It’s fully vegetarian, with vegan versions of almost everything, North and South Indian dishes, and cushion seating if you want to settle in.
You can trade paneer for tofu in curries, and no visit to Phangan is complete without a dose of masala dosa. Just remember to ask for a vegan sauce, as the green sauce served with most dishes isn’t vegan.
Chana Masala has strong wifi and can also be a great place to get some work done over a vegan masala chai. It’s open daily from 8am to 10:30pm.
Location: 7/22 Moo 6, Hin Kong (next to the 7-Eleven)
Fully vegan? No – vegetarian, with vegan versions of almost everything
Top pick: Thali set (lunch)
Last checked: Oct 2026
Vegan Restaurants in Thong Sala, Nai Wok & the Main Road
The island’s main town has fewer dedicated vegan kitchens, but the markets, food courts and the main road towards Sri Thanu make up for it.
10. JaJa’s Vegan
If you’re craving proper Thai food, this is where to go. JaJa’s is a small, family-run jay restaurant on the main road – and it’s easy to miss, so keep your eyes peeled.
Everything is vegan, including the “eggs”, and they make their own soy milk. Expect curries, stir-fries, noodles, soups and mock meats, cooked the way you’d find them at jay restaurants on the mainland. It’s cash only and open daily from 11am to 9pm.
Veggies Abroad rates its massaman curry among the best they’ve had in Thailand.
Location: Main road between Thong Sala and Sri Thanu (Moo 5)
Price range: Around 100–130 THB ($3–4 USD) per dish
Fully vegan? Yes
Top pick: Massaman curry
Last checked: Oct 2026
11. Colorful Hut Plant-Based Thai Kitchen
Colorful Hut is a 100% vegan Thai kitchen right by the water in Nai Wok Bay, attached to a small beachfront resort. That combination – fully vegan, Thai and on the beach – is hard to find in Thailand.
The menu covers Thai classics (plus a few Burmese dishes) – curries, pad thai, papaya salad, spring rolls, soups and tofu dishes. It’s also one of the more affordable beachfront meals on the island. It’s cash only.
It’s a daytime kitchen, and HappyCow and Google list it as closing at 7pm on Monday to Wednesday and Friday, and at 5pm on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Check before you go if you’re hoping for a sunset dinner.
Location: Nai Wok Bay (just north of Thong Sala)
Fully vegan? Yes
Top pick: Larb tofu with mushroom
Last checked: Oct 2026
12. Soul Organics
This little vegan gem is tucked away at the back of the Phantip market food court. It’s an organic Thai kitchen with brown rice, a short menu and friendly staff.
You’ll find affordable Thai food here, and it’s still one of the best-value vegan meals in Thong Sala. It’s one of the only 100% vegan stalls in Phantip, so it’s a great place to start before exploring the rest of the market. It’s open daily from 10am to 9pm.
Location: Back of Phantip Market food court, Thong Sala
Price range: Around 100 THB ($3 USD) per dish, according to recent reviews
Fully vegan? Yes
Top pick: Massaman curry
Last checked: Oct 2026
13. Pizza Luna & Tito’s Bitchin’ Burritos
Nestled in the Phangan Food Court (not the famous Phantip market), you’ll find these two restaurants in one. Pizza Luna cooks up sourdough pizzas with homemade vegan cheese available. Tito’s makes slow-cooked vegan black beans and their own cashew cheese.
Tito’s is a go-to for vegan burritos. And yes, they have guac. Both are closed on Mondays.
One tip: HappyCow reviewers have flagged honey in a granola bowl here, so ask for it without.
Location: Phangan Food Court, Thong Sala
Fully vegan? No – ask for vegan cheese and check sauces
Top pick: Buddha Burrito (sweet potato, chickpeas, black beans and cashew cheese)
Last checked: Oct 2026
14. Super Salad Bowl
This little food stall is easily missable and doesn’t look like much from the outside. We’d walked past it numerous times before realizing they make great vegan bowls at a great value.
You choose a medium or large bowl and pick from a huge list of falafel, chickpeas, beans, pumpkin, potato, hummus and veggies. There are a few non-vegan items, so ask staff which sauces are vegan. Bring cash.
The food is served cold, buffet style, but if you can look past that, it’s hard to beat the value.
One caveat: we couldn’t find a review from 2025 or 2026 confirming it’s still trading, so check before you make a special trip.
Location: Food court in Thong Sala (listed on HappyCow as the Big A Food Court, near Home Mart)
Fully vegan? No – ask which sauces are vegan
Top pick: Make-it-yourself bowl
Last checked: Oct 2026 (not confirmed open)
15. Ando Loco
Ando Loco is a Mexican restaurant and bar that added a vegan section to its menu, including jackfruit tacos, burritos, enchiladas and nachos with cashew sour cream.
When we tried it back in 2020, the food was a little hit and miss and our jackfruit burrito arrived as a mushroom burrito without warning. So double-check they have the vegan ingredients available when you order.
It’s a late lunch and dinner spot. Its menu page and Google listing both show it closed on Mondays (another page on its site says Tuesdays), so check on the day.
Location: Around 400m outside Thong Sala on the Ban Tai road
Fully vegan? No – separate vegan menu section
Top pick: Nachos with cashew sour cream
Last checked: Oct 2026
Vegan Restaurants in Ban Tai
A short scooter ride from Thong Sala on the south coast.
16. The Quarter – Creative Space Café
The Quarter is a fully plant-based café and creative space in Ban Tai, with a more arty, coworking feel than the yoga cafés of Sri Thanu.
The menu is short and mostly western – think hummus toast, avocado toast, sandwiches, salads, vegan croissants and coffee – and reviewers rave about the presentation. It’s open Monday to Saturday during the day and closed on Sundays.
If you’re a digital nomad based in the south, this is a great place to get some work done.
Location: 94/30 Moo 1, Ban Tai (near Thong Sala)
Fully vegan? Yes
Top pick: Hummus toast with a matcha latte
Last checked: Oct 2026
17. Namaskar Restaurant
Come hungry for naan. Namaskar is an Indian-Nepali restaurant that also serves meat, but will turn its vegetarian dishes vegan on request.
The restaurant uses a traditional tandoor oven to cook up incredible – and huge – naan bread. Along with Indian classics, you’ll also find Nepali favorites like momos and dal bhat. Ask for your naan and curries without ghee or butter, and check the naan dough is dairy-free. A February 2026 HappyCow reviewer said the vegan options are well described on the menu.
Location: Ban Tai
Fully vegan? No – serves meat, vegan on request
Top pick: A vegan curry like Aloo Matar or Chana Masala (ask for no dairy) with fresh tandoor naan
Last checked: Oct 2026
Vegan Restaurants in Haad Yao
Heading up the north-west coast? A few of our secret viewpoint bars sit above Mae Haad, so it’s easy to pair dinner with a sunset drink.
18. Taste From Heaven
Taste From Heaven is a Thai and western vegetarian restaurant with an extensive vegan menu. It started in Chiang Mai, moved from Sri Thanu to its current Haad Yao spot in 2022, and its khao soi is a regular in vegan guides to the island.
It’s a dinner spot, open from mid-afternoon (2pm on its Google listing) until 10pm and closed on Saturdays. It’s cash only.
Location: Haad Yao (on the hill down towards the beach)
Fully vegan? No – vegetarian, with an extensive vegan menu
Top pick: Khao soi
Last checked: Oct 2026
19. Pura Vida Café
Pura Vida is a popular brunch spot in the center of Haad Yao. The café isn’t vegan, but there are a few labeled vegan options if you want to try out a new place.
The vegan scrambled tofu was good, and they also have a vegan burger for those who want lunch here. They have soy, almond and coconut milk if you’re craving a latte, too.
It’s open daily from 7am to 10pm, according to the café’s own September 2026 post and its Google listing.
Location: 53/21 Moo 8, Haad Yao (opposite the 7-Eleven)
Fully vegan? No – a few labeled vegan options
Top pick: Vegan tofu scramble
Last checked: Oct 2026
Vegan Restaurants in Chaloklum (North Coast)
Chaloklum is where the longtail taxi boats to Bottle Beach leave from, so it’s an easy place to eat before or after a day up north (or the Bottle Beach viewpoint hike).
20. Foods & Roots
Hidden away in the north of the island is Foods & Roots, a beautiful vegan restaurant that backs right onto Chaloklum beach. The setting is stunning and beachy.
I’ll be honest – when we first visited a few years back, the food was basic and over-priced for what we ordered, and we didn’t go back. But the menu has evolved since then, and recent reviews are strong.
It’s still not a budget-friendly vegan restaurant. But if you’re up north, it’s well worth the trip for a fully vegan meal by the beach. It’s open from late morning until 10pm and closed on Thursdays.
Location: 28/1 Moo 7, Chaloklum beachfront
Price range: Most dishes 230–490 THB ($7–14.50 USD)
Fully vegan? Yes
Top pick: Mezze platter
Last checked: Oct 2026
Vegan Desserts & Ice Cream in Koh Phangan
Lick – Taste of Local
Lick is a converted van in a coconut garden serving 100% vegan coconut soft serve in homemade waffle cones, with local toppings and big views over the bay. It’s a daytime spot (around 11am–6pm) and closed on Mondays.
Location: Hin Kong road
Fully vegan? Yes
Top pick: Coconut soft serve with all the toppings
Last checked: Oct 2026
Mama Noi Mango Sticky Rice
Yes, mango sticky rice is on sale all over Thailand. But this popular cart on Sri Thanu’s main road gets near-perfect reviews for its generous portions, and it’s open into the evening (listed until 9:30pm), so it’s the perfect after-dinner treat.
Mango sticky rice is made with coconut milk, so it’s usually vegan – just check there’s no condensed milk drizzled on top.
Location: Main road, Sri Thanu
Fully vegan? Usually – check for condensed milk
Top pick: Mango sticky rice (try the pandan-green rice)
Last checked: Oct 2026
Don’t forget Deli Devi (above) for vegan cakes and raw desserts.
Local Thai Food You Can Veganize
Luckily, local Thai food can be veganized easily too. Tofu is widely used as a meat replacement, and coconut milk is used instead of dairy.
You can find these meals at local Thai restaurants all over the island. Just remember: say “jay”, no fish sauce, and no egg.
- Pad pak ruam (stir-fried mixed vegetables – ask for no oyster sauce)
- Green, red or massaman curry with tofu (ask about shrimp paste)
- Fried rice or pineapple fried rice (ask for no egg)
- Pad thai jay (no egg, no fish sauce)
- Som tam jay (papaya salad without fish sauce or dried shrimp)
- Tom kha het (coconut soup with mushrooms)
- Khao soi (look for a jay version)
Local Vegan Snacks and Desserts
- Coconut pancakes
- Tropical fruit (mango, mangosteen, rambutan, dragon fruit)
- Mango sticky rice
- Roti (ask for no condensed milk)
Thong Sala’s Phantip market is the cheapest place to eat on the island and has more vegan options than it looks – fresh juices, spring rolls, sticky rice and a few vegetarian curry stalls.
Vegan Groceries in Koh Phangan
If you’re staying somewhere with a kitchen, Koh Phangan is one of the easiest Thai islands to shop vegan on.
- Thong Sala supermarkets and fresh market: the best range of produce on the island. Go in the morning.
- Terra Market Body & Soul (Sri Thanu): a health food and refill shop with vegan alternatives, nuts, seeds, spices and teas.
- Deli Devi (Sri Thanu): for vegan cheese and chocolate to take home.
Heading to a remote beach for the day? Grab snacks in Thong Sala before you go. Here are our favorite vegan travel snacks to pack.
Once you’re fed, our 50 things to do in Koh Phangan will keep you busy between meals.
Closed: Koh Phangan Vegan Spots We Miss
The island’s food scene moves fast. These places from earlier versions of this guide have closed (or we couldn’t find any sign they’re still open):
- Karma Kafe (Sri Thanu): closed in 2026
- Tea Leaf Vegan Pizza (Sri Thanu): closed
- Vegan Phangan (Ban Tai): reported closed
- Chana Masala’s Thong Sala mini branch: closed (the Hin Kong restaurant is still open)
- Aree’s Ayurvedic Cafe (Sri Thanu): closed after COVID
- Green Gallery (Sri Thanu): closed
- Organic Love Wholefood Kitchen (Sri Thanu): closed
- Ashoka Vegan (Sri Thanu): closed
- Make It Pizza & Salad (Thong Sala): closed
- Big Mountain (near Secret Beach): closed
- Pho Phangan (Thong Sala): we couldn’t confirm it’s still operating
- The Hummus Shack (Phantip Market, Thong Sala): we couldn’t find recent reviews confirming it’s still operating
Know something we don’t? Let us know in the comments.
Koh Phangan Vegan FAQs
Is Koh Phangan good for vegans?
Yes – it’s one of the best islands in Thailand (and Asia) for vegans. There are more than a dozen fully vegan restaurants, mostly around Sri Thanu, and local Thai food is easy to veganize.
Should vegans stay in Sri Thanu or Thong Sala?
Sri Thanu if food is your priority – most of the island’s fully vegan cafés and restaurants are within walking or short scooter distance. Thong Sala is better for cheap Thai food, evening options and groceries. It’s only around 10–15 minutes by scooter from Sri Thanu. See Sri Thanu vs Thong Sala above.
How do you say vegan in Thai?
Say “jay” (เจ), or “gin jay” for “I eat vegan”. Avoid “mangsawirat”, which means vegetarian and may include egg or fish sauce.
Is Thai food vegan?
Not by default. Many dishes contain fish sauce, oyster sauce, shrimp paste or egg. But most can be made vegan if you ask for “jay” and say “mai sai nam pla” (no fish sauce).
Where can I get vegan dinner in Koh Phangan?
Many Sri Thanu cafés close in the afternoon, so plan ahead. Eat.Co, Orion Cafe, Chana Masala, JaJa’s Vegan, Taste From Heaven (closed Saturdays) and the Phantip market are all good evening options. Check hours on the day.
How much does vegan food cost in Koh Phangan?
Expect around 200–350 THB ($6–10.50 USD) per main at western vegan cafés, and closer to 100–130 THB ($3–4 USD) for a simple dish at local jay spots like JaJa’s Vegan (prices as of October 2026).
Help Stray Animals on Koh Phangan
PACS (Phangan Animal Care for Strays) runs the island’s stray animal hospital, giving free vet care, sterilization and vaccinations to street dogs and cats. It’s funded by donations and takes volunteer enquiries through its website, pacsthailand.com.
Before You Go
No one likes to think about it, but traveling abroad can have risks – and Koh Phangan’s roads are no exception. We recommend getting travel insurance before you go, and checking that it covers riding a scooter if you plan to.
Did we miss your go-to vegan spot on Koh Phangan? Let us know in the comments!
Great information! Thank you for creating this!
Not many people know of or know the name of the “Other Thongsala market”.
The market actually had a big sign on the front “Koh Phangan Food Court” but they took it town because the government excise department wanted tax money for it. But it’s still referred to as such 😀
Thanks so much for your comment. It makes sense that its name is the Thong Sala Food Court.
Appreciate the insight! I will update to reflect that.
Jase
Koh Phangan Food Court
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Foods & Roots
Thank you for creating this guide. However I strongly disagree with your review about Foods & Roots in Chaloklum. Yes it is not what a traveller calls budget friendly, but have you even bothered to ask the owners why the prices are as they are? Vegan is not a synonym for healthy. There are many cheap vegan places on the island, but the ingredients are of poor quality as well. Thailands prices for quality food is more expensive than for factory made, full of pesticides & fungicides and unethically grown food, just like in every other country as well. Therefore I as a long term resident on the island love to treat myself with the lovely and healthy meals from Food & Roots when I go dining out.
Hi Angela, I appreciate your feedback on Foods & Roots and I see where you’re coming from.
However, this was our experience, unfortunately. Perhaps we can give it another shot one time!
This is great! I will definitely refer back to this post
When I visit the island!
That’s great to hear! When are you planning on visiting?
The food alone here is worth it. Not to mention the incredible beauty of the island.
Like!! Really appreciate you sharing this blog post.Really thank you! Keep writing.
Thanks for your feedback. We’re glad you’re enjoying the blog.