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Best Vegan Food in Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai's vegan scene is small but surprisingly good - the northern Thai food culture leans heavily on vegetables and fermented preparations.

Top Picks

  1. 1

    Pu Lay Vegetarian Restaurant

    Central Chiang Rai

    Long-running Thai vegetarian kitchen popular with locals.

    60-120 THBLunch only
  2. 2

    Sawanbondin Home & Garden

    Outside central

    Vegetarian retreat-style cafe with garden seating and organic Thai dishes.

    150-300 THBDay trip from town
  3. 3

    Chivit Thamma Da vegan options

    Riverside

    Coffee house with several clearly-marked vegan dishes and salads.

    200-400 THBMention vegan when ordering
    Address
    หมู่ที่ 2 179 Bannrongseartean Soi 3, Mueang Chiang Rai District, 57100, Thailand
    Hours
    Mon-Sun 9am-10pm
    Website
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    Details confirmed 2026-08-02

  4. 4

    Chiang Rai Night Bazaar jay stalls

    Central

    Several yellow-flagged strict vegetarian stalls at the night market.

    40-80 THBOpen from 18:00

Tips

  • The Night Bazaar's yellow-flagged jay stalls are the least expensive pick here, at 40-80 THB, though they only open from 18:00 onwards.
  • Pu Lay Vegetarian Restaurant only serves lunch, so plan a midday visit rather than dinner.
  • Sawanbondin Home & Garden sits outside the town centre — treat it as a short day trip rather than a quick stop.
  • Chivit Thamma Da doesn't run a separate vegan menu, so mention it when ordering and staff will point you to the marked dishes.
  • The jay stalls and Pu Lay are both under 120 THB a dish; Sawanbondin and Chivit Thamma Da cost two to three times that for a sit-down meal.

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