Where's the best vegan food in Koh Samui?

The top picks above are widely considered the strongest options in 2026. Book ahead for the premium venues in high season.

How much should I budget for vegan food in Koh Samui?

Prices range across the list — from budget-friendly to premium. Check each pick's price field for the realistic range.

Booking hints are in each pick. Walk-ins are usually fine off-peak; reserve premium venues 24-48h ahead in high season.

Koh Samui

Koh Samui has Thailand's strongest island vegan scene - driven by the long-running yoga and detox community in Lamai and Bophut.

1
Vegan Heaven
Bophut
Dedicated 100% vegan restaurant with international and Thai dishes.
200-400 THBWalk in
2
About Earth Cafe
Lamai
Long-running vegan-vegetarian cafe with cold-pressed juices, raw cakes.
180-350 THBWalk in
3
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary
Laem Set
World-renowned wellness resort with full plant-based menu open to non-guests for lunch.
1,500-3,500 THBReserve 48h ahead
4
Karma Sanctum Samui
Bophut
Vegan-friendly cafe with raw bowls, smoothie bowls and clearly labelled menu.
200-400 THBWalk in

Walk-ins generally fine outside peak season. Book ahead in November-February high season.
Pair this with neighbouring spots in the same area to make a half-day of it.
Carry small notes (20s and 100s) — many places don't break large bills.
Cool season (November-February) is the most comfortable time to be out and about.

More Koh Samui guides → All Best Of Koh Samui

Koh Samui

Koh Samui has Thailand's strongest island vegan scene - driven by the long-running yoga and detox community in Lamai and Bophut.

1
Vegan Heaven
Bophut
Dedicated 100% vegan restaurant with international and Thai dishes.
200-400 THBWalk in
2
About Earth Cafe
Lamai
Long-running vegan-vegetarian cafe with cold-pressed juices, raw cakes.
180-350 THBWalk in
3
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary
Laem Set
World-renowned wellness resort with full plant-based menu open to non-guests for lunch.
1,500-3,500 THBReserve 48h ahead
4
Karma Sanctum Samui
Bophut
Vegan-friendly cafe with raw bowls, smoothie bowls and clearly labelled menu.
200-400 THBWalk in

Walk-ins generally fine outside peak season. Book ahead in November-February high season.
Pair this with neighbouring spots in the same area to make a half-day of it.
Carry small notes (20s and 100s) — many places don't break large bills.
Cool season (November-February) is the most comfortable time to be out and about.

More Koh Samui guides → All Best Of Koh Samui