Cheap vegan eats: Bangkok's best budget plant-based food
You can eat plant-based in Bangkok for under 60 baht a meal — often under 40. The city's jay buffets, market stalls and hole-in-the-wall vegetarian kitchens are where locals actually eat, and the food is some of the most flavourful in this guide.
Expect point-and-choose rice plates, noodle soups with mock meats, and zero English menus at some — pointing works fine, and the yellow เจ flag means everything's safe. Ranked by rating; all are in the cheapest price band in our directory.
The list
Ethos
A laid-back vegetarian/vegan spot near Khao San serving Thai and Western comfort food, smoothies and juices at backpacker prices.
May Veggie Home
A long-running homestyle vegan kitchen serving Thai classics plus Western dishes and salads — generous portions at friendly prices.
May Kaidee (Tanao)
A veteran Thai vegetarian institution near Khao San, also famous for its popular Thai vegan cooking school.
Ruyi vegetarian
A long-loved Thai-Chinese vegetarian restaurant near Hua Lamphong MRT, popular with locals. Generous, cheap plates of mock 'duck' and 'pork', fried dumplings, stir-fried 'crab' curry and tom-yum noodle soup — expect a wait at peak times.
Vegetarian Society in Chatuchak
A Santi-Asoke Buddhist food hall behind Chatuchak with ~20 very cheap jay stalls — open mornings only.
Khun Churn
A Chiang Mai export famous for its all-you-can-eat vegetarian Thai buffet of organic vegetables, near Ekkamai.
Sugam South Indian Restaurant (Silom)
Authentic South Indian vegetarian near Silom's Mariamman temple — dosas, thalis and coconut chutney at fair prices.
Som Tam Jay So
A 100% vegan (jay) restaurant serving plant-based Thai food in Bang Rak. Does delivery, good for groups and has outdoor seating.
Jae Lee Vegan
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★).
Chennai Kitchen
A no-frills South Indian vegetarian institution on Pan Road, Silom, celebrated for its generous thali.
Anmole Indian Restaurant Pratunam Bangkok
A vegetarian spot with vegan options, restaurant serving South & North Indian dishes in Thanon Phaya Thai. Does delivery, good for groups and takes reservations.
Chamlong's
A vegetarian spot with vegan options, restaurant serving plant-based comfort food in Chatuchak. Good for groups and easy on the wallet.