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Note: Korean restaurants have been blacklisted here as shrimps turned out an indespensable ingredient for kimchi (except for the bland whte variety). Also, most of Indian dishes contain ghee (concentrated butter) hence are not suitable for vegans.

    Al-Humaidan 4 Sukhumwit Soi 3 6555380 Daily 10 -- 2

    • Egyptian. An array of various Arabian salads at B50 -100, scrumptious hummous, foul (pronounced "fool"). Just ask the Egyptian manager (English understood) for veg dishes and you will have them. No spirits but hubble-bubbles with aromatic Arabian tobaccos (unexpectedly fragrant and light). Nice view on the street through the glass-paned walls.

    Alhijaz Ground floor PR Inn, 4/4-5 Sukhumwit Soi 3, 6555727 Daily 8:30 -- 3

    • An extensive menu of African, Arabic, Indian and Thai food. Prices range from 50 to 100 Baht per dish. Various vegetable stews come without animal components upon order, hammous, fatoush.

    Bali 15/3 Soi Ruam Ruedee, Ploenchit Road 2500711, 2543581

    • Indonesian. When visited last time, the beg section had shrunk substantially with just a couple of edible dishes left. Check on the phone for tenpei and other veg stuff availability in advance. A slew of veg food lavishly smothered in Indo peanuts sauce (used to be) available. 500 Baht for 2. Post modern Indonesian-ispired interior.

    Bismi 1133-1135 Chareon Krung Road, opposite Central Post Office 6394469 Daily 10:30 -- 23

    • Northern Indian. Veg dishes B50 - 70.

    New! Chu Si Tai Hau 18/65 Sukhumwit 103 Road, Soi Udomsuk 53 Delivery 7466089, 7466112

    • Chinese. A Chinese granny especially imported this year from China conjures authentic Chinese salapau (stuffed dumplings) according with her 138-year-old family recipe. Originally veg salapau were to be cooked only on "wan phra" (full moon days) but the granny promised to churn them as long as there are orders.

    Crepes & Co. 18 Sukhumwit Soi 12, 2512895, fax 2528642, Mon-Sat 10 - 23 Sun 8 - 23

    • French. Veg and non-veg crepes indoors and in the garden.

    De Meglio Capitol Club, above Paulaner Braeuhaus, President Park, Sukhumwit 24, 01-8453353, 6611210 Daily 11:30 - 14:30 18:30 - 22

    • Italian. Sensible service and delicious veg lunch ( soup, pizza, breads, dessert, tea or coffee) at 160 Baht. About 25 veg choices on menu.

    Indian Hut 311/2-5 Surawong Road opp Manohra Hotel 2378812 Daily 11 -- 15 18 -- 23

    • Northern Indian. Many inexpencive veg dishes.
    Kwang Han Roo212/18 1st Sukhumwit Plaza, Sukhumwit 12 2518096
    • All your Korean favourite hors-d'ouevre, just ask not to serve fish and eggs. Many entries are veg friendly, just ask not to put fish and meat (make sure to mention ALL things you can't eat). Scrumptious bibimba. Lunch up to 200 Baht/ 1person.

    Lucky 48/7 Petchburi Road Soi 17 6539678 Daily 12 -- 24

    • African dainty delicacies. Rice/stew (75 Baht), beans or plaintain (25 Baht).

    Madras Cafe 31/10-11 Trok Waithi, Silom Soi 13, 2356761 Daily 8 - 22

    • Indian. Family-owned cafe down a quiet soi. Very affordable prices (veg thali -- 70 Baht) for Indian proletariat cuisine. Close to the Hindu Temple and Patpong. Park at your risk.

    Mama Africa 120/183 Rajprarob Road, behind Bayoke II Tower, 6562569 Daily 10 -- 24

    • African. Fancy relishing such an African veg kickshaw as ratatouille with steamed rice? 65 Baht, a slap-up dinner for 2 with a bottle of delectable mineral water.

    May Naam Asoke Road, little soi between P. S. Tower Bldg. and Caltex petrol station, opp. McDonald's, deep in soi on the right side

    • Several Thai vegan items in the 30-70 Baht per dish range. Service is excruciatingly snail-paced so bring your own pillow.

    Moghul Room 1/16 Sukhumwit Soi 11 2536989/4465 Daily 11 - 23

    • Northern Indian. Click with Japanese tourists. Vegetarian thali 180 Baht. A big variety of vegetarian dishes a la carte.

    Mrs. Balbir's 155/18 Sukhumwit Soi 11, bhd Siam Commercial Bank, 6510498, 2532281, 6510497, lunch and dinner home delivery all over Bangkok Daily 10 -- 22

    • Northern Indian. Check out there daily lunch buffet (170 Baht, drink included + 10% service surcharge) from 12 to 3 PM -- value for your money! Veg thali at 200 Baht, veg curries at 70 - 80 Baht, samosas 40 baht, nan 25 Baht, stuffed nan (potato, garlic, onion) 45 Baht. Sitting on mats section upstairs and Indian and Thai cookery classes, catering service.

    Namkang 5/3-4 Soi 3 (Phiphat), Silom Road 2331480, 2331483 Daily 10 -- 14 17:30 -- 22

    • Korean. A variety of veg dishes including all time fave kimchi, seaweed soup, fried tofu with spicy dip, fried nori (seaweed), pickles and many more. 500 Baht /2 persons.

    Nasir Al-Masri 4/6 Sukhumwit Soi North Nana 3/1, 2535582, 2547730 Daily 8 -- 3

    • Egyptian. Scrumptious food in quaint interior. Shishah upstairs for those who relish smoking strong Arabian tobacco leisurely after a slap-up dinner. Most dishes 50 - 60 Baht. Saffron rice and Arabian bread are recommended. Veg dishes though not listed separately are on menu: salads, falafel, hummous, stewed lentils, potatoes in tomato sauce. Many items are listed only in the Arabic section.

    New Korea (Baan Chawalai), 41/1 Sukhumwit 15, 2535239, 2525273

    • Korean. Very friendly. Some vegetarian entries on menu, succulent kimchi, seaweed soup, Korean pickles. Will compose a veg set on request (120 Baht).

    Pizza Hut Attention! Nutritional info! delivery 7120222 (10-22), outlets throughout the town

    • If mushy crust, unimaginative toppings and appeal to you then go for Vegetarian pizza, with choice of Thin-Crust, Pan and Stuffed Crust. 120 - 245 Baht depending on the size and crust. (Fairly unsavoury) Neo Pizza without cheese (dicontinued) used to be geared for vegans. No delivery charge. Salad is edible if you don't care much for taste (adolescent tomatoes, bitter cucumbers and BUNCHES of insipid coleslaw). If you don't mind butter - garlic bread is quite a tasty choice though normally comes quite chilled (make sure you got a microwave).

    Rabianthong, Narai Hotel, Silom Road

    • Thai. A good vegetarian section on full moon days (wan phra).

    Royal India Khao San Rd. Daily 10 - 2

    • Indian, Thai, Mexican and Italian food on menu. Veg thali only 140 Baht. Scrumptious veg samosas (curry-flavoured potato filling). All dahls taste good (40 -60 Baht).

    New! Shalimar 1/17 Sukhumwit 11, Soi Chayot 2557950-2

    • Northern Indians. Next to Moghul's Room. Cheap and quite palatable. Veg thali only 130 Baht. Official caterer of the Indian embassy.

    Sivalai Siam Inter-Continental Hotel, 967 Rama I Rd. 2530355-7 Daily 24 hrs.

    • International. Hotel coffee shop that sometimes has vegetarian specials. Offers a wide range of vegetarian and health dishes and a great salad bar. Hot and cold vegetarian buffet B325++ for lunch, B350++ for dinner, children B285++

    Subway delivery 2599399, Sukhumwit, near Soi 26 where Taurus the Cheesy Disco is located.

    • Fastfood. Sandwiches-to-order chain store. Veg sandwiches with choice of French, Wholemeal breads and size. You can also choose dressings. 70 -- 90 Baht.

    Sun Far Myanmar Food Centre 107/1 Pan Road, Off Silom, 266 8787-90 ext. 117, 118, fax 2381737 Daily 8 -- 20

    • Burmese. On the same road with the Burmese Embassy. Veg options (20Baht), tea salads (25 Baht).

    New! The Upper Crust Sukhumvit Soi 24, Daily 11 -- 23 6638889 E-mail

    • recommended Now pizza delivery with a difference. 4 types of absolutely scrumptious Italian style veg pizzas priced 285 - 299 Baht.

    The Whole Earth 93/3 Soi Lang Suan, Ploenchit Rd., 2525574

    • Thai. Highly publicised as a veg venue yet their veg menu is quite limited.

    Lemongrass, 5/1 Sukhumwit 24, 2588637

    • Supposed to be fantastic. Vegetarian meals on request.

    Ban Krua, 29/1 Saladeng Soi 1, 2336912

    • Vegetarian items on menu.

    Seven Seas, 14/7 Sukhumwit 33, 2597662

    • Vegetarian meals on request.

    Once Upon a Time, 167 Soi Anumarachamon, 2338493

    • Vegetarian items on menu.

    Tumahak Thai Rachadapisek Rd, 2761810

    • Vegetarian items on menu.


Hotels:

    Note Veg unfriendly hotels: Regent (Rajdamri Road), Sukhotai (South Sathorn Road)

    Ambassador Hotel, 171 Sukhumwit Soi 11, 2515141

    • Has a food court featuring a great Chinese vegetarian restaurant and a Thai vegetarian cafe.

    Delta Grand Pacific Hotel, Sukhumwit Soi 19-21 2552440

    • Captain's Table Cafe on the 7th floor (main lobby) has got a simply opulent buffet with an astounding choice of vegetarian dishes and fruits (480 Baht + VAT +10% service charge). Live piano music (sometimes pretty on the irksome side -- music literacy repretoire for primary school students).

    Dusit Thani Hotel, Rama IV Rd, 2361450/9

    • Pavillion Cafe has vegetarian menu.


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