Vegan-friendly
International
Organic
Thai
Western
Juice bar
Take-out
Serves vegetarian Thai food with some Western options. Makes its own plant milk for the smoothies. Set in a simple wooden house environment on a backstreet. Also offers yoga and cooking classes. Previously listed as Bodhi Tree Cafe 2. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm.
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11 Ratchadanoen Rd, Soi 5, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Last update on 16 Aug 2023 by Here.To.Travel_Jade
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145 Reviews
First Review by markusnylund
Tamari
Points +54
Great!! - Edit
As long time vegans, it was the perfect place for us.
Read moreWe went to other places in Thailand with great reviews and came out very very disappointed with the food.
This time we got a positive experience! The food was GREAT! Really great. Highly recommended
Pros: Great taste, Good service , Big choice
Guest
haleyg
Points +58
Not the best - Edit
There are so many great vegan/vegetarian restaurants in Chiang Mai that I would skip this one. I ordered a smoothie and a veggie burger. The veggie burger was okay and the smoothie was warm. Not just not cold, but literally warm. Probably won’t go back.
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LizeDB
Points +124
lovely healthy food - Edit
I love this place, the food they have feels very healthy without being boring at all. The salad bowls are huge and served with a very tasty sauce. Not everything is vegan, but a lot of things are, there's definitely enough choice. The one downside is that some staff members don't seem to care much about service, though some other ones are great so it's a bit hit and miss really. Don't go when you're in a hurry as food is known to arrive slowly.
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, healthy food
Cons: service is a bit hit and miss
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Ymagoon
Points +17
Amazing Food - Edit
I don't know what is with all the reviews about waiting time, I've been here over 10 times this month alone and I've never waited more than 15 minutes for my food. They make everything from scratch, no oil, msg, or other additives. Super healthy and delicious food. There veggie burger is the best one I've found in chiang mai
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daranus
Points +25
einfach lecker - Edit
Sehr gemütlich. Statt Stühlen gibt es Matten, auf denen man sitzt. Das Essen ist sehr lecker und auf Wunsch vegan zubereitet. Zudem gibt es einige 'raw'-Gerichte auf der Karte.
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CynthiaSong
Points +41
没停车的地方 - Edit
很难沟通，因为店家没有会说英语的。
Read more没有停车的地方。
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carolink
Points +349
tasty and friendly - Edit
Extremely tasty vegan Thai food! The curry was just delicious and so were the juices and salads (even though I prefer Som Tam with crushed peanuts in top).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-03-01
Pros: All Thai dishes are truly vegetarian (no hidden fi
Cons: none
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JeppoMAX
Points +685
Passable sustenance - Edit
After stopping curiously one busy night but being warned by a woman there she'd been waiting an hour for her food, we went back the next day and had the big salad with nuts and the vegan burger. Happily, we only waited about ten minutes.
Read moreLess happily, the staff, while not actively bad, wasn't the best. It might have been nice to be warned that the big salad was essentially the same as the salad served with (and also essentially on) the burger. The meal was largely shredded cabbage and carrots.
Kind of nitpicking now, but we shared both items and were just given a second bowl to dump half the salad into. That kind of salad isn't easy to manoeuvre without proper tools! The guy serving us was kind of fumbling over himself the entire time too.
We took the last of it home as we got tired of eating the same thing, and bagging it up somehow took several minutes. Can't really recommend this one sadly.
Pros: Thai and western dishes, Relaxing space
Cons: Pricey, Some dishes uninspired, Staff left something to be desired
Guest
DaniM
Points +2070
Excellent food, Staff so so - Edit
The different dishes there are really very yummy and you can choose from a great variety. But unfortunately the staff isn't that friendly, rather conservative.
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ozzita
Points +83
french connection - Edit
L'endroit est très sympa, reculé de la circulation. La nourriture y est saine et pleine de goût. Nous recommandons fortement.
Read morePros: beaucoup de choix typiquement vegan
Guest
RawChefYin
Points +4845
Excellent vegan food - Edit
Read moreWe had a free day on Saturday so decided to take a walk around the Old City. The Bodhi Tree was the nearest vegan-friendly cafe so we headed over there. Am so glad we did as the place was so nice and serene and the food was excellent.
We tried the following:
1. Red Curry with mixed vegetables & tofu 80 THB
2. Tom Yam Soup with mushrooms, vegetables and tofu 100 THB
3. Burmese Tea Leaf Salad (raw) 100 THB
4.Rice (we wanted brown rice but they ran out so we had sticky rice and a bit of brown rice) 20 THB
5. Apple & celery juice 80 THB
I liked how they had an entire page of raw food on their menu. All vegan options are clearly marked. In fact, they state on their menu that all dishes can be turned into vegan dishes - YAY!
Highly recommended
From their FB page: "All ingredients we use for cooking like soy sauce, oil, sugar and salt are also exclusively organic. We do not use fish, oyster or any other animal product based sauces to cook our meals. We try to do as many things as possible ourselves like drying our own herbs and fruits for our sweets, making our own mayonnaise, nut milk, yoghurt, salat sauces, dips, sweets etc.
Any preservatives, additives, MSG, GMO, refined sugar and salt etc. are strictly banned from our kitchen."
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lindabokefors
Points +28
good - Edit
Tried the burger and it was good, nothing I would come back to though as there are many other options in this city
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Eats_out
Points +26
nothing special - Edit
Hippie/yogi cafe with ok food. Service was good and was relaxing sitting in the peaceful cafe but lots of other veg places with better food. Had to add chilli and soy to my morning glory and fried rice for the first time during my travels.
Read morePros: peaceful, relaxing
Cons: food lacked flavour
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DannyDavidson
Points +201
Wasn’t a fan - Edit
Drastically overpriced food which isn’t justified by the sub-par quality or small portions. Owner was friendly the first time I came for a small breakfast, and I didn’t realize what a rip-off it was, however the next time I suggested to my girlfriend that we actually try a meal here I was pretty disappointed not only by the food, but by their crazy prices. Serves egg, and clearly a place that uses the term “vegan” to make money from unwitting tourists. This spot was a let down.
Read moreCons: too expensive , average food, small portions
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sophiekj
Points +16
Everything was beautiful - Edit
What a stunning little cafe on a calm peaceful street. The food was perfect, so tasty, and prepared swiftly even though they make everything from scratch. Loved it.
Read morePros: Full of vegan and raw options
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StefanRaovic
Points +18
Delightful place - Edit
Great restaurant almost everything is vegan, everything can be made vegan if its not. Also offer cooking classes which are fantastic. Relaxed atmosphere, service is delightful.
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dcmf
Points +209
Laid back vibes with decent food - Edit
I came here once - I ordered the "pancakes", only to be disappointed to be served just one pancake. Although the serving size was small, the pancake was actually really well made! It would've been nice to get a stack of three.
Read moreI would usually give this a 4, but unfortunately the restaurants serves dairy and (I think) eggs, so I'll have to take it down to a 3.
Pros: Well made food, Good value, Easygoing vibes
Cons: Serves eggs and dairy, Small serving size (from my limited experience)
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lesjan3
Points +20
Perfect!! - Edit
Bodhi Tree 1 is closed. Bodhi tree 2 is the only excisting. The owner is so Cute she has always good mood and all her food is organic! The Curries and the raw Salads are amazing!!! The Cakes the padthai and the raw Banana balls are on point. Really one of the best vegan places here!
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ChrisMai
Points +73
Not to Bad but poor service - Edit
The food is good, not too Bad I mean.
Read moreService very poor
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SuzanneGerbenzon
Points +15
Love the food and cooking class - Edit
I am staying in CM for a while and had a cooking class with lotus. The attention to detail she has for flavor, products and cleanliness was amazing. Besides this she has a lot of knowledge on health and what herbs you need for what.
Read moreI loved it so much that now i decided to stay in one of the rooms. I saw she needed some help with her internet presence, as this listing is still on the old adress.
Yes, they moved to a lovely place in a quiet Soi (street). Beautiful and clean teak place where you can have an outside shaded thai vegan cooking course. I loved it.
This is the new adress untill the listing updates:
Address: 11, Rachadamnoen Rd Soi 5, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200
Much love Suzanne
Pros: vegan thai cooking course, organic from own garden, new location
Cons: slow
SuzanneGerbenzon
BTw. made a video and also covered the cooking course.
Read morefrom 4.50: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=443YPrSbQsM&lc=z225tt4o4rjkyhcftacdp434cuvh0umefd5ffteqtlpw03c010c
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PeytonMoore
Points +46
good vegan vibes - Edit
Tucked in a back ally, beautiful old woman cooking each meal by hand. Service is slow because she makes it herself and then brings it out to you. Bodhi tree roots hang from the open aired ceiling and is very serene. Salad dressing is so yummy
Read moreMichiMichi
Hi there! Can you help me please? I’ve gastritis stomach , is there at this one thai Café vegetarian food just spicy or it has any dishes without spicy? Can it cooks for me only eggs, vegetables, rice , chicken cooked in water without ?
Read moreMany many thanks
SuzanneGerbenzon
@michiMichi, they cook everything from scratch. So if you like without spices, you can just let them know.
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KlaraWinther
Points +34
not the best :( - Edit
We might've just been unlucky with this one but it was not really the best experience, food-wise. My mom and I were actually going to the original Bodhi Tree Cafe for breakfast but it was closed, so we just went here instead. We both ordered the muesli and fruit with vegan yoghurt and it wasn't really anything special :(( I ordered a juice as well and it was kinda warm when I got it and the taste wasn't too good either
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JimmyOta
Points +30
Fantastic Vegan food. Great portions - Edit
Mostly vegan, some vegetarian. We both ate vegan here, the owner was very helpful. We got the vegan pancakes with passionfruit coconut yoghurt, vegan burger and pumpkin soup. All so delicious. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Heaps of vegan options, Cheap, Delicious
Cons: Venue a bit plain
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RunEatWorld
Points +3660
Hit and miss - Edit
Our food took forever to come out despite the place being quiet. The sandwich was fantastic, the raw banana ball was good, but the avocado soup and som tam were average at best. Don't think I would go back to this restaurant.
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zibblezen
Points +52
Nice spoons poor service - Edit
We were not so impressed with this place. The service seemed poor, the food pretty standard and no drinking water. We ordered a red curry and it lacked favour. But the menu is extensive and varied.
Read moreHowever if you like chunky spoons and leafy bowls this is your place.
Pros: quiet, chunky spoons, extensive menu with vegan options
Cons: poor service, poor flavour, no free drinking water
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vivlovveg
Points +94
so-so food, nice people - Edit
I ordered the glass Noodle Salad with mushroom, Tofu and veggies which had way too much onions and green spring onion. The dish also felt like it was not very attentively friend, with the glass Noodle a bit overcooked and somewhat lumpy. The lemon juice with peppermint was very refreshing on a hot afternoon. Staff were nice.
Read moreCons: a bit expensive for the quality of food served.
SuzanneGerbenzon
Helo Vovloveg,
Read moreThank you for taking your time to leave a review. We are sorry it was such a disappointing experience. If you run into this again, could you please tell us. Then we can correct it strait away. Also, if it helps.. we did change chefs in the mean time. So this is not something which should still be the case. Either way. Wish you a great time on your travels.
Love Lotus
Guest
VeganVera47
Points +60
Disappointing - Edit
The menu at Bodhi Tree Cafe looked very appetising with many vegan options and the description of the place as warm and welcoming sounded great. Unfortunately not my experience. Ordered iced coffee with vegan milk of the day, tasteless. Also ordered the raw vegan cheesecake which was frozen and again pretty tasteless. There wasn't a welcoming atmosphere. Really nothing special 😞
Read morePros: situated under the Bodhi tree , calm atmosphere
Cons: tasteless iced coffee and cake
SuzanneGerbenzon
Hey Vera,
Read moreSorry you had such a bad experience.
We moved from location and freezer. The old one froze a bit too crazy.. so now we do not have that problem anymore.
I am sorry you did not feel welcome. We do pride ourselves on being very welcoming and helpful. We will try our best to keep an eye on this. With Love Ubon
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