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Gluten-free
Casual eatery cafe near Khaosan Rd, in alley behind Burger King. Extensive menu consisting of Thai and western dishes. Its is part of center that includes a small travel agency, yoga studio, juice bar, computer stations, and massage. Open Mon-Sun 7:30am-11:30pm.
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317 Reviews
First Review by Lek
tash
Points +72
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if you are vegan and have any taste buds at all you MUST go here. they serve the best pancakes i have ever had (which are also wheat free). the ones i ordered came with coconut cream and loads of fresh strawberry sauce. perfect if you are craving something that isn't rice, morning glory, or tofu (ie. stodgy western food). on one of the many other times we visited i had the meatballs which were really good too. some of the western dishes are more expensive but just because of the imported/expensive ingredients - you can't knock them for that. also have amazing banana porridge with coconut milk which is huge and fills you up all day. yuuuuuuuum.
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Eacampbell
Points +43
OK - Edit
Ethos is a laid-back, typical Thai/Western restaurant more similar to something you'd find on the islands with cushion seating and relaxing music.
Read moreWe ordered the Tom Yum soup with noodles. Asked the waiter if it would be "Thai spicy," because many restaurants tone down the spices for westerners. He assured us yes, but unfortunately it was not. Very mild taste, but not bad despite the lack of chili.
The fruit shakes are delicious and fresh. The staff are friendly. The customers are happy.
Pros: Relaxed atmosphere
Cons: Not enough spice
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tiptopcat
Points +29
mmm... falafels! - Edit
I've walked by Ethos many times but it had often been quite full (of crusty backpacker types!). However the other day I strolled past and it was empty and so, with a rumble in my belly, decided to pop in. I'm glad as I ordered a falafel and it was lovely! I think it was about 130baht and included a big bowl of humous, a dipping bowl of tahini, a pitta bread, 4 tasty falafels and a big salad. This considering if you go to FoodVilla supermarket a small pot of humous costs 150baht alone!
Read moreI look forward to going back to Ethos sometime soon.
Pros: Good food, Good options, Relaxed atmosphere... when not busy
Cons: Sometimes full of tie-dyed wearers
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enRoute
Points +1413
great, fun place - Edit
When I first came around the end of April, the place looked like it was shut down... apparently it was just a bit of remodeling, as it's open again now.
Read moreLots of controversy in these reviews, but I'm in the camp who really enjoyed the place. Had some fantastic pad thai with very fresh veggies, the vegburger was... slightly odd but still fun. I'm giving it five stars for being open late (sometimes past midnight) and having a super fast hassle-free wifi connection.
One funny thing, I had the opposite experience than a couple of people here... I was at a small table, and when the waiter saw that I was with computer and ordering a lot, he offered to move me to a bigger one! This wasn't the owner, but just a staff member who, to be honest, was otherwise a bit listless.
Oh... the coconut milk cocktails here are better than anything I've had in the city.
Pros: pretty delicious, open late, fast wifi
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dimitri
Points +129
good food-bad enviroment-random staff behivor - Edit
what i don't like about ethos is the enviroment,i don't like that japanese type seats,not very relaxed in my opinion,and those forgoten farnags with the lptop seating for hours!this is restaurant not a skype center! and all in the close distance! the prices is more than the similar vegs restaurant around the area, the food is nice, the staff is not that friendly,i guess is random days in all the restaurants around how they behive to you
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batski
Points +34
My favourite - Edit
This restaurant soon became my number one choice in Bangkok. Very friendly staff that speak fairly good English and know the meaning of the word vegan, laid back athmosphere and tasty food. Many vegan choices that are clearly listed on the menu in red letters (ovo-lacto dishes are listed in green - personally I think green would be more suitable for the vegan dishes, but that's just a little detail). Their Thai Green Curry is delicious, as is their Morning Glory. We had breakfast there twice as well. The porridge with dried fruits and coconut cream was really tasty. They also have several vegan deserts on the menu. My advice: if you visit Bangkok don't miss Ethos.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Many clearly listed vegan choices, Great food
Cons: Occasionally mild odor from the street
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tbonesf
Points +98
fun - communal vibe - Edit
Everyone seemed to know each other kind of vibe. People from all over the world, but I guess since there aren't that many dedicated Vegetarian places, everyone eats at the same places. haha.
Read moreFood was good and cheap. Sat on the floor while dinning. Free wifi. Close to everything.
Pros: good food, cheap food, Free wifi
Cons: none :)
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Jacob Matthews
Points +17
Bad customer service from owner - Edit
I have eaten a few times at Ethos and had a bad experience on the last occasion that I visited. When I arrived at the restaurant there was only one table available. As I walked towards this table the owner asked me abruptly if I was alone. When I said yes he became flustered and then instructed me to share different four seater table with another man as I could not have a four seater table to myself. After about one minute this man left so I decided to go and sit at the empty table as it had more comfortable seating. As I went to sit there the owner shouted "no" loudly across the restaurant in a rude and authoritarian manner. When I explained that it would make no difference which table I sat at as both were 4 seaters and that this a terrible way to treat a customer, he said that he is running a business and has to do it this way. I informed him that I would take my business eslewhere and he told me to do that without offering any kind of apology. It's a shame that I had this experience as the food has always been good when I have eaten there before. However I am not prepared to eat somewhere where the owner doesn't value individual customers because I he is thinking about maximum profits. I would personally recommend that people (particularly if they are dining alone)eat at Number One or Mai Kaidee's, which are both vegetarian restaurants on the same street with delicious food and excellent customer service.
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Jacob, i have eaten there about ten times and had TWO unpleasant experiences with the owner. One like yours, with being redirected to another table, which just isnt nice. Its like squeezing the joint to make an extra buck with little regard for your customer. Second encounter, when paying i asked for the receite because i want to take it home, sounds pretty normal, right ? well, turns out that "he needs it for his administration" so he refuses to give it, instead starts a very unpleasant argumentation. I just want the receite, its very normal to give your customer the receite. Its just unbelievable the rudeness that he actually starts arguing with his customer and makes his customer feel bad. I NEVER will visit that phoney place again. Better go to May Kaidee next door.
Read moreJacob Matthews
Hi Ethos owner. You've clearly missed the point of the above posts. My main issue was with the rude and abrupt manner in which you spoke to me, for which you offer no apology. If I were in your position I would be concerned that two customers had had a bad experience in my restaurant and that they had been unhappy with the customer service. Instead you try to put the blame on the customers by labelling them as 'anti-social' and suggest that they are somehow selfish for wanting a decent table when it is free. Once again, I can only reiterate that customers would be better seeking good quality vegetarian food in May Kaidee's or Number One Restaurant next door.
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chillin
Points +83
Vegan heaven in Bangkok! - Edit
I've now been to Ethos on 4 separate occasions and have always left full to the brim. Highlights off the menu include the falafels, banana coconut shake, apple crumble and custard ... mmmm! It has a homely feel, but could do with a new coat of paint so that the interior matches up to the quality of the food. Can't wait to go back!
Read morePros: Large portions, Friendly staff, Filling food
Cons: Interior needs a revamp/ lick of paint, Takeaway was in polystyrene containers
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killianH
Points +122
best thing about ko shan - Edit
good vegetarian and vegan options, in a really quiet street that helps you forget about ko shan. really helpful staff and also really cheap cocktails (100 baht). get in there early for the hummous, i keep missing out!
Read morePros: good vegan, good cocktails
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VeganGirls
Points +44
Delicious, amazing, well priced place- five star! - Edit
Ethos is one of the highlights of eating in Bangkok, for vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters alike.
Read moreLocated in a quite, charming alley near the hub of Khao San Rd, it is a scrumptious escape with delicious food, great variety, good value, a lovely atmosphere and free Wifi.
The food is an oral orgasm! We've been there many times on multiple trips, and the highlights definitely are:
- The Vegan Lasagna: made with silky tofu and richly-flavoured vegetables, and served with...
- Garden Salad: sure, it's just lettuce, cucumbers, tomato and cabbage; but what makes this the best salad in Bangkok is the drool-worthy dressing. Ask for extra dressing!!
- The Banana/Coconut Cream Shake: Oh. My. Goodness. This is the most mind-blowing drink on the menu. Simply amazing.
- The Arabic Iced Mint Tea: Cool, refreshing, unique and cheap. What more could you ask for?
- The Chocolate Cake with Vegan Coconut Cream: moist, rich and mouth-watering. Enough said.
- The Apple Crumble served with Coconut Custard: WOW! The crumble is crumbly, the apple is perfect, the coconut custard is creamy and smooth... in a nutshell, this dessert is to die for. In fact, it's worth travelling across Bangkok for, if not the whole of Thailand!
Whether or not you usually eat vegetarian/vegan food, go to Ethos. It's worth it. Your taste buds will be doing a happy dance for the rest of the day!!
P.S. In response to some of the negative comments from the past: the owner of Ethos has since changed and turned the whole place around. It has an amazing menu, is a great place to relax, and offers free internet to boot without the pressure of having to order. If you find the service is slower than you'd like, simply go up to the waiter, manager or any other staff member and tell them what you want! A big smile and friendly attitude will get you everywhere, as with anywhere in Thailand :-)
Pros: Excellent Food & Great Value, Fantastic Variety, Free Wifi & Lovely Atmosphere
Cons: Occassionally slow service
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emmers
Points +61
nice calm retreat in bangkok - Edit
This place has a really nice welcoming chilled out vibe. The food is simple and wholesome (the bun for the veggie tofu burger was freshly baked - the burger was really good). My girlfriend had the aloo gobi and we also tried the sweet n sour tofu - both of these were really good. Nothing stunning, but a really nice little veggie/vegan restaurant all the same, especially if you're missing western food or are struggling to find decent veggie food in Bangkok. I live in Bangkok and will definitely be eating here again!
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere, Clean, Not expensive
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Lucylu
Points +377
Great for vegans - Edit
Down the little alley that seems to have become a haven for vegan/vegetarians away from the seedy Thanon Khao San. This is a little gem. Really friendly staff and the food is yummy. They understand what a vegan is, so there is no need to worry about hidden extras! The place is a little ramshackle and some of the seats are a little uncomfortable, but that just adds to its charm!
Read moreI recommend the chocolate cake if you are missing a piece of home, as this is not the traditional quisine by any stretch of the imagination!
Give it a go! Oh and also try the fresh juices, you can trust them not to add the local water!!!
Pros: great food, friendly staff, good cake
Cons: little scruffy
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sunbaby08
Points +66
My new favorite place.. - Edit
Usually when I make the journey over to Khao San Road, May Kaidee's is my restaurant of choice...until a few weeks ago. Wow, this place is awesome! The veggie burger and panang curry were amazing, and the "famous" apple crumble coconut cream dessert did not disappoint -- it was by far the best dessert i've ever had in my life. If the BTS went to khao san road i would probably be at this place every night. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Extensive Menu, Friendly Staff, Nice Ambiance
Cons: Limited Seating
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LilacHippy
Points +12888
Fantastic Place - Edit
I would highly recommend this place. It has a lovely atmosphere, really great food, and is a really nice escape from the hustle of Khoa Sahn Road as it's totally unique.
Read moreGood prices and the vege food is delicious and it even has a quick Thai lesson on the menu for ordering vege food! Almost considering a trip down from where I live in Chiang Mai just to visit this place again.
Pros: Good food, Good price, Good atmosphere
Cons: None
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amonroea
Points +20
Great Place! - Edit
Upon arriving in Bangkok I was hungry and exhausted, and relieved to find Ethos easily with direction from other reviews. Ethos has a wide range of Thai and Indian food. I really liked the laid back atmosphere. They have lots of quotes on cruelty-free lifestyles, which was very refreshing. I loved the Aloo Gobi and Dal, but the Pakora wasn't great. They have brown rice, which is a rarity when traveling in Thailand. I also recommend the oatmeal with coconut milk - yum!
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roryjohnson
Points +74
What's Not Great? - Edit
I was after some true western food. It has it - a very big range - as well as Thai food. And cooks it well. It's really cheap too, and not at all hectic.
Read morePros: cheap, tasty, relaxed
Cons: language barrier
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Raydoggy
Points +357
Ethos at Khao San Rd - Edit
I am astonished that someone could write a negative review about Ethos. I was so happy with the place that I left double my usual tip. The food was great, free internet, very nice chilled atmospher, easy to meet others. The spring rolls are to die for, as is the Tom Kha soup. It was a real oasis for me. I didn't notice a waiting problem, but even if I did, the food would have been worth the wait. Total thumbs up, I just wish I had found Ethos earlier in my BangKok stay.
Read moreBy the way, just around the corner from Khao San Rd, when you go down to the end of the lane, turn left and it's about three shops down on the right. Don't go to the first veg cafe straight ahead, as it also has meat dishes. Just love those Ethos spring rolls.
Also, for westerners, the prices are ridiculously cheap for what you get.
Pros: Chilled Ambience, Tasty fresh food, Free internet
Cons: Slightly hard to find
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marikasaa
Points +37
Impressive menu but little to show for it - Edit
I visited Ethos only once and after spending some time in Bangkok felt like something western for a change. Sadly the restaurant lacked ingredients: I would have wanted some tofu burger and fries, mango lassi and chocolate cake with home-made ice cream but the waiter told me they only had tofu burgers. So I opted for a pineapple shake (mmm, great) and did a little internetting (it's free here) in this cool atmosphere and went someplace else to dine.
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Lek
Points +59
friendly laid back kind of place - Edit
And a very good place to relax, and enjoy your evening. We ate here several times while in Bangkok, and suggested it to friends. Everytime we ate here, we fell into casual chats with those around us, as it has such an open atmosphere. Though the service is slow, and there was only one man we every saw serve, cook and clean, he was super friendly. The Shepherd's pie and chai made for a nice light dinner.
Read morePros: Comfortable seating, Diverse menu, delicious food
Cons: Service is slow
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