Thai
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai family business. Menu has a vegetarian section. Go early to secure a table. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm.
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Haad Chao Pao, Koh Phangan, Thailand
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Cash only
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Last update on 13 Oct 2019 by StephanieMeyer
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Added by heliorodrigues on 05 May 2014
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25 Reviews
First Review by heliorodrigues
hannearts
Points +3945
Good curry but don't go for the larb - Edit
Got a massaman tofu and a larb tofu with rice. The massaman was quite tasty but the larb tofu was really not to my taste -- way too salty and no real other flavor. I would try some other curries (if none of the surrounding restaurants had any spaces left) but not go for the larb tofu again
Read morePros: Vegetarian separate menu
Cons: Don't speak english, Very salty
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AnnewithanE
Points +274
Didn't try the food but it looks really unwelcoming here is why - Edit
We arrived and I asked my husband several times if he is sure, it looked like an 3 years abandoned place. In the back a pile of dumpster.
Read moreI have been many places,but this is impossible.
I really didn't want to go, food might be good but where to enjoy it???!!
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LisaLöwenherz
Points +572
Hidden gem 💎 Lovely staff - Edit
I have seen the reviews of this restaurant before but never went to this place. Even though it’s on the main road it’s quite hidden.
Read moreWhen you are searching a place with the best interior design this restaurant is probably not the right for you but when you are searching good Thai food for a reasonable price this is your place.
The woman who is working there was so friendly and welcomed me with a smile.
I had the tofu larb, vegetables and rice. I really liked it.
Will come there again
Pros: Owner - so friendly , Good food
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AnjaliO
Points +321
Amazing,best Thai curry I’ve had so far - Edit
A separate vegan and vegetarian menu with 10 options. The massaman curry with tofu was amazing bc and full of flavor. (80 B) Seriously delicious. A lot of veggies and a large bowl of curry. Google maps leads you to the wrong place I think. It’s a small place right off the road, husband is a tinkerer and wife is the only worker and chef. She is so lovely and sweet, service above and beyond. Highly recommend. Lots of vegan options in Sri thanu, this one is authentic.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Authentic
Cons: Hole in the wall
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hungryvegan23
Points +738
Mixed experience - Edit
We had a lovely meal here but the food and service was pretty mixed. The owner is really lovely but when the food arrived they didn’t bring out any plates or cutlery - we waited a while and eventually went and asked for them.
Read moreThe food was mixed too - Yellow curry was incredible, Pad Thai was fine, but the sweet&sour tofu and vegies wasn’t great.
Also don’t be surprised that half the restaurant is an electrical repair shop…..definitely unique!
Updated from previous review on 2022-01-24
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SMOOTIPIZZAVEGAN
Points +403
CHEAP BUT GOOD!! (TOFU LARB and EGGPLANT super) - Edit
Loved their larb with tofu. Ordered also eggplant tofu (5 chili, ~ 80B) which is also one of my fav dishes on the island.. It could have been even a bit more spicy but still SO GOOD! There was also holy basil. Tom Kha soup was also really goood..! Really nice place to eat and lovely owner💗(edited jan 2021, still open😄
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-01-23
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AmanParikh
Points +938
Great food and big portions - Edit
Mama Pooh is such a lovely woman who greets you with a smile. She pointed out the vege menu, where pretty much everything can be made vegan
Read moreTasty food, and big portions! Also offer brown rice
Prices are reasonable
Pros: Lot of vegan options, Lovely owner, Big portions and tasty food
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Ayebizi
Points +264
Good value for money - Edit
Mama s smile says it all. Lovely woman cooks Thai food with love. Tasty and big portions with reasonable price.
Read moreCons: Not vegetarian
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Julie90
Points +1397
Very good Thai food - Edit
I had the green curry - food was very good, they even have brown rice. Staff is nice.
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LilacHippy
Points +12780
Very Good Thai Food - Edit
This is our favourite non veg spot in the area. We eat at fully veg restaurants as much as we can but sometimes it just isn't possible. This is our go-to in that situation. This restaurant has a separate vegetarian menu most of which is also actually vegan and the owners/staff understand vegan and will confirm no fish sauce etc.
Read moreThe dishes taste really good and are authentic. If you want spicy you can mark 5 stars but if you want really spicy you should probably make it very clear as they seem to naturally tone down the spice for foreigners instead of making it as spicy as Thai people have it, which was what we wanted.
It is a busy place that has been well established since over ten years ago.
A great spot for some real Thai food.
Pros: Authentic Thai, Can do spicy (stress spicy!), Open late
Cons: Not all veg, Bit basic
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mrnickbaron
Points +173
Potentially favorite green and massaman curries. - Edit
100 baht for curry rice (brown or white). Had papaya salad, green curry and massaman curry. Everything was delicious, and the portion sizes were great. Wish we went here sooner. Would’ve gone many more times!
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StephanieMeyer
Points +1501
💯 - Edit
Very reasonably priced. Had papaya salad, green curry, and massaman curry. All very good but massaman was the star of the show hands down. Also the woman who I assume is the owner is super adorable. Definitely recommend.
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ana_pas
Points +1699
Ok - Edit
few vegan options. I ate pad thai and it was ok. Good price!
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VeganFoodQuest
Points +1464
Friendly staff and tasty food - Edit
The staff were super friendly at this simple roadside spot. The food was tasty but lacked chilli (again). We would return here for sure...
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JasmineEmma
Points +895
Cheap and big portions - Edit
Clear vegetarian section on the menu with lots of vegan options. Food is tasty but there’s better Thai options in the area. The green curry was very nice flavour wise but was a bit thin and the tofu was bland. Big portions so very good value.
Read morePros: Has veggie section on menu, Big portions, Cheap
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JustinCory
Points +990
Lovely and authentic - Edit
We had delicious and cheap all vegan Thai here. Lovely family run spot with clearly marked vegan and veg menu items! Get #48 with tofu!!! So good
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HelenPatching
Points +181
Repair shop or restaurant? - Edit
The restaurant doubles as an electronic repair shop for a hoarder. The curry was ok. The papaya salad tasty. Friendly service.
Read morePros: There is a page for vegetarians/vegans
Cons: It's like a scene from Mad Max
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Amari
Points +202
Massaman curry at its best - Edit
Lovely rustic place with amazing food! Tried different curries and vegetables in soy sauce. Best food so far in Thailand!! They also have a tasty fruit wine!
Read morePros: Thai family business, Cheap, Heaps of lovely food
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FilmFrucht
Points +63
Awesome currys - Edit
We had 2 green curries with tofu and they have been super tasty. Very good gravy! Price is super cheap! Don’t get afraid by the look of the kitchen, everybody felt great even hours after our dinner, except for the big bellies ;-)
Read morePros: Tasty, Big portions, Cheap
Cons: Kitchen looks like a battlefield
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Veganbayer
Points +52
yummy - Edit
Thai style food at the road. Yummy and good options.
Read morePros: yummy and cheap
Cons: at the road
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GreenGrey
Points +22
Fresh, cheap vegan food, absolutely delicious. - Edit
This place is very rustic in appearance but the food is beyond amazing. The staff aare lovely.
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andreafluss
Points +103
Great green curry, afforable and delicious! - Edit
Had a green curry and papaya salad at Mama Pooh's. They have nice seating outside, we were served after around 15 minutes and food was fresh and delicious. The papaya salad was a good size to share as a starter (only 50 Baht) and the green curry was the best I've had so far in Thailand. Such a nice flavour, not oily, not too sugary, so many vegetables and the perfect coconut soup sauce.
Read morePros: Green curry, comfy seating, customize
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MaisieMac
Points +15
Wonderful Vegetarian Thai food! - Edit
Mama Pooh herself is absolutely lovely, despite not speaking English, communication was never an issue. Extensive menu, with an entirely separate 100% vegetarian menu. The green curry was amazing! Best Thai food I've had to date, and would give 5 stars if I could. Lovely atmosphere, super friendly and super cheap! Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Awesome food, Super cheap!
Cons: Small alcoholic drinks list
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SeitanSeitanSeitan
Points +3224
Dirty, messy, not good - Edit
There is nobody there, so you really don't need to go early. We had a massaman and green tofu curries. Green one was edible but really watery. Massaman wasn't massaman at all, it was kind of a vegetable soup, it tasted like carrots. But the biggest thing was the ambience and surroundings, it was disgusting. The restaurant was dirty, full of garbage and other stuff. They shouldn't make food there at all.
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heliorodrigues
Points +179
best vegetarian place on the island - Edit
i love traditional family business restaurants and this is the best example for me. the place is quite small and only 6-7 tables (for 4 persons each) and usually is always full so better arrive early.. definitely recommend this restaurant and the staff is nice, friendly and has a very nice atmosphere.
Read morePros: good value, good food, cosy atmosphere
Cons: not enough tables and usually full
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