Vegan-friendly
Organic
Thai
Western
Beer/Wine
Take-out

Long-established vegetarian restaurant in Bangkok by friend of Cow, May Kaidee. Serves vegan food menu of Thai dishes. The location is near Khao Sarn Rd, in alley behind Burger King. Has a fully vegan restaurant in New York. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.


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285 Reviews

First Review by amonroea

MackenzieFletcher

Points +484

Vegan
02 Jul 2023

Pumpkin hummus amazing!

I got the pumpkin hummus and rice for I think 100 Baht and it was amazing. I've never had anything exactly like the pumpkin hummus before but it's well worth trying, especially if you've already hit the most popular Thai dishes. I also got a mixed fruit smoothie and it was really good.

olivenoire

Points +268

Fruitarian
05 Jun 2023

Authentically Thai & amazingly tasty

Went twice there and had a great experience both times.
The food is so tasty and authentic. The owner is super nice and friendly too, I chatted with her for a good 10 minutes my first time there.
Did I mention it's also incredibly cheap, and does not use MSG!
My favorite dishes were the pumpkin hummus, tom kha & massaman curry.

Pros: Excellent food (no MSG), Very cheap, Friendly staff

Daph19

Points +308

Vegan
19 Apr 2023

Sooo goooddd 🤤🤤

Not too expensive and very very good ! At least for the pat thai without egg. Can’t wait to taste the other dishes !

Bridge108

Points +23

Vegan
05 Apr 2023

Friendly service, extensive menu.

Good, reliable, delicious food

Pros: Lots of vegan choice, Good size helpings, Takeaway available

emmarosewitched

Points +558

Vegan
27 Mar 2023

Cheap & delicious

My now husband and I went to May Kaidee’s cooking school up near Chiang Mai years ago where we were dating, and we were delighted to visit her Bangkok location to eat on our honeymoon. May’s vegan conversion of traditional Thai dishes loses nothing of when it vibes to authenticity of flavour. Everything is incredibly affordable and worth every baht. Would revisit again and again.

Pros: All vegan, Very affordable, So many choices!

AnnalieseJ

Points +189

Vegetarian
24 Mar 2023

Amazing

Had the phanaeng curry and it was probably my favourite thing I had in my whole trip to Thailand.

alienvegan

Points +4972

Vegan
20 Mar 2023

Good food

Good meals! Could be a bit spicier.

kadyksp

Points +961

Vegan
22 Feb 2023

Spirit's gone

As much as I love May, since she has left to New York, the spirit in her Bangkok restaurant has left. Over the recent years the quality of dishes and service have dramatically declined😡Still good recipes, but so sad though.

Teaganthevegann

Points +131

Vegan
16 Feb 2023

Delicious!

Super delicious, fresh Thai food. The women who work there are so incredibly nice as well. Highly recommend!

Valeriazwow

Points +1050

Vegan
10 Feb 2023

ABSOLUTE PERFECTION

Such amazing food! One of my favourite meals ever!! The menu is extensive, so many traditional Thai foods made vegan so you don’t have to miss out. Reasonably big portions too! 10000% recommend!

Pros: Incredible menu, Fresh Ingredients

Cons: On the pricey side

MadhurimaTeresa

Points +19

Vegetarian
10 Feb 2023

Dans une ruelle au calme de Khaoson road

Très bel accueil

Updated from previous review on 2023-02-10

Pros: Dans une ruelle au calme

Cons: Un peu sec (stream végétables mushrooms peanut)

mat_r28

Points +1942

Vegan
30 Jan 2023

Beautiful curry

Decided to try a curry out here and wasn’t disappointed, not expensive but you have to pay for rice separately, the curry wasn’t massive but still very filling. I asked for a little bit spicy but it was a bit too spicy for me still…
The service was nice, the location great and i highly recommend the massaman!

SarahMariePoe

Points +22

Vegan
22 Jan 2023

Cooking class

Loved our cooking class! Would do it again! Booked directly through May Kaydee website.

Pros: Vegan, Fun, Informative

Vagabondoer

Points +311

Vegan
30 Dec 2022

Really disappointing

The food here is extremely uninspired. Ingredients are fresh, like everywhere in Thailand, but the flavors are bland and the dishes are lackluster. It’s OK at best.

Pros: Very nice people

Cons: Patchy service, Bland flavors

HappyCarmen

Points +203

Vegetarian
28 May 2022

Delicious vegetarian food

All the dishes are delicious!!!!!
Not cheap but quality-price absolutely worth it...
The staff are very kind...

Updated from previous review on 2022-05-28

Pros: Delicious food, Kind staff

Cons: Not cheap

TaraDemelza

01 Jul 2022

Hey can I ask where this was as I can’t figure out which location is open? Thank you!

yumchadong

Points +5547

Vegan
22 Dec 2020

Good Curries

We went here twice with some years in between, I think it was better the first time, it felt less authentic the last time we went. Food was more sweet and less spicy the last time but not that surprising given its proximity to Khao San road.

Updated from previous review on 2017-09-10

Esrahummus

Points +112

Vegan
31 Mar 2020

:(

I was very excited to go to May Kaidee's because I love their restaurant in Chiang Mai. But the food here was avarage and the staff was SUPER UNFRIENDLY. They didn't say a word and didn't even look at us. We didn't feel welcome at all and won't come back for sure.. Maybe it's because of the Covid-19 outbreak that staff is rude to foreigners, I don't know..

may_kaidee_team

08 Sep 2020

Apologies for taking so long to comment on your post, and many apologies about your experience at our restaurant. The staff didn't mean to be rude but we're very upset during the time you visited. Due to the public health crisis we had already accepted the fact we would have to close long term. Not only our Bangkok Tanao Rd. location, but all locations in Thailand. As you can imagine this was very traumatic for the team. Hopefully someday in the future years from now we will be able to open new locations. Be safe and take care.

piffelina

Points +3516

Vegan
28 Mar 2020

GREAT!

I was here 3 times in two days in January. My favorite being the fried seaweed! Green curry had slightly too big chunks of veggies.

I agree that some of the staff felt a little disengaged, but it made me try harder to be a little nice, because at least I was on vacation.

I took a day cooking course here and it was GREAT! I learned so many new things and it was a lot of fun.

Bozena

Points +788

Vegan
10 Mar 2020

Ok

The food was tasty but average.
Nothing special.

Pros: Vegan options

BarakCohen

Points +940

Vegetarian
08 Mar 2020

Iconic vegiterian restaurant of Thailand

I first ate in May kaidee when it was a good stall on the street in 1995
I was run by 3 lovely sisters and since it turn to be one of my all time favorite vegiterian restaurant in Asia .
Don't miss it especially the suterday evening buffet !

Pros: Mostly vegan

Cons: Not air conditioning

AgataPrzondziono

Points +150

Vegan
06 Mar 2020

Delicious flavours mix

On more than one occasion I had a chance to enjoy the amazing food here. From fresh spring rolls in peaunt sauce my favourite to all traditional Thai dishes but with a new twist. This restaurant is a must. Delicious food, and not at all that pricy

DavidGottlieb

Points +58

Vegan
28 Feb 2020

Still going strong in 2020

Wow, how many years has this place been going? May Kaidee is most likely in New York city but, her restaurant in Bangkok is as tasty as ever. Strong points for being a early purveyor of vegan food in Thailand as well as the world. As for the food. Still really good.

Pros: All Vegan, Simply delicious , Open at night and has cooking classes

LucaSelvaggio

Points +112

Vegan
26 Feb 2020

Our favourite place in Bangkok!

Good portions, cheap prices and good location. We loved it there. We will definitely go back next time we go to Bangkok

Pros: Amazing food, Great prices

AmitKramer

Points +443

Vegan
24 Feb 2020

Delicious

So cheap and yummy. Very recommended

frankie_p

Points +45

Vegetarian
12 Feb 2020

Good food, Slow service

I had the Thai green curry with tofu and it was delicious, but as others have said, it was slow to come!

Pros: Menu has pictures and English , Really good choice of dishes

Cons: Slow service, Off a dirty side street, a little hard to find

MathildeRobichaud

Points +82

Vegan
06 Feb 2020

Really good

I highly recommend trying the spring rolls and fried rice with vegetarian sausage! I understand people saying the service is poor, but the taste is wow! For two people with two beverages, a spring rolls starter and our meals, it cost us 410 B. Its the equivalent of 17,50 cad.

Pros: Beaucoup d’options vegan, Cheap, Bon goût

Cons: Service

FelixPerrella

Points +76

Vegan
29 Jan 2020

Vegano autentico e saporito

Ottima esperienza, locale easygoing, tavolini e ventilatori, pareti in legno, menù contenuto con belle proposte: smoothie e piatti di riso, noodles e curry. Ho preso due cose tipiche della casa e mi sono trovato bene. Economico, saporito, staff cortese e assente. Si sta bene, fa anche ottime colazioni.

Pros: Vegano, Saporito , Rilassante




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