Veganizing popular comfort foods since Nov 2018, Munchies offers plant-based versions of burgers, hot dogs, fish n' chips, and nachos in addition to other choices like pad thai, sticky rice with mango or durian, potato wedges, onion rings, and vegan ice cream. Uses organic and ethically grown ingredients. Relocated from 4 Ratchaphakhinai Rd. Reported closed October 2023.
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70/15 Chaiyapoom Rd, Tambon Changmoi, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50300
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 12 Oct 2023 by Sevin
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Added by LaPetiteVegane on 10 Nov 2018
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170 Reviews
First Review by redpill17
Sevin
Points +1253
Excellent, but not really "Fast Food" - Edit
PERMANENTLY CLOSED❗
Read moreDoesn't live up to the label "fast food", because it's not fast, nor cheap, but is definitely worth the wait! DELICIOUS!
Mac & Cheese, BLT, Som Tam and Banana Shake were all fab. Large portions too. Mac & Cheese and Some Tam are enough for 2 people. Extensive menu of Thai and Western foods. Will be back again as so much more wanting to try.
Had Khao Soi the next day. Very good...and big.
Returned for the Big Bad Boo Burger with Potato Wedges. Yum!
Updated from previous review on 2022-11-22
Pros: 100% vegan , Freshly prepared , Large portions and delicious
Cons: Pricey
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Om!
Points +31
I couldn’t even sit down - Edit
If you’re going to go to the effort of making a restaurant PLEASE understand the basics of lighting.
Read moreIt felt like I was in a hospital waiting room. Whoever thought the coldest fluorescent spotlights on the ceiling was a good idea should be sacked.
Really disappointed.
It’s so important for me to feel a warm cosy feeling when I eat, something relaxing, this restaurant was unbearable…. because of the lights.
If the owner is reading this : get some small warm (yellow / orange) spotlights.
Pros: Vegan
Cons: The terrible depressing atmosphere
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HayleyJayne
Points +394
Basic takeout food - Edit
My partner's burger was delicious (although slightly cold)
Read moreDO NOT get the hot dog, it was awful.
Mozzarella sticks were nice and so was the chocolate milkshake.
It's a good experience to have a vegan takeout but not the best food.
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cat.ion
Points +473
Disappointed - Edit
I’ve given every vegan place great reviews just because I want to support them, but this was so bad. When I opened my order and saw this, I just had to laugh. The hot dog was sooo dry and the bun was so hard it was like it was a month old. The bun wasn’t connected. I asked for some more mustard because it was so dry it was hard to eat and barely had any sauce on it. The person at the register said the mustard would be 30 baht. I showed him the hot dog I received and he said “sorry” and walked away. 89 baht and extra mustard would make it 119 baht. The sign on the wall was just ironic. I’m sure other things are good, but I just didn’t want to buy anything else overpriced at that point. I wanted to post this so you can have realistic expectations.
Read moreAlso, I went to the bathroom, and one of the staff members was on their hands and knees in the bathroom with the door unlocked, so I walked in on them. I was shocked and asked them if they were okay. They looked very awkward like I caught them doing something and ran out past me once as I was staring at them and didn’t even say anything. I hope they washed their hands somewhere because they didn’t wash them after lying on the bathroom floor. Very weird behavior from all of the staff, and it felt so awkward in the restaurant.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-25
Pros: Diverse menu
Cons: Bad service, Small portions, Bad quality
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maisiemoo99
Points +280
Yummy ‘fast’ food - Edit
I enjoyed the food at Munchies! We got a chocolate milkshake (which I highly recommend, it was so good) 😍 the egg and bacon muffin, and 6 pc crispy drumsticks. The food was yummy, although the muffin wasn’t in a breakfast muffin as pictured, it was in a burger bun, and was missing cheese; and the drumsticks were much smaller than we expected! It was absolutely empty in there too, it doesn’t seem to be a popular place to eat at, and I wouldn’t say it was particularly ‘fast’ food service, but I would recommend trying it once whilst in Chiang Mai.
Read morePros: Biodegradable cups and straws , Yummy food
Cons: Dead atmosphere, Quite expensive , Products not as pictured
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Cha-Em
Points +3318
Portions don’t reflect the prices - Edit
I think there’ll always be a demand for fast food, especially in popular tourist areas, so I love to see a vegan business cornering this market. This branch is near Tha Phae Gate, the eastern entrance to the Old Town, and they have another in central Nimman—two prime locations. And yet, every time I drive past they seem empty. It’s a shame because the food is pretty good and so is their ethos. It makes me wonder if their prices are simply too high.
Read moreWe got a cheeseburger and a chicken sandwich, both in a meal set, costing 179฿ and 229฿ respectively. This wouldn’t be a bad price for a burger, fries and a drink except that the portions are really rather small and the drink is just a bottle of water. If you want to upgrade to a milkshake you just have to buy it at full price which will set you back a further 116-258฿ depending on the flavour you choose. It also says that a dipping sauce is included, but anything other than ketchup you have to pay extra for.
They also serve a few different pastas, a B.L.T. sandwich, gyoza and various Thai dishes. The Thai food in particular feels out of place and is even more overpriced than the rest of it (263฿ for khao soi?!). Out of everything, the regular cheese burger at 99฿ is probably your best bet. It was a bit plain for my taste and could’ve done with some salad, but it still had a nice, grilled flavour. I’m not sure the meal set is worth it though. If you do go for the meal, I recommend the wedges over the French fries, as the latter have a strange, chemical taste and an unpleasant powdery coating.
The restaurant’s interior certainly feels very fast food-esque, with cold lighting and brash primary colours dominating the space. There’s even a small soft play area at one end to keep your kids occupied whilst you munch on your burger. It’s not the cosiest hangout spot but it’s what you’d expect from a cheap fast food place—if only the prices reflected that!
What is great about this business, of course, is that it’s fully vegan and seems to be ethically motivated. They even promote plant-based food in a way that’s easily digestible for kids—a TV screen next to the play area shows a video on a loop which explains why we needn’t eat animals and how we can make ”meat” from plants instead. With just a few adjustments, such as providing condiments on the table, offering free drinking water, and being slightly less stingy with their portion sizes, the overall experience at Munchies would feel more generous and hospitable.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-07
Pros: Fully vegan 💚
Cons: Small portions 🤏, Overpriced (especially the Thai food) 💰
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haileyfeely
Points +207
Major quality control issues - Edit
I read a few negative reviews on this place (mainly that they can see how it could be good but it just failed at delivery) and should have listened lol. I was desperate for Mac & cheese as I just had my wisdom teeth removed and finding vegan Mac in Thailand is a bit tricky (as expected). The Mac & cheese was actually quite good and I was served a huge portion, however it was cold to lukewarm at best. Also, most of the noodles were hard. And don’t even get me started on what my partner ordered😔 She got the hot dog and it looked about a month old. The presentation was horrible but I can deal with that if the taste is good, but it was not. It was very dry and pretty lack luster. On top of that, she asked for more mustard because there was barely any, and the person working said it would be 30 baht…. This baffled me as the sign on the wall says “we want you to be 100% happy, just tell us what we can do to fix it!” .. that really doesn’t seem like they care lol. Like I understand this person was just trying to do their job but come on if you see that something looks horrible making it right is the least you can do. Both my partner and I work in food and so we really try to be as forgiving as possible but this might be one of the worst vegan food experiences we’ve had. It was so eerie in the shop and it made for an overall bad experience paired with the less than desirable food.
Read moreNormally if a place is vegan I’m happy to give a good review just because more vegan restaurants is always a good thing! But I really feel a lot of work needs to be done at this place to bring it back up to par. The quality control is really an issue and I would hate for other vegans to spend their money here when there are so many amazing vegan places in Chiang Mai that are going the extra mile to make the food delicious every single time. I gave two stars because it needs improvement. There is potential for sure and I can see how once upon a time it was great.
Pros: Mac & cheese - good flavor (but 🥶 cold), Fully vegan!
Cons: Very bad quality control , Eerie vibe , Lack luster food
Cha-Em
Ah, this sucks! They really seem to be going downhill with time ☹️👎
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microfauna
Points +1886
Incredible flavor. Pricey - Edit
Munchies lives up to the positive reviews. I was reluctant to pay for what would be one of the most expensive meals I’ve ordered in Thailand, but I got good vibes from the servers.
Read moreThe local soup, fries, and milk shake were beyond what I’d expect from fast Thai food. Inside is cool and sterile so I sat outside on the patio as I waited for my laundry.
Pros: Delicious flavor, Friendly service
Cons: Expensive, Fast food
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Huraiquire
Points +9692
Biodegradable plastic!🌽 - Edit
The staff doesn’t speak English, so it’s hard to communicate dietary needs like asking what kind of oil they use or returning food. Our pasta had way too much black pepper and we had to send it back. They remade it, but then changed the type of pasta to pene for some unknown reason and the sauce was so watery, like soup. Still, the taste was good.
Read moreWould not order it again, but may come back to try their fried v mozzarella sticks.
Update: they’re delicious, but quite expensive.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-28
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roisindooley
Points +1380
Not the best - Edit
The food here isn’t that great- the Mac and cheese and hot dog were ok, but I found the khao soi and drumsticks terrible
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SkyBlueMind
Points +37
Disappointing - Edit
I have eaten at Munchies several times over the past few years, at their previous location in the old city as well as the newer one near Tha Phae gate. I was hoping things would improve with the new store, but both times I have ordered from the current restaurant have been disappointing. I couldn’t even finish half my meal the last time because the taste and texture of the pea protein burger was not good. The only thing I have enjoyed from their restaurant is the Passionfruit shake, which was tasty! After several attempts at giving Munchies another chance, I’ll probably not order from them again.
Read morePros: Completely vegan , Vegan shakes are yummy, Unique food offerings for the area
Cons: Disappointing food, Small portions , High price
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Selina_nsw
Points +3669
3,5 stars - Edit
How good the food is depends on what you're ordering. The burgers are decent but nothing special and the fries are a bit soft. The drumsticks weren't good at all. What the highlight of that restaurant is are the Mac and Cheese. Those were one of the best vegan ones I've ever had. So creamy and the faux meat in there was mindblowing incredible. I could eat that any day if it was more affordable.
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bryonyhickson
Points +1028
Amazing options but a little overhyped - Edit
The food was good but not amazing and was quite expensive. There were so many options that you don’t usually see as a vegan, especially in asia so was hard to make a decision.
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lunavalk
Points +13
Not special - Edit
Ik had eigenlijk meet verwacht van het eten. Ik vond de burger echt niet zo lekker. Het was vettig en slap en de bacon vond ik echt geen toevoeging. Als je houdt van een vette hap en vlees is het misschien wel lekker. Maar niet voor mij. De friet was naar mijn mening niet knapperig genoeg en had weinig smaak.
Read morePros: Als je van vlees houdt, maar vega bent
Cons: Vet, Niet speciaal
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vegancc1
Points +39
Great! - Edit
Food was good, and always thankful for these options!!!! The mozzarella sticks were a bomb!
Read morePros: Lots of options , Great
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EveFriel
Points +45
Food was so so good, but did take a while to come. Also very fairly priced - Edit
Food was great. Could be quicker d
Read moreRaulPte
Thanks Eve, we are working on the speed part😄Hopefully soon with new innovative equipment.
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bella7305
Points +172
Good fast food option - Edit
Kind and helpful waiter.
Read moreTasty food.
Pros: Food was good.
Cons: Plastic fork. Why? Please change to reusable., The mango smoothie tasted too much of coconut.
RaulPte
There is no plastic in Munchies. It is compostable PLA made from corn 🌽. It is marked on the forks, straws and cups 😇
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AnnaSirianni
Points +24
Amazing Vegan Thai food and more - Edit
So friendly and so yummy! I loved the array of options
Read morePros: Comfort food options, Thai food options
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DaphneBoelens
Points +118
Good - Edit
Very colorful place and very friendly people. All vegan food!😄We had Pad Thai, French fries a burger, and a banana shake. It was okay.😄
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-05
Pros: Junkfood or Thai food, Delicious shakes , Friendly people
Cons: Looks closed from the outside , Potato’s were a little flat , No vegan mayo
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beancurdled
Points +1657
+ 1/2 - Edit
I'm always looking for the 3 and 1/2 star option on Happy Cow coz Munchies was better than 'fair' but not 'VERY good' - it was just good, okay? Okay. Seems like it might have opened around the time marijuana was legalised in Thailand. It's definitely that sort of food. And there's a little play area inside - for kids or grown-up stoners? The inside area is brightly lit with fluoros and not very pleasant - never saw anyone eating in there. Most people sit outside on busy Chaiyaphum Rd but we opted to take away and sit in our hotel garden, which was conveniently only a few doors down.
Read moreI enjoyed the drumsticks - crispy rice paper skin and sweet Korean sauce worked well. But as another reviewer mentioned, they were loaded with garlic, probably powdered, but very little chilli. Should have been the other way around. On the other hand, the mac and cheese was very subtly flavoured. Rather than cheese sauce, they stirred grated cheese, bacon and green onions through the pasta. It was still pretty comforting and a big serve. My husband really liked the hot dog and the fries were fresh, crispy, and nicely seasoned.
Although Munchies was less than 100 metres from my hotel, I only ate one meal here in almost a week in Chiang Mai and would not cross town for it.
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-12
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IAmVeganForTheAnimals
Points +156
Vegan McDonald’s - Edit
It’s like Mc Donald’s but 100% vegan ! The menu feels like being in vegan wonderland 😀
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-09
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brookelynn2
Points +258
Great burgers and shakes - Edit
Very tasty place. This is the closets thing I’ve had to a fast food burger in years. It did take about 10-15 minutes for a small order to come out while being the only customer there. Delicious burger though! And date shake. Nice staff too.
Read moreJust don’t get the sweet potato wedges though. It ended up being a whole sweet potato that was cut but fried whole so the inside wedges were raw and it all wasn’t crispy at all. Other than that, delicious.
Pros: All vegan, So many options
Cons: Sweet potato wedges were a whole raw sweet potato
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JéssicaCarili
Points +100
Not that good - Edit
We ordered the Penne Carbonara and the chicken Drumsticks.
Read moreThe carbonara was kind of bland, I little more seasoning would be great. I really liked the fake bacon on it.
The chicken drumsticks were a nightmare, weird texture, weird flavor and it had so much garlic ( I love garlic but it was to much)The lady said it wasn’t spice at all but it is, the Korean sauce is already spice. I would still go back and try another dishes.
Pros: A lot of options
Cons: To expensive
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Here.To.Travel_Jade
Points +9930
Expensive but worth it - Edit
A nice treat if you’re into your vegan junk food. It’s pricey so it wouldn’t be a place to visit regularly. The food was really good and the portion sizes were decent. We had a meaty burger and a chicken type burger, wedges, fries and a chocolate milkshake which was perfect. Up there with the best burgers I’ve had #Veganuary
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strettle
Points +334
Left me a very happy vegan! - Edit
This was an absolute gem of a find in Chiang Mai and the food was incredible! The portion sizes are huge, be warned, so I got half of the tray to take away for later (an added bonus I suppose!). We had a banana milkshake, bacon cheezeburger, mozzarella sticks (not like mozzarella sticks but delicious nonetheless) and fried green beans. The dips were also delicious. Waited around 20 mins for food which was quicker than they estimated (30 mins). Around £20 for it all but worth every penny. Non-vegan husband approved too and he’s a hard crowd to please. 10/10.
Read morePros: Lots of choice, Big portions
Cons: Not “fast” but worth the wait
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saltgio
Points +30
Fully Vegan but costly - Edit
I’m not for fast food but I wanted to try Munchies. Fully vegan but costly for one like me who lives in Thailand full time
Read morePros: Fully vegan
Cons: Costly
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BeckyKilminster
Points +167
Yummm - Edit
Food was sooo good! We loved our burgers! I didn't enjoy the mozzarella sticks as the cheese was firm & not soft but that's all :))) I wanted to try more items
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