Vegan-friendly
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Chinese
Thai
Thai food restaurant located opposite Bangkok Centre hotel, north of Rama 4 road, near Hua Lampong railway & MRTA station. Take subway to end at "Hau Lamphong" station, take exit 3, backtrack on Rama 4 (head east) for 70 meters to Soi Trokphrayasinghaseni, turn left, and the restaurant is on the right with a "vegetarian" sign written in English. Mostly vegan however reported serving egg noodles. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm.
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160 Reviews
First Review by SallyP
AbiWhite
Points +255
Amazing food - why is no one talking about the crab?! - Edit
We came here after trying to eat at the china town stalls and leaving hungry when we couldn’t find anything savoury and vegan. Thank goodness the food was great and is a local place/ no frills.
Read moreDon’t sleep on the deep fried crab with sweet chilli, order it, it was AMAZING - we had to check it wasn’t actually crab. I wish we’d had time to return and have it again.
We also ordered the cashew chicken, tom yum and spring rolls - all of which were great.
Guest
elsalida
Points +65
The food is msg based, watch out if you’re allergic to it! - Edit
For years this has been my absolute no 1 best vegan restaurant in Bangkok. I really loved this place.
Read moreThe food is delicious, staff is very friendly, restaurant is authentic (which gives it a charm) and the prices are low.
Unfortunately I often felt unwell after having eaten. During our last visit, because it was rather busy, we sat in their extended restaurant, which also functions as their shop. There we saw a jar containing Tom yum paste. Among the ingredients we noticed that monosodium glutamate/Ajinomoto/MSG/ve tsin is one of the ingredients. For me it was a valid explanation as to why I always got unwell after I had dinner at this place since I get an allergic reaction to this ingredient. Unfortunately, due to that, I will probably not go back again. So sorry about that 🥺
Updated from previous review on 2025-01-04
Pros: The food tastes delicious, Super friendly staff, very autenthic place
Cons: Food contains msg/monosodium glutamate
dwells
If you can prove an MSG allergy I’m sure there’s a lot of doctors who would love to see you, because decades and decades of testing have proved MSG allergies aren’t a myth since there are not antibodies that react with it. MSG is in pretty much all restaurant food in Asia as well as in common western foods like Doritos.
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thesunrisedreamers
Points +2157
Very tasty! - Edit
This place is worth trying! Soo many options! Most are vegan and they only have egg noodles clearly labelled. We ordered the vegan fish curry, vegan chicken with cashews and fried chicken on the side. The vegan chicken was very good! They also have free iced tea.
Read moreIt's quite small but we managed to get a seat :)
Guest
Victum88
Points +36
El mejor restaurante en Bangkok - Edit
La carta ofrece muchos más platos veganos de los que pensaba. El problema es que uno se confunde porque aparecen los nombres "fish, pork, chicken", pero en realidad es tofu es diferentes formatos y realmente es delicioso. Solo asegúrate de preguntar bien, hay una sección en la carta con platos veg.
Read more(Si bien los dueños no hablan inglés, entienden algunas palabras y son muy amables y pacientes cuando usas el traductor)
El lugar está un poco escondido en un callejón, pero muy cerca de una estación de metro.
Es económico, los platos son contundentes y la atención es rápida, por lo cual lo recomiendo muchísimo si andas por la ciudad.
Guest
MrRotstern
Points +436
Very good local vegetarian (vegan?) restaurant - Edit
Place where locals go, with very impressive mock meats and tasty food
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megloutay
Points +821
Made us unwell - Edit
This is so sad because the food was really delicious but 4/5 of our group got sick after eating here. The staff are lovely and I hope that this was a one off situation for them as other reviews are great.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-16
Guest
guybraverman
Points +1254
Train station Chinese - Edit
Chinese restaurant by Hua Lamphong train station. Predominantly vegan, in fact I couldn’t find anything on their menu that wasn’t. Food was very tasty and portions are generous. A bit higher price than your average Jay food places in the area, but still very reasonable. The place is small but has a proper clean sit down dining area with AC. I Had their “meat-ball” salad and the “sea-food” curry, both were excellent. I will definitely go back to try more
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FrédéricSt-Hilaire
Points +113
A piece of heaven in the Sin city of Asia - Edit
This restaurant is a paradise for any vegetarian. Great chinese food with "mock meat" for a good price. Redemption might be possible after all...
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-03
Guest
Bobarroso
Points +551
Great vegan options in Chinatown - Edit
Cheap and delicious food - it is a bit confusing the menu because it says ‘fish/meat’ but these are all made of tofu - really good prices as well and big portions
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Hopeless
Points +1307
Disappointed - Expected Thai food, but got Chinese food - Edit
Summary:
Read moreThis is not to say that the food wasn't good (it was ok), but simply not what I had hoped.
>>> Would I come back? If I take a train in Bangkok again, for sure. And I strongly recommend getting a smoothie to go (we had mango and coconut and enjoyed them on the train).
>>> Do I recommend coming here without taking a train: If you have never been to Taiwan / eaten Chinese veggie food, maybe. In case you do, definitely not.
Detailed version:
This restaurant is probably the best option for anybody taking a train from Hua Lamphong train station. So five stars for the location (relaxed 10 minute walk from the station to the restaurant).
Food-wise, I live in Taiwan, and may therefore be biased, but for me this was typical Chinese vegetarian food and therefore not special at all. To be fair, this was to be expected since the restaurant name is actually Chinese. But considering how many people in the reviews praised the "authentic Thai food", I had hoped for something else.
We had two rice dishes (I think the curry and tomato rice) and one curry dish, The curry we had, again, tasted exactly like those one can find in any Taiwanese veggie restaurant and not like Thai curry at all.
Pros: Large menu, Tasty smoothies, Non-vegan food is labelled (egg noodles)
Cons: Chinese, not Thai flavour (at least rice dishes)
Guest
seanoflynn92
Points +58
If you want to experience an authentic Thai meal - this is the place to come! - Edit
The food here was great and the restaurant itself had a real authentic feel about it; which is what I was looking for coming to Thailand. The majority of customers in the restaurant were locals; which says it all.
Read moreWe ordered Fried Chicken, spicy mushroom salad, spicy stir fried duck and chicken and cashews. The fried chicken was unbelievable, and my partner and I both agreed that it was the best vegan fried chicken alternative we have ever tried. The chicken and cashew was fantastic, and came in a very moreish sauce. The spicy mushroom salad was had a great selection of mushrooms and native herbs which I love.
The food did take a long time to come but it is all cooked fresh (as is most food in Thailand), which is the main thing.
Guest
lilvegancat
Points +1046
Vegetarian or vegan? - Edit
They’re advertised as a vegetarian restaurant yet everyone seems confident that they’re being served vegan food, despite owners knowing little English (and customers likely knowing little Thai). They have the “jae”symbol aka vegan symbol, but reviews have reported being served egg. I’m not really sure what’s vegan, but what I ate was good and there’s lots of options.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-12
Pros: Not clear what’s vegan
Hopeless
Based on your review, I asked the staff when we went there two weeks ago. Other than the dishes stating "egg noodles", everything else is supposedly vegan.
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toni.markert
Points +467
Full vegetarian restaurant - Edit
Many vegan dishes on the menu.
Read moreAbsolute tasty meat alternatives!
Sooo tasty !
Guest
RalphWoods
Points +1056
Vegan meats uno - Edit
Cheap Thai vegetarian place. Lots of vegan options. Probs exactly what u expect it to be 👌🏻
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Arobed
Points +689
Must go if in the area - Edit
It‘s soo good for such a low price! The staff are hard-working and they offer such a variety of food and mock fish/meat, it was hard to choose what to eat. I came here twice during my stay in Bangkok because I loved the fried duck, it was so crispy and meaty. Seems like this place is popular among foreigners and locals, it was always full.
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Benedikt26
Points +41
Its a nice restaurant - Edit
But so many 5 star reviews don‘t set realistic expectations. The staff is really nice, but we had much tastier food for even cheaper prices.
Read morePros: Helpful staff
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worldtravel3r
Points +44
Tasty - Edit
Had the green curry rice and the spicy “fish”. Both were good and not expensive.
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TwoBlades.ch
Points +42
Disappointing Experience at Ruyi Vegetarian: Mixed Review Despite High Expectations - Edit
Food: 2/5
Read moreService: 2/5
Atmosphere: 2/5
Value for Money: 3/5
Location: 2/5
Extras: 1/5
Given the numerous positive reviews, our expectations were elevated due to the abundance of 5-star ratings. However, it seems we may have had an unfortunate experience with our menu choices, or the regular chef might have been absent during our visit. From our perspective, we cannot recommend this restaurant.
The surroundings of the restaurant gave us the impression of being relatively unkempt.
The "Chinese Iced Tea" had a strong chlorine smell and otherwise lacked any discernible taste.
For starters, we ordered seaweed and vegetarian spring rolls. The seaweed was still frozen and emitted a strong fishy smell, while the spring rolls were doughy and tasteless.
As a main course, we opted for Pad Thai. During our travels in Thailand, we had enjoyed better Pad Thai at other locations.
The service staff did not convey a motivated impression, actively avoiding eye contact.
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Updated from previous review on 2023-11-30
Pros: inexpensive , wide selection
Cons: not tasty , poor service, dirty environment
Sarilein
Oh no😡so sad. I was always happy here, but my last visit was before Covid. Thanks for sharing
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taneshajade
Points +158
Local vibe, excellent food! - Edit
Tucked down a street close to Hua Lamphong MRT. Popular with locals when I went, only a few tables and almost full at 6pm.
Read moreI had the Deep Fried Spring Rolls (70 THB) and the Tom Yum Soup (80 THB). Both absolutely incredible! The mock meats are something else. The spring rolls are filled with mock meats too making them even better than your usual veggie ones. So cheap too, I’d go back again and again!
Cash only.
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-29
Pros: Big Portions, Flavourful Food, Cheap Price
Guest
KateEryri
Points +28
Delicious food!! - Edit
I had a spicy dish with the big green beans you see being sold at the markets. It came with rice. Very very tasty, quick to come and very very cheap. Totally recommend!
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ÉlidaZuchini
Points +53
Amazing!! - Edit
It's everything very tasty, the people here are kind. I came here in the dinner and I couldn't resist and I came back for lunch. You should try the fried duck. Unbelievable. Price is good and there is a homemade tea for free.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-05
Guest
ashiie29
Points +35
Beautiful Thai food - Edit
Beautiful Thai food veggie style!! Even my meat eater partner loved it!
Read morePros: Taste , Variety of dishes , Cheap
Guest
kmattes
Points +60
Favorite spot in Bangkok - Edit
This place is incredible. I came back several times. Very affordable and local, with lots of options. The owners are really nice too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-04
Guest
cippi
Points +641
Very rich menu - Edit
All the dishes have a picture on the menu, you point it out to order. Very simple. Everything was good and tasty
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philipp123321
Points +64
Authentic local place - Edit
Everything we tried was nice
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CatGarnett
Points +225
Delicious Thai food, best Tom Yum - Edit
Ruyi is our go-to option for Thai food, simple and welcoming restaurant, or for take-away, Ruyi never fails to be delicious. The Tom Yum Hed is aroi maak maak, excellent spice. One of (if not THE) best Tom Yum vegan in Thailand. I also would recommend the fried chicken, morning glory, wontos, and fried rice.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-12
Guest
Conzthegreat
Points +170
Good food for low prices - Edit
It’s a bit tucked away in a locals area which might feel a little intimidating as a tourist but the staff were very welcoming and the food was great. Some of the most affordable veggie/vegan food in the area
Read morePros: Tasty, Cheap!, Friendly staff who spoke English
Cons: Locals area, not many tourists
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