A simple Buddhist vegan restaurant located at the base of the iconic ‘Big Buddha’ on Koh Samui, this is a basic vegan buffet (with a-la-carte options), offering food, juices and vegan cooking classes. The restaurant backs out onto the ocean, giving views of Koh Phangan from afar. Access by going under the main gate to the Big Buddha, drive on to the island and it is inside, to the right of the temple steps. Please call and book for cooking classes. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-5:00pm.
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Added by Emsee on 28 Jan 2021
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37 Reviews
First Review by Emsee
aggie_aggie
Points +106
Great Food & View - Edit
We had the fried rice and pad thai and both were delicious. The view was nice and really breezy on the day we went. Refreshing to sit and relax after seeing the big buddha temple.
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volotile_chemical_
Points +155
Reasonable price, stunning view - Edit
My Tom Yam was 4/5 but as it is the only thing I tried I will give this place 5 stars for the location, choice of dishes and the effort to stay vegan in this cruel world
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HappyMeal123
Points +75
Nice experience!! - Edit
One of the best local Thaifood restaurants I’ve been.
Read moreA very nice lady, which is vegan for 33 years, serves vegan dishes 😊
Pros: Place, Humans, Food
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GraLAC
Points +258
Quick food, tasty, lovely staff, cheap - Edit
Food was the typical buffet style. Some of the food was cold but was still really tasty. A mixture of flavours on one plate! The lady serving us was so lovely and could see it brought joy to her that people enjoyed her food. It was a really good price of 100baht per plate. And we left satisfied! The location was near the big Buddha through the market, labeled outside with the J sign and Vegan.
Read morePros: Good location, Tasty food, Friendly staff
Cons: Not all the food was hot
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FurryFury
Points +450
Delicious, local, great value vegan food in a beautiful spot. - Edit
Came here for breakfast this morning and will be back.
Read moreIt took a little bit of finding as the directions link on HappyCow using either Google Maps or Apple Maps sends you to the wrong place. I've included a photo of the location spot on Google maps so you can find it easier, and a picture of the outside of the restaurant plus the giant yellow sign to look for.
The restaurant is very basic but the lovely lady running it is so friendly and skilled, plus the view and the temple nearby is amazing.
I had the vegan spicy fish and my partner had the red curry. Both were very, very tasty and we'd recommend either. I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu.
We both had iced lemon teas which were delicious because they tasted like they had a touch of tamarind which made them very unique.
Pros: Amazing delicious food, Very friendly host, Great view and location
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MartinRätsep
Points +154
Big noodles fried - Edit
Can't really suggest this dish to anyone. Slimy and everything tasted like the slime and I did not personally enjoy it. It was hard to eat it all.
Read moreMy friends food tasted good and I will visit again to eat something else there.
Mocha coffee was good and staff friendly. The views were awesome.
Pros: Cheap, Friendly staff, Beautiful views
Cons: Big noodles fried
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ennialexandra
Points +146
Tasty and cheap - Edit
I ate Pad thai (100thb) and watermelon shake. Good views.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-18
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ChristopherMischliwi
Points +55
Best location - Edit
Amazing food with very nice Sea view!!
Read morePros: Sea view , Owner very nice , Food amazing
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priglboy
Points +81
Amazing!! - Edit
Amazing food with sea view and such a nice owner of the restaurant! Highly recommend!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-06
Pros: Tasty, Authentic, Very nice owner
Cons: None
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selina.different
Points +111
Amazing food with a view - Edit
Das Essen war super lecker und das Personal sehr herzlich!
Read moreEs ist eine absolute Empfehlung.
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NicolaBelli
Points +151
Highly recommend - Edit
Food was so flavourful, particularly recommend the chilli fish and the duck curry. Drinks were nice and fresh, great location looking out over the ocean #Veganuary
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petitevegan
Points +617
A very modest little place - Edit
This is a really very local little place but it’s very cheap and the owners are friendly, though don’t expect anything fancy. However the food was really nice and it came fast. We came close to 5pm so there was no more buffet but we could order a la carte. We had a sour soup and a pad thai which were both good. It was a good option next to the temple but nothing overwhelming
Read morePros: Friendly service, OK food
Cons: The whole place was a little shabby
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Vix333
Points +768
Good vegan food with a view! - Edit
Vegan food hidden away inside a souvenir shop near the Big Buddha. No sign of a buffet the day we went so ordered off the menu. The red curry was delicious and we also tried the fried fish which was probably not quite as good as reviews here made out, but it was still a great lunch and definitely recommended if you’re in the area!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-21
Pros: All vegan! , Good food, Good prices
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luluriva
Points +416
doesn’t live up to reviews - Edit
unfortunately, this place was a let down for us. i think the concept here is a fantastic idea to have a vegan buffet, especially within footsteps of one of the biggest tourist attractions of the island. however, the food here was not to our likings, was cold, and unhygienic (our plates gunky) so would not recommend. on the plus side the staff here are lovely and the view over the sea was so beautiful. i feel harsh writing such a critical review, but pretty much all other reviews rated this place so high, and so it really shocked us to be let down so much. perhaps, if the hygiene was better and food more tasty, i would suggest visiting here.
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greentravelers
Points +94
Cheap and delicious - Edit
We had the vegan fried fish with salad and mushroom stir fry that I believe was with seitan. Gorgeous view and very cheap. A bit hard to find as they don't have any signage outside but so glad we did
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filippodibari
Points +1389
Amazing location and food. Cheap! - Edit
The expectations were low given how simple and popular this place looks alike. Well, try the fake fish! Maybe with fried rice. Amazingly tasty. And the view? Let's talk about it. The big Buddha is close by.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-08
Pros: View on the islands, Price , Near the airport and sightseeing locations
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J18KA
Points +1217
All vegan buffet - Edit
Friendly family service, don't worry even if the food doesn't look "sexy" at first glance, it's excellently seasoned and authentically Thai. I can only recommend!
Read morePros: Nice seating near the sea
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krawattegreg
Points +36
Nice View and Curry. - Edit
The food was very delicious. Try the red Curry it was really good. The little old Lady was very funny. The view out of the restaurant is very beautiful.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-13
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MilanErichsen
Points +25
Delicious Thai food with a view - Edit
The food is delicious and vegan. We had curry and spring rolls that tasted just great. Sitting right above the water front with a great view made it even more special.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Great view , Nice service
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CharlieJordanFries
Points +30
perfect food & perfect view! - Edit
we had an early lunch with a sea view and the atmosphere was amazing! there were various foods we could choose from and we were told what's spicy and what's not. my family and i mixed different options and were all very happy with our meal!
Read moreThe owner was the absolute sweetest!!
(don't underestimate the spice and beware of how spicy you can actually eat!!)
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-24
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MirandaT
Points +178
Cheap and delicious - Edit
It’s kind of hidden at the back of the shop. There’s a counter with a range of Vegan dishes. The lady spooned some rice onto a plate then a number of different dishes from the counter - I just told her I didn’t want anything too spicy and she picked the appropriate ones. It was all delicious.
Read moreThe only down point was that the view was hampered by an old vinyl cover that was no longer transparent (although it was a windy day so it was needed).
Pros: A big plate of delicious food for 100 Baht.
Cons: View was limited
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m@earthville
Points +9608
New favorite, well worth the trip - Edit
There’s plenty of good vegan food on Samui these days, but Tamachat stands out for its wow-inducing food and the waterfront views. Service was very sweet, too, and the prices are reasonable. The spring rolls here are the best we had on the island (full of veggies), but the real star of the show was the panang curry, one of the best we’ve ever had anywhere.
Read moreLocation is more or less in the center of the row of shops shops and eateries facing the water just to the east of the temple compound. (See our photo of the shopfront.)
Don’t miss this gem. Highly recommended.
Enjoy!
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PatriciaKathleen
Points +293
Basic Thai dishes, solid flavors - Edit
We are a family of six.
Read moreThis restaurant is exactly as described.
Simple Thai classic dishes. All vegan. Everything had clean clear flavors.
Ordered the green curry, Tom kah soup, pad Thai, and vegetables with rice.
Prices are good, service is sweet with very little English, but easy to order with a menu in English.
Photo of menu and half eaten food, a testament to how quickly my kids, devoured it.
Not traditionally as spicy as Thai can be, so if you’re looking for spice specify (I like really really spicy food and my kiddos vary with the younger tolerating very little- I’m training the up, but it takes time:)
Restaurant is in the back of the shop that other reviews have in the photos) and the view over the water from the dining area is sweet.
Solid choice for lunch or casual dinner.
(For reference, we are a family of Globetrotters, have been vegan for 10 years and hit over 15 countries.)
Pros: Simple dishes, clean flavor, View of water , Location at the foot of the big Buddha
Cons: None, it is what it claims to be!
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hannearts
Points +3884
Great food with incredible view - Edit
Went for the duck curry and a blueberry smoothie. Great value for money and such a lovely view of the sea and the islands!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Good value for money , Good views/atmosphere
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mep
Points +414
Delicious Food and Gorgeous Sea View! - Edit
Had the pad Thai and spring rolls - both were very yummy. The Pad Thai was more like a sweet and sour noodle dish than I’m used to for Pad Thai, but it was great. Very kind woman, one of whom greeted me with, “Ready for Vegan food?!” Which I loved haha. OH and the view! Wow!
Read morePros: Yummy Vegan Thai
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jeroenkusters
Points +704
Jay with a view - Edit
The a la carte dishes are tasty. The price of the food is high for a typical "jay" restaurant. The sea view from your table makes up for this.
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Elisdata
Points +125
Fresh Asian Vegan - Edit
To the right a few shops before the entrance to the Big Buddha. Front of store looks like gift shop but lady cooks fresh dishes by order in back. Look for big yellow red Jay (Vegan) sign (looks like number 17). We arrived at 3 and enjoyed vegan duck, noodles, french fries and spring rolls and two water. "Duck" had lovely veg in a coconut, kaffir sauce.
Read moreAltogether. 420THB
Hint: "mei pet" means "not spicy"
Pros: All Vegan, very inexpensive, Local Asian, cooked to order, Nice location, view
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