Restaurants

The first time we went to Mercy Republic was when they had just opened.

If you are interested in our first visit, here is the post.

Now it has been open for several months, and we decided to go back.

I usually like to go to restaurants for lunch because I can take better pictures with natural light.

But when it comes to this restaurant, I like to go after dark because it just seems right to dine here at night because of its unique decor and atmosphere.

This fried tofu snack was interesting.

The crispy outside was slightly sweet (which reminded me of graham crackers and was unexpected), and it took me a while to form my opinion, but I concluded it was tasty.

For the appetizer we ordered Kraprao Minced Meat Stuffed Homemade Tofu because it had great reviews on Google.

This was a winner!

It was delicious.

I highly recommend it.

For the main dish I had Creamy Tom Yum with Moroheiya Noodles.

It was absolutely delicious!!

The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the broth was rich, flavorful, and so good!

I even liked the vegan “shrimp”.

My husband had Tonkatsu Panang Curry Rice.

It also had great reviews on Google, and my husband really liked it, too.

We really enjoyed our meal this time, much more so than the last time.

So we will definitely go back!

We had a chance to meet and chat with the owner this time.

He was very friendly guy and welcoming.

Go to Mercy Republic for tasty vegan food and stay for groovy tunes!

Here is a link to Mercy Republic website.

V Street was on our list for a long time.

I don’t know why it took us so long to try because we come to Phrom Phong a lot.

But we made it. Finally!

V Street is located in the Emsphere mall.

It’s easy to find.

Look for red-blue-white tiles.

They serve mostly Thai food, but you can also find some “Western” dishes like pasta, wraps, and salads.

They call their food “high street vegan food”.

It’s a sister brand to Vistro.

(I have a post about our visit to Vistro here .)

There were a lot of dishes on the menu, but my husband and I both picked the same thing (lol), “Banh Mi Wrap”.

We didn’t want to order two same things, so I decided to try something different (hubby promised to let me have a bite of the wrap).

I got V Street Boat Noodle.

The wrap was delicious.

I didn’t think the flavor profile (or ingredients) was necessarily Banh Mi, but it was still a super tasty wrap.

The boat noodle was very good too.

There were different types of “meat” and mushrooms, which was very satisfying.

The noodles were perfectly cooked.

And the broth was very flavorful.

It was 260 baht, and I felt it was a bit pricy (maybe I was paying for the location).

The decor was interesting.

Unique for sure.

I couldn’t quite know what style they were going after (lol).

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This was a different day, but if I don’t post them, I will forget about these pictures.

So here we go.

Last week we decided to check out a temple a friend of mine had recommended.

It’s Wat Rachabophit.

It’s a historic royal temple built by King Rama V in 1869.

The tiles were absolutely beautiful.

The architecture and the tiles both showed European influence.

This temple is not the most popular temple (there weren’t many visitors), but we were glad that we went to see it.

I found it very elegant.

Outside the main temple there was some garden and some beautiful white buildings, and we enjoyed walking around this area too.

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I wanted to spend a little more time there, but it was a very hot day, and we were ready to have a break where it was air-conditioned.

Wearing a long skirt (me) and long pants (him) didn’t help either; we purposely dressed ourselves that way to show respect for the temple.

We didn’t even have energy to look for a “cool” cafe.

This was the first cafe we saw, and we quickly went in (lol).

It was called Motu Bangkok.

This tiki decor was something I didn’t expect to see in Bangkok (lol).

It had a tiki x vintage vibe, and it was pretty cool.

We felt alive again after a glass of butterfly pea lemonade and a bottle of water.

As soon as we left the cafe, we realized we were very close to one of our favorite vegan cafe/restaurant, Bevan Vegan.

So we decided to go there for a little treat.

We were hoping to try their cheesecake, but it was not in their case, so instead we had a chocolate cake.

It was rich, chocolaty, perfectly sweet (not overly sweet), and delicious.

The denseness (in a good way) reminded me of brownies.

Here is a link to the post about our first visit to Began Vegan.

This was our second time to visit this beautiful restaurant (100% plant-based).

I feel so lucky to have a restaurant like this in our walking distance.

Last time we had brunch, so this time I wanted to come here for dinner, but an early dinner (so that I could take nice pictures (lol)).

I also like to have an early dinner because it’s quiet, and I feel staff are more relaxed and attentive.

This time we had a table in a different section from the last time, and I really enjoyed this table with a comfortable seating and the cozy corner.

One of my favorite things about this restaurant is that they offer a tapas menu.

This Mushroom Hummus and the next three dishes were from the tapas menu.

Patatas Bravas.

Chimichurri Eggplant.

This was so good!

My husband is not a big fan of eggplant, so I hesitated to order it, but he actually liked it too.

(In choosing tapas dishes my husband and I agreed on Mushroom Hummus, and then I picked this eggplant dish, and he picked the potato dish.)

Fried Lotus.

We went there on Wednesday, and they had “Buy 2 Get 1 Free Tapas”.

Initially we ordered three dishes, but we were so curious about this, so we ended up ordering this one too.

From their tapas menu, my favorites so far are Chimichurri Eggplant, Stuffed Figs, and Tomato Bruschetta.

(We tried Stuffed Figs and Tomato Bruschetta last time we were here.)

For the main dish we shared this Spicy Gnocchi (pan-fried).

It was delicious!

The gnocchi and the sauce were perfectly cooked and flavored.

I will definitely order it again (although there are so many other dishes I want to try, too though).

We almost skipped a dessert because we were pretty full.

But I’m so glad that we didn’t.

This cheesecake was absolutely amazing!!

A lot of reviewers on Google recommended it, and I agree with them 100% it’s a must.

The pineapple flavor was just too good.

Even though we went there in the (early) evening, it was still quite warm, so we chose a table inside.

But I’m hoping to dine in this beautiful patio one day when we have a comfortable weather.

Here is the link to my previous post about this restaurant when we had brunch.

Check it out.

You can see pictures of Tomato Bruschetta and Stuffed Figs there.

Here is a link to the restaurant’s website.

A Thai friend suggested that I should check out Pak Khlong Talat (flower market).

When we were figuring out how to get there, we found out that there was a popular vegan restaurant near the market.

So we made a plan to get to the restaurant for lunch first before visiting the flower market.

It was easy to get to.

Any place within a walking distance from a train station works well for us.

We probably walked for about 10 minutes from Sanam Chai metro station.

It’s on a small alley but easy to find.

We got there a little after 1:00 on Saterday, and it was quite busy.

First, we ordered Thai tea with pistachio milk.

I took a lot of pictures of their menu.

So here they are.

Based on the Google reviews and what other people were eating at the restaurant, Pad Thai, Burger, and Thai Curry seem like the popular dishes.

But we went for something different.

My husband had Full Breakfast Plate.

The plate was so pretty!

Look at the salad!

It was so fresh.

This croissant sandwich was delicious.

I’ve had vegan but very dry croissants before, and they were not like that at all.

There were thick slices of vegan “ham” and some vegan cheese inside.

I had Pumpkin soup.

(I didn’t feel 100% that day, so I went with something light.)

It was not only beautiful but also delicious.

We spotted their cake case, and we couldn’t leave without trying at least one.

We had Vanila Strawberry Cake, and it was so good!

Everything was so good, and before we left the restaurant, we were already talking about coming back.

Once we left the restaurant, full and happy, and turned to the right, this was the view we saw!

It was a nice surprise to see Wat Arun on the other side of the river.

First I didn’t realize, but the restaurant is in a very touristy neighborhood because there were some popular spots like Wat Pho and Grand Palace.

There were a lot of cute shops and cafes, and we enjoyed walking around.

After walking on the main street and small alleys, we were ready to head to the flower market.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many flowers in one spot!

I was looking at the same flowers for a while, and my husband bought some for me :).

They look so good in my kitchen.

And in the bedroom.

(I keep empty jars and use them as a vase :).)

We often have a hard time deciding which restaurant to go, but for Valentine’s Day we both knew we wanted to go to Vegan Mahanakhon.

We were here a few months ago to celebrate my birthday.

There are many vegan restaurants in Bangkok, but this place is perfect for special occasions.

Their elegant decor helps elevate the dining experience to the next level.

The welcome drink (Jasmine-scented water) is perfectly chilled and so refreshing.

Their menu is absolutely beautiful, almost like an art book, with amazing pictures.

Luckily, they still had a Chinese New Year menu in addition to the regular menu.

My husband liked their Thai tea before, so he ordered it again.

This is Assorted Thai Appetizer Platter, and It’s a MUST if you ever come to this restaurant.

Each item is so beautifully crafted.

It’s such a treat.

This turnip cake was from the Chinese New Year.

Very good.

It had a great texture and was very flavorful.

Winged Bean Salad.

We asked them to make it “not spicy”.

Very good.

Deep-fried Vegan Pork Belly.

Perfectly cooked.

Crispy and delicious.

We agree with many reviews on Google that everything you order here is delicious.

I’m pretty sure that we will return next time we want to have a celebration meal, but I might have to make up our own celebration event because I don’t want to wait too long (lol).

Check out my previous post about this restaurant.

(Yes, the kitty was there last time, too :))

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After lunch, we found out that there was a large market, Wang Lang Market, about 10 minute-walk from the restaurant and decided to explore it.

Homemade Tofu!

This market was really fun.

Looked like a market popular among locals instead of tourists.

Of course, there were a lot of vendors selling red roses.

It’s a relatively new establishment.

Founded in March 2022.

They focus on sustainability, seasonality, and the farm-to-table concept.

According to their website, they use organic local produce.

All sounded good.

And their menu was intriguing.

I always get excited to try a new vegan restaurant, but about this place, my excitement was at the next level.

The restaurant itself is in the back, a bit away from the street.

The street is not a very busy one, but it’s still nice to have a little quiet space in the back.

We went for brunch.

The drink menu is quite large, and it takes a bit to look at everything and decide what you want.

The “award winning” Araksa Thai tea sounded interesting, but this time I went for a smoothie.

I had Mixed Greens and my husband had Peanut Butter.

They were both good quality and tasted very good.

I was pleasantly surprised that they had their tapas menu available in addition to their brunch menu.

So we ordered Stuffed Figs from the tapas manu.

The perfectly ripe figs were stuffed with house-made “cheese” and “bacon.

They were delicious!!

We also ordered Tomato Bruschetta from their tapas menu.

This was excellent too.

I love tapas dishes because the small portion allows me to try various items.

We could have chosen more things from the tapas menu, but we came here for brunch after all, and to be honest with you, I had studied their brunch menu in advance and I knew what to order.

One of the things I wanted to order was this.

Breakfast Sandwich.

They cut it for us to share.

The omelet-like patty was flavorful, and we enjoyed it very much.

The sandwich comes with either chips or salad; we had salad.

There was Eggs Benedict on their menu when I was “studying” their menu online, but it was not listed on the menu at the restaurants.

I was excited about trying the dish, so I was a bit disappointed.

We thought about ordering one more dish anyway from their brunch menu, but at this point we were full.

I will definitely come back for brunch again, but next time I would like to try their dinner/tapas.

The space was decorated with lots of plants, and it gives you the feeling that you are at a small cottage in the countryside.

The windows are large, and the natural light floods in.

They also have a large outdoor space surrounded by mature trees.

I would love to dine once the air quality in Bangkok improves.

I liked this restaurant for so many reasons, including the unique menu and wonderful service.

I don’t want to speak too soon, but this could be No.1 plant-based restaurant in Bangkok on my list.

I’ll let you know how I feel after my second visit!

Here is a link to Earth House website.

We had a brunch date at a new vegan restaurant this morning, but when we got there, it was closed!

So Nature’s Charm Cafe was our plan B.

Don’t get me wrong though.

It happened to be chosen as the plan B today, but they are definitely on our A list.!

It had been a while since the last time we were here, so it was about time to come back anyway.

The dining room on the second floor was as bright as I remembered.

I really like how they decorated the space.

The paintings were tastefully done.

I didn’t notice last time, but they painted the ceiling too.

I tried their Banh Mi this time, and it was absolutely delicious!!

So glad that I tried.

I liked what was inside, but what equally impressed me was the bread.

It was the perfect bread for the Banh Mi sandwich.

It was crispy outside, soft inside, and overall very light and nicely chewy.

The fries were perfectly cooked too.

The papaya salad was very good, and I liked having this fresh salad to go with my sandwich.

My husband ordered Moo Ping.

Unfortunately, the “meat” texture was off.

I don’t think we will ever order it again.

As always, it’s fun to shop their products on the first floor.

Check out my previous post about this cafe .

Here is a link to Nature’s Charm Cafe’s website.

We’ve tried many vegan restaurants in Bangkok since we moved here last July.

But fortunately there are still many left!

So we decided to check out one of the restaurants that was on our list for a while.

It’s very close (only a few minute-walk) to Phrom Phong BTS station.

The sign is very unique (lol) and hard to miss.

It’s on the third floor.

As soon as you get to the floor, you can already feel their fun vibe.

It’s a funky, retro, and playful space.

What pleasantly surprised me was how bright the space was with a lot of natural light coming in.

If you want, you can dine at their outdoor space, watching trains, too.

We ordered a couple of items for lunch to share.

This was Orange “Chicken” Sushi Roll.

It was good.

The sauce had a little kick.

We also had Mushroom Tacos.

These were delicious.

The mushrooms were crunchy, and the vegetables were fresh, and the combination of various sauces was perfect.

I liked that the tacos came with some extra veggies.

I would definitely order these tacos again and like to try other items.

They have a large selection of sushi rolls, and it will be fun to try them next time.

Here is a link to Golden State Vegan Restaurant website.

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There are quite a few restaurants and shops that serve vegan food around the Phrom Phong area.

We stopped at Skinnylicious after lunch.

My husband tried them, and he really liked them (I was too full to eat after the lunch).

The napkin was cute!

In Japan it is customary to eat noodles on New Year’s Eve.

It is said that eating noodles symbolizes leaving this year’s hardships behind (because noodles are easy to cut) and also the long noodles represent longevity.

We call it “toshikoshi soba”, which means “year-crossing noodle”, and most people eat buckwheat noodles close to midnight.

I thought about going to eat buckwheat noodles for dinner, but there was a ramen restaurant that I had wanted to try for a while, and after a quick research I found out that toshikoshi noodle did not have to be “buckwheat” noodle, and as long as you eat on the day it didn’t matter when to eat.

So we decided to still follow the tradition but have ramen for lunch today.

My SNS friend told me about this place.

She said it was the best ramen in Bangkok.

There are three vegan ramen options, Black Tantanmen, Yuzu Shio, and Spicy Yuzu.

I like their focus on using local ingredients.

I had Yuzu Shio.

It’s clear soup, which is hard to find for vegan ramen.

I was amazed by the deliciousness of the soup.

They make their own noodles.

For this they use thinner noodles.

I liked all the toppings too.

They were all perfectly prepared.

My husband had Black Tantanmen.

This one had much thicker noodles.

The soup was rich and extremely flavorful, but not heavy.

We LOVED their ramen.

We agree that they were the best vegan ramen we’ve had in Bangkok so far.

I hope you are ending this year with delicious food as well, and I wish you all a year ahead full of joy, peace, and love.

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Mensho Tokyo – Website; The menu on their website does not include vegan options, which may mean not all locations serve vegan ramen. We went to the on in RSU Tower.