Last time we were in Bangkok we did some city-exploring, but it’s a big city and there was still a LOT more to see.
So this time in order to learn more about each neighborhood we decided to pick a train station each day and explore the area.
Most of the time we don’t make any specific plans.
We simply enjoy leisurely walk.
But when we picked the Phrom Phong station, I did a little research in advance and found an interesting-sounding restaurant, so we made our plan for the day with an intention to have lunch there.
It’s an 8-minute walk from the Phrom Phong BTS station.
You’ll find it on the main street, on the right side, and easy to find.
The restaurant is on the second floor, but before you get there, you will see this cool restroom.
Once inside the restaurant, you will quickly notice how bright it is because of the large windows on the street side.
In addition to the natural light, thanks to the high ceilings it feels more spacious than it actually is (the place IS a nice size, definitely not small by any means).
The white walls, wood accent, metal chairs, and a lot of plants work great together and create a hip atmosphere.
At this point I already decided that I liked the place and prayed that I would like their food as much as their decor.
My husband and I shared this as an appetizer, Fried Gyoza with Asian Salsa Verde, THB 240 (approx. $6.70).
There was something other than vegetables used for the filling, but we could not tell exactly what it was.
Because of the texture it was probably some kind of protein product.
He liked it, but I was not a big fan of that.
The Asian salsa verde was refreshing, and the spicy dipping sauce complimented the fried gyoza well.
My husband liked them more than I did, but I have to confess I generally prefer pan-fried or steamed gyoza to deep-fried one.
As a main dish he ordered 12-inch Masala Pizza.
The crust was nicely chewy and light.
The masala sauce and “cheese” were both flavorful.
Overall I liked the pizza more than he did.
He said it was missing something like sweetness or umami.
Also he usually likes his pizza with a lot of sauce, so he felt it was a bit dry.
I didn’t find it particularly dry, but I might like it better if there was a little more “cheese” on it.
The 12-inch was too big for us, especially with an appetizer and another main dish.
They had a very large pizza menu, and I have a feeling pizza is a popular item at this restaurant.
The star of our lunch was this dish, Mooping Soi 24, THB 280 (approx. $7.80).
I love this type of dish because it is unique, cooked well, served with the right amount of vegetables and carbs, presented beautifully, and you can enjoy the local flavors without compromising on your diet.
It took me a long time to decide on this because I never had Moo Ping before (vegan or not) and I didn’t know what to expect.
I went back and forth between this and a noodle dish, which is more familiar to me.
But I’m so glad I chose this.
First of all, the plate pleased my eyes with large skewered “meat” pieces, cute rice balls, and fresh veggies.
Moo Ping is a Thai-style marinated and grilled pork skewers.
Soy meat was used here, and it had a wonderful grill flavor, and the sauce that came with it on the side was delicious.
I believe that the texture is everything when it comes to vegan meat, and this soy meat had a great chewy texture.
It is also very important that I mention their papaya salad was one of the best I’ve ever had, vegan or not.
Some papaya salad is often flavored with too much sweetness, but this one was just delicious without any extra sweetness.
It was spicy, but good spicy, too if you know what I mean.
If I have a chance to go back, I will probably try noodles or sushi rolls next time, as their pictures on the menu looked very good.
As I said, this place is such a hip place, and it is perfect for lunch with girlfriends or a date to impress your boyfriend or girlfriend!
Vistro-Vegan Cafe & Restaurant – https://www.vistrobkk.co/
“Prices are subject to 10% Service Charge and 7% VAT.”
