Vegan-friendly
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Organic
Thai
Western
Beer/Wine
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Take-out
Restaurant and bakery. Restaurant is located on the 2nd floor. Offers a changing menu written on the blackboard. Specializes in vegetarian/vegan versions of Thai traditional dishes. No mock meats or MSG. Has house-made vegan cakes. Colorful artwork adorn the walls. Open Mon 11:30am-8:00pm, Thu-Sun 11:30am-8:00pm. Closed Tue-Wed.
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Nimman Haeminda Rd, Soi Hillside 3 (at opposite Soi 13), Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50200
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Last update on 18 Jun 2021 by Guest
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Added by Naphatntl on 24 Oct 2012
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86 Reviews
First Review by SteffenS
shiranbo
Points +11
Nope - Edit
The service was great. But sorry, we didn't like the food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-11
Pros: Service
Cons: The food, No toilet paper
Guest
ppandya
Points +145
Authentic Thai flavors with generous portions - Edit
Diverse menu with generous portions and authentic flavours.
Read moreFor someone like my family who is vegetarian since birth and by choice, mock meats are a huge turn off. It was great to find a place that makes authentic Thai food with no mock meat.
Pros: No mock meat, Mostly vegan menu. Noodles with 🥚clearly marked, Flavors not watered down for western taste
Cons: They serve eggs and egg noodles
Guest
catandcupcake
Points +7459
Huge food menu - Edit
It was hard to choose what to eat! So many options! Stir fry and curry were delicious. Would have liked more choices of drinks.
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Connie1962
Points +23
Disappointed - Edit
The food was very basic and lacked Thai flavour. The staff was not interested in our visit
Read morePros: The restaurant has a beautiful painted wall, They offer many vegetarian foods to choose from
Cons: Bland food, Cooked without inspiration
Guest
Cha-Em
Points +4168
Hidden gem - Edit
Despite being located fairly centrally in the Nimman area, this spot is hidden away down an alleyway and up a narrow flight of stairs. Look out for a faded purple sign reading 'organic' in capital letters to guide you to the otherwise nondescript entryway.
Read moreOnce inside, you’re greeted with a bright space full of potted plants and walls adorned with local artwork. A colourful, jungle-themed mural surrounds a blackboard where the smoothies of the day are displayed in hand written chalk, alongside a reminder that this is a restaurant and not a co-working space! I can’t imagine the solid wood chairs make for a particularly ergonomic sitting experience after a while anyway.
The humble A4 paper menu is clearly organised into categories—curries, soups, stir fry, salads and more. An asterisk denotes which dishes are vegan, but almost the full menu can in fact be veganised by just removing egg (with the obvious exception of Category 5 - Omelettes). My favourites have to be the creamy, coconut-based curries and the various tofu and veg dishes in the Stir Fry category which are fresh and filling. Their tamarind iced tea is also a standout for me, uniquely tangy and refreshing. Portions are generous and I almost always end up with leftovers for later, making this place even better value for money than it already is!
Pros: Bright and colourful interior 🌻, Fresh and healthy 🌱, Big portions 🫄
Cons: Serves egg 🐣
Guest
aimeee
Points +37
amazing food with an open space - Edit
both meals that i ordered were delicious, as well as their super refreshing strawberry smoothie (no milk). the mango salad was top notch and very addictive with amazing crunch and flavour!!
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VittorioMontanari
Points +343
Huge menu - Edit
Definitely one of the best restaurants in Chiang Mai. Huge menu, generous portions, excellent taste and good price. Absolutely recommended.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-08
Pros: Huge menu, Generous portions, Excellent taste
Guest
fantoosh
Points +138
Best Massaman curry - Edit
Full of veggies, packed with tofu and mushrooms, and of course fat chunks if potato. The best Massaman curry I’ve ever had !
Read moreCloses at 8pm so get in early.
Highly recommend. #Veganuary
Guest
sailorgirl1
Points +20
Great food (and service) that even non vegans love - Edit
We’ve eaten at Anchan twice now during an extended stay in Chiang Mai. The menu is about 95% vegan with just a few vegetarian (non vegan) options. As a vegan, it is wonderful to have so many options! And the food was superb. Authentic local Thai food prepared with fresh ingredients and just the right level of spicing and seasoning. Nothing bland about the food here. My husband is not vegan so we are always looking for restaurants we can both enjoy. That usually means non vegetarian restaurants with vegan options. The food at Anchan is so flavorful that my husband doesn’t miss the meat and is more than happy to eat there. (He thinks that the Pad Thai is some of the best he’s ever had.). It’s a win/win! The service is also fabulous. Attentive and helpful with menu questions. I cannot recommend Anchan more highly for anyone! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Delicious authentic Thai food prepared with fresh , Very large list of vegan options, Warm, attentive and helpful staff
Guest
Gonions
Points +174
Amazing, highly recommend! - Edit
This was easily some of the best food we’ve had since arriving in Thailand. We asked for spicy and it was hot but not too hot, we like spice! We had Green Curry, Massaman Curry & Anchan Fried Rice. Seriously good flavours, definitely worth the visit!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-10
Pros: Fast, friendly service , Delicious food, Spicy
Cons: No paper in the bathroom
Guest
EAng
Points +31
Delicious, spicy and great portions! - Edit
Love the variety of food and the taste. The fried rice portions are substantial - we had three people and had trouble finishing one (along with two other dishes). The food is actually nicely spicy as well, although you do have to ask for it to be hot, and they have a great selection of fresh smoothies as well. Highly recommend the long eggplant and Thai miso stir fry as well, it's great and super savory!
Read morePros: Long eggplant and Thai miso stir fry, Thai basil fried rice , Massamam curry
Cons: No air conditioning (though ample fans) , Up a staircase (no elevator)
Guest
JacqM
Points +40
Best red curry! - Edit
Fantastic menu! Everything is vegetarian and the vegan options are clearly marked on the menu. We tried the pumpkin red curry and tofu cashew sweet and sour stir fry - both were delicious. We would love to come back and try everything else. The restaurant isn't massive inside (maybe 10 tables) but service is fast so if they're busy and you can't get a spot, I'd recommend waiting around for one to open - the food is worth it!
Read morePros: Great vego/vegan menu, Good prices, Delicious food
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IronJuice
Points +1493
Rude waitress - Edit
When I ordered the Thai basil fried rice, the waitress asked if egg was ok, I said “no, add extra tofu in place of eggs”. She then added egg and accused me of the error.
Read moreTerrible attitude.
In addition. No toilet paper in the poorly maintained bathroom.
I’d suggest to write your dietary restrictions in a translator to avoid disappointment.
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Rude, Terrible attitude when confronted, Poorly maintained
Guest
nelyanne
Points +76
Slightly disappointing - Edit
Food was lacking taste and the drinks were oversweet.
Read moreYou can get better food in Chiang Mai for this money.
Slow service.
Guest
AnnaSewelll
Points +122
Highly rate - Edit
Very tasty vegan dishes, food is very fresh and full of flavour. Highly recommend sweet and sour tofu/ vegetables with cashew dish and the massaman curry. Only con is no white rice, but can get white rice noodles as a side for cheap instead. Excellent chef and delicious food!
Read morePros: Flavourful, tasty, healthy food
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raw-stafari
Points +166
Delicious soul food - Edit
Stumbled upon this place. Food was delicious. Portions - generous. Will return. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Lots of options , Tasty delicious food
Cons: None that i can think of
Guest
alienvegan
Points +5035
Delicious and many options - Edit
It was hard to choose because there are so many options. Includes vegetable dishes, tofu dishes, tempeh dishes and soups. Green curry was delicious!
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saanakukka
Points +20
Ok - Edit
Food was alright but quite tasteless. Nothing special.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Quite cheap
Guest
PatrikBird
Points +1559
yummy food - Edit
cute little restaurant which serves mouth watering dishes. worth every penny. came back for the banana blossom salad. very recommended
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-27
Pros: lots of vegan options , big portions
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meejisu
Points +2290
Wow banana blossom salad! - Edit
It is not easy to find banana blossom in a menu
Read moreWhen i saw it I had to get it
And it was very yummy 🤤
Crunchy fried banana blossom with sweet and sour salad omg
And so far I only know this place who has this!
Other dishes are also tasty
Guest
krystathomason
Points +249
Yum! - Edit
Though a little on the expensive side, you get what you pay for as Anchan uses fresh quality ingredients to make their mouth-watering Thai dishes. Their tempeh is made in house and is a must-try! I hosted a vegan meetup here a couple months back and the owner and staff were very helpful and friendly--answering our questions, accomodating special requests, and even sharing some trade secrets. I highly recommend giving this spot a try!
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CharlesJackson
Points +39
Excellent Thai food - Edit
Pure vegetarian restaurant just off the main road. Great serving sizes and excellent prices. Note that it is on the first floor. English menus with English speaking staff.
Read moreOpen as at August 2022.
Guest
tdroeth
Points +409
my favorite restaurant in the world - Edit
I dream of going back here every day. The way everything is freshly prepared with the most beautiful and flavorful ingredients. I could seriously wax poetic about this place… it’s my favorite❤️🔥
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JahleelWasser
Points +2052
Love - Edit
I think this restaurant is fantastic. Good price, delicious Thai food, and lots of options. My fave was the massaman curry
Read morePros: Mostly vegan, Good price
Cons: Not completely vegan 😝
Guest
Johnappleseads
Points +70
Best vegan food in Chiang Mai!! - Edit
Where do I start? The atmosphere is awesome and great for a nice night out. Everything is very reasonably priced and the food is AMAZING! Try the butterfly pea pad Thai it’s a nice twist on traditional pad Thai and is nothing short of boring.
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VaibhavChaturvedi
Points +51
Delicious vegan / vegetarian Thai food - Edit
Very friendly owners. I arrived at 7:50 P.M., so just before the closing time of 8:00 P.M. but, the owner was super welcoming. Customized food for without egg. Had the Red Curry, Pineapple Fried Rice, Tom Yum (really nice), Fried Veggies and Mixed Berries drink. Everything was very tasty
Read morePros: Biggg portion sizes, Parking easy to find around the place, Friendly owners
Guest
Kaddie
Points +137
Genial! - Edit
Sehr leckere Gerichte top Auswahl!
Read morePros: Viele vegane Gerichte , Günstig , Freundliche Leute
Cons: /
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