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Vegan-friendly
Organic
Thai
Western
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Long-established vegetarian restaurant in Bangkok by friend of Cow, May Kaidee. Serves vegan food menu of Thai dishes. The location is near Khao Sarn Rd, in alley behind Burger King. Has a fully vegan restaurant in New York. Reported closed October 2025.
301 Reviews
First Review by amonroea
jan3601
Points +215
Great food and prices! - Edit
Had the Pad Thai and Pancake with Fruit for dessert, can easily just ask for things to be made without egg. Both really fresh, Pad Thai tasted amazing, and the pancake was very ‘cakey’ (in a delicious way). Highly recommend!
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nanaok
Points +55
Enjoyed! - Edit
We stumbled on this place and thoroughly enjoyed it. Amazing prices. Only thing was the heat and humidity as it is open air seating. They do have fans and try their best to make the space comfortable.
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AlexanderGarmashov
Points +339
Absolutely delicious food! - Edit
Visit this place every time I come to Bangkok. Everything is so delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-29
Pros: Food, Owner, Atmosphere
Guest
tgardner1453
Points +690
Great place - Edit
Amazing prices, great staff, and willing to make things vegan that aren’t already. Highly recommend, I went here daily for lunch or dinner
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-09
Guest
thetofutravellers
Points +6506
Still so good! - Edit
We just had to have a meal at May Kaidee because well, it is somewhat iconic!
Read moreThe menu is large and while it is a vegetarian restaurant, there are many vegan choices.
My husband had the vegetable rice and the fried tofu while I had the green curry. For dessert, we shared mango sticky rice.
All the food was delicious and the curry was full of flavour!
The staff were friendly, and the space is really nice. It is an open restaurant with a corrugated iron roof and fans, so it is a bit hot, though.
- Visited in July 2024 -
Pros: Iconic restaurant from back in the day, Delicious food, Many vegan options
Cons: A bit hot
Guest
mermaidpower
Points +170
Good Food - Edit
Enjoyed our meal here. I got pad see ew, sister tried pad thai, and friend went for the pineapple fried rice. Food was good. For drinks we got the fresh coconut, hibiscus tea, and lemongrass tea. They were all great.
Read moreFYI, this is an open-air restaurant, so there is no AC. This was my first experience with that in Thailand, so I was surprised.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-02
Pros: Affordable
Cons: Open air restaurant, so no AC
Guest
LauArtGonzalez
Points +133
Si repites es que es bueno - Edit
Fue el primer y último sitio al que fuimos en Bangkok ya que es una apuesta segura, probando diferentes platos. Todo está muy rico y no está mal del precio. Tienes que indicar muy claro que no quieres huevo, porque el primer día no nos entendió y uno de los platos tenía, pero el último día todo bien. Tienen además clase de cocina y un libro donde te explican recetas tradicionales.
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FilthyVegan.
Points +21429
Original - Edit
First came here when I was younger in 2001. Everytime I'm in Bangkok I always make sure I visit this restaurant. One of not many of the originals left in this area.
Read moreI remember May too and met the French guy who set up the restaurant with her.
Always delicious vegan food served here
Guest
AlanaBanana
Points +2487
Brutal!! - Edit
La comida está buenísima! Repetiré, ganas de probar más platos
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B12mangel
Points +1309
Yumm - Edit
The dishes we tried were tasty, took some time but its worth the wait. I recommend the How mokk!
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bukrie
Points +515
May Kaidee Keren! - Edit
During my visit to Bangkok this time, I not only stumbled upon this amazing vegan restaurant but also made some incredible new friends from May Kaidee.
Read moreThe food options here are so diverse, and I'm sure you'll find everything they serve here delicious. And when it comes to prices, for a restaurant of their caliber, it's pretty budget-friendly.
The new friends I mentioned earlier are the friendly and fun staff of this restaurant. I've gotten to know some of them quite well, to the point where it feels more like visiting a friend's house than a restaurant.
I must admit, I've been hitting up this place almost every other day during my two-month stay in Bangkok. It's definitely secured a spot on my list of favorite vegan restaurants in Bangkok.
Wishing continued success and good health to everyone at May Kaidee... You guys are awesome!
Guest
Hopeless
Points +1612
Great food, but looong waiting time - Edit
Love the place, ate here twice and would gladly come back (and can also strongly suggest the cooking course), but I do NOT recommend coming here if you are in a hurry. And I strongly suggest avoiding re-ordering.
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Food:
Everything was great, but the How Mokk and the Khao Soy were our favourites.
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Waiting time:
First time we came here was in the evening around 7-7.30pm. The place was packed, so it took until 8pm until the food arrived. I then had the smart idea to make another order for a pancake. After 40 minutes I inquired ("they are doing it right now"), in the end we had to wait until 9.30pm...
The second time we came here before 6pm, and there were only two other people there. Food arrived by 6.30pm. And I did the same mistake, ordered another dish, waited until 7.40pm, upon inquiry they noticed they had forgotten about it (all I got was a "sorry"), and by 8pm I finally got it.
Personally, I'd prefer if they changed to a format with less seats and a waiting list, so people can decide for themselves if they are ok with waiting for xx minutes. While I appreciate that they would never send customers away, the long waiting frustrated and negatively affected my experience here.
Pros: Super tasty & cheap, large menu
Cons: Very long waiting time for orders, Besides the owner, most staff speak little English
Guest
livmscollins
Points +308
Delicious food, cute place! - Edit
The staff were friendly, the food was great, the restaurant had a nice vibe to it and was traditional. We would go back, defo recommend! Was also cheaper than other vegan places you can go to. We bought the cookbook too !
Read morePros: Food , Staff & price , Restaurant
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willemruben
Points +1583
My favorite in Bangkok - Edit
This place always delivers. Today I had a great Khao Soy, pumpkin hummus and mango sticky rice.
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MayoKato
Points +28
Great taste. Not solty. Good service. - Edit
I love this restaurant. I ordered KAOSOI and Eggplant salad. My husband ordered Massaman carry and brown rice. We were so much full. I ask to make a salad not spicy, they could arranged it. I highly recommend eating here if you visit Kaosan street.
Read morePros: Taste, Not expensive, Kind staff
Guest
david_droes
Points +4459
So many tasty things 😋 - Edit
I had Panang Curry, and massaman curry, which were flavorful and packed with perfectly cooked veggies and tofu. For only 100bhat it was a good portion. My next dish was the MayKaidee Special Salad for 150bhat. It was enormous but not what I’d call a salad. The vegetables were battered and deep fried, slathered in a nice and flavorful sauce, topped with some fresh herbs and few fresh veggies, raw onion and peanuts. While it was tasty, it was certainly not the light accompanying dish I wanted for my curry haha. My mistake for not asking first!
Read moreThe banana blossom salad is divine! The sauce was to die for
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-17
Pros: Fast service , Good food
Cons: Menu lacks descriptions of the dishes
Guest
Klaud
Points +817
Had high expectations! - Edit
The food was ok, but nothing spectacular.
Read moreThe portion size was small in my opinion - can be subjective tho.
The price are ok.
I took pad thai with tofu and my friend green curry - and this is where disappointment came - we could not find tofu almost at all😅 We asked if the dish includes tofu and the waiter said - yes... once we asked where is it - he just answered there is and left...
What was also disappointing was waiter's attitude. Once we arrived he did not even look at us and we waited until I grabbed menu by myself 😅 there was only 2 tables, so they were not busy...
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-12
david_droes
My favorite place
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crln_frnk
Points +46
Super Restaurant! - Edit
Das Essen war großartig! Ich hatte ein Khao Soi, welches sehr lecker war, meiner Meinung nach das Beste, welches ich bis jetzt in Thailand gegessen habe.
Read moreDas Personal ist ebenfalls sehr freundlich.
Ich würde jederzeit wiederkommen.
Pros: Sehr leckeres Essen, Günstig , Freundliches Personal
Guest
ElisaMarthaJosie
Points +361
Very tasty food and friendly staff!! - Edit
The restaurant was full but they did not hesitate and made a place to sit for us on the street! The vegan food was really tasty!! #Veganuary
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BalinJennings
Points +33
incredible vegan food - Edit
May Kaidee is a queen of vegan/vegetarian Thai cooking!!
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johannaaa.hf
Points +386
Essen ganz lecker, nicht ausgeschildert was vegan ist - Edit
Die Location ist ganz nett, jedoch nicht sonderlich gemütlich. In der gleichen Straße gibt es ein wesentlich gemütlicheres Veganes Restaurant.. nur als Tipp :)
Read moreAuf der Karte ist nicht gekennzeichnet was vegan ist, man muss also nachfragen.. das stört etwas. Essen war ganz lecker & ziemlich günstig.
Pros: Nettes Personal
Cons: Veganes essen nicht gekennzeichnet , Ambiente
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SeanCallander
Points +287
Delicious - Edit
Amazing authentic Thai restaurant near KhaoSan.
Read moreVery affordable pricing and the food was full of flavour, 100% give this place a go if you have the time #Veganuary
Pros: Low cost , Authentic flavours , Great service
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Sushinina
Points +2541
Favourite place - Edit
This is my favourite restaurant near khao san road so far. Friendly service, some of them speak english.
Read morePros: Mango sticky rice
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JakubD
Points +596
Very good - Edit
The food is good. Be sure to iterate what vegan is, mentioning no eggs etc. is more helpful than saying vegan.
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Sarilein
Points +26073
Fair 3.5 out of 5 - Edit
Had the fresh spring rolls
Read moreIt’s not like Vietnamese ones with rice paper but more like a very thin crepe and served warm. Service friendly but hardly speaks English
I asked for no cilantro and confirmed twice with staff. Asked in English and tried my best in Thai
Food arrived with cilantro - which wasn’t a pleasure eating a full roll filled with it haha
Thankfully it was just a herb I can’t stand instead of someone having health issues with something
They made me new ones thankfully
Still lacking flavour. Sauce with peanut looks good but very bland. Needs some serious seasoning. Thai food is supposed to be packed with flavours
Not sure if I will be back. Wanna give them another try
But then the great reviews are all about these rolls as well so if I don’t like the best rated of the menu- why?
Pros: Location, Friendly service
Cons: Language barrier , Flavourless
Guest
CascadianViking
Points +1469
Great curries and smoothies - Edit
So much cheaper than a nearby vegan place (though I also love it there). The food is good, the location is great, and the people are always friendly.
Read morePros: Curry, Smoothie, Pad ki mao
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devona002
Points +383
Best Pancake - Edit
Nice family atmosphere, nice people, super happy cook, she even made dace for guest, so lovely😄She made the best fruit vegan pancakes, that I needed. Than we have Thai ice Tea, Tom Yum soup and Papaya salad. All vegan.
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