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Vegetarian Guide to Thailand Local & Street Food

Find authentic meat-free options, learn essential phrases, and get local tips for plant-based dining.

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Filtered results are based on automated analysis of common food data. This is for general guidance only. Ingredient variations, preparation methods, cross-contamination risks, and data accuracy can differ significantly. Always verify all information directly with vendors before consumption, especially for allergies or strict dietary needs. See full disclaimers for filtered results.

Not all dishes marked vegetarian are strictly vegan. Some may contain eggs or dairy. Always confirm specific ingredients with the vendor.

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Essential Phrases

I am vegetarian

ฉันทานเจ

chan tan jay

Indicates vegetarian diet preference

No meat, fish, or oyster sauce please

ไม่เอาเนื้อสัตว์ ปลา หรือน้ำมันหอย

mai ao neua sat, pla, rue nam man hoi

Specifies no animal products including common sauces

Watch Out For

Fish sauce (nam pla)
Shrimp paste (kapi)
Oyster sauce
Pork or chicken stock

Safe Options

Pad Pak (stir-fried vegetables - specify 'jay')
Som Tam Jay (papaya salad without fish sauce)
Vegetarian spring rolls
Mango sticky rice

Important Notice

Many Thai dishes use fish sauce as a base flavoring. Even when requesting vegetarian options, cross-contamination is common. Consider restaurants that specifically advertise vegetarian options.