The short answer
Chotivala Pure Vegetarian Indian Restaurant: what visitors should know first
Yes, if you are shopping or staying around Pratunam and want a vegetarian Indian dinner. The name and listing say 100 percent pure vegetarian and Jain food. Phone ahead to confirm the Jain preparation and the opening hours, which listings give unclearly.
Diet
What we checked
- Pure Veg. The whole menu has no meat, fish or egg. Checked November 2026 · Source
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Chotivala Pure Vegetarian Indian Restaurant facts at a glance
- Location
- 120/24 Ratchaprarop Rd, near Indra Square, Pratunam
- Dining style
- Casual Indian vegetarian
- Price signal
- Moderate; check the current menu
- Signature order
- Try: North Indian or Gujarati thali
- Good for
- Dinner after shopping in Pratunam
Why it matters
Why Chotivala Pure Vegetarian Indian Restaurant is worth your time
Pratunam is where many Indian families go to buy clothes in bulk, and the lane behind the market has grown a small cluster of Indian vegetarian kitchens to serve them. Chotivala is one of the places that gives that cluster its late-night reputation, because it stays open when most Thai restaurants nearby have closed.
For strictly vegetarian older travellers, the value is predictability: a menu that is vegetarian throughout, thali plates that are familiar from home, and no need to explain fish sauce or oyster sauce to a cook. It is a practical dinner stop rather than a destination meal.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Thali plates
Reviews mention both a North Indian and a Gujarati thali, a sensible choice for a first visit.
- 02
Late hours
Listings show it open until around 1:30 am, though the hour format is unclear.
- 03
Indra Square cluster
Maa Pure Vegetarian is a short walk away if you want to compare menus.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Chotivala trades under the name 'Chotivala 100% Pure Vegetarian & Jain Food Indian Restaurant', and its listing places it at 120/24 Ratchaprarop Road, close to Indra Square behind Pratunam Market. It is one of several Indian vegetarian restaurants in this lane of the wholesale district, which makes it a convenient stop after a day among the clothing stalls.
Reviewers named in the listing mention a North Indian thali and a Gujarati thali, masala papad, tandoori butter roti, paneer lababdar, jeera rice, onion raita, dosa, vegetable biryani and samosa, with lassi to drink. Choose a thali if the group wants to share many small dishes without reading the whole menu, or pick two curries with rice and roti.
The listing's own text also calls the place a vegan restaurant and says vegan options are available on request, which does not match the pure vegetarian name. Treat dairy as present in most curries, and ask clearly if you need vegan food. Jain guests should tell staff at the start that onion, garlic and root vegetables must be left out, and ask how the dish will be cooked.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Phone ahead to confirm the hours
- Tell staff about onion and garlic at the start if you eat Jain
- Ask which dishes have no dairy if you need vegan food
- Walk in through Indra Square rather than the main road
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Ratchaprarop Road, near Indra Square, Pratunam
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Dinner, after the Pratunam shops
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Sits on the busy Ratchaprarop Road lanes behind Pratunam Market, so expect crowded pavements and traffic on the way in. Ask for a table near the entrance if stairs or a long walk are a problem.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-ins are usual. Listings disagree on the exact hours, though they agree it stays open late, so confirm by phone or on the map before a long trip. Jain preparation is not confirmed on the page we opened.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
Sits on the busy Ratchaprarop Road lanes behind Pratunam Market, so expect crowded pavements and traffic on the way in. Ask for a table near the entrance if stairs or a long walk are a problem.
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See concierge supportFAQs
Is Chotivala fully vegetarian?
Its name and listing say 100 percent pure vegetarian. We did not open a menu that rules out egg, so ask if that matters.
Does it serve Jain food?
The name says Jain food, but we found no detail on how it is cooked. Confirm by phone.
Where is it?
At 120/24 Ratchaprarop Road, near Indra Square behind Pratunam Market.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
