The short answer
Ethos Vegetarian Restaurant: what visitors should know first
A dependable, easy lunch near Khao San for vegetarian families who also want coffee and dessert. It serves vegetarian and vegan food, but we saw no statement that every dish is vegan, so ask about dairy and egg.
Useful facts
Ethos Vegetarian Restaurant facts at a glance
- Location
- 85/2 Soi Wat Bowon Niwet, behind Tanao Rd
- Dining style
- Vegetarian and vegan cafe
- Price signal
- About 150 baht listed; check the current menu
- Signature order
- Try: a Thai curry with rice, then coffee and dessert
- Good for
- A relaxed vegetarian lunch
Why it matters
Why Ethos Vegetarian Restaurant is worth your time
Banglamphu has had backpacker vegetarian cafes for decades, and Ethos is the one Wikivoyage singles out as established. That longevity matters when the main worry is whether a kitchen really leaves out meat and fish stock.
The food is a mix of Thai and international, which gives families with different tastes a menu they can all use. The alley location keeps it calmer than the main roads. Reading the menu in advance on the map listing helps older relatives choose dishes with confidence, and the staff can explain ingredients in English.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Vegan and vegetarian menu
Thai and international dishes, as Wikivoyage describes it.
- 02
Coffee and desserts
Good for a rest stop between temples.
- 03
Established name
Wikivoyage calls it an institution in the area.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Ethos is at 85/2 Soi Wat Bowon Niwet, an alley behind Tanao Road in Banglamphu. Wikivoyage describes it as serving vegan and vegetarian Thai and international food, with coffee and desserts, and calls it an institution in the area. It is listed open daily from 09:00 to 22:00, at around 150 baht a head.
Order Thai dishes if you want local flavours, or the international plates if elders prefer milder food. Coffee and cake make it easy to turn this into a rest stop between sights.
Because the listing says vegan and vegetarian rather than all-vegan, ask which dishes contain dairy or egg. Jain guests should request no onion, garlic or root vegetables. Check the exact address on the map: the alley is easy to miss from Tanao Road, and drivers may need the Thai name of the soi.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Show the soi name to your driver
- Ask which dishes are made without dairy and egg
- Mention onion and garlic if you eat Jain
- Confirm the daily hours on the map
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Soi Wat Bowon Niwet, alley behind Tanao Road, Banglamphu
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Late morning or lunch
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Set in a quiet alley off the busiest roads, with seated cafe service. Reaching it means a short walk down a narrow lane, so check the approach if mobility is limited.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in. Wikivoyage lists daily hours of 09:00 to 22:00 and a price of about 150 baht. We did not find a statement on which dishes are vegan, so ask.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Ethos Vegetarian Restaurant
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Set in a quiet alley off the busiest roads, with seated cafe service. Reaching it means a short walk down a narrow lane, so check the approach if mobility is limited.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Ethos vegan?
Wikivoyage says it serves vegan and vegetarian food. We did not see the whole menu described as vegan, so ask.
Where is it?
At 85/2 Soi Wat Bowon Niwet, an alley behind Tanao Road.
When is it open?
Wikivoyage lists daily 09:00 to 22:00.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
