The short answer
Aum Vegetarian Restaurant: what visitors should know first
A practical stop for vegetarian families near the south of the old city. Daytime hours only, so go for lunch. Ask for vegan versions if you avoid egg and dairy, and confirm sauces.
Useful facts
Aum Vegetarian Restaurant facts at a glance
- Location
- Suriyawong Alley, near Chiang Mai Gate
- Dining style
- Casual vegetarian restaurant
- Price signal
- About THB 60 to 200 per dish, per one guide
- Signature order
- Try: vegan khao soi or a curry
- Good for
- Vegetarian lunch, simple Thai meals
Why it matters
Why Aum Vegetarian Restaurant is worth your time
Meat-free Thai food at modest prices is useful for visitors who avoid meat and fish. Aum is one of the older vegetarian kitchens in the old city and is a dependable lunch option.
It is not an Indian or Jain restaurant, so strict Jain visitors still need to ask about onion and garlic. Because it sits in the old city, it fits easily into a temple day, and its modest prices make it a sensible choice for families travelling on a budget who still want sit-down service.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Thai dishes without meat
Street-food style dishes made vegetarian.
- 02
Vegan-friendly menu
Many dishes can be made vegan on request.
- 03
Old city location
Close to temples and the south gate.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Find the restaurant in Suriyawong Alley near Chiang Mai Gate. It is described as a vegetarian kitchen serving Thai street food without meat, and its menu includes veg and vegan versions of favourites such as massaman and green curry.
Order the khao soi if available, or a curry with rice. Prices were listed as roughly THB 60 to 200 per dish. Ask staff to confirm whether a dish is vegan if that matters to you, as the restaurant is vegetarian rather than fully vegan.
It is a casual place for a lunch break between temples and the Night Bazaar side of the city.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Check opening hours
- Ask about egg and dairy if vegan
- Carry cash
- Go for lunch rather than late dinner
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Old city, Suriyawong Alley, near Chiang Mai Gate
- Time needed
- 45 to 90 minutes
- Best time
- Lunch or an early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Seating is simple, with indoor tables. Check for steps at the entrance and expect plain, casual surroundings.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-ins are normal. Guides list daytime hours until about 8 pm; confirm current hours before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Aum Vegetarian Restaurant
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Seating is simple, with indoor tables. Check for steps at the entrance and expect plain, casual surroundings.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Aum fully vegetarian?
Guides describe it as a vegetarian restaurant serving no meat or fish, but some dishes may contain egg, so confirm. It is not fully vegan, so ask about egg and dairy.
Is Aum Jain?
No Jain claim has been found. Ask about onion and garlic.
Where is it?
In Suriyawong Alley near Chiang Mai Gate, in the southern old city.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
