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Chiang Mai guide · Food and restaurants

Eat Chiang Mai well

The Salad Concept, Chiang Mai: What to eat and visitor guide

A salad cafe on Nimmanhaemin Soi 13 with build-your-own salads, cold-pressed juices and clearly marked vegan options on a menu that is not fully vegan.

Nimmanhaemin Road, Soi 13Salad cafe₹₹Vegan options

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The short answer

The Salad Concept: what visitors should know first

Useful for vegan-leaning travellers who want fresh salads and juices on Nimmanhaemin Road. It is not a fully vegan menu, so look for the marked vegan items and do not treat it as Pure Veg.

Diet

What we checked

  • Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. 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

The Salad Concept facts at a glance

Location
Nimmanhaemin Road, Soi 13
Dining style
Salad cafe, cash only
Price signal
About THB 120 to 250, per one guide
Signature order
Try: Mango Salad Cha Cha Cha
Good for
Light lunches, mixed diets

Why it matters

Why The Salad Concept is worth your time

Salads are a refreshing change after several days of rich curries and fried food, and a build-your-own bar lets each person in a mixed group choose what they eat. The marked vegan items help diners avoid the usual guesswork over fish sauce and dairy.

Because the menu is not fully vegan, strict diners should check each dish with staff. That honest limit is why this place carries only the vegan-options label. Allergy-sensitive guests should confirm ingredients, as menus change.

Highlights

What not to miss

  1. 01

    Build-your-own salad

    Choose your own ingredients.

  2. 02

    Vegan mac and cheese

    A marked vegan option.

  3. 03

    Cold-pressed juices

    With free soy-milk swaps.

Plan your visit

How to experience it

The Salad Concept is on Nimmanhaemin Soi 13. A 2026 guide says it is not fully vegan but offers clearly marked vegan options, so read the menu markers carefully rather than assuming everything suits you.

The guide names build-your-own salads, a Mango Salad called Cha Cha Cha, a vegan mac and cheese and cold-pressed juices, with free soy-milk swaps. It lists prices of about THB 120 to 250 and daily hours of 9 am to 10 pm.

Bring cash, because the guide says it does not take cards. For a light lunch on a hot day, a made-to-order salad and a cold juice are an easy alternative to heavy curries, and the long hours leave you free to choose a quieter time.

Plan with confidence

Small checks that make a better meal.

  • Bring cash
  • Read the vegan markers
  • Ask about dressings
  • Confirm hours

Know before you go

Timing, access and comfort

Area
Nimmanhaemin Road, Soi 13
Time needed
45 to 60 minutes
Best time
Lunch
Walking level
Easy
Senior comfort
A cafe on a lively road; check seating, steps and shade on arrival. It is cash only according to the guide.
Tickets and access
Cash only. A 2026 guide lists 9 am to 10 pm daily, with salads about THB 120 to 250.

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A cafe on a lively road; check seating, steps and shade on arrival. It is cash only according to the guide.

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FAQs

Is The Salad Concept fully vegan?

No. The guide says it has clearly marked vegan options on a mixed menu.

Do they take cards?

The guide says cash only.

What are the hours?

Listed as 9 am to 10 pm daily; confirm before going.

Sources and further reading

Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.

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