The short answer
Poke Bowl (Kai Bae): what visitors should know first
Good for a mixed group where at least one person wants vegan food. It is not a vegetarian restaurant, as the menu also lists egg, salmon and shrimp, so strict diners should ask about shared cooking. Confirm hours first.
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
Poke Bowl (Kai Bae) facts at a glance
- Location
- Kai Bae Beach, Koh Chang
- Dining style
- Casual cafe with many vegan dishes on a mixed menu
- Price signal
- Moderate; check the menu
- Signature order
- Try: seitan burrito, falafel pitta, garlic pepper tofu salad
- Good for
- Mixed groups with a vegan diner
Why it matters
Why Poke Bowl (Kai Bae) is worth your time
Kai Bae is one of the better-served beaches for travellers who want something other than Thai rice dishes. For a family where one person is vegan and the rest are not, a mixed menu with clearly marked plant-based dishes lets everyone sit at one table.
It is a modest recommendation, not a destination meal. The strength is in the plant-based dishes the source names, and the limit is the shared kitchen. Use it as a flexible lunch stop beside Tofu Kitchen, and confirm hours because small island cafes change them often.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Seitan burrito and falafel pitta
Both are named by the vegan guide as plant-based options.
- 02
Garlic pepper tofu salad
A lighter dish listed on the menu, useful in the heat.
- 03
Vegan desserts
The guide notes vegan sweet treats, including vegan chocolate bars.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Poke Bowl is listed in a vegan travel guide among vegan-friendly places on Kai Bae Beach. The dishes it names include a poke burger, a seitan burrito, a falafel pitta and a garlic pepper tofu salad, plus vegan desserts.
The guide says many options are vegan, using ingredients such as cashew cheese, seitan, vegan pesto and vegan lemon mayo. It also says the menu contains egg, salmon and shrimp, so this is a mixed kitchen. That is why it carries only a vegan-options note and no Pure Veg tag.
If you are vegetarian rather than vegan, the cafe still gives you a workable choice at Kai Bae. Tell the staff what you avoid, ask whether fish or egg shares a pan or sauce, and share dishes if the portions are large. The guide's reported hours include a break between 4pm and 5pm, so time your visit.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Tell staff if you avoid fish or egg and ask about shared pans
- Check the closing day, reported as Wednesday
- Plan around a short afternoon break
- Confirm hours before you travel
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Kai Bae Beach, west coast of Koh Chang
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or early dinner; reported closed on Wednesdays
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Kai Bae is a flat strip along one road, but we found no source describing steps, seating or toilets here. Ask your hotel about access and visit outside the evening rush.
- Tickets and access
- No booking details were found. A vegan guide reported hours of midday to 4pm and 5pm to 9pm, closed Wednesday; please confirm hours before you travel.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Poke Bowl (Kai Bae)
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Kai Bae is a flat strip along one road, but we found no source describing steps, seating or toilets here. Ask your hotel about access and visit outside the evening rush.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Poke Bowl vegetarian?
No. The guide says its menu also includes egg, salmon and shrimp, though it offers many vegan dishes.
What vegan dishes are named?
The guide mentions a seitan burrito, falafel pitta, garlic pepper tofu salad and vegan desserts.
Which day is it closed?
The guide reported Wednesday, but hours change, so confirm before you go.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
