The short answer
Mad Monkey Koh Rong Restaurant: what visitors should know first
A practical pick for vegan or vegetarian travellers on Long Set Beach. It is a young, social hostel setting rather than a quiet restaurant, and the menu is mixed. Ask staff to confirm sauces and broths, as one guide warns about hidden fish sauce in some dishes.
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
Mad Monkey Koh Rong Restaurant facts at a glance
- Location
- Long Set Beach, Koh Rong
- Dining style
- Hostel restaurant and bar, mixed menu
- Price signal
- Mid-range for the island
- Try
- Vegan curry, spring rolls, smoothie bowl
- Good for
- Vegan and vegetarian travellers; ask about sauces
Why it matters
Why Mad Monkey Koh Rong Restaurant is worth your time
Plant-based eating on a remote island is hard to find, and Koh Rong has few kitchens that treat it seriously. A restaurant that marks vegan dishes saves time and awkward questions, especially for families who avoid meat for religious reasons.
It is not a Jain or pure vegetarian kitchen, and the menu includes meat, so strict diners need to ask about shared surfaces and oils. For most vegetarians and vegans, though, it is a dependable fallback in a place where meals can otherwise mean fish.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Marked vegan dishes
The menu is reported to flag vegan items, which cuts guesswork.
- 02
Breakfast options
Tofu scramble and smoothie bowls are listed for a plant-based start.
- 03
Ask about hidden ingredients
Check sauces, broths and cheeses, even on vegan-labelled dishes.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Treat Mad Monkey as a convenient place for a plant-based meal on Long Set Beach. The Spinach Guide reports that vegan items are clearly marked on the menu and names vegan curry, pesto pasta, fresh spring rolls, smoothie bowls and tofu scramble among the options, with dairy-free cocktails too.
Order with a little caution. The same guide says pad thai contains fish sauce and that avocado toast may come with feta unless you ask. It also warns that animal ingredients can hide in sauces and broths of dishes labelled vegan, and that some vegan options are not always available. Speak to staff, state your diet plainly, and ask what is in the sauce.
If you want a quiet dinner, come early, as this is a social hostel and evenings can get louder.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask staff to confirm fish sauce, feta and broth in every dish
- Order early; some vegan items sell out
- Go before the evening bar crowd for a quieter meal
- Carry cash
- Confirm opening hours on arrival
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Long Set Beach, Koh Rong
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Breakfast or early dinner; the guide lists daily opening from about 7:30 am to 11 pm
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- The setting is a lively hostel bar on a sandy beach, so noise and soft ground can be tiring. Arrive early in the day, ask for a table away from speakers, and check seating before sitting.
- Tickets and access
- No booking needed for small groups; hours and menu change, so confirm on arrival. Pay in cash if possible, as card acceptance on the island is uncertain.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Mad Monkey Koh Rong Restaurant
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
The setting is a lively hostel bar on a sandy beach, so noise and soft ground can be tiring. Arrive early in the day, ask for a table away from speakers, and check seating before sitting.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Mad Monkey fully vegan?
No. It is a mixed menu with marked vegan dishes. Ask about sauces and broths.
Is it Jain?
No. It is not a Jain kitchen and I did not find any onion or garlic free claim.
Is it quiet?
It is a hostel restaurant, so evenings can be social and noisy. Lunch is calmer.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
