The short answer
Chotivala: what visitors should know first
Yes, for a straightforward vegetarian Indian meal in Patong. Strict Jain diners should ask about onion, garlic and root vegetables, because we could not confirm how the kitchen handles them, despite the Jain wording in its name.
Diet
What we checked
- Pure Veg. The whole menu has no meat, fish or egg. Checked November 2026 · Source
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. 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
Chotivala facts at a glance
- Location
- 204/51 Rat Uthit 200 Pi Road, Patong (confirm on a map)
- Dining style
- Sit-down Indian vegetarian
- Price signal
- Mid-range for a tourist area
- Signature order
- Try: masala dosa or a thali
- Good for
- Pure-vegetarian families and late dinners
Why it matters
Why Chotivala is worth your time
Travellers from India often want at least one familiar meal in a week away, and for pure-vegetarian families that meal has to be trustworthy. HappyCow, the main vegetarian directory, lists Chotivala as a pure vegetarian Indian restaurant, with no meat on the menu, which removes a lot of the anxiety of eating in a resort town.
This matters more than usual in Patong right now. Other well-known vegetarian names have closed or moved, so old recommendations cannot be relied on. We have kept only the claims we could confirm, and we suggest you recheck them too, since a phone call takes a minute and restaurants here change quickly.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Masala dosa
The dish reviewers mention most, and an easy choice for children and older diners.
- 02
Thalis
A simple way to sample several dishes without over-ordering.
- 03
Spice on request
A reviewer reports that staff adjusted the heat when asked, which helps mixed-age groups.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Come here when the family has reached its limit of Thai food and wants something familiar. Reviewers on HappyCow recommend the masala dosa, and the listing mentions tandoori mushrooms, corn, soups, breads, thalis and curries. If a group is ordering together, a thali for each adult with a shared dosa gives a good spread without leaving a mountain of food on the table.
Tell the server about your spice level and any restrictions. A reviewer found the staff willing to make a non-spicy version, which is useful for children and older travellers. Vegans should ask questions, because the listing notes that more than half the menu suits them but dishes are not clearly labelled.
For Jain diners, the important thing is to ask directly. The restaurant is widely described as serving Jain food, but we could not find its own statement about what that covers, and potato appears in a standard masala dosa. Ask what can be prepared without onion, garlic and root vegetables, preferably by telephone first.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm the exact address on a map
- Ask directly about onion, garlic and root vegetables if you eat Jain food
- State your spice level when you order
- Have your driver drop you at the door
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Rat Uthit 200 Pi Road, Patong
- Time needed
- About an hour
- Best time
- An early dinner, before the area gets noisier; check current timings
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A sit-down restaurant on a main road, with table seating and a neat dining room described by local guides. Getting there is the harder part, as Rat Uthit Road has heavy traffic, so have the car drop you at the door.
- Tickets and access
- Listings report daily hours from noon until 1 am. Addresses differ slightly between directories, so confirm the exact shopfront on a map first. Reserve a table for larger groups or at busy holiday times.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Chotivala
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A sit-down restaurant on a main road, with table seating and a neat dining room described by local guides. Getting there is the harder part, as Rat Uthit Road has heavy traffic, so have the car drop you at the door.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Chotivala Phuket pure vegetarian?
HappyCow lists it as a pure vegetarian Indian restaurant, and directories agree. We checked this in November 2026; ask the staff if you have strict requirements.
Does it serve proper Jain food?
Its name and listings mention Jain food, but we could not find a statement on onion, garlic or root vegetables. We have therefore not tagged it Jain. Ask before you order.
Is it the same as Chotivala in other cities?
There are other restaurants with the name elsewhere. We could not confirm any link, so judge this branch on its own.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
