The short answer
Highway Curry, Rawai: what visitors should know first
Yes, for Indian food in the south of the island, particularly for vegans in a mixed group. It serves meat, so it is not for strict vegetarians. Check you have the right branch, as one has closed.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
- 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
Highway Curry, Rawai facts at a glance
- Location
- 90 Moo 1, Soi Saiyuan, Rawai
- Dining style
- Casual sit-down Indian
- Price signal
- Mid-range
- Signature order
- Try: a curry and bread from the vegan menu
- Good for
- Vegans in mixed groups, south-coast evenings
Why it matters
Why Highway Curry, Rawai is worth your time
Families staying around Rawai, Nai Harn or Chalong otherwise face a long drive back to Patong for Indian food, so a dependable local option makes a real difference, especially after a tiring day. The chain has several branches across the south and west of the island.
It also makes a useful point about how to read online restaurant information. HappyCow marks the chain's Karon branch closed since 2023 while other branches continue, and the same name can mean different menus. We have confirmed this listing only for what we could check, so treat it as a starting point and verify before you set out.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Separate vegan menu
A guide checked in July 2026 reports a separate vegan menu at this branch.
- 02
Southern location
It saves a long drive to Patong after a day around Rawai and Promthep Cape.
- 03
Adaptable dishes
The group's listings say many vegetarian dishes can be made vegan on request.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
This is a practical stop rather than a destination. The south of the island has fewer Indian options than Patong, so it works well as dinner after Wat Chalong, the Big Buddha or a sunset at Promthep Cape. Reviewers of the group's restaurants mention curries, biryanis and breads, with a home-style approach to spice.
Ask for the vegan menu as soon as you sit down. The chain's reviewers note that it may need asking for, and a guide checked in July 2026 says the Rawai restaurant has a separate one and that you should confirm any restrictions with staff. Many vegetarian dishes can reportedly be adapted as well.
Because this kitchen also prepares meat, vegetarians with strict rules should choose Chotivala or one of the vegan restaurants instead. Confirm which branch you are heading to before you leave the hotel, and save the pin. Old web pages for the chain still list locations that have since closed.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask for the vegan menu by name
- Confirm restrictions with the server
- Save the map pin, because the chain has several branches
- Choose another kitchen if you need strictly vegetarian cooking
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 90 Moo 1, Soi Saiyuan, Rawai
- Time needed
- About an hour
- Best time
- Dinner after a south-coast day; check current timings
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A simple sit-down meal with no long walk once you are there. Have the car drop you near the door.
- Tickets and access
- No booking information verified; call ahead for a large group. A guide lists daily hours of 11 am to 11 pm. Other branches exist in Kata and Chalong, and HappyCow reports a former Karon branch as closed.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Highway Curry, Rawai
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A simple sit-down meal with no long walk once you are there. Have the car drop you near 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 Highway Curry vegetarian?
No. It serves meat as well as vegetarian and vegan dishes. We tag it Indian and Vegan options only.
Which branch does this page cover?
Rawai, on Soi Saiyuan. Other branches exist, and HappyCow reports the former Karon branch closed, so check the address.
Does it serve Jain food?
We found no statement that it does, so ask directly and don't assume.
Sources and further reading
- Thai Holiday Guide: vegan restaurants in Phuket
- Phuket 101: Indian restaurants in Phuket
- HappyCow: Highway Curry, former Karon branch
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
