The short answer
Ubuntu Eat: what visitors should know first
Yes, it is the old town's most useful stop for vegans and for vegetarians who miss Indian food. Remember that it closes on Thursdays, and check what is available, because portions can be small and prices higher than simple canteens.
Diet
What we checked
- Vegan. The whole menu has no dairy, egg or honey. 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
Ubuntu Eat facts at a glance
- Location
- 135 Phang Nga Road, Phuket Old Town
- Dining style
- Sit-down vegan cafe
- Price signal
- Mid-range, slightly above simple canteens
- Signature order
- Try: a plant-based Indian curry
- Good for
- Vegans and vegetarians on an old-town day
Why it matters
Why Ubuntu Eat is worth your time
Vegan Indian cooking is still uncommon outside big cities, and Ubuntu Eat is the sort of place that makes a week in Thailand easier for families who eat this way. Reviewers report that the owners are Indian, and HappyCow reports a sister branch in Kolkata, so the flavours tend to come closer to home than a Thai kitchen's attempt at a curry would.
It also shows how the old town has become Phuket's best area for plant-based eating. A vegetarian family can spend a whole day on foot here, moving between a museum, a shrine and two or three proper meals, with no need to explain their requirements each time.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Plant-based Indian curries
Familiar flavours made wholly from plants, which reviewers praise.
- 02
A wider menu
Thai and Lebanese plates give children and curry-weary adults another option.
- 03
Old-town location
On Phang Nga Road, so it fits naturally into a walking day.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Plan this as lunch in the middle of an old-town walk, after the Thai Hua Museum. The menu mixes Indian, Thai and Middle Eastern dishes, with smoothie bowls as a lighter option. Most Indian families will head for the plant-based versions of familiar curries, which reviewers rate highly. Reviewers also praise the falafel with hummus and the gyoza.
We would order a little less than you think you need, then add more. One directory notes that portions can feel small, especially for takeaway, and a few reviewers mention the prices, so it is easier to judge once the first plates arrive.
Jain diners should still ask questions. Vegan does not mean free of onion, garlic or root vegetables, and many of these dishes will use them. If the staff can adapt something they will tell you, but we could not confirm any such arrangement, and we do not tag it Jain.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Avoid Thursdays, the reported closing day
- Ask about stairs if anyone has limited mobility
- Order in stages, because portions can be small
- Ask directly if you need food without onion, garlic or root vegetables
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 135 Phang Nga Road, Phuket Old Town
- Time needed
- About an hour
- Best time
- Lunch during an old-town walk, on any day except Thursday
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A calm setting with attentive staff, according to reviewers. The cafe is above a hostel on an old-town street, so ask about stairs before you bring anyone with limited mobility, as we could not confirm access at street level.
- Tickets and access
- Reported hours are 11:30 am to 9:30 pm, closed Thursdays; confirm before you go. Walk-ins seem normal, but reserve for a large group. Parking on old-town streets is difficult, so have your driver drop you off.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
A calm setting with attentive staff, according to reviewers. The cafe is above a hostel on an old-town street, so ask about stairs before you bring anyone with limited mobility, as we could not confirm access at street level.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Ubuntu Eat fully vegan?
HappyCow lists it as a vegan restaurant and describes it as fully vegan, as does another plant-based directory. We checked in November 2026.
Is it pure vegetarian too?
A fully vegan menu contains no meat, fish or egg, so it also suits pure-vegetarian diners. Be aware that some dishes carry meat-style names, even though they are plant-based.
Does it serve Jain food?
We found no statement that it does. Vegan food can still contain onion, garlic and potato, so ask.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
