🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026
Srithanu sits on the northwest of the island, about 15 minutes by motorbike from Thong Sala pier. The main road is short but lined with vegan spots packed close together, so you can walk between several of them. Around it are yoga centres like Orion, Agama, Samma Karuna and Ananda, which keeps demand for clean food high all year round. Most of the places on this list are in or near Srithanu, except where we've noted a different zone.
11 vegan & health spots locals actually go to
We've ordered these by how often they come up and how easy they are to reach, which doesn't mean the ones lower down are any worse. Each place has its own character, so pick by the dish you're after and the zone you're heading to. Prices are rough ranges from menus around 2025–2026 and can move up or down with the season and Full Moon weeks.
Eat.Co (Eat Consciously)
The 100% vegan spot people talk about most on the island. The menu is very long — Indian thali, teriyaki tempeh, beetroot burgers, sweet bread with cashew butter — and the desserts like brownies and banoffee stand out too. There's a branch in Srithanu and a brunch cafe in Thong Sala (Eat.Co Bruncherie) that leans into smoothie bowls and pancakes.
Pure Vegan Heaven
The vegan cafe that's become a Srithanu landmark — bamboo structure, posters for spiritual workshops, low waste, and Thai-founded. The highlights are smoothie bowls, raw sushi, karma bowls, tacos, quesadillas and breakfast burritos. It's an easy place to sit and watch people walk past. There are several branches in Phuket, Chiang Mai and Samui too.
Karma Kafe
One of the most polished designs in Srithanu — organic and animal-free. Standouts are avocado toast, smoothie bowls, raw sushi, karma bowls and a Thai tea latte with coconut–almond milk. They run community events often, from film screenings and workshops to beach cleanups. The tropical smoothie bowl with mango, pineapple, banana and coconut runs around THB 180.
Orion Healing Cafe
The cafe inside the Orion detox-and-yoga centre, set in a quiet bay. A superfood menu — smoothies, fresh vegetable and fruit juices, elixirs, raw dishes, cacao — using ingredients like raw coconut sugar, Himalayan salt and organic oils, leaning on local plants. Good for anyone on a detox course or who wants to eat properly clean.
Green Gallery
Fully vegan with raw options too. Standouts are a chickpea-flour omelette, vegan cheese and Moroccan stew, plus smoothies and fresh juices. Good if you're tired of the same dishes and want to try plant-based European and Middle Eastern plates.
Rain or Shine
A Japanese leaning, with standout tempeh salad, ramen, quinoa bowls, gyoza and vegan desserts. There's a clean-juice programme for a gentle reset. The seating is comfortable, good for people who like balanced, not-too-strong flavours.
Taboon
Israeli–Middle Eastern vegetarian — hummus, shakshuka, sabich and fresh pita. Most dishes can be made vegan. If you're tired of bowl-style clean food, come here for bigger flavours and a properly filling meal.
Akasha Home Restaurant
Simple, clean health food, mostly organic. Standouts are macro bowls and soups, and they sell cold-pressed oils at the front too. Good for anyone who wants to eat light and unfussy — homestyle cooking that's good for you.
Soul Organics
Inside Panthip Market, cooking vegan versions of Thai food from the family farm's produce, served with brown rice. Prices are friendly. Good if you want familiar Thai flavours without the meat, and want to save a bit.
Samma Karuna
The cafe inside the Samma Karuna yoga and wellness centre. Light food — sweet potato burgers, vegan pad thai, wraps, falafel and smoothies. Good for anyone taking a class nearby who wants to eat close by without driving anywhere.
Ananda (Ananda Wellness Resort)
A beachfront spot at a wellness resort — tofu larb, lentil soup, burgers, curries and vegan chocolate. The sea view is good and it's nice for a chilled dinner. Prices run a bit higher for the beachfront location, but the setting makes up for it.
How to eat your way through Srithanu
The Srithanu spots are within walking distance of each other, so park the motorbike once and walk between them. Evenings get busy — if you want a table at a popular place like Pure Vegan Heaven or Karma Kafe, go before 18:30. A lot of these wellness spots close early (around 21:00–22:00), unlike the party zones.
Want to taste deeper? Try a Koh Phangan food tour or cooking class
Half a day with a local who knows the lanes — or cooking a dish yourself — teaches you more than just eating. Book ahead on Klook or GetYourGuide.
Smoothie bowl vs karma bowl — what's the difference?
You'll see both terms a lot on Koh Phangan menus, but they're different things. A smoothie bowl is thick blended fruit in a bowl, topped with granola, fresh fruit, coconut and seeds — eaten as breakfast or a cool afternoon snack. A karma bowl (or buddha bowl) is a savoury plate with a base of brown rice or quinoa, topped with vegetables, tofu, beans and hummus and drizzled with sauce — a filling main meal. If you're genuinely hungry, order a karma bowl; if you want something light, go for a smoothie bowl.
- Light breakfast — a smoothie bowl at Pure Vegan Heaven or Eat.Co Bruncherie, then a coffee
- Filling lunch — a karma bowl or thali at Eat.Co / Karma Kafe, enough protein to keep exploring
- Detox mode — raw plates and elixirs at Orion, or the clean-juice programme at Rain or Shine
- On a budget — Thai vegan with brown rice at Soul Organics in Panthip Market, under THB 150 a plate
When does it get busy, and how do prices move?
Srithanu stays lively all year because long-stayers come for yoga courses, but during high season (roughly November–April) and Full Moon weeks it gets noticeably more crowded, queues get long, and accommodation on the island swings up sharply on Full Moon nights, with some places asking for a multi-night minimum stay. If you're coming then, book ahead. Food prices at the vegan spots stay fairly steady, though some places adjust the menu around what's in season.
Being honest about prices
The prices in this article are rough ranges from menus around 2025–2026. Vegan spots on the island tend to cost more than a regular rice-and-curry shop because some organic ingredients are imported. Compared with health-food restaurants in big cities, though, it's about the same. Check the price board at the front before you order.
Getting to Srithanu — is riding a motorbike safe?
It's about 6–7 km from Thong Sala pier to Srithanu, and renting a motorbike and riding yourself is the most convenient. But a lot of the island's roads are steep and slippery, especially after rain. If you're not used to steep hills, take a local taxi or a motorbike taxi instead. Always wear a helmet, never ride drunk, and if you go out to eat and drink in the evening, plan your route back — some roads are dark with no lighting.
Staying safe around the parties and Full Moon
If you eat clean during the day and head to the Full Moon party at night, drink with your wits about you and keep an eye on your bag and valuables — it gets crowded. Watch drinks you've left unattended, and think twice about swimming late at night: waves and currents are invisible in the dark. Don't get in the sea when you've been drinking.
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