Vegan Chiang Mai — beyond pad thai and smoothies?

Lin M.· Local · 4h

Chiang Mai is Thailand's vegan capital — Blue Diamond, Reform Kafe, Goodsouls, and Monday Vegan Buffet (evening, check day). Old City has cheap jay (Buddhist vegan) stalls during festivals. Say "jay" or "mang sa wirat" — fish sauce hides in papaya salad otherwise. Cooking classes do tofu larb and coconut curries. Night markets have grilled mushrooms and corn. Nimman smoothie shops are dessert — head Old City or Santitham for real meals 80–120 baht.