What is it?: This is the flagship branch of the seven-restaurant chain of Veganerie restaurants founded by a family of animal protectionists who wanted to spread the message that no animals are for eating. Facing Benjakiti park on Sukhumvit Soi 22, there is a plethora of signage that projects a well-meaning, but perhaps uphill struggle to change the world. Whereas most vegan restaurants take it for granted that their diners have bought into cruelty free dining, Veganerie assumes that its guests may not yet have made their minds up.
Why we love it: There is a consistency to how favourite meat-based comfort dishes have been converted into plant-based alternatives. Just as in an American diner the plates come stacked. Whether it’s a creamy breakfast bowl, pancakes and a selection of fruits, sauces and creams, or a burger with a bun and french fries you will not be short-changed. The cake counter has freshly baked goodies with gluten free options, the juices and shakes are filling and the coffee cups are larger sized.This is about big vegan dining opening at 9.30 am through to 10pm every day. The restaurant signage has an earnest appeal and it feels right to snap a pic under your favourite vegan slogan. Time Out’s is ‘More than just vegan’, which is a mind-bender that had our table trying to figure it out.
Time Out tip: Sneak out of the nearby shopping centres to get away from mall dining into something that rings of an earnest request to eat less meat. If you are vegan you may have other favourites but if you want to give plant-based dining a try, then here is as good a place as any in Bangkok.