Best Vietnamese food in BKK with vegetarian options?

honestly if you're near silom, check out Pho Van on soi 10. they do a solid veggie pho with mushroom broth thats actually rich, not just salty water. the spring rolls are authentic too, not the fried kind u get everywhere. their menu is pretty clear about what's veggie friendly which is rare around here.

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Depends what you mean by "best." For authentic, homely stuff, check out the smaller places near Wat Arun, you'll find some hidden gems with great vegetarian pho. The fancier, more Instagrammable joints tend to be less vegetarian-friendly.

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ngl the vietnamese places in sukhumvit soi 23 area are solid, had a good vegan pho there once

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Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.

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for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.

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honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush

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