Vegetarian restaurant : Nong J (ร้านน้องเจ) image

Vegetarian restaurant : Nong J (ร้านน้องเจ)

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👍👍 In search of some vegan food in Old Town Phuket we reached here after finding 4 other vegan restaurants closed after they ran out of food on Satun Road. The place is unlike any restaurants you may have ever been. The structure looks temporary but has been there since many years. A 10-12 year old ch... People often mention vegan, restaurant, vegetarian, delicious, good, family, fried, menu, Thai, amazing,


Address

102, 12 Patiphat Rd, Tambon Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand

Contact

+66 85 885 7223

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (278 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: vegan (24) restaurant (23) vegetarian (21) delicious (20) good (19) family (18) fried (16) menu (14) Thai (14) amazing (12)
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  • 5/5 S Patel (. 4 years ago on Google
    In search of some vegan food in Old Town Phuket we reached here after finding 4 other vegan restaurants closed after they ran out of food on Satun Road. The place is unlike any restaurants you may have ever been. The structure looks temporary but has been there since many years. A 10-12 year old checks us in and gives us a menu. An extensive menu, I must say with most dishes also had pictures. We order a Papaya Salad, a Fried Rice and and a Pad Thai to start with. The papaya salad fresh and crunchy with peanuts and fresh bean sprouts. Yum. The Fried Rice and Pad Thai were good, however we enjoyed knowing that this was a vegan restaurant. Almost full with we couldn’t resist one more dish that was served on another table. 8 mini sticks of Satay served with warm peanut satay sauce - delicious. The young guy was so efficient and and so courteous. His service was impeccable. He answered most of our questions in as much English he could muster. We tipped him handsomely and was so happy. He went to his parents and showed off what he had earned. A must go while in Old Phuket town. Discard the appearance of the hotel and just go. They also carry dried soy meats and stuff. I wish I could carry most of it back.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew P. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite 100% local almost 100% vegan cafe. Very reasonably priced, perfectly flavored and delicious. Curries are around 70B and sides like salads around 50B. The level of spice is adjustable and they have more types of chili on the table. Good menu, you can taste the whole country at this place. Pleasant casual service. No A/C, but good fans.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marc U. 3 years ago on Google
    This place was amazing! The food is prepared warm and fresh, and everything was delicious. If you come here, you have to try the fried chicken- best fake meat I've ever tried! I had to stop eating because it tasted so real, even though the menu sait it was all fake meat I could not believe it. Would leave more stars if I could.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tito C. 5 years ago on Google
    This place is one of a kind. Very traditional Thai restaurant: a few metal tables, strong fans, cutlery on the side of the table. The menu (English available) has all kind of dishes that are entirely vegetarian even though they mention meat/fish because the restaurants uses tofu/seitan to emulate carnivorous meals. The staff is amazing: an incredibly nice family that lives right next to the restaurant. Last but not least everything we tasted was amazing and incredibly cheap (50-70 baht per plate). We came 3 times and tasted lots of stuff. Never disappointed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yeo Hwee L. 1 year ago on Google
    Attentive service by the owner and we tried mainly the few dishes which were highly recommended based on reviews: fried chicken, green curry and their thick curry - all were great!!! Their basil rice set is good too, long beans with sweet basil. Would love to go back again. :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 TJ C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food, clean, affordable price. The owner is considerate. Suggest to anyone looking for a restaurant. J would like to come to patronize. (Original) อาหารอร่อย สะอาด ราคาไม่แพง เจ้าของร้านมีน้ำใจ แนะนำใครรฝหาร้านอาหารเจอยากให้มาอุดหนุนกันครับ
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ลลิตพรรณ �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food, good service (Original) อาหารอร่อย บริการดี
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lisa 7 months ago on Google
    The vegan chicken tasted really funny to me, the provided ketchup was expired (tasted sour) and the vegetables in gravy were very bland. I could barely eat it. Dumplings, cucumber salad (very spicy) and rice were at least okay. I had a stomache ache the next days...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lulu D. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A real treat, delicious food, absolutely everything makes you want and we were not disappointed with everything we tasted. The staff is most enjoyable and the food is not expensive. Do not miss! (Original) Un vrai régal, nourriture délicieuse, absolument tout donne envie et nous n'avons pas été déçu de tout ce que l'on a goûté. Le personnel est des plus agréables et la nourriture n'est pas cher. A ne pas manquer!

  • 5/5 Jantsu P. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing vegetarian thai food and extremely cheap! We tried chicken breasts, deepfried mushrooms, laap and somtam and loved them all. We will definitely come back as often as we can!

  • 5/5 Sam C. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, great value. Would definitely recommend the fried ‘chicken’- we also had the duck in curry paste, papaya salad and dumplings which were all delicious. A great option for vegans and vegetarians in the area!

  • 5/5 Harleigh 2 years ago on Google
    Best fake chicken we’ve ever had! A lovely family run restaurant with great quality fake meat meals. Thank you :)

  • 5/5 nic y. 2 years ago on Google
    Super nice and authentic. My vegetarian wife found so many options. Love it

  • 5/5 Saskia B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great food, lovely family and super cheap! The best vegetarian restaurant! (Original) Super Essen, ganz liebe Familie und super günstig ! Das beste vegetarische Restaurant !

  • 5/5 Jenny B. 1 year ago on Google
    😍🤤 wow the food was soo good! It’s a local traditional family owned cheap vegan Thai restaurant! We were there 3 times in 2 days because it was soo good! They also have vegan sweets! 😍 love it so much!!! 🤤❤️

  • 5/5 World W. 2 years ago on Google
    Favourite meal in Phuket! Incredible vegan food, family run. Must try the fried 'chicken'. Will always remember the lovely family who cooked and served us our meal.

  • 5/5 Gary E. 2 years ago on Google
    My wife and daughter are vegan so the chef adjusted accordingly. This is cheap delicious freshly cooked food. We ate here probably 10 times before we moved out of the area. Wonderful family run. Don't be deterred by the look from the road.

  • 5/5 กนกพลอย �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Various vegetable menus (Original) เมนูผักต่างๆ

  • 5/5 Dan S. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely family run vegetarian/vegan restaurant serving up some delicious plates! Can absolutely recommend the Pad Thai, Yellow noodles and the fried 'chicken'. Really nice charm and the young kid is very professional (also he likes Minecraft if you happen to chat with him). 100% recommend!

  • 5/5 Viktor W. 1 year ago on Google
    Fried rice with salted "fish" is amazing. I can also recommend fried dumplings. Very nice people. We enjoyed it

  • 5/5 Alexander L. 4 months ago on Google
    Very rustic and quirky restaurant area but lovely people and one of the best meals we’ve ever had. Also, unfathomably inexpensive. We had to leave a sizeable tip so as to avoid feeling guilty after such great food. Would recommend the veg pancakes appetiser and the fried chicken and ginger with rice main course but it’s all delicious so you can’t really go wrong. Enjoy!

  • 5/5 YVE 9. 4 years ago on Google
    Try the green curry. Seriously.

  • 5/5 Ricky C. 1 year ago on Google
    Good vegetarian shop in Phuket. They have English menu. If you can’t find it, just ask that workers there. I have tried a few dishes and they are all quite delicious.

  • 5/5 Michael D. 1 year ago on Google
    A very good family restaurant with a large selection of noodles, rice and stir fry dishes. Complimentary ice water and spicy sauces on each table.

  • 5/5 Kay S. 1 year ago on Google
    A lovely family owned restaurant. We had papaya salad with cracklings, Tom yum soup which were delicious but my personal favourite was their khao kluk kapi. Very sweet/kind people who went out of their way to help us when we couldn't find a taxi nearby. Thank you all again🙏🙏

  • 5/5 Yuh Shan C. 1 year ago on Google
    A really really good vegetarian place with reasonable price probably the best traditional Thai food in Phuket. We had Tom yum soup pad Thai papaya salad and pineapple fried rice. Very delicious food with friendly service. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Lai G. 1 year ago on Google
    Very yummy vegetarian Thai food! Everybody is also so friendly and nice, love it! Tip: Papaya salad is a must, fried or normal, both delicious! You can also order delivery via foodpanda, where the menu is available in English

  • 5/5 Gloria S. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favorite local family restaurants. The food is delicious, the price was reasonable and the serving portion is perfect. I have eaten here at least 3 times during my stay in Phuket old town and was never disappointed. On my last visit I had the papaya salad and fried Chinese Kale & salted fish with rice. amazing!

  • 5/5 Carey 1 year ago on Google
    Is this the best restaurant in Phuket? It is for me. I ate there 3 times in 2 days! Everything is vegetarian and there are so many options! The deep fried oyster mushrooms were perfect!

  • 5/5 Julia H. 9 months ago on Google
    To all the veggies out there - you “have” to go there!! It is incredible soo tasty. I ordered fried chicken breast and the taste and texture was really amazing 🤤🤤🤤

  • 5/5 sarah o. 8 months ago on Google
    The staff were so lovely and helpful. Also the food was exceptional. Will definitely be back. The vegan meats and flavours of the food were amazing. Best I've had so far in Thailand.

  • 5/5 Lucas M. 9 months ago on Google
    We loved this delicious veg Thai restaurant! The family was incredibly hospitable. Our favourite dish was the massaman curry, but everything was great. The prices are quite affordable as well, much better than in the old town.

  • 5/5 priyanka r. 2 months ago on Google New
    Just the perfect place for vegetarian/vegan person as this is the best place so far for the vegan food at pocket friendly price. The taste is good quantity is adequate and the service is really good and fast. Loved eating at this place stayed 4 days in Phuket and it has been my go to place for food not much options for drink, only soda but quite good variety for food and all their meat items are made of soya 😁

  • 5/5 Charchit C. 2 months ago on Google New
    What an amazing place in this town where it's very difficult to find vegan/vegetarian options, the food is just perfect, you get every authentic thai dish in vegan variant, they give free water with ice in a cup, you can find green and grape fanta in the fridge, the host is lovely and the price is cheapest in Phuket. 100% recommended 🔥🎉

  • 5/5 Mihaela 3 months ago on Google New
    The best vegan place from far. The food is absolutely amazing, like I don't have enough words. The "meat" in the meniu is actually made from soy. Indeed, it's small and crowded and looks like a family restaurant, but the food and the service are extraordinary.

  • 5/5 V V. 2 months ago on Google New
    Vegan food. Quick service. Pleasant service. Okish ambience.

  • 5/5 Migsy P. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered takeaway yesterday & it was delicious. I was sceptical at first to whether they could pull off fake meats but I was impressed. So tasty, I will definitely order again.

  • 5/5 Christian O. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing street food, all vegan but tastes really like meat, small prices

  • 4/5 Herman de g. 3 years ago on Google
    Veggie restaurant with a menu like a normal Thai restaurant but vegetarian. Nice choice of dishes. Not very crowdy when we visited. Raisonnable low prices for vegetarian resto.

  • 5/5 Allen M. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty and cheap vegetarian food

  • 5/5 Portia T. 5 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing. Cannot recommend highly enough! Extremely vegan friendly. Lovely family run business. Prices the best we have found so far - 50B for a main meal and they are generous sizes. Best tasting food I have eaten in Thailand thus far - flavours phenomenal and so much variety! A+++++ you have gotta go!

  • 5/5 Vijay D. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food ... really enjoyed very reasonable prices. Wide variety. Must try.

  • 5/5 Daniel B. 3 years ago on Google
    This is THE BEST PLACE YOU COULD EAT AT, authentic Thai food. EVERYTHING IS VEGAN. I would recommend pad Thai, fried chicken and Tom Yum soup. Prices between 40 and 60 THB per portion. Order at least 2 things. Only the kids speak English, they help the family during the evening. They have an English menu, but honestly you could order blind. I’m pretty sure you won’t be disappointed. They also make the best fake meat I’ve ever tried. It’s unbelievable. Me and my girlfriend ate there for 1 month, 2-3 times a day. I really miss their cheap and great food! Again, best vegan Thai food. That’s it. Best prices. If you find a better and cheaper vegan place.. Please let me know! XD

  • 5/5 Zoltán T. 4 years ago on Google
    Super nice. The food is exceptional. This is not a fancy restaurant but a family run local little gem which I actually prefer. If you want some authentic thai flavours and vibes this place is a must visit! Thank you so much for this experience!

  • 4/5 Nitradee A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food available But I want to renovate the shop that is a bit too cluttered. But the service is fast (Original) อาหารอร่อยใช้ได้คะ แต่ว่าอยากให้ปรับปรุงร้านที่ค่อนข้างรกไปหน่อยคะ แต่บริการเร็วดีคะ

  • 5/5 Preaw P. Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food (Original) อาหารอร่อย

  • 5/5 Nammon Pop C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food, not expensive, fast (Original) อาหารอร่อย ไม่แพง รวดเร็ว

  • 5/5 Pensri P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The vegan side dish is very delicious. (Original) กับข้าวเจอร่อยมากค่ะถูกปากค่ะ

  • 5/5 Der S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cool restaurant. the imprisoned birds are not suitable for the lifestyle. I don't think it's a good thing that birds are locked up. Eating very well ✌️ (Original) Very cool restaurant. the imprisoned birds are not suitable for the lifestyle. ฉันไม่คิดว่ามันเป็นสิ่งที่ดีที่นกถูกขังไว้ การกินดีมาก✌️

  • 5/5 KhunDumrong 6. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food Especially fried chicken breast Made out very well (Original) รสชาติอาหารดี โดยเฉพาะอกไก่ทอด ทำออกมาได้ดีมากๆๆๆๆ

  • 5/5 Juan B. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome vegetarian family-owned restaurant.

  • 5/5 Matt W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great vegan food at a good price !

  • 5/5 Bethan D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and welcoming staff. For 135 baht we had an amazing chicken in curry with rice, pad thai and coke. I will definitely go back!

  • 5/5 sophy A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great family run restaurant with a huge range of 100% vegan dishes, we ate here 3 nights in a row! Very cheap especially for Phuket, would recommend the Pad Thai (of course), fried rice with fake salt fish, massaman curry and fried dumplings.

  • 5/5 Path of S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good vegetarian dishes made to taste similar to the non vegetarian ones. The Menu is in English but staff doesn't speak English at all. But the price is amazing and the food is good. Not a very beautiful restaurant but has the traditional thai feel and welcoming Staff. Will highly recommend.

  • 4/5 Wyatt B. 4 years ago on Google
    Portions are a bit small but the price is so cheap it makes up for it. Flavor was pretty good.

  • 5/5 Elise M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Too good ! The place is so friendly. I love the atmosphere. The menu is very very varied, everyone finds something to it. The dishes are almost all around 50 baht. The cuisine is authentic and delicious. (Original) Trop bon ! L'endroit est tellement convivial. J'adore l'ambiance. La carte est très très variée, tout le monde y trouve son compte. Les plats sont quasi tous autour de 50 bahts. La cuisine est authentique et délicieuse.

  • 5/5 Jason S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great fake meat dishes, unique take on vegetarian food and dirt cheap!

  • 5/5 Daniel E. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing vegan food! Lovely restaurant owned and run by local family. Would strongly recommend to everyone!

  • 5/5 Darren B. 4 years ago on Google
    Fake chicken nuggets that taste exactly like real ones (I'm not vegetarian and I absolutely loved it)

  • 5/5 Vinu David J. 4 years ago on Google
    Vegetarian food having non-veg names! cheap and nice :)

  • 5/5 Sam B. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic vegetarian food!!!!

  • 4/5 Wisanu K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Various types of vegetarian food, tasty, inexpensive. (Original) อาหารเจหลากหลายชนิด รสอร่อย ราคาไม่แพง

  • 1/5 Olivia S. 4 years ago on Google
    Pointed out what I wanted on the menu they ended up bringing me something else than what I ordered. Enjoyed it anyways. But then I witnessed the server take a bottle of raid and spray all over dry goods in glass fridge looking thing with all the pictures of gods on it. He sprayed so much I got nauseated. Never going back. So disappointed because the food tastes good. But I can't ignore how the food is being handled at this place...

  • 5/5 Suwapath P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Clean, delicious, exotic food (Original) อาหารสะอาด​ อร่อย​ แปลกใหม่

  • 5/5 Dudley B. 4 years ago on Google
    I was greeted by an elderly fellow with a huge grin on his face. He got me an English menu and I pointed out what I wanted. Barely ten minutes later a massuman curry and dumplings appeared and it was heavenly. All sorts of substitutes for meat and fish on the menu, the food is fantastically good quality and the whole lot with a drink was 120baht! I LOVE places like this

  • 4/5 KANNAPHAT S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A lot of delicious food (Original) อาหารอร่อย ให้เยอะ

  • 5/5 Sanan K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) delicious (Original) อร่อย

  • 2/5 malliga t. 4 years ago on Google
    Some menu maybe sweet but the price is not expensive.


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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