The 2023 Vegetarian Food Festival in Bangkok Chinatown will be held until October 23rd, 2023.
The festival is a nine-day Taoist celebration that is celebrated throughout Thailand, as well as in Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam. During the festival, many people follow a strict vegan diet, abstaining from meat, poultry, seafood, or any animal products (milk and eggs), as well as garlic, onion, Chinese single-bulb garlic, and Chinese chive.
The festival is a popular time to visit Bangkok Chinatown, as there are many stalls selling vegetarian food, snacks, and sweets. There are also Chinese opera performances and other cultural events held throughout the festival.
Here are some tips for visiting the Vegetarian Food Festival in Bangkok Chinatown:
- The best time to visit is early evening, around 5pm, so you can grab a bite to eat, enjoy the comings and goings at the temples, and catch Chinese opera performances.
- Look for the bright yellow flag at the entrance to shops and stalls to indicate that they are serving vegetarian food.
- Be sure to try some of the most popular vegetarian dishes, such as mock duck, mock chicken, and vegetarian pad thai.
- Don’t forget to sample some of the delicious vegetarian desserts, such as mango sticky rice and coconut ice cream.
- Be respectful of the festival’s customs and traditions. For example, avoid wearing red or white clothing, as these colors are associated with mourning.
Here are some of the best places to find vegetarian food during the festival:
- Yaowarat Road is the main street in Bangkok Chinatown and is lined with stalls selling vegetarian food.
- Soi 20 of Charoen Krung Road is another popular spot for vegetarian food, with many restaurants and stalls serving a wide variety of dishes.
- Chinese temples often have vegetarian food stalls set up outside during the festival.
- Shopping malls also have vegetarian food options, especially during the festival.