Happy Veggie — Restaurant in Ko Lanta Yai

The menu here is really good if you’re looking for fresh veggie, vegan or raw food. We felt a little odd when we arrived as everyone else seemed to stop their conversations and watch us as we were seated. The atmosphere felt a little odd. Not the fault of the restaurant obviously. We wondered if perhaps the lack of any background music could be one reason. As we walked through everyone went completely silent and it felt a bit off putting. But the staff were lovely and soon put us at ease. The food and drink did take a while to arrive. So bear this in mind. It’s essentially someone’s home which they appear to have converted into a restaurant. So if it’s busy, you will be in for a bit of a wait. But hey, at least this means the food is 100% fresh!!! When food comes out too quickly it’s a sign that it is all pre done and that isn’t always a good thing. When the food arrived it was super tasty, very fresh and represents good value for money. I would definitely recommend to the restaurant to maybe play some soft background music to add a bit of an atmosphere. It will also keep customers entertained while they wait for their food. Nice to see more restaurants like this popping up across Thailand. If you’re a veggie, vegan or raw food eater, go give it a try and show...

Top-tier veggie and vegan options without compromising on choice, flavour or sustenance!

In the last 8 days, I have eaten breakfast, lunch and dinner at this place and each time has left me feeling healthy, satisfied and happy! There are so many varied and original options to choose from - this place goes beyond your ‘limited veggie options shoved to the back of the page’. Instead, what you’ll find, is a whole menu dedicated to creative, tasty dishes, crafted with care and love. Each meal as photogenic as the next.

The breakfast bowls are packed with nutritious goodies and, my personal favourite, the Energy Power shake, made with cacao, banana, peanut butter and vanilla is sooooo good that I’ve had it 4 days in a row since discovering it! 🫣🤤

Other recommendations include the raw tacos (order something else to accompany it), the mezze ‘double’ veggie plate, and the quinoa and cauliflower burger!

Keep an eye out for the little cats walking around the place 🐈 🐯

The staff are attentive and friendly, but arrive early to avoid peak-rush times as this place can get very busy (for a good reason).

If you only get one thing from here, make it the tropical or cocoa fruit bowl, OR the Energy Power shake!

You will not be...

Really enjoyed the Somtam salad and the unusual taste of the veggie burger. My friend enjoyed the 'Duo D-Light' Majic Set' though it was very overpriced, and wasn't exactly as on the menu. Unfortunately the overall experience left me frustrated as there were severe communication issues. For a place that's been around as long as this, with English menu and signage and catering for English-speaking tourists, the staff should at least be able to speak basic English. We had great difficulties communicating simple questions like what flavour Kombucha they had available and asking for extra cutlery. My burger was also advertised as coming with fries but came with crisps instead. I would have ordered something different had I known this would happen. So some good flavour experiences, but marred by inaccurate menu, high prices and poorly...