Bangkok, Thailand — Most vegan travelers will tell you the same thing about Northeastern Thai cuisine: finding plant-based options is extremely difficult. The culinary traditions of Isaan (or Isan) rely heavily on fish sauce, fermented fish, and grilled meats. At Tammang, a fully plant-based restaurant in Bangkok, every element is remade without any animal products — and this achievement has earned Tammang the distinction of being the first and only 100% vegan eatery in Thailand to receive MICHELIN Guide recognition.
Designated as MICHELIN Selected in the 2026 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Thailand and classified as a budget-friendly spot, Tammang has become a go‑to destination for tourists, food enthusiasts, and the global plant‑based community — demonstrating that authentic Thai flavor and a vegan diet can coexist.
What Sets Tammang Apart
Many vegan restaurants adapt dishes to be plant‑friendly. Tammang takes the opposite approach: it deconstructs Thailand’s most meat‑heavy, fish‑sauce‑reliant cuisine and reconstructs it from plants, flavour by flavour.
The kitchen produces its own vegan *pla ra* (fermented “fish”) from soybeans, and a house‑made vegan fish sauce — fermented for two to three months using soybeans, kombu seaweed, roasted sticky rice, and mushrooms — to capture the deep umami (“nua”) that defines Isaan cooking. The MICHELIN Guide itself observes that Tammang preserves the richness of the original by substituting fish sauce with fermented soybeans. Dishes such as vegan grilled pork nam‑tok and authentic Isaan‑style grilled plates are handmade and clean‑label, free from the additives found in many mass‑produced alternatives.
Even the name carries meaning: “Tam” echoes the sound of the mortar and pestle central to Isaan kitchens; “Mang” is short for *mangsawirat* (vegetarian).
Accolades at Home and Internationally
Tammang’s fame now extends far beyond Bangkok. On 14 May 2026, attracted by Tammang’s innovation in plant‑based meat, the Good Food Institute (GFI) — a leading international nonprofit focused on the future of food and alternative proteins — participated in a workshop hosted by Tammang titled “The Future of Isaan Soul” to study and exchange insights aimed at advancing meat‑free cuisine. Tammang has also been featured on numerous Thai television programs and was recently invited into the house of True Academy Fantasia (TrueAF2026) — one of Thailand’s most famous 24‑hour reality singing competitions — to serve its plant‑based Isaan dishes to the contestants. This marked the first time vegetarian and vegan food appeared on a reality show watched by Thailand’s younger generation, signalling that plant‑based eating is reaching a broader audience and gaining wider acceptance. Additionally, Tammang was the only vegan restaurant chosen to receive the “Delicious & Well‑Connected” mark from True5G Signal of Deliciousness, a collaboration between True Corporation and the Tourism Authority of Thailand that promotes Thai food as soft power — where its dishes drew crowds of curious diners, many of whom could not tell the food was vegan.
“Real Isaan food is supposed to be loud, spicy, and a little wild,” said Kittichoke Veratecha, Founder and Managing Director of Tammang. “Our whole goal is that you can’t tell what’s missing — there’s just the food you love, made entirely from plants. When a meat‑eater finishes a plate and only then remembers it was vegan, that’s the moment we live for.”
Affordable, Everyday, and Open to Everyone
Despite its MICHELIN recognition, Tammang remains firmly an everyday eatery. Prices start at just 65 baht, and the restaurant is built on a simple philosophy: regardless of your dietary choices, everyone can enjoy Tammang together — vegans and non‑vegans alike, sharing the same table and the same meal.
One of its most popular offerings, vegan grilled pork nam tok, dates back to Tammang’s early days selling at Siam Paragon, where it once attracted long queues — freshly grilled and tossed in a spicy larb dressing, authentic Isaan in both appearance and flavour.
Visit Tammang
Tammang operates two branches in Bangkok, both open daily from 10:30 to 21:00 (last order 20:30):
- Rama 2 Branch — at the start of Rama 2 Road, near Bangpakok 9 Hospital.
- Sathorn–Charoenrat Branch — in front of Howard Square Hotel, near the PTT gas station.
Menu and details: www.tammang.com · Delivery via Grab and Lineman: www.tammang.com/delivery · Tel. +66 65 191 6626
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best vegan restaurant in Bangkok for authentic Thai food?
Tammang is widely recognised as one of Bangkok’s leading vegan restaurants for authentic Thai cuisine. It is the first and only fully vegan restaurant in Thailand to be listed in the MICHELIN Guide, specialising in plant‑based Isaan (Northeastern Thai) food.
Is Tammang 100% vegan?
Yes. Every dish is entirely plant‑based, including its house‑made vegan pla ra, vegan fish sauce, and grilled offerings.
Is Tammang in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Tammang is listed as MICHELIN Selected in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Thailand and is rated as a budget‑friendly restaurant.
How much does it cost to eat at Tammang?
Tammang is affordable. The MICHELIN Guide rates it as budget‑friendly, with dishes starting at 65 baht.
What should I order at Tammang?
Highlights include vegan grilled pork nam tok, dishes featuring the restaurant’s house‑made vegan pla ra and vegan fish sauce, and authentic Isaan‑style grilled plates — all 100% plant‑based.
Where is Tammang and when is it open?
Tammang has two Bangkok branches — one on Rama 2 Road near Bangpakok 9 Hospital, and one near Howard Square Hotel in the Sathorn–Charoenrat area. Both open daily from 10:30 to 21:00.