Koh Pha Ngan, nestled between Koh Samui and Koh Tao on the western side of the Gulf of Thailand has for the past 50 years offered a diverse and at times extraordinary escape from life tor those who were willing to go that extra step. With its now infamous full moon parties, a general ‘ hippie’ lifes style and remote inaccessible bungalows perched on rocks overlooking sunrise or sunset – it has long been the best get away in the world.
More recently the spiritual pathway of this hippie trail has become one of the islands finest attractions with Yoga schools, healing centers , pescetarian, vegetarian, Vegan, Raw restaurants popping up all over the island.
The longest established and most unique of these would be The Sanctuary, a rustic jungle meets the sea haven since 1991 – the self declared ‘ something else’ of the wellness offerings on Koh Pha Ngan.
What most of these centers do offer is Healthy balanced food. What follows is our favorite restaurants with a healthy twist on Koh Phangan
The Sanctuary, located right on the beach at Had Tien (east) offers a diverse Pescaterian, vegetarian and Raw with gluten and other considerations easily noted on their vast menu.
Opening hours 8 am to 9 pm
Shakes/ Juices / healthy elixers
Ice cold beer and wine / cocktail selection
Take out available
EAT.CO, located in Srithanu offers delicious ‘ healthy café’ with an international Vegetarian menu including pita pockets, Shawarma.
Juices and smoothies
Take out available
Capana Café, located in Panthip Market in Thong Sala town offers a vegan breakfasts , lunch and dinners.
Opening hours 10 am to 10 pm
Juices and smoothies
Take out available
Karma Café, located in Srithanu this beautifully designed café offers a range of vegan friendly, tasty, organic plant-based homemade fare vegan and vegetarian delights .
Opening hours 0800 – 2300
Juices and smoothies
Take out available
Taboon Restaurant and Café, located in Srithanu :- Vegetarian and vegan fare with a Middle east flavor hummus, salads, shakshuka and fresh daily pita breads and great atmosphere.
Opening hours 07:00 – 23:00
Juices and smoothies
Take out available
Pure Vegan, located in Srithanu, Tasty breakfasts and yummy lunches in a secluded garden setting.
Opening hours 12:00 – 22:00
Juices and smoothies
Take out available
Arees Ayurveda Café, located in Srithanu:- offers a wonderful and affordable Vegetarian buffet and menu. Every mouthful is like an orgasm.
Juices and smoothies
Take out available
Fruit Juice stands, located everywhere. So many places to stop and have a pure fruit juice or shake – it’s a tropical island delight
Opening hours all day every day
Juices and smoothies
Take out available
Asasha Home Restaurant, located in Srithanu offering healthy macrobiotic home made – simply and tasty vegetarian menu .
Juices and smoothies
Take out available
Chana Masala, Indian restaurant and café in Hin Kong, Koh Pha Ngan offers vegetarian Southern Indian delights in a beautiful setting.
Hours 08:00 – 22:30
Take out available
Given the nature of the Yoga development on Koh Pha Ngan many restaurants offer diverse vegan options. My favorite though is well thought out menu at The Sanctuary, they also offer a delicious ‘Sala Kitchen’ Salad Bar which is a taste treat every time . Though I am biased some what as it has developed into my home away from home for some years now. But its always great to explore the beauty and culinary delights, not to mention the numerous Yoga classes, on offer on this amazing island.