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I went to Chiang-Mai, Thailand in November 2011 and it was my first time to see and eat in northern Thailand. I have been meaning to post about Chiang-Mai, but I was a bit lazy with blogging when it comes to Christmas and New Year’s back home so I do apologize for the MASSIVE delay. I’ve heard about PUN PUN Organic Vegetarian restaurant (พันพรรณ / ร้านอาหารมังสวิรัติเพื่อสุขภาพ) through blogs and Happy Cow Chiang-Mai. I only ate there twice and it was so far my favourite vegan-friendly restaurants in Chiang-Mai, Thailand. There are two locations: at Wat Suan Dok temple and Santitham, and I only went to one, the temple. The host spoke mostly Thai, but basic English, but he was a very friendly old lad!
Yet I did not find a menu at all even on their website, so I’ve assembled the menu with Jit‘s help (NorthernThailand.com). Feel free to download the menu below if you plan to try Pun Pun Vegetarian Restaurant, however the editing properties are not allowed.
View from Le Méridien, Chiang-Mai Thailand (Photo by Doni Dexter Photography)
Location & Hours & Notes
Coconut & Passionfruit Juices with Ice (30 B. each)
I love their ice juices. So refreshing and fruity when it comes from fresh fruits like coconut or passionflower. But I sadly would choose coconut over passionfruit, there’s something so real about the coconut ice water that I cannot explain in words. Each drink is worth less than a dollar!
{Gang Masaman} Masamman Curry in Coconut Milk w/ Potato, Peanut, Tofu and Mushrooms (45 B.)
I don’t remember what it tasted like since I ate it in November 2011, but it was a decent curry, I recalled. It comes up with one complimentary plate of steamed brown rice. For extra plate of steamed brown rice, it costs 10 B.
{Yen ta four} Noodle Vegetable Soup with Tofu, Topped with Beetroot & Lime Sauce (40 B.)
I am a MASSIVE fan of noodle soups because I grew up around herbal & broth-flavoured noodle soups (aka Taiwan). However, I never had an actual “Thai” noodle soup so I went for that one since it has unique toppings such as seaweed, beetroot and “lime sauce.” Unfortunately that noodle soup just didn’t really jive with my palate. It was a bit of a let down. It was sort of a tart, beet, seaweedy noodle soup. Seaweed & beetroot doesn’t combine very well for me, it was too sweet for me. I honestly don’t like my noodle soups sweet, but I like my noodle soups spicy and salty. I would love to try other noodle soups when I return to PUN PUN Vegetarian.
{Lap dtow hoo kub hed} Sour, Salty and Spicy Minced Tofu Salad mixed with Roasted Rice Powder (45 B.)
In the U.S., Thai restaurants call them laab or larb, which any meat mince played a role in the dish flavored with fish sauce, lime juice and fresh herbs. But in a veganized laab or larb, they use tofu or seitan as a source of protein and texture. Therefore, in Chiang-Mai, the northern Thais call their dish as, “Lap”, which I find it interesting. The dish was spectacular with some chili heat. I would get it again and it’s a must to try an authentic, vegan-friendly Lap salad for only 45 Bahts!
{Salad dok mai} Edible Deep Fried Flowers & Greens Salad (60 B.)
This is my first time to try fried flowers salad, or an actual flowers salad. It tasted like a sweet tempura salad, but I couldn’t taste the flowers very well, but PUN PUN serves a variety of vegan-friendly dressings. I don’t recall the dressing I had, but it was tasty on the salad. It was a certainly unique dish I have tried in Chiang-Mai. I would love to try it again when I return.
{Pad prig khing dtow hoo} Stir-fried Green Beans & Tofu with Roasted Chili Paste (45 B.)
The host at PUN PUN Vegetarian recommended me the stir-fried dish, and it was my last day to eat with them. Surprisingly the dish didn’t taste that spicy at all but tasty. I liked the combination of green beans & tofu with roasted chili paste, and it is served with one complimentary plate of steamed brown rice. For extra plate of steamed brown rice, it costs 10 B. I would love to try other stir-fried dishes when I return.
{Gang keaw wahn} Green Curry in Coconut Milk w/ Eggplant, Green Bean, Tofu, Mushrooms and Sweet Basil (45 B.)
I’ve tried all sorts of Thai green curries at other restaurants as well as the Bangkok International Airport (Suvarnabhumi): all of them tasted a bit heavy, greasy and extremely spicy. But this one at PUN PUN Vegetarian, it tastes like a perfect green curry, well balanced and blended. The vegetables weren’t soggy, but freshly cooked in the curry. I love the combination of the curry. PUN PUN Vegetarian serves very good vegan-friendly authentic northern Thai curries! Served with one complimentary plate of steamed brown rice. For extra plate of steamed brown rice, it costs 10 B.
Deep-fried Spring Rolls Stuffed with Herbs & Sprouts served with Tamarind Dipping Sauce (45 B.).
Wow, you can actually taste the strong Thai basil herb in the deep-fried, yet delicately crispy spring rolls. The sweetness from the tamarind dipping sauce was delish. I love fried spring rolls, but for Thai, they tasted great especially with fresh herbs. I would say it is a twist of Vietnamese fresh and Thai fried spring rolls. Great appetizer dish!
{Som tam Lao} North-Eastern style Green Papaya Salad (35 B.)
When it comes to Northern Thai cuisine, it is a must to try some green papaya salad from that area. At first, we can smell the fermentation from the salad due to the mild pungent smell. I had fermented salads before, but this green papaya salad was not as enjoyable as I had thought. It was too sour and fermented at the same time. But I wouldn’t mind trying their lap (Larb or laab) salad again, which was probably the best one.
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May I suggest some local reading via Northern Thailand?
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I wrote an earlier post on Mexico City DF’s Azul Condesa in Colonia La Condesa, and I would like to refine a new post about Chef Ricardo Muñoz Zurita’s Azul Condesa since it was my second experience there. Keep in mind that their general menu only offers one vegetarian/vegan option (without “queso” or cheese). Because of the popular mango season in Mexico City DF (this April-early May), Azul Condesa currently serves a special seasonal mango-themed menu, which may have at least 1 – 2 vegan options such as the guacamole with mango and fresh tortilla chips (not made with lard, fortunately) or mango salad.
I may have wrote that they had excellent service: My first time with Azul Condesa was amazing because the staff spoke English fluently plus left us ample time to finish our plates. My second time was terrible and strange: the staff did not speak English at all, plus I get stared at a lot and he would walk around our table frequently to see if we finish our plates. He was slightly impatient despite how empty the restaurant was which I assumed we would get better service when it opens compared to busy evenings. It is a bit rude when you have staff talking belligerently in the corner near the kitchen. It is best to leave your customers alone for awhile and finish their plates comfortably without pestering every 5 minutes, seriously.
To view my first post on Azul Condesa, go here, but I would recommend reading this first since my first post may have typos.
Location & Hours & Notes
- Azul Condesa Website | Azul Condesa on Twitter | Azul Condesa on Facebook
- Azul Condesa Nuevo León #68 Colonia La Condesa Mexico, D.F.
- Monday through Saturday from 1:30PM – 1:30AM | Sundays 1:30PM – 6:30PM.
- Some staff speak English and Spanish. I began to notice during weekday openings (around 1-3pm), the staff do not speak English at all. I wonder if Azul Condesa only uses evening staff that speak both, but not the afternoon staff because it is not too busy between 1 – 4pm?
- It is very strange that the restaurant manager will ask if you have a reservation with them when it opens exactly at 1pm during a quiet weekday. We came early at 1pm and had no reservation with them. But I would strongly recommend to make a reservation after 4pm as well as weekends since it is more likely to get busy.
- They serve complimentary bread rolls basket with mildly spicy salsa, which are vegan.
We ordered Mango & Guanábana margaritas, plus Classic (cheaper) and Cucumber (with chili-salt on a rim) margaritas. I ordered a vegan-friendly dish from their seasonal mango menu: Guacamole with Mango ($65 pesos), which is their guacamole recipe with fresh mango chunks served with tortilla chips. My partner ordered a vegan-friendly entree dish, which can be made without cheese (“queso”): Organic hibiscus flower enchiladas, served with light tomato and smoky chipotle sauces at $95 pesos, which was also mentioned in the earlier post.
Mango & Guanábana (aka Soursop in English) Margaritas.
I think the Mango Margarita is a winner since I could not taste the Guanábana very well. I would get the Mango Margarita again. These margaritas taste like soft version of nieve, more like a icy sorbet.
Complimentary bread rolls & salsa.
I love the warm bread rolls in the basket with the traditional chipotle-flavoured salsa (hints of peanuts). It is a bit spicy, but tasty. The bread rolls are great with the vegan enchiladas tomato sauce as well.
Guacamole with Mango ($65 pesos).
It is a huge margarita-style glass of guacamole with fresh, soft mango chunks and pomegranate seeds. I never had a sweet version of guacamole with pomegranate and mango but it was worth to try it in Mexico City. I couldn’t finish it all, but with my partner’s help, it was worth it. I could taste the freshness of these mango chunks and knowing it is a popular mango season in Mexico City, these mango chunks are so tasty! The guacamole was very creamy, yummy and interesting: I suspected these onions were blended in already as a creamy guacamole. The tortilla chips were very crispy and shaped as “scoops”, which made them easy to eat with the guacamole.
Organic hibiscus flower enchiladas, served with light tomato and smoky chipotle sauces ($95 pesos).
In Spanish, it was written as: Enchiladas de Jamaica orgánica: bañadas en salsa ligera de jitomate y chile chipotle. It was a very big traditional Mexican dish of enchiladas. My partner ordered it for himself and I had some of the sauce with the complimentary bread rolls. It was pretty filling for him, unfortunately he had a stomachache afterward probably due to the hibiscus flowers.
Classic Margarita.
My partner wanted to try a classic margarita while in Mexico City, and it tasted original, I suppose.
Cucumber Margarita with Chili & Salt on a Rim.
I had a taste of it during my first time at Azul Condesa and it tasted so refreshing with a strong cucumber flavour, but for some reason during my second time there, it did not taste the same. It was slightly strong with a faint cucumber flavour. I do like the chili & salt on a rim for the most part.
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It is not uncommon to find Mexican ingredients in Afro-Caribbean cooking. If you would like to try something different such as a fusion of traditional Afro-Carribean and Mexican dishes incorporating a variety of tropical fruits, I would recommend Nirvana Vegetariano (and it doesn’t have a website).
Located in the gritty Colonia Roma, Nirvana Vegetariano is a traditional, Carribean-influenced version of traditional Mexican cuisine based on staples such as the tortilla, Plantain, tamales, tacos as well as black beans. At $60 pesos per person, it surpasses any other traditional Mexican restaurants for that price. Plus, it comes with a beverage (refillable) for extra $14 pesos. That day I went with a local friend, it has pero (pear) or Jamacia Flower juices. I mostly like the pear juice since it tasted less sweet than the Jamaica Flower.
Location & Hours & Notes
- Puebla #120, Colonia Roma, Cuauhtémoc, D.F., Mexico
- Small Buffet-Style
- Opens Monday to Sunday 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, which may look very limited. It gets very busy after 2 PM.
- Affordable price per person $60 pesos, or with refillable beverage at $74 pesos. You need to pay upfront and then pick a table. You will receive one card for the buffet or two cards for buffet + beverage. Then go to the right end of the buffet and give the card(s) to the dishwasher, to get your utensils/plate from the dishwasher (see below photo on the right). Then you can proceed whatever you like.
- It is 100% vegetarian-friendly (lacto-vegetarian) and can be mostly vegan-friendly. But always ask the staff first.
- Always ask the staff to indicate which dishes are vegan before you eat. Surprisingly, all the dishes are vegan except for the creamy condiments set aside.
- The dishes are usually divided by fruits, salad, one soup and couple of main courses.
On the right side of the buffet area, you will see dishes in the window, that’s where the dishwasher will provide you utensils & plates after giving him your “card” provided by the staff.
You will receive one card for the buffet or two cards for buffet + beverage after paying upfront. Go to the right end of the buffet and give the card(s) to the dishwasher, to get your utensils/plate.
I received the plates & a cup for beverage after giving the dishwasher the two cards. ($74 pesos).
Vegan Pozole & Hominy Oyster Mushroom Soup
I did not have a chance to look at the entrance board, but we guessed it was a vegan pozole soup, but it didn’t taste like pozole, but mostly hominy oyster mushroom soup. It is an interesting soup with plenty of textures. I do like it though!
Vegan Vegetables Tamales
You can get as many tamales as you want at Nirvana Vegetariano, but they are freshly made tamales. The tamales contains grilled vegetables which was pretty interesting. I wish I could eat it all, but I had a bite from my partner’s and it tasted really yummy! Best tamales ever! Avoid tamales with small block of cheese because they aren’t vegan!
Our plates from the buffet
You can get fresh corn tortillas, Mexican rice, Plantain & eggplants, faux “gyro-like” meat with hint of pineapples, and much more to make your own taco or eat it out of the plate. I really like the Plantain & Eggplants dish, it tasted sweet and roasted, especially creamy. Everything tastes very delicious, and I had no complaints about any of these! It was certainly an enjoyment! The buffet also provides cilantro spicy salsa and limes as well as other condiments that may not be vegan.
Will I come back?
Yes, I would go back for a decent buffet. It’s a very affordable option to eat in Mexico City and something different to try such as a fusion of Mexican & Caribbean cuisine. Now it is making me curious about vegan Carribean cuisine! I never had stomach issues with Nirvana Vegetariano (I can tell if I eat dairy by accident), but so good, none so far!
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Located in the beautiful Condesa, Azul Condesa is known for Chef Ricardo Muñoz Zurita‘s blended contemporary and traditional Mexican cuisine. I learned about Azul Condesa through my partner, apparently my partner was looking for one of the best restaurants in Condesa, Mexico City for his “omnivore” brother who came to visit us in Mexico City DF. Azul Condesa wasn’t mentioned in the Happy Cow listings and I’ve not seen any vegan dishes relating to Azul Condesa at all, but somewhere on their Twitter or Facebook, they offer a couple of vegetarian options.
So I’ve decided to give Azul Condesa a try after inquiring about a vegan dish.
Location & Hours & Notes
- Azul Condesa Nuevo León #68 Colonia La Condesa Mexico, D.F.
- Monday through Saturday from 1:30PM – 1:30AM | Sundays 1:30PM – 6:30PM.
- Some staff speak English and Spanish, which is a good thing.
- It is important to make reservations after 3pm since the 2-story restaurant tends to get busier in the evening otherwise you may be LUCKY to get a table in time!
- It is a bit expensive to eat there if you are a local on a budget (but it’s average for me), compared to other traditional restaurants/eateries you usually eat cheaply elsewhere.
- Excellent & Attentive service, they will not bother you, but they will ensure you will have a delightful dining experience at Azul Condesa.
- They serve complimentary bread rolls basket, which are vegan
Passionfruit & Tamarind & Cucumber Margaritas
I was very impressed with the flavour of the Cucumber (Pepino) margarita with the chili-salt on rim. I had a traditional Apio pulque at Pulqueria place in the centre and it tasted amazing with only chili powder and salt. But Azul Condesa’s Pepino (Cucumber) margarita is fabulous and I would get it again over the other flavours I tried. At the same time, I also enjoyed the Passionfruit & Tamarind margaritas with salt on the rim. All of them cost ~$85 pesos (~$6.60 since 04/29/2012), which wasn’t too bad for three impressive cocktails!
Vegan Hibiscus Enchiladas in Chipotle Chili/Tomato Sauce (Enchiladas de Jamaica orgánica: bañadas en salsa ligera de jitomate y chile chipotle)
I never had Hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus sabdariffa L) in my vegan plates, but it was definitely worth it to try something unique and new in Mexico City DF, especially at Azul Condesa. I do really like the heat and the flavour within the tomato sauce and I could taste a bit of chipotle that gives some smoky flavour. Unfortunately, I do not like the filling, which I thought it was too sweet for a enchilada and I could taste the sweetness of the red beet or some sort of red flowers. I do appreciate the fact that Azul Condesa accomodates a vegan option for this particular dish. Fortunately, my partner liked the dish since we ordered our own vegan enchilada dishes, so I suppose everyone has a different taste. I’m not really into sweet and savory dishes at all.
Vegetarian Salad (NOT VEGAN), it was my partner’s brother’s dish
I would like to share a vegetarian dish for vegetarians only, not vegans, just to keep an open mind for others. That salad looked good and I think it can be served without cheese. My partner’s brother (omnivore) apparently liked it, but it was too filling due to excessive cheese. He only finished it halfway. There were hibiscus flowers in his salad as well.
Chocolate oaxaqueño con agua
It was the best vegan-friendly beverage ever in Mexico City. Everyone liked the richness of the raw chocolate in that drink including an omnivore who wanted more of my beverage. It was a warm beverage at first, but it tasted orgasmic! I loved that drink so much!!!!!! There’s something unique about this drink I couldn’t quite describe it in words!
Will I come back?
Absolutely BUENO! The service was extremely impressive. I liked the ambiance and overall dining experience. It was a fantastic visit!
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I wrote an earlier post on Mexico City DF’s Yug Vegetariano, and tried plenty of vegan dishes there afterward. Like I’d mentioned, Yug Vegetariano was the first local vegetarian restaurant I went to because it was within a short walking distance from my apartment in Zona Rosa. So I tend to eat more often there since I live closer to it. As you peruse this post, you will see photos of vegan dishes I’ve tried so far at Yug Vegetariano. If you have any questions or would like to know further information about the dishes, jot me a note anytime at veganmiam(at)gmail.com.
To view my first post on Yug Vegetariano, go here.
Location & Hours & Notes
- Varsovia 3-b Col. Juarez México D.F. . A block from Angel de la Independencia, and corner of Paseo de la Reforma.
- Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm | Saturday & Sunday from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm
- Buffet from Monday to Saturday from 1pm to 5pm. I have not tried it yet! It serves a variety of salads, 3 stews, 2 soups, appetizers and desserts as well as a complimentary beverage.
- Be prepared to speak and read Spanish as much as you can since the staff speak Spanish and the menu is entirely Spanish. As long as you state the ingredients you cannot eat such as dairy, eggs, cheese, cream, and butter in Spanish, they will accommodate you quickly. It’s 100% vegetarian, but they do have plenty of vegan options to choose from.
- They have daily special combo meals from salad, soup, main dish to dessert, which are cheaper than ordering full menu items. I think it’s a good deal, but sometimes they may not have vegan options for all of them. You never know!
- Most beverages, small meals and main plates vary from $2 to $7, which is slightly cheaper than the American meals.
Complimentary Salsa & Pera Fruit Juice (Pear) Yug Vegetariano serves different types of salsa on a daily basis and it is free. Sometimes, I wanted the fresh one, sometimes my partner wanted the spiciest salsa without onions in it. The complimentary salsa varies daily. We ordered ourselves Pera Fruit Juices ($9 pesos each), which are pear juices (Freshly made).
Complimentary Bread Basket & Enchiladas De Mole The bread slices are vegan, but the rolls and sticks aren’t vegan as well as the butter dish. They are served as complimentary appetizers, which was nice, but save them for any soups! I had Enchiladas De Mole without cheese (made vegan). I thought the flavour of the mole was very delicious (slightly bitter and savory) and the enchiladas were textured soy protein & vegetable-filled corn tortillas. It also comes with flavourful, yummy refried black beans, which I enjoyed.
Carnitas vegetarianas con guacamole y frijoles refritos (Vegan Carnitas or Roasted Pork with Guacamole and Refried Beans) This was a fantastic dish I would recommend and it comes with warm corn tortillas. You can taste the creamy refried beans, guacamole (it contained too much onions for me, but sometimes they vary) and the unique carnitas, which are “literally ‘little meats,’ a type of braised or roasted (often after first being simmered) pork in Mexican cuisine” (Wikipedia). The soy carnitas aren’t that chewy, but they are a bit salty, greasy and tasty if you combine it with guacamole & refried beans & complimentary salsa in your taco. I never had that type of soy carnitas, but that is a must to try!
Milanesa Ranchera con Salsa Verde Calabacitas y Elote Acompañada de Papas (Vegetarian Breaded Steak with Green “Little Squash” Sauce and French Fries) That was a strange dish, but it was indeed unique to try a Mexican breaded ‘milanesa’, which is a lightly breaded and fried chicken steak, or a Mexican version of schnitzel. Unfortunately, it was the least liked dish at Yug Vegetariano. I did not like the fact that the squash green sauace was mushy, plus the french fries were very bland (I should have added salt in the first place). I do like the milanesa, but I’m not sure about the whole combination.
Enchiladas Verdes (Enchiladas in Green Sauce) I had a mole enchiladas last time and I wanted to try something different for enchiladas, so I had enchiladas in green sauce. I thought the enchiladas were sort of bland in such a tart, green sauce, and I could taste the lime or acidic juice in it. I didn’t really like it though. The kitchen made the first mistake by offering me enchiladas verdes with cheese, but my partner quickly pointed it out (because he’s a vegetarian) and I had the correct dish without the cheese. It’s important to check your vegan dish without cheese before eating, always inspect it, you will never know! I was lucky I didn’t try it, thanks to my partner!
Special Lunch Combination Menu I always find the special combination meal menu exciting because it’s a good deal compared to ordering a regular menu item. You get your salad, soup, main dish and dessert, plus complimentary salsa & bread and that’s called a perfect lunch! For the salad, we ordered a “Melon”, fruit salad. For the soup, we ordered Pancita de setas (Tummy mushrooms). For the main plate, we ordered Carne a la mexicana, which was the only vegan option. For the dessert, we ordered Buñuelos, which is a golden, crispy-sweet, tortilla-like fritter sprinkled with sugar. The “special” combination meal was only $67 pesos (~$5.16 since 04/28/2012)! We also ordered Pera (pear) juices for $9 pesos, which was the special deal for juices.
Pancita de Setas Soup (Tummy Mushrooms Soup) That was a very unique soup with tummy mushrooms and vegetables. The texture of tummy mushrooms was very tough and chewy, which made it look like a piece of stomach meat. The broth was a bit watery, but the soup was overall light. It was an interesting try, and definitely eat it with complimentary vegan bread slices (not the rolls or sticks) in the basket.
Carne a la mexicana (Vegan slow-stewed soy meat with black beans) I really liked the flavour in the stewed vegan soy meat as well as the black beans. It tasted very good, but I still think it needs tortillas or something else like rice to go with the dish.
Buñuelos, a golden, crispy-sweet, tortilla-like fritter sprinkled with sugar This is probably my favourite dessert at Yug Vegetariano! I love the sweet, sugary tortilla fritter and I wish I had more of them 
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