Plant-based travellers generally eat well in Phuket, particularly given Thai cuisine's existing reliance on vegetables, tofu and rice.
Everyday options
Dishes like pad pak (stir-fried mixed vegetables), tofu-based curries and vegetable-based noodle soups are easy to find, though fish sauce and shrimp paste are common default ingredients worth asking about if strict.
The Vegetarian Festival
During Phuket's annual Vegetarian Festival (see our festivals guide), yellow-flagged stalls across the island serve entirely vegetarian versions of local dishes for around nine days — one of the easiest times of year to eat plant-based on the island.
Dedicated vegan restaurants
A growing number of specifically vegan cafés and restaurants have opened in tourist areas and Old Phuket Town in recent years, catering to the island's long-stay wellness and digital-nomad community.