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    Home » Articles » Thai Food and Travel » Vegan in Thailand

    Tofu Bar Vegetarian Restaurant in Kanchanaburi, Thailand

    24 November, 2010 by Kip 3 Comments

    Tofu Bar Restaurant

    Tofu Bar Restaurant

    www.tofubar.net

    River Kwai Road
    Backpacker District
    Kanchanaburi
    Thailand

    Open from 12 noon to midnight, Tofu Bar is by far Kanchanaburi's most reliable vegan find and it's right smack in the middle of the tourist end of town to boot. For 60 baht you can have a huge pot of Chinese tea whilst waiting for your meal to be cooked- the service can be slow, but it's worth the wait to know what you're eating is fresh and made to order. After dining at Tofu Bar three times I highly recommend it, and not just because it's the only vegetarian joint in the immediate area. The food is good, the staff are sweet, and it's a nice treat amidst the rows upon rows of tacky pop up bars and everyday tourist fayre.

    Snacks and Soups

    Mushroom dumplings

    Mushroom Dumpling Dough at Tofu Bar in Kanchanaburi, Thailand

    A mushroom lover's dream, these little parcels were filled with diced mushroom and deep fried. A definite hit with my partner.

    Tom Kha Soup

    Tom Kha Soup at Tofu Bar in Kanchanaburi, Thailand

    You won't find a much bigger fan of tom kha than me, and this recipe didn't disappoint. Absolutely packed with delicious ginger, I also loved the heaping portions of both tofu and mushrooms.

    Plenty of Tofu and Stir Fries

    Teriyakai Tofu

    Teriyaki Tofu at Tofu Bar in Kanchanaburi, Thailand

    I saw this recommended elsewhere and that recommendation is to be passed on here: if you go to Tofu Bar, try the teriyaki tofu. The tofu is perfectly cooked, the texture wonderful, and the sauce is pretty yumtastic (how's that for descriptive).

    King of Tofu Stir Fry

    King of Tofu at Tofu Bar in Kanchanaburi, Thailand

    Sweet and tangy with a black pepper undertone, not completely unlike a good sweet and sour sauce, the king of tofu is a dish I'd happily order again and again.

    Sweet mushroom fried with chili

    Sweet Chili Fried Mushroom at Tofu Bar in Kanchanaburi, Thailand

    Not at all spicy, the chili fried mushroom is another great choice for a mushroom lover.

    Vegetarian Festival Buffet

    Vegetarian Festival Buffet Plate

    Buffet Food at Tofu Bar in Kanchanaburi, Thailand

    Comprising, at least when we dined there, of eight dishes, two or three curries, plus rice and noodles, the buffet was Tofu Bar's contribution to Thailand's vegetarian festival. Street food is a way of life for Thais, so it was nice to see this set out front of the restaurant for passersby to grab for a meal or snack. Dishes included (among other things) chewy and slightly spicy shiitake mushrooms, spicy sausages, spicy fried tofu in sweet sauce with basil, a filet of some sort with seaweed, and Chinese noodles.

    Final Thoughts

    Whether you've been relaxing with a peaceful afternoon's exploration along the River Kwai,* or have just enjoyed a full day out along the death railway, Tofu Bar is a welcome stop once back in town. Next time I'm in Kanchanaburi, I'll be sitting down once more to enjoy that gigantic pot of tea and some seriously swell tofu.

    *Incidentally the river's name doesn't sound like a pouty toddler pronoucing the word "cry," a pronunciation which translates in Thai to "buffalo river." The movie perpetuates the myth of the river's name.

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    Comments

    1. Hanami07

      January 13, 2011 at 3:39 am

      very cute pictures.. i love to have this kind of food in someday.. wow, the menu is rarely find around my block >_<

      Reply
    2. Teenkan

      February 06, 2011 at 7:26 am

      my friend reach there once.. and he still keep talking about the dumpling dough and teriyaki tofu.. the sauce is super nice

      Reply
      • Kip

        February 07, 2011 at 1:50 pm

        It is super nice! I'll definitely go back should I find myself in Kanchanaburi again.

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