Vegan
American
Thai
Take-out
Asian

Offers primarily Thai food such as pad thai, larb, satay, curry, and orange "chicken" with choice of tofu or faux meats. Also veg burgers, wraps, salads, and fries. Casual atmosphere. NOTE: Please verify if still fully vegan. Temporarily closed until further notice. Please send an update to HappyCow if they reopen. Open Mon-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-8:00pm.


142 Reviews

First Review by Karla Linden, LMT

Vegan5_oh

Points +274

Vegan
06 Jun 2020

Great place

Such a great place, So many good options. Friendly service, food was awesome

Pros: Friendly service , Great food

fatlove

Points +151

Vegan
05 Mar 2020

Vegan in Albuquerque

The hours of operation on happy cow aren't totally accurate-they don't close at 2:30pm.
I had the pad thai lunch special and it was pretty good. It was a bit too sweet-wish it had a lot less sugar.
My husband has the green curry lunch special and enjoyed it.
Note about the lunch specials: the menu says they all come with salad, veggie rolls, and rice- but the noodle dishes don't come with rice.

Pros: All vegan menu. , Pretty yummy , Filling

Cons: Over sweetened, Didn't feel as healthy as I would have liked

lanasmom1993

Points +315

Vegan
04 Mar 2020

Delicious

I love the unique vegan protein options. I had the pad see ew with vegan chicken and it was delicious. The tofu satay was also delicious. I would come back again.

lilanavarro74

Points +61

Vegan
11 Feb 2020

Great

Totally 5 plus stars ⭐️! We were passing by traveling and searched up vegan options! We found this hidden gem! Yum! My husband and I had the shrimp appetizer with peanut sauce. I had the ginger shrimp lunch combo. My husband had the sweet n sour chicken lunch 🥗 combo. Also, must have the Thai tea!! A must visit all vegan 🌱.

Pros: All vegan options

bluedulac

Points +185

Vegan
28 Dec 2019

100% Vegan with GF options

Thai Vegan had a varied menu, which included burgers so Isabel got the Cowboy Burger and fries. It featured breaded soy chicken pieces and a ton of toppings, although she had it plain. She found it and her fries so filling that she didn’t finish, but Dan finished it off for her and he said it was very good. Dan decided to try yet another version of the wide noodle broccoli stir fry and again added soy beef. It smelled delicious. I opted for the Fresh Ginger Sauce with veggies and a side of rice, and it was one of my favorite meals on the trip. The sauce had just a hint of spice, but it was mostly just packed with flavor. Everything was cooked to perfection with the veggies still having a little bite to them. I loved that my side of rice came in the shape of a heart. We’re looking forward to trying something different next time, although honestly, I’m probably going to have the same thing. 😉

Pros: wide variety of menu options, some GF options; helpful staff, soy meat add ons

Cons: not a ton of GF options

ccarras

Points +34

Vegan
18 Nov 2019

Excellent food and service

Many options and what we selected was delicious.

Pros: Many vegan options , Great service

Cons: None

thrillracerESQ

Points +84

Vegan
10 Nov 2019

Hostile Server and No Broccoli Flower

The food wasn't bad, but the server's attitude means I won't be returning. I ordered the "Chinese Broccoli" and my buddy ordered the "Spicy Fried Rice." With the word "broccoli" you would think the flower parts would be in the dish, but nope. It was mostly stems and a few leaves. Cheap. I tasted my buddy's dish and it was way too spicy for me, but not for him. We ordered drinks too. The server wanted to refill my cold ginger drink, but I really didn't want anymore. After my buddy paid the bill in cash, the server followed us to the door and harassed him for not leaving a tip. He said he needed his money for gas and I agree with him. We paid full price (no coupons or Groupon vouchers) and ordered drinks when we could have been cheap and just drank water. If we should pay more then let it be reflected in the menu prices and we'll decide.
Nolo says that servers in New Mexico get at least minimum wage. Maybe her employer should pay more. We are oppressed working class people too, but we have more skills and education than her. She needs to argue with her employer, not customers. Albuquerque desperately needs a vegan chain restaurant like the Loving Hut, Plant Powered Fast Food, Veggie Grill, or Native Foods. The latter two have app rewards as well, which means you can get way better deals and the servers aren't going to demand extra money from low income working class people. The Loving Hut has coupons and Groupon deals too. So much better.

Pros: All vegan

Cons: Server Argues that Tips Aren't Optional, No Flower Part of Broccoli

cujobyte

20 Nov 2019

"You paid full price (no coupons or groupon vouchers) for your food? Good for you! Servers make $5.85 per hr in Albuquerque, NOLO is incorrect. "Oppressed working class people"? Then eat at home. You should be ashamed of yourself but your narcissistic quality will prevent those feelings. And you honestly want a "vegan chain restaurant"?? Really? Do some research before you get what you asked for.

kmac103

Points +91

Vegan
20 Oct 2019

Amazing Food

Came here with my newly vegan sister and father. It was amazing. We each got something different and shared! Literally every item was so full of flavor and filling. My dad even ordered a second meal because it was so yummy!

Pros: Vegan, Comfort Food

AmberPollard

Points +577

Vegan
19 Oct 2019

Lotsa Yum

So many options. Great price. Good food.

Jobe

Points +52

Vegan
11 Oct 2019

Traditional Thai menu made completely vegan

It's always refreshing to have a completely vegan menu to choose from. The spicy noodles were spicy. The dumplings were really good. They use brown rice and not white. "Beef, chicken, and seafood" options as well as tofu.

Pros: tasty, full vegan menu, nice atmosphere

JustinRemington

Points +28

Vegan
20 Sep 2019

The name says it best...Thai Vegan

Delicious ALL vegan menu. The chef takes traditional Asian plates & makes them into healthy vegan cuisine. I tried the orange "chicken" and it was great. The spring rolls and veggie fried rice were also sooo good.

Pros: All vegan menu, Traditional Asian comfort dishes, Welcoming atmosphere and good service

StaciJo

Points +90

Vegan
24 Aug 2019

Wonderful!

Food is delicious. Service is great... super quick too.

carrienign

Points +93

Vegan
20 Aug 2019

Good food, good service, inexpensive

The food came out fast. It was delicious and filling! I liked how the dishes were available as a large entree w/rice or smaller version w/rice, egg roll, and salad for the same price. All the dishes sounded amazing, which made it hard to choose. My bf and I both got the PET (pumpkin, eggplant, and something else), which was really good, but also really hot/spicy, especially without spicy being used in the description.

PumbaLuvsVeg

Points +72

Vegan
03 Aug 2019

Some of the best vegan food...anywhere

I’ve been here twice and the food is so good! Excellent service.

Pros: All vegan , Delicious

ToriCarpenter

Points +20

Vegan
30 Jun 2019

Delish and huge menu!

We stopped in while on a road trip with dogs. Easy access location just off I-25. Food was sooooo amazing and staff super friendly. There's one table outside where you can sit with dogs. If you miss out on shade at the table, a small grassy grove of trees is situated in the middle of the parking lot. The grassy area is cool and not chemically. Enjoy!

Pros: Delicious with lots of options, Dog friendly, Easy access from interstate

Cons: None

GingerCline

Points +1105

Vegan
12 Apr 2019

Lived up to the hype!

I was excited to try this place as it had great reviews and Thai food is my favorite. I had the chicken satay and freshy rolls and both were amazing! Will definitely come back if I’m ever in Albuquerque again!

LivingBeing

Points +42

Vegan
11 Apr 2019

Great place, lots of options

I had the sweet and sour with chicken at this location. Really delicious food. Great portion size for price. Lots of options and combinations available. Service was solid. Took order to go so I can't say much about atmosphere.

Pros: Food, Plenty of options

eaglenws

Points +533

Vegan
04 Apr 2019

Great!!

This is a great place to eat. I’ve tried several items on the menu and always have a hard time deciding what to order because they are all excellent. The staff is always friendly and helpful.

HappyCowKeown

Points +166

Vegan
24 Mar 2019

Fabulous find in vegan desert!

The only place to eat in Albuquerque if you are driving through. It was our first visit and we will be back on the next road trip! I had the ginger vegetables with the ‘special’ option (salad and egg rolls) and I could not fault it! I added broccoli which made it even better. Slivers of actual ginger. Yum. Hub had the spicy vegetable rice & cleaned his plate! Which is quite something because he usually dislikes brown rice but loved this version! Absolute hit. I just wish the restaurant was bigger. Get takeout for breakfast and lunch too.....

Pros: Everything is vegan, Staff are friendly & helpful , Vast choice!

veganpatch

Points +5252

Vegan
19 Feb 2019

Delicious Affordable and Fast Thai Vegan!

They seem to be open continuously between lunch and dinner. We called in an order at 4:45pm on a Monday and picked it up around 5:00pm.

6 Spring rolls $6.95: Delicious, really nice and crispy. Their dipping sauce was a little different than the usual sweet chili sauce. It was more liquidy and tasted like it had soy sauce in it. I prefer the more common dipping sauce, this one wasn't bad.

PET a la cart $9.95: Spicy, good amount of garlic, all the vegetables were really well cooked. The sauce was really nice, not overpowering a bit spicy and well rounded.

Creamy Chicken $9.95: Delicious. The sauce tasted like a creamy dressing. It was a bit sweet but it really worked well together. The fake chicken was nicely cooked, had a good texture and flavor.

Thai Tea $2.99: Really delicious, great balance of tea and cream.

Thai Coffee $2.99: Good flavor but strong.

Total: $35.23

Customer service was great and really efficient. The interior is a bit old but still quite nice.

Everything is really affordably priced, almost everything is less than $10/plate. They also have an amazing selection.

The restrooms were clean and well decorated.

Definitely recommend! We look forward to visiting again the next time we are in Albuquerque.

Pros: Lots of affordable options , Quick and friendly service , Delicious Food and Consistent

Tiger111333999

Points +1398

Vegan
06 Nov 2018

Great dinner great staff

Dinner was delicious. Chicken satay was crazy real and the fresh spring rolls were super fulfilling. Dumplings as well. Fresh ice tea no sugar.
Real Thai people in the restaurant, the lady that took care of us was as kind as beautiful. Will come back no doubt.

Pros: Vegan only, Kindness of staff , Price very reasonable..

vsvihla

Points +605

Vegan
16 Oct 2018

Best Thai in town

We don't come here as often as we'd like, simply because it is a bit far away, but this location of Thai vegan has the best Thai you'll find. The sweet chili fish is amazing. The tempura is perfect. The green curry has such flavor. So much to like about this place!

Pros: Everything is delicious!

JenniferJillHarman

Points +893

Vegan
09 Sep 2018

Delicious!

I wish it hadn’t been such a hot day or I would have tried the vegan seafood soup, as that is something I struggle trying to make at home. There were so many choices I really had a hard time selecting something. I settled on the soy chicken with peanut sauce, and wish I had room to try the vegan shrimp.

Pros: Many choices, Fresh and healthy

Corgilibrarian

Points +88

Vegan
25 Jun 2018

So Good!

We had lunch here on a very hot day between hikes. The shades were drawn and they were quick to get us water. The server was so nice. We took three omnivores and they all loved what they got. One was a diehard meat eater and he was pleasantly surprised and cleaned his plate! I ordered edamame, but they were all out. I had veggie spring rolls and miso soup, followed by veg tempura. The soy shrimp in the tempura was interesting, but I didn't love it. Overall a wonderful experience!

Pros: Friendly staff, Great food, good price

mblack

Points +60

Vegan
09 Jun 2018

Very good restaurant, nice staff

Everything was delicious. I will try it again soon. My remark about the peanuts comes since my only experience there was right after I had an anaphylactic reaction to mold which made me really sensitive to peanuts. I’ve never had this before and it had nothing to do with the restaurant. But all the items I ordered seemed to have peanut contamination. Normally this is not an issue for me.

Pros: 100% Vegan, Tasty , Fresh

Cons: Wish it was closer to me!, Peanut allergen / contaminants

AaronMG

Points +2315

Vegan
05 Jun 2018

Nice Atmosphere

This was a nice place with nice decor. The staff was friendly. The food was good. I ordered the cashew nut stir fry It didn't have a super authentic flavor but it was a good twist on the dish.

SethStygian

Points +22

Vegan
15 Apr 2018

so good!!!

Love this place! The best vegan food I’ve tasted, ever!

Pros: amazing food and great atmosphere!

Cons: none




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