Eat & Drink

Though I am not a vegetarian, I have learned the value of consuming less meat and that delicious food can be prepared with out it. Still, a part of me is skeptical of vegetarian restaurants. My inner meat-eater has loud opinions at times.

She was grumbling a bit when I went to Bulan Thai in West Hollywood, but that quickly came to an end. The restaurant is small, but the ambience is relaxing and the aromas intoxicating. The menu offers traditional Thai dishes with meat alternatives such as tofu, veggie chicken, pepper steak and shrimp. The food is so delicious and filling that you don’t feel as if you are missing out in any way. Foods can be prepared to be vegan by request as well. All of the food is prepared in a healthy style, free of MSG and excessive oils. You certainly feel this as you leave the restaurant. Even though you have stuffed your face full, your stomach does not hurt and food comas do not follow. The service is quick too, you never have to wait too long to get your order.

If you are a veggie or vegan who is looking for a place to take your non-veggie friends, this is definitely the spot. I’ve taken serious meat-eaters and heard them rave. With most entrees costing less than $10, the prices can’t be beat. If the idea of choosing is too daunting for you, I can personally recommend the Panang Curry and Pad See Ew, both with veggie chicken.

As a kid, my father would always say “I tip my hat to greatness” whenever he experienced something that truly surpassed his expectations. When you create something that exceeds the ordinary, it most definitely deserves praise. This is true of Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen.

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The original Bulan Thai is located at 7168 Melrose Ave, We Ho, 90046. Phone: (323) 857-1882. Fortunately for East Siders, they just opened up a second location at 4114 Santa Monica Blvd., Silver Lake, 90029. Phone: (323) 913-1488. View menu here.

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