10–18 Oct 2026เจ · 齋 · Jay food
Fresh, colourful J food you’ll actually crave – raw vegan in Sukhumvit 39
Quick answer: Bangkok’s Vegetarian Festival (Thetsakan Kin Je, เทศกาลกินเจ) runs from 10 to 18 October 2026. For nine days, many people eat only J food – strictly plant-based, with no animal products. Rasayana Raw Café serves a special J festival menu from ฿200, for dine-in near BTS Phrom Phong or delivery via GrabFood, LINE MAN or LINE.
- 9 days of J food
- 100% plant-based
- 42°C never heated above
- ฿200 dishes from
Festival guide
Bangkok Vegetarian Festival 2026 at a glance
- Dates10–18 October 2026 (9 days, 1st–9th day of the 9th lunar month)
- Thai nameเทศกาลกินเจ (Thetsakan Kin Je) – the “J” or “Jay” festival
- What people eatJ food: no meat, fish, eggs, dairy, honey or pungent vegetables
- Look forYellow flags with the red character 齋 / เจ outside J food stalls
- Where in BangkokYaowarat (Chinatown) is the heart of the festival
- TraditionMany people wear white and keep the precepts for body and mind
Chef’s festival picks
Recommended J dishes this festival
Crunchy, creamy and bursting with colour – our two best-loved festival dishes, perfect for a light lunch or delivery to the office.
฿250THBSummer Rolls with dipping sauce
Crisp lettuce, avocado, mushroom and rainbow vegetables wrapped by hand and served with a creamy raw nut dip.
฿250THBRaw Vegan Burrito
A generous wrap filled with shredded carrot, beetroot, crunchy greens and savoury nut pâté – filling, fresh and fully plant-based.
เมนูเจ · J menu
Our Vegetarian Festival J menu & prices
Available during the festival for dine-in and delivery. Every dish is made from fresh organic plants, never heated above 42°C.
Raw Vegan Salads
- Rasayana Salad฿220Our signature bowl – crisp organic greens, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, toasted seeds and a savoury nut pâté.
- Beetroot Salad฿200Sweet, earthy shredded beetroot tossed with fresh greens and crunchy seeds – vibrant, light and full of colour.
Raw Pasta & Zoodles
- Pesto Pasta฿220Silky zucchini noodles in a bright basil pesto with sweet peppers – all the comfort of pasta, none of the heaviness.
- Spaghetti Nutball฿250Zucchini spaghetti with rich raw tomato sauce, hearty nut “meatballs” and a swirl of cashew cream.
Raw Pizza
- Mushroom Pizza฿250A crisp seed crust topped with marinated shiitake, golden cashew “cheese” sauce and fresh basil.
- Hawaiian Pizza฿250Sweet tropical fruit and colourful vegetables on a crunchy raw crust with creamy cashew drizzle.
Raw Vegan Sushi
- Vegetable Sushi฿200Hand-rolled sushi packed with fresh, crunchy vegetables – a light, refreshing bite.
- Barley Sushi฿200Wholesome barley rolled with fresh vegetables for a nutty, satisfying sushi.
- Mock Salmon Sushi฿220Our plant-based “salmon” sushi – silky, colourful and a festival favourite.
Festival Favourites
- Summer Rolls with dipping sauce฿250Crisp lettuce, avocado, mushroom and rainbow vegetables, hand-wrapped and served with a creamy raw nut dip.
- Raw Vegan Burrito฿250A generous wrap of carrot, beetroot, crunchy greens and savoury nut pâté – fresh and filling.
Raw Desserts
- Raw Strawberry Cheesecake฿200Creamy, dairy-free cashew cheesecake with a fruity strawberry layer on a nutty date crust.
- Raw Tiramisu฿200Layers of smooth coffee-kissed cream and cacao – an indulgent treat, made only from plants.
- Raw Cacao Mousse Tart฿200Rich, velvety raw cacao mousse on a crunchy nut base – pure chocolate bliss.
Why raw vegan
Why raw vegan food is a natural fit for the J festival
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Pure plants, nothing elseNo meat, fish, eggs, dairy or honey – every dish is 100% plant-based.
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Living food below 42°CRaw preparation keeps enzymes, vitamins and natural flavour intact.
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Nutritious and satisfyingPlant protein from nuts and seeds, healthy fats from avocado and fibre from fresh organic vegetables – instead of fried, oily festival food.
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Light and cleansingGive your body a rest – pair it with our 3-day juice cleanse or a half-day detox.
Visit us for J food near BTS Phrom Phong
Rasayana Raw Café (inside Rasayana Retreat)57 Soi Prom-mitr, Sukhumvit 39, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
Open daily 9:00–18:00 · about 10 minutes from BTS Phrom Phong, close to EmQuartier and Thonglor. Garden seating, or order raw vegan food delivery.
FAQ
Vegetarian Festival Bangkok FAQ
When is the Vegetarian Festival in Bangkok in 2026?
The 2026 Vegetarian Festival (Thetsakan Kin Je, เทศกาลกินเจ) runs for nine days from 10 to 18 October 2026 – the first nine days of the ninth Chinese lunar month. The dates move every year with the lunar calendar.
What is jay (J) food?
Jay or J food (อาหารเจ) is the strict plant-based diet eaten during the festival. It contains no meat, fish, eggs, dairy or other animal products, and traditionally also avoids strong-smelling vegetables such as garlic, onion, shallots, chives and leeks.
Is vegan food the same as J food?
Not always. Vegan food contains no animal products, but it can still include garlic and onion. J food is vegan and also leaves out those pungent vegetables. Look for dishes marked เจ (J) or ask the restaurant.
Can you eat eggs during the Vegetarian Festival?
No. Eggs, milk and honey are not eaten during the festival because they are animal products.
Where is the Vegetarian Festival celebrated in Bangkok?
The biggest celebrations are in Yaowarat (Chinatown), where street stalls fly yellow flags with the red character 齋 / เจ. Across the city, restaurants and convenience stores also offer special J menus during the nine days.
Does Rasayana Raw Café have a J menu and delivery?
Yes. During the festival Rasayana Raw Café serves a 100% plant-based J festival menu from ฿200, including summer rolls, burritos, pizza, sushi and desserts. Order on GrabFood, LINE MAN or LINE @rasayanaretreat, or call to order on 02 662 4803 or 080 170 7886. You can also dine in at our garden café on Sukhumvit 39.
Where is Rasayana Raw Café?
Rasayana Raw Café is inside Rasayana Retreat at 57 Soi Prom-mitr, Sukhumvit 39, Bangkok 10110 – about 10 minutes from BTS Phrom Phong. It is open daily from 9:00 to 18:00.
This Jay Festival, eat clean, feel light, and give your body a break. 🌿
Order our J festival menu today or visit our garden café on Sukhumvit 39.