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Khao Piyo - Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant
The restaurant brands itself as a 100% pure vegetarian and vegan restaurant. The menu includes many dishes explicitly marked (V) for vegan, and the kitchen is entirely plant-based, so no animal products are used. Staff are familiar with vegan requirements.
| Mon | 12-4 pm, 5-11 pm |
| Tue | 12-4 pm, 5-11 pm |
| Wed | 12-4 pm, 5-11 pm |
| Thu | 12-4 pm – 5-11 pm |
| Fri | 12-4 pm – 5-11 pm |
| Sat | 12-4 pm – 5-11 pm |
| Sun | 12-4 pm – 5-11 pm |
Per-allergen evidence
Vegan
confidence 85% ·
Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.
The restaurant brands itself as a 100% pure vegetarian and vegan restaurant. The menu includes many dishes explicitly marked (V) for vegan, and the kitchen is entirely plant-based, so no animal products are used. Staff are familiar with vegan requirements.
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Vegetarian
confidence 90% ·
Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.
Khao Piyo is a 100% pure vegetarian restaurant. The entire menu is vegetarian, with many dishes also marked (V) for vegan. No meat, poultry, or fish is used anywhere in the kitchen.
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Egg-free
confidence 80% ·
Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.
The restaurant is 100% vegetarian and vegan, and the menu does not list any egg-based dishes. The kitchen is entirely plant-based, so eggs are not used.
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Shellfish-free
confidence 85% ·
Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.
The restaurant is 100% vegetarian and vegan, so no shellfish or any seafood is used in the kitchen.
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Pescatarian
confidence 85% ·
Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.
The restaurant is 100% vegetarian and vegan, so it is suitable for pescatarians (no fish or seafood is used).
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Dairy-free
confidence 60% ·
Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.
The menu includes dairy-based dishes like Malai Chaap, Milk Badam, and Gajar Halwa, but also offers many vegan options. The kitchen is not dairy-free, but staff can identify dairy-free dishes. No dedicated dairy-free equipment is mentioned.
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Nut-free
confidence 50% ·
Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.
The menu includes nut-containing items like Milk Badam (almonds) and dishes that may contain nuts. The kitchen is not nut-free, and no dedicated nut-free procedures are mentioned. Best to confirm with staff.
Soy-free
confidence 40% ·
Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.
Soy is likely used in some dishes (e.g., soy sauce in Indo-Chinese items), but no specific soy-free options or procedures are mentioned. Ask staff for guidance.
Halal
confidence 40% ·
Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.
The restaurant is vegetarian/vegan, so no pork or non-halal meat is used. However, no halal certification or specific halal procedures are mentioned. Alcohol may be present in some dishes or drinks.
Sugar-free
confidence 30% ·
Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.
Many dishes, especially desserts and drinks, contain sugar. No sugar-free options are explicitly listed. Ask staff for modifications.
Low-FODMAP
confidence 30% ·
Not recommended, Documented unsafe for this allergen: refuses to accommodate, multiple bad reports, or a documented incident. Surfaced as a warning rather than a recommendation.
The menu is heavy in onion, garlic, legumes, and wheat-based items (naan, roti, paratha), which are high-FODMAP. No low-FODMAP options are identified.
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Keto
confidence 30% ·
Not recommended, Documented unsafe for this allergen: refuses to accommodate, multiple bad reports, or a documented incident. Surfaced as a warning rather than a recommendation.
The menu is carb-heavy with rice, naan, roti, paratha, and noodles. No keto-friendly options are identified.
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Reminder
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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