Healthy and hearty bowls and where to find them in Bangkok

This Sathorn eatery has converted many a meat-eater into a salad lover. Brought to you by the people behind Charoenkrung café Sarnies, Pimp My Salad offers a variety of protein-rich bowls such as Cool Gai Chicken, which comes with coconut-cooked chicken, larb-kissed chickpeas, sautéed mushrooms and brown rice; Gangnam Pork, packed with mashed sweet potato, broccoli and kimchi; and Mezze Bowl with smoked salmon, citrus-marinated olives and baba ghanoush. Include their vegan raw brownie and house-baked focaccia bread with cashew nut butter in your order for an all-around meal. 

This food stall in The Commons Saladaeng gives a twist to clean eating by proffering healthy bowls spiked with flavorful Thai condiments. For example, chicken is dressed with coconut-based go-lae dressing (Southern Thai sweet and sour curry), quinoa is tossed with tom yum ingredients, and the omelette is cooked with cha-om leaves. Opt to create your own bowl with mix-ins of your choice. You can order via Grabfood or Lineman. 

Vistro has filled in a gap that seemed to be missing in the city’s herbivore scene, offering the most creative takes on typical vegan fare. The vegan dishes here are so flavorful that a carnivore may even consider going full vegan after a meal. The two-story establishment is airy, plant-filled and sizeable. The first floor is perfect for grabbing small healthy bites and drinks to go, while the second floor is where all the creative dishes are served. Don’t miss the Vistro Dumplings, a moreish snack served with Taiwanese-style chili oil and gyoza sauce, and the Habibi Wrap, which stuffs marinated “chicken,” iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, and bell pepper in a soft wheat tortilla. End your meal with a gooey brownie topped with a scoop of vegan ice cream. Their house-made kombucha and wellness lattes are also a must. Check out their Facebook page as they often host vegan weekend brunch with pancakes, smoothie bowls and savory waffles.