Food place in Phuket
The yellow-flag jay stalls
Island-wide during the Vegetarian Festival, Phuket
For nine days in the autumn, every stall and restaurant cooking to the festival's strict vegan rules flies a yellow flag — which turns the whole island into the easiest place to eat vegan in Thailand.
Area
Island-wide during the Vegetarian Festival
Food type
Veg
Price range
฿40–150
Opening hours
Through the nine days of the festival, in September or October
About
What is The yellow-flag jay stalls famous for?
The yellow flag is the guarantee: no meat, no dairy, no egg, and none of the five pungent vegetables. Outside the festival, ask for 'jay' and a few shops keep it year-round — 'mangsawirat' is the looser vegetarian version that may include egg.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at The yellow-flag jay stalls
Veg · ฿40–150
Jay food
Familiar dishes rebuilt without meat, garlic or onion
Best at during the festival, in september or october, from any yellow-flagged stall
Roti and southern breakfast
Flaky, buttery, sweet or dipped in a mild curry
Best at breakfast, savoury with curry; or late at night, sweet
Good to know
Is The yellow-flag jay stalls good for families?
Yes — The yellow-flag jay stalls is family friendly and serves vegetarian food. It is open through the nine days of the festival, in September or October.
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Photo spots near The yellow-flag jay stalls
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Phuket Old Town
Best photo · Early morning, when the arcades are in shade and the light comes down Thalang Road end-on — and again at dusk, when the shopfront lights come on under the arcades
Best combo: Photos here, then jay food at The yellow-flag jay stalls.
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Wat Chalong
Best photo · Early morning, before the tour buses and while the light is low on the gold and white — the chedi's upper terraces give the frame the temple's own roofs need
Best combo: Photos here, then jay food at The yellow-flag jay stalls.
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Kata Noi
Best photo · Late afternoon, when the sun comes round to face the beach and the headlands go gold — Andaman beaches face west and the morning light is behind you
Best combo: Photos here, then jay food at The yellow-flag jay stalls.
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The yellow-flag jay stalls, in one look
For nine days in the autumn, every stall and restaurant cooking to the festival's strict vegan rules flies a yellow flag — which turns the whole island into the easiest place to eat vegan in Thailand. The kitchen is fully vegetarian. This sits at the easy end of the scale, with most orders landing around ฿40–150.
🍲 The food
Order the local plate rather than the pan-Indian standards - a kitchen like this earns its keep on the regional page of the menu.
🕐 Hours and timing
The short version of the hours: Through the nine days of the festival, in September or October.
📍 Where it is
The yellow-flag jay stalls is in Island-wide during the Vegetarian Festival, Phuket - Phuket Province.
✅ The short version
It works for groups with children in tow.
Questions
The yellow-flag jay stalls — FAQ
What is The yellow-flag jay stalls famous for?
For nine days in the autumn, every stall and restaurant cooking to the festival's strict vegan rules flies a yellow flag — which turns the whole island into the easiest place to eat vegan in Thailand.
What are the must-try dishes at The yellow-flag jay stalls?
Don't miss Jay food and Roti and southern breakfast.
Is The yellow-flag jay stalls good for families?
Yes — The yellow-flag jay stalls is family friendly and serves vegetarian food.
What are The yellow-flag jay stalls's opening hours?
The yellow-flag jay stalls is open through the nine days of the festival, in September or October.
Where is The yellow-flag jay stalls located?
The yellow-flag jay stalls is in Island-wide during the Vegetarian Festival, Phuket.