Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen

"Whenever someone asks us where to get vegan Thai food near Thai Town, we usually send them east to Bulan in Silver Lake. Walk into their tiny dining room across from Erewhon and you’ll be instantly greeted by the smell of simmering curry. Their massive menu covers takeout staples like pad thai, satay, and tom yum soup, all made with soy-based chicken, beef, or duck. Our go-to items here are the tangy-sweet, Thai-style crispy orange chicken, and the creamy red curry amped up with basil and lemongrass." - sylvio martins, garrett snyder

"Bulan serves some of the best Thai food in Silver Lake — and it just happens to be entirely vegetarian. Find all of the usual Thai classics made with plant-based proteins like tofu and faux steak, chicken, and shrimp. Most of the menu can be prepared gluten-free. Dessert options like mango with sweet coconut rice and banana rolls make for a sweet finish." - Rebecca Roland

"Bulan Thai has been churning out excellent vegan Thai food long before Erewhon moved in across the street, and diners can still find the restaurant’s mock duck curry; roasted kabocha squash with Thai spices; and the specialty inferno chicken, which packs heat and flavor. The warmly lit interior and windows facing a bustling Silver Lake thoroughfare make this a cozy choice for dining in, although takeout always hits, too." - Mona Holmes, Rebecca Roland

"Bulan Thai has been churning out excellent plant-based Thai long before Erewhon moved in across the street, and diners can still find the restaurant’s mock duck curry, roasted kabocha squash with Thai spices, and the specialty inferno chicken that packs heat and flavor." - Mona Holmes, Rebecca Roland

"Yoga fanatics and Silver Lake/East Hollywood locals show up in droves to longstanding Bulan Thai, where the spicy, sweet, and sour flavors that characterize Thai cooking make eating meat-free easier than ever." - Virali_Dave, Eater Staff