Celebrate the vegetarian festival with our delicious and healthy vegetarian menu, as the restaurant created dishes that are both healthy and delicious for customers who will take part in the vegetarian festivals. The restaurant also offers a variety of vegetarian options, including spicy dip, soups, and many more.
History of Vegetarian Festival
Firstly, let’s look at the history of vegetarian festivals. The festival lasted nine days and was dedicated to the worship of the nine gods. The celebrations are meant to encourage body cleanliness by avoiding meat, alcohol, and sex. In addition, people have shown purity by wearing white during the festival period. By keeping the body clean, devotees believe that they can connect with the gods on a deeper level.
This is a way of honoring the gods by expressing the happiness of surviving a fatal illness in the 19th century which was said to be the origin of the festival when Chinese performers who visit Phuket practice some of these rituals to recover. Since then, the festival has evolved into a highly anticipated annual event, showcasing the vibrant culture of Phuket.
During these nine days, followers engage in rigorous rites to demonstrate their commitment, cleanse their bodies, and ask for protection. Various shrines and palaces took part in the ritual, asking gods to visit and inhabit the mediums or horses of each shrine. Each medium would use sharp metal items and other sharp things to puncture various portions of their body, also known as “Mah Song,” and then do firewalking and climbing on the bladed ladder to demonstrate their abilities of no suffering as the god is with them. These also serve as testimony of their commitment and faith.

From a culinary perspective, many vegetarian dishes at festivals aren’t easily distinguishable from regular Thai dishes. Soybean and protein substitute products are used to replace pork, chicken, or fish, and they even look and taste like meat. This is also a testament to Phuket’s culinary creativity and diversity. Also, these dishes are paradises for vegetarians and a good introduction for non-vegetarians who simply would like to take part in this 9-day festival successfully.

Three Monkeys Vegetarian Dishes
Three Monkeys also celebrates the festival by making special vegetarian dishes every year. The restaurant’s promotion period is the same as the festival dates, from 2nd to 11th October. Many vegetarians will find joy because the restaurant offers a lot of choices. The dishes are also tasty and enjoyable, so everyone who wants to avoid meat during the festival will enjoy them.
One of the outstanding vegetarian dishes at Three Monkeys is Fermented soybean dip, which is created by inspiring traditional chili dip, so you can eat this soybean dip as an alternative to it. It is served with seasonal mixed vegetables such as cucumber, carrot, and purple eggplant. These vegetables not only balance the meal and reduce the spice level but are also good for your health. When you pair this dish with steamed rice and other main dishes, the taste and harmonies of this dish can be like any other, making it an essential choice to try at Three Monkeys during the festival days.

Another great option is deep-fried tofu which truly goes well with Three Monkey’s homemade sauce, which is served together. This deep-fried tofu is an excellent, complete protein addition to your meals. The taste is both savory and sweet, making it an ideal choice for Tofu lovers. It has a perfect texture of crunchy on the outside and soft inside. It is suitable for both young and adults who want a vegetarian but delicious menu.

Vegetarian Soup Options
“The Baised Shiitake Mushrooms with Tofu” is one of the outstanding dishes for anyone seeking a soup option. The sour and spicy taste of the soup is appetizing and goes well with steamed rice and other fried vegetable dishes such as fried tofu. The smell of the dish is also tempting to make you mouthwatering even before you’ve tasted it. It is one of the dishes that should not be ignored to order when you’ve arrived at Three Monkeys.
You might also want to try the “Vegetarian Cabbage Soup,” which soothes the throat, cleanses the digestive system, and boosts your appetite. The feeling of eating the cabbage is truly satisfying. Spicy and Sour Soup with bean sprouts and Chinese Kale is another mouthwatering soup that you will love. The fragrance and taste of the soup will make you hungry and crave more. These soups are suitable to pair with fried dishes like “deep-fried tofu” to warm your stomach and add variety to your meal.

So, visit Three Monkeys to participate deliciously in the Vegetarian Festivals by trying new flavors and flavorful vegetarian dishes specially crafted for the festival. The restaurant is ready to serve you the most delicious dishes so you can enjoy the festivals to the fullest. With the relaxing and cozy atmosphere and excellent services, your visit will be truly memorable, especially during the festival period.