1 Radiance
Wholefoods Your neighborhood health store in a cute warehouse
2 Sustaina Organic Shop &
Restaurant
3 Lemon
Farm
4Bangkok Farmers ’
Market
The Wanderlist
ORGANIC SHOPPING IN BKK
Street food in Bangkok is hard to beat — cheap , delicious , and easy-tograb on the go . The only problem ? Outside of fruit , you ’ re looking at a lot of “ pad ” ( a . k . a . “ fried ”) dishes . Balance out the artificial oils and trans fats with a few fresh veggies , certified organics and health-conscious treats from Bangkok ’ s best health shops . Here are eight of our favorite places to find fresh , sustainable and local organic produce in the city of street food .
by KYLA GARDNER
1 Radiance
Wholefoods Your neighborhood health store in a cute warehouse
Nestled inside a new location in a small warehouse along Sukhumvit , Radiance Wholefoods sells free-range poultry , homemade jams and pickles , organic produce and natural household products . They refer to themselves as your “ neighborhood health store ” and assure shoppers that their ingredients and products are internationally certified . Treat yourself to some of their monthly , rotating healthy snacks — with raw , vegan , gluten-free and sugar-free options — and shop a wealth of items in their online store at www . radiancewholefoods . com
Location 20 / 16 Moobarn Soi Promitr , Sukhumvit 39 BTS Phromg Phong
Hours 9:00 a . m . to 5:30 p . m . Monday to Friday
2 Sustaina Organic Shop &
Restaurant
Fill up on vegetarian eats before grocery shopping
They say you should never hit the supermarket hungry , so head up to second-floor Sustaina Restaurant for lunch before shopping the ground-floor grocery . The vegetarian restaurant , just steps from Phrom Phong BTS , offers wild-caught seafood and dishes that are free from MSG , white sugar and additives . Downstairs , you ’ ll find fruits and vegetables sourced from Harmony Life Organic Farm in Khao Yai , as well as cosmetics , pastries and other natural and organic items .
Location 1/40 Sukhumvit Soi 39 BTS Phrom Phong
Hours 9:30 a . m . to 8:30 p . m . daily
3 Lemon
Farm
A Bangkok chain with health-conscious values
Lemon Farm has 13 locations in Bangkok , and some of those stores have a connected Be Organic Café , serving wholesome food to shoppers . Lemon Farm takes its company values — like sustainability , supporting small farms , encouraging Fair Trade pricing and improving the health of consumers — all very seriously . Inside their stores , you ’ ll find plenty of organic fruits and vegetables and other whole foods to help support a macrobiotic diet .
Location 31 , The Portico Langsuan , Lang Suan Road , Lumpini
Hours 9:30 a . m . to 9:30 p . m . daily
4Bangkok Farmers ’
Market
An outdoor collective of small artisans
With a strong focus on community , the Bangkok Farmers ’ Market aims to connect producers and consumers directly at its popups around the city . Browse organic produce , fruits , prepared foods , coffee beans , artisan breads , pastries and baked goods , beauty products , clothing , pottery and more . The gathering is most often found at the outdoor section of the Gateway Ekkamai mall connected to the BTS .
Location Most often at Gateway Ekkamai , Sukhumvit Road 42 BTS Ekkamai
Hours Weekends 10:00 a . m . to 10:00 p . m . Check Facebook for other locations and dates
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