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River Kwai

Thai Curry, Vegan Options

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Top tips

  • Try the green curry with fried rice for a flavorful vegan meal.
  • Good to know: Expect smaller portion sizes relative to price, especially in meat dishes.
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  • Ask for vegan substitutions like kroepoek, which are well understood by the staff.
  • The tofu in main dishes tends to be lightly seasoned—consider adding extra sauce for more flavor.
  • The canal cellar location is atmospheric but may not be suitable if you have mobility issues.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention fried rice, green curry and red curry.

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Also spring rolls and tofu.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service and cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

River Kwai is a casual Thai restaurant known for its flavorful green and red curries, often praised for well-balanced spice levels and tofu inclusions. While some reviews note underwhelming spring rolls and inconsistent portion sizes, the staff’s friendliness and accommodating vegan substitutions like kroepoek stand out. The setting in a typical Utrecht canal cellar offers a cozy yet somewhat inaccessible space for those with mobility challenges.

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Oudegracht aan de Werf 184, 3511 KV Utrecht, Netherlands

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
17:00–21:30
Wednesday
17:00–21:30
Thursday
17:00–21:30
Friday
17:00–21:30
Saturday
17:00–21:30
Sunday
17:00–21:30

the food

3.6 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.2 327 reviews Read on Google Maps
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3.4 10 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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