Indo‑Chinese style (think “Hakka noodles,” “Szechuan-style noodles/rice,” “veg Manchurian,” etc.).
Thai‑style curries (green curry, red curry, massaman Vegan Thai Indo Chinese restaurant Brooklyn or panang curry) made vegan — coconut milk, fresh herbs, veggies, maybe plant‑based protein like tofu or soy “meat.”
Thai‑style noodle soups or coconut‑milk soups, with plant-based proteins, herbs, mushrooms, leafy greens.
Appetizers such as spring rolls, vegetable dumplings, tofu “mock meat” skewers — but prepared without eggs, dairy, or fish sauces.
Salads — e.g. a vegan version of Thai papaya salad (without fish sauce), fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables.
Drinks and desserts suited to vegan preferences — plant‑based drinks, coconut‑milk‑based desserts, vegan-friendly sweets or fruit-based desserts.
Non‑vegan elements in traditional recipes: Traditional Thai and Indo‑Chinese dishes often use fish sauce, oyster sauce, shrimp paste, egg, or dairy — so not all “Thai” or “Indo‑Chinese” dishes are automatically vegan. A true vegan restaurant must explicitly use vegan substitutes (e.g. soy sauce instead of fish sauce, tofu instead of meat, avoid eggs/dairy).
Flavor balance & authenticity: Because of the substitutions, the flavor profile may shift. Good vegan Thai Indo‑Chinese restaurants work to preserve the original Thai/Indo‑Chinese essence — aromatic herbs, balanced sauces, correct spice levels — even with plant‑based ingredients.
Cross‑cultural fusion may lead to unique tastes: Some dishes may lean more Thai, others more Indo‑Chinese, or blend both — meaning you might taste a new hybrid rather than strictly traditional Thai or Indo‑Chinese flavors. That’s part of the charm — but worth knowing going in.
Example / Real‑world Reference
While the term “vegan Thai Indo‑Chinese restaurant in Brooklyn” isn’t necessarily tied to a single famous spot, the idea is similar to what you find at vegan Thai restaurants in cities: for example, there is a fully vegan Thai restaurant based in New York (though in Manhattan) that offers plant‑based Thai dishes inspired by traditional Thai recipes — demonstrating that vegan Thai cuisine is viable and appreciated.