Reddit reviews Buddha's Table: Thai Feasting Vegetarian Style

I'm curious to know how you managed to make it to 2017 w/o being exposed to Thai food...but congratulations! One of the world's truly great cuisines. I highly recommend Buddha's Table: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1570671613/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got this japanese one and this thai one for my mum a month ago and she absolutely loved them! Maybe they'll suit your fancy?

> I know, I probably sound like a ridiculous hypocrite

It's not silly or ridiculous. Our bodies habituate themselves to the things we eat, our brains remember foods that taste good (aren't bitter or poisonous, have high fat content, salt content, etc). It's completely legitimate to miss the sensations or the emotional response (comfort) you once associated with them. It just may take some time to change, that's all.

> The vegan cheeses I've tried have frankly been extremely off-putting, and while I've been getting by on coconut and almond milks, I really dislike them.
Every time I step into a grocery store or restaurant, I feel sad and limited

Why don't you try not replacing them for a while? Looking into other vegan recipes, cuisines, and styles of cooking that have nothing to do with dairy? Lots of Asian food doesn't use dairy because of lactose intolerance.

Instead of feeling stifled, maybe try to explore something new. That can help make things feel interesting and different.

Is there an Asian cuisine like

Chinese food, Korean food (some of these are vegan), Japanese food (1, 2), Thai (ingredients for Thai food are less commonly available, but it's an incredibly interesting cuisine if you can find them)

or maybe something else you've wanted to explore?