Traveling with dietary requirements is often tough, especially in a country where you will face language barriers. In Vietnam, spotting vegan food is easy—just look for the world “chay” in shop banners. If you’re too lazy to do that, we’ve done the work for you. Here are the vegan restaurants in Ho Chi Minh city that deliver time and time again.
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Vegan Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The Organik House
Phuc Quang Chay
Filthy Vegan
Saigon Vegan
Ngoc Tho
Ngoc Tho is a vegetarian restaurant that serves the all-veggie take of your typical Vietnamese favorites such as pho and bun thit nuong. Their “fake” meat is fantastic—just as juicy with different textures in its layers, and tastes almost like the real thing. It’s hard to believe it’s all made out of plants. If you are a vegan and are sad that you will miss out on the delicious cuisine of Vietnam, don’t be, as this place will cater to your curiosity. Try the jackfruit tempura. It’s a favorite among diners. Interestingly, there are some Mexican items as well.
The service is also great, and the prices barely affect the weight of your wallet.
Sen Quan Chay
Sen Quan Chay (Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant) is one of the vegan restaurants in Ho Chi Minh city. It is a little more upmarket, and the menu here is purely vegan, so you can dine here without a worry. The menu spreads its pages between Vietnamese favorites, but you must try the bun bo Hue, as it is phenomenal. Other favorites are the mango salad and the vegan egg, that actually tastes better than your typical egg. We’re not sure what it’s made out of though, but you’re more than welcome to ask your friendly server.
Also, if dining on tables and chairs is too mainstream for ya, upstairs has an even more cosy seating area where people dine on the floor.
Hum Vegetarian, Lounge & Restaurant
When dining in this cozy spot, you’ll find yourself surrounded by lush gardens, wooden décor, and fountains that create an elegant and calming atmosphere. Hum’s creative menu is designed to be fulfilling for your body and nourishing for your soul. They pride themselves on the elegant presentation of their dishes, so get your camera ready if you’re “one of those” people.
Secret Garden
For authentic, home-cooked Vietnamese food, this rooftop oasis is the place to go. Secret Garden is a hidden gem inside Ho Chi Minh’s bustling District 1. It is beautifully decorated with glowing Vietnamese-style lanterns, twinkle lights, gardens, and wooden furniture to match. There is no elevator inside, but don’t let the small hike intimidate you. Make sure to order family-style and share plenty of Secret Garden’s scrumptious dishes.
