10 Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City (2021)

Photo courtesy of Rawberry Cakes, Wild Thyme and Pi Vegetarian Bistro

With Covid-19 shedding more light on healthier eating habits coupled with more consumer awareness around environmental sustainability, more and more people are switching meats and seafood for nut milks, plant-based options and buddha bowls. With this, I thought to put together 10 restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City to get your vegan and vegetarian fix. From Vietnamese and Asian-inspired dishes to desserts and filthy steak pies - enjoy veggies!

District 2

L'Herbanyste - Your Boho tropical getaway serving moreish vegetarian/vegan dishes

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L'Herbanyste is your tropical destination in the heart of Thao Dien boosting decadent bohemian decor and serving delicious vegan dishes mostly homemade and handcrafted from scratch by the team. Situated in a stunning villa tucked away in a small residential street, L’Herbanyste dishes out moreish vegan dishes including the likes of a Vegan Pulled Jackfruit Burger with scrambled tofu, meaty mushrooms and spinach served on crispy sourdough as well as colourful Buddha Bowls (Ayurvedic, summer glow and healing rainbow) with either red rice or quinoa.

Address: 215E4 Nguyễn Văn Hưởng, Thảo Điền, Quận 2, Hồ Chí Minh
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 9am - 6pm (closed on Monday)
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/herbanyste/
Price: 80,000 - 165,000 VND

Kashew Cheese - Artisanal nut cheese in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City

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Famous for its Kashew cheese made from cashew nuts, cashew nut milk and irresistible vegan desserts from Rawberry Cakes, Kashew Cheese Deli is a go-to destination for both vegans and non-vegans seeking a guilt-free plant-based sandwich using Vietnamese ingredients including its vegetables and seasoning.

Address: 14 Trần Ngọc Diện, Thảo Điền, Quận 2, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
Opening Hours:10:00am - 08:00pm
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Kashewcheese/

Rawberry - Dreamy vegan desserts delivered straight to your doorstep

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You might recognise Rawberry’s dreamy vegan desserts at vegan establishments such as Kashew Cheese but did you know you can also visit this dessert haven right in the heart of Thao Dien and get them delivered right to your doorstep? Think Banoffee and Cookies N cream vegan cakes as well as Snicker and Twix raw bars on demand and at your service. That’s right, guilt-free healthy sweet treats right to your doorstep - some vote nay (boo), we vote yay.

Address: 52 Do Quang, Thao Dien, district 2 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Opening Hours: 9am - 7pm
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/rawberrycakes

Wild Thyme - Upscale vegan dining and cocktails

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Think elevated vegetarian and vegan dining and that’s exactly what you’ll get at Wild Thyme. Perhaps Saigon’s newest vegan baby on the block, Wild Thyme is brought to you by the same ladies behind Planta and L’Herbanyste. What can one expect at a ‘fine dining’ experience at Wild Thyme? How about the likes of Beetroot carpaccio with raspberry drizzle, goji berries, fried capers and pink peppercorn as well as Terrine faux gras with herb-infused butter, sautéed button mushrooms, walnuts, red lentils, beetroot and rum. Hungry yet?

Address: 2a Duong so 12, Thao Dien, D2 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Opening Hours: 5pm - 11pm (Mon-Thu) | 5pm - 2am (Fri, Sat) | Closed on Sundays
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/wildthyme.saigon/
Price: 400,000 - 500,000 VND

Hum Vegetarian - Nutritious and healthy Asian dishes in a lush family-friendly environment

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The first vegetarian restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City which focuses on health, nutrition and wellness, Hum’s menu debuts familiar Asian dishes such as Pad Thai, Que Son tapioa noodle in spicy sauce as well as Pineapple fried rice with healthier alternatives without compromise on the dish’s flavour nor authenticity. In addition, a lot of attention is also given to the presentation of the dish, each skill fully and creatively prepared by the culinary team at Hum. Surrounded by lush trees and nature, Hum also has a playground dedicated to children, making it a family-friendly dining environment for all to enjoy.

Address: 32 Đường D10, P. Thảo Điền, Quận 2, Hồ Chí Minh
Opening Hours: 10am-10pm
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/humvegetarian.vietnam/
Price: 70.000 - 300.000 VND

District 1

Filthy Vegan - Your favourite guilty pleasures made vegan

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Filthy Vegan does exactly what it says - serve up your favourite guilty, filthy pleasures but, well vegan. Think pizzas, British vegan pies, chilli vegan hot dogs, loaded fries with chilli con carne and vegan gravy as well as desserts including muffins, chocolate brownies, apple crumble as well as a weekly special donut. The menu is mammoth and definitely any vegan’s dream come true.

Located in the city center (walking distance to the city’s backpackers district), Filthy Vegan sources most of its ingredients locally and tries to be zero-waste using mostly biodegradable bags and paper for takeaways and deliveries. Last but not least, 10% of all profit goes to a vegan charity based in Vietnam.

Address: 86 Cô Bắc, Ward, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 
Opening Hours: 11am - 10pm
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/filthyvegansaigon/
Price: 30,000 - 150.000 VND

Bông Súng Vegetarian Food & Coffee - Asian vegetarian restaurant tucked in small alley

Tucked away in a 3-storey building, while you might have to muster some courage to walk through a little alley that leads to Bong Sung, it’s definitely worth the trip. Friendly service accompanied by well-decorated interiors and a mammoth menu of Asian-vegetarian dishes inspired from around the region… think Bun Mang (Vietnamese rice vermicelli with bamboo soup) and Bun Thai (Thai-inspired noodle soup) as well as tasty vegetarian spring rolls and Pineapple fried rice.

Address: 

• Tầng 1, 86 Nguyễn Du, P. Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh

• 155 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, P. 6, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh 

Opening Hours: 10am-10pm 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nhahangchaybongsung/
Price: 20,000 - 270,000 VND

Ngoc Tho - Hidden gem serving homemade Vietnamese food

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Ngoc Tho is a Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant renowned for its various vegetarian choices. Serving up affordable and unassuming Vietnamese dishes, here you’ll find the likes of Vietnamese pancakes, lotus fried rice in lotus leaf as well as BBQ mock meats (ribs and meats). A generous menu that caters to both vegetarian and non-vegetarian palettes, the food at Ngoc Tho is made sans chemicals and carefully selected by the team.

Address: 175/9 Phạm Ngũ Lão, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 
Opening Hours: 10:30am - 10:30pm
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/quanchayngoctho/
Price: 30,000 - 88,000 VND

The Organik House - Plant-based dishes with a fun and playful twist i.e. plant-based tacos!

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The Organik House is the small pantry that serves safe healthy fresh plant-based food and drinks, which are rapidly becoming most desired among countries. At The Organik House, all dishes are prepared and curated by an Italian chef and diners can look forward to the likes of dishes such as Arancini rice balls with spicy marinara sauce, Mushroom croquettes with arugula mayo as well as Tempeh sticks with peanut and chilli sambal. On the drinks front, diners can enjoy a range of organic juices, fruit teas and bean milks designed to refresh, reboot and re-energise.

The Organik House also has daily specials and weekly promotions that are announced on their Facebook page.

Address: 7F Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, P. Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 
Opening hours: 9am - 9pm (Sunday 9am-5pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeganinSaigon/
Price: 40.000 - 100.000 VND

Phuc Quang Chay - Homemade vegetarian Vietnamese dishes

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A hidden gem, Phuc Quang Chay serves vegetarian Vietnamese cuisine so think your favourite Bun Hue served with fried spring roll and crispy fried mushrooms as well as a sizzling hot plate of ‘vegan beef’. Despite a cozy menu, there is a variety of dishes and drinks which includes tropical fruit juices. The restaurant also plays traditional Vietnamese music adding a touch of authenticity alongside its homemade Vietnamese cuisine.

Address: hẻm 41 Nguyễn Văn Tráng, P. Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh  
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9:00am-2:00pm, Mon-Fri 4:00pm-9:30pm, Sat 4:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 4:00pm-9:30pm.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phucquangchay/
Price: 25,000đ - 500,000 VND

District 3

Pi Vegetarian Bistro - Modern Vietnamese fusion cuisine (Delivery only until 31st March 2020)

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Located opposite the War Remnants Museum, Pi Vegetarian features a mammoth menu of Asian vegetarian dishes including fried spring rolls, tempeh and green mango salad. The restaurant also boosts a spacious, quiet and serene space inspired to evoke a sense of serenity in its diners and visitors as well as walls adorned with unique hand-painted paintings.

Address: Lầu 1, 19 Võ Văn Tần, P. 6, Quận 3, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh |
Opening hours: 9am - 10pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pivegetariansaigon/
Price: 30,000 - 200,000 VND

Special Mentions

Habiba Kitchen Saigon - A delivery-only Middle Eastern concept that puts the “umm” in hummus

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Founded by Youssef El Hamdaouy, Habiba Kitchen is a tribute to his loving grandmother who cultivated in him a passion and love for cooking as well as respect for nature and its ingredients. With everything made from scratch, Habiba Kitchen whips out fresh sourdough pita breads and an array of colourful and delicious dips inspired from Youssef’s fond childhood days growing up in a small village in Morocco. These dips include Hummus, Zaluka (a Moroccan dip made from eggplants, tomatoes, seasoned garlic and spices) as well as Bar Ba (a beetroot dip with tahini, lemon juice, olive oil and salt). Habiba Kitchen also does falafel sandwiches if you’re interested in grabbing a quick bite to go! Though just a delivery-only concept, you can often see Habiba Kitchen poppin’ up around town hosting Shakshouka pop-ups.

Website to order: http://habibakitchen.com/
Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/habibakitchensaigon
Price: Approx. 100,000 VND per person

Is It Meat? - Plant-based sausages and Schnitzels made in Vietnam

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Plant-based meats are the new ‘it kids’ in the F&B industry these days so I was really excited to see Is It Meat?whipping out of Spiced Sausages, plant-based Schnitzels, Apple & Sage sausages and chickenless nuggets in Vietnam. Founded by Saigon resident Jessica Marber with a mission to provide the good people of the country with delicious plant-based meats without compromising taste while reducing the negative impacts on our environment, animals and our health. You can find Is It Meat? at Con Bo Map as well as House of Chay or purchase it directly online.

To Order: https://www.facebook.com/isitmeat
Price: 150,000 VND

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