Being vegetarian or vegan in Vietnam can often be a challenge. Dishes are often flavored with animal bones, or sprinkled with dried meat, even if it’s not a meat dish. But there are so many beautiful vegetables and fruits in the country, that when you start looking for food alternatives, you can begin to open doors to beautiful new culinary treasures and brilliant. And there are a number of lovely restaurants that cater to vegetarians, with flavors that will tickle your taste buds, making you proud to be animal-free.
Vegetarian Uu Dam
Uu Dam Chay is proud to be one of the city’s classic vegetarian restaurants, an intimate meeting point for both formal and casual gatherings. It is centrally located at 34 Hang Bai, Hoan Kiem District. In a classy, pure space with verdant plants, vegan dishes blend with Buddhist philosophy. The restaurant has a great selection of delicious meat-free meals ranging from salads, soups, fried rice, spaghetti, etc.
Combustion Neck
An Uu Dam Chay hamlet, Co Dam Chay at 68 Tran Hung Dao is like an architectural gem that delicately combines Buddhist philosophy and ancient Champa architecture and culture. The vegan restaurant is secluded from the hustle and bustle with minimal lighting and meticulous decorations made from Ninh Thuan – the well-preserved cradle of Champa culture.
Sadhu
Founded and run by the founders of Uu Dam Chay, Sadhu stands apart as a vegetarian buffet restaurant. This place offers a cozy, friendly space for diners to nourish their bodies not only with the quintessential vegan flavor but also with deep relaxation and tranquility. The buffet menu with more than 100 dishes to choose from is all rustic dishes such as Thuy Lieu mushroom soup, pizza, spring rolls and apple steamed tofu.
Tinh Thuc Vegetarian Restaurant
Tinh Thuc Vegetarian Restaurant is one of the largest buffet restaurants in Hanoi, located at 10 Nguyen Hong, Ba Dinh district. Diverse menu of up to 60 dishes served in a spacious, relaxed atmosphere. Especially, the price is extremely reasonable from only 100,000 VND, there are often promotions.
Bodhi Quan
A new location since 2015, this lovely small family business is a vegetarian restaurant in Tay Ho. Their new address, 164 Au Co, is an improvement over their previous address on the same street. They make their food with so much love that you can taste it. They have some of the best fresh spring rolls and spring rolls you’ll ever taste. Be sure to try their banana soup from time to time—it’s a delicious and unique creation.
daluva
Located on 33 To Ngoc Van, Daluva is always a great dining experience. Although not a vegetarian restaurant, Shay, the owner, is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about food. The artistic menu features labeled vegetarian dishes, making vegetarians feel at ease. Requests for menu modifications and vegan suggestions were never an issue; Shay was extremely accommodating. The falafel is always a treat and often features weekly specials as well as special events, such as wine tastings on Friday nights.
Ultimate Yoga
Zenith Yoga, with two locations—at 247 Au Co and the other at 17 Duong Thanh, offers delicious, fresh vegetarian and vegan dishes in addition to their yoga classes. Decorated with lush pillows and a relaxing atmosphere, this is a great place to enjoy your meal. Their menu combines a variety of fresh salads and sandwiches, soups and pizzas. They also do refreshing drinks and artfully presented coffee and desserts.
Thien Phat
If you want a good meal, Thien Phat is a great choice, although they do have an extensive menu filled with veggie treasures. Located on 16 Hang Hanh (Just a few steps from Hoan Kiem Lake) and 91 Ly Thuong Kiet (a more upscale location), this Vietnamese restaurant is quite fancy, although the food warms your stomach and will makes you eager to come back. You can ask for brown rice, and they make many convincing imitation meat concoctions.
There’s a lunch buffet twice a month for only $6 and you can taste the best of Vietnamese vegetarian food.
Italian Gelato
Gelato Italia deserves a mention as far as the desert is concerned. Their delicious gelato is as good as any you get in Italy. And their will have you a gelato transformation, kiss ice cream goodbye. What’s special about their menu is that they mention which flavors have eggs and/or milk, making vegetarians as welcome as anyone. And their fruit flavors are mostly vegan; like their supposedly dark chocolate, one of the richest, most decadent you’ll ever taste. Gelato Italia is located on 31 To Ngoc Van.
Source: https://traveland.com.vn
