Phở chay - Vegetarian Pho 

Vegetarian Pho is a simple dish and it is easy to make with a frugal taste but it is still attractive. Although cooked from vegetables, this dish has a taste no less than Pho. That’s the reason why many international tourists choose this Vietnam vegetarian food for their meals. 

Ingredients

  • Fresh vegetables: corn, carrot, jicama, tofu, mushroom, mung bean sprouts.

  • Spices: ginger, basil, green onion, cilantro, salt, mono, cardamon.

  • Other: vegetarian beef, rice noodles, salt, five-spice powder, monosodium glutamate.

Best places to enjoy Vegetarian Pho around Vietnam

Nhu Vegetarian Pho, 6 Ward, 3 District, Ho Chi Minh.

  • Opening time: 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM.

  • Price: 20,000 VND (~ 0.85 USD) - 50,000 VND (~ 2.13 USD).

Buddha Chay, 1 and 5 District, Ho Chi Minh.

  • Opening time: 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM.

  • Price: 25,000 VND (~ 1.07 USD) - 250,000 VND (~ 10.66 USD).

Lo Duc Vegetarian Pho, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi.

  • Opening time: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

  • Price: 20,000 VND (~ 0.85 USD) - 35,000 VND (~ 14.92 USD).

Tinh Thuc Quan vegetarian buffet, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.

  • Opening time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

  • Price: 100.000 VND (~ 4.26 USD).

Vegetarian Pho

Pho chay - Vegetarian Pho

Bánh mì chay - Vegetarian Banh Mi

Banh mi is one of the street dishes loved by many international tourists because of its unique and varied taste. Moreover, chefs also create vegetarian banh mi for people who are vegetarians. 

Ingredients

  • Fresh vegetables: mushroom, tofu, white radish, jicama.

  • Spices: cashew oil, sugar, broth mix, soy sauce, tapioca flour.

  • Other: banh mi, chili sauce, tomato sauce.

Best places to enjoy Vegetarian Banh Mi around Vietnam

Bon’s - Vegan Banh mi & Nut Milk, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, 1 District, Ho Chi Minh.

  • Opening time: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

  • Price: 15,000 VND (~ 0.64 USD) - 40,000 VND (~ 1.71 USD).

Alpha Vegetarian Banh mi, Cau Kho Ward, 1 District, Ho Chi Minh.

  • Opening time: 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM.

  • Price: 15,000 VND (~ 0.64 USD) - 40,000 VND (~ 1.71 USD).

 Vegetarian Banh Mi, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

  • Opening time: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM.

  • Price: 10,000 VND (~ 0.43 USD) - 20,000 VND (~ 0.85 USD).

Vegetarian Banh Mi

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull enjoys sidewalk Banh Mi Chay

Gỏi cuốn chay - Fresh Vegetarian Spring Rolls

In addition to popular Vietnam vegetarian food with Pho, we suggest ‘Goi cuon chay’ can be your must-try dish. You should try Fresh Vegetarian Spring Rolls at restaurants or sidewalks to enjoy this dish because it’s tastier than that at convenience stores.

Ingredients

  • Fresh vegetables: tofu, mushroom, mung bean sprouts, lettuce.

  • Spices: chili, peanut butter, soy sauce.

  • Other: noodles, rice paper.

Best places to enjoy Fresh Vegetarian Spring Rolls around Vietnam

Khai Minh Macrobiotics, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh.

  • Opening time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

  • Price: 6,000 VND (~ 0.26 USD) - 30,000 VND (~ 1.28 USD).

Tam Duc Vegetarian Restaurant, 7 District, Ho Chi Minh.

  • Opening time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

  • Price: 25,000 VND (~ 1.07 USD).

Tam’s Mom Kitchen - Online shop, Hoang Mai District, Hanoi.

  • Opening time: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

  • Price: 10,000 VND (~0.43 USD) - 50,000 VND (~ 2.13 USD).

Fresh Vegetarian Spring Rolls - Vietnam vegetarian food

Fresh Vegetarian Spring Rolls

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Mì xào chay - Stir-fried Vegetarian Noodles 

Stir-fried Vegetarian Noodles is popular Vietnam vegetarian food. It’s not only because of the simple way and quick processing but also gives an irresistible taste. 

Ingredients

  • Fresh vegetables: tofu, mushroom, yu choy, carrot.

  • Spices: leek, cilantro, salt, vegetable oil, monosodium glutamate.

  • Other: vegan noodles.

Best places to enjoy Stir-fried Vegetarian Noodles around Vietnam

Gánh restaurant, 1 District, Ho Chi Minh.

  • Opening time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM.

  • Price: 130,000 VND (~ 5.54 USD).

Hu Tieu, Bun Rieu, Mi Xao Chay Shop, 3 District, Ho Chi Minh.

  • Opening time: 2:00 PM - 11:59 PM.

  • Price: 25,000 VND (~ 1.07 USD).

Bo De Tam vegetarian restaurant, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.

  • Opening time: 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM.

  • Price: 20,000 VND (~ 0.85 USD) - 150,000 VND (~ 6.39 USD).

Stir fried Vegetarian Noodles

Mì xào chay - Stir-fried Vegetarian Noodles 

Nộm hoa chuối - Banana Flower Salad With Lime

‘Nom hoa chuoi’ is a kind of salad, crispy and easy to serve with other dishes in the Vietnam traditional tray. It has become one of the dishes with ethnic and rustic flavors. Furthermore, you can find this dish appearing on the menus of restaurants throughout Vietnam.

Ingredients

  • Fresh vegetables: Banana Flower, carrot, mung bean sprouts, peanut.

  • Spices: garlic, chili, ginger, lemon, parsley, basil.

Best places to enjoy Banana Flower Salad With Lime around Vietnam

Nom hoa chuoi Hoa Ma Street, Hanoi.

  • Opening time: 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM.

  • Price: 30.000 VND (~ 1.28 USD).

In Vietnam vegetarian restaurants:

  • Opening time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

  • Price: 50,000 VND (~ 2.13 USD).

At Street food vendors:

  • Opening time: 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM.

  • Price: 15,000 VND (~ 0.64 USD) - 30,000 VND (~ 1.28 USD).

Banana Flower Salad With Lime

Nộm hoa chuối - Banana Flower Salad With Lime

Đậu sốt cà chua - Braised Tofu In Tomato Sauce 

As the name suggests, braised tofu in tomato sauce with 2 main ingredients: tofu and tomato sauce. Although the spices are few and the processing is simple, it’s difficult to season them. This Vietnam vegetarian food is tasty, slightly salty and suitable to serve with lettuce and a warm bowl of rice.

Ingredients

  • Fresh vegetables: tofu, tomato.

  • Spices: spring onion, garlic, chili, salt, broth mix.

  • Other: ketchup, fish sauce.

Best places to enjoy Braised Tofu in Tomato Sauce around Vietnam

Cheap food stalls:

  • Opening time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM.

  • Price: 30,000 VND (~ 1.28 USD) - 40,000  VND (~ 1.71 USD).

In Vietnam vegetarian restaurants:

  • Opening time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

  • Price: 35,000 VND (~ 1.49 USD) - 45,000 VND (~ 1.92 USD).

Supermarket (such as Big C, Winmart, Muong Thanh mart):

  • Opening time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

  • Price: 35,000 VND (~ 1.49 USD) - 40,000 VND (~ 1.71 USD) per block of tofu.

Braised Tofu In Tomato Sauce

Đậu sốt cà chua - Braised Tofu In Tomato Sauce 

Bánh xèo chay - Savoury Rice Pancakes With Bean Sprouts And Mushrooms

Banh xeo is a well-known dish of the Central and the South. This dish also has a vegetarian version. Unlike normal Banh xeo, Banh xeo chay is made with green filling. It’s tasty and healthier without getting bored. 

Ingredients

  • Fresh vegetables: mushroom, carrot, tofu, beansprouts, lettuce.

  • Spices: coconut milk, turmeric powder, fish sauce, sugar.

  • Other: Vietnamese pancake mix, green peas without pods.

Best places to enjoy Savoury Rice Pancake with Bean Sprouts and Mushrooms around Vietnam

Thuy Xeo 166B, 166B Doi Can Road, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.

  • Opening time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

  • Price: more than 10,000 VND (~ 0.43 USD).

Sau Phuoc Banh xeo Hanoi, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

  • Opening time: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

  • Price: more than 10,000 VND (~ 0.43 USD).

Banh xeo Ba Hai, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh.

  • Opening time: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

  • Price: 35,000 VND (~ 1.49 USD) - 66,000 VND (~ 2.81 USD).

Savoury Rice Pancake

Banh xeo chay - Savoury Rice Pancake

Tips for vegans traveling in Vietnam 

Are you a vegetarian? Do you want to enjoy Vietnam vegetarian food? We will share some tips to help you have a perfect journey in this country.

How to communicate dietary restrictions in Vietnamese

When eating in Vietnamese restaurants and street vendors, you should tell the person serving what ingredients you can and cannot eat. In this way, you will have a better experience. In the process of communicating with the waiter, you will have a few difficulties but don’t worry, we will share 4 tips to minimize those.

  • You should learn Vietnamese at an elementary level to talk to sellers better. 

  • Using sentences to be served dishes as you like : 

  • Tôi bị dị ứng với …  ( I’m allergic to ...)

  • Tôi không thể ăn được … ( I’m cannot eat …)

  • Cái món này có cay/ mặn/ ngọt/ chua không? ( Is this dish spicy/ salty/ sweet/ sour?)

  • You should accompany a guide or a native who can translate. 

  • Using translation apps such as Google Translate and U Dictionary.

Vietnam vegetarian food

Tourists have lunch at Vi Lai vegetarian restaurant, Hanoi

Common ingredients to avoid 

According to nutrition experts, fasting should be done in the right way to achieve higher efficiency and in the use of food, we need to avoid contact with some of the following ingredients:

  • Animal meat food group  

When you are a vegetarian, you must avoid meat. This is something everyone knows. In Vietnam, most dishes use meat as the main ingredient so you need to ask sellers how to make it before enjoying it. If you want to save time in asking, you should visit vegetarian restaurants in the city where you travel.

  • Animal fat

In Vietnam restaurants and sidewalk vendors, the most obvious ingredient is animal food. It makes the dishes more fragrant and greasy such as sweet potato fritter. Although the dish is made from vegetarian ingredients, you should pay attention and ask the sellers about the oil they use.

  • Honey

Until now, I believe that many vegetarians still wonder whether or not honey can be eaten. In Vietnam, cooks occasionally use honey instead of sugar to create sweetness. In that way, restaurants and sidewalk vendors will have different dish recipes. In addition, many traditional cakes are eaten with honey so if you cannot eat honey, you should use other ingredients such as coconut sugar, sugarcane syrup.

Suggestions for finding vegetarian-friendly restaurants 

Where do you visit if you're vegetarian? Vietnam is the perfect destination for you. We’ll share with you some must-try Vietnam vegetarian restaurants.

Vi Lai Vegetarian Restaurant, Tran Hung Dao Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

  • Opening time: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM.

  •  Price: 55,000 VND (~ 2.34 USD) - 315,000 VND (~ 13.43 USD) per dish.

Huong Thien Vegetarian Buffet, Dong Da district, Hanoi.

  • Opening time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

  • Price: about 109,000 VND (~ 4.65 USD) per person.

Chay Garden Vegetarian Restaurant & Coffee, 3 District, Ho Chi Minh.

  • Opening time: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

  • Price: 200,000 VND (~ 8.53 USD) - 400,000 (~ 17.5 USD) VND per person.

Zenhouse Cafe & Vegan Restaurant, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh.

  • Opening time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

  • Price: 150,000 VND (~ 6.39 USD) - 250,000 VND (~ 10.66 USD) per person.

Moc Nhien Vegetarian Restaurant, Thanh Khe District, Danang.

  • Opening time: 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM.

  • Price: 30,000 VND (1.28 USD) - 100,000 VND (~ 4.26 USD) per dish.

Linh Dan Restaurant, Bai Chay, Ha Long.

  • Opening time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

  • Price: 70,000 VND (~ 2.98 USD) - 500,000 VND (~ 21.31 USD) per dish.

Glad to see that you keep reading our share. In the article, we show 7 Vietnam Vegetarian foods and some tips for vegan traveling so I hope this blog can be exciting and help you to plan your Vietnam tour itinerary. Make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to come to Vietnam on the nearest day to explore Vietnam's Vegetarian food.