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Try the salted caramel chocolate cake and vegan Twix bar, two crowd favorites
The vibe: good for relaxing
15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Ho Chi Minh City
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
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Banh Mi, Fully Vegan, Nut Milk Coffee
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Worth ordering: #1 Banh mi
Vietnamese Vegetarian, Vegan Menu
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Plant-based Fusion, Fully Vegan, Smoothie Bowls
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The vibe: good for work & study
Cashew Cheese Sandwiches, Vegan Menu, Artisan
$$$
The vibe: good for groups
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Vietnamese Noodles, Vegetarian, Outdoor Seating
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The vibe: good for relaxing
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Vietnamese Banh Mi, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for dates
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Vietnamese Pho, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
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Vietnamese Vegan, Fast Food, Ice Cream
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The vibe: good for relaxing
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British Comfort Food, Fully Vegan, Vegan Pastry
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The vibe: good for relaxing
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Vietnamese Banh Mi, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for relaxing
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Vietnamese Pho, Fully Vegan, Affordable
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The vibe: good for work & study
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Asian Vegetarian, Vegan Menu, Buffet
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The vibe: good for groups
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Asian, Vegan Menu, Lẩu
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The vibe: good for solo
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Vietnamese Cuisine, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for work & study
3 signature dishes
What Ho Chi Minh City cooks best
The dishes Ho Chi Minh City's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best banh mi in Ho Chi Minh City
- Number 1. Bánh Mì XANH Listed above as essential 02
Bánh Mì, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #2 Banh mi
Banh Mi, Fully Vegan, Bakery
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Worth ordering: #3 Banh mi
Vegan Banh Mi Sandwiches, Fully Vegan
$
Worth ordering: #4 Banh mi
Vegan Banh Mi, Omnivore Menu
$$$
Worth ordering: #5 Banh mi
38 more
Vietnamese Bánh Mì, Vegetarian, Takeout
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Banh Mi, Vegan Banh Mi
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Bánh Mì, Fully Vegan, Coffee
$
The vibe: good for relaxing
Vietnamese Noodles, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Vegan Bánh Mi, Fully Vegan
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Vegan Bánh Mì, Takeout, Breakfast
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Vegan Banh Mi, Vietnamese
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Banh Mi, Fully Vegan, Fast Food
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The vibe: good for work & study
Vegan Banh Mi, Vegan Menu, Fast Food
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The vibe: good for work & study
Banh Mi, Vegan Options
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The vibe: good for work & study
Vietnamese Banh Mi, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Vietnamese Vegan, Bun Mi Xao, Takeout
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Vegan Bánh Mì, Vietnamese, Take-out
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Vegan Bánh Mì, Fully Vegan, Takeout
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Bahn Mi Sandwich, Vegan Friendly, Fast Food
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Vietnamese Noodle Soups, Fully Vegan
$
The vibe: good for work & study
Vegetarian Banh Mi, Vegan-Friendly
$$
The vibe: good for relaxing
Banh Mi, Vegan Menu, Vietnamese
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The vibe: good for work & study
Vegan Bánh mì, Vietnamese
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Vegan Banh Mi, Fast Food
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Vegan Banh Mi, Plant Milk, Quick Bites
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The vibe: good for work & study
Vegan Banh Mi, Vietnamese, Takeout
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The vibe: good for groups
Banh Mi, Fully Vegan, Traditional
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The vibe: good for work & study
Vegan Pastries & Banh Mi, Fully Vegan
$$
The vibe: good for relaxing
Banh Mi, Vegan Menu, Vietnamese
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The vibe: good for work & study
Vegan Banh Mi, Take-out, Breakfast
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Banh Mi, Vegan Banh Mi, Outdoor Seating
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Vegan Bánh Mì, Takeout
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Vegan Banh Mi, Noodle Soup, Takeout
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Worth ordering: #5 Noodle soup
Vietnamese Bánh Mì, Fully Vegan, Kombucha
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The vibe: good for work & study
Vietnamese Pho, Vegan Menu, Kombucha
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Vietnamese Bun Mi, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Vietnamese Street Food, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Vietnamese Take-out, Vegan-friendly
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Vietnamese Banh Mi, Vegetarian, Takeout
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Vietnamese Vegetarian, Vegan Banh Mi
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Vietnamese Bun Mi, Fully Vegan
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Vietnamese Banh Mi, Vegan Menu
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signature #2
Best noodle soup in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese Noodle Soup, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Noodle soup
Vietnamese Noodles, Fully Vegan, Affordable
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Worth ordering: #2 Noodle soup
Vietnamese Pho, Vegetarian, Traditional
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Worth ordering: #3 Noodle soup
Vegan Noodles Soup, Fully Vegan, Takeout
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Worth ordering: #4 Noodle soup
- Number 5. Bánh mì chay Thiện Tâm quận 4 Listed above as banh mi 34
12 more
Vietnamese Hu Tieu, Fully Vegan
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Vietnamese Noodle Soups, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Noodle Soups, Vegan Menu, Vietnamese
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The vibe: good for work & study
Vietnamese Noodle Soups, Vegan
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The vibe: good for work & study
Vietnamese Noodle Soup, Fully Vegan
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Vietnamese Noodle Soup, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Vietnamese Vegetarian, Vegan Dishes
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The vibe: good for work & study
Vietnamese Noodle Soup, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Vietnamese Noodle Soups, Fully Vegan
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Vietnamese Com Chay & Soup, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #2 Com chay
Vegan Vietnamese Noodle Soup
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Worth ordering: #4 Noodles
Vietnamese Noodle Soups, Vegan Menu
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signature #3
Best com chay in Ho Chi Minh City
Com Chay Vietnamese, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Com chay
- Number 2. Thien Tam Listed above as noodle soup 15
Vietnamese Rice Plate, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Com chay
Vietnamese Com Chay, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Com chay
Com Chay Vietnamese, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #5 Com chay
10 more
Vietnamese Com Chay, Fully Vegan
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Vegan Vietnamese Buffet, Tofu, Com Chay
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Vietnamese Com Chay, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Vietnamese Com Chay, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Vietnamese Vegan Rice, Takeout
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Com Chay Vietnamese, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for families
Vietnamese Traditional, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Vietnamese Noodle Soups, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Vietnamese Vegan, Fully Vegan, Takeout
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Vietnamese Com Chay, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
10 places
Fully vegan in Ho Chi Minh City
- Number 1. Rawberry Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Chay Tuệ Đăng Quang Listed above as essential 12
- Number 3. Bánh Mì XANH Listed above as essential 02
- Number 4. Ivegan Supershop Ben Thanh Listed above as essential 04
10 places
Omni standouts in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese Restaurant, Vegan Menu, Pho
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The vibe: good for groups
Vietnamese, Vegan Menu, Traditional
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The vibe: good for groups
Fusion Dining, Vegan Menu
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Indian Restaurant, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
By occasion
10 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in Ho Chi Minh City
- Number 1. Rawberry Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Ivegan Supershop Ben Thanh Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. Bon’s Vegan Bistro Listed above as essential 07
- Number 4. Kashew Cheese Deli Listed above as essential 05
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Ho Chi Minh City
- Number 1. Bon’s Vegan Bistro Listed above as essential 07
- Number 2. Nhà hàng chay Zen House (Zenhouse Cafe & Vegetarian Restaurant) Listed above as essential 13
- Number 3. Hai’s Restaurant Listed above as essential 08
Vietnamese Buffet, Vegetarian
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The vibe: good for groups
8 places
Dinner destinations in Ho Chi Minh City
- Number 1. Shamballa Sài Gòn Listed above as essential 03
Vietnamese Vegan Fusion, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Vietnamese Fusion, Fully Vegan, Herbal Soup
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The vibe: good for dates
Vietnamese Vegan Cuisine, Vegetarian
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
6 places
Worth the occasion in Ho Chi Minh City
Asian Fusion, Fully Vegan, Tea & Coffee
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
- Number 2. Rau Ơi Listed above as dinner destinations 02
Vietnamese Vegetarian, Vegan Menu
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
- Number 4. Noir Dining in the Dark Listed above as omni standouts 03
10 places
Coffee masters in Ho Chi Minh City
Coffee Shop, Vegan Menu, Oat Milk
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Worth ordering: #4 Coffee
Cafe, Vegan Chia Pudding, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #3 Coffee
- Number 3. Zero Plant-based Thảo Điền Listed above as banh mi 03
- Number 4. Rawberry Listed above as essential 01
8 places
Sweet treats in Ho Chi Minh City
- Number 1. Rawberry Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Zero Plant-based Nguyễn Đình Chiểu Listed above as banh mi 29
Ice Cream Shop, Vegan Sorbet
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The vibe: good for dates
Vegan Bánh mì, Vietnamese, Takeout
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8 places
Cozy hideaways in Ho Chi Minh City
- Number 1. Rau Ơi Listed above as dinner destinations 02
Vietnamese Cuisine, Vegan Menu, Pho
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 3. Leelai Cafe & Tea House Listed above as coffee masters 02
Cafe & Bakery, Fully Vegan, Cheesecake
$$$
The vibe: good for work & study
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in Ho Chi Minh City
- Number 1. Đất Mẹ Cafe Listed above as essential 11
- Number 2. Zeroism Listed above as cozy hideaways 04
- Number 3. Leelai Cafe & Tea House Listed above as coffee masters 02
- Number 4. Zero Plant-based Thảo Điền Listed above as banh mi 03
10 places
Budget eats in Ho Chi Minh City
- Number 1. Chay Khai Tâm Listed above as essential 06
- Number 2. Quán chay Lá Listed above as lunch & brunch 04
Vietnamese Pho, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for work & study
- Number 4. Ivegan Supershop Ben Thanh Listed above as essential 04
8 places
Family friendly in Ho Chi Minh City
- Number 1. Shamballa Sài Gòn Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. Hoàng’s Kitchen Listed above as omni standouts 01
Indian Curries, Vegan Menu
$$
The vibe: good for groups
Indian Vegetarian, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for families
By dish
4 lists Best bowl · Best coffee · Best noodles · Best com tam
10 places
Best bowl in Ho Chi Minh City
Smoothie Bowls, Vegan Bowls
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Worth ordering: #1 Bowl
Acai Smoothie Bowls, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #2 Bowl
Vietnamese Noodle Soup, Fully Vegan, Takeout
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Worth ordering: #3 Bowl
Smoothie Bowls, Vegan Menu, Coffee
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Worth ordering: #4 Bowl
11 places
Best coffee in Ho Chi Minh City
Cafe, Plant Milk, Coffee
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Worth ordering: #1 Coffee
Coffee, Plant Milk, Outdoor Seating
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Worth ordering: #2 Coffee
- Number 3. Leelai Cafe & Tea House Listed above as coffee masters 02
- Number 4. Tonkin Specialty Coffee Listed above as coffee masters 01
5 places
Best noodles in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese Bun Mi Xao, Fully Vegan, Takeaway
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Worth ordering: #1 Noodles
Vietnamese Fried Noodles, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #2 Noodles
Vietnamese Noodles, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Noodles
- Number 4. Quán Hủ Tiếu Chay Nhân Tâm Listed above as noodle soup 16
6 places
Best com tam in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese Com Chay, Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Com tam
Vietnamese Com Tam, Vegetarian
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Worth ordering: #2 Com tam
Vietnamese Com Tam, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Com tam
Vietnamese Hotpot, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #4 Com tam
By cuisine
3 lists Vietnamese · Chinese · Thai
10 places
Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh City
Sourdough Pizza, Vegan Cheese, Italian Fusion
$$$
The vibe: good for work & study
- Number 2. De Tham Restaurant Listed above as essential 15
- Number 3. Đất Mẹ Cafe Listed above as essential 11
- Number 4. Chay Khai Tâm Listed above as essential 06
10 places
Chinese in Ho Chi Minh City
- Number 1. Hai’s Restaurant Listed above as essential 08
Vietnamese Noodles, Fully Vegan, Dumplings
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 3. Tanishq Indian Vegetarian Restaurant Listed above as family friendly 03
Vietnamese Cuisine, Vegan Menu
$$
The vibe: good for families
10 places
Thai in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnamese Pho, Vegan Menu, Garden
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 2. Nhà Hàng Chay KIM SA Listed above as essential 14
Vietnamese Vegetarian, Vegan Menu, Garden Setting
$$$
The vibe: good for groups
Vegan Vietnamese Buffet, All You Can Eat
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The vibe: good for groups
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Questions about eating vegan in Ho Chi Minh City
Are there vegan restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes — Ho Chi Minh City has 755 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Rawberry, Bánh Mì XANH - Bánh Mì Chay Thượng Hạng - 2B Trần Hưng Đạo, Shamballa Sài Gòn | Vegetarian Restaurant. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Ho Chi Minh City good for vegans?
Ho Chi Minh City scores 81.4/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 301 vegan-friendly venues and 219 high-quality restaurants out of 755 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City has 366 fully vegan restaurants and 275 vegetarian restaurants. 301 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Ho Chi Minh City known for?
Ho Chi Minh City's top signature dishes for vegans are banh mi, noodle soup, com chay, and the city also does cake and pho well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Ho Chi Minh City?
The vegan scene in Ho Chi Minh City leans Vietnamese, Asian, Chinese. Vietnamese is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City?
Rawberry is ranked #1 in Ho Chi Minh City by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
How does Spinach rank these venues?
Spinach ranks vegan venues by formula: a composite of Google Maps rating, the Spinach Rating (Wilson-confidence scored), dish-quality Wilson scores from extracted review signals, and city-specific signature dish strength. Essentials add a tier weighting; category lists add their own mood/occasion weights. No pay-to-play.
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The last refresh is stamped at the foot of this page. Rankings come from public reviews on Google Maps and HappyCow, read by Spinach's own analysis. We never republish the reviews themselves.