Skip to content

Photos via Google Maps

CHAY TÂM KHỞI

Vietnamese Noodles, Vegan Menu

Worth ordering: #2 Pho in Hanoinamed in 12 reviews

Try the vegan bun cha, pho chay, and fried rice dishes praised for flavor and authenticity.

Vegetarian

$

Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients

  • Good to know: Expect minimal seating with plastic stools and a busy, local street food vibe.
  • Order early or off-peak to avoid crowd-related wait times at lunch and dinner.
All 4 tipsShow fewer
  • Bring or prepare your order written in Vietnamese to avoid miscommunication as staff speak little English.
  • Condiments like chili oil and pickled chili are provided on tables to customize your meal.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Bun chanamed in 5 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Spring rollnamed in 9 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Banh mi

People also mention soup, banh cuon and fried rice.

All 6 dishes people mentionShow fewer

Also noodles, bowl and broth.

Good for

The vibe: work & study

Praised for friendly service, affordable and cozy atmosphere.

All 6 things people praiseShow fewer

Also praised for generous portions, fast service and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites

About

A small and simple vegetarian spot known for authentic vegan Vietnamese noodle soups like pho and bun cha. The place has outdoor seating with plastic stools typical of local street food vendors and offers fast service at very affordable prices. Reviews consistently praise the flavorful broth, generous portions, and friendly staff, though the venue is busy and modest in comfort.

Visit

Open the map

70 Hàng Điếu, Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

Opening hours

Monday
07:00–14:00, 16:30–20:30
Tuesday
07:00–14:00, 16:30–20:30
Wednesday
07:00–14:00, 16:30–20:30
Thursday
07:00–14:00, 16:30–20:30
Friday
07:00–14:00, 16:30–20:30
Saturday
07:00–14:00, 16:30–20:30
Sunday
07:00–14:00, 16:30–20:30

the food

4.8 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Outstanding food
Google Maps
4.8 487 reviews Read on Google Maps
HappyCow
4.9 45 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, soya meat, mock fish

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

What the grades mean

nearby

More in Hanoi

vegan food guide

hanoi

The app is the full experience.

The live map, every ranking, and the dishes worth ordering.

  • free
  • no signup needed
The Spinach app: the Kraków map, each place with its rating and the dish worth ordering
in the app