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Shamballa Bến Thành | Vegetarian Restaurant

Vietnamese, Vegan Menu

$$$

Top tips

  • Try the cucumber and lotus salad or crispy mushrooms with green salt; reviewers singled them out.
  • Good to know: Expect prices to be high compared with many other Ho Chi Minh City restaurants; one reviewer also reported a long wait despite the dining room being nearly empty.
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  • Ask staff for help choosing from the extensive menu; reviewers praised their recommendations and knowledge of the dishes.
  • Solo diners may want to clarify seating preferences on arrival; two reviewers described being moved between tables or feeling overlooked.
  • Consider sharing dishes, as one group found the portions large.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention bun bo hue, coconut rice cakes and crispy mushrooms.

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Also fried mushrooms, noodles, pho, salad, tea, baked smoked aubergine and crispy abalone mushrooms.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for attentive service, good value, generous portions and laptop-friendly.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Shamballa pairs Vietnamese dishes such as pho, Bun Hue noodles, and coconut rice cakes with a two-floor dining room, indoor fountain, and leafy outdoor area. The menu has many clearly marked vegan choices, and reviewers often praise the appetizers and attentive English-speaking staff, though several find the prices high for Ho Chi Minh City.

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20 Lê Lai, St, Bến Thành, Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam

Opening hours

Monday
10:00–22:00
Tuesday
10:00–22:00
Wednesday
10:00–22:00
Thursday
10:00–22:00
Friday
10:00–22:00
Saturday
10:00–22:00
Sunday
10:00–22:00

the food

4.6 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Great service
  • Outstanding atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, mushrooms, peanuts
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