Skip to content

Photos via Google Maps

Tay Ho Oakland

Vietnamese Bánh Mì, Veganizable

$$

Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the tofu vermicelli bowl but request sauce alternatives to avoid non-vegan ingredients.
  • Good to know: Expect tofu dishes like the banh mi to contain fish or oyster sauce despite vegan mayo being offered.
All 4 tipsShow fewer
  • Order early to avoid long lines and enjoy quick counter service.
  • The baguette for the banh mi can be dry; consider pairing it with other items if eating on-site.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention bowl, rice bowl and pho.

All 10 dishes people mentionShow fewer

Also banh mi, bobun, eggs, garlic noodle, hash browns, noodles and vermicelli bowl.

Good for

The vibe: work & study

Praised for generous portions and good value.

Good to know

  • Breakfast, lunch, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Tay Ho Oakland is a casual Vietnamese spot known for its tofu bánh mì and pho, with some dishes adaptable for vegans. While the tofu banh mi features vegan mayo, the tofu itself is cooked with fish or oyster sauce, limiting true vegan options. Pricing is mid-range for airport dining, with a focus on quick counter service and wheelchair accessible seating.

Visit

Open the map

1 Airport Dr, Oakland, CA 94621

Opening hours

Monday
09:00–17:00
Tuesday
09:00–17:00
Wednesday
09:00–17:00
Thursday
09:00–17:00
Friday
09:00–17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

the food

2.5 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

Google Maps
2.8 144 reviews Read on Google Maps
HappyCow
1.0 1 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Poorly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
tofu

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

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

What the grades mean

nearby

More in Oakland

vegan food guide

oakland

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