Richard Sterling, a famous American food and travel writer, wrote a beautiful article about green food in Việt Nam, published by Asia Life Sài Gòn magazine. Is it possible to find any good vegetarian fare in the city? Fortunately it is, now more than ever. 20 years ago, vegetarian fare was the norm as a matter of necessity. There just wasn't a lot of meat on the market. Where meat was available, it was expensive and most folks couldn't afford it every day. However, with the arrival of economic development and relative prosperity, it is now on most people's daily menus. Green food is never far away. And in keeping with Buddhist tradition, many Vietnamese people go veggie on the 1st and 15th of each lunar month. If you are looking for green food, just look for the word "chay". If you see that word featured on a restaurant, it's all vegetarian. If you see it on the menu, that dish is vegetarian. 

 References:

Richard Sterling. (2012, November). Green food. Asia life Ho Chi Minh City, p.42.

 

Veggie houses throughout Việt Nam

 

EAT VEGGIE IN SÀI GÒN

 

1. HUM

This is a beautiful veggie restaurant where peace comes from within. Delicious dishes are served in a peaceful setting. The first address is a 2-minute walk from the War Remnants Museum. The second address is 9-minute walk from Sài Gòn Opera House. Reservation is recommended.

Address 1: 32 Võ Văn Tần street, ward 6, district 3, Sài Gòn.

Telephone: 028 39303819

       Address 2: 2 Thi Sách street, Bến Nghé Ward, district 1, Sài Gòn.

Telephone: 028 3823 8920

website:hum-vegetarian.vn

 

 

2. LOVING HUT HOA ĐĂNG

 It was founded with a vision that all beings can live together in peace, love and harmony on the earth. The Loving Hut chain of vegetarian restaurants is opening up a new world. This restaurant invites you to delicious pure vegetarian cuisine prepared with the finest ingredients, providing a starting point for people making the jump to a higher standard of healthy food. In 2014, it was awarded as Vegan Restaurant of the year. 

Address: 38 Huỳnh Khương Ninh street, Đa Kao ward, district 1, Sài Gòn

 Telephone: 028 38209702

 Website: http://lovinghuthoadang.com/

 

 

 

3. VEGGIE SÀI GÒN

This airconditioned restaurant is just 10 minutes walking from Bến Thành market. It has a beautiful menu with many delicious veggie dishes including fresh spring rolls, Phở with mushrooms, spicy korean noodles.

Address: 92B Lê Lai street, district 1, Sài Gòn

 Telephone: 096 810 77 88

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/veggiesaigonrestaurant/

 

4. PHỞ CHAY NHƯ

 This family run restaurant is just a hole in the wall in the quiet Trương Quyền street, district 3. It takes about 10 minutes by taxi from Notre Dame of Sài Gòn. The restaurant is famous not only among locals but also expats for its tasty vegetarian noodles such as Phở, Bún Huế, Hủ Tiếu. You also can try other delicacies on the menu including fried yellow Hoành Thành (won-ton) and Cơm Tấm (broken rice)

 Address: 54 Trương Quyền street, ward 6, district 3, Sài Gòn.

 

 

EAT VEGGIE IN ĐÀ LẠT

1. HOA SEN

Address: 62 Phan Đình Phùng street, Đà Lạt.

Telephone: 0263 3567999

 

 

EAT VEGGIE IN NHA TRANG

1. YÊN

 

Address: 46/9 Lê Thánh Tôn street 

 Telephone: 090 725 03 44

 

2. CHAY BỒ ĐỀ

Address: 62-64 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng street

Telephone: 093 700 30 71

3. CÔ TẤM

Address: 5 Lạc Long Quân street

Telephone: 0583 878 236 

 

EAT VEGGIE IN HÀ NỘI

1. ƯU ĐÀM CHAY

The restaurant offers delicious vegetarian delicacies in a uniquely beautiful setting. It is really a jewel among vegetarian restaurants in Vietnam. Reservation is recommended.

Address: 34 Hàng Bài

Telephone: 098 134 98 98

Web: http://uudamchay.com/

 

2. CHAY DƯỠNG SINH - HOME FOOD

This air conditioned restaurant on Trần Bình Trọng street is about 13 minutes by taxi from the old quarter. It offers variety of Vietnamese authentic delicacies such as fried spring rolls, fresh spring rolls, fried mushrooms, tofu and vegetable soups. It is not only a vegetarian restaurant but also a little shop that you can get vegetarian ingredients for your home cooked dishes. Homefood chain has 2 addresses in Hà Nội and 1 address in Sài Gòn

                             

                          Address 1: 26 Trần Bình Trọng street, Hai Bà Trưng district, Hà Nội

Telephone: 043 9729038 

         Address 2: 19 Trúc Khê street, Đống Đa district, Hà Nội

Telephone: 043 7741875 

Address 3: 90 Pasteur street, district 1, Sài Gòn.

Telephone: 028 39141 045