A vegan guide to Ha Noi

You might not believe it but it can be hard to find decent vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Ha Noi. Here are the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Ha Noi to make sure every meal is a winner.

Peace Vegan

Situated in a French-inspired maison overlooking the iconic west lake (Tay Ho), Peace Vegan certainly earned its moniker. Sit in the chilled, communal style ground floor, or peek upstairs at the elegant rooftop, where local expats and Vietnamese chat over coffee and delicious vegan food. Peace Vegan offers a fairly extensive and buffet option, as well as coffee and tea for extremely competitive prices.

As such, it has become one of Tay Ho’s trendiest hang-outs. On a weekday, you can grab yourself unlimited food including soup for only 40,000 VND, about 1.75 USD.

An Lac - Buffet Chay

How about a vegetarian buffet? For just VND 99,000 (USD 5), you are able to eat as you please and try all of the over 50 delicious, healthy vegan dishes at An Lac. This is great for a group meal as the restaurant is spacious. However, seats and food do run out thanks to the restaurant’s popularity and, of course, the extremely attractive price tag, so we recommend you reserve yourself a table in advance. Also, do make sure you keep an empty stomach before you head over.

Jalus Vegan Kitchen and Café

A small shop in an old, worn-out building located right in the heart of the Old Quarter, Jalus serves all kinds of healthy dishes in a cozy environment. This is a popular spot for the Western vegan community, and even seems to attract locals who are looking to take a break from their carnivorous diet. Enjoy a nice meal on the cute balcony while watching people wandering aimlessly on the street below, or stay under the A/C in the wooden-themed interior.

Loving Hut

This is the second Hanoi outlet for this international vegan restaurant chain, also known as Com Chay Thien Phuc. Located in an alley, with three 90-degree turns, this branch is located just outside of the Old Quarter. There are small signs to guide to in at both alley entrances, but the restaurant is easily visible from Hoang Ngoc Phach. Like all Loving Hut’s, you can expect a clean dining room, English language menu, and the typical mock meat and vegetable dishes. Prices are very reasonable, and you can also pick up some great whole foods such as whey powder, honey and dried fruit.

Quan Chay Bo De

There is a small vegan supermarket downstairs with a variety of noodles, mock meat and vegan sauces, we were excited to find this but to be honest the selection was limited and lots of it included MSG, which might be a problem for some travelers.

Read more: 5 best Banh My shops in Ha Noi, Vietnam

Uu Dam Chay

Welcoming you with a green garden and water stream that makes you surprised. Uu Dam is a cozy eatery located on Hang Bai street that connects the Old Quarter to the other districts in Ha Noi. The place is very spacious, spanning multiple floors, and almost feels as if you are dining in an art gallery. Uu Dam serves the vegetarian take of a wide variety of dishes ranging from southern to northern cuisine, including local favorites such as pho, bun cha and banh xeo. Every dish is vegan-friendly and the portions are so beautifully presented that you will feel a little guilty when you start to chew.

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