★ MUST GO · #1 Photo via Google Maps Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
★ MUST GO · #1 Photo via Google Maps 
Must go · #2 #2 Try the spicy tofu bánh mì, a standout favorite with a good kick.
Must go · #3 #3 Try the Shamballa crispy mushrooms, a standout dish highly recommended for its sweet-spicy sauce.
Must go · #4 #4 Try the falafel bowl with creamy hummus and tahini dressing.
Must go · #5 #5 Try the pesto panini and tri colore panini for a rich cheese experience
Must go · #6 #6 Try the Mi Quang and Bun Hue noodle dishes
Must go · #7 #7 Try the Banh Mi, especially with fried tofu or BBQ 'meat' options
Must go · #8 #8 Try the combo meals which often include fresh rolls, a main dish, and dessert for excellent value.
Must go · #9 #9 Try the vegan fish and chips for a classic British comfort meal.
Must go · #10 #10 Try the vegetarian PHO, known for its herbal broth with 24 spices simmered over hours
Must go · #11 #11 Enjoy the lẩu nấm chay (mushroom hotpot) and lẩu Thái chay (Thai hotpot) for a flavorful vegan experience
Must go · #12 #12 Ask staff for help preparing traditional Vietnamese dishes like spring rolls and pho
Must go · #13 #13 Try the Herbal Brown Rice Pho with mushroom and vegetable toppings
Must go · #14 #14 Try the vegan beef pho, highlighted as a city favorite
Must go · #15 #15 Ask to add tofu or mushroom broth to pho to make it vegan.
Dishes ranked by how well this city's plant-based venues make them, compared to the other 157 cities we track.
39 places worth stopping for banh mi
Try the spicy tofu bánh mì, a standout favorite with a good kick.
Visit early as the stand closes by 9:30am daily.
Try the katsu kimchi banh mi and their almond matcha croissant
Try the vegan tofu banh mi with the spicy garlic sauce for authentic flavor
Try the six different vegan banh mi varieties and the vegan banh chung and banh gio when available
Order bánh mì without mayonnaise to ensure it is vegan.
Try the vegan beef banh mi for a unique vegan sandwich experience
Try the bun hue noodle soup with crunchy mock beef
Try the vegan bánh mì, praised as one of the best in Saigon.
Try the vegan bánh mì, praised as one of the best by multiple reviewers
Enjoy eco-friendly, plastic-free packaging ideal for takeaway
Bring cash as the stall accepts cash only
Try the special vegan bánh mì for a filling and crispy sandwich experience
No English menu or English-speaking staff, basic Vietnamese skills helpful
Try the vegan bánh mi from the morning stall, available daily from 6am to 10am
Affordable and tasty vegan Bahn Mi sandwiches are available for about 15,000 VND
Prices are very affordable, typically around 25k to 45k VND, making it a good budget option for vegan Vietnamese food.
Try the Cochin banh mi for a flavorful experience
Try the vegan bánh mì and vermicelli noodles—both highly recommended by many visitors.
Cash only payment is required.
Order the special vegetarian banh mi without egg or mayo for a vegan-friendly sandwich
Try the Thap Cam banh mi for a popular choice
Try the vegan pate for a standout flavor
Try the vegan 'egg' coffee, a unique offering in Ho Chi Minh City
Try the vegan banh mi, especially the Bánh Mì Đặc Biệt 365 with faux meat and fresh herbs
Morning visits only as the stall operates only in the mornings
Try the vegan (chay) banh mi, a popular affordable choice.
Try the vegan banh mi, praised for being delicious and filling at very low cost
Try the vegan bánh mì, especially the one with mushroom pâté
Enjoy the original kombucha served fresh from craft taps — a standout drink here.
Try the Bánh mì sandwiches priced at about 15,000 VND for a quick vegan-friendly breakfast
Note that the pate contains egg, so it's not vegan
Arrive early as the stall is open only from 7am to 12pm
Try the bun mi xao for a flavorful vegan Vietnamese breakfast
Try the bun mi xeo chay noodle dish
Try the banh mi from the outside stall without mayonnaise for a tasty vegan option
Try the vegan banh mi for an affordable and tasty meal
Try the banh mi for an affordable and authentic vegan Vietnamese breakfast.
Ask to exclude eggs, dairy, and mayonnaise to get fully vegan bánh mì
14 places worth stopping for noodle soup
Bring cash as the venue is cash only.
Try the spring roll noodles (Bun Cha Gio) available daily
Try the Hu Tieu Mi — the signature vegan noodle soup with many toppings
Try the vegan banh mi, praised for being delicious and filling at very low cost
Try the signature vegan pho with fresh herbs and fried wontons on the side
Try the Bun Thai vegan noodle soup, a customer favorite with a rich and sweet broth
Try the daily-changing vegan noodle soups
Try the vegan hu tieu noodle soup for a quick, flavorful breakfast
Try the noodle soups, especially the take-away options highly praised for rich broth and fresh ingredients
Bring cash as this restaurant only accepts cash payments
Try the Hu Tieu Chay noodle soup for an authentic vegan Vietnamese experience
Try the vegan noodle soup with tofu and mock meat
Bring cash, as the stall operates on a cash-only basis.
Choose between large or small portion sizes to suit your appetite
15 places worth stopping for com chay
Try the house-made fried spring rolls for a tasty vegan snack
Bring cash, as the stall operates on a cash-only basis.
Expect no English menu and very limited English spoken, so come prepared or bring a local speaker.
Cash or bank transfer are the available payment methods; no card payments accepted.
Visit for affordable traditional Vietnamese vegan meals priced around 15,000–20,000 Dong per plate
Bring cash as the venue does not accept cards
Try the com chay, a staple Vietnamese vegan dish
Point to pre-cooked foods as there is no English menu or spoken English
Try the com chay, a local vegan rice dish costing about 30,000 Dong
Try the cơm chay mixed rice with daily changing side dishes
Try the vegan sausage and tofu dishes
Cash or bank transfer only—prepare accordingly
Visit on Sunday afternoons to enjoy the all-you-can-eat vegan buffet in the temple gardens
Bring cash as the venue is cash only
Bring cash as the restaurant is cash-only
Completely plant-based kitchens. No swaps, no asking, no surprises.
Try the salted caramel chocolate cake and vegan Twix bar, two crowd favorites
Try the spicy tofu bánh mì, a standout favorite with a good kick.
Try the falafel bowl with creamy hummus and tahini dressing.
Try the Banh Mi, especially with fried tofu or BBQ 'meat' options
Mainstream restaurants where the vegan side of the menu is treated seriously.
Try the vegan pho, bánh xèo, and fried vegetable spring rolls for a satisfying plant-based meal.
Enjoy the friendly and attentive service often recommending how to enjoy dishes
Try the 'build your own bowl' option to customize your acai bowl with fresh fruit and toppings
Try the vegan Snickers bar and chocolate peanut butter lava cake.
Open before 10, good coffee, the kind of place you walk back to on day two.
Try the salted caramel chocolate cake and vegan Twix bar, two crowd favorites
Try the falafel bowl with creamy hummus and tahini dressing.
Try the Banh Mi, especially with fried tofu or BBQ 'meat' options
Try the pesto panini and tri colore panini for a rich cheese experience
Weekday fuel and weekend stretches.
Try the Banh Mi, especially with fried tofu or BBQ 'meat' options
Try the vegetarian PHO, known for its herbal broth with 24 spices simmered over hours
Ask to add tofu or mushroom broth to pho to make it vegan.
Enjoy the all-you-can-eat Vietnamese buffet featuring vegan pho, banh mi, and tofu dishes
The reason you planned the trip.
Try the Shamballa crispy mushrooms, a standout dish highly recommended for its sweet-spicy sauce.
Try the vegan duck and quack quack rolls for standout flavors
Try the tofu pudding for dessert
Try the vegetarian PHO, known for its herbal broth with 24 spices simmered over hours
Date night. Birthday. Tell them you're celebrating.
Try the crispy abalone mushrooms, often praised by multiple guests.
Try the vegan duck and quack quack rolls for standout flavors
Try the signature chewy ChanChan noodles with pickled radish
The staff can clearly explain which dishes are vegan and point out hidden non-vegan ingredients.
Where the coffee is the reason to come.
Try the oat milk coffees including the Tonkin Oat Milk Signature and vegan Nâu coffee
Try the katsu kimchi banh mi and their almond matcha croissant
Enjoy the company of many friendly resident cats and some dogs roaming freely
Try the French toast and vegan banh mi for standout dishes
Ice cream, pastry, and the honest dessert case.
Try the salted caramel chocolate cake and vegan Twix bar, two crowd favorites
Try the vegan 'egg' coffee, a unique offering in Ho Chi Minh City
Payment is by cash or bank transfer only, no cards accepted
Try the vegan Snickers bar and chocolate peanut butter lava cake.
Quiet rooms, unhurried pace, under $$.
Try the pesto pasta and sourdough pizzas with house-made cashew cheeses
Try the crispy abalone mushrooms, often praised by multiple guests.
Try the mushroom hotpot, a staff favorite with unique mushrooms and fresh veggies.
Enjoy the company of many friendly resident cats and some dogs roaming freely
Wifi, outlets, no judgement for a 3-hour sit.
Try the falafel bowl, highly praised for its freshness and flavor
Try the katsu kimchi banh mi and their almond matcha croissant
Try the vegan bagels, especially the avocado and peanut butter banana varieties
Try the oat milk coffees including the Tonkin Oat Milk Signature and vegan Nâu coffee
Try the pesto pasta and sourdough pizzas with house-made cashew cheeses
Try the vegan duck and quack quack rolls for standout flavors
Try the vegan pho and fried vegetable spring rolls, among the popular vegan dishes.
Try the vegan pho with chili sauce for a savory and fresh experience
Try the signature chewy ChanChan noodles with pickled radish
Ask staff to veganize dishes like masala dosa, dal bati thali, and vegetable korma for a flavorful meal.
Specify vegan dietary needs clearly and look for the green vegan symbol next to dishes to ensure they are vegan.
Try the vegan pho and jackfruit in coconut milk for authentic Vietnamese flavors
Try the Thai curry and tom yum soup for standout flavors
Specify vegan dietary needs clearly and look for the green vegan symbol next to dishes to ensure they are vegan.
Try the tamago ramen and spicy shoyu udon for flavorful noodle soup options
Try the vegan rainbow sushi for a flavorful plant-based twist on classic salmon sushi
spinach · Vegan Food Guide All 755 Ho Chi Minh City venues on the map. Filter by what's open, save what you'd return for, get walking directions in two taps.
Cities where the banh mi signature also earns a spot in the top essentials — pack a weekend around one.
Yes — Ho Chi Minh City has 755 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Rawberry, Bánh Mì XANH - Bánh Mì Chay Thượng Hạng - 2B Trần Hưng Đạo, Shamballa Sài Gòn | Vegetarian Restaurant. Spinach ranks them daily on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Ho Chi Minh City scores 81.4/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 301 vegan-friendly venues and 219 high-quality restaurants out of 755 analyzed.
Ho Chi Minh City has 366 fully vegan restaurants and 275 vegetarian restaurants. 301 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
Ho Chi Minh City's top signature dishes for vegans are banh mi, noodle soup, com chay, and the city also does pho well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
The vegan scene in Ho Chi Minh City leans Vietnamese, Asian, Chinese. Vietnamese is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
Rawberry is ranked #1 in Ho Chi Minh City by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
Spinach ranks vegan venues using the same algorithm the mobile app runs: a composite of Google Maps rating, the Spinach Rating (Wilson-confidence scored), dish-quality Wilson scores from extracted review signals, and city-specific signature dish strength. Essentials add a tier weighting; category lists add their own mood/occasion weights. No pay-to-play.
The ranking refreshes daily from Supabase. The last refresh is stamped at the top of this page. Venue data comes from Google Maps, HappyCow, and Spinach's own review-analysis pipeline.
