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Food Lab Snack Shack

Vietnamese Restaurant, Vegan Pho

Worth ordering: Ice cream

Enjoy the house-made kombucha and vegan coconut ice cream as refreshing treats.

Vegetarian

$

Top tips

Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the vegan pho with dumplings and banh mi with tempeh or tofu for iconic dishes.
  • Good to know: Watch for gluten cross-contamination if you require gluten-free dining, as some items are fried together.
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  • Good to know: Ask staff about sauces like vegan oyster sauce, which may potentially contain gluten or unclear ingredients.
  • Expect small seating with only about 16 spots, so visit off-peak times for better availability.

People mention

Banh mi, spring rolls and bowl.

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Also bun cha, pho, coffee, corn fritters, dish and iced coffee.

Good for

The vibe: solo

Praised for friendly service, beautiful interior and fast service.

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Also praised for generous portions, good value, cozy atmosphere and affordable.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lunch, dinner

About

Food Lab is a small, cozy Vietnamese vegetarian spot known for fresh, flavorful dishes with a Filipino twist. The menu is mostly vegan and highlights items like pho with vegan dumplings, banh mi with tofu or tempeh, and spring rolls paired with house-made kombucha. Friendly staff and affordable prices make it a popular choice in General Luna, though seating is limited and there is no air conditioning.

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Q5M4+85P, General Luna, Surigao del Norte, Philippines

Opening hours

Monday
12:00–22:00
Tuesday
12:00–22:00
Wednesday
12:00–22:00
Thursday
12:00–22:00
Friday
12:00–22:00
Saturday
12:00–22:00
Sunday
12:00–22:00

the food

4.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Abundant · 10+ dishes
menu
Excellent — perfect labeling
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, tempeh, mushrooms + 1 more

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

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

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