8 Must-Try Vegetarian Gems in Hanoi

In Hanoi, you can find a wide variety of vegetarian eateries, spanning from laid-back buffet-style places to high-end gourmet spots, ideal for individuals looking for conscious meal options.

The suggested vegetarian eateries in Hanoi have been chosen due to their widespread appeal and significant patronage particularly during lunar festivals and New Year celebrations. This compilation encompasses an array of choices, ranging from laid-back spots to more sophisticated establishments.

Sadhu – Uu Dam Chay – Co Dam

The dining space located on the second floor at Sadhu Ly Thuong Kiet. Image provided by Sadhu.

The restaurant chain encompasses five venues, specializing in upscale dining experiences with meticulously crafted interior designs situated in key areas of Hanoi.

Sadhu provides a table-service buffet, whereas Uu Dam and Co Dam offer à la carte and fixed menu options. Each of these eateries emphasizes vegetarian cuisine, which is served in an understated yet refined manner.

Sadhu Buffet Chay:

– Lotte Mall West Lake (3rd Floor) – 272 Vo Chi Cong Street, Tay Ho District

– Udic Complex, No. 4 Hoang Dao Thuy Street, Cau Giay District

– 87 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem District

The buffet cost is VND285,000 ($11) per person.

Uu Dam Chay:

– 55 Nguyen Du Street, Hoan Kiem District

– The prices begin at VND400,000 ($15.70) per individual

Co Dam Chay:

– 68 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoan Kiem District

– Pricing begins at VND700,000 ($27) per individual

La Vegarie

A eating area at La Vegarie. Photo provided by La Vegarie.

Situated in a compact area in downtown Hanoi, La Vegarie provides a serene ambiance, making its balcony the perfect place for dining.

The eatery offers Western-style vegan dishes, drawing inspiration from French, Italian, and Indian cuisines. Certain sauces are prepared using secret recipes you won’t find anywhere else.

– Location: 4 Trang Thi Street, Hoan Kiem District.

– Starting price at VND400,000 ($15) per individual

Veggie Castle

Visitors can savor a variety of plant-based meals at Veggie Castle. The image is provided courtesy of Veggie Castle.

Established in 2018, Veggie Castle is a plant-based buffet restaurant offering lunches and dinners featuring a changing selection of dishes inspired by Vietnamese homestyle cooking and global cuisine.

The eatery has four distinct locations:

– 7 Yen Ninh, Ba Dinh District.

– Number 19, Lane 275, Au Co Road, Tay Ho District

– 38 Ngọc Khánh Street, Ba Đình District

– Number 29, Lane 2, Tran Kim Xuyen Street, Cau Giay District.

– Price for buffet: VND90,000 ($3.50) per individual

Dana Vegan House

At Dana Vegan, enjoy a plant-based banquet with options like soups, salads, and a special brew. Photo courtesy of Dana.

Situated within a renovated century-old building, Dana Vegan House boasts a design inspired by a rice storage barn, complete with a roofing structure crafted from

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In Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, Dana represents acts of generosity and compassion. The eatery embraces the “Joyful Actions — Joyful Meals” principle, advocating for plant-based cuisine as a means to foster a more compassionate planet.

– Location: 12 Dong Thai Street, Hoan Kiem District.

– Prices start at VND250,000 ($9.80) per person.

Chay Vi Lai

A salad dish adorned with mushrooms and cashews. Photo courtesy of Vi Lai

The three-level Vi Lai eatery boasts a distinct motif for every floor and can host as many as 130 diners. Its architecture embodies the repetitive pattern of time, serenity, and coexistence with the natural world.

Vi Lai, meaning “future” or “what is yet to come”, embodies a philosophy of reunion, kindness, and the belief that good deeds bring blessings.

– Location: 177 Bui Thi Xuan Street, Hai Ba Trung District.

– Prices starting at VND300,000 ($11.70) per person.

Loving Hut

The menu features an array of vegetarian options. Picture provided by Loving Hut.

Hanoi’s pioneering 100% vegan restaurant, Loving Hut, is part of an international franchise present in 60 countries worldwide. This eatery aims to provide a serene atmosphere featuring buffet stations and rotating selections that showcase the natural tastes of fresh veggies.

The restaurant has three locations in Hanoi:

– 147 Au Co Street, Tay Ho District.

– Number 10, Lane 121, Chua Lang Street, Dong Da District.

– 9 Dang Tat Street, Ba Dinh District.

The buffet cost is VND100,000 ($3.90) per individual.

Vegetarian eateries typically see heavy traffic on full moon days (the 15th of each lunar month), the first day of the lunar calendar, and throughout the Lunar New Year period. It’s advisable to make reservations ahead of time.