Eating vegetarian dishes to make a positive impact on the environment is a trend gaining popularity worldwide. In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s vibrant culinary hub, this trend is equally celebrated with a selection of sophisticated and classy vegetarian restaurants.
Tempted to help save the planet while enjoying delicious flavours? Let's explore five renowned MICHELIN-listed restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City that offer rich vegetarian menus. After all, eating more greens is always better, as our mothers say, right?
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Chay Garden offers a wide-ranging menu, featuring traditional and contemporary vegetarian fare. (© Chay Garden)
Chay Garden (District 3) (Bib Gourmand, MICHELIN Guide Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City 2023)
This truly vegetarian haven (in Vietnamese, "chay" means vegetarian), with its spacious and airy yard, is nestled in a quiet alley in District 3. The warm and elegant ambience provides privacy and comfort. Chay Garden boasts an extremely diverse menu, offering both traditional and modern vegetarian dishes. The menu ranges from taro mushroom salad with passion fruit sauce to grilled five-spice vegetarian garden skewers, made from vegetables grilled over charcoal and marinated with aromatic five-spice seasoning. For a traditional dish, try the vegetarian hotpot, which features a variety of fresh toppings.Address: 52 Vo Van Tan Street, Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Tel.
+84 898 855 667.
The deep-fried tofu with finely chopped lemongrass is highly recommended at Cuc Gach Quan. (© Cuc Gach Quan)
Cuc Gach Quan (Bib Gourmand, MICHELIN Guide Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City 2023)
A beloved destination for Vietnamese cuisine enthusiasts, Cuc Gach Quan is renowned for its cosy and rustic atmosphere. The menu embraces home-style meals offering traditional and nostalgic flavours. The menu includes an array of vegetarian options such as vegetarian noodles, pho, and rice, each meticulously prepared to deliver an elegant and gentle culinary experience. Try the deep-fried tofu with finely chopped lemongrass and make sure you save room for desserts like deep-fried banana or the suong sam jelly with an intense herbal flavour.Address: 10 Dang Tat, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Tel.
+84 28 3848 0144.
Vietnamese-inspired vegetarian cuisine served at Hum Garden in Ho Chi Minh City. (© Hum Garden)
Hum Garden (Bib Gourmand, MICHELIN Guide Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City 2023)
This charming house, with its lovely courtyard and patio, offers a serene connection to nature. "Hum" is from the Sanskrit mantra meaning "Om, to the Jewel in the Lotus, Hum." Hum Garden's standout feature is its rich, organic vegetarian menu, impressing diners with beautifully presented dishes highlighting natural flavours. Once you’re there, try the vegetarian bun cha, made from tofu, mushrooms, and vegetables, offering a delectable bite. Another dish is the grilled vegetarian nem, marinated with spices and served with raw vegetable vermicelli and a sweet and sour dipping sauce. The dessert menu is various. Why not try che duong nhan, a cool and nutritious dish with an assortment of nuts and fresh fruits?Address: 32, D10 Street, Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Tel. +84 899 189 229.
Elegant French Colonial building in bustling district, with a menu by celebrity chef Luke Nguyen, offers modern twists on traditional Vietnamese cuisine. (© Michelin)
Vietnam House (MICHELIN-listed, MICHELIN Guide Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City 2023)
Located on bustling Dong Khoi Street, this elegant restaurant in a French Colonial-style building offers a sophisticated Vietnamese culinary experience. The extensive menu includes enticing vegetarian options. The menu features crispy fried tofu with tomato sauce or banana salad, as well as mango and pink grapefruit salad, each offering a fresh combination of fruits and flavours to start the veggie-filled meal. For the main course, savour the traditional and delicious vegetarian fried rice or coconut tofu sour soup. Also highlighted is a vegetarian fried rice cake with asparagus, mushrooms, and bok choy, complemented by the delicate flavour of shiitake mushrooms.Address: 93-97 Dong Khoi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Tel. +84 28 3822 2226.
Indochine-Art Deco design creates relaxed atmosphere for modern Vietnamese cuisine at Madame Lam. (© Madame Lam)
Madame Lam (MICHELIN-listed, MICHELIN Guide Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City 2023)
Madame Lam attracts diners with its refined yet creative Vietnamese cuisine from the central region, blending delicate traditional flavours with modern flair. You will experience unforgettable vegetarian dishes crafted from local ingredients and spices. The menu features over 10 unique and creative vegetarian dishes, such as the chestnut curry, made with chestnuts, cassava, and mushrooms. The Madame Lam vegetarian spring rolls filled with sweet potatoes, taro, and green beans, also keep diners coming back.Address: 10 Tran Ngoc Dien Street, Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Tel. +84 703 226 262
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Illustration image: © Hum Garden
Illustration image: © Hum Garden
