2 Vietnam's vegetarian restaurants among world's best: Tripadvisor

"A bit off the beaten path, Katze Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurant is one of Hanoi's best-kept secrets. The moment you walk in, you feel right at home. Everything tastes like a home-cooked meal, from the classic Vietnamese mains to the (complimentary!) side dishes, it adds that personal touch that makes this restaurant so special," Tripadvisor described.

Located on Hang Be Street, around 500 meters from Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake, Katze features a small, cozy space decorated with non la (Vietnamese conical hats), a symbol of Vietnamese culture.

A vegetarian meal at Katze Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurant in Hanoi. Photo courtesy of the restaurant

It operates from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with prices ranging from VND100,000 to 200,000 (US$3.96-7.92) per person.

Hum Restaurant in HCMC offers an inviting atmosphere with an exquisite design and prides itself on crafting dishes using fresh vegetables, roots, and fruits.

Beyond Vietnamese cuisine, diners can enjoy modified renditions of dishes from various Asian countries.

A meal at Hum Restaurant on Vo Van Tan Street in HCMC's District 3. Photo courtesy of the restaurant

The restaurant has three outlets: two at 32 and 34 Vo Van Tan Street in District 3, and another at 32 D10 Street in Thao Dien Ward, District 2. Prices start at VND120,000 (US$4.90).

Chia Vegan Kitchen in Peru topped the list, followed by Veggie Pause in Morocco.

The winners were selected based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings posted on Tripadvisor between June 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024.