8 great spots for vegetarian dining in Hanoi

The recommended vegetarian restaurants in Hanoi are selected based on their popularity and high customer traffic during lunar holidays and the New Year. The list includes a diverse range of options, from casual to upscale dining.

Sadhu – Uu Dam Chay - Co Dam

Dining area on the second floor of Sadhu Ly Thuong Kiet. Photo courtesy of Sadhu

This restaurant group features five locations, focusing on mid-to-high-end dining with thoughtfully designed interiors in prime Hanoi locations.

Sadhu offers a table-service buffet, while Uu Dam and Co Dam serve à la carte and set menus. All three restaurants focus on vegetarian dishes presented simply yet elegantly.

Sadhu Buffet Chay:

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

- Udic Complex, N04 Hoang Dao Thuy Street, Cau Giay District

- 87 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem District

- Buffet price is VND285,000 ($11) per person

Uu Dam Chay:

- 55 Nguyen Du Street, Hoan Kiem District

- Prices start from VND400,000 ($15.70) per person

Co Dam Chay:

- 68 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoan Kiem District

- Prices start from VND700,000 ($27) per person

La Vegarie

A dining corner at La Vegarie. Photo courtesy of La Vegarie

Located in a small space in central Hanoi, La Vegarie offers a quiet atmosphere, with the balcony being the ideal seating spot.

The restaurant serves Western-style vegan cuisine, inspired by French, Italian, and Indian flavors. Some sauces are crafted with exclusive recipes not found elsewhere.

- Address: 4 Trang Thi Street, Hoan Kiem District.

- Price from VND400,000 ($15) per person

Veggie Castle

Guests enjoy a selection of plant-based dishes at Veggie Castle. Photo courtesy of Veggie Castle.

A plant-based buffet chain established in 2018, Veggie Castle serves lunch and dinner with a rotating menu inspired by Vietnamese home-cooked meals and international dishes.

The restaurant has four different addresses:

- 7 Yen Ninh, Ba Dinh District.

- No 19, Alley 275, Au Co Street, Tay Ho District

- 38 Ngoc Khanh Street, Ba Dinh District

- No 29, Alley 2, Tran Kim Xuyen Street, Cau Giay District.

- Buffet price: VND90,000 ($3.50) per person

Dana Vegan House

A vegan feast featuring soups, salads, and a brewed dish at Dana Vegan. Photo courtesy of Dana

Located in a restored 100-year-old house, Dana Vegan House is designed with a rice granary theme, featuring a roof made from do paper, a material crafted from the bark of the do tree.

In Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, Dana symbolizes generosity and kindness. The restaurant follows the "Happy Deeds – Happy Eats" philosophy, promoting plant-based dining as a path to a kinder world.

- Address: 12 Dong Thai Street, Hoan Kiem District.

- Price from VND250,000 ($9.80) per person.

Chay Vi Lai

A salad dish topped with mushrooms and cashew nuts. Photo courtesy of Vi Lai

The three-story Vi Lai restaurant features a theme on each level and accommodates up to 130 guests. The restaurant's design reflects the cyclical nature of time, tranquility, and harmony with nature.

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

- Address: 177 Bui Thi Xuan Street, Hai Ba Trung District.

- Price from VND300,000 ($11.70) per person.

Loving Hut

The menu showcases a variety of plant-based dishes. Photo courtesy fo Loving Hut

One of Hanoi’s first 100% vegan restaurants, Loving Hut is part of a global chain spanning 60 countries. It focuses on creating a peaceful environment with buffet counters and seasonal menus that highlight the flavors of fresh vegetables.

The restaurant has three Hanoi outlets:

- 147 Au Co Street, Tay Ho District.

- No 10, Alley 121, Chua Lang Street, Dong Da District.

- 9 Dang Tat Street, Ba Dinh District.

- Buffet price is VND100,000 ($3.90) per person

Vegetarian restaurants are usually very crowded on full moon days (15th of the lunar month), the 1st day of the lunar month, and during the Lunar New Year. Reservations are recommended.