Vegan-friendly
Beer/Wine
Catering
Vietnamese
Serves vegan versions of local specialties such as white rose, which is not found elsewhere. Also offers a daily vegan cooking class tour. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm.
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Last update on 18 Jul 2023 by VietnamVegetarian
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Added by kool_kitchen on 15 Feb 2012
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220 Reviews
First Review by iamere
simplysh4ns
Points +1854
Very good Cao Lao! - Edit
Just in case you don’t know already, Cao Lao is Hội An noodles.
Read moreSome good crispy ‘pork’ on top, good noodles, tasty tofu, the mushrooms were a little too chunky and chewy and the Thai basil (I think that’s what it is) is so strong (it’s very popular here) but besides that it was a great dish. Very good mango smoothie too.
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josh_ok111
Points +192
Recommend their cooking class! - Edit
Ate here and enjoyed the food, so decided to sign up for their cooking class, which I would highly recommend!
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sfox90
Points +74
Unique and fresh - Edit
So far this has been the best vegan food we’ve had in Vietnam, clearly marked on the menu what is veggie and what is vegan, menu is huge so we just asked for recommendations, we had the tofu skin salad, fresh spring rolls, stuffed tofu and mushrooms, the mains were so different and unlike anything we’ve eaten in Vietnam so far and delicious. Everything gets bought out when it’s ready. Really great food, we’ll be back for seconds.
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KarenSuksabai
Points +4250
Excellent food in a nice setting - Edit
We only went once but wished we had been more often as the food was all delicious. A little pricey but worth it for the location.
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Natbar
Points +1045
So much choice! - Edit
I had the white rose and ban xeo but I want to come back to try other dishes because the menu is really extensive and the food is very good!
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AdrianaTalábová
Points +23
Great soda limonades - Edit
Loved the soda limonades (especially the kiwi one), white rose and sour and spicy soup 😍 I ordered stuffed tofu based on the reviews, but didnt quite liked it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-01
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NancyRetchin
Points +206
best part of the family - Edit
it’s confusing with 3 branches of this family owned restaurant. i like the chef best here. the signature dishes grilled/steamed in banana leaf are exceptional. a great menu of choices and fresh ingredients. i would like the portions larger but I’m greedy‼️this location is fantastic it’s still in the middle of town but down a winding side street worth the effort‼️❤️👍
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LisaHolt
Points +39
I ate here every day! - Edit
I stumbled here first because it was close to my hotel but the food was so good and the menu so extensive I went back five days in a row.
Read morePros: The set meals - I had the one person one, Vegan white rose and the coconut coffee, They also do a book exchange here
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anitas91
Points +15
Perfect - Edit
Puedes probar los platos típicos de Hoi An en versión vegetal 🥲🥲
Read moreGracias!!!
Estaba todo buenísimo.
Pros: Noodles, White roses
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MichaelHope
Points +469
Tasty Food and Cooking Class - Edit
Read moreI ate here a few times. The tofu with passion fruit and the greens with garlic were delicious.
The cooking class is also vegan and a very enjoyable few hours. Even with a hangover!
Pros: Good food, Friendly people, Good value
Cons: Fish Basil (herb)
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Shailajav
Points +406
Good portions and yum vegan options - Edit
Loved this place that came highly recommend by our AirBNB host. I had the spring rolls and the sauteed Hoi An vegan noodles alongside a large tender coconut.
Read morePros: Food, Service , Price
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Gemkvegan
Points +1839
Ok food, long wait - Edit
We both ordered the braised tofu noodle clay pots which were tasty enough, but we waited around 50 mins for it to come despite the restaurant not being very busy. Staff were not that friendly either.
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HWNins
Points +38
Excellent veggie/vegan cooking class - Edit
Cooking class:
Read moreThis is one of our favourite memories from our Vietnam Trip and whilst sadly undersubscribed, meant that we had it to ourselves.
It starts with a cycle to Tra Que vegetable village where we got a tour of the herbs and other produce that are popular in Vietnam.
We then went to a market - this was a bit of a culture shock, with many open air meat counters and live fish but good to experience how Hoi An residents go about their daily lives. We were also give a few local vegan favourites so would advise you skip breakfast!
The cooking class itself features six dishes and each were perfectly selected given they can be made in other parts of the world - we were also sent the recipes after via email. Our host was attentive and a good teacher and the setting (upstairs of Minh Hien 1) was a nice one for lunch.
Minh Hien 1:
The evening meal we had at Minh Hien was probably a 4/5 - food is great but missing the standouts we had at other restaurants.
Minh Hien 3:
We had the Banh Mi here and was really tasty and the drinks at all 3 restaurants are very cheap (20k VND for a beer), as compared with others where there is a bit of a mark-up.
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-23
Pros: Cooking class, Banh Mi, Beers!
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anautrecht
Points +2160
Good Food and a nice little hideaway - Edit
We had several dishes here and enjoyed the place and the food! Dont give up during the long road to it 😉
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Vegancoffeetraveler
Points +1332
Great food, mind the maze - Edit
First, mind that the restaurant can be hard to find. I followed the signs and the reviews of others and found it the first time, if you don't find it at first keep trying!
Read moreBecause secondly, the food is amazing here. I had a wonton soup here and it was fresh, tasty and healthy. And not expensive.
I would have stayed longer, but there was one annoying musquito here, but I would visit here again!
Pros: Great food and menu , Affordable
Cons: Hard to find
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cns71
Points +141
White rose was delicious - Edit
Got the special with 4 plates for 150k VND. The white rose was delicious and the portions were huge
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r8medusa
Points +491
Tasty, local food, well priced! - Edit
Great restaurant with lots of local specialties. Very accommodating of dietary requirements (FODMAP).
Read morePros: Tasty food, Friendly, helpful staff, Good prices
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microfauna
Points +1886
Best of Hoi An - local combo - Edit
Minh Hien is not-to-be-missed. While frequented more by tourists than locals, the food is very much regional specialties bursting with different flavors.
Read moreThis place is so good and such a good value, we ate here twice. Highly recommend the white rose combo—good for 2-3 people. My partner and I had different favorites, and for me they were the noodles and soup.
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RhysJones
Points +753
Worth venturing out of the old town for - Edit
We've had a lot of good food already in Hoi An and this was no different. It was a little hard to find - as other reviewers have said, it's best to approach this restaurant from the South as the path to it from the East doesn't actually seem to reach it. I've added an arrow to the map in the picture - follow this and you should find it.
Read moreWe had the wonton soup, clay pot tofu and pumpkin with peanuts, with a couple of portions of rice. Everything was really nice, and a bit different to things we'd had so far which was refreshing. The pumpkin was especially good (maybe as a side or sharer) and was perfectly fudgey.
It's a slightly informal setting, but felt good to get out of the very touristy old town.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-17
Pros: Soft, lovely pumpkin
Cons: Difficult to find
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Cha-Em
Points +3318
Nice tofu dishes - Edit
We ate here twice and tried a few nice dishes, including pho, Vietnamese pancakes, and tofu prepared different ways. The food was nothing super special but tasty enough and decent value for money. I liked the puffed tofu, braised and served in a clay pot, as well as the tofu skin they used in their take on ”chicken rice”. We found the pancakes incredibly oily to the point of being sickly, but we’ve come to expect that with bánh xèo. They make a very yummy coconut coffee, with thick frozen coconut milk making it almost like a dessert.
Read moreThe restaurant has an interesting interior, with bookshelves lining the walls and tabletops covered in pictures, postcards, handwritten notes and other memorabilia visible through the glass. Some of the décor contained ethical vegan messaging, which was nice to see but also a little frustrating considering this restaurant still sells animal products.
Pros: Interesting interior 📚, Nice tofu 😋
Cons: Too oily 🤢, Not vegan 👎
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willan83
Points +239
High hopes but underwhelmed - Edit
It was just alright really. Service was slow despite it being pretty empty. I got the tasting of the local region platter. White rose was excellent. I dont even know how to describe it; it's like an open dumpling with vegan sausage I think it was. Could've eaten two dozen of them. The spring rolls were greasy and some of them burnt. Wontons alright, had a little salad on top. Was really looking forward to the cao lau but was lacking a punch. Loved the crispy bits of what I guess are flattened rice noodles, rather than tofu skin. Ate every morsel but that doesnt really say much as I never leave food. Staff friendly enough but had to get up to get my own menu and then again to pay after asking and waiting ages. Also had a kid running around squirting and throwing water everywhere, including on me. Also domt follow Google maps as it takes you down a dingy alley where there's what looks to be a sweatshop. Enter on street to the south not east.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-01
Pros: Plenty of clearly marked vegan options
Cons: Slow service
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Vietje
Points +54
Literally: Hidden Gem :-) - Edit
The puzzle is solved. There are 3 different locations in total and one of them is actually called Minh Kien, the other Minh Hien. Very confusing. Also because Google Maps was also directing us to wrong locations on the map! All 3 locations have the same menu. It is definitely worth to visit one of these places. (See picture for all adresses). We ate at 2 locations two different days (minh kien ánd minh hien) and it was both times amazing! This vegan food experience blew us away. Honestly so good. We wished we stayed longer to do a cooking class here, or eat all of the options on the menu😄Go and find these hidden gems! You will not be dissapointed.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-19
Pros: Almost everything is vegan and so delicious, Local food (Vietnamese and Regional), Just go
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Etihuv
Points +6
Great dinner but please correct the name Happy Cow, it’s Minh Hien… - Edit
After spending a first evening at the wonderful night market and trying quite e few street food dishes (they are not that many…), we decided for the second night to look for a nice Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant. A good star brought us to minh Hien, a family owned restaurant a little outside the town center, but worth the 10 minutes walk. Simple but very efficient, the dishes have been created by the mom and her son Huy is helping with a few friends considered as family. Delicious and varied dishes who will convince non vegetarian people (like me - my wife is) that a nice, tasteful and surprising meal doesn’t need meat or fish! Altogether, i decided to give 5 stars. We travel and love to eat, and try many kind of restaurants and foods, but I think that not only super dooper Michelin starred restaurants deserved a nice review, i think that you can give a five star comment if your expectations are met or surpassed and if the food is prepared with care and love. Well this is the case here. So don’t hesitate, it’s a good address, with good food and good people. What els do you need?
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carlyvegan
Points +454
Veggie restaurant with local dishes - Edit
You can try the local dishes here such as white rose and pancakes - very good service and food
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tonegrid
Points +13
Amazing - Edit
Super delicious, friendly people, highly reccomended !
Read morePros: tasty, friendly
Cons: none
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Evereating
Points +408
Lunch - Edit
The aubergine claypot was delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-09
Pros: Great menu, Nice drinks, cooking class
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ŠpelaSlakKozelj
Points +51
Great dinner/lunch in Hoi An - Edit
Lots of vegan options, friendly staff, tasteful food and good prices.
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