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Upscale vegetarian restaurant in a fine setting with two floors of seating. Serves drinks and Vietnamese classic dishes like pineapple fried rice, fried lotus root, hot pot, and rice paper rolls. Menu items containing gluten or nuts are labeled. Est. 2019, the name Shamballa is of Sanskrit origin meaning a place of peace, stasis, and joy. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm.
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17-19 Trinh Van Can St, Cau Ong Lanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 15 Sep 2020 by Chipupu
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Added by QuỳnhTrâm on 06 Jun 2019
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54 Reviews
First Review by QuỳnhTrâm
KevinLieu
Points +65
GOOD RESTAURANT - Edit
They offer amazing vegetarian/vegan dishes of Vietnamese cuisine.
Read morePros: Good service, Delicious food
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Cathlin
Points +192
Pretty restaurant with good vibes - Edit
Unfortunately I can not give 5 stars because I wasn't as impressed as I hoped to be. The interior is really stylish and calming. There was a server who spoke English which is also a bonus. My favorite dish was woven noodles w grilled nem. This is defenetly a one dish that I will remember from my Vietnam trip. Other dishes that I tried were average.
Read morePros: Pretty interior, Calm environment , Unforgettable woven noodles w grilled nem
Cons: More pricey
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Lucía.
Points +6505
Memorable gastronomic experience - Edit
Culinary Highlight in Ho Chin Minh.
Read moreThe food and drinks were delightful, the presentation greatly artistic, the service kind and the setting oh so enchanting.
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-21
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tringuyen
Points +16
Pretty good - Edit
Amazing restaurant! I have immersed in peaceful space with light Buddha music, great view and food. Nice staffs. Thank you very much.
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Vegan_in_KL
Points +1424
Beautiful setting- lots of vegan options - Edit
The smashed rice paper and mushroom salad was delicious! The ambience is wonderful and calming, we chose to sit in the outdoor seating area but inside was equally lovely. As it is a new establishment, some of the staff are still training which meant the waitress got a little confused at times.
Read morePros: Vegan and allergy signposting , Lovely setting, Extensive and creative menu
Cons: Waiting staff still in training
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BinhTon
Points +16
Great foods and ambiance - Edit
So happy to find this gorgeous place. Their services are top notch, love everything here. Thank you!
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Kobii
Points +25
Große Auswahl! - Edit
Etwas teurer, aber sehr nette Bedienung, tolles Ambiente und sehr große Auswahl!
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TamirRakushkin
Points +17
Mediocre - Edit
Expensive, and on top of that they charge extra 15% for service and VAT - mentioning that only in really really small letters at the bottom of the page.
Read moreThe place and the food itself looks pretty, but tastes mediocre. The only really nice dish was a special appetizer, but the two main dishes of fried vermicelli and banana curry were underwhelming.
Didn't justify the hype
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willh
Points +13
Superb - Edit
What a great find. Extensive menu - almost too big to choose from but had some lovely tasting authentic Vietnamese food. Excellent service and sure will be a massive success. Decor and ambience spot on.
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moaq
Points +28
Overrated - Edit
Ordered three vegan dishes, one wasa disappointment, one was great and one came with fish sauce.
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sarahscottpole
Points +25
Fancy but fab - Edit
Beautiful restaurant with a lovely atmosphere. Food was very well presented with lots of options
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mambous
Points +170
Excellent vegan food experience!!! - Edit
This restaurant is so beautiful and the atmosphere is just perfect. I love the design and decor of this restaurant, which gives it a comfortable and zen atmosphere. The food is all very fresh and tasty... excellent flavors. I’ve been here at least 3 times and have loved every dish I’ve tried. Vegan options are clearly labeled.
Read moreThe owner and staff are all very attentive and friendly.
Of course this restaurant is pricier when compared to other surrounding local vegetarian restaurants, but you can’t compare the quality, and once you try, you will agree that it is worth it and you get what you pay for. The food quality is superior and all ingredients are fresh. The owner informed me that all ingredients they use for their dishes, are received fresh daily, and leftovers are donated at end of day. So food is guaranteed fresh daily!
Service is also the best I’ve experienced of all other vegan/vegetarian restaurants I’ve tried in Hồ Chí Minh City.
I will definitely return to Shamballa whenever in Saigon, and would highly recommend this restaurant as a top and a must try healthy eatery in Hồ Chi Minh.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Excellent service & beautiful relaxed atmosphere, Fresh and superior quality dishes
Cons: Not 100% Vegan 😉
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Linda-scoutet
Points +108
Absolutely delicious! - Edit
The pictures here cannot really show the beauty of the restaurant and the dishes. Everything was really tasty - especially the fried mushrooms! The prices are a bit higher than places around the corner - but it is absolutely worth it! Enjoy!
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betta79
Points +20
Fresh & delicious with an array of local flavours. A+. - Edit
Really enjoyed the appetisers and selection of salads (taro, papaya, pumpkin, tofu was amazing.) Truly great service as well. Yummmmmmm.
Read morePros: Vegan pho, Fresh savoury salads, Chill and beautiful atmosphere
Cons: Pricier
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HeidiW
Points +548
Fine dining - Edit
Really delicious food and a beautiful decor
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Lisakatie24
Points +125
Fancy Vietnamese food! - Edit
Why is this place not rated higher? I love the Vietnamese street food, but sometimes you just don’t want to worry about whether what you’re eating is actually vegan. This place is a little slice of heaven! It’s a reallllly nice place with amazing food! So many vegan options, clearly marked. The fried enoki mushrooms were AMAZING. And the steamed banana and coconut milk dessert was so good!! The mocktails are tasty too. This place is where you come when you want a nicer, upmarket lunch or dinner. Highly recommend people!
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LondonTodd
Points +19
Peaceful haven in the middle of Saigon! - Edit
This was a total find amongst the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City. The space is light and airy with chilled music, perfect to escape the city.
Read moreI met the owner Jade who was so kind and welcoming. All the staff were knowledgeable about the menu and friendly.
The options of spring rolls is incredible and I will he back!
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Maibd98
Points +80
Loved the place! - Edit
Great food, very very nice stuff comparing to all the other restaurants in vietnam. Enjoyed my meal very much!
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chr15t1an
Points +16
Umm umm great - Edit
Came here a couple of times during my stay nearby and I absolutely loved each dish my wife and I ordered. Not only was the food on point, but the presentation was equally exceptional. Service was fire and I enjoyed the owner stopping by to chat with us and give some history on the place. I cannot recommend this place enough, from the food to the instagram worthy pics to the service. Don’t even get me started on the wonderful cocktails.
Read morePros: So many vegan options, Friendly staff, Excellent cocktails
Cons: Happy to report none
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ghostgumtrees
Points +771
Great range in the menu - Edit
Extensive array of Vietnamese dishes including specialities, all vegetarian, most vegan. Huge menu divided into categories, all dishes accompanied by photos. Vegan dishes are clearly marked. The local / traditional favourites are worth a try as many of them are dishes in Vietnamese cuisine that vegetarian and vegans can’t usually eat.
Read moreDishes were tasty and inventive using good ingredients, drinks were carefully crafted and tasty.
Service was attentive and tried hard to please.
Highly recommend any traditional dish for example any of the rolls, the banh xeo (Vietnamese crepe) banana flower salad, and anything with crispy crackers.
Pros: Lots of vegan choices, Great menu to choose from, Helpful staff
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frango
Points +16
Il posto perfetto - Edit
Da consigliare a tutti, non solo ai vegetariani. Cibo sorprendente che, pur nella sua semplicità, è un’esplosione di sapori. Fantastici i mocktails, location e servizio da ristorante stellato. Prezzi un po’ più alti della media del posto, ma assolutamente giustificati.
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ThuyLinhTranNguyen
Points +21
Peaceful place in the heart of Saigon - Edit
Great vegetarian food with dedicated service. Totally impressed by the front of the restaurant, the inside decoration. Will recommend my family and friends this restaurant for the next visit.
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Jatra29
Points +21
Ultimate Vegetarian - Edit
I’ve been vegetarian and tried all dishes in all vegetarian restaurant in Saigon and this newly opened one is fabulous and really inspired me from the design to the food’s presentation and taste. The four-flavour of Shamballa is really amazing. Highly recommend if you’re in Saigon
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D.W.
Points +6
Great new spot in Saigon - Edit
Staff was welcoming and the ambiance was perfect, felt like a little haven away from the noisiness of Saigon. Went with some friends and we only left with high praise. The food was particularly amazing, had the rolls and salads and they were some of the best vegetarian food I've ever had. Highly recommended for everyone, vegetarian or not, to try some dishes here.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-06-07
Pros: Great food with a wide variety of options, Helpful, welcoming staff, Fantastic location near the city centre
Cons: On the pricy side
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naodxyeoj
Points +19
A Garden in the City - Edit
I was here a while ago, and I adored the aesthetics of the restaurant from the ambient music to the interior. The food was delicious and decently-priced for a fine dining restaurant. There is a lot of greenery as well to mirror a garden, and there is plenty of natural light from the tall glass panes. This is truly a well-designed restaurant.
Read morePros: delicious food, calming atmosphere, decent prices
Cons: can be crowded during peak hours
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QuốcNguyênNguyễ
Points +34
The Best Vegetarian Restaurant in HCMC, Vietnam - Edit
I first accidentally visited this vegan restaurant in one night when their traditional concert catched my ears, everything was so wonderful with texture and flavor food, they had super great three-layered tofu with tamarind sauce. The location in the central D1, so comfortable and wide, free parking. Highly recommend for enjoying vegan dishes here.
Read morePros: Great Location , Great Place, Great Food
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QuỳnhTrâm
Points +28
An amazing vegetarian experience - Edit
Delectable vegan dishes with the warmly peaceful atmosphere. Staff are so friendly and attentive with what I'm curious about Shamballa. Very impressed by the Shamballa fried rice with cheese top up. Come back here soon for sure!
Read morePros: Good service, Excellent food, Amazing decoration
Cons: Small portions, Relatively expensive
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