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Fast food
Take-out
Asian
Bakery
Catering
Vietnamese
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Vegan food cart selling house-made Vietnamese food, coffee and tea. Menu shows photos of each dish such as stir fries and sandwiches with tofu and mock meats. Mayonnaise is vegan as of June 2025. Relocated from 8648 SE Foster Rd. Open Tue-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm, Sun 11:00am-4:00pm. Closed Mon.
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Last update on 06 Mar 2026 by vannien
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Added by JohnnyUtah on 01 Aug 2020
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31 Reviews
First Review by JohnnyUtah
parker96
Points +13
Amazing vegan banh mi 🥖 - Edit
This place has one of the best vegan banh mi I’ve tried. The bread is fresh and crispy, and the fillings are well seasoned and delicious. I also love the peaceful atmosphere since the shop is inside a beautiful temple area. The staff are friendly and the food feels homemade. Highly recommend if you are looking for tasty vegan Vietnamese food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-06
Guest
pizzybot
Points +779
LOVED everything - Edit
Wow! The food here is incredible, very reasonably priced, and in such a unique and lovely location. The owner was super friendly and kind. We had a lemongrass chicken banh mi, bbq pork banh mi, Vietnamese pie, Vietnamese iced coffee with coconut, and iced oolong tea. Everything was so delicious and flavorful and fresh. We will absolutely be back!
Read morePros: Delicious and fresh food, Super nice owner, Great prices
Guest
PaulAtreides
Points +1702
Worth it for the bahn - Edit
Awesome bahn mi with a huge menu of vegan options. Loved the bahn mi, some of the best I’ve had in Portland. Also affordable. If this place was in North Portland, I would have a problem.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-17
Pros: Amazing bahn mi, Affordable, Fantastic service
Guest
vannien
Points +68
What customers say about Van Nien: - Edit
🌱 Van Niên – Vegan Vietnamese Comfort Food
Read moreA cozy vegan food cart serving authentic Vietnamese baguettes with house-made vegan pâté, special sauces, and fresh herbs. Crispy bread, bold flavors, and wholesome ingredients 🌿
Don’t miss our coconut milk coffee and herbal teas for a perfect plant-based combo.
Friendly vibes, made with heart 🤍
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-29
Guest
BảoXuyênNguyễn
Points +16
Good - Edit
Good. Delicious . the bread is very delicious
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-22
Guest
PParkerHo
Points +15
Hot chili sauce with baguette - Edit
Hot chili sauce with baguette
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-21
Pros: Hot chili sauce with baguette
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phytophile
Points +1426
This place is a treasure and a treat - Edit
The bao was outstanding. The service is friendly and sweet. Such an tremendous deal. Delicious banh mi. Tofu one was great.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-14
Pros: Delicious , Inexpensive , Friendly
Cons: Nothing bad, Bring your own water and napkins , Bring your own utensils because plastic
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Shmirv
Points +153
Delicious food! Friendly service! - Edit
Van Nien has a huge vegan menu with all the fake meats you could hope for. Super reasonable prices. Friendly service.
Read morePros: Options , Delicious , Friendly
Cons: Far out
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Bryonjeremy
Points +58
YUM. Best Bahn Mi in PDX! - Edit
BBQ Pork and Tofu Bahn Mis are so dang good. bread is fresh and so are the ingredients. Amazing flavor. Prices are very affordable.
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LibbyLux
Points +75
Good food good prices - Edit
Yum. The bbq pork sandwich was great and only 7 buck!
Read morePros: Quality , Price
Cons: Too much to choose from!
Guest
lynellpastor
Points +64
Worth the drive - Edit
Saw this place on Insta the other day and happened to be in the neighborhood today. What a treat! I got the tofu bahn mi, and it was outstanding! So many vegan options. It was hard to choose. Can't wait to return and try something different.
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catlovinvegan
Points +132
Delicious, and affordable - Edit
So yummy! The vegan lemongrass chicken banh mi is amazing, the bread is soft and crisp, without hurting the roof of your mouth. The Vietnamese meat pie is really delicious as well! So nice and buttery!
Read morePros: Banh mi , Pie , Affordable
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mandaziegelman
Points +457
Best Bahn Mi in Portland! - Edit
Wow, don’t you love unexpected gems you stumble upon? Hit up the grocery outlet on 121st & Division and typed in vegan near me. I found the best vegan bann mi I’ve had in Portland! Vietnamese iced coffee with coconut milk, tofu spring rolls, and a fried tofu bang mi for $15.58. Sweetest person working and a very cool location! Give them some love!!!
Read morePros: Soft bread, nice flavor , Buddhist, All vegan & friendly service
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auntbuck
Points +70
Very Good - Edit
This place is great. I think it’s all vegan except for possibly having condensed milk as an option for coffee.
Read moreIt’s in a Buddhist temple with a pretty courtyard.
The food is tasty and portions are generous. For $30, which included a 20% tip, two of us ate and still had leftovers.
Pros: Vegan menu, Friendly service , Food ready on time
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met2tem
Points +44
Excellent - Edit
This location supports a small Vietnamese Buddhist Temple with only two monks. As far as I know it is all vegan including the bread and the food is also sensitive (Allium) free. Some of the condiments are not but the food is. I think the food is very good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-24
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FrizzeFrazz
Points +327
AMAZING - Edit
I use to eat here all the time when it was at their old location, I was honestly so sad when they closed. I moved onto Van Hahn which I also love. Well this place has reopened and I hate to say it, but it’s even better than Van Hahn. Owner is soooo nice. Food is fresh and hot! sometimes these types of sandwiches use a crusty bread that cuts the mouth, this one was super soft and perfect.
Read moreI got the B2 (shredded pork sandwhich) and tofu salad rolls. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ the salad rolls were incredibly flavorful even without the peanut sauce.
While this is a food cart, they have a nice indoor seating area.
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-09
Pros: Very fresh , Easy to get to via bike , soft bread
Cons: parking might be hard for cars
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spencer1978
Points +22
Delicious vegan food - Edit
This place is fully vegan and we ate like kings for very little money
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-06
Pros: Bahn mi
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elviselway
Points +141
So Good and Cheap! - Edit
Super cute spot and just yummy good priced banh mi's. Cannot recommend enough. This is a gem that reminds me of the pre COVID, pre everything being way expensive and skimpy era for take out.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-03
Pros: Great deal, Yummy sandwiches, Nice location
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HenryLi
Points +1655
Outstanding Value Bánh mì - Edit
Located next to a Buddhist temple this small cart is connected to a covered space. The grounds are peaceful with interesting plants and statues.
Read moreThe guy working In the cart was very friendly. I ordered the #5 which was delicious and a great value at $6. He showed me the vegan mayo they now use. The oolong tea was refreshing.
I asked if the menu was all vegan and it was confirmed but I would double check since there is a bit of a language barrier and I noticed some of the free candies had milk. I would also check if the egg roll is vegan or not before ordering. It would also be cool to see some vegan dessert options like Bánh cam.
Would definitely recommend checking this place out!
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-21
Pros: Great value, Unique location, Friendly staff
Guest
MarenSouders
Points +31
Now all vegan! So friendly! - Edit
I stopped in here with a friend yesterday and was so impressed! The man in the cart was extremely friendly, and even gave us free oolong tea and a savory sticky-rice appetizer wrapped in a banana leaf (I think!) The banh mi I ordered was huge for $6! He also gave me a sample of their delicious vegan ham, which he said is made fresh daily on-site. He confirmed to me that the cart is now all vegan, and even showed me the industrial-sized jar of vegan mayo he was using. He also had been closed for the previous three days because he was setting up/remodeling the lovely covered seating area. The entire experience was wonderful, and I highly recommend this place!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-20
Pros: Low prices, Friendly service , Lovely atmosphere
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rootbeerfloat
Points +156
NOT VEGAN - Edit
They have zero understanding of the word vegan and advertise they are completely vegan but confirmed use eggs. Their mayo is egg based. Really unfortunate as I’ve eaten here multiple times with my husband. To get food here it is a huge hassle as well. Not worth it even though it is very cheap.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-31
Pros: Cheap, Nice lady running the cart
Cons: Falsely advertising vegan, hard to order because language barrier, Never open when they claim they are
vannien
Thank you for your sharing. Now, we use plant based mayo (vegan mayo) by Unilever. We hope you come back Van Nien Vegan Food soon. See you my friend!
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Passittowill
Points +3672
Caution - Edit
Before I explain, note that the mayo is NOT vegan! I walked up to the cart being closed up, despite online saying they were open. I decided to just stay and study the menu, and eventually, a woman came over and said only #1 or #4. I said 4 and asked if it was vegan. She said yes, vegan, yes yes. I said okay. I then asked again, if she was sure? Again, yes, yes, vegan. Then, a chef came over, and I stopped them and asked that it is indeed vegan. They said yes. Then a guy came over to ask me a question, and I told him I just wanted to make sure it's vegan. He says yes, everything vegan. I said okay because I was mainly concerned about the mayo. He then says oh the mayo is egg. I said what? I said vegan and was told it's vegan. He says no, it has egg, so I don't want egg? I said no, vegan. No egg. He then told the chef no mayo. Wow! So yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if they sealed the egg rolls with actual egg as well. I've encountered this exact scenario elsewhere too with saying it's fine cuz it's just egg. *face palm. Despite the giant banner outside that says vegan and everyone there saying it's vegan, just make sure you cover all your bases of possible animal products and tell them none of it. Eggs, butter, whatever else! Now, on to the actual food. For $6, it is what it is, but it was pretty sad, to be honest. Mainly bread, there was no joke, 3 pieces of carrot shreds. Three. You could actually count them out. Everything about it was pretty bland. I will definitely be skipping this place.
Read morePros: Cheap
Cons: Saying it's vegan when it's not, Hours
abc
Thanks. I tried to go there and the cart was "open" but no one in it. No bell to ring, no phone number to call... I waited about 10 minutes and just gave up. If they are advertising "vegan" when it's not I'll just skip it altogether though.
Read morekindlizard
unfortunate, sorry to hear. i have had this elsewhere all over the world and the unclear on the concept despite is difficult. thanks for sharing
Read morerootbeerfloat
That’s really upsetting to hear. My husband and I have eaten here multiple times because they claim they are vegan. Will never eat here again, thank you!
Read morevannien
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We truly appreciate it.
Read moreNow, we use the plant based mayo from Unilever.
We hope to see you come back soon.
Guest
GeeZee
Points +985
Vietnamese Buddhist Temple - Edit
Beautiful Buddhist temple. Inexpensive. Super friendly. Super tasty vegan food. 🙏💚
Read morePros: Vegan, Tasty, Buddhist temple
vannien
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!
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OperationChowhound
Points +11624
Banh Mi Bargain - Edit
I ordered the #4 banh mi without cilantro, which includes Vietnamese ham, pickled carrots, cucumber, and pepper. It's more bread than fillings, but still a great deal for $5.
Read morePros: inexpensive, outdoor seating
vannien
Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to have made your experience a positive one.
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mchg
Points +111
So so good! - Edit
Friendly cook, lots of options, very reasonably priced, all the banh mi I’ve tried are absolutely delicious. I will be returning often!
Read morevannien
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we look forward to serving you again in the future.
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thechadmiller
Points +185
Solid - Edit
Been a few times. Great, filling, and cheap. Love it.
Read morevannien
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we look forward to serving you again in the future.
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cabbagebeard
Points +40
Tasty and affordable - Edit
I had the #5, grilled gluten ham, very fresh and delicious. Will definitely be coming back to try the rest of the menu.
Read morePros: Many options, Drinks, Cheap
vannien
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we look forward to serving you again in the future.
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