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Vegetarian & vegan restaurants in Hanoi<\/b><\/h2>\n
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With vegetarianism becoming more and more common, gone are the days when your options are limited to the usual veggie and tofu dishes. The next time you\u2019re in Hanoi, head down to one of these 8 vegetarian restaurants in town for a delicious and completely meat-free meal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Uu Dam Chay \u2013 luxurious d\u00e9cor with a greenhouse-like top floor<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Just 5 minutes of walking away from the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake, <\/span>Uu Dam Chay<\/b> is a place to impress a vegetarian friend or date thanks to luxurious d\u00e9cor combining retro and modern styles with a Buddhist influence. You can spot Buddha statues and antique-looking shelves adorning the timber-floored interior with modern seating.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In a unique touch, the top floor is shaped like a greenhouse with a gable roof and glass walls. Flower pots hanging from the ceiling and displayed on the walls further serve to complement the ambience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The food here puts as much focus on the presentation as the quality. <\/span>Mandala sticky rice (VND185,000, ~USD7.96) <\/b>impresses with its colorful appearance. Dyed using natural ingredients such as pandan leaves, blue pea flowers, and the Vietnamese melon called g\u1ea5c<\/em>, the rice comes in 5 colors to represent the 5 elements and is served with mango and durian-coconut sauce.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Get some <\/span>squared spring roll (VND75,000, ~USD3.23)<\/b> to eat with your rice as well. The spring roll is one of Vietnam\u2019s signature dishes, but here, the usual pork or crab filling has been substituted by mushrooms and vegetables.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 34 Hang Bai Str., Hoan Kiem, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> Mon<\/span> \u2013<\/span>Thu 9AM-10PM | Fri<\/span> \u2013<\/span> Sun 9AM-10.30PM<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 098 134 9898<\/span>
\n<\/span>Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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2. Nang Tam Vegetarian Restaurant \u2013 the first vegetarian restaurant in Hanoi<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Having been around since 1995, <\/span>Nang Tam<\/b> is the first vegetarian restaurant in Hanoi. This simply-decorated but bright and clean venue is where you\u2019ll be able to experience a typical Vietnamese everyday meal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The restaurant\u2019s menu includes dishes that can be seen on the table of any Viet family, such as <\/span>ch\u1ea3 qu\u1ebf (VND39,000, ~USD1.68) <\/b>\u2013<\/span> minced pork baked with cinnamon powder, salt, pepper, and other spices into a cake. Another homestyle favorite is <\/span>th\u1ecbt kho (VND59,000, ~USD2.54) <\/b>\u2013 pork cooked with fish sauce, coconut milk, and other spices. Of course, all the meat is replaced with vegetarian-friendly alternatives such as tofu, wheat, or rice powder, but the taste is still maintained to a near-authentic level.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 79A Tran Hung Dao Str., Hoan Kiem, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 10AM-9PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 093 642 4140<\/span>
\n<\/span>Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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3. Ahimsa Vegetarian Restaurant \u2013 pure vegetarian taste with no faux meat<\/b><\/h3>\n
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For those who\u2019d rather stay away from even the taste of meat, <\/span>Ahimsa<\/b> is a solid option. This restaurant avoids overusing faux meat, offering a pure vegetarian dining experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

With d\u00e9cor featuring simple wooden chairs and tables, shelves with ceramic pots on display, and floor seating options, it makes a simple, cozy place to dine.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t pass on the <\/span>abalone mushroom salad (VND50,000, ~USD2.15)<\/b>, a good starter <\/span>to whet your appetite.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For the main course, go for a <\/span>mushroom hotpot (from VND199,000, ~USD8.57).<\/b> With a wide variety of mushrooms such as enoki and shiitake dipped in a sour or chilly broth of your choice, it makes for a healthy, filling meal. Portions come in different sizes to serve anywhere from 2 people to big groups.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 6 Trung Liet Str., Dong Da, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 10AM-10PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 097 229 2666<\/span>
\n<\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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4. Vegan B\u00e1nh M\u00ec\u2013 a vegan street food experience<\/b><\/h3>\n
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B\u00e1nh m\u00ec is the epitome of Vietnamese street food, but if your vegan diet has left you walking away hungry from the countless stalls littered across the streets of Hanoi, <\/span>Vegan Banh Mi<\/b> is where you should head. Don\u2019t expect a flashy fa\u00e7ade or luxurious interiors here, however. This humble family-run business offers none of that, but just simple grab-and-go b\u00e1nh m\u00ec \u2013 a street food experience at its utmost authenticity.<\/span><\/p>\n

The menu here includes 2 main options: b\u00e1nh m\u00ec with <\/span>seita (VND20,000, ~USD0.86)<\/b> or b\u00e1nh m\u00ec with <\/span>plant-based meat (VND23,000, ~USD0.99)<\/b>, both of which come with veggies, tofu-based pate, and either pumpkin sauce or vegan mayonnaise.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There are several types of \u201c<\/span>ch\u00e8<\/span><\/a>\u201d at the stall too, which are Vietnamese treats usually made by cooking beans with sugar. The <\/span>black bean ch\u00e8 (VND15,000, ~USD0.65)<\/b> served with cold coconut milk, black jelly, and optional lotus seeds is a great way to wash down your main meal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 66B Tran Hung Dao Str., Hoan Kiem, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> Mon-Fri 10AM-7PM<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 091 494 5610<\/span>
\n<\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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5. Huong Thien Restaurant \u2013 vegetarian buffet<\/b><\/h3>\n
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If you have a hefty appetite, drop by <\/span>Huong Thien Restaurant<\/b> at least once during your stay in Hanoi. With 70 dishes on the menu, this is one of the few vegetarian buffet restaurants in the city.<\/span><\/p>\n

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After passing through the decorative bamboo hallway that serves as the entrance, you\u2019ll find yourself in a bright, spacious venue capable of hosting up to 200 diners \u2013 again with bamboo walls and windows.<\/span><\/p>\n

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At the center is the buffet table serving up a wide variety of dishes both Vietnamese and Western, from <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/b> and <\/span>b\u00e1nh cu\u1ed1n<\/b> \u2013 minced mushrooms and mock meat wrapped in thin rice sheets \u2013 to <\/span>mushroom spaghetti<\/b> and <\/span>vegetable pizza<\/b>. All of these are accessible for a moderate price of <\/span>VND109,000 (~USD4.72) per person.<\/b><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 261 Xa Dan Str., Dong Da, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 11AM-2PM & 6PM-9PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 096 157 7799<\/span>
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6. Lovegan Caf\u00e9 \u2013 vegan caf\u00e9 with home cooking ingredients for sale<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Tucked away in a small alley just outside the Old Quarter, <\/span>Lovegan Caf\u00e9<\/b> is a hidden treasure for vegans. The small but welcoming caf\u00e9 is home to strictly vegan foods and drinks with no dairy or refined sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>pizza (VND90,000, ~USD3.87)<\/b> here is a must-try. With homemade hummus or pesto sauce, and a ton of vegetables, it is served hot, crunchy, and flavorful. Meanwhile, the <\/span>spinach-filling dumplings (VND40,000, ~USD1.72)<\/b> or <\/span>vegan chocolate cakes (VND30,000, ~USD1.29)<\/b> make for a tasty afternoon snack.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lovegan is also where you\u2019ll be able to buy many vegan ingredients for home cooking. <\/span>Sugar-free peanut butter (VND65,000, ~USD2.80\/300g)<\/b>, <\/span>virgin coconut oil (VND155,000, ~USD6.67\/1 litre)<\/b>, and a wide variety of beans and seeds are available for sale here.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 12 Alley 186 Ngoc Ha Str., Ba Dinh, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> Tue<\/span> \u2013 <\/span>Sat 10AM-3PM | Sun 10AM-2PM<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 091 293 6281<\/span>
\n<\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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7. Vi Lai Vegetarian Restaurant \u2013 a floating dining experience<\/b><\/h3>\n
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If not for the signs, <\/span>Vi Lai Restaurant<\/b> can easily be mistaken for a private mansion. Set between walls covered by green plants, the gates open into a wooden bridge crossing a koi fish pond, across from which is the main hall.<\/span><\/p>\n

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While there are a total of 5 floors, the most sought-after tables here are the ones on top of an indoor pond on the first floor. Sitting on a lotus-shaped platform, customers can dine while surrounded by artificial mist emitting from devices installed underwater.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Food-wise, Vi Lai offers a relatively limited but carefully curated range of options. The <\/span>Hong Dao Noodle (VND125,000, ~USD5.38)<\/b> is a signature here. Infused with the aroma of roses, the taste lingers on your tongue for a long time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 67 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 9.30AM-10PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone: <\/b><\/span>085 353 5656<\/span>
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8. Jalus Vegan Kitchen \u2013 Western vegan food<\/b><\/h3>\n
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If you have an itch for vegan Western food that the average Vietnamese restaurant simply cannot scratch, head toward <\/span>Jalus Vegan Kitchen<\/b>. Located right in the heart of the busy Old Quarter, in a small alley away from the rush, the quiet restaurant boasts creative interior designs with lots of wooden panels arranged in different patterns and an extensive selection of vegan Western dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The <\/span>homemade lasagna (VND90,000, ~USD3.87) <\/b>featuring mushrooms, spinach, rosemary, and pumpkin sauce and the <\/span>burger (VND98,000, ~USD4.22)<\/b> with baked sweet potato filling and avocado sauce are all worth a try. Vietnamese dishes such as <\/span>ph\u1edf stir-fried with vegetables (VND80,000, ~USD3.44)<\/b> are also available if you want to have the option.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 46 Hang Trong Str., Hoan Kiem, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> Tue<\/span> \u2013 –<\/span>Sun 10AM-10PM<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 0243 266 9730<\/span>
\n<\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Meat-free meals in Hanoi<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Vegan and vegetarian Hanoians and visitors in town will never want for dining options thanks to these restaurants and food stalls, whether it is a burger they seek or traditional Vietnamese dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n

For your next trip to Hanoi, check out:<\/span>
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