Travel should offer new experiences, especially when food is involved. For the millions that follow a vegan diet, this means packing an appetite. Not crackers and protein bars.
There is no doubt that global veganism is on the rise. In the U.S. alone, it has grown 600% in the past 3 years. And it seems to be showing no signs of stopping. Luckily for vegan travellers, the growth of vegan-friendly eats around the world seems to be showing no signs of stopping either (aka less crackers to pack, more delicious choices).
But try as they might, some countries are just simply better able to accommodate and at times, fully cater to the vegan diet. And the best part? Here are some famous culinary destinations in Hanoi that you can refer to while traveling in Vietnam.
An Phuc – one of the most special vegetarian/vegan restaurants in Vietnam
Located in Thai Ha area, An Phuc does not only serve fresh vegetarian dishes but also creates a warm interior which makes customers feel like being home. Besides, An Phuc purchases the freshest ingredients to use in vegan dishes, including tofu and mock meat dishes – such as vegetarian beef noodle soups or vegan shrimps. Moreover, the staff in there are friendly and quick.
Price: Mid-range
Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Address: No.11/131 Thai Ha street
Loving Hut Nguon Coi Restaurant-A touch of simpleness in Vietnamese vegetarian cuisine
Loving Hut specializes in fresh, seasonally inspired vegan meals offering a variety of healthy dishes which are suitable for all diets. The menu is extensive, range from vegan chicken, vegan pork or ribs, and Chinese vegetable-based food, to fresh Vietnamese dishes such as vegetarian pho. This is a great place to have a vegan lunch or dinner.
When you come to a Loving hut restaurant, you can immediately feel the warm welcome from the staff and the medium to small size of the place gives them a cozy and home alike feel.
With sauces dishes from different types of mushroom, tofu and aubergine cooked in brown vegetarian gravy to deep-fried and stir-fried dishes from rice dough, bok choy, vegetarian sausage and bitter melon.
Price: approximately VND 30000 per dish.
Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 9 am – 9 pm
Address: Loving Hut The gioi chay, No.192/4, Quan Thanh street; Loving Hut An Lac, No.8, alley 40/2, Ta Quang Buu street; Loving Hut Nguon Coi, No. 3, alley 121/10, Chua Lang street; Loving Hut Thien Phuc, No.18, alley 71, Nguyen Hong street.
Nang tam-vegetarian restaurant – A loving place for peaceful souls
“Nang tam” is among one of the famous for vegetarian restaurant in Hanoi. The place welcomes its customers with such quiet and calm sense.
The ingredients used often used by the chefs here consist of vegetables that are common but still outstanding and mild in flavors like cauliflower, banana blossom, tofu, zucchini, mushrooms,..
“Nang tam” restaurant is attracting both local people and tourists to come and enjoy the art of cuisine there. Another great thing is that, besides vegetarian dishes as listed above, this place is also famous for its Vietnamese non-vegetarian dishes, giving customers the wide-range of food-choices.
Price: Mid-range
Address:79A Tran Hung Dao street
Opening hours: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Phat Truong Tho restaurant
Phat Truong Tho is a famous vegan and vegetarian restaurant run by local Buddhists, located near the West Lake. A lively hangout, the place has an inspiring Tibetan Buddhist décor that features two large gold statutes of Buddha. The menu features mock meat dishes such as lemongrass ‘chicken’ or Lau, the famous hot pot, here served as a vegan version. The Buddhist chants as background music and a cat roaming around the place add a special charm to the restaurant’s atmosphere.
Price: Mid-range
Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Address:184B Xuan Dieu street, Tay Ho Lake.
May Trang/White Cloud restaurant
May Trang earns its reputation as one of the best vegan places in Hanoi for serving up excellent foods. The menu avoids the two things that are often the downfall of many vegetarian restaurants — too much fake meat and not enough flavor. Order anything — it’s all delicious.
Price: Mid-range
Opening hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Address: 299 Au Co street, Tay ho District
Hanoi today, more and more vegan and vegetarian restaurants appear, bringing delicious vegetarian cuisines to diners. The frugal taste of the vegetarian dishes is not bland at all, make your trip more exciting and interesting than ever.