6 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City (2026 Guide)

Looking for vegetarian food in Ho Chi Minh City? Here are 6 useful picks with VND prices, addresses, opening hours, and the right choice for your trip.

Vegetarian food in Ho Chi Minh City isn’t hard to find. The harder part is choosing a place that fits your budget, location, and idea of vegetarian — a quiet sit-down meal, a cheap bowl of noodles, or a fully plant-based menu.

I’ve helped enough travelers plan food stops in Saigon to know the small details matter: opening time, cash, traffic, and whether ‘chay’ really covers what you need. The six restaurants below give you a useful spread without pretending one place suits everybody.

We cross-checked city guides from i Tour Vietnam and Saigon Taste Tours with the Michelin Guide’s vegetarian-menu roundup, HappyCow, and real traveler questions on Reddit. Price bands are rounded VND guide figures from published estimates; menus and hours can change, so check before you leave.

Hum Vegetarian Restaurant

Hum is the polished option on this list. The menu leans creative rather than plain: Saigon Taste Tours highlights pineapple fried rice, crispy vegetable salad, and grilled mushrooms. The green, quiet setting also makes it a better fit for a proper dinner than a quick street-side stop.

Where: 32 Võ Văn Tần, District 3
Price: about 150,000–250,000 VND per person
Opening hours: 10:00–22:00
Booking: Walk-ins may work, but reserve for dinner or a small group

Pham Hong Phuoc Vegetarian Chef

This is the early-start choice. It opens at 6:00am, which is handy if you want breakfast before the city gets hot or you have a morning plan. The source-listed menu includes Vietnamese comfort-food versions, hotpot, and familiar rice and noodle dishes — more everyday than fancy.

Where: 140 Trường Sa, Bình Thạnh
Price: about 50,000–125,000 VND
Opening hours: 06:00–20:15
Booking: Usually a casual meal; check the current listing before going

Viet Vegetarian Restaurant

Viet sits near Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda in District 3, so it makes sense as part of a pagoda-and-lunch route. Expect familiar Vietnamese dishes rather than Western substitutes: salads, soup, mushroom pancakes, and chao hotpot are among the dishes listed by Saigon Taste Tours.

Where: 290/21A Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, District 3
Price: about 50,000–100,000 VND
Opening hours: 09:30–20:30
Booking: Casual walk-in dining; ask what is available that day

Bong Sung And Cafe Vegetarian Restaurant

Bong Sung is the broad-menu option. Saigon Taste Tours lists more than 100 vegan dishes, including snacks, rice dishes, and hotpots. That makes it easier when a group can’t agree on one style of food. One person can order something light; somebody else can go straight for the hotpot.

Where: 155 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, District 3
Price: about 75,000–100,000 VND
Opening hours: 07:00–22:00
Booking: Good for groups; confirm the current menu and hours

Mộc Nhiên Trường Sa Vegetarian Restaurant

Mộc Nhiên is the budget-friendly pick for Vietnamese noodles. The published guide says dishes start from 50,000 VND and mentions phở, mì Quảng, vermicelli, salads, and snacks. It isn’t trying to be a special-occasion restaurant. That’s the point.

Where: 810 Trường Sa, District 3
Price: from 50,000 VND
Opening hours: 07:00–22:00
Booking: Walk-in style; bring a little cash just in case

Hoan Hy Vegetarian Restaurant

Hoan Hy has been serving vegetarian food for more than 15 years, according to Saigon Taste Tours, with a menu of more than 80 dishes. It’s a solid choice when you want traditional Vietnamese flavours and a longer menu than the small local shops usually offer.

Where: 290/7 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, District 3
Price: about 50,000–100,000 VND
Opening hours: 08:00–21:00
Booking: Casual dining; check the latest listing before setting out

Which One Should You Pick?

• First vegetarian dinner in Saigon: Start with Hum if you want a calmer setting and a more polished menu.
• Breakfast: Try Pham Hong Phuoc because the listed opening time starts at 6:00am.
• Low budget: Mộc Nhiên, Viet, and Hoan Hy have the lowest published guide ranges.
• A group with different tastes: Bong Sung’s large menu gives you more room to negotiate.
• Strict vegan: Ask about fish sauce, egg, dairy, and shared cooking equipment before ordering. ‘Chay’ is not always the same as fully vegan.

Before You Go

• Check hours: These are guide-listed hours, not a guarantee. A quick call or current map listing saves a wasted ride.
• Bring cash: Small local restaurants may not take every foreign card.
• Say what you avoid: Tell staff whether egg, dairy, fish sauce, or oyster sauce is off the table.
• Plan around rain: August showers can arrive quickly in the south. Eat nearby rather than crossing the whole city at 5pm.
• Leave room: Vegetarian menus can be filling, but portions and prices vary by dish. Order one item first if you are unsure.

A Food Tour That Can Handle Vegan Requests

Want to try more than one dish without figuring out every alley yourself? Our Saigon Food Tour by Scooter runs for about 3.5 hours and can be customized for vegan guests. It is a different experience from a restaurant dinner — you move through several neighbourhoods and taste multiple local dishes. If you’re arriving at SGN, our Ho Chi Minh City airport transfer can get you to your hotel first.

The Short Version

Pick Hum for a slower, nicer dinner. Pick Pham Hong Phuoc for an early meal. Choose Mộc Nhiên, Viet, or Hoan Hy when price and familiar Vietnamese dishes matter most. Bong Sung is the safest group pick when everyone wants something different.

If you want a local food plan built around your dietary needs, message AN Tours Vietnam. WhatsApp/Zalo: +84 70 6666 520

Sources Checked

This shortlist was cross-checked against i Tour Vietnam, Saigon Taste Tours, the Michelin Guide, HappyCow, and traveler discussions on Reddit. Restaurant details are time-sensitive; verify the current menu and opening hours on the day.