Vegan-friendly
Beer/Wine
Catering
Vietnamese

Serves vegan versions of local specialties such as white rose, which is not found elsewhere. Also offers a daily vegan cooking class tour. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm.


Venue map for Minh Hien
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209 Reviews

First Review by iamere

Gemkvegan

Points +788

Vegan
16 Feb 2024

Ok food, long wait

We both ordered the braised tofu noodle clay pots which were tasty enough, but we waited around 50 mins for it to come despite the restaurant not being very busy. Staff were not that friendly either.

HWNins

Points +38

Vegan
23 Dec 2023

Excellent veggie/vegan cooking class

Cooking class:
This is one of our favourite memories from our Vietnam Trip and whilst sadly undersubscribed, meant that we had it to ourselves.

It starts with a cycle to Tra Que vegetable village where we got a tour of the herbs and other produce that are popular in Vietnam.

We then went to a market - this was a bit of a culture shock, with many open air meat counters and live fish but good to experience how Hoi An residents go about their daily lives. We were also give a few local vegan favourites so would advise you skip breakfast!

The cooking class itself features six dishes and each were perfectly selected given they can be made in other parts of the world - we were also sent the recipes after via email. Our host was attentive and a good teacher and the setting (upstairs of Minh Hien 1) was a nice one for lunch.

Minh Hien 1:
The evening meal we had at Minh Hien was probably a 4/5 - food is great but missing the standouts we had at other restaurants.

Minh Hien 3:
We had the Banh Mi here and was really tasty and the drinks at all 3 restaurants are very cheap (20k VND for a beer), as compared with others where there is a bit of a mark-up.

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-23

Pros: Cooking class, Banh Mi, Beers!

anautrecht

Points +1961

Vegan
19 Dec 2023

Good Food and a nice little hideaway

We had several dishes here and enjoyed the place and the food! Dont give up during the long road to it 😉

Vegancoffeetraveler

Points +1231

Vegan
03 Dec 2023

Great food, mind the maze

First, mind that the restaurant can be hard to find. I followed the signs and the reviews of others and found it the first time, if you don't find it at first keep trying!

Because secondly, the food is amazing here. I had a wonton soup here and it was fresh, tasty and healthy. And not expensive.

I would have stayed longer, but there was one annoying musquito here, but I would visit here again!

Pros: Great food and menu , Affordable

Cons: Hard to find

cns71

Points +129

Vegan
24 Nov 2023

White rose was delicious

Got the special with 4 plates for 150k VND. The white rose was delicious and the portions were huge

r8medusa

Points +344

Vegan
13 Sep 2023

Tasty, local food, well priced!

Great restaurant with lots of local specialties. Very accommodating of dietary requirements (FODMAP).

Pros: Tasty food, Friendly, helpful staff, Good prices

microfauna

Points +1880

Vegan
21 Jul 2023

Best of Hoi An - local combo

Minh Hien is not-to-be-missed. While frequented more by tourists than locals, the food is very much regional specialties bursting with different flavors.

This place is so good and such a good value, we ate here twice. Highly recommend the white rose combo—good for 2-3 people. My partner and I had different favorites, and for me they were the noodles and soup.

RhysJones

Points +753

Vegetarian
29 Jun 2023

Worth venturing out of the old town for

We've had a lot of good food already in Hoi An and this was no different. It was a little hard to find - as other reviewers have said, it's best to approach this restaurant from the South as the path to it from the East doesn't actually seem to reach it. I've added an arrow to the map in the picture - follow this and you should find it.

We had the wonton soup, clay pot tofu and pumpkin with peanuts, with a couple of portions of rice. Everything was really nice, and a bit different to things we'd had so far which was refreshing. The pumpkin was especially good (maybe as a side or sharer) and was perfectly fudgey.

It's a slightly informal setting, but felt good to get out of the very touristy old town.

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-17

Pros: Soft, lovely pumpkin

Cons: Difficult to find

Cha-Em

Points +3226

Vegan
05 Jun 2023

Nice tofu dishes

We ate here twice and tried a few nice dishes, including pho, Vietnamese pancakes, and tofu prepared different ways. The food was nothing super special but tasty enough and decent value for money. I liked the puffed tofu, braised and served in a clay pot, as well as the tofu skin they used in their take on ”chicken rice”. We found the pancakes incredibly oily to the point of being sickly, but we’ve come to expect that with bánh xèo. They make a very yummy coconut coffee, with thick frozen coconut milk making it almost like a dessert.

The restaurant has an interesting interior, with bookshelves lining the walls and tabletops covered in pictures, postcards, handwritten notes and other memorabilia visible through the glass. Some of the décor contained ethical vegan messaging, which was nice to see but also a little frustrating considering this restaurant still sells animal products.

Pros: Interesting interior 📚, Nice tofu 😋

Cons: Too oily 🤢, Not vegan 👎

willan83

Points +171

Vegan
01 May 2023

High hopes but underwhelmed

It was just alright really. Service was slow despite it being pretty empty. I got the tasting of the local region platter. White rose was excellent. I dont even know how to describe it; it's like an open dumpling with vegan sausage I think it was. Could've eaten two dozen of them. The spring rolls were greasy and some of them burnt. Wontons alright, had a little salad on top. Was really looking forward to the cao lau but was lacking a punch. Loved the crispy bits of what I guess are flattened rice noodles, rather than tofu skin. Ate every morsel but that doesnt really say much as I never leave food. Staff friendly enough but had to get up to get my own menu and then again to pay after asking and waiting ages. Also had a kid running around squirting and throwing water everywhere, including on me. Also domt follow Google maps as it takes you down a dingy alley where there's what looks to be a sweatshop. Enter on street to the south not east.

Updated from previous review on 2023-05-01

Pros: Plenty of clearly marked vegan options

Cons: Slow service

Vietje

Points +45

Vegetarian
19 Apr 2023

Literally: Hidden Gem :-)

The puzzle is solved. There are 3 different locations in total and one of them is actually called Minh Kien, the other Minh Hien. Very confusing. Also because Google Maps was also directing us to wrong locations on the map! All 3 locations have the same menu. It is definitely worth to visit one of these places. (See picture for all adresses). We ate at 2 locations two different days (minh kien ánd minh hien) and it was both times amazing! This vegan food experience blew us away. Honestly so good. We wished we stayed longer to do a cooking class here, or eat all of the options on the menu😄Go and find these hidden gems! You will not be dissapointed.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-19

Pros: Almost everything is vegan and so delicious, Local food (Vietnamese and Regional), Just go

Etihuv

Points +6

Non Veg
15 Apr 2023

Great dinner but please correct the name Happy Cow, it’s Minh Hien…

After spending a first evening at the wonderful night market and trying quite e few street food dishes (they are not that many…), we decided for the second night to look for a nice Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant. A good star brought us to minh Hien, a family owned restaurant a little outside the town center, but worth the 10 minutes walk. Simple but very efficient, the dishes have been created by the mom and her son Huy is helping with a few friends considered as family. Delicious and varied dishes who will convince non vegetarian people (like me - my wife is) that a nice, tasteful and surprising meal doesn’t need meat or fish! Altogether, i decided to give 5 stars. We travel and love to eat, and try many kind of restaurants and foods, but I think that not only super dooper Michelin starred restaurants deserved a nice review, i think that you can give a five star comment if your expectations are met or surpassed and if the food is prepared with care and love. Well this is the case here. So don’t hesitate, it’s a good address, with good food and good people. What els do you need?

carlyvegan

Points +450

Vegan
14 Apr 2023

Veggie restaurant with local dishes

You can try the local dishes here such as white rose and pancakes - very good service and food

tonegrid

Points +13

Vegetarian
12 Apr 2023

Amazing

Super delicious, friendly people, highly reccomended !

Pros: tasty, friendly

Cons: none

Evereating

Points +253

Vegetarian
09 Apr 2023

Lunch

The aubergine claypot was delicious.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-09

Pros: Great menu, Nice drinks, cooking class

ŠpelaSlakKozelj

Points +41

Vegetarian
07 Apr 2023

Great dinner/lunch in Hoi An

Lots of vegan options, friendly staff, tasteful food and good prices.

FrancaGijsbers

Points +92

Vegetarian
04 Mar 2023

Vegan food paradise!

This restaurant serves very fresh and surprising honest food for a good price. We tried 4 dishes and after that we decided to book the vegan cooking class. 😇🙏
A must do for every vegan who visits Hoi An.

Pros: Very tastful and colourful dishes, Friendly service !, Authentic food for a good price!

Cons: None

Christinaparker

Points +74

Vegan
24 Jan 2023

Vegetarian restaurant with so many vegan options!

A great veggie restaurant selling lots of vegan options. I had the stuffed tofu and Vietnamese pancakes, both were delicious. Prices are reasonable and staff friendly. It was a little wait for the food but it is Lunar New year so I’m sure staff are super busy at the moment. You should definitely visit this place during your trip to Hoi An!

Pros: Lots of options , Local and Asian fusion , Reasonable price

dani.miller123

Points +173

Vegan
16 Jan 2023

Amazing food with tons of vegan options

We tried the Bahn me, noodles, and green banana curry which were all amazing - we even ordered another serving of the curry. The menu was mostly vegan and all vegan options were clearly labelled. One of the best meals in hoi an :)))

Supermoni5789

Points +123

Vegetarian
16 Jan 2023

Amazing taste

We had the stuffed mushroom tofu, the passion fruit tofu, the rose white dumplings and the papaya salad.
Everything super tasty!

torrivn

Points +84

Vegan
10 Jan 2023

Favourite Vegan Vietnamese Meal in Hoi An

Minh Hien had loads of vegan options which were all labeled clearly. My partner and I ordered 6 different dishes because we just couldn’t choose. They were all delicious! Service was friendly & fast. Super yummy food!

Pros: Lots of options , Vegan options clearly labeled , Fast, friendly service

marconicoli

Points +154

Vegan
23 Dec 2022

Tasty! Must go!

The food is very tasty, the stuffed tofu wrapped in banana leaf was delicious and so was the pho. Very friendly and good service.

hayesy

Points +151

Vegetarian
10 Dec 2022

Incredible

Cooking class is a must do!!
You bike around town and learn about all the different herbs they use in Vietnamese cooking out at the organic vegetable farm, then go to the market and learn how to choose the best produce before buying your ingredients for the class. At the restaurant you want to cook 6 different vegan Vietnamese dishes with llc ingredients. All are incredible!!

Pros: Reasonably priced, Lovely staff, All good is delicious

Here.To.Travel_Jade

04 Mar 2023

GraceLee15

Points +68

Vegan
07 Dec 2022

The best food

So so yummy, fave spot so far in vietnam. Menu clearly labels vegan options. Tried the Hoi an pancake and Hoi an noodles. Friendly staff who spoke English and cheap beer!

EnriqueGB

Points +95

Vegetarian
01 Dec 2022

Local delicacies

All your fab Vietnamese foods

Gabriellelui

Points +254

Vegan
30 Nov 2022

Pricey, but nice.

The food was very quick, the white rose dumplings were nice, but in my opinion a little pricey. The dumplings were also served a little cold. So hmm. The ginger and lemongrass tea was not good. I don’t know how you can screw up tea, but they did. Ha!

Pros: Menu is specific with vegan vs vego

Cons: Pricey

MsDW

Points +353

Vegan
12 Nov 2022

Cooking class

We did the cooking class here and it was amazing. My BF and I are both vegan and the entire meal that we prepared was vegan. The morning started with a tour of the local vegetable farms and then we headed to the market to try local delicacies. We also looked for ingredients here.
The cooking class was exceptional. Minh explained everything well. Telling us how to cook things to perfection. He gave us tips on substitutes for when we are shopping at home. We were a group of 8 and everyone was included in cooking and prep. This was hands down the best meal I have had in Vietnam.




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