Vegan
Fast food
Take-out
Vietnamese

Food stall in the alley with outdoor kitchen and seating inside and out. Makes banh mi sandwiches, banh goi (similar to samosa), fried spring rolls, pho noodles, and che which are sweet desserts made of different types of bean, lotus seed, agar agar jelly, and coconut milk. Also known as Banh Goi Chay. Open Mon-Sat 8:00am-7:00pm. Closed Sun.


Venue map for Bao An Vegan (formerly Vegan Banhmi)
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364 Reviews

First Review by Lalaleilani

Fon_BKK

Points +91

Mostly Veg
14 Oct 2023

So good

This is so good local places. I came here in the morning and it’s nice to staoyou meal. You put chili and garlic in Vegan Pho, it’s yummy😄Must try.

AndreaDsilva

Points +232

Vegan
30 Sep 2023

Decent

I enjoy all food which is vegan so I had a lovely breakfast if banmhi here. But it is not fancy or luxurious by any means. I found the place clean and the food reasonable.

Pros: Enough options

barefootrich

Points +61

Vegan
28 Sep 2023

Top Spot

I loved everything about this fabulous little gem that did take a little finding but so worth it! It’s a family’s dwelling and the food is therefore home cooked!

Pros: All of it, Home cooked , Exceptional value

Sh0rty

Points +24

Vegan
29 Aug 2023

Cute and delicious

Amazing food, everything vegan!

Miri.Ze

Points +352

Vegan
23 Aug 2023

It was good but…

I came there with very high expectations. The spring rolls and the Banh Mi were really good, but the room where you eat is not that nice, you want to leave quickly. I think it‘s a little bit overrated 😶

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-23

Pros: Good food

Cons: Ambiente

minhnguyen

Points +1708

Vegan
17 Aug 2023

Brilliant and cheap

This place is such a hidden gem. There are more options than just banh mi to choose. I particularly like their crispy vegan puffs. Go here when I'm bored of my daily food.

RyanBischoff

Points +287

Vegan
12 Aug 2023

Very good and such a fun vibe

If you want to be kind of cramped in an alleyway with a bunch of vegans with authentic banh mi and other tasty treats - this is the spot! I loved it. It was very tasty and the owners are incredibly kind.

microfauna

Points +1886

Vegan
21 Jul 2023

Overrated

Based on the reviews, I felt the hype for a vegan bang mi. The restaurant is in the back alley, below a vegan couple’s home. It’s as “mom and pop” as can be. I had an authentic experience but was left unimpressed by the food.

The sandwich was tasty, but given the price and the ambience and the lack of attention from the owners, it wasn’t the best dining experience I had. Maybe I came at a bad time?

Pros: Vegan, Family-owned

Cons: Not worth the hype, Difficult to find, navigate to, High prices for quality & quantity

rjaneruns

Points +459

Vegan
28 Jun 2023

The best banh mi I've had in Vietnam

Ordered the tofu banh mi for 35k which was brilliant. Also ordered the pho which was a 6/10 again for 35k and then pillow dumplings for 30k.
Really great hole in the wall type restaurant with great prices and 10/10 banh mi !
Oh and they have free water refills !

Pros: Best banh mi , Free water refills , All vegan and good prices

SamuelAshton

Points +203

Vegan
28 Jun 2023

Lovely food and message!

Had Bahn Mi & Noodles here and they were both delicious, it’s down an alley so not totally viable from street but worth going to find it!
The story of their business going vegan is inspiring especially considering the food culture in Vietnam!
Would highly recommend

Pros: Great food, Cheap, Warm welcome

RhysJones

Points +753

Vegetarian
06 Jun 2023

Amazing bahn mi

We both had the tofu bahn mi and the flavour with peanuts was really good. It was quite dry without sauce, which I like, and there was sauce on the table so people can add as much as they like.

There's a great story to this restaurant which is set out on the menu, so it feels good to support this family-run vegan restaurant. They will also fill up your water bottle with filtered water before you leave.

Pros: Good portion size, Tasty tofu bahn mi, Will fill up your water bottle

JosephineMurphy

Points +125

Vegan
22 May 2023

5 stars for vegan family

OKAY SO. I went to Vegan Bahn Mi twice within a few days- purely because of the generosity and kindness and energy of the place!!
The Bahn mi itself is around a 4/5 honestly! Needs more salads but that is common for this city personally!!

I had the vegan soy protein option (number one) and the tofu ball Bahn mi. The tofu ball one was surprisingly my favourite!!!! The balls are not hard like a fish ball as you might expect them to be and the bread is fresh.

Sauces and salt and chilli available on the side and the mother gave me extra cucumber and cabbage when I asked nicely😄

Pros: Free Wifi and water bottle refills!!!!!!!!, Pamphlets and vegan memorabilia / decor, FANS for the humidity

Cons: Not enough salad filling (common in Hanoi)

emilyjacqueline

Points +287

Vegan
16 May 2023

A great business to support

Lovely small family business that is operating in their home. They have a lovely story and the food was really good and very cheap. I would highly recommend.

Pros: All vegan , Delish, Good family business

JanSolo

Points +70

Vegan
03 May 2023

Excellent hidden treasure

Hidden away in an alley is one of the best, most friendly places to get some amazing vegan food! We had banh mi, fried spring rolls and fried dumplings and they were all fabulous. We will definitely visit again soon!

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-15

Pros: All-vegan, Very friendly, family-run, Budget-friendly

CamilaGalvez

Points +1542

Vegan
28 Apr 2023

Really good

Un poco difícil de encontrar pero la comida está deliciosa! Pedimos también para llevar!

Sparkle.H

Points +39

Vegan
28 Apr 2023

AMAZINGGGGG OMG! Im so happy I stoped here! Got the shumai banh mi and steam bun

Délicieux, j’avais hate de manger du street food vegan!!!

Vegetarianfoodtour

Points +79

Non Veg
19 Apr 2023

The best vegan Banh Mi in Hanoi

My friend and I enjoyed a delicious banh mi at this shop. It is located in a hidden alley, just a few minutes walk from Hoan Kiem Lake in the French Quarter. The shop offers a variety of options, and we tried the mixed version (thap cam). Highly recommended!

Pros: Friendly staff, great good, great value

Cons: hidden alley, so a bit hard to find

Thomasjones2801

Points +44

Vegan
15 Apr 2023

Delicious Banh Mi and dumplings!

Lovely family run spot, lots of options. Great service. Thanks!

Pros: All vegan!, Delicious food, Free filtered water refills

JulitaDeItaIta

Points +66

Vegan
15 Apr 2023

Beautiful vegan local place

Best vegan local I’ve tried in Hanoi!

Virano23

Points +64

Mostly Veg
05 Apr 2023

Great food and very cute family

Great place for lunch, delicious vegan menu and free drinking water. The family is absolutely lovely and share their story of how they became vegan.

Cons: A bit hidden in a backyard

Annanas3

Points +385

Vegetarian
02 Apr 2023

Delicious vegan banh mi

The food is great and cheap! The family is nice😄and they have a small library with books and information on veganism which is great =)

Pros: Nice banh mi, Everything vegan

Cons: Very small, so maybe you cannot seat

AlexKloss

Points +31

Vegan
31 Mar 2023

Überraschend lecker!

Nachdem wir etwas suchen mussten, wurden wir mit super leckerem Essen belohnt. Unbedingte Empfehlung!

Sarahconlaccah

Points +1112

Vegan
31 Mar 2023

Un posto meraviglioso

Alcuni posti meritano una recensione diversa. Non per il cibo, perché quello che si mangia è comunque tutto buonissimo (tranne per il coriandolo, chiedete di toglierlo perché è nei noodle e nel pho), ma per le persone e l'etica con cui mantengono il loro locale. Persone deliziose che hanno affronto anni di incertezza per aprire un posticino che rispecchi quello in cui credono. Potete leggere la loro storia nel menù. Quando arrivate nella via principale è quasi nascosto in una viottola, chiedete informazioni se non lo trovate. Pochi Posti posti a sedere (5/6) ma sono tutti cordiali e il cibo è fantastico. Super consigliato

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-31

kayabrown

Points +101

Vegan
31 Mar 2023

Very tasty

Great 100% vegan spot, we had the mixed banh mi and steamed buns. The place is really cute and the food is delicious. Would come back here again

EmilyKy

Points +203

Vegan
29 Mar 2023

Small place for good food - very convenient for museums

One of those slightly difficult places to find, as is a fair bit down the alley (although there is a sign on the gate to the alley saying 'Vegan Banh Mi' which helped a lot).

Offers free drinking water (if you provide a container), free WiFi. Two/three small tables in a ground floor room with chairs or you can sit outside in the alley on the usual small plastic chairs and tables. Service was friendly and super fast.

Had the protein banh mi which was great although maybe could have used a little more filling. Also the crispy pillow dumplings which were DELICIOUS.

Would definitely recommend as is also in a solid location if you're walking around, close to several museums (would recommend the Vietnamese women's museum which is about a 5 min walk)

Pros: Great food, Quick service

quirino

Points +1063

Herbivore
29 Mar 2023

Alles gut

Good taste, good prices. Cute story in the menu. Friendly and quick service. Free wifi, free water. Ambience not the nicest, thats the only downside. We come again

emaatti

Points +161

Vegan
26 Mar 2023

Liebenswerter Ort mit altem Hanoi Charme

Ich hab etwas scharfe Soße zu meinem Bánh Mì hinzugefügt. Die Betreiber sind eine ganz liebe zuvorkommende Familie, die sich Stolz für den Veganismus und die Umwelt einsetzen gegen viele Widrigkeiten.

Updated from previous review on 2022-10-13

Pros: Überschaubares Menü, das nicht überfordert., Preiswert, Homemade substitutes




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