Vegan-friendly
Ovo
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Asian
Vietnamese
Gluten-free
Vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant offering a variety of dishes, for example: lemongrass tofu with rice, crispy coconut rice cakes, monks curry, garlic eggplant, satay noodles, pho, dumplings, and fried rolls. Serves lemonade, cocktails, and craft beer. This branch est. 2020. Reported closed November 2022.
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1269 Hamilton St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 6K3
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 09 Mar 2023 by mysticsonic
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23 Reviews
First Review by RupertRoadie
whitneyellen
Points +397
Wish I could go back - Edit
I was visiting Vancouver and had Do Chay on my list. Got a beer, some salad rolls, and the black garlic eggplant dish as a treat after a long day. Would love to go back and try some of the other dishes, particularly the shareables! It was definitely a lot of food for one person.
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Seatown_vegan
Points +8675
Phe-nom-e-nal!!!!! - Edit
Whenever I go to a different city I always reach out to the ambassadors and ask for recommendations. This was a recommended place. I love Vietnamese food so was happy to see this place recommended because it did not catch my eye on prior research.
Read moreI pulled up and there was a 40 minute wait. I thought about going elsewhere but decided to wait at the bar next door. I’m happy I did.
I was seated and ordered the coconut rice cakes, Black truffle dumplings, and the black garlic eggplant. Everything was absolutely delicious. I especially enjoyed the dumplings.
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phashonkat
Points +503
Fresh & Tasty - Edit
Everything tasted so fresh. The only challenge was narrowing down what we wanted from the amazing menu! Definitely going back to try more items.
Read moreNot pictured: the turmeric tonic, a nice slightly sweet spritzer, highly recommend on a hot day or for a NA beverage option.
Pros: Fresh ingredients, Unique menu offerings, Friendly staff
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eburnett
Points +47
A few vegan options - Edit
Solid Vegan Pho and spring rolls when you're in the west end/Yaletown. Just note that some of the other items are vegetarian-only.
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YifanWang
Points +42
So tasty forgot to take photos - Edit
Hands down one of the best vegan places I’ve been. Really nice food and presentation at a incredibly affordable price.
Read moreThe menu has a large selection and the cocktails are nice too!
Pros: Tasty , A lot of choice, Good service
Cons: Indoor dining is very hot
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tonyakay
Points +3644
A new favorite - Edit
This cuisine is so creative - order the Coco Cakes! Every dish was so different and a mix of textures, flavors and presentation. Just beautiful. I have a new favorite!
Read moreAlso affordable. Thank you!
I would have given 5 stars but they are vegetarian and my rule is nothing more than 4 stars for vegetarian:)
Updated from previous review on 2021-12-08
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mysticsonic
Points +823
Wow! Coconut bliss - Edit
Just get the coconut rice cakes. Just do it.
Read moreGreat food, we left the restaurant feeling very full and happy. The menu is almost 100% vegan.
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frankiie
Points +28
Great Veg Vietnamese Inspired - Edit
Really good food, the spring rolls are to die for. Lettuce wraps are so good too, also had the curry but didnt have a strong flavour profile. The prawns have no taste.
Read moreOverall I would definitely try again next time I’m in town! Excellent choices, just wouldn’t necessarily get the curry again (still good though).
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-12
Pros: Everything can be made vegan
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KirstenStoro
Points +190
I will try it again - Edit
Wasn’t my fav Vietnamese if I’m being honest. Maybe I didn’t order the right thing.
Read moreCons: Expensive
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JenniferDavis
Points +263
Best Vietnamese food in town! - Edit
We got the vegan verm and the lemongrass tofu. I would highly recommend either one! They were both delicious and filling. Will be back😄
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CS425
Points +70
😍😍😍 - Edit
Amazing food, attentive and friendly staff, great atmosphere. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of dishes. Try the Black Garlic Eggplant!
Read morePros: Most dishes are vegan, Staff are engaging and friendly, Food is soooo good!
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IronJuice
Points +1357
Fantastic Asian food - Edit
This place was so good, I brought my omnivore friends here, twice!
Read moreHighly recommend: spring roll, mushroom “wings” and rice cake for appetizers, eggplant and beans for entrée(forgot the names, but posted picture so you can see)
Pros: Great Asian food, Great service, Nice decor
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yiradati
Points +239
Amazing food - Edit
The food here is amazing and we keep coming back on our own and bring all out of town visitors here. Interesting flavours, large servings and a good range of dishes. Also great cocktails.
Read moreTry the rice cakes!
They do have one or two non-vegan menu items so be a bit careful.
Pros: Amazing food, Large servings, Ok prices
Cons: One or two non-vegan items on the menu
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katerinkus
Points +98
Delicious food and friendly service! - Edit
The space is really cozy and they have a large quiet patio facing cobbled sidewalks and lovely heritage brick buildings.
Read moreFood is fresh and flavourful. I don’t know what else to add! Check it out and enjoy :)
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Zai
Points +39
Food was a miss for me - Edit
Read the review so I was keen to discover. Staff is quite unfriendly which didn't set the mood in the first place. The menu is fully vegan. Got the desert island noodle which was true to its name, mostly noodle in coconut sauce and one lonely small meatless ball. The coconut was the only flavor I got. I found it very pricey for what you get and the poor service.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-25
Pros: Full vegan menu
Cons: Expensive
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AmeliaLidelleMudge
Points +1037
absolutely phenomenal - Edit
best Vietnamese food i’ve had in a really long time. the portions were huge and so affordable!
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drschoen
Points +211
Amazing vegan Vietnamese food - Edit
We come to this location often on weekends. In the warmer months, they have outdoor seating; otherwise, there is seating indoors. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the menu is concise (the menu at their Kingsway location is larger), but delicious. We always order too much and share!
Read morePros: clean-tasting food, friendly staff, great location
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Allester
Points +25
Do chay (Vietnamese for vegetarian) - Edit
A must. The plating alone, you'll want to take a picture before eating their delicious food.
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Siup
Points +3262
Great food - Edit
Seriously delicious. Blasting flavors, fresh ingredients, creative dishes. Scrumptious and satisfying, we’ll definitely go back. These guys went so far beyond a regular Vietnamese restaurant. Service might be improved
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eatyourgreeens
Points +19
De-Li-Cious!! - Edit
I was craving something warming and homemade, this place checked both!! We had the Lemongrass Tofu and Satay Noodles both were delicious!! Will definitely go back to try the other dishes!
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ajamarleau
Points +30
Best rainy day spot! - Edit
This location used to be House Special, which had the best vegan pho ever! They were part of the do chay family, however unlike do chay, house special was not vegan (though they had lots of awesome options). Since they’ve made the switch to do chay it’s a totally veg menu, with lots of new items and luckily they still have the same delicious pho! I recommend the oyster mushroom ‘wings’ and the vegan pho, especially great on a rainy day (but delicious any time)!
Read morePros: Simple menu (not overwhelming), Creative dishes, Great atmosphere & attentive staff
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LoriR
Points +1480
Tastiest Vietnamese Food - Edit
I read the reviews on Happy Cow and decided to try Do Chay.
Read moreI can now completely agree with the reviews. I had the lemongrass tofu and it was the most flavorful I have ever experienced. They actually added some spice which made it even better (not too much though).
Ample portion for the bowl too - great value!
We also ordered the pot stickers which were great, and hubby had a curry bowl which he really enjoyed too!
Even the charcoal lemonade was good!
I highly recommend you give them a try.
Pros: Very tasty, All but one item is vegan (lunch menu), Great value, portions and service
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RupertRoadie
Points +198
Two Nights In a Row - Edit
So my wife and I hadn’t realized that Do Chay Yaletown was opening night last night. We showed up thinking it was already established and were lucky enough to get a table. The service was great, and the food was better. So much so that we decided to forgo another regular stop when we are Vancouver and went there again tonight. We had the green onion pancake both nights, it was that good. But I’m a sucker for those flavours. It actually reminded me a lot of a non-vegan version from years past, but stands up on its own (my wife actually wanted it again tonight, and she hasn’t had the non-vegan one).
Read morePros: The green onion pancake, Lots of flavour in every bite, Service
Cons: Limited wine menu
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