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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220 Reviews

First Review by iamere

simplysh4ns

Points +1846

Vegan
12 Sep 2024

Very good Cao Lao!

Just in case you don’t know already, Cao Lao is Hội An noodles.

Some good crispy ‘pork’ on top, good noodles, tasty tofu, the mushrooms were a little too chunky and chewy and the Thai basil (I think that’s what it is) is so strong (it’s very popular here) but besides that it was a great dish. Very good mango smoothie too.

josh_ok111

Points +192

Vegan
30 Jul 2024

Recommend their cooking class!

Ate here and enjoyed the food, so decided to sign up for their cooking class, which I would highly recommend!

sfox90

Points +74

Vegan
14 Jul 2024

Unique and fresh

So far this has been the best vegan food we’ve had in Vietnam, clearly marked on the menu what is veggie and what is vegan, menu is huge so we just asked for recommendations, we had the tofu skin salad, fresh spring rolls, stuffed tofu and mushrooms, the mains were so different and unlike anything we’ve eaten in Vietnam so far and delicious. Everything gets bought out when it’s ready. Really great food, we’ll be back for seconds.

KarenSuksabai

Points +4250

Vegan
24 May 2024

Excellent food in a nice setting

We only went once but wished we had been more often as the food was all delicious. A little pricey but worth it for the location.

Natbar

Points +1045

Vegan
03 May 2024

So much choice!

I had the white rose and ban xeo but I want to come back to try other dishes because the menu is really extensive and the food is very good!

AdrianaTalábová

Points +23

Vegetarian
01 May 2024

Great soda limonades

Loved the soda limonades (especially the kiwi one), white rose and sour and spicy soup 😍 I ordered stuffed tofu based on the reviews, but didnt quite liked it.

Updated from previous review on 2024-05-01

NancyRetchin

Points +206

Vegan
30 Apr 2024

best part of the family

it’s confusing with 3 branches of this family owned restaurant. i like the chef best here. the signature dishes grilled/steamed in banana leaf are exceptional. a great menu of choices and fresh ingredients. i would like the portions larger but I’m greedy‼️this location is fantastic it’s still in the middle of town but down a winding side street worth the effort‼️❤️👍

LisaHolt

Points +39

Vegan
21 Apr 2024

I ate here every day!

I stumbled here first because it was close to my hotel but the food was so good and the menu so extensive I went back five days in a row.

Pros: The set meals - I had the one person one, Vegan white rose and the coconut coffee, They also do a book exchange here

anitas91

Points +15

Vegetarian
19 Apr 2024

Perfect

Puedes probar los platos típicos de Hoi An en versión vegetal 🥲🥲
Gracias!!!
Estaba todo buenísimo.

Pros: Noodles, White roses

MichaelHope

Points +469

Vegan
18 Apr 2024

Tasty Food and Cooking Class


I ate here a few times. The tofu with passion fruit and the greens with garlic were delicious.

The cooking class is also vegan and a very enjoyable few hours. Even with a hangover!

Pros: Good food, Friendly people, Good value

Cons: Fish Basil (herb)

Shailajav

Points +406

Vegan
08 Apr 2024

Good portions and yum vegan options

Loved this place that came highly recommend by our AirBNB host. I had the spring rolls and the sauteed Hoi An vegan noodles alongside a large tender coconut.

Pros: Food, Service , Price

Gemkvegan

Points +1781

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 +2160

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 +1332

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 +141

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 +491

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 +1886

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 +3318

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 +239

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 +54

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 +454

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 +389

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 +51

Vegetarian
07 Apr 2023

Great dinner/lunch in Hoi An

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




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