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.
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Last update on 18 Jul 2023 by VietnamVegetarian
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Added by kool_kitchen on 15 Feb 2012
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220 Reviews
First Review by iamere
Hatchmatch
Points +28
enjoyed each visit - Edit
I ate here twice. The firat time i had the set menu which for 100,000 vnd you get 4 dishes (white rose, spring rolls, wantons and cau lao). The next time i went vack i had the white rose again (it really was very good!) and the stuffed tofu wrapped in banana leaf).
Read morePros: great dishes, reasonable prices, big selection of dishes, interesting setting and was always quite budy when
Cons: the staff can be a bit slow (except the older guy
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beancurdled
Points +1657
veg*n versions of Hoi An classics - Edit
Having read so many positive reviews of Minh Hien we were excited to find it open during the Tet holiday period when we hadn't exactly been spoiled for choice when it came to veggie restaurants. The books that line the courtyard are pretty much all Japanese manga translated into Vietnamese and we had a flick through a few while we waited for our food. The atmosphere was casual yet busy with people drinking beer, smoking, and playing cards. Every table was full!
Read moreWe tried the wonton soup with a slightly sweet broth flavoured with rich shitake mushrooms. The wontons themselves were big and floppy and filled with creamy tofu and zesty ginger. The ban xeo was the perfect balance of crunchy and chewy with a great peanut dipping sauce. The tofu skin salad was meaty and juicy with shredded, maybe marinated bean curd skin and mixed mushrooms balanced by lots of fresh herbs and thinly sliced raw onion.
Would have loved to have done their cooking class and tried more of their takes on famous local dishes but ran out if time. Sometimes there just aren't enough meals in the day...!
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LauraMaria
Points +64
Wow! - Edit
The tofu skin salad was absolutely delicious.
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Tschiep
Points +92
Good food and great cooking class - Edit
We had dinner twice during our stay in hoi an and joined the cooking class. I think the food is good, some dishes excellent (try the stuffed tofu in banana leaf or the rice pancake), some good but a bit bland (the tofu with tamarind was rather average, in my opinion). I also liked the simple dishes - great vegetable curry and the pho was good, too.
Read moreHowever, what really makes this a "must visit" in my opinion is the overall concept. This is one if the few places I've come across where you would actually live to stay for a drink or two after dinner. The local beer tastes good and us very cheap (3000 dong), they have fresh and tasty juices and since vegan deserts (the owner is helpful and speaks decent English).
Also the cooking class was definitely worth it. You get to pick the dishes you would like to learn and they show you how to make them - and you get to eat them in the end. One of the best "souvenirs" for me.
Pros: Cooking Classes on offer, Extensive menue, Friendly people
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medus
Points +770
Highly recommended - Edit
I have few things to add to previous reviews. It's a cozy place where you can get many tasty dishes for a good price. We went there three times and always received friendly and professional service. The only improvement could be marking vegan dishes on the menu because quite a few items on the menu include eggs or milk.
Read moreAbout location: the correct coordinates are 15.882734, 108.327160 (you can copy-paste them to google maps). Be aware that there is a non-vegetarian copycat restaurant on the oposite side of the street.
Updated from previous review on Sunday November 23, 2014
Pros: friendly service, good value, local dishes
Cons: hard to know what dishes are vegan
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bjoerne
Points +25
Lovely place - Edit
We went here almost every evening. The dishes are delicious. The prices are moderate and we always ordered a lot of food. The staff are very friendly!
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Olesya Nishanova
Points +86
Great cuisine of Hoi An! - Edit
I love this nice restaurant. We are tried Vietnamese cuisine for the first time here. Especially liked the salad with tofu, noodle soup and white roses. Good service and good price :-)
Read morePros: Vegan meals , excellent food, friendly staff
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rymanvegto
Points +112
Amazing - Edit
It was wonderful being able to try local foods including White Rose, Pho and Vietnamese Pancakes. All the food was amazing, as was the service. The prices were much more reasonable than the 'touristy' restaurants as well. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Selection, Quality, Price
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Kimxula
Points +1185
Nice little place, good value for money :-) - Edit
I had read super positive reviews about Minh Hien Quan Chay on Tripadvisor, so decided to try it out with my parents.
Read moreIt's an unpretentious, no frills kind of place; tables and chairs outside in a little courtyard, with a huge bookcase full of books behind the dining area; it's hot, very hot but there are fans which can be turned on to cool you down.
The menu had a good selection of Vietnamese style dishes, but my dad and I decided to get the set lunch for 2. It came with fried spring rolls, rice noodle, peanut & tofu salad, tofu with lemon grass (wrapped in banana leaf), and banh xeo (Vietnamese pancake). It was great value for money and was just the right amount for 2 people to be satisfied. I wasn't wowed by the homemade ice cream (I had chocolate) but my mother who had the 'rice ice cream' said it was really good.
In a place as small as Hoi An where you aren't spoilt for veg choices, Minh Hien Quan Chay is a safe, and welcome, bet.
Updated from previous review on Thursday August 21, 2014
Pros: Good value for money, Good Viet veg food, Set lunch
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tyrannosaurusveg
Points +42
We went back! - Edit
We loved the food here and made sure to go back one more time before leaving Hoi An. As others have said, its a little outside the popular old town area but worth it. The restaurant is not as fancy as places in the old town but the food is beautiful, the staff are friendly and the value is amazing. We figured those things were much more important. We've had some great vegie food in Vietnam so far and this was some of the best.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Great value for money, Friendly staff
Cons: Outdoor dining might not please all
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_Alana
Points +57
Nice Food - Edit
We really enjoyed the food here, had about 5 or 6 dishes between two of us and all of them were great. We loved the company of the cute dog that we think belonged to the owners. The only downside which is not the fault of the owners is getting hassled to go to a shop of a woman that walked in from the street. She would not leave us alone. As I said, not the fault of the owners but no one asked her to leave either.
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Beko
Points +29
yummy, good service, value for money - Edit
Nice atmosphere, really good service.
Read moreFood was really tasty and good potion sizes. 2 of us ate mains, drinks (beer only 3000!) and shared a desert for 120,000 so decent value. One of the best veggie places I've been to in Vietnam so far.
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KennJR2014
Points +27
Welcoming people and nice food - Edit
We ate here several times after trying other vege places and being a bit disappointed. We are not a big fan of "mock meat" and we like it here that there was more just tofu-based dishes.
Read moreThe food was not mind-blowing, ok, but still good quality and tasty, with a range of dishes. We didn't try any white rose or anything, just stuck to the basic soups and noodles and all were consistently yummy.
The restaurant is set in a peaceful quiet lane and the staff are so kind and friendly. We liked the lotus tea and asked where to buy it and the owner gave us a packet. Small things like this mean a lot when you are far from home.
We are a family of 4 and our children felt right at home here and asked to come back again. Also a very reasonable price for what you got.
Updated from previous review on Monday April 28, 2014
Pros: Welcoming and friendly, Not too much , Family atmosphere
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LeeLeeStephanie
Points +35
Despite the reviews, it's a bit disappointing - Edit
I had the set menu for 1 person, which include 4 local specialties, fried wonton, white rose, cau lau (local rice noodle) and fried spring roll. The food is ok or average, but definitely not great. The wonton is a bit old, the Cau Lau is plain and a bit greasy. The fried spring roll and white rose is common standard.But dishes are too salty, I need to drink a lot of water after the meal. Besides, I had a young rice ice cream for dessert, I doubt it's just regular ice cream put in a glass with a bit chopped peanuts and shredded coconut. The food there is not as good or stunning as the review says. I can get nice food from a local restaurant with much cheaper price. It's no need to make such a fuzz about all these fancy places, it's all about appearance, not food itself.
Read morePros: cute dog, western style dish arrangement, complementary fruit and tea after meal
Cons: it's form over content, too salty
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Vegreg
Points +331
Totally overrated - Edit
I disagree with the reviews posted here. Food was uninspiring and overpriced by local standards. I usually eat in cheaper and more local vegetarian restaurants, where I get tastier food for half the price (like I did in Can Tho, My Tho, Nha Trang or even Hoi An). The food at Minh Hien Quan Chay wasn't bad, but it wasn't very exciting either. The fancy names of dishes on the menu, the type of service, the setting, the overpriced food: this place is basically a vegetarian restaurant for bobos and tourists, nothing else.
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CassieN
Points +146
Best Vegan Food in Vietnam! - Edit
This place is AMAZING! Absolutely the best food we have had since arriving in Vietnam and some of the best food Ive eaten in my life! Extensive menu, friendly, warm hosts, excellent service, very cheap too! We dined here 4 times in 2 days it was so good (we generally always eat somewhere different every day but it was just so good we woke up dreaming about the food and had to go back!). We also did the cooking class here after searching for the best veggie one we could find - this won in terms of food and value. We had the set menu on the first visit, consisting of 4 dishes which was fantastic value at 98,000 dong and is more than enough for 2 people to share and feel full. We raved about it to our meat eating friend and then took him back there with us and he devoured the set menu on his own he loved it that much! Took another meat eating friend there and he couldnt get enough - it really is superb. As a vegan, this place is to die for! Plus good quality local beer at 3000 Dong. Whats not to like?!
Read morePros: Vegan versions of local specialities , Fabulous cooking classes, Very cheap food and beer
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veganvirtues
Points +2834
Minh Hien Quan Chay. - Edit
We visited this place twice and both times enjoyed the foods.
Read moreMy comment on the white rose, didn't like it tried one and left the rest. Glutanious white rice flower, tasteless, nothing about 'white roses'. But the service during Tet was a bit slow, but very nice family working to serve the full house. Busy place both times.
Pros: well presented dishes, variety of foods, very helpful
Cons: highly spicy, seasoned, service
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palm springs 1
Points +56
Excellent food and great value - Edit
This place is excellent, a must try if you are in Hoi An. Not glamorous to say the least, but do not be fooled, the food is amazing. After several average meals in Hoi An, we found this place and then didn't want to eat anywhere else! The fake chicken was so good I stopped eating it, thinking it had to be chicken....until I asked and they explained how they make it with tofu skin. Incredible value and so many amazing dishes to try. The fresh spring rolls are unbelievable, and definitely try their specialties (the white rose, eggplant, all marked with asterisks on the menu). This place is rated #2 in restaurants overall in Hoi An on Tripadvisor, which shows just how good it is. Owned by a sweet family, working very hard, nice to see them get recognized.
Read morePros: Great food!, Great value!, Excellent fresh spring rolls
Cons: Very modest atmosphere
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rubato
Points +30
the fresh spring rolls of my dreams - Edit
I'm still dreaming about the delicate, incredibly flavorful fresh spring rolls here, one of my favorite single dishes I've had in any restaurant.
Read moreAfter my amazing full meal here, I also walked out with four orders of spring rolls to go (which took some convincing, as the waiter was understandably nervous we were miscommunicating!). Two days later, I walked back for more. :)
This place isn't tough to find so much as just a long walk from the touristy center of town - you will think you've gone past it, but don't worry, just keep going and it will be worth the trip.
Pros: INCREDIBLE FREAKING SPRING ROLLS, extremely affordable even for central VN, very rich flavors in all dishes I tried
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EveArmstrong
Points +218
Really good - Edit
We got the set menu here and were stuffed. It has a nice atmosphere and some interesting options including local favorites like chrispy pancakes and Cau Lau. Staff are friendly and helpfull.
Read morePros: good food
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CraigIrvine
Points +33
My favourite dinner so far in Vietnam - Edit
Huge variety, friendly staff & delicious food. Amazing value - We ordered 6 dishes to share & with a couple of beers & the bill came in under USD $15. Enjoyed immensely by 2 veg diners plus my 13 year old son - highly recommended. They also offer cooking courses where they'll teach you to cook items from the menu - planning to check it out if we find the time
Read morePros: variety, value for money
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Caro
Points +123
Great restaurant in Hoi An! - Edit
We (5 people, 3 of them veggies) have been here three times during our stay in Hoi An because the food was really great. Each time we tried different dishes and were never disappointed. If you want to try the local food like Cao Lau or White Rose you have to go here. The food and moreover the drinks are really inexpensive and the owners are very nice.
Read morePros: local food, very cheap beer, friendly atmosphere
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Kalorienbombe
Points +145
Yummy Yummy and lots of local specialties - Edit
This restaurant located quite close to the center is really worth a visit. We went there once a day either for lunch or dinner during our 3 day stay in Hoi An. The wording of the dishes in the menu sounds really unspectacular but everything was really good, much better than it sounds on the menu. They have a quite a few regional specialties like white rose, fried wontons and cao lau that are really good but I would recommend just about everything I tried (and I tried alot). The owners are very friendly and are very willing to suggest things and point out the regional specialties.
Read moreThe prices might be a bit higher than at the cheapo places where locals go but it's worth it especially because it's comfortable and you can sit for a long time (Till 22:00 at least) drinking beer for 3000 dong per glass.
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missrunning
Points +284
outstanding food and nice service - Edit
We've been twice to this place during our stay in Hoi An. Once we saw that the spinach was purchased after we placed our order - so it was very fresh.
Read moreAll our meals were delicous, especially the veg-noodle-soup, the pumpkin and the eggplant.
They offer vegan cooking classes as well but unfortunately we realized this on our last day.
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SallyMackenzie
Points +35
good food - Edit
Nice food, and reasonably priced. Order the tofu and tomato hot pot. Decent English speaking. Couldn't find the outdoor courtyard though
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ShelA
Points +519
great place to eat - Edit
This restaurant now advertises itself as vegetarian and vegan :)
Read moreIf you are vegan (like us) make sure you tell them vegan, no egg no milk! Just to be sure.
Our favourite dishes were: mushrooms with tofu, the spinach with garlic, the fried vegan with ginger (yep lots of cute typos!) tofu with lemongrass and chilli, the Hoi An rice ....
Service is a little slow but you know your dishes are being made from scratch and you can occupy yourself watching the parade of kids coming in the swap their books in the book exchange part of the store (vnese language only!)
Oh and the other thing that rocks about this place is they have a little shop attached, where you can pick up some tetra packs of soya milk - unfortunately I haven't found an unsweetened version, but none the less it lets you have a coffee later in the day...
Pros: yummy, cheap, haven from busy Hoi an
Cons: none
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procrastinasian
Points +273
Good food, pleasant setting, slow service - Edit
There were plenty of vegan options at this restaurant. Because it seemed like such a popular dish, we ordered the white rose (which was interesting, but I wouldn't order again). We also got sauteed pumpkin (excellent), spinach with garlic (very good, but if you're picky, be aware that it's "water spinach," not western spinach), and spring rolls, which were fine but not the best we had in Vietnam. I wasn't crazy about the dipping sauce.
Read moreThe woman who took our order was very nice, and we were able to get across that we don't eat egg or milk, and she was happy to accommodate us. Service was pretty slow, which was no big deal to us, but this may not be the best choice if you're in a hurry.
Pros: Tasty veggies, Interesting regional dishes, Pleasant outdoor seating
Cons: Slow service
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