Vegan
Take-out
Asian
Vietnamese
Vietnamese restaurant serving pho noodles, fresh spring rolls, mixed vegetable stir-fry vermicelli, pho, and more. Reported fully vegan January 2022. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.
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93 Reviews
First Review by cdnvegan
nmich
Points +1135
Excellent pho - Edit
So happy to have such a great fully vegan Vietnamese restaurant in Toronto. The pho is flavourful and not too salty.
Read moreNice selection of desserts. Definitely interested in trying their crème brûlée next time!
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JackDavis
Points +27
Great food - Edit
Had the pho and a selection of other dishes and was blown away by the taste. The broth is so flavourful and really hit the spot. Service was a little slow sometimes with drinks arriving after the meal which was a little odd. The smoothies lacked sweetness but the Thai tea was great. I'd really recommend going here if you fancy some great, vegan Vietnamese food.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Great vibe, Good value for money
Cons: Smoothies don't taste great, Drinks take a while to arrive
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guilbault.lorie
Points +126
Deliciously simple and flavourful - Edit
I can’t talk about the whole menu because I only went once but I took the combo to get a little tasting menu and everything was good. I agree with a previous review that some things may have been reheated, but I honestly did not mind at all. Everything was very flavourful, portions were perfect (a lot of rice though, I could not finish it). The vegan kimchi was salty, spicy, excellent. It’s exactly what I would expect from an Asian mock meat oriented restaurant.
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mkvs
Points +443
Blown away - Edit
My biggest regret when I went to Toronto was not spending enough time here so I could enjoy more vegan food. This was literally so amazing I can't even describe it. Just try it. Please.
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NayeliAbrego
Points +2987
Delicious! - Edit
Their food is so fresh and delicious. Love the Banh Mi and Yam Tempura Fresh Rolls!
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Fresh, Flavourful
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a.e.shepard
Points +92
great pho - Edit
I’m far from a Vietnamese cuisine connoisseur so I’m not equipped to comment on the overall quality of the ingredients or how authentic the flavours were. But their pho seemed extremely tasty to me, more so than I had anticipated. Despite what I had read in some other reviews I did find their tofu to have quite a decent texture.
Read moreMy wife who loves Asian cuisine praised the place highly and has tried a few of their dishes already. It has become somewhat of her mandatory stop when visiting Toronto.
The restaurant can get quite crowded and getting a seat might be complicated if you go at the busy hours. If you can, avoid going there. around noon and around 5PM.
Pros: big portions, flavourful
Cons: busy place
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Angelfaludi
Points +253
Cozy - Edit
I tried the lemongrass pad thai, as well as the sticky rice with mango for dessert. The pad thai was a bit spicy and it was very good. I have some remarks tho : firstly I wish the tofu/seitan was more textured, because it’s what I expected but otherwise the tofu in itself was very good. Secondly I think the dish was not made when I ordered it, it was pre made and then they re-heated it. I suspect this because the noodles were sticky and stuck in block, and it got cold quite fast. I don’t think it impacted the dish much but it has to be noted. The dessert was really good as well.
Read moreThe waiters and waitresses were very nice and I loved the fact that we could drink tea as much as we wanted, they were just refilling the glasses on demand. I love a good meal with hot tea.
Pros: Free hot tea on demand , Nice atmosphere
Cons: Perhaps dishes are re-heated
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Ruddegur
Points +1280
Great pho - Edit
Atmosphere, staff and food get thumbs up here. Big portions and extensive menu - can't go wrong with one of the pho dishes.
Read morePros: Totally vegan, Authentic , Great atmosphere
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Hannah_P_93
Points +236
Lovely meal - Edit
We visited Saigon Lotus on our last night in Toronto. We were so impressed with the variety on their menu, they have the largest vegan menu I’ve ever seen!
Read moreI had the spicy lemongrass tofu, seitan and crispy roll. There was a good mix of different flavours in the meal and it wasn’t too spicy which is great for me! My husband had some sort of vegan egg noodles although I can’t remember exactly what it was, sorry! He loved it though! I also had a mango and coconut milk bubble tea which was very nice (and filling!)
The atmosphere was great. It was pretty much full on a Thursday night but our food came quickly and everyone who worked there was very attentive.
Pros: Biggest vegan menu I’ve ever seen, Big portions
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MarcusK
Points +1008
Vegan Vietnamese food is the best - Edit
A bit hard to get to but it’s located in Kensington village which is as major P.I.T.A. The Banh mi is fantastic- the vegan meat one is far superior to the tofu seitan. Spring roll and fresh salad rolls are great. I had my dog with me so everything was to go. Will try pho next time
Read morePros: Vegan Vietnamese is the best, Vegan meat banh mi is amazing
Cons: A bit expensive , Hard to get to
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carefulman
Points +94
Best pad thai - Edit
I typically order the pad thai but have had the spring rolls, yam fries and the faux butter chicken fries. It's all delicious
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iokan
Points +1775
Low quality, high taste - Edit
Toronto has not one, but several China Towns. Although the name Asia Town would be more accurate, because it has shops and restaurants from all over Asia. The number of shops and signs is impressive and except for the giant American cars rolling trough the streets one can really imagine being in Asia!
Read moreThat being said, visitors have high expectations of the restaurants. They should be as authentic as the neighbourhood itself, eh (eh added for Canadian authenticity)? Saigon Lotus Vietnamese Vegan restaurant certainly looks the part. And the menu really differs from the many Chinese, Indian and Japanese restaurants around it. If you want a different taste, this is the place to go!
I went there at 5 pm to avoid the crowds, but the restaurant was already very busy. Waiters were actually running and the kitchen was at full steam! Nonetheless my "Vermicelli Bowl" (spicy lemongrass tofu, Seitan crispy roll, steamed vermicelli, lettuce, cucumber, sprout, carrot, onion and crushed peanut) was served very quickly. First impression: these are really cheap, low quality ingredients. However, the spices are fantastic and make up for any inferior base products. Also, the portion is generous and filling.
As a drink I ordered mango tea, which sounded interesting. Instead I got sugary lemonade with weird sweets on the bottom. This is not what I expected at all and I didn't finish it.
At the end I was bluntly asked to pay extra if the service and the food were okay. Yes it was, but why pay extra for that? Shouldn't good service and good food be the default? I don't mind paying a tip, but only in very rare cases of exceptional performance. An obviously cheap meal compensated compensated by a great choice in spices is not an exceptional performance.
Pros: unique taste, big portions, reasonable prices
Cons: bluntly asked for a tip, when ordering tea, got lemonade instead
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AlisonWiliams
Points +110
Wide variety of delicious food! - Edit
Super staff, great food, just as authentic as in Vietnam.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Clean, Delicious
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Vgnting
Points +46
Never going back. The servings are small & the service is garbage! - Edit
Better service and servings that fit the price.
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Bry1tai
Points +56
All vegan ! - Edit
Glad we have this place in Toronto. I enjoyed my vermicelli dish and my wife had butter chicken and that was fantastic.
Read morePros: All vegan
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UpRiver
Points +104
100% vegan - loving it! - Edit
Great place in Kensington Market, everything vegan. Busy place (lots of takeouts) and food was great. The rice paper rolls (I had the spicy lemongrass tofu - avocado fresh roll) are awesome.
Read morePros: All vegan , Atmosphere , Reasonable price
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natashazado
Points +16
Vegan heaven - Edit
I really liked that I could just flip through the menu and potentially order anything, as everything is vegan! Going from having limited options to being able to eat everything is nice. We each ordered a drink, had appetizers (fresh rolls and spring rolls), I ordered a pho and my partner ordered a noodle dish. It tasted so good and authentic, and filled us up!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Great price, Good flavours and portion sizes
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Kolendo
Points +64
My personal favourite vegan Asian spot - Edit
I'm a sucker for Asian food and feel spoiled by the numerous options in the area. Of them all, Saigon Lotus is my favourite. They have a huge menu, ample seating, and I've yet to be disappointed by anything I've ordered. Do yourself a favour and just go eat there.
Read morePros: Huge menu, Always tasty, Reasonable prices
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Unibrows97
Points +417
Amazing food! - Edit
We went and tried a few dishes and they were all incredible! I would definitely eat here again.
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jordanelliott
Points +303
Really disappointing - Edit
I was really looking forward to this Vietnamese food. The starters were really good but the 2 mains we had were extremely bland. Zero flavour at all and this totally ruined the meal. One was the Green curry that had no sauce at all and the other was bbq pad Thai which was 3 pieces of meat and so much dry flavourless noodles. To top this off the mango sticky rice was okay and very small. I try to be as positive and supportive as possible but this food was not good and I would not give it a second try.
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Good veggie rolls
Cons: BLAND mains , Partition size wasn’t great for many dishes
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StephanieRaycroft
Points +26
Amazing! - Edit
What a great restaurant. It's tucked away from the busy street, so it's easy to miss. But you absolutely need to go! The food was delicious, portions generous, staff super friendly and helpful, and everything was really affordable.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-25
Pros: Vegan bubble tea! , Free tea with your meal, Great food!
Cons: None. Absolutely none.
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Sofinka
Points +602
Bubble Tea Perfection - Edit
I wasn’t expecting the bubble tea here to be so incredibly delicious! Taro flavour with oat milk…yum! Spring rolls are delicious; the lemongrass vermicelli with tofu was fine but nothing to write home about. Friendly staff!
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jchongster
Points +718
Wanted to eat the entire menu ! - Edit
On a visit to Toronto, my friend suggested this place and e we were thoroughly impressed. The place is casual. The menu was extensive. And the food was just downright delicious !
Read morePros: Extensive menu, Lots of options of traditionally non-vegan dishes, Generous portions
Cons: There should be one in every city !
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Bailey88
Points +184
Good Casual Fare - Edit
Delicious vegan banh mi, really solid prices. Good spot in Kensington to grab a beer.
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HappyBeetroot
Points +29
Delicious & Zero Waste - Edit
I love Saigon Lotus, I just learnt that they partnered with Inwit, a startup piloting a zero-waste takeout ordering platform.
Read moreI signed up for Inwit a couple of months ago and decided it was time for Saigon Lotus. I placed an order at Lotus Saigon via www.inwit.ca for a Vegan Combo and mushroom rolls. Then I got an email saying the order was accepted and another one when the order was ready for pick up. I walked in the door at Saigon Lotus, and just inside the door, there was my order in these beautiful reusable containers. So I grabbed it, gave the owners a wave, and returned to my office with my delicious food. These beautiful containers are insulated, so hot food is kept hot, the cold food is kept cold. Zero spills.
You have 7 days to rinse out and return those dishes to any participating restaurant. They have a scannable tag on these containers, so they know who you are when you drop the dishes off.
Hopefully, more restaurants will get on board with it soon, but I am grateful that one of my favourite restaurants, Saigon Lotus is part of it.
Updated from previous review on 2022-03-24
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mmmoyer
Points +28
A vegan gem in Kensington, Toronto - Edit
Great menu, delicious food
Read morePros: 100% vegan, can't go wrong with anything you order, Affordable, much cheaper than other places , The food I ordered was extremely delicious
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kennyp353
Points +1649
Excellent food, outstanding service, can't wait to return - Edit
I went during covid lockdown with snow and minus 7 degrees outside, I didn't realise it was takeout only, the waiter was so kind and closed the store and (censored for legal reasons) - one of the most generous things I've ever experienced in hospitality. That aside, the food is easily amongst the best Vietnamese I've ever had, I had the Vegan Combo 1 and everything in it was outstanding. And cheap too - $14 for a massive box of food. The waiter even gave me a free hot tea to go out and face the blizzard with afterwards! Can't recommend the place highly enough for the food and hospitality too.
Read morePros: amazing Vietnamese food, large portions, unbelievably kind hospitality
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