Vegan
Take-out
Asian
Vietnamese
Small vegetarian restaurant located in the Hakaniemi area, behind Aktia bank. Offers mainly Vietnamese cuisine with fried rice, fried noodles, pho, and other choices with tofu and vegetables. Food is available for pre-ordering and takeaway. Reported May 2017 to be now fully vegan.
Note May 2020: confirmed open. Open Mon-Sat 11:00-19:00, Sun 12:00-19:00.
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98 Reviews
First Review by veganpolyglot
ztrew
Points +135
Best vegan meal I had in 3 days in Helsinki - Edit
Sen Chay is a cosy little asian restaurant that has lots of vegan options. There are about 4 tables inside and 3 outside but food can also be taken away. If I come to Helsinki again, I would definitely visit this place again!
Read moreWhen sitting outside be careful and watch out for seagulls. I saw one guy who went back into the shop to get cuttlery and during these few seconds half his food was stolen by a bird! (He got a new plate afterwards.)
Pros: Excellent taste, Many options
Cons: Seagulls
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LisaSpykers
Points +8275
Tasty - Edit
We had the spring rolls (serve of 3) and the nut curry. Big serve of rice to go with each. Nothing too exciting but tasty and affordable. Construction around it doesn't make it the nicest place to eat. We took our food to go (because they were closing at 8pm) and ate by the waterfront nearby.
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brandilina604
Points +206
Loved it! - Edit
Small restaurant that is constantly busy. The staff are very friendly and helpful. My husband had the spicy noodles and I had the veggie pho. We also took salad rolls and a udon veggie dish to go. Everything was delicious! Definitely recommend eating here.
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Taschlicki
Points +82
Great vietnamese vegan food - Edit
Friendly staff, cozy little restaurant. The menu is very big, reasonable prices. The food is awesome and fresh.
Read morePros: Completely vegan menu, fresh and tasty.
Cons: A bit difficult to find.
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stilleating
Points +225
Great little place - Edit
Really nice place. Currently - June 2019 - they are doing a lot of building work on the larger complex the restaurant is in, so it looks like the building is closed, but it isn't really, the place is still open. Worth visiting.
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MalinLundström
Points +137
No place for someone with glutenintolerance - Edit
A small place hidden in a small alley behind the bank Aktia in Hakaniemi. Kind of self service atmosphere (you go after the menu, sit down while choosing and then back to the desk to order, same with cutleries, you go after them yourself)
Read moreTheir messy menue have a few goldies for excaple spicy noodles or tofu rolls. The spice sauce on the table is also a must try if you like hot food.
But! Unfortunately they don't offer any gluten-free dishes at all, at first, then "maby" one dish is gluten-free. And the staff don't seem to be interested to make any changes or offer you something else.
So, if you have celiak disease I'm afraid this place not is for you.
The food is good. But there are some buts.
Cons: No gluten-free options
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markusz86
Points +1446
Fav. restaurant in Helsinki - Edit
5 stars is not enough for this restaurant! Highly recommend! Many vegan options and absolutly delicious :)!!!
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greenshoes
Points +474
Pleasant food, all vegan, a little bland - Edit
Its so good to chose any noodle or other dish you wanted. Food was pleasant, well presented, service good. The taste was quite bland.
Read morePros: All vegan
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juuli
Points +99
Very good choice - Edit
Food was very tasty and not too chunky. Left with a fulfilled yet light feeling. A great variety of Vietnamese dishes for all tastes.
Read morePros: All vegan options (I think)
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m@earthville
Points +9701
Dependable Vietnamese cuisine - Edit
On my two visits to Sen Chay, I've found the flavors and textures authentic and satisfying, even if not extraordinary. The menu is reasonably diverse, so there should be something to please most people.
Read moreService It can be crowded at lunchtime, so it might be worth coming a little on the early or late side of the lunch rush.
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Glenbrumby
Points +123
Tried to give one star, wish I got to try the food - Edit
Waitress seemed to be high or something, totally disorganised and ended up walking out. We were the second group of people to do the same. Sad because it seems to have great reviews. Hopefully they get a waitress who knows what’s going on and maybe I’ll try again:(
Read morePros: Open on Sunday
Cons: Long wait for food , No communication from waitress , Run out of some items on menu and weren’t told
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shekshaman
Points +345
Great servings and lots of flavour - Edit
The abundant variety of dishes at this restaurant make it difficult to choose! They have a selection of raw/fresh meals as well as all the classics Vietnamese food has to offer. Very homely style restaurant, tasty food and at a good price.
Read morePros: Affordable, Variety, Taste
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Nechamah
Points +101
Dinner in Helsinki - Edit
While visiting Helsinki recently we thoroughly enjoyed the meal we ate at Sen Chay. Everything was tasty, service was fast.
Read moreCons: We were asked to pay before the food was served
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marta1328
Points +265
Arroz frito delicioso - Edit
Comida autentica, hecha en el momento y con sabores muy de Asia. Me encantó el arroz frito, muy bien preparado, las cantidades generosas. En general recomendable
Read morePros: El arroz frito es maravilloso
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ajenik
Points +16
Yummy spot - Edit
I went for lunch today to Sen Chay. Its teeny (6 tables of varying size inside with some more outside) but the food was yummy and abundant. The servers were pleasant if perfunctory. I got salad rolls (goi cuan) and vegetarian pho. I used to eat vietnamese food alot before I turned vegan and this was freshly prepared and healthful while keeping all the right spicing etc. It was a bit pricey but large portions. The customers jept coming in and were a nice mix.
Read morePros: Tasty, Healthy, Easy to find
Cons: Very small (maybe have to wait for table), A little pricey
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MargueriteBeattie
Points +134
Tasty - Edit
I have had pretty good experiences both times I have been here. The lunch salad wasn't very good, e.g. nutritionless white iceberg lettuce. However the main courses were quite tasty! Definitely will go back!
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BryanCyrilWatt
Points +154
Sub par food and sultry service - Edit
Oily and tasteless gloop that reminds me of msg-laden cheap Chinese takeaway food.
Read moreThe silly Happy Cow rating system forces me to give at least two stars- that’s two more than this dismal place deserves.
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GGRedheart
Points +58
Good good good - Edit
Every time I've eaten here, it's been very good. The flavors are strong- I always appreciate a good vegan noodle, and the pho is also quite good. If you need a hot meal you can spice up on a cold day, come here.
Read morePros: Good flavors, A multitude of options to choose from
Cons: It's small!
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kaisatanas
Points +173
Vegan awesomeness - Edit
Sen Chay is an all-vegan restaurant that offers Vietnamese food. I need to visit more often! Price-quality ratio is good and the food is tasty. I did not like the soft tofu they used in one of the foods I tried, but that's just my preference to firm tofu over soft :-)
Read morePros: All-vegan, Tasty food, Price-quality ratio
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xvmrtn
Points +368
Awesome - Edit
Great food, I had a big bowl of pho and it was one of the best. The service was quick and the staff friendly.
Read morePros: Yummy food, Friendly staff , Quick service
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Thomasheldrup
Points +68
Vietnamese vegan delight - Edit
Very flavorful and lots of vegan options. Quick service. Small place good for laid back lunch.
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Epstein
Points +177
If you like Vietnamese food......... - Edit
After the cool. even rude welcome we received upon entering the restaurant we were delighted with the food. It was delicious , plentiful and reasonably priced for this part of the world.
Read moreHowever we didn't much appreciate the rude waitress sweeping and washing the floor as we ate our meal.
Pros: Good food, Good quantity , Good price
Cons: Poor service, Long wait, Uncomfortable seating
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richie
Points +382
Overwhelming choice of vegan Asian dishes - Edit
Overwhelming choice. Good taste. No desserts.
Read morePros: wide choice, good taste
Cons: way to restroom not very inviting, service could be better, no desserts
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Herkkuli
Points +137
Solid vegan restaurant - Edit
Easy going place with really good vegan food. It's not a high-end place but something you would stop in SE Asia. Rare vegan jewel in Helsinki with deep knowledge on how to prepare tofu and soy!
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Pauskiel
Points +72
Hidden treasure - Edit
Tofu with paprika tasted a bit like beef, but in a good way for a vegan. :) Well seasoned and delicous portion. This is going to ne my new favourite place, now that I found it.
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theprofessor
Points +28
Delicious - Edit
A little out of the way restaurant but busy every time we visited. There kitchen is tiny, every dish appears to be cooked individually and fresh (great but might mean a little wait). Any wait is worth it though because everything we tried was absolutely delicious. I loved it so much we visited three times in only a week.
Read moreIt would be nice to see some food labelling for allergies and to know that the tofu is gmo free, etc.
Another vegan must in Helsinki.
Pros: Delicious, Cooked fresh, Friendly staff
Cons: Not completely vegan, No real food labelling
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Ulrika
Points +169
Amazing summer rolls! - Edit
I love this place. The summer rolls they have on the menu (Salads/1) is absolutely amazing. The portion is large, five rolls, it always satisfies me (and I take the rest home with me).
Read moreI've tasted only one or two warm dishes, and they weren't really my thing... But summer rolls, ahh. They're fantastic.
Pros: Delicious summer rolls
Cons: Small place
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