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Shamballa Vegetarian Restaurant Lounge & Cafe
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Vegetarian
Vegan-friendly
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Fusion
Vietnamese
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Second branch of this vegetarian restaurant in HCMC opened in 2020. The name Shamballa is of Sanskrit origin meaning a place of peace, stasis, and joy. Serves drinks and Vietnamese classic dishes like pineapple fried rice, fried lotus root, hot pot, and rice paper rolls. Menu items containing gluten or nuts are labeled. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm.
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31 Ly Tu Trong St, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 700000
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 15 Sep 2020 by Guest
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Added by Amy1274 on 13 Sep 2020
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37 Reviews
First Review by MHuynh
t.welsh
Points +28
Excellent - Edit
We liked it so much we went there 2 days of the 3 we were here.
Read moreVi provided excellent service and the food was very tasty!!
Pros: Great food, Excellent service , Beautiful atmosphere
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JodiCharter
Points +30
Great food & service! 🌱 - Edit
Very peaceful ambience, good service & so many vegan & veg options to choose from. Will definitely be coming back during our trip.
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YaaraRaviv
Points +20
Amazing food and incredibly nice stuff - Edit
The food was amazing! We just kept ordering food to try and tast a bit of everything! The waitress called Yen Thy was so nice, with a smile on her face always! Definitely recommend a visit!!!!
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PelleVestergaard
Points +110
Amazing appetizers - Edit
The atmosphere and decor at this Shamballa was really cute and welcoming, the staff were really Nice and the Food all-together was good! The appetizers were, though, definetly the thing worth remembering. We Got three different, and they were soooo good. The main courses we Got, was fine, but not that speciel(:
Read morePros: Decor, Atmosphere, Appetizers
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oliverthorsing
Points +475
Nice staff - Edit
We arrived only 55 minutes before they closed the restaurant, and they managed to serve us both appetiser and main course. Even without complain. Very effective
Read morePros: Staff, Food
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RachelWardSG
Points +13
Delicious and wide variety - Edit
Loved the atmosphere and the huge menu. Had some delicious items, and already planning to return to try more.
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SusanMoran
Points +77
Well presented and tasty - Edit
There was a lot of choice, everything we ate was good. Very fresh snd slso the place is nice.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-29
Pros: Choice, Quality, Decor
Cons: Expensive
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Vegfix
Points +7253
Really good! - Edit
Lovely restaurant that serves beautifully presented food. Everything that was served up to our group was very nice.
Read moreNo complaints. Plenty of vegan dishes, wish it were all vegan!
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tashmcknight
Points +89
Amazing! - Edit
This place is a bit more pricey compared to some others but the food, cocktails and atmosphere do not disappoint!! We went twice during our short stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
Read morePros: Large vegan range, easy to understand menu, Drinks menu great too, Atmosphere
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CarolineLaukes
Points +520
Great restaurant - Edit
Very good food, especially the starters.
Read moreServed quickly, great staff.
Although they assured me bird’s nests were vegan which I don’t think it is… I didn’t try as I wasn’t sure…
4 stars because it’s vegetarian and not vegan.
Pros: Food
Cons: Not fully vegan
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stuti
Points +417
3rd visit - Edit
This was my 3rd visit to this restaurant. Oh the food is so good that you want to go back again. It is located in district 1 near intercontinental hotel. So if you are in Saigon center or nearby malls for shopping, do drop by this place for good and relaxing dinner.
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ay09_VEcspiUn1p
Points +33
So good we went there twice - Edit
Walked past Shamballa on our first night in Saigon. It looked lovely so we went there on the second night and had a fabulous meal - mushrooms, a tofu platter, delicious rice - and two outstanding mocktails.
Read moreWith a third night in Saigon we thought about alternatives, but there was so much we wanted to try on the Shamballa menu we ended up going back. The second meal was even better. More delicious mocktails with seared eggplant wrapped around strips of veggies and micro greens with a lime sauce, mushrooms in a black sesame crisp 'bowl', and a stir-fry of tofu and veggies with rice.
More expensive than other places but happy staff, great atmosphere, outstanding food and most definitely worth it.
Pros: Ambience, Amazing food and great choice, Lovely staff
Cons: Nothing at all - it's great!
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Jay5
Points +1328
Pricey but nicey - Edit
Almost passed on this restaurant after looking at the prices. Glad I didn't. Flavorful and quality ingredients. The fried tofu dishes were not vegan but the waiter said they could do it for me.
Read morePros: Food , Presentation , Service
Cons: Expensive , Some things that would be vegan normally were not, Not fully vegan
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HelenHaeryounGi
Points +3511
I want this everyday! - Edit
Great atmosphere, friendly staffs, delicious vegan foods. This is wholesome you don’t want to miss. Asian vegan cuisine works for everybody!
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KristenEve
Points +40
Adorable venue, great food - Edit
This place was really adorable! The food was great and the menu was huge!
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Vegan Victoria
Points +615
Delicious Healthy Food - Edit
A lovely peaceful setting right at the entrance- warmly welcomed by the staff and a generous selection of dishes. We had the crispy mushroom snack and the tofu vermicelli platter which were both delicious along with 2 juice mocktails #Veganuary
Read morePros: Tasty fresh dishes, Many options with photos on the menu , Lovely peaceful setting with plants
Cons: Not all dishes vegan as it’s a vegetarian place
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aaron_mc
Points +171
upmarket Vietnamese cuisine - Edit
All the food was great, all very tasty and fresh!
Read moreThe shamballa mushroom is a must get!
A little on the expensive side for Vietnam but well worth the treat!
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Hayleycarstensen
Points +13
Magnificent - Edit
This was some of the best vegetarian food I’ve ever had! You must try the crispy mushrooms in Shamballa sauce!
Read morePros: Everything , The vibe , The tranquility
Cons: Nothing
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AnubhavSaboth
Points +19
Great food, great ambience - Edit
The food was awesome. Also, the decorations in the restaurant were amazing.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-16
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Veg1975
Points +191
One of Saigon's Best - Edit
With my better half not venturing from our hotel, I walked the 2 km round trip to Shamballa for takeaway/takeout. Yes, I agree with other reviewers that it is expensive but the question is, was it worth it. Yes, very much so. I was greeted at the door and my order taken. I was asked if I had allergies, no, just that I didn't want egg as I was a vegan. I was told how long I had to wait and was given a complimentary iced tea. The ambiance was lovely, muted colours and lighting.
Read moreOur order was Quinoa Áp Chảo, Mỳ Hấp Lá Sen, Đậu Hũ Cầ Chua, Bánh Tứ Vị and Bánh Hỏi Lá Lốt. The dishes and containers of sauces were all labelled in English. All were fresh and tasty flavours. Quinoa was a nice replacement for rice. In the north of Vietnam one of the dishes I got for 5 days was tofu in sautéed tomato. Must have been the only vegan recipe they had for tofu! Here at Shamballa it was something completely different, a rich tomato sauce and tasty stuffed tofu.
If you are looking for something well prepared in a quiet setting I recommend Shamballa to all.
Pros: Mostly vegan menu, pleasant atmosphere , friendly staff
Cons: Upmarket prices
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Becca_07
Points +250
Extremely tasty food! - Edit
This is one of the best meals we’ve had in Vietnam. Traditional Vietnamese, beautiful decor, vegan options clearly labelled and attentive staff. Quite an expensive option but worth it!
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veggiexplorer
Points +5114
Very pretty zen restaurant. Food delicious too - Edit
[Vietnam, HCMC, Vegetarian/ Vegan restaurant; Contain Alliums] Love the spacious zen vibe restaurant and delicious vegan options @shamballavegetarian earlier.
Read moreThey probably can customise alliums free. Do check accordingly if going. I realised Vietnamese Vegetarian uses Alliums.
📍Shamballa Vegetarian, Restaurant & Lounge - Sai Gon; 31 lý tự trọng street, district 1, hồ chí minh
⏰ 9:00 – 22:00
Pros: Friendly staff , Love plant based mylk for Vietnamese coffee, Spacious restaurant
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LauzReyes
Points +110
A welcome change in atmosphere - Edit
Shamballa was a lovely experience. The fish ponds, high ceilings, and finishing really provided a calm energy that juxtaposes the city outside. The food was unbelievably tasty, good portion sizes and service was lovely! I wanted the banana and avocado rolls and they provided it with a different sauce as the only non vegan part was the spicy Mayo dip. The menu is cleary marked for vegans. We spent 1000000 but we did get 5 dishes and a drink each - so yes it was the most we spent on a single meal but definitely worth the money.
Read morePros: Huge menu, Tasty food , Beautiful setting
Cons: Pricey compared to 15K banh mi or 40K soup, Not enough stomach space to try more meals!
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mhector513
Points +118
Delicious - Edit
Great ambiance and excellent service. The food was so delicious.
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Nathalie.Veraq
Points +365
Best vegan restaurant in Saigon - Edit
Came here twice. Beautiful atmosphere, awesome food and super friendly staff.
Read morePros: Just awesome
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SimBim
Points +75
Great - Edit
Vegetarian Restaurant with tons of vegan options. The athmosphere and interior is very special and thoughtful.
Read moreWe loved that they put superfoods in almost all of the dishes. Like cordyceps in the soup or lions mane in the baguettes. The menue overall seemed like someone really put a lot of effort into it.
Anyhow what I didnt like was that the waiters were not very cooperative when I asked for only a small change in one drink. Also the portions were a little bit too small.
Would definitely come again when I am in town
Pros: Amazing atmosphere, Very healthy, natural dishes , Beautifully designed dishes
Cons: Unflexible staff, Small portions
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MKorvesis
Points +2338
Romantic outdoor area - Edit
Good atmosphere for dating dinner in an outdoor area with plants and water. Delicious vegan options.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Romantic atmosphere , Delicious food
Cons: They served us different food than what we ordered, Expensive
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