Vietnamese casual restaurant serving noodle soups, savory crepe, spring rolls, banh mi, and simple plate meals with rice, veggies, and mock meats. Tapioca cake and other cakes for dessert. Sells some ready to eat items for takeaway. Under new ownership & fully vegan from November 2021. Off-street parking. Est. 2019 as Nha Hang Chay Hoa Tu Bi Tam. Open Mon-Tue 10:30am-9:00pm, Thu-Sun 10:30am-9:00pm.
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4591 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, California, USA, 92115
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Added by westcornersville on 17 Jan 2019
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97 Reviews
First Review by KellyBone
Northabroad
Points +332
Authentic Vietnamese - Edit
What a place! We loved having lunch here. The food tasted exactly like we remember it from having visited Vietnam. The baguette for the banh mi sandwich was especially impressive as it was gluten free (like everything else!). We couldn’t tell at all. The desserts were also amazing. Crème brûlée and cheesecake were some of the best ones we’ve tried for sure. Service was super kind and very friendly. We also appreciated the water refills! It’s not the cheapest place but we would gladly dine here again.
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JasonBazzell
Points +20
I love this place. They have stepped it up a notch and make some delicious food. - Edit
Using organic whole plant based foods makes a worthwhile stop for anyone that cares. Themselves or the environment not to mention the animals .
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-11
Pros: Lots of tasty vegan options.. if you enjoy food , Love there vegan flan .. they got it down !!, Great service . A good place to eat
Cons: The prices are expected with such tasty cuisine..
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ElissaBVegan
Points +3008
Do Not Miss This Gem!!! - Edit
With more than 200 hundred items on the all vegan, organic, made from scratch menu, this place is super special!
Read moreEverything we had was delightful. See my photos for details.
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TessZalcberg
Points +49
Excellent All Vegan Vietnamese - Edit
Came down to SD for the weekend and didn’t want burgers and junk food. Opened up happy cow and gave this place a shot. Everything was amazing. Huge menu, we stuck to mostly appetizers so we could try many things. Customer service was top notch. Water and tea constantly refilled. Will definitely be back!
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EricAllenOgle
Points +175
Thai Vegan foods. - Edit
So many choices!
Read morePros: Pages of vegan and vegetables , Mock meats
Cons: Under 15 dollars per person., Lot of foods., Too good
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avocadosandadventures
Points +424
SO GOOD! - Edit
I just came back to Thanh Tinh Chay for the second time and was not disappointed. The service is fast, the food is amazing, and the desserts are to die for. I recommend the cheesecake!! There is a huge menu selection, so there is something for everyone.
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vegang77
Points +72
Best in San Diego - Edit
I mean, I don’t even need to write a review because everyone already knows they are the BEST! Super delicious, fresh food and extremely kind staff. If you haven’t been here yet, you are missing out on the best vegan Vietnamese food!
Read morePros: Healthy, fresh, delicious food!!!, Very kind staff!!, Clean restaurant
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frankien
Points +87
Amazing food - Edit
You could take any non vegan here and they would love it. Amazing Vietnamese food.
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alannahneedham
Points +431
So good! - Edit
I absolutely love the bao here
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Misanthropia
Points +2827
Lovely! - Edit
Absolutely one of the best vegan restaurants I’ve been to in San Diego and California so far. The food was sooo delicious, the mushroom salad as well as the buns. And their cheesecake is to die for! Also the staff is so lovely and welcoming, a hallmark for good service!
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JonAb
Points +24
Awesome vegan viet - Edit
Whole vegan menu. A staff that is patient and willing to describe how they make their delicious food. Definitely a staple to visit whenever visiting SE San Diego
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ChrisComstock612
Points +107
Just what I needed - Edit
Simply delicious and healthy, plus no cruelty
Read moreKind and informative staff
Peaceful dinning
Pros: Healthy , Taste , Peaceful
Cons: Parking
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MarieSoriano
Points +479
So much… - Edit
The water here is the nectar of the gods and most of the food is heaven in your mouth. (A little heavy on the peppercorns in the vegan fish cakes.) Over 100 dishes to choose from—literally. Plus free dessert. This place has so much to choose from and so much good energy. Be prepared to pay on the high side. For example, a salad I ordered was small—for $14 . The cheapest dishes are the Banh mi for a bit over $9. The noodle dishes are $18 .
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-13
Pros: All vegan (& organic according to the owner) , Free dessert
Cons: Some dishes are small on quantity for the price
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MariaLupitaFigueroa
Points +50
Woooooow! - Edit
In this case my eyes were bigger than my stomach, we got way too much food because everything just sounded so good! My non veg boyfriend has not stopped talking about this place since we went. My favorite were the bao, I don’t exactly remember what they were called on the menu, but they are a must try, I’ll attach a pic, get them if you can!
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ShanChat
Points +159
Great flavor and service - Edit
I highly recommend Thanh Tinh Chay. They have a big menu. They make all of their “meat” in house. The service is also great!
Read morePros: Big menu, In house “meat”, Good service
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Lydiacroson
Points +24
I want to support places like this - Edit
We’ve been vegan for 7 years and my daughter was recently diagnosed with celiac. This restaurant meets all of our needs—besides vegan and GF we love Asian food, everything was delicious and unusual (like sticky rice dumplings, never tried those before). We will definitely be back.
Read morePros: Gluten-free!, Delicious , Dessert treat
Cons: No cons
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LuckyAng
Points +76
Perfect! - Edit
Dan dan noodles 10/10
Read moreNon-vegan spouse was just as pleased with selections and quality as I was. Fresh and flavorful.
Pros: All vegan, Reasonable prices, Reasonable serving sizes
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VeganThey
Points +22
BEST EVER - Edit
This restaurant is absolutely incredible. Everything on the menu is homemade in-house, gluten free, and of course vegan! The food here is incomparable, no other place comes close. Delicious and authentic Vietnamese food always made with love. 5 stars is not enough.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-02
Pros: Huge all vegan menu, Delicious fruit-infused water, Amazing desserts
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vegandiver
Points +62
Wow! All the dishes are so unique and tasty - Edit
The mock meats are homemade, the bread for Bahn Mi is homemade, and everything is made from scratch. The dishes are bursting with flavor. We plan to be back!! It’s a must-stop for any vegan travelers coming to San Diego!
Read morePros: Lots of
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Livesonplants
Points +34
The best vegan restaurant! - Edit
We come here weekly to try new things on the menu. Tonight I had the Helen Buns and my guy had the Dan Dan Noodles. Amazing! Everything is homemade and the flavors are incredible.
Read moreThis is a must for vegans. Service is outstanding and so personable.
Pros: Homemade, All Vegan, Huge selection
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PeteH
Points +1113
My new favorite vegan restaurant - Edit
Went here for lunch. Fresh spring rolls, noodle salad, green tea and assorted sauces and condiments.
Read moreFood was authentic Vietnamese and amazingly tasty.
They have a menu now.
Came back for dinner. Great dinner crowd. Still open tables.
A variety of takeaways in the refrigerated case .
Great for taking to work!
And everything is Vegan!
Updated from previous review on 2019-03-02
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Great friendly customer service , Tasty food
Cons: None
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MarcusDerencius
Points +146
it’s amazing - Edit
really nice service. they explain the details of the dishes. everything is made there (tofu, fake meats, bread). affordable. the desserts are pretty good too. the menu is huge, it’s hard to decide what to order.
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Jesthefoodie
Points +95
10/10 - Edit
Y’all, don’t let the hole in the wall outer appearance fool you. Thanh Tinh Chay is serving up INCREDIBLE vegan Vietnamese dishes, in fact they have over 100 menu items to choose from!
Read moreWe tried the Veggie Fried Rolls, "Chicken" Curry, and Dan Dan Noodle. It was so hard to pick a favorite. The rolls are full of flavor and fried to perfection but the curry y’all. Holy WOW. This is my new absolute FAVORITE dish! The French bread (made fresh in house like most other menu items) complimented the curry so well! 😍 For dessert they brought us out an apple tart and flan - the flan is a must try, y’all.
10/10 recommend giving them a visit! We can’t wait to come back!
Pros: 100+ menu options
Cons: No outdoor dining, Very small parking lot
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marlee.k
Points +148
Love this restaurant! - Edit
https://www.yelp.com/biz/thanh-tinh-chay-san-diego?hrid=cvKzyOdcveF4Ot8DgNiPzw&utm_source=ishare&utm_content=review
Read morePros: Awesome food, Authentic, Friendly staff
Cons: Pricey but worth it!
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MarnieJane
Points +132
Best Vietnamese Food, EVER - Edit
The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I had the Filet Mignon rolls and Soft Noodle Sauté. I finished everything! They make their mock meats all in house and the flavors are on point. If I lived in San Diego I would eat here as much as possible. The manager was very kind and gifted me three complimentary desserts. 10/10 recommend!
Read morePros: All vegan restaurant , Delicious mock meats, Many options, big portions.
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Meggiemacdip
Points +68
Perfect flavors - Edit
The staff make you feel like you're a regular when you come for the second time. The first time we had the jicama spring rolls and assorted starter plate: this was the perfect quick bite for us. The second time we had the vermicelli coconut dish: sweet, savory and crunchy with fresh vegetables. Also the dan dan noodles with mock beef: the spiciness is well encorporated in the dish, the mock meat, peanuts and cruncy toppings tie in perfectly. Their complementary desserts were a delicious surprise!
Read morePros: Expansive menu to choose from, Thoughtful staff, Delicious flavors
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Rythica
Points +131
Incredible - Edit
All the food is delicious. Everything is completely vegan, and the menu selection is huge! The customer service is also above and beyond. The waitress was so friendly, and they gave us delicious, free dessert. The atmosphere and decorations are comfy and wholesome.
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