Beer/Wine
Vietnamese
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Garden restaurant serving local food; a vegan menu is listed separately. Reported closed August 2022.


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25 Reviews

First Review by RunEatWorld

maraczi

Points +510

Vegan
23 Feb 2020

Yumm yumm yumm

We tried the vegan summer rolls and the vegan burger and really enjoyed it! Best summer rolls I ever tried and a burger with an Asian twist, thanks to the greens on it. Loved it!

gempon

Points +745

Vegetarian
03 Jan 2020

Separate veggie/ vegan menu

Tucked away in a cute little quiet street, this place has a separate veg menu which has a lot of options. Got a bottle of red wine here too which isn't so common in Vietnam but was lovely. Tried the mushroom curry and vegan Pho which were both amazing and the atmosphere is lovely too. Must try.

Ahau

Points +13

Mostly Veg
07 Dec 2019

Delicious vegan options

J'ai testé le vegan burger de Oanh, la propriétaire du café, et je l'ai trouvé délicieux avec ses morceaux d'avocat et ses champignons, hmmm. Dans une petite rue tranquile près du pont japonais, un patio vert et fleuri.

LucioFrancisco

Points +24

Vegetarian
05 Dec 2019

Nice vegan options

The most amazing vegan crepes. Soy milk available for vegan cappuccino. Very nice wine too.

Pros: Several vegan options, Welcoming staff, Quite place

Veggie_friend

Points +606

Vegan
25 Nov 2019

They don't understand the vegan concept

We ordered the simply vegan burger and vegan savoury crêpe. There was cheese on the burger. So we asked if it is vegan. The English speaking lady responded 'yes', then my bf asked her if there is milk in it. She said: 'yes'. So we explained her the concept of vegan. She didn't seem to know it (or she pretended). They made another one, but now we are wonder if there is egg in the burger itself, because the peanutsauce next to my savoury crêpe probably contained butter or milk. I asked about this and they brought me soysauce instead. We really feel deceived, because it said vegan on the menu. I send them an email with my feedback. The dishes were really pretty and the girls gave good service.. so i hope they will take my feedback. For now i will not recommend, except if you are vegetarian.

Pros: Service is good, Pretty dishes

Cons: Don't understand vegan

gregz123

Points +42

Vegan
02 Oct 2019

Limited Options

Very few options for vegan guests, especially when also gluten free. I resorted to having French fries and a side of avocado. I enjoyed it but would not recommend it to anyone else vegan since the main thing they offer for vegetarian is eggs and bread.

Pros: Nice outdoor seating , Good location

Cons: Expensive , No great food options

MeganMTV

Points +86

Vegan
14 Sep 2019

Nice stop for coffee

We found this lovely cafe just off the main tourist path. We sat in the courtyard and had iced black coffee and the vegan fried wonton skins for a snack. It was just what we needed after walking around in the hot sun all day.
The fried wontons were good, although a little sweet. They have a separate vegetarian menu with some good looking options that I’d like to come back and try.

Pros: Nice atmosphere in the court yard, Nice staff

ckresse93

Points +126

Vegan
03 Aug 2019

Good flavor, a little pricey for the size

Separate menu selection of vegetarian and vegan items. We split 2 meals and both were great. We sat on the patio. We were the only ones in the restaurant at 7pm on a Saturday. Tucked away in an alley, it’s a nice get-away from the crowds in old town.

Pros: Decent vegetarian options

Cons: Price is a little high for the portion

jonturko

Points +52

Vegan
12 Apr 2019

Lovely cao Lao

Really nice meal here today. A little pricey but the cao Lao (which is delicious) is just 65k.

OanhHoàng

Points +20

Vegetarian
07 Apr 2019

Lovely dinner

Great little place with well prepared dishes, friendly staff and affordable prices. The place is off the main street next to a small garden so it is quiet and pleasant even during the busy hours. The best food in my trip.

Updated from previous review on 2019-04-07

amalietn

Points +41

Vegetarian
30 Mar 2019

Really good

This place was soo cosy and the food was delicious! Went there for lunch and going back for dinner! 😋

jammyjimjams

Points +35

Vegetarian
06 Feb 2019

Perfect spot

As my husband is still a meat eater this is a really delicious options for us both

Pros: Lots of vegetarian options , Really delicious , Good options for others who eat meat

JivVegan

Points +83

Vegan
23 Aug 2018

Really tasty, lots of options!

We ate here 3 times whilst in Hoi An, it was that good! Order the Vegan Savoury Crepe or the Aubergine with Mushrooms...both so delicious. Friendly staff and reasonably priced.

RachelAlexBlyth

Points +26

Vegan
11 Aug 2018

Lovely little cafe in old town

Really lovely staff very accommodating and good vegan options!

Pros: Good vegan options I’d recommend the summer rolls, Lovely staff very friendly , Quiet chilled area

LifestyleTraveller

Points +13

Vegetarian
04 Apr 2018

Excellent Ban Xeo

We love this place! The vegetarian spring rolls, ban xeo and crockpot eggplant are some of the best in Hoi An. Good service and cute areas for dining. We come here when we want great food and a glass of wine. But the vege Ban Xeo is a stand out.

Pros: Not a bad menu for vegetarians, great quality food

Joëlle1987

Points +25

Vegetarian
19 Feb 2018

away from the crowd

In the middle of the amazing old town of Hoi An, this little restaurant is peacefull! We ordered the wonton, so good ! And the burger, they asked me if i want an egg and cheese in it, so it’s an improvment ! Note that the sauvignon by glass is really good :)

GeorgiaMay

Points +70

Vegan
13 Feb 2018

They don't know what vegan is...

Ordered the "simply vegan burger", just before I was about to bite into it I noticed it had a big egg in it. I told the staff and they didnt seem to think it was a problem and told me that egg is vegan lol. Anyway, they came and took the burger away then bought it back out 30 seconds later with the egg taken out and a new bun on top. The burger still had bits of egg in it obviously and tasted like egg. Even if this didn't happen I don't think the burger would have been good anyway so I wouldn't recommend this place...

Cons: I don't think the know what vegan is and I wouldn'

kars10

Points +248

Vegan
01 Feb 2018

Delicious!

Stopped in here while we were searching for another restaurant. Happy we did. Had a small but great selection of vegan and vegetarian food.
Everything we ate was delicious, definitely check them out if you are looking for a good vegan meal.
Had the wonton, mushroom pancake, spring rolls and the mushroom curry. The curry was absolutely amazing!

CamilaSilvaL

Points +6374

Vegan
27 Jan 2018

great burger

The vegan burger is made from tofu and it’s delicious and juicy. This is the first tofu burger that I really enjoyed and it came with some really goooood chips. The staff is great! Oh and last but not least, the restaurant is pretty and if you sit outside during a hot day, you’ll enjoy your meal even more.

vegetariangirl

Points +2615

Vegan
20 Jan 2018

loved this place!

We went for lunch today and it’s so good we are going back for dinner. We shared the vegan savoury crepe and fried wontons. Lovely covered garden area for seating. Very nice staff. It’s across from Rosie’s Cafe which sells vegan cake!

BigVeegs

Points +196

Vegan
14 Jan 2018

Lovely place for a rainy afternoon

Nice selection of veggie and vegan grub, although a little overpriced. The staff were very attentive. Lovely interior, perfect for escaping the rain. We had vegan pho and summer rolls; the pho was ok, the summer rolls were great.

Pros: Setting

LilacHippy

Points +12749

Vegan
27 Dec 2017

Vegan? Hmm.

After I ordered the simple vegan burger she asked me if I wanted cheese or egg. Made me very suspicious since it is advertised as a vegan burger. It came with a sauce on the bread that I could not identify. I found myself not confident they know vegan. In it's favour it is a cute and cosy place and the prices are quite cheap.

AnitaGuðlaug

Points +30

Vegan
25 Oct 2017

a big vegan menu!!

I had the.best.vegan.burger.of.my.entire.life here. I've tried so many but this one..... oh my dayz.
They have a very good selection of vegeterian and vegan stuff and ohhh..you should just get the vegan burger.

Pros: vegan menu, vegeterian menu, lovely decor

backtoback

Points +291

Vegan
15 Oct 2017

amazing pancakes but well overpriced!

Decent food - noodles were too small a portion (veg not vegan) banh CEO was vegan and great but a lot of money for what you get.

RunEatWorld

Points +3599

Vegan
18 Sep 2017

Fantastic find in Hoi An

Beautiful restaurant located down a quiet alley. Peaceful garden setting with indoor seating also available. Has regular menu plus separate vegetarian/vegan menu with lots of local classics - pho, savoury crepe, spring rolls, noodles, etc. Prices reasonable for a restaurant of this quality. Service was excellent. Also sell beer, wine, cocktails.




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