5 Vegan Restaurants in Hanoi Not to Miss

For the capital city of a country that’s notoriously not very vegan-friendly, it turns out that vegan restaurants in Hanoi are not only plentiful, but also packed with flavor.

Hanoi is a city obsessed with food.

At all hours of the day, come rain or shine, locals perch on plastic stools as steam rises from their bowls, or they crunch into a fresh bánh mì. Here, food somehow matters more.

But as vegans in Hanoi, we don’t have to miss out on any of it. All of those bold and savory Vietnamese flavors that we know and love can be found at the many vegan restaurants throughout the city.

Vegan Restaurants in Hanoi: Rooted in Culture with a Modern Edge

The city’s vegan scene may be built on its vegetarian chay culture, but a newer wave of vegan spots are bringing more creative, modern takes to the table.

From classic local dishes like bún riêu and nộm đu đủ, to international favorites like a plant-based döner kebab and flaky vegan croissants, we can enjoy it all in Hanoi.

So if you’re ready to explore this amazing city for yourself, here are the top vegan restaurants to enjoy in Hanoi, Vietnam.

The first challenge is finding Hẻm Vegan. Once you do, the rewards are more than worth it. Hidden down a narrow alley in Hoàn Kiếm, right in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, it feels like you’ve stumbled onto something most people would walk straight past.

Inside, the interior is simple and unpretentious. Their menu, however, is anything but. They have a beautiful range of lesser-known and more popular Vietnamese dishes, all vegan and built on that familiar chay foundation.

But the real star of the show is the hotpot. Fresh vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, and noodles all laid out ready to build your own bowl, simmering away in a broth that sings umami. It sounds simple, but trust me. When the flavors are this rich and the ingredients are this high quality, you can’t stop eating.

I was staying nearby so I ended up coming back another morning for breakfast. I’d never eaten bánh mì bread without any filling until then, but dipping it straight into some curry-style stew was a gamechanger. I had absolutely no shame ordering another piece of bread the second I’d finished the first.

Hẻm is slightly pricier than your typical local spot, likely down to its Old Quarter location, but it’s absolutely worth it for a meal you won’t forget in a hurry.

Quite literally around the corner from Hẻm, Chayfood is another low-key gem. t’s a restaurant that proudly wears its chay identity on its sleeve, but delivers it in a way that feels modern, fresh, and quietly confident.

Nestled in a part of Hanoi that feels exactly how you imagine the calmer side of the city, this neighborhood is all big trees, soft light, and fascinating architecture. Buildings sit somewhere between old-world Hanoi and something you might stumble across in Shanghai or New York.

The menu reflects that same mix. It jumps between Vietnamese classics, Thai, Japanese, and Korean dishes, with the occasional curveball like tacos or pasta. It shouldn’t work, but somehow it does. There’s a consistent identity running through every dish, with each carrying that subtle chay twist in both ingredients and technique. Everything is modern, clean, and well-balanced, but still respectful of where it’s come from.

I kept it local and went for the Hanoi-style bún riêu. If you’ve never tried it then I implore you to give it a go. It’s fresh and comforting in the way many Vietnamese noodle dishes are, but definitely takes things to the next level. Chayfood absolutely nailed it.

Whether you’re craving something more familiar or are continuing on your adventure of Vietnamese cuisine, Chayfood is a no-brainer for hungry vegans in Hanoi.

Last but by no means least on our list is La Studio. This gorgeous café is probably the best place for a Western-style vegan breakfast or lunch in the whole of Hanoi.

Their menu is simple, but clearly done with real care. Nothing feels overcomplicated, just thoughtfully put together using quality ingredients that actually shine.

There’s a great balance too. On one side, you’ve got smoothie bowls, fresh juices, and plant-based yogurt bowls topped with fruit and homemade granola. Then there are the more indulgent options. Big, properly stacked sandwiches with fillings like smoky tempeh, roasted veg, and creamy spreads, all tucked into fresh bread.

No surprises what I went for. The vegan “salmon” lox bagel was unreal. My sandwich standards were already pretty high after all the bánh mì I’d been eating, but this was up there with one of the best things I’ve ever eaten between two pieces of bread.

The coffee at La Studio deserves a mention too. In a country that’s so mad about the stuff, La Studio represents itself very well. I was back more than once for my caffeine fix, and maybe a couple of pastries too.  Not far from Kiez, I highly recommend combining these two vegan spots in a day of adventure around this fascinating part of the city.

Rebecca at Veggies Abroad is your all-in-one vegan trip-planning extraordinaire, and also runs her own vegan tours worldwide (including one in Vietnam).

You’ll never again be overwhelmed deciding where to go and what to do, let alone where to eat vegan.

She can help you find the right balance between seeing the sights without getting completely caught up in the tourist rigmarole.

Trust me, you’re in the safest of hands, and she’d love to hear from you!