The short answer
Bao An Vegan Street Food: what visitors should know first
Good for a cheap vegan lunch. It is a simple stall in an alley with cash-only payment and some hygiene comments from reviewers, so it suits adventurous eaters better than those wanting a formal sit-down meal.
Diet
What we checked
- Vegan. The whole menu has no dairy, egg or honey. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Bao An Vegan Street Food facts at a glance
- Location
- 66B Tran Hung Dao, Hoan Kiem
- Dining style
- Alley street-food stall
- Price signal
- Inexpensive; cash only
- Signature order
- Try: banh mi and fried spring rolls
- Good for
- Quick vegan lunch
Why it matters
Why Bao An Vegan Street Food is worth your time
Street food is where Hanoi eats, and it relies heavily on pork and fish sauce. A fully vegan stall puts a bowl of pho or a sandwich within reach for strict vegetarians.
Bao An is also affordable, which helps if your hotel breakfast and other meals are pricey.
Eating at a small stall also lets you see what ordinary lunch looks like for local workers, rather than a menu written for visitors, which is a good use of an hour.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Fully vegan stall
HappyCow lists it as vegan; reviewers say all items are vegan.
- 02
Banh mi and pho
A cheap, quick lunch.
- 03
Sweet che
Dessert made with beans, lotus seed and coconut milk.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
HappyCow lists Bao An Vegan, formerly Vegan Banhmi, as a fully vegan Vietnamese street food stall. It is family run and sits in an alley with indoor and outdoor seating.
Reviewers mention banh mi in mixed, mushroom and tofu versions, banh goi, which is a dumpling like a samosa, fried spring rolls, pho and sweet che with beans, lotus seed and coconut milk. Prices are low, though they change.
Come for a quick lunch and take cash. A few reviewers raised concerns about the cleanliness of the seating area, so use your own judgement. Water refills are free, according to reviews.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Bring cash
- Confirm opening days; closed on Sunday
- Look for the alley entrance
- Check seating cleanliness yourself
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Tran Hung Dao, Hoan Kiem
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Best time
- Lunch, Monday to Saturday
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A simple stall with indoor and outdoor seating down an alley. Seats are basic and the entrance can be hard to find. Not the best choice for anyone who needs a formal dining room.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in only, cash only. The listing gives opening hours Monday to Saturday and closed on Sunday; confirm before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Bao An Vegan Street Food
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A simple stall with indoor and outdoor seating down an alley. Seats are basic and the entrance can be hard to find. Not the best choice for anyone who needs a formal dining room.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Bao An completely vegan?
HappyCow lists it as vegan and reviewers describe it as fully vegan.
Can I pay by card?
The listing says cash only.
Is it open on Sundays?
The listing says it is closed on Sunday; check before you go.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
