The short answer
Katze Vegan Restaurant: what visitors should know first
Good for vegan and vegetarian travellers who want Vietnamese dishes in the Old Quarter. The directory reports it as fully vegan; confirm at the door if this matters, and note that it sits down a small alley and can be hard to find.
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
Katze Vegan Restaurant facts at a glance
- Location
- Cau Go lane, Hang Bac, Hoan Kiem
- Dining style
- Casual Vietnamese vegan
- Price signal
- Moderate; reviews differ, so check the menu
- Signature order
- Try: mock-meat dishes and morning glory salad
- Good for
- Vegans and vegetarians in the Old Quarter
Why it matters
Why Katze Vegan Restaurant is worth your time
Hanoi's food is built on pork, fish sauce and shrimp paste, which makes a fully plant-based Vietnamese menu valuable for strict vegetarians and vegans. Katze makes familiar dishes without these.
It also sits in the Old Quarter, so it is easy to fit between the lake and the market streets without a long taxi ride.
Because it is in an alley rather than on a main street, it also gives a short glimpse of how local residents live inside the Old Quarter's blocks.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Fully vegan menu
HappyCow lists it as vegan, reported as of December 2024.
- 02
Mock meats
Vegan versions of chicken, beef, fish and ribs.
- 03
Old Quarter location
A short walk from Hoan Kiem Lake.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
HappyCow lists Katze as a Vietnamese restaurant with local dishes and a variety of meat substitutes, reported fully vegan as of December 2024. The listing says it relocated from another address, so confirm the location on a map before you walk over.
Reviewers mention plant-based versions of Vietnamese favourites: mock chicken, beef, fish and ribs, fried tofu and tomato tofu, morning glory salad, banana flower salad, fresh and fried spring rolls, and fried aubergine with garlic. A free protein starter is reported for each table.
Because it uses mock meats, it suits those who want familiar flavours without fish sauce. Ask staff about spice level if you have older diners. A few reviewers found extra dishes confusing at billing, so ask what is charged before you eat.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm the address on a map before you go
- Ask what is charged for table extras
- Check current opening hours
- Ask about spice level
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Cau Go lane, Hang Bac, Hoan Kiem
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Short walk from Hoan Kiem Lake on flat lanes, but the entrance is in a small alley that can be hard to find. Ask your hotel to mark it on a map. Check seating and steps on arrival.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-ins are usually possible. Check current hours before you go. Some reviewers say extra items are placed on the table; ask what is charged before you start.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Katze Vegan Restaurant
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Short walk from Hoan Kiem Lake on flat lanes, but the entrance is in a small alley that can be hard to find. Ask your hotel to mark it on a map. Check seating and steps on arrival.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Katze completely vegan?
HappyCow lists it as vegan and reported fully vegan as of December 2024; the listing page itself does not give a formal statement from the restaurant.
Is it Jain?
No evidence of Jain cooking was found. Ask about onion and garlic before ordering.
Where is it?
In a small alley off Cau Go in Hang Bac, in the Old Quarter.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
