The short answer
The Vegan Sadhu, Ly Thuong Kiet: what visitors should know first
Worth a stop if you eat vegan or strictly vegetarian and want a proper sit-down meal near the Old Quarter. Branch addresses are listed inconsistently, so confirm which branch you are heading to before leaving the hotel.
Useful facts
The Vegan Sadhu, Ly Thuong Kiet facts at a glance
- Location
- 87 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem (check branch)
- Dining style
- Vegan buffet and a la carte
- Price signal
- Wide range reported; confirm buffet price
- Signature order
- Try: fried spring rolls, banh duc, cassava salad
- Good for
- Vegan families, groups with mixed appetites
Why it matters
Why The Vegan Sadhu, Ly Thuong Kiet is worth your time
For Indian vegetarian and vegan travellers, Hanoi's challenge is not finding a vegetable dish but trusting that it has no fish sauce, egg or shrimp paste hiding in it. Restaurants that serve a fully vegan menu remove that daily guessing, and a buffet lets everyone in a mixed-appetite family eat without a long conversation in a language you may not share.
Sadhu is one of several vegan options in the city, so it works best as one meal in a rotation rather than your only plan. The source pages disagree on its exact branches and prices, which is a reason to confirm by phone or map listing before you travel rather than a reason to avoid it.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Buffet format
Choose what and how much you eat, useful for small appetites.
- 02
Banh duc
A simple Vietnamese rice dish listed among its vegetarian dishes.
- 03
Fried spring rolls
A familiar starter that most travellers will recognise.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Spinach.guide lists Sadhu as a vegan buffet in Hanoi, and a second guide places The Vegan Sadhu at 87 Ly Thuong Kiet in Hoan Kiem, with simple vegetarian dishes including fried spring rolls, banh duc and a cassava salad, plus vegetarian pizza. A buffet suits groups where people want different things, since each person can choose what to eat and how much.
Because the buffet changes and the sources disagree on branches and prices, start by asking which dishes are on today and what the buffet costs. If someone in the party avoids onion or garlic for religious reasons, ask directly; none of the pages opened says how Sadhu handles this, so assume nothing.
The Ly Thuong Kiet address is a short taxi ride from the lake area. Older travellers will do better with an early lunch than a late-evening visit, and a small plate first lets you judge spicing before filling up.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm the branch address before you go
- Ask the buffet price on arrival
- Ask about onion and garlic if you avoid them
- Go early if you want a quieter room
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 87 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem (other branches exist)
- Time needed
- About 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Lunch or early dinner; one guide lists 10:30 to 22:00, so confirm
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- I could not confirm steps, lifts or seating layout from the pages opened, so ask the restaurant about access if mobility is limited. A buffet means walking back and forth to the counters; ask staff to bring dishes if that is tiring.
- Tickets and access
- One guide lists a wide price range, from about 30,000 to 400,000 VND, which suggests simple dishes and the full buffet are priced very differently. Ask the buffet price before sitting down. Branch addresses vary between sources, so check.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
I could not confirm steps, lifts or seating layout from the pages opened, so ask the restaurant about access if mobility is limited. A buffet means walking back and forth to the counters; ask staff to bring dishes if that is tiring.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Sadhu fully vegan?
Spinach.guide lists it as a vegan buffet, and another guide calls it The Vegan Sadhu. HappyCow was not confirmed as fully vegan, so ask about specific dishes if your diet is strict.
Is there only one branch?
No. Sources mention 87 Ly Thuong Kiet, Lotte Mall West Lake and Hoang Dao Thuy; check which you want.
Can it make food without onion or garlic?
The pages opened do not say. Ask before ordering.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
