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Veggie Castle (Yen Ninh), Hanoi: What to eat and visitor guide

A small vegan buffet restaurant near Truc Bach lake that serves a daily lunch and dinner spread of salads, tofu, noodles and mushroom dishes.

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Photo: Nguyenngocthanhtoan · CC BY-SA 4.0

The short answer

Veggie Castle (Yen Ninh): what visitors should know first

A relaxed, easy option for vegans who like choosing from a buffet. The listing was last updated in April 2024, so confirm the hours and price before going.

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

Veggie Castle (Yen Ninh) facts at a glance

Location
7 Yen Ninh, Truc Bach, Ba Dinh
Dining style
Self-service vegan buffet
Price signal
Moderate; check current price
Signature order
Try: make-your-own pho and the daily tofu dishes
Good for
Lunch near West Lake

Why it matters

Why Veggie Castle (Yen Ninh) is worth your time

A buffet lets travelling families see and choose dishes without translating a menu, which is a real help in a country where menus are in Vietnamese. It is also fully vegan according to directory listings.

Its location near Truc Bach and West Lake makes it a natural lunch stop on the northern side of the city.

Buffet pricing makes it easy to judge the cost before you sit down, and the changing daily menu rewards a second visit if you stay in the area for several days.

Highlights

What not to miss

  1. 01

    Daily buffet

    Salads, noodles, tofu and mushroom dishes change by the day.

  2. 02

    Pho station

    A make-your-own pho station is mentioned in reviews.

  3. 03

    Fully vegan

    HappyCow lists it as vegan.

Plan your visit

How to experience it

Veggie Castle is listed as a small, well-appointed restaurant with a daily buffet for lunch and dinner, and reviewers say it is completely vegan. The menu changes daily.

Reviewers describe salads, spring rolls, tofu dishes, noodles, rice, soups, mushroom dishes, a make-your-own pho station, desserts such as che and douhua, and fresh juices. Tea, nut milk and water are reported to be included.

Prices quoted in reviews have been around 70,000 to 120,000 dong per person, but those figures may be out of date. Self-service is good for families, because everyone can take what suits them. Come when the buffet is freshly laid out.

Plan with confidence

Small checks that make a better meal.

  • Confirm hours and price first
  • Go when the buffet is freshly laid out
  • Take mild dishes if you are sensitive to spice
  • Check the address on a map

Know before you go

Timing, access and comfort

Area
Yen Ninh, Truc Bach, Ba Dinh
Time needed
About 1 hour
Best time
Lunch or early dinner
Walking level
Easy
Senior comfort
A small sit-down restaurant where you serve yourself, which is helpful if you want to pick mild dishes. Check for steps at the door. Truc Bach is close to West Lake.
Tickets and access
Walk-ins are normal. The listing gives lunch and dinner sessions; confirm hours and the buffet price before you go.

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Plan the practical part

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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.

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Travelling with parents?

A small sit-down restaurant where you serve yourself, which is helpful if you want to pick mild dishes. Check for steps at the door. Truc Bach is close to West Lake.

Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.

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FAQs

Is Veggie Castle completely vegan?

HappyCow lists it as vegan, and reviewers describe it as completely vegan.

Is the information current?

The listing was last updated in April 2024, so check hours and prices before going.

Is it suitable for older diners?

Yes. A buffet lets you choose gentle dishes.

Sources and further reading

Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.

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