The short answer
Ba Xa Vegetarian, Nguyen Trai: what visitors should know first
A good everyday vegetarian stop for families who want a long Vietnamese menu with no meat on it. The chain has several branches, so confirm the exact address and hours before you set off.
Useful facts
Ba Xa Vegetarian, Nguyen Trai facts at a glance
- Location
- 245/5 Nguyen Trai, District 1
- Dining style
- Vegetarian restaurant, several branches
- Price signal
- Low to mid; confirm current prices
- Signature order
- Try: noodle soup or roasted vegetarian duck
- Good for
- Vegetarian families wanting a long menu
Why it matters
Why Ba Xa Vegetarian, Nguyen Trai is worth your time
Buddhist-style vegetarian cooking, called chay, is the surest route to a meat-free meal in Ho Chi Minh City, where fish sauce and pork stock run through ordinary dishes. A vegetarian restaurant removes much of that guesswork, though we could not confirm the Nguyen Trai branch is entirely meat-, fish- or egg-free, so ask when ordering.
Ba Xa's large menu also helps mixed groups. One person can have soup, another fried noodles, a third a mock-meat plate, and older relatives can choose softer dishes without leaving the vegetarian table.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Vegetarian menu
Expatolife describes it as a vegetarian restaurant; we could not verify that every dish is meat-, fish- and egg-free.
- 02
Noodles and soups
Noodle soups and stir-fried noodles are listed.
- 03
Mock roast duck
A vegetarian take on a classic dish.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Expatolife describes Ba Xa as a vegetarian restaurant and lists noodle soups, stir-fried noodles, spring rolls and vegetarian versions of classic dishes, including a roasted vegetarian duck. Vietnam Découverte gives the opening hours as 8:00 to 22:00 and dishes from roughly 60,000 to 270,000 VND, and lists four branches; its Pasteur address is a different branch from the Nguyen Trai one here.
The Pasteur and Truong Dinh addresses are reported differently by the two pages, so this entry names only Nguyen Trai, which both agree on. Open the map link and check which branch is nearest your hotel.
A noodle soup or a plate of stir-fried noodles with spring rolls is an easy first order. The mock duck suits anyone who misses the shape of a non-vegetarian meal.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Check which branch is nearest before you set out
- Confirm hours at the branch
- Ask whether egg is used in any dish you pick
- Share several dishes among the table
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 245/5 Nguyen Trai, District 1
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Our sources do not describe seating, steps or air-conditioning at this branch. Ride-hailing to the alley address is easier than walking, and the long menu lets you pick soft noodles and soups.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in restaurant; no booking policy was found. Hours quoted for the chain run from morning to about 22:00, but confirm at your chosen branch.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Ba Xa Vegetarian, Nguyen Trai
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Our sources do not describe seating, steps or air-conditioning at this branch. Ride-hailing to the alley address is easier than walking, and the long menu lets you pick soft noodles and soups.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Ba Xa vegan?
Sources disagree: one calls it fully vegan, another vegetarian, and a diner reports some non-vegan items. We have applied no diet label; ask about egg, dairy, fish sauce and honey.
Does it have one location?
No. Both sources list several branches in Ho Chi Minh City, so confirm yours.
Does it use fish sauce?
A vegetarian menu should not, but say khong nuoc mam when ordering to be sure.
Sources and further reading
- Expatolife: vegetarian restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City
- Vietnam Découverte: Saigon restaurants guide (Feb 2026)
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
