The short answer
Gujarat Indian Restaurant: what visitors should know first
Yes, for vegetarian Indian meals in the backpacker district. The menu is listed as vegetarian with clearly marked vegan dishes, but we found no egg-free or Jain statement, so ask about both. Expect a busy room at peak times.
Diet
What we checked
- Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. Checked November 2026 · Source
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. 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
Gujarat Indian Restaurant facts at a glance
- Location
- 179 Pham Ngu Lao, Ben Thanh ward, District 1
- Dining style
- Casual vegetarian Indian restaurant
- Price signal
- Mains around 150,000 dong, reported by diners
- Signature order
- Try: chana masala, okra or a ghee-free dosa
- Good for
- Groups, families and vegan travellers
Why it matters
Why Gujarat Indian Restaurant is worth your time
Pham Ngu Lao is where many Indian visitors stay, and a reliable vegetarian kitchen within walking distance of the hotel is worth knowing. This restaurant gives you Gujarati home-style food, which is harder to find abroad than North Indian curries.
Other listings suggest the same name is used by restaurants in other Vietnamese cities, so confirm the Pham Ngu Lao address on your map before you set out. Eating here after a day of walking the nearby streets keeps the evening simple.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Three regional menus
Gujarati, North Indian and South Indian dishes come from one kitchen.
- 02
Marked vegan dishes
Spinach reports 5 to 10 vegan dishes, with staff who can explain what can be made vegan.
- 03
Open all day
Daily hours run from 8am to 11pm, so breakfast and late dinner are both possible.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Gujarat Indian Restaurant sits at 179 Pham Ngu Lao, in the lanes where most budget hotels are. The kitchen covers Gujarati, North Indian and South Indian food, with a few Chinese dishes too. Diners recommend the chana masala, okra and dosa, and the menu also lists dal, poha, paratha, uttapam and pani puri.
A main course is reported at around 150,000 dong, which some diners find high against other Indian places nearby. Portions are generous, so share a few dishes and a bread rather than ordering one each. If you are sensitive to heat, ask for mild; one reviewer found even the mild version spicy.
Vegan guests have a clear path here. Spinach reports a clearly marked vegan section, and says naan without butter and dosa without ghee are vegan. We found no egg-free or Jain statement, so do not assume either and ask the server.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm the branch address before you leave
- Ask for mild spice if needed
- Ask about egg and onion-garlic before ordering
- Go off-peak for a quieter room
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Pham Ngu Lao, Ben Thanh ward, District 1
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Late morning or early evening
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- On Pham Ngu Lao, a busy, noisy street, but a car can pull up close. The room is lively at peak hours, so go off-peak if your parents prefer quiet.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-ins are fine at off-peak times. Spinach lists daily hours of 8am to 11pm, and takeout, cards and mobile pay are available. Book ahead for a large group.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Gujarat Indian Restaurant
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
On Pham Ngu Lao, a busy, noisy street, but a car can pull up close. The room is lively at peak hours, so go off-peak if your parents prefer quiet.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Gujarat Indian Restaurant vegetarian?
Spinach lists it as a vegetarian restaurant with an extensive vegetarian menu. We found no statement about eggs, so we have not tagged it pure veg.
Is there vegan food?
Yes. Spinach reports many marked vegan dishes and says naan without butter and dosa without ghee are vegan.
Is it Jain-friendly?
We found no Jain claim on the pages we opened. Ask the staff.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
