The short answer
Veggie Saigon: what visitors should know first
Yes, if you want plant-based Vietnamese and Thai food at low prices and can manage an upstairs room. Spinach says the whole menu is vegan; some diners mention slow service, so allow time and check dish availability.
Diet
What we checked
- Pure Veg. The whole menu has no meat, fish or egg. Checked November 2026 · Source
- 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 Saigon facts at a glance
- Location
- 1039 Hoang Sa, Ward 11, District 3
- Dining style
- Casual vegan restaurant, upstairs
- Price signal
- Inexpensive, per Spinach
- Signature order
- Try: pho or bun bo Hue
- Good for
- Vegans and budget-minded groups
Why it matters
Why Veggie Saigon is worth your time
Because the whole menu is vegan, there is no need to check for fish sauce, egg or dairy in the way you must at an ordinary Vietnamese restaurant. That simplicity matters to strict vegetarians and to Jain families who avoid animal products, though onion and garlic are common in the cooking, so Jain guests should ask.
It is also an example of a Vietnamese tradition of Buddhist vegetarian cooking, where mock meats and broths let people keep a meatless diet and still eat the familiar noodle soups.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Pho as the signature
Spinach and HappyCow reviewers name the pho as the main reason to come.
- 02
Vietnamese and Thai range
Pad thai and Thai dishes sit beside bun bo Hue and banh mi.
- 03
Fully vegan menu
Spinach states that everything on the menu is vegan.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Veggie Saigon is a vegan restaurant at 1039 Hoang Sa that is best known for its pho, with a home-style Vietnamese and Thai menu. Other dishes reported by diners include bun bo Hue, pad thai, banh mi, tofu dishes and fried rice, plus smoothies and coconut juice.
Order a bowl of pho or bun bo Hue to see how a broth tastes when it is built on plants and mock meat, then add a Thai dish to share. The prices are low, so a family can order widely without the bill climbing.
The entrance is not obvious: the room is on an upper floor and you walk in through a garage-style opening, which is why some diners struggle to find it on a map. Some reviewers mention cleanliness concerns and waits for service, so keep expectations modest and go when you are not in a hurry.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Check the stairs before bringing a parent
- Confirm dish availability when you order
- Ask about onion and garlic if you avoid them
- Allow time for service
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Hoang Sa street, Ward 11, District 3
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The dining room is upstairs, reached through a garage or car-park entrance, so there is a staircase. Ask staff at the door whether a table is free before a parent climbs.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-ins are normal. Spinach lists hours of 11am to 9:30pm daily, and warns that dish availability varies. The restaurant has a website, veggiesaigon.com, which we could not open.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Veggie Saigon
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Travelling with parents?
The dining room is upstairs, reached through a garage or car-park entrance, so there is a staircase. Ask staff at the door whether a table is free before a parent climbs.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Veggie Saigon fully vegan?
Spinach states that everything on the menu is vegan.
Where is it?
At 1039 Hoang Sa in District 3, in an upstairs room reached through a garage-style entrance.
Is it good for Jain food?
It is not a Jain kitchen. Onion and garlic are common, so ask whether a dish can be made without them.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
