The short answer
Chickpea Eatery: what visitors should know first
Yes, if you want plant-based Vietnamese food and a break from fish sauce. It is a short walk from the Old Town, and reliable for strict vegetarians and vegans. Opening days are limited, so check before you go.
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
Chickpea Eatery facts at a glance
- Location
- 86/5 Phan Chau Trinh, Hoi An
- Dining style
- Casual vegan cafe with outdoor seating
- Price signal
- Moderate; a meal reported at about US$11 to 12
- Signature order
- Try: Hoi An-style noodles, spring rolls, tempeh banh mi
- Good for
- Strict vegetarians and vegans
Why it matters
Why Chickpea Eatery is worth your time
A fully plant-based kitchen is rare in a town built around pork, shrimp and fish sauce, and it simplifies eating out for strict vegetarians. You can order without checking each ingredient, which matters for families who keep to vegetarian rules.
The cafe also shows that local dishes can be adapted. A plant-based version of Hoi An's cao lau is a way to taste the town's signature without the pork, though it will differ from the original.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Plant-based Hoi An noodles
The kitchen's version of the local noodle dish, without pork.
- 02
Spring rolls and bao
Light dishes that are easy to share.
- 03
Smoothie bowls
A cooling option on hot days.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Order a few dishes to share, so you get a spread: fresh spring rolls, a noodle dish and a bao bun or sandwich. The menu on the cafe's site lists Hoi An-style cao lau, tempeh banh mi, a smoothie bowl and a vegan feast; the kitchen says all its food is 100% plant-based.
The cafe sits in an alley a short walk from the Old Town, close to a coconut store and a kindergarten, according to HappyCow, so use the map pin and allow a few minutes to find it. Sit outside if the weather is mild.
If you avoid onion and garlic for religious reasons, ask before ordering; the kitchen did not state its practice on its site. Bring some cash and check opening days, since reviews report a limited week.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Check opening days before you go
- Bring cash
- Ask about onion and garlic if you avoid them
- Share several dishes
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 86/5 Phan Chau Trinh, a few minutes from the Old Town
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Lunch or an early dinner, outside peak hours
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Small cafe with outdoor seating, a short walk from the Old Town on level streets. The alley entrance is narrow, so ask your driver to drop you at the street end.
- Tickets and access
- HappyCow lists it as open Wednesday to Sunday, about noon to 9 pm, and cash may be preferred. Hours change, so confirm on the cafe's pages before a special trip.
Best for
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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?
Small cafe with outdoor seating, a short walk from the Old Town on level streets. The alley entrance is narrow, so ask your driver to drop you at the street end.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Chickpea Eatery fully vegan?
Its website says all food is 100% plant-based. HappyCow lists it as a vegan restaurant, and reviews say the food is fully vegan. If it matters, confirm with staff.
Is there Jain food?
The cafe does not describe itself as Jain. If you avoid onion and garlic, ask before ordering.
Is it open daily?
HappyCow lists Wednesday to Sunday. Hours change, so check before you go.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
