The short answer
Quan Chay Thanh Lieu: what visitors should know first
Yes, if you want a plant-based meal. Wikivoyage describes it as a vegetarian restaurant with generous portions; its entry was last edited in 2023, so confirm it is open and the hours before travelling.
Diet
What we checked
- Pure Veg. The whole menu has no meat, fish or egg. 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
Quan Chay Thanh Lieu facts at a glance
- Location
- 50 Nguyen Cong Tru, Hue
- Dining style
- Casual vegetarian restaurant
- Price signal
- Low
- Signature order
- Try: vegetable hot pot
- Good for
- Vegetarians
Why it matters
Why Quan Chay Thanh Lieu is worth your time
A vegetarian kitchen is useful in a city where much of the local food rests on beef, pork and shrimp paste. Wikivoyage describes Thanh Lieu as totally vegan, but we could not confirm that independently, so check sauces, dairy and egg if the rule matters to you.
It also shows a different side of Hue's vegetarian tradition: a hot pot meal shared with local families, not a formal temple meal. The entry was last edited in 2023, so confirm the restaurant is open before you plan around it.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Vegetable hot pot
Wikivoyage praises the hot pot and large portions.
- 02
Local crowd
You eat among locals.
- 03
Wikivoyage hours
Listed as 09:00 to 20:00; confirm locally.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Go at lunch or an early dinner. Wikivoyage lists hours of 09:00 to 20:00 and describes the hot pot as a good order. Ask for a table and share two or three dishes between two people, since portions are large.
Check with staff that dishes contain no egg or fish sauce if you are strict, and ask whether onion and garlic can be left out if that matters. The kitchen may not offer this.
Confirm the restaurant is open before a special trip, because the guide entry was last edited in 2023. Bring cash and expect a simple room.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Check hours and menu before going
- Expect crowds on the 1st and 15th of the lunar month
- Ask about onion and garlic if you avoid them
- Bring some cash
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 50 Nguyen Cong Tru, central Hue
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Lunch or early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Simple, casual restaurant on level streets in the city; confirm seating and any steps on arrival. Meals are quick and the food is easy on the stomach.
- Tickets and access
- No booking is usually needed, but vegetarian restaurants in Hue fill up on the 1st and 15th of the lunar month, according to Wikivoyage. Opening hours and menus change, so confirm before a special trip.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Quan Chay Thanh Lieu
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Simple, casual restaurant on level streets in the city; confirm seating and any steps on arrival. Meals are quick and the food is easy on the stomach.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is it fully vegan?
Not confirmed. Wikivoyage calls it totally vegan, but another directory lists it as lacto (dairy), so ask about milk, egg and honey if you are strict.
What should I order?
Wikivoyage recommends the hot pot. Share dishes, since portions are large.
Is it still open?
The guide entry is from 2023, so check opening times before going.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
