The short answer
Am Thuc Chay Bo De Sao: what visitors should know first
Yes, for vegetarians who want local Vietnamese dishes without meat or fish. It is not fully vegan, because some drinks use honey. Check hours and ask staff about onion and garlic.
Useful facts
Am Thuc Chay Bo De Sao facts at a glance
- Location
- 11 Huynh Thuc Khang, Nha Trang
- Dining style
- Casual Buddhist-style vegetarian, buffet and menu
- Price signal
- Low
- Signature order
- Try: pho or banh xeo (chay)
- Note
- Not vegan; some drinks use honey
- Good for
- Vegetarian families
Why it matters
Why Am Thuc Chay Bo De Sao is worth your time
Buddhist vegetarian restaurants are the most dependable meatless meals in Vietnam, because the whole kitchen avoids meat and fish. This one gives visitors access to local dishes, such as banh xeo and pho, without the risk of fish sauce.
For Indian families that follow a vegetarian diet but not a vegan or Jain one, it is a practical and affordable choice. The vegan grocery in front is also useful for snacks.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Local dishes, meatless
Pho, banh xeo and curry noodles.
- 02
Buffet
Small dishes in trays at low prices.
- 03
Grocery
A shop selling vegan snacks at the front.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
This is a Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant of the 'chay' type. HappyCow lists it as vegetarian and vegan-friendly, and reviewers say the food has no meat, fish or egg; one says staff told them there is no meat, egg or milk. Dishes mentioned include pho in northern and southern styles, curry noodles, mushroom and seaweed fried rice, banh xeo, fresh spring rolls, banh mi, fried tofu and lemongrass tofu. Choose from the buffet trays or the menu.
Drinks may include honey, so it is not a vegan restaurant, and Jain diners should ask directly about onion and garlic. Service can be slow, and some staff speak little English, though an English menu is reported. Prices are low, with small buffet dishes and pho at modest cost.
A taxi from the seafront is short. Go at lunch when the buffet is full, and confirm hours on the day.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Check opening hours
- Ask about onion and garlic
- Carry cash
- Avoid honey drinks if vegan
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 11 Huynh Thuc Khang, Nha Trang
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Breakfast or lunch
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A ground-level casual restaurant reached by taxi; tables and seating are simple, with no lifts needed. Check the layout on arrival.
- Tickets and access
- HappyCow lists 6:30 am to 8 pm daily; the listing was last updated in May 2024, so confirm. No booking is usually needed.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
A ground-level casual restaurant reached by taxi; tables and seating are simple, with no lifts needed. Check the layout on arrival.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Bo De Sao fully vegetarian?
HappyCow lists it as vegetarian and reviewers report no meat, fish or egg. Confirm with staff.
Is it vegan?
Not fully; some drinks contain honey.
Is it Jain-friendly?
No Jain claim; ask about onion and garlic.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
