The short answer
Nhà Hàng Chay Nấm: what visitors should know first
Worth a visit if you want a meat-free, egg-free Vietnamese meal in Duong Dong. HappyCow lists it as 100 percent vegan with a long menu. Cash only, so carry dong, and confirm hours before you walk over.
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
Nhà Hàng Chay Nấm facts at a glance
- Location
- 13 Nguyen Trai, Duong Dong
- Dining style
- Casual vegan Vietnamese restaurant
- Price signal
- Moderate; cash only
- Try
- Bun hue, claypot eggplant, mushrooms in tamarind sauce
- Hours listed
- 10:00 to 21:00 daily (HappyCow)
- Good for
- Vegan and vegetarian families
Why it matters
Why Nhà Hàng Chay Nấm is worth your time
Much of Phu Quoc cooking leans on fish sauce, shrimp paste and seafood, so a fully plant-based kitchen is genuinely useful for vegetarian families. Here you do not have to explain what fish sauce is or check each dish for egg, which saves effort for older travellers who are tired after a day of sightseeing.
Because the restaurant sits near the night market, it pairs easily with an evening walk. HappyCow lists a 4.5 star rating from 56 reviews, but opinions are mixed on individual dishes, so treat it as a dependable meat-free option rather than a guaranteed highlight. Confirm hours before you go.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Soups and claypots
Bun hue, pho and claypot eggplant are mentioned by reviewers.
- 02
Plant-based mock meats
Vegan chicken and fish dishes.
- 03
Salads and drinks
Mango and lotus salads, fresh juices and herbal teas.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Walk in from the Dinh Cau night market area, as reviewers note the restaurant is close to it, and ask for the menu before you sit, since it is long. HappyCow reviewers mention pho and bun hue soups, fried rice served in an earthen pot, crispy noodles, claypot eggplant, mushrooms in tamarind sauce, spring rolls and steamed buns.
The kitchen also makes vegan versions of chicken and fish dishes from plant ingredients, plus mango and lotus salads and a hot pot. Reviewers also mention fresh juices and ginger or hibiscus tea; one notes there is no coffee. Order two or three dishes to share rather than one each, as reviewers describe some portions as modest.
Reviewers say some Jain-style dishes appear on the menu, but the restaurant itself has not told us it cooks without onion or garlic, so a Jain traveller should ask the staff directly and not assume. Pay in cash and keep small notes handy.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm hours before you go
- Carry cash, as cards are not accepted per HappyCow
- Share dishes to try more
- Ask about onion and garlic if you avoid them
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 13 Nguyen Trai, Duong Dong town
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The restaurant is in town on a flat street, so there are no hills to climb. HappyCow reviewers describe friendly service and modest portions; ask staff about seating and steps when you arrive, as we could not verify the layout.
- Tickets and access
- No booking is mentioned in the listing; HappyCow gives hours of 10:00 to 21:00 daily and says cash only. Confirm hours before going, as they change.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
The restaurant is in town on a flat street, so there are no hills to climb. HappyCow reviewers describe friendly service and modest portions; ask staff about seating and steps when you arrive, as we could not verify the layout.
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?
HappyCow lists it as 100 percent vegan. Check the menu when you arrive, as kitchens change.
Can I pay by card?
HappyCow says cash only.
Does it serve Jain food?
Reviewers mention Jain-style dishes but the restaurant has not confirmed it, so ask staff directly.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
