Chan Nhu is a vegan-friendly spot in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Editorially verified July 1, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 171 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
This De Tham branch of Chan Nhu is a plant-based canteen near the backpacker area, dishing almost entirely vegan Vietnamese plates and a self-serve com chay.
OrderA tray from the com chay vegetarian buffet.
TipLook for the com chay sign; the buffet is the fastest, cheapest way to fill a plate here.
Hum is a serene District 3 vegetarian restaurant plating elegant plant-based Vietnamese dishes from seasonal produce in a calm garden villa setting.
OrderThe lotus-seed rice in a clay pot and fresh vegetable rolls.
TipIt is a full sit-down restaurant, not a canteen; book ahead for dinner in the garden room.
This De Tham branch of Chan Nhu is a plant-based canteen near the backpacker area, dishing almost entirely vegan Vietnamese plates and a self-serve com chay.
OrderA tray from the com chay vegetarian buffet.
TipLook for the com chay sign; the buffet is the fastest, cheapest way to fill a plate here.
Kashew Cheese Deli is a Thao Dien vegan kitchen built around its own cashew cheese, turning it into paninis, pastas and boards across a small daytime cafe.
OrderA cashew-cheese panini or the vegan lasagne.
TipThe house cashew cheese is the whole point; it is closed Tuesdays, so plan around.