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Vegetarianism is considered an art form that helps calm the mind, balance life, and experience moments of peace. Nowadays, many people choose to pursue a vegetarian diet for health and a greener lifestyle… Keeping up with this trend, vegetarian restaurants have emerged, offering exciting culinary experiences for many diners. Let's explore four unique, delicious, and tranquil vegetarian restaurants in Hanoi today:
1. Vejo - The Vege Journey
Vejo is a vegetarian restaurant that combines European and Vietnamese cuisine. What makes Vejo special is that, in addition to the fixed à la carte menu, the chef creates themed set menus each month, featuring dishes that are beautifully and spontaneously presented yet very sophisticated. If you're still wondering where to meet friends this coming May, you can head to Vejo to enjoy the "Inspiration" set menu, featuring a crispy appetizer, vibrant salad, amazing ravioli, and finishing with charcoal and a sweet dessert.
Vejo-style Laap Thai. The main ingredients are mushrooms and beans, combined with onions, lemongrass, and herbs, served with betel leaves and a coconut milk dipping sauce.
The restaurant's interior and exterior are meticulously and tastefully decorated. Vejo features a rustic style combined with wooden furniture, creating a comfortable, peaceful, and welcoming atmosphere. Notably, Vejo also offers nutritious vegetarian meals for office workers and accepts custom orders for vegetarian offerings during full moon days or holidays, featuring a variety of delicious and visually appealing dishes.
Address: 46B Bat Dan Street, Hanoi.
2. Gautama
Co Dam Vegetarian Restaurant serves fine dining in Hanoi. The meal begins with an appetizer (which could be soup or salad), followed by light courses, a main course, and concludes with dessert.
Co Dam is a fine dining vegetarian restaurant in Hanoi.
The signature soups, meticulously prepared, include saffron soup (saffron being one of the world's most expensive spices) and truffle mushroom soup, considered a light and refreshing treat. The food here is made with natural, pure ingredients, in keeping with the spirit of vegetarianism and inner peace. These light and delicate dishes, presented with exquisite skill by the chefs, offer a delicious and unique culinary experience.
Co Dam is a skillful blend of mysterious Cham architecture and Buddhist spirit. The use of warm yellow lighting combined with natural light creates a cozy atmosphere. The beautifully curved ceiling gives the space a sense of spaciousness and harmony.
Address: 68 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
3. Vi Lai Vegetarian Restaurant
Chay Vi Lai boasts five floors with spacious and comfortable amenities. Particularly noteworthy is the design of the first floor, named "Ly Nhu Vong Nguyet - Hy Tuoc Dang Mai," featuring an open architecture that allows diners to immerse themselves in nature and experience tranquility while enjoying their meal.
The vegetarian dishes here are also very visually appealing.
The Vi Lai Vegetarian Restaurant offers diners a diverse selection to suit individual tastes and dietary needs, with both à la carte and vegetarian buffet options. The dishes on the menu are always impressive, skillfully prepared from fresh, clean ingredients such as vegetables, mushrooms, and tofu. Diners will have a complete vegetarian culinary experience, from impressive appetizers like mushroom soup, pumpkin soup, vegetable salad, Vi Lai salad, and seaweed pho rolls, to nutritious main courses such as Vi Lai bamboo shoot rolls, Dan Sa salad, grilled pumpkin, braised mushrooms, and spicy and sour hot pot.
Chay Vi Lai is also known for its spicy and sour hot pot. The broth is made from fresh vegetables and fruits, giving it a naturally sweet and refreshing taste. Besides hot pot, the restaurant offers a variety of other options such as soups, vegetable dishes, salads, main courses, and desserts. The menu is diverse and suitable for those who appreciate traditional Vietnamese flavors.
But that's not all; Chay Vi Lai also attracts many visitors with its tranquil atmosphere. Here, visitors can find peace of mind amidst the hustle and bustle of life.
Address: 67 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
4. Sadhu
Sadhu vegetarian restaurant is exceptionally outstanding with its artistic design. You will experience an open, unpretentious space that embodies the spirit of Buddhism. Sadhu is decorated with large and small Buddha statues, creating a feeling of serenity, peace, and comfort.
"Sadhu" is a Pali word that, when translated into Vietnamese, means "Well done." It serves as a compliment and encouragement from the Buddha, as well as a heartfelt expression of gratitude for life's ups and downs.
One aspect that Sadhu vegetarian cuisine demonstrates very subtly is the well-balanced portion size of each dish. Diners can enjoy more dishes without feeling full, and it also helps prevent food waste.
In addition, Sadhu also brings the art and meaning of vegetarian cuisine to diners. The exquisite, light, and nutritious dishes include: rice porridge soup, salads, Indian tofu with its golden, crispy crust and sweet sauce made from Indian tea fruit, nourishing all year round, and light, refreshing cinnamon rolls as appetizers. Along with the main menu items such as: spring rolls, sticky rice, turmeric and lotus seed fried rice, water willow mushroom porridge, and five-mushroom hot pot...
At Sadhu, you'll not only find modernity, but also feel the traditional charm, from the ambiance to the cuisine.
Address: Udic Complex Building, No. 4 Hoang Dao Thuy Street, Hanoi.
