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Hanoi, Vietnam

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8 spots

steamed sticky rice topped with fried shallots (and savory toppings of choice)

xôi yến can be vegan-friendly but make sure to ask for no chicken fat ("không mỡ gà") when ordering

steamed sticky rice topped with fried shallots (and savory toppings of choice)

fresh green papaya salad tossed with herbs, crushed peanuts and a tangy sweet-and-sour dressing

the dish is traditionally served with beef jerky, but you can ask for it without meat for a light and refreshing vegan-friendly street food snack

fresh green papaya salad tossed with herbs, crushed peanuts and a tangy sweet-and-sour dressing

deep-fried glutinous rice balls with a soft, chewy center, often filled with sweet mung bean paste

remember to bring cash!

deep-fried glutinous rice balls with a soft, chewy center, often filled with sweet mung bean paste

enjoy fresh tropical fruits (mango, custard apple, mangosteen, rambutan, longan, to name but a few) from this no-name stall

the lovely owner is always happy to help peel and cut up the fruits for you

enjoy fresh tropical fruits (mango, custard apple, mangosteen, rambutan, longan, to name but a few) from this no-name stall

freshly pressed sugarcane juice blended with kumquat

the famous 'bia hơi' (draft beer), best enjoyed with local snacks and good company

mixed phở features soft rice noodles mixed with tangy savory sauce, fresh veggies and crunchy peanuts

this place serves the chicken version by default, so be sure to ask for “phở trộn chay” when ordering.

mixed phở features soft rice noodles mixed with tangy savory sauce, fresh veggies and crunchy peanuts

enjoy a good variety of desserts - the vietnamese way!

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a wide range of both local and international plant-based dishes

try their vietnamese coffee with vegan condensed milk and probably the best vegan phở in hanoi

a wide range of both local and international plant-based dishes

vegan eatery serving local favorites like phở, bún chả, cháo, nem thính, etc.

this place is self-service, so simply grab what you’d like and pay at the counter.

vegan eatery serving local favorites like phở, bún chả, cháo, nem thính, etc.