Chay Concept Vegetarian & Bar

I rarely dish out 5 stars, but I believe this place deserves it. It's vietnamese cuisine through a vegetarian lens. To me, hands down best All vegetarian Vietnamese food spot I've been to in the greater Seattle area that I've tried. Granted my perspective is limited to the 3 items I managed to try, so my overall opinion could change as I try more dishes in the future. Small plates: -Saltes Egg Tofu Aside from the presentation making it look very appetizing. This thing delivered on flavor. The bite I enjoyed was when I purposefully took off the red pepper garnish and coated all sides of the tofu in the sauce. Then placed the garnish back on top and shoveled the whole thing in my mouth. It was savory,it was salty, it had that umami. That slight crunch from the coating, that crisp freshness from the pepper. -Crispy chili garlic fried tofu It had good flavor but I wanted to speak more on the texture and mouth feel. I feel like with tofu dishes you expect a certain texture. Whether it was intended or not. I appreciated that the tofu had 2 distinct textures. Different pieces had that chewy, somewhat shreddy, meaty quality that you had to gnaw on for lack of a better word. The other pieces were that typical firm exterior with a gummable texture that your teeth would cut through easily. Overall good sensory experience. Large Plate/Entree: -Vermicelli Noodle Bowl or Bun Thit nuong First and foremost, how did they make a fish sauce with no fish? I need that recipe. Secondly it's a solid dish with all the elements you'd expect from a typical bun thit nuong, but with meatless alternatives. Portion size was decent but I wanted slightly more. I might be saying that because I'm a glutton. Fried rolls, good crisp/crunchy texture and filling ratio. Seitan had a great chew mimicking that meaty quality. Noodles were al dente and not soggy. Veggies were fresh and brightened up the dish. All in all, yeah if I was vegetarian, this would be a mainstay for me. Even though I'm not, I'd still make it back. Especially since there are a lot of other dishes I'd like to try as well as some of the drinks. Btw, Big ups to the friendly staff. Anyways, til we meet again. Happy future eating.

Unique Vietnamese vegetarian dishes. Had the Tropical rolls (5 star), the Chay's Spaghetti (4 star), Sesame Beef with Lotus Root (4 star), and the Tararind Pho (4 star). The pho dish had an interesting tang kick to it. This place had a lot of unique flavors. The imitation beef was really, really good. Left very satisfied and full. Looking forward to coming back and trying the other dishes!

Vegan food this good! Its been a long time. Vietnamese origin food which is great at taste and also price. The dishes are very well priced and aesthetically pleasing. The staff are super nice and patiently explain everything about the food, taste and flavor profile and ingredients. Highly Recommend - Chay's spaghetti. Creamy heaven with mushrooms and vegan meat balls.

I enjoy lunch here. They have casual relaxed atmosphere. Staffs were warm and attentive. The food came out surprisingly fast, and the presentation was beautiful (Caramelized Eggplant and the Veggie Curry). The dishes I ordered were well-balanced, though a few of the fried decorative components (like the crispy noodles under the rolls) seemed to have been pre-fried ahead of time, so they lost their crunch by the time they hit the table. Not a dealbreaker. Parking was in Soma Tower garage or street park.

delicious salted egg tofu - I ordered takeout, and the process was fast and easy. The staff was super friendly and even offered me water, which I had to decline since I was in a hurry. The space looks nice and has great views, but it’s unlikely I’ll come back again—my husband and I usually need meat in our meals, haha. The salted egg tofu was delicious, but the portion felt small for $14. Especially considering that egg tofu isn’t particularly expensive or difficult to cook. Still, it was a good experience to try a new restaurant. P.S. It was a bit difficult to find the place because Google Maps was showing random locations. It’s actually located at the corner of 106th Ave and NE 2nd Street, with the entrance on NE 2nd Street.

I really enjoyed my meal here. The place feels cozy and relaxed, and the staff were super kind and attentive. The food came out pretty fast and everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. You can tell they put a lot of effort into how each dish looks and tastes. I highly recommend this place whether you’re vegetarian or not. I’ll definitely come back to try more dishes if I get a chance!!!

Excellent service and very accommodating. The location of the restaurant is a bit hard to find, I would recommend putting an AC hotel Bellevue and the entrance to the restaurant is directly across the street. Parking is street parking only but it's a short walk from Bellevue Square. I tried the crispy Golden garlic tofu, which was very flavorful and the portion size was VERY good for an appetizer. I love the concept of all vegetarian restaurant and definitely need more in this area. I will be back with all of my friends to try out the rest of the menu. Also love that the place is decorated for Christmas.

Service is superb. Food is delicious but pricey for the relatively small portion. Imitation duck that comes with the egg noodle soup is interesting, and the broth tasted natural and healthy. This place is great for hanging out with friends, especially during Happy Hour (4-6PM daily). The parking lot near Xiao Chi Jie offers 2-hour complimentary parking.

Oh my gosh it's such the cutest little place! I love that it's all vegetarian! The "beef" and broccoli was amazing but the tofu curry was outstanding! The customer service was phenomenal and I will definitely be coming back!

The location was abut awkward to find. But the place is very cozy and loving the grass wall display. The food on the hand was great and it is very vegetarian/vegan friendly for our vegetarian folks. Definitely a date night type of place with their more asian fusion type of cuisine. The staff was super friendly. The food was good as vegetarian meals go. But it was a bit too sweet in regard to the sauce and seems overpowering.

I went to Chay Concept and had a mixed experience overall. I ordered the golden garlic and chili tofu and Thai iced tea. The garlic and chili tofu was the highlight--well-cooked, flavorful, and nicely balanced with heat. The tofu was crispy on the outside while remaining soft on the inside, making it quite enjoyable. However, the Thai iced tea was disappointing. It lacked the usual richness and depth of flavor and tasted watered down, which took away from the overall experience. The food felt freshly prepared, and the flavors had a modern Asian vegetarian touch. Overall, Chay Concept is worth visiting for dishes like the garlic and chili tofu, but the drinks could use some improvement.

We Tried Happy Hour at this Vietnamese Vegetarian restaurant last Friday. (4pm -6pm). The decor is very nice and tranquil. Seating area is a bit limited. About 6 seats at the bar, but you can enjoy the HH drinks and small plates in the regular seating area too. They have mocktails, for those who prefer non alcoholic drinks We ordered the crispy rolls, and golden garlic and chili tofu with a #2 spicy. Both small plates were very tasty. The tofu had a definite kick to it but was still enjoyable. The restaurant is very clean and well maintained. Servers were very courteous, attentive, and welcoming. On the street parking was easy to find.

Pleasantly surprised by Chay Concept. This is a high-end vegetarian spot with an open kitchen that lets you watch the chefs in action, especially if you snag a bar seat. The space is stylish, the service is great, and the food is both beautifully plated and delicious. The cocktails could use a bit of refinement, but the creativity is there and I'm excited to see how they evolve. Parking nearby is limited, but if you're staying at the hotel across the alley, it's an easy win. Overall, a great choice for an elevated, meat-free meal in Bellevue.

It was packed, but glad we put in a reservation. We got bar seating, which wasn't too bad. Seats were still comfortable and you get to see all the action from kitchen to bar to dining room. We've always had low expectations for vegetarian restaurants, so we were quite surprised w/ the execution with the food here. Pumpkin and lotus seed soup was our fav - fragrant, umami, and whatever they put in there, it warmed my soul! Perfect dish from happy hour to get through this cold spell in Seattle. Others we've enjoyed: Pho rolls, crispy rolls, tom yum mushrooms (love the seasoning and the peppery flavor!), and papaya salad. There was something in the mango salad that gave me an aftertaste of dish soap. Maybe they felt rushed b/c of the number of orders that night, so the dishes didn't get wiped down fast enough. I'm sure executon gets better w/ time. My mocktail was a bit too sweet for my taste. Will certainly try a different one next time.

Went back to Chay Concept for a second time, and again, loved the food. This time, I enjoyed the food even more as I was able to hone in on some of the items that were more of my taste. We ordered a crispy tofu appetizer, which came with a yummy lemon grass dipping sauce -- I'd definitely order this again! They also had a new item, tropical mango rolls, which were also quite good. The place is on the smaller side but because of that, it's pretty chill, making it easy to have conversation during lunch, dinner or happy hour. The service was outstanding. We had such a warm, friendly server, who seemed to really care about our experience. I love that they have expanded their menu since I visited the first time, and there are pictures which are super helpful too!

Chay Concept Bellevue is the newest vegetarian spot in town that took over the old Atelier Fogrose. Vietnamese-inspired vegetarian and vegan dishes were not high on my to-eat list before, but chay pushed it up my list! I loved the salted egg yolk tofu ($14), which was perfectly crispy outside and silky on the inside with an umami-filled egg yolk sauce. I scraped off all the sauce haha. The staff were really friendly and luckily we were there during happy hour so we also tried the lotus pumpkin soup ($7) and the pho rolls ($10) with imitation meat. Both were lovely and I'd love to try their innovative drinks when I can have alcohol again!

Good option for vegan food! They have a wide variety of different dishes, with veggies and meat alternatives. We tried the papaya salad and bahn mi skillet. It was flavorful and light. The drinks menu was also extensive with coffee, mocktails and alcoholic drinks. They also have HH menu from 4-6 with good discounts

We really enjoyed Chay when we visited. We do typically eat and like meat so we're a little suspicious that we wouldn't like it, but we were wrong! They do a good job of using meat alternatives to replace how meat would usually be used. Their beef replacement is probably what they do best. The tofu dishes felt like they could be hit or miss. This is downtown Bellevue so there is mostly street parking and garages if you want that. The interior of the restaurant is really nice and cozy definitely recommend visiting!

I am very happy I had a chance to try Chay Concept. This place has very tasty food. While here for a Yelp experience, I also purchased and entree of Sesame Beef with Lotus Root and a spiciness level of 2 stars. I enjoyed the Sesame Beef entree. This dish had imitation beef which was super similar in texture as real beef and the spiciness was just right for me. Lots of veggies in this meal with broccoli, peppers and lotus root. It is similar to Szechuan Beef but certainly healthier and still full of flavor. This dish came with a choice of rice and I chose the purple rice for variety. I had a great waiter who kept my water full and checked up with me often and remembered my name which is always nice. I will return here one day with family.

I was really excited to try their vegan food, and it turned out to be a great experience. The staff were very welcoming and helped me choose the right appetizer, which I really appreciated. The ambience was also nice and comfortable. I tried the pho rolls, which had egg, mango, salad, and imitation beef. I was a bit skeptical at first because I don't usually like plant-based meats that taste or smell weird (even though I eat chicken and lamb). The staff clearly told me that it wouldn't have that smell, so I decided to go for it. I'm glad I did! The rolls were really good. The "meat" was made from soy, tasted nice, and didn't have any odd smell at all. With the sauces, everything came together really well. It's a small plate, but perfect for sharing between two people and surprisingly filling. Plus, it felt like a good protein option. I'd definitely recommend this place to vegans or anyone who wants to try plant-based meats without that strange aftertaste. I'm already excited to come back and try more items from their menu. Parking was a bit tricky, though. I couldn't find a dedicated spot and ended up doing street parking. Also I noticed in reviews many people find it difficult to find the restaurant. It's in the soma towers and beside the signal.

Not very many vegetarian places like this in the area so definitely recommend if you're vegetarian, open to trying something new / different, or wanting Vietnamese food. The restaurant is cozy /very intimate setting and in my mind great for small groups and dates. My parents are vegetarian so we invited them. It was our first time there so we asked the owner to recommend a few dishes for us to share. We tried the salted eggs, tropical roll, bao, Tom yum mushrooms, purple yam soup, pho noodles, and purple rice. Every dish was good and packed with flavors. If I had to re-pick three I would probably go with the tropical roll, bao, and pho noodles. They also hand a ginger fried fish dish that I would recommend but didn't try on this day (I had it at their sister restaurant). Overall really good experience and staff was friendly.

Pretty good! My party and I found out about this place through a yelp elite event and were able to get a couple of appetizers through the event. We got the bao buns and the egg tofu which was SO good! They have plenty of creative tofu options which was very nice. The egg tofu was recommended to us by our server and I would stamp another recommendation on this appetizer, it was super good! The bao buns were just okay as the bao itself was not that soft and the cucumber was cut a little to big so it was kind of hard to eat. We also got the pho beef rolls which had a great flavor. I appreciate that there are more asian vegetarian options! It is nice to taste familiar flavors while also being able to eat less meat. The price point was quite average, maybe a little above average for everything being vegetarian so I don't know if this will become a regular spot for me. I also recommend parking in the SOMA parking lot which is right near the restaurant and offers 2 free hours of parking.

What did I just eat?! All the Vietnamese flavors I love in new, unique textures??? This was an experience for which I was not prepared.... If vegetarian food is this good, I mind as well take the plunge and become one. Probably better for me, and I get to order more cocktails :p The good: - COCKTAILS: I've been eyeing their Pandan and Banana cocktails for a while now and am happy to report out that they're balanced and smooooth af. We tried 7 cocktails in total lol and my friend loved the Strawberry and Guava Margarita-- I mean, at $12 what is is there not to like!!!! - FLAVOR: their salted egg yolk tofu, purple yam, and tomyum mushrooms were my personal favorites... I'm still thinking about my first bite of each app... ONLY ORDER IF YOU LIKE EXPLOSIONS OF FLAVOR. - SERVING SIZE: they loaded their pork baos and pho rolls with the most delightful and springy meat... I felt like I got a lesson in how to prepare and serve good vegetarian meat cuz sheeeesh - SERVICE: friendly and attentive. I can tell the team in the back really, really cares. I wish them nothing but the best as they make a name for themselves in the Seattle and greater U.S. food scene!!!! Keep it up!!! I can't wait to come back and consider vegetarianism :)))

Food portions are huge, very nice staff, and a fun concept and variety. Super cool to see Vietnamese food not only elevated but be showcased in a vegetarian way. We came for drinks and were easily convinced to get more from seeing all the food brought out. Sitting at the bar, we got to chit chat wor the owners, Long, Thao, Van and even their team. Theyre all so nice and welcoming offering more for us to try. I love the idea and wish them and the business well!

I rarely dish out 5 stars, but I believe this place deserves it. It's vietnamese cuisine through a vegetarian lens. To me, hands down best All vegetarian Vietnamese food spot I've been to in the greater Seattle area that I've tried. Granted my perspective is limited to the 3 items I managed to try, so my overall opinion could change as I try more dishes in the future. Small plates: -Saltes Egg Tofu Aside from the presentation making it look very appetizing. This thing delivered on flavor. The bite I enjoyed was when I purposefully took off the red pepper garnish and coated all sides of the tofu in the sauce. Then placed the garnish back on top and shoveled the whole thing in my mouth. It was savory,it was salty, it had that umami. That slight crunch from the coating, that crisp freshness from the pepper. -Crispy chili garlic fried tofu It had good flavor but I wanted to speak more on the texture and mouth feel. I feel like with tofu dishes you expect a certain texture. Whether it was intended or not. I appreciated that the tofu had 2 distinct textures. Different pieces had that chewy, somewhat shreddy, meaty quality that you had to gnaw on for lack of a better word. The other pieces were that typical firm exterior with a gummable texture that your teeth would cut through easily. Overall good sensory experience. Large Plate/Entree: -Vermicelli Noodle Bowl or Bun Thit nuong First and foremost, how did they make a fish sauce with no fish? I need that recipe. Secondly it's a solid dish with all the elements you'd expect from a typical bun thit nuong, but with meatless alternatives. Portion size was decent but I wanted slightly more. I might be saying that because I'm a glutton. Fried rolls, good crisp/crunchy texture and filling ratio. Seitan had a great chew mimicking that meaty quality. Noodles were al dente and not soggy. Veggies were fresh and brightened up the dish. All in all, yeah if I was vegetarian, this would be a mainstay for me. Even though I'm not, I'd still make it back. Especially since there are a lot of other dishes I'd like to try as well as some of the drinks. Btw, Big ups to the friendly staff. Anyways, til we meet again. Happy future eating.

What a vegetarian gem hidden in Bellevue. Really enjoyed my experience here (disclaimer- this is part of the Yelp elite review). Lilly the server was very attentive and friendly. I ordered salted egg tofu- crunchy on the outside and savory creamy sauce for dipping. It was quite satisfying. It paired perfectly with the homemade chili sauce. It was not spicy but very flavorful with coconut, lemongrass and other spices. It reminds me of sambal that is vegan. Add more chili flakes if you want it spicier. I was going to get a second app but could not resist trying the purple rice with mango and coconut cream. It was delicious. The sweet mango beautifully arranged around the plate compliments the earthy purple sticky rice and the sweet and salty coconut cream. My simple meal was very satiating. Note that this place I would consider as higher-end Vietnamese vegetarian. App is $12+ and most entre are $20+. They do have a lunch special that is below $20 (see my photos). I would come here for client meetings, or with people that care about the ambiance and not just the food as this place has both plus good service. The place is also perfect for a private party less than 50. It feels like a chef special experience because you could see through tye kitchen and the L-shape room is surrounded by glass looking out the street from the 2nd floor across from AC hotel. I will be back for sure.

TL;DR: tasty new concepts but some dishes were overly salty. Parking: The shop front is very awkward and faces an inlet to a garage or something. Parking itself is street side or a nearby garage. Atmosphere: very fancy feel but it's casual dining. Menu: glorious and has a lot of photos. Service: wait to be seated, order at the table, you will be watered, check brought to you. Mango Salad: my favorite dish. Very refreshing, has a wonderful tang and sweetness and I love the crunchy texture of all the fresh veggie ingredients.

Checked out Chay Concept on an early evening for their happy hour dishes. Coming in they asked my group if we had a reservation, which I thought was funny since there were plenty of tables open. But regardless, our hostess was very friendly and attentive during our whole experience. I really liked the way the menu was designed, rather than just showing a repetitive list of items, they showcased a few dishes on every page with high quality photos that show you what it looks like. For small bites we ordered the Tofu Delight, which was well balanced in flavor between the cucumber, shiitake mushrooms, and egg tofu. Only downside was that these bites fell apart easily. For the Pho Rolls, they held well and was a fun and tasty take on bite-sized pho without broth. The main entree I ordered was the Veggie Curry. A simplistic dish, but full of flavour and was comforting on a rainy day. There has been a rise in modern Vietnamese restaurants sprouting about the region, and my friends and I believe Chay Concept takes the crown in best modern Vietnamese restaurant in the whole Seattle area so far!

Very nice place. The food is creative and beautifully prepared. Many things on the menu I wanted to try! I ordered the Pandan float, salted egg tofu and purple yam soup. The drink was very unique. Perhaps a bit sweet but the pandan flavor came through. Salted egg tofu was divine. Highly recommend. The purple yam soup was a bit simple but very satisfying and visually appealing

I visited Chay Concept last week for a Yelp Elite experience. The restaurant is located in the space that previously housed Fog Rose Atelier. While it's a vegetarian restaurant, some menu items do contain eggs, so keep that in mind. For drinks, I ordered the Spicy Mango Drop and my husband had the Pandan Float. Both cocktails were well made--flavorful, strong, and very enjoyable. We started with the Salted Egg Tofu. It was definitely unique, but not my favorite. If I were to return (and I will), I'd probably choose a different appetizer to try next time. For mains, we ordered the Sesame "Beef" and the Tamarind Pho, and both were excellent. The imitation beef was surprisingly delicious and satisfying. The tamarind pho was very different from traditional pho--no broth, just noodles tossed in a tangy tamarind sauce--and it really worked. It also came with rice, and we opted for the purple rice, which was a great choice. Overall, everything was enjoyable except for the appetizer. Service was great, and there are so many other dishes on the menu that caught our eye. We'll definitely be back to try more.

Seeing all the promos for Chay Concept on social media we decided to try it. As meat eaters we weren't sure how it would work out. We loved our meal. We got Salted Egg Tofu, Crispy Rolls, Chay Vermicelli Noodle, Pineapple Fried Rice, and Ginger Fried Fish. We loved the Salted Egg Tofu and Crispy Rolls. The Chay Vermicelli Noodle and Pineapple Fried Rice were great. The Ginger Fried Fish was our least favorite of what we ordered. It was okay. We will definitely be back for more.

In the old fog rose altier location. A pretty spot, but quite small. I would recommend a reservation. Although, we went at lunchtime on a Monday and went right in. Our server was very friendly and informative. She made a lot of recommendations and helped us choose what was right for us. I was blown away! Everything was delicious and didn't feel like it was missing anything to be vegetarian. I was with two small children, so I was a little concerned how they would fare. But they loved everything too! Great flavor without too much heat for little ones. Salted egg tofu was so nice and crispy on the outside and silken inside. The sauce was delicious. We sopped up very last drop. Tropical rolls had wonderful flavor and contest of texture. My only gripe was the way they were arranged on the plate allowed for them to kind of get stuck together in the middle. The dipping sauce was again delicious. Sesame "beef" with purple rice was yummy. Veggies were nicely cooked and sauce was tasty. The server had mentioned that it was a bit sweet, and it was on the sweeter side, but still very palatable. We're definitely come again to try more items on the menu. The cocktail list also looks wonderful! EDIT TO ADD- Happy hour says DAILY but it is not. Weekdays only. I would normally reduce a star for a restaurant not following through with what is posted on their website. But I still really enjoyed myself.

Loved it!! I've been waiting years for Bellevue to get a trendy date night restaurant with vegan food!! Or frankly just a vegan spot in general. Finally - 100% Vegan and vegetarian menu ! To start, I highly recommend a reservations, at least during dinner time on a weekend. Thankfully, we have reservations and proceeded promptly. Restaurant is cute and trendy. Slightly small also very loud. The service and staff are quick and very friendly!with the exception of the loud noise, no complaints. For the food, I was happily surprised that the portions are actually bigger than the pictures in the menu. I was also very impressed by their vegan barbecue pork boa! Our favorite starter dish. Highly recommend the curry & pumpkin ried rice. I elected for a 4 spicy, on my dish. Thankfully, they brought aside of chili pepper flakes and chili powder sauce because my 4 was not spicy enough for me. We ended the night with the dessert, a coconut milk, mango rice dish. Everything was amazing and I can't wait to come back and try all the other dishes!!

This is a solid 3.5 star but I'm rounding up because there's good parking which is rare in Bellevue. I been to the sister restaurant before in Renton and enjoyed it a lot so was really excited that they open another location in Bellevue. However, I thought the dishes weren't as good and the price is pretty steep. Service, our waiter is really nice and informative. He made a few good suggestions for us which we enjoy. The place is nice, it took over the former fogrose atelier restaurant so it's not super big. We were the only customers there for a while,but it looks like they do a lot of take out too. The weird part for us is that they set the AC right at the entrance so you get a bast of really cold air as you enter and it's like a struggle to get in/out of the restaurant. Foodwise: We got the pho rolls and the salted egg tofu as our apps (roughly $15 each). The salted egg tofu was definitely the better of the two. Love how soft it was and the flavor was spot on. The pho rolls was definitely a misnomer if you're Vietnamese. I was expecting actual pho noodles used but it looks like they use the rice rolls in banh uot instead. There's basically a slight hint of pho but it was mostly a smaller version of banh uot. Kinda disappointed because of the name. Entree: banh mi skillet and the ginger fried fish (both around $25 each). The fish dish was refreshing. It was like mango salad with fish. The fish was a little tough but the flavor was really good. I also like the crackers it came with. The skillet dish was ok. some components worked while others kinda missed. The Cha was a little dry and tough. The mushroom was pretty salty. The banh mi with pate was good and the egg as well. For lunch you also get a complimentary soup. I'm glad it was free because it wasn't that good to be honest. They should have used soft tofu because the firm tofu was too tough and chewy. The soup itself was very bland, we used other sauces that was in other dishes to give it some flavor We also got a tea ($6) which was decent. You can get 2 hours free parking at soma tower. I think their ticket machines aren't updated yet because it still gives you 2 hours instead of 1 hours like it's advertised everywhere, which is nice. The food does take a while for it to come out and 1 hour might be stretching. Overall, it was a nice place to try

Nice place a little hard to find. The Place is really nice and decorated in a modern but comfortable way. It has a nice atmosphere. The food is vegetarian, the dishes are very tasty and Vietnamese with some fusion. The cocktails are nice too. I would give it a try.

Definitely gotta check out this place that serves Vietnamese Vegetarian cuisine. The "Chay's Spaghetti" was my favorite dish!! We also tried their Salted Egg Tofu, Purple Yam Soup, and Banh Mi Skillet. Everything was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend!

Very enjoyable food, ambiance, and service! The flavors were very good, they season their "beef" very well and it has a good flavor. Sauces were good! Would like to come back and try their drinks as well.

This place has been on my bucket list for a while and I'm glad I was able to try it today. What we ordered * Their seasonal Pho Tamarind dish: Quite underwhelming honestly. Normally for this dish, the sauce needs to be really punchy which I think this one lacked * Pho Rolls: Not too bad. The sauce was pretty good * Mango Salad: Not too bad either but nothing really special * Sesame Beef with Lotus Root: Flavorful and the beef had the good texture * Bao: I like how soft and slightly sweet the outside was. The sauce and the inside was pretty tasty as well * Steamed Purple Rice in Lotus Leaf: Though the rice was cooked to perfection, there's not much flavor in here, nor the aroma from the lotus leaf. * Banh Mi Skillet: My favorite dish and I would come back for this. Everything in this tasted so good, especially their vegan "pate" Overall, while I appreciate the existence of an up-scale Vietnamese vegan restaurant and none of the foods were bad, they really need to up the flavor in order to match other lower scale places but whose foods are packed with umami. I was thinking about 3 stars but the service was great and I really hope they thrive so I added another star

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR?! Yes I said it, it's the best restaurant I've tried in 2025 and I've tried over 100 this year. The menu: I love this type of menus where's there's pictures for everything! I'm a visual person who loves cool and yummy looking food. The service: super friendly, they go out there way to check up on you and make sure you're comfortable to enjoy a delicious meal Parking: you can park on the street or soma towers for free up to 2 hours Ambiance: pretty, clean, and spacious spot that's on the 2nd floor. Food: wow who knew Vietnamese vegetarian food can taste so good let alone vegetarian food! The flavors exploded and were so unique. It complimented everything and I mean everything. You have to get what I order I'm telling you! It was so fun to think how they made all of this vegetarian, the flavors masked it so well but it a good way. Overall great experience, I would recommend this spot to all my friends and family.

Fantastic spot! It's tough to find a date-caliber vegan restaurant, and Chay delivers. The Good: -Nice menu selection of classic Vietnamese dishes in vegan form -Everything was great. Special shoutout to the BBQ pork baos, while small, were delicious. -Staff is super friendly and attentive. The Not So Good: -It was a bit loud (perhaps due to the smallish space and acoustics) so somewhat difficult to hear. We will certainly be back!

Service and restaurant is super cute. Food is delicious. Had the pho rolls and sesame beef lotus root. All was flavorful!

I've never been to a vegan/vegetarian Vietnamese spot before, so I was curious to try this place out. There wasn't a wait for Tuesday dinner for two, which was nice. We ordered a few drinks and dishes to share: Pho Rolls: Decent, no notes. Salted Egg Tofu: Interesting flavor, but not quite my palette. Sesame Beef with Lotus Root: My favorite dish. Loved the flavor and perfect level of spice. The veggies and imitation beef really complemented each other. Pandan Float: Fragrant and unique. Mia Mia: Super strong! Chay Love Potion: Sweet and refreshing--would probably taste great carbonated! Worth a visit, especially for the creative drinks and dishes you don't usually see elsewhere.

Loved the food here! I've been to a few vegetarian Vietnamese restaurants as my partner is vegetarian and Chay Concept had some great unique and creative dishes! We weren't super hungry but had a hard time deciding what to order as everything looked so good on the menu (even the drinks). We ended up getting the pho rolls and salted egg tofu for starters and the ginger fried fish to share. Loved the flavor of the pho rolls, a nice combo of salty, sweet and spicy. The salted egg tofu was my favorite dish as it had a great lightly fried coating on the tofu in a creamy, rich salted egg yolk flavored sauce. I've had different versions of this but I liked how the one here is a big lighter than usual, making it a nice app to start with. The ginger fried fish was good as well. Loved the mango salad on the side, so fresh and flavorful and the purple rice on the side. The imitation fish was a bit dry especially as it was fried as well but the mango salad really helped lighten it up. Overall a really great vegetarian restaurant. I wish we stayed longer in Bellevue so we could come back!

I was skeptical and didn't want to go but my friends twisted my arm and no, didn't regret. Service was sweet and friendly and helpful and not intrusive Location is a bit of a ...pain to find parking and make your way around. Good store front, just where the heck is the parking ... Food, everything is surprisingly really good, only issue: everything is a touch too salty. Yes, we can order rice to eat with them but then not everyone wants to consume THAT much rice, what if we just want food with no rice? Salty!

Strolling down the streets of Bellevue, WA, we stumbled upon Chay Concept, a totally vegan restaurant straight out of a butcher's nightmares. Why not? This place had a fun, sleek vibe, and the food was fantastic! We arrived just before happy hour ended, so our waitress told us we had five minutes if we wanted to grab any specials, so we asked for everything on the happy hour menu, including a few mocktails. She was happy to oblige, and after the drinks, the dishes came out, one-by-one. Each one had a different flavor, a different perspective. My favorite was the purple yam soup - soft and gentle, thick and filling. Best of all, the waitress offered an order of Bao Buns which weren't on the menu yet, but the chef was experimenting with them, so we said yes and they did NOT disappoint at all. Kudos for letting us try a new dish! If we didn't know this place was vegan, we probably wouldn't have noticed since the food was so good on its own. If you're in the Seattle area, make a bee-line to Chay Concept - it's definitely worth a visit!

For anyone craving some vegetarian or want to give vegetarian dishes a try, Chay Concept is a pretty cool place to visit :) Came here with my family to celebrate a birthday lunch and overall, it was a pleasant experience. Things to note: Parking: Limited street parking and if you can't find any, there is a garage right across from the restaurant that you could park at. Reservation: For large groups, recommend a reservation since it can get busy on the weekends Menu: Lunch and dinner menu had some slight variations on the dishes offered. For us, we did get the option to order from both and it worked out. Good variety of dishes with detailed descriptions. Drinks: Tried a few drinks and overall; it was ok. A tad bit too sweet for my taste but presentation was nice. Price: A bit on the high end but expected since Chay is in Bellevue Service: Friendly but you do have to wave your hand once in awhile for water refills Food Portions: Small/Individual sized... not ideal for sharing / family style unless you're ok with a bite or two. Food: Having been to a few Viet vegetarian places in Seattle, Chay Concept does really well with the presentation. Other than that, dishes were good but not as memorable. For the dishes, tried: 1. Eggrolls: Probably my favorite of all the dishes I tried. Good filling and tasty sauce. 2. Papaya Salad: Beef imitation meat was good! Everything else was a bit too sweet. 3. Duck Noodle Soup: Broth was sweet and savory but the duck imitation meat was a bit too chewy and tough. Egg noodles were a nice texture though. 4. Bun Bo Hue: Similar to the duck noodle soup, found the broth to be sweet but if you add enough of the sate spice, helps with the flavor a bit. 5. Other dishes that my family enjoyed: Banh Mi Skillet, Pineapple Fried Rice, Sesame Beef ~ all were tasty and solid Didn't get to try dessert but if in the area next time, will give it a shot.

I am of the meat-lover's persuasion, but I needed more veggies in my life so gave it a try. We had: 1) pho rolls - 4/5. Yummy and good textures. 2) salted egg tofu - 5/5. My fave. Like an egg soufflé in curry sauce. 3) mango salad - 3/5. Mango wasn't very ripe so it didn't taste much like mango 4) sesame beef - 3/5. Least fave. Meat alternative tasted like really dry meat. 5) veggie curry - 3/5. Watery curry without much flavor. 6) pumpkin fried rice - 4/5. Liked the tempura pumpkin and pumpkin throughout. 7) rose lover - 3/5. Had dried and chopped up rose petals which looked pretty, but we didn't like getting it in the sips. 8) spicy mango drop - 3/5. Lacked mango flavor. Barely tasted it. 9) dragon iced tea - 4/5. Beautiful presentation. Overall, worth a try for a vegetarian experience.

Nice vegetarian spot in Bellevue with well curated dishes. The server and bartender were great. They helped me pick a dish for dinner and I enjoyed my pineapple fried rice (I've had better). They seemed massively over worked the day I visited and the dining room was very hot.

This is an elegant place creating a niche cuisine of modern vegan/vegetarian spin on Vietnamese food. You can be seated at tables overlooking the sterile canyon-like street flanked by austere, sterile, glass and steel skyscrapers, completely lacking in human-scale coziness. That's what passes for (alienating) "character" in the corporate hijacking of new Bellevue. Or, turn away from the street and sit at their decorated bar with a warm vibe set by friendly, solicitous waiters. This place has elevated its game with cocktail and mocktail offerings, each of which has attractive colors and fun spins on flavors. You will have a conversation starter there. With the food, I thought the fake meats made with soy gluten were really good and flavorful. We had the fake "duck" in a soup including bokchoy, mushrooms, and too much egg noodles. The soup fell flat for me because the broth was rather sweet and one-dimensional and didn't have enough lemongrass/star anise notes. Also we liked the sesame "beef" rolled into the pho roll appetizer but it fell apart when we tried to eat it. It should have been thought through a bit better and should have incorporated more crunchy jalapeno and mint to offset the fake beef and the rice noodle wrapping. It was just focused on presentation and not on satisfaction of texture/taste on the palate. The mango salad was also overly sweet because the mango itself was dessert sweet, and it didn't have sufficient countering with the fried shallots and mint/lime dressing. It was off to my palate. This restaurant will need to focus on customer taste rather than just food aesthetics. I do start to eat with my eyes but if I am disappointed on the tongue - then I feel let down. They're really warm waiters though, give them a try.

A small but very cozy vegan spot with amazing cocktails. The atmosphere is warm and intimate, perfect for a relaxed night out. The food was flavorful and thoughtfully prepared, and the cocktails were well-balanced and delicious. Friendly staff and great vibes overall. I'll definitely be back!

We walked into Chay Concept around 6 PM and were able to find a table for four right away. The service was excellent -- warm, attentive, and very welcoming. The restaurant is small, but it has that cozy, family-run vibe that makes you feel comfortable right away. What impressed me most was the food. Some of the dishes tasted exactly like meat dishes, but they were made with bean curd -- and it amazed me how authentic the flavors were. I'm not a vegetarian myself, but I felt completely satisfied. There was no "weird" taste at all -- just bold, flavorful dishes that really stick with you. If you're vegetarian and in Bellevue, this is a must-try. Honestly, I'm really impressed that we have such a great Vietnamese vegetarian spot here. The only other one that comes to mind is Blossom in Renton, so it's nice to see another authentic Vietnamese vegetarian option in the area. Because the restaurant is tiny, I'd recommend calling ahead for a reservation, especially on weekends. Even if you're not vegetarian, I'd still encourage you to give this place a try -- it might just blow your mind.

My family and I just got back from dinner here, and we all thought it was really good. Every dish we got was delicious. The Mango Salad was fire, the Tropical rolls were FUEGO. The black truffle spaghetti was literally amazing. Seriously, we aren't vegetarians, and it was just delicious. Our server was the sweetest, the place is medium size and quaint. Definitely will be back. Also, just love that there is an elevated Vietnamese cuisine in Bellevue!

This restaurant opened up earlier this month so they are still trying to figure out their operations. The staff is very kind and eager to answer questions and provide suggestions. The ambiance is full of light and modern looking. The flavors of the food were really good. The only ones I wouldn't order again are the salted egg tofu (for us the taste was only ok), pineapple rice, and the mango sticky rice (maybe because mangoes aren't in season but then please don't serve this). My favorites were the mango salad, veggie curry, and sesame beef with lotus root. This restaurant is very vegan and vegetarian friendly.

3.5 stars, rounding up bc I'm optimistic this place will find its feet, certainly with the vegetarian crowd if nothing else. I'm not a vegetarian but love Vietnamese food and have been hard pressed to find a spot that I love in Bellevue outside of Square Lotus. The ambience is nice, it's small, tucked in an alley on the second floor, kind of romantic, not too stuffy vibes. Would be a nice spot to catch up with a friend. The appetizers were goodish. I enjoyed the pho rolls. The flavors were refreshing and had nice umami. The wrap could be a little bit thinner or stickier bc I struggled with everything falling out. The crispy rolls were good, would have enjoyed more taro and a punchier sauce. The egg yolk tofu was beautiful and soft but I didn't really love it, can't say why. The bahn mi platter was confusing. Not enough bread - four tiny slices but the bread was below average, couldn't tell if it was under toasted or stale. I don't think I liked anything on the plate, maybe the shiitake mushrooms. The pate was ok, the imitation meat slices in ketchup was not something I'd like to eat again. The Vietnamese coffee was DELICIOUS. Some ups, some downs. It's possible that vegetarian Vietnamese food is just not for me. Staff was very kind and likeable.

Food is good, menu is good with all the images.. drinks are amazing. I tried chay love potion which was too good. Service good and ambiance is also nice. Overall a very good restaurant in bellevue. Parking is 2 hours complimentary in soma towers. Quantity is decent.

The very first Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant in Bellevue? Sign me up! You don't usually see Phở rolls as an appetizer around, though this is a very popular dish in Vietnam, and they tasted great. The marinate of the mock meat was on point, and dipping sauce was good though I preferred it to be a bit more salty. The salted egg yolk fried tofu was good, though it was more on the cooler side and could be a bit hotter. The pineapple fried rice was good, but don't expect it to taste like Thai pineapple fried rice. Vietnamese pineapple fried rice could sometimes be a bit more plain than the Thai version. I didn't know that the lunch noodles soup were also available for dinner; I'll definitely come back next time to try them. Do expect that this is a restaurant with a full bar, where you have the jazz music plays subtly in the background and a great cocktail list awaiting. Definitely not a fast-food place; the owner also mentioned to me that the menu would continue to be expanded. Overall for a soft-opening, they were doing a great job. The owner was very attentive and friendly, provided recommendations and adjusted the cocktails to fit my taste. Highly recommend!

Best vegetarian restaurant in the state! Their salted egg tofu is to die for along with their veggie curry! Come by and give Chay a try. The employees care for their customers and want to give them the best experience. A Chay Experience.