Chay Concept Vegetarian & Bar

Went here to celebrate my wife's birthday. The starters we ordered were very flavorful. We ordered vegan tropical rolls and fried chilli tofu. In main course, we ordered tamarind pho and sesame beef with Lotus root. Both the dishes were very sweet even after asking for being spicy. The main course was average for me and could have been better.

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!!!

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.

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.

Great service and food. Convenient parking and fast service. We really liked the Sesame Beef with Lotus Root

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.

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

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.

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

Came on a Tuesday night and got seated right away. Split the salted egg tofu, pho rolls, and sesame beef with one other person. My favorite thing were the pho rolls, they were so refreshing! The sesame beef was similar to a real beef dish which was a pleasant surprise. The salted egg tofu was a fun, unique dish. I got the pandan float and loved the flavor! It was strong but didn't taste too alcoholic! Definitely stop here if you want good vegetarian food!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Nice all-vegan restaurant tucked away in Bellevue just off from the main areas. The vegetable curry was excellent, with flavorful aromatic sauce and yummy purple rice. The bao I was very much looking forward to but I really found it disappointing. The buns seemed like they'd been frozen and microwaved because by the time they came to me (just a couple minutes after they'd been plated, which I could see plainly from the bar), they were hard, lukewarm and difficult to bite. I didn't finish them. The mocktail I got was also excellent, though, and I would absolutely have the veggie curry again. I came in on a Sunday alone when the restaurant was empty and was greeted by a server who seemed nervous seating me because they had a few large parties coming with reservations. She asked if I'd sit at the bar and I obliged, no problem. But much to my surprise, the restaurant only had 1 group of 2 come in before I left. I'm not sure when the large parties were booked for but I won't come again without a reservation and I would really prefer a table.

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.

Loved this new restaurant in DT Bellevue, end-to-end, from service to the food! Vegetarian dishes that were so beautifully presented and so tasty! The purple rice dish was prob my favorite because it was just so flavorful. The cocktails were beautiful and a delight as well. It's a smaller place with maybe a dozen tables and a counter, but I really liked the coziness. And the staff were such amazing hosts and clearly motivated by just offering customers a great experience! I'll be coming back! Thank you Chay Concept and welcome to the neighborhood!

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.

Super yummy if you're looking for that fresh bite of flavor. Have a shot and order the rolls, you'll be surprised it's not meat. Truly amazing.

I'm so happy place opened. Same family as one in renton. All vegan except some with eggs. Nice decor & location. You can goto hh with little discount and no crowd. So many competing restaurants nearby! You can see 24 hour gym across. Parking is in the building comp.

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!

This place will be on my top list for vegetarian restaurants beside Blossom in Renton. My highlights of today were pho rolls, salted egg tofu and Sesame beef. The "beef" tasted amazing. The texture and flavor like normal beef dish. Really really good and impressive! Highly recommend! Shout out to the bartender Long for making us amazing mocktails! Def gonna come back for more!

Food and service is good. Menu options are limited. Chay vermicelli noodle is ok, you can keep it bottom of your priority list.

The host Kim was very kind and welcoming. She was very helpful in answering all our questions regarding the menu. The location is in a pretty hip area and the restaurant itself looked really nice inside. The food was good for vegetarian. At times, I thought I was eating meat! We had a very lovely time here. The only negative was that there was no ac and the restaurant was like 85 degrees inside with two fans blowing. It was pretty hot inside, which made the experience not as enjoyable.

With a vegetarian Vietnamese concept, they have all the signature Vietnamese dishes rooted in tradition but yet modern - made out of tofu and egg in the form of imitation meat or sea food! Love this concept! Here's what we ordered- Salted Egg Tofu Crispy Rolls Creamy Scallops (my fav) Banh Mi Skillet Mango Sticky Rice The drinks were soo good! Service is Excellent!!

We liked everything we tried. I love Vietnamese food anyway and as vegetarians looking to eat something tasty but healthy this is a great option. The restaurant is super small but chic. Service was quick and ambience is refined for a nice lunch or dinner. Would definitely recommend.

I love the concept and applaud them for introducing this here. Food is pretty decent. I won't say it's out of the world though. 1/ Banh Mi platter is ok 2/ Seseame beef seemed dry 3/ Salted egg tofu was perfect Drinks are good - matcha old fashioned Service is attentive and pleasant

Food was delicious. We especially enjoyed the steamed lotus purple rice (favorite) and the veggie curry. For drinks, we had the Ben Tre Mai Tai mocktail and the Cheese Coffee, both of which were excellent. We were seated at a corner window table near the entrance. Service was great. Only downside -- some crumbs on the seat from the previous diner hadn't been cleared. Overall, a solid four stars. Would dine here again.

What a lovely restaurant! Elegant and intimate - like being a guest at someone's home. They had the most gracious help - engaging and helpful, but never rushed us. My drink, the Rose Lover, was the prettiest drink I've ever had (delicious) and the foam lasted the entire drink. We had two great starters and then the entrees: Sesame beef (plant based) w/ lotus root and the Steamed Lotus purple rice. Not only were these stunning dishes but they were so flavorful. Plenty for leftovers too. Loved that the music was quiet and the tables were well spaced - in other words, it was quiet and perfect for conversation. Our favorite new restaurant!

Super underrated vegan friendly restaurant! I got the hue noodle soup and it was so flavorful with lots of herbs and spices and the best chili sauce side. Lots of vegan meats if you're feeling adventurous!! I came a few months before and got the ginger fried fish. It was like fish candy but in the best kind of way. I can't wait to come back and try everything!

We tried a bunch of dishes here but nothing quite hit the spot. The Sesame beef was one dimensional and the mock meat they used wasn't even made in-house. It came along with a decent portion of rice but at 25 dollars, the dish felt overpriced. The vegetable curry was very watery and had really big chucks of potato and carrot in it. The tofu appetizer and mango salad were all right, nothing special. The place looks nice and the dinnerware is fancy. The service, however, is pretty slow. We waited an entire hour for our food to arrive. For what we spent, we expected much better across the board.

When my friend suggested dining here due to her strict dietary restrictions from gestational diabetes, I was skeptical that I was going to enjoy a fully vegetarian meal but WOW, I sure did! The lunch special with the mushroom steak was so good that I even ordered another to go - the sambal sauce they added on the side provided the perfect spicy kick! Honestly, I would eat a whole container of that sambal sauce. The hibiscus lychee iced tea that came with the lunch special was great as well. Note that if you order the lunch special to go, they will charge you the same price but not give you the soup or drink, so I opted to have those while dining in instead. Free 2hr parking in Soma Towers. Super cute and airy ambience with large windows letting sunlight in. I'll definitely be back again the next time I'm craving creative vegetarian cuisine, or hosting vegetarian/vegan friends in town!

Beautiful restaurant, welcoming and warm lighting, with a cute but also mature vibe that has the versatility for family meals or date nights! I'm not a vegetarian and this was my first time at a vegetarian restaurant and I must say, the food was filling and satisfying! The only thing I'll note I think I'd have preferred the root vegetables in the curry to be cooked a bit more. I'm accustomed to carrots and taro being soft when in the context of curry but this time they were crunchy, which resulted in an odd mouthfeel. Otherwise, everything was delicious and the mango sticky rice has been living on in my dreams!

Absolutely love this place! I'm trying to eat healthier and want a treat. Staff fabulous and chef came out to greet us and check on our impression. Chay Concept just opened, so I was lucky to find them.

Food and drinks are amazing!!!!!! Ate here 2x in 5 days lol, the space is comfy, a bit hidden, easy street parking. Wonderful flavors and great portions.

Simple. Elegant. Delicious. Loved the drinks and the flavors were bursting and new! Will definitely recommend and be going back!

I'm not typically into veggie-centric eats, but this spot's menu is seriously intriguing - and the food's so good, you'd hardly notice it's plant-based! Service is like personalized partnered with a peaceful ambiance

I must say it was a delightful experience for any vegetarian lover. We had Salted Egg Tofu and Pho Roll ( it is a must try). Sesame Beef, Veggie Curry ,Pineapple Fried Rice for main dish and Mango Sticky Rice for the dessert . They were delicious and the flavors were well-balanced. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, happy to suggest pairings and accommodate dietary preferences. It's perfect for a cozy dinner. Highly recommend!

Amazing food and concept! Vegan place which is unexpectedly good :) specially for meat lovers. The drinks are also amazing, very different from other places around. Just a little smaller sitting and bar area, also did not like the use of too much plastic in kitchen(they have an open kitchen)

Chay Concept is an absolute standout. I had the pleasure of meeting Long (the owner) and Katy (the GM) -- both incredibly welcoming and clearly passionate about the space. The pho was rich and flavorful, the bao was perfectly fluffy and tasty, and the Old Fashioned was smooth and expertly made. Great food, great drinks, and even better people. I'll definitely be back!

Food was amazing as well and the staff. Very attentive and food was spot on. Mocktails were Beautiful and delicious. Hands down would go again!

I love Vietnamese food, but have never had a vegetarian version. We were delighted with what we found at Chay Concept. The food was flavorful, the people were super friendly, and the atmosphere was calm and clean. We ordered too much food--it all looked and tasted good. They boxed what we couldn't finish and it made for a delicious lunch the next day. The restaurant has a full bar. We particularly appreciated the low-alcohol options and the nice variety of mocktails. There was something for everyone--something we wish we could find more often. We're planning to go back. It was a terrific experience.

Wonderful little place that was pretty busy but got us in last minute. Manny vegan dishes with unique spins Compact but feels spacious at the same time. We started with Chay fresh rolls. Very tasty and the peanut sauce very flavorful. Then the main dish that was spectacular. The veggie curry was full of vibrant flavors and super tasty. It was busy and service wasn't perfect but the staff was so pleasant that it made up for any shortfalls. If we lived nearby it would be a regular stop.

The restaurant is super cute inside, just as cute as the old fog rose atelier. The cocktails were really delicious and so pretty as well. The food was surprisingly very good for vegetarian food. I am a carnivore so I was surprised how the sesame beef felt and tasted just like the real deal. My favorite dish was the salted egg but everything was quite tasty. I would definitely recommend this place! The owner was very friendly and hospitable. He was our host, our bartender, and our server too!

The ambience was inviting and the service was warm but slow. I recommend having the crispy rolls and the bao buns! Our table of six also had the sesame beef with lotus root, chay vermicelli noodles, veggie curry, pineapple fried rice, and steamed lotus purple rice. Although the food was well-made and looked inviting, the flavours weren't packing a punch.

Small petite space with open kitchen and modern touch. Cozy for a gray weather. They offer lunch and dinner with separate menu. They do close in the middle of the day to prepare for dinner time. If you have a large group, i highly suggest to reserve the tables a head of time. They do not have kids menu but the kids can share the rice options as alternative. If you try to get away from red/white meat, this place will be a good starter for you. They have a Viet culture fusion touch. The tofu dish and the pate are amazing. My favorite so far is the Pho-cuốn- a spring roll version with the rice wrap instead of the tapioca wrap. Owners and the staffs are very nice and knowledgeable about their dishes. The presentation of the food is highly crafted. Definitely come back when Im in town again.