Van Hanh Restaurant - Vegan & Vegetarian Cuisine

"Vegetarians and vegans, rejoice. For meatless spins on traditional Vietnamese dishes, the mindful Buddhist nuns at Van Hanh know what’s up. A must-try is the house special, a faux roasted “pork belly” made from bean curd, wheat, tapioca, and rice flour." - Nick Woo, Krista Garcia, Janey Wong

"This twenty-some seat, homestyle restaurant takes an array of Vietnamese standards and revamps them in entirely vegan and vegetarian-friendly forms. Run by two Buddhist nuns, Van Hanh creates its own faux meats to simulate meat-centric meals. If mock meats are not for you, there are still plenty of vegetable-heavy entrees, such as the bean curd and peanut-packed Buddha Bowl and the spicy papaya salad." - Alli Fodor, Nathan Williams

"A mainstay in Portland’s vegan food community, this house-turned-restaurant on Division serves an impressive selection of vegan Vietnamese dishes, from rice pancakes to vermicelli bowls. In addition to soothing bowls of pho, noodle soup lovers can enjoy bun rieu with vegan ham in a bright tomato broth or the popular spicy bun hue with thick rice noodles and mock beef. Van Hanh’s menu also offers an opportunity for diners to explore Vietnamese mock meats, like tofu-seaweed fish filets and ham rolls made of bean curd sheets." - Waz Wu

"Run by Buddhist nuns and their disciples, Van Hanh is a godsend for vegetarians and vegans who also want to enjoy Vietnamese dishes, including noodle soups. The crab-free bun rieu might be the most popular soup served, but the vegetable broth-based pho is no slouch. It comes with mock beef, tofu, and all of the traditional accompaniments." - Janey Wong, Krista Garcia

"Sleep in and start your crawl with lunch the next day in the bustling Jade District at Van Hanh. A Buddhist nun transformed this former temple into a vegan Vietnamese restaurant, serving meatless pho and egg rolls stuffed with mung beans and tofu." - Latisha Jensen