Vị Quê Kitchen

I discovered Vị Quê Kitchen about more than two years ago, on an afternoon when I happened to search for nearby restaurants on Google. At that time, I was out for work with a business partner who was visiting Vietnam for the first time, so we needed a place that was quick, good, and well-presented. I didn’t expect that this random choice would become one of my most memorable culinary discoveries. We were both surprised by the delicate flavors and the beautiful presentation of the dishes. I still vividly remember my first experience with their vegan bánh mì, mì quảng, salad, and spring rolls. My business partner couldn’t believe that vegan food could taste that good. Since then, I’ve returned to Vị Quê Kitchen many times -especially for their mì quảng, a dish I can confidently say I “fell in love with at first bite.” I’ve also tried many other dishes, particularly those made with nutritious lion’s mane mushroom- a type of mushroom I absolutely love, and I’m sure anyone trying it for the first time will feel the same. If you’re looking for a vegan restaurant where every dish is prepared with care, high-quality ingredients, no mock meats, no refined sugar, and a refined blend of flavors that truly embodies the spirit of Vietnamese cuisine, then Vị Quê Kitchen is a must-visit when you’re in Ho Chi Minh City. Good service, good atmosphere-and above all, a vegan dining experience worth remembering.

Truly outstanding experience. This Michelin recognized restaurant could make a vegan out of any meat lover. Each dish is so interesting, with such great flavor, creative, compelling. We came back a 2nd time during our stay in HCM City, it was so good. Compliments to chef and owner Vo Thi Bich Thuan! You must surely be on the road to a Michelin star! (P.s. regarding another reviewer’s comments about “pricey” I don’t think so, we had dinner and drinks for less that 2 coffees, 2 croissant and 2 waters cost at airport coffee shop.)

To be honest not many out of the 47 michelin guide Restaurants in saigon are worth it. So its quite refreshing if you find a place thats worth your while. The restaurant sits in a quiet street with many parking spots. When approaching the place the staff opens the door to direct you to your table. That welcoming and incredibly fast service continues throughout the dining experience. When a chopstick well it was replaced in a matter of seconds before we could even adress the issue. The restaurant exclusively serves vegan food. We had bun nam nuong with springrolls and a very special lionsmane pho. The soup had a beautiful combination auf different mushrooms and herbs and sprices. The herbs and spices can be ordered fresh or sauteed. The broth although vegan felt so richtig that you wouldnt believe that no bones were used. A great experience.

Follow @bredgyeats for more food posts! Curiosity is a wonderful thing, and the Hue Figs salad is an excellent example of that. Warm, layered with roasted peanuts, fresh herbs and crisp sesame rice paper contrasted the fresh figs, which carried a faintly tannic, astringent note that proved divisive. Novel and unique, yes, and worth the experience even if it wasn't a hit. More familiar pleasures came with the tartare, featuring shiitake stems being transformed into a cream sauce that was lighter and subtler than Western cream traditions - faintly sweet and earthy, more whisper than a shout. I appreciated the gentler taste, pairing nicely with the crisp-skinned, tender baby potatoes and crunchy asparagus. Underneath, a minced legume "tartare" offered heartiness, along with a nuttiness that veered towards veggie burger territory. The standout was the braised tofu, cloaked in a nori sheet that brought a briny, aromatic hit before being glazed in a lemongrass-ginger slurry. The thin cornstarch batter softened on its exterior, soaking up enough sauce to render each bite mouth-wateringly savory, salty, and fragrant.

Having travelled to 35 countries as a vegan, this is easily my favourite restaurant, and was the main reason I stayed in Ho Chi Minh for two nights en route to Da Nang. I came here straight after arriving and had the most delicious bánh mì, as well as fried tofu with coriander sauce and an iced chocolate (the best I've ever tasted). The following day I returned and had a spring roll noodle dish, which was also delicious, as well as another iced chocolate (and one to go to have the next morning before leaving HCM). The ambience of the restaurant is perfect; the staff incredibly lovely (including their adorable security guard at the front door), and the flavours of the food with an abundance of fresh herbs are a foodie's delight. I first visited this restaurant in 2022 and have been dreaming of coming back ever since. It lived up to my memory of it and was definitely worth stopping in HCM to eat here again. Thank you for your amazing food. ❤️🙏🌱

Very tasty vegan food. There were so many different options that I had a tough time to choose. I had the Lion's Mane Mushroom Pho as main and the Caramel Tiramisu Coffee for dessert. My boyfriend had the Bun Hue Pho and Blue Peas Milk Drink as dessert. Everything was delicious. The service was fast and friendly.

Overall, our experience at Vị Quê Kitchen is mostly positive. We tried Bún Huế and Bún Vị Quê. The latter one had a strong fish sauce taste so if you happen to dislike it, like me, do not go for it. Bún Huế, on the other hand, had a less intense broth and I preferred it. Never in my life I ate such a substantial amount of various type of mushrooms in a single meal - so this was quite a new experience for me. They were of good quality and we finished whole bowls. My only dissatisfaction is that it had very little protein. I wish it included more, such as additional tofu. Despite the high-quality ingredients, the dishes didn't impress us and were pretty average to us. The staff was polite and the atmosphere was flawless - very quiet and easy to talk. The dishes were served quickly, within 10 minutes. The decor in the restaurant is extremely beautiful and pleasant to look at. This restaurant would mostly suit vegan customers. Bear in mind the prices are quite high (relative to the dishes' contents) and there's a 10% service charge added to the bill. Our bill amounted to about 220k VND

We had dinner at Vi Qué on Monday evening. The restaurant is very cozy, the staff is very friendly, and the food is appetizingly presented. Everything tasted great, too. Unfortunately, my girlfriend had severe stomach pains that same evening, which ultimately led to her being taken to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with severe food poisoning. Luckily, I had only tried one forkful of her dish (shiitake patty with fried potatoes) and therefore only had mild stomach pains. She, on the other hand, had a high fever for two days.