Vegan
Fast food
Take-out
Vietnamese

Food stall in the alley with outdoor kitchen and seating inside and out. Makes banh mi sandwiches, banh goi (similar to samosa), fried spring rolls, pho noodles, and che which are sweet desserts made of different types of bean, lotus seed, agar agar jelly, and coconut milk. Also known as Banh Goi Chay. Open Mon-Sat 8:00am-7:00pm. Closed Sun.


Venue map for Bao An Vegan (formerly Vegan Banhmi)
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401 Reviews

First Review by Lalaleilani

mrnickbaron

Points +173

Vegan
26 Oct 2019

Good Banh Mi

Had both the Banh Mi sandwiches. The lentil one was better. They are cheap, too, but not very filling. Also tried the pillow dessert, which was good if you’re looking for a deep fried sweet.

Markkorput

Points +21

Vegan
23 Oct 2019

Best -all vegan- surprise in Hanoi

We already accepted that eating vegan in Hanoi as ignorant tourists was gonna be a struggle, but then we stumbled unexpectingly onto this place's doorsteps. Fantastic, authentic Hanoi street-food, minus the animals. The best!

StephanieMeyer

Points +1501

Vegan
22 Oct 2019

👍🏻

Cheap and yummy. Worth it if you're in the area.

bettymae

Points +159

Vegan
14 Oct 2019

Great food - on Grab!

Great food order, and so cheap too. Followed instructions from a previous review about how to order on Grab - had one banh mi, two samosa-style pasties (which are about the size of your palm, so pretty big!) and two spring rolls. All very delicious, and came wrapped in brown paper and in a bag made of old printed university marketing material. Would have loved to see some of the sweet options on the menu too, but guess I'll have to go in person for those! Not a whole lot of flavour in the food, but still great, affordable, and so convenient. Love the environment-friendly approach too.

Pros: Environment-friendly packaging , Very affordable , Available to order through Grab Food

Cons: Limited menu, No sweet options on Grab menu, Lacked some flavour

kelseyjaynex

Points +3918

Vegan
02 Oct 2019

Delicious vegan street food

Tucked away down a little alleyway, this tiny eatery was well worth seeking out. The banh mi, spring rolls and pillow dumpling (sort of like Vietnamese samosa) were very fresh, cheap and so tasty! They have a small inside area with 3 or so tables where you can eat your meal. The banh mi are quite light so if you’re really hungry, it’s worth getting 2 each plus a few sides. Definitely recommend this place, we’ll be back :)

Edit: We just had a Grab delivery from here for dinner, and they get bonus infinity stars for their genius packaging. The bag for the banh mi was made from recycled school books and the sandwiches wrapped in brown paper, so no plastic anywhere 👏🏼 They can be found on Grab as “Banh Mi Chay - Tran Hung Dao”. Thank you again to this place for the delicious food and for being so conscientious.

Updated from previous review on 2019-09-30

Pros: great food, 100% vegan, really cheap

sydneyo

Points +446

Vegan
01 Oct 2019

Vegan banh mi was delicious!!

Tasty and a good price

VinceNet

Points +95

Vegetarian
25 Sep 2019

Great banh mi

It's tasty, crunchy, fresh and not expensive. It's a simple but packed and effective banh mi. Apparently has vegan Mayo as well.

Pros: Exactly what you look for in a banh mi

Cons: Be aware that they close at 7PM

avital294

Points +13

Vegetarian
24 Sep 2019

Highly recommend!

Vegan Banh Mi is a small and cozy restaurant, located in an alley on the written adress.
The food was extremely tasty and the people were nice and friendly.

Pros: Great vegan food, Not expensive , Friendly and helpful people

Aimee2e

Points +508

Vegan
23 Sep 2019

Super tasty

They have a small menu, but it is done excellently! So much so I went back for seconds. I tried both banh mi, I preferred the meatless one over the seitan one but both were incredible. The donut pouch was delicious too! So cheap too, so definitely get one if you’re in the area.

Pros: Everything

dazedkiwi

Points +763

Vegan
19 Sep 2019

Cheap and tasty

Met the gorgeous daughter who was on her lunch break from school. She was very helpful. We had everything on the menu for less than 100K! Would def go back if it was closer to our hotel. Worth the walk to get there though!

Pros: Tasty food, Very cheap

Cons: Small, get there early!

esperanza

Points +19

Vegan
16 Sep 2019

Tasty Banh Mi Chay (vegan) in Ha Noi from a nice family

Stopped by with my bf for some banh mi. We had the two different kinds on the menu (can't remember the names) and they were both so tasty! We loved the spot too, nice and cozy down a little alley. The family was right next to the seating area making the fresh food. They don't have too many options but at least the few choices are done well.
Also, we made a new friend... the owners' little daughter sat with us and we chatted for a while. She was such a pleasure to speak with. She's so passionate about animal welfare, environmentalism, education, and family... talking with her truly made our day!
Don't miss this place when you're in Ha Noi! Oh and btw, great value for the quality and real Ha Noi grub experience :)

Pros: Delicious food, Great environment, Good value

Barbette

Points +40

Vegan
08 Sep 2019

Amazing vegan banh mi!

Wow! What a vegan street food experience! My girlfriend and I really love this place and want to go back again since we left. Everything on the menu is worth to try!

Pros: Street food experience, All vegan , Local place!

DuncanMacbethLead

Points +1377

Vegan
03 Sep 2019

Good Banh Mi

Probably the best banh mi I’ve had in Hanoi. Though, I’ve found hanoi’s banh mi’s to not be that great, so for me that wasn’t a difficult thing!

Good amount of Seitan, and mock pate was also decent. Had two spring rolls as well and these were tasty.

Limited options on the menu, that’s my only gripe!

Pros: Fully vegan , Cheap

Cons: Limited options

Eljay

Points +73

Vegan
22 Aug 2019

Tasty

Modest little place that does a great mushroom banh mi.

LouisaP

Points +19

Vegan
20 Aug 2019

An absolute MUST in Hanoi

An absolute MUST if you’re staying in Hanoi. I’ve never had such an amazing visit to a restaurant, this was by far the best experience in Vietnam. The food was cheap and absolutely delicious and the little daughter of the owners speaks English fluently. It’s inspiring to meet a young person with such a broad view on the world. Her knowledge in veganism and the environment is amazing. Her mother was very warm and we were sad to leave. This definitely wasn’t the last time we visited that place.

Pros: Great food, Cheap, Great Hospitality

tdroeth

Points +409

Vegan
20 Aug 2019

LOVE

Loved this authentic, tiny restaurant! The menu was small but all vegan and delicious! We tried both of the bahn mi options and the pillow donut. The ingredients are fresh and prepared right in front of you. It’s family owned and they are super friendly😄Definitely going to be frequenting this place. Highly recommend!

Pros: all vegan, authentic Vietnamese food , cheap

bflores7601

Points +17

Vegetarian
31 Jul 2019

Delicious and Cheap

Delicious vegan banh mis!

Pros: Everything is vegan., Prices are very cheap., Food is fast and delicious.

lucy.manly

Points +58

Vegetarian
21 Jul 2019

Amazing Bahn Mi

Probably one of the best veggie Bahn Mi I had during my trip to Vietnam and it was pretty cheap!

Siller

Points +76

Vegan
16 Jul 2019

Vegan Gem

They are friendly, it was raining and gave me a towel to dry my face. Unfortunately they had run out of spring rolls, noodles, no pumpkin sauce, which says great things about the local. I recommend the original over the meatless. The "donut" is also tasty. I will definitely go again when I am back in Hanoi.

Pros: Simple , Tasty, Fast, Cheap

Cons: Not enough filling, Solds out early, Limited options

carolineamg

Points +36

Vegan
14 Jul 2019

Sold out

Never actually got to eat here because they had sold out of food by 6pm, so just be careful about what time you go!

cornonthecob

Points +352

Vegan
04 Jul 2019

Absolutely delicious

We ate here for our first meal in Vietnam and was not disappointed! They had sold out of the meatless Banh mi so we had the original one with mayo and we thought it was delicious. The bread was warm and crispy on the outside and soft inside. We also had the donuts which are savoury and great, as well as the spring rolls which were equally as delicious and fried fresh for order.

Original Bahn Mi was 20k
1 donut thing was 10k
Plate or rice noodles herbs and 4 fried spring rolls was 30k

Had a huge meal for 2 for under £3!

Pros: Delicious , Cheap, Friendly staff

Wenhar

Points +72

Vegan
04 Jul 2019

Fabulous!

It was pouring rain but I wanted to get out and eat some real food. Thanks to the previous reviews, I found it pretty easily. Look for signs saying Banh Mi Chay on the street, then go down a narrow passageway. Some of the photos show stools on the sidewalk, but I was happy to see it is indoors and dry. I had the Original Banh Mi, fried spring roll and pillow donut. All very good. I’ll probably be back before I leave town.

IrawanJohan

Points +31

Vegan
04 Jul 2019

Very nice and friendly vegan resto

I am amazed of how the food taste and how they treat us, thank you for your service and food. Go vegan.

HenrikDahlbring

Points +55

Vegan
28 Jun 2019

Tastiest sandwich I've ever had

We went there twice during our stay in Hanoi just because how good it is. The Banh Mis are heavenly. Crispy, but soft bread filled with delicious vegetables, tofu and vegan mayo or punmpkin sauce. As with every other Vegan place It's in an alley, but It's easy to find. The owners are really kind and they have a daughter who speaks very good English. A must if you're staying in Hanoi!

Pros: Everything is delicious and very cheap!

Cons: None

AndreaNygren

Points +263

Vegan
28 Jun 2019

Do yourself a favor and go here!

The food here is some of the absolute best I've had in Vietnam, scratch that - ever! And cheap too. Try the banh mis, they are just perfect. They also have some other items. The place is sightly hidden, so look carefully.

RudieFrancis

Points +178

Vegan
28 Jun 2019

Small menu big taste

Cheap Banh Mi but full of flavour. Recommended if you want a quick meal.

Pros: Cheap, Vegan

Cons: None

evelyn.vania

Points +118

Vegan
26 Jun 2019

Cozy homey vegan place

This is my first vegan meal in Hanoi. The meals are inexpensive yet tastily authentic of Vietnamese cuisine. I ordered all items off the menu for less than 100K VND. The daughter of the owner speaks very good English and is very woke for a kid her age 😁. Highly recommended for vegan travellers in Hanoi.

Pros: Inexpensive menu, Delicious authentic Vietnamese food

Cons: Only few meal options available




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