Vegan
Take-out
Asian
Vietnamese
Small vegetarian restaurant located in the Hakaniemi area, behind Aktia bank. Offers mainly Vietnamese cuisine with fried rice, fried noodles, pho, and other choices with tofu and vegetables. Food is available for pre-ordering and takeaway. Reported May 2017 to be now fully vegan.
Note May 2020: confirmed open. Open Mon-Sat 11:00-19:00, Sun 12:00-19:00.
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Last update on 14 May 2023 by pafu
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108 Reviews
First Review by veganpolyglot
jasonxkeller
Points +457
Cute little Vietnamese spot! - Edit
With only 5 or 6 tables they have a menu that is mostly traditional Vietnamese vegan fare. “Chay” in the name actually means “vegetarian in Vietnamese.
Read moreI had the pho soup. I think it was a bit adapted for the Finns so it wasn’t super authentic, but the broth was still really tasty and it hit the spot on a cool rainy late-summer day!
Pros: All vegan, A large menu for a small spot
Cons: Quite expensive. Appetizers cost as much as main, Pho not served with the normal sprouts and herbs
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Helmel
Points +79
A hidden gem - Edit
Everything was vegan(?)
Read moreThe place was a bit hidden but I'm so glad we found it. We got our food really fast.
They may be out of half the things you want to order. But maybe it was an issue only on that day ¯_(ツ)_/¯
Good price / portion size ratio
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kalhak
Points +183
Great place to have vegan lunch - Edit
Located in an inner ward of a big office building, not the most tempting place. But food is so good, that you forgive the surroundings. This is one of my favourite lunch places. The price is reasonable and the food is fresh and tasty. There is always few lunch options that they serve pretty fast. You can order from the menu as well, but that normally takes few minutes longer.
Read morePros: fresh, tasty, good value
Cons: place is a bit dark and small
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TacoZ
Points +51
Great! Meaty options available. - Edit
Great little vegan vietnamese restaurant. Appropriate portion sizes for the price. Waiter was nice, food was really good.
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susssus
Points +18
Summer rolls! - Edit
Only vegetarian food, I always crave the summer rolls
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piotreg
Points +31
Very tasty, best pho, could use some brightening up - Edit
I really like to go for the food; it makes it well worth the trip and compensates for other shortcomings.
Read moreWorst case scenario it tastes homey, best case, exceptionally tasty.
Pros: Lots of options , You are not limited to the lunch menu, The best vegan Pho I have eaten
Cons: Service is fine, but could be a bit more friendly, Place is a bit dark and not really cozy
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MārisZīlmanis
Points +26
Mmmm.... - Edit
So good...i am happy to be here.
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ValentinaLondono
Points +60
Great! - Edit
Good variety of options (all vegan!) and reasonable price! Nice venue & atmosphere.
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HungryHedgehog
Points +74
Consistently good - Edit
A favorite we keep coming back to. I recommend the tofu udon.
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mr_landi
Points +292
The best place! - Edit
Amazing is the right word for this place! I come by to eat here often and everything is so delicious! The flavours of the food are amazing and it’s cheap. Around 10€ per dish, which is nothing for being in a capital.
Read moreI personally love the location which is away from the busy roads. It’s one of the hidden pearls in Helsinki. It’s small and cozy. Really recommend this place to everyone even if you are not a vegan.
Pros: A lot of vegan options!, Cheap!, Super cozy
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Dimwiddle
Points +136
Great noodles! - Edit
We went here for a light lunch and ended up turning in to a main meal! Portions sizes here are very generous for the price (especially in Helsinki). Food tastes pretty good, depending on what you get.
Read moreThe spicy, crispy noodles were really tasty and a big portion! The fresh spring rolls are highly recommended as well. The 'beef' pho gave nostalgia to being back in Vietnam, which can only be a good sign! Food was very filling.
The sweet and spicy mock meat sauce left a bit to be desired.
Very nice and friendly staff. They do speak a bit of English if needed.
Also the restaurant is in the middle of a shopping mall that's being reconstructed. It might be confusing to find but there are multiple entrances in to the building... it's just not very obvious.
Pros: Generous portions for price, Tasty noodles and pho
Cons: Construction site made it confusing to find., Sea gulls might try snatch your food outside.
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ztrew
Points +139
Best vegan meal I had in 3 days in Helsinki - Edit
Sen Chay is a cosy little asian restaurant that has lots of vegan options. There are about 4 tables inside and 3 outside but food can also be taken away. If I come to Helsinki again, I would definitely visit this place again!
Read moreWhen sitting outside be careful and watch out for seagulls. I saw one guy who went back into the shop to get cuttlery and during these few seconds half his food was stolen by a bird! (He got a new plate afterwards.)
Pros: Excellent taste, Many options
Cons: Seagulls
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LisaSpykers
Points +9969
Tasty - Edit
We had the spring rolls (serve of 3) and the nut curry. Big serve of rice to go with each. Nothing too exciting but tasty and affordable. Construction around it doesn't make it the nicest place to eat. We took our food to go (because they were closing at 8pm) and ate by the waterfront nearby.
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brandilina604
Points +300
Loved it! - Edit
Small restaurant that is constantly busy. The staff are very friendly and helpful. My husband had the spicy noodles and I had the veggie pho. We also took salad rolls and a udon veggie dish to go. Everything was delicious! Definitely recommend eating here.
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Taschlicki
Points +82
Great vietnamese vegan food - Edit
Friendly staff, cozy little restaurant. The menu is very big, reasonable prices. The food is awesome and fresh.
Read morePros: Completely vegan menu, fresh and tasty.
Cons: A bit difficult to find.
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stilleating
Points +225
Great little place - Edit
Really nice place. Currently - June 2019 - they are doing a lot of building work on the larger complex the restaurant is in, so it looks like the building is closed, but it isn't really, the place is still open. Worth visiting.
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MalinLundström
Points +137
No place for someone with glutenintolerance - Edit
A small place hidden in a small alley behind the bank Aktia in Hakaniemi. Kind of self service atmosphere (you go after the menu, sit down while choosing and then back to the desk to order, same with cutleries, you go after them yourself)
Read moreTheir messy menue have a few goldies for excaple spicy noodles or tofu rolls. The spice sauce on the table is also a must try if you like hot food.
But! Unfortunately they don't offer any gluten-free dishes at all, at first, then "maby" one dish is gluten-free. And the staff don't seem to be interested to make any changes or offer you something else.
So, if you have celiak disease I'm afraid this place not is for you.
The food is good. But there are some buts.
Cons: No gluten-free options
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markusz86
Points +1538
Fav. restaurant in Helsinki - Edit
5 stars is not enough for this restaurant! Highly recommend! Many vegan options and absolutly delicious :)!!!
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juuli
Points +99
Very good choice - Edit
Food was very tasty and not too chunky. Left with a fulfilled yet light feeling. A great variety of Vietnamese dishes for all tastes.
Read morePros: All vegan options (I think)
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m@earthville
Points +10390
Dependable Vietnamese cuisine - Edit
On my two visits to Sen Chay, I've found the flavors and textures authentic and satisfying, even if not extraordinary. The menu is reasonably diverse, so there should be something to please most people.
Read moreService It can be crowded at lunchtime, so it might be worth coming a little on the early or late side of the lunch rush.
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Glenbrumby
Points +123
Tried to give one star, wish I got to try the food - Edit
Waitress seemed to be high or something, totally disorganised and ended up walking out. We were the second group of people to do the same. Sad because it seems to have great reviews. Hopefully they get a waitress who knows what’s going on and maybe I’ll try again:(
Read morePros: Open on Sunday
Cons: Long wait for food , No communication from waitress , Run out of some items on menu and weren’t told
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shekshaman
Points +345
Great servings and lots of flavour - Edit
The abundant variety of dishes at this restaurant make it difficult to choose! They have a selection of raw/fresh meals as well as all the classics Vietnamese food has to offer. Very homely style restaurant, tasty food and at a good price.
Read morePros: Affordable, Variety, Taste
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Nechamah
Points +105
Dinner in Helsinki - Edit
While visiting Helsinki recently we thoroughly enjoyed the meal we ate at Sen Chay. Everything was tasty, service was fast.
Read moreCons: We were asked to pay before the food was served
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marta1328
Points +265
Arroz frito delicioso - Edit
Comida autentica, hecha en el momento y con sabores muy de Asia. Me encantó el arroz frito, muy bien preparado, las cantidades generosas. En general recomendable
Read morePros: El arroz frito es maravilloso
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ajenik
Points +16
Yummy spot - Edit
I went for lunch today to Sen Chay. Its teeny (6 tables of varying size inside with some more outside) but the food was yummy and abundant. The servers were pleasant if perfunctory. I got salad rolls (goi cuan) and vegetarian pho. I used to eat vietnamese food alot before I turned vegan and this was freshly prepared and healthful while keeping all the right spicing etc. It was a bit pricey but large portions. The customers jept coming in and were a nice mix.
Read morePros: Tasty, Healthy, Easy to find
Cons: Very small (maybe have to wait for table), A little pricey
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MargueriteBeattie
Points +157
Tasty - Edit
I have had pretty good experiences both times I have been here. The lunch salad wasn't very good, e.g. nutritionless white iceberg lettuce. However the main courses were quite tasty! Definitely will go back!
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BryanCyrilWatt
Points +154
Sub par food and sultry service - Edit
Oily and tasteless gloop that reminds me of msg-laden cheap Chinese takeaway food.
Read moreThe silly Happy Cow rating system forces me to give at least two stars- that’s two more than this dismal place deserves.
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