Vegan-friendly
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Fusion
Vietnamese
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Second branch of this vegetarian restaurant in HCMC opened in 2020. The name Shamballa is of Sanskrit origin meaning a place of peace, stasis, and joy. Serves drinks and Vietnamese classic dishes like pineapple fried rice, fried lotus root, hot pot, and rice paper rolls. Menu items containing gluten or nuts are labeled. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm.
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31 Ly Tu Trong St, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 700000
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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46 Reviews
First Review by MHuynh
guybraverman
Points +1538
Wholesome experience - Edit
Beautiful restaurant with a unique menu. The owner or chef has obviously put much thought and creativity into their menu and it is very apparent throughout the dining experience. Not fully vegan unfortunately, but seems the vast majority of the menu is vegan and very clearly marked. Seems just a few dishes are made with eggs. I tried 3 of their appetizers and 2 noodle dishes - all were extraordinary, from presentation to plating to flavor complexity. Service was good, staff seems cheerful and extra polite. The restaurant is decorated very nice and has a small outdoor patio as well as indoor air conditioned sitting areas. Has a nice upscale feel to it. Prices are a bit higher than other vegan places in the area, but certainly reasonable for the quality. Highly recommended!
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JoVan_Otto
Points +570
Very good quality - Edit
I found this place on Instagram. I don't really trust the review system in Vietnam because usually it is overly well judged without a proper reason.
Read moreBut this place was legit. Very good food, a very nice selection of dishes and a very charming atmosphere and kind staff. The only "bad" thing is the price. I don't want to complain about a 14€ dinner as a European, but you can find cheaper places I guess.
In any case, we loved it!
Guest
KartikeyaJauhari
Points +27
Tasty Vegetarian food in Vietnam - Edit
We tried the mushroom fry and it was really nice.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-27
Pros: Cozy
Cons: None
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WendyLo
Points +810
Nice atmosphere with big menu - Edit
Many options with mixture of Vietnamese cuisine, a bit Thai and also western ingredients.
Read moreWould be better if they can offer free water with ice. Not common in Asia without water.
Overall it’s a nice place to check it out.
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TylerC
Points +33
Love, love, love it! - Edit
This place was such a wonderful experience! The ambiance and atmosphere outside was so relaxing and peaceful. We ate there twice during our stay and loved everything! The staff were also great. I really loved this restaurant!
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Howru
Points +17
Vegetarian - Edit
Very good size menu and good service from waiterHong Vinh, fluent in English. Tibetan Buddhism themed.
Read morePros: Wide menu, Good portion , Good atmosphere and service
Cons: Careful not to use all the sauce
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DoraSousa
Points +77
Experiência maravilhosa! - Edit
Que experiência maravilhosa! A comida foi tão boa, a parte mais difícil foi escolher, toda a ementa tinha fotos e todas as opções com aspecto divinal. O espaço é lindíssimo e o atendimento é 5 estrelas. Só ficamos com pena de não voltar, devido á passagem do ano aqui, mas foi uma experiência que jamais esquecerei.
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meowmeowmeowmeowmeow
Points +42
Delicious, except... - Edit
Really excellent food. However...
Read more-small serving size (had the eggplant dish main course) left me hungry
-no free glass of water if you don't order a drink, an extractive practice
-15% tax, another extractive practice that is antisocial and ugly
The latter two points are reliable acid tests for measuring the integrity of a restaurant.
Additionally, never give a restaurant that isn't 100% vegan 5 stars.
Think of the chickens.
Updated from previous review on 2025-01-16
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BristolBay
Points +11
Fabulous! - Edit
Shamballa is one of the best restaurants in Saigon!
Read moreDiep and her fabulous crew create an array of drool-worthy dishes that bring many of us back again and again.
Carnivores I have taken there don’t miss meat at all because the food at this restaurant is so satisfying and delicious.
Lovely atmosphere, wonderfully efficient and cheery servers, brilliant cooking: YUM.
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-31
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t.welsh
Points +28
Excellent - Edit
We liked it so much we went there 2 days of the 3 we were here.
Read moreVi provided excellent service and the food was very tasty!!
Pros: Great food, Excellent service , Beautiful atmosphere
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JodiCharter
Points +25
Great food & service! 🌱 - Edit
Very peaceful ambience, good service & so many vegan & veg options to choose from. Will definitely be coming back during our trip.
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YaaraRaviv
Points +24
Amazing food and incredibly nice stuff - Edit
The food was amazing! We just kept ordering food to try and tast a bit of everything! The waitress called Yen Thy was so nice, with a smile on her face always! Definitely recommend a visit!!!!
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PelleVestergaard
Points +110
Amazing appetizers - Edit
The atmosphere and decor at this Shamballa was really cute and welcoming, the staff were really Nice and the Food all-together was good! The appetizers were, though, definetly the thing worth remembering. We Got three different, and they were soooo good. The main courses we Got, was fine, but not that speciel(:
Read morePros: Decor, Atmosphere, Appetizers
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oliverthorsing
Points +906
Nice staff - Edit
We arrived only 55 minutes before they closed the restaurant, and they managed to serve us both appetiser and main course. Even without complain. Very effective
Read morePros: Staff, Food
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RachelWardSG
Points +13
Delicious and wide variety - Edit
Loved the atmosphere and the huge menu. Had some delicious items, and already planning to return to try more.
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SusanMoran
Points +115
Well presented and tasty - Edit
There was a lot of choice, everything we ate was good. Very fresh snd slso the place is nice.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-29
Pros: Choice, Quality, Decor
Cons: Expensive
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Vegfix
Points +8223
Really good! - Edit
Lovely restaurant that serves beautifully presented food. Everything that was served up to our group was very nice.
Read moreNo complaints. Plenty of vegan dishes, wish it were all vegan!
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tashmcknight
Points +109
Amazing! - Edit
This place is a bit more pricey compared to some others but the food, cocktails and atmosphere do not disappoint!! We went twice during our short stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
Read morePros: Large vegan range, easy to understand menu, Drinks menu great too, Atmosphere
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CarolineLaukes
Points +542
Great restaurant - Edit
Very good food, especially the starters.
Read moreServed quickly, great staff.
Although they assured me bird’s nests were vegan which I don’t think it is… I didn’t try as I wasn’t sure…
4 stars because it’s vegetarian and not vegan.
Pros: Food
Cons: Not fully vegan
Guest
stuti
Points +417
3rd visit - Edit
This was my 3rd visit to this restaurant. Oh the food is so good that you want to go back again. It is located in district 1 near intercontinental hotel. So if you are in Saigon center or nearby malls for shopping, do drop by this place for good and relaxing dinner.
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ay09_VEcspiUn1p
Points +37
So good we went there twice - Edit
Walked past Shamballa on our first night in Saigon. It looked lovely so we went there on the second night and had a fabulous meal - mushrooms, a tofu platter, delicious rice - and two outstanding mocktails.
Read moreWith a third night in Saigon we thought about alternatives, but there was so much we wanted to try on the Shamballa menu we ended up going back. The second meal was even better. More delicious mocktails with seared eggplant wrapped around strips of veggies and micro greens with a lime sauce, mushrooms in a black sesame crisp 'bowl', and a stir-fry of tofu and veggies with rice.
More expensive than other places but happy staff, great atmosphere, outstanding food and most definitely worth it.
Pros: Ambience, Amazing food and great choice, Lovely staff
Cons: Nothing at all - it's great!
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Jay5
Points +1356
Pricey but nicey - Edit
Almost passed on this restaurant after looking at the prices. Glad I didn't. Flavorful and quality ingredients. The fried tofu dishes were not vegan but the waiter said they could do it for me.
Read morePros: Food , Presentation , Service
Cons: Expensive , Some things that would be vegan normally were not, Not fully vegan
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HelenHaeryounGi
Points +4449
I want this everyday! - Edit
Great atmosphere, friendly staffs, delicious vegan foods. This is wholesome you don’t want to miss. Asian vegan cuisine works for everybody!
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KristenEve
Points +46
Adorable venue, great food - Edit
This place was really adorable! The food was great and the menu was huge!
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Vegan Victoria
Points +641
Delicious Healthy Food - Edit
A lovely peaceful setting right at the entrance- warmly welcomed by the staff and a generous selection of dishes. We had the crispy mushroom snack and the tofu vermicelli platter which were both delicious along with 2 juice mocktails #Veganuary
Read morePros: Tasty fresh dishes, Many options with photos on the menu , Lovely peaceful setting with plants
Cons: Not all dishes vegan as it’s a vegetarian place
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aaron_mc
Points +177
upmarket Vietnamese cuisine - Edit
All the food was great, all very tasty and fresh!
Read moreThe shamballa mushroom is a must get!
A little on the expensive side for Vietnam but well worth the treat!
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Hayleycarstensen
Points +13
Magnificent - Edit
This was some of the best vegetarian food I’ve ever had! You must try the crispy mushrooms in Shamballa sauce!
Read morePros: Everything , The vibe , The tranquility
Cons: Nothing
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