Vegan
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Asian
Fusion
Vietnamese
Vietnamese restaurant serving vegan versions of traditional dishes. Reported fully vegan February 2025. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-10:00pm.
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1161 Davie St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6E 1N2
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60 Reviews
First Review by SmithsFan
Bonke
Points +88
Amazing!!! - Edit
We ordered a bunch of food and it was all so flavorful and filling. Everything looked so beautiful and tasted even better. Perfectly spiced, and so crunchy! Pure heaven!
Read morePros: Very tasty, Great portions, Very filling
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JaimeOrozco
Points +24
Amazing place!!! - Edit
One of my favorite restaurants in Vancouver, you can't go wrong with the eggplant claypot, it's just delicious
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-13
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soshill_climber
Points +134
Great food, reasonable prices - Edit
I had the Miss Saigon Noodle Bowl. It was delicious and a generous serving. Lots of choices on their all vegan menu.
Read morePros: Delicious meal , Lots of variety , Very pleasant atmosphere for dining in
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TburyVegan
Points +71
Wonderful vegan food! - Edit
Visiting Vancouver and we ate here twice. The food was all delicious and nicely presented. The service was super friendly as well. The only drawback was having to ask for the bill, but it was a minor inconvenience.
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Leo27
Points +1951
Amazing!! - Edit
The fast vietnamesian lady working here says "my friend" to everybody, she is so cute. The menu is great and the food I got superfantastic. The size was rather big, would fit 2 persons actually.
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UCCVegan
Points +31
Delicious food, friendly service. - Edit
We tried the Vegan Crispy Duck with Pancakes for Two. It was beautifully presented, and the taste did not disappoint. Service was friendly. We highly recommend it and will definitely return to this restaurant before our visit to Vancouver ends.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-09-04
Pros: Friendly service , Tasty and visually appealing food, Very good value for the money.
Cons: Had to ask for the cheque, but was promptly bro
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e.percival
Points +703
Wonderful food and welcoming staff - Edit
A lovely, welcoming spot with super-friendly staff! We had spicy, crispy cauliflower and deep-fried king oyster mushrooms as appetisers - both with delicious sauces! For mains, we had the Hestia Saffron Curry, Miss Saigon Noodle Bowl, and Hestia Storm Noodle. Each dish was thoroughly enjoyed with lots of vegetables packed in. A special mention for the deep-fried spring roll paired with the Miss Saigon noodle bowl and the house special sauce with the Hestia Storm, as it was full of flavour! Also, we were happily surprised when the Hestia Storm arrived with ‘floating’ noodles and chopsticks! Overall, it was a delicious meal out with lots of flavour.
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Elle_travels
Points +6
Celiacs beware - Not Gluten Free - Edit
After our experience with this restaurant and the owners rudeness, I googled other reviews and see this is not a one time occurrence and other's should be aware of the health risk for gluten allergies.
Read moreMy daughter is celiac. She reviewed the menu and made a gluten free selection. When we arrived for take out order, we specifically advised the staff that it was for someone with celiac disease. They confirmed the dish was gluten-free and did not contain wheat at all but as wheat is used in restaurant there is “potential” for cross contamination. We understood and confirmed that as long as no wheat is used in the item and truly gluten free, there are no issues. However, when we got the pho home, we noticed the tofu looked deep-fried—something that had not been identified on the menu description. Concerned, my daughter decided to call to double-check and found out the tofu had been fried in the same oil used for breaded wheat products. She tried to explain this means it isn't gluten free and all chef's should be aware of this distinction. The owner kept saying it was gluten free because no wheat was used. Briefly, this is not a chance of cross contamination, frying foods in same fryer is full on gluten and cannot be called gluten free (for all those reading, gluten is not destroyed by heat and to be called gluten free, it CANNOT be fried in same fryer as wheat).
We didn’t ask for a refund—just tried to educate them on the health risks and the definition of gluten-free should not be used. Unfortunately, we were met with defensiveness and contempt - including unsolicited rude texts, instead of “I’m sorry”.
We spent $20+ on food that couldn’t be eaten, and more importantly, we were deeply disappointed by the lack of care and understanding for people with celiac disease. No apology, no accountability and an outright refusal to stop using term term gluten free when things are fried together.
Pros: generous portion
Cons: not gluten free
TheHestiaVeggie
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Read moreWe would like to clarify a few details from your review. First, it was your friend - a man who purchased the pho for you, but at no point did he mention that it was specifically for someone with celiac disease only gluten free. If that had been made clear, we would not have sold the dish. At that time, our staff clearly explained that although the pho itself does not contain gluten ingredients, our kitchen is not a certified gluten-free facility and therefore there is always a risk of cross-contamination. Your friend acknowledged this information and still decided to go ahead with the order.
Second, the pho you are referring to was $18.50 plus tax, not $25. It’s important to share accurate information when leaving public reviews.
When you later called us, rather than having a calm discussion, the tone was condescending as though you were calling to “educate” our staff even our staff already apologized for any misunderstanding or frustration caused but you hung up during the call. We already take dietary restrictions seriously, which is why our team is upfront about potential cross-contact. It is not realistic to expect any restaurant without dedicated facilities to guarantee zero cross-contamination, and we were transparent about this from the beginning.
If what you really wanted was a refund, it would have been much easier to simply ask. Instead, the conversation turned into an unnecessary lecture that helped no one.
We take allergies and dietary needs seriously, but honesty is a two-way street. Lying or exaggerating in a review is not good — it unfairly damages the reputation of a business that was upfront from the beginning.
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ABeanz
Points +1172
Friendly Service - Edit
The staff are very knowledgeable about which dishes can be made gluten-free and were really accommodating. The food was great, I especially loved the crispy tofu bits on top.
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vcarter1
Points +50
A Standout Vegan Dining Experience - Edit
Read moreI had an incredible meal at The Hestia Veggie, a real gem for plant-based food lovers.
The vegetable spring roll was honestly the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly crisp on the outside and packed with a beautifully balanced filling of carrot, taro, mushroom, vermicelli, tofu, and bean. It was bursting with flavour and set the bar high for the rest of the meal.
For my main, I had the Cordyceps “chicken” claypot, I can confirm it was not too spicy! It was hearty, warming, and full of depth, the vegan chicken had a great texture, and the lemongrass and spice came through perfectly without overpowering the dish. The vegetables were fresh and vibrant, and the rice was the perfect pairing.
On top of the amazing food, the service was first class, attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu and reassuring me of spice levels.
Highly recommend. I’ll definitely be back!
Pros: The flavours , The menu , The service
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Shiru
Points +3268
Good but... - Edit
I really enjoyed the food here and I appreciate that it's a completely vegan place. The weird thing was that some of the fried foods tasted fishy even though they weren't supposed to. As though the oil that was used to fry them in was used for fish. I'm going to assume that it isn't actually the case though because the place represents themselves as vegan, but it did give me a little bit of an ick feeling.
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Silencesound
Points +107
Recommended - Edit
Friendly, tasty and quick for delicious food.
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hiphopliis
Points +103
Decent - Edit
The deep fried king oyster mushrooms were delicious. The eggplant claypot was alright but nothing special. Friendly staff.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Friendly staff
Cons: Flavour was not special
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Sanmody
Points +86
Great dinning experience - Edit
Sight improvement in ambiance would upgrade it to 5 star. Very warm courteous service makes you feel at home.
Read morePros: The crispy BamBam noodles, , Summer rolls, Mango sticky rice
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SamBookbinder
Points +35
So good! - Edit
Amazing menu full of great options!
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leakim
Points +814
Nice place with some fun options! - Edit
Visited for dinner on a Saturday night. Wasn't busy at all. Food came out quickly.
Read moreGot the vegan crispy duck with rollable pancakes! I never had duck and am okay with that, lol. It was overall tasty. Also got the papaya seagrapes salad which was flavorful and included some sweat shredded soy stops which were yum! Two iced teas rounded out the meal.
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VinSingapore
Points +469
Great food - Edit
I had the Dan Dan Noodles and Brussel Sprouts this time. Both very tasty. Dishes here are a good size and the noodle dishes include a good amount of vegetables and not just noodles. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Delicious, Many choices, Good portions
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tonyakay
Points +3816
Unique + Traditional Dishes - Edit
2025 Update : HESTIA is really noticeably an art in flavor and presentation.
Read more2024*****
Will be returning right away. Vietnamese food with fine plating, friendly staff in a great part of town. They are doing 20% during grand opening so don’t delay! The only non-Ⓥ item is one of the deserts. Everything else is Ⓥ.
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-13
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SoCalCal
Points +2732
Exceptional meal! - Edit
Even though this place bills itself as vegetarian, it's actually vegan! We started with the Crispy Summer Rolls, which were very good, but since there were only two of us, you'd think they'd either cut it in half or quarters. Next was the Wokfried Brussel(s) Sprouts. Again, VERY good, and they were fresh! Our main was the Vegan Crispy Duck w/Pancakes. I don't know what this duck is, but it was absolutely delicious! The pancakes were paper thin, and we could've used a few more, but I would absolutely, without a doubt, order this again and recommend it to whoever decides to try this place out. It's a standout dish. My mouth starts watering just thinking about the flavors and textures.
Read moreStaff are WONDERFUL, as well! Their warm and welcoming demeanor made us feel instantly comfortable and they were helpful with answering all the question we had.
Pros: Excellent food, Outstanding staff
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Tinathetinyvegan
Points +295
Quick and delicious takeaway - Edit
We just very quickly wanted to grab something before heading to the airport. We ordered the truffle fries and the lemongrass tofu to takeaway. Both were delicious!
Read morePros: Quick service, Great options, Good value
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HelenaCheslack
Points +13
Absolutely delicious! - Edit
We got the Dan Dan noodles and vegan crispy duck with pancakes—they were both absolutely delicious!! I loved the hot tea and the atmosphere was really nice and calm. The service was also excellent. I thought this was one of the best vegan places I’ve been to and will come back when I’m in Vancouver!
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GARYANTHONYWILLIAMS
Points +160
Tasty!!!!! - Edit
This restaurant should be packed every second of the day.
Read morePros: Delicious , Delicious(er), Delicious(est)
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Mooloobooloo
Points +1421
Lovely vegan Vietnamese eats - Edit
Very friendly staff and great food. Appetizers are consistently good. The papaya salad is highly recommended. Some of the noodle dishes are better than others, though portion sizes are great. You'll leave happy.
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CLRtraveller
Points +10103
Good food - Edit
Really good, roasted Brussels sprouts with glazed onion. Nice salad rolls. Iced Vietnamese coffee. I must return to try more of the menu - meals going to neighbouring tables looked great. Fabulous to find an all-vegan Vietnamese restaurant.
Read morePros: all vegan
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ferchipoil
Points +26
It was a perfect experience - Edit
Everything i ate was amazing ! the staff was really nice & I had a great experience.
Read morePros: Curry Laska, Dan dan noddles , Veggie spring roll
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srivegan12
Points +77
Really flavorful good and great service - Edit
We’ve been here 2x and the Laksa curry is to DIE for. Our main problem is that we want to repeat order that over trying something we haven’t had before but I’m sure the other dishes are just as good. We’ve also had the saffron curry which is really good. The service staff are very cute and go out of their way to make you feel comfortable.
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JoeKratz
Points +289
All vegan now and so GOOD - Edit
Outstanding food in a nice setting. I was told the menu is all vegan now
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