Vegan Food Guide for Vietnam Local & Street Food

Find plant-based local specialties, learn key phrases, and get tips for vegan dining.

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Filtered results are based on automated analysis of common food data. This is for general guidance only. Ingredient variations, preparation methods, cross-contamination risks, and data accuracy can differ significantly. Always verify all information directly with vendors before consumption, especially for allergies or strict dietary needs. See full disclaimers for filtered results.

While many Thai dishes can be made vegan, fish sauce and shrimp paste are very common. Be specific about excluding all animal products.

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Essential Phrases

I am vegan

Tôi ăn chay hoàn toàn

toy an chai hoan toan

Indicates strict vegan diet

No animal products, eggs, or dairy

Không sản phẩm động vật, trứng, hoặc sữa

khong san pham dong vat, chung, hoac sua

Specifies no animal products including eggs and dairy

Watch Out For

Fish sauce (nước mắm)
Shrimp paste (mắm tôm)
Eggs
Condensed milk (in coffee)

Safe Options

Buddhist vegetarian restaurants (quán chay)
Canh chua chay (vegetarian sour soup)
Đậu hũ kho (braised tofu, specify no fish sauce)
Nộm đu đủ (green papaya salad, specify no fish sauce)

Important Notice

Seek out Buddhist vegetarian restaurants ('quán chay') which understand vegan requirements. Traditional Vietnamese kitchens use animal products extensively, making cross-contamination likely elsewhere.