Vegan
Take-out
Asian
Vietnamese
Opened since 2010, this place makes and sells tofu as well as vegan food. Many faux meat items. As of Jun 2016 menu states everything is vegan now, including mayonaise. Open Tue-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm.
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1043 S Jackson St (at International District), Seattle, Washington, USA, 98104
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Last update on 09 May 2023 by geometric-noise
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120 Reviews
First Review by Isabel805
idterble
Points +26
Oh yeah worth it - Edit
Filled up a box of the buffet (pancit! And veggies, proteins, etc). Also got a Banh Mi to go. Food is gooood
Read moreCons: Area is sketch so know how to be chill, Register guy was kinda rude but still helpful
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EmdotAlice
Points +4275
Excellent bahn mi - Edit
We’ve tried the buffet here as well as a few of the bahn mi. I personally liked the buffet, but nobody else I was with was impressed. 😅 The bahn mi, however, are unequivocally delicious. We’ve tried the spicy tofu, bbq duck and bbq pork and they’re all so good. We love the flavor and texture of tofu skin in the bbq duck, but the spicy tofu might be our favorite. We can’t wait to try more—there are 10 different kinds!
Read morePros: The best bahn mi, Delicious and inexpensive
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thatgaycoincollector
Points +100
Uhm - Edit
The banh mi sandwich was very good, as were the egg rolls. I would avoid the buffet, and the “okay” food saftey rating as well as the location threw me off.
Read morePros: Banh mi , Egg rolls , Vegan
Cons: Cleanliness , Location , Food safety
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veganveronica
Points +1255
Great Banh mi - Edit
I’ve always heard great reviews and finally made it in. They have great tofu, spring rolls, and banh mi. The bread was so soft and the meat was super flavorful. I was also happy to hear they do so much for the community by giving out free food.
Read morePros: Kind owners and service, Great food
Cons: Parking
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y2k4eva
Points +244
Support this business - Edit
This absolute vegan staple does more for the community than any of us ever will.
Read morePlease order from here often if you can.
Yes the neighborhood is “rough “ because they do not call the cops on unhoused people. They try to feed them and us so please eat here/get takeout and support good people.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-12
Pros: Delicious food, Owner is a saint
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JenVeg14
Points +358
Disappointing now - Edit
I'd been to ChuMinh about 5 years ago and really liked it. Food selection was good and the price was really reasonable. Neighborhood wasn't great and the inside conditions weren't great, but for the price, it worked. Now, the prices have increased so much I was shocked. I almost left without getting food even after driving far out of my way to get there. Neighborhood is still bad and inside condition is still not great, but their prices are as if they're in a fancy location in Bellevue. Food is good but I'll never go back with their current prices. Disappointing! Could be a good place.
Read morePros: food buffets are always fun for variety
Cons: Not impressive inside, Not impressive outside, WAY too expensive for the whole picture
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MarkPayne
Points +157
All Vegan Vietnamese Buffet - Edit
My girlfriend and I tried this spot after having it on my radar for quite a while, but usually going with one of our other regular choices. We were in Seattle for a concert and were in between lunch/dinner time so a lot of our usual spots were closed. The front counter staff was friendly and helpful with explaining everything since it was our first time. We opted for the buffet, but given the time we were there I probably wouldn't do that again. Since we were the only customers, there wasn't any turnover on the food so some of it had been sitting for a while. The rice was dried out, but the rest of the food was delicious. I'm not sure what the one dish was, but it had a texture like fatty pork and looked like it contained jackfruit and was by far my favorite of everything. I should have asked the staff what it was supposed to be. That being said, we would definitely go back and try dishes off the menu. The prices were also completely reasonable for what you get.
Read morePros: Variety of Dishes, Helpful Staff, Price
Cons: Small Restaurant, Buffet Food Turnover Depending on Timing, Parking Lot
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ElenaW32
Points +175
The best banh mi - Edit
The spicy tofu banh mi is amazing! I downed the Vietnamese coffee in seconds.
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asudarkina
Points +66
Delicious banh mis - Edit
I didn't even think I liked banh mis until I tried the spicy tofu one from here. DELICIOUS
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MinnieJ
Points +74
Delicious and Wonderful owners - Edit
This spot is great, the food was tasty and as fresh as can be. Owners were so wonderful and even treated us to some delicious dessert. Brought the growing boy and was treated to a couple toys when we left. Total for 2 adults and 2 children split was around $40.00. Satisfied since we left oh so stuffed and had to take our leftovers home.
Read moreWill take pictures on our next trip.
Pros: Fresh Food , Kind Owners
Cons: A bit expensive , Outside area is sketchy
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pizzybot
Points +635
WOW everybody was right about how amazing this place is - Edit
We absolutely loved the sandwiches we got here! The location is a bit sketchy, and getting in and out of the parking lot was tricky because it was fenced off on most sides, so squeezing in and out with so many other cars was challenging, plus there were a lot of people on the sidewalks. Totally worth it for the amazing food, though! My photo does not do it justice. We got the BBQ pork sandwich and the sesame beef sandwich, and both were incredible. Great prices and amazing food. The people working there seemed nice and friendly.
Read morePros: Incredible sandwiches, Great prices, Kind staff
Cons: Challenging parking
Ken.thompson
Echo this exactly, the area has unfortunately really deteriorated, but it's such a gem.
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Vincessant
Points +70
Vegan buffets need to be more common! - Edit
BBQ banh mi was delicious, but the self serve options were even better! Plus you have the option of buying just one plate if you’re not hungry enough for all-you-can-eat.
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mordorable
Points +75
Great sandwiches - Edit
Happened to be in this part of town and was looking for a new vegan spot to try. What a gem. We tried two different bahn mi variants (beef and pork), both were delicious. The deli meats they use were fantastic and unlike what I’ve had elsewhere. Also sampled the spring and summer rolls which were excellent. Staff was super friendly, and seemed like they were packing up free food for the community while we where there.
Read morePros: Sandwiches, Community involvement , Friendly
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4A50
Points +111
Banh Me! - Edit
I’ve seen ChuMinh Tofu go by several variations, with and without a space in the name, sometimes with a “vegan deli” or “veggie deli” attached, but they’re all the same place. The important part is that they serve 100% vegan Vietnamese food. I’m very rarely in the International District, so I never really had the opportunity to try it until relatively recently when I moved a lot closer, making swinging by to pick up a to-go order or ordering delivery way more convenient. Now that I have, I feel like I’ve been missing out.
Read moreI hadn’t had a lot of Vietnamese food before moving to Seattle but I fell in love with the “Bánh Mì” sandwich very quickly. I’ve had vegan takes on the Bánh Mì, both traditional and far from it, at quite a few places over the years, and while I’ve liked just about every single one of them, ChuMinh’s are certainly among the best in the city. The crispy baguette is perfect, the veggies are always fresh, and while the basic sandwich is more or less identical, they have something like 10 different variations available with different “meats.” These options are all quite unique, either being housemade or at least using uncommon brands of faux meat. Even their tofu isn’t quite like any I’ve had on a Bánh Mì anywhere else. While I’ve tried less than half of them, the BBQ Pork is probably my favorite so far. If I were rating them on their sandwiches alone, I'd give them 5 stars. As for the rest of the menu, the easiest way (and in many cases, the only way) to sample some of their more unusual dishes has to be their all-day buffet, which is easily the main draw for dining in, despite the no frills interior ambiance fitting the strip mall exterior of the restaurant, which, by the way, has its own parking. So far, everything I’ve tried was interesting and even some fairly basic staples (such as the pictured stir-fried rice noodles, fresh rolls, and spring rolls) were competent takes on classic recipes and pretty tasty. Prices are relatively good, and while portions aren’t ridiculously huge, I doubt you’d ever leave hungry. Definitely recommended!
A quick note for visitors from out of town: ChuMinh Tofu is located in a busy and often looked upon as “sketchy” area of Little Saigon as some other reviews have noted. Plan accordingly, and if this dissuades you, ChuMinh’s take-out and delivery game is strong.
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-08
Pros: Authentic Flavors, 100% Vegan, Unique Recipes
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LuluGrim
Points +150
Vegan Buffet - Edit
Hole in the wall and no frills kind of place. But those are often some of the best spots. We stuffed ourselves with the vegan buffet offered here. The buffet price is a little pricey, but it’s totally worth it to fill up your plate with everything. Plenty of great options on their main menu as well. My favorite is their banh mi sandwiches. The area is rough thanks to the homelessness crisis here in the city, but this business does commendable community outreach work to help feed the houseless.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-20
Pros: Vegan buffet
Cons: Cramped space
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Saul123
Points +54
Mind blown🤯 - Edit
Awesome food
Read moreAwesome service
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Catdogtor🐾
Points +488
Awesome! - Edit
Really enjoyed my spicy tofu sandwich and egg rolls! The bbq pork and spicy lemongrass chicken sandwiches also got good reviews from the group. All vegan😄No complaints!
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bjonesre
Points +158
Food was great, area is super sketchy and it was a really long wait - Edit
There were a ton of homeless and folks on drugs in the area. I had to wait for the sea of them to part to get my car in. I ordered and waited fifty minutes for my food. The food was all delicious and it was a decent sized order, but it’s hard to justify going back especially given the price.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-02
Pros: Delicious food
Cons: Wait time, Area , Expensive
LuluGrim
They do commendable community outreach work to feed the homeless in the area.
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Picy
Points +1391
Delicious - Edit
Our first meal when visiting Seattle. So delicious! Discovered banh mi for the first time and was not disappointed! People were very nice and helpful.
Read morePros: Nice people , Many choices
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NikW
Points +79
Delish - Edit
Spicy noodle soup and sesame ball and coffee was amazing. Humbao was good but not fantastic. Great vibes.
Read morePros: Many Options, Staff
Cons: Limited seating
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Matroxt
Points +21
Good food and very friendly - Edit
The portions for the pho was great, the lady who served us was very nice, and the food tasted great!
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priya77
Points +40
Treat you like family - Edit
Such genuine people and good food. The coconut tapioca pudding was my favorite out of the buffet.
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HaikuReview
Points +800
Haiku Review - Edit
Hot and cold options
Read moreChili sauce from the deli
Cool unique options
Pros: All vegan, Attentive and accurate to special requests
Cons: Some Options strange to my palette
TameemSarwary
The strange ones were the best in my opinion 😋
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adalea
Points +1096
Yummy and wholesome - Edit
This place just feels authentic. Nothing fancy about it, just good food. I got a lemongrass chicken bahn mi and it was wonderful.
Read moretheNumberOfTheBeast
ChuMinh is awesome! Thanks for reminding me about this resto. 🤤
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LexHC
Points +57
Love this place - Edit
Very nice selection . The place is nice and friendly
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious, Reasonable prices
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geometric-noise
Points +2211
banh mi heo quay - Edit
My favorite item there has to be the “roasted pork” (taro & tofu skin) banh mi. Though, everything there is amazing.
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ilabear
Points +18
Must-visit - Edit
Don't miss out! Amazing prices. Amazing food. So many vegan meat options I'd never heard of before. Staff treated us like family and we got (vegan) eggrolls on the house. Incredible.
Read morePros: Buffet and Order Options, Great Prices, Authentic
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