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Vegan
Buffet
Take-out
Vietnamese
Quan chay / small vegan buffet-style com binh dan restaurant run by a Buddhist family. Serves a mixture of salad, vegetable, tofu, soup, and mock meat dishes with a choice of white or brown rice with black beans, plus tea. The number of dishes can vary day to day, but generally the busier it is the larger the range of dishes that are available. Better arrive before 1:30pm. Reported closed, Nov '22.
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Added by vebao on 26 Mar 2016
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32 Reviews
First Review by vebao
vebao
Points +27
Quan Chay Dieu Tam - Edit
It's quickly become my favorite place to eat in Hanoi, due to the warmth and generosity of the family that run it, the variety of dishes which change daily as well as the price.
Read moreIt's a small buffet style com binh dan restaurant that has been open for around 4 months)as of March 2016) which is run by a Buddhist family. They serve a mixture of salad, vegetable, tofu, soups and mock meat dishes and you also have the choice between white and brown rice with black beans. It's only 30,000vnd per person (including tea) and for this price I think the food is excellent, and I've everyone I've ever taken to eat there (both vegan and non vegan) have enjoyed the food.
The number of dishes can vary day to day, but generally the busier it is the larger the range of dishes that are available. I'd recommend arriving before 12:30pm but they usually stay open until sometime between 2:30 - 3pm
There are signs in Vietnamese and one in English in front of the restaurant but as it's such a small place It can still be quite difficult to see from the road, especially as there are sometimes a lot of bikes parked out in front.
Updated from previous review on Saturday March 26, 2016
Pros: Relaxing atmosphere, Eat as much as you like , Delicious dishes, change daily
Cons: Arrive by 12:00 if you want hot food
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Dental6292
Points +23
Closed since Covid19 - Edit
The restaurant doesnt exist anymore
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phoeb-vegan
Points +34
best buffet on this side of the lake! - Edit
Over my time in Hanoi I have been to this buffet about 4 times, the food is always quite similar but it is so delicious you look forward to coming back to the same food. At 30k it’s the cheapest you will find and includes tea and water. A very wholesome environment with friendly people, it fills up at about 12pm with locals and expats alike.
Read moreNot the cutest of places and can be easily misses which just gives it more added charm.
Pros: Entirely vegan, ran by a Buddhist family , Super cheap
Cons: Can get busy
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EraineyCA
Points +43
Recommended - Edit
Not the prettiest of places but the food makes up for the decor. They tend to make the same dishes every day but there's enough variety to keep people going back.
Read morePros: Cheap at 30k with tea., Plenty of parking.
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saucebergen
Points +80
Very affordable!! - Edit
The buffet has a variety of things to choose from! Only 30k dong for buffet like $1.50 Canadian to eat and tastes great
Read morePros: Affordable
Cons: None
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Marilynmodiva
Points +1698
Delicious food, lovely people - Edit
My hubby and I came here for brunch and we were so glad we did! What a delicious spread of tofu dishes, vegetables dishes, potatoes and all sorts there. Even a big rice cooker of red rice with black beans - perfect nutrition!! Tea is part of the buffet price, and for only 30k you seriously are getting more than a bargain. It's a peaceful, tranquil setting with light Buddhist singing in the background, and the family who run the place and cook here are so lovely. We hope to go back before we leave Hanoi. Beautiful meal!
Read morePros: Ridiculously cheap, Calm ambience, Warm and freshly cooked food
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kelseyjaynex
Points +5124
Amazingly cheap lunch - Edit
Another great com chay buffet where you can stuff yourself with veggies, rice, tofu and mock meat for a measly 30k dong. There were some unique veggies that we hadn’t tried before and couldn’t identify so it was nice to try something a bit different as
Read morewell. This place is a little far out from the old quarter otherwise we would be back again and again.
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RudieFrancis
Points +178
One of the cheapest buffets in Hanoi! - Edit
30k for a buffet and its off pretty good standard. They always have potatoes which is fantastic!! Also they a good selection of food and wild us rice included. It closes at 2 so get there before 13:30 to avoid disappointment!
Read morePros: Cheap , Lots of options
Cons: Closes at 2😒not really a con
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cornonthecob
Points +352
Best value meal I've ever had - Edit
Great food at even better value. Full of locals so know its good. We liked every single dish they had. The mashed squash was great and so were the whole potatoes. For 30k you cannot get a better meal (probably in the whole world)
Read morePros: Amazing value , Delicious
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rosieho
Points +60
Great Vietnamese vegan buffet - Edit
Tasty food, especially the fried tofu with tomato sauce. Very cheap as well, just 30k VND. Friendly staff as well. Highly recommend this place.
Read morePros: Cheap , Delicious tofu
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Case
Points +61
I love this place - Edit
This place is so awesome - they offer all you can eat type of buffet for 30k vnd (It's around 1 euro). You can choose from different types of tofu, fake meats, fresh and boiled vegetables, rice, noodles, soup etc. People running this place are so sweet - they asked me if I'm full enough, maybe I should eat more (and I've already ate tons hahah). Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Cheap and tasty , Lovely staff, Owners speaks some english
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minhnguyen
Points +2209
My favourite - Edit
Don't judge the book by it's cover. Doesn't own a fancy view but the food is divine that keeps me coming back. Love everything here. 30,000VND for a lunch buffet. The staff is lovely and able to speak some English.
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SophieSmallshaw
Points +22
Friendly, delicious and cheap! - Edit
My favourite lunch spot. The food is delicious and so cheap for 30k - not much diversity but luckily I’m a creature of habit and enjoy the selection :) family who run it are also super lovely.
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KaiGal
Points +18
love the food - Edit
The owners are very nice and know good english. The food was delicious and very cheap! 30k vnd for a plate that you can refill. Will defently come here again
Read morePros: lots of options. everything is vegan!
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Schneids59
Points +20
varied, delicious and authentic - Edit
Delicious, freshly cooked home style meals. Non smoking only, and close to excellent local coffee shops along the lake.
Read morePros: fresh and tasty Hanoi vegetarian food
Cons: hard to find a table when it’s busy
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buboreka
Points +157
Great home cooked meals - Edit
The little buffett restaurant is just next to West Lake, in a nice setting. The food is delicious, we tried everything - they make 4-5 different type of tofu, veggies, rice and soup. The 30.000dong includes a cup of green tea as well. I will definitely return.
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Kyttiara
Points +1160
Amazing vegan food - Edit
Daily fresh buddhist vegan food, all you can eat buffet for a very cheap price. tea is included. There were tons of veggies, amazing roasted peanuts, soups, white and red rice. Your belly will for sure be satisfied !
Read morePauline, ambassador for Berlin
Pros: tasty and fresh, very cheap
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LaBaste
Points +13
Good food and very cheap - Edit
Nice place, many different choices, great price (30k). The food is not amazing but more than acceptable and tasty. The ladies are smiley and friendly. I recommend :)
Read morePros: Many options, super cheap, smiley ladies.
Cons: Not so many seats but I went at 11:30 and it was f
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nico70
Points +30
amazing all-you-can-eat restaurant - Edit
Buffet with about 8 - 10 different dishes.
Read moreYou can find a red rice (which is rather rare) with red beans. Several dishes with mocked meat (tofu with vegetables, ...). The seitan was one of the most tasty I ever had !
Only 30.000 VND for all this good food !
Friendly staff (although they speak only few english - but don't worry : everything is vegan so you don't have to ask for the ingredients !).
A bit far from the old town, but it is really worth going there !
Pros: tasty, cheap, friendly staff
Cons: a bit far from the old town
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EmiliaX
Points +92
Cheap food - Edit
What can go possibly wrong with a 30k all you can eat vegan buffet?? :D
Read moreWell the idea is great, but after leaving the place I felt very sick because of all the salt and oil. It is not healthy, but non the less a great place to go if you are on a budget. Also the people working there are very friendly!
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Veganiiiize
Points +129
30k Buffet - Edit
All over town it's known as the 30K Buffet! It's really cheap and you can really get good quality food there! I think they always have 8 different dishes rice and brown rice with beans! For me this is the best place if you're on budget and hungry!
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VanVeganHanoi
Points +385
Good place - Edit
Nice staff, good food and this is absolutely a lovely place which has a very friendly *vegan atmosphere*
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-07-30
Pros: Not expensive , Nice staff , Typical vietnamese eatery
Cons: Still use a bit of Msg , Mock meat
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Jonathon67
Points +209
Could eat here everyday - Edit
Incredible value for money with a good variation of vegetarian/vegan dishes. Fill up your plate in the incredibly relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and eat until you want to explode. I wish I knew of this place sooner!
Read morePros: Selection , Price, Ambiance
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Karmesh
Points +13
Delicious and good price - Edit
I like to eat here. Delicious vegan foods and very cheap at VND30.000 for buffet. And ice tea free.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2016-08-03
Pros: Delicious vegan foods, good value, friendly staf
Cons: No cons
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Missha
Points +59
Lovely vegan buffet - Edit
Very nice buffet with a good mix of mock meats and vegetable dishes. The best value for money, we will definitely return!
Read morePros: food is absolutely delicious, personnel is very welcoming and friendly , nice atmosphere
Cons: no cons in my opinion
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Ems85
Points +25
Very affordable and worth it - Edit
The vegan buffet spread has a selection of vegetables and mock meat. I would recommend going for the veggies and not the mock meat as the latter were salty and oily (for the fried ones).
Read moreI could eat here twice a week but definitely not everyday as you get almost the same spread daily.
IMO, the food here is yummier than Loving Hut and is much, much cheaper.
Will definitely visit soon.
Pros: Affordable, Delicious cooking, Comfortable and airy environment
Cons: Mock meat were salty and unhealthy
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KatieA
Points +22
Great food, beautiful people. - Edit
The food is fresh and really cheap. Unlimited buffet for 30k...you cannot argue with that. The ladies that work there are absolutely lovely and have always made me feel welcome with my Tupperware when I pop in and grab some food on the way to work. Definitely a place that deserves our support. Can be a wee tricky to find at first as they are a small doorway but hunt them out. Well worth it.
Read morePros: Everything!
Cons: Nothing!
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