Vegan-friendly
Indian
Fast food
Take-out
Indo-Chinese
Serves Indian and international vegetarian food plus sweets and drinks. Kitchen makes soy milk based cheese and yogurt sauce. Est. 2015. Relocated from Nguyen Dinh Chieu. Hours are irregular - call ahead. Reported to serve non vegan items September 2023. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm.
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16 Huynh Thuc Khang St (at Big Chill Food Court), Phan Thiet, Vietnam
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Cash only
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Last update on 23 Sep 2023 by Nevie
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85 Reviews
First Review by MeikoNeuman
wikipias
Points +94
Lovely staff - Edit
The waiter at the front was so great, you can tell that he is very good at what he does! He also spoke perfect English, as did the owner. He let us know about all the dishes available.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-07
Pros: Staff , Doggies, Delicious food
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AmorSinMayusculas
Points +105
Great experiencie - Edit
The owner is english speaker, which makes some difference in explaining the dishes
Read moreThe food was amazing (indian with a european style, as he said), and the location is really cozy.
We really enjoyed the shahi paneer combo.
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kirstyconnery
Points +632
unreal!!! - Edit
the food was amazing here, the portions are huge and the flavours were amazing! Also the guy that was working was so lovely and attentive! I had the buddha bowl which was so fresh and tasty and shared the samosas which were delicious - the vegan cheese added such an interesting texture! My friends had some curries and naan and said it was so delicious too! the food is a little more expensive than other options but so worth it for the portion size and freshness! They also had loads of games you could borrow which was a lovely touch! They also do some set menus which a friend had and loved and said was really good flavour and value for money! Will definitely be back during our stay!! Also a super cute puppy came and surprised us near the end of our meal.
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Viclewww
Points +145
Really good! - Edit
We ended up going here every day during our stay in Mui Ne as there’s so much choice on the menu. All their milkshakes and smoothies are made with soya milk/yoghurt as standard too! The head waiter is so friendly and kind and we really enjoyed the food. My favourite was the cauliflower which I had with Vietnamese rice but I also had tacos, nachos, falafel souvlaki and tomato and olive salad. All great! They even have vegan cheese 😄 forgot to take many photos though sorry!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-12
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FrancaGijsbers
Points +92
Bummer 😭😭😭 - Edit
Reduce the number of plates and make a choice which quisine you want to serve. Less is more!
Read moreCons: The tables were dirty 😭, The food tasted like fast food 😫, Several dishes on were not available …
KayjusSingh
We remember your visit. Sorry for dirty tables experience, we have 160 tables and 640 pax seating system. Sometimes few tables left uncleanness due to high traffic of walking customers. We really sorry for that.
Read moreWe are not boil rice vegetable common Vietnamese shack.
I hope you seen the description written in menu first page, we not became vegan or vegetarian, We BORN like that. That's why we know more than anyone in town about vegetarian food and how to turn any food vegan or vegetarian.
There was only one dish we which you ordered and unable to cook due to no power in town.
We wish this review you could calm down.
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Lillebror
Points +242
Totally amazing restaurant - Edit
The food is soooo good!! The burrito is the best I had for a long time and the home made vegan cheese is very nicely done!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly and nice atmosphere
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emilyvschm
Points +120
Want this everyday! - Edit
Honestly, do not miss this in Vietnam! The food is impeccable and the staff is incredible. They ask in advance if you are vegan and then make sure whatever you order either is vegan already or they customize it for you. We went there again after the first time and he remembered us and our preferences. I would love to have this restaurant back home!
Read moreMy fave meal was the Palak Paneer Korma, but all curries are amazing.
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-19
Pros: Lots of options, Customizable, Staff is understanding
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bcooper92
Points +16
Best vegan food I had in Mui Ne! - Edit
I ate at this place more than once after trying nearly every vegan restaurant in Mui Ne, the food quality was outstanding and the staff were super helpful with recommendations. Explained what ingredients went into the dishes. The Sesame seeded toast for breakfast & a coconut coffee was amazing!!
Read morePros: Plenty of options , Food was delicious , Clear about what dishes could be made vegan
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WishWalker
Points +96
Yummy food - Edit
Run by a friendly guy from Rajasthan, India. They do all sorts of yummy food and lot of vegan options!!!!! It's international not vietnamese
Read morePros: Coconut coffee, Outside seating
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Liv97
Points +32
Lots of vegan options - Edit
Very tasty and a nice place 🧡
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-13
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Abi-national
Points +258
Can't rate this highly enough! Amazing food, lovely atmosphere - Edit
It may be on the pricey side but it is sooo worth it! And in comparison to Europe is still very cheap for excellent food, service and atmosphere. Every dish can be made vegan. The staff are so lovely and accomodating, they want you to really enjoy your food.
Read moreWe came at midday, I got the tofu dish which was excellent so we came back for dinner. There are so many lovely options I went on recommendation from staff, who can personalise any dish for you. I didnt ask them to, its just how they work and the food was unreal! For dinner I had a paneer veg dish with garlic naan. Lush!
Highly highly recommend, you will not be disappointed.
The place next door (they share seating) has a meat menu so great if you have non vegans I the group. Having said that, they would still love the veg menu!
Pros: Amazing flavour, cooked to your tastes, Loads of vegan options, Vegan paneer, cream, milk etc
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JunkyardOtter
Points +490
Good food, many options - Edit
Nice open food court-style place. Space is shared with non-veg restaurant, but there's a separate veg menu. The menu has a lot of options, focusing on Indian but including Mediterranean, Indo-Chinese, and western fare. Many options contain cheese and/or yogurt, but the restaurant makes its own vegan cheese and yogurt and will use these if asked. Owners are fluent English speakers; rest of staff are not, but appear to understand vegan.
Read moreFood is tasty and consistently well cooked, if a little pricy for Vietnam. Portions may be a bit smaller than you'd expect. Service is timely and friendly.
Also offers a variety of drinks, including coffees, which can also be made with vegan milk. Coconut coffee is especially good.
Pros: Many options, Open until 10pm
Cons: Price is a little on the high side, Lots of flies, mosquitoes in the area
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davidhansen
Points +230
Good brunch place - Edit
Quesadillas were okay, falafel and hummus was fine. Nice staff but a bit too pricey.
Read moreEdit: we went for brunch two days in a row and the homemade vegan cheese is simply mindblowing. The Banh Mi was awesome and the mango passion fruit lassi was fantastic.
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-31
Cons: Pricey
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veganati
Points +25
great vegan breakfast, lunch & dinner - Edit
different smoothie bowls naturally vegan, which were very good! will definitely go there again, can highly recommend! nice staff as well
Read morePros: extra menu for vegan food, lots of vegan options
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Greggco
Points +2264
Ok - Edit
The bowls were pretty bland and lack dressing. Advertised as vegan but they have cheese on the menu.
Read moreNot too bad overall.
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Kelvin3333
Points +34
So Delicious & Super FRESH, CHEAP affordable TASTY - Edit
We love there El Cafe Veg-Mex Foodie Platter
Read morePros: 100% vegan
Cons: Cheap local price, big portions
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ChristopherMeder
Points +148
Ok vegan food - Edit
Buddha bowl was bland, no seasoning or dressing, basically some lettuce, corn and tomatoes mixed in. The samosa on the other hand was quite nice. Still not a great impression. Feels like the vegan revolution hasn't really hit this part of Vietnam yet compared to everywhere else we've been. Perhaps in a year or two?
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JadeBrice
Points +703
Great food - Edit
I would give this 5 stars as my meal was great and the menu looks amazing it’s just a bit pricey.
Read moreI want to try majority of the large menu but I limited myself to 1 main and it was fab.
Great filling and sauce on the taco. Recommend paying a visit.
Pros: All vegan , Big menu , Large seating area
Cons: Pricey
KayjusSingh
Thank you so much for your review and rating.
Read moreHappy to hear that you enjoyed el cafe..
As we seen in the picture of your review. You had a great taco which comes in 3 tortilla with fillings. At the price of 85.000 vnd. About 3 dollars and 20 cent.
Usually, its cost 20$ or €,£ in western or any English country where it's also easy and cheap to get indigrident locally. But in Vietnam where its impossible to get all these indigrident? we are depend on the 100% overseas imported indigrident for dishes we serve.
Recently, we delete some dishes from our menu because its contains saffron and green sweet cardamom.
We cant afford saffron 25$ for one any more. The same with cardamom 113$ for one kg.
If we think of using local ingredients? We cant serve such popular mexican, indian, italian dishes.
Vietnam dosent have that climate for such indigridents.
I hope you can understand this.
Our food is unique and to make it upto perfection? We need to import such indigridents at very high price and custom duty.
Thank you so much for your review.
Hope to see you again
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VeronikaCibulková
Points +18
Delicious food - Edit
Amazing place, delicious food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-02-13
Pros: Excellent food, Rice straws, Nice vibe
Cons: None
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RotemMozes
Points +354
The best place in mui ne! - Edit
The food is very good and the kitchen is open and clean.
Read morePros: You can also do a vagen cocing class of cheeses
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amyy
Points +146
Absolutely delicious - Edit
The food here is really good and they have veggie options of basically everything. They even have sour cream and proper cheese (for the vegetarians!)
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somogyi.zzz
Points +41
Professional - Edit
This is one of the best food I ate so far in Vietnam. I visited the restaurant twice and ordered dahl, samosa and ice cream. If you are looking for something, which was made by real cooks and looks nice on your plate, you won't be disappointed! Forget about the cheap buffets and taste some real Indian food here. The owner is super friendly and passionate too and the prices are very reasonable for such a good service!
Read morePros: Many options, Friendly staff, Great food
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Vegetate
Points +245
Lots of variety - Edit
Such a big menu to choose from! I really enjoyed their peri peri potatoes and the tacos!
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Tjasa&Tadej
Points +84
Very good food and lassi!! - Edit
We ate at this place a few times and came back for lassi. It was delicios! The owner was very friendly and helpful and the food was delicious as well. We liked that it was all vegan. They make their own vegan cheese! Definately a very good choice to have dinner at!
Read morePros: Amazing lassi, food and very friendly staff
Cons: None
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FrankaWijngaarden
Points +19
Best meal of my life - Edit
I am not even exaggerating when I say this was one of the best meals I've ever had. The gravy momos and cauliflower bites were beyond delicious and the owner was very nice. A lovely experience!
Read morePros: The food, The owner was really nice, Good wine
Cons: It is 12343 km away from my home
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Chaya.cho
Points +64
Very good taste, a bit pricy - Edit
The place was very cozy and the food was really good.
Read moreGuacamole not that good and they gave us very little but the rest was great.
The price a bit more expensive than normal place but it's okay.
KayjusSingh
Thanks for your valuable visit to el Cafe.
Read moreGuacamole is made from avocado. Which is all year expensive and fragile fruit. Even not everyone like avocado fruit. Sometimes we get back in empty cutlery.
You ordered nachos which comes with the side sauce only. If you love guacamole in big motion? We have guacamole 25.000vnd for 150 gm. In our menu.
If you talking about normal place (Vietnamese rice vegetables places) for sure but it's okay.
Salad are 2.6$ USD,
Drink 1$ USD
Snack which you order 2.6$
Food you order is 10$ for all.
Happy to serve you ?
See you again.
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LaeticiaBetrancourt
Points +308
Delicious - Edit
We had a burrito, and a chimichanga, which is a fried burrito, with banana chocolate soy milk smoothies, and everything was delicious, especially the chimichanga. The price worth it
Read morePros: Variety, Really tasty
Cons: A bit expensive
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