Vegan
Indian
International
Raw
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Juice bar
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Take-out
Vietnamese
Gluten-free

Established since 2005, Karma Waters provides vegan meals, cooking classes, and responsible tourism tours. Beverages include fresh fruit juices, smoothies, tea, and coffee. Has gluten-free muffins, cakes, and bread, and most dishes are gluten-free. Raw vegan menu available. No MSG or added sugar. Has another outlet in Danang. Reported closed October 2021.


224 Reviews

First Review by Michael

HungryEaters

Points +145

Vegan
22 Sep 2017

Best Vegan restaurant in Hoi An

we ate here so often at our stay in Hoi An. very delicious food and every dish is freshly made! takes some time but its worth it! All Vegan =)

claudiainthesky

Points +48

Vegan
30 Aug 2017

came back 4 times!!

We stayed in Hoi An for a week and are here 4 times. ALL VEGAN! Food takes a little while because it's made fresh. We enjoyed several of the fruit smoothies (they don't use any added sugar). Got the crispy lemongrass tofu a few times as it was so yummy. I also got the vege Indian curry each time for my 1.5 year old who loved it with the roti. We also tried the tofu roll, hot dog, fried rice, turmeric rice and a noodle dish. Everything was amazing !!!! Lovely ladies work there too. Very friendly

Pros: clean and nice sitting area

Cons: food takes a while to make...but it's so fresh!

MustardyMustard

Points +178

Vegan
04 Aug 2017

Overhyped. Good clean food but nothing to get excited about.

Should've have gotten so excited about the food but couldn't help but read all the amazing reviews about all the dishes.

The food turned out to be good. But just a standard good. It was nice but definitely not as mind blowing as everyone had gone on about.

Mango smoothie was also nice. They blended a mango and added nothing else so it was a mango puree.

Nice meal, nothing more.

KPike

Points +367

Vegan
09 Jul 2017

The best smoothie I've had in Vietnam! *Update*

* Update to my previous review as this info needs to be shared!*
After being away from Vietnam for a few months I returned to Karma Waters last night for a refreshing healthy drink and a snack. The ginger, orange and cucumber juice was just what I needed to help heal the cold virus I've got at the moment. It's so refreshing to have a juice without heaps of sugar added and much healthier too. However, the snack was what I'm on here to rave about! I chose the crunchy tofu with lemongrass. It came out resembling fried chicken (breadcrumb coated shredded tofu on a lemongrass stick) and it's taste and texture was close to it too - Holy Cow it was good! I didn't know it was possible to make tofu so chicken-like! Definitely a good option for those craving compassionate junk food :) The description and picture on the menu don't do it justice - it's so much more than just crunchy tofu! If you'e craving a vegan version of KFC, this is the place to get it!

Previous Review:
I finally got round to visiting the Hoi An branch of Karma Waters the other day and was glad that I did. As has already been mentioned by many other reviewers, this place isn't as cheap as your average Chay place, but it is a step up in terms of food quality, hygiene, atmosphere and service.
I ordered a Pineapple smoothie (35,000) and a Curry Roti (50,000) and was impressed with both. In fact, the smoothie was the best I've had in Vietnam! Usually when I ask for a smoothie with no milk/yoghurt/dairy it ends up being watery and too sugary. However Karma Water's 100% vegan version had a lovely creamy consistency (which wasn't due to coconut milk - I did ask!) and naturally sweet. The roti was on the small side, but perfectly adequate for a light lunch and was packed with flavour.
Eating here is dining for a cause too - in addition to actively promoting veganism and offering eco-friendly tours, they also use profits to help the needy.

Updated from previous review on 2016-11-01

Pros: 100% vegan, Dining for a cause, Healthy food

Cons: Small portions, A bit pricey compared to similar restaurants

OmerEliyahu

Points +19

Vegetarian
23 Jun 2017

amazing !!

The staff are very nice and friendly. The tumeric rice was extreamly good and the beans and dall with curry was so good too !!!! Highly recommended!

VeganGecko

Points +271

Vegan
16 Jun 2017

Fully vegan menu

We came here 3 times during our stay in Hoi An and enjoyed it every time. The owner is very sparing with words, but she makes some delicious food (the preparation takes a little while as the food is very fresh). The pho was great and flavorful, and their juices are yummy and not diluted with ice cubes nor mixed with sugar. Their fresh ginger tea is amazing for when you have a cold, it's very strong! We also had the turmeric rice which was delicious (and pretty much the same dish as the vegetarian "chicken" rice at another place) and the banana pancakes which were gooey and sweet and came with a lovely sauce that I'm guessing was made of maple syrup and ginger or something like that. The meals are a little more on the pricey side compared to some other local places, but I'm happy to support a fully vegan place anytime! Especially since they also offer cheap plastic bottle refills!!

Pros: Delicious healthy meals , Eco friendly

renee.b

Points +16

Vegan
16 Jun 2017

Best in Hoi An

We love Karma Waters. It has become our local. Love the spicy Vietnamese salad especially. Delicious food.
They do a bit of the 'faux' meat, & some dishes could do with more greens, but when you find the dishes & combinations that work for you it is great. Lovely staff. It was such a pleasure to find this restaurant. Highly recommend it. Best Vietnamese food we've had. So glad it is here.

bleshur

Points +35

Vegetarian
14 Jun 2017

delicious fresh food

Best noodles I've had in Vietnam and tasty banana pancakes! There was a person doing a cooking course there and all the food that she cooked looked amazing especially the fried tofu on skewers. The best restaurant I have gone to in Hoi An

KylieFagan

Points +196

Vegan
19 May 2017

AMAZING

Great food! I went here 2 times with my partner and would have gone more if it was cheaper. The food was amazing! While there we tried the veggie dog and burger as well as the spring rolls and vegetable noodles. The portions were a good size especially the spring rolls! The noodles were by far the best meal. We had them twice they were so good!

Mitjacinda

Points +305

Vegan
15 May 2017

a bit of everything

Mixed menu with flavourful dishes. Especially the mushroom patties should be tried by everyone!
Moderate portion size and cost.

phoebewyatt

Points +90

Vegan
13 May 2017

tons of mock meats

Very basic restaurant but amazing food! The hot dog was amazing, very big portions !

Lifetogo

Points +62

Vegan
10 May 2017

Yummy 👌🌯🥗

Amazing and delicicious food. a little bit pricey... BUT YUMMY. Try the mushroom and tofu with red rice and the shredded tofu sandwich!
Nice and friendly owner. 👌

gann26

Points +183

Vegetarian
18 Apr 2017

nice ethical vegan place, but no mock meat please

been here a couple of times. Food was way too salty to our taste (we gotta add more water to the seaweed soup). The menu is large with a lot of dishes, although many of them have mock meat in it, which isn't healthy. Still, this is a good place, affordable and the people are conscious about what they put onto the plate.

Pros: large menu, friendly staff, no-straw, water refill

Cons: too much salt, mock meat

Rosa veg

Points +2060

Vegan
11 Apr 2017

Best vegan food in Hoi An

For sure this place is the best place to eat vegan in town . Their selection of food is really high . We came here almost every night for dinner and we tried everythong on the menu . We loved the burger , the soups , the rice , the Indian dish and much more . The staff is so nice ,they are vegan for ethical reasons and it's a plus for us. Price are really low and we really miss this place

Pros: Quality of food , Cheap , Vegan for ethics

GuruYoga

Points +452

Vegan
09 Apr 2017

Great Vegan Burgess

We liked this restaurant. The owner is always smiling and friendly. Everything we ordered tasted pretty good except the cake. It is over priced yet tasteless. Owner was nice to offer a partial refund.

Pros: Central , Good selection of food, Indian options

Cons: Tasteless cakes

TiffDiaz

Points +172

Vegan
31 Mar 2017

Lovely little vegan cafe!

Great selection of vegan dishes and juices! Staff were friendly and prices were great.

Flogs

Points +750

Vegan
29 Mar 2017

Lovely food and cheap price

We've been here twice whilst in Hoi An and had the carrot and onion salad - Delish and the seitan, carrot and veggies, we also had the pho soup and banana pancakes (Nom). Would definitely recommend! This is one happy cow!

Pros: Yummy food, Good price , Friendly staff

Dinasaurus

Points +22

Vegan
28 Mar 2017

tasty food!

I had a nice break from noodles and rice in this restaurant. they serve Curry's , rich salads and veggieburgers!
the food was delicious.
It was a bit busy that day so my boyfriend and I got our dish separate..
but besides that I'm​ pleased.

FlorentineFelicitas

Points +66

Vegan
24 Mar 2017

tasty, big portions, a little pricey

Went for the Vietnamese carrot salad with peanut dressing and really liked it. Portion was huge. The Dahl was only ok, compared to the one you get at Indian restaurants. I'd recommend to go for Vietnamese food. The atmosphere was nice. Not the cheapest option, but still reasonable.

Edit: after coming back here and trying another Vietnamese dish (tofu and mushrooms with red rice) I had to bump them up to 5 stars. Holy cow, that was delicious.

JuliëttevE

Points +108

Vegan
18 Mar 2017

Lovely place

This is a small restaurant quite central in Hoi An. The food is tasty and the juices and smoothies are really good. The staff is mixed, one girl is very friendly and was smiling all the time, the other wasn't very happy at all every time we came there.

They also do take-away, so if you're going to the beach or traveling onwards, I would highly recommend to order a few bahn mi with shredded tofu to take away, because they're just the best thing, soo good!

They also do vegan cooking classes and eco-friendly tours.

jollypig

Points +3100

Vegan
17 Mar 2017

Tasty

On the outskirts of Hoi An, but easily reachable by bike (as rented for free by many hotels). The curried bean curd with red rice was delicious. The stir-fried noodles with vegetables was simple, but also tasty. The beetroot soup was just ok. The fruit smoothies were lovely. It was run by friendly staff and was a socially responsible place where you could donate money to support the restaurant’s initiative of providing very cheap vegan food to local people in need.

Pros: Tasty food, Reasonably priced, Socially responsible

Cons: A bit away from cental Hoi An (but cycleable)

Tolonen

Points +52

Vegan
15 Mar 2017

Delicious!

Try filling hot dog with tofu/carrot/mint/coriander salad. Insanely tasty!

Jph71

Points +658

Vegan
14 Mar 2017

great little spot

Nice little vegan restaurant with great options . Tofu,mushrooms and rice was to die for . Would recommend and go again

Pros: variety , local

Zeyloyz

Points +62

Vegan
22 Feb 2017

Vegan à HoiAn

Petit restaurant vegan proposant burger, hot dog, mais aussi spécialités indiennes et vietnamiennes.
Les plats sont bons.

Cons: Service un peu long. Les plats arrivent au compte

taysesame

Points +150

Vegan
20 Feb 2017

Worth it!

A little more expensive than other vegan places.. but the food is so great and healthy! My favorite was the raw beet soup- which was sooo good! They have coffee with coconut milk , the smoothies are great and all the food is perfect. Relaxing environment away from the tourist craze. Didn't take the cooking class, but saw a couple doing it and they said it was amazing.
LOVE!

Honoria

Points +190

Vegan
21 Jan 2017

best vegan spot in Hoi An

This is my favorite vegan restaurant in Hoi An! They have a variety of vegan dishes, including several salads (most places just have 1 or none), fresh juices, "fake meat" dishes, western and traditional Vietnamese cuisine. My favorite is the Mushrooms & Tofu with rice. They season the tofu which makes it even more delicious!

FlorenceBrooker

Points +42

Vegan
20 Jan 2017

very satisfying

I was in a rush so got the mushroom tofu parties to go and they were delish! They ladies
are lovely and you can tell the food is cooked with love. I love supporting places like this. Would def reccomend




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