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Vegan
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Asian
Vietnamese
Honey
Vietnamese noodle house where all food is vegan. The pho is house made without added MSG. Desserts include a traditional corn and sweet rice with coconut cream topping and vegan funnel cakes. Confirmed closed, June '21.
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Added by smylly on 08 Oct 2011
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46 Reviews
First Review by smylly
Xtralife
Points +215
Great food! - Edit
The food was terrific. I ordered the Banh Mi sandwich- delicious. It came with a side of coleslaw which was not what I expected but was very tasty. The place is no frills and the food came out pretty quickly.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan.
Guest
angelaxvx
Points +163
Super Friendly Staff...but.... - Edit
We were super excited that there was a mostly vegan restaurant in Richmond while we visited the area. The staff is super nice and were very pleasant to be around.
Read moreI'm not sure if it was just what we ordered, but it did leave a lot to be desired. The dishes we got were loaded with onions and beansprouts. And when I say loaded, I'm not joking. Let me also preface by saying that my husband and I love all fruits and vegetables (my husband even likes durian fruit), so it isn't like we are picky eaters. My dish had vegetable in the name (mixed vegetable and brown rice), but there were sparse pieces of broccoli and it was mainly onions and beansprouts. Now, I like both of those foods, but not a dish of mainly that. In addition, the onions were not fully cooked so they were pretty strong. Again, we both like raw (or partially cooked) onions, but imagine eating a half of a cup in each dish of it. If they were cooked all of the way, then it wouldn't have been such a big deal. When onions aren't cooked that much though, it almost starts to burn the tongue a bit. We also ordered the Happy Family but there were barely any vegan meats in that, just mainly onions and beansprouts. Our brown fried rice and marinated tofu (which has tofu in the name) only had about 3-4 small pieces of tofu. And again, loaded with beansprouts (by this point we said no onions because we couldn't handle any more of them). The sauces for all of the dishes were really nice, but it really lacked in the vegan meat/tofu department. In addition, I was really looking for some veggies other than onions and beansprouts.
Lastly, there was no music playing or anything, so throughout the whole meal we heard a little girl (I think the owner's daughter...definitely not a customer) coughing.
Pros: Super nice staff, Nice flavor in the sauce, Plenty of parking
Cons: Lacking in protein & variety of veggie department, Expensive for what was given, No music or other soothing ambiance
Guest
andreathinks
Points +324
Yes; Amazing! - Edit
What a great place!! Impeccable service and delectable dishes. We had the Fresh Rolls, Pho, Brown Rice with Vegetables, and the Yin & Yang (red bean sesame balls with coconut cream and chocolate sauces). We loved everything. It was fresh, flavorful, comforting, and delicious. It was a perfect respite after a hard travel day.I will suggest that anyone who's typically queasy about mock meats might avoid the mock chicken. I liked it. But you may not.
Read morePros: Incredible vegan Pho, Out of this world desserts, Joyful, generous service
Cons: None for me
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herbivorousrex
Points +20
MUST TRY! - Edit
This place is so amazing. The service is excellent, the people are so kind and friendly, and the food is AMAZING. Definitely some of the best vegan food I've had yet. I ordered Pho with extra noodles (only a dollar extra) and got a whopping portion. My boyfriend, who is not vegan, ordered the Happy Family entree and loved it! We also got an order of the sweet rice/ corn dessert and it was delicious.
Read morePros: Excellent service, Delicious vegan options, Large portions
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nh0979
Points +61
Love this place - Edit
Everything on the menu is Vegan; however, they do bring you honey when you order hot tea. I love everything they have especially the pho and banh mi. They are out of this world. I also love the fact that they have funnel cake and you guessed it, it's VEGAN! I love the owners, they are such sweet people. They make you feel like you're home with family when you are there.
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Scottanderson
Points +126
love this place!! - Edit
The owner is an extremely nice woman who is both vegan and from Vietnam so you know the food is legit. The only non vegan thing is she'll offer honey with your tea. When I say nice I mean she usually offers me and sister who go there complimentary tea or some free dessert.
Read moreEverything on the menu is good, I know because I've had everything on the menu. The pho is classic but a lot of other simpler dishes are great too. The desserts are wow. The ying and yang sesame red bean balls are my favorite by and large. It's calm and quiet and right off brook road.
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cookiem
Points +5952
Veg Vietnamese Heaven - Edit
I heart Vietnamese food, but boy is it a challenge to find legitimately cooked Vietnamese food that is vegan! The entire restaurant is vegetarian, and the menu boasts that actually ALL of the food is vegan - just ask if you're not sure, but, it seems legit!
Read moreThe vegetables are fresh and crisp, complementing the noodles, rice and sauces nicely. Nothing here is heavy. I felt like I could eat 3 entire entrees. While the most happy item of them all for a veg*n to order is the pho, since you needn't ask about the broth, don't just go for the pho!
My fav is usually the non-fake meat items. The summer roll is decent, but the best items are the pan-fried rice noodles and mixed vegetable entree. So simple, but so good. The sesame red bean balls are also legit.
You can't go wrong here. The portions are generous, and the food is tasty. My only gripe is more vegetable diehes needed, like papaya salad and sautéed greens.
Pros: All vegan, Pan-fried noodles, Pho for vegans
Cons: Location requires car, Too many good items to order
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Truly
Points +136
What a find! - Edit
Great stop on a road trip, just off 95. Friendly service, interesting and delicious food. We had the pan fried noodles, the brown fried rice with vegan beef, and two orders of summer rolls. The noodles were particularly delicious, with a nice browned edge to them here and there. We'll be back!
Read morePros: Location, Quick and delicious
Cons: Ambiance
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cjbruce
Points +53
Great find! - Edit
We live an hour from Richmond and have been going to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden regularly for a few years but just realized recently this place was right around the corner. It was a tad pricey for us but all the food was awesome so it was worth it. I had the Bahn Mi, my wife had the mixed vegetables with brown rice and the kids had fried rice with tofu. And the kids also really enjoyed the chocolate fried banana for dessert. Everything was fabulous and the owners were very nice. We'll definitely be back!
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Shoshi
Points +28
I95 road trip - great vegan food. - Edit
Wow! Heading north on the I95, couldn't face subway for dinner again, and found this place just 2 mins off the highway. Delicious, vegan, healthy food. Better veg-asian than anything we've had in DC. Friendly owner and reasonable prices. What a find.
Read morePros: Many kid friendly options., Quick service, Easy parking
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JustineLBH
Points +25
100% vegan delicious Vietnamese food - Edit
Really yummy family run vegan Vietnamese restaurant. My husband and I had the lunch special that what a delicious Pho for 8$! I would definitively recommend that place to everybody. The whole menu looks good.
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MikeAdams
Points +20
Vegan in Richmond - Edit
Last night I had an amazing vegan meal at Phoenix Garden. It was a bit slow so I also had an opportunity to share with the owners. If you are in the area do yourself a big, healthy favor and visit with them. Phoenix has so many delicious offerings on the menu. I am looking forward to my next visit to the Richmond area.
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Vegparty
Points +113
Perfect in every way - Edit
Loved this place, and found it thanks to all your great reviews. Had the sautéed eggplant, Pho, spring rolls, Banh Mi, and Vietnamese beer. The service was amazing, and even helped navigate a nut allergy with ease. The owners were very friendly, and even asked us why we weren't finishing all of our food. The portions are big and we ordered a lot! So we ate it all, sort of like eating with my grandmother. Lovely! All ingredients were fresh, fresh, fresh.
Read moreCons: A little salty
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TheVeganVagabond
Points +145
Adorable and delicious! - Edit
The owners were the sweetest, nicest people I've met in a long time. They seemed to truly care about each customer and valued their business.
Read moreThe food was delicious, and I'd recommend it to everyone who lives in or visits Richmond!
Pros: Friendly Staff, Large Portions, Delicious Food
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julesy bear
Points +45
I adore this place! - Edit
This place excels both in terms of amazing service and excellent food. I adore the couple who runs it--they are so friendly, gracious and attentive. The food was truly delicious. I loved the cabbage salad and Banh Mi so much, and the pho was excellent. We had the yin and yang dessert as well. Everything was super fresh, high quality, delectable, and served with a smile. We will definitely go back to this place anytime we pass through Richmond. It's also really easy to find and close to 95, so it's great for people passing through.
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pentagoth79
Points +104
Delicious food! - Edit
I love this place because it's family owned, the service is great, and the restaurant is clean. The husband waits tables and the wife cooks. They're very sweet and friendly.
Read moreI've had the pho, the sandwich, corn fritters, drum sticks and the appetizer patter. It was all delicious! We also got the funnel cake which is good if you're looking for a really greasy and sugary dessert. Their other desserts are more traditional Asian desserts which I am not a fan of. Bring on the chocolate cake!
The lemonade was supposed to be homemade but it was way too sweet and tasted like a mix.
It's also all vegan.
Updated from previous review on Saturday March 24, 2012
Pros: Great food, Great service, Clean
Cons: the homemade lemonade is not homemade, The food could be less greasy, too many mariscino cherries
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bduboff
Points +1610
Yummy unique food - Edit
Never had veg/an Vietamese before and was so happy we stopped while traveling through Richmond (thanks Happy Cow App). The food was great. Had the special which was veggie meat skewers with veggies and a side of brown rice and marinated tofu. Also, the Pho was great - not too sweet at all. The spring role appetizer was perfect as was the rice, black eyed pea and coconut milk desert. Wish they were in our area. If this is what good veg Vietnamese is about, I don't need to eat Chinese anymore.
Read morePros: great food, nice owners, easy parking
Cons: shabby, out of the way
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zippypo
Points +42
Limited Menu but Perfect - Edit
The Pho was fantastic not a fan of mock meats but this was tasty. Would recommend this highly. Also tried the spring rolls those were perfect with the hot sauce they brought out. Sampled a mock chickn nugget and the Happy Family on the menu. For desert they recommend the Funnel cake. The owners say everything there is Vegan so that is big plus for me. Menu is limited only a couple things on it.
Read moreFor two people expect to spend around $35
Pros: Vegan
Cons: Price, limited menu
Guest
smylly
Points +47
A New Vegan Option! - Edit
Tasty homemade broth in the vegetable pho makes for a fresh and comforting soup. The fried brown rice is also tasty with fresh broccoli and mushrooms. The corn and sweet rice with coconut cream topping (a traditional Vietnamese dessert) is definitely worth a try. Phoenix Garden is a really nice addition to the vegetarian scene in Richmond!
Read morePros: food is fresh and healty, service is warm and inviting, only vegetarian pho in Richmond
Cons: hope they do ok with their location, doesn't look like much from outside, need announcement bell on door
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