Vancouver vegetarian restaurant offering a mostly vegan menu, with dishes ranging from breakfast burrito and pancakes with potatoes to stir fry tofu & veggies; has vegan cheese. Jan 2016 reported menu has been updated to indicate which items are vegan and which few items use honey. Hosts live music most nights. NOTE: June 22 reported to serve eggs/cheese in vegan dishes in error, check carefully. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-12:00am, Fri 11:00am-3:00am, Sat 9:00am-3:00am, Sun 9:00am-12:00am.
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2724 W 4th Ave (at Kitsilano district), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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110 Reviews
First Review by CherryCritter
JanaHa
Points +50
Always worth a stop - Edit
No matter what time it is, there’s always something yummy waiting
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Lnealon
Points +322
Delicious and full of healthy veggies! - Edit
We absolutely loved the food at The Naam. The flavors in the bowl with peanut sauce were really yummy and it was full of perfectly cooked vegetables. The special of the day was stroganoff with a side salad which was also very tasty. The salad was full of flavor. I realized I have seen their sauces in my health food store in Ontario! I will be stocking up when I get home. A
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SoyStina
Points +3542
Must try in Kits - Edit
Situated in Kits, this restaurant has become a landmark. It’s fully vegetarian with many vegan options. Nicely decorated and good vibes in there. Food was great too.
Read morePros: Many vegan options , Good vibes
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hail!
Points +377
Friendly....delicious - Edit
Go to The Naam hungry! Menu is filled with oh so many delicious options to suit every vegan/vegetarian's craving!
Read moreStaff are incredibly helpful and happy to answer any questions with helpful insights and a friendly smile.
Portions are incredibly generous and pricing is very reasonable.
Would definitely recommend!
Pros: Loads of vegan options, Completely vegetarian...no murder served, Delicious and reasonably priced
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AudreyEmmaPlyler
Points +930
Best place to eat in Vancouver - Edit
Every time I’m in Vancouver I go to the Naam. The goal is to try the whole menu because everything is delicious and the portions are massive. Make sure you treat yourself to some gravy fries and pie with soy ice cream after.
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Emmatt
Points +44
An old favourite - Edit
We’ve been eating at the Naam for years! I love the combination of comfort foods and healthier dishes so you can always find what you’re in the mood for. Down to earth atmosphere with a wide customer base - open 24 hours so always convenient. Large portions will leave you full or with leftovers!
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lilypond
Points +171
Late night eats - Edit
I live close by so I eat here if I have a late night craving. My favourite dish thus far is the vegan pancakes with maple syrup. Delish.
Read morePros: Lots of Vegan options, Cheap, Quick
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koneko
Points +1630
Generous portions - Edit
Had the quesadilla platter and the crying tiger thai stir fry - all very delicious, they definitely give you more than enough.
Read moreThe thai stir fry would have been better if it was in a bowl as there was curry in the dish (but not enough of that delicious sauce!).
I wish I had a bigger stomach to have dessert, we'll definitely be back!
Also, they have live music and we specifically chose the night where there was live Flamenco music...but it turned out to be a solo guy with his guitar on a chair on a tiiiiiny platform just big enough for it....it was weird hahaha.
The waiting was long and the place is small and really noisy which surprised me - which wasn't bad, I was expecting a chilled restaurant vibe. Couldn't really hear or talk with the other half.
Pros: Lots of options, big portions.
Cons: Too noisy, live performance felt out of place.
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JosieMelody
Points +34
Brilliant - Edit
Amazing vegan food. The whole menu is vegetarian or vegan but pretty much everything can be veganised. Went here twice whilst visiting Vancouver.
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tofu4life
Points +138
Nice restaurant - Edit
Tons of options. I had a vegan gluten free enchilada which as very flavourful. Wish the portions were smaller though.
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JamesW76
Points +1301
old skool - Edit
the food at the naam is ok. generous portions and an eclectic variety. you go there because it’s a veggie institution rather than the best meal going.
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CGBE
Points +23
Food OK - Edit
I had the Tempeh Reuben, which was only OK. Basically, a slab of plain tempeh with a little sauerkraut, lots of veggies and cheese. Huge portions of food for everyone; nobody could finish what was on their plate.
Read morePros: Lots of food.
Cons: Food only OK.
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naomihhs
Points +1120
Loved the vegan steak - Edit
I had the vegan steak, and greatly enjoyed it. The patty was definitely one of my all time favorites!
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RonakBadheka
Points +18
Not very vegan friendly. Lots of items with eggs. - Edit
It's a convenient location but I don't like that their menu isn't very focused on plant based items. They have lots of items with eggs so vegans and other vegetarians still have to be careful while ordering.
Read morePros: I like that they are open late
Cons: Lots of items with eggs
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PigLover
Points +35
Terrible food and not vegan friendly - Edit
My boyfriend and I went here for lunch yesterday. There was a line up out the door when we got there and after hearing such good things about this place we had high expectations. I ordered the naam dragon bowl and he got the tempeh reuben with daiya cheese. However, when they brought us the food we discovered that the tempeh reuben had real cheese and my dish was not the naam dragon bowl but some other bowl that was covered in dairy cheese. As a vegan, this was extremely disgusting and ruined any appetite I had. They did quickly replace my dish with the correct one but even that was unimpressive. It consisted of steamed veggies, rice, unmarinated plain tofu, and very little sauce. It was extremely bland. The salad that came with the reuben was similar to a bagged salad from the grocery store with mostly iceberg lettuce. After getting both of our orders wrong the waiter then complained about not getting a tip. What did he expect? This place is way over rated and I'm sure anyone could make better food at home.
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Cons: Bland food, Not vegan friendly, Often long line ups
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HAndie
Points +66
24/7 🥦 - Edit
Every time I’ve been, there’s been a crazy long lineup at the door. I like the eclectic, down to earth feel there. Wish it was all vegan, but the stuff I can have has been good. The portions are a bit big, but I usually take it home for leftovers. The teas and desserts are definitely crowd pleasers too.
Read morePros: Portions are big, 24/7
Cons: Long wait times
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CreoleVegan
Points +22
Still my Favorite - Edit
I first came here when I was 15. Have lived in many other Canadian and US cities since (including NYC) and by far this is is still my favorite restaurant. There’s just no place like home!
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Fresh Food, Miso Gravy
Cons: Line up at dinner time
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soleil
Points +342
Used to be good - Edit
Used to love his place but in the past little while something must have changed because all the food is just ok and portions are way too big.
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BillieJo
Points +70
Underwhelmed - Edit
It was super Psyched about going here, possibly had my expectations set to high. It was really busy and by the time my friend and I left there was a line up out the door.
Read morePossibly it was because it was so busy that we both found the food undercooked. We ordered apps of a crispy tofu that was really not hot or crispy at all and the hummus and pita as well. Neither of us enjoyed the flavour or consistency of the hummus and the pita was over crispy and cold.
We split the Naam Burger and the Tempeh Ruben and were not impressed with the burger (it was rare in terms of crispness and doneness . The tempeh was not very flavourful and was a bit too dry/firm.
They overwhelmed the plate with shredded carrots and beets and sprouts..too much in our opinion.
The sesame potato wedges and miso gravy were tasty though.
Staff were friendly and acknowledged that things were busy in the kitchen and this could have affected the food. They were great about removing the one app from our bill and gave us 2 almond cookies on the house (although neither of us found them to be very good either)
Pros: 100% Vegan, Open 24hrs, Clearly marked GF items and Honey Itesm
Cons: Food Quality
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vegetariangirl
Points +2326
Old school vegetarian - Edit
It is a busy and popular spot and reminds me of old school vegetarian dining - a little dated. The dishes are large portions. Large vegetarian focus with vegan options. I felt the desserts were underwhelming. Nice to have a 24 hour option and for folks craving nostalgic veg meals it’s a good stop.
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Veganmamamoom
Points +127
love love love - Edit
Love this place, great atmosphere, the vegan chain milkshake is da bomb
Read morePros: everything
Cons: nothing
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Sonny246
Points +776
Decent but overhyped - Edit
Mostly an egg-based brunch menu.
Read moreWhile you can "veganize" much of their menu, most the care has gone into the extensive egg options (poached, scrambled, over easy, omelettes) with scrambled tofu as the vegan option. This feels like most omni brunch places that only allow for tofu scramble.
That said, the tofu scramble was better than most places (they actually cook and season it, don't just heat it up in a pan). The best part was the miso gravy.
(Home fries were too large for a proper crust. The tea was overpriced for the common organic brand Choice.)
I asked, and, despite what it says it different places online they're still a 24/hr restaurant-- this makes it a keeper.
Pros: Friendly and relaxed atmosphere, Not oily, Open 24/7
Cons: Over priced
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NathanSing
Points +124
Classic Vancouver - Edit
This place is home. Great food, great atmosphere and in the heart of Kitsilano. The line up out the door speaks for itself. This place is a Vancouver institution- and even better, it’s open 24/7. Must haves are the Thai Noodles, Naam Bowl, Naam Burger (make sure to sub the mayo for vegan mayo) and the miso gravy and fries.
Read moreEverything on the menu can be made vegan!
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NoodleButt
Points +24
Making meat eaters belive - Edit
My partner took me here as a little brain vacation. I needed a pick me up and I have been vegetarian (now vegan) for years. They're a meat and potatoes kind of person. But they actually enjoyed the food. They even ate vegetables (gasp). We both got veggie burgers and chickpea fries. Though they still prefer meat the atmosphere and quality of food makes them excited to bring me back anytime were in Vancouver.
Read morePros: Vegan, Health concious, Variety
Cons: Limited parking
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theresabee
Points +717
Hippie Heaven - Edit
Vegan veggie dogs 24/7? Heck yes! Has some great veg options; some healthy, others not so, all delicious. Wish they'll take the plunge and go all vegan - there's quite a bit of cheese and honey options, but they're able to sub Daiya and can give some good advice on what to avoid if you're unsure.
Read morePros: 24/7 !
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Greeneyedgirl
Points +403
decent simple food but a bit overrated - Edit
This is an icon of the kitsilano neighbourhood. It's been around for 40 years, is open 24/7 and has been doing vegetarian before most people knew what that meant. There is often a line up which may or may not be a good thing.
Read moreI been here numerous times and the food is good but not amazing and I wouldn't necessarily suggest this place with some many better options in Vancouver but I wouldn't say no if someone wanted to go. Personally I'm not a huge fan of the vegan baked goods - I think a lot of places in the area do better desserts but they still seem popular.
The portions are fairly large so you will not walk out hungry that's for sure and there is something novel about a place where the chair legs have literally worn grooves in the hardwood floors from all the customers seeking vegetarian food over the last 4 decades.
Pros: large portions, open 24/7
Cons: often a line up, not the best vegan food in the city
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LindseyElizabeth
Points +657
Paradise for late night dining - Edit
The Naam is open all night, and believe me it's a novelty to be able to go somewhere are 3am after a night of clubbing, studying or hanging out with friends and get some tasty vegan food! Most of the food can be veganized, and there's so many options that you'll find something you'd love. I love their 'steaks', burgers, and their amazing desserts (the portions are hearty so you'll leave full!). My favourite is being able to come here for a coffee, a big slice of pie and even some vegan ice cream to top it off. I'll miss this place when I move!
Read morePros: Best hours for veg friendly places in Vancouver, Delicious food and desserts
Cons: Often have to wait for a table during busy times
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