Vegan-friendly
Fast food
Take-out
Asian
Vietnamese
Take-out only
Non-veg

Serves fish, vegan options available. Offers Vietnamese cuisine for take-away, including noodles, tofu, rolls, fresh vegetable dishes. Vegetarian except for optional fish sauce. Vu Noodles' ready-to-eat products are sold at local markets as well. Relocated from 233 4th St NW. Take-out only. Open Tue-Sat 11:00am-3:00pm.


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16 Reviews

First Review by LongwoodSara

IHeartAnimals

Points +156

Vegan
18 Jan 2025

Vegan Vietnamese

We planned our day around having lunch here. (Since they are only open 11-3 and we live an hour away.) We tried to park in the lot across the street but got an alert that said (even though it was 75 percent empty) it was unavailable and we would be towed. So we found another “pay to park” 2 blocks away. We placed our order, and by the time I had a quick look at the Main Gallery next door, our food was ready. We got all the starters and ate the deep fried “Dumplings” immediately. They reminded me more of potstickers. They were crispy and delicious and the sesame dipping sauce was yummy. The Cheesy Wontons had a spinach dip flavor. The Ginger Lemongrass Tofu noodles were my favorite. It was loaded with flavor and the veggies on top were fresh. I highly recommend. My husband got the Coconut Potato Curry special (over rice noodles) and loved that too. We saved the Bon Mi and Spring Rolls for later. Happy Cow wouldn’t let me give it higher than a 4.

Updated from previous review on 2025-01-18

Pros: Delicious flavorfull food, Compostable take out containers , Outdoor dining

Cons: Very short hours, Some items are overpriced for the portion size., Parking

MindfulVegan

Points +185

Vegan
23 Sep 2023

Vegan pho is amazing

Everything is vegan except for optional fish sauce. The Pho is my favorite, but honestly, it is all extremely good.

Pros: Almost all vegan, Friendly staff, Excellent food

amkc

Points +49

Vegan
27 May 2022

Banh Mi

I can’t believe happy cow doesn’t allow me to give this a five star rating since it’s not vegan. I think they offer dairy in coffee but everything else is vegan so this is crazy. I’m a regular at Vu Noodles and the banh mi is beyond.

Pros: Everything is delicious , Cute place to sit outside , Owners

Cons: Nothing

Lauraleec

04 Jun 2022

spacetortoises

Points +70

Vegan
22 May 2022

We love Vu Noodles

Everything is vegan as is, except a few items have an option for fish sauce instead of the normal vegan sauce. We go here regularly, I think we've tried almost everything they offer and it is all delicious. The bahn mi is fantastic! You order at a window and eat at very pretty outdoor garden tables. The owners are very nice and friendly.

Mma13

Points +1636

Vegan
16 Feb 2022

Delicious noodles!!

Update: this is one of my favorite veg restaurants in Charlottesville I visit frequently!

I ordered the crispy rolls and Caramelized onion and tofu noodles and they were delicious!! A little bit pricey but generous portion sizes. My non-veg roommates loved it too. Staff was very sweet when we picked it up! I’ll definitely be going back

Updated from previous review on 2021-03-06

Pros: Basically everything is vegan, Super sweet staff

Cons: On the pricier side

DamienLuviano

Points +331

Vegan
23 Oct 2021

Fantastic find.

All vegan, except they have fish sauce as a condiment. We had the Pho, spring rolls, and banana dessert. Highly recommend them because they are fresh

Pros: Tons of delicious options , Outdoor seating, super cute

Cons: Small outdoor seating, Only tables for 2 people.

BackpackerVegan

Points +106

Vegan
27 May 2021

Great find

Cute place. Tasty food. Tried the ban-mi and the noodles. Used fresh herbs.

Pros: Almost all dishes are vegan, Great tasting food., Nice place, friendly staff

Twillsmomnp

Points +251

Vegan
10 Aug 2020

Fresh and delicious!

Very good vegan pho and noodle dishes! Convenient curb side pick up. Nearby parking.

cookie&bootsie

Points +16

Vegan
16 Jul 2020

Best EVER!

Totally worth the hour drive we just made to try this place. Staff was kind, patio was lovely, food was so amazing it’ll make you consider moving to be closer to this place. Food portions are huge, and the depth of flavor is spectacular.

Truly the best restaurant food we’ve found in YEARS!!!!! We are already planning our next trip back.

Pros: All items can be vegan, Patio seating , Reggae music!

Cons: None

MiLaKate

Points +202

Vegan
13 Jun 2020

AMAAAAAZING

My husband and I shared a Banh Mi and the Tofu Carmelized Onion Noodles w the vegan sauce. Soooooo so good! Also fast & great service

awasiewski

Points +16

Vegan
16 Feb 2020

Relocating to downtown mall

Delicious and healthy food! They are currently closed but plan to reopen in a new space on the downtown mall this spring.

Suèdiza

Points +76

Vegan
21 Oct 2019

Nice place

It's a cozy and nice place. We had the lemon grass noodles and the crispi rolls. They tasted nice. The only thing about the noodles, I wish there were vegetables in the dish. It was mostly tofu and noodles. Thus, the dishes could be better.
Also opening times are incorrect, mo-friday it's open until 8pm

Pros: Mostly vegan options

Cons: Little vegetables within dish , Also not vegetarian, they sell fish sauce

intenselyclever

Points +212

Vegan
14 Jun 2019

Delicious Bahn Mi

Great vegan bahn mi- lots of flavor with delicious tofu. Whole menu is completely vegan. New location at the Jefferson school HS more regular hours than the downtown mall location.

Pros: Vegan only, Delicious

TristanLiddy

Points +72

Vegan
04 Sep 2017

awesome food

I always make a point to stop in to see my Vu Noodle lady :)

JasonKessler

Points +33

Vegetarian
18 Mar 2016

Caters to everything I want as a vegetarian

This is by far my favorite veggie restaurant in town. Why settle for another lame veggie burger when you can have all-natural non processed fresh veggies & protein. Price is incredibly reasonable for this quality standard & the owner is friendly.

Pros: Protein rich foods, Large variety of fresh veggies, Reasonable prices

LongwoodSara

Points +13

Vegetarian
09 Mar 2016

Fresh, delicous, and generous portions!

I called ahead to ask about menu options that I saw online, and Karen was so friendly and offered to take my order over the phone so that she could have my order ready when I arrived! Everything on the menu is vegan/vegetarian, so it was really exciting to have everything on the menu be an option for me. They have a good variety, too! I got the curried tofu salad on naan and a green tea with chai seeds. I was instructed to peel off the foil as I ate to help keep all of the toppings on the sandwich and given extra napkins. The sandwich was stuffed with delicious fresh cabbage and the incredibly flavorful curried tofu. I enjoyed every bite! The tea was also great, very light and refreshing. Plan to eat somewhere outside on the downtown mall, as they do not have seating. I would say that this is one of my favorite vegan dishes I've eaten in Charlottesville and I really enjoyed my interactions with the staff. I can't wait to go back and try something new (or maybe the same thing again...)!

Pros: Good portion sizes, Friendly staff, Everything is vegan/vegetarian

Cons: No seating




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