TOP 5 STREET FOOD VEGAN DISH UNDER 1$ IN SAIGON

Saigon is a paradise for food lovers, and its vibrant street food culture makes it an excellent destination for vegans looking for delicious, affordable meals. I will introduce you the top 5 vegan dishes you can enjoy for under $1.

Street Food Vegan has a frugal and non-fatty taste

Why don’t you try Vegan Meals?

I think each vegan dishes will be beneficial for you. A well-planned vegan diet is often rich in nutrients, lower in saturated fats, and linked to lower risks of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Next, exploring vegan cooking can inspire you to experiment with new ingredients and recipes, enhancing your culinary skills.

Top 5 Street Food Vegan you must try in Saigon

1. Bánh Mì Chay (Vegan Sandwich)

There are many types of vegetarian sandwiches in Ho Chi Minh City, the crust can be made from wheat flour, whole grains or added with fruits such as gac fruit, dragon fruit. The fillings of vegetarian sandwiches are as diverse as those of savory sandwiches with mushrooms, tofu, pork skin, vegetarian sausage, and vegetarian braised ribs made from plants. It’s a perfect blend of textures and tastes, making it a satisfying meal on the go.

Vegan bread with a variety of topping makes you want to try it right away

I will introduce some Bánh Mì Chay food stalls you should try when you visit Saigon.

Bánh Mì Chay Huy Phát

Huy Phat food stall is located near Pho Quang Pagoda, Tan Binh District, opened nearly 15 years ago. Like many other vegetarian sandwich shops, the fillings here include pork skin, vegetarian sausage, and mushrooms. The difference is the homemade pate made from taro, bread crumbs, and onions for a rich flavor, served with tomato sauce. On weekdays, the sandwich costs 20.000 VND, and on the 1st and 15th of the lunar month, it costs 25.000 VND.

Address: No. 64/3, Huynh Lan Khanh Street, Tan Binh District.

Opening Hours: 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM daily.

Bánh Mì Ơi

Bánh Mì Ơi has many branches throughout Saigon, so you can search for the nearest address. The vegetarian sandwiches here include basic types such as pork skin, vegetarian sausage, pickles, and vegetarian pate. The sauce is made from nuts such as walnuts and soybeans, which are fatty and fragrant, and the spicy sauce is made from vegetable ingredients. Diners who want to increase or decrease the ingredients can inform the owner.

Address: No. 4A, Pham Ngoc Thach Street, District 1.

Opening Hours: 6:30 AM to 9:00 daily.

Website: bigbelly.vn

2. Xôi Chay (Vegan Sticky Rice)

Xôi chay is a delightful and hearty dish made from glutinous rice that is steamed to perfection, creating a chewy and satisfying texture. It is often enjoyed as a snack or breakfast, this dish is typically topped with an array of flavorful ingredients such as mushrooms, mung beans, fried shallots, and fresh herbs.

Xôi chay is a popular street food, cherished for its versatility and ability to cater to vegan diets

Here is vegan sticky rice food stalls you can go to enjoy:

Xôi Chay Chơn Lạc

Address: No. 505, Pham Van Bach Street, Tan Binh District.

Opening Hours: 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM daily.

3. Gỏi Cuốn Chay (Vegan Spring Rolls)

Vegan spring rolls are a dish that completely convinces vegetarians with the harmonious combination of fresh vegetables, mushrooms and rich sauce, creating a refreshing and delicious flavor. The dish is not only beautiful but also full of nutrition, the perfect choice for light meals on hot summer days.

Vegan Spring Rolls

With fresh and diverse ingredients such as vermicelli, tofu, carrots, brown oyster mushrooms, bell peppers, pineapple, and herbs such as mint, coriander, basil, chives are carefully selected, ensuring freshness, bringing a complete flavor to the dish.

Here is vegan spring rolls food stalls you can go to enjoy:

Quán Chay Thôi Kệ

The vegetarian restaurant has a diverse menu of vegetarian dishes, the dishes are light in taste and easy to eat. This restaurant has reasonable prices for each dish, so it attracts a lot of customers every day.

Address: No. 733, Le Hong Phong Street, District 10.

Opening Hours: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.

4. Mì Xào Chay (Vegan Fried Noodles)

Vegan fried noodles is a frugal and delicious vegetarian dish. The main ingredients in the dish are fresh noodles, vegetarian sausage, mushrooms, bok choy, and cilantro.

In addition, the dish is prepared with additional spices such as sugar, salt, and pepper to blend the flavors together.

Vegan Fried Noodles

You can visit these eateries to try the vegan fried noodles:

Bún Mì Xào Chay

Address: No. 61, Nguyen Quang Bich, Tan Binh District.

Opening Hours: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily.

Quán Chay Quận 8

Address: No. 75, Da Tuong Street, District 8.

Opening Hours: 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM daily.

5. Phở Chay (Vegan Pho)

Vegetarian Pho is a vegetarian version of traditional Pho, made with vegetarian ingredients such as mushrooms, tofu, raw vegetables and natural spices. This dish is often favored by vegetarians or those who want to change their taste.

The spices in vegetarian Pho include salt, sugar, fish sauce and pepper, creating a harmonious blend of sour, sweet, salty and spicy flavors. This combination brings a unique flavor to the dish.

Vegan Pho

I recommend you Phở Chay Như in District 3 to taste the vegan Pho.

Pho Chay Nhu – Over 35 years of serving delicious vegan food

Pho Chay Nhu has exactly what I love about Vietnamese food, delicious vegetarian food served in a very relaxing atmosphere. Along with that are the little but interesting things that linger in my mind longer than the attractive flavors of the dishes. So, if you have a chance to visit Ho Chi Minh City, remember to visit Pho Chay Nhu to enjoy your vegan meals.

Address: No. 54, Truong Quyen, District 3.

Opening Hours: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.