Vietnam has made an unexpected splash in HappyCow's 2025 list of the most vegan-friendly cities in the world, with Ho Chi Minh City securing a spot in the top 10 vegan-friendly destinations. Known for its vibrant street food and meat-heavy traditions, the city's ascent highlights an evolving culinary landscape embracing organic plant-based living.
Source: Happy Cow - Nourish Eatery - Hoi An - Vietnam.
HappyCow's ranking reveals Ho Chi Minh City's growing vegan appeal, offering a wealth of fully vegan eateries alongside innovative plant-based adaptations of classic Vietnamese dishes like phở, bánh mì, and spring rolls. The city’s vegan-friendly establishments have surged, bolstered by local creativity and a global movement towards more sustainable dining.
Stand-outs include 108 Eatery, Am Thuc Chay, Amavi Kon & Vegan, An Lac and An Nhien - making up a total of 592 vegan or vegetarian friendly restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City, the former Saigon. Hoi An alone, a favourite spot for many vegan visitors has a total of 170 vegan/vegetarian cafes and restaurants, one of which stands out - Nourish Eatery.
Vegan food in Vietnam ( boasting a total of 2176 vegan/vegetarian outlets) is typified by its freshness and fusionable qualities - sometimes with both western and Korean influences along with a predominant use of mushrooms.
Sources: Happy Cow & Nourish Eatery Hoi An
As part of a diverse top 10 list including stalwarts like London, Berlin, and Los Angeles, Ho Chi Minh City's inclusion signals the vegan revolution is truly global. Whether it’s locals embracing healthier lifestyles or tourists seeking plant-based options, Vietnam's vegan cultural hub is proving it's no stranger to innovation, even on the dining table.
This recognition reinforces Vietnam’s growing reputation as a leader in sustainable food innovation while offering a tantalising glimpse into how plant-based eating can thrive anywhere, from bustling metropolises to unexpected destinations.
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