Loved the food and the vibes of the restaurant. The retro Hong Kong inspired renovation sets a great atmosphere. The place is very suitable for gatherings with friends and we will definitely be visiting again in the future.
Vegan restaurant
ChanChan Vegan Noodle - Vegan restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
ChanChan Vegan Noodle occupies a slim shophouse on Ngô Quang Huy with a deliberately retro Hong Kong aesthetic — wooden furniture, period detailing, and an interior that evokes 1990s-era noodle bars. The crowd skews expat and local Vietnamese alike, drawn by a menu that treats plant-based cooking as a serious culinary project rather than a dietary concession.
The kitchen works across several noodle traditions at once. ChanChan Mian — wide, chewy glass noodles tossed with fried mushrooms and plant-based protein — is the signature that keeps diners returning, and the pairing with house pickled radish is the specific detail regulars mention most. The Spicy Sichuan Dry Noodles bring flat noodles and a lip-numbing sauce that lands squarely in the Sichuan tradition. The vegan Bún Riêu layers konjac, fried tofu, tomatoes, and mushrooms over a characteristic sour-tomato broth. Alongside the noodle bowls sits a short dim sum section: delicate boiled Har Gow filled with finely minced vegetables, Char Siu steamed buns, and Magic Mushroom Tempura — crispy wrappers around king trumpet mushrooms.
Thao Dien has vegetarian-friendly cafés in abundance, but this is specifically a noodle restaurant operating at a different register — the kitchen is focused, the tables turn steadily, and 1,173 Google reviews at 4.5 stars point to something more durable than novelty. The house drinks lean herbal: cinnamon rice milk, goji berry and wolfberry tea, a short list of functional beverages that fits the overall tone. Desserts have shifted since the restaurant's early days, and some longtime patrons preferred the earlier lineup, but the core noodle menu has remained consistent. Portions are modest; service is attentive. The restaurant draws both committed vegans and omnivores looking for something lighter in a neighborhood that skews toward grilled meat and brunch eggs.
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Menu Highlights
What to order at ChanChan Vegan Noodle
Combo "Not Necessarily Stunted"
384k VND
Mixed Pho Hue-style Vermicelli Soup Red Bean Sesame Cake Red Date Goji Berry Tea Cinnamon Milk
"No Worries" Combo
265k VND
Black Bean Sauce Noodle, Vegan Char Siu Mini Buns, Passion Salted Plum. .
"No Overthinking" Combo
265k VND
Fermented Tofu Noodle, Gongcai Salad, Goji Berry Jujube Tea.
ChanChan Mian
137k VND
Wide, chewy glass noodles with fried mushrooms, plant-based protein, tossed in X.O sauce and peanut butter, topped with
Dry Noodle With Wonton
137k VND
Soft and chewy noodles, vegetarian protein source, eggplant, crispy fried dumplings – mildly spicy, rich and savory, ful
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.5(1421)
Honestly, this was my second time visiting this restaurant because a friend of mine wanted to have vegetarian food. I have to say that I feel the restaurant is a bit overhyped. First, the food was very basic and nothing special in terms of taste. Second, the service wasn’t great. After our first dish, we had to wait around 15–20 minutes for the second one. In the end, we decided to pack the remaining food after trying only a little of it. I also felt that the prices were quite high considering both the taste and the portion sizes. Lastly, the drinks were filled with so much ice that they became difficult to enjoy. Overall, it wasn’t a satisfying experience, and I don’t think it offered good value for the price.
Flavorful noodle, complex flavors, both sweet, spicy and salty umami. Fried mushroom and the minced “meat” gave a lot of texture and flavor to the noodle. Soup was homey and comforting. There will be a wait during lunch time and there is service charge and VAT even though you self order and pay at counter. The place is a bit stuffy and hot during the lunch hour. Overall, food is good and worth trying.
A cool, hip vegan noodle bar in Thao Dien — great for a date or catching up with friends. The retro-inspired decor and open-space dining evoke Hong Kong in the early 20th century, but with a more refined dining experience. We ordered the Madame Ho Ha Cao, Vegan Hue Noodle Soup, and ChanChan Mian. The dishes were flavourful with a lot of depth, though a bit too salty for our taste. Service was pretty standard — you ordered at the counter and food was brought to you. We were seated near the counter, so do expect occasional back-and-forth between the staff and kitchen as orders are called out.
Gotta love a fully vegan noodle shop! Super friendly staff, fast wifi, and they had all of the traditional Vietnamese noodle options veganized. I tried the bun hue and it did not disappoint. Only downside is they didn’t have specialty salt coffees, but that’s a blessing in disguise as there are many other cool coffee shops nearby
Visit Tips
Visiting ChanChan Vegan Noodle
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Menu starts from: 11k VND, based on 40 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 836 005 658 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: solo lunch, group noodle run, vegan dining, weekday dinner.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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- What is the best dish at ChanChan Vegan Noodle?
- The signature ChanChan Mian — wide, chewy glass noodles with fried mushrooms and plant-based protein — is the standout. Regulars specifically mention the pairing with house pickled radish, and one diner returned five times in two weeks for this dish alone.
- Is ChanChan Vegan Noodle fully vegan?
- Yes. ChanChan Vegan Noodle is a plant-based restaurant. The entire menu — noodles, dim sum, drinks, and desserts — is vegan, with dishes like vegan Bún Riêu, Har Gow filled with minced vegetables, and Char Siu steamed buns.
- Is ChanChan Vegan Noodle good for omnivores or just committed vegans?
- Reviews note the restaurant draws both committed vegans and omnivores. One reviewer described it as 'a good option if you're looking for light, wholesome dishes,' and the 1,248 Google reviews at 4.5 stars reflect a broad, mixed clientele.
- What is the atmosphere like at ChanChan Vegan Noodle?
- The interior has a deliberately retro Hong Kong aesthetic — wooden furniture and period detailing that reviewers describe as evoking 'the feeling of being taken back to the 1990s.'
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