Kashew Cheese Deli sits inside a shaded courtyard complex on Trần Ngọc Diện, a residential strip in Thảo Điền where the usual Saigon noise largely falls away. The operational logic here is unusual: nearly everything served — the cashew-based cheeses, the pestos, the breads, the kombucha, the house beer — is produced on-site, with no outsourcing of the components that define the flavour.
The food earns its 4.7-star average through specificity rather than volume. The aubergine, tomato and cheese pasta is the dish most likely to prompt a return visit on the final day of a trip. The pesto panini comes on wholemeal bread baked in-house, layered with cashew mozzarella and house-pressed pesto. The cheese and chutney sandwich — caramelized onions, sun-dried tomatoes, house cheese — rewards attention. A rotating cheese board, a tri-colored panini, and a pizza that sells out before early afternoon round out the savoury options. The salted caramel cashew dessert regularly surprises people who do not consider themselves dessert eaters.
The terrace draws a consistent mix: long-stay expats, plant-based travellers who have spent a week eating cautiously across Vietnam and arrived here relieved, and omnivores who find themselves ordering more than planned. The courtyard setting keeps the energy calm even at capacity — there is outdoor greenery, no through-traffic, and enough space between tables to make a slow two-hour lunch feel unrushed.
What sets this apart from the broader Thảo Điền café scene is the depth of production. The kitchen is fermenting, pressing, and baking the foundational ingredients rather than assembling sourced components. That level of control shows up in the consistency of flavour and in details — the crumb of the bread, the acidity of the kombucha — that are difficult to find elsewhere in the neighbourhood. Accessible via metro: a short walk from Thảo Điền station on Line 1.
The vegan cashew cheese here is exceptional. While some places just use a simple paste of soaked cashews, this one undergoes a proper process to achieve a sophisticated flavor. They offer a variety of flavors that are great on their own, but the sandwiches made with this cheese are truly delicious. Since they are quite filling, I usually choose a light drink, but you absolutely must try the cashew yogurt and mango smoothie—it's incredibly smooth and delicately flavorful!
Wow! An incredible culinary experience for me, a dedicated meat eater. I had the Pesto and mozzarella sandwhich on sourdough with sun dried tomatoes, and the mozzarella salad. The best vegan cheese I've ever had, albeit maybe 7-8 times total. I love caprese and this salad was comparable to a dairy caprese salad. Also the sour dough was crunchy enough to give the sandwhich the little bit of kick it needed to not be soggy, and the bread soaked up the pesto beautifully. I will be back to try the sourdough pizza next time. Great job!
I was very impressed with Kashew’s food innovation & twist in make all cheese from cashew and slow fermentation process (ricotta, mozzarella, and other varieties of cheese). They provided a sample of some of them and I was very impressed by their taste and selection of ingredients. Their dishes consist mostly of pizza, sandwich, pasta and salad using house made bakes as well. I was even more impressed by the service and the attention to details from the staff. They even brought a small basket for my bag without me asking. Nice small touches! Special thanks to Phuong
Great vegan place! I did find myself adding more salt to the dishes but overall they were nice. I had a really hard time deciding what to order since everything was tempting and looked good. I had a panini called La Vita Bella - great, aubergine and ricotta pasta - cute, and salted caramel rawberry cake which was simply okay. The spoon was cool looking so I give it extra credit. Not the cheapest but worth a visit.
We were looking for a place with good pizza & ended up being here. Unfortunately the pizza was sold out, we had spaghetti & sandwiches instead, but they were so good we didnt care about pizza anymore. We hadn't realized it was vegan food since everything tasted just great. The cashew cheese was awesome, I fell in love immediately🥰
Reservations: Call +84 989 890 927 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
Best for: solo lunch, weekend brunch, plant-based dining, slow afternoons.
Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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