Vegan
Take-out
Asian
Vietnamese
Opened since 2010, this place makes and sells tofu as well as vegan food. Many faux meat items. As of Jun 2016 menu states everything is vegan now, including mayonaise. Open Thu-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm.
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1043 S Jackson St (at International District), Seattle, Washington, USA, 98104
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Last update on 02 Jan 2025 by 00misha
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136 Reviews
First Review by Isabel805
homebodyhaus
Points +5770
Bánh Mì Perfection 🥖 - Edit
We stopped by ChuMinh Tofu and Veggie Deli before our flight and were so glad we did! The food was fresh and flavorful, but the highlight was definitely the bánh mì sandwich — so good that we ended up taking three more to go! Perfect spot for a quick, hearty vegan meal in Seattle.
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iloveveganicecream
Points +1059
Great food - Edit
I have never been to Vietnam but the buffet style reminded me so much of vegan buffets in Taiwan, which I loved. I thought the food was great. I want to try their banh mi next time. It is expensive but AFAIK the only vegan place in the ID so that’s something special! And I appreciated their immigrant rights signage. 🥰
Read moreBuffets always feel kind of unsanitary to me TBH (like by definition), but it didn’t feel any more unsanitary than any other buffet… the food safety rating is “good” as of now (10/2025). It seemed clean to me.
It’s true that there are many people hanging around outside the parking lot, but the people complaining about that are not grasping total liberation IMO. It has to include humans. No one should be unhoused but as long as people are, we shouldn’t avert our eyes.
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RachelTheVegan
Points +83
Awful - Edit
The staff was nice but the food at the buffet was barely warm and most dishes weren’t good. The buffet looked like it was in the kitchen area with someone cooking at a wok right in front of the buffet. It wasn’t very clean either. Sadly, it might be one of the worst restaurants that we’ve been to. There was also a large group of people using drugs on the sidewalk outside of the parking lot.
Read moreWe all did the buffet but maybe if you ordered off the menu it would be better? WI would just recommend going anywhere else.
Pros: Staff
Cons: Cleanliness , Cold food, Sketchy Atmosphere
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BoiledKale
Points +513
100% Vegan Vietnamese Food and Pillar of the Community - Edit
With same extensive menu of delicious banh mis, all you can eat buffet ($25 per person), egg rolls, and community service, chuminh is a must visit for everybody.
Read moreThe menu is 100% vegan and they play a key role in supporting the CID. Without their activism and food, the area would not be the same.
Pros: 100% Vegan Menu , Affordable
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ABeanz
Points +1188
Mixed Review - Edit
This vegan Vietnamese spot has a nice-looking menu with tempting options like bánh mì and salad rolls. The buffet includes plenty of tofu choices, but at $25 for lunch, it feels overpriced, even for all-you-can-eat. The pay-by-weight option at $12 might be a better deal. The food was flavorful but very fatty and salty.
Read moreIt’s worth noting that this place gets very mixed reviews, and that’s probably because it has a bit of a nostalgic feel—like the old-school all-you-can-eat American-Chinese buffets. If you loved that style of eating, before going vegan, you’ll probably enjoy it here. But if you didn’t like it before, you won’t like it now. Best to appreciate it for what it is, or order off the menu. Friendly staff, though the location’s a little rough around the edges.
Pros: Lots of fushion tofu options, Rare all you can eat vegan buffet, Friendly staff
Cons: Too salty, Rough Part of Town, Parking
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EliramMaoz
Points +62
Great staff, but not much more. - Edit
The staff was very nice and welcoming, but other than that, it's hard for me to say that I recommend the place.
Read moreThe area outside around the restaurant feels very dodgy and dirty - which has already deterred me from returning to the place.
The food itself wasn't bad, but it wasn't exceptionally good either.
Overall, an okay place, in the absence of other alternatives.
Pros: Great and welcoming staff., Reasonable prices.
Cons: The food is no more than okay., The area is shady and dirty.
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angelayue4
Points +134
Delicious vietnamese food - Edit
Got the vermicelli salad to go. Comes with an egg roll, and two types of vegan protein (don't remember what they're called), and vegan fish sauce. Portion is large, could feed two people. Very delicious.
Read moreThere is a fenced in parking lot and seating inside. Have also gotten bahn mi before, which are very good.
Pros: All vegan
Cons: Can be scary to walk there
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risajanda
Points +1774
ChuMinh Tofu and Veggie - Edit
A lot of homeless people nearby, but outside the parking lot. Portion is huge and great deal for 25 USD. I was a bit scared of sign Food Safety Rating - Okay. It was not cleaned well, because I found places with dust.
Read morePros: Portions
Cons: Food safety rating - Okay sign, Dust on windows
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AprilLogan
Points +98
Best Bahn Mis - Edit
Easily my favorite place food wise in seattle. Their bahn mis are amazing and the buffet is also very good. Owners are wonderful people who give back to the community. How can you not love them!
Read morePros: Bbq duck bahn mi, Roasted port bahn mi
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paypar
Points +882
Unkempt, sketchy, felt unsafe to eat - Edit
The person at the counter was polite and answered all our questions, and the food overall tasted good. However, seeing the “ok” health department rating (second from worst rating) plus the condition of the space itself made us feel uneasy to finish our meal (we did takeaway because it didn’t seem like a place we wanted to sit and eat, and my son told us later about the rating.
Read moreWhile we were waiting I saw flies in the dining area.
The buffet was in this side room, completely open, almost seemed like a kitchen area. I only saw one employee.
There were food peelings on the floor, and the interior needs a major overhaul.
Pros: All vegan , Variety , Seemed fresh
Cons: Run down, Low health rating
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saraha_
Points +340
Great banh mi sandwiches - Edit
I ordered the lemongrass chicken banh mi and it was amazing! There was barely any wait for the food. It came with a delicious spring roll too. I would highly recommend this place! I will have to come here again.
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jenna33
Points +684
Great!! - Edit
I loved the food and service! I got the lemongrass chickn banh mi, bao and tapioca pudding. They gave a free egg roll while we waited😄I love that they give free food to the community on Sundays!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-18
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AfterSeeingOkjaTwice
Points +551
Great buffet - Edit
All you can eat vegan- what a treat. The food isn’t labeled so I’m not sure exactly what I ate but some of it was really good.
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FrancescaTorres
Points +149
An Incredible Experience - Edit
Stopped in for the lunch buffet & was not disappointed!
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adrienneingram
Points +1202
It was okay - Edit
My husband and I were so excited to try this place, but we were kind of disappointed overall. We both got the buffet . There were lots of choices on the buffet, but half of them weren't labeled and a lot of them were cold. There was one item I really liked, but couldn't tell you what it was due to the lack of labels. The food that was warm was pretty good. The atmosphere is not great it is like a storage room in the dining area. We were glad we tried it, but we wouldn't go back.
Read morePros: Lots of options on buffet
Cons: Cold food, Atmosphere
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PaulAtreides
Points +1605
Mind-blowing Vietnamese - Edit
Got the all you can eat vegan buffet and holy moly this place is amazing. Super unique flavors and crazy plays on traditional Vietnamese food. New must stop in Seattle place.
Read morePros: Amazing buffet, Original flavors, Friendly service
Cons: Expensive but worth it
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geometric-noise
Points +2727
banh mi - Edit
My favorite item there has to be the “roasted pork” (taro & tofu skin) banh mi. Though, everything there is amazing.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-11
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tj9045
Points +450
Huge variety of vegan Vietnamese food - Edit
I was surprised by the amount of items on the menu - from vegan eggrolls to banh mis to noodle dishes. I got the lemongrass "chicken" banh mi which was both inexpensive and very flavorful.
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idterble
Points +40
Oh yeah worth it - Edit
Filled up a box of the buffet (pancit! And veggies, proteins, etc). Also got a Banh Mi to go. Food is gooood
Read moreCons: Area is sketch so know how to be chill, Register guy was kinda rude but still helpful
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EmdotAlice
Points +6019
Excellent bahn mi - Edit
We’ve tried the buffet here as well as a few of the bahn mi. I personally liked the buffet, but nobody else I was with was impressed. 😅 The bahn mi, however, are unequivocally delicious. We’ve tried the spicy tofu, bbq duck and bbq pork and they’re all so good. We love the flavor and texture of tofu skin in the bbq duck, but the spicy tofu might be our favorite. We can’t wait to try more—there are 10 different kinds!
Read morePros: The best bahn mi, Delicious and inexpensive
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thatgaycoincollector
Points +124
Uhm - Edit
The banh mi sandwich was very good, as were the egg rolls. I would avoid the buffet, and the “okay” food saftey rating as well as the location threw me off.
Read morePros: Banh mi , Egg rolls , Vegan
Cons: Cleanliness , Location , Food safety
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veganveronica
Points +1411
Great Banh mi - Edit
I’ve always heard great reviews and finally made it in. They have great tofu, spring rolls, and banh mi. The bread was so soft and the meat was super flavorful. I was also happy to hear they do so much for the community by giving out free food.
Read morePros: Kind owners and service, Great food
Cons: Parking
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JenVeg14
Points +414
Disappointing now - Edit
I'd been to ChuMinh about 5 years ago and really liked it. Food selection was good and the price was really reasonable. Neighborhood wasn't great and the inside conditions weren't great, but for the price, it worked. Now, the prices have increased so much I was shocked. I almost left without getting food even after driving far out of my way to get there. Neighborhood is still bad and inside condition is still not great, but their prices are as if they're in a fancy location in Bellevue. Food is good but I'll never go back with their current prices. Disappointing! Could be a good place.
Read morePros: food buffets are always fun for variety
Cons: Not impressive inside, Not impressive outside, WAY too expensive for the whole picture
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MarkPayne
Points +179
All Vegan Vietnamese Buffet - Edit
My girlfriend and I tried this spot after having it on my radar for quite a while, but usually going with one of our other regular choices. We were in Seattle for a concert and were in between lunch/dinner time so a lot of our usual spots were closed. The front counter staff was friendly and helpful with explaining everything since it was our first time. We opted for the buffet, but given the time we were there I probably wouldn't do that again. Since we were the only customers, there wasn't any turnover on the food so some of it had been sitting for a while. The rice was dried out, but the rest of the food was delicious. I'm not sure what the one dish was, but it had a texture like fatty pork and looked like it contained jackfruit and was by far my favorite of everything. I should have asked the staff what it was supposed to be. That being said, we would definitely go back and try dishes off the menu. The prices were also completely reasonable for what you get.
Read morePros: Variety of Dishes, Helpful Staff, Price
Cons: Small Restaurant, Buffet Food Turnover Depending on Timing, Parking Lot
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ElenaW32
Points +175
The best banh mi - Edit
The spicy tofu banh mi is amazing! I downed the Vietnamese coffee in seconds.
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asudarkina
Points +68
Delicious banh mis - Edit
I didn't even think I liked banh mis until I tried the spicy tofu one from here. DELICIOUS
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MinnieJ
Points +74
Delicious and Wonderful owners - Edit
This spot is great, the food was tasty and as fresh as can be. Owners were so wonderful and even treated us to some delicious dessert. Brought the growing boy and was treated to a couple toys when we left. Total for 2 adults and 2 children split was around $40.00. Satisfied since we left oh so stuffed and had to take our leftovers home.
Read moreWill take pictures on our next trip.
Pros: Fresh Food , Kind Owners
Cons: A bit expensive , Outside area is sketchy
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