Vegan
Delivery
Take-out
Asian
Catering
Vietnamese

Fully vegan Vietnamese restaurant with summer rolls, pho, banh mi, mango salad and more. No restrooms.


36 Reviews

First Review by rtnc68

mamastringbeans

Points +16

Vegan
19 Mar 2026

i have eaten here 300+ times

i am not exaggerating

best vegan viet and the kindest owners!

my favorites are the pho, broken rice, chili tofu, pomelo soup (when they have it!)

Updated from previous review on 2026-03-19

KyraSchwartz

Points +72

Vegan
02 Mar 2026

Excellent “Pork Belly” Bahn Mi and Bun Hue

Sen Saigon is a tight little space filled to the brim with hospitality and technique.
Before any food came out, we were served a complimentary steaming hot cup of artichoke tea, already starting off with some interesting herbal and floral flavors.

The bun hue was a really nice light lemongrass broth and a nice medium spice, I added some of the chili/garlic/ginger paste they include on the table. The medium heat pork belly bahn mi was incredible, they make it in house and layer soy rib, tapioca starch and rice paper, deep fry that, and it has the most incredible fatty layered texture. Heat and flavor was deep and complex with the in-house pate.

We finished with the Vietnamese Flan, also incredibly textured with some deep eggy custardy flavor.

Need to stop here every time I’m in Chinatown!

Updated from previous review on 2026-03-02

Pros: Fast service

Outsmart3225

Points +118

Vegan
15 Jan 2026

Otherworldy

The pork belly is heavenly. I ate it and ordered another one afterwards. One of the best meals I've ever had. Run (don't walk)!!

guitargabe

Points +578

Vegan
12 Jan 2026

Sooooo good

I honestly don’t understand how they got that texture with the soy ribs on the Com Tam Suon Bi Cha, but *whoa* was that tasty.

Updated from previous review on 2026-01-12

rups22

Points +444

Vegan
16 Nov 2025

I was transported back to Ho Chi Min

Summer rolls and Pho out of this world. Best thing I’ve had in NYC

MeMeMeow

Points +815

Vegan
06 Nov 2025

Could be better

I had the banh mi sandwich with a cup of broth and flan. It was pretty good, but I feel they could work better on bringing out the flavors of the sandwich. Portions could also be bigger. The flan was delicious and the Thai tea was perfectly sweetened. Might be willing to try a different item on their menu next time

Updated from previous review on 2025-11-06

TimothyHaft

Points +100

Vegan
18 Sep 2025

My fave

I really love Sen Saigon. All the dishes are so fresh and flavorful. I’ve visited a handful of times and always had a good experience. I wish they had a restroom but that’s my only complaint.

Pros: Banh mi, All the summer rolls, The service

Cons: No restroom

NWatlington

Points +771

Vegan
23 Aug 2025

Can’t wait to go back

Their vegan pork belly is 10/10 — if you’re curious to try something different this is the place (don’t think I’ve ever seen vegan pork belly anywhere else). Apart from that, everything else looked delicious, so I would def go back to try other things (or maybe have some more vegan pork belly in a bahn mi)

Pros: Welcoming athmosphere , Friendly staff

Urdasato

Points +1281

Vegan
08 Aug 2025

Wonderful!

So nice to have a fully vegan Vietnamese restaurant. Everything was delicious. We enjoyed talking with the owner who was very friendly.

leg

Points +551

Vegan
02 Aug 2025

incredible vegan pork belly, space too small for dining

pork belly was one of my favorite foods back when i ate meat and i didn’t think i’d ever get to enjoy it again. i got the pork belly bahn mi and it did not disappoint, but be careful if you’re dining in. the space is so small that the tables are so close together that i witnessed multiple people bumping into others and spilling or dropping their meals or drinks throughout the course of my meal

talakoala

Points +1283

Vegan
14 Jul 2025

Great food

Small, casual place with excellent food. I was impressed by their mock meats.

Moko911

Points +24

Vegan
15 May 2025

Mr

Excellent pho!!! Very close to subway station

Pros: Tasty Pho, Interesting menu

hwing

Points +2967

Vegan
04 May 2025

Only vegan Vietnamese spot in NYC!

Cute little spot in lower Manhattan with kind staff, good service, and excellent food! Extra bonus knowing it’s the only vegan Vietnamese restaurant in the city. It’s a small space with a few tables and no outdoor seating, but was able to snag one of the last tables for 2 people as a walk-in on a raining weekend day for lunch.

Ordered the banh mi nam dau hu sa (lemongrass tofu and mushroom) which was super delicious!! Some of the lemongrass flavor was a bit pungent for my taste but overall it was uniquely flavorful and a hearty size.

Also had a pre-packages Thai iced tea (for a reasonable $4.50) which was a lovely complement to my meal. It was not too sweet which is just how I like it. I a always jump at the chance for vegan Thai iced tea and this hit the spot!

Will definitely want to come back to try more (especially the Bun Hue and Pho Sen that the server recommended).

Updated from previous review on 2025-05-04

beanybine

Points +1033

Vegan
22 Apr 2025

So delicious 😋

This was the best Vietnamese food I've had in the US, yet. Everything was so flavourful and tasty. Spicy, tangy, and fresh. I loved it! I will definitely come back! 😍

Updated from previous review on 2025-04-22

Pros: Purely vegan, Very tasty, Not very expensive

catgomoo

Points +33

Vegetarian
05 Apr 2025

Delicious All-Vegan Vietnamese

Delicious food for solid prices and friendly staff.

Poundie

Points +19405

Vegan
14 Mar 2025

Only all-vegan Vietnamese place in Manhattan

This counter-serve place is located in the east side of NYC's Chinatown, which a little removed from the touristy parts of Chinatown. They have a nice assortment of Vietnamese vegan food; not too fancy, but very good and down to earth. I have the vermicelli with vegan soy ribs and vegan fish; it was good.

Pros: All vegan Vietnamese food, good tasting, unpretentious

Cons: Not for fine dining, no WC for customers

Sophieplants

Points +307

Vegan
10 Feb 2025

Must Go

The owners are lovely and the food is delicious and all vegan. Favorites are the veggie bahn mi and the bun hue

Update: continue to try new things and continue to love. Had the vermicelli with ribs and it was so good. An who is the owner is so kind and certainly the type
Of business you want to support😄

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-27

Profasmith

Points +182

Vegan
29 Jan 2025

Vegan Vietnamese! Yum!

Excellent and authentic Vietnamese dishes! My husband and I shared a summer roll and a Bahn Mi sandwich. Loved every bite. Excellent teas too! Can’t wait to go back to try their soups. Highly recommend!

Pros: Authentic dishes! , Excellent food, served quickly.

mershka

Points +58

Vegan
26 Dec 2024

Must try

Excellent, tiny restaurant. Really unique flavors and helpful, friendly staff.

steveveg

Points +3196

Vegan
25 Nov 2024

Great Vietnamese vegan food

We had a great lunch here. Their classic banh mi was excellent, the pho was good, the vermicelli bowl had excellent spring rolls, although the vermicelli was cold. Overall a very nice place. Order at the counter.

Cons: disposable dishes and utensils, restroom hard to access

juliakristin

Points +390

Vegan
21 Nov 2024

Delicious authentic Vietnamese

The food was delicious and the owners are very nice people can’t wait to be back and try some more of their dishes.

Pros: Owners, Food

ToeKneeOni

Points +405

Vegan
23 Sep 2024

Best Banh Mi

The tofu banh mi was delicious! Highly recommend. Can get busy

LaurelBurns

Points +34

Vegan
19 Sep 2024

Delicious flavors!

Wow! This place is a must go! The flavors of the broth of the Bun Hue were so wonderfully complex. I tasted a hint of cinnamon and star anise maybe? So good! The lotus salad was also delicious with a lightly sweetened dressing. The spring rolls in the Bun Cha were so tasty! The filling in them had black sesame seeds. And they have oat milk Thai iced tea and coffee!

Pros: Very friendly, Delicious flavors , Generous portions for lunch special

Cons: Tiny bathroom

Ameisherry

Points +13771

Vegan
09 Sep 2024

Cảm ơn

They have a bamboo fan just like the one my grandma used to have, I’m truly thankful for a place like this, the noodle reminds me the one I had when I was a kid, we called it 米苔目 , the detail of every dish it feels like not just a dish but eating love, the love and passion from the chef is expressing through the dish

The sautéed onion in the bowl surprised me😄it tastes just like a mom’s dish, a bit of sweet from the love of a mother

Thank you

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-09

Nico.G

Points +126

Vegan
11 Aug 2024

Lower East Side Kings

The taste and soul in every dish makes of their food a religious experience. One of my top options in NYC.

Pros: Kind people , Fair prices

SimonSez

Points +251

Vegan
26 Jul 2024

Best Viet Vegan I’ve Eaten

Was pleasantly surprised to enjoy some top quality Viet cuisine.
Affordable, low key and not fancy.

Rice paper rolls and broken Rice dish were phenomenal. Iced coffee is delicious too!

Highly recommend this place

111artsgallery

Points +1418

Vegan
20 Jul 2024

To go

Fast 20 minutes outstanding flavor and appetizing , spring rolls ribs sandwiches

Pros: Fast , Afordable , online menu

Cons: Non




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