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Chay Garden (District 3) is a vegetarian restaurant where every element – from ingredient selection to the atmosphere – reflects a philosophy of purity and inner balance. The kitchen works with beans, tofu, seasonal mushrooms, and fresh vegetables, carefully chosen to create dishes that are nourishing and deeply flavourful. The restaurant describes its food as a place where "taste and soul harmonise in every small work."
The Võ Văn Tần branch sits in District 3 with a nostalgic Indochine design; each corner and table is treated as part of a living memory. Two other locations in Ho Chi Minh City offer different moods: Xuân Thủy transforms reclaimed boat wood into furniture under leafy canopies, while Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai provides an airy space where vegetarian dining meets art and culture. All share a commitment to a calm, welcoming environment that encourages lingering conversation.
The menu spans light bites, salads, spring rolls, tofu preparations, soups, curries, rice dishes, hot pots, and seasonal desserts. A buffet is served from 11:00 to 14:00 and 18:00 to 21:00. The restaurant is open daily from 10:30 to 22:00, with last orders at 21:30. A membership programme rewards regular guests with discounts and birthday treats, reflecting the restaurant’s belief that a meal should leave a lasting feeling of warmth.
In 2026, Chay Garden received a Michelin Bib Gourmand – an accolade for good quality, good value cooking. It is a fitting recognition for a kitchen that turns simple vegetarian ingredients into something memorable, without pretence. The experience is grounded in the idea that a meal ends not with the last bite, but with a lingering aftertaste of affection.
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