The story
Vị Quê Kitchen, in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1, calls itself a “kitchen like your hometown.” It is a place where modern comfort meets the nostalgia of a family meal. The guiding philosophy is simple: “Thân an lành – Tâm bình an” – a healthy body and a peaceful mind. Here, that means food that is 100% plant-based, made from vegetables and herbs grown from the earth, prepared with the care of a home kitchen.
The menu reads like a journey through Vietnam’s regions, from Bắc to Trung to Nam. Breakfast dishes like Bánh mì Pate nấm (mushroom pâté banh mi) and Bún Huế sit alongside starters such as Phở cuốn (pho rolls) and Chả giò Tam Quê (spring rolls). The “family meal” section offers comfort classics: Canh chua lá é (sour soup with é leaves), Nấm mỡ kho tiêu (braised button mushrooms with pepper), and Rau củ kho quẹt (steamed vegetables with caramelized dipping sauce). For gatherings, there are hotpots like Lẩu Vị Quê and Lẩu Thái. The kitchen also adds Western twists in the “Quê lên Phố” section, with dishes like Spaghetti Pesto and mushroom platters – all staying true to the plant-based ethos.
The restaurant’s three levels each offer a different mood. The ground floor features a dome concept that feels intimate and grounding. The second floor is open and filled with natural light, with green corners that recall a garden. The mezzanine, with its vintage vinyl records and slower jazz, offers a quiet retreat from the city’s noise. Whether you come for a quick breakfast or a long family dinner, the atmosphere encourages you to linger.
In 2026, Vị Quê Kitchen earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand – an award that celebrates good quality, good value cooking. It’s a fitting nod to a kitchen that puts fresh, plant-based Vietnamese cuisine at the center, without pretense. Here, the food speaks for itself, and it tastes like home.
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