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    Duy's Vegetarian Cafe

    4.6 (145 reviews)
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    Bun Bo Hue (vermicelli tofu soup)
    Hannah F.

    YUM! Duy Sandwiches was an amazing find for vegetarian Vietnamese food in Alief/Sharpstown! I love visiting this part of town to have authentic Vietnamese dishes but often struggle to find tofu options, especially for banh mi, as most places only offer pork, beef, or chicken and I don't eat meat. I actually ended up finding Duy through Google Maps while looking for new banh mi spots and was thoroughly pleased. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The store is fairly small but offers both packaged prepared food items, as well as hot dishes to order.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their menu has a lot of options and everything is reasonably priced. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have several tables to sit and eat or you can get your order packaged to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I actually stopped by around 9am with the intention of getting a sandwich but ended up going with the bun bo hue with tofu which was super flavorful and filling. If you want a little more kick, they have all of the fixings to spice up it up - hoisin sauce, chili oil, sriracha, soy sauce and pepper - yes, please! Don't worry though, I got my banh mi to go for later because it's a *necessity*! Great find. Definitely will be back!

    Bò kho chay
    Kelly D.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]A nice small vegetarian restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I liked their bún rieu, their rieu chay was perfect. I didn't like their bò kho chay, taste was bland, and I thought it was pricey though $12 plus $1 for the bread. If you're craving a delicious veggie bánh mì, this is the place to go.

    #3 artichoke and sugar cane tea #16 Dumpling soup #21 fried rice shaking beef (small soup included) #29 Eggrolls (they're vegan)
    Erika O.

    LOVE DUY VEGETARIAN CAFE. (Duy sandwiches before) They have new menu , they added some new items Love this place!! The staff are so attentive and friendly. I just found out they give a discount if we pay with cash!!! So please place your orders to go or just stop by and dine in!

    Andrew C.

    Wow. A vegetarian mom and pop store that serves delicious, fresh food. We've tried a variety of their noodles in addition to their banh mi and everything is made fresh and is a hit. Their shredded chicken and also their combo banh mi are full of flavor and the bread has just the right amount of crunch/freshness. The store itself has a large variety of offerings as well - from spices to vegetarian meats to fresh rice rolls. Everyone that works there is super friendly. Definitely worth a stop if you're looking for a great vegetarian place in the area. Note that it is on the wilcrest side and just around the corner from Quan Yin.

    This is a grab and go or dine inside cafe, and it is predominantly vegetarian. On one side of the cafe, there is a huge table with an array of already prepared dishes of tofu, vegetables, egg rolls, spring rolls, snacks, and there are desserts lined up at the counter and refrigerated shelves. [[HIGHLIGHT]]On the other side of the cafe, there are tables to sit and eat, and there are menus stacked up on the counter to view.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When I walked in, there were two guys sitting at a table, so there was no service or staff to wait on them at all (probably not needed). The cashier at the counter was quick in totaling up the cost and packaging of my containers into a bag, so it was an easy 'get and go' deal for me. I tried the fried rice, which was mixed with vegetables and tofu, and it was a little bland - had to add black pepper and spicy sauce to eat it. The stir fried beans, carrots, and tofu was lightly seasoned as well, so if you like well seasoned dishes, this would not be the ideal location. I have yet to try the variety of other dishes and desserts they offer, but they do offer clean and healthy vegan options.

    Lemongrass Tofu Sandwich
    Gin Y.

    I wanted to check this spot out, since I've had it bookmarked for some time. It's all vegetarian. I'm not vegetarian, but it's nice to eat just veggie's sometimes. We came in and ordered their lemongrass tofu banh mi, banh cuon, spring rolls, and tofu bun vermicelli. I think our favorite was definitely the lemongrass tofu banh mi. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the lemongrass flavor came through on the tofu, the tofu texture was great, and the veggies were fresh. Their banh cuon was pretty good. But, it wasn't as flavorful as the banh cuon from thien thanh. It helps to add the fish sauce on top. Unfortunately, the spring rolls and the tofu vermicelli weren't our cup of tea. The spring rolls had raw bean sprouts and a vegetable that we didn't enjoy. The tofu vermicelli also had a really strong mustard green in it that overpowered everything else in the dish. When I plucked out the mustard greens, the tofu vermicelli was not too bad. Overall, we'll definitely be coming back to try out their other banh mi sandwiches and their ca phe sua da. PS - they also take Apple Pay

    spring rolls
    Tracey Z.

    This place has got a pretty extensive menu to choose from. Lots of options: banh mi, soups, noodles, rice, curries, etc! I got the spring roll wraps. One with shrimp and another with pork floss. Both wraps were kind of flavorless to me. Don't think I would get them again. The house combination Banh Mi was delicious though. The bread was crispy and the meat tasted real. They could have added more greens but the meat was really the star of the show! Great and friendly staff. I would recommend and would come again.

    Nuoc Sam
    Bryan V.

    I'm a huge fan of Vietnamese vegetarian food and this place is one of the best! The banh mi dac biet was the perfect sandwich. The baguette was fresh, the vegetables were plentiful, and the vegetarian meat was very realistic and delicious! Nuoc Sam was the right choice for a refreshing not too sweet drink. You can also buy lots of premade dishes here!

    Menu as of March 2023
    Klemens T.

    Came here for the first time with my parents. I never go anywhere to eat vegan food lol. My parents are both vegans so I ate with them. Even though I love my bloody steaks, these vegan dishes are delicious. We ordered the vegan pho, spring rolls, and banh mi pork. All dishes were meatless, but looked and tasted like it was meat products. Prices are decent considering the portions. They also have a freezer so you can buy food items to take home and cook yourself. Staff are very friendly and they have a few tables and chairs to dine at. Very clean restaurant. The parking is huge.

    Lemongrass Tofu Sandwich
    Jacquelyn C.

    My friend was craving this spot so we came in for lunch over the weekend. I was intrigued to hear about a vegetarian Vietnamese spot and was super excited to try. The shop is pretty small, but there's a good amount of tables for dine in as well as other tables set up with things you can buy. Service here is super quick and the servers mainly speak Viet. We got the bun bo hue, hu tieu, and lemongrass tofu banh mi. The bun bo hue does not taste like bun bo hue made with meat, but it was still really good and super flavorful. The hu tieu tasted more true to hu tieu soup flavor and was also super delicious. My favorite by far was the lemongrass tofu banh mi. The bread was crispy and the tofu was super flavorful. I would bring my vegetarian grandma here!

    Angela T.

    Randomly decided to stop by here. Interesting that the BBQ and Vegetarian combo sandwiches were priced the same at $5.50. Wish it had a bit more meat in the BBQ. The place was small and intimate and you were able to get some groceries or food items here which I thought was pretty cool. Service was quick.

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    Linda T.

    If you and/or an chay (Buddhism Vegeterian) then this is a great place for to-go or dine in cafeteria style. Interior is pretty simple and overall clean. Service is always friendly. My family have been coming here, especially for their banh mi. It can be a day later and their banh mi is still nice and soft. Just throw it in the air fryer if you're eating it later! It doesn't even matter which one you get, all their banh mi are delicious but can never be wrong with banh mi dac biet. If you're fighting on who pay, especially with an uncle who has cash... they will always pick the cash payer, just an FYI. The vermicelli noodles (usually at the front) is not my favorite compare to other do chay restaurants but not bad for an-chay-to-go. Tea is always extra and they only have jasmine tea. Still, a nice chay (Vegetarian) restaurant with plenty of grab-n-go options. Tip: they have their full selection at 9 AM on the daily.

    Diem A.

    As a die hard carnivore, I surprisingly enjoyed eating here. It's a pretty small restaurant. They sell some groceries and have coolers of vegetarian items for sale. The bun bo hue was very flavorful. I would come back to try some other items on the menu. There's plenty of parking. The staff are very friendly.

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    Super food. Reliable. Consistent. Friendly service. It's a 25-30 minute drive for me and worth the trip.

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    Delicious food and good customer service! Easy to park in the shopping center, I recommend the sandwiches

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