Saigon Lotus offers a lovely selection of vegan and vegetarian Vietnamese dishes. The flavors are fresh and well-balanced, and the fresh spring rolls and pho are highlights. Portions are reasonable, though some dishes could be a bit more flavorful. Service is friendly and attentive, making for a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience read more

My family has been coming here for a while everytime we're in Toronto. We've tried so much the menu and the soups are never a miss. The service here is always amazing, I definitely recommend! Esp if you're veg it doesn't feel like you have to compromise any flavors or substitutions. read more

Overall, it's a decent Vietnamese restaurant with some highlights, but nothing particularly amazing. We ordered a few common dishes, such as pho and spring rolls. The pho broth was fairly clear and light, not particularly strong, but pleasant to drink; the toppings were okay, though a little lacking in complexity. The spring rolls were average, with a crispy outer layer--the kind that's safe but not particularly memorable. The restaurant's ambiance was quite nice, bright, and clean--the kind of place you could casually grab a bite. The service was okay, the food came out at a normal pace, nothing to complain about. If I had to point out any shortcomings, firstly, the overall taste was rather safe, lacking any particularly outstanding signature dishes; secondly, the price-performance ratio was average, and if you came specifically for this restaurant, your expectations might be a little disappointed. In summary: Not bad, but not particularly worth a special trip; better suited for those nearby who happen to be craving Vietnamese food. read more

A friend introduced me to Saigon Lotus, a vegetarian Vietnamese spot in Chinatown that I probably wouldn't have noticed on my own. It's very quaint and pretty standard for the area, nothing flashy, just a simple neighbourhood restaurant. We went on a Friday around 11:30 AM and were the only table there, which made for a quiet and relaxed lunch. We ordered the bún bò Huế and the pad thai. Both were fine, but nothing particularly memorable. They did the job, but neither dish really stood out enough to make me crave a return visit specifically for them. That said, this is very much a no-fuss kind of place. Prices were on the more affordable side, around $15 per dish, which is always appreciated in Toronto. The atmosphere is casual, the service was straightforward, and the food came out without much of a wait. Overall, it probably wouldn't become my go-to spot, but as a vegetarian-friendly option in the area, it's a solid and easy choice if you're nearby and looking for something simple. read more

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Looks like the original location is still there but the second location on Yonge has closed. The brother's location on Parliament/Gerrard called Phosome is still there. Ordered the pad thai and it's on the more tart side. Missing umami, could use a but more salt. On the other hand the appetizer: rice roll with mushroom with that fish sauce is perfection, highly recommended. Large space, too much incense smell so if you're sensitive, be warned. Friendly staff. Good price, large portions on mains, vegan. read more

Saigon Lotus - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I often come here for vegetarian food. I always order their Hue beef rice noodles (Bún Bò Huế Chay), and I highly recommend it. It's a bit noisy inside, but I still like the lively atmosphere. It's definitely a great place for gatherings, lunch, or dinner! read more

The meals are surprisingly more expensive than I thought for a place that does not serve meat. I was not expecting many of the dishes to cost at the $15-$20 range. Food items I enjoyed are the tofu-seitan and the BBQ vegan meat. What was disappointing was the Vegan Butter Chicken ($17). The dish contained a lot of potatoes. I would have preferred it to hold a lot more tofu or whatever meat substitute. Even then, all that the dish was was a typical butter chicken dish replacing the actual meal. The curry was nothing special. A service interaction that left a sour taste in my mouth was when I requested a spoon and fork to use for my Vegan Butter Chicken meal. The waitress just motioned that there is already a spoon included in the dish and that there are chopsticks available. I, personally, would have wanted to eat my dish using a spoon and fork compared to eating it with chopsticks. The restaurant should have different utensils available and ready to provide to customers having their personal preferences. read more

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Awesome vegan Vietnamese food. I was craving ultra healthy food and they were very accommodating. I went with a plate of steamed mixed vegetables and a side of steamed tofu. They also made the summer rolls with steamed instead of fried tofu at our request. The bbq banh mi that my husband ordered was also delicious! read more

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We had a good dinner at Saigon Lotus. We love fresh rolls, and they sell 3 different types. We ordered all 3, and they were very tasty. Our favorite was the spicy jicama, which had a nice crunch to it. We tried various entrees, and the BBQ mock meat was our favorite. The pad thai was solid also. Service was very good. read more

Yam Tempura Salad Roll (8/10): The yam tempura is delicious!! Very refreshing, and super cheap. Lemongrass Tofu Seitan Banh Mi (8/10): Very cheap and delicious. The seitan has some amazing texture and taste. Pineapple Smoothie (7/10): Not bad, but nothing special. Decently cheap if you want to try. read more

Great food!!!! Even my parents liked it and they're super grouchy Vietnamese people! Waitresses are also very nice and super attentive as well! read more

Saigon Lotus - The number 24! - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Lab lunch with a vegetarian in the group so this resto came up as an option. It is a very long restaurant with limited aisle space. Regardless there is ample seating. The decor is really cool with a blue sky ceiling a Buddha in the middle surrounded by some lotus flower, very zen. When viet food is so cantered around meat, it's hard to wrap my head around vegan viet, but I think they did it pretty well! Combo 1 with sweet and sour crispy tofu, caramel tofu-seitan and bbq vegan meat. They all had familiar flavours, but the proteins did make it feel it bit off. Sweet and sour tofu - very different from the traditional Asian sweet and sour sauce. this one is much more vinegary less sweet. The fried tofu was a bit soggy than I would have liked. Would not recommend. Carmel tofu-seitan was good with different textures and flavours, yum! Would recommend a try! BBQ vegan meat was absolutely delicious. Similar texture to meat and it had all the right flavours, very similar to BBQ pork charged well. Would get again! read more

Saigon Lotus - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I'd rate Saigon Lotus four and a half stars. Vegan Vietnamese restaurant. We shared a lemongrass tofu banh mi and the golden curry vermicelli soup. It's a great combo to share! Wish they had half portions for one diner. Baguette was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Absolutely perfect to dip in the soup! Sandwich was flavorful and had that signature sweet and sourness coming from the pickled veggies. The soup was an absolute home run. Soup was ultra rich and delicious. One of my favorite curry soups that I've come across. Interesting variety of vegetables and protein substitutes added in. Very casual atmosphere. Superb bargain. Food came out quickly. Service was quick and attentive. read more

Came here yesterday with some friends and got their small egg noodle soup with vegan crab and BBQ meat for $15 before tax and tips. It was so so tasty and flavourful, perfect even on a pretty warm summer day. Service was quite fast. read more

Saigon Lotus - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Haven't gone in awhile but everytime I go even though I'm not vegetarian/Vegan this place is my go to when I don't want to eat meat or as a catholic during lent not eating meat on Fridays. The service food and ambience is always amazing. My experience is always enjoyable here. read more

This place was so good! The vibe was really cool and. the service was quick and easy. Food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend! read more

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Great choice for a healthy vegan dinner- they don't use MSG so no headache for me! Food was very filling but also didn't make me feel heavy or bloated. Everything tasted so fresh- the sauce on the pad thai was amazing and the vegan butter chicken was so hearty and thick. There were potatoes in there and I think I tasted pumpkin in the sauce. The naan bread was super good to dip in the butter chicken. The dining area is fun to look at- lots of decoration. The servers were super nice and they were also able to split our check in half. I would come here again! read more

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This is for their NEW Bloor Yonge location SO HAPPY to have a vegan restaurant in the neighbourhood. Great options, fast service, friendly manager/owner/host, and yummy tasting food. Ambiance is nice with plenty seating. read more

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Stumbled upon this place looking for lunch before a show at CAA theatre. Lots of gf options and all is vegan. The yam tempura (corn starch coating) salad rolls were delicious. The pad Thai was tasty with 3 different types of tofu and lots of veggies. Hubby thought his combo with eggplant was bland. He found his bubble tea grainy. Service was very good, friendly and quick. Neil took time to check on us frequently and was lovely to chat with. There were a few fruit flies close to the poinsettias so we moved them. Casual place, decent food and great service. read more

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The service is always excellent here and the overall quality of the food is always consistent. The portion sizes are generous This is a vegan food staple to the city. The interior decor is a little kooky but i enjoy it. My favorite thing to get is the Bun Bo Hue! read more

I tried the Fresh Salad Rolls ($3.75) and the Spicy Lemon Grass Tofu, Seitan, BBQ Vegan Meat, and Spring Roll Vermicelli Bowl ($16) and was pleasantly surprised! The rolls were fresh and didn't have the funky aftertaste that a lot of these rolls have with rice paper. The vermicelli bowl was a surprisingly large portion (the picture doesn't do it justice), and the meats were well-seasoned but not overly salty. The noodles were fresh, did not clump together, and the "fish sauce" provided was really good--not overly briny or fishy like real fish sauce! The price is pretty good as well! read more

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This restaurant is small and cozy. Our server was extremely kind and attentive. The inside is well-ventilated and they have a QR code menu. I ordered the stir fried pho but with egg noodles. It was good and I enjoyed it, but I wish that they were a bit more specific on what was in it. It comes with hot sauce already and it has a strong taste of hoisin sauce. Overall it was quite nice and the noodles were nice and crispy. I just wish they had noted that it would be spicy and what type of vegetables they were putting in. My friend had the fried rice which was very good. The portions are very generous here. My meal came out to $21 before tip. Overall, service was great and food was not bad. Would love to come back. read more

Saigon Lotus - exotic fried rice and pho xau (egg noodle sub) - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

As Scooby doo would say, Dee-ricious I usually get the banh mi sandwiches but today I just stopped in for some fresh rolls. Had my favourite the spicy Jicama Service is always kind and friendly and restaurant has a lovely atmosphere read more

Saigon Lotus - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A lovely vegan Vietnamese restaurant! Location is definitely more hole-in-the-wall feel, and decent service. Prices are also reasonable considering inflation. I got the Golden Curry pho, Combo 1 and Vietnamese coffee. The pho had lots of toppings and was tasty with a more subtle flavour profile. Combo 1 is great for those who like to sample - I especially liked their sweet and sour tofu dish. I highly recommend trying the coffee! It's a sugary drink topped with a more bitter dalgona foam on top. If you want affordable vegan options around Toronto, definitely check this place out! read more

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Trying new items on our second time back at Saigon Lotus, Vegan Vietnamese Cuisine in Kensington Market. This is what my pal Derek had... Pad Thai with BBQ Vegan Meat: Pan-fried rice noodles with BBQ vegan meat, spicy tamarind, tomato sauce, and sprout. Served with fresh cabbage, crushed peanut, and coriander. Vegan. I've been needing more veggies in my daily diet so I ordered a dish with lots of green... Spicy Green Curry Tofu-Grilled Eggplant: Tofu, eggplant, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, bamboo, green bean, mushroom, and bok choy in spicy green curry sauce. Served on your choice of rice. Vegan. Very delicious though this wasn't as flavourful as other dishes I've had. The grilled eggplant though was excellent! All the meals look so beautiful and delicious! The vegan meat tasted just like real meat and the colourful combinations of ingredients made this so enjoyable to eat and look at. As a meat lover I was very impressed. The ambiance was better this second time because it was so hot and humid outside and the air conditioning inside was blissful! Plus the friendly staff and service was outstanding once again. Highly recommend! read more

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Solid from beginning to end with great customer service. I am not a vegan, but for those who enjoy this type of food, I must admit this restaurant was offering dishes from appetizers to dessert that were delicious. I am a raging carnivore, and I always feel like I haven't eaten when I've had dishes that were vegan or had some sort of alternative meat. In this case, I was incredibly surprised at how full of flavour and texture these dishes were. I didn't miss anything from the substitutes they used for meat. The dishes that I knew in its original format with either chicken or beef, were delicious. I had pad Thai and vermicelli as well, and as you can see from the photos, a large variety of options, not a single one didn't deliver on flavor. I think Vietnamese food is a great vehicle for this type of dining. I never would've thought to say this, but I would definitely eat here again. I was so happy! I was floored at how delicious every single dish I had was. for someone like me that always feels that I'm missing something when I eat a vegan or vegetarian meal this was an eye-opener! I would definitely return!!! read more

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A friend and I came by here for a quick bite and overall, both of us left this place feeling a little less than satisfied with our meal. Having tried Vietnamese vegan & vegetarian food before in the States, I found that Saigon Lotus fell just a little short in terms of the flavors and consistency. Unsure on what to order, we opted to get the vegan combo #1 to get a sample of the different dishes. Thoughts on the food: -Soup: A bit bland and not very memorable -Tofu: Texture was a bit hard to chew and was a bit too sweet -Chicken/Plant Base dish 1: Forgot the name but it had a nice savory and sweet flavor to it -Chicken/Plant Base dish 2: Forgot the name but overall, not my favorite since the taste was a bit off (sour and a bit salty) -Sides: Rice, kimchi - which was pretty decent in comparison to regular kimchi -Portion Size: If you're not too hungry and want more of a sampler style, you can try out the combo options that gives you a little sides. Other notes: Interior: Very cute and cozy inside. Service: Standard service where if you need something, throw your hand up as a signal :) read more

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Saigon Lotus stands out as a gem, offering an expansive vegan menu in a uniquely relaxing atmosphere. My excitement started with the discovery of a vegan version of Thai Iced Tea--a triumph after seven years of veganism. While a bit more vegan condensed milk would have been perfect, the tea was still a delicious treat. Opting for the combo to experience a bit of everything, Combo 1 featured: Sweet & Sour Crispy Tofu, BBQ Vegan Meat, Caramel Tofu-Seitan, White Rice, Bok Choy, and Soup. The combination was both satisfying and showcased a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. The standout was the Sweet & Sour Crispy Tofu, surprising my taste buds with its burst of flavors. Caramel Tofu-Seitan followed, embellished with grill marks and topped with shredded mango--an inventive touch that elevated the dish. The soup, though a bit heavy on onions and salt, remained tasty. While the BBQ Vegan Meat boasted decent flavors, its chewy texture landed it at the bottom of my list. Perfectly cooked rice and a side of bok choy rounded off the meal. Saigon Lotus pleasantly surprised me with its reasonably priced offerings, adding to the overall positive experience. I highly recommend exploring this for a fun and tasty vegan meal. *join me on my youtube channel as I explore Toronto's vegan scene, featuring Saigon Lotus! subscribe for more delicious plant-based content! https://youtu.be/LdQAZvxuo4g read more

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The place was very efficient and the wait staff was friendly. The restaurant had gluten free & vegan options I was surprised with the gluten free butter chicken poutine. It smelled terrible but it tasted decent as a meat eater I didn't enjoy that the smell made me not wanna eat it. My friend loved her pho with seitan she said it was pretty good. There portions are massive. When I asked to make my banh mi less spicy they were quick to change it, it was the caramel tofu banh mi. It tasted much better. The decor was amazing. I felt the prices were reasonable, but I didn't like how somethings like tofu, seitan & daikon wasn't cut into smaller pieces it was falling out of my mouth I felt like i should have asked for a knife, but sadly I didn't think they would be that big. read more

Amazing service, friendly and fun atmosphere, and incredible food! I will admit I had no idea it was a vegan restaurant until I was seated and looked at the menu (I am not vegan), but I was not disappointed. I would highly recommend if you are in the area! read more

Saigon Lotus - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is my first time visiting Toronto and the Kensington Market area. While researching places to eat in America before our flight to Toronto, I stumbled upon this little gem. I definitely bookmarked it. I tried two dishes from their menu: the spicy lemongrass, tofu, avocado roll, and the number 24 vermicelli bowl. Both were fantastic! I highly recommend this place to any vegan lovers in the area who are looking for fresh, clean, and well-prepared meals. read more

Saigon Lotus - #1 and #24 rolls and Vermicelli Bowl. - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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3.5 stars We decided to have dinner here since we saw high ratings for this place on Google Maps. We ordered three dishes: steamed rice rolls with mushrooms, sweet and sour tofu over rice, and the BBQ vegan Bahn Mi. The food was good for a vegan Vietnamese restaurant. I didn't enjoy the steam rice rolls as much as I hoped since the rice noodles were a bit thick and lacked flavor. I have had better steamed rice rolls before. I loved the tofu for the rice dish, but the I didn't enjoy the sweet and sour sauce. It kinda tasted weird to me. The highlight for me was the BBQ vegan Bahn Mi and it felt like I was eating the roast pork (char siu) meat in the sandwich. The service was quick. Our waiter was nice and friendly. Overall, the dishes that we ordered were a hit or miss. But I'm sure that I may have enjoyed their other dishes as well. I'll have to wait and see when I visit Toronto again. read more

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It's a vegan place in the Chinatown/Kensington market area. I was surprised that they were busy on a Saturday day for lunch. The place could use a renovation. The ceiling was painted to appear like the sky. There is a large Buddha in the middle, surrounded by flowers. The menu had an extensive choices and it provided a photo of how it looks like. I decided to go with the spicy tofu pad Thai. The noodles were over cooked and all stuck together. Not spicy at all!! There were like 8 pieces of medium-hard tofu. I prefer the softer version. No veggies/greenery!!! I mean it's a veggie dish! Definitely disappointed. It came with a tiny portion of fermented cabbage+carrot which tasted weird at the end of my meal. My friend had the green curry with grilled eggplant and it looked better than mine. Hers was full of veggies. The prices for the menu was decent. An average of $14-16 per dish. Would I try it again? Maybe. Just don't order the noodles. read more

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This is our favourite place to stop by for some delicious vegan food in the Kensington area. This place can get busy on weekend nights. We got the pad thai, the vegan meat pho, the cold rolls and the mango sticky rice. Anything we have tried here has been very delicious and their portion sizes are very large too. We will definitely be going back again and again. read more

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Nice little neighborhood restaurant. We enjoyed the tasty food and friendly service. read more

Saigon Lotus - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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honestly was pretty disappointed! I had seen this restaurant recommended on tiktok and was really looking forward to it but it wasn't what I expected. the banh mi was incredibly dry. the crispy "chicken" was so tough and chewy. and so dry. also for a spicy crispy chicken sandwich... it was not spicy. service was also pretty not good. I felt super rushed by the wait staff and they would be upset when I didn't have my order ready fast enough. read more

Saigon Lotus - spicy crispy chicken banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

golden curry vermicelli was good i liked the variety of veg and soup. would def recommend if vegan/vegetarian read more

Saigon Lotus - Vietnamese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I wanted to try something vegetarian with my friends, so we decided to try this restaurant. I was really curious about how they would make Vietnamese food vegetarian. This place was pretty quiet, but there were a couple of people who were dining in or ordering takeout. The service was mediocre at best, but I think it was mostly due to the language barrier and also the fact the waiter seemed relatively new at the job. He was also the only waiter as well. The menu was pretty interesting - it wasn't just Vietnamese food. They also had Thai food and Indian food. I overheard one of the customers ask if the restaurant was willing to give them real meat instead of the vegan substitute and the waiter said they don't carry any meat at all. So definitely know that this place only serves vegetarian/ vegan food. I ordered the Vegan Meat Pho: Phở with seitan, tofu, fried enoki mushroom ball, grilled mushroom, onion, and coriander in ginger flavor broth. I ordered a Large because it was only $1 more than a Small. Honestly I didn't have high expectations and I just wanted to say I tried vegan pho, but I was blown away by how delicious it was! The tofu and mushroom ball were pretty solid. There was a meat substitute in the pho as well, which I would say had the same texture but tasted a bit off from regular chicken; it was still good. Noodle was definitely slurp worthy as well. However, the thing that made this pho so good was the broth. It was absolutely amazing and it brought the whole bowl together. I couldn't get enough of the broth and I have to say I already miss it. Definitely go get the Vegan Meat Pho! You can be vegetarian/ vegan and have yourself a nice bowl of pho. read more

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I've been to Saigon Lotus a handful of times and it has been an excellent experience each time. I'm personally not a vegan or vegetarian but I absolutely love their food. The texture of the vegan meat is always so good, and everything is so flavorful. We went back the other day just to try the banh mi, and wow, I'm impressed. I personally love the OG meat banh mi but these ones were definitely comparable! I would definitely recommend the bbq vegan meat banh mi. The texture of the vegan meat is on-point and the flavor is just wow. read more

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Decent food but I found most dishes to be a bit bland and lacking in complexity of flavour. I got the vegan butter chicken, combo with sweet sour tofu, ginger caramel chicken, and spicy lemongrass tofu, and exotic fried rice. Also thai iced tea. Vegan combo 1 with kimchi $14 - bbq chicken 4/5, tasty and good texture - caramel chicken 3/5, not enough flavour but good texture - sweet and sour tofu 5/5 crispy, flavourful, nice texture - soup Butter chicken with rice spicy $16 - 3.5/5 made it spicy but tbh the sauce was just lacking in something, not flavourful enough like real butter chicken. the vegan chicken and tofu in it was decent though Exotic fried rice $16 - 2.5/5 bland, did not make it spicy like requested, but rice was cooked ok and had lots of vegan meats in it Thai tea $5 - 2/5 very watered down and weak flavour, tasted inauthentic. could barely taste the vegan condensed milk and the drink wasn't as thick as it was supposed to be. read more

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