My sister and I had a wonderful experience at Sen Saigon, a vegan Vietnamese spot with a warm, inviting, and casual ambiance. The service model is order at the counter and the staff brings the food to your table once it is ready. We ordered the lotus salad with a side of grilled soy rib, the lemongrass tofu summer rolls, the lemongrass tofu and mushroom banh mi, and the Vietnamese artichoke tea. We genuinely enjoyed everything we tried, but the standout for me was definitely the lotus salad. It was incredibly refreshing and unique, offering a great mix of textures and flavors. We used the provided rice crackers to scoop it up sometimes. I will certainly order it again, though I am curious to try the mango salad next time since it seems to be a similar preparation, but mango instead of lotus roots. The soy rib was thin and I ate it on its own, as I found the salad didn't really need the addition. I would likely skip it on a future visit. The lemongrass tofu summer rolls were also very refreshing, particularly when paired with the peanut hoisin dipping sauce. I enjoyed customizing the sauce with a ratio of about 85% peanut to 15% hoisin for a little kick, though I felt the rolls themselves could have used another herb or vegetable element to round them out, as they were somewhat plain on their own. I still think the rolls are worth ordering, so I might try the vegan sausage, or shredded tofu skin, versions next time. The lemongrass tofu and mushroom banh mi was delicious, featuring a great balance of flavors between the tofu, fresh vegetables, and sauces. Based on this, all of their banh mi options seem worth trying. To round out the meal, the artichoke tea provided a unique umami taste that I appreciated, especially since it is caffeine-free. It was a pretty small cup of tea though. While the prices are a bit on the higher side, the high quality of the food makes it well worth the cost. I look forward to returning to share a salad and explore even more of their summer roll and banh mi varieties. read more

Sen Saigon - lotus salad with a side of grilled soy rib and the lemongrass tofu summer rolls - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

Not a vegan myself but I certainly enjoy vegan and vegetarian-based meals! Given the limited amount of vegan options, let alone places service Viet food, I stopped by Sen Saigon to check out their vegan pho. I actually got myself the vegan duck noodles from their specials. I liked how the bamboo shoots had a crunchier and chewier texture than your typical bamboo shoots featured with ramen. I also enjoyed how the mushrooms were marinated, instead of regular mushrooms. The mock duck went well with the ginger sauce. The noodles were fine, but I wish the broth could be better seasoned and was warmer to cook my sprouts/basil leaves. I got to try my friend's vegan pho and the broth was pretty solid with the star anise and herbacious flavors. The cha gio was very solid!! Loved the crunchy wrapping and the mix of vermicelli and woodear mushroom. They substituted the pork with finely chopped taro, which actually worked! Its a cute, cozy little restaurant with a handful of tables/seats. We ordered at the counter and food came out quick. While vegan pho may not be on the top of my go-to meals, their pho was solid in this context! read more

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very fast service on a weekday for lunch, love that it's completely vegan i picked up a lemongrass tofu and mushroom banh mi medium spicy without the nut pate and it was packed with flavor! very friendly staff read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. There was an earth day special, and I think my favorite dish I tried was the stir fry pho noodles! I never expected it to taste so good. It was a fast sit down. Theres not a lot of tables so it filled up pretty quickly around 5:30/6 pm read more

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Was surprised how popular this place was! It was packed on a Saturday evening. Great service as they did what they could to accommodate our group of 6. I had the tofu banh mi and enjoyed it. Was pleasantly surprised by how spicy the hot sauce was. read more

Phenomenal! I tried the three course prix fixe for two people, which came with an appetizer sampler, two entrees, two drinks, and two portions of flan. The appetizer sampler was beautifully presented and all delicious. The chili tofu had an intensely tart and spicy sauce, the spring and summer rolls were fresh, and the lotus salad was bright and flavorful. The lotus salad was probably my favorite appetizer. For the entrees, the curry pumpkin was my absolute favorite. The root vegetables were all roasted and caramelized, pairing well with the rich and spicy curry. The rice had a nice, almost crumbly texture, which was great. The bun hue was also delicious - a bit spicy, savory, and comforting. It came with a large portion of rice noodles and vegetables. To finish off, the flan was a nice and not too sweet dessert, with nice toasty caramel notes. For drinks, we had the Vietnamese coffee, which was made with oat milk. It was quite good and not too sweet either. The bill came to around $100 with tax and tip, which is pretty reasonable for the huge variety of dishes, large portions, and wonderful taste. I can't wait to come back and try the other dishes. read more

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I had been wanting to try this vegan Vietnamese restaurant for a while and finally found myself in the neighborhood this past Sunday afternoon. This is a very small, very casual establishment with not a lot of tables. The place was packed. I was able to get a table after a very brief wait and the service could not have been better. I enjoyed a very delicious pho, which was fresh and presented beautifully. Note that this is not a fancy place and there is no alcohol but it is a wonderful place to enjoy delicious vegan Vietnamese food with very polite service! read more

Sen Saigon - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

To preface, I'm not vegetarian but tried this spot out due to its good reviews, and verdict... pretty tasty! I'm not a fan of imitation meat products, so I stuck with mushroom and tofu dishes and had a good time with that decision. The bun cha gio was pretty close to the traditional version, and it was nice that everything tasted extra healthy. read more

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SERVICE - located on the border of Chinatown and lower east side - very small interior with seating for groups of 2-4 people - order at counter and then find a seat - interior is cozy with plants and wooden chairs - ambiance good for a casual meal - food served relatively quickly - no restrooms MENU - Vietnamese selection of appetizers and entrees - all vegan/vegetarian - gluten free options available - average price ($17 per person) FOOD - bun cha gio (8/10): rice noodles with fried tofu puffs, bean sprouts, pickled vegetables, spring rolls, fresh herbs, and a side of vegan fish sauce. This is a very refreshing meal with the cooling herbs and the fresh rice noodles. The spring rolls were my favorite part as they were filled with a variety of vegetables and fried so that they were crispy but not oily. I ordered it spicy but on its own it was not very spicy. The chili oil on the table is a dangerous addition: a little goes a long way. Overall a great meal that is satisfying and unique. WOULD I GO BACK? read more

Sen Saigon - #17 Bun Cha Gio / Vermicelli Noodle Bowl with Spring Rolls - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

Checked out this place after seeing some social media posts about a vegan Vietnamese restaurant. I would to say the place is okay. It's probably high quality if you are vegan, but I am not. I love trying vegan and vegetarian places. The vegan pork belly is actually pretty okay. It's heavy on the star anise, but essentially you're eating bread on bread action so it's kind of like eating a bread sandwich. I do like the idea of vegan pork belly though. The service is great, but I think it misses the mark with regular people read more

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This is such a cute laid back little vegan Vietnamese restaurant. The banh mih is the star but I've since come back to try a few more dishes. The service here is also fast (but not fast food fast) and friendly and the staff seems to actually enjoy eating here. Good amount of traffic in even the middle of the day. read more

Sen Saigon - #11 Bnh m ch c / Vegan Ham Banh Mi - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

We dropped by again beginning of March and this time with a big group of 8 people. The whole group loved the vegan food here, especially everyone the Banh Mi. Yes we tried all the Banh Mi this time. They were super accommodating and we sat at the restaurant for a long time. They were nice enough not to kick us out :) Missed meeting An and Erik this time. read more

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Absolutely delicious. The pork belly bún (rice vermicelli) was somehow better than the real thing. The flan was excellent. Excited to go back and try other things. read more

Broth was delicious and they really did a great job at filling the dish with some vegetables and imitation meat. Felt like a very clean and healthy dish! read more

Sen Saigon - pho - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

This place is fire! Been here twice, tied lemongrass tofu and "pork belly" and the latter might just be my new favorite mock meat.

I was hoping to try something new in Chinatown and vegan and found this place with generally good reviews. Well those a reviews are all true. This place was incredible. I hadn't tried any spicy Vietnamese soup before - so I was pleasantly surprised but how delicious this was. I am a big fan of Asian imitation meat for its texture and this place definitely delivered. The owner was super nice and friendly and the space is beautiful! Highly recommend. read more

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Perfect on a cold evening. Flavorful on every way. Just as good as the non-vegetarian version. Get it. Can't wait to come back and try the pumpkin curry. (Also, thank you for upgrading to everyday bowls and plates and silverware) read more

I'm glad I finally got to try this place! They have really good vietnamese food. Which makes me happy cause it is hard finding good viet food in nyc. I was born in vietnam and grew up eating viet food so my standards are pretty high. Not only does this place taste authentic but the fact that its vegan is blowing my mind cause it tastes like the meat counterpart. Highly recommend the spring rolls, bun hue and com tam. read more

Sen Saigon - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

My friend and I got the bun hui, Vietnamese coriander chili tofu, vegan sausage roll, and mango salad. The prawn crackers in the mango salad were just like the non-vegan version, and they were very good. Both the oatmilk Vietnamese coffee and oatmilk thai tea were just the right amount of sweet, and very refreshing on a summer day. The vegan sausage roll was also delicious, and the peanut sauce was excellent. Highly recommend for fans of Vietnamese food, especially vegan Vietnamese :) read more

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HUGE fan of this place. So happy more veggie places are opening. The bahn mi and noodles were amazing. I love the variety of fake meats and textures they have. Makes it feel more like the real thing as well. Also the owners and staff are super kind and I can't wait to go back here and support this place :) read more

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YUM! New vegan place in the China town area. Small shop inside with about 6 tables. Service was quick and kitchen is right behind the counter so the place was very warm. Loved the tofu bahn mi and the pho. Especially loved the bottled Vietnamese iced coffee with oat milk. I could drink this every day. The flan was also delicious, sweet and creamy. Great place to stop in for a quick lunch! read more

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I tried this out for the first time today and I absolutely loved it! Vietnamese food is so comforting, refreshing, and flavourful! We had two items, the Corn Spring Rolls (devoured them too quickly to take a photo) and Bún Huế noodle soup (pictured). The noodle soup was mild to medium spicy. The broth was otherworldly, very deep in flavour and aromatic and not overly salty. It tasted similar to beef broth but even better! And the portions of tofu, vegan ham, soy skins, mushrooms, and noodles, were very generous. It was very filling and left me satiated but not bloated or uncomfortable. Service was top notch, very friendly and quick and helpful with suggestions. Ambience inside is really nice, it is beautifully decorated and not too loud inside. Good vibes and smiling faces :) 10/10 would recommend, I'll be back again soon! read more

Sen Saigon - Bún Huế / Hue noodle soup - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

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I can be quite skeptical of vegetarian/vegan spots but I can confidently say Sen Saigon is a great spot for carnivores and omnivores alike. I had walked by a few times and was curious. Vietnamese food in New York can be hit or miss, and on top of that to be vegan made me extra doubtful. I got the Bun and it was just as satisfying as Kitchen Ko Ut (a spot nearby that I frequent). The spring rolls especially had a great crisp to them and I was very pleasantly surprised. The workers there are very nice as well if you have any allergies/food accommodations definitely ask! read more

The best options in the Dimes Square vicinity are outside of Dimes Square proper. (Kiki's is good and all but I'm not going to wait 2 hours for a seat.) One of my new favorite spots, directly across the street from Kopitiam, is now Sen Saigon, which is a god send for vegetarians seeking Vietnamese options. I usually don't care much for summer rolls but the tofu option here had a much more flavorful filling, and paired well with the peanut chutney on the side. The bún was also quite good, with some nice fried tofu cutlets included, although I didn't love the vegetarian meat filling in the spring rolls. Sounds like the tofu bahn mi is a winner, so I'll try that next time. read more

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Wow, where do I even start? It's been 8 years since I've gone vegan and ever since I've been searching for vegan Viet dishes that can fulfill my palate. For the past 8 years, I've been successfully veganizing all of my favorite Viet dishes from home. I've been to plenty of vegan Viet restaurants around the globe and none I've left a review for except Sen Saigon. I live in Vegas, I recently discovered Sen Saigon on instagram as I travel to NYC for business. My wife and I decided to fly in for dinner and ordered 5 different dishes. The aroma of the grilled/charred "Thịt" had me drooling and my first bite of Cơm Tấm Sườn Bì Chả brought back so much memory that I teared up silently. I had to control the child in me that wanted to rush out screaming for joy as I kept quiet enjoying every bite. Gỏi Ngó Sen, Bún Huế and Pork belly Bánh Mì was phenomenal. Service and Ambiance was awesome, but I don't review those two as I was strictly there for the food. Ignore the reviews that are not 5 stars, because of two reasons: One, the reviewers are not Vietnamese. Two, the reviewers are not Vegan. If you are a Vegan Viet like I am, you will not be disappointed. Go see them now if you're local or book your flight to NYC now if you're farther away. I will definitely be back. read more

Ordered: Roasted Bean Tea (~$5): lightly sweetened roasted hyacinth bean tea Corn Spring Roll (~$11): corn, mushroom, and taro spring rolls served with sweet and spicy dipping sauce Bun Hue Spicy Noodles (~$19): noodles in a rich, housemade lemongrass vegetable broth with mushroom, tofu, and vegan ham; topped with fresh vegetables and herbs Aya's take: Never in a million years did I expect to have vegan Vietnamese food...and like it! Although I'm not vegan, I will say I was pleasantly surprised by this meal. The Bun Hue Spicy Noodles was outrageously good. I could not believe how fragrant, aromatic, and flavorful the broth was. Like if they sold the broth alone, I would buy it. It's also loaded with toppings from the addictive tofu to the unique vegan ham to the mushrooms. It was super soothing and tasty. I like the fresh vegetables and herbs they offer on the side allowing you to add as little or as much as you want to the dish. The Corn Spring Roll was quite unique (I've never had corn in a spring roll) a bit too greasy for my liking. Texture-wise, it was great if you like crunch! The Roasted Bean Tea was also new to me and the more I drank it, the more I liked it. It complemented the warm Bun Hue Spicy Noodles well and I love that it's made and packaged in-house. Whether or not you're vegan, highly recommend stopping by Sen Saigon! read more

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Extremely friendly staff, ambience and always willing to assist. This is sometimes my go to spot where they never miss and is always consistent. read more

Amazing and fresh ingredients. Small cozy space. The service was good and very efficient. The only downside is no bathroom. But there's Jaja vegan Mexican restaurant or a bar across the street you can use. But definitely worth it to check out. read more

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The only Vietnamese vegan restaurant in nyc! Had to give it a try after seeing the owner posts showing the different dishes they offer. I loved the summer roll and the pork belly sandwich was so flavorful. I got the Thai ice tea and it tasted like the real one but vegan! The pho was so hearty and the base had a lot of spices and did not disappoint! Would visit again for sure! The interior is roomy with plenty of seating. read more

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Just stopped by this newly opened viet sandwich vegan spot in the heart of Chinatown. I tried the tofu mushroom lemongrass sandwich and it was amazing. I am not a vegan but I definitely down for vegan food here and there. I love how the bread is perfectly toasted And the packaging is pretty cool too . It has a couple tables u can sit down and enjoy your food and they have many options from soup to sandwiches and drinks. read more

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Everything was so good and fulfilling XD Most delicious vegan food I've ever had XD It was so a warm and welcoming environment XD read more

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Delicious vegan Vietnamese spot. So glad to have stumbled across this place. Small space, not a lot of tables for the amount of people ordering but the staff was pleasantly friendly. read more

Very average food. I will rate 3.8 to 4.0. Did not understand 4.9 rating. The soup for the pho is salty. The tofu/mushroom tastes like I can make at home. All the utensil are one -use. 3% extra for using credit card. Will not come back. read more

The food was so tasty! I'm not vegan, but this was even better than many other non-vegan Vietnamese places.

AMAZING vegan Vietnamese food. The banh mi is arguably the best sandwich I have ever had. The soups are great. I'd come here every day just for the banh mi. The service was quick and efficient. Awesome vegan menu and choices read more

Sen Saigon - Bnh m b / Shredded veggie banh mi - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

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First time having Vietnamese food and this is a A+ First bite my mind went of like wow I will differently be back also great customer service read more

Sen Saigon - Vermicelli Noodle Bowl with Spring Rolls - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

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I had the vermicelli bowl with spring rolls and a side of broth and it was very good. I also had the bottle of Thai tea and that was lovely too! read more

Well crafted menu and items. Everything was fresh and tasty. Authentic Vietnamese IMO.

Love this place so much! The pho and summer rolls are fantastic. All the different veggie proteins are such a treat. Can't wait to go back

Terrific vegan banh mi and refreshing Vietnamese coffee. There's a good amount of seating inside, really chill decor, and a relaxing vibe all around. This place is such a great addition to the neighborhood for all vegans and vegetarians. read more

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