Holy Freaken Veggy Restaurant I mean that literally Everything was wonderful So much to choose from My tongue is still dancing in flavors Oh their flavored water Never tasted so delicious Service outstanding young lady kept refilling our water. You really gotta come try out their menu... and the ambience is chill. It's very laid back. Thank you for the hospitality will be back for sure read more

Really sad how we used to be regulars back when it was regularly priced & the food is delicious even though I'm not vegan. It's a slap in the face to your customers & you cannot say it's because it's made from scratch when it's not a Michelin restaurant. I don't see how 2 dishes can add up to $100 when they're mostly bite sized items. Good luck to your place nonetheless. read more

We found this place on a whim just looking for a veg Banh mi, but once we sat down we realized this was more than just a sandwich shop. The menu is a bit overwhelming at first because they have such a huge selection, this is truly an Asian vegan dream. If you've got some childhood meat dishes you're craving, chances are they have a plant based version here! Their dessert was also top notch, they are individual sizes and I'm not sure if that is a good thing or bad thing, because I would have demolished an entire cheesecake. The service was also wonderful, the server told me about the restaurant's owner and history, she was so kind and offered us an extra portion of a banh khot so we would have gave equal amounts to try. They also offer free lemon water (more like unsweetened light lemonade) which they constantly refill. The server said they made it all in house daily. It looks like a hole in the wall at first glance, but truly is a gem of a place! read more

Genuinely some of the best vegan viet food in sd!! They make everything in their commercial kitchen up in Orange County and the menu is HUGE (in a good way!). Love that you can get different types of proteins for dishes and it's still very flavorful!! Deserts are good, and our server was so friendly - telling us the backstory of the owner and recommending menu items. A bit pricey, but definitely worth it. read more

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This amazing vegan Vietnamese restaurant was a concept I've never gone to before. It was a resturaunt my sister recommended. Even though the last time she went was over a year ago the waitress recognized and remembered her! We had the duck wonton egg noodles soup, crispy pork banh mi, and hainan chicken rice. The duck wonton soup was very flavorful and I loved the tofu skin toppings. Crispy pork banh mi was unbelievable that it's vegan because it felt like pork. The crème brûlée was so creamy apparently it has coconut cream and nuts. It was a hot day and the free water they gave was so refreshing. It's brewed apple juice with jujube, lemon, and other fruit to make it naturally sweet! The most impressive thing was that their menu has over 2000 items! The waitress explained to us that a lot of the dishes take hours to prepare and their main focus is healthy eating for the community. read more

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Blink and you miss it as you drive down little Saigon and El Cajon blvd. But do yourself a favor and make sure you walk in! The food, the service. Incredible. And it's all vegan and all gluten free. The homemade vegan gluten free bread is to die for! Crispy and chewy. Like a good Bahn mi roll should be. The crispy chicken tasted...well, like chicken. We also had the veggie gyoza. What is the sorcery they use to make the wrapped?! And their home made gyoza sauce and chili sambal are so good. Finally we had the crispy noodles. Ever since I was diagnosed with a wheat allergy, I have missed pan fried noodles most. Well, no more! I had them today and they were incredible. The veggies in the brown sauce were the real star though. Those giant mushroom. Bok choy. Crisp broccoli. So good. I already want to go back! And to top it off, vegan crème brule? It was perfection. And also vegan. Did I say I can't wait to go back? S, I owe you big for helping me find this spot! read more

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Everything was amazing. Best bahn mi of my life. Their infused water is so good. The mock pork is so crunchy and the mock duck is so flavorful. The puddings are yummy and rich. I want to go every day. read more

Thanh Tinh Chay - Pork bahn mi, duck, veggie fried egg roll - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Not sure if I trust some of these negative reviews, since some of them even said they didn't eat the food. Others you can't even see their profiles. So, I'll leave a legitimate review along with pictures. Initially, we were ambivalent about trying this place due to the high prices but they also have an exceptional rating on Google and Yelp. 4.9 on both Google and Yelp, that's rare. We bit the bullet and headed there. Parking can be tough but luckily we found parking in front of the restaurant. It was free after 8 pm on a Tuesday. If you go earlier or on the weekends, I would read the parking sign more carefully. There might be free street parking on the left side behind the restaurant. Don't quote me on that. Like I said, parking is not as easy as other places in SD. There are quite a bit of tables to sit in. It wasn't busy when we went. Yes, they do have a very large menu with like 1,000 items. We are not vegetarian or vegan but we have tried vegan places in Denver, CO. We ordered eel Helen pho roll, crispy beef chestnut and pineapple banh mi, and duck wonton noodle soup. The owner also gave us complimentary desserts, vegan corn pudding and vegan creme. She also gave us cookies and two cups of that delicious special water to go. That special water is hands down one of the best drinks I've ever had. Prices range $22-30. -eel Helen pho roll 5 - not real eel but this was very tasty. I like that the rolls don't fall apart easily. -crispy beef chestnut and pineapple banh mi 5 - the bread has a crispy exterior and the inside is moist. The chestnuts and pineapple really pair well together. I devoured this fast. -duck wonton noodle soup 5 - I really like the broth and the noodles. -vegan corn pudding 5 - this has corn with some coconut. It's a light dessert. -vegan creme 5 - this tastes like the real thing. I honestly wanted more. read more

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Holy shit I am so impressed!!! We found street parking right in front. When we walked in we were greeted by Tran and seated right away. She went through the menu with us and gave us water. Water that tasted so freaking good! She mentioned the recipe is from the Middle East. Tran was so amazing! Plenty of seating inside. We found this restaurant on google searching vegan restaurants. This place did not disappoint. To be honest I knew it was going to be good cause being Vietnamese myself, my mom always used fresh ingredients!! Everything I ate tasted like my mom's cooking and that is extremely rare! Everything we ordered was 10/10!! I have no complaints from anything we ordered. It is expensive but you definitely pay for the quality of the food and you can taste it tooo! Can't wait to come back!! read more

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I had no idea this was a vegan spot when I walked in! I managed to snag a street parking spot right in front (score!), and it was well worth the effort. The menu felt a bit daunting with all the options, but I'm so glad I went with the Crispy Chicken Banh Mi. The vegetables were incredibly fresh, and the mock crispy chicken was like magic. It tasted exactly like Popeyes fried chicken but without any of the actual meat. It wasn't overly salty, and the texture was amazingly authentic. I felt like it needed just one more thing, so I grabbed the hoisin.It totally unlocked the most amazing flavor profile from the chicken! Combined with the fresh carrots, crispy cucumber, and daikon, it was perfect. I also really appreciated that they carefully peeled the seeds out of the jalapeños--that kind of detail makes me trust a kitchen immediately. You can tell they truly care about the customer. Honestly, it was one of the best banh mi sandwiches I've ever had. For dessert, I tried the vegan creme brûlée and it was SO GOOD. The sugar layer was expertly and evenly torched, and the crème itself... I don't know what kind of magic they used to make it taste like the real thing. I also had to try their chocolate pudding, and it was so rich with the same perfected textures and was just like whole milk pudding! So delicious Regarding the prices--yes, they are a bit higher, but it's clear this is how they sustain a humble business in a world where so many small spots were forced to close after COVID. They are surviving tumultuous, uncertain times, and the quality and freshness of the food make it 100% worth the price to me. I would trust these people with my life in a tsunami. I've never had vegan food this delicious, fresh, and authentic. This is a must-try in El Cajon and I'm so excited to come back and explore more of the menu! read more

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I love this place but when I was looking up my usual order today I realized I can't justify paying the current prices. $27 for 3 veg chicken drumsticks? $24 bahn mi? I understand that expenses have skyrocketed, they make everything from scratch, and it IS very good. But they've priced me out. read more

Delicious vegan Viet spot, they deserve their flowers!! Our group of 3 came around 11:45 am on a Sunday and were seated promptly. Upon sitting, the super nice waitress introduced the restaurant's story and process and recommended us some dishes. The menu has over 50 pages and so so many items, the most I've ever seen which was super impressive! We shared 4 dishes among 3 people and were stuffed! -Helen pancake (4.5/5): Came with a side of meatballs in a sweet fish sauce and fresh veggies. The pancake was nicely crispy when fresh and the meatball was savory and paired well with the veggies. -House special combo banh mi (5/5): Loaded with pork belly, crispy pork, and fresh veggies. The bread was so good and crispy and I loved the combination of flavors. -Peking duck spring roll (5/5): Came with crispy duck and a tasty dipping sauce. The crisp and flavor were amazing! -Helen special fried rice (4/5): We chosen shaken beef and it also came with vegan ham. The rice needed a little more flavor but the shaken beef was delicious, tender and had a crispy exterior. They also gave us free dessert which was so sweet! We had the raspberry shortcake cookies, creme brulee, matcha pudding and cheesecake pudding which all were good. I liked the creme brulee and matcha pudding especially! Not too sweet and the texture was great. There is a small parking lot in the back where we were able to find parking. Decent amount of tables and clean inside with an all green exterior and interior. Their water is infused with lychee and apple which was super refreshing and tasty. They were great in refilling our waters and checked on us too. It is very impressive that everything is vegan, gluten free, organic and made fresh in-house and shipped from their commercial kitchen in LA daily. You can truly taste the freshness and quality and is worth the higher price tag. I will definitely come back! read more

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Heard good things about them and finally went to try after hearing they made it to Yelp's top 100 list, which is so deserved! The restaurant is a green color inside and out and cutely decorated. The woman working was super friendly and helpful in explaining their impressively extensive menu (over 1000 items?!). Came with my sister and vegetarian cousin and we all agreed everything was DELICIOUS! The 3 of us shared 4 dishes and were stuffed! Peking Duck Roll (5/5): I loveee spring rolls and haven't seen Peking duck in a vegan spot so this was new. I love the texture and flavor and crisp! Classic Banh Mi- House Special (5/5): we heard the banh mi is their signature dish, so we ordered the house special which comes with pork and pork belly. Sooo good and crispy Helen Special Fried Rice (4.5/5): we got it with the shaking beef, which was the highlight of the dish, and also included small pieces of ham. I thought the rice could've used for flavor though Helen Pancakes (4/5): reminds me of little mini banh xeo. Topped it with the meatball and it was good to eat fresh with lettuce when it's still crunchy We were seated immediately when we came for a Sunday lunch, and found parking in the small lot out back. Their fruit-infused water is also so yummy and they were great in refilling our cups lol. They also gave us complimentary desserts which was so sweet of them! I especially enjoyed the matcha pudding and creme brûlée. Everything is vegan, gluten free, non-GMO, organic and made in-house and shipped from their LA commercial kitchen daily, so it explains the higher price but you can absolutely taste the quality. The texture and flavor of the "meats" is truly incredible, I'm in awe. I will definitely come back! read more

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I'll start by saying that this place has been on my list of places to check out for a while, but unfortunately caught me off guard with the pricing. I think the concept is wonderful, vegan Vietnamese comfort food options made from scratch. And the quality of food is great. Service is friendly, and I really wish I could say I'd come back. The first thing you see is green. Green walls, green tables, lots of green in a casual setting. The second thing you will notice is the extensive menu... it's just too many options - pages and pages of options. The third thing you will notice is the price. Not a single food item, appetizer, soup, banh mi, price under $24! That's highway robbery no matter how you frame it. $9 for a Vietnamese coffee. This hits you hard as you start trying to do math on how you can justify paying more than $75 for spring rolls, banh mi, and a coffee, after tax and tip. On one hand, you feel guilty because you already sat down and have been given delicious lemonade and the service is friendly. You want to support this place. But on the other hand the prices are absurdly disconnected from value. So you order the one appetizer and it costs $30 to split between three people before heading out. We got the Vietnamese pancake and it was great, especially considering vegan, but worth half the cost. Again, friendly service and we were given a 10% first timer discount, and really delicious dessert samples. So my advice to the owners would be: revisit your business model. The prices are much too high. The menu has too many options - it would help overhead costs and hopefully menu pricing to be able to focus on just the top 30 most popular items, and then feature a special rotating monthly list of 1-3 items if they want to keep it interesting. Lastly, the desserts were amazing. A missed opportunity to not offer larger sizes at a normal cost for those desserts. I would happily pay $10 (not $24!) for a double serving of the desserts offered. I wish the owners success, thank you for amazing service! read more

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Holy moly!!! I'd been craving some real comfort food for a while, and since I'm vegetarian, this place had been on my list forever so I finally made it happen. Parking can be a bit tricky with mostly paid spots on the street, but they do have a small free lot for customers behind the Middle Eastern market next door, which is good to know. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted right away and the whole place had such a warm, homey vibe. Their menu is huge, so be prepared to feel a little overwhelmed but definitely ask the staff for recommendations, they're super helpful. I was in the mood for something soupy, so I went with the Tom Yum noodle soup. As someone who's never had meat, I've always been curious about the taste and texture, so I tried the "chicken" option for protein. The staff mentioned it also had pieces resembling shrimp and duck, which was interesting. They also brought out an herbal drink, which was unexpectedly delicious. The Tom Yum was exactly what I needed, pure comfort food. Honestly, it felt like something homemade. I packed up leftovers and when I ate it at home later,I had to remind myself it was from a restaurant because it really tasted like a home cooked meal. The service made it even better, the hostess was so kind, kept checking in, and even brought out a little crème brûlée and a tapioca dessert for me to try. Both were delicious, and I appreciated that they weren't overly sweet. Yes, it's a bit on the pricier side, but as a supporter of local businesses and the fact that they make their own tofu and mock meats, and a lot of the menu is gluten-free, it feels worth it, especially for food that tastes this comforting. I'd highly recommend giving this place a try, even if you're not vegetarian or vegan. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try their bao buns and bánh mì sandwiches. read more

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Wow, what a lovely green and vegan restaurant. The service we received from Tran and the fellow, who refilled our yummy water each time, was great. The menu was overwhelming but in a good way! I'm a huge banh mi fanatic so I had to try theirs but with different add-ons, and I opted for mushroom and pineapple. It was interesting and different. But I was more blown away by the steam rice roll though. It was super soft, the way I enjoy it. It seems a little pricey, but considering how it's all made, prepared, and tastes, it's understandable. I wish we lived closer so I can try more of their extensive menu. But for now, I can enjoy some sweet goodies on my drive home back to LA. Cảm ơn! read more

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First of all, the water here is amazing! It's infused with lychee and a certain type of apple. It's delicious and free. Everything my friend and I ordered was great--banh mi, udon soup, lemongrass tofu. It was all very fresh and clean tasting. I really enjoyed my meal and the atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and attentive, and they also gave us numerous desserts to try. Certainly recommend (for vegans and omnivores alike)! Update: I've been back several times, with my brother, friend, and parents. Every time I come here the staff is so welcoming, kind, and thoughtful. The food is prepared from scratch at a commercial kitchen in Los Angeles and shipped to San Diego multiple times per week. When I say they make the food from scratch--I'm talking the bread, the chili sauce, the soy sauce, the mock meats, the noodles, absolutely everything. This restaurant is an incredible labor of love, and the food is unbelievably good. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, omnivore, or carnivore, this is hands-down one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in San Diego and even Southern California. read more

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We had a really delicious meal here! We tried a bunch of meats - sea bass, pork belly, crispy pork, Vietnamese sausage. I like Vietnamese mock meat preparations and this restaurant does it much better than other such places. The meats taste very fresh and flavorful. The server did say they make everything in-house. The restaurant is neat, nothing fancy. We were the only folks at the restaurant and found the service attentive. They promptly filled our glasses with the sweet fruit water. They also offered us complimentary vegan flan and tapioca pudding which my non-vegan family also enjoyed. One downside we all felt was that the prices are high, especially for the small serving portions. I know that making everything from scratch can drive up prices but it still felt steep. read more

As a vegetarian/vegan Viet food enthusiast, I'm so glad I was introduced to Thanh Tinh Chay!! I usually judge vegetarian Viet food off of their bun bo hue, so that's exactly what I did this time around. After flipping through 50+ pages of their extensive menu, which is so amazing, I finally came across the soup selection. I was quite taken aback that a bowl of soup was $28. My bun bo hue was level 4 spicyness, and it definitely hit the spot. After finishing my bowl of soup, I had a chance to speak with one of the servers- which side note, both servers were so sweet and accommodating. She informed me that all the ingredients are prepared from scratch down to the noodles and tofu, which changed my perspective on the pricing of the dish. The servers were so amazing as they provided me and my friend free dessert! The flan was delicious, but we both enjoyed the corn pudding even more! We also were given a discount after the servers learned that my friend liked this spot so much that she brought me. Based on the tasty food and friendly service, Thanh Tinh Chay definitely deserves its 5 star rating! read more

Thanh Tinh Chay - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food and service are amazing. I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. We will be back soon!

I cannot say enough about this place! The free naturally sweetened water they serve is sweet but not too sweet. Everything e have tried here is delicious. I usually get the chicken and rice. My wife gets the house bahn mi. Ingredients are fresh, flavorful and vegan. The dessert is crème brûlée, complementary and delicious. It is just enough for one adult. I've noticed that the menu had expanded since coming here so there is an abundance of options here. Obviously the banh mi is delicious here if you want to slowly lean into this journey. Enjoy! read more

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Wow I'm not even vegan and this place was bomb!! My friends stopped by because we heard good things and I'm shocked how yummy everything was. The service was amazing, Trang and Lim were amazing and so nice! We were amazed by the HUGE menu 1800+, they truly have everything you can think of. The ambiance is cheerful, clean, and good music. They make every single thing in house from the meat alternatives, the gluten free bread, and even to the hot sauces. They do it all, it was so yummy. If I'm back in San Diego I'll be back! I got the mapo tofu and the beef spring rolls and tofu sandwich. For desert we had their creme brulee and flan! The creme brulee was amazing and they said they spent 10 hours making it. Oh also they had really freaking water infused with fruit! read more

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I came in here for some bao beo and I forgot that it's a vegan place. I went in there before but never got to order anything, but this time I wanted to give it a try. The lady at the cash register who was probably the owner was extremely nice. I ordered the bao beo and also bought a few of the small dessert cups to go with the bean sticky rice with coconut milk. Everything tasted good and you can't even really taste the difference. Although everything was more in the expensive side, the lady gave me a 10% discount and also a couple of the dessert cups for free. They make everything in house according to the info she gave me. They make the flour for the bao beo from basmati rice. The place is clean and the decor is simple and nice. Worth giving it a try. I found parking right in front of the store. read more

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I have to say that I wandered in not know that it was vegan at all and everything I ate here blew my mind! I have never had a more delicious spring roll in my entire life! Not to mention that the woman who waited on us was so kind and very knowledgeable of the menu. You could tell she is also a queen in the kitchen too! It's cute inside green but not much sitting room so you need to make sure to come early if it is a busy time! Honestly, to be real. I've been looking for somewhere with amazing food and with a menu this large I feel like I could come here forever and always be so pleasantly surprised! read more

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Been wanting to try this place for a while now & finally got the chance to! We tried the steamed rice rolls, one of their soups, & a dry noodle dish. Everything was delicious. It's a surprise that everything is actually vegan! They make mock meat in house & it definitely tricks your mind into thinking that it's actual meat. They make everything in house! They even have a special water that's infused with different fruits & mint! It was amazing! We loved everything we tried! Our server was also super & gave us dessert to try, she had us try the flan & their mango tapioca. Both were amazing. Definitely a unique place you need to try. Just keep in mind that it is a little bit on the pricier side, every dish is around $25-30. But you are supporting a small business so they deserve it! read more

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I don't come to San Diego often but after trying the food here, I might move here!! I'm vegetarian and I'm always looking for new Vietnamese spots and this restaurant exceeded my expectations. First off, the menu is stacked! They have a wide range of dishes, whatever you're thinking of they most likely have. I got the bun hue and vietnamese coffee. The bun hue was incredible! spice level is adjustable, but i like it really spicy so I got a 5 level spice and requested extra chili on the side. So delicious and flavorful. The vietnamese coffee was perfect! It wasn't too strong where it'll make you jitter and it's perfectly sweetened. Not too sweet! Trang was such an incredible server! She was so great at explaining the dishes and even shared that everything down to the sauces are made in house! No wonder it's so fresh and delicious! The ambiance is so comfortable with great music selection might I add. Helen, if you're seeing this, thank you for the yummy food! I hope you open a location in LA one day!! I'll definitely be back whenever i'm in SD to try the rest of the menu! read more

Thanh Tinh Chay - Bun hue - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Been in this place only couple times and the food is good for a Vegan restaurant but my goodness with the pricing! I ordered chicken with buttered rice and my wife had the crispy noodles. We were with our kids so we ordered them a side of fries. Like I said the food tastes good but definitely nothing that special that it should cost 30 and 35 dollars for each dish, especially with the portions they give you. My main complaint is the side of a very costco-looking fries that cost $15! When was the last time you paid $15 for a side of French fries??? Unheard of!!! The service was good they explained to you how everything is made from scratch but for the price of almost 100 dollars for an okay dish and small portions, it is just not worth it. The ambience of the place does not even make up for it. In conclusion, it will be my last visit even if that is the last Vegan restaurant left. Sorry but your pricing doesn't match the food or service you offer. read more

I just cannot give this place all the praise it deserves! The service is ALWAYS kind and efficient. The food is ALWAYS delicious. I have not had a miss yet. The atmosphere is calming and the bathroom is clean. This place is a must and my regular. read more

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Thanh Tinh Chay is an absolute gem. I was astounded to learn about this place after years living in San Diego. Our server Trang was extremely helpful. She told us that the owner, Helen makes all the mock meats in her industrial kitchen in Los Angeles using gluten-free, organic, soy ingredients. The menu is unique and each entree is crafted with care. The flavor profile on the vegan shrimp was perfect. The texture was smooth on the inside with a light, crispy tempura coating. Everything was spot on. I am definitely adding Thanh Tinh Chay to my regular rotation. My sons who are somewhat picky eaters could not stop talking about how much they loved it! read more

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Wow just WOW!!! Sooooo good. I came with my sister who eats gluten free. It was amazing! Service was friendly and informative, food was flavorful and delicious! Highly recommend! read more

Thanh Tinh Chay - Helen Combo - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Amazing food with such an expansive menu! Incredible that every thing is vegan. Enjoyed the crepes, and noodle soup. And the vegan crème brûlée is the best Ive ever had. Fantastic service from the restaurant too. Will be going back again for sure! read more

Thanh Tinh Chay - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

We came on a night when the owner was there. She was very friendly and went around to all the tables and talked about the restaurant, the food, the history of it all and herself. The food is 100% GF, V & organic plus homemade. What a treat to know I could eat anything on the menu. And it was also organic. Mind: blown. We got the fried cucumber, bibbimbop, Helen friend rice special #155 with shrimp and friend egg rolls. It's in a very sketchy area and the building leaves a lot to be desired. Parking is a bit of a nightmare, but you'll be happy you endured the less than desirable aspects of the area once you've gotten your food. read more

Wonderful experience great food and service! anh mi so eautiful Would eat again hahaha read more

Thanh Tinh Chay - Great service hehehe - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

The service was amazing, as soon me and my family got there we were immediately attended to and given some complementary handmade lemonade ( I think it was ) which was very delicious. Since we were new we took a while to make up our minds -- due to their menu being the biggest vegan menu we have ever seen! The people were very kind, patient, and helpful. Any questions we had were answered and they did not seem to be bothered at all. Literally all the food and dessert that my family tried was 10/10, it was absolutely amazing and the environment was very welcoming. Would definitely go again! read more

My family and I visited Thanh Tinh Chay a couple of weeks ago. We had no idea that it was a Vegan restaurant. Hesitated at first since my kids don't necessarily like vegan food. But, so glad we decided to give the restaurant a try. The food was so fresh and delicious. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share and everything was delicious. Even the dessert was out of this world. I have never had such good creme brûlée and tapioca pudding. Flan was excellent as well. I couldn't believe they were all vegan. I would highly, highly recommend this restaurant even if you are not vegan. Food and service 10/10. Forgot to snap pictures of all the food, but here are a few. read more

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The best food So worth it, I drive 30 min out of my way a few times a week because this food is healing, tasty and made with love. read more

Thanh Tinh Chay - Vegan Pho Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is probably soooo infamous. It's amazing every single time I go. The workers are all super nice and sweet. The water was so refreshing as always. The menu is extensive and I plan to try more items because I will be coming back! read more

Thanh Tinh Chay - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Food 5/5: if I can give 10 I would. Wow this is apparently top 4 ranked best vegan on Yelp and let me tell you it is INDEEED THE BEST vegan Bahn Mi I've ever tried. I honestly thought I was eating meat. Amazing. Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 I highly highly highly recommend! And their dessert is also very good. read more

Thanh Tinh Chay - Combo Bahn Mi House Special Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Wow! The food here was so fresh and amazing. I came here two days ago and already want to come eat here again. I was very surprised by the large menu but that does not take away anything from the food. My friends ordered two types of the noodle soups. both delicious. crispy lotus and fried tofu were delicious sides. My "vietnamese sausage" banh mi was very good as well. Desserts were delicious too. Loved how the nice server explained the background of this location and how it came to be as well as how they make and get all of their ingredients fresh. I loved the authentic decor and interior too. This was a great place to get vietnamese food from. If the "vegan" aspect of it makes you hesitate. Please don't! The food is so good. You have to give it a try. I can't wait to bring more friends here to try it out! There is a small parking in the back on the side street but apart from that there is paid parking on the side and if you don't mind walking a bit there is neighborhood parking too. read more

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Wow. Words can't properly describe how incredible the food and service was. The variety, the flavors, the portion size AND it's all made in-house?? I've been left speechless. Trang and Lim were the kindest people who were dedicated to making this experience truly wonderful. Helen girl, pleaseeee open another location in LA or the IE the amount of food items on this menu (1800+ options, I'm not even exaggerating). To top it off, the playlist they had throughout our meal was right on point, created the perfect ambiance for our meal. Sad I live so far, but definitely gonna make an effort to come visit every time I'm in SD read more