Ẩm Thực Chay Tuệ - Mai Thị Lựu — Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

My family and and I had a great experience at this vegetarian restaurant!! They have a Buddha statue in the branch on Tran Hung Dao street. The elevator is a bit small.

The price is not cheap but the quality of the food is good. All the food is vegetarian but they make it looks like our daily, normal dishes.

My recommendation:

Lotus stem salad: this dish is refreshing and tasty but the portion is small comparing to the price. 4/5

The plate of mix roll: spring roll(refreshing), fried spring roll, shrimp paste(this is good), lettuce roll and fried mushroom. The fillings are a bit different but mostly tofu, taro, vegies. Each of these comes in portion of two put you can cut them into have and share for the taste. 5/5

Sushi boat: i love this so much. They look like normal sashimi but they are actually made out of seaweed. So the flavor is very similar. All the roll is delicious to me. 5/5

Thai hotpot: refreshing, mostly mushroom, vegies and tofu with vermicelli noodle. 4/5

Pecking duck: (I don’t recommend this) on my first try, the taste and texture was so good. But this time, the portion is so small, it has an oily taste from the fried tofu. 2/5

There are plenty drink choices (the herbal tea is...

I stumbled upon this restaurant by chance while taking a walk near my place, looking for a quick dinner spot. At first, I didn’t realize it was a “chay Tuệ” (a type of vegetarian cuisine). Even after checking the menu, I still didn’t notice.

Since I was dining alone, I decided to try the Thai mixed rice. It was flavorful and well-prepared. I also ordered an iced tea. The food was good, but the pricing is more on the fine-dining side—quite expensive, especially with the added taxes and service fees. The most affordable dish was already over 100K, and that’s before tax.

If you come here with a group, expect to spend around 400K-500K per person to enjoy a variety of dishes. If dining alone, you’ll likely only be able to try one dish since the portions are quite generous.

The restaurant itself has a beautiful interior, the staff are professional, and service is quick.

Overall, I’d rate it around 8-9/10. I’d love to come back and try more...

Absolutely love Chay Tuệ! This place is a gem for anyone who loves fresh, flavorful, and soul-nourishing vegetarian food. Every dish is prepared with such care and intention — you can really taste the balance and harmony in the flavors. The atmosphere is peaceful and welcoming, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a mindful meal. The staff are kind and respectful, and the whole experience feels like more than just eating out — it’s like being invited into a space of calm and compassion. I always leave feeling lighter, both physically and mentally. Highly recommend to anyone looking for delicious plant-based food and a serene dining...