The Vegetarian Heart of the Highlands

Da Lat has a thriving vegetarian scene rooted in Buddhist tradition and blessed by the freshest highland produce in Vietnam. "Chay" (vegetarian) restaurants here aren't afterthoughts — they're destinations.

Cơm Chay Âu Lạc

The undisputed champion of vegetarian dining in Da Lat. Perched at the intersection of Phan Dinh Phung and 3/2 Street, Âu Lạc serves over 50 dishes that would fool any meat-eater — the "beef" pho, clay pot rice, and banh mi are all stunning. Prices start at 15,000 VND. Yes, really. It's busy every single day for a reason.

Ân Lạc Tâm

With two locations and about 100 dishes on the buffet, Ân Lạc Tâm is vegetarian abundance personified. Bun bo, pho, mi quang — all expertly crafted with tofu, eggplant, and beans instead of meat. The buffet format means you can try everything, and at Da Lat prices, you absolutely should.

Rau DAWA

This is where vegetarian meets luxury. Set inside the Tam Trinh Coffee eco-tourism complex 30 minutes from Da Lat, Rau DAWA serves 50+ dishes with views of Elephant Waterfall and Linh An Pagoda. Five-colored spring rolls, creative mushroom preparations, and fresh highland vegetables in a pine forest setting. Worth the drive.

The Vegetarian Heart of the Highlands

Da Lat has a thriving vegetarian scene rooted in Buddhist tradition and blessed by the freshest highland produce in Vietnam. "Chay" (vegetarian) restaurants here aren't afterthoughts — they're destinations.

Cơm Chay Âu Lạc

The undisputed champion of vegetarian dining in Da Lat. Perched at the intersection of Phan Dinh Phung and 3/2 Street, Âu Lạc serves over 50 dishes that would fool any meat-eater — the "beef" pho, clay pot rice, and banh mi are all stunning. Prices start at 15,000 VND. Yes, really. It's busy every single day for a reason.

Ân Lạc Tâm

With two locations and about 100 dishes on the buffet, Ân Lạc Tâm is vegetarian abundance personified. Bun bo, pho, mi quang — all expertly crafted with tofu, eggplant, and beans instead of meat. The buffet format means you can try everything, and at Da Lat prices, you absolutely should.

Rau DAWA

This is where vegetarian meets luxury. Set inside the Tam Trinh Coffee eco-tourism complex 30 minutes from Da Lat, Rau DAWA serves 50+ dishes with views of Elephant Waterfall and Linh An Pagoda. Five-colored spring rolls, creative mushroom preparations, and fresh highland vegetables in a pine forest setting. Worth the drive.