Dieu Huong Vegetarian Restaurant

We’re from New York and I’m Vietnamese and I’ve been vegan for the last 10 years and there aren’t any vegetarian Vietnamese spots near us. When we stumbled upon this place during our visit to DC I was so excited. I grew up eating a lot of noodle soups but since going vegan, I can only get a good bowl of Pho in New York. When I saw they had Bun bo hue and bun rieu I was so excited. They tasted SO SPOT ON. It was nostalgic for me. We will definitely be coming to DC more often just for this place 😍

Had a great experience here. I ordered the papaya salad and was genuinely impressed — it had a perfect level of spice, bold flavors, and a really generous portion. You can tell it’s made with care and confidence, not toned down for convenience. I also tried the Vietnamese pancake, which was excellent: crispy on the outside, flavorful, and satisfying without being heavy. It held its shape beautifully and was clearly made fresh. Overall, this place delivers thoughtful, well-executed vegetarian and vegan dishes that don’t compromise on flavor. Definitely a spot I’d return to and recommend to anyone looking for standout vegan food in the $10–20 range.

This place is actually vegan and not just vegetarian (I speak Vietnamese and I asked). Awesome authentic food, super friendly people! You can eat in, order from the menu for take-out, or order some of the ready-made dishes to go. I'll be coming back often. Edit: Almost 1 year later, and I come here pretty much weekly! They have awesome homey dishes with generous portions, and great entrees for takeout. They also recently added more dishes to the menu and it's amazing!

This is a hidden little gem. If you like authentic Vietnamese food, this is a great place to go. They are known for their pho. When we went, they were super busy but we are able to get a booth. …

Delightful little Vietnamese eatery serving massive portions of vegan and allium-free cooking. Dieu Huong (previously known as Thanh Van) Restaurant serves more varieties of tofu and seitan than I originally thought possible, with each dish packed with flavor, protein, and veggies. They sell each of their dishes by weight / container, so it's a great place to go if you just don't want to cook for the week or want to stock up on a bit of delicious Vietnamese vegetarian cooking. However, if you do manage to snag a spot at one of the four tables inside their tiny, hole-in-the-wall shop, you can sample a few of their lovely dishes immediately. I visited for lunch on a Saturday afternoon, and my friend and I both got one of their combo platters, which comes with three dishes of our choice, a bed of rice, and a side of soup. I honestly could not tell you what any of the dishes are called, as we decided to just try to sample as many of the selection as possible, but every single item was incredible. It was all packed with flavor and had a phenomenal texture; both tofu and seitan act like sponges and soak up all the sauces and seasonings, so each bite feels like an explosion of flavor. If you aren't sure what to get, I would recommend just getting a combo platter to sample as many things as possible, and then get a to-go container of whatever your favorite was. Or, if you want a slightly more curated experience, they also have a menu with pre-selected combinations or soup / noodle dishes you can choose from.