Best Đồ Chay in Chicago

Đồ chay — Vietnamese vegetarian cuisine — has deep roots in Vietnamese Buddhist tradition, where many observants eat vegetarian on the first and 15th day of each lunar month. Vietnamese vegetarian cooking is remarkably sophisticated, using tofu, mushrooms, vegetables, and plant-based proteins to recreate the textures and flavors of meat-based dishes. In Chicago, vegetarian-friendly Vietnamese restaurants can be found in the Argyle Street area and beyond, offering everything from vegan phở to mock meat dishes made from tofu and mushrooms.