Vietnamese Vegetarian

Streetside is the most explicitly vegetarian-forward Vietnamese spot in Philly. Their menu features lemongrass chicken (mock meat), lemongrass tofu, and garlic shrimp net rolls — all plant-based. The lemongrass chicken vermicelli bowl and lettuce wrap platters are delicious whether you're vegetarian or not. This is the city's best Vietnamese vegetarian destination.

Thang Long specifically offers a unique selection of vegan dishes, including vegan pho — a dedicated vegan pho on a Vietnamese restaurant menu is rare and commendable. Their spicy meatball lemongrass noodle soup draws meat-eaters, but the vegan options are extensive enough to build a full meal around.

Nam Phuong's massive menu includes a dedicated vegetarian section with tofu and mock-meat dishes. The tofu clay pot, vegetarian spring rolls, and stir-fried vegetables with tofu are all solid. During Buddhist lunar observances, the kitchen expands its vegetarian options significantly.nnVegetarian food in Philadelphia runs from dedicated vegetarian spots to comprehensive mock-meat menus at full-service Vietnamese restaurants — and the options keep growing.