Washington DC's Eden Center is home to Dieu Huong (formerly Thanh Van), a dedicated Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant. The Falls Church area also has Chay Restaurant, making DC a strong destination for đồ chay — Vietnamese Buddhist vegetarian cuisine.
Dieu Huong Restaurant (formerly Thanh Van) top-pick
Dieu Huong is a dedicated Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant at Eden Center, serving an extensive menu of vegetarian dishes. They specialize in mock meats made from tofu, seitan, and mushrooms — including vegetarian versions of pho, vermicelli, and broken rice. The fried "fish" in clay pot and the lemongrass "chicken" are customer favorites. A must-visit for vegetarian Vietnamese food in DC.
Chay Restaurant best-value
Chay is a vegan Vietnamese restaurant in Eden Center that was featured in the Washington Post. Their menu is entirely plant-based, with creative takes on classic Vietnamese dishes. The vegetarian "clam" dip and the vegetarian pho are standouts. A modern, elevated take on vegetarian food.
Huong Viet hidden-gem
While not exclusively vegetarian, Huong Viet has a solid selection of vegetarian options on their menu, including vegetarian pho, fried tofu with lemongrass, and vegetable stir-fries. A good option when dining with a mixed group of vegetarians and meat-eaters.