Sen Saigon is very delicious and very vegan, but don’t let that turn you off. Sen Saigon more than holds its own for vegans and non-vegans alike. As the only vegan Vietnamese eatery in New York City, Sen Saigon reimagines Vietnamese classics with an innovative plant based lens. Every dish I’ve had here packs a punch of satisfying Vietnamese flavors. The phở broth is simmered with fruits and vegetables and topped with soy protein, king mushroom and fried tofu. It’s a cozy narrow eatery with only 16 seats, but is very charming with straw ornaments and flower-shaped hanging lampshades, hanging pothos plants, green decorative window shutters and a small vase of fresh flowers on every table. Sen Saigon has found a regular in me as a non-vegan who occasionally craves Vietnamese flavors without the heaviness of meat. I really love the gỏi ngó sen (lotus salad) and bún Huế (Huế spicy noodle soup).
Time Out Tip: Perfect for vegans and open minded non-vegans.