Vegan Pho in Garden Grove, CA
Saigon Vegan serves vegan pho in Garden Grove: phở bò chay with vegan beef strips, vegan meatballs, tofu, and mushroom over rice noodles in a house-made broth, $13.95 a bowl. The Pho Noodle Soup is one of the most-ordered dishes at this family-owned, 100% vegan kitchen on McFadden Avenue in Little Saigon.
“The pho tasted JUST like regular Pho.”
“I truly believe this is the most authentic Pho I’ve had. The broth they use is so flavorful. Equally portion sizes are huge!”
“The pho here is a standout dish, the broth is rich and flavorful, and made from scratch.”
“I got the pho noodle soup and it was amazing! The little meatballs in there were so good.”
“Visiting from Seattle and so glad we found this place! Hands down some of the best pho we’ve had.”
What's in Saigon Vegan's vegan pho
Pho Noodle Soup (Phở Bò Chay) · $13.95
Every bowl of Pho Noodle Soup at Saigon Vegan carries vegan beef strips, vegan meatballs, tofu, mushroom, scallions, onions, and cilantro over rice noodles. The broth is house-made from scratch and simmered slowly, and it's the part of the bowl guests bring up most often in their reviews. Thai basil, bean sprouts, lime, and jalapeño come on the side, with hoisin and sriracha on the table.
Pho is one of seven noodle soups on the Saigon Vegan menu, and all seven cost the same $13.95. Guests rate the restaurant 4.9 on Google, and what they say about the food is worth a read before a first visit. Saigon Vegan is a family-owned vegan Vietnamese restaurant in Garden Grove that started out as Inner Peace Café.
Is vegan pho the same as regular pho?
Yes, apart from the beef. Saigon Vegan builds and serves its vegan pho the way a beef pho shop does: rice noodles, sliced "beef" and meatballs, a hot broth ladled over the top, and a plate of herbs to tear in at the table. Phở chay has deep roots in Vietnamese cooking, and the family behind Saigon Vegan grew up on it.
What's left out is anything from an animal. Saigon Vegan's kitchen is 100% vegan across the whole menu, so the pho broth starts with no beef bones, gets no fish sauce, and never shares a stove with a meat stock.
So the regulars ordering pho here include longtime vegans and plenty of guests who eat meat at home. Diners with allergies or dietary restrictions should confirm directly with Saigon Vegan before ordering.
Call (657) 231-6607 and Saigon Vegan will have your pho ready for pickup.
Pho or bún bò Huế? Picking a vegan noodle soup
Pho is the milder bowl. The Royal Noodle Soup, Saigon Vegan's vegan bún bò Huế, is the spicy one, with Vietnamese vegan ham added to the vegan beef strips and meatballs and a lemongrass chili sate on the side for more heat.
The Royal Noodle Soup and the pho share the same $13.95 price, so the choice between them comes down to how much heat the table wants.
Gluten-free and herbal noodle soups
For a gluten-free noodle soup, Saigon Vegan serves the House Noodle Soup (hủ tiếu Nam Vang) with vegan chicken and Impossible beef, and the Saigon Noodle Soup (hủ tiếu mì) with char siu tofu and vegetables. The Duckless Noodle Soup (mì vịt tiềm) goes herbal instead, with yellow noodles, bok choy, and goji berries in a house-made herbal broth. Every one of the seven noodle soups costs $13.95.
Want noodles without the soup? Phở áp chảo, pan-fried rice noodles served crispy or soft with vegan chicken, tofu, and vegetables, is $14.45. Saigon Vegan's vegan Vietnamese food in Garden Grove runs well past noodles too, and a vegan bánh mì at $8.95 is an easy second order to split with a bowl of pho.
Where to get vegan pho in Little Saigon
Saigon Vegan is at 10522 McFadden Ave, Ste F, in Garden Grove, on the corner of McFadden and Ward next to La Quinta High School, with parking in the shopping center's lot. The Asian Garden Mall in Westminster is about 2 miles away.
Saigon Vegan gives the neighborhood a pho kitchen where every bowl, every broth, and every topping is vegan.
Saigon Vegan is open Wednesday through Monday, 11 AM to 8 PM, and closed on Tuesday. Pho is available for dine-in, for pickup by phone at (657) 231-6607, and through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Postmates, Seamless, and Caviar.
Vegan pho questions
Is the pho at Saigon Vegan 100% vegan?
Yes. Saigon Vegan is a 100% vegan restaurant, so the Pho Noodle Soup's broth, noodles, vegan beef, and meatballs are all plant-based, with no beef bones and no fish sauce. Diners with allergies or dietary restrictions should confirm directly with Saigon Vegan before ordering.
How much does a bowl of vegan pho cost?
The Pho Noodle Soup (phở bò chay) is $13.95, the same price as every other noodle soup at Saigon Vegan. Thai basil, bean sprouts, lime, and jalapeño come on the side.
What's the difference between the pho and the Royal Noodle Soup?
The Royal Noodle Soup is Saigon Vegan's vegan bún bò Huế, the spicy choice, and it adds Vietnamese vegan ham to the vegan beef strips and meatballs. The pho is milder, with tofu and mushroom alongside the vegan beef and meatballs. Both cost $13.95.
Does Saigon Vegan have a gluten-free noodle soup?
Yes. The House Noodle Soup (hủ tiếu Nam Vang) and the Saigon Noodle Soup (hủ tiếu mì) are both gluten-free, at $13.95 each. Diners with celiac disease or a gluten allergy should confirm directly with Saigon Vegan before ordering.
Can I order vegan pho for pickup or delivery?
Yes. Call (657) 231-6607 to order pho for pickup, or order through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Postmates, Seamless, or Caviar. Saigon Vegan is open Wednesday through Monday, 11 AM to 8 PM.
Is there vegan pho near Westminster?
Yes. Saigon Vegan is on McFadden Avenue in Garden Grove, about 2 miles from the Asian Garden Mall in Westminster, and every bowl of pho on the menu is vegan.
Find Saigon Vegan in Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA 92843
Come hungry. The pho bowls are big.
10522 McFadden Ave, Ste F, Garden Grove · Wed–Mon, 11 AM – 8 PM · (657) 231-6607