Shamballa Vegetarian, Restaurant & Teahouse - Sai Gon
The restaurant is 100% vegetarian and vegan; no meat, poultry, or fish is used anywhere on the premises.
Per-allergen evidence
The restaurant is 100% vegetarian and vegan; no meat, poultry, or fish is used anywhere on the premises. The venue's own website describes it as 'purely vegetarian & vegan' and all other listings classify it as vegetarian.
[1] Aggregator Shamballa Vegetarian Restaurant & Tea House - Ho Chi Minh City Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
A HappyCow listing for the Trịnh Văn Cấn branch describes the restaurant as vegetarian and vegan friendly with gluten-free options, and it notes that menu items containing gluten or nuts are labeled.fetched May 17, 2026[2] Aggregator Shamballa Vegetarian Restaurant Lounge & Cafe - Ho Chi Minh City | Review "Grande variedade de opções veganas!!!" by Diego14 - HappyCow, HappyCow
The HappyCow listing for the Lý Tự Trọng branch is similar to the first HappyCow entry: vegetarian, vegan-friendly, gluten-free, menu labels gluten and nut content.fetched May 17, 2026[3] Verified blog shamballa | pure vegetarian restaurant & teahouse | saigon, shamballa.co
Venue's own marketing page for the Trịnh Văn Cấn teahouse; focuses on ambiance and philosophy; no specific allergen details beyond describing the restaurant as 'purely vegetarian & vegan'.fetched May 17, 2026[4] Verified blog Shamballa Vegetarian, Restaurant & Teahouse - Sai Gon, Ho Chi Minh City - Restaurant menu, prices and reviews, restaurantguru.com
The RestaurantGuru aggregation page shows the venue under vegetarian, vegan, and Vietnamese categories, with basic information. It does not contain detailed allergen evidence.fetched May 17, 2026The vast majority of dishes are vegan and clearly marked on the menu, but a few egg-based items exist, so the kitchen is shared. Staff can guide on vegan options, and multiple reviewers praise the wide vegan selection.
[1] Aggregator Shamballa Vegetarian Restaurant & Tea House - Ho Chi Minh City Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
A HappyCow listing for the Trịnh Văn Cấn branch describes the restaurant as vegetarian and vegan friendly with gluten-free options, and it notes that menu items containing gluten or nuts are labeled.fetched May 17, 2026[2] Aggregator Shamballa Vegetarian, Restaurant & Teahouse - Gluten-Free Vegetarian Restaurant in St, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGF page for Trịnh Văn Cấn branch; reports a GF menu with marked items; general warning that the venue is not dedicated GF; mixed celiac feedback (one positive, one minor incident).fetched May 17, 2026[3] Aggregator Shamballa Vegetarian Restaurant Lounge & Cafe - Ho Chi Minh City | Review "Grande variedade de opções veganas!!!" by Diego14 - HappyCow, HappyCow
The HappyCow listing for the Lý Tự Trọng branch is similar to the first HappyCow entry: vegetarian, vegan-friendly, gluten-free, menu labels gluten and nut content.fetched May 17, 2026[4] Verified blog shamballa | pure vegetarian restaurant & teahouse | saigon, shamballa.co
Venue's own marketing page for the Trịnh Văn Cấn teahouse; focuses on ambiance and philosophy; no specific allergen details beyond describing the restaurant as 'purely vegetarian & vegan'.fetched May 17, 2026Gluten-free items are marked on the menu (roughly 50% of dishes). The kitchen is shared, not dedicated gluten-free. Celiac diners report mixed experiences: some find staff knowledgeable and food safe, while others at the Ly Tu Trong branch have encountered mislabeled dishes using Knorr seasoning or other gluten-containing ingredients. The venue may not be safe for coeliac disease.
[1] Aggregator Shamballa Vegetarian Restaurant & Tea House - Ho Chi Minh City Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
A HappyCow listing for the Trịnh Văn Cấn branch describes the restaurant as vegetarian and vegan friendly with gluten-free options, and it notes that menu items containing gluten or nuts are labeled.fetched May 17, 2026[2] Aggregator Shamballa Vegetarian, Restaurant & Teahouse - Gluten-Free Vegetarian Restaurant in St, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGF page for Trịnh Văn Cấn branch; reports a GF menu with marked items; general warning that the venue is not dedicated GF; mixed celiac feedback (one positive, one minor incident).fetched May 17, 2026[3] Aggregator Gluten-Free Menu at Shamballa Vegetarian Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGF page for Lý Tự Trọng branch; multiple reviews detail that GF-marked dishes may contain gluten (Knorr seasoning), staff confusion, and no dedicated fryer; a caveat notes the menu is 'basically incorrectly marked'.fetched May 17, 2026[4] Aggregator Shamballa Vegetarian Restaurant Lounge & Cafe - Ho Chi Minh City | Review "Grande variedade de opções veganas!!!" by Diego14 - HappyCow, HappyCow
The HappyCow listing for the Lý Tự Trọng branch is similar to the first HappyCow entry: vegetarian, vegan-friendly, gluten-free, menu labels gluten and nut content.fetched May 17, 2026The menu labels dishes that contain nuts. No information is available about dedicated fryers or preparation areas for nut-free orders; the kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is possible.
[1] Aggregator Shamballa Vegetarian Restaurant & Tea House - Ho Chi Minh City Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
A HappyCow listing for the Trịnh Văn Cấn branch describes the restaurant as vegetarian and vegan friendly with gluten-free options, and it notes that menu items containing gluten or nuts are labeled.fetched May 17, 2026[2] Aggregator Shamballa Vegetarian Restaurant Lounge & Cafe - Ho Chi Minh City | Review "Grande variedade de opções veganas!!!" by Diego14 - HappyCow, HappyCow
The HappyCow listing for the Lý Tự Trọng branch is similar to the first HappyCow entry: vegetarian, vegan-friendly, gluten-free, menu labels gluten and nut content.fetched May 17, 2026A few reviewers describe the restaurant as 'good for dairy-free,' but the menu is not reported to explicitly mark dairy-free items. Staff can accommodate dairy-free requests when asked, though consistency is unclear.
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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