Chickpea Eatery - Vegan Restaurant & Cooking Class Da Nang

I’m not vegan, but this place genuinely surprised me in a very positive way. 🌱 The food was flavorful, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared. The vegan skewers had a rich, savory taste, while the rice-paper rolls were light, refreshing, and paired perfectly with the sauce. The crispy vegan pancake was also enjoyable, especially with all the fresh herbs and vegetables provided. The atmosphere is relaxed and charming, with colorful lanterns and plenty of natural light, making it a pleasant spot for a casual lunch. Service was friendly, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. To be honest, I was leaning toward a 4-star experience, but considering the affordable pricing and the care put into both the food and presentation, I’m happy to give it 5 stars. A great option for anyone looking for delicious plant-based food, whether you’re vegan or not. 😊

We absolutely loved everything about Chickpea Eatery!! The food was super delicious and Serafina who served us did a wonderful job of making sure we had everything we needed and her English was great. We ordered the Báhn bao to start and they were incredible!! Such amazing texture and flavour. Next we had the spring rolls, which is actually a big plate and quite filling. You definitely want to share these with a friend. Super super delicious! I think I did see some chilli in the dipping sauce, but I didn’t find it spicy. Double check if you can’t handle spice. Finally we had the Da Nang Signature Noodles which of course were very very tasty and not hot spicy. To drink we both ordered the lemongrass, lime & ginger juice which was very refreshing. We’ll definitely be back again soon and cannot wait to do the cooking class next week.

I visited Chickpea Eatery because of the positive reviews, but my experience was only average. The Vegan Pho tasted heavily seasoned and left me feeling like it contained a lot of MSG. The Cao Lau was okay but mostly tofu and noodles without much flavor. The Mango Smoothie tasted diluted, and the Mango Cheesecake didn’t taste like either mango or cheesecake. The outdoor garden setting is pleasant, but there is no air-conditioned seating and the fans weren’t strong enough, so it felt quite hot. The restroom was also dirty during my visit. Service was friendly, and I appreciate the vegan concept, but the food didn’t live up to the expectations. I left feeling disappointed and probably wouldn’t return.

Chickpea Eatery is the absolute best vegan restaurant my husband and I have found so far! We especially love their take on local dishes. The vegan pho, summer rolls, and their mini buns are our absolute favorites—everything tastes incredibly healthy, clean, and unique. We keep coming back for them! Their beetroot cake is also a must-try; it is perfectly balanced, not too sweet, and absolutely amazing. We love almost everything on the menu, and they always provide a complimentary passion fruit dessert at the end! To top it off, the owner and all the staff are wonderful and welcoming. 10/10 highly recommend!

I have never seen so many 5 star reviews for a restaurant. Even Michelin starred restaurants are never that perfect. I did the Hoi An cooking class 2 years ago which was a great experience. This year on a return visit to Da Nang I heard about the opening of another Chickpea restaurant and had to try it. Another 5 stars from me. Beautifully presented food and delicious. Whilst I was there the staff greeted a number of regular customers indicating its popularity. I never expected vegan food to be so popular. Also the story behind the founding owner added another dimension to the experience. Whilst serving wonderful food, the restaurants convey a philosophy embracing Buddhism, peace, harmony, and respect for all living things. That love is evident in the food - nourishment of the body and the soul. Well done. Wish you can export what you have done overseas. Ps. Don’t forget the out of this world vegan cheesecake

Vegan Pho🍜 silky rice noodles in a light aromatic broth with mushrooms,tofu,broccoli,fresh basil & greens😍Super fresh,clean and comforting 😍 🥞 Bánh Xèo Chay-crispy Vietnamese turmeric pancake stuffed with mushrooms & sprouts,wrapped in herbs and dipped in sauce 🔥 🌭Bánh Mì Chay-vegan Vietnamese baguette loaded with tofu,seitan,pickled vegetables,herbs and crispy shallots. 😍Crunch level:🤷🏻‍♂️illegal 🤯😂 🤯I forgot the dessert 🧁 ❤️😍 and the serving was🤗❤️‍🔥 🤗I recommend

A truly delightful restaurant, marked by exceptionally warm and attentive service paired with even stronger cuisine. Whether tempeh, tofu, or the other dishes we enjoyed, everything was executed with care and conviction, once again demonstrating that vegan cooking has no need to stand in anyone’s shadow. We visited as a pair for a light lunch and left both satisfied and comfortably full at a total of 200,000 Dong. The experience felt generous without excess, and balanced in both flavor and value. In summary, this is a place that combines genuine hospitality with confident plant based cooking. It leaves a clear impression and makes the decision to return an easy one.

This was a very interesting dining experience. You order your food at the counter and they bring it out to you. Then you go back to the counter to pay at the end. There is very little service. I don’t mind it at all, I’m used to fast casual dining. But with the price point I thought it would be a normal dining service. The atmosphere is nice. There is a lot of Tibetan Buddhism imagery. The most disappointing (and most important) is the food. Although it was all edible and fine, everything was incredibly bland. The BBQ tempeh had no BBQ flavor and was very mushy. I was expecting something crispy but instead we were just eating mushy soy beans. The fried spring rolls were nice and crispy but the filling was mostly carrots and taro. I could not taste or see the other vegetables. The filling itself also could use some seasoning. The mi quang was better but not great. The mi quang broth tasted more similar to a very diluted cari broth. But it had a good balance of protein and vegetables. The set came with crispy tofu and mushrooms and the broth had potato, carrots, mushrooms, and taro. It was very filling. But the broth was not flavorful at all. The quesadilla was fine. It had beans and a cashew cheese. But it was mushy inside, but I think it was a bad call on us that we ordered this dish. Again everything was just very bland. Compared to the Chickpea Mom’s location, the main location had better portions but because it is more expensive than mom’s. I believe each dish we ordered was around 80k. (Note: we ate some tempeh and spring rolls before taking pics). It was so much food that we could not finish. Or maybe the food was not the best so we did not care to finish. Similar to my complaint with Chickpea Mom’s, this restaurant is very overhyped and inflated with reviews from foreigners and tourists. Again nothing wrong with people trying Vietnamese food when traveling but I think it is cater to a different palate. I think if you are vegan and are visiting Vietnam this wou