A lovely, welcoming spot with super-friendly staff! We had spicy, crispy cauliflower and deep-fried king oyster mushrooms as appetisers - both with delicious sauces! For mains, we had the Hestia Saffron Curry, Miss Saigon Noodle Bowl, and Hestia Storm Noodle. Each dish was thoroughly enjoyed with lots of vegetables packed in. A special mention for the deep-fried spring roll paired with the Miss Saigon noodle bowl and the house special sauce with the Hestia Storm, as it was full of flavour! Also, we were happily surprised when the Hestia Storm arrived with ‘floating’ noodles and chopsticks! Overall, it was a delicious meal out with lots of flavour.
Elle_travels
After our experience with this restaurant and the owners rudeness, I googled other reviews and see this is not a one time occurrence and other's should be aware of the health risk for gluten allergies.
My daughter is celiac. She reviewed the menu and made a gluten free selection. When we arrived for take out order, we specifically advised the staff that it was for someone with celiac disease. They confirmed the dish was gluten-free and did not contain wheat at all but as wheat is used in restaurant there is “potential” for cross contamination. We understood and confirmed that as long as no wheat is used in the item and truly gluten free, there are no issues. However, when we got the pho home, we noticed the tofu looked deep-fried—something that had not been identified on the menu description. Concerned, my daughter decided to call to double-check and found out the tofu had been fried in the same oil used for breaded wheat products. She tried to explain this means it isn't gluten free and all chef's should be aware of this distinction. The owner kept saying it was gluten free because no wheat was used. Briefly, this is not a chance of cross contamination, frying foods in same fryer is full on gluten and cannot be called gluten free (for all those reading, gluten is not destroyed by heat and to be called gluten free, it CANNOT be fried in same fryer as wheat).
We didn’t ask for a refund—just tried to educate them on the health risks and the definition of gluten-free should not be used. Unfortunately, we were met with defensiveness and contempt - including unsolicited rude texts, instead of “I’m sorry”.
We spent $20+ on food that couldn’t be eaten, and more importantly, we were deeply disappointed by the lack of care and understanding for people with celiac disease. No apology, no accountability and an outright refusal to stop using term term gluten free when things are fried together.
Mya Stewart
Flavourful, unique, healthy food all served by a friendly and dedicated staff. I can’t give The Hestia Veggie enough stars to reflect how amazing it is! Highly recommend!
ABeanz
The staff are very knowledgeable about which dishes can be made gluten-free and were really accommodating. The food was great, I especially loved the crispy tofu bits on top.
vcarter1
I had an incredible meal at The Hestia Veggie, a real gem for plant-based food lovers.
The vegetable spring roll was honestly the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly crisp on the outside and packed with a beautifully balanced filling of carrot, taro, mushroom, vermicelli, tofu, and bean. It was bursting with flavour and set the bar high for the rest of the meal.
For my main, I had the Cordyceps “chicken” claypot, I can confirm it was not too spicy! It was hearty, warming, and full of depth, the vegan chicken had a great texture, and the lemongrass and spice came through perfectly without overpowering the dish. The vegetables were fresh and vibrant, and the rice was the perfect pairing.
On top of the amazing food, the service was first class, attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu and reassuring me of spice levels.
Highly recommend. I’ll definitely be back!
Shiru
I really enjoyed the food here and I appreciate that it's a completely vegan place. The weird thing was that some of the fried foods tasted fishy even though they weren't supposed to. As though the oil that was used to fry them in was used for fish. I'm going to assume that it isn't actually the case though because the place represents themselves as vegan, but it did give me a little bit of an ick feeling.
Silencesound
Friendly, tasty and quick for delicious food.
hiphopliis
The deep fried king oyster mushrooms were delicious. The eggplant claypot was alright but nothing special. Friendly staff.
Sanmody
Sight improvement in ambiance would upgrade it to 5 star. Very warm courteous service makes you feel at home.
Visited for dinner on a Saturday night. Wasn't busy at all. Food came out quickly.
Got the vegan crispy duck with rollable pancakes! I never had duck and am okay with that, lol. It was overall tasty. Also got the papaya seagrapes salad which was flavorful and included some sweat shredded soy stops which were yum! Two iced teas rounded out the meal.
VinSingapore
I had the Dan Dan Noodles and Brussel Sprouts this time. Both very tasty. Dishes here are a good size and the noodle dishes include a good amount of vegetables and not just noodles. Highly recommended!
tonyakay
2025 Update : HESTIA is really noticeably an art in flavor and presentation.
2024*****
Will be returning right away. Vietnamese food with fine plating, friendly staff in a great part of town. They are doing 20% during grand opening so don’t delay! The only non-Ⓥ item is one of the deserts. Everything else is Ⓥ.
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-13
SoCalCal
Even though this place bills itself as vegetarian, it's actually vegan! We started with the Crispy Summer Rolls, which were very good, but since there were only two of us, you'd think they'd either cut it in half or quarters. Next was the Wokfried Brussel(s) Sprouts. Again, VERY good, and they were fresh! Our main was the Vegan Crispy Duck w/Pancakes. I don't know what this duck is, but it was absolutely delicious! The pancakes were paper thin, and we could've used a few more, but I would absolutely, without a doubt, order this again and recommend it to whoever decides to try this place out. It's a standout dish. My mouth starts watering just thinking about the flavors and textures.
Staff are WONDERFUL, as well! Their warm and welcoming demeanor made us feel instantly comfortable and they were helpful with answering all the question we had.
Tinathetinyvegan
We just very quickly wanted to grab something before heading to the airport. We ordered the truffle fries and the lemongrass tofu to takeaway. Both were delicious!
A lovely, welcoming spot with super-friendly staff! We had spicy, crispy cauliflower and deep-fried king oyster mushrooms as appetisers - both with delicious sauces! For mains, we had the Hestia Saffron Curry, Miss Saigon Noodle Bowl, and Hestia Storm Noodle. Each dish was thoroughly enjoyed with lots of vegetables packed in. A special mention for the deep-fried spring roll paired with the Miss Saigon noodle bowl and the house special sauce with the Hestia Storm, as it was full of flavour! Also, we were happily surprised when the Hestia Storm arrived with ‘floating’ noodles and chopsticks! Overall, it was a delicious meal out with lots of flavour.
After our experience with this restaurant and the owners rudeness, I googled other reviews and see this is not a one time occurrence and other's should be aware of the health risk for gluten allergies. My daughter is celiac. She reviewed the menu and made a gluten free selection. When we arrived for take out order, we specifically advised the staff that it was for someone with celiac disease. They confirmed the dish was gluten-free and did not contain wheat at all but as wheat is used in restaurant there is “potential” for cross contamination. We understood and confirmed that as long as no wheat is used in the item and truly gluten free, there are no issues. However, when we got the pho home, we noticed the tofu looked deep-fried—something that had not been identified on the menu description. Concerned, my daughter decided to call to double-check and found out the tofu had been fried in the same oil used for breaded wheat products. She tried to explain this means it isn't gluten free and all chef's should be aware of this distinction. The owner kept saying it was gluten free because no wheat was used. Briefly, this is not a chance of cross contamination, frying foods in same fryer is full on gluten and cannot be called gluten free (for all those reading, gluten is not destroyed by heat and to be called gluten free, it CANNOT be fried in same fryer as wheat). We didn’t ask for a refund—just tried to educate them on the health risks and the definition of gluten-free should not be used. Unfortunately, we were met with defensiveness and contempt - including unsolicited rude texts, instead of “I’m sorry”. We spent $20+ on food that couldn’t be eaten, and more importantly, we were deeply disappointed by the lack of care and understanding for people with celiac disease. No apology, no accountability and an outright refusal to stop using term term gluten free when things are fried together.
Flavourful, unique, healthy food all served by a friendly and dedicated staff. I can’t give The Hestia Veggie enough stars to reflect how amazing it is! Highly recommend!
The staff are very knowledgeable about which dishes can be made gluten-free and were really accommodating. The food was great, I especially loved the crispy tofu bits on top.
I had an incredible meal at The Hestia Veggie, a real gem for plant-based food lovers. The vegetable spring roll was honestly the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly crisp on the outside and packed with a beautifully balanced filling of carrot, taro, mushroom, vermicelli, tofu, and bean. It was bursting with flavour and set the bar high for the rest of the meal. For my main, I had the Cordyceps “chicken” claypot, I can confirm it was not too spicy! It was hearty, warming, and full of depth, the vegan chicken had a great texture, and the lemongrass and spice came through perfectly without overpowering the dish. The vegetables were fresh and vibrant, and the rice was the perfect pairing. On top of the amazing food, the service was first class, attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu and reassuring me of spice levels. Highly recommend. I’ll definitely be back!
I really enjoyed the food here and I appreciate that it's a completely vegan place. The weird thing was that some of the fried foods tasted fishy even though they weren't supposed to. As though the oil that was used to fry them in was used for fish. I'm going to assume that it isn't actually the case though because the place represents themselves as vegan, but it did give me a little bit of an ick feeling.
Friendly, tasty and quick for delicious food.
The deep fried king oyster mushrooms were delicious. The eggplant claypot was alright but nothing special. Friendly staff.
Sight improvement in ambiance would upgrade it to 5 star. Very warm courteous service makes you feel at home.
Amazing menu full of great options!
Restaurantji Recommends
Visited for dinner on a Saturday night. Wasn't busy at all. Food came out quickly. Got the vegan crispy duck with rollable pancakes! I never had duck and am okay with that, lol. It was overall tasty. Also got the papaya seagrapes salad which was flavorful and included some sweat shredded soy stops which were yum! Two iced teas rounded out the meal.
I had the Dan Dan Noodles and Brussel Sprouts this time. Both very tasty. Dishes here are a good size and the noodle dishes include a good amount of vegetables and not just noodles. Highly recommended!
2025 Update : HESTIA is really noticeably an art in flavor and presentation. 2024***** Will be returning right away. Vietnamese food with fine plating, friendly staff in a great part of town. They are doing 20% during grand opening so don’t delay! The only non-Ⓥ item is one of the deserts. Everything else is Ⓥ. Updated from previous review on 2025-06-13
Even though this place bills itself as vegetarian, it's actually vegan! We started with the Crispy Summer Rolls, which were very good, but since there were only two of us, you'd think they'd either cut it in half or quarters. Next was the Wokfried Brussel(s) Sprouts. Again, VERY good, and they were fresh! Our main was the Vegan Crispy Duck w/Pancakes. I don't know what this duck is, but it was absolutely delicious! The pancakes were paper thin, and we could've used a few more, but I would absolutely, without a doubt, order this again and recommend it to whoever decides to try this place out. It's a standout dish. My mouth starts watering just thinking about the flavors and textures. Staff are WONDERFUL, as well! Their warm and welcoming demeanor made us feel instantly comfortable and they were helpful with answering all the question we had.
We just very quickly wanted to grab something before heading to the airport. We ordered the truffle fries and the lemongrass tofu to takeaway. Both were delicious!
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