Thanh Tinh Chay Restaurant

So many items to chose from and all freshly made-even the water is delicious! The owner Helen and all the staff are very kind and helpful. A definite must for anyone- vegan or not (yet😉).

I forgot what we ordered but everything was very good. The owner was nice enough to give us some desserts to try and they were good. Portion is ok. Wish it could be a little more bigger. But the menu is huge. We didn’t know where to start. Will definitely come back and try more of their dishes Updated from previous review on 2025-07-03

The warm and friendly atmosphere is very casual, but be prepared for some gourmet vegan dishes! The Lemon Grass Tofu is fabulous and you can get it with duck or fish if you prefer. The Bahn Mi Tofu sandwich is similarly excellent. The menu is vast and takes a long time to find the dish you want. The staff is excellent at answering questions and they have all the standard Vietnamese dishes prepared to perfection. Even their free water is special, hinted with mint and cucumber. They pay very close attention to detail and everything tastes super fresh. They air fry much of their ingredients and you can tell by how healthy it feels and how your body responds.

Absolutely incredible food and a great dining experience. This was our first time eating at TTC despite living here for a number of years, and I wish we had discovered it sooner. The waitress was incredibly kind and took the time to talk to us about the restaurant and founder’s history/story, the ingredients they use, and how they prepare the food. We got a stir fry dish, a noodle dish, a salad, and mu shu, and it was all so fresh and flavorful. The mock meats were some of the best I’ve ever had. The menu is somewhat overwhelming to look at for the first time, but I doubt you can make a bad decision. We will definitely be back!

We are regular customers of this restaurant. Everything is made fresh in house and you can really taste the quality and care put into making the food. It’s absolutely delicious and the service is stellar as well. It’s a small spot, seemingly hidden and unassuming but trust me, you won’t be disappointed!

I’m a vegan mom on a San Diego vacation with my two adult kids. While they have had their share of vegan meals, when faced with a choice, they typically choose meat. But before we even stood up from the table tonight, they were asking when we were coming back. Music to my ears! I had made a list of vegan restaurants to try while in San Diego and found Thanh Tinh Chay recommended multiple times on Reddit. We got the BBQ pork banh mi sandwich, Mapo Tofu rice, Thanh Toan Noodle bowl and 3 creme brûlées. Everything was SO GOOD! If we had to choose a favorite dish, it was the Thanh Toan Noodle Bowl. It had these crispy bits of “pork belly” that we were all fighting over. The banh mi sandwich was the best vegan banh mi I’ve ever had. I’m not gluten free, but everything was also gluten free which honestly I never would have guessed. The bread was excellent. Even the water was divine prepared with apple and other healthy ingredients that apparently detoxify the liver. So refreshing! The creme brûlée was perfection. I would love to know how to make it. Perfect texture and sweet crispy top. The staff was friendly and attentive, and it was just a nice vibe. The menu is extensive. It would be easy to eat here daily and never eat the same thing. Thanh Tinh Chay did not disappoint! Another reason to visit San Diego! Yay!

Organic …Vegan… Healthy 200 items

Amazing, amazing food! Definitely a go to if you’re in San Diego. Service was wonderful too! Killer food and great service. I had the spicey beef noodle soup the broth was off the charts!

So many vegan options, all delicious, and the servers are very kind

Thanh Tinh Chay is an absolute gem for plant-based Vietnamese cuisine! The flavors are fresh, vibrant, and incredibly authentic. The pho is rich and satisfying, the banh mi is perfectly crisp and flavorful, and the variety of mock meats is impressive. The staff is warm and welcoming, making the dining experience even better. Whether you’re vegan or just love great food, this place is a must-visit. Highly recommend!!

This place is amazing! Huge menu, great food and very friendly staff Everything is gluten free on top of being vegan, which is a plus Updated from previous review on 2025-02-26

I love this place so much. All meats are made in house. Everything I’ve ever tried has been delicious. Super friendly staff who go above and beyond to make sure every order is perfect L

Food was delicious, but the menu was overwhelming huge, luckily with pictures. (Bring a crowd if you want to try a bunch.) We had to go by recommendations because we didn’t know where to start. Food was delicious and very homemade, including the tofu. Atmosphere was eh, but worth the trip. Highly recommend to every vegan who makes the same dishes every day. Very inspirational.

Kindest staff and some of the best vegan meats and Vietnamese food I’ve ever had.

Holy cow. I am truly amazed by how authentic this food was and how many options there were! I was overwhelmed (in a good way) by the amount of food on the menu and how sooo much of it is GF. The staff were so friendly. I would eat here everyday if I could. I wish they had more locations! #Veganuary