All Chay: What’s Vegetarian Editorial Review

All Chay is Salt Lake City’s go-to spot for Vietnamese food done entirely plant-based. Every single dish is vegan, so you don’t need to quiz the server or scan the menu for asterisks. The restaurant opened in 2015 in the Fairpark/Rose Park neighborhood on the city’s west side, and it’s been pulling in regulars from across the valley ever since. If you’re looking for pho, banh mi, or rice bowls without any animal products, this is the place.

What’s vegan and vegetarian at All Chay

Everything. All Chay is a dedicated vegan restaurant, which means the kitchen never handles meat, dairy, or eggs. In Vietnamese, “chay” means vegetarian, and the name tells you exactly what you’re walking into. The menu leans on tofu, soy-based proteins, and what the restaurant calls vegan shrimp and vegan chicken. Cross-contamination risk here is about as low as it gets for a restaurant.

Signature dishes to order

The pho is the reason most people show up. It starts at $7.25 and comes in a few varieties, all built on a rich plant-based broth. Banh mi sandwiches run $5.50 and come in flavors like lemongrass tofu, teriyaki chickun, BBQ, and five-spice bean curd. For a lighter option, the fresh rolls (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) are $2.95 for two pieces. The noodle salad bowls, priced around $8.50, are a solid pick if you want something with a bit more texture. Don’t skip the vegan flan for dessert at $1.50.

How to order

All Chay is counter service. You walk up, place your order, pay, and they bring the food to your table. The menu is posted, prices are low, and the setup is casual. The restaurant is closed on Mondays. Tuesday through Friday it’s open for lunch (11am-2pm) and dinner (5-9pm). Saturday and Sunday it opens at noon, with Sunday closing an hour earlier at 8pm. Takeout is available, and DoorDash handles delivery if you can’t make it in.

What to watch out for

If you need gluten-free options, some dishes work and some don’t. The pho and rice dishes are generally safer bets than the banh mi, which uses a baguette. Ask at the counter before ordering if gluten is a concern. The restaurant doesn’t take reservations and can get busy, especially on weekends. Parking is on-street in the neighborhood. It’s not in a flashy part of town, but the food makes the drive worth it from anywhere in the Salt Lake valley.

Is All Chay worth it?

Yes, and it’s not close. A 4.7 on Google from over 1,100 reviews doesn’t happen by accident, and the HappyCow community rates it 5 stars. For the price, you’re getting honest Vietnamese cooking at a fraction of what you’d pay elsewhere, with zero guesswork about ingredients. Wanderlog ranked it the top vegetarian restaurant in the Wasatch Range. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just someone who wants a solid bowl of pho without the meat, All Chay delivers every time.