Bodhi Viet Vegan

Run by monks and hidden in the back of some parking lot, Bodhi Viet food truck provides authentic Vietnamese cuisine at a reasonable price. The monks are super nice and welcoming, and it's clear that they're not trying to make the largest margins, but instead provide for their temple and bring tasty Viet food to the masses. You can't go wrong with their $5 banh mi's, Vietnamese coffee, or really any of their entrees. I know they only sell vegan food, and while I personally enjoy meat in my meals, whatever meat alternative they use is strikingly similar to real meat.Despite their limited hours, please do yourself a service and try this food truck!

They offer variety of vegan food options! And the food is mostly delicious! If you are not used to vegan food tho, it may be a bit strange at first, however, the food itself is very delicious if you don't have certain expectation it to taste like meat. We ordered banhmi, noodle, bao buns. My favorite was the cold noodle! Must try! Service was great. The nuns there are very friendly, I was there as a last customer, and they still were super accommodating!

Super delicious Vietnamese food with outdoor seating only.We tried a variety of food and it was all really tasty and flavorful. Only thing I'd add is not to get the spicy lemongrass seitan with steamed rice if you don't like extra spicy food. This was way too spicy. Everything was so good! Seating is simple. We sat on folding chairs and dined on folding tables. Make sure you're dressed for outdoor weather unless you're doing take out.

This unassuming food truck in North Austin is run by Buddhist nuns and volunteers, fostering a sense of community, serenity, and altruism that comes only from the heart. With a vibrant Vietnamese menu focused on fresh, local ingredients, Bodhi Viet Vegan delivers an unparalleled experience that genuinely feeds the heart and soul.You have the whole pan-Asian gambit to chose from, including classics like lo mein and kung pao, but if you leave without getting banh mi, you're doing it all wrong. That's not to say it's an easy decision; you have to make the painstaking choice between spicy lemongrass seitan, braised tofu, meatless balls, or vegan char sui, but don't agonize over it. Any protein you pick will shine against the backdrop of crisp pickled vegetables, cilantro and on a soft demi-baguette.Another must-order are the golden fried rolls. Wrapped with care and stuffed with a vibrant mix of fresh shredded vegetables, their exteriors are impossibly flaky and delicate, shattering instantly with each bite. Paired with a sweet peanut sauce, they're utterly irresistible. You get four pieces per order, which seems like enough to share, but I promise you it's not. Make sure everyone gets their own or be prepared for a fight.It's wise to plan in leftovers when you order, because the only disappointment in this operation is their difficult hours that are beyond limited. You only have Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 11am to 6pm, to get your grub on. I can't be mad though. For a delicious, affordable, and heartwarming vegan meal, it's well worth the effort to visit. Don't be surprised if you leave feeling not just satiated, but a touch lighter in spirit, too.

This review is very near and dear to my heart for many reasons. Firstly, this food truck is ran by the nuns at Huê Lâm temple! My family goes to this temple and these were the same nuns who led the funeral procession at my aunt's funeral. The head nun built the food truck from the ground up with her savings and the temple survives off of donations and the nuns and volunteers' hard work. So, all of the proceeds of this food truck also goes straight to supporting the temple. :)Definitely check this food truck out even if you are not vegan/vegetarian. The price is super reasonable and the food is delicious. My Vietnamese mother and relatives love this spot since this is the same food that is cooked for temple-goers. Now, they can have it whenever they want. There is plenty of parking space in the lot. Once parked, just follow the signs to the truck in the back. It is not loud at all so it's a great spot for a peaceful and quiet lunch. There is not a lot of seatings so I recommend ordering take-away. Also, they take both card and cash! Try out all of the dishes - you will not be disappointed.Lastly, visit their website for any updates before going. They close from time to time for religious reasons and/or repairs to the truck: https://www.bodhivietvegans.com/

Amazing food. Sweet people. Just be prepared to wait if you don't call ahead. I've never had a bad dish. Amazing

Delicious, affordable, humble dishes from a food truck of monks. I'm no vegetarian, but I can't deny that Bodhi is doing everything right. I will definitely be back for more, but their banh mi and seitan noodles are delish!

Came here for an early lunch on a Saturday and ordered ahead for pickup. While there wasn't much of a line I recommend doing the same since everything is made to order and there's a small staff on hand. There also isn't really a place to sit so I wouldn't recommend planning on eating here.This spot had been on my radar for a while as a very different looking Vietnamese experience compared to what I've had elsewhere and I couldn't have been happier with it! The menu has all sorts of dishes that were new to me and the only struggle was narrowing that down. The overall quality of the faux meats stood out across all the dishes. They were super flavorful and didn't have any odd consistencies that I've often encountered with other fake meats. I particularly enjoyed the vegan ball baguette. Usually baguettes used for banh mis are a little too hard for my taste, but theirs was a bit softer and great as an overall sandwich. They have a lot of sweet desserts that I'll definitely be back to explore, but we decided to try the taro bao this time and thought it was also delicious. The bun was super soft and they absolutely nailed the taro flavor. As is often the case with non American cuisines further from the city center, they are a fantastic bang for your buck. My partner and I shared 2 entrees, an appetizer and dessert for $18. It wasn't as massive of an meal as you'd get by that description in a sit down restaurant, but we were plenty full afterwards. Overall I'd say this is one of the best Asian food experiences I've had in Austin. Can't recommend them enough and would definitely advise coming with a large group to try as much of the menu as you can!

First of all, the prices blew me away. So cheap wowza. One plate was less than $8. I have never seen that in austin in a long time.Got the char siu Banh Mi. The meat did not remind me remotely of real char siu. The bread was not the greatest bread in my opinion, it was so soft not my preferred banh mi bread.The veggie steam buns were the best thing we got. So flavorful and packed full of veggies.The shaking beef was interesting. The beef was not beefy at all but the dish overall went together well.Everything here is so healthy, my gut left feeling clean. There are two tables outside the truck for community style eating which is a fun twist. I got to talk to many random people sitting next to me! Cheap food, would come again.

Fantastic vegan viet food with great speedy service. My favorite is their spicy ramen or pho