Huong Sen

This is NOT the place to go if you want meat (even their "meat" dishes are from vegan-based). But that being said, the food is really good and the restaurant can accompany both small and large parties. Place is more for casual get-togethers. Easy to find parking (in a lot). I highly recommend getting the spring rolls and mango salad (do not skip on this one) for their appetizers. I got the roast "pork" dish and was pleasantly surprised how flavorful and crispy it was. Great portions too. Good service: Workers very attentive, food came out quickly, and came by periodically to check up on us. Just know though, you pay at the register (we were waiting for the check and did not realize that). Highly recommend for a Asian-Viet vegan restaurant!

Heard by word of mouth that Huong Sen was good, so a group of us went to check it out. I really liked how they decorated the restaurant. Service was good, accommodating a party of 9. The food was so delicious! Everything vegan. I can't decide which is my favorite. Appetizers ordered: bi cuon (spring rolls), cha gio chay (eggrolls), goi xoai (mango salad w/ crispy crackers)Entrees: Bun hue (vegan bun bo hue, spicy and portion was larger than expected), nam va dau hu kho to (tofu + mushroom, the sauce was so savory & addicting), heo kho ngu vi (crispy, fried tofu)Really enjoyed dinner and a fun outing!

My grandma is a Buddhist vegetarian and I've been on the hunt for places she can eat at. A friend recommended this place and I finally had the chance to bring my grandma! Not all of their menu items are Buddhist vegetarian friendly, but there were a good amount of items that are. The interior here is pretty spacious and there are booths that are tucked away. There's no large party tables, but we were a party of 5 and they had a table that fit us.We ordered the Cha Gio Chay as an appetizer and these were arguable my grandma's favorite--she ate 3 of these and she usually has a small appetite. These were nicely crisped and paired really well with the vegetarian nuoc mam. We also got the Bun Cha Gio which was another one of my grandma's favorites, she ended up eating most of the bowl (we family-styled the meal). The fried rice was good, though I do wish the portion size was a bit larger. It had a nice wok flavor and the rice was not soggy at all. The salted tofu was my favorite dish by far--super airy and crispy and lightly salted. The caramelized fish was also good, although on the salty side--it pairs really well with the complementary rice. Lastly, we got the snow pea leaves without garlic--these were cooked very well and were still flavorful despite no garlic.Overall, a great experience and I will be bringing my grandma back!

Wow, wish they have a delicious Vietnamese Vegetarian Restaurant like this in ATL!!! OMG the Bún Huế Chay (Spicy Noodle Soup) is my fav!!! The flavor is on point & the Chile Lemongrass Sate is fire!!! The Canh Chua (Hot & Sour Soup) & Cá Kho Tộ (Caramelized Fish in Clay Pot) are flavorful as well. Even the name of this place is lovely. Hương Sen means Lotus Flower (my favorite flower), hence the beautiful Lotus interior decor. Def will come back when I'm in town to try other dishes on the menu!!

If you're vegetarian, Huong Sen is a fantastic spot for some authentic Vietnamese food. They've got all the classics but made it vegetarian like pho, bun bo hue, and flavorful vermicelli bowls to name a few. I tried their bun hue huong sen (vegetarian spicy noodle soup) and it was flavorful and satisfied my noodle craving even though I'm not vegetarian! The vibe inside is super calm, giving off zen buddhist temple vibes with traditional harp music playing and the sound of water. Plus, the staff is friendly and the food comes out fast. There is plenty of seating and table booths, and a big parking lot outside too.

I can't count the number of times I've been here. It's my go to place for vegetarian Vietnamese dishes without sacrificing traditional flavors. Every time I'm there, I'm greeted by a polite smile from one of the staff. They speak in a calm and collected manner and are very patient with explaining menu items if it's your first time.I am also obsessed with the interior. All of the furniture is basically wood or what looks like wood lol, and the leafy decorations along with Buddha sculptures take me to a place of zen and peace which reflects the vibe that they're going for. There's usually soft harp music playing in the background, similar to sounds you would hear at a temple or a yoga class. The staff members wear uniforms, which makes things look more neat and orderly. The restaurant itself is clean and well kept. Unfortunately, during this visit I was starving from the Houston humidity and wolfed down my meal before taking photos of the food lol. I ordered the bún giò chả bị (Number 11) and my mom ordered the bún Huế (Number 10). Both entree items taste amazing and fresh with good portions. The bún giò is essentially a rice noodle salad with fish sauce and egg rolls. The bún Huế is a broth noodle with pieces of "beef", mushrooms, and tofu skin. I highly recommend it for a first timer. The only thing I'd nitpick is that prices are increasing, but that's just with the cost of everything going up. Just sucks I can't get the same dish for $7 anymore. Besides that, check Huong Sen out for some awesome Vietnamese vegetarian food!

Huong Sen was delicious! This is one of our favorite vegetarian places in the Chinatown area. It is a few minutes further than the main Chinatown area. All items are vegetarian on the menu. We've tried multiple items on the menu and each has been tasty. My favorite is the spicy noodle soup, which contains multiple different types of fake meat in a tasty, spicy broth. Know that it does have a spicy kick to it.Know that although they take your order at your table, you actually pay for food at the register up front.

Pretty far west. My Vegan friend took me there. It's a beautifully decorated restaurant. The music is calming and the customer service is great. We shared the hot and sour soup and egg rolls. That's enough for two. The food was good but I didn't find it delicious. Maybe the vermicelli dishes are better which we might try next time. You pay at the register.

I played vegan roulette with google maps landed here. The prices are average. everything except the service was brilliant, but to be fair she was an army of one .the other servers taking lunch during peak rush. Many vegan choices. They will also remove fish sauce fromThings to make vegan. A first choice of its not during lunch hour

Delicious vegetarian options are in abundance here, but meat is not. Every single item on the menu here is vegetarian, but if you eat meat, you won't miss it given how flavorful and fresh the food is. I do have to mention that one could be misled with how some of the dishes are named: for example, they have a dish called Heo Quay Kho Ngũ Vị (Five Spices Roasted Pork), but it is actually an (excellent) tofu dish meant to imitate pork. There's no indication in either the Vietnamese or English name that this is imitation pork rather than real pork. Since this restaurant does explicitly label themselves as a Vegetarian restaurant, that might be obvious to most. But I think it would be helpful to label the imitation dishes as such to make it more clear for those who may not know.I came here with a big group of friends so I was able to try plenty of things. My favorites were the Mango Salad and the Five Spices Roasted Pork, and even though I ate A LOT, I didn't walk out feeling bloated or heavy. Service is friendly, the zen interior design of the restaurant is cute and photogenic, and there's plenty of parking. This restaurant is in Bellaire, and even though it's a bit further down the road from Chinatown, it is well worth the drive.Ambiance: 5/5Food: 4/5Service: 4/5