Roots Plant-based Cafe - Ben Thanh - Health food restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

Had such a great experience at this vegan restaurant! 🌱 Everything we tried was delicious, especially the Mexican bowl, burger, and falafel. The food was fresh, flavorful, and really satisfying. I loved how everything was packed with flavor while still feeling light and healthy. Definitely a great place for both vegans and anyone who simply enjoys good food. Highly recommend! 💚

Roots is a beautiful cafe and it’s has amazing staff. The food and service is the highest quality. We tried it all. Bowls, smoothies and sandwiches are large portions and full of flavour. I especially love the dark rye bread. Coffee was great. Highly recommended.

I am officially giving Roots Plant-based Cafe - Ben Thanh a three-star rating today because I discovered two critical issues during my visit; however, as soon as these two problems are properly fixed, I will immediately rewrite my entire review and change my rating to a full five stars. Aside from these specific drawbacks, literally everything about this establishment is absolutely magnificent in every way. The overall plant-based concept of the cafe is exceptionally well executed, delivering a healthy, creative, innovative, and deeply satisfying culinary experience right in the heart of Saigon. Everything we tasted was super delicious, highly flavorful, incredibly fresh, and rich in vibrant natural flavors, demonstrating that wholesome vegan and vegetarian cuisine can be truly gourmet. The food presentation, plating, and styling are exceptionally artistic, making every dish and smoothie bowl look like a colorful work of art before you even take your first bite. The interior aesthetic is equally impressive, featuring a clean, cozy, and stylish ambiance with warm, soft lighting that creates an inviting space to relax. The music selection playing in the background is super cool, atmospheric, and trendy, setting a relaxed, upbeat rhythm that elevates the entire dining atmosphere. Additionally, the staff members work extraordinarily well—they are attentive, polite, energetic, and very quick to assist guests with genuine warmth and care throughout the meal. However, the first critical issue lies within the restroom facilities, specifically a major plumbing defect. The toilet does not flush water properly at all, which creates a very awkward and uncomfortable situation for customers. During my meal, I personally witnessed a female visitor having to ask a staff member for assistance because the flush mechanism completely failed, indicating a serious underlying problem with the toilet tank that needs to be repaired or entirely replaced by a professional plumber as soon as possible. Maintaining a fully functioning, reliable restroom is an essential hygienic standard for any quality dining establishment. The second critical issue is the complete absence of toothpicks on the individual dining tables. Since this cafe specializes exclusively in plant-based food—which is packed with fibrous vegetables, leafy greens, quinoa, chia seeds, microgreens, and various toasted nuts—having food particles get stuck between your teeth is virtually inevitable. Not having toothpicks readily available on the tables or provided with the bill is a major oversight that causes significant personal discomfort after enjoying such fibrous plant-rich meals. In every other regard, Roots Plant-based Cafe is absolutely splendid, offering high-grade food, wonderful presentation, great service, and fantastic music. As soon as the toilet tank is fixed and toothpicks are placed on the tables, I will gladly rewrite this review and award them the full five-star rating they otherwise deserve.

My favorite place to go on weekends! The food here always looks stunning, like it’s carefully prepared. Even the chopstick and spoon was placed neatly in order. I love their Japanese rice bowl, falafel bowl, and for smoothie, it’s the Back to the Roots that is definitely worth trying! The cafe generally gave a calm but still refreshing vibe with trees and warm lights.

We were so excited to visit Roots based on their menu and we were not disappointed. The staff are very friendly and the entire look of the cafe is beautiful and calming. The food is delicious! I particularly loved the raw cakes! My only suggestion is to include gluten free bread and gluten free granola in the future for people like me with coeliac disease or gluten intolerances - that would allow a lot more of the menu to be available. My boyfriend however could eat anything - and he definitely over ordered! But he loved everything he tried. We also tried the healthy shots - not my favourite taste but very good for you and I think my body appreciated it. All in all a lovely experience and I'd absolutely recommend anyone to come here - even I just for coffee and cake.