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Vào buổi tối, nhạc dân gian sống tạo thêm một tầng trải nghiệm khiến bữa ăn ở đây khác hẳn một bữa tối bình thường — nên đặt bàn trước khi phòng bắt đầu kín chỗ.\n\nNgoài nhà hàng, khuôn viên còn có một cửa hàng nhỏ bán đồ thờ cúng Phật giáo và vải thủ công truyền thống — điểm cộng khá lạ, phản ánh gốc rễ thực sự trong cộng đồng Phật tử địa phương hơn là hướng vào thực khách expat. Nhân viên nói tiếng Anh tốt, phong cách phục vụ ân cần và chừng mực, hòa vào không khí chung của không gian.\n\nỞ mức 350K/người cho buffet, giá tiền cao hơn phần lớn quán ăn Việt Nam địa phương nhưng vẫn thấp hơn những nhà hàng concept tương tự nhắm chủ yếu vào khách du lịch. 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You sit on the floor at low tables. If you get the buffet option (350k/pp) you can order freely from the menu and get everything that sounds good. Just ask for smaller portions of everything so you can try more things. The food is delishious and beautifully presented. Seems very popular so if you want to eat during  dinner time it would be wise to get an reservation. Also got some live traditional music om the evening. I wholeheartedly recommend this vegetarian place.","2025-12-23",{"author":236,"photos":237,"profile_image":238,"profile_url":6,"rating":227,"source":109,"text":239,"time":240},"Young Mi",[],"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLQ77HkWfLW44KVIGXy_g-omy9KKubTOML1C1r5Q0-I3-rPTw=s120-c-rp-mo-br100","From the moment I walked into this vegetarian haven, I was enveloped in a calm, Zen-like atmosphere that immediately set the tone for a truly memorable dining experience. The minimalist decor, soft lighting, and soothing music created a peaceful escape from the outside world.\nThe service was absolutely impeccable—attentive, warm, and genuinely welcoming without being intrusive. Every staff member seemed deeply connected to the philosophy of the place, and it showed in how thoughtfully they approached everything from the menu explanation to the timing of each course.\nNow, let’s talk about the food—wow. Each dish was a work of art, showcasing the natural beauty and flavor of fruits and vegetables in creative, inspired ways. From the vibrant starters to the hearty mains and delicate desserts, every bite was bursting with freshness and intention. The flavors were clean yet complex, proving that you don’t need meat to create deeply satisfying, nourishing meals.\nI left feeling full, balanced, and grateful for such a mindful and delicious experience. Whether you're a dedicated vegetarian or simply someone who appreciates quality, soul-nourishing food, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit.","2025-10-22",{"author":242,"photos":243,"profile_image":244,"profile_url":6,"rating":227,"source":109,"text":245,"time":246},"Simon Kvassman",[],"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW4tIUWKF4tEJdCqVyIOO9vcPO0LbOWLB99DY1n7eydk1N4PAbN=s120-c-rp-mo-ba3-br100","When we got over the initial confusion regarding how the buffe worked we had a truly wonderful meal. The staff was friendly and spoke good english, the food was superb and the dining area is  very beautiful.\n\nIt is a bit pricey by vietnamese standards but well worth it.","2025-12-21",{"author":248,"photos":249,"profile_image":250,"profile_url":6,"rating":225,"source":109,"text":251,"time":252},"pram s",[],"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKmzyeaSNIl54vSSdDh7Uj1RFo2_TvskjgRrK2eN1tr6vF9Xg=s120-c-rp-mo-ba5-br100","Ordered hotpot , very normal Taste and less veggi and noodles. High cost.  Also aluminium pot which is very harmful for health. Should be avoided","2026-1-13",{"author":254,"photos":255,"profile_image":256,"profile_url":6,"rating":227,"source":109,"text":257,"time":258},"Tien Nguyen",[],"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWcjTOg3uRlI5ul_o-VO4rC-fBnuAbGcieg3L3zfevpJwdmUcs=s120-c-rp-mo-br100","Went on vacation here in Vietnam and so pretty here. Food is good. Highly recommend","2026-1-4",{"author":260,"photos":261,"profile_image":262,"profile_url":6,"rating":45,"source":109,"text":263,"time":264},"clink k",[],"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVUzakRqiEAA-yH5Gagvau3uBxWKuE7khfRJwRo9wR2Sjy2TqaV_w=s120-c-rp-mo-ba5-br100","I visited Bongensai, a Japanese vegetarian restaurant,in late December 2024 and had a pleasant experience. The menu is extensive, offering a wide variety of delicious vegetarian dishes that are both palatable and presentable. The zen setting of the restaurant is peaceful and beautifully designed, with several Buddha statues adding to the serene atmosphere.\n\nThe prices are very reasonable, which makes it even more enjoyable. There's also a charming little shop on-site that sells traditional clothing, which is a nice touch if you're interested in souvenirs or something unique.\n\nThe food was good, though I do feel that the dessert could use a little improvement. Still, overall, I left quite happy with my visit and will be returning if i am in HCM. If you are looking for a zen and flavorful dining experience Bongensai is worth a try.","2025-1-28",{"author":266,"photos":267,"profile_image":268,"profile_url":6,"rating":225,"source":109,"text":269,"time":4},"olee elie",[],"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIXMfFdnMZwCPFAJFuERvzdQTGKWqIIf1aZnj-76MhJCG97ng=s120-c-rp-mo-ba3-br100","I used to bring large groups for business lunches, but this recent visit right at opening would be my last. I appreciate so much that Saigon has a dedicated vegan sushi and plant-based Japanese destination, but this visit was such a major letdown that it actually made me sad. I desperately want every veg/vegan establishment to succeed, but they can't succeed like this. Things just devolved quickly when I was told they were already \"out\" of basics like avocado just 30 minutes after opening. It was the first red flag, the kind of minor glitch you overlook in the moment, not realizing it’s actually a window into the current state of things.Normally I’d be more forgiving, but if you’re asking for premium prices, that level of commitment has to be reciprocated. I couldn't order the makis b/c no avocado (in hindsight, I'm glad it wasnt available) ,so I started with the unagi sushi and vegan salmon sashimi with a bowl of rice, but the unagi was clearly old b/c it was dry and curled at the edges as if it had been sitting out for a while. I don't want to know for how long, but it gets worse...I heard the same server who brought me the food,  clipping her nails right in the dining room,  sitting by the kitchen entrance, foot on her lap. I tried to see if she washed her hands as she went behind the curtains to get my bill, but the view was blocked. I could see legs but the curtains cuts off from torso and up. When a staff member is that comfortable with such a repulsive habit in front of customers, it forces you to scrutinize every detail and...ofcourse the state of the bathroom is a good example - b/c it's the most honest place in any place - restaurant, home or anywhere period.  It doesn't matter whether it was 'cleaned' the night before or even before they opened (which if I had to guess - they didn't),  you can just tell they don't clean effectively which further confirmed my fears about their internal standards. For a place charging premium prices plus VAT and a service charge, they need to be much more buttoned up - I'd expect the place to have some reasonable standard for hygiene - I mean this should be true for all but it better be for places that charge like they do.  Vegetarian Japanese food and vegan sushi are so rare in the world, let alone in Saigon, and I genuinely wanted to support their mission, but the flavor is just \"okay to reasonably good\" when you apply the cost:value.  I still wanted to support their mission but  after what I saw the other day, I don’t think I could ever erase the image of that server holding her foot and clipping her nails in the dining room. I desperately want to believe she washed her hands but given the distance to the bathroom from the back and the time it took her to bring my bill, I doubt it.  Goodness only knows what’s happening behind those kitchen curtains if that is the standard on the floor.",{"author":271,"photos":272,"profile_image":273,"profile_url":6,"rating":227,"source":109,"text":274,"time":275},"Tanveer Shaikh",[],"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW2MbvZbNha_lPgLq1MdbqAkbXgvNO3GNB05VP0xI-Hauk6qsQWTA=s120-c-rp-mo-ba3-br100","Great food, would recommend to go with buffet option.\n\nEnglish speaking staff, extremely polite.\n\nWe went for dinner and they had arranged for live music which made the overall experience exceptionally great","2025-12-13",[277,284,293,306,318],{"categories":278,"id":279,"primary_image":280,"rating":227,"slug":281,"title":282},[14],"10b5b63f-82a1-441b-8980-a26ac30ff926","https://images.thaodien.app/images/rankai/google_maps/97a007268eef4047.jpg","rankai",{"en":283,"vi":283},"RANKAI",{"categories":285,"id":288,"primary_image":289,"rating":227,"slug":290,"title":291},[286,14,287],"Tonkatsu restaurant","Korean restaurant","9c261256-6037-4e7f-8fe6-b7ee4f81d9af","https://images.thaodien.app/images/katsuya-canadas-no1-katsu-brand-thao-ien/google_maps/7aa79eb876d66d5c.jpg","katsuya-canadas-no1-katsu-brand-thao-ien",{"en":292,"vi":292},"KATSUYA - Canada’s No.1 Katsu Brand - Thảo Điền",{"categories":294,"id":301,"primary_image":302,"rating":227,"slug":303,"title":304},[295,296,297,298,14,299,300],"Pizza restaurant","Family restaurant","Fine dining restaurant","Fusion restaurant","Organic restaurant","Pizza Takeout","e5fc19ba-d432-40a8-b671-1607ce0360b6","https://images.thaodien.app/images/pizza-4ps-estella/google_maps/6b0e910e16030d81.png","pizza-4ps-estella",{"en":305,"vi":305},"Pizza 4P's Estella",{"categories":307,"id":313,"primary_image":314,"rating":227,"slug":315,"title":316},[14,297,308,309,310,311,312],"Izakaya restaurant","Restaurant","Seafood restaurant","Sushi restaurant","Teppanyaki restaurant","17af83ca-9c8c-4bdb-84c1-549c4121380d","https://images.thaodien.app/images/roll-teppan-ineya/google_maps/359106a1c8055a05.jpg","roll-teppan-ineya",{"en":317,"vi":317},"Roll & Teppan Ineya",{"categories":319,"id":322,"primary_image":323,"rating":227,"slug":324,"title":325},[17,320,321],"Coworking space","Pub","bcef4ff6-bb54-4c36-9e65-def4bb8acd00","https://images.thaodien.app/images/meow-ca-phe-by-tr-multigain-milk-and-ca-phe-coc/google_maps/7f0d5ab837b21d32.jpg","meow-ca-phe-by-tr-multigain-milk-and-ca-phe-coc",{"en":326,"vi":326},"Meow Cà Phê by Tr - Multigain Milk and Cà phê Cóc","nha-hang-chay-pham-nghiem-trai-bongensai-vegetarian",{"instagram":329,"website":330},"https://www.instagram.com/nghiemtraipham/","https://www.phamnghiemtraishop.vn/","free","350,000동 무제한 주문 뷔페, 좌식 낮은 테이블, 저녁마다 펼쳐지는 라이브 전통 음악을 갖춘 일식 채식 레스토랑.","Nhà hàng chay Nhật Bản với buffet gọi món không giới hạn giá 350K, ngồi bệt bàn thấp kiểu Nhật và nhạc dân gian sống vào buổi tối.","Nhà hàng chay Phạm Nghiêm Trai - Bongensai Vegetarian","2026-06-03T01:04:02.685312+00:00",[337,338,339,81,340],"zen","serene","meditative","traditional"]