The food and drinks were both fantastic and there were tons of options. The staff was friendly and helpful as well, and the dining space is super cute! read more

Chay Concept - Vegetarian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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We tried the pandan float and aubergine drink, and both were incredibly refreshing -- bright, fragrant, and perfect starters. For food, we had the tamarind tofu, pumpkin fried rice, and pho noodles. Every dish was excellent, but the standout was the pho: the tamarind sauce was unbelievably good, adding a sweet‑tangy depth that made the whole bowl pop. Overall, everything we ordered was flavorful, balanced, and genuinely memorable. read more

Probably won't go back. We got seated on a Saturday night without much advance notice. Service was fine. Restaurant was LOUD, difficult to talk to each other. Appetizer tofu was good. Vegetarian curry was well spiced. We also got a pho, because it was Vietnamese restaurant, but it was too sweet and not proper pho (even vegetarian). read more

This is a great and unique vegan spot in Bellevue. Beautiful decor besides the fans spread throughout the restaurant since they don't have AC. This cheapens the experience a bit. Service was excellent and fast though. The food was fantastic and the sesame beef lotus root dish is a standout dish. A must try. Get it with the purple rice as well. The salted egg tofu lives up to the hype too and is such a unique tasting dish. The crispy rolls are standard, nothing special. Everything here is so colorful and I really appreciate the menu having pictures for every drink and dish. This should be a requirement for all restaurants! The purple yam soup was really bad. Almost inedible to me. The Hanoi Sunset cocktail was also really bad. Avoid those two items and you will have a better chance at a great experience here! It was so close to a 5 star review but these two items were especially bad that I could not overlook how they took away from the experience a bit. read more

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Overall: 4 stars Very interesting vegetarian restaurant that rethinks a lot of Asian dishes in an equally compelling vegetarian light. The staff are very kind and attentive and the food tastes quite pleasant. My only gripe is how the entrance inside and out is flooded with flies that detract from both the first and last impression. Eggplant Tofu - Love the flavor of the sweet saline black pepper sauce that really powers the dish. The pepper gives a persistent but not overpowering spice that works well with the rice. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: -1 Service: +1 Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race read more

Chay Concept - Vegetarian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Food was really good. My favorite out of everything we ordered was the Chicken Ragu. Service was fast and server were very friendly and attentive. Ambience is cozy. read more

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Great vegetarian place and I would highly recommend it for those who are trying to eat less meat. Still tastes great and has rich flavor. No meat needed. Staff are friendly and I haven't had any problems. read more

Pleasantly surprised by Chay Concept. This is a high-end vegetarian spot with an open kitchen that lets you watch the chefs in action, especially if you snag a bar seat. The space is stylish, the service is great, and the food is both beautifully plated and delicious. The cocktails could use a bit of refinement, but the creativity is there and I'm excited to see how they evolve. Parking nearby is limited, but if you're staying at the hotel across the alley, it's an easy win. Overall, a great choice for an elevated, meat-free meal in Bellevue. read more

Chay Concept - Thai tea cocktail - Vegetarian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

The location was abut awkward to find. But the place is very cozy and loving the grass wall display. The food on the hand was great and it is very vegetarian/vegan friendly for our vegetarian folks. Definitely a date night type of place with their more asian fusion type of cuisine. The staff was super friendly. The food was good as vegetarian meals go. But it was a bit too sweet in regard to the sauce and seems overpowering. read more

Chay Concept - Purple Yam Soup - Vegetarian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I went to Chay Concept and had a mixed experience overall. I ordered the golden garlic and chili tofu and Thai iced tea. The garlic and chili tofu was the highlight--well-cooked, flavorful, and nicely balanced with heat. The tofu was crispy on the outside while remaining soft on the inside, making it quite enjoyable. However, the Thai iced tea was disappointing. It lacked the usual richness and depth of flavor and tasted watered down, which took away from the overall experience. The food felt freshly prepared, and the flavors had a modern Asian vegetarian touch. Overall, Chay Concept is worth visiting for dishes like the garlic and chili tofu, but the drinks could use some improvement. read more

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We Tried Happy Hour at this Vietnamese Vegetarian restaurant last Friday. (4pm -6pm). The decor is very nice and tranquil. Seating area is a bit limited. About 6 seats at the bar, but you can enjoy the HH drinks and small plates in the regular seating area too. They have mocktails, for those who prefer non alcoholic drinks We ordered the crispy rolls, and golden garlic and chili tofu with a #2 spicy. Both small plates were very tasty. The tofu had a definite kick to it but was still enjoyable. The restaurant is very clean and well maintained. Servers were very courteous, attentive, and welcoming. On the street parking was easy to find. read more

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It was packed, but glad we put in a reservation. We got bar seating, which wasn't too bad. Seats were still comfortable and you get to see all the action from kitchen to bar to dining room. We've always had low expectations for vegetarian restaurants, so we were quite surprised w/ the execution with the food here. Pumpkin and lotus seed soup was our fav - fragrant, umami, and whatever they put in there, it warmed my soul! Perfect dish from happy hour to get through this cold spell in Seattle. Others we've enjoyed: Pho rolls, crispy rolls, tom yum mushrooms (love the seasoning and the peppery flavor!), and papaya salad. There was something in the mango salad that gave me an aftertaste of dish soap. Maybe they felt rushed b/c of the number of orders that night, so the dishes didn't get wiped down fast enough. I'm sure executon gets better w/ time. My mocktail was a bit too sweet for my taste. Will certainly try a different one next time. read more

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Went back to Chay Concept for a second time, and again, loved the food. This time, I enjoyed the food even more as I was able to hone in on some of the items that were more of my taste. We ordered a crispy tofu appetizer, which came with a yummy lemon grass dipping sauce -- I'd definitely order this again! They also had a new item, tropical mango rolls, which were also quite good. The place is on the smaller side but because of that, it's pretty chill, making it easy to have conversation during lunch, dinner or happy hour. The service was outstanding. We had such a warm, friendly server, who seemed to really care about our experience. I love that they have expanded their menu since I visited the first time, and there are pictures which are super helpful too! read more

Chay Concept - Vegetarian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I am very happy I had a chance to try Chay Concept. This place has very tasty food. While here for a Yelp experience, I also purchased and entree of Sesame Beef with Lotus Root and a spiciness level of 2 stars. I enjoyed the Sesame Beef entree. This dish had imitation beef which was super similar in texture as real beef and the spiciness was just right for me. Lots of veggies in this meal with broccoli, peppers and lotus root. It is similar to Szechuan Beef but certainly healthier and still full of flavor. This dish came with a choice of rice and I chose the purple rice for variety. I had a great waiter who kept my water full and checked up with me often and remembered my name which is always nice. I will return here one day with family. read more

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Good option for vegan food! They have a wide variety of different dishes, with veggies and meat alternatives. We tried the papaya salad and bahn mi skillet. It was flavorful and light. The drinks menu was also extensive with coffee, mocktails and alcoholic drinks. They also have HH menu from 4-6 with good discounts read more

Chay Concept - Banh Mi Skillet, Papaya Salad - Vegetarian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

We really enjoyed Chay when we visited. We do typically eat and like meat so we're a little suspicious that we wouldn't like it, but we were wrong! They do a good job of using meat alternatives to replace how meat would usually be used. Their beef replacement is probably what they do best. The tofu dishes felt like they could be hit or miss. This is downtown Bellevue so there is mostly street parking and garages if you want that. The interior of the restaurant is really nice and cozy definitely recommend visiting! read more

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I was really excited to try their vegan food, and it turned out to be a great experience. The staff were very welcoming and helped me choose the right appetizer, which I really appreciated. The ambience was also nice and comfortable. I tried the pho rolls, which had egg, mango, salad, and imitation beef. I was a bit skeptical at first because I don't usually like plant-based meats that taste or smell weird (even though I eat chicken and lamb). The staff clearly told me that it wouldn't have that smell, so I decided to go for it. I'm glad I did! The rolls were really good. The "meat" was made from soy, tasted nice, and didn't have any odd smell at all. With the sauces, everything came together really well. It's a small plate, but perfect for sharing between two people and surprisingly filling. Plus, it felt like a good protein option. I'd definitely recommend this place to vegans or anyone who wants to try plant-based meats without that strange aftertaste. I'm already excited to come back and try more items from their menu. Parking was a bit tricky, though. I couldn't find a dedicated spot and ended up doing street parking. Also I noticed in reviews many people find it difficult to find the restaurant. It's in the soma towers and beside the signal. read more

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Not very many vegetarian places like this in the area so definitely recommend if you're vegetarian, open to trying something new / different, or wanting Vietnamese food. The restaurant is cozy /very intimate setting and in my mind great for small groups and dates. My parents are vegetarian so we invited them. It was our first time there so we asked the owner to recommend a few dishes for us to share. We tried the salted eggs, tropical roll, bao, Tom yum mushrooms, purple yam soup, pho noodles, and purple rice. Every dish was good and packed with flavors. If I had to re-pick three I would probably go with the tropical roll, bao, and pho noodles. They also hand a ginger fried fish dish that I would recommend but didn't try on this day (I had it at their sister restaurant). Overall really good experience and staff was friendly. read more

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Pretty good! My party and I found out about this place through a yelp elite event and were able to get a couple of appetizers through the event. We got the bao buns and the egg tofu which was SO good! They have plenty of creative tofu options which was very nice. The egg tofu was recommended to us by our server and I would stamp another recommendation on this appetizer, it was super good! The bao buns were just okay as the bao itself was not that soft and the cucumber was cut a little to big so it was kind of hard to eat. We also got the pho beef rolls which had a great flavor. I appreciate that there are more asian vegetarian options! It is nice to taste familiar flavors while also being able to eat less meat. The price point was quite average, maybe a little above average for everything being vegetarian so I don't know if this will become a regular spot for me. I also recommend parking in the SOMA parking lot which is right near the restaurant and offers 2 free hours of parking. read more

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What did I just eat?! All the Vietnamese flavors I love in new, unique textures??? This was an experience for which I was not prepared.... If vegetarian food is this good, I mind as well take the plunge and become one. Probably better for me, and I get to order more cocktails :p The good: - COCKTAILS: I've been eyeing their Pandan and Banana cocktails for a while now and am happy to report out that they're balanced and smooooth af. We tried 7 cocktails in total lol and my friend loved the Strawberry and Guava Margarita-- I mean, at $12 what is is there not to like!!!! - FLAVOR: their salted egg yolk tofu, purple yam, and tomyum mushrooms were my personal favorites... I'm still thinking about my first bite of each app... ONLY ORDER IF YOU LIKE EXPLOSIONS OF FLAVOR. - SERVING SIZE: they loaded their pork baos and pho rolls with the most delightful and springy meat... I felt like I got a lesson in how to prepare and serve good vegetarian meat cuz sheeeesh - SERVICE: friendly and attentive. I can tell the team in the back really, really cares. I wish them nothing but the best as they make a name for themselves in the Seattle and greater U.S. food scene!!!! Keep it up!!! I can't wait to come back and consider vegetarianism :))) read more

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TL;DR: tasty new concepts but some dishes were overly salty. Parking: The shop front is very awkward and faces an inlet to a garage or something. Parking itself is street side or a nearby garage. Atmosphere: very fancy feel but it's casual dining. Menu: glorious and has a lot of photos. Service: wait to be seated, order at the table, you will be watered, check brought to you. Mango Salad: my favorite dish. Very refreshing, has a wonderful tang and sweetness and I love the crunchy texture of all the fresh veggie ingredients. read more

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Food portions are huge, very nice staff, and a fun concept and variety. Super cool to see Vietnamese food not only elevated but be showcased in a vegetarian way. We came for drinks and were easily convinced to get more from seeing all the food brought out. Sitting at the bar, we got to chit chat wor the owners, Long, Thao, Van and even their team. Theyre all so nice and welcoming offering more for us to try. I love the idea and wish them and the business well! read more

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I rarely dish out 5 stars, but I believe this place deserves it. It's vietnamese cuisine through a vegetarian lens. To me, hands down best All vegetarian Vietnamese food spot I've been to in the greater Seattle area that I've tried. Granted my perspective is limited to the 3 items I managed to try, so my overall opinion could change as I try more dishes in the future. Small plates: -Saltes Egg Tofu Aside from the presentation making it look very appetizing. This thing delivered on flavor. The bite I enjoyed was when I purposefully took off the red pepper garnish and coated all sides of the tofu in the sauce. Then placed the garnish back on top and shoveled the whole thing in my mouth. It was savory,it was salty, it had that umami. That slight crunch from the coating, that crisp freshness from the pepper. -Crispy chili garlic fried tofu It had good flavor but I wanted to speak more on the texture and mouth feel. I feel like with tofu dishes you expect a certain texture. Whether it was intended or not. I appreciated that the tofu had 2 distinct textures. Different pieces had that chewy, somewhat shreddy, meaty quality that you had to gnaw on for lack of a better word. The other pieces were that typical firm exterior with a gummable texture that your teeth would cut through easily. Overall good sensory experience. Large Plate/Entree: -Vermicelli Noodle Bowl or Bun Thit nuong First and foremost, how did they make a fish sauce with no fish? I need that recipe. Secondly it's a solid dish with all the elements you'd expect from a typical bun thit nuong, but with meatless alternatives. Portion size was decent but I wanted slightly more. I might be saying that because I'm a glutton. Fried rolls, good crisp/crunchy texture and filling ratio. Seitan had a great chew mimicking that meaty quality. Noodles were al dente and not soggy. Veggies were fresh and brightened up the dish. All in all, yeah if I was vegetarian, this would be a mainstay for me. Even though I'm not, I'd still make it back. Especially since there are a lot of other dishes I'd like to try as well as some of the drinks. Btw, Big ups to the friendly staff. Anyways, til we meet again. Happy future eating. read more

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What a vegetarian gem hidden in Bellevue. Really enjoyed my experience here (disclaimer- this is part of the Yelp elite review). Lilly the server was very attentive and friendly. I ordered salted egg tofu- crunchy on the outside and savory creamy sauce for dipping. It was quite satisfying. It paired perfectly with the homemade chili sauce. It was not spicy but very flavorful with coconut, lemongrass and other spices. It reminds me of sambal that is vegan. Add more chili flakes if you want it spicier. I was going to get a second app but could not resist trying the purple rice with mango and coconut cream. It was delicious. The sweet mango beautifully arranged around the plate compliments the earthy purple sticky rice and the sweet and salty coconut cream. My simple meal was very satiating. Note that this place I would consider as higher-end Vietnamese vegetarian. App is $12+ and most entre are $20+. They do have a lunch special that is below $20 (see my photos). I would come here for client meetings, or with people that care about the ambiance and not just the food as this place has both plus good service. The place is also perfect for a private party less than 50. It feels like a chef special experience because you could see through tye kitchen and the L-shape room is surrounded by glass looking out the street from the 2nd floor across from AC hotel. I will be back for sure. read more

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This review is only for their mango sticky rice and spaghetti. For some reason, their mango sticky rice is bothering me for a week, so here it is. The rice is same rice as their bowl of rice served with entree, black mixed rice. It is not even made especially for this desert. The Mango squares??? Just DO NOT ORDER IT! especially if you are used to real mango sticky rice. It is cubes of frozen mango's and regular entree black rice and all they did was pour sweetened coconut milk. Texture was disgusting. I Didn't take photo but trust me, not worth the money. The spaghetti? I ordered it because it was expected to be savory and flavorful. It was NOT! They used some fake vegan butter with strange chemical taste. The meat balls ere tough texture and mushrooms weren't even sliced. Do not order these 2-items read more

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This place has been on my bucket list for a while and I'm glad I was able to try it today. What we ordered * Their seasonal Pho Tamarind dish: Quite underwhelming honestly. Normally for this dish, the sauce needs to be really punchy which I think this one lacked * Pho Rolls: Not too bad. The sauce was pretty good * Mango Salad: Not too bad either but nothing really special * Sesame Beef with Lotus Root: Flavorful and the beef had the good texture * Bao: I like how soft and slightly sweet the outside was. The sauce and the inside was pretty tasty as well * Steamed Purple Rice in Lotus Leaf: Though the rice was cooked to perfection, there's not much flavor in here, nor the aroma from the lotus leaf. * Banh Mi Skillet: My favorite dish and I would come back for this. Everything in this tasted so good, especially their vegan "pate" Overall, while I appreciate the existence of an up-scale Vietnamese vegan restaurant and none of the foods were bad, they really need to up the flavor in order to match other lower scale places but whose foods are packed with umami. I was thinking about 3 stars but the service was great and I really hope they thrive so I added another star read more

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Checked out Chay Concept on an early evening for their happy hour dishes. Coming in they asked my group if we had a reservation, which I thought was funny since there were plenty of tables open. But regardless, our hostess was very friendly and attentive during our whole experience. I really liked the way the menu was designed, rather than just showing a repetitive list of items, they showcased a few dishes on every page with high quality photos that show you what it looks like. For small bites we ordered the Tofu Delight, which was well balanced in flavor between the cucumber, shiitake mushrooms, and egg tofu. Only downside was that these bites fell apart easily. For the Pho Rolls, they held well and was a fun and tasty take on bite-sized pho without broth. The main entree I ordered was the Veggie Curry. A simplistic dish, but full of flavour and was comforting on a rainy day. There has been a rise in modern Vietnamese restaurants sprouting about the region, and my friends and I believe Chay Concept takes the crown in best modern Vietnamese restaurant in the whole Seattle area so far! read more

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Seeing all the promos for Chay Concept on social media we decided to try it. As meat eaters we weren't sure how it would work out. We loved our meal. We got Salted Egg Tofu, Crispy Rolls, Chay Vermicelli Noodle, Pineapple Fried Rice, and Ginger Fried Fish. We loved the Salted Egg Tofu and Crispy Rolls. The Chay Vermicelli Noodle and Pineapple Fried Rice were great. The Ginger Fried Fish was our least favorite of what we ordered. It was okay. We will definitely be back for more. read more

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Loved it!! I've been waiting years for Bellevue to get a trendy date night restaurant with vegan food!! Or frankly just a vegan spot in general. Finally - 100% Vegan and vegetarian menu ! To start, I highly recommend a reservations, at least during dinner time on a weekend. Thankfully, we have reservations and proceeded promptly. Restaurant is cute and trendy. Slightly small also very loud. The service and staff are quick and very friendly!with the exception of the loud noise, no complaints. For the food, I was happily surprised that the portions are actually bigger than the pictures in the menu. I was also very impressed by their vegan barbecue pork boa! Our favorite starter dish. Highly recommend the curry & pumpkin ried rice. I elected for a 4 spicy, on my dish. Thankfully, they brought aside of chili pepper flakes and chili powder sauce because my 4 was not spicy enough for me. We ended the night with the dessert, a coconut milk, mango rice dish. Everything was amazing and I can't wait to come back and try all the other dishes!! read more

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This is a solid 3.5 star but I'm rounding up because there's good parking which is rare in Bellevue. I been to the sister restaurant before in Renton and enjoyed it a lot so was really excited that they open another location in Bellevue. However, I thought the dishes weren't as good and the price is pretty steep. Service, our waiter is really nice and informative. He made a few good suggestions for us which we enjoy. The place is nice, it took over the former fogrose atelier restaurant so it's not super big. We were the only customers there for a while,but it looks like they do a lot of take out too. The weird part for us is that they set the AC right at the entrance so you get a bast of really cold air as you enter and it's like a struggle to get in/out of the restaurant. Foodwise: We got the pho rolls and the salted egg tofu as our apps (roughly $15 each). The salted egg tofu was definitely the better of the two. Love how soft it was and the flavor was spot on. The pho rolls was definitely a misnomer if you're Vietnamese. I was expecting actual pho noodles used but it looks like they use the rice rolls in banh uot instead. There's basically a slight hint of pho but it was mostly a smaller version of banh uot. Kinda disappointed because of the name. Entree: banh mi skillet and the ginger fried fish (both around $25 each). The fish dish was refreshing. It was like mango salad with fish. The fish was a little tough but the flavor was really good. I also like the crackers it came with. The skillet dish was ok. some components worked while others kinda missed. The Cha was a little dry and tough. The mushroom was pretty salty. The banh mi with pate was good and the egg as well. For lunch you also get a complimentary soup. I'm glad it was free because it wasn't that good to be honest. They should have used soft tofu because the firm tofu was too tough and chewy. The soup itself was very bland, we used other sauces that was in other dishes to give it some flavor We also got a tea ($6) which was decent. You can get 2 hours free parking at soma tower. I think their ticket machines aren't updated yet because it still gives you 2 hours instead of 1 hours like it's advertised everywhere, which is nice. The food does take a while for it to come out and 1 hour might be stretching. Overall, it was a nice place to try read more

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Chay Concept Bellevue is the newest vegetarian spot in town that took over the old Atelier Fogrose. Vietnamese-inspired vegetarian and vegan dishes were not high on my to-eat list before, but chay pushed it up my list! I loved the salted egg yolk tofu ($14), which was perfectly crispy outside and silky on the inside with an umami-filled egg yolk sauce. I scraped off all the sauce haha. The staff were really friendly and luckily we were there during happy hour so we also tried the lotus pumpkin soup ($7) and the pho rolls ($10) with imitation meat. Both were lovely and I'd love to try their innovative drinks when I can have alcohol again! read more

Chay Concept - Salted Egg Tofu PHO Roll - Vegetarian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Came here for dinner the other night and absolutely loved it Pros: + Extremely friendly with dietary restrictions + Pure vegetarian only restuarant + Staff is super super friendly + Delicious cocktails + Large variety of mocktails as well + Gorgeous interior + Reasonable street side parking All in all, absolutely love this place and will be back soon IG: AndTheNextAdventureBegins read more

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR?! Yes I said it, it's the best restaurant I've tried in 2025 and I've tried over 100 this year. The menu: I love this type of menus where's there's pictures for everything! I'm a visual person who loves cool and yummy looking food. The service: super friendly, they go out there way to check up on you and make sure you're comfortable to enjoy a delicious meal Parking: you can park on the street or soma towers for free up to 2 hours Ambiance: pretty, clean, and spacious spot that's on the 2nd floor. Food: wow who knew Vietnamese vegetarian food can taste so good let alone vegetarian food! The flavors exploded and were so unique. It complimented everything and I mean everything. You have to get what I order I'm telling you! It was so fun to think how they made all of this vegetarian, the flavors masked it so well but it a good way. Overall great experience, I would recommend this spot to all my friends and family. read more

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I've never been to a vegan/vegetarian Vietnamese spot before, so I was curious to try this place out. There wasn't a wait for Tuesday dinner for two, which was nice. We ordered a few drinks and dishes to share: Pho Rolls: Decent, no notes. Salted Egg Tofu: Interesting flavor, but not quite my palette. Sesame Beef with Lotus Root: My favorite dish. Loved the flavor and perfect level of spice. The veggies and imitation beef really complemented each other. Pandan Float: Fragrant and unique. Mia Mia: Super strong! Chay Love Potion: Sweet and refreshing--would probably taste great carbonated! Worth a visit, especially for the creative drinks and dishes you don't usually see elsewhere. read more

Chay Concept - Pho rolls, Salted Egg Tofu, Sesame Beef with Lotus Root, pandan float, chay love potion, Mia Mia - Vegetarian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Loved the food here! I've been to a few vegetarian Vietnamese restaurants as my partner is vegetarian and Chay Concept had some great unique and creative dishes! We weren't super hungry but had a hard time deciding what to order as everything looked so good on the menu (even the drinks). We ended up getting the pho rolls and salted egg tofu for starters and the ginger fried fish to share. Loved the flavor of the pho rolls, a nice combo of salty, sweet and spicy. The salted egg tofu was my favorite dish as it had a great lightly fried coating on the tofu in a creamy, rich salted egg yolk flavored sauce. I've had different versions of this but I liked how the one here is a big lighter than usual, making it a nice app to start with. The ginger fried fish was good as well. Loved the mango salad on the side, so fresh and flavorful and the purple rice on the side. The imitation fish was a bit dry especially as it was fried as well but the mango salad really helped lighten it up. Overall a really great vegetarian restaurant. I wish we stayed longer in Bellevue so we could come back! read more

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I was skeptical and didn't want to go but my friends twisted my arm and no, didn't regret. Service was sweet and friendly and helpful and not intrusive Location is a bit of a ...pain to find parking and make your way around. Good store front, just where the heck is the parking ... Food, everything is surprisingly really good, only issue: everything is a touch too salty. Yes, we can order rice to eat with them but then not everyone wants to consume THAT much rice, what if we just want food with no rice? Salty! read more

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Strolling down the streets of Bellevue, WA, we stumbled upon Chay Concept, a totally vegan restaurant straight out of a butcher's nightmares. Why not? This place had a fun, sleek vibe, and the food was fantastic! We arrived just before happy hour ended, so our waitress told us we had five minutes if we wanted to grab any specials, so we asked for everything on the happy hour menu, including a few mocktails. She was happy to oblige, and after the drinks, the dishes came out, one-by-one. Each one had a different flavor, a different perspective. My favorite was the purple yam soup - soft and gentle, thick and filling. Best of all, the waitress offered an order of Bao Buns which weren't on the menu yet, but the chef was experimenting with them, so we said yes and they did NOT disappoint at all. Kudos for letting us try a new dish! If we didn't know this place was vegan, we probably wouldn't have noticed since the food was so good on its own. If you're in the Seattle area, make a bee-line to Chay Concept - it's definitely worth a visit! read more

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Very nice place. The food is creative and beautifully prepared. Many things on the menu I wanted to try! I ordered the Pandan float, salted egg tofu and purple yam soup. The drink was very unique. Perhaps a bit sweet but the pandan flavor came through. Salted egg tofu was divine. Highly recommend. The purple yam soup was a bit simple but very satisfying and visually appealing read more

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I visited Chay Concept last week for a Yelp Elite experience. The restaurant is located in the space that previously housed Fog Rose Atelier. While it's a vegetarian restaurant, some menu items do contain eggs, so keep that in mind. For drinks, I ordered the Spicy Mango Drop and my husband had the Pandan Float. Both cocktails were well made--flavorful, strong, and very enjoyable. We started with the Salted Egg Tofu. It was definitely unique, but not my favorite. If I were to return (and I will), I'd probably choose a different appetizer to try next time. For mains, we ordered the Sesame "Beef" and the Tamarind Pho, and both were excellent. The imitation beef was surprisingly delicious and satisfying. The tamarind pho was very different from traditional pho--no broth, just noodles tossed in a tangy tamarind sauce--and it really worked. It also came with rice, and we opted for the purple rice, which was a great choice. Overall, everything was enjoyable except for the appetizer. Service was great, and there are so many other dishes on the menu that caught our eye. We'll definitely be back to try more. read more

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Difficult to find parking and the entrance. But the food was good and unique, have never tried similar flavors anywhere else. Even though it was just vegetarian they were very innovative. We tried and liked the salted egg tofu, spaghetti, pineapple fried rice, steamed lotus purple rice. Service is decent and ambiance is good read more