SOY in München

Difficult to rate. Given the high prices, rude staff, relatively bland food, but nice decor and that it's always good to have vegan choices still giving this an average rating. Long: Vietnamese food is already heavy on vegetables and light on meat and seafood. Most vegan and vegetarian dishes are side dishes. At the heart of Vietnamese food is fish sauce. So it's pretty weird to me that patrons rate this as authentic. This is not an authentic place. But that's not a bad thing. It's a restaurant which aims to replicate authentic Vietnamese food in a vegan way. With these expectations set let's be real. It does not get close to any meat based dishes. Not because not having meat is bad, but because the unique balance of Vietnamese food is super difficult to replicate without fish sauce and meat based broth. Instead, most dishes rely on soy sauce and mushroom which completely changes the flavor profile. I think it's telling that for a, what people describe "authentic" place, there are not a lot of Vietnamese people. It's still a popular place. And it's packed. Every space is occupied and there is barely breathing room. The beautiful decor doesn't help. And I think maybe a bit too popular because the staff seems to be too reliant on tourists and non returning patrons. We observed the staff to be unattentive and outright rude (forgetting orders, no apologies, taking away platters which we didn't finish yet). This place would fare better if it would set different expectations. Instead of aiming to replicate Vietnamese food, it should market as a Vietnamese inspired fusion restaurant. On the good side, food presentation is top notch and if this is something you put a lot of emphasis on, it's worth visiting just for that. I am pretty sure that this also helped to "mask" the lack of taste. Note that the lunch menu is wildly different from their dinner menu, it's like a completely different place. Pretty much standard menu which you'd otherwise find in a Thai/"Asian" lunch place, just plant based.

Delicious vegan food at Soy Vegan in Munich We visited Soy Vegan in Munich for lunch and were completely satisfied. The food is fresh, aromatic, and purely plant-based – ideal for a relaxed lunch break. My partner had fried flat rice noodles with tofu, seitan, and fresh vegetables. Everything was well-seasoned: the vegetables were crunchy, the tofu tender, and the seitan pleasantly spicy. This was accompanied by a sweet and sour soup, which was included in the lunch menu. The soup was slightly spicy, with tomatoes, mushrooms, tamarind, and fresh herbs. Very harmonious and a nice start to the meal. I had fried udon noodles with fresh vegetables in a homemade sauce. The noodles were beautifully soft with a slight bite, the sauce had depth, and the vegetables were colorful and fresh. For my starter, I had a large summer roll with peanut sauce. The roll was neatly wrapped, well-filled, and, together with the creamy sauce, a real highlight. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was calm and pleasant. For a lunch menu, you really get a lot of quality at a fair price. Conclusion: Soy Vegan offers delicious, creative, and healthy food with an authentic Vietnamese flair, completely vegan and full of flavor. Highly recommended.

Unfortunately, things have gotten worse! Everything used to be delicious, but now it doesn't taste good at all 🥲

Ultra-delicious dishes! We love it and keep coming back! Thank you and keep up the good work!

One of my favorite restaurants in Munich :)

Highly recommend the vegan pho. The pancake appetizer was good too. Just fyi it’s cash only but they do aaccept PayPal

Super delicious food! The lunch menu, in particular, is well worth trying. Plus, the seating is comfortable.

We had the vegan version, which was very tasty and reasonably priced for Munich standards. We sat outside on the street, so it was a bit noisy due to rush hour traffic, but we were still able to communicate well. Plenty of staff were on hand, so wait times were short, and the food arrived very quickly. We'll definitely be back.

It is food for the soul. Great presentation as well as taste. After a long, tiring day of exploring München, eating at Soy was definitely satisfying as the food was steaming hot and tasty. There's no need to filter out vegan options from an otherwise non vegetarian menu. Everything is vegan, and lots of choices too. Dumpling soup, rice noodle soup and avocado pineapple smoothie worth recommending. Outdoor seating available as well. Reservations not needed, but recommended. Staff speak English and German both. Worth the price. Portion sizes are good too - with one starter and one main dish, I had to pack some leftovers to go. Finally, Although, I cannot vouch for the authenticity of Vietnamese food (me having never tasted it) but the dishes served on your table will definitely be tasty!

Amazing food, nice atmosphere and fast service, completely vegan.

The restaurant is very classy, ​​the atmosphere romantic, and the service is exceptionally friendly – ​​one waitress in particular was incredibly kind, cheerful, and beautiful

Favorite restaurant in Munich! Always fresh and delicious, mmmmm...

Excellent food. Pleasant atmosphere and outstanding service. Also highly recommended for people with gluten intolerance. Dishes can be adapted. If in doubt, just call ahead. I'll be back.

Certainly one of the best vegan restaurants in Munich. The staff are all very friendly, although some of them unfortunately speak neither English nor German. It's not a problem per se, but when the juice spritzer is charged at the evening price instead of the lunch menu price, simply because you ordered it at a later time and you're not even offered the bill or even the receipt, the impression is unnecessarily put into perspective. Nevertheless, we always enjoy coming back; next time we might be more careful. The food is absolutely excellent and plentiful!

10/10 vegan food. There's a huge selection, and the food was delicious. The tofu on the rice noodle salad was perfectly seasoned. I highly recommend it!

The staff is super friendly, the food arrived very quickly, there were no problems at all and we were able to enjoy a really nice evening here.

The food was delicious, but the service seemed very annoyed and unfriendly. He simply walked away while I was ordering (?).

The tapas pancake is highly recommended. We ordered various tapas and were satisfied.

Always super delicious and a very relaxed atmosphere!

We had a wonderful evening with great food and excellent service. We'd love to come back!

I personally didn't particularly enjoy the food, but vegetarians and vegans will definitely enjoy it because it's prepared to a high standard. The atmosphere is very pleasant, and the service is always helpful. The prices, especially at lunch, are very reasonable.

Very tasty, innovative food! Good value for money by Munich standards, good service, and a lovely atmosphere!

Very tasty food, a large selection of vegan dishes, and friendly service! The drinks were just a bit sweet 😬

We got the wrong dish twice, ok, it can happen. The beer wasn't very cold. The food was tasty, but quite expensive. When paying, the pin machine wouldn't accept my bank card. The waiter said I didn't have enough credit, which wasn't the case, and which I found quite rude. When another waiter came over, it turned out that they don't accept non-German bank cards. Wouldn't there ever be foreign guests? Luckily we had enough cash with us.

I LOVE this place—the food is incredibly delicious, I recommend ALL the rice table sets. Meat lovers won't miss a thing at SOY. 5-star deluxe.

Super delicious food. I'm definitely not vegan, but I loved it so much after our first visit that we've been coming here regularly ever since.

Super tasty and nice atmosphere

It's delicious, but they don't accept card payments. I don't understand why such a popular restaurant doesn't accept card payments. Disappointing. I only came here for my vegan friends, but if it weren't for that, I wouldn't return.

Always incredibly delicious! A must-try :)

Whether vegan or not, a clear recommendation for everyone. The food is super delicious and varied. Since we couldn't decide, we opted for a rice plate. The portion size is perfect for two people. Excellent value for money. The service was very friendly and helpful. We'd be happy to come back. Please note! Cash or EC card only. No credit or debit cards. But it's stated on the website.

Food is ok, nothing special. You can't pay with a card, absolutely unacceptable.

The food was a bit salty. The service staff are very standard and don't smile, which is a pity.

My flat noodles and papaya salad were too were sweet. There are much better vegan options around.

Even my non-vegan parents were impressed by the fantastic food!

I've already tried some of the dishes on the menu and they were all delicious!

It was one of the best vegan Vietnamese restaurants I have ever visited. I particularly like the wide selection of real, authentic Vietnamese food that you rarely find in regular Vietnamese restaurants. restaurants because they are still rather niché for international cuisine. The taste was intense and a real treat. Additionally, the restaurant is located in a busy area, but still manages to exude peace and relaxation.

As a vegan, it's not always easy to find a suitable restaurant. You're in the right place here, you should make a reservation in advance because the restaurant is generally well filled. Attentive and polite service. The food is very tasty and you can also get cheap lunch menus at lunchtime. I was very satisfied and would like to come back. Update April 2025: Still excellent and a real recommendation over the usual Asian monotony.

Only the finest, very tasty and absolutely recommended.

Having had Vietnamese food in Vietnam and London, I would say food is okay. It lacks the complexity and flavour that you typically find in authentic Vietnamese food and is qt a bit adapted for German palate. Some of the dishes are very sweet. However, an extra start for being an all vegetarian restaurant.

The best noodles i have ever eaten.

The food is very tasty and the staff is very friendly - especially in the evening (I didn't like lunch twice). I would love to come back

Soy is a vegan Asian restaurant - and it's really rare to find something like this of this quality! The menu is varied and creative, with a great selection of authentic Vietnamese dishes, all 100% vegan. The Bun Sa Ot and Mi Xao Ga were both incredibly delicious - we had a hard time deciding because everything on the menu sounded so good. The atmosphere is modern and cozy, the service warm and attentive. Plus fair wine prices. I think it's particularly nice that not only vegans get their money's worth here, but meat eaters can also be impressed. I'd love to come back!

Very friendly staff, excellent food and drinks, a bit noisy overall but great facilities/atmosphere

We have reserved. The staff is friendly. The food was brought quickly and was very fresh. There is a wide selection. It was delicious. Especially the starters (tapas). Unfortunately, only cash payment was possible, I was not informed about this beforehand.

Very tasty food, nice ambience and courteous service. But be careful: make sure you make a reservation for the evening!

highly delicious vegan thai spot! the lunch menu is very affordable yet still filling. thumbs up :-D

Unfortunately, our dishes were very, very bland in taste. We added a lot of seasoning to make sure the tofu at least had some flavor. The same goes for the soup. We're very grateful that it's a purely vegan restaurant, but still, it's too expensive for very little flavor. However, the service was very friendly.

The food was not bad, but I'm also not impressed. They have a big selection though. Fully vegan restaurant. Nice, dark, romantic ambience. Nice workers, but nothing extraordinary. Good place for a date though!

Absolute recommendation!!! The food is super tasty and beautifully prepared. You also get good portions for the money. I was there in the evening and at that time it was a bit too dark in the restaurant for me, a little more lighting wouldn't have hurt.

The food was quite good, but the staff wasn't particularly attentive and ended up being extremely rude when I asked for the bill. They initially gave me the wrong bill, and when I asked for the correct one, they responded extremely rudely, and in the end, the server just left in a huff. (Payment is only accepted in cash or with a German debit card.)

Really good food and great local with nice people, I always like to come back 🍽️🍸🤗

Very tasty food, everything vegan, the food comes quickly. It's just very loud and crowded.

Yes, it's good, delicious vegan restaurant. It's that simple

As a convinced meat eater, I really have to say, delicious!

Food and service was amazing, I will come back 😊

The food is super tasty and the service is very friendly! Highly recommended!

Just wow. 10/10 service, an incredible experience that definitely needs to be repeated!!

The food was excellent – ​​fresh, creative and incredibly tasty. The service was attentive, perhaps a little too present, but still friendly and professional. I was particularly impressed by the beautiful ambience, which creates a great atmosphere. The only small point: It was a bit loud, but that didn't detract much from the overall experience. Overall, a fantastic restaurant that I can definitely recommend!

From reception to payment everything was very professional and really excellent, the food was very tasty and prepared with a lot of effort, even though it was vegan it was very good. The service was also top notch. Deserved 5 stars

When you came in, you were greeted in a very friendly manner, brought to your seat straight away with a smile and the staff were just really great and polite. The food was also really tasty and recommended, definitely worth further visits. !!!

A wonderful experience for friends and family from the food to the service. We were greeted warmly and escorted straight to the table, then we moved on to my personal highlight, the starters. The main course didn't take long to arrive and the dessert was incredible. I can recommend it with a clear conscience.

This restaurant really impressed me! The menu is creative and offers so many exciting dishes, it shows that vegan food is really fun. The fried udon noodles were particularly a highlight: perfectly seasoned, super fresh and with a great texture. Simply perfect

Great staff!!!! Great food!!!! Never seen such good Vietnamese cuisine in Munich. TOP!!!!TOP!!!!TOP!!!

Really extremely tasty dishes with a surprisingly high umami factor for vegan dishes. Absolutely recommended, and of course correspondingly well attended. It is advisable to make a reservation well in advance.

We came here for dinner and really enjoyed the lively, buzzing atmosphere. The staff were kind and did their best, but they seemed overworked, which led to longer wait times for menus and food. The menu offers a good variety, and everything we ordered was delicious. However, considering the portion sizes and overall quality, I’ve had similar meals in Munich at a cheaper price.

fantastic all-vegan menu, fair prices, very nice interior. the music was very loud and very annoying, but the food made it well worth it. their staff could've been more attentive as it took them very long to serve our table, take orders and respond to requests.

Food and atmosphere highly recommended

Great restaurant, everything was great. The only drawback is that you can't pay with a Visa card. I don't think that's up to date anymore.

Great, great, great. Mega tasty!!

Very good vegan cuisine, large selection. The place is usually very crowded. No credit card - a no-go for me. If you have a bill of over 300 euros, you have to have that much cash with you.

Arrived and waited for a long time without any attention of the staff. When I asked if we could sit at the bar, the waitress was very rude to me. The food was not bad but definitely nothing special. Any German Asian restaurant would have been better and more flavorable... Atmosphere and decoration is nice and clean, the place is packed. Worth going somewhere else...

Average food, very slow service (understaffed) and worst of all no card payments, creating lots of drama with the bill. The kind of place that can only survive in Munich

Fantastic. I've never eaten things like that before. It's wonderful that there are "tapas" portions, I was able to try several things. If only the interior designer had thought about the acoustics... when it's full, it's loud. Nice outside area.

Waited 1 hour for a starter, which then basically came together with the main course. No card payment possible. Very loud and narrow. There wasn't even a question about fresh drinks. Certainly an interesting selection of dishes for vegans, but not worth the visit for non-vegans.

The food is always excellent: tasty, beautifully prepared and fresh. The service, on the other hand, has always been rather unfriendly, the waitresses and waiters seem listless and bored, the restaurant is very dark and you are squeezed in quite uncomfortably. Nevertheless, I really enjoy going to Soy and will continue to come because the food is really incredibly tasty.

Were at SOY for the first time and had a reservation for 8:30 p.m. We got there 10 minutes earlier, but were still standing in front of the door at 8:35 p.m. - everything inside was full and there was no space available. When we finally found a way inside, our reservation requests were ignored, but at least we were seated in warmth. After half an hour our order was taken and from then on things went quickly. The starters came before the drinks and the main course and dessert came quickly one after the other. The dishes were all very, very tasty & fresh! We were in the store for almost 2 hours. Less time wouldn't have been enough for us to eat everything in peace. The current system with 1-hour reservations should be revised.

Despite having a reservation, we had to wait in line for 15 minutes. It's also so loud inside that you can hardly have a conversation at a table for two. The food is reasonably tasty and very fresh, the vegan selection is really large and the price is fair. Nevertheless, I would recommend everyone to go to Chi Thu instead, it tastes better there!

All in all very good. I was there for lunch and was pointed out the lunch specials...very nice. Food also came very quickly and was delicious. The ambience itself was very comfortable...but it was very loud. The restaurant was only half full.

Taste is good but not outstanding, vietnamese dish looked and tasted more like a Thai dish (coconut milk in a vitnamese noodle soup?) Service was friendly, the location is big and noisy but nicely designed. Price is fair.

Super delicious food, super nice staff 🙂 One point deducted for service, as paying with credit card is not possible (EC is possible).

Nice place. Great Asian vegan food. No credit cards accepted.

My absolute favorite restaurant! The vegan Asian tapas are incredibly tasty and the price/performance is absolutely fair. I've never eaten anything like it - I'll always come back here.

Super yummy food, Thai curry amazing, mango lassie best ever, gyozas omg

Food was very tasty. The rice dishes for 2 people are worth it as they are easy to try out. Homemade lemonade is also highly recommended.

I had dinner here with my boyfriend on my birthday and it was just fantastic! I've wanted to try hotpot for a long time but never had the chance. I wasn't disappointed here! It was incredibly delicious and exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere in the store was very welcoming and cozy, which made the experience even better. I highly recommend this restaurant, especially for anyone looking for delicious vegan dishes. I'll definitely be back! Thank you for an unforgettable evening!

Really nice food! Good portion and options are nice!

Vegan insider tip in Munich. Very busy restaurant with an upscale atmosphere and guests. The waitresses are all very friendly, structured and close to the guest. The food is super tasty and the portions are filling. The selection of food and drinks has something for everyone. The price-performance ratio is right.

Had dinner here recently (with reservation - 1 1/2 hours). It was very good, the prices are okay for Munich standards. Have about 30 euros per person. Paid for food, drinks around 6-10 euros per drink. The menu options are clear and not very long. Drinks are good, unfortunately I was missing a few little things like hot rice wine, which I like to enjoy with food. The toilet was also very cold and not too clean. All in all, a good restaurant with delicious vegan dishes, just be careful if this symbol is there 🌶️🥹

I'm not a vegan fan. The food here tasted very good - respect - I'd be happy to do it again

Unfortunately we can't give a review about the food because we didn't get a seat despite having a reservation. There were around 20 people waiting in front of us, some of whom had to wait up to 30 minutes for a table even with a reservation. After a while we decided to go to another restaurant. I find service like this to be absolutely subpar - making a reservation shouldn't mean having to wait in line anyway. Very disappointing!

By far the best restaurant I've ever been to, the food tastes very good, the atmosphere is great and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. I'm not from Munich, but I now plan my trips to Munich so that I can eat at Soy Vegan at least once!

Very nice service, delicious food, obviously very vegetabley. Nice ambience. I had a very nice evening.

Great place to go for vegans in Munich! With the large selection, everyone can find something! It can get very crowded there at times, unfortunately it has also happened that I had to wait longer despite having a reservation! In order to try as much as possible, it is a good idea to order several small dishes (like tapas) :)

Highly recommended! Very tasty vegan food, non-alcoholic cocktails, cozy, stylishly furnished, very nice service.

The atmosphere in the restaurant invites you to linger! There is a wide selection of dishes and drinks. The food was tasty, but nothing too special for my taste. Unfortunately there are table times here too and we had to leave after 1.5 hours.

Unfortunately, I didn't have as good an experience as the other reviewers. The food is good. You put a lot of effort into the garnish. The waitress seemed stressed and even indifferent. The whole ambience is not reminiscent of a restaurant, but more of a bistro or canteen. It's loud and the staff clears away plates and glasses very often. It is reminiscent of the breakfast room in a holiday hotel. It makes you feel rushed. In our case, the EC device doesn't work, which of course we weren't told beforehand. People looked at us indifferently, waiting. I had to leave my wife and child behind and walk 20 minutes to the nearest ATM. I have no idea why they can't get this sorted and why they don't offer credit card payments. One can only speculate. Either the operator is too greedy to pay the credit card fees or the calculations have to be very tight so that the store makes a profit. Every guest in Munich would have no problem paying a few cents more per dish in order to receive an appropriate payment option. The good food is only part of the experience. Strive for more friendliness and contemporary service. A little tip: If you decorate the walls with pictures or something similar. design, it not only looks more comfortable, it also reduces the noise.

The food was very tasty despite being vegan. Tasted like the authentic dishes from Vietnam. The atmosphere had lots of seats and was very cozy. The waiters were friendly. The restaurant was very busy, which actually speaks for itself.

I'm not vegan myself, but it was really tasty 😄 Lunch menu super good price

Great vegan food. I eat here often for lunch.

We were there for a birthday dinner on November 4th, 2024. The service was friendly, polite and quick. The meal was excellent. But the best and nicest thing was that the team watched us closely to find out who's birthday it was, because I hadn't told anyone there. A dessert with sparklers was served for the birthday child and Happy Birthday was sung too! Really very attentive and incredibly nice. The times before were also always great. Thank you again for this great surprise. We would be happy to come back at any time!