Sen Chay - Helsinki

Hidden gem, off on a side street. Limited seating. Tastiest noodles and rice we have had in quite a long life. It is a vegan restaurant. For Helsinki, this was cheap (each main dish 13 EUR). Best Vietnamese summer rolls I have tasted. so good that in a short trip we have visited the restaurant twice. As of writing (Aug23) the restaurant sadly shuts at 7pm every day so if you're having dinner, get there by 6pm so it's enough time for them to cook and for you to eat. We're vegetarian and for us it was great.

Sen Chay calls itself a Vietnamese restaurant, but the menu incorporates elements from many East Asian cuisines. All is vegetarian and mostly vegan. I had lunch with a friend, and we both were very happy: fried noodles with tofu and mushrooms strong umami there – and a tofu curry with distinct notes of lemongrass and curry leaves. This was the first time I tried their lunch specials and was very pleased: their menu is extensive and interesting, but the quality at lunchtime was much better.

Small place, good taste. Friendly staff. Very popular by local hipsters. In my opinion this is the best vegan restaurant in Helsinki.

Great food, good value for money for an expensive town like Helsinki. Only 4 stars because the location isn't the best, but apart from that I have nothing to complain about!

Place seemed full of potential, my friend good a very good dish, but I got noodles that were badly burnt and the service was not very friendly or fast, it just was. Usually not a problem but coupled with badly prepared food it did not leave a good taste. I hope that it is usually better prepared.