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Vietnamese vegan restaurant An in Karlsruhe

Entities: Hai Dong Nguyen · Karlsruhe · An · Vietnam · Restaurant An

Overview

On 24 July 2026 a family‑run Vietnamese eatery called “An” opened on Kaiserstraße opposite the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. The venue serves only plant‑based Vietnamese dishes, deliberately avoiding any imitation of meat or fish, and seeks to provide authentic Southeast Asian flavors.

The 23‑year‑old manager, Hai Dong Nguyen, a student of controlling in Pforzheim, leads the operation. He and his family sourced recipes directly from Vietnamese cooks during recent trips, noting that Buddhist culinary traditions already offer many naturally vegan options. Nguyen’s uncle had opened a Vietnamese restaurant in Pforzheim in 2015, and the new Karlsruhe location expands the family’s presence in Baden‑Württemberg.

Early customers, including non‑vegans, have responded positively, indicating a demand for genuine vegan Southeast Asian cuisine in the city.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Vietnamese Vegan Restaurant 'An' Opens in Karlsruhe

    Family‑run Vietnamese vegan restaurant “An” opened on 24 July in Karlsruhe, led by 23‑year‑old Hai Dong Nguyen, offering authentic plant‑based dishes sourced from Vietnam.

  2. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnamese Vegan Restaurant 'An' Opens in Karlsruhe, Germany

    Vietnamese vegan eatery 'An' opened in Karlsruhe on July 24, offering authentic plant‑based dishes; 23‑year‑old Hai Dong Nguyen leads the family‑run restaurant.

Sources

ka-news.de · leadership.com.hk