vegan Vietnamese restaurant

ChuMinh Tofu

Industry Food

A Seattle all-vegan Vietnamese restaurant and deli serving Little Saigon since 2011. Its free Sunday community meals make it one of the stronger private-restaurant entries on direct solidarity.

Why this matters: ChuMinh is an unusually concrete example of a vegan restaurant pairing plant-based access with recurring public mutual aid.

Letter grade B Qualified Medium confidence (AI) Rubric gcd-rubric-v1 Last reviewed May 9, 2026

Final Score 49* B - Qualified

BQUALIFIED49 pts

* Tentative scaffolding score. Not human-checked or final.

Base Material46

Bonus+3

Cap49Small-business calibration cap: medium formal ownership/governance can reach B when person-scale evidence supports the ordinary axes

After Cap49

Penalties0

Small business context

This entry is classified as a small business using observable scale signals: independent control, local or limited operations, and no evidence of public-company or national-chain scale. The small-business calibration keeps the ordinary rubric but reads evidence at person scale: living-wage pricing is not extraction by itself, while worker and contractor treatment, owner surplus, transparency, advertising pressure, dissent tolerance, and recourse matter more. Harm, toxicity, surveillance, labor, coercion, opacity, and hidden-parent penalties are not relaxed.

Applied cap: Small-business calibration cap: medium formal ownership/governance can reach B when person-scale evidence supports the ordinary axes

Vegan badge

The current public description presents this as vegan or plant-based. The badge is informational; it does not erase labor, ownership, toxicity, price, or governance concerns.

Evidence: [7]

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Evaluation Overview

B - Qualified

The score turns mainly on Extraction; no penalty currently dominates the evaluation.

Strengths

Extraction7/10
Solidarity with the Unemployed6/7
Loss-Bearing Fidelity6/7

Penalties

No penalties applied in this version.

Evidence state

ConfidenceMedium confidence (AI)
ThoroughnessPartial (AI)
Linked claims6
Direct axis claims6
Coverage5/11

Scoring Axes

Axis	Score	Why this score
Ownership ? Control rights: shareholder-dominated at 0, worker cooperative control at 10.	4 / 10	ChuMinh Tofu operates all-vegan Vietnamese restaurant locations in Seattle; reviewed linked public materials do not show worker, customer, or cooperative ownership. ChuMinh Tofu operates all-vegan Vietnamese restaurant locations in Seattle; reviewed linked public materials do not show worker, customer, or cooperative ownership. That places ChuMinh Tofu in the middle of Ownership: there is some mission, member, producer, or public-interest constraint, but decisive control is not fully democratic. The value stays below the top tier because the linked record does not show full democratic control, non-extractive lock-in, or complete stakeholder protection on this axis. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Vegan/vegetarian food expansion pass; compare against other Food entries where product integrity is strong but private ownership often caps the total score. Linked evidence ChuMinh Tofu operates all-vegan Vietnamese restaurant locations in Seattle; reviewed public materials do not show worker, customer, or cooperative ownership. [1]
Governance ? Binding decision authority: centralized control at 0, democratic stakeholder control at 10.	4 / 10	ChuMinh Tofu operates all-vegan Vietnamese restaurant locations in Seattle; reviewed linked public materials do not show worker, customer, or cooperative ownership. ChuMinh Tofu operates all-vegan Vietnamese restaurant locations in Seattle; reviewed linked public materials do not show worker, customer, or cooperative ownership. That places ChuMinh Tofu in the middle of Governance: there are accountability mechanisms, but they stop short of broad democratic control. The value stays below the top tier because the linked record does not show full democratic control, non-extractive lock-in, or complete stakeholder protection on this axis. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Vegan/vegetarian food expansion pass; compare against other Food entries where product integrity is strong but private ownership often caps the total score. Linked evidence context ChuMinh Tofu operates all-vegan Vietnamese restaurant locations in Seattle; reviewed public materials do not show worker, customer, or cooperative ownership. [1]
Extraction ? Surplus allocation, wage share, CEO pay ratio, margins, and structured extraction judgment.	7 / 10	ChuMinh Tofu says every dish on its menu is vegan, including its bánh mì meat options. ChuMinh Tofu says every dish on its menu is vegan, including its bánh mì meat options. That places ChuMinh Tofu in the middle of Extraction: the institution creates real value but still leaves room for rent extraction, unequal bargaining, or surplus capture. The value stays below the top tier because the linked record does not show full democratic control, non-extractive lock-in, or complete stakeholder protection on this axis. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Vegan/vegetarian food expansion pass; compare against other Food entries where product integrity is strong but private ownership often caps the total score. Linked evidence context ChuMinh Tofu says every dish on its menu is vegan, including its bánh mì meat options. [2]
Labor Sovereignty ? Worker power: coercive conditions at 0, co-determination or ownership at 7. Employee dissatisfaction matters only when source-backed evidence shows concrete limits on worker agency, such as coercive scheduling, retaliation, wage theft, harassment, unsafe conditions, suppression of worker voice, or extreme turnover.	4 / 7	ChuMinh Tofu operates all-vegan Vietnamese restaurant locations in Seattle; reviewed linked public materials do not show worker, customer, or cooperative ownership. ChuMinh Tofu operates all-vegan Vietnamese restaurant locations in Seattle; reviewed linked public materials do not show worker, customer, or cooperative ownership. That places ChuMinh Tofu in the middle of Labor Sovereignty: workers or participants have some protection or agency, but not enough binding power to control the relationship. The value stays below the top tier because the linked record does not show full democratic control, non-extractive lock-in, or complete stakeholder protection on this axis. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Vegan/vegetarian food expansion pass; compare against other Food entries where product integrity is strong but private ownership often caps the total score. Linked evidence context ChuMinh Tofu operates all-vegan Vietnamese restaurant locations in Seattle; reviewed public materials do not show worker, customer, or cooperative ownership. [1]
Solidarity with the Unemployed ? Treatment of exits and nonworkers, including severance, redeployment, and non-competes.	6 / 7	ChuMinh Tofu says it cooks free meals for the community every Sunday morning and frames this as supporting and building community in Little Saigon. ChuMinh Tofu says it cooks free meals for the community every Sunday morning and frames this as supporting and building community in Little Saigon. That places ChuMinh Tofu high on Solidarity with the Unemployed: the institution materially supports people outside ordinary employment rather than treating exit as abandonment. A still-higher or maximum value requires stronger proof that this structure is durable, broad, and not merely discretionary. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Vegan/vegetarian food expansion pass; compare against other Food entries where product integrity is strong but private ownership often caps the total score. Linked evidence ChuMinh Tofu says it cooks free meals for the community every Sunday morning and frames this as supporting and building community in Little Saigon. [3] context ChuMinh Tofu says every dish on its menu is vegan, including its bánh mì meat options. [2]
Loss-Bearing Fidelity ? Willingness to absorb costs to preserve values, workers, users, and public obligations.	6 / 7	ChuMinh Tofu says every dish on its menu is vegan, including its bánh mì meat options. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Vegan/vegetarian food expansion pass; compare against other Food entries where product integrity is strong but private ownership often caps the total score. Linked evidence context ChuMinh Tofu says every dish on its menu is vegan, including its bánh mì meat options. [2]
Market Conduct ? Pricing fairness, switching costs, lock-in, and rent extraction.	5 / 5	ChuMinh Tofu says every dish on its menu is vegan, including its bánh mì meat options. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Vegan/vegetarian food expansion pass; compare against other Food entries where product integrity is strong but private ownership often caps the total score. Linked evidence context ChuMinh Tofu says every dish on its menu is vegan, including its bánh mì meat options. [2] context ChuMinh Tofu operates as a deli and restaurant with public ordering from two Seattle locations rather than a reservation-only fine-dining model. [4]
Product Integrity ? Preservation of quality rather than degradation for monetization.	5 / 5	ChuMinh Tofu says every dish on its menu is vegan, including its bánh mì meat options. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Vegan/vegetarian food expansion pass; compare against other Food entries where product integrity is strong but private ownership often caps the total score. Linked evidence ChuMinh Tofu says every dish on its menu is vegan, including its bánh mì meat options. [2]
Scale Integrity ? Whether growth improves or degrades fairness and accountability.	5 / 5	ChuMinh Tofu operates all-vegan Vietnamese restaurant locations in Seattle; reviewed linked public materials do not show worker, customer, or cooperative ownership. ChuMinh Tofu operates all-vegan Vietnamese restaurant locations in Seattle; reviewed linked public materials do not show worker, customer, or cooperative ownership. That places ChuMinh Tofu high on Scale Integrity: growth appears compatible with accountability, quality, and stakeholder benefit. A still-higher or maximum value requires stronger proof that this structure is durable, broad, and not merely discretionary. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Vegan/vegetarian food expansion pass; compare against other Food entries where product integrity is strong but private ownership often caps the total score. Linked evidence context ChuMinh Tofu operates all-vegan Vietnamese restaurant locations in Seattle; reviewed public materials do not show worker, customer, or cooperative ownership. [1] context ChuMinh Tofu says every dish on its menu is vegan, including its bánh mì meat options. [2]

Penalties

No penalties applied in this version.

Bonus Credits

Bonus	Credit	Why this credit
Good Deal ? Credit for unusually fair value: durable quality, fair pricing, low lock-in, and clear customer surplus.	2 / 3	ChuMinh Tofu operates as a deli and restaurant with public ordering from two Seattle locations rather than a reservation-only fine-dining model. ChuMinh Tofu operates as a deli and restaurant with public ordering from two Seattle locations rather than a reservation-only fine-dining model. That supports partial Good Deal credit because ordinary users receive unusually fair value, durability, access, or surplus. The value remains partial because the linked record does not show the practice as comprehensive, durable, or central enough for full credit. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Vegan/vegetarian food expansion pass; compare against other Food entries where product integrity is strong but private ownership often caps the total score. Linked evidence ChuMinh Tofu operates as a deli and restaurant with public ordering from two Seattle locations rather than a reservation-only fine-dining model. [4] ChuMinh Tofu earns Good Deal credit because it pairs ordinary vegan restaurant service with recurring free Sunday community meals. [5]
Cost Transparency ? Credit for clear posted prices, all-in fees, unit costs, public rate cards, margin/cost visibility, or surplus-allocation transparency, especially in markets where opaque quotes, hidden fees, or individualized pricing are normal.	1 / 3	ChuMinh Tofu earns limited Cost Transparency credit because it provides public location and ordering channels for its vegan restaurant service. ChuMinh Tofu earns limited Cost Transparency credit because it provides public location and ordering channels for its vegan restaurant service. That supports partial Cost Transparency credit because pricing, margins, fees, funding, or surplus allocation are made meaningfully legible. The value remains partial because the linked record does not show the practice as comprehensive, durable, or central enough for full credit. Calibration notes Comparative anchor: Vegan/vegetarian food expansion pass; compare against other Food entries where product integrity is strong but private ownership often caps the total score. Linked evidence context ChuMinh Tofu operates as a deli and restaurant with public ordering from two Seattle locations rather than a reservation-only fine-dining model. [4] ChuMinh Tofu earns limited Cost Transparency credit because it provides public location and ordering channels for its vegan restaurant service. [6]

Confidence Basis

Confidence is computed from the evidence trail and review state, not typed into the profile by hand.

Medium 68/100

6 verified linked claims 6 direct axis claims 0 disputed claims 5/11 components covered

This confidence label measures the source-backed evidence trail. AI-scaffolded scores remain tentative until human review.

Claim confidence 15/20

6 verified linked claims

Source quality 10/18

Best source per verified claim, weighted by institutional reliability

Direct axis-specific claims 9/18

6 direct claims across 11 active components

Dispute load 12/12

0 disputed claims on this entity

Recency 10/10

Newest accepted timestamp: May 13, 2026

Reviewer status 7/12

Human-reviewed components score higher than AI scaffolding

Component coverage 5/10

5/11 evidence-bearing components have direct support

Evidence State

Profile stateAI draft / human-pending

VerificationUnverified

ConfidenceMedium confidence (AI)

ThoroughnessPartial (AI)

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Claims and Sources

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* Tentative scaffolding score. Not human-checked or final.

1ChuMinh Tofu operates all-vegan Vietnamese restaurant locations in Seattle; reviewed public materials do not show worker, customer, or cooperative ownership.

Ownership Verified Medium confidence Human-reviewed May 9, 2026

ChuMinh Tofu official siteGeneral web source · 58%

2ChuMinh Tofu says every dish on its menu is vegan, including its bánh mì meat options.

Product Integrity Verified High confidence Human-reviewed May 9, 2026

ChuMinh Tofu official siteGeneral web source · 58%

3ChuMinh Tofu says it cooks free meals for the community every Sunday morning and frames this as supporting and building community in Little Saigon.

Solidarity Unemployed Verified High confidence Human-reviewed May 9, 2026

ChuMinh Tofu official siteGeneral web source · 58%

5ChuMinh Tofu earns Good Deal credit because it pairs ordinary vegan restaurant service with recurring free Sunday community meals.

Good Deal Verified Medium confidence Human-reviewed May 9, 2026

ChuMinh Tofu official siteGeneral web source · 58%

6ChuMinh Tofu earns limited Cost Transparency credit because it provides public location and ordering channels for its vegan restaurant service.

Cost Transparency Verified Medium confidence Human-reviewed May 9, 2026

ChuMinh Tofu official siteGeneral web source · 58%

7ChuMinh Tofu is described in the current profile as vegan or plant-forward: A Seattle all-vegan Vietnamese restaurant and deli serving Little Saigon since 2011. Its free Sunday community meals make it one of the stronger private-restaurant entries on direct solidarity.

Dietary Status Verified Medium confidence Human-reviewed May 11, 2026

ChuMinh Tofu public siteGeneral web source · 58%

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May 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC ai-scaffolding

Added a source-backed tentative evaluation during the vegan and vegetarian restaurant/business expansion pass.

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