Great food Great service…read moreCentral location Nice variety All Vegan (or almost fully) Ambiance is quite decent

This restaurant was good, average quality. The staff were very nice and the food was good and…read moreprepared quickly. The portion sizes were OK and there were decent options for our dietary restrictions. We went there on a Monday, one of three days when the only dine in option is an outdoor patio. Three other days the indoor dining is available. Apparently this is a little known fact because I explained how it works to three other customers trying to figure out where to order. (There was a small sign in the window where you ordered but clearly that was not enough.) We should have ordered online and picked it up to go. But the online menu was vague when it came to gluten free and other dietary guidelines.

i really love this restaurant!! such colorful and refreshing food the fake pork belly was good…read morewhich i have never had since i became vegetarian 10+ years ago! i had a vegetarian beef dish and it was delicious i came with 2 meat-eaters and they loved the food too which is a win in my book!! it's soo nice to be able to eat anything off of the menu -- no restrictions of what i can and cannot eat as a vegetarian. i went on a sunday and the restaurant was pretty busy but there was no wait. ^_^ the ambiance is so nice in this restaurant. it's very peaceful and colorful. i wish i took pics of it! highly recommend giving golden bamboo a try!

It had been some time since my last dining experience with Golden Bamboo Vegetarian Restaurant…read more Because I've had so many fond memories, I raved about how amazing the food was and offered to take my mom and sister here for lunch. Our party of 3 arrived an hour after it's opening and was met with patrons already seated and dining. We were immediately given menus and I notice how much smaller the menu had become compared to my last visit [many years ago]. The offerings still consists of appetizers, spring rolls, Vietnamese salads, porridge, stir fried noodles, hot pot, assorted entrees, and desserts. Lunch: *GOI XOAI [mango salad] *MI XAO DON THAP CAM [crispy combination stir fried chow mein] *BO LUC LAC [shaken beef] *LAU THAI [Thai style hot pot] *CA PHE SUA [Vietnamese coffee] *KEM SAU RIENG [durian ice cream] -limited availability Food: The mango salad was fresh but was too sweet for my tastebuds. I did enjoy the clear seaweed noodles- giving off such an addicting crunch that gave off a POP at each bite. This was my first time having the crispy combinations stir fried chow mein. If you had to get just one item, make it this one!! This dish was beautifully crafted, seasoned extremely well, and the crispy noodles stayed crispy throughout our meal. The thick gravy was finger licking good & you're welcome in advance. The bo luc lac is forever a must whenever I come here. Flavors may be fully vegetarian but put a blindfold on and an avid carnivore would even be fooled. The only complaint I have is the lack of veggie "beef" provided. The plate primarily consists of onions and green or red bell peppers. The lau Thai was probably the worst dish and I probably should have followed the initial recommendation of canh chua instead. The plate of veggies, tofu, and mushrooms were plentiful but the problem lays in the broth. This was prominently bitter tasting, I assume it was due to over usage of Thai [kaffir] lime leaves. The bitterness in the lime leaves only grows when it is overcooked, making this dish unappetizing. The ca phe sua da was okay but tasted pretty watered down when compared to your typical Vietnamese coffee. Sau rieng ice cream was delicious although it didn't do its job of masking the bitterness that linger on our tongues from the thai hot pot broth. 4 stars. Food was essentially good but I will absolutely stay away from certain items. Staff was kind and extremely accommodating. I wouldn't hesitate to make a return even if my mom unfortunately disagrees. ehhh- you win some, you lose some.

Amazing food. Really great customer service and the desserts are amazing. And they give you to go…read moreboxes for everything that you have left. God bless and the vibe was very welcoming

Amazing atmosphere. Excellent service. Even better food. Went to Everest Cuisine with my friends…read moreand the food was so delicious, the chicken melts in your mouth and the naans are fluffy and aromatic.

Came here for lunch before SjMade. Spacious open place. One unisex restroom in the back - need…read morecode. QR code to order and to pay. Food came out pretty fast. We ordered two ramen and shared with our toddler. Food is as good as I remember. This is our 5th location.

Greeted and seated promptly. Since we know we can't go wrong with anything at any Hinodeya, I opted…read moreto venture from my usual house ramen and try the Summer Snow Cold Ramen with Agedashi Tofu (versus chicken,) since I like Cold Soba on a warm day. It was delicious and exactly what one might expect. Flavorful like ramen, just cold. The ramen was still a nice texture and the broth not oily (heavy) like I thought might happen being cold. It was a nice change that you won't find at too many restaurants.

After visiting the nearby Buddhist temple for CNY, I came by for lunch thinking I would pop in &…read moreout, but oh no, there was a long line and by the time it was my turn, it was 50 mins later and most of the prepared food was gone. And because there were so many people in line no dining in was possible, only takeout. I have visited this location on & off for a couple of years, alternating between coming here & their other location on Story Road for reliable & delicious canh chua (Vietnamese sour soup), Goi Bap Chuoi (Banana Blossom Salad), spring rolls, and their fried tofu! I do not speak Viet but 2 male servers speak Cantonese and all of them speak English. I have always paid cash so not sure if they accept credit. They also make fresh soybean milk with or without sugar & good sticky rice varieties and sweet desserts Chè, egg rolls, fried tofu.

Honestly! A great restaurant that serves really good vegetarian items! I got their beef noodle soup…read moreand surprisingly it had a lot of flavor and was more than plenty for my lunch. Service is what you would be expected for a Vietnamese place - but of course I care more about the food than the service itself. Overall, a very low-key Vietnamese noodle shop that serves a lot of good food! If you are looking for good vegetarian, Vietnamese food, this would be the place to go to

In need of a nourishing meal after a long venturous morning across SJ we arrived at Green Lotus…read more The Mum and Big Sis were in the mood for vegetarian today. Food: A Mi Vit Thiem / Vegetarian Duck Noodle: the broth stood out as it should, had a nice savory essence that paired well with their noodles and fixings that brought a nice overall texture to dish. Fried Egg Rolls: Oh these were a delight, the eggrolls were stuffed with taro, served with a side of lettuce and v-friendly fish sauce. Service & Vibe: A Staff were friendly and accommodating. We got seated right away. Food came out quick too. Definitely will be back to try out other dishes. - John

This was my first time at Green Lotus in San Jose since the one off of Bascom closed down. I was…read morevery surprised to see the exact same menu at the San Jose location versus the Bascom location. I got takeout this particular day and the stirfry I wanted they didn't have any more of that style, but the lady said there was a similar one that was better for takeout. I forget which one she recommended but I ordered that one as well as the mango salad and the Vegetarian Pho. Once I got to my aunts house and set up our lunches, I found out that the Pho was cold. I'm not too sure if that was due to me getting takeout or if they had not heated anything up that day. They didn't tell me anything ahead of time so I think that's a little odd to me. You would serve someone cold soup, even though they want to takeout at least without telling them first. Hee Nevertheless, the mango salad, stirfry dish, and Pho all tasted delicious once everything was heated up to the right temperature! We loved our food and I am happy. This location is still around!!

Better late than never! This has been on my bookmarks for the longest time. My friend and I were…read morecraving some Korean food, especially the cold noodles so we decided to check this spot out. She's been before but it was my first time. This side of the plaza didn't really seem to have much happening. The nearby stores were closed. Honestly this restaurant felt very home-y like a mom and pop biz. Menu is easy to read with lots of pictures. We ordered the seafood pancakes, special combo {galbi + mul naeng myun}. I love the ban chan here!! They have japchae, fish cakes, kimchi, eggplants, spicy tofu, bean sprouts, potatoes, and broccoli. Refills please!! Honestly everything we ate did not disappoint. Crispy seafood pancake. The cold noodz hits the spot. Galbi was well marinated and not overly charred. The staff here were attentive and super sweet! I'll definitely be back!! Recommend!!

Pretty packed for lunch on a Saturday, surprising. Haven't been to this plaza in a long time, I…read moredon't even remember all the different restaurants that came before this one in this location. For 4 people, we ordered too much food. Whole soy & garlic chicken - a whole cut chicken, not just wings or drums. Flavor was ok, batter a little overdone. We prefer bb.q chicken Seafood pancake - I like mine a little crispier, but paired well with the sauce. Nice chunks of seafood. galbi - pretty good. I don't usually order this anywhere I go tbh because it's pricey. Not sure on the value of this one in terms of price vs quantity. But tastes good.

Incredible food and very friendly service! Would definitely return. Went to the lunch buffet and…read morehad many great options

I wish I could give more than 5 !!…read more Love the ambience, love how they present their food and the variety of the buffet!!!! Not to mention that the taste is great as well. We wish we live closer! But we will definitely be back soon. FYI, the name is not what your think And gratuity was already included so no need to give more but I am pretty sure they wouldn't mind it if you add extra

Flavorful food and friendly service. I've been a vegetarian for a decade and have tried my fair…read moreshare of vietnamese vegetarian/vegan restaurants and this one tastes like home! We had the nirvana salad, bun bo hue, broken rice plate, duck noodle soup, and eggplant tofu. All were delicious and super flavorful without being overly greasy or feeling heavy. I also love how there is a hot food takeout area to buy their items to go.

***USP: Vietnamese vegetarian cuisine with fake meats…read more ***AMBIANCE: very casual with a large trays upfront offering quick take out options. They also allow dine in. ***FOOD: though they have a large menu offering I let the kids pick this time around and as expected they picked nuggets and wonton soup. So I would attribute our mediocre experience to our wrong menu choices. The nuggets tasted exactly like how they look in the picture. Dry, like doggy bites. Flavor was ok and texture was crispy, I guess it's a dish kids might relish but not adults. The wonton soup on the other hand was a definite disappointment, it was like a pho and it came with all varieties of fake meats which we were not expecting in addition to some wontons. I guess it's a sort of dish people who normally eat meat might gravitate towards if they only had to eat vegetarian. It was a not a veggie forward dish. I will return and hopefully make better choices the next time and then update this review.

I came here one weekend afternoon for lunch and got their signature fried tofu, stir-fry assorted…read morewild mushrooms, and their veggie noodles. The fried tofu was okay, nothing too special - not much seasoning in my opinion. It was nice and crispy though. The veggie noodles were very simple in a veggie broth, with chinese chives, chrysantheum greens, tomatoes with noodles. It was very light. The stir fry assorted wild mushrooms was definitely the highlight the meal. They stir fry a variety of mushrooms with chili peppers so it is spicy, but goes so well with rice. Highly recommend this dish. For the dishes I ordered, they were all vegetarian but they have other dishes as well. I'll definitely be back to try their other meat dishes too.

Everything was excellent on our recent dinner experience at Jun Bistro! We ordered 4 items from the…read moremenu. Our kids loved the chicken noodle soup with rice noodles ($14.99). Also got their signature rice dish with truffle and assorted mushrooms . It is called Truffle and Wild Mushroom Butter Rice ($28). If you like eating mushrooms, I would highly recommend this dish! We ordered two appetizers also One was the Fried Chicken with Tom Yum Sauce ($9.90). I thought it was just okay. Also got the Yunnan Signature Fried Tofu ($9.99). I personally love fried tofu! So this was good Service was good. They refilled waters and were nice Ambiance is cool and nice layout of restaurant! I would definitely come back another day to try their more spicy food dishes!