Don't let the modest location fool you. This hole in the wall delivers phenomenal food. Ambience (7/10): Very chill atmosphere. Seeing local monks and spiritual patrons dining here gives the space a unique, serene vibe that really adds to the experience. The Food: Banh Xeo (7/10): Solid presentation with crisp, fresh vegetables and a pancake shell that avoids being greasy. While good, it feels more like a light appetizer than a filling main course. Pho Ap Chao (9/10): Savory, rich, and deeply flavorful. The chef has serious skills--the pan-fried noodles hit the exact right level of crispiness without feeling oily or heavy. Mi Quang (9/10): Exceptional. The broth is creamy, rich, and nutty with a subtle hint of curry that elevates the fresh vegetables. The noodle texture is spot-on, and this plant-based version easily outperforms traditional meat and seafood iterations. Service (10/10): Warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly staff. Absolutely zero complaints. Overall (9/10) Incredible vegetarian food done right. Highly recommended. A++ read more

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my brother has always raved about this place and i finally had the chance to come here with his family for lunch. let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint! i can't say that i am a big vietnamese cuisine foodie, but every dish we got was so delish. from the tofu spring rolls, to the stir fried yellow noodles, lemon pepper vegan chicken, wonton soup, fried wontons, and fried mushrooms, everything was so incredible. my brother has always talked about how their quality of food is consistent every time, which causes them to come back every day and, based on my experience today, i can see why it's their go-to restaurant. the staff was also very kind and very quick in bringing out the variety of dishes. it's definitely a little hole in the wall shop, but the food is so good, you shouldn't overlook it!! read more

YUM! So glad we finally had the chance to visit! It's been sitting in my bookmark collection for to long and we decided to have a nice hearty lunch before going into Disney for the day! It was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon! We came in around 12ish and we were able to get a table. Everything smelled so good and hearing the sizzling plates come by made me even more excited! We got 4 dishes: bun bo hue, mi xao mem, nem nuong cuong, and their fried tofu Bun Bo Hue: Great clean flavor! A little bland but nothing like adding their chili oil that fixed it! Once I added that in it was so good, I love it! Mi Xai Mem: Their fried noodle; this came on a sizzling plate with a great sauce. UGH so good, my fiance did right by ordering this, I had to have a small bowl of it too because of how flavorful it was! The veggies had the slight crisp so you can tell it's fresh! Nem nuong cuong: Great spring roll that has a little crunch in it! I love the sauce it came with for dipping! A nice nutty taste, but my fiance wished they added some chopped peanuts in it! (Can't blame him, he's had my sauce with peanuts in it so he thinks it's the norm!) But it would add another level to it! Fried Tofu: wow, not sure how they did it but they managed to fry the soft tofu and it's so good! It comes with a spicy soy sauce dipping sauce and with it being freshly cooked right before it came out it was nice and hot! But it does break apart after the first few bites so be aware so it doesn't fall all over you! I would so come back if we're ever in the area! It's kinda hidden but once you see it you'll never forget! read more

I can see why my vegan friend loves this place. Every dish that came out was incredibly flavorful. You could smell them long before you saw them. I love lemongrass so I ordered the spicy lemongrass chicken. It is hands down the best lemongrass vegan dish I've ever had. My friend really enjoyed her dish. Their service is very hands off. We were allowed to sit there for 3 hours catching up and nobody rushed us. During our time there a wide variety of people cycled through. Their stellar reputation is spreading. I can't wait to come back and try other dishes. read more

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This is a very delicious vegetarian spot, I've liked pretty much every thing I've tried. The broths are always so tasty and rich. I love the noodles or rice dishes the best. It's a small humble store, but definitely worth checking out. read more

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Hoa Sen is one of those hidden spots that you'll definitely look over especially when you enter the plaza as there's a KBBQ at the entrance. But if you're vegetarian or just craving something that's more home-cooked meal, Hoa Sen is the place to visit! Highly recommend coming a bit early before dinner time as the plaza gets pretty packed. FOOD Crispy Fried Tofu This is an appetizer meal but I feel this can be an entire meal for 1 person if you're eating light! Was not expecting this display as they kind of remind me of croquettes BUT they are exceptionally delicious! Bun Bo Hue It's fairly odd to have this entree as a vegetarian option but if you're in the mood and craving it although can't have meat on a specific day due to religious reasons, this is your meal! You won't know the difference! Pho Ap Chao A sizzling presentation! Absolutely delicious and very filling! Highly recommend this entree if you're feeling hungry and want something piping hot in every bite! OVERALL Actually never heard of this place but really glad we came across it to try it out! It can get quite packed and parking is a nuisance after 6pm as everyone is trying to get their dinner meals in. Atmosphere is quite small but feels really nice imo, it gets sunny inside after 6pm and they do roll down the shades so you can enjoy your meal which I'm glad they did! Quick tip, try and visit early on if you're in the mood for something home-cooked and vegetarian! Thank you Hoa Sen for the incredible meal! See you next time! read more

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Hoa Sen has to be one of my favorite vegetarian spot in OC because of the tasty selection of dishes they offer! It was the time of the month in which my family have to eat vegetarian for the day, so we decided to stop by Hoa Sen. What we ordered: Mi Quang - I love that the broth came separately and you can pull it yourself into the noodle, which help prevent the noodles from going soggy. The broth is so good a nutty! Nam Chien Xu - their fried mushrooms are so good! They use portabella mushroom and fried them to perfect crispness. Pho Ap Chao Gion - the noodles were crispy with gooey sauce and veggies. Com Dap - my favorite dish we ordered! The rice were crispy, which paired well with the mushrooms! You have to eat it with their side of sweet soy sauce. Goi Happy Hoa Sen - super refreshing and a nice appetizer dish Bun Bo Hue - it was good, but didn't stand out because other dishes were too good! The service and staff were so nice and friendly! Hoa Sen located in the plaza across from Chuze fitness. The restaurant has decent amount of tables, but could get crowded on certain days. It has a very family-style feel to it, so def a good spot to get food with your family. read more

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My favorite healthy vegetarian place to take my dad when we have our father daughter quality time. It's so legit that you see a lot of the respectful Buddhist monks eat here lol. Vegetarian food In general is very challenging to make flavorful and tasty in my opinion " says the non vegetarian who is not a connoisseur " but hey, it's so good that I would give up eating protein & go full vegetarian for this place! Healthy, phenomenal quality, and very reasonably priced...Also, viet food always hits Try it! read more

Came here on a Saturday for an early lunch. We were initially one of two tables, but the entire restaurant was filled within the hour. BBQ pork spring rolls (3.5/5): I found the rolls pretty dry. I don't think they were made fresh because the rice paper was starting to become firm and harder to chew. Liked the peanut sauce and the soy pork! Banh xeo (3/5): i did not expect it to be such a large portion especially at the price point! This was my first time having this dish, and I enjoyed that you get many different textures in one bite. It's just personal taste that I rated it a 3/5 because my boyfriend really enjoyed this dish even has a non-vegetarian. Mushroom/chicken claypot (3.5/5): I may have had the wrong impression about claypot rice because I thought that it would be crispy around the edges like with hot stone bibimbap. The rice was very much on the dry side, but the chicken on top was good. We added sauces from other dishes and that helped with the moisture. Spicy fried fish with lemongrass (2.5/5): This was my least favorite dish but simply because I don't like veggie meats made of bean curd. I also didn't really taste the spice. Dishes came out very fast and service was amazing. read more

Hoa Sen - banh xeo - Vegetarian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Stopped by since it's a veggie day for Buddhism. It's packed at 10:30am but got a seat right at the entrance door. Easy parking since it's a big parking. Plenty of food choices and is quite big menu. Got bun Bo hue, and it's very tasty and well make with good amount of filling over the noodle. Service is okey, they don't check on you unless you call for the attention could be better but it's busy so...the inside is quite packed with tables so everything close to each other, abit hard to walk through it. And it's abit dark too. Overall great food with good price tag. read more

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Every single dish here is worth trying. For almost 2-3 years, we only ordered just either spam rolls with hot stove combination rice or fried sausage with pho, rice vermicelli with bamboo shoots because they taste way too good. When we discovered the sushi roll, it's just a whole different surprise. Very flavorful and would be great for breakfast when combined with Steamed rice rolls. read more

My friend and I came here for lunch on a Monday. We were seated upon arrival. Food: I ordered the their specialty pho. It was delicious. I love how everything on the menu is vegetarian/vegan. The pho is how I remember regular pho to taste like. Service: Service was quick and unapologetic, what you would expect from any Vietnamese restaurant. TL;DR - Great pho and would love to try more dishes in the future! read more

I miss being able to eat Vietnamese cuisine, so I was very excited to try this place out. The flavors were on point and what stood out for me was how delicious their vegan bun bo hue was! read more

We ate here when we were in Orange County. The food wasn't bad, but you could definitely tell it was vegetarian. If you aren't used to vegetarian substitutions, I wouldn't recommend the Bo La Lot. The taste wasn't anything like the real version, and it was hard to finish. They did give lots of lettuce, cucumbers, etc. on the side though which was really nice. The Bun Rieu, I was excited for... in my opinion it lacked flavor. I've had good vegetarian/vegan bun rieu before and this one fell short. Also ordered Banh Xeo-- it had jicama, bean sprout, and tofu. As a Banh Xeo devourer don't get me started on this Banh Xeo...omg, the batter was way too thin and it lacked the usual deliciousness. You know how Banh Xeo batter is usually turmeric, rice flour, coconut water, some times green onion, some times water/beer/etc? This lacked that, something was missing or the ratios were off. The interior additions were practically raw, not cooked down, and the tofu was thickly cut. Who cuts tofu this way in a Banh Xeo? The nuoc mam was also lacking-- for me at least. We also ordered Goi Cuon which was pretty standard. My aunt also ordered the BBH. Now, even though this all sounds negative... well, remember, everyone's taste buds are different. I think it's nice how they had lots of Vietnamese specialties that you may not typically see in one spot. And I did notice that our table differentiated from others. Everyone else ordered from the Hot Pot section in the menu!! Maybe that's where we went wrong, these people could be locals... we should have followed in their steps. If we were to come back here (my aunt eats vegetarian/vegan some days), I will recommend we try from that section of the menu. If you're vegetarian, I'd recommend checking this spot out because it was def suitable towards vegetarians (my aunt enjoyed). The workers were kind and gave good service. read more

Hoa Sen - Placemat - Vegetarian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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This is one of my mom's favorite Vietnamese vegetarian restaurants and it was my first time here. Everything we ordered was tasty and the service was really quick. It wasn't too busy for a Monday night before Thanksgiving so we didn't have any wait. Unfortunately don't remember all the names of the dishes but we had a rice dish in a clay pot, a noodle dish, and a salad. A good spread for four people. read more

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I'm not vegetarian but this is the only vegan place I've been to. The Jack fruit salad is tasty, lemon grass chicken is bomb and bbq pork spring rolls are amazing, especially when it's all vegan. read more

Been a regular customer since 2015. Nem nuong and bun Hue are my two favorites. Leaving a review so this place never closes. read more

Hoa Sen - nem nuong - Vegetarian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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My sister and I came to Hoa Sen in Garden Grove today and WOW everything was absolutely amazing. We ordered the bánh bột lọc, bún bò Huế (BBH), and the crispy rice, and every single dish was a 10/10. So flavorful, comforting, and beautifully made, you can really taste the care in the food. The service was just as incredible. Everyone was so kind and attentive, and one of the sweetest moments was when a staff member noticed my sister might need it and offered her a hair tie so she could tie her hair back That level of thoughtfulness truly stood out and made us feel so welcomed. Amazing food, warm service, and such a positive atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back and recommending this place to everyone. read more

Hoa Sen - Crispy Rice - Vegetarian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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This spot is great vegetarian alternative for the Vietnamese food around here. The service was great as the food. The Banh Xeo is super crispy and a huge portion size. The flavor resembles to real deal just minus the protein. There's lots of seating and it's located in a mini plaza with parking. read more

Hoa Sen - Egg Rolls - Vegetarian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Calling out to my Vegetarian-Yelper, be ready to be bedazzled by a small family own restaurant! I recently visited Hoa Sen, and I'm so glad I found this gem in Westminster! As I try to incorporate more plant-based eats, it's a bit challenge to find a spot with truly delicious and satisfying plant-based dishes, that serves great Chinese/Vietnamese flavors and styles. I found a several in Westminster that's worth a trip!! Yippee. From the moment I walked into Hue San, the atmosphere was inviting, with friendly hostesses and staff ready to serve. The menu is extensive, featuring a variety of flavorful Vietnamese dishes made entirely from plant-based ingredients. I like the old school "placemats" which are those paper Chinese astrology. :) It was hard to choose what to order, but we ordered papaya salad, crispy noodles, "fish" and the spring rolls--all four were amazing! 1- The papaya salad is a must. I think I pretty much ate this whole plate that was meant to be shared. 2- Vitamins spring rolls had the perfect balance of fresh herbs and savory fried tofu. 3- The fish dish was too salty but very aromatic. My friends liked it. 4- The vegetables crispy noodles were "meh" and drenched with thick sauce. Overall, the portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. The only downside was that parking can be a little tricky (one-way round about), as the location shares with other businesses. read more

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BEST VIETNAMESE VEGETARIAN!!! This place was highly recommend from friends so had to try it myself. The menu was quite extensive. The restaurant is small so make sure you get there early or know there might be a wait. But the wait is worth it. Parking can be difficult too due to the amount of restaurant in the shopping area. Appetizers: Fried Tofu, Spring roll and egg roll didn't disappoint. I really enjoyed who they used soft tofu and the tofu was lightly battered with a nice crisp too. Both the spring roll and egg were delicious. Main Entrees: My boyfriend and I had the Vermicelli noodles with beef and an egg roll on top. My grandparents had Vietnamese crepe and stir fry. All of them were full of flavor. Service: The staff were very attentive and nice. Kim was so nice and make sure we had everything we needed. My grandparents who are both vegan loved it. From the food to the service 10/10. Looking forward to coming back :) read more

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The vegetarian food was good. Bun bo hue was surprisingly good just missing the super spice, but they did a great job at mimicking meat. Even in the vermicelli with beef and eggrolls. Im shocked how it looked like real meat and thick like but they substitute it with bean curd and taro maybe. I liked their salad and "shrimp" chip appetizer with jicama. It was light, crispy, and easy to eat. read more

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Awesome vegetarian / vegan Vietnamese restaurant! We love the variety of classic Vietnamese dishes they offer with a vegetarian twist. We ordered the crispy rice with braised mushroom, pho, dry hu tieu noodles, and happy salad. The salad was definitely the star of our dinner! The vegetables tasted so refreshing and were dressed perfectly in a light "fish" sauce. I was shocked that the shrimp was not actually shrimp since it tasted so similar. My crispy rice was very yummy -- the braised mushroom were chewy and flavorful. It offered the right amount of umami that made up for the lack of meat. However, all the entrees tasted a bit repetitive after eating a few bites. All in all, a good option for vegetarian lovers. read more

Prefer this place over Thuyen Vien. Service is friendly and fast. Restaurant is always clean. Food tastes as close as you can get to grandma's cooking. Even as a non-vegetarian I prefer this place over a real meat option sometimes. read more

Consistently the Best Vegetarian restaurant in this area! Incredible selection, varied choices and individually prepared. If you have a sensitivity to an ingredient such as nuts or chili powder it can be left out. Portions are generous, presented beautifully with amazing flavors. I can't tell you how many wontons were in the soup as there were many along with book choy and yummy broth. The mushroom clay pot had varied interesting flavors as well and was quite filling. Located in a strip mall, this family restaurant is a not to be missed! Free parking in lot out front. read more

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Definitely one of the best vegan restaurants in OC. Highly recommend the "com tay cam", pho ap chao, and their salads! Everything is delicious and consistent as we bave ordered from them many times read more

The best vegetarian place I've been to in the OC. They nailed the texture, the taste and the overall variety of dishes they offer are amazing. I really appreciate the cleanliness and the purity of the meals here - it tastes so clean and so so good. read more

1st time checking , busy , small & clean restaurant , welcoming customer, nicely service. Ordered Bun Bo Hue, ( follow comments from people on yelp's) tastes very good . Enjoying my soup under hot times. There should have add more air conditioner during this summer . Will continue coming back to try another item on next . read more

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Food Really good! We got the curry and bread and while it does not seem they bake their baguettes in house, the curry was really good. They have chunks of taro and vegetables so it is pretty hearty. The star of the show is the fried noodles. It came still sizzling on the plate and it smelled so good. I would come back here again just for those because the flavor was perfect. Service Great and friendly staff. They were not too busy, but we did not run out of water or need anything. They checked in on us to make sure we had what we needed and that the food was good. Ambiance Plenty of places to sit and a good number of people here. On the casual side so no need for reservations, they also have an extendable shade outside if you wanted to be outdoors. Bathroom is through the kitchen so you really get to see them at work and making your food. read more

Great vegetarian food flavors. I always get the pork bbq spring rolls since they are delicious and the peanut sauce is really good too. Today I also ordered the braised chicken with rice, which was delicious. So far everything I've ever tried here has always been really tasty. read more

Hoa Sen - Vegetarian bbq pork spring rolls and Thai tea - Vegetarian Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Excellent vegan food preparation. Excellent service. Very nice and friendly. Gets very crowded on certain days.

Vietnamese people make the best vegetarian food WOW. It's my to-go vegetarian place, but I decided to write a review after a couple years of eating here. I ALWAYS order the Com Tay Cam and Mi Xao. Personally, I find the Com Tay Cam's rice a little dry, but it makes up with the delicious toppings. The Mi Xao is wonderful and honestly a lot better than Mi Xao at other restuarants, vegetarian or not. Lovely little spot. Please visit if you're in OC! Wonderful spot for vegetarians. read more

This is my family's favorite Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant in Orangee County. I always get the fried tofu which comes with a delicious, sweet and salty thick soy dipping sauce. You can't go wrong with any of their noodle soups. On this day, I went with the curry. It wasn't a favorite dish of mine since the consistency was too thick (like too much cornstarch was used). All their spring rolls are tasty and packed with crunch, fresh veggies. The restaurant is small but has plenty of tables and seating for bigger parties. The service here is always so kind and attentive. read more

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This is a restaurant I can trust. They use good, healthy ingredients and prepare the food with care. The vegetarian options are solid -- tasty and well-made, with decent service. read more

I've been here twice and my pictures don't have the most accurate menu item names since I don't remember the name. The clay pot rice dishes are well worth it and the portions for them are large. I would skip the stew fish dish since it wasn't very good. The spring rolls were a hit and the fried eggplant was also good even though it's a bit unhealthy. I think the spot may be vegan since nothing is made with any animal products as far as I can tell. Service can be slow though but could be hit or miss read more

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I had 4 weekends of ayce kbbq or shabu so I needed to take one meal to reset my existence. GF suggested this place; we got some sort of salad, stir fried noodles with gravy, and bun bo hue. Salad totally hit the spot, crunchy and refreshing. Noodles tasted kind of like regular gravy rice noodles at Chinese places so that was pretty solid. BBH was different but good. Would come back next time I regret my poor dietary choices over the course of a month. read more

I only had a Vietnamese coffee here. It was lovely & hit the spot. I would love to visit & eat another time. The staff was so friendly with me. read more

STEPH JUDGEMENT: My favorite veg Vietnamese place ever. This is now our go-to when we're craving good Vietnamese food. It just so happens they're all vegetarian! Actually, they might even be vegan--we were trying to find out if they use egg or dairy in anything and I don't think they do. Newest discovery (for us) were the grilled "beef" in vine leaves served with veggies and rice paper sheets. Not sure what kind of leaves--grape? Whatever it is, it's fantastic! Our must-orders are the fried tofu, mushroom and chicken clay pot, and the tapioca flour dumpling things. Sorry I don't know the Vietnamese names; I really need to learn those. All I know is everything is delicious and we always over-order so we can take leftovers home. read more

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Hoa Sen is truly one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Garden Grove area and I hope it continues to get the recognition it deserves. The place is a small hole in the wall but don't judge them by their look, or else you'll miss out on a great meal. The service and the food are both exceptional, and I appreciate the love they put into their dishes. On my most recent visit, I had the Nem Nướng (BBQ Pork Spring Roll), Đậu Hủ Chiên Dòn (Crispy Fried Tofu), Mì Xào Mềm (Stir Fried Yellow Noodle), and Cơm Đập (Crispy Rice, Mushroom, Chicken Meat Fluff). All delicious and highly recommend. Seriously, I feel so proud to be Vietnamese because we literally do make the best vegetarian food! Lol All that aside, whether you are a vegan, vegetarian or maybe you are not but wants to give plant based food a try...you will be genuinely impressed with the taste of the dishes here. There is something for everybody so give it a try and support this small business. read more

So far my favorite vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant!!!! Their BBQ pork spring rolls are amazingly delicious! Also love their Vietnamese crepe and clay pot rice! This place is not close to where I live. I usually have e to drive 45-60mins but every time I'm craving for Vietnamese food, I only want to come here. Their food portions are great with very reasonable price! read more