So happy a vegetarian Asian restaurant finally opened in Monterey Park after so many nearby favorites, like Happy Family, closed down. The lemongrass "chicken" was delicious with the perfect amount of kick, and the jackfruit shake was especially refreshing on a hot LA day. Other than the music, which sounded a little too much like the tranquil background soundtrack of a foot massage parlor, and the wall that looks like a stainless refridgerator, this spot is definitely making my shortlist for vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, reduce-atarians and anyone looking for great plant-based Asian food. read more

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The food was sooo good! I went there for the first tiem with some friends. It's one of my friends' favorite places. I let her order and everything she picked did not disappoint. The people there were very nice and the food came out pretty quickly. The place is very clean, kind of sterile feeling, but the food is what matters. read more

KH Veggie Life - Bun bo hue - Vegetarian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

4/5 solid vegetarian spot, for when you want something light but tasty: My family and I wanted something warm but light for dinner, so we landed on vegetarian Vietnamese food. We've had a couple veggie Viet places nearby, but hadn't tried this one just yet, so we stopped by on a Sunday night. When we pulled up, it was still rather empty, but we must have started the dinner rush because within 30 minutes the restaurant was packed! We picked two veggie noodle soups, which we came here for, but they ironically were everyone's least favorite dishes. Our top two dishes were the spring rolls and the cold noodles. Even so, everything was both light but flavorful, so mission accomplished! It's always pretty difficult to find a restaurant to suit the palate of my family, and no one walked away complaining, so I'll call this a win! Ultimately it's a place I'd come back if I were nearby but I probably wouldn't drive out for. Everything else: The interior is clean, pretty bare, and very much has the mom and pop store feel. It's nestled in a plaza with Asian architectural aesthetics, and shares the same lot as some other restaurants, a dance studio, and a Japanese goods store. There's a lot of spacious parking, so I imagine you won't have too much trouble making it there. read more

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wow I've never been to a vegetarian place that made food so similar to non vegetarian. The food is absolutely amazing. I am a meat eater and I come here pretty frequent because it's so good. The portions are huge and super affordable. The staff are always so so sweet! Also at the end of your meal they give dessert. Yummy read more

KH Veggie Life - Thit kho - Vegetarian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Flavors were off and didn't taste good. Food took forever to come out and they also ran out of some stuff on the menu for a restaurant that closes at 9pm. Would not return. read more

KH Veggie Life - Vegetarian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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4.3 stars This is a long overdue review. My mom and I tried this place a while back and ordered 2 items: Banh Cuon (aka rice rolls $12) and Thit Kho (aka braised "pork" belly $14). The banh cuon was surprisingly really good. Typically, it is rolled with minced pork and onions. I don't know what kind of vegan meat they put in here, but it tasted exactly like the non-vegetarian version. We were impressed. 4.5/5 stars The thit kho was also pretty impressive. I believe it's a combination of tofu and a type of tapioca/rice starch mixture that is layered to mimic the texture of pork belly. When served fresh, it was quite tasty. Mom and I decided to get the steamed buns as well to sandwich it (this was extra cost). We took some leftovers home and, unfortunately, it wasn't quite as good the next day. 4/5 stars Service was ok. Interior was clean. I think it's a good option for people who are vegetarian/vegan. We will definitely be back to try other dishes. read more

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I'm honestly amazed every time I come here--everything tastes so good that it's hard to believe it's completely vegetarian! The flavors are rich, authentic, and incredibly satisfying. This has quickly become my go-to spot whenever I'm craving a Vietnamese vegetarian fix. The restaurant is always nice and clean, and the service is consistently warm and attentive. I also love that they give a small complimentary dessert after your meal--such a thoughtful touch that makes the experience feel even more special. If I had one tiny suggestion, it would be for the restaurant to switch to warmer lighting, since the current bright white lighting can feel a bit harsh. But that's truly the only thing I would change. Overall, I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves great food--vegetarian or not. A fantastic spot that never disappoints! read more

KH Veggie Life - Inside - Vegetarian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Very nice homey place. Clean and well lit and plenty of parking. Menu offers a good variety. Portion sizes are generous; especially the side vegetables. The veggies are super fresh and plentiful. The taste for each dish are quite bold and matches to a meat version. We enjoyed all of our dishes. I especially enjoyed the bitter melon soup. There were about 6-7 pieces and the 'meat' inside the bitter melon was just like the real deal. The Bi cuon was huge and really stuffed! They even provided 5 bowls of fish sauce! Very generous indeed! What a gem - Will definitely return!! read more

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It was my husband who came across KH Veggie Life, and since I love me some good vegetarian food, I wanted to try this place out. We ordered the Bánh Xèo, Bún bì chả giò thịt nướng and crispy egg noodles (Mì xào Don) - everything was made fast, fresh, and delicious! One of the aunties noticed from afar that our crispy noodles didn't have quite enough gravy (it needed more sauce so the crispy noodles could soften). She came over with a bowl of extra gravy, I was so impressed! It really showed how much care they put into making sure the dish was just right, instead of letting it be a dry noodle dish. Prices were also very reasonable, averaging around $12 per plate, which is a steal for the quality and portion size. There's ample parking in the plaza, and overall, I'd highly recommend this spot if you're in the mood for vegetarian food or have a vegetarian friend w/lots of great options to choose from! read more

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1) 2 ladies in the front desk were just not professional! They can barely speak English while getting so nervous to answer my question about parking on the green zone! Older one answered me: No, we don't hv it on the menu!!! 2) Nothing attractive on the menu: Deep fried soy bean products on almost every single food items, either w/ rice or noodle dishes. But it's all printed as of" MEAT" items, its substitution not the real meats! The old lady even told me this is "Beef", that is " Pork", etc. Please, be 100% clear about your " meat" items as it's all Vegetarian" style! I ordered the rice noodle w/ roasted " meat". It's deep fried soy bean w/salad. No good flavors. And they don't hv business. I don't suppose they will get business w/none professional services and tasty food items. They do not know how to do business. read more

KH Veggie Life - Vegetarian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Be still my heart! A Vietnamese veggie place opening close to our home?? Yes please! Partner and I came by after voluntarily getting stabbed in the arm by a well-meaning health care practitioner....for our health. So we were looking for some early dinner. Stumbled upon this place - they said they were only open for a couple weeks when we came by. We got the bun and some curry. They also have iced or hot tea for free, and we got some dessert on the house too (I think this is standard - we are not that special). However, their card machine was down that day, and we didn't have cash. I asked the woman who seemed to be the owner if they took Zelle or Venmo (they do not). She offered for us to just come back later "when you have time" to pay. Nooooo....we didn't want to do that. So we left our leftovers on the table and ran out to BoA across the street and got some cash. Upon coming back to the restaurant, the proprietor packed up two larger bowls of the dessert soup (mung bean with tapioca and coconut milk - SO GOOD) for us. And I'm kind of obsessed with their spring rolls, so we got some to go. As some of the others have pointed out, you can't beat the price here. We came mid-afternoon, so the place was kind of empty and quiet. Very casual feel in here. Go give them some love! read more

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Saw recs for this new veggie restaurant on Facebook and decided to give it a try. They have 10% off their first month of opening (Sept 2025). I took my Vietnamese in-laws and they were impressed! I was also pleasantly surprised because Vietnamese dishes I usually don't like (and my mother in law loves...) I actually really liked it! She loves the banh xeo and the crepe is usually too oily and soggy. Plus, bean sprouts aren't my favorite. The one here though had the right amount of crisp and flavor. Amazing! The duck and mushroom soup also was a nice surprise. Instead of coming with raw veggies like other noodle soups, it came with a side salad with sliced vege duck on top and a dipping sauce. The wonton noodle soup was a favorite as well. The wontons were ever flavorful and skin was thin. My MIL nodded approvingly telling me that she can tell they use fresh noodles for the yellow noodle. Not previously dried! We tried their noodle salad with egg roll too. The egg rolls were also very good and freshly made. Everything was good! My kids loved the food too and the waitresses were friendly. They have people that speak Viet, Canto, Mandarin, some English. The interior seems to have been renovated prior to opening. It's clean. My MIL wants to go back before the grand opening discount stops. She's a fan! So am I! We can now both agree on something! Jk jk. read more

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Man this place is over due for a review. Me and the fam loves this place when we want to eat vegetarian food. Super flavorful! We ordered bun rieu, bun bo hue, banh cuon, lemon grass chicken with rice, pan fried rice noodles and veggie squid with basil. Every dish was so yummy. Although I love their banh xeo, roasted pork and shredded pork rolls. But these were also so good! Will come back and try the other stuff on the menu next time. Also they are open on Tuesdays that fall on "ram" days which is full moon/new moon days. read more

KH Veggie Life - They are normally closed on Tuesdays but will be open on full moon/ new moon days - Vegetarian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Very happy to see a vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant nearby so my mom and I decided to try it out. We ordered the bi thit nuong with egg rolls and the other one without the thit. Each portion was quite big so we felt it can be easily shared by two people unless you are super hungry. Each of these toppings were very delicious and made quite well. The nuoc mam sauce was also not too sweet which I prefer. My mom is really picky but she liked her order and so we will definitely come back! Well lit restaurant and parking gets busy on the weekends. read more

KH Veggie Life - Bun thit nuong with egg rolls - Vegetarian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

There is not a lot of vegan Vietnamese restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley area and I am so glad that KH Veggie Life just opened up. My family and I have eaten here three times since they opened a few weeks ago. Their prices are so affordable especially for vegan food. The dishes we ordered were really tasty: bun bo hue, banh cuon, bun rieu, vermicelli with egg rolls and grilled "pork", and banh hoi with bo la lot. You have to try their dipping sauces; they are so yummy! Food came out a little slowly but it is understandable since they just opened and my family was a big group of 15 people. This is a family-run restaurant and the ladies who run it are so friendly and hospitality. Come out and try this restaurant and help out a female-run business. read more

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I came here for brunch after taking my son to the dentist, with all of my immediate family. KH Veggie recently opened up in Monterey Park, with a wide variety of various Vietnamese vegetarian dishes. Given the variety and how close it was, we had to give it a try. The restaurant staff were super nice and attentive. The restaurant itself was quite small, but clean. We had vegetarian pho, vegetarian chicken stir fry, and stir fried egg noodles. I loved the stir fried chicken which had a mild kick to it. The pho had various vegetarian "meats" such as spam, tofu, and "fish" cake. The stir fried noodles were awesome too. The restaurant served complimentary dessert with red bean at the end. The portions were quite generous, and we had copious left overs to take home. Overall, very solid vegetarian restaurant that I would come back to. read more

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My family and I came to try this place when it was relatively new. We were greeted by very friendly staff. Their menu had a variety of Vietnamese dishes, which made it hard for me to choose what I wanted lol Decided to try the Bun Rieu and my family ordered a variety of noodle soups and stir fried dishes as well. Food came out fresh and hot with plenty of veggies to top on the side. LARGE portion sizes for the price too! Plenty of veggie "meat" toppings and tons of noodles. Flavor was good too. Restaurant was bright, clean and relaxing. Will be coming back to try their other dishes! read more

We were blown away by the menu and service! We loved that we could eat our favorite Chinese / Vietnamese classics and it be all vegetarian. Everyone who spoke with us were so nice, and they're patient when I asked questions about the durian smoothie -- which they use real durian fruit to make! It was so fragrant! I was also pleasantly surprised by the free tea and Vietnamese dessert che -- tasted flavorful and refreshing. Overall, we are definitely coming back to try more items on the menu! read more

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This is currently my favorite Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant in the SGV -- and that's saying a lot because there are quite a few. It's called KH Veggie Life, and no, I'm not affiliated with them despite the lovely name. They serve all your classic Vietnamese comfort dishes, but vegan and vegetarian -- from pho and egg rolls to spring rolls, family-style meals, and even party trays. It's a small spot, but the cooking tastes like true Vietnamese home-style food. I've been multiple times already. Today, I got the Vietnamese sour soup with noodles and their clay pot rice, which is excellent -- full of bamboo shoots and a variety of mushrooms, packed with flavor, and complete with that satisfying scorched rice at the bottom. The staff is super nice, and this place is definitely part of my regular rotation. read more

I'm happy that there's another Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant in the SGV. This one is located in Monterey Park, and is really delicious. I normally go to Veggie Life or Thien Tam in El Monte, but this one is close to my work. The restaurant is brand new, and is really spacious. I have tried the Banh Cuon, and it is made to perfection. The staff here is friendly, and they do accept credit card. This location took over the former Tokyo Fried Chicken location. read more

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Vegans and vegetarians, COME HERE. Since we found KH, we have been ordering takeout from here at least 2x per week for over a month. All the food is consistently AMAZING. And so affordable! Keep their business open, and support!!! My favorite is the wonton soup- I have tried the vegetarian options all over LA county. This is by FAR the best. Huge portions of wontons (like about a dozen) filled with 2 types of veggie meats, and they are so savory. They package it separately from the broth so it doesn't get soggy! We also love the vermicelli bowls, the egg rolls, several soups- every single dish has blown us away. The chicken and rice claypot - so prefect for soul-food. It reminds me of southern chicken casserole- with cream-of-mushroom soup, if you've ever had that. All the dishes are incredibly nutritious and given extra shredded cabbage, mint, bean sprouts to add to your hot soups to make it super vitamin packed and full of different textures. HERES A TIP WHEN ORDERING: Say the item # Number and name! Be respectful, they are such VERY NICE LADIES who want to get your order right too, so do not be shy! They are all women staff and have been so SWEET to us every time we order and pick up. Please keep this place open and come by! There is always a spot in the parking lot. read more

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I come here for my bun Bo hue chay, 2nd time already. $13 total for 1 ordered with lots of noodle & veggie for me to eat 2 meals (whole veggie day).. this place gets real busy on lunar calendar 1st & 15th. Bun Bo hue chay they have it packaged ready to for a take out order. read more

All dishes we order were super delicious, look plain but tasty. Service was good, Plenty of parking, restroom is clean, as well as dining area Will definitely come back read more

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The food was average , wouldn't go at night. If you go at night, there is a dance studio next door and the music is louder than loud. Personally, I love music but somehow, through these walls, the echoing feels like a banging and by the end of my meal, I felt like I had a headache. And it was our first time there, the lady brought us our bill and said "cash is better" and walked away. Food wasn't that good for me to return with that attitude.... read more

I haven't been able to find any decent vegetarian restaurants until stumbling upon this place. It's always clean, and the service is always fast and efficient. My go to is the clay pot fish with rice and soup. Great portion as I always end up taking leftovers. Big plus today was the taro dessert they gave to end the meal. Next time it's cold, I'll definitely try the hot pot or soups as all of them look tasty and comforting. read more

I'm glad they opened a second location because their food is that good, they need to expand! Try the "chicken" lemongrass. It's everyone's favorite. And it's not a small portion. It's enough for lunch and dinner or to share. I personally love the spring rolls. They have the original mint leaves which make it so much better and so fresh. Even the egg rolls are good and yet it has no meat. Give this place a try, it's not bad for it being vegetarian. My meat eating husband even enjoys the food here. read more

I like their vegetarian food. The portions are big, and they have clay pot rice. I like it.

Great serving sizes and friendly staff, food is delicious, bright and new vibe, would highly recommend. read more

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Delicious and nutritious-great value too -- we'll be back! We had the tofu with veggies and udon and it was very filling and tasty! Sweet server too read more

So happy to finally have a vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant in Monterey Park! The prices are very reasonable with good selection of appetizers, soup noodles, rice dish, noodle dish and drinks. Many of the main course are also vegan. We tried several soup noodles and the one thing that stood out was the flavor as it's not so salty like the other vegetarian restaurants. It also have a decent variety of vegetarian meat. We also tried the banh cuon and fried egg rolls and both were a hit. Will definitely be coming back for more. read more

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Lovely little restaurant with amazing veg Vietnamese food! I was served quickly and the food came out just as fast, and it was delicious. Best of all, it was surprisingly affordable! Only $13 for one well portioned meal in this economy is nuts and it is worth every penny! Currently, water and tea are free as well! I will be back. read more

I spotted this place 6 months ago when I went to Hey Tea but they were still working on opening. They have finally opened and I was hyped to visit and give them a try. The spot is BRAND new and VERY clean. The inside is great and brings me back to the immigrant family owned spots I grew up eating at in Houston, TX. As a current East LA resident, it's hard finding places with mock meats that are closer to downtown LA. There are the GOATS like Thien Tam or the abundant places in Westminster but you gotta be willing to drive and commit to that. I am so excited that KH is closeby and serves food the same quality as the GOAT places I mentioned. I got a curry noodle soup and a chicken mushroom clay pot rice to try some stuff outside the box. The dishes were fantastic and I can't wait to come back and try some staples like a bun bowl with mock pork, lemongrass chicken or the hainan chicken rice. The prices are also insane. They're cheap! My GF and I were out the door having two dishes for $30 with tax and tip. Don't tell the owners that it's 2025 not 2018!!! Take advantage of these home cooked, well priced meals while you can! I will continue going here because the food and price are unmatched. And the owners are so nice and kind and you can tell it's run by a local family. Give these guys your business! read more

Super flavorful and consistent food! I love the curry and get it everytime when I'm craving vegetarian food. Service is prompt and I have no complaints. read more

We are so glad that we now have a good vegetarian restaurant in our neighborhood. The food is of good quality and taste. Prices are very reasonable. Services are attentive. Free dessert is a nice gesture of their hospitality! I have been there three times since September. I am becoming a regular. :) read more

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The lemon grass chicken tho , sooo good The place is super clean Staff was really nice,quick service And the food was delicious , large portions Will definitely be coming back read more

KH Veggie Life - Lemon grass chicken - Vegetarian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Very delicious food!!! Clean establishment and friendly staff :) I recommend the duck! read more

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great services and delite food in cheaper price. I will go again for the potsticker rice.

This place deserves way more hype-the food is incredible. KH Veggie Life is easily one of the best vegetarian spot in SGV. I've tried several dishes and everyone has been a hit. The curry, fried rice, Bun Bo Hue and Spring roll are standouts. Plenty more to try, and I'm sure they'll all impress. Highly recommended! read more

This is def my new fav vegan spot. The eggs rolls were delicious. The rice noodles with the imitation shredded pork was a hit. Service was good and ambiance is very mom and pop vibes. Will come back again. read more

ZERO STARS, check your food for bugs. This USED to be my favorite location but I will not be returning. On Feb 12th I came here and ordered the curry soup which was my favorite dish and a few other items. I was eating the soup and found a black fruit fly or gnat as I was eating the soup. I took it out and put it on the napkin and honestly at first since this was my favorite place I told myself it wasn't that big of a deal and continued eating my soup. I FOUND ANOTHER ONE AND ANOTHER ONE AND ANOTHER AND ANOTHER ONE, I found about 6 total, I put them all on the napkin and told and showed my sister who was with me and called the waitress over to show and tell her. At this point I'm disgusted, I'm disturbed after doing a quick google search and reading about how they can lay eggs in your food I will be reporting this incident to the health department. She did not acknowledge the issue, she literally took the napkin to the back kitchen and came back to our table. I told her to remove the item off of my check so I could leave and did not finish the rest of any of the food that was on the table that I had to pay for. The employee only removed the soup off of my bill, and brought the bill for me to pay for the other items, I paid and was ready to leave when I glanced at the veggies on one of the plates and AGAIN another fruit fly! At this point I told my sister and she's like let's just go and I told her no I'm going to point it out and show the waitress because this is just disgusting at this point. I took a quick pic and showed the lady and stormed out of there. I will never ever return, so just a head up if you go there look at your food closely because if not you are going to eat a bowl a soup full of bugs. read more

KH Veggie Life - Bug In food - Vegetarian Near Me - Monterey Park, California