I love coming to Good Karma! They always have great music playing, a solid variety of beers/ciders…read morefor me and my friends to eat at, have delicious food, and all at great prices. My favorite dishes here are the kale bowl, the drumsticks, and the quesadillas. Great spot for vegans and non-vegans alike! (Also, is a great spot for live music and people watching)

Made a stop at this place after a long hiatus, and I would say the place looks a lot different than…read morethe deli-style place that I recall. I was not totally surprised by the change, and I have driven by multiple times, so I have seen the change from the outside. The interior looks like beautifully decorated bar that serves food. Service was pretty good and fast, and prices are still very reasonable. I had a quinoa plate with Jamaican Jerk and Red Curry. The quinoa was well-cooked without being too soggy or undercooked. For the Jamaican Jerk, the potato was not too soft, and the veggie cutlets were flavorful. For the Red Curry, the sweet potato, fried tofu, and bell pepper were well also.

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.

Healthy, delicious, big portions, great value. We didn't wait long time before being served.read more

Love the food, no onion and no garlic options are also awesome. Will definitely come back for more.read more

I was so skeptical about this place! My coworker…read morerecommended this for a little get together. It's not my usual food, but I was open to try it and oh my goodness the food was amazing! The ambiance is very mellow, dim lights, and very cool paintings. If you're feeling adventurous I would definitely put this place on the bucket list! Most of their food is fermented which has a very fresh taste to it. My absolute favorite was the bread along with the spread. I told the workers there that It was my first time there and I didn't know what drink to get. They gave me a list of recommendations and I ended up getting a "sour" which tasted like a cider beer Thank you so much for the cool fun experience.

$5 for a taste? There are some interesting beers at Fox…read moreTale. One that stood out is a Stout brewed with African co-coa beans. I asked for a sample/taste....ahh.$5. WTF! 1st time required to try a 1oz taste! I left Skip this clip joint! And you are warned that I saw a rat scurry across the kitchen floor! The county of Santa Clara Department of environmental Health DEH should be notified!! If you eat here you most likely will get food poisoning!! STAY AWAY! And Tell a friend!! Nice try on the Rebuttal! 1st impression! Is the one that is the lasting impression! Fox Tale or should be called Fox take! Is the only Brewery that does not offer a free 1 oz taste! Standard protocol for all other breweries that want to stay in business and be successful is offer a taste. I would offer you good luck, but you would not know what to do with it!! Facebook and Instagram are a great sounding board for your lack of customer service and cheap high and mighty attitude! All I wrote was true! Over 200+ Reviews.. Who is the public going to believe! You just can handle an honest rejection or Bad review! Get over yourself Maybe try a different line of work.....

If I could eat here everyday, I would. Specifically, one dish: the bun bo hue…read more This one soup can revive my soul and take my day from a no to a yes. The noodle soup is hearty, packed with lots of fake meat and tofu. The broth is outstanding and has to be enjoyed hot and in-person. It comes with all the works on the side which just take this soup from a 10 to an 11. With clean tables & friendly staff, this place is a must-go. I'll let the picture speak for itself.

Absolutely love this place! Every time I'm about to go out of town or come home from a trip, I…read moreorder from Green Lotus. I've tried many vegetarian places in the bay area and nowhere does it this well. There are two locations, but I feel that this one is better. We always order the salted fish fried rice, papaya salad, bbq pork roll, and crispy oyster mushroom. I've tried all the salads and rolls here, but I think those two are the best. You can't really go wrong with whatever you order. The only dish I wasn't the biggest fan of is the lemongrass tofu. They also sell frozen veggie meat there I believe. I've never purchased it myself, but they are in a freezer by the cashier. The brand they use is vegefarm I think. They also use five star so you can earn points!

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!!

This is probably my coworker lunch buddy's and my new favorite lunch spot--we've been coming quite…read morea bit of late. The spring rolls and the golden rolls appetizers are top notch--it would not be hard to convince me that the spring rolls contain something addictive because I cannot seem to get enough of them! Coworker's favorite appetizer is the wonton poppers, which are also great! I've tried several things on the menu and while my coworker and I have some favorites (the lemongrass beef must be tried, and the green curry and curry noodle soup are both also fantastic), we haven't had anything so far that we haven't liked. I did bring my husband for a meal on the weekend and he wasn't a fan of the fried buns for the char siu bbq with lotus buns and thought the char siu was too sweet, but he enjoyed the spring rolls so hopefully he'll give it another chance later. Vietnamese iced coffee here is also good, but it's not one of the places that brings the little drip filter out to the table etc. in case you're looking for that (my coworker was hoping for it when we first came). The decor is fairly typical of a place run by the Supreme Master Ching Hai group, and the menu has the same vibe if not the same items (my sandwich-loving husband was dismayed by the lack of banh mi), which is a bit of a change from when I had been here previously almost a decade ago. I think it's a change for the better. The location is clean and the wait staff are friendly to the point of sometimes being suspiciously chipper, but it's actually pretty endearing. They also have a little mini market by the door where a few vegan dry goods and instant coffees can be purchased, although I haven't tried getting anything there yet since we're usually on our way back to work. Merit is part of my regular lunch rotation, so I expect to be back many times! Maybe someday I will have tried everything on the menu, even!

I visited this restaurant for the second time in a few years. And it was really good! I ordered the…read morechow menu and beef and broccoli. The beef and broccoli had other vegetables, but was seasoned perfectly; when mixed with the chow menu it was superb! Service was fast. I will definitely return!

I haven't been here since I was a kid so about 10 years or so. But i can say they have the BEST…read morevegan chocolate ice cream. I can still remember the texture and flavor was not like a regular creamy ice cream (i'm lactose) rather it was refreshing and I can remember begging to go back. the shop owners are really kind people they tend to remember their customers faces and are generally very giving. It's a mom and pop shop kind of vibe in the store, hopefully I can hit this spot up soon.

SERVICE - located in a large shopping complex near Ranch 99…read more - plenty of parking though lot can get full because of other stores - very small interior with space for 10-15 diners - looks more like a coffee shop set up than a restaurant - restroom available - seemed like only one person was working in the kitchen and the cashier stand MENU - Asian inspired appetizers, rice plates, and American entrees - all vegan - average price ($17 per entree) FOOD - happiness over rice (4/10): broccoli, bell pepper, onion, pineapple, and vegan soy chunks simmered in a sweet and sour sauce with a side of brown rice. From the pictures this looked very colorful and appetizing. However I was not a huge fan of it once we got it. The broccoli was just barely cooked and there was a lot of onion. The sauce was too sweet and not enough spice or sourness. WOULD I GO BACK? Probably not as the food or ambience was not spectacular.

We were on our way to a 49ers game and I need something to hold me over between breakfast and…read morelunch. There are not many healthy smoothie options on the 101. In fact, this was the only one that was reasonable in distance from the freeway. I've been on a spirulina kick and was looking for a place that not only had it, but did it in a way that tasted good. This place was quick and delicious. There are two kiosks that you can order from or you can order if someone is at the cash register. We opted to order at the kiosk so we didn't have a lot of interaction with employees. It took about five minutes after we placed our order to receive the smoothie. Inside, there were several large parties and plenty of seating. The bathroom was clean. Will absolutely be my go to spot for a healthy, quick snack on my way to the game. Pricing is fair at $10.50 for a grande size smoothie

It has gotten way better since my last review!…read more Fries are crispy and well made. The wait time for food/drinks is usually no more that 15 minutes if you order in and it's usually not too busy inside the establishment (I've been here a least a handful of times since my last review). The environment is clean, a little small but like I said, it's usually not too busy and there are seats as you wait for your order (assuming you are ordering in). Parking can be a nightmare but there's usually a spot somewhere within the radius of the building. I've lucked out most times and have been able to park right in front of the business.