I've always heard great things about Au Lac and I'm so happy I finally got to try it! I can't…read morebelieve there's no meat whatsoever in their dishes! Everything tastes incredible and I feel that even non vegetarians can enjoy their food. The Bo luc lac was superb, the sauce was sooo delicious. Honestly if I can take a jar of that sauce they used to make the shaken beef, I'd pour it over everything lol. They used a ton of watercress though and I'm not the biggest fan of watercress. I understand it's a salad but damn the ratio of watercress to "beef" is insane. The salt and pepper shrimp was also good and the sauce that paired with it had a spicy kick! They've got a big menu so I def want to come back to try their other items! Service was great. Everyone was very helpful and communicative and appreciated any feedback we had. Felt very welcoming!

After many years, I still love this place. I'm a meat eater, but I also enjoy the creative,…read moredelicious takes on vegan and raw foods that Au Lac offers. Many dishes I've tried I would get again. The dining area is cozy with plenty of booth and table seating. The staff and service are always friendly and attentive. If you're adventurous with food or you are vegetarian/vegan, there are plenty of choices depending on what you're craving. From soups to rice dishes, vegan and raw entrées you won't find anywhere else. Most of the "meat" textures are pleasant and close to the real thing. A few of my current favorites: * Chicken Lemongrass has been my go-to and one of the cooked dishes I'll recommend for anyone who still eats meat. Comes with salad and black rice. * Wonton Soup has a clean, yet flavorful mushroom broth without being heavy. The wonton is tender with soy protein and mushrooms inside. * Humanese (Living Soup) is creamy and smooth with a pleasant flavor. * Yellow Noodles were a delicious bowl of light yet savory mushroom broth, fresh ingredients, a mix of vegan proteins, and thin noodles. * BBQ "Pork" Roll is a light starter with a tasty peanut sauce. * Salt & Peppered "Shrimp" - I enjoyed this, and the texture is close to an actual shrimp * The Paella is a pleasant and tasty surprise, with big slices of avocado and a blend of fresh, clean ingredients. * Bun No.35 is a refreshing, hearty dish that fills you up without feeling heavy. Pour the vegan fish sauce over the ingredients and mix well! * Curried Rice has a cool presentation, and the live food and fresh ingredients are delicious and filling. A few of my friends also enjoyed this dish. * Green Papaya Salad is a nice shareable classic dish with fresh ingredients, and the spice level is mild to medium. Elixirs, juices, teas, and smoothies can satisfy your taste buds and your body. Vegan desserts are also worth a try. Recently, they added vegan cakes! I'm looking forward to returning and trying more dishes!

Ordered for takeout and it was soooo incredible. Will definitely have to dine in next time. The…read moreflavors are insane and the textures of everything taste hearty and meaty. I'm not vegan but enjoy eating vegan food when it's done well. And this place does it well. Really nice portions and very cute and clean interior vibe of the restaurant. I love that they have so many desserts and even home made chili oil. I am excited to keep coming back! The garlic stake strips were my favorite - amazing garlicky flavor and I will be asking and adding more spice next time! But the flavor was great and super filling. Pho broth is also so wonderful. Love the gluten free options too.

I was honestly a bit disappointed this time. I ordered the curry, pho, and bun rieu, and all three…read morewere really bland, almost like plain water, with barely any flavor or seasoning. It didn't feel like how it used to be, which made me a little sad since I really want to support local spots like this. The restaurant itself is very pretty and has a warm, cozy vibe. I just hope they can bring back the richer flavors they had before so people would want to come back again.

Every year, when it comes to my mother's memorial day, I look for a vegetarian restaurant to get…read moreofferings. I've tried many vegetarian restaurants in the area, and this is one that I really like. I ordered the curry bánh mì, Cá kho tộ, canh hũ hoa nhồi đậu hũ, gỏi cuốn, bò bía, đậu hũ nhồi sốt cà, và gỏi ngó sen All the dishes were delicious, with well-balanced flavors that even someone not used to vegetarian food could easily enjoy. The prices are reasonable overall, though the gỏi ngó sen dish at $20 felt a bit high compared to the others. The service was friendly and attentive, and the decor is warm and inviting , a great place for a calm, cozy meal.

One of the best vegetarian restaurant in Orange County I come here for years it's very simple but…read morevery tasty. I recommend number 15 or 16 on the menu which is noodles with vegetables.

This restaurant is tucked inside a large plaza, so parking is super easy. They use an in-person…read morewaitlist, which moves fairly quickly. Gỏi Đu Đủ (Papaya Salad, Vietnamese Style): 4.3/5 Their papaya salad is a fun twist on the traditional version. Instead of dried shrimp and fish sauce, they use vinegar, soy sauce, and tamarind. It gives the dish a lighter, sweet-and-sour vibe that's still really refreshing. Cá Kho Tộ (Braised "Fish" in Clay Pot): 4.5/5 Flavor-wise, this was my favorite. The sauce is rich and savory--perfect with rice and steamed veggies. The only downside is that the portion is a bit small for the price, but the taste definitely delivers. It actually reminded me a little of kho quẹt, which I loved. One thing that gave me pause was an odd incident in the restroom--there was a man inside the women's room. Not sure if it was an honest mistake or something else, but it did make me a little more aware of my surroundings. Nothing to do with the restaurant itself, but worth noting for safety.

TL;DR: Vegetarian dishes served in a temple-inspired…read morerestaurant. Decent quality & tastes, but can get packed during lunch & dinner. Arrived 1pm Sunday with a party of five & it was absolutely packed. Waited about 25 minutes to be seated. Service: 4/5 The front door hostess was a bit abrupt when calling out names, but once seated, we were able to order quickly, within 5 minutes. Our waiter was friendly and provided solid recommendations when we asked. Interior: 5/5 The decor is beautifully themed with Buddhist aesthetics, giving the space a temple-like vibe. The restaurant was also very clean. Food: The menu is vegetarian and Buddhist-friendly, with options to request dishes without onions or garlic. Food arrived quickly within 5 minutes of ordering. Malaysian Fried Rice (5/5): Packed with flavor and complemented by crispy "meat." Not spicy, but delicious. Beef Pho (4/5): The broth had a great depth of flavor, with mushrooms serving as the main topping. Spring Rolls (4/5): Crunchy, flavorful, and paired with a fish sauce substitute that tasted impressively close to the real thing. The only minor issue I had is the single bathroom stall, which could lead to a long wait during busy hours.

my brother has always raved about this place and i finally had the chance to come here with his…read morefamily 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!!

YUM! So glad we finally had the chance to visit! It's been…read moresitting 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!

This is my husband's and my favorite vegetarian restaurant, even though we've tried many vegan and…read morevegetarian spots in the area. We usually order to-go items like vegetarian bì, vegan egg rolls, cải xá bấu, and stir-fried vegetables. When dining in, I often get the vegetarian hủ tiếu or cơm tấm. Taste is always personal, but what keeps us coming back is the people here -- the staff are incredibly kind, friendly, and welcoming. The food is prepared quickly, which I really appreciate as someone with a busy schedule. The restaurant itself is spacious and offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, from snacks to full meals, so I always end up buying more than planned whenever I visit. Parking is a bit limited, which is probably the only reason I don't come more often.

Took my friend to Golden Flower Veggie on my veggie day and it always hit the spot! We had the Bun…read moreRieu, Mi Tiem and Bot Chien... The dishes are large and full of flavor with plenty of greeneries on the side. The stand is the crispy Bot Chien with fried eggs - totally delicious and flavorful... The ambiance is a typical family owned establishment with mix and match of spaces serving as "food to go" and various merchandise for sale. It can be busy during the lunch hours. Service is friendly and fast... attentive to our questions and always willing to suggest what is good for the day. Love it!

Absolutely amazing vegan Vietnamese food! I love Vietnamese food and came here with my friend. This…read moreis where I really am a firm believer that good vegan food makes you forget about meat (I am not even vegan or vegetarian). These are my faves we got: 1) Vegan Pho (5/5): The soup was amazing!! Very flavorful with umami goodness from the shiitake mushrooms. I loved the vegetarian meat balls they had in there which was very soft and perfectly seasoned. They also had tofu curds which were bouncy and soft to soak in all the flavorful soup. They used vermicelli noodles in their pho and it worked well! It also comes with vegan Vietnamese ham, onions, scallions, and cilantro. If you were to just choose one item this would be it! 2) Portobello Tenders (4.5/5): These were massive fried portobello mushrooms that came with a tangy, rich sauce. They were very meaty when biting in and the crisp from the panko on the outside was very thin and crispy! I would come back here again to eat vegan Vietnamese food. The best and most flavorful!!

So good and fresh and the service is AMAZING! Will definitely be back and a regular customer…read more Thank you!!

The lemon ricotta pancakes are the best! And the service is always fabulous. Even when…read moremiscommunication resulted in the wrong order, Enrique took the opportunity to make it right and delivered it with humility and grace.

My family and I love coming here. The food is so delicious and a huge variety to choose from. The…read moreatmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Sam makes wonderful lattes and is always so kind! Everyone, including Jessica and Daniel, that works here is friendly and helpful. It's always a joy seeing Linda and talking with her. We trust their ingredients to make high quality food.The eggs and honey are the best and the only ones I ever buy now, knowing they are from their farm and fed well. I could go on and on, therefore I must say definitely try out Amarith! Highly recommed it!

Food was great, service as well! Yelp is asking fir 85…read morecharacters which is annoying :)

This restaurant, WOW! The food, drinks, service and atmosphere is excellent. We came here on our…read morelast night in SoCal and glad we did. We found this establishment from Yelp. Read the review, saw all the photos and also menu. We had to try this place. We ordered the following items: Drinks: Lychee Lemonade - Excellent and very refreshing. You can taste the lychee and hint of lemonade. They put some puree lychee and a whole lychee in the drink as a garnish. Mango Dragon fruit Tea - Very tasty and fresh. Packs lots of flavor, you can taste the mango and the hint of dragon fruit. Garnish with a mint sprigs and a dehydrated blood orange. Food: Spicy Won Ton - Won Ton was wrapped in a thin wrapper and the filling is excellent. Lots of flavor and a light kicked from the chili sauce. Mushroom and Rib-eye stir fry over rice - beef and mushroom cooked perfectly together, beef was super tender. Shaken beef with Garlic Noodle - Beef was packed with flavor and the garlic noodle was good but needed more flavor, not enough garlic but still good. The staff are very tentative and super friendly. The restaurant is nice and clean. We got there early so we did not have to wait. We defiantly will return when we are back in SoCal.

Long time customer here!…read more They have a brand new dish: Bún Chả Cá Thì Là. The fish and the fish cakes are super tasty, and the amount of thì là (dill) they use makes it the perfect combo. It really nails that traditional Northern-style flavor profile. Pro tip: make sure to mix in some sa tế, as it completely amplifies the broth and takes it to the next level! Also, I'm so hyped that the Cháo Sườn Quẩy is FINALLY back on the menu! It came out piping hot and is just as comforting as I remember. Honestly, this bowl right here is what keeps me coming back and craving more. Solid spot, totally hits the spot if you want some legit, comforting Northern food.

SEN has been on my list of Vietnamese spots to try for a while, given all the glowing reviews…read more Unfortunately, the food was just okay. Food Bánh Mì Pate Que (2) - $5.99 Served as two pieces, this Hải Phòng-style bánh mì came with pate, shredded pork, and a house chili sauce. The bread was nicely toasted and served warm, making it easy to share. Bánh Ướt Đặc Biệt - $14.50 Steamed rice sheets topped with pork patties, fried tofu, and fresh vegetables, served with a house fish sauce. The sauce leaned light and slightly sweet, which may appeal to some but felt a bit mild overall. Bún Chả Hà Nội - $16.50 Rice vermicelli served with grilled pork, pork patties, fresh herbs, and house fish sauce. Similar to the other dish, the sauce was on the lighter side in terms of flavor. The protein portions also felt a bit small for the price. Service My party and I were greeted and seated promptly upon our arrival. A server brought menus and returned shortly after to take our order. However, they did not check-in throughout the dining experience. We arrived about 30 minutes before closing and the food came out quickly. Payment is processed at the register near the back by the kitchen. Ambiance The restaurant is dimly lit with plenty of seating for dine-in. Location It is located in a strip plaza with a shared parking alongside other businesses.