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    Simple Joy Vegetarian Cuisine

    4.2 (439 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    $20 for the weekly special, very hearty and filling
    Andrea M.

    Simple Joy has been around a long time and is a consistently good option for vegans, vegetarians, and those with dietary restrictions. They have so many options on their menu it's hard to choose. Italian, Asian, local, they got it all with a vegetarian twist of course. The server was so sweet and kept checking on us so service was great. Setting is fine, nothing special but gets the job done. I came for lunch on a weekday and easily got a table. The weekly gochuchang peanut ramen special caught my eye so both my friend and I ordered it. I expected it to be good but I was surprised by how good it was! The ramen was very hearty with both (impossible?) beef and tofu and veggies. I'm not used to that generous of toppings so I was full for the rest of the day. The faux beef was so good and not just some basic soy meat. The broth was very rich with a nice kick. 10/10 no notes. I actually liked this better than Noods, and I like their vegan ramen a lot. Definitely need to make my way through more of the menu to try more dishes. The ramen was $20. Lots of street parking nearby. I was able to park at a meter right outside.

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    Quinn V.

    The best. Huge menu. Anything you want to eat vegan they will have from Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean, pasta, and even garlic shrimp. Healthy and clean. 3 parking spaces in the back. Friendly service. They take Apple Pay

    Curry
    Violet B.

    It was the second time I visited the place. Four of us really enjoyed everything! Mapo Tofu was with lots of ginger and a little spicy for mild but all good. The banana flower salad was also one of the best dishes. We also had curry with brown rice. Very good as well. We finished the meal with vegan flan. Will definitely return.

    Curry noodles (just wished it had more tofu)  But delicious 10/10
    Nancy H.

    Friendly staff. Quick seating... The fact the whole menu is VEGAN IS A 10 out of 10 for me ! However ... Small appetizer portions sharing for two okay Need like 3-4 appetizers to share with a large group . Not a fan of their drinks I ordered an iced green tea it was very watered down (maybe too much ice) def had no green tea taste. (Also no alcoholic drinks available) The actual meals were really good I def will be returning and giving it a second chance when it Hawaii. Ps- don't forget to order dessert they got great Flan

    Puttanesca pasta with mock chicken
    Anna B.

    Enjoyed a lovely comforting and nourishing family meal here. I got their lemongrass tofu which was quite flavorful and satisfying, and also got to try nibbles of their unassumingly tasty Puttanesca pasta, which came with some great mock chicken that had all the texture and flavor to satisfy a meat craving. Staff were very sweet too. Also recommend their appetizers, and banana salad flower, which was very unique and refreshing!

    Faux spare ribs in a sweet and sour sauce
    Shannon Z.

    Simple Joy is a fully vegan menu featuring Vietnamese, Chinese, and Italian cuisine. They also offer some gluten free options. I am a fan of the sweet and sour "spare ribs", the banana blossom salad, and the lemongrass tofu. We always order the housemade lemonade, which isn't too sweet. A salad, an appetizer, and two mains was $65 in 2024, not bad!

    Bahn mi, loco moco, potstickers, taro soup

    The food is so good here! The all vegan menu is huge! So many delicious choices! We will be back for sure.

    Summer Rolls
    Tahir N.

    We arrived here for lunch just before closing. They were able to seat us immediately. We quickly placed our order. We ordered their summer rolls and salad and some other dishes. I enjoyed the textures and variety of flavors while my wife, is vegetarian, was happy but not ecstatic. I had the fresh fresh sugar tank, which was very nice to have

    Menu
    Brennan T.

    Just solidly good vegetarian food! Lots of options from various cuisines, so vegetarians don't have to settle for a salad or fries. Service was really nice. Cute hole in the wall on S King Street, but sadly not lots of parking. I'm not vegetarian, but I enjoyed the food. Nice to know there's a place I can take vegetarian/vegan friends. I'd happily return just to grab some healthy food for myself too. It's not good for vegetarian food, but just good food in general!

    Lemon grass tofu with brown rice

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    Amazing everything this family owned and operated restaurant is a must for casual or special occasions!

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    Great vegetarian fare!! The whole family enjoyed the restaurant and high quality service

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    Desperately needed fresh healthy vegan food & Simple Joy delivered! Tofu & veggies were cooked perfectly, very nice woman served us.

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    Vegan food. Large selection. Friendly service. Well prepared. Our favorite restaurant

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    Is this place still open for dine in? And is it clean?

    Yes it's open and yes it's clean!

    Why no menu online?

    The full menu can be seen at:… Read more

    Is this pace byob?

    Yes, and there is no corkage fee. We like to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy with dinner. They provide glasses.

    Do they have parking?

    Yes, there are 3 free parking spots behind the building if you turn right into the alley right after passing the restaurant. There is also metered parking in front.

    Does this place serve breakfast?

    They serve breakfast, as of right now due to COVID-19 they are only open from 4pm-7pm

    Anyone know if the phone number is current? No one has been answering for the past two days I've been calling.

    Here now and they are answering the phone

    Is this place closed? Tried coming here two days in a row both times were closed?

    Was open last Sunday. Check if vacation week --or double check hours--as they close after lunch and then open for dinner at 5 or 530.... Alternatives are Loving Hut on King/… Read more

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