So happy I had a chance to come here again. Tried the mango salad, which is incredible to make mango and garlic chips work together, but it does. Split the salad and Thai fried rice. Service was lovely, food was prompt, no wait for a table, and portions are just right. Clean and welcoming interior, truly this is top on my "when I'm in Anaheim" list. read more

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I stopped by Thuyen Vien for a quick takeout order after the gym since it was the closest spot to me, and it was honestly very convenient--quick service and easy pickup. I ordered the pho and egg rolls. The food was good overall. The egg rolls were solid and satisfying, and the pho was decent with a light, clean flavor. I've had richer pho before, so I wouldn't say it was my absolute favorite, but it still hit the spot for a quick meal. They're also known for vegan options, which is a nice plus and definitely makes them stand out. Overall, it's a reliable, easy stop for a quick bite, especially if you're nearby and want something simple and fast after a workout. read more

I was headed to Anaheim with some friends for a show at The Observatory when we needed some dinner before hand, luckily my friends already had a spot picked out and that spot was Thuyen Vien. It was my first time here and my first time having Vegan Thai food in years so I was pretty excited about giving this place a try. The menu here has all the things you would come to expect from a thai place including my personal favourite type of dish, rice dishes. I ended up ordering the Com Chien Thai Fried Rice which description read "A house favorite cooked with black peppers, Thai chili peppers, bell peppers, basil, soy shrimp, and soy pork" and let me tell you, it was served piping hot and tasted very good. Both the soy shrimp and pork tasted really good and the veggies were a nice mixture as well. Overall, Thuyen Vien was a pretty simple spot spot, having a small but super friendly staff and a pretty basic inside. I really enjoyed the food and the fact that had single cans of caffeine free diet coke which is near impossible to find anywhere these days, so kudos to that as well. This is definitely a spot I'll keep in mind when returning to Anaheim in the future, this is definitely the spot to take my vegan friends! read more

Thuyen Vien - Yummy - Vegan Near Me - Anaheim, California

Been eyeing this restaurant for a while now. Finally got a chance to dine here. Restaurant is near Disneyland. They open later in the day from 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Not sure why they do not open for Lunch. The restaurant is small, but still enough tables to accommodate customers. It was clean and bright. Decors were nice. For a Vegan restaurant, the food was very good. The young lady who took our orders was very friendly. Service was good. Foods came out pretty quick. We ordered the followings: - Chả Giò (Eggrolls) (4) - Gỏi Cuốn (Spring Rolls) (4) - Com Bò Lúc Lắc (Shaken Beef with Rice) - Bún Bò Huế (Royal Noodle Soup) - Bún Chả Giò Thịt Nướng (The Vermicelli Bowl) - Gà Tỏi (Garlic Chicken) - Mì Quảng (Hot Noodle Salad) - Flan As mentioned earlier, for a Vegan restaurant, the food was amazing and delicious. If you are Vegan, I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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We don't come here as much as we used to. But one thing is for sure. The service and the quality of food never changes! The prices are very affordable. As a matter of fact, probably one of the most affordable places in Orange County. A few go-to's I have over here is the garlic 'chicken' and the lemongrass 'chicken' - can't go wrong with those. If you're in the area, definitely give them a visit! read more

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5 Stars It's been 7 years since my last review, but I've been a loyal customer here for even longer--eating here about once a week. The food is always consistent and delicious. My go-tos are the vermicelli bowl and garlic chicken, but I've recently fallen in love with the new calamari on the menu--it's perfectly done. The seaweed curry is flavorful, and the chicken salad is another favorite. Best of all, everything is 100% vegan, which makes enjoying all these dishes even better. Reliable, flavorful, and worth coming back for time and time again. Great service, food, nice ambiance. read more

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My gf got the #M09 - Bun "Bo" Hue "Royal Noodle Soup and she LOVED it. I just got a thai tea and it was refreshing! We'll come back to try more dishes! The ambience is very homey and cute. The service was great, very nice interaction and helpful! read more

Thuyen Vien - M09 - Bun "Bo" Hue "Royal Noodle Soup - Vegan Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Who gave this place less than a 5 stars? ABSOLUTELY fantastic food at a reasonable price price point. If this were in LA, there would be LINES for this restaurant -- the Thai vegetable curry was probably the best vegan curry I've had. read more

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They open 5 hours a day 3:30pm-8:30pm daily except Tuesday. Serving vegetarian Vietnamese cuisine. We got sweet and sour tamarind soup ($10.95) Fish clay pot ($10.95). You could also get egg plant or tofu. This comes out sizzling hot. Banana flower salad ($9.95) it's the same banana flower used in bun Bo hue. This salad is refreshing with the fish sauce. As far as Vietnamese vegetarian dishes, I don't find this place any different than the temple or any other Viet vegetarian restaurant in OC. But the service, freshness, quickness and prices were all outstanding. read more

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Cute little family business with amazing vegan food. We had the bun bo hue (royal noodle soup), lemongrass chicken, and garlic roti drumsticks. Everything came out super fast. The daughter served us and was very sweet and attentive. read more

If you're looking for Vegetarian Vietnamese food this is definitely a go to. We came on Lunar New Years with a party of 6 and everything was delicious. Pricing is very reasonable but I will say dishes are on the smaller side so that makes sense. These are the items I tried out. Egg Rolls - Delicious, would recommend as an appetizer. It's crispy. (4.5/5) Garlic Chicken - Got this recommendation via yelp and didn't disappoint. The fake chicken tasted great. Would recommend (5/5) Sweet and Sour Soup - It's a bit on the lighter side but it was okay. Not bad but not special either. (3.5/5) Thai Vegetable Curry - This one is honestly a pass. It's nothing special, but its not bad either. Pass on the Thai food at a Vietnamese place. (3/5) Clay Pot Sensation - LOVED THIS, everything stayed warm and we got this wish fish. Flavor was great and it was just delicious. (5/5) Crispy Fish - This was bomb, thought it didn't come like super hot, more like warm. Flavors were good and I enjoyed it overall. (4/5). Rice was $2 per bowl but overall we spent about $82 for 6 people which isn't bad. The service was good and super friendly. Everyone gave it a thumbs up so pretty solid spot if you need Vegetarian/Vegan food! read more

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Tastes almost like mama's cooking but not quite grandma's cooking Food is good - slightly too salty to compensate for the tofu faux meat taste Staff here is super nice so it's a 5 Restaurant is clean and service is fast This is as good as you're gonna get for plant-based options read more

Super clean vegetarian spot with generous portions and fair prices. The Royal Pho and Shaken "Beef" are really tasty, and I appreciate that the food doesn't leave me super thirsty after. Service is very friendly n polite read more

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Really solid local vegan Vietnamese spot. The service is always friendly, and the food is fresh and flavorful. Everything leans a little sweet, which isn't totally our thing, but it's still really well-made. We got the mi quang (so good), the pho (a little bland), and Vietnamese coffee, which was strong and tasty. They've got a lot of vegan dishes you don't usually see at other places, which makes it feel unique. A little hole in the wall spot. Definitely worth checking out if you're craving comforting vegan Vietnamese food. read more

Been here numerous times and always satisfied! Always clean and friendly service. The spicy here is really spicy so be careful! I wish they opened later!!! read more

Food is soooo good! Thai curry 10/10 mango salad 10/10 spring rolls so refreshing. Staff is so sweet and I believe family owned. Love when people genuinely enjoy what they do you can feel it in the environment. read more

Thuyen Vien - Thai Vegetable Curry - Vegan Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Came with a vegetarian person or else I would never have tried this place, but glad I did. Very affordable and has a home cooked feel to each dish. Close location to Garden Amphitheatre so we stopped for a quick bite here before the show. Vegetarian bun bo hue was surprisingly good, loaded with ingredients and noodles on point. It's not going to be exactly the same but I do understand what they were going for. Comes with "beef" seitan, tofu and thinly sliced king oyster mushrooms I was full to the brim from a regular size bowl of noodle soup and a couple egg rolls. Egg rolls were fired crisp and came with mint and lettuce to help balance out the fried heat, recommend side to go with you meal. read more

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This is our FAVORITE plant-based restaurant in Anaheim. With extremely fast service, reliably delicious vegan food, and the most comfortable ambiance with the friendliest owner - this place is the perfect spot. Please support this mom and pop shop that is still one of the most affordable and delicious Asian places in the area (amongst vegan and non-vegan)! read more

Thuyen Vien - Fried rice, kung pao chicken, Chicken Drumsticks - Vegan Near Me - Anaheim, California

Delicious family business. Clean flavors and atmosphere. Friendly help and great recommendations. I'd come again.

Food was delicious and flavorful. The owner was kind and helpful. The place is small but it's intimate. I ordered the egg rolls, spring rolls, and lemongrass tofu. I highly recommend the flan. It was so good. read more

Me and my girlfriend loved this spot last weekend. They are right near Disneyland too. I went for the Flower Banana Tacos. They are FIRE in taste. I recommend ordering them on the menu. I love their tea as well. First time here and Phan was a cool waiter. He took good care of us. Food is not very expensive either. Will be coming back again. read more

As I'm sitting here, waiting for my delicious food to arrive at my table, I was just thinking that I can't believe I haven't reviewed one of my favorite places to eat. Not only does this place serve up amazing vegan Vietnamese food, but it is just all around an amazing Vietnamese food. My go to is usually the vermicelli rice bowl (massive) and/or pho and when we order food to go we usually order food for a couple of days because, really, the price also can't be beat. Oh, another great staple is their fried rice. It's a small place with a few tables inside and it seems like a family affair with maybe one in the front one in the back cooking. The service is quick and kind. Whatever they are doing I hope they keep doing it because I love coming here. The only downside is they are not open for lunch. read more

Thuyen Vien - Vermicelli Bowl - Vegan Near Me - Anaheim, California

Fast Got vermicelli light and refreshing. Flan was amazing but I brought one home put vegan whipped cream and cherry and I made it he's 100 times better so I wish they would put whipped cream on it since it's a little too heavy on its own. I got the ice Vietnamese coffee. It was very strong and bitter, but I guess that is how Vietnamese coffee is, but I would probably put some more sugar in there. Very nice staff. read more

Again, this place has the best food ever. I look forward to going here every year, best food I ever eat every time. The employees are also so kind and put love into all of. The food. read more

Thuyen Vien - This is my go to mock chicken pho - Vegan Near Me - Anaheim, California

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I have never been disappointed here, it's always been consistent. Although I rarely come I think that definitely helps making this place quite special to me at least. It's been a favorite spot of mine since my very first visit. Can never go wrong with the egg rolls! If you don't order them I don't know what you're doing. I love love LOVE the Kung Pao Chicken with a side of rice of course and if you decide to get the lemonade I usually like to add a bit of water as I drink it, not bad but it's a bit sweet for me. If you do have space for dessert I recommend the cheesecake. So good! Didn't have enough room for that myself since I don't eat very much but if shared it definitely hits the spot! The owners are always super nice too. It's quite small but I've never really had to wait to be seated. Will definitely keep coming back read more

Thuyen Vien - Egg rolls - Vegan Near Me - Anaheim, California

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What a time was had at this small mom and pop shop. My family and I wanted a good Vegan spot that wasn't super oily and processed so we settled here after learning they had pretty good looking spring rolls (it's one of the only things my toddler wants to eat right now) and boy are we glad we came. Immediately walking in you feel like you're at home. Small, cozy setting, Vietnamese decor, a man and (maybe?) his wife are there to greet you. Right away we felt comfortable. Looking at the menu I honestly didn't realize it was all vegan by the names of the dishes but after I got confirmation I eyes opened wide. I ended up going with the vermacelli bowl which brought a smile to my face with every bite. The "fish" sauce wasn't too sour, salty or anything. Very balanced! That's hard to find. It had mint and other fresh veggies which brought out the freshness and even had slices of MANGO! That was a big surprise for me but they were more on the unripe side so the shreds had a bit of crunch as they left the skin on and not too much sweetness to throw off the flavor. I was not a fan of the eggroll it comes with as it's just too fried for my liking. Wonder if I can request a spring roll on the side instead? My wife got the royal noodle soup. The flavor was amazing, definitely had a little spice in there even though she asked for a 3/10 on the spicy scale so be mindful if you want mild you might just have to say 1 or 2! Portion sizes were all fantastic. Not too much, not too little. Even treated ourselves to the flan for dessert which made my wife's eyes roll to the back of her head it was so good. Besides the dessert our main course was ONLY $35!!!! That fed 2 adults and 2 toddlers! That was the cherry on top! On top of that he threw in a FREE BOWL OF CHOW MEIN for the babies! 10/10 would recommend this spot and we will be back. read more

Thuyen Vien - Spring Rolls, Vermicelli Bowl, Royal Noodle Soup, Chow Mein - Vegan Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Love this hole in the wall restaurant in Anaheim. I'm Vietnamese and with Little Saigon nearby in OC, you really have to be at the top of your game if you want to impress me. Thuyen vien manages to do that. Despite many Vietnamese people being Vegetarian or even Vegan, there actually aren't that many restaurants that cater to the non-meat customer. And when they do exist, it's sometimes quite hard for a restaurant to replicate the complex and intricate Vietnamese flavors (many derived from fish sauce) without using any meat or meat products. So that being said, my girlfriend and I have been to Thuyen Vien a couple times and we love everything about it. It's small and intimate and usually not too crowded. The food is phenomenal. We've had almost everything on the menu and it's all fantastic. The flavors are authentic and delicious. I like the Bun Bo Hue (Spicy "Beef" Noodle soup...not pho...but his cooler more robust older brother) while my girlfriend likes the Bo Luc Lac (Shaky "Beef"). We've also had the bo bia ("Beef" meatball spring rolls) and the fried tofu and they're both favorites of mine as well. The owner/cashier of the restaurant is super nice. I highly recommend you come here next time you're in Anaheim or in the mood for good Vegan food. read more

This would be my choice of a last meal, for lack of better words! The tofu, garlic "chicken", and rice here are insane!!! This "chicken" is better than any vegetarian chicken, heck, better than any real chicken I've ever had. The restaurant is small and unsuspicious of being home to the best meal. The owner is so sweet. The service is always top notch! Always clean and enjoyable to dine at! Most underrated spot! read more

Thuyen Vien - Garlic Chicken with Brown Rice and Fried Tofu - Vegan Near Me - Anaheim, California

Overall: 4/5 (dine in) This is a small hole in the wall Vietnamese vegan restaurant. The old man that works there was very nice and treated his customers like guests at his home. The food comes out pretty quickly as well. ĐẬU HỦ CHIÊN RAU RĂM / Fried, fluffy tofu puffs served with fresh tiger mint and peppery lime sauce ($9.95): This was fire! I never had tofu this texture before. It was lke a airy, pillowy puff with a thin crispy layer encasing it. I also loved the tiger mint with it. Highly recommend trying this! KHO TỘ / Clay Pot Sensations $10.95): We got soy fish which was an interesting texture but does not resemble fish to us; it was a bit too firm in the center. The clay pot came out quick but that unfortunately did not allow enough time for the sauce to caramelize. The sauce was tasty though and not overly salty. "GÀ" TỎI / Garlic "Chicken" ($9.95): This was pretty good but tasted more like a sweet & sour chicken. This was my husband's favorite. read more

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One of my favorite veg Viet places. The older man and kitchen worker are so nice and sweet. Everything is yummy and prices are fair. I love the bun bo hue, tofu appetizer, and chicken drumsticks. read more

This place is seriously divine! A nice local spot. I'm not even vegetarian, but I do enjoy this place. I recommend getting either the egg rolls or spring rolls for appetizers. Or both ! For entrées I recommend getting soy chicken pho, soy garlic chicken, royal noodle soup, pumpkin curry, and kung pao chicken. My favorite is the royal noodle & pumpkin curry! Staff is very friendly. This is family owned business as well :) read more

Excellent food excellent restaurant owner is very friendly and nice and the food was nutritious and healthy and came out quickly. Highly recommended. read more

A good spot for Vietnamese food. We had the duck noodle soup, beef pho, and vermicelli bowl with a side of spring rolls. The entrees were flavorful and were good portions. The only thing I didn't care for were the spring rolls. They were a little too dry like they must've sat for too long. The prices were reasonable. The atmosphere is relaxed and cozy. Service was great! The two gentlemen were so sweet and helpful. read more

Thuyen Vien - Vermicelli bowl, beef pho, duck noodle soup, and spring rolls. - Vegan Near Me - Anaheim, California

I have been coming here for years ! The service is always great everyone is super friendly and attentive and the ambiance is so comfortable along with the food it's amazing and comforting it always hits the spot my go to dish is the vegan garlic chicken with an order of white steamed rice and fried veggie rolls! read more

Vietnamese Vegan Restaurant!!!!!! The service is great. I called my order ahead over the phone, so that I could do a quick pickup. I was told that it would be ready in 10 minutes. I arrived 10 minutes later and my food came out right away. It was fresh and hot. I was greeted right away by the owner. He was very friendly and respectful. He wrapped up my order with chopsticks, spoons, napkins, and lemon. All ready to go. I ordered the fried tofu, chow mein without veggies, and a Thai tea. The fried tofu was like eating clouds! It was so fun to eat lol And tasted really good. The tofu had minimal grease. The chow mein was thin noodles, similar to ramen. And the Thai tea was delicious!! It was creamy and had a slight sweetness to it. Very refreshing. All very good. I will be back!! :D read more

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Delicious Vietnamese vegetarian food with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. The service was excellent, and the wait was short. I am excited to come back and try more dishes. read more

Wow I usually don't lean towards vegetarian options, but this place blew me away The pho still had umami without beef broth and was filled with the "beef" and tofu and each bite was full of flavor The small shop owners were so nice and the shop had a quaint feel with rustic windows and I'll definitely be back again if I'm at Disney read more

Thuyen Vien - The baked "fish" which was so good, the vegetarian chicken and beef Pho Noodle - Vegan Near Me - Anaheim, California

I've never tried vegan Vietnamese food, but after my experience here I'd come back in a heartbeat. We ordered the: "CÁ" CHIEN Crispy "Fish" with Lemongrass Soy Beef PHỞ Soy Chicken PHỞ The lemongrass sauce in the crispy "fish" aka tofu was addicting and went so well with the dish. The soy chicken pho had a substantial amount of ingredients with a side plate of garnishes (bean sprouts, mint, lemon), however the broth was a little too sweet, probably to make up for the lack of meat. Disclaimer: Drinks are served in disposables! read more

Thuyen Vien - Vegan Near Me - Anaheim, California

It's funny that I've been here many times, but have never eaten inside the restaurant nor have I ordered anything else other than the fried tofu appetizer. It simply is so stunning! The tofu is perfectly cooked because it is light and crispy. Combine that with the lime and the sauce and it spells a delicious snack. I haven't had tofu cooked this perfectly in a while, so this was just delicious. Sadly, I can't vouch for this restaurant for the rest of the dishes, but this alone is enough to stop by and enjoy! read more

Thuyen Vien - Fried Tofu - Vegan Near Me - Anaheim, California

Just mid. Cold Expensive. Would not go again. Pass I did takeout and was not impressed. And with the high cost of $70 or so for the food it was a big miss. I was hoping would be good as want a nearby vegan restaurant but this didn't cut it. read more