I didn't expect to find this level of vegan food in Hilo, but wow--this place absolutely delivers. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is relaxed, welcoming, and very "Big Island"--laid back but intentional. The staff were genuinely friendly (not forced or scripted), and you can tell they actually care about the food and the experience. The food itself? Legit impressive. Everything tasted fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and full of flavor--not the bland "healthy food" stereotype people sometimes expect. The portions were solid, and the ingredients clearly high quality. You can tell they're not cutting corners here. What stood out most was how satisfying everything was. Even if you're not vegan, you won't feel like you're missing anything. This is the kind of place that could easily convert skeptics. Bonus points for creativity--there were unique options you don't see everywhere, which made it feel like more than just another plant-based spot. If you're in Hilo--whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or just want a really good meal--this place is 100% worth your time. I'll definitely be back. read more

Amazing food! My non vegan family loved it as well. Super fresh and tasty, really good vegan meat alternatives. Very nice customer service, lots of seating and very nice interior. Definitely a must try for vegans and carnivores alike. read more

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Nice and clean. Many choices. The two women were nice. Both my wife and I got the three choices for $15 each. Food was okay, a bit bland. My complaint is that nothing I had was even warm, no less hot. My wife asked if the curry was spicy, the lady said no. My wife said it was very spicy. read more

Vegan Shop - Vegan Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Very good vegan food with quick service with a minimalistic ambiance. We ordered two plates with 6 sides we found interesting. The rice, curry, and tofu basil were amazing! All of the food is packed with intense flavor from a wealth of seasonings. They are all cooked perfectly without being over or under done. read more

Vegan Shop - Rice, curry, charsiu - Vegan Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

One of my favorite places to go for a lunch break. Pork belly and fish are my favorite! The flavors and textures are so good I don't miss the meat. Portions are big enough so I get two meals in one - lunch and dinner. Friendly service and inside seating. read more

Great and numerous vegan options to choose from. They all looked so good and couldn't decide so I got the sampler. I would strongly recommend it. I just have to come back for the Pho now! I think this is my new favorite vegan spot Hilo. read more

Vegan Shop - Vegan Sampler - Vegan Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I've only ever ordered takeout food from Vegan Shop, but have never been disappointed. One afternoon we went pretty close to closing time, so all they had was a tofu "fish". I thought it was so cute that they had shaped the tofu into an actual fish shape. The "fish" itself was tasty but the sauce that came with it was to die for. We've tried various vegetable dishes, their fried rice, and a few of their meatless meats (char siu, pork belly, etc) and everything has always been very tasty! Some of their dishes are a little on the salty side, but obviously not so salty that it deters us from coming back for more. We also love their cold noodle with spring rolls -- so refreshing! I also think their prices are very reasonable and the portion sizes are decent, so great bang for your buck. With Hilo being limited in vegetarian/vegan options, I'm so glad we've got the Vegan Shop! read more

Vegan Shop - Tofu "fish" - Vegan Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Vegan Shop is an unexpected whole in the wall with excellent commitment to their vegan choices. Located in a strip of stores in Hilo, the location might not draw you in but the reviews don't lie! We called to order our food to go, and were surprised to find that there were only about 3 options left to order at 1pm, because everything else had sold out! When we arrived, the staff was friendly and helpful. They let us know that if we order our food early in the day and let them know what time we're dining in or picking up, they will save the portions for you. We each got friend rice and added tofu. It was a little on the seasoned side (slightly too salty), but delicious. It did have a lot of spice to it, and we wish this was labeled better for my son who doesn't love spicy food. We're excited to try more items off their menu! read more

This place is an incredible vegan restaurant in Hilo. Lots of spots for seating, street parking & lots of options for food & drinks. I got the pho and the flavors were incredible!! We will definitely be back. read more

Vegan Shop - Vegan Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Wow wow wow The food was truly 5 stars the pho was incredibly flavorful and clear. The curry with the fried rice was phenomenal. The place is really clean. The stuff is really nice. I highly recommend to eat here especially if you don't eat me. I've been vegan for five years and this is one of the best vegan restaurants I've had. read more

Incredible food! You can tell it's made with love. So flavorful so delicious. I highly recommend and not just to vegans, I'm not vegan myself and I must say it's been my favorite meal on the big island so far. read more

The food is the best vegan food I've had. Great menu with something for everyone. I want to go back and try more things. Get whatever you want then also get a tofu sandwich. Take it home and eat it later if you want. You won't regret it. My daughter called it "life changing". I wish I knew the secret to making tofu like that. Prices very reasonable. Portions generous. Staff very friendly and helpful. Atmosphere is very chill. Fun place. read more

Vegan Shop - Great portions. This is the number 3. Ordered July 2024. Rice vermicelli noodle dish. Salad,bean sprouts, beef, spring rolls, peanut butter - Vegan Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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What a spot Vegan Shop is! I visited twice and experienced the same flavorful bliss each time. This eatery is tucked away in a quaint space, just one street over from Kilauea Avenue, where most of the main attractions in the city are. There are several items listed out on the menu (names and photos listed on the shop front) along with a "pick 3" option, with an assortment of offerings, from rice, to salad, vegan proteins. I opted for the "pick 3" option both times. Between my two visits, I tried the vegan fried rice, the fried tofu patty, char siu, pork belly, and the noodle salad. Of the above, my favorites were, hands down, the fried tofu patty, the pork belly, and the char siu. So flavorful and delicious, especially paired with the hot sauce and assortment of spices available at the tables. My friend had ordered the vegan pho, which she confirmed was delicious. She had such a big bowl and ended up with plenty of leftovers! I highly recommend this eatery to any and all locals, travelers, vegans, vegetarians, and non-meat-eaters too! 10/10 would eat here again. I will definitely be visiting Vegan Shop for a bite the next time I am in town! read more

Vegan Shop - Vegan fried rice, noodle salad, char siu, and pork belly - Vegan Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I have never had a craving like I do for Vegan Shop pho. It has become comfort food for me. The serving is abundant and full of delicious things that I don't even need to know because it's all vegan and all delicious! My daughter got me hooked on this place. She says that the owner makes everything himself. Everything I have tried is amazing, the summer rolls, the tofu marinated with basil (omg), but it's the pho that I always crave. It comes in 3 parts (I order to-go): 1. pho noodles with tofu, tofu skin, and other yummy things 2. broth with more veggies 3. And bean sprouts, red pepper condiment, lemon/lime wedge, and my favorite part - Thai basil in full form so I pick the leaves I want and then plant the rest. It's like a little gift with your food. read more

Vegan Shop - Tofu marinated with basil - Vegan Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Best healthy food for a cheap price. I highly recommend. It's mostly soy so if youjb can't eat that they probably not for you. The three items for 12.95 is so good read more

Super incredible all vegan restaurant! All the food is cooked and displayed and you just pick what you want so service is super fast. I got the lunch plate for $12 where you pick 3 items and I got the tofu patties, nori fish, and pork belly. Everything was DELICIOUS. I've been vegan for a while but I have never tried vegan pork belly and I was extremely impressed. Serving sizes were very decent as well. Highly highly recommend! read more

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There were at least 4 hairs cooked in to my food!! Please wear hair nets!! Also the food was deep fried but it sits all day and gets cold. Not a fan. read more

I live near Little Saigon in So Cal, but this is the best banh mi I've ever had!! Staff were friendly too. 10/10 recommend!!

Vegan Pho! Vegan Asian food! This shop is vegan Nirvana. Temple food on holy high. Simply good food. My favorite new spot in Hilo! Whether looking for a decent alternative to pho or being open to new adventures, the soup stands alone: Delicious and I would've thought so if it were nameless. I didn't miss a thing. Chinese style plate options pulled me here though. Fried style rice is a must. His vegan pork belly is like candy, also a must. Vegan char siu and fish: unique interpretations; fulfilling. They may not taste entirely similar to their meat namesakes but I'm not sure that's the point. Like the pho they stand on their own merits, particularly their own thing with tiny familiar moments and totally crushing it. Service is superb. Dear magical Vegan Shop, I hope you stick around. Thank you so much for nourishing me! read more

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LOVE this place! Authentic, flavorful VEGAN Vietnamese! Yum! Spacious area to relax for a bit! read more

Vegan Shop - Vegan Pho Soup and Spring Rolls - Vegan Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

So happy to find this place in Hilo! They were about to close when we stopped by but still went out of their way to put together delicious plates for us. There aren't that many vegan places in Hilo, and this place made our trip. So so soooo good we still taste it days later! Yum! read more

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Amazing vegan spot!! We got spring rolls, summer rolls, pork belly bahn mi, and the vegan plate with fried rice, pork belly, and lemongrass tofu. Everything was outstanding! The staff was friendly and very helpful. Would absolutely recommend if you're visiting the Big Island! We were so hungry we forgot to take pictures of the food, but trust me, so worth the visit! read more

The food is awesome. Ambience is very casual. The owner/ server walked us through the various foods. Explained what each one was. The beef and pork had great taste even though they were vegan. The food was so good we came back again. This time I was able to get a pic before we dove into it. read more

Vegan Shop - Vegan pho, fish and beef with quinoa and brown rice, pumpkin curry, spring rolls - Vegan Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I wish I would of got a picture every time we ate here we just started eating right away and by the time I thought to take a picture our food was almost gone!!! We were visiting big island for a week and came here every day it was open on our stay ! I am vegan and this is the best is by far the best vegan food and Vietnamese food I have ever had!!! Our favorite was the vegan Pho , the pineapple tofu, the basil tofu, the noodles, the rice, the pumpkin curry, the summer rolls & don't forget to order a iced coffee they use yummy coconut milk and it's sweet with lots of espresso!!! The service is awesome the owner was there and we got to meet him he is so awesome vegan for 30 year. The woman working there work really hard and are super friendly! Right in Hilo town , 30 mins from where we stayed and a nice stop on the way or from waterfalls to warm up with high quality vegan food ! They also use organic tofu which is amazing and a plus! read more

The food here is delicious! Take the time to go. Parking on the street Kinoole Street or in the back. Please visit the restaurant, it's worth it! read more

Vegan Shop - Curry and quinoa rice - Vegan Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Excellent, delicious food that happens to be vegan! Big selection from hot deck and/or menu choices...all so so good and healthier versions! Large portions too! Lots of seating in a very spacious indoor space. We went during lunch so was pretty busy, but they were very gracious and attentive. Will definitely go back again!!! Thank you for providing this awesome option in Hilo! read more

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When it comes to quality vegan food, this place is the real deal. Having formerly been more of an omnivore, I can say that the vegan pork belly accomplished something I didn't think possible in how it mimicked not only the texture and taste of the pork itself but also the layers of fat that you also get in a pork chop. How? I don't know, but it was stunning and fantastic. Everything on the menu is great, even the soup broth was absolutely delicious, some of the most flavorful we've had for vegan soups. The eggless patties reminded me of country fried chicken, but better. The fried rice was perfect. Everything was a delight to eat. If we lived here, we'd be eating here all the time without question. There's no question that if we come back to Hilo any time, we're definitely eating here again. read more

Vegan Shop - Vegan Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

PHENOMENAL vegan food. I got a plate with 3 items for $10- picked the spicy fried rice, pork belly and egg patties. It was unlike any other vegan food I've had in the past and full of flavor. I also got a side of vegan kimchi for $4, which I loved because it's hard to find kimchi that is fresh and vegan in Hawaii. I couldn't really differentiate what was on the menu and what was available - but I honestly don't care because the food was insanely good. If I lived here I would literally eat here every day. This is located in a mattress store, so bonus points if you need to go mattress shopping read more

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This place is wild little counter-service spot inside of a mattress store. The owner runs the show and explained to us that he had free time on his hands and he's been vegan for 30+ years so he decided to add on the restaurant. When we arrived he had sold out of a lot of stuff which he said can happen because he doesn't like to waste food. He put together a plate with "pork belly" which was a delicious, sweet and savory creation he said he makes with soy, coconut, and rice paper... if my memory serves me. All of the food was tasty and the price has to be the best on the island. Whether or not you're vegan, if you like Asian fusion, you can get your fill here. read more

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Really fantastic food. Come hungry. The folks there are super nice and they have a large variety of options to choose from. The pho is a must try. I haven't come across anything I didn't like. Seriously can't recommend them enough. read more

Vegan Shop - Pho - Vegan Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Very tasty! Great service. Authentic. Not "made up vegan recipes" My regular place and great to take people visiting here. read more

A was leery about trying this - I live on dairy - but the food was so delicious. I had the curry which had just the right amount of heat

Whether you are vegan or not, this food is absolutely delicious. You should make every effort to eat here when you are in Hilo. Chris is the nicest guy and he has perfected some of his cultural dishes. It doesn't matter what you order it's going to be fantastic. read more

Best pho I've ever had! The broth is rich and flavourful. The portion generous and aooo filling (although I was sad when it was over, even though I was stuffed!) Got a "beef" char Sui and curry to go and both were delicious. I love Thai curry and was expecting the Vietnamese curry to taste similar but wow, it sure was a whole different flavour explosion in my mouth. Mouthwatering. The owners are so lovely, friendly. I wish them years of success with their amazing restaurant. I'm SO happy to find this amazing, 100% vegan authentic Vietnamese restaurant. I've been so bored of eating out on the Big Island. As a vegan there are very little tasty options. The Vegan Shop has changed that, thank goodness. I'm driving all the way from Honoka'a today just to go get a bowl of pho and a plate of "pork belly" & curry to go. read more

Vegan Shop - My pho - Vegan Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Yummy vegan Chinese food!!! I got the glass noodles with char siu and pork belly! I've never had anything like the pork belly as a vegan. All so delicious and I love how spicy everything was ! I had my Chinese meat-loving mom try it and she approved! The man working was so kind and excited for me to try his food. I can't wait to go back and try everything else!! read more

Vegan Shop - Glass noodles, char siu, pork belly, veggie spring rolls! - Vegan Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

A real treat in Hilo. Excellent flavors all around. I did the choice of three with egg patty, pork belly, and fried rice. All vegan, all delicious! My dining companion had the same along with green papaya salad. This was an unexpected stop, very glad we did. Will we come again, definitely!! read more

Oh so sooo good! I've come here so many times and had the same dish and never get tired of it lol Even my friend who is a meat eater, and loves pho had the vegan pho and said it was the BEST pho she ever had. Clean, flavorful, well balanced, delicious food. I'll come here over and over/ oh and everyone who works here are so friendly and serviceable. It just feels a bit like going home for a meal with friends. It makes the food taste even better. Highly recommended read more

Best authentic Vietnamese food in town. If you like Vietnamese food you have to try this place. Also the best vegan and vegetarian food in Hilo and surrounding areas. read more

I was a little hesitant to try their Pho initially because I wasn't sure how much I would like it, but once I tried it I prefer it to the Pho Dat Biet that was eating elsewhere. I've returned several times and have never been disappointed. Very clean kitchen, Highly recommended. read more

The food is so yummy and flavorful (this coming from a non-vegan) If Vegan food taste like this all the time I would convert for sure! Chris the owner is so open and sweet read more

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