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    Vege Valley

    4.7 (216 reviews)
    ModerateVegetarian, Chinese, Soup
    Closed 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Eggplant with tofu
    Chris W.

    This is a vegetarian restaurant and any dishes being mentioned is ALL in vegetarian form. Today is Thursday and we are there for lunch and they do provide lunch special and it is a really good deal. Lunch special provide pumpkin congee or white rice or brown rice pairing with a main course The fried oyster mushrooms is a must to order and I love their eggplant tofu pot The seafood roll is amazing and meatballs with glass noodles is delicious The service is really nice This is good place to dine in when you are looking for vegetarian food Parking is easy in the plaza The restaurant is located at the second level

    Menu 8/2025
    Jason L.

    Vege Valley is located near the corner the second floor of a plaza with parking on the main floor as well as underground parking. As the name of the restaurant says, everything here is vegetarian. There is a variety of imitation protein to go along with your veggie dishes. The servers were very nice and courteous. We ordered Crispy Veggie Seafood Roll, Hot and Sour Soup, Vege Kidney with Basil, King Oyster Mushroom and Yam with Basil, Shredded Bean Curd with Baby Bamboo and Dessert. Everything was pretty flavorful. My favorite out of all of the orders was the shredded bean curd. I always enjoy eating these types of bean curd dishes with a slight crunch of the bamboo. My wife enjoyed the Crispy Veggie Seafood Roll and that seem to be a big hit around the table. My parents usually order the veggie kidney with basil dish wherever they go to these vegetarian restaurants and they enjoyed this dish here as well. Overall, our group enjoyed eating at this restaurant. This is a nice vegetarian alternative to the usual regular restaurants that we go to. Even if you're not vegetarian, I think you should check this place out and try it for yourself!

    Corn soup
    Sanny C.

    I dont go vegetarian often, but this place is a must try. A must try for vegetarian lover! We only got a few items, but everything was delicious! The chicken nuggets were fantastic. I could munch on it all day lol Fresh steamed broccoli was good. I didn't think I would enjoy eating steamed brocs with just soy sauce. A little softer would be nice, but still good. The veg fish was an all time favorite. When I do happen to go to a vegetarian restaurant, I would order it (if available). We all loved the sauce in the fish. Even if you don't like the fish, mixing the sauce with rice would be good. Corn soup was a nice start. The corns could be a bit better, but would order it again. The almond pastry was yummy. We all liked the pastry on top more than the almond milk. It was a bit plain. Will definitely return when craving veg foods.

    Fish with brown sauce
    Karen L.

    Great option for vegetarians! Surprised to find this restaurant so busy on a Saturday afternoon around 1:30pm. Noted that they had several large tables, more so than smaller tables. Ideal for bigger groups. There were only 3 of us but we ended up at a large table as that was the only table available. We got the crispy chicken with basil, fish with brown sauce and sizzling tofu. I enjoyed the tofu the best then the crispy chicken. The fish I think had five spice seasoning and seaweed (nori) to give it that fish flavor. I enjoyed the sauce on the fish but the flavor of the fish itself was just ok to me. The service was friendly and the food came out fast. Would go back again to try some of their other dishes.

    Vee P.

    The ladies who work here are all so sweet and friendly! It's like going to a house full of nice aunties. I ordered for pick up and they were so welcoming and offered me water as I waited. The restaurant is upstairs in a shared plaza and has ample parking (but I didn't see an elevator on that side of the building). The three cup chicken and eggplant basil lunch special were delicious. Very healthy! They are very generous with their portion sizes and I was shocked at how heavy the bag was. The restaurant was very clean and open and looked very nice to dine in.

    mushrooms and tofu skin  Vege Fish and Black Pepper Sauce with Yam Fresh Mushroom with Vege Chicken
    Anphie K.

    The restaurant is located on the second floor of the plaza. The food camexin big plates and delicious. Because we only had 2 people eating, so we only ordered two dishes. The waitress was nice. She had some recommendations on what to eat. The experience was good. Great vegetarian food

    Lisa T.

    I love vegetarian food so when my friend decided to go here for lunch, I was super happy. Vege Valley has a lunch special all week long. Vege Valley is located In a plaza on the second floor. There are tons of parking in their underground parking. We wanted to order everything but since it was just us two, we decided to get three dishes. Minced meat lettuce wrap - I love this dish. I love the crunch from the wonton skin. Orange chicken- this is mushroom batter with orange sauce and it's really good. Fish in brown sauce- I really love the fake fish with the brown sauce. There is a lot of green pepper in this dish. If you're not a fan of green peppers. Don't order this. Our dishes comes with a choice of brown rice, white rice, or for an extra charge, porridge. We decided to go with brown rice. The brown rice was cooked well. The service was good. They also offer a banquet-style menu too. Overall, a great place if you're cravings for vegetarian food.

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    Kristopher L.

    My family and I had dinner here to celebrate the holiday season on Saturday, December 27th, 2025. It was recommended to us by my mother-in-law, who is a devout Buddhist and vegetarian. We ordered quite the variety of dishes for our party of 9. The quality of the food was really, really good. The dishes that were meant to mimic meat-centric dishes at traditional Chinese restaurants were pretty convincing. The flavors were very robust overall, my group generally enjoy the dinner. The service was also noticeably better than most Chinese restaurants in the area. We will definitely be coming back the next time we're out to eat vegetarian food in the San Gabriel Valley (SGV) area.

    Veggie chicken nuggets
    Melody L.

    Every time I come back to the SGV, it seems like we lose more traditional, Chinese vegetarian restaurants. Vege Valley used to be run by a husband and wife duo, back when it was still in the 99 Ranch plaza. I think the quality of the food isn't as good since they moved to their new location and are under new ownership, but I'm glad a lot of the menu items are generally the same and there's a lot of nostalgia eating here still. We had the salt and pepper "chicken", salt and pepper fried oyster mushrooms, lion's head meatball, and stir-fried chayote leaves. The chayote leaves were pretty fresh and tender -- even with the stems -- and the fried chicken nuggets with thai basil were as good as always. Some of the oyster mushrooms were a bit too old, which you could tell by the slightly mushier edges in spite of the batter and seasoning. The lion's head meatball is a dish you almost never see in Chinese vegetarian restaurants anymore, let alone elsewhere. I especially like the places that make it with actual tofu vs. some soy protein isolate, and that's what Vege Valley uniquely offers. The taste of the meatballs were good, but man, they were so stingy on the bean thread noodles. As someone who mostly cooks at home (and makes this dish from scratch), I knew that they didn't put more than 1-2 batches of noodles in, which is *superbly* stingy when this dish is supposed to serve 4-5 people. This was a dish that cost $20. My mom asked them to add a couple more so there was enough noodle to share, and they said they would have to charge $4 per extra batch! A pack of 6 at 99 Ranch costs $3-4, so it was absolutely absurd and really reflected poorly on their service. Left a bad taste in my mouth honestly, but I'm still giving this place 4 stars because I want to support the remaining veggie restaurants left in the SGV and overall, the dishes are still tasty. They need to do better by their customers though if they want to keep ones like my parents, who've been eating at the various iterations of Vege Valley over the past 30 years.

    Appetizer: spring rolls

    The food was great, with large portions, and the staff were very welcoming. I forgot to take pics of the entrees.

    Vegetarian sweet and sour chicken(mushroom), tofu with brown sauce, sizzling udon, kidney with basil
    Kimberly D.

    One of my favorite Chinese vegetarian restaurants! The staff is always so friendly and the food is always great. We came here during lunch so we ordered off the lunch menu which ranges from $13.95-$14.95 per dish and got: Vegetarian sweet and sour chicken, tofu with brown sauce, sizzling udon, kidney with basil. There is an option for white rice or brown rice. The food came out quick and hot and tasted so delicious! The restaurant itself is also very clean and spacious with plenty of seating for large families or smaller parties.

    Fried Rice with Herb Sauce
    Travis P.

    Was looking for a new vegetarian spot and this place definitely hits! They serve classic Chinese dishes but made entirely with vegetarian ingredients -- and everything still tasted delicious. Prices are great, portions are generous, and there's plenty of room to dine in. Here's what I tried: Vege Seafood Soup with Egg - Good start! The flavors were solid, though I wish I had some red vinegar to add a bit more depth (I didn't ask if they had any). Still tasty. (4/5) Vege Pork in Sesame Pita Bread - The pita bread was incredible -- perfectly toasted and flavorful. The "pork" itself could've used a bit more seasoning, but overall still enjoyable. (3.5/5) Fried Rice with Herb Sauce - Didn't expect much from this one but it ended up being surprisingly great. Simple, flavorful, and a perfect rice dish to go with the meal. (5/5) Crispy Vege Chicken Nuggets with Basil - A MUST-TRY. Think popcorn chicken but lighter, crispier, and packed with flavor. Not greasy at all. Hands down the best dish. (5/5) Overall, this spot is a winner for vegetarian eats -- even if you're not vegetarian full-time. Definitely a new go-to for me, and I'll be back to try more dishes. Parking: Easy and convenient, with plenty of underground spots.

    These are the magical oyster mushrooms!!!

    I'm not a vegan but this place is one of the best restaurants EVER!!! I want to be a vegan because their food is so damn good - I feel like I am missing something if I don't know how to cook like they do! Bonus seeing buddhist nuns eating here. Good for the tastebuds and good karma too!

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    4.4(1.2k reviews)
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    This place is awesome. How can it possibly have a 3.9 rating?! I must admit that I am visiting from…read moreNC where it is hard to find authentic Chinese food. I loved everything! Portions are HUGE. We laughed when our first dish (crispy noodle seafood) arrived and realized we ordered way too much. My husband and I ordered : Beef chow fun - incredible! His favorite Fired pork buns - my favorite! It is what this place of famous for! Seafood pan fried doodles - melt in your mouth seafood and tender shrimp. Huge dish Juicy Pork Dumplings - delicious!

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    Noodle Art - Noodle Art Since 1985

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    4.3(253 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Ambiance: it's a northern noodle place located in a shared plaza with ample parking spots, spacious…read moreinside, comfortable sofa seats Service: our sever is super friendly and patient with questions, provided useful suggestion Food: variety choices on their menu, specialized in handmade noodles Cold Noodle with Chili Oil - *** chewy flat noodles and light flavor, tasted better with extra vinegar and chili oil Three Toppings Spicy Noodle with Pepper Oil - **** chewy wide noodles, topped with pork, potato, eggs and tomato, rich in flavors, recommend QiShan Style Noodle Soup - **** chewy thin noodles, sour and spicy broth, pork and vegetables, recommend Chinese Pork Hamburger - *** the bun wasn't very crispy, and pork could be juicer Price: generous portions and reasonable prices, expect $25~$30 per person for a fulfilling meal

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    Hong Coffee & Bakery

    4.6(104 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    The service was quick and interactions were nice. There are about 4 tables. Everything was clean…read moreand tidy. We ordered the wanton noodle soup with egg noodles and the dumpling soup. The soup was nice, clean, and light. The veggies were perfect: bright green and a bit crisp, not over done. The wantons and noodles were tasty. The dumplings were very nice. Both had thin wrappers, full of shrimp, and so tasty with the chili sauce. We would definitely return. Next time we will be buying some frozen dumplings and wantons to take home.

    Vic & Jeff YouTube A Day In videos came through again with another great restaurant recommendation…read morefor Hong Coffee & Bakery. Thanks V & J! They are located next to the Jade Plaza on Garvey Ave in Monterey Park. I parked in the plaza's parking lot, but I'm not 100% sure if they truly are part of the plaza. They may not be. Please read signages. Limited street parking. Upon entry, the lady behind the counter was attending to another customer. When it was my turn, she took my order quickly. She seemed friendly, but not the most smiliest. They are known for their Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup so I got one of them. I saw Preserved Egg with Shredded Pork Congee so I had to get it, too. Lastly, I noticed another customer with an order of Black Sesame Paste... must get an order of that because I love black sesame. I decided to dine-in instead of take-out. This place isn't huge at all. It's a mom and pop whole in the wall very casual establishment with about 4 tables and some chairs. Definitely not a spot for large parties. Now to the food... Shrimp wonton noodles was quite authentic and deliciously good. Broth was light and clean without the msg flavor. Noodles were crisp and had a bouncy texture to it. WOW, wontons were the best! Good amount of quality pork and shrimp filling that was quite flavorfully seasoned. Loved it! Definitely recommend to all wonton egg noodle connoisseurs! Just one itty bitty gripe, portion was small for the price of almost $12. I felt I only got a few good bites from the bowl. I would still get it again though. I'm a sucker for great eats regardless of price LOL. Congee with tasty shredded pork and slightly salted preserved eggs was warm and savory with a soft silky texture and mild comforting flavor. I haven't had such an authentic congee in such a very long time. This is must get every time! It was worth the almost $10. I should have ordered one to-go... for sure next time. For the black sesame paste, this one was a bit of a disappointment. It was cold and not hot. Liquid was very thin. I'm used to thick black sesame. Taste was horrible. It was like eating expired black sesame grains. Did not like it at all. Will not get again. I almost tossed the whole thing away, but ended up adding some pre-packaged flavorful black sesame paste I had at my home pantry to thicken it. Afterwards, it tasted more decent like black sesame should taste. Will I be back? Yes, I'll be back for the wonton noodles and congee plus to try their other authentic Chinese dishes. They sell frozen wontons and dumplings, too. I will have to buy a bag or two of them next time. Thanks Hong Coffee & Bakery!

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