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    Vege Valley

    4.7 (207 reviews)
    ModerateVegetarian, Chinese, Soup
    Closed 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Veggie Seafood Soup with Egg
    Sydney C.

    We ordered quite a lot again, as is the tradition with family dinners. The Vege House Chicken with Brown Sauce ($17.95) blew us away. The chewy, layered texture with the umami-sweet sauce was addictive. Other standouts: the Crispy Oyster Mushroom ($18.95) was true to its name and tasted like popcorn chicken, and the Pineapple Fried Rice ($14.95) balanced savory and sweet better than most I've had. The Fried Noodle was solid ($14.95) and the Veggie Seafood Soup with Egg ($12.95) was comforting to have on a windy day. The Dry Sautéed Green Beans ($15.95) were fine, but nothing special. The Black Truffle Fried Rice ($24.95) had a very strong truffle aroma, unexpected for a veggie place...not bad, just bold. The Veggie Kidney with Basil ($16.95) had an interesting texture that leaned too close to its namesake for comfort in my opinion. The Buddha's Feast ($15.95) had quite a lot of different veggies, but the yam had this odd aftertaste that I couldn't quite stomach. Service was quick and the space is cozy. We actually made some reservations since my family occupied 2 of the 3 large roundtables. I'd recommend it if you have a large party as well, since the restaurant is relatively compact.

    March 2026
    S M.

    Food was good and service is very efficient! The ladies are always attentive and they are so nice whenever you ask them to switch out plates, extra napkins and so forth. They are never hesitant with any asks. Will be back again; as usual!

    Vegan hot and sour soup
    Melinda Q.

    Most of the items my husband and I ordered were very tasty. I understand now why some reviewers stated that their fried items tasted "clean" because they probably don't reuse their fry oil too many times. We love a good hot and sour soup and they make a good one there. Love their popular crispy oyster mushroom as well, but I should have known better than to order the vege fish with hot bean sauce since it was fried as well (that was not specify on their menu) because it was a bit overwhelming and underwhelming simulaneously. The stir-fry large pea sprouts were delicious and the service was friendly and attentive. We can't wait to come back and try other dishes on their menu.

    Crispy Oyster Mushroom, Green Beans, Vege Kidney Basil
    Cindy X.

    Service and food were good! Waitresses were helpful in explaining what each dish came with if you weren't sure. Dishes surprisingly came out pretty quick until it starts getting packed. Like many others stated, the crispy oyster mushrooms were pretty good! They had a nice light crispy batter with an addicting texture! Some of the other fried dishes may not come with too much seasoning so I do recommend asking for some sweet chili dipping sauce! I also personally liked all the tofu dishes, like the braised tofu and kabocha (pumpkin) hot pot!

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    Happy Buddha Kitchen

    4.5
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    Vegetarian friendly
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    A friend was visiting from out of state and is vegetarian, I have heard of this place from family,…read morebut was excited to try their dishes. We came with a group on a saturday and they were able to seat us immediately - plenty of parking in the large plaza where the Hat and Shiki Buffet is (previously hometown buffet location). All of the items on the menu were intriguing, but I was eyeballin' the salt and pepper one and the fried tofu. My buddy got the lemongrass "chicken" and also the curry with bread. Since we were eager to try the different types of food, we did a family style and that was the best decision. We also got eggplant, and the rice cake/egg. I thought the rice cake looked underwhelming, but our entire group had a consensus and voted that as the top fave of the night. Everything was super tasty and we left happy and full and with leftovers! Super excited to return and to recommend to others. I look forward to come back to try some of the other items such as the "beef" noodle soup or the bun rieu or pho! I also appreciate that some of the dishes came with rice included -we actually ended up with too much rice, but perfect for leftovers the next day. Upon checking out, there was delicious thing by the cash register that was green and resembled a bundt cake in slices. It was labled mochi pandan, and it was AMAZING. so spongy, so delicious and a little sweet. Perfect end of the night that my buddy got one to go right after. It was made fresh and you can tell by how soft it was. I appreciate that this restaurant has vegetarian versions of common vietnamese and chinese dishes. They all were delicious and unique and did not feel too oily or heavy. They look and taste like meat and also the sauces were 100% on point. Thank you Happy Buddha!!

    Had an early lunch on a Sunday here…read more The menu is vegetarian, however most dishes can be made vegan except for those like the egg noodles, or egg soup. We order a mix of items and shared. We enjoyed all of them. I was especially happy they had a non-dairy milk for Thai tea - and it was yummy! They served us a surprise dessert of a sweet mung bean soup like dish - that was a nice treat and unexpected.

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    Thien Tam Vegetarian Restaurant

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    4.5
    (463 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    I'll be upfront: I'm an omnivore and a big fan of meat, so I don't walk into vegetarian restaurants…read moreexpecting to be blown away. Thien Tam Vegetarian Restaurant proved me completely wrong. The standout dish for me was the vegetarian Bún Bò Huế, and honestly this is where they won me over. The broth was deeply flavorful, rich, and aromatic with that signature Huế spice and lemongrass heat. It had real depth and complexity, not a watered-down substitute version. The plant-based proteins had great texture and absorbed the flavors beautifully, to the point where I never felt like anything was missing. This wasn't "good vegetarian food." This was just excellent Vietnamese food, period. Everything tasted fresh, portions were generous, and the balance of spice, savory, and brightness was spot on. Even as someone who regularly eats traditional Bún Bò Huế, I was genuinely impressed by how satisfying and comforting this version was. Service was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere made it an easy place to relax and enjoy the meal. If you're vegetarian, Thien Tam is a must-visit. If you're an omnivore who thinks vegetarian food won't hit the same, I assure you the food here will make you rethink that assumption.

    My friend is vegan so was looking for some vegetarian/vegan-friendly restaurants and stumbled upon…read morethis one. I usually only order pho when I go to viet places so I wanted to expand my tastebuds and try other things. We came around 9:30 AM on Saturday morning and they open at 8 AM. Parking wasn't an issue as they have a decent-sized lot. We were greeted by friendly waiters and ordered the following items: 1. Bun Hue: 6/10 Standard noodles with veggie meats. Nothing too surprising but this was one of their more popular items according to Yelp. I appreciated the amount of veggies. 2. Banh Xeo: 7/10 This was really interesting! I didn't expect the dish to look like that but I enjoyed eating the rice noodle patties. They were delicious and the veggies were all charred well. The "gravy" was a bit weird but I used it as a sauce for the patties. 3. Pho Ap Chao: 7/10 Never had a vegan omelette before so this was a first! Lots of bean sprouts and daikon (?) radish inside. The exterior was crispy and tasted like curry? Very filling dish and they also provide lettuce/fish sauce that we eat it together with. Overall, it was a good place to try and I appreciated how they let us sit for almost 3 hours since there weren't any other customers until 11ish. Felt very healthy afterwards since it was all veggies and price wise, it's decent.

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    Veggie Life Restaurant

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    4.3
    (320 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    After trying a few vegetarian spots in SGV, this place definitely has to be on the list! We came in…read moreduring lunch time and it was fairly packed. We were greeted right away and sat down, service overall was very friendly. The meal started off with complimentary soup which was surprisingly hearty. We ordered the banh xeo, crispy chicken, and the yellow noodles. The portions here are no joke! The banh xeo came with a generous portion as well as a lot of lettuce/herbs on the side. The crispy chicken was very delicious and fresh...taste just like chicken! We were very surprised. The yellow noodles came on a huge platter and they did not skimp on the vegetables on the plate. Out of all the dishes, i think the banh xeo was my favorite because it was so crispy and flavorful when everything was put together. They were even kind enough to offer complimentary dessert which was mung bean based. I love bean type desserts so this was very delicious. Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely be back to try all the other items I think next on the list will be the roasted chicken, rice rolls, and lemongrass chicken.

    I really enjoyed my experience here. The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out hot. Even though…read moreeverything is vegetarian, the dishes were still super satisfying, packed with flavor and healthy without being bland. The noodles had great texture and the broth was flavorful Staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcomed from the moment we walked in. Prices were also very reasonable for the portion sizes. The food is genuinely delicious!

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    Prince Dumpling

    Prince Dumpling

    4.3
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    1.5 mi
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    Prince Dumpling definitely lived up to the hype! We came in excited to try a variety of dishes, and…read moreevery plate was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. We ordered the Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao, Pan-Fried Soup Dough Dumplings, Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Spicy Wontons, Scallion Pancake, Green Beans, Garlic Chicken Wings, Orange Chicken, and Salt & Pepper Calamari. The Xiao Long Bao were juicy with rich, flavorful broth, and the Pan-Fried Soup Dough Dumplings had the perfect crispy bottom while still being filled with soup. The Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Spicy Wontons were a standout, the sauce was packed with flavor and had just the right amount of spice. I also loved the Garlic Chicken Wings and Green Beans, which were simple but incredibly well executed. The Scallion Pancake was crispy and flaky, and the Popcorn Chicken and Salt & Pepper Calamari were perfect for sharing. The service was just as enjoyable as the food. Everyone was warm, welcoming, and attentive throughout our meal. Our server was happy to answer questions and made sure we had everything we needed without ever making us feel rushed. If it's your first visit, I'd recommend coming with a group so you can order a little bit of everything. There are so many great options on the menu, and sharing lets you experience more. We'll definitely be back to try even more dishes!

    Summary in one word - disappointed…read more 3 of us ordered below for lunch. 1. Wood Ear Mushrooms In a vinegar dressing $6.95 - not sour enough, or I should say not sour at all, forgot vinegar? 2. Sweet & sour Pork baby back ribs $15.99 - taste all right, the issue is the pork is smelly, not because it has gone bad but the pork is not in good quality. 3. Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao $15.99 - The skin is thin, that's very good. But inside is not juicy enough. Also has a problem like baby back ribs, pork meat smells. 4. Pan Fried Pork Bun-Sheng Jian Bao $14.99 - Not juicy inside 5. Green beans $14.95 - probably forgot to put salt 6. Dried scallop & egg white fried rice $18.95 - Not as impressive as before 7. Beef roll $10.99 - so so

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