Great food Great service Central location Nice variety All Vegan (or almost fully) Ambiance is quite decent read more

Hostile servers. Bad for kids and families. Do not embody their own values of peace and kindness. Avoid. My son, his friend, and his friend's mom headed to San Jose from the Bay Area to see a kids show at the San Jose Civic Auditorium. We were excited to try this all vegan restaurant for lunch. Upon entering, the dining area was mostly empty. We sat far from the other 2 occupied tables and my son (hungry and excited after a long car ride) said a little too loudly "oh, we need some tea," when he saw the server bring it to another table. I hushed him, while the other mom began reviewing the rules of eating out to both kids. We were seated no longer than 90s when a server came over and asked us to leave - stating another patron had said it was us or them. We assumed at the time that they were referring to the kids. I have heard about this restaurant's heavy MAGA values, so I'm now wondering if they thought we were a 2 mom family, since we'd been there less than 2 minutes when this occurred. I asked about the outdoor seating we'd seen on the way in. They said it was dirty, and I said "that's ok." They told us they'd unlock it, and on the way out, I noticed the other, huge, empty dining room on the other side that they could have mentioned seating us in, had they been kind or interested in our business. They pointed but didn't lead us out. In the patio (which seemed clean despite the warning), we found QR codes. No one checked on us, and we got our own water from inside. Our food was brought out to us with paper plates, and the server made sure to point out where the trash can was located for when we left. They did not bring out a pitcher so one of us had to go around the parking lot and through the front door to refill and carry back our small cups of water. We didn't stay long and didn't order the dessert we'd anticipated. In reading the reviews, others have had similar experiences of being shuffled onto the back patio combined with hostile and ineffective service. There are plenty of other vegan options in San Jose. The food was all right but nothing special. We will not be returning. Our kids will not grow up asking to visit Vegetarian House when we visit San Jose. read more

This restaurant was good, average quality. The staff were very nice and the food was good and prepared quickly. The portion sizes were OK and there were decent options for our dietary restrictions. We went there on a Monday, one of three days when the only dine in option is an outdoor patio. Three other days the indoor dining is available. Apparently this is a little known fact because I explained how it works to three other customers trying to figure out where to order. (There was a small sign in the window where you ordered but clearly that was not enough.) We should have ordered online and picked it up to go. But the online menu was vague when it came to gluten free and other dietary guidelines. read more

Vegetarian House - Vegetarian Near Me - San Jose, California

First off, they changed their operating hours again. Certain days/hours of the week are take-out only. Now, you're welcome to enjoy their patio, but be prepared to eat outdoors. However, the food was all outstanding. Flavorful, hot, and delicious. The servers are all super-friendly and attentive, even though you basically did take-out. They still check in with you constantly. There's a small private parking lot dedicated to Vegetarian House only. If that were full, I'd probably go elsewhere because street parking is limited (or permit parking only.) read more

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This is a nice restaurant if you're into vegetarian cuisine. It's very beautiful but can't speak to service here. I can say I placed a to go order and it was ready before my scheduled pick up time. Everything was labeled and packaged on a cardboard box which was sturdy. It was easy to carry out and no food was smashed. I got several dishes and loved all of them. I was not greeted when I came in which was not great. I literally almost bumped into one of the workers and he was SO NICE! I told him I had a pick up and he assisted me. He apologized and said "God Bless You!" I wish I had gotten his name! That was unforgettable ‍! I will visit again. Thanks for good food! read more

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This place was a childhood favorite. From what I remembered, we always got the spicy cha cha shrimp and the flying buddha soup. The cha cha shrimp was so good, it is embedded in my memories. It is so good that I could literally talk about this all day! The place is cute and cozy, with the workers being so nice! I would come back and highly recommend the cha cha shrimp! read more

Interesting place to eat. The main restaurant is open during the weekends. They only have the outdoor patio open during the week. I walked up to the window to see how they operate. I was informed that the patio is open and to order using a QR code at one of the tables in the patio. You have to sign in and create an account to order. It took me a minute to order. I wanted to try their specialty dishes especially because they have mushroom dishes and soy protein dishes. But by the time I was able to figure out how to order and sign up, I was pressed for time to order a meal and ended up ordering crispy spring rolls. Once your order is placed, you wait for a text to let you know your order is ready. Then I have to pick up at the window. Spring rolls were okay. I really wanted to try the crispy oyster mushrooms or the lion mane mushroom dish. Or even the Sea Fruits plate but I wasn't going to have enough time to enjoy them. The patio was fine. A few picnic tables. You bus your own table at the end. Everything they used was biodegradable. I wish it was a better experience. The food looked delicious in pictures, but eating in an outdoor patio, ordering from a QR code, and picking up your food from the window made for a sad and sub par experience. read more

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Went to Vegetarian house on a Saturday around 1pm! Found parking in the lot behind the restaurant and it was not too busy when we arrived. We had such a tough time deciding what to get - we ended ordering the Spicy Cha Cha, Formosa Noodle Soup, Carrot Juice, and Thai Tea. The food came within 20 minutes. Water and utensils are self serve Spicy Cha Cha (5/5): This was delicious! Favorite dish of the two. We both really liked the yam flour crescents - they were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Formosa Noodle Soup (4/5): Big portion size! We requested for this to be spicy but it wasn't really so we ended up adding some sriracha and also some lemon to give it more flavor. The vegetables were cooked well an tasted very fresh Carrot juice was refreshing and the Thai tea satisfied my sweet tooth! Wouldn't be able to tell it's vegan. Overall, good food and friendly staff. I would definitely get the Spicy Cha Cha again and maybe try something else like a sandwich. Great option for anyone looking for flavorful vegan food! read more

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We came here on a weekday night for dinner. Coming in, it was a little confusing as the indoor seating is only available Fri-Sun, so we walked to the outdoor seating, found a table and ordered via the QR code. The food came out relatively quickly and we went to the pick up counter to grab the food. The food was absolutely delicious with so many vegan options! We ordered: - Crispy Spring Rolls - It was crispy on the outside and the inside was savory and flavorful and a good combination when dipped in the sauce. - Joyful Tofu (GF) - We ordered this with extra rice on the side. The sauce and veggies were delicious combined! The tofu was also delicious, but I think fried tofu would've soaked in the flavor more. - Formosa Noodle Soup - I loved the taste and consistency of the soy protein in this and it tasted so good dipped in the broth! Overall, I had a great time eating here and will be back again to try more items from the menu (especially the dessert)! read more

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A must-go if you are in town! Vegetarian House has an extensive vegan menu and seasonal specials to boot. We ordered everything our eyes thought we could finish and went back with leftovers. Everything sounded delicious and in fact, they were! The Japanese Vegetable Tempura was crisp, perfectly cooked, and seasoned. I wasn't too into the dipping sauce it was served with but they tasted great on their own! The Happy Crispy Rice was gluten free and delicious! We love the charred rice bits that come at the bottom of clay pots and hit the spot. The vegetables tasted fresh and was a great on their own or as an accommodation to other entrees! The seafood style entree made with bean curd and veggies was extremely sea tasting but amazingly savory and delicious as well! This paired well with the rice dish we got but would also be lovely with plain white rice. Unfortunately we had no room for dessert. We were more than satisfied with the Thai Tea that we ordered at the start of our meal. It was cold, sweet, and refreshing. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The indoor seating area is spacious, beautiful decorated, and well lit. We would love to return when we have the chance! read more

Honestly the best vegan restaurant in South Bay serving a mix of Asian-based foods and also Western-based foods. Best dishes are the Eggplant Sizzle and Stroganoff, but you really can't go wrong with any of the dishes with all dishes VERY reasonably priced. Note that it's takeout during weekdays and the dining room is open during weekends. They do have a nice parking lot with ~20 spots The food is flavorful and comes out quickly. They're very accommodating of allergies and can remove ingredients most times and showcase which allergies are in the food. The staff are friendly and quite attentive, although you do grab your own tableware from a communal table. read more

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I first stumbled upon this restaurant trying to find a vegan spot to eat when I first moved to the Bay after picking up some furniture. I was ravenously hungry and this place did not disappoint. I ordered a few different items and ate outside on the cute patio outside with my moving partner. I brought my aunt and uncle out here on a second visit some months later and ordered a ton of food. They enjoy trying vegan food on occasion with me so we were all extremely satisfied with the spread, the service, and the spacious restaurant inside. They proclaimed to become regulars as did I on my future visits to San Jose. read more

Vegetarian House - Clockwise from top left: Spring Rolls, Joyful Tofu, Flying Buddha, Thai Tea, Japanese Tempura, Basil Fries, Queens Joy - Vegetarian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Incredible selection! Food was tasty and the prices reasonable. Will be back great dessert selection (we are taking a slice to go! Too full!) read more

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I'm giving this a 4, but I'd rather give it a 3.5. The plan was to get dinner before seeing a show, but the time it took to read the menu on our phones (from a QR code that we needed to scan at one of the patio tables), create an account, and place an order ended up taking too long so I just ordered the dal. For a first-time visitor and not knowing the menu it was a bit of a pain to look through it on my phone. Having a laminated menu posted somewhere would be helpful. I also didn't like having to set up an account to order. I wonder if you have to do that Fri - Sun when indoor dining is open??? Once your order is ready you receive a text to go pick it up at a take-out window that a few Door Dashers were seen using. You bus your own table. A trash can (maybe compost can) is located just outside the patio and a place to set your trays is also nearby. Of course, as a first-time visitor it took a bit of time to figure out where to bus everything since they were not located in the patio area. If you are driving, there is ample parking. You need a code to use the restroom, which is clean and spacious. As for the dal, it was good. It didn't look like the picture on the menu, so I was expecting something different. Maybe they switch the dals every day? If so, it would be nice to post some information on the 'dal of the day'. The patio was nice. read more

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I was down in San Jose for business and offered to take my co-workers out for lunch. One of them being a vegetarian, didn't seem to mind where we at, just wanted a vegetarian option. They had decided on the Vegetarian House. Normally, I would prefer some meat with my meal, but I really enjoy most food, so I didn't have a problem coming here. We were here for lunch, so the dining room wasn't open, but they had a great covered patio. It happened to be a beautiful day outside. I ended up going with the Spring Roll Noodles. This was Rice noodles tossed in Au Lac vinaigrette with cucumber, soy protein, lettuce, bean sprouts, fresh mint, pickled daikon, carrot, and green onion, with crispy spring rolls, topped with crushed peanuts. I can honestly say this dish tasted delightful. It was a great balance of flavors with all the ingredients and the vinaigrette. The spring rolls tasted great as well. This is a dish I would not hesitate to order again. Though I can't remember what my co-workers ate, every dish really looked unique, and everyone said their food tasted great. My interaction with the gentleman at the counter was minimal as he primarily just brought us our food. You order via a QR code. But he ensured that we had everything we needed and was very pleasant. If you find yourself in San Jose and in the need for a Vegetarian restaurant, the Vegetarian House won't disappoint. Though not a place I would be drawn to, I would not hesitate to come back. read more

Vegetarian House - Spring Roll Noodles - Vegetarian Near Me - San Jose, California

I used to like this place - food decent, service slow, atmosphere just ok (a bit on the weirdo side with their mix of cultish paraphernalia on display). Unfortunately, their politics went sideways some years ago. They are now unsupportable. read more

They are so nice there and i love having all of these options for vegans!! Really delicious I've loved everything I ordered there!

If I could give 10 stars, I would. The food is incredibly creative and delicious. And plenty of it. They graciously provided boxes when I couldn't eat another bite and wanted to take some home. One regret: We leave an hour away or I would go there every week. read more

I specifically requested no onion, no garlic, and no tofu in my food. When I got home, I discovered that the food contained all three. Since I live about 30 minutes away, I had to drive another hour round trip to return to the restaurant, which was very inconvenient. The employee offered either a refund or to remake my food. I chose to have the food remade because I wanted to bring the original order back so they could see exactly what had been prepared incorrectly. I appreciate that they offered to correct the order, but I hope the restaurant will pay closer attention to special dietary requests in the future. read more

We happened to be in the neighborhood around brunch over the weekend. After a quick search for vegetarian food and gluten free options, we settled onto trying Vegetarian House. It's located around the SJSU campus. We parked along the streets, but they actually have a parking lot that we found afterwards. Since it was our first visit, we ordered a few things to sample the food. Overall, the flavor is pretty good. We ordered the fried cauliflower, which was drizzled with a sweet and tangy sauce. It was flash-fried, so the batter was light, and it was not too heavy- just enough to scratch the itch without feeling weighed down afterwards. We also ordered the teriyaki bowl, which had a delicious dressing, maybe carrot ginger? Lastly, we ordered the joyful tofu, which is like a kung pao tofu. At first, we were hesitant to try it, since we handle spicy foods, but it's pretty mild, and more tangy than spicy. The service was great- the gentleman taking our order, was a young guy who explained everything and made recommendations. We had originally ordered another dish, and he suggested that we try another type of protein, since it was our first time. Silverware, water, and napkins are self serve. It gives the feel of a mom and pop shop. There are stained glass windows to help hide the natural outdoor surroundings, which would have been a parking lot or street. It looks like there is an outdoor patio space that is open during the week as well. Overall, an enjoyable meal and visit. read more

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A very sincere, heartfelt vegan restaurant. We could feel the intention of the spiritual community behind the food, its flavors, quality and service. The set up is a bit unusual but we've seen it in other similar type restaurants where you pick up your own dishes and silverware, water. Staff is busy, happy and helpful. The menu is a long one so it took us awhile to figure out what flavors and elements we wanted to have without ordering too much. Especially because we wanted one of their desserts! The raspberry cheesecake was delicious as well as was our dishes. I'm writing this review a bit late and can't quite remember what we have but we were satisfied and satiated. Not over the top in anyway but we'll be back to try more when we're near. read more

Although there are plenty of regulars here and my company even caters from here (and I've had good experiences then), the bun bo hue that I tried in person didn't hit the mark. The vegetarian bun hue was severely deficient in flavor, especially that "tang". The customer service here is great however. After they noticed I didn't touch my food and wasn't enjoying it whatsoever, they discounted me 50% off my item without me asking. I like the community that is built here but I feel that the food could be more authentic and improved. read more

The food from here is so good and consistent. They have all the classics but in vegan friendly form. I love being able to choose anything off the menu. read more

I've been coming to Vegetarian House since it first opened back in the mid-90s, and after all these years, I still haven't found better vegan food, locally or globally. Their food is consistently amazing, and their mix of Asian and Western cuisines makes it easy for an interracial couple to find something we both love. My go-to dishes are: * Queen's Joy: Soy protein stir-fried with onions and garlic--so simple, yet so good. * Claypot Sensation: Bean curd cakes wrapped in seaweed and braised in a rich, savory gravy. * Dancing Asparagus: Fresh asparagus cooked with soy protein, mushrooms, bell peppers, and a slightly spicy peanut sauce. Perfect balance of flavors. * Rainbow: Crispy bean curd wrapped in nori, served with veggies and mushrooms in sweet & sour sauce. Always hits the spot. Honestly, I think I've tried everything on the menu, and I've loved it all. They're open for indoor dining Friday through the weekend, and on weekdays, you can sit on their heated patio (they're closed Tuesdays). Vegetarian House has been a staple for me for decades, and it's still my #1 spot for vegan food. read more

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Amazing vegan/vegetarian Asian food They've been around for a long time and have managed to maintain the same quality over the years! The interiors are cozy, service is just alright, nothing great.. typical Asian restaurant style but nothing to complain about. Love their tom kha soup, spring rolls, calipower and most of the noodle dishes. Not spicy at all and very flavorful Their vegan desserts are very good too! Do try the opera cake or Tiramisu :) read more

Excellent experience today. So appreciated Morna helping us with choosing and really caring about how we liked dishes. Three of us shared: crispy spring rolls, 4 - pronounced crunch and substantial contents and orangey dipping broth pleasant. Potstickers 4 - wonderfully crisp outside, contents had nice texture and brown dipping broth a good accompaniment. Pad Thai and Crispy? Chow Mein - tossup on which we liked best. Liked smooth texture of pad and tofu strips but one didn't care for the shrimp looking yam crescents. Loved the crunchy peanuts and wouldn't mind a bit more. Loved the mushrooms in chow mein. BBQ tempeh bowl with kale and carrots over rice - enjoyed spicy tempeh classic flavor. Shared Cacao pecan cake and New York cheezcake. Loved the subfloor pops and silky texture of both. Bravo to all and look forward to returning! Note: chose them from Bay Area Check Please reviews read more

Excellent vegetarian food that is tasty with the batter and sauce. I love their sour soup. The flavor is amazing. It pairs well with rice. They are so friendly and nice. Their customer service is really genuine. When I went there was outdoor seating Monday-Friday and indoor seating on the weekends. Nice and pleasant atmosphere with delicious vegetarian food. read more

Well established, vegan eatery that's been around 30+ years as of 2025! Dating back to the time when going vegan was rare Lots of menu options, including an extensive array of fake meat dishes. Lots of choices with vegetable based (no fake meat) too. The fake meat quality is excellent and we could taste the freshness in all the ingredients! Very flavorful food! Amazing service and knowledgeable staff. Outdoor patio is open on certain days and the dining hall is also open on select days. Patio is heated when required. Large interior seating areas - not sure if private parties are possible. At different times we have tried - fresh rolls - 4 stars - golden nuggets 5 stars - quinoa sushi - 4 stars - chow mein - 5 stars - eggplant tofu - 5 stars - dancing asparagus - 5 stars - korean? bowl - 5 stars - need to try their delicious looking desserts which are vegan too!! Captive parking lot and lots of street parking so easy access. Lots of dishes to try so we will be back often! read more

Took a chance and ordered vegan from this restaurant. It did not disappoint. I placed our entire order online and was sent a time when it would be ready. The time was absolutely accurate and the service was polite and efficient. We ordered for 6 people and the portions were more than generous, we even had leftovers. We ordered a little bit of everything and it was all so delicious, we forgot to take pictures. The nachos were the favorite of everyone. Cannot wait to go back to this restaurant for healthy vegan/plant based food. read more

Horrible, horrible service, and very complicated for it to be your first time coming to eat to this place. The door is like they have different schedule dates. You have to go sit in the patio. You're not allowed to talk to nobody. You cannot ask questions you just scan a code and see what they bring you. You cannot edit your order. You cannot be a specific with what you do or what you don't want on your order. Very complicated place. The only time you see somebody. Body is when they're gonna send you the Food through the window and that's it. They don't answer you Questions in person or nothing. Horrible customer service. I waited for like 20 minutes in the patio and nobody came out to ask me. Nothing. What do they ask a tip for? I'm confused at this point. What are we tipping for? read more

The vegetarian house is a very nice establishment. The food was really good and the service was outstanding. If we live closer, I would definitely want to go back. read more

Still delightful and delicious offerings. Just wish they could afford to have longer hours. read more

* I'm very biased as I love vegetarian house!! I've been stopping by since college. * The outdoor area is so warm, and pleasant. The indoor is clean and modern. * The food has always been so good. Stopped by with friends recently and in the past and will say I've enjoyed all of the dishes I've had. * The curries have deep, rich flavors. The soup with tofu skin is for sure one of the best I've had. The noodles have a great bite. The fried options have a nice crunch as well. * The employees are talkative and extremely friendly. They make you feel very welcome when you chat back! read more

Vegetarian House - Vegetarian Near Me - San Jose, California

Food here is really good! My fav vegetarian spot behind merit! The service is self serve; you have to get your own utensils, plates, and water. My favorite dishes were the chow mein, crispy mushroom, and dancing asparagus. The Thai tea has a bold tea flavor. The spicy cha cha was just okay and the Tom ka was too sweet for my liking. read more

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been wanting to try this place for some time. i ordered take out. food was good. it's a lot. for me it was. but i'll save it for later. it's good i don't see why not. next time i'll trying inside. the charging for utensils threw me off a little bit but it's okay still a good place and i wanna try more items. over all good place. i recommend. i got the spaghetti. ordered it vegan and gluten free. i think it comes with cheese on top that's why. i don't remember. the root beer i got was pretty good too. read more

Vegetarian House - Vegetarian Near Me - San Jose, California

We came with dogs and vegan appetites. They had outdoors seating under a canopy and at one of several picnic tables. The menu gives a lot to vegetarian dishes. Nice dinner! read more

Vegetarian House - Spicy mixed veggies - Vegetarian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Amazing vegetarian food! The house fried noodle is probably the best vegetarian fried noodle I have ever eaten! Clean environment. Free easy parking in downtown. The lady who helped us is super nice! She recommended few dishes. They are all amazing! read more

The restaurant offers genuine authentic plant-based vegan cuisines using organic as much as possible. Note their newly launched savory dishes, give it a try, you will be surprised. Enjoy! read more

Really good and nonbland vegan and veggie options. I had the vegan bun hue and it was so flavorful and delicious. All the options are really good and a decent price point for the serving sizes. Usually we do outside seating but weekends the inside of the restaurant is open and its really nicely decorated inside. read more

I've been eating at the VH for over 6 years (since I was a student at SJSU). It's a restaurant that is always consistent when you're in the mood for Asian vegan food. It is 100% vegan. I haven't been back since right after the reopened during the Covid pandemic. That's when they shut down their indoor dining and were only doing to-go. I went back this weekend and expected their indoor dining space to be open but nope!! They're still closed for indoor dining, apparently for renovations? They did spiffy up their outdoor eating space but it still feels like I'm eating on a park bench lol. The area isn't the best so I really can't wait for their indoor space to reopen. When you arrive, you order at the window or at your table and then you get a notification to pick up your food when it's ready. Such a shame they package everything even when you order to eat outdoors, not eco friendly at all. The outdoor space has self serve water and sauces available for you to use as you please. This time around I ordered their spring roll noodles. It was packaged to-go so I was surprised that they put the dressing in for me. The veggies were DRENCHED which made it overall too sweet for my liking. If the food is packaged they really should put dressing on the side. I really enjoyed their soy protein and the spring rolls though. It's a nice portion so you definitely get your moneys worth. Overall, if you are looking for 100% vegan food, you can't really go wrong with the VH. They have an extensive menu so there is something for everyone if you're dining with a group. read more

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