Vegan organic restaurant operating since 1997; has a 2nd location in downtown LA. Offers self-described humanese cuisine - comprising of Vietnamese and Chinese vegan cuisine with a variety of mock meats and brown rice available, as well as a separate raw food menu. Extensive beverages, teas, elixirs and shots menu. Parking lot on-site. Open Tue-Sun 11:30am-3:30pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm.
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16563 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, California, USA, 92708
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66 Reviews
First Review by think4leafclover
freekaren1
Points +33
Quality has gone down - Edit
The quality has gone down. I had charred pieces in my food. When I showed the staff, they said it was pepper. It's not pepper. Even though I've been going there for years, I won't be returning.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-12
Shingyama
Not sure why you say this, we go nearly weekly and have for over 20 yrs. What is that ashy smudge? And not sure what dish you show but it's in a clear glass bowl and they don't use those. I think you went to another place and just said it was Au Lac when it wasn't.
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Shingyama
Points +30
Amazing food here! - Edit
I've been coming here since 1998, just after they opened. I have never found another place that has the same delicious taste and flavors as Au Lac. Mai the owner is the sweetest lady, very generous as well. We've had many "samples" of her dishes (full entree!) and each one just amazing. They have so many greens, broccoli, napa cabbage, string beans etc. Every person I ever brought here to dine has loved it.
Read moreIf you want healthy and delicious food, Au Lac is the place to go. Will be going back tomorrow for lunch! Yum yum!
Pros: Healthy vegan food, Lot's of fresh veggies!, Great desserts!
Cons: Nothing to dislike.
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InquisitiveOne
Points +85
Amazing desserts - Edit
My group and I enjoyed everything we ordered. They have great pho and delicious desserts
Read morePros: Desserts
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in2insight
Points +613
The is a good reason this place is always busy - Edit
The food is the star, no doubt. Imaginative, creative and above all else, delish!
Read moreThe atmosphere is very cool, decor and setup both inviting and welcoming.
We have always had great service here.
Pros: Amazing food, The vibes are great, Service
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Vindinni
Points +60
Made with Love - Edit
Two menus. The raw menu prepared by a man that took a vow of silence, which I had the pleasure of meeting. Gourmet raw food done right. This place changed what I thought was possible with flavors and inspired me to raise my own bar in the kitchen. Thank you!
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ronitw
Points +755
Great food - Edit
This was great vegan Vietnamese food - we stayed away from the raw selections. We had BBQ Pork Rolls, Royal Noodle Soup and Kung Pau with tofu, all great. We tried the donut holes and did not care for them much.
Read moreUpdate 9/26/2023: We arrived as they were closing after lunch so we ordered to go and ate at the courtyard. Awesome food! Laab salad, paella and siu mai. Everything was wonderful! We'll be back, hopefully soon. The waiter was very kind and helpful too!
Updated from previous review on 2014-09-09
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ReneeNButtercup
Points +1503
Great food and service - Edit
I have only been here a few times and the food is always high quality and the service is very good. Items that I really enjoy; green pyramid, lemongrass tofu and chicken, papaya salad, and their deserts are decadent and very shareable.
Read morePros: Raw Options, Dessert
Seatown_vegan
I love Au Lac
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WFPBJeffAF
Points +100
Great food - Edit
Food was prepared well and presented beautifully.
Read morePros: Lots of options , Raw dish options, Affordable
Cons: None
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nikkiboes
Points +34
Salt and Pepper Shrimp! - Edit
What didn’t I like about this restaurant?! The service was quick and my server was so nice! The salt and pepper shrimp was so good I’ll dream about it! I also ordered the kung pao chicken and the glass noddles w tofu. I highly recommend all of it! I want to try everything on the menu!! And their ice cream bars for dessert are delish too! #Veganuary
Read morePros: So many options, Raw and cooked options , Great service and price
Cons: It’s not near my house
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PenneyKennedy
Points +106
Wonderful surprise. - Edit
This is a great restaurant. The host are wonderful. My dad even liked the food and he is picky.
Read morePros: All vegan foods , Great size dishes , Awesome food, taste great!!
Cons: Not so expensive , Not enough servers. The ones here are GREAT! , Don't sit under the fan it is cold.
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gbelasco
Points +65
YUMMY - Edit
Loved this place. The food was amazing. We had Pineapple Rice, egg rolls, spring rolls, soup and pizza. Everything was delicious and fresh.
Read morePros: Don't have to worry about what is or isn't vegan
Cons: A little pricey.
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Jōjia_Momo
Points +506
Great experience - Edit
Truly lovely atmosphere, traditional dining experience and all.
Read moreThe menu is overwhelming due to having so many options, this is a great problem to have.
Our waitress was knowledgeable and very friendly. In fact all the staff was very friendly here.
I found that my glass noodles were very salty and others in my party also felt that less salt would make this a perfect gastronomic experience.
Will absolutely return!
Cons: Saltiness
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Kplant
Points +4563
Blows my expectations. So good! - Edit
Delicious food. It was so good. Loved making my own burrito like with rice paper. Great flavor.
Read morePros: They make the food fresh.
Cons: Service expect a bit slow.
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VulcanVegan
Points +356
A little pricey for what you get - Edit
This place has a really nice cozy atmosphere. The food was pretty good but not amazing. It wasn't super flavorful. We had to wait quite a while for a table and staff seemed a little disorganized though friendly and helpful. I love that this place is fully vegan and even has raw options. My biggest complaint was just the amount of food you get for the price wasn't great.
Read morePros: Cooked and raw vegan options , Nice atmosphere , All vegan food
Cons: Expensive , Long wait
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Seatown_vegan
Points +8096
5 stars across the board - Edit
I was recommended Au Lac by two different Happy Cowers and it did not disappoint. From the delicious food to the service, it was top notch! We ordered many things which were all delicious. We ordered curried rice, crispy seafood noodles, pork roll, egg roll, and humanese soup. The humanese soup was exceptional. As stated in the beginning, service is fantastic. With all of the things we ordered, the bill wasn’t bad. Do yourself a favor and pay a visit if in the area.
Read morePros: Deliciousness , Great service, Not expensive
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ViktoriaNieva-Gomez
Points +1330
Awesome! - Edit
Exceptional vegan/raw/vietnamese/creative cuisine! We have been coming here for years and celebrated many birthdays, anniversaries, holidays etc. Never tried anything from the cooked menu - always their raw dishes and they are spectacular! "Fried Rice", California Roll, etc., all their soups and desserts are super delicious (rainbow pie, donut holes, house made chocolates and elixiers)!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-31
Pros: All vegan, lovely place and atmosphere
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KatFrench
Points +295
Tasty food, friendly service, and perfect for everyone! - Edit
I absolutely love Au Lac! Throughout the current pandemic I have done a lot of takeout here, but I have come here many times before for fun or for celebratory occasions like anniversaries and birthdays. I don’t think I’ve ever tried a dish here that I didn’t like. Even my non-vegan family loves it! If you haven’t come here yet, do it!
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soulutionary
Points +156
Raw Vegan and Cooked Vegan Love! - Edit
One of the best places in Orange County! Love their veggie pho, sushi , raw foods and the atmosphere!
Read morePros: Healthy, Raw foods friendly, Family owned
Cons: Run out of donut holes that are delicious
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ShiningPr1sm
Points +28
Always fantastic - Edit
Amazing food, excellent service and experience. Always a favorite for a date, special event, or just for fun.
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laurellejulia
Points +36
LOVE this place!🧡 - Edit
i absolutely adore this place! they have a wonderful menu that is 100% vegan and also have a raw menu!! i love the curried rice and the egg rolls but everything i have tried has been wonderful for the price. their desserts are also good but not the best, since most of them are raw i believe so not a traditional dessert. their staff is also the BEST, every time i have gone my server has been the kindest! if u are wanting to try something new and unique with an endless amount of vegan options, i suggest this place!! u won’t be disappointed🙂
Read morePros: so many unique vegan options, separate raw (living) menu!, the service is the best
Cons: gets quite busy at times
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pattycakes2020
Points +40
Excellent! - Edit
What a great find! I was able to take my non-vegan family here and they loved it! We were not wild about the desserts though—but they have the food spot on! The teas were fantastic as well.
Read morePros: All plant based-no guessing or asking!, Very friendly staff
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tonyakay
Points +3527
Best - Edit
I’ve been high raw for 16 years and there’s nothing like Au Lac Fountain Valley - not even Au Lac DTLA!
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shutupangie
Points +25
Solid Vegan Vietnamese Food - Edit
One of best vegan Vietnamese restaurants in the area. There’s a variety of appetizers, noodle soups, rice dishes and beyond.
Read moreMy recommendations:
Salt & Pepper Shrimp - made of soy, battered and fried to the perfect consistency
Nem Nuong (BBQ Pork Rolls) - if you used to go to Brodards, this is definitely comparable (but actually better bc it’s vegan!)
Royal Bun Bo Hue (Lemongrass Beef Soup) - what i like about their soup is that it’s not too oily and heavy like many other versions. If you’re used going to Vietnamese restaurants and ordering pho, be adventurous and try this one!
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KitWinnRose
Points +47
Souper Good - Edit
This is my favorite vegan restaurant. I've been here many times and eaten much of the menu, and I believe they make the best soups I've ever had. The pho and the bun bo hue are fabulous; they warm one from the inside and satisfy them so to risk falling into a contented sleep in the booth. The Au Lac Raw is also amazing; the lightly warm broth is like a soak in a miso bath.
Read moreOf course, the whole menu is delicious. Outstanding dishes are the pork rolls, clay pot fish, and raw paella. I just really, really like their soups.
Pros: Best soups in the world
Cons: Too satisfying; might cause comae.
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Sarrie
Points +151
I would marry their egg rolls - Edit
Ordered takeout with my boyfriend for work we both liked the food and just let me say I would die for their egg rolls they are so good, 10/10
Read morePros: Best egg rolls of my LIFE, Not too expensive, Great food
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IronVegan
Points +533
Fresh, healthy and fantastic - Edit
I have taken many non-vegans with me to Au Lac and they all love it! Everything is fresh and flavorful. The service is always great! Favorites are the Green Papaya Salad and the Egg-rolls but everything I’ve had there is delicious!
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d_greenwald
Points +109
Top notch - Edit
They redid the decor a few years ago, and now it feels like quite the fancy restaurant. The excellent service matches the motif. I haven't found anything I didn't like.
Read morePros: Lots of raw options
Cons: Not the largest servings
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