Re-opening here in late July 2015 after relocating from 1644 E Capitol Expressway. Vegetarian and tofu restaurant. A la carte menu has a wide selection of veggies, tofu, and mock meat dishes; also a buffet bar where food is sold in inexpensive combinations take-out or heated (microwave) for eat-in. Fresh soymilk and tofu daily. Open Mon-Fri 9:00am-2:30pm, 4:30pm-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-8:00pm.
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2850 Quimby Rd Ste 125, San Jose, California, USA, 95148
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8 Reviews
First Review by PsychoKlown
clamchow
Points +1248
Delicious diverse menu - Edit
Everything we tried was really good. Only complaints are that it took awhile for us to get water/drinks and that they took away our food that we wanted to take Togo.
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andyjng
Points +5338
One of the Best Viet in Town - Edit
There are a ton of vegan/vegetarian Vietnamese restaurants in San Jose and this is certainly a standout. Although further away from folks coming from the rest of the Bay, it is worth a trip for the food, service, and prices.
Read moreWhen looking at the menu, I noticed some items had a small symbol indicating 'vegan' so I asked to make sure with our server. She explained that everything on the menu is now vegan friendly since they've switched over their mock meat supplier which I assume used to be vegetarian. Great news!
We started with their fresh Spring Rolls - a set of three sliced in half. I thought these were decent but nothing exciting. I felt it lacked mint or avocado to really kick it up and the mock meat inside was a bit bland. Pass on this in the future.
However, the main entrees here were phenomenal. The Lotus Salad was fresh, crunchy, tangy, and came with vegan shrimp chips. They provided a vegan pineapple dressing but we really didn't need it as the small amount of sauce in the salad went a long way. Their Bun Bo Hue was also very fragrant - wonderful vegetable broth with noodles, tofu, mock meats, and some veggies. The real winner here was their Broken Rice dish which was fantastic. All of the pork substitutes were well seasoned and it brought me back to the flavor and somewhat textures I remember from consuming meat.
It was definitely a great meal that we could not finish in one go. Taking it home and reheating our rice was easy so they are definitely take out-friendly. Prices here are lower than other vegan Viet restaurants so that makes transitioning to a plant-based diet or reminiscing on old eating habits a lot more affordable and easier.
Thanks DiLac for a great meal and I'm looking forward to returning again in the future.
Pros: Great value, Large portions
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veganpatch
Points +5252
Great Pho, not so great service - Edit
We ordered #26 Beef Noodle Soup for take out. It seemed like the staff member was confused or tired or something when we called in our order.
Read moreWhen we arrived to pick up our meal the server told us someone had taken it. He then told us it would be five minutes for our meal.
That was fine, these things happen. Then, minutes later, the guy came back with our meal and the server handed it to us and then the server headed to the back.
Okay... So we checked our meal and everything looked fine. We would rather not take a meal that someone had, considering we don't know if they started to eat it and then brought it back so they wouldn't have to pay or whatever the circumstance may be.
The server came out of the kitchen quite a while later and went straight to the dining area. He had clearly forgotten that we hadn't paid yet and were waiting at check out. He was appreciative we didn't run off with our food, made a joke and was in general, pleasant.
This all occurred when there was literally one table of two people eating in the restaurant.
I think if there was another 'mix up' we'd think again about ordering here.
$10.81 #26 Beef Noodle Soup: We really enjoyed the flavor of the broth, it was slightly sweet. We would have really liked to have a bit of chili sauce. The noodles were okay. The veggies and herbs were old unfortunately.
Pros: Good Vegan Beef Pho decent price, Clearly labeled vegan
Cons: Inattentive, disorganized staff, Old herbs for Pho
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badgirlsvegan
Points +2092
Love this place - Edit
Best catering ever! Baos are a must have for any event
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VTP
Points +154
Friendly Service, Innovative Asian Cuisine - Edit
Excellent variety of Asian-style cuisine and very friendly and helpful service. We heard about this place from a friend and made a point of coming for lunch. The owner is very friendly and helpful, guiding me to dishes with minimal onions and garlic. The "curried fish" was quite tasty with a satisfying umami flavor, and the lemongrass tofu was delicious! My partner had the "salmon" and "lobster" and enjoyed them both. The chow mein benefitted from soaking up the sauces from the other dishes and the generous quantity made sure we left feeling full and satisfied!
Read morePros: All vegan, very helpful owner, reasonable prices,
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schumacher62
Points +470
Well known in a crowded neighborhood - Edit
Ive been to Di Lac maybe a half a dozen times, and the food and service are slightly different from the usual Vietnamese vegetarian place. there are waiters and maybe 15 tables, not including several huge round family style tables. on my last visit, every single free table was uncleaned and cluttered with dishes. we were seated finally, our table touching another table cluttered with dishes which remained there until well after our meal was served!
Read moreservice is as expected at a sit-down restaurant, perhaps a bit slower. the waiters and servers are communal so if you need anything you can just flag one down and they will help you out.
the menu is mainly mock meat dishes, but the vegetables always seem to be fresh and seasonal, if overly reliant on red and green bell peppers sometimes. i dont find the food too salty or too sweet, or even too oily, all of which are generally the case at a Vietnamese vegetarian place. lots of hot spicy sambal-chili paste is available at the table.
there is a take out counter just inside the door, and a wall full of literature, cd's and flyers for those who wish to learn more about the particular subject being offered up. i have never tried the take out, but many people do come in and out only for to-go: i presume its very popular at lunch time.
parking is easy, especially in the evening when the other businesses in the mall di lac is located in are closed. im glad it remains viable, its not my favorite in san jose, but i am certainly glad to have it nearby and doing good business
Pros: easy parking, substantial menu choices
Cons: slowish service, tables not cleaned when empty
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Chia
Points +3635
Fair - Edit
I had read about this place on happycow, so I stopped in on a past trip to the San Francisco Bay Area. Here's my Di Lac Cuisine review.
Read moreThe restaurant features a buffet with many choices of veggies, stir frys and mock meats, but the dishes are not kept warm, so a microwave is used to heat them up for you. But you can also order a la carte and get hot food.
Pros: spacious, many choices, has brown rice
Cons: average taste
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PsychoKlown
Points +24
Excellence! - Edit
This is a great restaurant with a delicious menu and fantastic take out. The fake meat is good enough for those people who aren't vegetarian or beginning.
Read moreMe and my girlfriend try to go at least once a month. The sweet and sour soup is delicious. The fake shrimp with sweet and sour sauce is good.
They also have black pearl drinks. I recommend Taro for those who haven't tried.
Pros: Excellent Food, Good Portions, Black Pearl Drinks
Cons: Somewhat Hidden
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