Family-run veggie food cafe. Features a hot food bar where you choose your combo plate which comes with soup and barley grain rice. Also offers an an extensive la carte menu from snacks and soups to noodle and rice meals with faux meat. Has fresh juices and a range of frozen and prepared foods for take home (dumpling, steamed buns, etc.). No egg, onion, or MSG used. Small and informal. Open Mon-Sat 11:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-8:00pm.
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16034 Gale Ave, Hacienda Heights, California, USA, 91745
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25 Reviews
First Review by chobesoy
kenvegan
Points +13135
Not Quite Average - Edit
I had the lunch special with 4 items. I arrived at 11:40am, and many of the items were out already, and the special lasted until 1. The food did not seem fresh, and the flavors were average. I would recommend they replenish the food at the take out area and work on the flavors. I would not recommend this restaurant even though the review at this time is 5 stars.
Read moreCons: Low quality food, Food not replenished , Service could be better
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Nina_Days
Points +39
Great food for a great price - Edit
I've been vegetarian since I was 12yo, being a picky child I was way to afraid to get out of taste pallete's comfort zone. All I have to say is, I strongly reccomend taking a shot in the dark with this place. Never ever thought I'd crave mushrooms till I tried theirs. I get the lunch special alot its my favorite but everything I've tried so far has been delicious!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-26
Pros: Taste, Price, Variety
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Forakora
Points +574
One of my favorites - Edit
This place is amazing!
Read moreMy favorite is the peppered oyster mushrooms. They batter and fry big chunks of king oysters with Thai basil and it's seriously the best. I can't stop eating
They also offer tofu jerky and ice cream :)
Pros: All vegan!, Amazing food, Lots of options
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LoryPerez-Rodriguez
Points +17
Great food that me and non veg people can agree on! - Edit
I really like the food here. I also like that my non-vegan friends enjoy the food too!
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chocomint
Points +80
Cheap, tasty Chinese food - Edit
The Google business listing describes this place as "unassuming", which I always thought was kind of an odd word choice for sounding appealing to customers... but it's certainly accurate. It's located in a relatively dead plaza, and the business sign's lights weren't on at nighttime, so it can be easy to miss. Although the location is iffy, the food is definitely not.
Read moreI picked what seemed to be popular among the reviews: fried mushrooms w/ pepper, tangy soy chicken, and veggie chow mein. The portions were massive, and everything tasted great. Service was fast and friendly. I'll be visiting this spot regularly, for sure.
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Mads23
Points +129
Exellent food - Edit
Glad I finally stopped by here, got a papaya smoothie and an order of the tangy oyster mushroom plate, the portion was huuuge and I couldn't help but eat it all in my car. It was delicious.
Read morePros: Good quality of ingredients
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mjd66
Points +16
YOU’RE MISSING OUT. Vegan Chinese?! Get - #101 BEST FRIED CHICKEN & Ice Cream!!! - Edit
AMAZING FOOD - DONT MISS OUT
Read morePros: Over 100 items of deliciousness
Cons: My small stomach
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kferg
Points +59
Typical Chinese in a good way - Edit
If you’re craving Chinese food, this place will hit the spot
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brandonthegoat
Points +92
fire food - Edit
Really good spot close to work, staff is super friendly a lot of options to choose from & food cokes quick. You can call to order (well you can go inside & order as well but calling in order is dope) overall great place you should check out ❤️
Read morePros: Big menu to choose from , Food is really good
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dizzysodas
Points +54
Amazing food - Edit
Great cuisine at a reasonable price. Love coming here.
Read morePros: Family owned, Delicious, Authentic
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AztecGT
Points +56
All VEGAN 🌱 - Edit
I’ve gone to so many places This is one of the best ones
Read morePros: So many vegan options
Cons: Fair price
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Linda_Navarrete
Points +26
Delicious 🤤 - Edit
Great service and food!!!
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jlusin
Points +425
Great food - Edit
Great food, it is Tawainese cuisine. Great flavors. I had the vegetable Chow mein with chicken, delicious. The veggie pancakes, it had cucumbers and radishes, delicious. They we also had the coconut corn soup. Wide selection of foods. And good service
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, wide selection
Cons: Very reasonable prices
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Labylala
Points +741
One of our FAVORITES! - Edit
We love coming here to eat. Especially loved the fusion of Taiwanese and Korean flavored vegan foods :) also no onion/garlic as well!
Read moreBest though is to call ahead in advance to see if the restaurant is open or slammed with busy-ness. It’s ran by a small family and so sometimes they get super busy... or even not opened due to family events.
Pros: deliciousness! , organic food
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alinaganan
Points +24
amazing - Edit
I came here because of the reviews on Happy Cow, and was not dissapointed, will visit again!
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VeganG71
Points +67
Delicious food! - Edit
I've been here once before but today was amazing! Four of us had not eaten all day so we ordered quite a bit...like going to the grocery store hungry.
Read moreAppetizers: fried tofu and fried dumplings.
Spicy Korean tofu soup
Vegetable fried rice
Pan fried noodles
Crispy oyster mushrooms
Kung pao soy chicken
Sweet and sour mushroom
All of it tasted delicious and fresh. I cannot wait to come back again.
Pros: great service, great food , not crowded
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nve40
Points +11
great food great service - Edit
First time here and food was amazing. I will be back ..
Read moreGreat friendly staff
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Ryan MTB
Points +477
Healthy and fast - Edit
Lunch is combo style, you select what items you want behind the glass and the server puts it on your tray. Simple casual atmosphere in a little shopping center, friendly efficient service.
Read morePros: All vegan, Free parking in lot, Friendly people
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milos99
Points +671
excellent food and great service! - Edit
We are staying south of LA and found this little gem tucked away in a small strip mall. Very modest ambiance, but super delicious food and very friendly service :)
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akanne
Points +200
Excellent food - Edit
I've been a regular customer for years now. I usually go during lunch time on Fridays and Saturdays but I also go at other times. Lunch gets really crowded around noon and some people place orders over the phone and they tend to those orders first. The con about the lunch special is that sometimes they run out of food, which tells you that it's good food too.
Read moreThe whole family is Vegetarian, except for the cook's sister, who is now working as the server. As per the reviewer who talked about the snobbish daughter, I've had that experience as well. Both daughters are a little snobbish but the parents compensate by being extra friendly. The daughters are rarely there, so, please don't let that experience deter you from coming back.
I would recommend the fried oyster mushrooms with basil, Dumpling noodle soup, Soy fish in any of the many sauces, KungPao Tofu or soy chicken.
In the afternoon, the ladies leave and the cook is left alone tending the restaurant, he does not speak much English, so I would recommend you to take the menu and tell him the numbers. The menu is in English and Chinese. Be patient with him as he'll be alone and cooks the food as you order it. No reheating or microwave in that kitchen so you'll hear him chopping and frying and rattling pans as you wait. In the evenings, the wife or the sister come back to help with dinner, so you don't have to wait that long.
Highly recommended vegan restaurant.
Updated from previous review on Monday October 21, 2013
Updated from previous review on Monday October 21, 2013
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Chia
Points +3635
Causal and tasty - Edit
I had read the recent good reviews for this place on HappyCow and decided to give it another try. Was just here in February 2013, and here's my Garden Fresh review.
Read moreI ate here one time many years ago and not impressed. But this time around I was pleased with the food. It's a simple little eatery located in a strip mall. The interior is casual and simple--to one side is a steamtable with each day's lunch offer, to the other side is tables for seating and a TV in the corner.
I noticed that they offer a la carte menus at both lunch and dinner time. I tried their dumpling was was surprised and delighted to see that the owners make their own dumpling skin with a wheat flour which was thicker than the typical white flour dumpling skin. I also got a stir fry noodle, and that was pretty tasty.
Overall I enjoyed my meal and would definitely return again to try the other menu stuff. The food is more home-style Taiwanese and healthier than the other veg restaurants around here (Veggie Family, Happy Veggie Garden).
Pros: friendly and courteous, homestyle healthier food, reasonable prices
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Naan Cee
Points +105
healthy and delicious! - Edit
I was surprise to find this place in my neck of the woods (or atleast my parents neck of the woods). I'm use to the few more popular veg places on Colima & Nogales but this place is way better/tasty and healthy. Everything we ordered I enjoyed. The wheat dumplings, stir fried noodles, stinky tofu (Taiwanese fave), wheat noodle soup and the fresh made to order juice. The charming family that runs this place are super nice. I WISH THEY HAD THIS IN THE WESTSIDE!
Read morePros: wholesome, friendly service, delicious!
Chia
Yea, the stinky tofu was tasty, especially with hot chili sauce.
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eric
Points +20825
Great little place! - Edit
This little strip-mall cafe offers traditional Taiwanese fare. The food is healthier than your average Chinese veg place and uses whole wheat for noodles, dumplings, and pancakes which they make on-site. They also offer fresh juices, and traditional deserts. I really liked this place and will definitely be back.
Read morePros: Healthy Options, Traditional, Good food
Cons: Decor
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katy3
Points +185
Wonderful hole in the wall restaurant - Edit
A hole in the wall (healthy) vegan restaurant with many organic ingredients.
Read moreI was afraid that the dishes would be too greasy and salty, so asked for light oil and light salt. The dishes came out perfect! The green papaya soup was lightly herbally and delicious. Not many places have vegan-friendly dumplings, so I was very happy they serve steamed dumplings made with buckwheat wrap. The mixed veggie wasn't all organic (even though the menu said they were), but were non-greasy and delicious. They even served us vegan banana nut muffin as complimentary dessert!
It's hard to find vegan places around Hacienda Heights, so am very happy to have found this place. This has become one of my regular places to get takeout whenever I'm in town.
Pros: quality, taste
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chobesoy
Points +1082
Excellent, fast, delicious, organic! - Edit
One of my top favorite places for a nice lunch. Completely organic. Buddhist cafe, small and friendly (about ten tables). There are combo plates (hot bar, you can choose 2-4 items, plus soup and barley grain rice for about 5 bucks), or menu dishes to order from. Additional treats: fresh juices, packaged items like dry grains and legumes to buy, and then fresh items are also available to take home for dinner or freeze for another day. I often get the 50 pack of fresh homemade wontons, the mushroom and nut zhong zi, complete with sticky organic grains, true to the style of the traditional option, or the steam wheat buns, chock full of veggies. I highly recommend this place for a casual meal. I am rarely in this area, but when I am, I make a point to come here. Bring a friend too, so you can try more. I usually share a combo meal with a friend, we order a plate from the menu, take home frozen goodies, and wash everything down with carrot apple ginger juice or whatever strikes our fancy. :)
Read morePros: organic, delicious, fresh
Cons: location (for me)
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