Vegan-friendly
Take-out
Asian
Vietnamese
Vietnamese vegetarian food restaurant est. 2020. Offers a variety of dishes, including the use of mock meats. Makes it own tofu. Open Mon 11:00am-8:00pm, Wed-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm, Sun 11:00am-7:00pm.
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2223 Business Circle Ste 20, San Jose, California, USA, 95128
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Added by wwweber260 on 16 Jan 2020
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16 Reviews
First Review by wwweber260
Sulpicia
Points +18
Plenty of Vegan Options, but food was disappointing - Edit
I came to visit San Jose and was excited to see there was a vegetarian/vegan Asian place in the neighborhood. I ordered a whole bunch of food because I'm going to be here for a few days and I figured that leftovers would be welcome. Everything I got was not quite how I had hoped. The peanut sauce for the spring rolls was too salty. The egg roles and the specialty fried rolls were both mediocre; the flavor combination with the vegan fish sauce was also fine but both special. It's possible it was just an off night, but I don't imagine I'll come back to find out.
Read morePros: lots of vegan options , big portions
Cons: flavor of the food , texture of the egg rolls
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Angelo23
Points +282
Vietnamese in San Jose - Edit
I've been here many times over the years and I enjoy the food. I wish everything was vegan though and if it were I'd give it 4 stars. It is not as vegetable forward as I'd prefer but you can request to add specific vegetables for an upcharge. There is also another location a few miles away. If you live in SJ or are visiting it's worth checking out. If you're vegan just make sure you double check when you order. It's a good lunch spot or a casual dinner. I really like the oyster mushroom appetizer and the fresh rolls sampler. Portions are above average which is always good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-10
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hetalshah24
Points +1046
Good noodle soups - Edit
Went here on a cold day for a good old noodle soup that hit the spot. The portions are huge, so if you are like me, 2 ppl can share a soup and appetizer. We ordered the house special which was pretty good. The other soup we ordered was a pho but somehow the server got us the spicy noodle soup instead. I thought that one was ok. We also ordered the spring rolls, which was good but not the best. Would do here again to try the other items.
Read moreA word of caution to fellow vegans - all items are not vegan, so be sure to check the menu - its clearly marked or ask the server.
Update - Went here again recently and tried the House special hotpot. Although the menu says it was spicy, to me it was unbearably spicy. The broth was filled with whole chilies and cloves. On this day, the music was also very loud with rap music. Overall, it wasn't a great experience and I wouldn't be running to go here anytime soon.
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-27
Pros: Good noodle soup, Good decor
Cons: Server messed the order but was very polite., Loud music, Hot pot was crazy spicy
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jchongster
Points +718
My new favorite ! - Edit
I visited my mother in the Bay Area for her birthday and got a big spread of takeout from here one night. My non-vegan family loved it. And I loved it so much I came back the next day for lunch with an old friend. I do think it’s my new favorite place to visit when I come back to the Bay !
Read morePros: Extensive menu, Delicious food, Quick service
Cons: Surrounding area is a bit seedy
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Dariush
Points +1032
Great Vietnamese Food - Edit
A family member brought food from Green Lotus to a gathering. I was very impressed with the food, but as importantly my omnivore family also really enjoyed it (paying it, sadly, the highest omnivore compliment which is “I’d never guess it was vegan”). The restaurant offers a good balance of whole food and fake meat-cantered options, which is nice.
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Maricelha
Points +125
My favorite local place - Edit
My family and I love this place.
Read morePros: Everything I have try it’s tasty. , Friendly service , And calm atmosphere
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BunBunBabe
Points +50
Serene decor and amazing food! - Edit
Really delicious food and peaceful colors painted inside. Our toddler daughter loved everything we ordered and she can be kind of picky with her food. The papaya and mango salads were so refreshing and the hot food (My family got a bunch of things) was the perfect temperature and we could not get enough!
Read morePros: Family friendly seating, Food is suitable for all ages , Tasty, hot, nice portion sizes and seasoned well
Cons: Parking lot is narrow and crowded
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andyjng
Points +5354
My Favorite Vegan Restaurant - Edit
I absolutely love Green Lotus and have taken many people here for some amazing vegan Vietnamese food.
Read moreThis place had it all and everything was delicious. The Pho ($11) with tofu and meat-substitutes was incredibly flavorful and tasted just like it's beef cousin. We had their "BBQ Pork Rolls ($7)" which were great starters, served with a tasty peanut sauce. Their Mushroom Porridge ($11) was also stellar and reminded me of Cantonese congee from home - absolutely YUM. The Claypot Fish ($14) was sweet and savory, served on top of brown rice ($3) made for an incredible dish. Everything was delicious!
More recently, I've always ordered their Fried Mushrooms ($11) which is now a staple of every meal. I have not had fried mushrooms as good as Green Lotus anywhere else, and I encourage you to try it if you're okay with consuming fried foods.
Parking area is small and sometimes they close early for events. I would call ahead to make sure they are open and for how long.
Pros: Best vegan Vietnamese food in town, Fried Mushrooms are stellar
Cons: May close unexpectedly or early
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LauraDreisbach
Points +218
Everything is so delicious! - Edit
I've been here twice and have been impressed both times. Ordered the "beef" pho and fried oyster mushrooms, both so well seasoned and the soup was spicy! The portions are huge and I always have yummy leftovers to enjoy tomorrow. New favorite spot when I'm visiting for a hockey game.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan , Lots of Asian options - pho, curry, clay pot, Huge portions
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MichaelLegatt
Points +16
One of the most amazing meals I’ve had! - Edit
We were so lucky to find Green Lotus on Happy Cow after touring the nearby Winchester house. As a family with some vegans, some picky eaters, etc., everyone was amazed by their meal. It was truly amazing.
Read morePros: Mostly vegan options, Veggies amazingly fresh, Delicious
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Skyi
Points +69
Great fresh vegan Vietnamese - Edit
This place is at the top of my list for vegetarian or vegan besides the point its Vietnamese. Great sized menue with lots of options
Read morePros: Lots of opt, Decent prices
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JeweliettePearson
Points +197
Delicious - Edit
It was my first time eating here. I didn’t know they were vegetarian but they made adjustments to my order to omit non vegan items. Some of their items have milk and egg.
Read morePros: Mostly vegan, Delicious
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vanesaraptor
Points +15
My go-to for vegan pho - Edit
I’ve been coming here and ordering to go since this location opened last year. Pretty much every time I get the Vietnamese pho and it’s amazing. I eat mostly plant based and beef pho was the hardest to give up until I had the pho from here. To be honest, it’s better than most pho places around in general. Their other dishes like the curry and papaya salad are also delicious.
Read morePros: Wide ranged menu, Kind and efficient service, Delivery and pick up options
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SabrinaLucas
Points +275
Fantastic food - Edit
I saw this place in passing. Was excited to try it. They had great, prompt service. Because of covid19, they are only serving to go orders, but there is outdoor seating that you can enjoy your meal. Very nice staff. Food was excellent! Will be back!
Read morePros: Great Location, Lots of vegan options, Good prices
Cons: Small parking lot
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Miri18
Points +45
Great new vegan/vegetarian restaurant - Edit
I have eaten there twice now and was never disappointed. The food is really good and the staff is eager to please. The place is airy and bright. The only drawback is the parking. The restaurant is located in a business circle with other restaurants and businesses around. During lunch it's easier that at dinner time. However, parking down the street on Bascom Avenue is usually not a problem. This should not deter anyone from going there and supporting this new almost all vegan restaurant.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly staff, Eager to please re food allergies
Cons: Parking can be a bit difficult during dinner time
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wwweber260
Points +24
Delicious Vietnamese Food - Edit
The two dishes we got were very tasty. Although most of the food in this restaurant is Vietnamese, we were surprised that the green curry was competitive with the best we've tasted in Thai restaurants.
Read moreThe service was friendly and eager to accept our customization requests of the curry dish.
This restaurant is a sibling restaurant to https://www.happycow.net/reviews/green-lotus-san-jose-73732
It is rare to find a vegetarian restaurant in this part of San Jose so come out and support it.
Updated from previous review on 2020-01-16
Pros: Delicious food, Friendly service, It's Vegetarian!
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