Vegan
American
Take-out
Vietnamese
A family-owned restaurant that serves a variety of dishes from pasta, burgers and sandwiches to Vietnamese entrees and noodle soups, rice dishes with mock meats. Opened fall-2010. Reported fully vegan August 2021. Open Mon-Tue 10:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm, Thu-Sun 10:30am-2:30pm. Hours may vary; call ahead.
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Last update on 01 Sep 2023 by geometric-noise
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138 Reviews
First Review by beve_luna
shapat
Points +599
It was okay - Edit
We got the pad Thai, but didn’t like the flavour, Found it a little bland.
Read moreThe Mongolian soy dish was really good!
Service and great!
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-11
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TravisWhite
Points +1184
Simple joy in every bite - Edit
Simple Joy Vegetarian Cuisine truly lives up to its name. The food brought me so much comfort and flavor during my time in Honolulu. I had their crispy vegan egg rolls and fried rice — both perfectly seasoned, light yet satisfying, and full of texture. It’s one of those spots where you can taste the love and simplicity in every dish. Definitely worth a visit for anyone craving soulful Asian-inspired vegan eats.
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SharonR
Points +3374
Moco loco - Edit
I love a vegan Asian spot. They have an extensive menu, and my favorite was the banana flower salad. However, I was also happy to see moco loco since it's a Hawaiian dish (white rice, patty, gravy).
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vegan_dog
Points +20
Very simple interiour, but food is amazing! - Edit
Sweet lady made us some very tasty food. She is seasond cook, you can clearly taste it. Authentic! Very large variety of options.
Read morePros: Great food, Price, Simplicity
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junkfoodvegan
Points +170
Good but not amazing - Edit
We had a bahn mi and pad Thai and spring rolls. Bahn mi was good but not at all spicy like I’m used to, pad Thai was okay but could not taste any tamarind, kind of bland, spring rolls and their pistachio cake was good. Probably try some other dishes.
Read morePros: All vegan, Good value
Cons: Food was a little bland
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villain
Points +9370
Cool menu - Edit
Plenty of great options on the menu, and the service is friendly. There are so many more things I want to try, everything was good
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Jadediana
Points +3023
Large Variety Homestyle Cooking - Edit
We appreciate the large variety of food and rotating desserts. Haven’t had an issue with parking (yet). A lot of the entrees are reasonably priced, but still searching for my favorite dish. The vegan grilled chicken (3/5), sweet and sour spare ribs (3/5), beef chow fun (4/5). It seems that you can’t go wrong with any meal and the portion sizes are solid.
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glacialclip
Points +82
Good vegan spot with variety of options - Edit
The broth in the soondobu was delicious. Chow fun was filling, although I thought that the taste of the beef was a bit off
Read moreSuper friendly service
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-03
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HeartStrong
Points +138
Family friendly - Edit
Came here with my family, including six kids ages between six and 18. They all loved it! Our six-year-old really loved the tofu soup and broccoli appetizer. Our eight year old had marinara pasta which she said was the best ever. The lemongrass tofu was awesome. Great service definitely will come back again when we are in Hawaii! 
Read morePros: Variety, Moderately healthy, Family friendly
Cons: Salty
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Mathcore
Points +38
My to go place when i visit Oahu - Edit
The title say it all. Their food is the bomb 💣 just go and enjoy
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elinorcita
Points +50
Literally eat here weekly - Edit
Simple Joy is my #1 vegan spot on the island. The clay pot is my husband’s favorite dish but it can make you sweat on a warm day! Every appetizer is work trying—even my kids like them all. The Asian dishes are excellent, we have never ordered any of the western dishes because my kids love all the noodles and rice options here. My personal favorite is the lemongrass tofu — it comes with cold kimchi and holy heck you gotta try this: one bite lemongrass tofu and then stuff some kimchi in your mouth, taste it all together. It’s amazing!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-19
Pros: Taste, Price, Variety
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Smmay1313
Points +72
Friendly family run and tasty - Edit
We came here on recommendation of Happy Cow and boy are we glad we did! Be sure to order the banana leaf salad and the pumpkin soup. The soy protein they use is amazing. And the staff is friendly and helpful. A wonderful place to eat
Read morePros: Food, Staff, Banana leaf salad
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GoHerOwnWay
Points +2432
Amazing Asian food!! 🍱 - Edit
Such a great restaurant 🔥 so many different options and awesome flavours.
Read moreWe got the tofu stew, the teriyaki kebabs and the lemon grass Hawaiiana. It was so delicious and flavourful I was really impressed.
Only downsides were that the teriyaki kebab didn’t taste like teriyaki but it was still really tasty. The tofu stew was a lot sweeter than I expected but again still delicious. And it’s a little expensive but still would go back for more.
Awesome places. Please stay open 🌟 #Veganuary
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vegetaristan
Points +96
Nice food and drinks! - Edit
Loved the wonton soup! Mapo tofu was a bit spicy but nice! Delicious sugar cane drink.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-17
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CarlosR
Points +18
Options - Edit
I understand the other reviews. The menu has a lot of options. But that was a good thing. A friend joined me who isn't vegan, and with a huge selection, it made it easier to explore more delicacies. The food was delicious, and the portions weren't small sizes.
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RasaFournier
Points +117
So many delicious options - Edit
This is often our go to lunch spot because it has so many different dishes available, from Asian to Italian. They have vegan ice tea, and their banana flower salad is absolutely a must on my list. I often crave it and I've been known to order 2 at once just to get my fill. Their fake fish is some of the best on the island. Their tempura is so good, especially the chunks of mushroom. Their bean curd rolls are unusual and delicious, except that they're rarely available because apparently it's a specialized dish that takes a long time to make, so I'm not sure if they run out quickly or they just don't make it most days.
Read moreUnfortunately, they keep raising their prices a bit too steeply.
Updated from previous review on 2018-11-12
Pros: Extensive menu, Can accommodate large parties
Cons: Expensive
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RasmusHansen
Points +153
Joyfully recommendation - Edit
Great food. Large menu that I would love to try more of.
Read moreDespite the host struggling with English, communication went just fine with finger pointing and smiles. And I even got pointers lessons in how the food traditionally is enjoyed.
Pros: Menu, Service
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YoshiYoshi
Points +86
Best in our Hawaii Trip - Edit
The place was simply decorated but was clean and cool. We ordered Pho, pad Thai and Thai tea. All excellent. We'll definitely come back if we get a chance.
Read morePros: Great food, Reasonable Cost for Hawaii
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KaceyMorgan
Points +68
Incredible Service, Would Try Again - Edit
If we are here long enough, I would go back. Is it the best Asian food I’ve ever had, no. but the staff was incredibly attentive, and the food was good overall. Pad Thai does not taste like pad Thai, but it was good.
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Kate9791
Points +1508
One of my favorites! - Edit
I swoon for the Banana Flower Salad.
Read more(The rest of the food is phenomenal too.)
Small, understated restaurant, but it’s never been busy when I’m in. Always always been an excellent lunch here!
Pros: Lots of GF, Dedicated parking lot
Cons: Closed once - I call first now.
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KeithTharp
Points +990
One of my favorite spots on Oahu! - Edit
Simple Joy Vegetarian in Honolulu is a gem! It might just be the best vegan food on Oahu, and it's easily one of my favorite vegan restaurants. The Banana Flower salad is a fantastic starter, and I personally love #42 The Spring Roll Noodle and #24 Joy Noodle Soup, though honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The staff is incredibly friendly and the food is not only delicious but also beautifully presented. Thank you, Simple Joy, for being such a delightful vegan restaurant!
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tardigrade
Points +32
Very nice - Edit
Tons of options. Everyone in the family found something and they all loved their food. Nice portions, too!
Read morePros: Lots of options, Friendly
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marieroberts
Points +1559
It was pretty good - Edit
We had Asian salad, summer rolls, curry noodle and pho soup- everything was fresh and delicious.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Strong bleach smell inside restaurant
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Jessica_Marie
Points +416
Huge menu - Edit
If you're looking for a menu that will have something for everyone (Curry? French fries? Avocado smoothie? Spaghetti with red sauce?) - this is the place. If you're wanting atmosphere or someone a bit more upscale, not so much. I had the Pad Thai and it was boring and greasy. The fresh rolls were good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-03
Pros: Lots of options
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mecarly1
Points +244
Reminds me of Loving Hut - Edit
Menu reminds me of Loving Hut. Plus they have pasta and sandwiches, though I am not sure how they are. However, the food I did try was great. Very extensive menu.
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Misanthropia
Points +2948
Tasty vegan food and plenty options - Edit
Mostly Asian inspired options, but also some Western/European dishes such as pasta. I had the Seafood pasta, the similarity to actual seafood was a bit creepy but the taste was good. Also the staff is very friendly and forthcoming, he mixed up a part of our order and gave us a dish for free. Definitely one of the best options in Honolulu for vegans
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TwoRabbits
Points +321
Tasty Asian options - Edit
As an appetizer we got the fried summer rolls - which I would skip next time as portion was small. We got the lemongrass noodle soup and veggie fried rice. We enjoyed both the entrees as they were a nice size and the flavor was there.
Read moreThe menu was very large like close to 100 different items. Can be hard to choose with a menu that large especially since you’re only going to order a dish or two!
Pros: Helpful staff
Cons: Large menu
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