Est. 2011. Casual fully vegan neighborhood cafe. Features an extensive menu of Thai favorites, as well as American classics. Find dishes like breakfast pancakes and hash browns; lunch/dinner items like Thai curries, noodles, rice plates with seitan or soy meat; plus a faux fish wrap and lentil burger with fries. For dessert there are cakes and cookies. Directions: Main door entrance is on DeSoto Ave but there is no parking on Desoto. You need to enter the underground parking lot off DeSoto or Ventura Blvd. Restaurant is in the next attached shopping plaza over from the Target lot. Open Mon-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm. Closed Sun.
Vegan
American
Organic
Thai
Fast food
Juice bar
Delivery
Take-out
Catering
Breakfast
44 Reviews
First Review by KivaSpun
alegalvane23
Points +16
Amazing Service! - Edit
The food was very good and tasted freshly made! The service was great. One of my favorite vegan places in the SFV
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manuelsakay
Points +6
A Must Try! - Edit
Venue: The ambience is a good vibe. Great mural paintings on the wall. There’s even a wall dedicated for photo taking. Lots of parking & seating as well. Restroom is always kept clean.
Read moreService: Their customer service is unmatched. Very sweet and attentive. They even remember my previous order whenever I would place an order over the phone.
Food: If you are a fan of curries, this is the spot to try. I typically order the Red Curry and let me just say, it’s the best curry I’ve ever tried. They have a variety of other healthy options as well, including green drinks, Thai Tea, etc.
Price: Food and drinks are reasonably priced. They are very generous with their food serving so you’re definitely getting your money’s worth.
Pros: Food, Service, Cleanliness
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chatan
Points +49
Tasteless Wrap - Edit
I had the Garlic Chicken Wrap & some fries. Well, there was nothing garlicky about it! And the sauce Han no flavor whatsoever. The chef needs to learn about seasonings. Herbs and spices are there to enhance and they are naturally plant based! The fries came without salt, so another item with little flavor.
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themuppetlibrarian
Points +2844
Great mock meat - Edit
My non vegan friend wanted to go back a second time. She was particularly impressed by the vegan chicken.
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JulienneSlice
Points +1855
Classic Thai Vegan + American - Edit
From the variety of LA Thai vegan restaurants, The Vegan Joint holds up near the top with a delicious, diverse menu and friendly service. The menu is split with many classic Thai dishes and a variety of western American dishes all prepared to fill your cravings for cruelty free meals. My few critiques is the tofu is served sparingly (a few pieces) on some of the dishes like the pad thai, and few veggies in the yellow curry.
Read moreI highly recommend the Pancakes and Tofu Scramble, Pad Thai, Soy Chickun Sate, Yellow Curry, Chow Mein, Fresh Spring Rolls, Garlic Chickun Wrap and the Lentil Quesadilla.
*update: The french fries have improved immensely and are crispy and delicious. I recommend!
Updated from previous review on 2022-02-28
Pros: Vegan, Friendly service , Breakfast all day
Cons: Closed on Sundays, Fries can be better (needs improvement)
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Samantha18
Points +475
Great food! - Edit
We had a great experience at the Vegan Joint. The staff were extremely friendly and the food was fresh and delicious.
Read moreWe ordered the BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich and the Veggie Fried Rice. Both were super tasty.
We also tried the Butterfly Pea tea and that is not for the weak. A very strong and almost stale taste, but has a ton of health benefits.
The only cons we had were the confusing parking situation (especially when using a gps), the super strong sewage smell that hits you right when you walk in, and the overall decor and identity of the restaurant. There was lots of cluttered, unrelated decorations.
Pros: Super friendly staff , Reasonable prices , Tasty food
Cons: Confusing parking , Strong sewage smell , Identity crisis
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imadeva
Points +573
Best Veg Chain in LA - Edit
The Vegan Joint is our favorite restaurant in LA! An institution and family-owned.
Read moreBoth Culver City and Woodland Hills locations are awesome and have great energy. We love the spring rolls, fried chicken, tofu scramble, and street tacos. The staff is always kind, professional, and attentive.
Also a great place to grab quick vegan gifts (cookies, ice cream, jerky, bags, etc.).
Pros: Tropical Pancakes & Tofu Scramble, Fried Chicken, Fresh Spring Rolls
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AubsKabobs
Points +98
Hometown comfort :) - Edit
This is the closets place to my house and on a day I’m too tired to cook, it’s such a comfort! It’s a valley join everyone should try! Highly recommend their curries (and I don’t even like curry)
Read morePros: Pumpkin curry
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happyfeetadan
Points +310
Vegan Breakfast All DAY! - Edit
I was craving brunch and we all know sometimes it can be hard to find vegan options in most breakfast places. This place was a pleasant surprise. They had more than just a tofu scramble or breakfast potatoes. They had pancakes, burritos, omelettes, and fresh juices. Parking was easy and there was plenty of sitting inside.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-01
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theNumberOfTheBeast
Points +4925
ขอบคุณมาก! 🇹🇭💚🇹🇭💚🇹🇭💚🇹🇭 - Edit
Green curry was rich and full of tofu and veg that I liked, a generous portion, served with brown rice by default and under $13 bucks which is a great deal for a meal in LA. I loved my Thai Tea. The jackfruit BBQ Burger I took home for me mate was smashed in seconds and described thusly: Amazing. Fries were undercooked and I understand some don't like that as they don't travel well, will just ask for extra-crispy next time. Got a little cup of chili powder on the side which fit nicely with my curry.
Read moreI liked that it was quiet and had the place fo myself to use their wifi and make phone calls. I enjoyed the funny character out front writing graffiti on the pole outside the window unable to see me watching through the tinted window. It's a little fun to find, go into the strip mall on the corner from Ventura and then down the ramp to the underground parking and follow the signs. Owner is a super friendly Thai Buddhist from Rayong and happy to see people enjoying vegan food.
Pros: vegan family owned, top green curry w great ingredients, not expensive
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SteveH
Points +18523
Wanted to like it... - Edit
They have a good sized menu and server was nice so I really wanted to like this place but the food was seriously lacking.
Read morePumpkin curry was more like a cream soup. Had very little of anything inside. Sure we asked for no bell peppers but they would have made little difference. Garlic fries tasted ok but they had zero crunch. Wet fries are not my style. Chicken wrap tasted ok but wrap seemed stale.
Sauces were good and server nice.
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veganmonster
Points +280
Tasty! - Edit
Went here and got red curry and Thai iced tea, which was definitely tasty. Would like to try more on the menu. Restaurant was a bit quiet and not air conditioned but might not be all the time.
Read moreUpdate 2022: we've tried this a few more times since this first review and most dishes have not been very good, overloaded with giant strips of ginger and just kinda off. Curry and fried tofu are still the best on their menu if you're going.
Updated from previous review on 2016-08-19
Pros: all vegan, in the valley, decently priced, Staff is nice
Cons: atmosphere or lack thereof, Way too much ginger
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ChadWomack
Points +40
Amazing - Edit
Awesome food and the staff is very friendly!!
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E.E.Krycek
Points +17
How did I not know this place existed? - Edit
I loved it! All my years of living in the Valley and I never knew this place existed?!? Thank goodness for the Happy Cow app, or I would still be in the dark!
Read moreTried it for the first time on New Year's day and was not disappointed! #Veganuary
Pros: Lots of different vegan options., Plenty of parking (at least on the day I went)., Friendly staff
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KatherineCole
Points +244
Good food, big portions - Edit
The food was great and the portions were large! We got the chicken nachos and chicken and pancakes. No complaints on either! The lady who served us was also very nice.
Read morePros: Great food, Big portions, Good service
Cons: None!
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britdncr1
Points +276
Delicious lunch - Edit
Got a delicious soup and thai iced tea. Huge portions. I also got a salad but it wasn’t spectacular. I will try other options next time. Really nice service. Great little spot.
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SylkaFeliciano
Points +13
The wings are the closest thing I've had to meat in my 8 years. Amazing! - Edit
Absolutely delicious everything is vegan and all their fake meat options are out of this world.
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Eitan555
Points +20
So good - Edit
I didn’t even knew there were good vegan options around here. Everywhere I go I see
Read moreShawarma and burgers… finally a neighborhood spot that feels like home
Updated from previous review on 2021-05-10
Pros: Delicious food, Good value , Friendly staff
Cons: Design is a little old
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Notstevie
Points +1602
Great food for reasonable prices - Edit
very friendly employees! great atmosphere! food that feels so nourishing! come here as soon as you can!!
Read morePros: everything is vegan, pretty cheap, bomb food
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suitshawna
Points +53
Obsessed - Edit
Omg! This restaurant has become my favorite during our “stay in place” order. The food is delicious, large portions, and fresh. I can’t get enough of the Vegetable soup, sautéed kale, black bean burger, and sweet potato fries.
Read morePros: Tasty, Fresh , Serve breakfast
Cons: Fairly priced , Small dine in
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dancingvegan
Points +854
Small & Casual with an Extensive Menu - Edit
It has a small seating area in a small space (around 28 people). The menu is so diversified and the service excellent even when busy. One woman took care of everyone and we were very impressed. I had the chicken sandwich with French fries and my friend had the pad Thai. Both meals were tasty & quickly delivered. My friend is not either a vegan or vegetarian and she raved about the pad Thai. I know the owner and have seen her at events around the area. She is a very sweet woman and highly knowledgeable about vegan food. I work for HappyCow and I recommend this place!!
Read morePros: Tasty, Convenient parking
Cons: Draft from the garage makes it very cold in winter, Door from the garage does not shut completely
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ca1216wmu06
Points +66
Ok - Edit
The food was... ok. The pumpkin curry was pretty tasty until I found a pebble in my mouth. The burger was ok taste wise, and my kids loved the chocolate chip pancakes.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan , Prices are reasonable, Cozy atmosphere
Cons: Can be tricky to find, Unclean utensils and food
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tonyakay
Points +3561
Vegan Thai in Canoga Park - Edit
Vegan Thai is a phenomena in LA! I love all LA vegan Thai and this place is no exception. The space is small and no frills, the menu is huge, the service is spectacular, the food is delicious and affordable.
Read morePros: Affordable, Huge menu
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BriannaMarieHalle
Points +45
Mock meats are delicious - Edit
The mock chicken was sooo good. The burritos are very mediocre, wouldn't suggest them. The new spicy mushrooms were also good!
Read morePros: Mock meat
Cons: Ambiance is strange
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SatoriMusic
Points +86
We love this place! - Edit
We are visiting Cali right now, and have had several meals at The Vegan Joint. This place does not disappoint! Everything on the menu is great and the woman who runs/owns/manages this spot is a true angel.
Read morePros: All vegan breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, Amazing customer service , Everything here is delicious!
Cons: No cons! We love this place.
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froggy
Points +148
Really good - Edit
The food here is great, pretty standard. Yellow curry is always great, fries are delicious, the nachos were mediocre but tasty. The restaurant smells a little weird, kind of like an old bathroom but food is good.
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racingisfun
Points +77
Awesomely me - Edit
The food is the best! We r free m Denver and we were looking for a place to eat. Glad we found this place!!The good was delicious and best of all it is cooked to order. We don’t like oils, a lot of sugar or sodium. Our foods were cooked without all of the above! Unreal. Thanks fir a great meal.
Read morePros: Delicious good- large portions (share), Many menu items to choose from, All foods are cooked to order meeting all diets
Cons: A little hard to find
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