The Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in San Jose and the South Bay | Eater SF

"Merit Vegan Restaurant aims to bring Asian comfort food to those living a plant-based lifestyle. Inspired by the cuisines of India, China, and Thailand, the restaurant serves hearty bowls of noodle soups, curries, fried rice, and an array of entrees. Some of the most commonly ordered dishes include the House Special Rice Claypot, pho, jalapeno BBQ seitan, and the Spicy Tango — fried seitan chunks sauteed in spicy garlic, onion, and peppers. The popular spicy noodle soup is a plant-based rendition of Vietnamese beef noodle soup. Many of the dishes can also be made gluten- or nut-free." - Cathy Park