Hoa Sen

Vegetarian restaurant · Garden Grove

Hoa Sen

Vegetarian restaurant · Garden Grove

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12180 Brookhurst St, Garden Grove, CA 92840

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Vegetarian Vietnamese eatery with authentic flavors and mock meats  

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"Vegan Vietnamese fare is a treat for carnivores and herbivores alike. The flavors here are true to form, while the mock meats don’t disappoint. The expansive menu means that there’s something for everyone." - Euno Lee

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Pritam Banerjee

Google
I always liked Vietnamese food. All the food that we had there was delicious. You cannot go wrong here. The prices were very reasonable and the quantity of each dish was more than enough for one person.

Johnson

Google
This place changed my perspective on vegetarian restaurants. Easily recommendation from me! Used to always be a proud meathead but had a respect for vegetarian/vegan restaurants as I believed they had to be good to be around. After giving Hoa Sen a try with some friends, I realised that meat isn't always the best thing in a meal. Almost every single order I've had here has been a smash. The Happy Hoa Sen salad is usually a staple when I go with friends to share. Vegetarian food already feels light in general but this was a great refresher between bites. The Com Dap is a comforting crunchy-ish rice dish that feels like a sure hit with anyone indecisive. The claypot rice is my favourite meal here for sure, reminding me of an amazing rice and mushroom dish at a now closed tapas restaurant. These two rice dishes come with their own sauces if I remember right that absolutely change the way the meal tastes, and not just like adding soy sauce. The house special fried rice is a nice familiar staple for those less adventurous, and it's impressive that there's even vegetarian pork floss! The Mi Xao Gion isn't much to write about though, as I'm not much of a mi xao person. The servers are all very nice and friendly, with the restaurant making good use of space although on the cozier side. The food doesn't crank out fast but you won't be waiting too long.

S Taylor

Google
Really Amazing Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant♡ Lucky salad was super Yummy♡ Their service is friendly and Nice. We will definitely come back. Thank You!

Matthew Lee

Google
Best vegan food that I've had in Southern California so far! It's definitely not the best decor or dining experience, but the food is just amazing. The clay pot rice and lotus salad, in particular, were standouts. The flavors and quality of the ingredients were excellent. We were actually hoping to go to Au Lac, but it is closed on Mondays so we wound up here. We are sure glad that we did.

Coy Tran

Google
6/2022-Delicious vegetarian dishes Viet style and you wouldn't even realize it's veggie it's that good! Staff are hardworking and friendly; 11/2019-This place is a hidden gem amongst the locals for excellent vegetarian Vietnamese dishes. Don't let its humble exterior deceive you nestled in a humdrum strip mall across from a much newer and bigger counterpart. It gets very busy during the lunch hour but their friendly servers are very knowledgeable and patient especially for the occasional vegetarian or non-Vietnamese patron. Everything is a delicious vegetarian version of a traditional Vietnamese dish. Parking can get very crowded and cramped especially in the two long aisles but it's worth the small inconvenience.

Akshay Kumar

Google
Hands down the best vegan meal we had in our trip to Orange County. Make sure you order a side of rice paper with the banh xeo!

Ngan-Ha Do

Google
It was disappointing! The presentation was not good enough to make believe it was shrimp or fish. The cá kho tộ (braised salty caramel fish) did not look like fish. There was some pretending fish skin which was chewy but not tasty. The dish was sub par. The canh chua hải sản (seafood sweet and sour soup) was acceptable. The gỏi rau tiến vua ( dragonfruit leaves salad) was not well seasoned, it was mostly sour, nothing to balance it. It was so unappetizing that the three of us could not finish our orders.

Anna Kee

Google
Reasonably priced dishes and many to choose from. We ordered a Pho Hoa Sen, claypot rice, BBq Spring roll and Veggie Beef noodle soup. The soup got Pho was not as flavorful as other vegetarian pho I have tired before. But the claypot rice was amazing. The sauce combination was perfect to bring out the smokey taste of the rice. Note: They do charge for hot tea, only $1.
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Jenn C.

Yelp
Food Really good! We got the curry and bread and while it does not seem they bake their baguettes in house, the curry was really good. They have chunks of taro and vegetables so it is pretty hearty. The star of the show is the fried noodles. It came still sizzling on the plate and it smelled so good. I would come back here again just for those because the flavor was perfect. Service Great and friendly staff. They were not too busy, but we did not run out of water or need anything. They checked in on us to make sure we had what we needed and that the food was good. Ambiance Plenty of places to sit and a good number of people here. On the casual side so no need for reservations, they also have an extendable shade outside if you wanted to be outdoors. Bathroom is through the kitchen so you really get to see them at work and making your food.
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Joyce P.

Yelp
This spot is great vegetarian alternative for the Vietnamese food around here. The service was great as the food. The Banh Xeo is super crispy and a huge portion size. The flavor resembles to real deal just minus the protein. There's lots of seating and it's located in a mini plaza with parking.
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Brian L.

Yelp
I had 4 weekends of ayce kbbq or shabu so I needed to take one meal to reset my existence. GF suggested this place; we got some sort of salad, stir fried noodles with gravy, and bun bo hue. Salad totally hit the spot, crunchy and refreshing. Noodles tasted kind of like regular gravy rice noodles at Chinese places so that was pretty solid. BBH was different but good. Would come back next time I regret my poor dietary choices over the course of a month.
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Gwen N.

Yelp
I've been here many times, and the food is amazing and delicious! I'm from LA and wish you guys would come there. Thanks! I love the banh beo and jackfruit salad. I also ordered the Vietnamese coffee with vegan condensed milk and loved it. I'll visit again really soon.
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Nancy T.

Yelp
The vegetarian food was good. Bun bo hue was surprisingly good just missing the super spice, but they did a great job at mimicking meat. Even in the vermicelli with beef and eggrolls. Im shocked how it looked like real meat and thick like but they substitute it with bean curd and taro maybe. I liked their salad and "shrimp" chip appetizer with jicama. It was light, crispy, and easy to eat.
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Jenny C.

Yelp
Calling out to my Vegetarian-Yelper, be ready to be bedazzled by a small family own restaurant! I recently visited Hoa Sen, and I'm so glad I found this gem in Westminster! As I try to incorporate more plant-based eats, it's a bit challenge to find a spot with truly delicious and satisfying plant-based dishes, that serves great Chinese/Vietnamese flavors and styles. I found a several in Westminster that's worth a trip!! Yippee. From the moment I walked into Hue San, the atmosphere was inviting, with friendly hostesses and staff ready to serve. The menu is extensive, featuring a variety of flavorful Vietnamese dishes made entirely from plant-based ingredients. I like the old school "placemats" which are those paper Chinese astrology. :) It was hard to choose what to order, but we ordered papaya salad, crispy noodles, "fish" and the spring rolls--all four were amazing! 1- The papaya salad is a must. I think I pretty much ate this whole plate that was meant to be shared. 2- Vitamins spring rolls had the perfect balance of fresh herbs and savory fried tofu. 3- The fish dish was too salty but very aromatic. My friends liked it. 4- The vegetables crispy noodles were "meh" and drenched with thick sauce. Overall, the portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. The only downside was that parking can be a little tricky (one-way round about), as the location shares with other businesses.
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Nikki Y.

Yelp
BEST VIETNAMESE VEGETARIAN!!! This place was highly recommend from friends so had to try it myself. The menu was quite extensive. The restaurant is small so make sure you get there early or know there might be a wait. But the wait is worth it. Parking can be difficult too due to the amount of restaurant in the shopping area. Appetizers: Fried Tofu, Spring roll and egg roll didn't disappoint. I really enjoyed who they used soft tofu and the tofu was lightly battered with a nice crisp too. Both the spring roll and egg were delicious. Main Entrees: My boyfriend and I had the Vermicelli noodles with beef and an egg roll on top. My grandparents had Vietnamese crepe and stir fry. All of them were full of flavor. Service: The staff were very attentive and nice. Kim was so nice and make sure we had everything we needed. My grandparents who are both vegan loved it. From the food to the service 10/10. Looking forward to coming back :)
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Stephanie A.

Yelp
This is my family's favorite Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant in Orangee County. I always get the fried tofu which comes with a delicious, sweet and salty thick soy dipping sauce. You can't go wrong with any of their noodle soups. On this day, I went with the curry. It wasn't a favorite dish of mine since the consistency was too thick (like too much cornstarch was used). All their spring rolls are tasty and packed with crunch, fresh veggies. The restaurant is small but has plenty of tables and seating for bigger parties. The service here is always so kind and attentive.
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Elisa H.

Yelp
Consistently the Best Vegetarian restaurant in this area! Incredible selection, varied choices and individually prepared. If you have a sensitivity to an ingredient such as nuts or chili powder it can be left out. Portions are generous, presented beautifully with amazing flavors. I can't tell you how many wontons were in the soup as there were many along with book choy and yummy broth. The mushroom clay pot had varied interesting flavors as well and was quite filling. Located in a strip mall, this family restaurant is a not to be missed! Free parking in lot out front.
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Tony T.

Yelp
I've been here twice and my pictures don't have the most accurate menu item names since I don't remember the name. The clay pot rice dishes are well worth it and the portions for them are large. I would skip the stew fish dish since it wasn't very good. The spring rolls were a hit and the fried eggplant was also good even though it's a bit unhealthy. I think the spot may be vegan since nothing is made with any animal products as far as I can tell. Service can be slow though but could be hit or miss
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Melanie G.

Yelp
Kind staff and some of the best Vietnamese food I've had! I got the mi xao mem and it was an amazing choice! It came with lots of noodles and veggies (carrots, bok choy, mushrooms) and tofu and another vegetarian protein. They don't skimp and I was able to split my meal across 2. It's also a great serving for the price. The other vegetarian protein they use was savory and flavorful. The sauce on the noodles was a perfect blend of savory and sweet. Definitely would come back if I'm the area!
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Steph H.

Yelp
STEPH JUDGEMENT: My favorite veg Vietnamese place ever. This is now our go-to when we're craving good Vietnamese food. It just so happens they're all vegetarian! Actually, they might even be vegan--we were trying to find out if they use egg or dairy in anything and I don't think they do. Newest discovery (for us) were the grilled "beef" in vine leaves served with veggies and rice paper sheets. Not sure what kind of leaves--grape? Whatever it is, it's fantastic! Our must-orders are the fried tofu, mushroom and chicken clay pot, and the tapioca flour dumpling things. Sorry I don't know the Vietnamese names; I really need to learn those. All I know is everything is delicious and we always over-order so we can take leftovers home.
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Angela B.

Yelp
$32ish before tax and tip with two mains and one app! 5 stars more for the lemongrass chili paste + tofu spring rolls Lemongrass chili oil/paste 10/5 Wow. Spicy, flavorful, and smells so good! Absolute favorite from recent memory from a restaurant. Even tastes better than some other brands I've purchased!! Tofu spring rolls with peanut sauce 10/5 Idk what they do to this, and it doesn't look too out of the ordinary, but it's so good. Every bite was a "wow". The crunchy eggroll wrapper was a nice touch. Seaweed black pepper fish in clay pot 3.75/5 I liked it, but didn't find it amazing. It came with a couple pieces of the tofu mixture and a peppery, sweet-salty sauce that paired well with the rice (which came at an extra charge). bun bo hue 5/5 With no beef involved, they do a good job. I found it just a smidge sweet and would have liked a little more complexity. Bae enjoyed it though! They were quite crowded on a Thursday early lunch. Each table was full and monks were at a larger table so that says something!
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Natalie T.

Yelp
I hear great reviews about this place, but I was a little disappointed in what I ordered. Mi xao gion wasn't crispy, the noodles were stale. I think it's stored bought pre-fried noodles and not freshly fried noodles. And that's why it was stale. The soda xi mui (plum soda drink) was the most disappointing of all, it was basically a sprite with 2 wedges of lemons and 2 dried plums; which tasted like a sprite. I heard the favorite dish to order here is lemon grass chicken.... Maybe I'll try if I return
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Jacqueline N.

Yelp
My favorite vietnamese vegetarian/vegan restaurant in the area! The food is delicious and decently priced and portioned. My favorite dish has to be the hotpot dish. The broth is so fragrant and sweet- you don't miss the meat taste at all. They also give a huge platter of veggies and their soft tofu has the perfect texture. I've also tried their fried tofu and mushrooms, crispy noodles (mi xao gion), and their dragonfruit leaf salad. All were delicious. The restaurant is a bit small and tight and the plaza a little out of date. But definitely come for the food. Service was good too. Food: 5/5 Service: 4.5/5
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Angelo C.

Yelp
Hole in the wall vegetarian spot. I ordered the Wonton Noodle with "shrimp" and the "BBQ Pork Spring Roll". Both were amazing and tasted phenomenal. The menu has a variety of items and I am definitely going back to try them all. The service was also great, all staff were nice, prompt, and genuine.
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Tina C.

Yelp
They have the best vegetarian spring rolls and Canh Chua here!! If you love Vietnamese food and you love vegetarian food then you must try this place. The service here is incredible. They have some of the most kindest and most helpful employees I've ever met here. It is also really clean here too.
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Hoang G.

Yelp
We accidentally stumble upon this place. I really mean stumble because I neglected to see the word "vegetarian ". I was so impressed with canh chua hai sản. I kept laughing because I really didn't realize I waltz into a vegetarian restaurant at all. lol. Omg. I have a little cataract problem but never imagined. Luckily the food was excellent!!!! I like the salad as well. Goi tiền vua was delicious. The server was so cute and friendly, I felt at home I will keep this wonderful mistake in my memory as it was meant to be for me to eat here. What a wonderful experience in service and food. :)
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Cecile H.

Yelp
I came across this cute little hidden gem with fantastic customer service. Came here on a Saturday for an early dinner and the place began to fill up. The restaurant isn't too big but they have plenty of seating. I tried their vegetarian chicken/mushroom claypot and it was delicious! Very flavorful and I read somewhere that they do not use MSG. There were so many other things I wanted to try, but will save it for next time. I'll be visiting again real soon. If you haven't yet, give this place a try. You won't be disappointed.
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Kelley L.

Yelp
The online menu prices are not updated, prices are higher now. I'd say 16 Banh Bot Loc Chay (Veggie Tapioca Dumplings) for 18$ plus tax, at 9.00 for 8 pieces is an atrocious price gouge. The quality is hot, fresh, and clean. So my 5 stars stay. Though they should have stayed at their previous price 7.00 as stated online. Today, the dragonfruit leaf salad was made differently than everytime I've eaten it for 9 years. Someone used nouc mam chay with peppers... usually the dish is not spicy... I sat with teary eyes and a runny nose. It was still good, but an unexpected twist on the dish. And usually the dish isn't watered down. The wrong dressing or vinaigrette was used, as it also made the chips soggy and soaked. A little unusual for my classic order of just these same items. I'd say, having Google update your menu could be very helpful. Photos of menu currently posted are updated prices, but you need to zoom in to see they don't match Google. The music playing was beautiful, had flutes and birds chirping. Every worker was polite, waiting kindly to clear plates out of your area, to keep you comfortable. Every worker was attentive and very sweet. Ambiance was beautiful as usual, calm, with sweet elderly people taken out by their kids, or clusters of families, or clusters of friends making memories at a sweet establishment. Previous review, unable to edit typo Banh Bot Loc* not Lot... minor Merlin mistake
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South B.

Yelp
I went here on a Friday, (lunch time) and boy it was busy! 8/9/24 Lunch hour here gets so much foot traffic. It was my first time at this hour during the week and it was really busy which is good for the business. The turnaround time at this place is fast so food is always hot and fresh. We ordered the fried mushrooms and the beef watercress. The fried mushrooms could use more seasoning on the outer batter, and cut smaller pieces. They were big pieces and hard to bite and can hurt the roof of the mouth. The staff are on top of it. I noticed that the ladies are fast in bussing the tables and setting up. As soon as a table leaves, they immediately clean and not letting dirty dishes sit--ensuring immediate service for the next customers to dine in. I came back again today 8/18 on a Sunday brunch. I was not expecting a line out the door! There was a waitlist! That shows the business is doing well and so happy the place is getting a lot of recognition. We waited about half an hour and when we got called, we got seated at our favorite restaurants table lol. We ordered curry this time and it was delicious! Simple yet tasty! Comes with baguette pieces. Definitely worth a try! Will be back!
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Tina L.

Yelp
-Mushroom Claypot Rice (Com Tay Cam): 4.5/5 rice had a mushroom umami flavor and presentation was just lovely. There's also a crispy version of this not in the pot which I saw many Yelpers had reviewed as well. -Happy Hoa Sen Salad: 5/5 One of my fav dishes since it was flavorful and had crispy chips. A little salty due to 'fish' sauce but still good after a day in the fridge. -Crispy Pho Noodles (Pho Ap Chao) with Veggies: 3.75/5 Liked the crispy noodles but the brown sauce the noodles were in was a bit too salty for my taste. Sauce though was great to dip the veggies in. -Crispy Viet Pizza/Pancake (Banh Xèo): 4.5/5 A classic Viet dish that was great. They give lots of bean spouts and the batter, in my opinion, this was flavorful and had a slight coconut taste. Also like the fresh veggies such as mint to lettuce that were provided.
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Josh A.

Yelp
Excellent food and service. Everyone in our group loved all the dishes we tried. Quiet, soothing music.

Princess M.

Yelp
I ordered the *goi ngo sen*, *banh bot loc*, and *goi cuon bo bia*. The *goi cuon bo bia* was good, especially with the peanut sauce. The *banh bot loc* was also tasty, but the filling was inconsistent--some had a lot, while others had very little. The biggest letdown was the *goi ngo sen*. The first time we had it, it was amazing, but this time, they replaced the lotus root with daikon without telling us. Since it's called "lotus root salad," this completely threw off the dish. The daikon had a strong bitter taste in every bite, which ruined the balance. Their fake shrimp also wasn't great--it tasted like fake lobster. The vegan *nuoc mam* is always good, but overall, this visit was disappointing. I just wish they had let us know about the missing lotus root.
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Vivian P.

Yelp
I enjoyed my lemongrass chicken and the mushroom clay pot. Both cane with a small soup and were very simple but hearty meals. The rest of the meal (the bun rieu, bun bo, mi xao) was just very average, with the bun bo being the best of the three. The bun rieu and mi xao were nothing special but were also more expensive, so I'd opt for a different dish. Service was very fast and the restaurant was typical of what you'd find in the area--truly a mom-and-pop shop.
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Rana S.

Yelp
One of the best vegetarian places I've been to. My friends and I are not vegetarian but we really appreciate the food here, often meat dishes can be a little too heavy for me, having the vegetarian versions at this restaurant is a lot better than the versions with meat in them but just as tasty and flavorful. Bun bo hue I ordered was perfect. This place definitely doesn't disappoint and even if you aren't a vegetarian, you'll definitely find something you like on the menu. The portions are generous and the prices are fair for the quality and amount you get for some dishes. The restaurant is a little small inside but larger groups can still be accommodated.
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Vivian H.

Yelp
My favorite thing I always get before the park or if I need some food to power me through, the nem cuon rolls. They're the best! With the sate hot sauce! Fresh rolls are always a good idea here
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Judy T.

Yelp
Hoa Sen is another solid option for vegan Vietnamese food in the OC! It's in a a small parking lot but parking is usually easy to find. The restaurant is small and calming with peaceful music in the background. Wait staff is very nice and were quick to get orders and food out. I recently went back after not having gone for awhile and it is still delicious! I got a banh cuon or rice paper rolls with filling inside. I really like that the filling is very flavorful with a slight smokiness to it and it comes with slices of the veggie ham roll. Yum! I tried a cup of their crab soup which reminds me of egg drop soup in consistency and taste. It was also really good and something other reviewers seem to like as well. For noodle dishes we tried hu tieu (4/5) which has dry noodles and veggies with a sauce to mix in with a side bowl of broth. The sauce tasted like soy sauce and the veggies include some celery sticks for crunch. To me, I thought the flavor complexity was lacking and celery was too tough but I do notice that is part of their style with the larger vegetable cuts. My wonton noodle soup was a 4/5 as well. The wontons were really delicious and I don't come across vege dumplings that aren't vermicelli with veggies and mushrooms. This was more like a crab dumpling which was a nice change! There are more big vegetable chunks again which wasn't my preference though. The broth was flavorful and I could tell the differences between the soup, the broth w hu tieu noodles, and my wonton noodle broth. It wasn't all the same which was a plus.
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Serene A.

Yelp
I've been coming here for years almost 10 years! And every time I come it's always so amazing! I don't even live near by but I always make my way to here. Everything is so fresh and flavorful and the servers are usually attentive and kind. This was the first place I tried banh xeo and it was something that they recommend to me the first few times I came and now I always order it. great Vietnamese food! Before I only ever ate pho and this opened all the doors to me to this wonderful cuisine. The jackfruit salad is exceptional, and I love their spring rolls, I love every dish we get. I feel like I've tried the whole menu at this point. I always bring family and friends here when we go to Disneyland or visit someone near by and everyone always tells me they loved it and we come again. They do get busy but it's worth the wait. It is vegetarian and they use soy and wheat meat but you don't even notice, all my family loves eating it.
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Cecile W.

Yelp
Already felt confidence on a Tuesday during lunch to see several monks and mostly my Viet peeps fill up the tables. That means it's probably going to be a good meal. Nondescript strip mall, and handwritten signs saying to keep door closed due to ÁC. We ordered the popular vegan Mi xào Mềm, shrimp gọi cuốn, plus canh chua cá. The flavor was on point for the canh chua cá. The pineapple infusion really notched up the profile. My American friend enjoyed the mi xao. He brought home some gỏi cuốn for his mom. In a saturated market and location, this place stood out! Definitely a worth a return. The service was brisk and efficient. Pay at the counter where you can ask for to go containers.
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Christine N.

Yelp
Very happy to find a Vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant that serves delicious Bun Bo Hue! The bun rieu wasn't as good compared to the real thing, maybe it's missing a few key ingredients. I'd come back to try other items for sure though! Service was fast and friendly for this small establishment. Glad to have been referred here by one of my good friends :)
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Melissa R.

Yelp
Perfect vegetarian food. Amazingly delicious. I live in Los Angeles but would drive to Hoa Sen again. Food: we ordered the Vegan sausage, Singapore noodles, and lemongrass chicken. I would recommend these dishes. Service and ambiance: good service, medium sized dining room so not difficult to get the attention of the employees. Highly recommend.
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Sonja ..

Yelp
Consistently good (all) vegan food at prices that don't gouge vegans. Can I get a hallelujah?! As another reviewer stated when you walk in and see Buddhist monks eating there, you know you're in the right spot. My only criticism is their lack of an online presence: No website, no way to see their menu except for third-party blurry outdated screenshots, no way to order other than in person or over the phone. PLEASE, Hoa Sen, change this! Even with this inconvenience, it's still one of our family's regular restaurants. We eat here at least once a month. So good!
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Geri G.

Yelp
Hoa Sen is my favorite vegetarian restaurant in OC! Everything that I've tried so far has been delicious. Yesterday I had the Bun bo hue and the "beef" had the texture and color of the real deal. It also had some layered tofu chunks that were so yummy and almost looked like real fish cake. It came with fresh green and purple cabbage, chili and mint-all so fresh! I was full after finishing the whole bowl, so I took out the wide rice noodles with "chicken" and the rice pot with mushrooms and "chicken" recommended by my fellow Yelpers. The last time I went, I had the papaya salad, grilled "beef" rolls and a noodle dish. All had good-sized portions and plenty for left-overs the next day. I can't wait to try the other dishes. It is usually crowded which is a good sign. Parking is easy since the parking lot is big. Great service too!

Tina N.

Yelp
I'm not vegetarian and have little to no experience with vegetarian food. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised with the taste of the food. My favorite was the mi xao mem which was the most flavorful of all the dishes I tried. My vegetarian friend said all the dishes were great!
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Mary N.

Yelp
Hole in the wall restaurant with good vegetarian food. Com Dap- better if you eat there because of the crunchy rice Canh chua ca man (sweet and sour soup w/veggies and herbs) - delicious, tastes just like the non-vegetarian version! A lot of bean sprouts filler though. Dau Hu Chien Don- thicc, fried silken tofu with the perfect amount of batter Credit cards accept.
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Anh N.

Yelp
Serving one of the best vegetarian/vegan foods in OC! Hoa Sen (Vietnamese for "Lotus") located on the busy Brookhurst St, right across Chuze Fitness, and has been standing strong for quite a while now. My family and I come here once a while on full-moon days so we can enjoy their delicious dishes together. Parking can be a hit or miss at certain times of the day, but usually we are still able to find a spot somewhere. Inside of the restaurant is not spacious, but rather cozy with family-vibe on a Christmas Eve. Did I mention that their foods are amazing? Because I will say it again, everything tastes excellent! Our favorites are clay pot rice (com tay cam), crab soup, yellow noodle soups, and happy hoa sen salad. The rice is always soft and well-seasoned, crispy at the bottom; crab soup is flavorful; and the salad is fresh, colorful, and goes beautifully with these shrimp chips they put around the plate. It can be hard to make vegetarian/vegan foods because of the limited ingredients that you can choose from, but with high expectation that it needs to taste good and give the customers the same satisfaction after the meal. My biggest applauds to Hoa Sen and all other restaurants who are trying introduce these delicious and well-thought dishes to our community here! Service was helpful and attentive. People were treating you nicely here. Prices were ok, not too expensive nor cheap. Will be back for more!!
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Vickie W.

Yelp
Amazing service with explaining food menu. Great food!! Our leftovers will be just as tasty. Reasonable pricing a plus. Cozy and clean!
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Crystal A.

Yelp
Vietnamese Vegetarian done so incredibly right. This gem of a "hole in the wall" restaurant is and has been, a delightful "destination" restaurant for us from the LBC. Nice service. Attentive... The food is something you won't regret. We need more plant based places like these. For the world... For the planet.
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Zoe T.

Yelp
First time at this vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant, and everything we had was absolutely delicious! It's in an unassuming plaza strip mall on Brookhurst, and parking is sufficient. We had to wait a few minutes during Sunday lunchtime today because there were no more tables available, but one family left soon after we arrived and then we were seated in the restaurant. Service was good and fast, and the workers are all very nice. Since we had never been before, I just ordered what other Yelpers said were their favorite dishes: -Nem nuong BBQ pork spring rolls -Jackfruit salad -Banh xeo (crispy Vietnamese pancake, they call it vietnamese pizza on the menu) -Claypot braised fish -Claypot rice with mushrooms and vege chicken The jackfruit salad and BBQ pork rolls came out first. The rolls had a peanut dipping sauce and were crunchy, crisp, and refreshing. The jackfruit salad had a fresh dressing, lots of veggies, and crispy rice paper crisps. The banh xeo was super crispy even after sitting around for a few minutes on our table and was filled to the brim with bean sprouts and veggie meat. It came with fresh lettuce, herbs, daikon and carrot strips, and vegetarian fish sauce. The claypot rice was very yummy and umami, and it came with some sweet soy sauce to pour on top for additional flavor. The braised fish was the saltiest dish we ordered, but very flavorful and had a unique texture. It went well with rice since it was saltier and the bean curd texture was convincingly similar to real fish skin. My parents and fiancé really enjoyed our meal and said they will return again, especially because it's closer than Little Saigon to us and tasty to both meat eaters and vegetarians alike.
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Arianne M.

Yelp
My go-to vegetarian/vegan place when I'm nearby. Lots of parking and interesting shops such as the aquarium/fish store and hobby shop. Lots of seats. I don't think it's ever full because not many people eat vegetarian/vegan food. Other than that, my go-to is the Mushroom Clay Pot and the Stir-fry noodles. It's a different feeling just eating something from a clay pot. I love the passion fruit drink too because it's refreshing. Service is fast and attentive. Restrooms are a bit off-putting since you have to walk to the back of the kitchen but you just move on after that.
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Ho H.

Yelp
gọi order đồ ăn mà giống như đi xin ăn vậy, người order nói chuyện rất mất lịch sự với khách hàng, tôi sẽ không bao giờ đến quán này 1 lần nào nữa

Isel L.

Yelp
I always order food to go from here. The quality of their food is always consistent and tastes absolutely delicious. As a vegetarian, my picky, Vietnamese dad loves this place. I recommend their mì quảng (my favorite), phở, and gà xào sả ớt.
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Lana T.

Yelp
Small, busy, efficient, and delicious food! Ambiance is casual and bit rowdy as it's popping with customers. Bathroom is clean! Customer service is good for an Asian restaurant! I would go here every weekend if it were close to me.

Kc P.

Yelp
One of the best places for vegetarian food. We have eaten here many times and always happy with the food and service.

Michael L.

Yelp
An excellent vegan choice that non vegans will also love. The food is excellent. The service is nice for those of us were not vegan. We appreciate the fact that the fake pork fake shrimp and fake chicken taste real. Prices are reasonable. This is a very unpretentious and you're not gonna find any hipster vegans here.
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Wil T.

Yelp
Family owned vegan restaurant with amazing food. My parents are vegan and every time we go visit them, we stop by to get a dish or two. And they love sharing the food with their grandkids. My favorite food dishes from this restaurant: 1) jackfruit salad - super fresh ingredients, and the tangy vinegarette sauce is delicious. The sauce comes in a separate container so you pour it over the salad when you are ready to eat. 2) veggie hot pot - it comes with nappa, Bok choy, tofu, etc. and the soup broth is delicious. 3) clay pot tofu/fish - it's tofu wrapped in seaweed, and cooked in a salty sauce.. and it is better than the real thing - made from catfish. The owners are also very generous and giving. They are amazing people who help the community.
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Pritam B.

Yelp
I always liked Vietnamese food. All the food that we had there was delicious. You cannot go wrong here. The prices were very reasonable and the quantity of each dish was more than enough for one person. Servers were very nice and attentive.
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Jason L.

Yelp
I'm not vegetarian by any means but I love this place. Food is amazing I generally order the mushroom clay pot rice. It's my absolute fave. It's a must and a staple there for me. Service is wonderful. Everyone there is so nice and kind. Really cool spot to eat, but it is a little on the smaller side and it does get pretty busy. Overall I've had a 10/10 experience here and will come back again and of course order to go!