One of the best Asian vegetarian/vegan authentic cuisines in Sacramento region!!
Seriously, this place is no joke.
It's a small discreet hole in the wall restaurant with limited seating but an infinite amount of possibilities and wonder!
It's kind of confusing at first. So basically you walk in and there's a whole bunch of food items laid out with no labeling, no idea what anything is. Then there's a menu on top with English. The items do not correspond to menu (I think?). But they do have a menu on the wall behind the cash register that has soups and discrete meals (like pho, bun bo hue, and rice plates. I forgot to get a photo of it.)
Basically you can either get some ready made food with write rice and 2-3 entrees or order some hot food that will be ready in <10 minutes.
Everything is vegetarian or vegan. They make their own tofu and they have a wide variety of tofu.
Pho: I LOVE pho so i have a pretty high standard. Let me tell ya, there is a surprising depth to the broth with a decent amount of tofu/protein in it. They give you a handful of bean sprouts, lime, and Thai basil.
Bun bo hue, vermicelli, and the entree was also good and very flavorful. The prices are excellent for the portion size. You don't think you're getting a lot, but the tofu is jam packed with protein so you get full easily.
Just beware, this place is CASH ONLY. And limited seating. They also sell their tofu and some vegetarian sauces and other food itens. Also, the workers may have limited English knowledge so your service may be different based on who you're talking to.
I definitely want to come back and try more vegan options as I had a blast trying all the different entree options!!!!!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
What an interesting experience! It's a Vietnamese Take Away shop with a small Viet grocery store. I was unsure what was vegan and what was vegetarian but any "meat" is faux. The first woman helping me was very sweet but couldn't speak English so well, but another English speaking employee came to help. They were very generous with their portions and the food was great. It is quick, cheap, and tasty! It may take a few times of ordering to get it down, I was a bit out of my element at first but still very happy with my experience. We ordered all kinds of amazing tofu, veggie bbq pork, and their veggie beef noodle soup. The soup was my favorite thing!! I recommend taking it all home and getting a bit creative. Everything needed to be heated up and we decided to fry up the vegan pork to make it a bit crispier. Make sure to come early so you have access to their best offerings! Over all it was really good food and sweet staff and I recommend this place! I do wish they would switch from styrofoam to a more sustainable take away packaging though!
This is the second time I’ve bought the “fresh” soy milk (today and months ago), regular and the pandan-flavored one, and both times I’ve had to dump it when I got home because it’s sour!!! Today it was thick and foamy when we poured it out!!!! I can’t believe they’re selling this stuff!!! I thought last time I was just unlucky. I don’t live close enough to go return it conveniently.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 1
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
A hole in the wall vegetarian spot in South Sac. Everything is pre-made and in warming containers behind a glass counter. I think they replenish certain items, but once they sell out, they are done. You just have to point and let them know what size you want. They speak a little big of English and usually friendly. I see the same lady for years.
I love the fried tofu (mushroom, lemongrass and plain). I think it's 5 pieces for $1 now. It's a steal and they are well known for their fried tofu. I enjoyed the variety of flavors and texture. The sweet and sour soup with okra, tofu and vegetables is a must doing the cold months. I really haven't had anything I didn't like. The vegetarian char siu taste and look like meat. I don't know how they do it. I also like the spicy eggplant.
You can order soup noodles like bun rieu or bun bo hue to eat in there or take home. They have few tables and usually empty when I'm there. They also sell a bunch of vegetarian dry goods and snacks.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Tofu with Seaweed
This is a great place that only serves vegetarian food. Highly recommend the fried tofu. If possible ask them to fry it for you fresh. It will take longer but it's worth the wait.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Veggie BBQ Pork
Buddhist vegan spot. Large affordable portions. A little salty, but tasty. The staff speaks limited English, but it doesn't stop them from being very nice and welcoming. Get the banana egg roll.
The food is good, but the attitude of the service is poor. The middle-aged woman who serve me the food there was rude and disrespectful. Just because I am young and she is much older doesn't mean she has the right to be superior to me and treat me nothing like a customer. I'll rate one star for the food, and zero star for the service.
Please be aware of the short, middle-aged lady who has a loud voice. She has a very poor attitude toward young customer.
I believe the lady who helped me was the owner. She was so nice. The Pho was delicious and everything is vegetarian. They also make their own tofu which she had me taste along with the "chicken". It was awesome. I will be making this place a regular stop for lunch!
