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    Au Lac

    4.4 (1.8k reviews)
    Open 11:33 am - 3:33 pm, 5:33 PM - 9:33 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Beef Watercress (Bò Lúc Lắc) and Salt & Peppered Shrimp
    Cindy N.

    I've always heard great things about Au Lac and I'm so happy I finally got to try it! I can't believe there's no meat whatsoever in their dishes! Everything tastes incredible and I feel that even non vegetarians can enjoy their food. The Bo luc lac was superb, the sauce was sooo delicious. Honestly if I can take a jar of that sauce they used to make the shaken beef, I'd pour it over everything lol. They used a ton of watercress though and I'm not the biggest fan of watercress. I understand it's a salad but damn the ratio of watercress to "beef" is insane. The salt and pepper shrimp was also good and the sauce that paired with it had a spicy kick! They've got a big menu so I def want to come back to try their other items! Service was great. Everyone was very helpful and communicative and appreciated any feedback we had. Felt very welcoming!

    Quin B.

    So good!! So refreshing and wasn't oily at All. Also wasn't too salty either. I enjoyed every single dish we got. Easy Parking. Service felt slow but the food was really excellent.

    Chocolate raw
    Thomas Q.

    Follow up visit is that they don't have the Spira Lena soup anymore, but the food is still delicious.

    Christopher T.

    Been awhile since I been here, over decade I think but the place is still the same (some upgrade) but most are the same. Plenty of parking, and inside is very spacious and very colorful and dark tone of painting. Calm vibe and friendly and attentive service here...or I was their 1st customer. Foods are great as i remembered and thy are still is, got com tam and it is well presented and very tasty and yummy. I finished it within 5mins...great place for veggies foods with great service.

    Milena H.

    I went ham here because vegan and Viet food?! And then seeing the Living Food section and incredible desserts, I was so happy. All indoor seating. Some booths, mostly tables of 2-4. The service was good. They were knowledgeable and answered any questions. They brought out the food at a good pace. My meat-eater friends were particularly impressed with the salt and peppered shrimp appetizer - saying it was almost believable to be actual shrimp given the visual and texture. I have no complaints on food, aside from wishing the rainbow dessert was a little larger in portion. It felt pretty slim. Heads up - it tasted like shaved ice but in cake form, so be ready for its icy nature.

    Allie D.

    I stopped in for a solo lunch when they opened. They quickly filled 5 tables within 15 mins of opening and had a huge take out order placed at the front. My expectations were high at this point. It took quite a while from ordering to the delivery of the dish to my table but I gave them grace since they just opened their kitchen. I ordered the ap chao, stir fried rice noodles. Although my picture may suggest a bland dish, much of the sauce was underneath the noodles and veggies. Once mixed, the noodles were quickly coated thoroughly with a savory sauce. So much that I was afraid it was too salty at one point. There were some parts of the dish with cold uncooked noodles however, so knocking off a star for that. I requested chilis and they delivered, although this took a while too, fresh red chilis and a chili soaked in vinegar. I loved both, will come back to try other dishes ...hopefully they'll be quicker with service then.

    Christine D.

    this place is one of the best vegan restaurants i've had. this was my second time here, the food is so good that you forget that it's even vegan. they have a lot of parking and a lot of seating inside with a great atmosphere! the servers are so kind and the quality of service is amazing - they make sure that everything is going good and everyone has what they need. i got the bun bo hue, and the broth was great! it definitely doesn't have the traditional bun bo hue taste but it was an amazing taste on it's own. it was also a good portion for me! on my first visit, i had the bo luc lac and that was amazingggg i was pleasantly surprised.

    Cá Nướng Trui (Grilled Fish Rice Paper Wraps) ($29)
    Alma H.

    Waiter recommended Cá Nướng Trui as their speciality dish, perfect serving for party of 2. We asked for red chilis for the dipping sauce. It was delicious, we'll be back! Service was not so great. There were 2 waiters, wave down a waiter for some napkins, but he asked what we needed from the back of the bar, the other waiter was great. Vegetarian Grilled "Fish" & Rice Paper Wraps (Cá Nướng Trui) for $29. nori fish topped with peanuts and fried onion. Served with romaine, mint leaves, pickled daikon, carrot, cucumber, vermicelli, brown rice paper and pineapple dipping sauce.

    $20 Curried Rice (raw). yummy & crunchy
    Quinn N.

    Likes: + Yummy healthy food. Exotic culinary style. + Elegant, classy interior decor. + Polite, helpful staff. + Ample parking & indoor seating. . Not your best protein options. Non-likes: - Very extortionate. I consumed $50 worth of sustenance. If I ate here often, I'd go broke. - From the outside, the restaurant wall seems black and boarded up. Not an appealing look. I had: $20 Curried Rice (Raw) + $10 Hawaiian Blend + $18 Au Lac Raw + tax = $52.20

    Menu 10/10/25
    Holly S.

    Really big interior, with an abundance of tables. Would be a great location for larger parties/groups. Ann was my server and she was super duper! Answered all my questions and made some great recommendations. For the main, ordered the hot & sour. Unique mix of items: red bell peppers, lots of sea veggies (kelp/seaweed), thinly sliced green olives, even sliced dates... it did not have a strong curry flavor and was really watery. The soup is also just ambient temp bc it's one of the "living items". Might get again, at least I know what to expect next time. The steamed jicama rolls were really yummy and the vegan fish sauce was excellent. I want to try more items, so I left with the intent to return. Parking lot can be very crowed during peak hours.

    Bottled water
    Nathan N.

    A friend recommended this place before stopping by Mile Square Park to explore. We were seated immediately and I deferred to both Yelp and my friend to order. I really enjoyed the Salt and Pepper Shrimp. Separately, a woman at a Chinese restaurant told me that Vietnamese people love black pepper. I had no idea, but this salt and pepper shrimp confirmed for me that I do. We also had the Royal Noodle Soup, which I guess could be a translation of bún bò Huế. My friend said it could be spicier, which I agreed. A more traditional Vietnamese restaurant would have provided us some hot sauce on the side. The Egg Rolls were good, nice and crispy. I really enjoyed the Clay Pot Fish, which had eggplant. I was at first worried about ordering more plant-based/vegan food as I was mourning at the time, but I was pleased at the selection. This restaurant felt more modern than traditional. I imagine that vegans would go nuts for this place because Vietnamese food is always an excellent choice. Nếu ăn chay thì ăn ở đây được.

    Large Seafood Noodle Soup ! So good
    Caitlin D.

    Delicious plant based Vietnamese restaurant. I'm used to plant based restaurants, but have yet to find one that's focused on Vietnamese dishes (in San Diego). So happy to have found this place as I'll be coming back here with my friend (vegan) and aunt. They got very dark windows which makes you think they are closed. The signage is up super high so I think it would be easy to miss the location of the restaurant. Also, the interior doesn't really match the vibe they seem to be going for. It was an odd mix of dark tones, elegant and lively design. The only that pointed toward Vietnamese would be their booth dividers which to me resembled rice paper. That's not a bad thing-- their interior, I just was thinking it gave off a different impression than their menu did. The workers were very kind and I'd say the food came out at a good pace. We tried many different items: - $21, Large Seafood Noodle Soup: anise broth with fried onion, rice noodles, soy chicken, vegan shrimp and bean curd. served with bean sprouts and chrysanthemum leaves. This was by far my favorite, surprisingly. The broth was light and rich at the same time. The chrysanthemum leaves were a touch bitter but it balanced well with the broth. I really enjoyed their soy chicken! The vegan shrimp was surprisingly very similar to real shrimp. Mind blown. - $29, Grilled Pork Skewers with Vermicelli Bundles (Banh Hoi). I would say this was my least favorite but 3 people from my table really enjoyed it. The grilled pork skewers consisted of grilled soy "pork" and marinated mushrooms. It had a bit of a Smokey flavor and lowkey tasted like pepperoni which I felt was the wrong taste for a Thit Nuong taste. The mushrooms, I think are oyster and well cooked. Vermicelli bundles were perfectly cooked and the vegan fish sauce had a punchy taste to it. Also nicely made. - $16, Seaweed Salad: white seaweed, wakame, daikon, carrot, tofu, onion, celery and mint tossed in vegan fish sauce, topped with peanut. It was served with rice crackers. This would be my second favorite dish. I would have liked the seaweed salad to be more marinated in the vegan fish sauce, but to keep everything fresh and vibrant I understand why they didn't make it like that. They have so much more on the menu that I would be open to trying next time. I highly recommend coming here and giving Au Lac a try with friends, family, etc. You won't be disappointed.

    $31.50 for tofo

    Our family LOVES the phù chúc nướng trui at Bo De -- it's honestly one of our go-to comfort dishes. The flavor, the texture, and especially that dipping sauce... chef's kiss. Unfortunately, they're closed on Wednesdays, so we decided to try Au Lac based on all the glowing reviews. And now I'm questioning whether those reviews are from customers or just their family and friends. The only review that felt accurate described the food as "bland, boring, small portions, and overpriced," and that was exactly our experience. We paid $63 for tofu -- not tofu that was supposed to mimics grilled fish. And the dipping sauce? Night and day difference. At Bo De, it's rich, balanced, and crave-worthy. Its so delicious that we have even paid to purchase more of it. At Au Lac, it tasted like yellow-colored water -- tasteless, diluted, and missing the rich, balanced flavor that makes Bo De's sauce so crave-worthy. Honestly, something feels off with the overwhelming number of positive reviews. So save your $31.50 and get your phù chúc nướng trui at Bo De -- it's more flavorful, far more satisfying, and doesn't cost $31.50.

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    I was genuinely so impressed. Everything tasted so good, especially the salt and pepper shrimp. I definitely will come back again!

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    Do the cakes have any nuts?

    Hi Su, These desserts are nut-free: Chocolate Candies, Ube Cake, Pandan Cake, Durian Cake and… Read more

    How/where can I make a reservation online?

    Hi Gui, you can call our restaurant line: (714)-418-0658, or send a message on AuLac.com. Thank you and we look forward to serving you soon!

    Are there gluten-free options?

    Yes, plenty of veggies all GF.

    How about EBT card accepted?

    As far as I know, no they wouldn't be able to process an EBT card. But please call the restaurant and ask them to confirm. But most dine in restaurants do not take EBT.

    What type of cooking oil is used?

    Hi Marty! We use rice bran oil and olive oil to fry and sautée, and raw extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil in our living foods. Thanks for your inquiry and we look forward to serving you soon.

    Do you accept EBT payment?

    Unfortunately not. Cash or credit or debit. Thank you

    Do you use MSG and cooking oil? I am looking for plant-based meals without MSG and cooking oil.

    I do believe that they do not use added MSG but naturally occurring sodium glutamate can be found in the ingredients.

    We used to frequent this restaurant years ago. We would love to come again and we're wondering if that wonderful raw food chef Ito was still there?

    For the last few years, he has been in the LA restaurant! He might come in on days that I don't frequent though. Call and ask!

    Is this place vegan or vegetarian?

    Hi Helen, Au Lac's menu is vegan, including vegan vietnamese and vegan living food options. Hope to serve you soon!

    Do you allow guests to bring a bottle of wine, charge a corkage fee?

    Unfortunately, we do not have the license to serve alcohol.

    Are they open for dine in?

    Yes! But not been there yet so don't know how the seating arrangement is.

    Are Vegan options available here?

    It was my understanding this is a vegan restaurant.

    No prices here or on the menu. Any idea what the average for an entre is?…

    $5-$10 for starters, $11-$18 for entrees except specialities are $20, $5-$8 for desserts. You can go on their website and look in the takeout/delivery option with chownow, where prices per dish are listed.

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