What an absolute darling establishment! We had such a great experience there, it fed more than the stomach. It was the perfect Trinity of customer service, food and ambiance! First and foremost, the staff are amazingly sweet and made sure we were doing nothing short of great at every turn! The best energy! Secondly, the food was delicious and the unexpected star of the meal was the corn fritters; whatta wonderful surprise! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lastly, the table outside provided unlimited enjoyment as people scrambled for the "best" parking spot in front of the Erewhon and others pretended not to pretentiously judge as they sipped their $20 smoothies.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We really loved it and will totally revisit. Thank you Bulan!! read more

Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen - Banana Rolls with Coconut Ice cream - Vegetarian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been here 3 times and the food is delicious and the service is always sweet and attentive. Reasonably priced. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is cozy and dim lit[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], just how i like it! I highly recommend it here!:) read more

Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen - Pad thai w/ extra peanuts and crispy tofu. - Vegetarian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came here with Dave before we saw Skating Polly in Echo Park. Each of us was able to find parking very quickly at rush hour (we met here; I left my car, and he drove me to the music venue), but I think we both got very lucky. There's no parking lot, although the most likely spot to find parking is the metered strip on the south side of Santa Monica Boulevard west of the restaurant itself. It's a very busy area with all kinds of delivery scooters and cars zooming around and double parking, so be very careful if you drive here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is easy to miss; it's a tiny building at the triangular corner of Santa Monica and Manzanita.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] OK, now that all the L.A./The Californians info it out of way, what's the restaurant actually like? It's good. The food is very good. I'm normally not a plate-sharing kind of person, but I don't mind it at vegetarian restaurants, and Dave was down with it, so we had the orange (faux) chicken, some kind of faux-beef dish, and rice. We may have gotten an appetizer as well. Everything was very good, and the portions were large. The service was OK. We got seated right away, but they didn't bring water or take our orders for a bit. Once we ordered, it got better, and they refilled water at least once and asked how we were. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were a lot of people when we entered (it's also a very small dining room), but by the time we left, there weren't too many other diners.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They do a brisk takeout business, which doesn't involve the servers in any way, so I don't know why the service isn't better. Dave paid for dinner, because I paid for the concert tickets. I did see the bill, and it wasn't too steep, especially for the area and how much food you get. This is now one of those in-my-back-pocket kind of places, although I spend so little time in and around Silver Lake that I don't know when I'll need it. read more

Came back a year later to again celebrate 3 bdays with 12 colleagues and former colleagues. Our meals included the corn fritters, panaeng (red curry), pad Thai, busaba pumpkin (kabocha squash) and garlic noodles. Everything was delicious! Everyone enjoyed their food. Our server Joy was great! Comped mango sticky rice desserts for the birthday people. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small place, parking can be a challenge on Friday's street cleaning and crowded Erewhon across the street.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Place is worth it! We'll be back! read more

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Tried Bullan for the first time and it's a total gem! I ordered the Pad Kee Mao (drunken noodles) with tofu, and it's packed with rich flavor, fresh noodles, and just the right spicy kick. My friend got the Pad Woon Sen, which had thin, light noodles and was also really good. Service was amazing, everyone was welcoming, attentive, and accommodating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space has that cozy mom-and-pop feel, with people chatting and a really positive vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We came on a Saturday around 8pm and were seated right away. We finished with the sticky rice for dessert and wow, it was light and delicious. Street parking can be hit or miss, but we got lucky on Santa Monica. Definitely a spot I'm excited to come back to! read more

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Bulan. Totally amazing in every way! Love stopping in when I'm nearby, usually on my way to a fun happy hour, social hang, retail therapy, stroll or even for a warm amazing meal pre or post grocery. This fully vegetarian and vegan restaurant has been serving up the neighborhood of Los Angeles' Silver Lake area since 2008. And let me tell you it's great! From my first time here on a memorable date with my boyfriend almost 3 years ago to more recent trips in with him, friends and fun solo dates. The staff hear is so friendly, kind, and thoughtful. I've been branching out from a lot of my classic go tos and exploring even more of the menu, but will say that the Garlic Noodles, Mock Dock Curry, Spring Rolls and Hot Wings are my favs. Can't go wrong with yummy noodle dishes such as their Pad See Ew, Pad Thai and others. Soy Chicken, Soy Pepper Steak and Tofu are all my top picks for excellent protein. They also offer Veggie Shrimp for extra. Some dishes come with egg or are egg based but very few. The vast majority of the menu is vegan and/or VO (vegan optional). Lots of gluten free eats as well, though their tofu is the only protein that is GF. Located just Off Sunset on Santa Monica Blvd/Manzanita St, literally on the corner at the start of Manzanita, going up hill just across from Erewhon. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restrooms are single use gender neutral, downstairs, be patient as they stay busy rain or shine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They do lots of pickup orders for takeout or delivery. And despite always being full of cool customers always have a place for you to enjoy the warm energy, food and care. Do the appetizers, soup the soups, excel with entrees, kick it up a notch with the curries, be decadent with desserts and honestly explore the full menu. Absolutely thankful for all they do #ThankfulTuesday #ThankfulThursday #ThankfulInEveryway read more

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Been a few years since I've been to Bulan and I'm pleased to say it's still a winner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Located in a small house right off the busiest street in Silverlake, it's small but cleanly with phenomenal service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, GF, or omnivorous, there are great options for you here. On my recent trip, I tried the pad see ewe with tofu (classic, flavorful, nice texture on the noodles), papaya salad (bright, fresh, fantastic crunch), prig khing with veggie pepper steak (bold, hint of spice) and the mango with sweet wild rice (light and perfectly sweet). I especially loved the dessert. I don't know why I've never tried wild rice for a dessert before, but considered me a changed woman. Will be back to try the delicious looking corn fritters that the people sitting next to me ordered. Heads up that parking can get tricky over here especially during busy times, so just prepare for that. read more

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My veggie daughter loves this restaurant so we are back for the fifth time. My favorite Thai dish is Chicken Pad Thai but since this a veggie restaurant we order the Tofu Pad Thai and it's still pretty good. Our favorite dish to order is the Inferno (soy) Chicken which is always a standout with the flavor and crispiness. read more

Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen - New Year's Dinner DEC2025 - Vegetarian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Bulan Thai is a cozy neighborhood spot with a relaxed, welcoming vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is flavorful and comforting, portions are solid, and service is friendly without being overbearing. A great go-to for casual, reliable Thai food. read more

Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen - Seating area - Vegetarian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good flavors! I've only ordered on Uber Eats by the way. I think it's a tad overpriced (rice should come with a dish that is literally just broccoli and is 16 dollars)... also, I asked for it to be extra spicy and it wasn't that spicy- but to be fair that happens at a lot of places. Maybe I'll pop in one day and eat in the restaurant and see what I think. Overall, I'd recommend. read more

Yummmmm. I'm not even vegetarian and I love this place. Wish I lived closer, I'd be back all the time for the pad se ew

I dream of these spicy wings! Forget Erewhon go across the street to Bulan We've been going here for years and still have never had one menu item that I didn't enjoy. read more

I work in Silverlake, and my options for lunch are extremely limited. I have Bulan in front of me and that overly expensive grocery store next to me that charges $10 for water. I'm not saying Bulan is bad; I'm just not a vegetarian. I like my meat, but when my options are limited I have no choice but to get what I can. Come, Bulan, I've bought a few things from here; their chai iced tea is fire, but I always go for the wings. These are vegetarian wings; are they the greatest? Not really. It does not satisfy my craving, but it calms it down. I think the wings just lack sauce; I taste so much fake chicken, it just does not sit very well after a few bites. I come here often, not just for their wings but to buy their ranch and sodas. It's the only place close to me that sells Coca-Cola and not that fake Coke knockoff. The staff knows me, and they are very nice and loving. They are sweet individuals, but the food just is not for me. I'm sure it is great for vegetarians, but it does not do it for me. This place is a skip for me. read more

Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen - Vegetarian wings - Vegetarian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Their wings, mushroom tom kha and brown rice was a perfect meal w left overs. So good!

I'm not vegetarian, but I thought this place was delicious and price was great considering the neighborhood we were in! My favorite was the Corn fritters - crispy yet light and airy, and so interesting! Also ordered Mee Krob because hadn't had it before but it was a bit too sweet for my tastes, not sure how it's supposed to be. The Grilled dumplings were good, pretty large on size and comes with delicious garlic sauce on the side. The yellow curry was also very tasty. Great Thai place, very cute and homey inside! Make sure you park on Santa Monica Blvd because they have a sign inside that says not to park in the surrounding neighborhood street read more

Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen - Mee Krob, corn fritters - Vegetarian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Bulan is my favorite vegan/vegetarian Thai spot in LA. There are several vegan Thai restaurants in the area with similar offerings on their menus, and for most items, Bulan does it best. Almost everything I've tried here has been delicious. Their vegan hot wings are incredible! There was one exception recently when I tried their pad woon sen (glass noodles) which were less stellar than I expected, so I almost hesitated to give 5 stars. But overall, everything else consistently delivers. They also have friendly and fast service, and a cozy ambiance with both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen - eggplant salad with tofu! - Vegetarian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This is one of my favorite vegan restaurants. If I could eat here every day I certainly would! Service is wonderful as well.

The food at this place is amazing! Even better than non vegetarian places. The drunken noodles are . The service was great, attentive and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a small restaurant, but for lunch it's not busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] HIGHLY recommend. read more

BULAN THAI V.K. is a nice little corner Thai restaurant that serve tasty food. It is located on Santa Monica blvd and Manzanita St in Silver Lake neighborhood of LA. Indoor vibe and design were relaxing and contemporaneously infused with Thai culture. Their menu has a modest food/drink items and competitively priced. Moreover, the entree food portion (e.g., noodles) match the price. We came here to grab lunch and had a Pad Woon Sen (VG), a glass noodle with vegetables and egg; and Spring rolls. Both food items were good. Service was on point. Staff were amiable and professional. Finding parking in the area can be challenging. Overall, this we had a delightful dine-in experience and enjoyed our healthy meal. I recommend this Thai spot. read more

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I've been coming here for over 10 years, probably still my favorite vegetarian restaurant ever. I like the hot wings, all the noodle dishes, appetizers, curries. My favorite "veggie meat" is the veggie chicken or tofu . Highly recommend this place to fellow vegetarians and even non vegetarians willing to try it! read more

I visited for a quick Sunday lunch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was clean and a nice place to eat, not too busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food came out quickly. The wonton soup and summer rolls were both excellent! read more

Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen - Summer Rolls (Fresh)(V)(GFO)Wonton Soup (Non Vegan) - Vegetarian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best Thai food I've had in a long while and it's vegetarian at that. Bonus for my plant based friends. If you have never tried their corn fritters, you're really missing out. They are huge, crispy, and just have amazing flavor. I hear they are even better with sweet and sour sauce so I'll need to try that next time. $10 and this yummy appetizer is vegan. Their pad thai has excellent flavor, better than a lot of places I've tried in the city. Perfect noodles and accompaniments. My only small gripe is the tofu in the pad thai was huge. For most people, I'm sure they'd love a big ol' inch by inch piece. I like the smaller pieces, so just personal preference. I actually have never had Mee Krob before and ended up loving it from Bulan Thai. The vermicelli was so crispy and whatever that house sauce is that they're tossed in, *chef's kiss*! So darn good. Thai Iced Coffee is nice and sweet for a little treat, as well. So to sum up, I had delivery from Bulan Thai and loved it. I would def try them again and venture into more of the menu. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This spot is small and quaint but serves great food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was good and our meals came out quickly. The veggie chicken wings were delicious, actually tasted like chicken and was close to the texture of chicken. The star of the show was the curry, delicious and creamy. Definitely a great spot to visit. read more

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Super good. Friendly service. Delicious food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean enough for a spot like this.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's not a hospital. Would come back. Eggplant lover. read more

Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen - Green curry - Vegetarian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This was some awesome veggie Thai food! Will definitely order from them again! We had the yellow curry and the pad woonsen! read more

This is the best vegan Thai food I've ever had. It is absolutely insane. There is EVERYTHING on this menu - rice, noodles, rolls, drumsticks, homemade sauces - you name it. Service gives a small-family feel and is casual dining, I love how knowledgeable staff is about specific ingredients. Easy to eat at with allergies ! read more

[INSERT MULTIPLE FLAME EMOJIS HERE]. Non-vegetarian/vegan here and I think this is some of the best Thai food you can eat. It is rich, flavorful, guilt-free, and in hearty bowls. I had a couple things: Spicy Coconut Noodle Soup, Eggplant Lover, spring rolls, and vegetarian hot wings. I expected it to be good based on pictures and reviews I saw, but I was surprised at how good it was. If I had one recommendation: That Spicy Coconut Noodle soup...I will be going back just for that! Rich broth with the perfect hint of lime and fresh wontons. It's perfect. And vegan, willddd. Attentive service. Very chill vibe. So glad I've found a new staple for Thai! read more

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Found this place on a whim while craving Thai food and this hit the spot. Everything was prepared fresh and with very limited wait time. The service was amazing and they were very accommodating with our requests for no ice & additional dishes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was good for a large party (9 people) with lots of pretty lighting and Christmas decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely come back again. We ordered a wide assortment of dishes including the corn fritters, golden tofu, pad Thai, pad kee mao, pad see ew, prig khing fried rice, pineapple fried rice, yellow curry, panang curry, and wonton soup. Everything was the perfect level of spice and we loved the prig khing so much we ordered it a second time! read more

I was visiting LA from Seattle. My past experience of eating at LA was not that great but Bulan Thai pleasantly surprised me. Parking was a bit of challenge due to its prominent location but the quality of food and service made up for it. Thai iced was strong and not as sugary as in other places. Starters were very tasty. The main course was amazing. My family wanted an encore repeat order of Pad Si Ew and Peking Fried rice. I will be definitely be visiting this place again during my next visit. Last but not least staff was very courteous and service was lightning quick. read more

Firstly, this quaint little place is on Santa Monica Blvd. and Manzanita, a great location, considering I stay across the street when visiting, at the Silverlake Pool and Inn. All my times visiting, and I didn't realize this wonderful little place is vegetarian/vegan! The spring rolls were excellent, my best friend loved the "chicken" fried rice, I had the Prig King, it was so amazing, I ordered it on Saturday AND Sunday! They offer a very extensive menu with numerous dishes. You'll find so many terrific options. read more

I absolutely adore Bulan! I first came here as a teenager and 7yrs later the food is just as good. It's extremely affordable and delicious. Although its vegetarian, I don't miss the meat flavor at all. Dishes are still incredibly savory/umami tasting. Some standouts are the yellow curry, the spicy "chicken" skewers, the pad thai, and the Thai tea! All my go-tos if I'm able to dine here. Parking can be a bit difficult in the area, but if you're able to stop by, I definitely recommend. read more

Every dish they serve is delicious! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The Thai iced tea isn't overly sweet like most places. Almost everything is vegan, or can be made vegan. I highly recommend the Pad Kee Mao, curries, and hot wings. But really everything they have is just so good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is cute and humble.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The people that work there are so kind and accommodating. A must try! read more

Really amazing food! I'm vegan and always appreciate a restaurant with tons of menu options for me! I got the pri khing with vegan chicken and the veggie dumplings steamed. I'd order both again! read more

Bulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen - Maprow Kaew (V)(GF) and Steamed Dumplings (V) - Vegetarian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really nice casual Thai spot with good food! 5/5 Tofu appetizer - so crunchy with a really delicious sauce (good balance of sweetness and acidity) 4/5 Pad See Ew - good noodle chewiness! Could've used some more flavor 5/5 panang curry- really great flavor and the perfect level of spice, also a good portion size! read more

I just found my new favorite vegetarian Thai spot! Bulan Thai is seriously next level. As a vegetarian, I've had my fair share of plant-based Thai food, but this place stands out in all the best ways. I ordered the Pad Kee Mao, and it was incredible. I usually steer clear of anything with mushrooms, but somehow, their mushroom sauce doesn't taste like mushrooms--it just tastes good. Like, shockingly good. The flavors were rich and balanced, the noodles had the perfect chew, and the spice level was just right. It genuinely reminded me of the best non-veg Thai food I used to eat before going vegetarian. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is cozy, the service is friendly, and the menu has so many options I can't wait to come back and try.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're looking for a place that makes vegetarian food taste amazing (not just "good for vegetarian food" but just good), this is it. Highly recommend! read more

Bulan started out as a place I simply took my vegetarian friends when they were in town. It has since become a regular spot for myself and my meat-eating friends as well. I consider it as good as any other Thai restaurant in LA. Phenomenal appetizers, large entrees I always have trouble finishing, very flavorful, and continually the sweetest staff. The corn fritters are especially addictive. Parking is tricky in the area. I haven't risked parking in the Erewhon lot, which has a 45-minute limit, so do so with your own caution. read more

The presentation looked good but the taste wasn't there it just tasted like oil and grease I didn't really like it. I know the delivery time affects the noodle texture but they actually arrived in really good shape , the pad see ew was one clump. The rice was very very oily I couldn't eat it and the house chicken was very mushy gluten fried balls . It wasn't for me but I appreciate the fresh veggie add ons and the coffee was good :) read more

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such fantastic service!!! so attentive all night and helpful when accommodating my dietary restrictions. I really enjoyed the pad woon sen, but I have to say, the banana rolls were pretty meh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place was decorated so nice for the holidays![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

just ok all vegan spot in the area. generic frozen vegan stuff mixed with some in-house made stuff (like rice, noodles) also overpriced. why should vegans have to pay more for food? service seemed nice and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]claustrophobic atmosphere inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] may try again one day read more

I've been to bulan many times and for many years now but I'm baffled why I have yet to post a review. Even when they had two locations the food here had always been extraordinary. This last visit I visited and had the inferno chicken, garlic noodles and the broccoli dish. The flavors of each of the dishes is so balanced and feels like you are eating these dishes in Thailand. The service and the attention to detail is top notch. Everyone is not only sweet and kind but very attentive, water gets filled without asking and multiple times without you knowing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is very clean and offers such a relaxing yet communal feeling.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have taken friends from out state to eat here and reach time they visit they always say, "If we can, could we stop by that Thai place". The only drawback for me living in the south bay is making the drive but it is 100% well worth it. There are few places in LA that provide such an exquisite, laid back and honest representation of what vegetarian and vegan cuisine are, but Bulan Thai is definitely one of them. Highly, highly recommend. read more