Excellent experience today. So appreciated Morna helping us with choosing and really caring about…read morehow we liked dishes. Three of us shared: crispy spring rolls, 4 - pronounced crunch and substantial contents and orangey dipping broth pleasant. Potstickers 4 - wonderfully crisp outside, contents had nice texture and brown dipping broth a good accompaniment. Pad Thai and Crispy? Chow Mein - tossup on which we liked best. Liked smooth texture of pad and tofu strips but one didn't care for the shrimp looking yam crescents. Loved the crunchy peanuts and wouldn't mind a bit more. Loved the mushrooms in chow mein. BBQ tempeh bowl with kale and carrots over rice - enjoyed spicy tempeh classic flavor. Shared Cacao pecan cake and New York cheezcake. Loved the subfloor pops and silky texture of both. Bravo to all and look forward to returning! Note: chose them from Bay Area Check Please reviews

Interesting place to eat. The main restaurant is open during the weekends. They only have the…read moreoutdoor patio open during the week. I walked up to the window to see how they operate. I was informed that the patio is open and to order using a QR code at one of the tables in the patio. You have to sign in and create an account to order. It took me a minute to order. I wanted to try their specialty dishes especially because they have mushroom dishes and soy protein dishes. But by the time I was able to figure out how to order and sign up, I was pressed for time to order a meal and ended up ordering crispy spring rolls. Once your order is placed, you wait for a text to let you know your order is ready. Then I have to pick up at the window. Spring rolls were okay. I really wanted to try the crispy oyster mushrooms or the lion mane mushroom dish. Or even the Sea Fruits plate but I wasn't going to have enough time to enjoy them. The patio was fine. A few picnic tables. You bus your own table at the end. Everything they used was biodegradable. I wish it was a better experience. The food looked delicious in pictures, but eating in an outdoor patio, ordering from a QR code, and picking up your food from the window made for a sad and sub par experience.

i really love this restaurant!! such colorful and refreshing food the fake pork belly was good…read morewhich i have never had since i became vegetarian 10+ years ago! i had a vegetarian beef dish and it was delicious i came with 2 meat-eaters and they loved the food too which is a win in my book!! it's soo nice to be able to eat anything off of the menu -- no restrictions of what i can and cannot eat as a vegetarian. i went on a sunday and the restaurant was pretty busy but there was no wait. ^_^ the ambiance is so nice in this restaurant. it's very peaceful and colorful. i wish i took pics of it! highly recommend giving golden bamboo a try!

I really respect how the owner handled the situation. He personally reached out to apologize for…read morethe service issues and welcomed us back to give them another chance. On our return visit, the difference was noticeable. The staff was much more attentive, service was smooth, and there were no long wait times. The food was great as always, but what stood out most was the owner's attitude. He wasn't defensive or dismissive. Instead, he genuinely seemed to care about the customer experience and making improvements. That level of accountability is rare and definitely appreciated.

The food portions were huge for the price loved the salt and pepper oyster mushroom and five…read morecolors salad. Servers were very nice and attentive

The place is small with roughly 8-10 tables. We got lucky that we got seated immediately. It got…read morereally busy after an hour. Food(8/10): Most of the food was really flavorful and delicious! However, I feel like the "beef" lacked a little in seasoning, but the rest of the food items make up for it! My favorite dish was the fried oysters because of how crispy and salty it was. Coconut Matcha(5/10): I felt like the drink lacked in sweetness but it was still refreshing nonetheless. Service(10/10): Friendly and accommodating! Overall, a pretty good place to go to!

I love a lot of things here but hands down they have THE BEST VEGAN MAC AND CHEESE. I daydream…read moreabout it. I'm thinking about it right now. I recommend their cashew queso to all my lactose intolerant girlies. Also their beers and fermented goodies are so yummy! They have rotating specials depending on the season and each time I have a meal it's CHEFS KISS. but above all, the sense of community the owners staff bring everyday is admirable. San Jose is one infinitely better with Fox Tale in the neighborhood!

Fox Tale Fermentation Project is like a home away from home with excellent food, caring service,…read moreand COLD BEER. When I began ordering at Foxtale I went for the burgers, nachos, and pretzel (always the pretzel) and I have found that the more interesting/unfamiliar the ingredients seem, the more blown away I have been. Polenta & Succotash? Sign me up. Tzic de seta tostada? You know it. Get the special, you will not regret it. Aside from the unique and delicious food, don't sleep on the beer. This spot hits for light beer, imaginative brews, and proper mocktails. I come here when I want to see a friendly face, and, people watching on Santa Clara pairs oh so good with a drink in hand. SUPPORT LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES. It matters.

If I could eat here everyday, I would. Specifically, one dish: the bun bo hue…read more This one soup can revive my soul and take my day from a no to a yes. The noodle soup is hearty, packed with lots of fake meat and tofu. The broth is outstanding and has to be enjoyed hot and in-person. It comes with all the works on the side which just take this soup from a 10 to an 11. With clean tables & friendly staff, this place is a must-go. I'll let the picture speak for itself.

Absolutely love this place! Every time I'm about to go out of town or come home from a trip, I…read moreorder from Green Lotus. I've tried many vegetarian places in the bay area and nowhere does it this well. There are two locations, but I feel that this one is better. We always order the salted fish fried rice, papaya salad, bbq pork roll, and crispy oyster mushroom. I've tried all the salads and rolls here, but I think those two are the best. You can't really go wrong with whatever you order. The only dish I wasn't the biggest fan of is the lemongrass tofu. They also sell frozen veggie meat there I believe. I've never purchased it myself, but they are in a freezer by the cashier. The brand they use is vegefarm I think. They also use five star so you can earn points!

In need of a nourishing meal after a long venturous morning across SJ we arrived at Green Lotus…read more The Mum and Big Sis were in the mood for vegetarian today. Food: A Mi Vit Thiem / Vegetarian Duck Noodle: the broth stood out as it should, had a nice savory essence that paired well with their noodles and fixings that brought a nice overall texture to dish. Fried Egg Rolls: Oh these were a delight, the eggrolls were stuffed with taro, served with a side of lettuce and v-friendly fish sauce. Service & Vibe: A Staff were friendly and accommodating. We got seated right away. Food came out quick too. Definitely will be back to try out other dishes. - John

This was my first time at Green Lotus in San Jose since the one off of Bascom closed down. I was…read morevery surprised to see the exact same menu at the San Jose location versus the Bascom location. I got takeout this particular day and the stirfry I wanted they didn't have any more of that style, but the lady said there was a similar one that was better for takeout. I forget which one she recommended but I ordered that one as well as the mango salad and the Vegetarian Pho. Once I got to my aunts house and set up our lunches, I found out that the Pho was cold. I'm not too sure if that was due to me getting takeout or if they had not heated anything up that day. They didn't tell me anything ahead of time so I think that's a little odd to me. You would serve someone cold soup, even though they want to takeout at least without telling them first. Hee Nevertheless, the mango salad, stirfry dish, and Pho all tasted delicious once everything was heated up to the right temperature! We loved our food and I am happy. This location is still around!!

The Pho, Fried Rice (pick one!), and The Queens are my favorite…read more We come here at least 6 times a year. It's one of the best vegan restaurants in the South Bay. Quite popular for lunch and dinner. The service is also very attentive and the food comes out pretty quickly.

I was on the search for a vegetarian restaurant in the area and came across this one after reading…read morereviews that this was the best vegan restaurant in the Bay Area, and Merit did not disappoint. Green papaya salad: very refreshing! Loved all the different textures from the nuts and papaya and tofu. Jalapeño BBQ seitan: that first bite of the seitan may have been a little lifechanging. It tasted like beef tongue from both the flavor and texture and was deliciously smoky. Delicious!! House special rice clay pot: this had noodles on top and rice on the bottom. I LOVED the rice, almost ate the entire thing myself. The noodles had a good amount of ginger flavor, which is great if you like ginger but personally it's not my favorite. Very fragrant! Service was friendly and quick. The restaurant was clean and had some unique decor that I enjoyed reading (e.g. a sign that listed famous vegetarians in history). Would recommend this spot!

I haven't been here since I was a kid so about 10 years or so. But i can say they have the BEST…read morevegan chocolate ice cream. I can still remember the texture and flavor was not like a regular creamy ice cream (i'm lactose) rather it was refreshing and I can remember begging to go back. the shop owners are really kind people they tend to remember their customers faces and are generally very giving. It's a mom and pop shop kind of vibe in the store, hopefully I can hit this spot up soon.

SERVICE - located in a large shopping complex near Ranch 99…read more - plenty of parking though lot can get full because of other stores - very small interior with space for 10-15 diners - looks more like a coffee shop set up than a restaurant - restroom available - seemed like only one person was working in the kitchen and the cashier stand MENU - Asian inspired appetizers, rice plates, and American entrees - all vegan - average price ($17 per entree) FOOD - happiness over rice (4/10): broccoli, bell pepper, onion, pineapple, and vegan soy chunks simmered in a sweet and sour sauce with a side of brown rice. From the pictures this looked very colorful and appetizing. However I was not a huge fan of it once we got it. The broccoli was just barely cooked and there was a lot of onion. The sauce was too sweet and not enough spice or sourness. WOULD I GO BACK? Probably not as the food or ambience was not spectacular.