this is a wonderful place to eat and Ayana is very nice. It is a family run business and I come every wednesday for the rice and cake. I use this time to study and it's a very well decorated and has great ambiance. And the service is great. 5 stars read more

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The flavors from each dish were pretty good but all dishes came out lukewarm. Each dish had some parts that were hot and some parts that were completely cold, kinda like when you warm something up in the microwave and it doesn't heat up evenly. Not sure what that was about since it took quite a while to bring the food out. The food was fresh but the temperature definitely impacted the experience. The waiter was very kind, the restaurant was quiet, and the food felt healthy and was served in family style potions. After reading previous negative Yelp comments I decided to see for myself. This was an instance where I should have listened to previous comments about food temperature. Very nice people but I would love to see some improvements on my next visit. read more

Vegan Viet and Thai dishes. Some other Asian fusion dishes too. Was had to choose what to order because I wanted to order the whole menu, but I ordered the spicy noodle soup (subbed for pho noodles) and the eggplant/tofu dish. Everything came out super hot and packed with flavor. I think both could have been spicier though but that's just my preference. I loved how colorful the dishes were too. Wish this place was closer, I would definitely eat here more often! read more

Happy Veggie - Redondo Beach, CA | Order Food Online | Clorder - Spicy noodle soup (4/5) and eggplant/tofu (4.5/5) - Vegetarian Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Tonight I ordered a Pho for pick up. They said they just recently changed the owner. I went home and pull the Pho soup base in my pot trying to heat it up but realized the food was much less than before. Before they gave us more triangles shape tofu and more veggies but now it only two pieces of think tofu. Last time my family and I went there to eat and the green veggies in the soup were hard to chew because it was under cooked. My brothers went home felt headache because he is sensitive to MGS. I hope they didn't start put MGS in the soup or taking some ingredients out from it because I really like this restaurant read more

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And STILL 5 stars. I probably order Happy Veggie once every 7-10 days. Best vegan pho around! Soo flavorful and comforting, I usually pick up a bowl or two. Will be back! read more

Delicious healthy food with generous portions- love the food, ambiance and service was excellent. Highly recommend it.

Small portions for what you pay. Service was lacking. Had to wait forseveral minutes before they noticed us. Just stay away.

Food was all very tasty. The service was lackluster though and we never even got water refills, the drinks we ordered weren't served promptly and we had to go up to the counter to pay as she didn't check on us at all once she served the food. read more

This place has definitely downgraded in quality. I used to love this restaurant but in my recent visit I was super disappointed. Everything was so dirty. The service was okay. The food was still quite good, but I got a stomach bug for two days after eating here. It was horrible! The Thai tea was great, but after getting sick I will not be coming back here. read more

4.5 stars! Happy Veggie is a great vegan Virtnamese restaurant in Redondo Beach area. There's no meat..so it's vegan/vegetarian friendly to the max. I love that the food is SE Asian style and not too bland like just plain salad/tofu like traditional vegan place. I also like that they offer fake meats, which I much prefer over bland tofus or tempeh! The restaurant has plenty of choices for you to pick, be it rice, noodles, curries or stir-fry dishes..at around low $10s each. The dishes arent too bland..but given im used to Thai food which usually has more spice, I wish there's a little bit more spice in their dish. I wish though that they had more selection for dessert...but otherwise, it would be one of the places I would love to stop by if im in the area again. read more

Happy Veggie - Redondo Beach, CA | Order Food Online | Clorder - Lemongrass (vegan) chicken ($10.95) - Vegetarian Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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The food is great! The portions generous the price reasonable. Now we get to the service. Very indifferent, we were greeted quickly .the food came quickly then the server was missing in action I asked for more hot water for my tea. I waited and waited and couldn't get eye contact with anyone to help Mind you this was not rush hour there were only 6 diners finally had to ask at the counter for the refill While I appreciate a leisurely meal it took a long time to get the check. In fact I had to really waive my hand to get anyone's attention I have been here a few times and sadly this is what I put up with so as to enjoy a good meal read more

Not only do they have amazing food but their service is 10/10! They are kind, quick and very accommodating. It was our first time here and the young man started showing us a bunch of pictures of all the food without hesitation. He took our order and delivered our food with a SMILE the whole time. They checked up on us, served us more water when needed. The ambiance was so comforting. Everyone looked so happy working there. It made it such a pleasant place. Order the original pho it was SO GOOD! They also had a coconut where you get the whole coconut :) I don't usually do reviews but they deserved one, check them out! read more

The best place to take your parents to eat some delicious and healthy vegetarian dishes. Both my mom and dad love this place because they don't use too much oil on any stir fry or the banh xeo chay. The service was nice and quick despite we're a big group and order plenty of food. Highly recommend if you want to try some Asian style vegetarian food. My favorite is the curry soup and the pan fried noodles. read more

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Amazing food! We are new trying to be vegetarian and the vegetarian food here was so delicious we don't miss meat at all! This was our first time here. Ambience was bright and clean. Restaurant started filling up pretty quickly on a Tuesday at noon. Service was prompt and very friendly. We had the pan-fried noodles, chicken curry and egg rolls - all yummy especially the noodles! Portions were large. My husband was surprised how good the imitation meat was. We will definitely come back soon! read more

Excellent vegan food and super friendly servers. And it's a great value for your money.

A mix of 3 star and 5 star experiences. The good. -- 2 members of our party ordered the Clay Pot and the Pho. Both were very happy with their meals. --Everyone enjoyed the golden tofu appetizer, the mint leaves combined with the lemon dipping sauce worked. Very different from what we are used to when ordering the fried tofu appetizer and it was very good. --Sweet toothed member of our party enjoyed the Thai Iced Tea. "Opportunities to Improve" (please forgive the corporate review speak) --The appetizer was served concurrent with the meal? So as we enjoyed our appetizer, our meals were cooling down. Don't think I have ever experienced this at a restaurant before. --The water served was lukewarm, no ice. Kept full though. --The Kung Pao "with spicy sauce" was not at all spicy. The sauce did have some flavor and was enjoyed, but under no circumstances should it be advertised as spicy. --*Nobody* enjoyed the Egg Plant Tofu. It had no flavor and was a chore to eat. Eating it did not cause our faces to grimace but that is the most positive statement I can make. Based on our collective preference, avoid this dish...maybe it will be re-worked. Bottom line, we have had multiple 100% positive experiences here (can't believe this is my first review of Happy Veggie), all meals are vegetarian, and will certainly be back. With the knowledge of what not to order! read more

Loved the Pho on this rainy night! My daughter got the whole coconut and we also shared the BBQ Noodles. Everyone who worked there was so sweet. One of their new employees who began this week was a GEM! She was so helpful and kind! Can't wait to go again soon! read more

I wish Happy Veggie existed in most cities! We dined in and ordered... * Wonton soup... 4 stars Least favorite of the dishes but still very good. The wonton wrap is thicker than I prefer, giving the wontons a denser texture. * Heavenly salad... 5 stars A tangy combination of soy chicken, carrots, tofu and cabbage. Crunchy and so good! * Eggplant tofu... 5 stars Includes basil in a sauce that lefting me wanting more. The tofu was made fresh - had fresh herbs you can see when you take a bite. SO GOOD! * Lemongrass chicken... 5 stars Soy chicken, carrots, broccoli and celery in a delicious sauce. Comes with steamed rice The portions are so generous for the price. As a veggie place, they understand that their dishes need to taste and present differently, which is wonderful. Service... 5 stars. The restaurant itself is unassuming but clean, and our server was very attentive, without ever rushing us. Ample parking is available. One of my favorite restaurants in LA County. Highly recommended!! read more

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Veggie pho is vegan and actually has good flavor! The tofu spring rolls are good but are a bit small? The peanut sauce they come with tastes house-made and makes up for it. Come with some time as it seems they're understaffed, but it's a must-try if you're one looking for a good veg pho. read more

Happy Veggie - Redondo Beach, CA | Order Food Online | Clorder - Great Veggie pho and tofu spring rolls! - Vegetarian Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

This place is very underrated. I went a few days ago for the first time and it was great. The place was super clean and environment was calm. The service was great as well. Our server was really nice! The food was sooooo good. I didn't expect to like vegan style pho but the food more than exceeded my expectations. 10/10 recommend this place. I'll be going back for sure. Thank you for a great experience when I was having a bad week!! :) read more

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New owners and even better food. Getting back to the original great taste. Lovely vegan option here in Redondo.

My boyfriend took me here as a surprise and staff was no where to been seen for a good 15 min. Then we waited for warm water with attitude. Needless to say it was no a place I would want him to spend any more money read more

We love coming here with our family. Always fresh and vey delicious. Nice portions perfect for family sharing.

No matter what's on the menu, happy veggie hasn't failed me yet. Best vegan food overall, Just need to be more sensitive to the needs of their guest when dining in and take-out that we need utensils, water or condiments? Ask your guest please if they need any of this.Friendly customer service is a need not a want. Otherwise you could have had higher stars. Can't use chopsticks while driving, just fyi. read more

I can here with my girl friend ti enjoy some pho. That was a mistake. The meal was cold and lacking any flavor. Unfortunately for this place there are better options in the same plaza. Will never be coming back ever read more

Prefacing this review by saying I love all types of textured soy products/tofu and have a fondness of vegan food :) Loved this place's take on vegan Vietnamese. Ordered: -Spring rolls with soy shrimp and tofu ($8): sort of small, but refreshing and the peanut sauce was on point -Curry soup ($9 for large): delicate and yummy, loved the taro pieces -Vegan pho ($9): my friend said this was alright, I tried some of the soy "meat" in hers and loved it, but she wasn't a fan -Veggie wrap ($14): HUGE and AMAZING, definitely get the peanut sauce to dip it in Great prices (currently) and portions (for the entrees). One downside is that serv was very un-attentive :( But I won't fret about that. Plaza parking. read more

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I tried this place on a random Tuesday and was not pleased with the food or the cleanliness of this restaurant. I am not surprised by the lack of people enjoy the food here read more

Great choice of veggie dishes. For starters had the crispy on the outside, tender on the outside "chicken" drumsticks with orange sweet and sour sauce. After that had the pho which was outstanding. Very friendly and attentive service. Prices quite reasonable as well. Plan on going back soon to try the other dishes. read more

Happy Veggie - Redondo Beach, CA | Order Food Online | Clorder - Veggie pho, "chicken" drumsticks. - Vegetarian Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I've been coming here for years and the food has never disappointed, the staff is friendly and welcoming and the new menu items are delicious as well! Totally recommend :) read more

The service is always friendly and fairly quick, Any issue is quickly addressed. Food is tasty every time. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. We love this place. You won't regret trying something new. It is quiet and you can easily talk to who you came with. The ambiance is casual and nice and clean. read more

OH MY GOSH.. this place is sooooo good. I love meat and joke abt being a carnivore, but happy veggie makes eating vegan easy. Their pan fried noodle and fried tofu appetizer are my go to order. I probably order from here every other week, and have been for years. It is my go to place to bring friends when visiting from out of town. Tell all ur friends to eat here and keep coming. Dont ever want to see this place go out of business!! read more

Delicious! Are you looking for healthy food added to your balance. This place is recommended. The food is light, less sodium and made from all vegetables. Yes, everything from this restaurant is made for vegetarians. In addition, the price is affordable. read more

My friend from Torrance and I have been checking out the Vegetarian spots near his area. I wanted to take him out to lunch on his birthday and he recommended this spot. The restaurant is located in a small shopping complex. I think there is enough parking in the lot. There are only a few tables inside the establishment. One waitress was tending to all the tables. So getting her attention was a tad bit difficult. (-1) Food was being prepped upstairs and being brought down 2 plates at a time. We ordered the following: Spicy Royal Noodle Soup $8.95 Szechwan chicken lunch portion $8.95 Kung Pao chicken lunch portion $8.95 Spicy Royal Noodle soup was just that. Spicy and a soup. It was delicious. The toppings that were provided for the soup included jalapeno pepper slices that only added to the heat in the soup. It was delicious. (+1) The Szechwan chicken was just OK. In between eating the spicy soup and the Kung Pao chicken this dish was too bland. If this was ordered by itself, maybe the flavors of the Soy paired with carrots, broccoli, onions would have truly come out. Alas... Kung Pai chicken was very good. The heat in the spices, chicken, sauteed nuts, fresh vegetables, and the brown rice we selected made for good pairing. Full disclosure: This is the first time I was trying out meat that wasn't actually meat. It was a little bewildering the first few minutes as my taste buds could not distinguish the fact that this was NOT chicken! *Laughs* I am all for trying out new things, and I am glad I was able to dine at this establishment. It gave me a fresh perspective on what exactly our mind is conditioned to process based on our senses :) I definitely recommend trying this restaurant. If you can handle spicy stuff do try their Spicy royal noodle soup. read more

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I knew I liked this place from a few years ago. Now with work bringing me closer this way, I decided to step in today for some Pho. I knew I liked this place, but today I confirmed I loved it! read more

Happy Veggie - Redondo Beach, CA | Order Food Online | Clorder - Yes yes yes yes yes. Everything I needed and more from a Pho Soup, Vegetable Dumplings, and hot green tea! - Vegetarian Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I went here last week on a brunch date with my girl friends and needless to say I was disappointed with the PHO. I was told it was the most popular item in the menu. I can not imagine that being true and honesty hope it is not valid. But that is just one girl's opinion. read more

Came to check this place out on a Saturday afternoon for some lunch. I was feeling a little under the weather so was looking forward to some pho because that stuff will heal you right up. My wife and I ordered the pho, veggie dumplings, and lemon grass chicken. We shared everything and both really enjoyed everything. We even let our 9 month old boy try everything and he really enjoyed it too. The pho broth is very flavorful and comes with plenty of tofu and other soy based meat. The dumplings are served in like a sweet, spicy sauce and the chicken stir fry tasted like a chicken stir fry. The prices are very reasonable and the quality is great. It is a smaller place but wasn't busy at all for lunch. There was only one guy working the counter and serving and maybe he was a little overwhelmed because he forgot my wife's drink. It wasn't a big deal and she was fine with the water. It's in a small plaza with another vegetarian place and some other businesses. It's located close to the the Redondo pier and Hermosa beach so nice if you want to take a walk before or after. Definitely recommend checking out and will likely be back to try out more of their stuff. Enjoy! read more

Some of the best East Asian cuisine in LA county. I say this because the food taste great and is presentation beautifully. On top of this the service is very good and the food comes out quickly. The price of the food is also very good even in the face of inflation with most meals costing about $14 a person for a main dish-- which is a big portion. read more

This is probably my favorite restaurant. I love Happy Veggie so much. The food and service are always excellent. I've brought friends and family here and they always enjoy it. Just a fantastic vegetarian restaurant with a casual ambiance. My favorite dish is the curry chicken--I get it on my birthday to celebrate! Definitely check out this restaurant even if you're not vegetarian/vegan. read more

This will be my favorite vegan place in RB. Tofu is tofu but theirs is made differently. It's super good! Spring rolls are off the hook. Everyone in the restaurant had this dish and now I know why. They were really fresh and flawlessly wrapped! We have enjoyed our Lemon Grass Chicken(soy) and Eggplant with Tofu paired with Steamed Brown Rice. This place was simple and chill. Location is great but we have to park our bikes at Vons nearby. It's right beside one of my favorite bake shop for GF desserts,Kirari West. Most of all,they use paper boxes and bags but they should work on replacing the plastic straws. There will be more visits and deliveries to happen. I love Happy Veggie. read more

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Absolutely wonderful. The new owners have given Happy Veggie a clean, open, welcoming new look . Most importantly, the new chef has upgraded their traditional dishes to a rating of 10 on a scale of 1 to 10. I heard from friends that the new owners have turned the restaurant around. When I went there yesterday, I was so delighted with the fresh ingredients and the upgraded flavor. read more