Happy end of 2025! Delicious vegetarian Vietnamese food right here in East San Jose and it's soared to being one of the top spots I'd recommend for plant-based enthusiasts out there. They offer a lot of unique Viet dishes not commonly found at other restaurants, veggie or not. The menu doesn't explicitly mark whether something is or isn't vegan, but nearly all of the items are and you can ask to make sure. We ordered their Spring Rolls, Salted Fish Fried Rice, Chinese Spinach, and Lemongrass Fish (which also came with rice). The rolls were a fantastic start and came with a savory dipping sauce. The fried rice was bomb and definitely a staple at any Viet restaurant. I also really liked the fish even though the side rice felt like overkill, but we definitely took it home afterwards to avoid waste. So not only was everything great but the service was pretty quick and the majority Viet families dining here really shows its stamp of approval by the community it serves. Parking is the only headache here as the Asian lot is busy and packed especially during lunch. I ended up parking on the street outside since it was a nightmare hunting for a spot. read more

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We went to try their Q-pot since our friend from India was visiting and had never tried it. This place was recommended to us. We were disappointed in the service, as first timers we were treated rude by our host, seemed irritated definitely won't be going back. We made the best of it regardless. Food was ok read more

New Hoa Dang - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

DoorDashed Saturday because I'm still sick and was tired from the delays from my travel. I'm still not eating meat due to my religious beliefs. I can eat meat again next Monday, 12/28 but quite honestly this quest wasn't difficult because you can make vegetarian taste good and the fact that I'm not picky makes it easier - a bowl of white rice with soy sauce and Sriracha would do! Anyway. Their pho chay is delicious, warming, light, comforting, and filling. Their "beef" had the same texture as the real thing, I almost did not miss it. I loved it so much I saved my leftover broth in order to enjoy another bowl the next day. I had fresh pho noodles in the fridge. The fresh herbs and bean sprouts were winning. I will order this dish again this week. read more

New Hoa Dang - Pho Chay. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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The food is good but the steam rice is not good. This restaurant charged money for the steam rice, but the steam rice looked cheap, not fresh and tasty bad. read more

My new favorite Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant! Great flavors and substitutes well! Outdoor and indoor seating. Lots of plants as decoration. Started off with the Bi Cuon, veggie pork spring roll. Has the same texture as regular pork. The fried veggie chicken with chili lemongrass was amazing. Crispy and the texture was similar to chicken. Lots of lemongrass but wasn't overwhelming. My favorite dish of the night. The Vietnamese sweet and sour soup was also solid. Has the perfect sweet and sour flavor. The crispy chow mein was huge and came with vegetarian beef. Tasty gravy. This place has the flavors of regular Vietnamese dishes but vegetarian! Solid place if you are vegetarian or eating vegetarian for the day. Parking in this plaza does get busy. See people park at target and walk over. read more

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We called ahead for to-go and ordered salted fish fried rice, lemongrass fish, papaya salad, and bbq pork roll. However, we received the banana blossom salad and fried fish w/ mango instead. We live pretty far from this side of San Jose, so we unfortunately didn't want to make the drive back to get this corrected. I think getting two dishes wrong is not as understandable because we called after and they acknowledged that they did have our correct order written down but just gave us the wrong items. Banana flower salad (2/5): I personally dislike banana flower, so that's why my rating is rather low but even so the salad was just okay. BBQ pork roll (3/5): Roll itself was not bad, but on the drier side. I didn't quite enjoy the sauce it came with. Salted fish fried rice (4.5/5): This was the only redeeming part of the meal for me. I enjoyed it a lot! Fish with mango (2.5/5): I wasn't a fan of this fish. I'm more familiar with soy fish which I prefer rather than this type which is made of a tofu skin-like texture. Of note, to-go has automatic $0.50 charge per box. Overall, go to Green Lotus instead. It is a similar vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant and their dishes are much better. read more

New Hoa Dang - salted fish fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Brought the family here for dinner because it's all vegan/vegetarian dishes! Arrived at 5:50, no wait but by 6:30 it was packed inside and out. It's definitely more of an order ahead and pick it up type of deal, there's no AC inside and the everyone sitting outside looked they were sweating! We ordered a few dishes, bun rieu, bun bo hue, bun thit bi, cha gio, & nem nuong, com bo luc lac. The noodle dishes came out 1 at a time with at least 5 minutes apart. But my rice plate took about 40 minutes to come out and since everyone had finished their meals, I just took it to-go. It's definitely NOT a dine together kind of restaurant. The food was okay if you're looking for meat-substitute Vietnamese dishes but expect long waits on the 1st and 15th of the month on the Lunar calendar. I would only come back for togo orders read more

New Hoa Dang - Veggie Tomato Soup/Bun rieu - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Everything vegan? Or vegetarian not sure but everything was so tasty, clean, fresh and made with love! The rau mau with mung bean was the largest and most fresh tasting one I have had and didn't taste like it was full of sugar like other places!! Bun Bo hue was full of amazing ingredients and lots of fresh veggies with a side of red chilis so you have control of the spice level and it was definitely the best meatless version I've ever had. Better than the popular loving hut for sure! Definitely would come back even though I'm not even vegetarian! Prices were decent for the amount of food you get. So amazing how some of the stuff really looked like meat! Service was friendly and attentive with indoor seating food for small groups. The plaza has lots of other Asians spots and boba for dessert. read more

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Solid vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant with outdoor and indoor seating. I am not a vegetarian person either will be vegetarian in the future but this places in terms in flavors is good! We order the canh bun which was excellent with cake crab topping but it is full flavors. The special hoa dang hot pot was okay, a lot of msg in the soup base but the topping and veggies for 2 person was generous. The salads were overly sweet to my flavors. Almost all of the salad tastes the same as they use the same sauce for it. It is too sweet, add lemons to make it more flavorful! The foods came out quickly after ordering which was good. Once you're done, pay at the cashier. read more

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Solid veg viet place but not as good as some others in the area like Golden Bamboo Fried young tofu was really tender and good Also got the spring roll appetizer plate - I only liked the tofu roll and the bbq pork roll.. didn't like the vermicelli roll so much but it was fine. Def a little pricier for the ambiance imo. I would return to try more things if it was convenient read more

My only question is why we were charged for HOT WATER AND A STRAW ? The food is good but I am puzzled as to why they charged for hot water ?!! read more

My family used to frequent this restaurant; the food was good, but the portions were smaller compared to their $$$ prices, and they charged for ice water too...Other restaurants offer free filtered water, some even give away free white rice. The owner should change their service, otherwise poor service and extra charge ice water will make the restaurant look less upscale and disappoint most customers, which is why we stopped going there. read more

I treated my family to lunch here. We ordered so much food and the total ended up being $109 before tip. Everything was really good but my must gets are the deep fried mushroom and pho ap chao. I love how they put the crispy pho on top so it doesn't get soggy from the sauce. I enjoyed the clay pot mushroom and tofu; it came with a side of rice. I thought it was a little weird that they charge you for water. Besides that, great food, service, and prices. read more

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Price went up again. Not affordable anymore. There are better choices and nicer places. read more

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Be careful with this restaurant. It is actually a vegetarian restaurant, but they do not clearly mention that anywhere, and even the restaurant name does not indicate that it is vegetarian, especially on Doordash. When you look at the menu, most of the dishes have names of meat dishes. I ordered bún mắm, and the description listed shrimp, pork, fish, etc. However, when the food arrived, it only contained tofu and vegetables. When I called the restaurant to ask about it, they blamed Yelp, saying the description was written by customers, not by the restaurant. When we pointed out that many other dishes on the menu also describe meat, they said those items do not actually contain meat. But those descriptions are clearly written on their menu, and I even took photos of it here. All of the dish names on their menu sound like regular meat dishes. No vegetarian customer would order food named beef, chicken, or fish expecting it to be vegetarian. read more

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This vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant is probably my favorite given its large menu with the lesser known Viet dishes. #50 bun bi nem nuong cha gio is one of our favorites! They do not skimp out on the filling or noodles and really load a lot of flavor in one bowl. The noodles are always perfectly cooked. We come here very often and I like to try different things most of the time. General verdict is that I much prefer their noodle and rice-based dishes - their soups could use a bit more depth & flavor. Definitely also try their pennywort and grass jelly drinks - I believe they're house made and they're deliciously refreshing. read more

New Hoa Dang - #50 bun bi nem nuong cha gio (top) #28 mi quang (bottom) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Food is alright, service was poor and the dining room is not too clean. Would not come back anytime soon.

I've passed by this place countless times, curious as to what it offered in terms of vegetarian food. Trying to find parking in the plaza where it's located can be difficult sometimes, so I opt for parking at the Target nearby. I was craving vegetarian food, so I decided to finally give this place a try. To my surprise, their menu had so many options to choose from. A lot of Vietnamese favorites, all completely vegetarian-ized. I ended up ordering their Bun Hue and the Banh Beo appetizer. The presentation of the food when it arrived to the table--I was excited. And I can say, it tasted as good as it looked. While I'm not a big fan of some vegetarian meat substitutes because of the texture (such as vegetarian cha), I enjoyed my time chowing down. The soup broth of the noodles, I thought really helped to simulate the experience of eating actual Bun Bo Hue (appropriate spice level as well for me). I thought the service was excellent in a subtle way. You could tell they were happy to serve you and help you order from the menu. I was pleased by this, and I thought it lended much to the homey atmosphere of the restaurant. I'm looking forward to eating here again! read more

New Hoa Dang - Bun Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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My friend and I arrived here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch around 3:30 pm! It was vegetarian spot highly recommend by our mutual friend. PARKING: Nestled in a Vietnamese plaza, parking is tight and difficult to find. We found parking by parking at the Target plaza across the street, and it was only a 2-3 minute walk to the restaurant. AMBIENCE: Loved the ambience when I walked in; it's intimate, spacious, and well furnished. Grand floral aesthetic interior with lots of plants too. Intertwining modern architecture with nature. Great spot for couples, groups, and families! My friend and I were the only ones dining at the time. SERVICE: Service was seamless and fast since we were the only ones dining. ORDERS: I ordered the Banana Flower Salad since it looked so delicious in pictures and in person. Filled with lots of leafy greens and drizzled with fish sauce- the salad was aromatic, filling, and appetizing. The giant shrimp crackers were a nice touch for that extra crunch factor. Great portion size to share or for my dinner that night. RATING: Loved this place, and i would come again for the salad. read more

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Excellent vegan food. We tried not to over order but had a few things. The salads, spring rolls, lemongrass stir fry, and fried mushrooms were all excellent. As a meat eater this place makes it entirely possible to convert to vegan. My favorite drink here is pennywort and coconut. The drink is refreshing and healthy. Service was quick and efficient. read more

New Hoa Dang - Fried mushrooms - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Insanely good plant based authentic Vietnamese food. I'm so glad I came here with my Vietnamese friend and her family otherwise I would have had no idea what to order- the menu is very confusing if you don't already know Viet food. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, and every single thing was delicious. I especially liked the veggie fish in claypot and the fried rice. In general their vegetarian meats were all really great. It was a little unclear whether items were vegan or just vegetarian- on the bottom of the menu it says to let the server know if you are vegan, so I assume not everything is vegan by default. I told the server I was vegan but he did not have great english and didn't understand what we were trying to tell him. He said there was no egg in any of the dishes and the Vietnamese people with me said everything we ordered should be vegan. Overall the food was really delicious, but I highly recommend doing some research beforehand or coming here with someone who knows Vietnamese food to help you order. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night at around 4 PM. Surprisingly, we were seated instantly. The service of taking orders was quick and the waiters give you enough time to actually think about what you want. I would have to complain on the menu how they didn't have certain items when I wanted to order it. They either need a menu update or just cross off the item in the menu if they don't serve it. It kind of discouraging also because it forces the customer to choose something else since they're not prepared for it. Mind you when this happened, the waiter was still at our desk so I felt rushed at the same time. I got their lemongrass chicken with tomato rice. The only good thing about the dish was the egg and chicken. Chicken was flavorful and the egg is just an egg but the rice wasn't special. It felt like there was no taste despite it being red. I'd probably come here to eat their noodle soups since that's what the people I came with got and theirs was delicious. read more

New Hoa Dang - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Small place, when we went, no one was there. We were not hungry too, first let me tell you, you need quite some time to understand the menu, too complex and too big. As we were not that hungry, just ordered 2 items, a combination appetizer plate, believe its their number 1 menu item. Which had fried taro tempura, crispy tofu, cassava cake, and fried ed sticky rice. Dishes are very photogenic but do not have much flavor there, but texture wise were ok. You can down it with the given sauce. Another one was a pho kind of dish. Sorry, I forgot what the name was, but nothing memorable. Service was good. Communication was a little difficult, but it looks like they were doing good with togo orders. Personally, I won't be going there. As it is very intimidating to just look at the menu. May be if I understand the menu better, things would have been easier, and they don't have pics of all dishes either. read more

New Hoa Dang - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Been meaning to try this place for so long! Finally got the chance to and honestly it was one of my favorite food experiences in a while- and it's vegetarian! Everyone speaks highly of this place and I definitely understand the hype. They deserve it!! Super small restaurant with only a few tables. Server was friendly and helped us with recommendations and they were all so good :) Bun Bo hue: flavorful and packed with proteins and noodles. I asked for fresh Thai chillis and they gave me a Thai chilli paste that was rly good and SUPER spicy and it made the dish even better. If you love spice, ask for this! Their herb plate was super fresh as well which I appreciate. Eggplant fish clay pot: another amazing dish. So flavorful and paired well with rice. I love eggplant and I felt like they cooked it really well Lemongrass fish: whatever seasonings they use- amazing. It was perfectly crispy and the soy protein texture was on point. Enjoyed with rice but I could honestly just snack on this too. Loaded with lemongrass which was rly good sprinkled into the rice. Overall this place is a 10/10 for me. Every dish was fire and I can't wait to go back and try other dishes :) read more

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I love the food in this restaurant but I just wish they remove the charge for the water, and their cup of water don't even taste normal.

Food was okay but when i asked for a togo box they told me to go get it myself, like is it that hard for you to grab me a box? They also charged extra for water?? read more

My aunt insisted on going here since she wanted the vegetarian food. I pleased her by trying this place again, but it was a big mistake. The vegetarian "Bò lá lớp" was an adequate serving, together with rotten vegetables. I'm not sure how the waitress thought it was OK to serve customers. After she brought the food outside where we sat, we never saw her again to ask for chili, more sauce, or to order a drink. My aunt gave them a little less than 10% tip, and they gave her a dirty look for tipping them for bad service. This restaurant will likely close soon if they don't hire better servers. read more

Awesome vegan Vietnamese food. I would argue this is better than some "meat" restaurants. read more

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Solid spot for Vegetarian Vietnamese food! The restaurant is pretty small, but we were seated right away, which was a pleasant surprise. The food was fresh and flavorful, showcasing a variety of delicious vegetarian options. Each dish was well-prepared and satisfying. The rice didn't match the freshness and quality of the other dishes. We ordered: #66 Đậu Hủ Nấm Kho Tộ Tofu, Mushroom in clay pot #69 Cà Tím Xào Lá Quế, Stir fried eggpant with bell pepper, tofu, mushroom, basil read more

New Hoa Dang - #69 Cà Tím Xào Lá Quế//Stir Fried Eggpant with Basil - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

The vegan food at this place is nothing short of excellent. Everything was fresh and what was supposed to be hot came out piping hot. We tried the spring rolls, bitter gourd soup, hot sour soup, and an eggplant dish. All of it was full of flavor. The service was friendly and efficient. Ordering was quick and easy. The food came quickly. The ambiance is simple and very clean. The chairs were comfortable. I wish we could make this our regular place but, unfortunately, we live 25 miles away. I am willing to drive 25 miles to eat here. read more

We got the house special hotspot. They are pretty good. Place not that big but they have outdoor seating. Parking can be a challenge peak hours. I do recommend this place. read more

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Mình kêu phần cơm gà, miếng gà bị hôi mốc rất nặng, mình nói phục vụ, họ nói mình kêu rồi thì phải chịu. Rất là mất vệ sinh.

Solid vegetarian food. But quality of food has gone down and prices have gone up. We usually order thru DoorDash and get the bun rieu, special pho, rolls, porridge. They have 2 types of porridge here, the one with the shredded chicken tastes better. The porridge is a little on the thicker side. The bun rieu was better a couple years ago, some of the ingredients seemed just thrown in without much thought. It's not as Tomato-y and sometimes can be very oily. The Soecial pho is essentially broth:noodles and a big piece of impossible patty. It's good the first couple times to have as something different, but gets old. read more

Formerly great food but now small portions of rotting greens, yellowing cucumbers, and even apples have replaced the fresh herbs. Even when quiet the waiters do not bother to check on you. Water costs money and they will point out that the tip is not included in the bill. To them I say: if you want a tip and our continued business, do something to earn it! read more

DELIIIISHHH vegan vietnamese food spot! Fantastic selection, their menu is so so long that it took us close to 20 minutes to select what to order. Was pretty difficult to order since the photos didn't match the menu numbers and a lot of the items do not have s description in english. That being said, everything we ordered was delicious and I don't think you would go wrong! We specifically really enjoyed the dried noodles which came with a broth on the side. The crispy noodles were also amazing. All the food was flavorful, highly recommend for vegetarians or vegans! read more

The good: I'm not a vegetarian but with options like New Hoa Dang, I would totally not miss meat. The meat alternatives here are great and impressively resemble meat. I tried the pho ap chao with "beef" (stir-fried beef noodles), bun rieu and bun bo hue chay. We came here after a different vegetarian spot we wanted to eat was closed. We ordered to-go for over 10 people and the food was well proportioned and organized. The pho ap chao/stir fried noodles had a nice charred flavor from the pan and tasted accurate to the meat version. The "meat" was tender. The bad: The dishes could have used a tad bit more salt according to other folks in my family but I personally found the dishes to be perfectly seasoned. My brother found a spider leg (bug leg of some sort, hopefully just a fiber not a bug) in his portion of stir-fried noodles but we weren't bothered by it because we're hoping it was just a random fiber with joints. The interesting: You can order online with Door Dash. read more

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I've never had a vegetarian Pho before but after trying this location I don't know if I can ever go back to regular pho. I got #32 and it comes with rice noodles, mushrooms, tofu vegan beef served with fresh vegetables. It's absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this place even if you're not a vegetarian. I will definitely be returning to try their other dishes. This restaurant only offers vegetarian options, no meat. read more

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Restaurant is clean has nice ambiance with many green indoor plants Vegetarian dishes are creative, served on elegant white plates and bowls. They taste yummy. Staff is attentive. Well done. A gem of a restaurant in San Jose. We shall return read more

This place, deserves 5 stars plus. Parking lot: there are a lot of parking near by, except on the busy weekend. It's a great location for lunch and dinner if you are looking for a vegetarian restaurant, there will be a lil bit wait on the weekend but let me tell you it will be worth the wait because the food is 10/10. read more

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Great vegetarian Vietnamese spot in SJ. Big portions. Fast service. Gets busy inside but they also have outdoor seating. read more

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