I'm always open to try out new food place even if it's a vegetarian/vegan spot and Au Lac has…read morebecome one of my absolute favorite spots to go to when we're near the area! Located in a fairly large plaza that's not too busy so it's pretty easy to find parking but the restaurant can get pretty busy but yet not so noisy where you can have a nice conversation with your friends and family! But onto the food! FOOD Bun Bo Hue (Royal Noodle Soup) My girlfriend is a big Bun Bo Hue fan and absolutely loves it here! Not only that but it seems rather popular. I've yet to try it, maybe I'll try it out the next time I'm there but if you're a Bun Bo Hue fan, you should get yourself the Royal Noodle Soup! Salt & Pepper Tofu One of our go-to appetizers. There's something about it that's so addicting, maybe it's the light crunch, maybe it's the soft warm tofu inside but whatever it is, you'll find yourself possibly ordering another plate if you're feeling hungry! Chicken Ro-Ti with Tomato Rice (Com Ga Ro-Ti) I absolutely love this dish! Incredibly delicious, savory and quite filling actually! Come to think of it, I'm pretty sure I'm always ordering this whenever we visit lol! What can I say, I'm addicted so you should give it a try! Plus it's one of the crowd-favorites! It's always nice to visit Au Lac. Great atmosphere, extremely friendly employees with great customer service that don't overwhelm you by visiting your table every so often. Plenty of seating even when it gets busy. I also enjoy the fact that when it's someone's birthday, they sing you a happy birthday and EVERYONE (even the customers) join in, so it feels very wholesome. My experience every time we visit is always going to leave a smile on my face. Thank you everyone at Au Lac, we can't wait to visit again soon!

Coming to this vegan vietnamese restaurant was really something special…read more the food was super yummy and I felt like I had alot of energy even after eating it. I'm not vegan but I will come back again so I can try out everything on their menu! The food itself is really tasty. The service was great and the owner Mai was really nice too. I got the papya salad it had strips of vegan jerky which was really good! I got the bun bo hue which was super light and packed with flavor. the salt and pepper mushrooms and vegan shrimp fried which was super good! I think that was my favorite. and got the Hawaiian fruit blended drink which was really light and sweet and refreshing. and for desert the chocolate extasy which had the dark cacao and fruit pruee on the plate was super good as well. will be coming back definitely.

Ordered for takeout and it was soooo incredible. Will definitely have to dine in next time. The…read moreflavors are insane and the textures of everything taste hearty and meaty. I'm not vegan but enjoy eating vegan food when it's done well. And this place does it well. Really nice portions and very cute and clean interior vibe of the restaurant. I love that they have so many desserts and even home made chili oil. I am excited to keep coming back! The garlic stake strips were my favorite - amazing garlicky flavor and I will be asking and adding more spice next time! But the flavor was great and super filling. Pho broth is also so wonderful. Love the gluten free options too.

I was honestly a bit disappointed this time. I ordered the curry, pho, and bun rieu, and all three…read morewere really bland, almost like plain water, with barely any flavor or seasoning. It didn't feel like how it used to be, which made me a little sad since I really want to support local spots like this. The restaurant itself is very pretty and has a warm, cozy vibe. I just hope they can bring back the richer flavors they had before so people would want to come back again.

One of the best vegetarian restaurant in Orange County I come here for years it's very simple but…read morevery tasty. I recommend number 15 or 16 on the menu which is noodles with vegetables.

Every year, when it comes to my mother's memorial day, I look for a vegetarian restaurant to get…read moreofferings. I've tried many vegetarian restaurants in the area, and this is one that I really like. I ordered the curry bánh mì, Cá kho tộ, canh hũ hoa nhồi đậu hũ, gỏi cuốn, bò bía, đậu hũ nhồi sốt cà, và gỏi ngó sen All the dishes were delicious, with well-balanced flavors that even someone not used to vegetarian food could easily enjoy. The prices are reasonable overall, though the gỏi ngó sen dish at $20 felt a bit high compared to the others. The service was friendly and attentive, and the decor is warm and inviting , a great place for a calm, cozy meal.

The food at this restaurant is absolutely fire. I came here on a weekday evening with my family and…read morewe had no trouble getting a table. The food came out promptly after being ordered. We had ordered several dishes to share, and the portion sizes were generous. Prices are reasonable given the quality and quantity of food. We had ordered a noodle soup and a rice dish, both of which were delicious. Ambience is relaxing and comforting, and the decorations are tastefully done. Overall, will definitely be back!

TL;DR: Vegetarian dishes served in a temple-inspired…read morerestaurant. Decent quality & tastes, but can get packed during lunch & dinner. Arrived 1pm Sunday with a party of five & it was absolutely packed. Waited about 25 minutes to be seated. Service: 4/5 The front door hostess was a bit abrupt when calling out names, but once seated, we were able to order quickly, within 5 minutes. Our waiter was friendly and provided solid recommendations when we asked. Interior: 5/5 The decor is beautifully themed with Buddhist aesthetics, giving the space a temple-like vibe. The restaurant was also very clean. Food: The menu is vegetarian and Buddhist-friendly, with options to request dishes without onions or garlic. Food arrived quickly within 5 minutes of ordering. Malaysian Fried Rice (5/5): Packed with flavor and complemented by crispy "meat." Not spicy, but delicious. Beef Pho (4/5): The broth had a great depth of flavor, with mushrooms serving as the main topping. Spring Rolls (4/5): Crunchy, flavorful, and paired with a fish sauce substitute that tasted impressively close to the real thing. The only minor issue I had is the single bathroom stall, which could lead to a long wait during busy hours.

my brother has always raved about this place and i finally had the chance to come here with his…read morefamily for lunch. let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint! i can't say that i am a big vietnamese cuisine foodie, but every dish we got was so delish. from the tofu spring rolls, to the stir fried yellow noodles, lemon pepper vegan chicken, wonton soup, fried wontons, and fried mushrooms, everything was so incredible. my brother has always talked about how their quality of food is consistent every time, which causes them to come back every day and, based on my experience today, i can see why it's their go-to restaurant. the staff was also very kind and very quick in bringing out the variety of dishes. it's definitely a little hole in the wall shop, but the food is so good, you shouldn't overlook it!!

YUM! So glad we finally had the chance to visit! It's been…read moresitting in my bookmark collection for to long and we decided to have a nice hearty lunch before going into Disney for the day! It was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon! We came in around 12ish and we were able to get a table. Everything smelled so good and hearing the sizzling plates come by made me even more excited! We got 4 dishes: bun bo hue, mi xao mem, nem nuong cuong, and their fried tofu Bun Bo Hue: Great clean flavor! A little bland but nothing like adding their chili oil that fixed it! Once I added that in it was so good, I love it! Mi Xai Mem: Their fried noodle; this came on a sizzling plate with a great sauce. UGH so good, my fiance did right by ordering this, I had to have a small bowl of it too because of how flavorful it was! The veggies had the slight crisp so you can tell it's fresh! Nem nuong cuong: Great spring roll that has a little crunch in it! I love the sauce it came with for dipping! A nice nutty taste, but my fiance wished they added some chopped peanuts in it! (Can't blame him, he's had my sauce with peanuts in it so he thinks it's the norm!) But it would add another level to it! Fried Tofu: wow, not sure how they did it but they managed to fry the soft tofu and it's so good! It comes with a spicy soy sauce dipping sauce and with it being freshly cooked right before it came out it was nice and hot! But it does break apart after the first few bites so be aware so it doesn't fall all over you! I would so come back if we're ever in the area! It's kinda hidden but once you see it you'll never forget!

This is my husband's and my favorite vegetarian restaurant, even though we've tried many vegan and…read morevegetarian spots in the area. We usually order to-go items like vegetarian bì, vegan egg rolls, cải xá bấu, and stir-fried vegetables. When dining in, I often get the vegetarian hủ tiếu or cơm tấm. Taste is always personal, but what keeps us coming back is the people here -- the staff are incredibly kind, friendly, and welcoming. The food is prepared quickly, which I really appreciate as someone with a busy schedule. The restaurant itself is spacious and offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, from snacks to full meals, so I always end up buying more than planned whenever I visit. Parking is a bit limited, which is probably the only reason I don't come more often.

Took my friend to Golden Flower Veggie on my veggie day and it always hit the spot! We had the Bun…read moreRieu, Mi Tiem and Bot Chien... The dishes are large and full of flavor with plenty of greeneries on the side. The stand is the crispy Bot Chien with fried eggs - totally delicious and flavorful... The ambiance is a typical family owned establishment with mix and match of spaces serving as "food to go" and various merchandise for sale. It can be busy during the lunch hours. Service is friendly and fast... attentive to our questions and always willing to suggest what is good for the day. Love it!

Absolutely amazing vegan Vietnamese food! I love Vietnamese food and came here with my friend. This…read moreis where I really am a firm believer that good vegan food makes you forget about meat (I am not even vegan or vegetarian). These are my faves we got: 1) Vegan Pho (5/5): The soup was amazing!! Very flavorful with umami goodness from the shiitake mushrooms. I loved the vegetarian meat balls they had in there which was very soft and perfectly seasoned. They also had tofu curds which were bouncy and soft to soak in all the flavorful soup. They used vermicelli noodles in their pho and it worked well! It also comes with vegan Vietnamese ham, onions, scallions, and cilantro. If you were to just choose one item this would be it! 2) Portobello Tenders (4.5/5): These were massive fried portobello mushrooms that came with a tangy, rich sauce. They were very meaty when biting in and the crisp from the panko on the outside was very thin and crispy! I would come back here again to eat vegan Vietnamese food. The best and most flavorful!!

So good and fresh and the service is AMAZING! Will definitely be back and a regular customer…read more Thank you!!

We ordered the chicken&waffles, The Oc burrito, and some…read morewaffles with strawberries&whipped cream. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. First time here. Definitely coming back in the future. Highly recommend

Food was delicious and the service was exceptional. We ordered the OC burrito and Steak & eggs…read more Thank you Amarith for the great experience.

Food was great, service as well! Yelp is asking fir 85…read morecharacters which is annoying :)

10/10 Saltado - Filet Mignon Fries - These fries were bomb! Just don't order them to go because…read morethey'll get soggy really quick! 10/10 Garlic Noodles Filet Mignon - My preferred choice! So delicious, and the sauces that come with it are amazing. Ask for like 3 lol. Cost - $25.00 each (before tax's and tip).

Long time customer here!…read more They have a brand new dish: Bún Chả Cá Thì Là. The fish and the fish cakes are super tasty, and the amount of thì là (dill) they use makes it the perfect combo. It really nails that traditional Northern-style flavor profile. Pro tip: make sure to mix in some sa tế, as it completely amplifies the broth and takes it to the next level! Also, I'm so hyped that the Cháo Sườn Quẩy is FINALLY back on the menu! It came out piping hot and is just as comforting as I remember. Honestly, this bowl right here is what keeps me coming back and craving more. Solid spot, totally hits the spot if you want some legit, comforting Northern food.

food: good portions! everything was so flavorful. i grew up eating this and haven't been able to…read morefind a good restaurant til now service: everything was quick and the workers were sweet and attentive. ambiance: casual small place, but plenty of seating! it wasn't too busy