Thien Dang Restaurant is really a small take out/prepared food place where most of the food are vegan and vegetarian. Upon entering the store, no "bell" or "ding" to notify the workers in the back so I was loitering for about a good 5 minutes until another customer called the back. She must be a regular. :)) There are premade and frozen food...along with Vietnamese vegan sandwiches I opted for the hot bar -- sold by container size. The unique ar house made vegan chicharrón - Mexican fried pork skin (but of course, it's not meat but meat substitute). I'm trying two to-go items: Tofu in tomato sauce and lemon-grass chili tofu skin. The lemon skin just didn't hit the mark for me. There are a couple tables but was stacked with some other things/products so there is no sit-down to seat, better to order and go. :( read more

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1. The Banh mi definitely had that teriyaki sauce, and the whole sandwich was easy to eat! The sugarcane was refreshing! 2. The spot has chill casual vibes! The interior is cozy! 3. The staff was friendly and timely with my order! My order was ready after 10 mins! 4. There are indoor and outdoor seatings! There are few tables! 5. Parking lot can get crowded! Street parking is available! Note: I did not see a restroom available for customers! Photo: Vegan Teriyaki Chicken Banh Mi and Sugarcane read more

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This is one of those "oops, I forgot to take a photo before I ate" moments. I've been a regular here for years, though usually for takeout or delivery. My absolute favorite is the BBQ chicken banh mi--it's so delicious I find myself craving it all the time. The Vietnamese coffee is spot on too. What makes it even better is that everything here is completely vegan. My husband's go-to is the chicken teriyaki banh mi, and together those are the two meals we always come back for. Love, love, love this place. As a bonus, they also sell a wide variety of frozen vegan meats and foods in the fridge--including the famous vegan egg in the freezer section. If you're in a rush, they've got ready-to-go items on the counter as well. Sorry I also forgot to mention it's pretty damn affordable too--in this economy. read more

Thien Dang Vegetarian - The oops I forgot to take a photo because I'm so hungry and it's my favorite sandwich moment. BBQ Chicken Banh Mi 10/10 - Vegan Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I have always been a huge fan of "vegetarian chicken" in vegan Chinese cuisine. This is a really tasty rice place. It's delicious, well seasoned, and comes with a big portion. I might not come back since I don't really travel to OC that often, but I still remember the taste. The place is a restaurant and a joint for getting vegan food ingredients. It's family style, casual, yet efficient. The people here are nice, helpful, and quick. Good luck with the business. read more

Thien Dang Vegetarian - Vegan Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Go here and eat! The Spring rolls and the vegan Teriyaki Chicken BanhMi sandwich was soooo grrrrrreat!!! I had a happy full tummy! The Spring rolls had a little crunch in the middle which I loved the texture of it all combined. The BanhMi was a big size sandwich and the bread smelled and tasted wonderful. Just perfect all around. read more

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Lovely vegan restaurant and market. It's a tiny shop with a few tables and refrigerators/ freezer cases along the walls with items for sale. You can order food at the counter for take out or to eat in. Service is prompt, friendly, and helpful. My friend enjoyed her banh mi, and I enjoyed my large chrysanthemum tea. read more

Veggie day so stopped by for some veggie foods. Got a couple dish to go and banh mi bbq chicken. Got to say it's quite good and delish. They do sell hot and frozen foods. It's a small shop and they do have 2 computer tables that you can order for dine in. The prices are not bad (most dishes). Service was okey and it does take time to make the orders. I waited for 10mins for my banh mi. The place is packed with refigs and tables so felt like you are in a tight small closet. Most come and ordered to go, or call ahead (recommended if you know what to get). Overall glad I stopped by for vegetarian foods. read more

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Was pleasantly surprised by this little spot. I was craving some banh mi while I was vegetarian for religious reasons. Found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try based off the good reviews. I got the banh mi cha lua and it was pretty good. I'm always surprised how they make the imitation meat so identical to the real thing. The baguette bread was fresh and super crunchy! My banh mi came with plenty of pickled vegetables and stuffings. They even have vegan butter. Staff was friendly and they sell a variety of vegetarian items at the store as well. Definitely recommend and will be back for some good food. read more

Thien Dang Vegetarian - Banh mi cha lua with amazing fresh bread. - Vegan Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I actually really like this place. I love their banh mis. Theyre so tasty. Super yummy andjust the right spice unless you dont want jalapeños in them lol. I have seen people compare it to dong hung vien but theyre different. For me, it depends on what type of banh mi i am craving but nah this place is really good. Lets support it :) read more

As an out of towner, I have to give my flowers to Thien Dang because they have some of the best vegan banh mi I've had for a very competitive price. The shop itself is very small and is very much a 'buy and go' type of establishment. Their menu includes a variety of vegan banh mi using different types of mock meats and house spreads, and they even have a hot deli section where you can create a to-go box of different dishes. I really loved my "Beef Banh Mi" and it was just as good the next day. Full size baguette with vegan spread, all the pickled goodness, and vegan soy meats inside that tasted just like their meat counterpart. Couldn't be happier with us stopping by here to grab a delicious meal. They accept card and digital payments which is nice to see. read more

Thien Dang Vegetarian - Beef Banh Mi - Vegan Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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This is, hands-down, the best place to get vegetarian banh mi. Some might say it's even better than other, meat-serving, locations. Even my nearly-carnivorous Dad enjoyed the sandwiches here. Whenever I come down to OC to visit my mom, I make it a point to stop by and get the chicken teriyaki sandwich (#5) and the bun rieu. They also have great veggie pate sold by the can, as well as many veggie meat options. Other fantastic options include their cơm suon bị cha chay and banh mi dac biet. They've added some tables that make the space cramped, but most people only come by to buy to-go anyway. I honestly don't know what I'd do if they ever closed. I'd live there if I could. read more

Thien Dang Vegetarian - Banh mi ga teriyaki, bun rieu - Vegan Near Me - Garden Grove, California

This is a must taste vegan food. Their scrambled vegan eggs was incredibly delicious. It's like a typical tofu and turmeric powder mixed together. You can taste texture like. Ms. Chau was very helpful in my selections. They have like a mini market for vegan ingredients lovers. Thank you Ms. Chau. I am definitely going to revisit Thien Dang read more

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Delicious, speedy, and affordable :) had the vegan beef bahn mi & vegan thai iced tea, both were fantastic!

Lent season has come and I am giving up meat for 40days. I was just in the area to do my taxes and I looked up vegetarian spots. This place popped up as the closest to the office. Had to check it out. Bout two orders each of the #2 & #7. So far the vegan beef is pretty good. I wish the beef prices were marinated longer for intense flavor. The pork one is different. A little to jello like, but flavor wasn't bad. Sugarcane and café sua da drinks are yummy. This is a little hole in a wall spot on brookhurst next to a beauty supply shop. read more

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The vegan shop here has quality vegan sandwich. I highly recommend the number 9 Dac Biet and I usually get it with 3 choice of meat: beef, meatloaf, and shredded meat. The other option is the bbq chicken and any other ones are by per request. #9 Dac Biet: beef, meatloaf, and I replaced shredded meat with bbq chicken. This was fire. 10/10 The combination of these three is really good and tastes just like the real Vietnamese sandwich banh mi that isn't vegan. I enjoyed how they give a good meat ratio. If you want more meat in your sandwich, they add additional $1 and it's pretty hearty read more

Thien Dang Vegetarian - #9 Dac Biet choice of 3 meat option: beef, meatloaf, and bbq chicken. - Vegan Near Me - Garden Grove, California

VEGETARIAN HEAVEN Great fake meat options for the sandwiches. The menu had a lot of other good looking items that I will dream of trying for the future. I got the BBQ chicken and I think it tastes just like the real thing. Wow wow wowza 10000/10 A gem. I would award a Michelin star if I had the power read more

Thien Dang Vegetarian - #6 banh mi - Vegan Near Me - Garden Grove, California

We have recently been coming here and LOVE it. There are so many options and their vegan sandwiches are so delicious. My fav is their teriyaki chicken bahn mi, it is perfection. The hubby is going to try all the bahn mi's on the menu and he has already tried 3 and has liked them all. We also love their egg rolls and the Thai tea. Next thing to try is the soup, now that it is getting colder I can't wait to try. They have dishes that are prepared and ready, perfect for a fast meal and all of the dishes look so good. The owners are so nice and so welcoming, this is our new favorite vegan restaurant read more

I really love to support vegan places but when I went back and got the chicken teriyaki sandwich, it was inedible. The bread was good but I had to throw out the vegan chicken. Really bummed. read more

Off day for them based on the high average reviews. Super slow Sunday, but yet they don't pay attention to the few dine-in customers that they have. There was a solo diner when we arrived and no one in line. The broth in our vegan beef soup was lukewarm from the start, and we had to ask for napkins 2x. I told them that we were sharing 3 entrees so bring an extra bowl, but they forgot and took awhile to bring it out, leading to even more lukewarm-ness. It did take only 10-15 min for our multiple entrees to comer. The spring rolls were ho hum average with very little greens. The combo fried rice was dry, so we picked at the proteins and veggies. The owner manager was more fixated on replenishing his dried inventory than looking over whether we could use anything. The passionfruit drink was refreshing, albeit sugar laden. One dedicated parking space helps during busy strip mall time frames. I can't see myself returning here with so many nearby options. I left a tip nevertheless because I'm not a jenky patron. read more

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I've been on a personal mission to find great tasting vegetarian and vegan/plant-based Vietnamese food and I'm super glad I found Thien Dang. I've only ever ordered from them on Grubhub but it's never been disappointing. My husband and I have tried quite a few of their banh mis, and I think their beef is my favorite one! I haven't had real beef in about 4 years now and theirs satisfied my craving - love the lemongrass on it. I also recently got their version of a combination broken rice and I liked it, but didn't love it. The shredded pork had a good texture and taste and so did the spare rib, but the bean curd pie left something to be desired. Also, the daikon and carrots weren't actually pickled which is weird since it's supposed to be Đồ chua. I let them sit in the fish sauce for a while and then added it to my rice and it was alright then. Their bun Bo hue (not pictured) was okay, it wasn't the best but it did the trick. The broth was very oily though and I wish it had more veggies or things in it and a stronger lemongrass flavor. I also wish they had given me extra saté like I requested because that would've definitely helped. read more

Thien Dang Vegetarian - Vegan Spare Rib, Shredded Meat, Beancurd Pie Rice - Vegan Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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I came across this cozy vegan place while getting my hair cut and I love the selection of foods along with the friendly service. Sandwiches and fried rice have amazing flavors. Definitely worth my drive! read more

Has amazing vegan food! I got the beef banh mi and I immediately fell in love. The bread was perfectly crunchy and there was the perfect amount of filling. This is by far my favorite banh mi place! The service was 10/10-it didn't take long to make the food and the cashier was very nice and polite which I always appreciate They also have items for purchase- variety of frozen imitation meat, vegan snacks, etc. read more

I was working in the area and decided to give this place a try and i was not disappointed! The banh mi was everything i hoped it would be, the bread was flaky and chewy, the vegan ham was soft and sweet, the pickled veggies were crispy and tart. The vegan Thai Iced tea was sweet and creamy. 10/10 read more

Thien Dang Vegetarian - Banh mi with ham. - Vegan Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Wish I could give this spot more than 5. With many local vegan viet spots closing down or going full inflation pricing, TD delivers quite possibly the best vegan bahn mi plus a full menu of things we have yet to try. Give them a chance before some others nearby. read more

Vegan Vietnamese shop that specializes in banh mi and homestyle dishes. They also sell dried and refrigerated vegan items here. One of the items I usually order is the banh mi dat biet which is their special combination sandwich where you can mix and match 3 different types of meat. I chose bbq chicken, tuna and shredded meat. The banh mi was flavorful, savory and tasty. I love the creaminess of the vegan mayonnaise and the fresh, crisp veggies that they use. The bread that they use here is always fresh and crispy. I have also tried the teriyaki chicken banh mi which was average. I've had many different types of vegan meats however, the meat from this particular sandwich didn't stand out. The chicken doesn't have a shredded texture which I think would've improved the taste. The texture was more like mushroom and the flavor was on the overly salty end. Customer service here is good and the employees are nice. The parking lot is small however, there is always a good amount of parking since that plaza isn't too busy. Overall, I recommend coming here for their delicious and quality vegan banh mi sandwiches. read more

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Price of bahn mi went up, quality went down.. I slice of cucumber and very hard bread. I got 3 and all were pretty bland. from the case: the lemongrass chicken didn't have hardly any lemongrass flavor and although it's seitan (the only seitan in the case) had the texture of worms. Still not everything has a price tag and I don't want to ask for every little thing to find the best deal and because English is not the first language. Probably not going back... Going to subway read more

We found this great vegan Banh Mi sandwich cafe and market thanks to Yelp. I've been hella craving a Banh Mi BBQ sandwich ever since the 7 Vegan Market in Orange introduced it but stopped selling it due to their new next door neighbor, Vegan Subs. Footlong sandwiches at a very reasonable price are made when you order. The #5 (Vegan Teriyaki Chicken) & #6 (Vegan BBQ Chicken) are our favorites. We always get two of each...save one for later. Refrigerated drinks and made-to-order coffee or tea are available. Plenty of tables inside. They also have a to-go food buffet which they recently added the dish names. Can't wait to try the vegan fish dish. A ton of vegan meat substitutes and vegan seasonings that they have also finally added pricing. Employees are polite. They accept cash or credit card. Order catering in person; I don't think anyone checks their website order/messages. read more

Thien Dang Vegetarian - Sandwich (Banh Mi) Menu 11/2022 - Vegan Near Me - Garden Grove, California

FANTASTIC!! If it's your first time, remember to check in for 5% off your order! Service was friendly and my banh mi was ready in 3 minutes which gave me time to browse their great selection of vegan meats (mostly those used in Asian cuisines as well as big brands like Beyond). - Banh Mi Bo Chay (Vegan beef): $5: the 'beef' taste was spot on and wonderfully savory. It was just salty enough to complement the pickled carrot and daikon; the only thing was that its purple color was a little too vivid. Cilantro and cucumber were very fresh. The bread was extremely crunchy yet soft on the inside, slightly past peak freshness and without much toasted flavor but still a good base for the mayo and fillings. Overall a very yummy and big portion with the right amount of moisture and balanced textures. I think what sets Thien Dang apart is the quality and freshness of their ingredients, as well as some of the best prices in the area. They've become my family's go-to banh mi place and may very well become yours too! read more

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My absolute FAVORITE vegan place in California. I come here twice a week :) Toooo good! They have sort of the pick-items-through-the-glass option where it comes with rice and soup + 2 items or more and then they have regular menu items. Combo banh mi is THE BEST! The "pork spare ribs" w rice is amazing. Everything is so tasty. Always the same workers inside as well so probably safe to assume this is family oriented. They sell vegan groceries here as well. read more

The banh mi sold here are LOADED. I was born and raised vegetarian in OC so I have tried every vegan/vegetarian establishment up and down the coast. Usually I am the only vegetarian friend in the group so I'm use to ordering what I call the "pity" selection, the ones they throw on the menu for the rare occasion there are vegetarians in the ordering party, at other sandwich spots (Cali, Lees, etc). Since this is a vegan/vegetarian restaurant their banh mi are the real deal for a reasonable price. I noticed some other reviews mentioning the price increase but if you compare it to what you would get elsewhere, it is a very good deal. The faux meats alone are very pricey in terms of raw cost. Vegans should already know this from their grocery shopping experiences and if you have ever worked in food service you know that margins are extremely low. Speaking of grocery shopping they stock frozen goods here! Brands from all over including the ones imported from Taiwan, a newer one from Vietnam named "Au Lac", plant-based pate from Germany, it's quite a big selection. As far as service, they are a smaller restaurant so it's unrealistic to expect a mom&pop to hire a lot of overhead for the rare instances that they get really busy. They try their best and I actually like that they take their time with each order (the wait isn't that long tbh), the food is consistent every time. Just call in the order if time is of the essence. Of course the restaurant menu items are delicious as well, I just figured I would focus on the banh mi since there aren't many like them around. 10/10 from a lifelong vegetarian read more

I came here when I wanted to get vegan bánh mì after an appointment because I was in the area... I ended up also getting a steamed bun and a vegan bun hue. I'm 99% sure my roommate went to pick up an order for takeout from here before, but my gosh! The portion sizes are huge. Once I got home, I realize my $5.50 sandwich was definitely worth it especially considering how I thought it was overpriced initially. The noodle soup I heated up for dinner and it filled up two bowls for me!! The restaurant itself also has a bunch of grocery and frozen items that you can purchase. Service is also very sweet! Highly recommend read more

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I was craving Vietnamese banh mi flavors, and this place popped up on my Yelp feed. It was the first ever find for vegetarian/vegan options for banh mi, and it did not disappoint! They also sell items that you can just pick up and take home to add to your meals, kind of reminds me of a mini grocery. Wish there were more non egg AND no tofu options. Will definitely be back to inquire and try other options! read more

My family and I have been coming to this place for years! I love the quality, and everything is soo fresh. I get the Vegan Combination Banh Mi, and their Vietnamese coffee. The coffee is so good! I get all jittery though. My family has pretty much tried every thing on their menu like the Spring Rolls, Vegan Egg Roll (we get these in trays of 40) and the Vegan Combination Fried Rice. They're all delicious and very good quality. The family working are so sweet as well. The seating is limited by everything is so nice and clean. I highly recommend this place, it's more than exceptional! read more

Food is always good but service is bad. The family owned business. They give bad service to the Asian communities. Bad attitude.

The staff is welcoming & friendly upon entering the shop! They're so sweet. They have tons of parking. It's very easy to get in & out of this place. They sell a various amount of frozen vegan meat and vegan jerky and even vegan pork floss. It's a vegan/vegetarian's dream if you like to cook at home like me lol. I got the vegan bbq chicken sandwich. It was my first time here. Not sure if this is the norm, but the meat wasn't cold or hot. It was room temp like it had been sitting out. I wish it was hot and fresh or even charred, but it's alright because it was still very filling and tasty. I only ate half the sandwich, and I was very full. As far as the bread, it is very soft... It kind of crumpled up, flaked everywhere, and completely broke apart while I was eating it, but I think maybe that's just how vegan bread is. read more

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Located in a small plaza on Brookhurst. There is usually parking. This street does get pretty busy at times, so watch out for that. Cool little restaurant that specializes in vegetarian banh mi. Tried the banh mi bi, teriyaki chicken, and dac biet. They were all so delicious! And the size is more than decent. The bread is crispy, but not hard and rough to rip up the roof of your mouth. All the vegetarian "meats" inside the sandwiches were all tasty. Definitely gives regular banh mi a run for its money. Food comes out in a timely manner and service is good. There are a few tables inside to eat and one table outside. More of a to go place for food. Definitely a new go to place for a quick and easy lunch! read more

Love this place it's such an affordable vegan option everytime I've been here the the employees were helpful and patient. It's a small shop with a lot of vegan freezer food, from shrimp, to chicken, even eggs ! They also carry vegan fish sauce and jerky it's super cool and convenient. I get the #4 bahn mi (meatloaf) it's $8 and it's basically a whole baguette to your self super big, you definitely get a bang for your buck. I would recommend this place to anyone who's interested in authentic Vietnamese vegan food 10/10. read more

Thien Dang Vegetarian - Vegan Meatloaf Banh Mi - Vegan Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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What to do when one is asked to eat vegetarian meals!?! For me, salads are great.. with chicken, eggs, etc.! Yelp to the rescue I located this small business, Thien Dang Vegetarian. I've been here twice, yesterday and again today. The entrees are veggies for sure, however, the taste is similar to its meat counterparts! For example, bitter melon stuffed with ground pork, well the veggie version is just as good, stuffed with tofu and/or bean curd (I could be wrong!). Their "thit kho" with lemongrass and a lil chili gave it a nice tasty kick! First time there, I got the rice with 3 entrees, was way too much food for about $11. Today, I cut back and just got rice and 2 items, around $8. I still have leftovers! I'll definitely come back to try other meal options! They also have noodles, soups that you can eat there! And, afterwards I do not feel sleepy, sluggish from MSG (I didn't feel it..) read more

Thien Dang Vegetarian - Meal to go.. - Vegan Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Ordered the Banh Mi Dac Biet - So bomb! That mayo spread they have is the highlight! Their sandwich is very decently sized and has a hefty weight to it. I can get down on AYCE and eat my heart out but this sandwich over here got me feeling full at only half way. I'll be back to try out their other menu options even though I'm still mainly a carnivore .. read more

I enjoyed their lotus salad, but the star was the tuna banh mi. Wow! The flavours reminded me of a regular tuna salad sandwich, but it was vegan as with everything in this establishment. It was actually the best banh mi I had on this trip. Not a place to go dine at as there were limited seatings. It's more of a takeout place. We did not enjoy the wonton noodle soup. Veggies were overcooked. I would be back for the tuna banh mi and lotus salad. read more