Went to Vege Valley about a month ago with my parents for the first time, and it was a great experience! My dad is vegetarian, so we came for lunch on a weekend after hearing good recs about this place. They brought us hot tea and we ordered vege chicken with orange sauce, vege sausage and tofu in hot pot, fried rice noodle with pumpkin, stir fried dragon whisker veggies, and vege pork in sesame pita bread. The food took a good 15+ min to come out, and the vege pork in sesame pita bread came out later because they needed time to make it. They forgot our dragon whisker veggies in the order I believe, so we had to ask them halfway through our meal and then they made and brought it. Everything was really delicious, but most dishes were pretty salty so you had to pair it with rice or veggies. It's a good place to eat family style and share multiple dishes. We had some leftovers that my parents took home. My favorite dish was the fried rice noodles with pumpkin, and my husband loved the vege sausage and tofu in hot pot. We will probably come back in the future for vegetarian eats if we are in the area with my family again! read more

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Took my vegan friend her for her bday since we go to Happy Family and My Vegan a lot in the past so I wanted to switch it up. She's Caucasian vegan and is out of options since she doesn't like salad. I was here once earlier this for a celebration of life after a funeral. I remember the food being pretty darn good for vegan. This time around, we ordered strictly vegan items so I didn't get to eat the items I had last time. However I was impressed with how they did the fried "fish." Everything else was pretty standard, well seasoned, and nothing too crazy. Overall, I would put this restaurant into our top 3 rotation for my vegan friend, since Sage closed in Pasadena. read more

My vegetarian in-laws were overjoyed when they finally discovered that Vege Valley had moved instead of closing like they first thought several years ago. We were the first ones into Vege Valley, at 10:30 on a Saturday morning. It was sparkling clean since they just finished mopping up. We ordered 6 lunch specials (10:30-2:30) plus an Sizzling udon with black pepper sauce and the food was just as awesome as we remembered. Most of the lunch specials were $13.95 and come with a choice of porridge, white or brown rice. We will be back! read more

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Was recommended by a friend so decided to try it out! Came here with my vegan friend so this worked out. Located on a pretty busy street, parking is decent here as there's underground structures. What I like to do is park at 99 Ranch plaza and walk over. This place gets quite busy on Sunday afternoons but if you come just when it opens, it's not too bad. I've tried their "chicken" dishes before but wasn't a huge fan of the sauce as it was too much on the sweeter side. This time around, I tried their eggplant basil with tofu and pumpkin with tofu. Quite interesting that they use the same sauce on both dishes but I do appreciate that they have a lunch special which comes with rice. My friend also wanted to try their avocado with secret sauce appetizer. However, that was a let down as the sauce just tasted like soy sauce with cucumber, nothing special and definitely not worth $9... overall, pretty solid Chinese vegetarian spot for being in 626 area. read more

Vege Valley - Eggplant with Basil 九層茄子 Pumpkin with Tofu - Vegetarian Near Me - San Gabriel, California

On the 2nd floor, West side. Designed like a typical chinese restaurant. They were accommodating to gluten free, by changing the sauce. Large is a good amount of food for the price. Solid family style sizes. Plenty of parking underground. Overall quick and helpful service. I got the eggplant and tofu (the soggy tofu style) , next time I should try to pumpkin dish. read more

Love the food here! I highly recommend the pickled napa cabbage and sliced sausage. Also the oyster mushroom and deep fried tofu woth hot sauce. read more

4.4 stars Came to try this vegetarian restaurant w/ my vegetarian relatives & we were all pretty impressed with the food! The meat-eaters in the group didn't feel deprived & the vegetarians couldn't stop eating & raving about it. Taste-wise, everything was 5/5 stars! These were the dishes we got: Sweet & Sour "chicken": deepfried mushrooms coated in sauce. It's not as acidic as your local Panda Express, but it's delicious & you feel healthier eating this even though it's deepfried. Sizzling Tofu plate: Deepfried soft tofu mixed w/ spicy sauce & bell peppers served on a hot, sizzling plate. Delicious, mild spice, & not too salty. Pumpkin w/ Tofu in brown sauce: the brown sauce is soy sauce based I think. Mild in flavor & goes well w/ rice. Buddha's Feast: a medley of vegetables in a clear sauce. I thought it was perfectly seasoned, but, for people who are used to high sodium foods, this one might be bland-tasting. I remember seeing peas, brocolli, cauliflower, & carrots. Mountain Yam & Oyster Mushroom stir-fry(?): I don't actually remember the name of this dish, but it's basically scalloped oyster mushrooms & button mushrooms stirfried w/ mountain potatos/yam, carrots, & bell peppers. Also delicious. I think this Chinese vegetarian restaurant cater to the Buddhist vegetarians of no garlic/onions/green onions way, but they're willing to customize to no egg for the vegans. I would have given 5 stars, but little things kind of gave me pause. For example, the place is small/crowded, they gave 1 bottle of ice water for my family of 7 & small paper cups, the tables were really very, very crowded together, so no privacy. Since there were 7 of us, they still asked us how many bowls of rice we wanted. Service was just ok. Parking is free, so that's nice. Frankly, as uncomfortable as it may be for large groups, it is still a very popular restaurant & I'd still recommend it for it's food. It's one of the best Chinese vegetarian restaurants I've been to yet. read more

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Great vegetarian food and services is good too. My favorite is fried mushrooms. The only thing is parking read more

We love this all-vegetarian restaurant. The waitresses speak Mandarin, Cantonese, one with limited Vietnamese and limited English. There was quite a wait today because they had a large party reservation of 5 large tables. The food is very consistent every time we order. They did not offer lunch special today because it's Veteran's Day. read more

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Our family loves coming here for vegetarian food! The food is always tasty and fresh. Each dish has so much flavor. Our favorites are the pineapple fried rice and popcorn chicken. The waiters are very attentive and friendly. The food comes out really fast and we are always in and out super quick. This is a place we repeatedly go back to for vegetarian food. read more

Vege Valley - Vegetarian Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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By far the best vegetarian restaurant I've ever eaten at. I am not vegetarian but have been introduced to vegetarian cuisine through my husband's family. The dishes at this restaurant taste even better than non vegetarian dishes. My favorite dish is the fried oyster mushrooms. read more

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The service here was great, very friendly and fast. I got there right when it opened so it was very quiet (which I loved). The vegan "orange chicken" & fried mushroom oysters were my favorite! read more

Vege Valley - Vegetarian Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Best Vegetarian Chinese in town. Their crispy "chicken" nuggets with basil are our favorite an we'll order them every time, plus one to go!

Fantastic vegetarian Chinese food. The mushrooms dishes are my favorite. I cannot wait to go back.

One of the best, if not the best vegan/vegetarian place in the SGV! They've been around for a long time! I knew them when they were over in the focus plaza, now known as tawa gateway. They've since moved over about 1-2 blocks west but parking is much better as if you can't find parking on the main level, you can go park underground, plenty of spaces. It is on the second floor so you gotta go up the stairs otherwise there's an elevator too I believe. The food here is absolutely amazing tasting. It may be a bit on the pricier side but they are meant to be family style so plenty to share. They do lunch specials too which is on the weekdays ( minus holidays), you get a smaller portion of the entree and it comes with rice or porridge. Service is also very good, they can speak a bit of most languages you'd expect: English, mando, canto and viet! I suppose if there's a downside, I'd say that the place isn't too big so can get crowded at peak times and you may have to wait a bit. In those cases they have a manual wait list to put your name down near the entrance of the place. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

My mom has been a vegetarian for over 25 years and we've tried so many restaurants I've lost count. My mom is very particular about the food she eats so it's rare that we get to take her out to eat or are willing buy food to bring home to her. This one happens to be one of my mom's favorites since it is close to her home and the best part is that you can order online! My family's top favorites are the crispy sesame vege fish, crispy oyster mushroom, vege kidney with baisal, eggplant with baisal, vege pan fried fish with salt and pepper, and dry sauteed green beans. Love that we can even place orders in advance for big celebrations and days we have to pray which makes it so convenient. Happy eating everyone! read more

Loved how all of the dishes were fresh and flavourful. The house "chicken" had a crispy outer layer with a tangy sauce that made them really addicting. The kidney and eggplant were great too. Portion sizes were decent and service was fast. read more

Vege Valley - Vege House Chicken with Brown Sauce 左公雞 Eggplant with Basil 九層茄子 - Vegetarian Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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My favorite place for authentic vege food! Some of my favorites include the oyster mushrooms, basil chicken, eggplant tofu, and curry chicken. Staff is amazing and provide great customer service. read more

Great restaurant with great food great service and very friendly atmosphere I love the food and greatly appreciated the staffs. They recommended all my favorite food. We will come with my children. read more

Vege Valley - Main courses and desert - Vegetarian Near Me - San Gabriel, California

This place is great. I only eat plant-based, but I'm not Chinese, and the staff verified that the food is vegan, so.. *shrugs*. The seasonings were a little on the mild side. Like the free porridges that came with the lunch specials, needed more salt or something. But other than the seasoning for that, the rest of the food was great! I ordered the Kabocha Squash thing, then there was a roll wrapped in cabbage that was also delicious. I didn't realize the fish thing was spicy, but not too much. I saw a lettuce wrap that looked delicious but I didn't order it. I can't remember it all, but if I ever needed catering, this place would definitely be my go to! I also ordered to go, so I can't say much about the service. The place looked small though, but there were lots of people inside. read more

Great spot for Chinese vegetarian food. They have weekday lunch specials until 2:30. We've tried a lot of different dishes and enjoyed most of them. Lunch combos come with white rice or brown rice or sweet potato porridge. Service is great. They are helpful with recommendations and are very nice in general. Located on the second floor of a plaza. Complimentary parking is available. Can be tricky to navigate if you've never been to a plaza in the San Gabriel valley but it's worth the effort! One of the best spots in the area for Chinese vegetarian food. read more

This place used to be Vege Paradise in the plaza with 99 ranch. I was so excited to find out that they had just relocated. My family really enjoys coming here for quality vegetarian food. My favorite dishes are the sauteed string beans and the tofu & pumpkin clay pot. The sauce for the tofu and pumpkin is sweet and savory. We also ordered an almond milk pastry dessert. It wasn't too sweet and the perfect end to the meal. The servers are super friendly and helpful. 10/10 would recommend this place! read more

Vege Valley - Vegetarian Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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One of the better vegetarian Chinese places! I love that the food was pipin' hot and well-seasoned. I often find vegetarian places tend to go light on seasoning. I love love their eggplant tofu so good! I had their shittake mushrooms a long time ago and the dish definitely changed. Mushrooms used to be battered in a sauce but now it's just cooked with a sauce Overall a solid place for vegetarian food! read more

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Came here on January of 2025 looking for a new vegetarian restaurant given that Sweet Veggie in El Monte closed down (My favorite place for buffets). Excellent choice here for lunch (10:30-2:30pm). The entrees are either 12.95 or 13.95 and comes with your choice of white, brown rice, or porridge. Their menu is super extensive and covers all the fancy Chinese banquet dishes but in vegetarian form. The menu pics speak for themselves. My son who is a fan of spring rolls and tofu was thoroughly pleased with the taste of all the dishes here. Even the spiciness of the spicy dishes is reasonable for children IMHO. There is so much to explore with variety. Portion sizes are not overwhelming, and the freshness is superb. Service is excellent, with the friendly staff very attentive and quick with food orders and special requests. One warning however is that although the tea was delicious there is a $1.50 charge per person. We don't eat out too much now but this could be standard practice nowadays in the area. read more

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This is located on the second floor! You can either take the stairs or take the elevator. It should be relatively accessible for everyone! The place itself is okay, kept decently clean and because it's smaller than the pictures might make it look, it has a cozy family vibe. Service - It's nice! We met someone who was also able to speak Vietnamese and she was super kind. Told my mom about a Buddhist holiday that we didn't know about and was friendly. Helped us pack our leftovers to take home! Food - Some flavors could be improved but it was overall not bad! The restaurant is filled with the delicious fragrance of the food they make. Mushrooms: I liked the texture of this and the stickiness! However, I was expecting a little more savoriness instead of a sweet and sour situation? With a little soy sauce or salt, this would've been much better for me! Still yummy though. Soft tofu and pumpkin: I got this specifically for the kabocha!! I was craving it so I enjoyed this dish. I probably would prefer a medium firm tofu here but that's just my preference. The flavor is gentle but still there. I think this would be a good dish for someone who needs something comforting and not too bold! Crispy sesame fish: A little too sweet for my liking BUT great crisp and crunch. This dish needed a little more savoriness to it as well. My mom loved it though, so that's more than enough for me. They have a large variety of food options here!! Naturally, you'll have some hits and misses. I think it's very worth it to come here to try out some dishes and see how you like it! read more

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Great place to stop by for lunch special if you're in the mood for vegetarian chinese food. Located on the 2nd floor of the plaza.. stars are steep so becareful. Food was fresh ans service when you can get their attention was decent. read more

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My mom loves this place and she's picky. It was her birthday and I wanted to surprise her for dinner. I came in early to place a large order to go for 6pm. I wasn't sure how much food to order for 10 so the hostess helped me out. She very friendly and helpful. She told me how much to order and her top choices. I paid for the food and asked if someone else can pick up the food. No problem. Later in the day I had to change the pick up time and they had no issues with it. My brother in law picked up the food and everything was delicious. We got the hot and sour soup, soft tofu eggplant with basil, sautéed green beans, crispy oyster mushrooms, crispy sesame vege fish, vege house chicken with brown mushroom and crispy chicken nuggets. The rest of my family are all meat eaters and there was not one complaint. read more

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I believe Vege Valley used to be Vege Paradise. They moved to this location and perhaps changed their name also. It's located on the 2nd floor. Here's what I ordered: Tofu pumpkin hot pot Crispy vege chicken with basil Green beans Minced tofu White rice I'm unsure if the menu is now smaller than what they used to offer at the old location. Friendly service. Overall, it's a reliable place if you are looking for vegetarian and vegan. Parking - Parking lot and underground parking available. They accept credit cards. read more

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We went to this place for our family gathering and reserved 6 large tables. Food: 5/5 The food here was delicious. Our expectations were not too high since it was a vegetarian restaurants, but everything tasted authentic and delicious. Unlike other vegetarian restaurant, this place does not try to mimic meats. We ordered a prefix menu for our tables and the portions were huge. They kept bringing out more and more food and we had so much left overs. Our favorite was their red bean mochi balls. We were all so full but when those mochi balls came out, they smelled amazing and no one could resist. Service: 5/5 Their service was fantastic. The severs were all very sweet and attentive. They refilled our tea and water so quickly. The food came out quickly as well. Since there was so much food, the severs were great about helping us transfer the food to smaller dishes so everything would fit on the tables. Other notes: I wish this place was at a more ideal location. It is kind of hidden on the second floor of a popular plaza. I would not think to come here on a regular bases just because they slip my mind when I am thinking of where to eat. The outside of the restaurant with the carpeted outdoor floors makes it look dark and dingy, but don't let that fool you. The inside of the restaurant is clean and lively. read more

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Love this place!!! Great Chinese vegetarian food and service has always been good as well. It can get crowded on the weekend during peak hours. There are lots of options on their lunch special. Highly recommend!! I love the eggplant work tofu, kung Pao chicken, kidney bean with basil, lotus root snap peas, bamboo shoots, and mustard greens!! I've been here multiple times and food and service have been consistent. Will be back soon! read more

Been coming here for over 10 years. A cozy place to get clean and tasty food. Park in the underground parking and take the elevator up since the above ground parking is scarce. read more

Loved all the dishes that we ordered! All the food were well seasoned, good portions and of good variety. Service was quick and they were very attentive and accommodating. They don't have coffee, but a person offered their own stash to us. Their kindness was much appreciated today. The setting is of your typical restaurant. We had reservations for 21 and they were able to accommodate us at 2 large round tables. Would definitely return! read more

If I was forced to be a vegetarian then this is the place that could convert me. I would have to say from the first time I've tried this place and the following visits after I was just blown away at how delicious each dish was. So much incredible flavors and just satisfying- at least in my opinion. I've brought along some meat lovers to this place and they would agree. I have so much more to try but I love snow pea leaves, the "popcorn chicken", fried tofu, and egg plant to name a few. Everything is pretty much family style here. But there is also a lunch menu as well. I just wish this place was in Arizona! The food comes out pretty fast. I needed more water refill that day . I think they had forgotten about that. But otherwise service overall was nice because they're fast. Parking is tight but there is garage parking. The restaurant is located on the second floor. Go if you're in the area! read more

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Visited for the first time since they moved and had a positive experience. Prices are reasonable and plenty of tasty and interesting options. The sesame bbq sandwich appetizer thing is great, and we enjoyed most of the dishes we ordered. Much smaller than the prior location so sometimes there's a wait and a bit noisier inside when full, but a very good veggie friendly spot to try out! read more

I don't regularly have vegetarian, but it's always fun when I do! I still can't get over how tasty these faux Chinese dishes are. It was one of the twice monthly Chinese vegetarian days on the lunar calendar so there was a slight wait. The staff weren't as efficient as usual so service was slow and slightly messy. This restaurant is smaller than its previous location. read more

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Vege Valley is a hidden gem for anyone who loves good vegetarian food,or even if you're just veggie-curious! I stopped by on a whim and ended up really enjoying my meal. The standout dishes were definitely the veggie little chicken nuggets and the pumpkin dish, which was packed with flavor and had the perfect texture. I also tried the eggplant--some bites were a bit softer than others, but overall it was still really tasty and well-seasoned. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. You can tell they care about the food and the experience. There is limited seating so it's best to go early! read more

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After a long holiday weekends, need a simple clear foods meal n it's a good choice to have a vegetarian restaurant Chinese classic!! Offering a good economy lunch specials, there are s lot of senior citizens and vegans people that will come to the restaurant.... Good services and quick delivering foods!!! Classic n nice simple design restaurant... Food tasted good enough, for sure it's the best nutritional foods n healthy for body!! Just don't taste too sweet n salty... some people that like stronger tasting foods not really their favorite... read more

Vege Valley - Fried tofu balls n cabbage vermicelli - Vegetarian Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Vege fish with hot bean paste Tofu and eggplant hot pot Came during lunch and every entree comes with a choice of rice or porridge. Both dishes were flavorful. On the 2nd floor of the plaza. read more

*** Accepts credit cards with purchase of over $30 *** Vege Valley was previously named Vege Paradise (established in 2012 and before it was named Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant), but this vegan Chinese restaurant moved from the San Gabriel's Focus Plaza to this current plaza (just one block away) in Feb 2023 due to the upcoming renovation & rebranding for the Focus Plaza (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/iconic-chinese-mall-san-gabriel-130023492.html). Different restaurant name, but still the same menu. Apparently L.A. Magazine ranked Vege Paradise as one of best ten Chinese restaurants in Los Angeles (and the only vegan restaurant on the list). [Parking]: Smaller parking lot than the Focus Plaza, but shouldn't be an issue. [Menu]: The restaurant offers Lunch Special (Monday to Sunday from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM - except all holidays) - one serving of brown rice, white rice, or porridge + one main dish ($12.50/$12.95/$13.50 options). I wasn't too sure on what to order, so I ultimately just went with dishes recommended by my waitress. Coming here outside of the lunch special hours? $1.75 for a bowl of brown rice. *** #60 Vege House Chicken With Brown Sauce (Mushroom - $15.95): It tasted just like orange chicken pieces except chicken was replaced with mushrooms. I am a big fan of this dish and definitely a must order! #59 Crispy Oyster Mushroom ($16.95): It tasted like popcorn chicken except chicken nuggets were replaced with mushrooms. While the dish tasted pretty good, I will not recommend anyone ordering it for lunch/dinner as popcorn chicken is typically eaten as a snack. Order this as a take-out. #36 Soft Tofu and Eggplant With Basil in Hot Pot (small size - $14.95): A classic Hong Kong dish with tofu and eggplant served in a clay pot. It was also another excellent dish and would order it again, but I like Vege House Chicken With Brown Sauce just a little bit more. *** Excellent service for a Chinese restaurant and this is a 5-star worthy Chinese vegan restaurant in the SGV (San Gabriel Valley). Honestly I am pretty tempted to come back here again to try other items listed on their Lunch Special. read more

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I cannot believe that I have been here countless times and I haven't even written a review yet!! I have celebrated birthdays here with my friends and family, come here to treat myself to a meal, and come here with friends and family just because. Staff are always great and very nice. Lunch special is worth it because you get to get a free bowl of white rice, brown rice, or porridge with every lunch special you order. Lunch special is between 11am-2pm everyday unless it's a holiday. Dinner is from 5pm-8pm. They close for lunch. I have seen a lot of regulars who come here. It's almost always packed. There's one gender neutral restroom in the back. There are about booths, small round tables, and large round tables. They speak multiple languages here: English, Cantonese, mandarin, Chiu Chou, Vietnamese , and much more. It's a bit pricey, but their food is delicious and good customer service. I will be back here again and again! read more

Vege Valley - Vege Kung Pao Shrimp 宮保蝦 - Vegetarian Near Me - San Gabriel, California