Flagship location of this casual neighborhood vegan cafe, est. since 2007. Features an extensive menu of Thai favorites as well casual American classics. Find dishes like breakfast pancakes and omlettes; lunch/dinner items like Thai curries, noodles, rice plates with seitan or soy meat; plus casual fare like nachos and lentil burger with fries. For dessert there are cakes and cookies. Park on street in front or around the side. California Certified Green Business. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm.
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10438 National Blvd, Los Angeles, California, USA, 90034
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88 Reviews
First Review by think4leafclover
PlantBasedSavant
Points +81
It is a fine vegan restaurant. - Edit
While it is certainly not a high end vegan restaurant, it's OK. There are some great dishes in a nice casual atmosphere. The staff is nice.
Read morePros: The food is good
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CelesteMancia
Points +87
Great - Edit
Lots of good Thai dishes
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solsticeszn
Points +472
THE BEST RESTAURANT EVER!!! - Edit
It has been my favorite restaurant since I was two years old. I like the spicy noodle soup, fresh spring rolls, tofu scrambled burger, the garlic chicken burger, crispy spring rolls, fried tofu, their pad-thai, the spicy mint noodles, the lentil quesadilla, the combination burrito, the hot drum sticks, and the taco plate. All the people who work there are super nice and patient. The service is fast and the food is reasonably priced.
Read morePros: kind people work there, Amazing food, Fast
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Chia
Points +3631
Fast service, tasty food - Edit
I've been coming to The Vegan Joint over the years since it first opened its doors, and I like the improvements I've seen over the years, including the interior/exterior upgrades, the menu options, and the quality of the food. Was just here again April 2020 and had yet another good meal. Here's my Vegan Joint review update. It's casual dining with simple yet flavorful foods. The service is quick, and the owner, Hnoi, is gracious though she's usually out shopping & going to check on the other Vegan Joint locations. Dishes I especially like are the spicy noodle soup (highly addictive), the tofu scramble burger (ask for it, it's gone off-menu), and the pancakes which come out perfect every time. Also good are the fresh rolls, yellow curry, red curry, mushroom soup, Chinese soup, batter-fried veg chicken sandwich, tofu scramble with hash browns, and always the vegan cakes brought in from a local vegan baker. The vibe is relaxed and easy. The prices are fair. I'm happy.
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pikesperk
Points +1135
Diner Food, okay I guess - Edit
Nothing super thrilling here. Diner food. They rushed me in super fast and I felt like they were rushing everyone to order and get out. I was trying to decide and asked for more time but the waitstaff just stands there waiting. The whole restaurant was a vibe of non customer service, lots of warning signs, Run Down, etc. not worth a revisit.
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imadeva
Points +611
Reliable Taste and Variety - Edit
Great breakfast burritos, curry, burgers, spring rolls, and possibly the best fried chicken around. Not to mention fruity pancakes and desserts to go. What's not to love?
Read morePros: Fried chicken, Curry, Friendly staff
Cons: Hard to park nearby
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bertdiaz91
Points +32
Yummy! - Edit
Came to this place to eat some pancakes. First time having chocolate chip pancakes ever and they were delicious! Would like to come back again and try their other foods.
Read morePros: All vegan options
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Kari88
Points +82
Ein Traum nicht nur für Veganer - Edit
Ein absoluter Geheimtipp für alle Veganer und nicht Veganer. Hier gibt es alles was das Herz begehrt von Pancakes zu Currys Wraps oder Burger. Super lecker und eine mega freundliche bdsieu
Read morePros: Eine sehr große Auswahl , Super lecker , Freundliche Bedienung
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elenajoy
Points +334
Absolutely Delicious - Edit
Amazing food. I loved the hash browns and the tropical pancakes!! It’s a cozy space with lots of cute signs and free magazines & business cards. It’s a lovely little place, but we spent about $36 on two orders of tropical pancakes and one shared plate of hash browns...
Read morePros: All vegan, Yummy
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Crito
Points +315
Great All Vegan Restaurant - Edit
I used to live a block away from this place which was great....and dangerously addicting. Not far from my office so I hit it up as often as I can.
Read moreLove that they do all-day breakfast and their breakfast burritos are great. The bacos are a little meh (would be better if they used a good vegan bacon or seitan), but still solid.
"Joint" is the perfect name. It's not super high end fancy vegan like Sage, etc., but its a reliable go-to that never disappoints.
The hot drum sticks are really good. Not a buffalo hot, but a syrupy asian style hot. Love them.
Lentil quesadilla is my other staple here.
The wraps/burritos are HUGE too. You get two halves and they are loaded. Some of them are just a little light on the "meat" but still delicious.
Huge menu and great friendly service. Love this place!
Pros: All vegan with a big menu, Great diner-ish vibe
Cons: Parking in this area can be a pain
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eric
Points +21062
The Joint for HappyCow Regulars - Edit
We've been coming here for many years and love Hnoi and the Vegan Joint. Since they remodeled and expanded, it's also been a great place to hold meetups, and meet with larger groups. The food has always been decent, and the prices very reasonable. In fact, I don't believe they've raised their prices in many years, and the current menu prices are still lower than nearly all the other Thai places. I usually order a lentil or black bean burger, though their Thai dishes are also good. Food isn't gourmet, nor will it likely blow you away, but it's consistently good, and the vibe is great. They bring in desserts from No Udder and a bunch of others, so your sweet tooth will always be taken care of as well. For what it's made to be, this place is awesome in my view.
Read moreIt's also a very convenient location, just a minute off the 10 freeway at Overland Ave.
Updated from previous review on 2019-06-11
Pros: Great vibe, Location
eric
rtiago, you should try this place!
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ShealynnDooley
Points +36
Great menu variety - Edit
Cute smaller vegan restaurant
Read morePros: 100% vegan , Good prices , Decent portions
Cons: Food was good but not excellent , Slow
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tguyden
Points +88
Nice Eatery - Edit
Great place to grab a nice vegan meal.
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BeeElleElle
Points +137
Serviceable - Edit
I’ve been here a couple of times. I was excited to be living within walking distance of a vegan restaurant and really want to support any vegan businesses, but unfortunately I found the food pretty bland. It’s serviceable - but nothing too exciting, in my opinion.
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JenssyMartin
Points +18
Great Place! - Edit
100% vegan and delicious!
Read moreIt has great variety.
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JimmyHsieh
Points +47
Great flavors! - Edit
This is my niece’s favorite restaurant. She has been coming here with her parents since she was two (she is now 9) and that almost how long I have been hearing about this place. My first try and I have to say she is right. Food has great flavors and service is super friendly. My favorite dish of the night was the spicy mint leaves noodles. I will definitely come back to try other dishes here.
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JuneOk
Points +344
Delicious - Edit
Drunken Noodles are so good! Was visiting from east coast so wanted to go to as many different restaurants in LA but ended up going to the Vegan Joint twice (different locations)
Read morePros: good value, many locations
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HeatherV
Points +150
Good food - Edit
The food here is good. Sometimes a little bland. Large variety and they serve even the breakfast items at any time during the day. Comfortable but casual. Sometimes staff is not very friendly. Parking is impossible but try the meters around the corner on Motor.
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Awake1234
Points +1607
Excellent - Edit
Got all the main fair covered on the menu - from veggie burgers to curry. Great food and super nice people.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Delicious and unique selection, Outdoor seating
Cons: Limited parking
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believ3bee
Points +19
tacos - Edit
Hi liked their soy tacos however would of loved a little more seasoning for flavor. But being Mexican I can't expect them to taste just like the real ones either way I really enjoyed them.
Read morePros: lots of options
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Florkie
Points +48
Simple yet delicious! - Edit
This is an excellent restaurant if you are hungry but not sure what to eat. Lots of breakfast, lunch and dinner options that are all simple yet vegan! Very affordable, too.
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HelenaAlison
Points +34
Very yummy - Edit
One of my favorite vegan spots of lunch and dinner. Lots of vegan meats and delicious pad thai. Would highly recommend.
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MoniqueNelson
Points +66
Great casual dining - Edit
The entire menu is vegan and perfect for a comfortable, casual meal. It's not super fancy, but it's tasty, there's lots to choose from, and the staff is lovely!
Read morePros: All Vegan Options!
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phytophile
Points +1274
filling - Edit
This place is good for a fairly inexpensive vegan meal. It's not a particularly inspired menu but it will fill you up.
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alexandra_vegan
Points +1549
vegan joint - Edit
I'm sorry to say this but I found the food bland. We ordered Pad Thai, fried spring rolls and Shiitake soup. Pad Thai tasted like dish sponge, spring rolls were ok but nothing special and the soup was sour full of lemongrass sticks that you had to look out for. We ate there once so it might have just been a bad day for them. Service was great and the food came out quickly. Parking hard to find. Imam center nearby offers parking at $10 flat rate. We found street parking after doing a few rounds.
Read morePros: 100%vegan
Cons: parking hard to find
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marilunasunset
Points +38
Best Pancakes Ever - Edit
This place has literally, the best pancakes I have ever had! The Pad Thai is also super yummy. But the pancakes are beyond words, so so delicious. They are perfectly sweet and soft and fluffy. Will continue to come back here, forever.
Read morePros: Pancakes, Pad Thai , Cute Space
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JacquelineFletcher
Points +28
one of my favorite restaurants - Edit
I've only eaten their Thai food and it is consistently good. I've had their eggplant, lettuce wraps, yellow curry and pad Thai.
Read morePros: fresh, fast
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