The Purple Mint Vegan Bistro
4616 El Cajon Blvd suite 3, San Diego
(619) 280-3388
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Had noodles soup with book choy and garlic and crispy rolls. Space could use cleaning especially bathroom.
This place is so good. Would highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We loved everything about this place! The food was fresh, flavorful and the portions hearty. The service was very courteous and quick. It’s a cute little no frills restaurant with amazing Vietnamese/ pan Asian food. We had hot and sour soup (huge portion!) and the spicy lemongrass noodle soup. Definitely recommended!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is delicious, I could easily eat the Crispy Seasoned Tofu daily. Every one who works there is incredible friendly. Thank you Purple Mint!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wonton Soup, Avocado Spring Rolls, Lemon Grass Chicken or Beef or Tofu, Braised Duck Noodle Soup, Crispy Avocado Rolls
I’ve only had delicious meals here. Order the baguette to go with the Yam & Sweet Potato Curry. That way you can mop up every drop of the delicious sauce/soup. My ultimate favorite tho’ is the Black Rice Pasta!
The menu is diverse and very yummy. Highlights were the fried tofu, mapo tofu lettuce cups and jasmine milk tea. They have done a phenomenal job with the ambience and the food. The only downside is the surrounding location. Will definitely revisit when we are in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best vegan restaurants in San Diego.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Spring Rolls, Noodles, Lemon Grass Chicken or Beef or Tofu
The food was fantastic. The restaurant is decorated really nicely. Very inviting atmosphere. We ordered numerous dishes and they were all fantastic. Good portions and all seasoned well. The service was also attentive and very helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite vegan meal experiences ever! I was wanting some comfort food and this place got all the flavors right. The crispy rolls were my favorite, passion fruit it lemonade was good but a tad too sweet for me. The orange chicken is such a classic and they did it so well! The service was amazing and fast too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A MUST-eat in San Diego!!
I’m never afraid to write a critical review, but I have no ounce of criticism for this restaurant!
In my Vietnamese family, my cousin is vegan and I am vegetarian. We managed to convince our family of 8 to give this place a try, worried that any negative experience would dissuade them from trying meatless food again. Everyone LOVED the food. Expansive menu with SO many options. Flavorful, properly cooked vegan beef, chicken, fish, duck, shrimp, tofu (yes, we tried them all, via passing the dishes around the table!). I’ll never forget the delightful shock on my grandmother’s face when she tasted and saw how authentic the fake “sizzling beef” was. 11/10 will be back again, and will recommend to friends in the area- to both meat and plant-based diners :D
Service was exemplary- our waiters constantly checked on our water levels and satisfaction.
Menu clearly labelled and organized - only suggestion would be for the restaurant to come up with a “family” meal consisting of all the different proteins with a group bowl of rice, so everyone can try different things!
Venue is recently renovated- so very clean and modern.
Plenty of parking nearby, on the residential streets and plaza parking lots.
All the other diners around us seemed excited and happy with their food- we all kept turning our heads nosily as each dish came out from the kitchen.
Vegetarian options: They have fake meats (shrimp, beef, chicken, fish) and tofu to substitute for traditional meat proteins!
Dietary restrictions: Completely vegan restaurant, most items are gluten free! My cousin has a severe peanut allergy, we informed the staff who communicated with the kitchen, and we did not have any problems.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Fish with Dill, Braised Duck Noodle Soup
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We've been here around 50 times and almost never had a bad sensation. Great atmosphere, great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vegan yummy ❤️🇺🇸
Vegetarian options: Vegan yummy ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding menu and food so fresh. Very nice wait staff, too. Highly recommended from this foodie!
Parking: Free. Right in front
Kid-friendliness: Fine for families- no - spicy options
Wheelchair accessibility: Roll in….
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant & Tofu Delight, Avocado Spring Rolls
Quiet and unassuming restaurant tuck away in a small away in a small strip mal. Great menu with amazing food. I love this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant & Tofu Delight, Summer Rolls
Fantastic gourmet Asian vegan cuisine.
Check out the new location!
Vegetarian options: All vegan actually.
Dietary restrictions: All vegan.....
Parking: The spaces are plentiful but tight.
Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken, Avocado Spring Rolls, Summer Rolls
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