This hidden gem is my absolute favorite restaurant in San José! Once in a while, I go to a Buddhist temple to meditate(many of which are Vietnamese here in SJ); at one particular temple they serve a free lunch after group meditation. What's noteworthy about the food served at temples is that the produce is grown by the monks, and all the food is cooked by the monks - and it is some of the best food I've ever had!
While I can't confirm this, seeing that this café connects to the temple in the back, I feel fairly confident assuming that there are some Buddhist principles that influence and guide the preparation and cooking of the dishes here.
The menu is minimalist, focusing on a few dishes rather than on offering an expensive range of items, and the times that I have been here I was absolutely delighted with how well-balanced and cooked my vegetables were; this is what I love about the style of Buddhist cooking: veggies aren't saturated with lots of heavy sauces or seasonings - instead, because vegetables are grown from scratch, there is an intimate understanding of how to cook each vegetable to bring out the best flavors, without adding a bunch of unnecessary ingredients that would stifle one's enjoyment of the natural taste of the veggies.
The service is always courteous and friendly as well, and the quiet atmosphere, despite partly being a health food shop, adds to the ambience as well.
Whenever I am in the area I make it a point to stop here; this place definitely brings a lot of joy to my lil foodie heart! 💜
Hanna Lin
Love this vegetarian restaurant. Food is delicious, especially the tomato noodle soup, a vegetarian version of 牛肉麵. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The place is very clean and beautifully decorated with a small store of merchandise from Taiwan.
CaraSloman
The food was delicious. They have a wonderful seating area, and the service was good. The whole place is lovely.
潔妮
A wonderful place for vegan as well as vegetarian folks!
Son Huynh
Food is awesome and they have a little shop inside and it goty favorite drinks there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew
Come here for simple, lightly-spiced, healthy vegetarian food.
Wal Tam
Veg food only
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodles, Vegan
Kitty Lu
The top choice for vegetarian eating in the Bay Area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Flores
Great for vegans and vegetarians, there’s a small store with plenty of great snacks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan, sacha vegan kidney with noodles 沙茶素腰花面
This is a small market & cafe. Food was really tasty and served quickly. Gets packed during lunch time, beat the rush and get there before 12pm. Everything on the menu is vegan/ vegetarian. Portion is good for one person.
Parking: Plenty of parking if you go before 12pm otherwise can be tight to find parking.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Bean Y
Good atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DIGINERODONTKILL
The culinary offerings at Joyhear Cafe are commendable, presenting an array of vegetarian dishes that are both gastronomically delightful and gentle on the digestive system. The conscientious preparation of each meal is evident, reflecting a philosophy that marries taste with nutritional benevolence.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Eel Rice
Aditi Shah
Great healthy vegan and vegetarian Taiwanese food served in a tranquil setting. I love the different vegetable side dishes they serve each time.
Vegetarian options: Clearly labeled vegan options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Noodle Soup,
Katherine Scott
Lovely vegan/vegetarian cafe close to the airport. The food was fresh and delicious and the presentation was attractive. Also very fairly priced for the quality.
Peaceful and tasty lunch spot!
This hidden gem is my absolute favorite restaurant in San José! Once in a while, I go to a Buddhist temple to meditate(many of which are Vietnamese here in SJ); at one particular temple they serve a free lunch after group meditation. What's noteworthy about the food served at temples is that the produce is grown by the monks, and all the food is cooked by the monks - and it is some of the best food I've ever had!
While I can't confirm this, seeing that this café connects to the temple in the back, I feel fairly confident assuming that there are some Buddhist principles that influence and guide the preparation and cooking of the dishes here.
The menu is minimalist, focusing on a few dishes rather than on offering an expensive range of items, and the times that I have been here I was absolutely delighted with how well-balanced and cooked my vegetables were; this is what I love about the style of Buddhist cooking: veggies aren't saturated with lots of heavy sauces or seasonings - instead, because vegetables are grown from scratch, there is an intimate understanding of how to cook each vegetable to bring out the best flavors, without adding a bunch of unnecessary ingredients that would stifle one's enjoyment of the natural taste of the veggies.
The service is always courteous and friendly as well, and the quiet atmosphere, despite partly being a health food shop, adds to the ambience as well.
Whenever I am in the area I make it a point to stop here; this place definitely brings a lot of joy to my lil foodie heart! 💜
Love this vegetarian restaurant. Food is delicious, especially the tomato noodle soup, a vegetarian version of 牛肉麵. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The place is very clean and beautifully decorated with a small store of merchandise from Taiwan.
The food was delicious. They have a wonderful seating area, and the service was good. The whole place is lovely.
A wonderful place for vegan as well as vegetarian folks!
Food is awesome and they have a little shop inside and it goty favorite drinks there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Come here for simple, lightly-spiced, healthy vegetarian food.
Veg food only
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodles, Vegan
The top choice for vegetarian eating in the Bay Area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great for vegans and vegetarians, there’s a small store with plenty of great snacks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan, sacha vegan kidney with noodles 沙茶素腰花面
Restaurantji Recommends
This is a small market & cafe. Food was really tasty and served quickly. Gets packed during lunch time, beat the rush and get there before 12pm. Everything on the menu is vegan/ vegetarian. Portion is good for one person.
Parking: Plenty of parking if you go before 12pm otherwise can be tight to find parking.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Good atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The culinary offerings at Joyhear Cafe are commendable, presenting an array of vegetarian dishes that are both gastronomically delightful and gentle on the digestive system. The conscientious preparation of each meal is evident, reflecting a philosophy that marries taste with nutritional benevolence.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Eel Rice
Great healthy vegan and vegetarian Taiwanese food served in a tranquil setting. I love the different vegetable side dishes they serve each time.
Vegetarian options: Clearly labeled vegan options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Noodle Soup,
Lovely vegan/vegetarian cafe close to the airport. The food was fresh and delicious and the presentation was attractive. Also very fairly priced for the quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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