50 Best Vegan Restaurants in San Jose

“Omogari is popping here in the Japantown neighborhood and I was excited to dine here with some friends in their outdoor patio.

With a long line for Korean food and indoor/outdoor seating, be sure to use the Yelp waitlist if you can to get ahead of the wait.

They have classic Korean dishes with fairly generous portions from what I could tell. Limited veggie options (and you'll have to ask to make sure something can be fully plant-based/vegan), but I was happy to see they could make their Mushroom Sundubu with veggie stock. I ordered that spicy and it luckily also came with rice.

The sundubu was fantastic and hit every note I could want from a tofu stew. Loved the veggies, the broth was not too salty, and the accompanied banchan was great with the meal.

Service was also pretty fast considering how busy they were and they checked in on us for just the right amount of time. Thanks Omogari for a great dinner experience.“

“Mole pablano enchiladas were excellent.“

“I actually love this place so much it's unreal.

The soup is hot and yummy, the sides are great and as far as I know are free refills, it comes with a free drink, and the workers are nice. Truly a hidden treasure, highly recommend you come here.“

“Excellent, authentic, very tasty. Ida the owner and chef very attentive.. nice patio seating.. 5 easy stars“

“The strawberry cake was delicious!“

“The place is big and has a great selection. We tried the banana latte and it was amazing!! Not sure if it’s seasonal but it was sooo goood!! The parking for this building can be limited so just expect that but it definitely worth it! I also tried one of their pastries and it was deeeelicious!!“

“The food was very delicious and I highly encourage the Villages residents to come support this restaurant. It's cheaper and has more food than what the Village Bistro provides. I'm planning on coming back soon to try out more things.“

“a comida é extraordinaria e o serviço é 5 estrelas. Adorei os cocktails e o bife à portuesa. Recomendo muito.“

“Food: We got the earl gray lavender flavor with original puffles. We got the ice cream regular hardness and it’s very creamy and flavorful! The puffles is not chewy as expected like a mochi but it still tastes good. Would definitely want to come again and try more flavors!
Service: the owner/staff is very welcoming and helpful. My friend wanted a softer texture so he made it that way and he also came and check out whether it’s good for him and Ben offer to make it again if he’d like it a harder texture. Haven’t seen people who enjoy the job and being so attentive for a long time!
Ambiance: bright and casual. Good hangout place with friends!“

“This is one of my family’s favorite restaurants in the world!!! The staff is incredibly friendly and sweet, the food is out of this world, and the presentation is so nice! It has charming outdoor seating and is so cute! We recently moved to this area and were searching for a nice lunch spot when we found this place. The location is a bit hidden, so you won’t see it on the main street, but the food is absolutely amazing. I 100% recommend coming here.“

“Reyna was our server and provided exceptional service along with such a friendly demeanor the whole time, we dined on a busy Saturday evening and she was splendid the whole evening. We complimented the whole dining experience, especially the cuisine. Reyna brought out the chef!! We had the extreme pleasure to meet Chef Yerika Munoz, I disclosed my sincerest appreciation for the cuisine and representation of Mexican cuisine, as it is my heritage. I plan on bringing my family because of the amazing and memorable experience we had!“

“Homemade ice cream is so yummy... the best👍👌“

“Food is good and soul music is the bomb!💪🏾“

“My husband and I decided to try eating at a vegan restaurant and found that Happiness Cafe was close to home. Although small and very casual inside, the owner was very welcoming and pleasant. We tried the avocado rolls, spaghetti and meatballs and hotdog. All were excellent. I would highly recommend this spot. Can't wait to go back and try some more options.“

“Great restaurant with good food and atmosphere“

“At poke places, it is so important for the food to be fresh. You don't have to worry about this here. The staff is willing to help you arrange your bowl if you want any suggestions about pairings. Highly recommend!“

“Hoy fui al dennys a desayunar pedi un craysy spicy skillet… muy delicioso y bien caliente ..Me Atendió la Mesera Carmen por cierto muy amable., la comida me la llevo muy rápido, una atmósfera muy bonita, el restaurante estaba muy limpio , la entrada y los baños, bien presentables todo el personal muy sonrientes dándole la bienvenida a todo cliente que llegaba.lo recomiendo 💯 este restaurante 🥰😍🥰😍“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I absolutely love Urban Plates! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere that made me feel right at home. The menu offers a fantastic variety of fresh, seasonal ingredients, and every dish I’ve tried has been bursting with flavor. What really sets Urban Plates apart is their commitment to quality. The salads are vibrant and crisp, the proteins are cooked to perfection, and I can always count on their delicious, house-made sauces to elevate each meal. The option to customize my plate allows me to explore new flavors while sticking to my dietary preferences. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, always ready to recommend their favorites. Plus, the commitment to sustainability and using local ingredients makes me feel good about my choices. Whether I’m dining in or grabbing a meal to go, Urban Plates never disappoints. It’s truly one of my favorite spots to enjoy fresh, wholesome food!“

“Wanted to have a nice outdoor lunch here again since we haven't been in a while. We noticed the menu was smaller new menu with photos. We ordered the garlicky green beans which we love, Tom Yum Goong dumplings which were yummy, Xi'an Dumplings vegetable were tasty, Pork Gyoza were very good and unique crispy toppings and shrimp garlic noodles were good but a little too creamy for K.“

“I was here for a music event, and my group didn't know what to eat. We found this place online and went to get some food. Eric, our sever was AMAZING! Such a sweet guy, and was always coming back to our table to make sure we were having a good time refilling out waters and adding more broth when needed. Give that man a raise!!“

“The food and service were amazing!“

“I will be ordering from this restaurant again. ***** :-)“

“We love Kadhai Kitchen, authentic india food, best in entire Bay Area. Taste is all that matters, and they remind of maa ke hath ka khana. 👌🏻“

“I had the Pho and loved it. My bf had the Royal and he said he liked it. I was happy about the vegan mock meat. Next time I'd want to try the food bar 🤤“

“We show up on a Saturday around 4pm and there were plenty of open tables so they sat us right away. We order the guacamole, chicken flautas and barbacoa tacos.
- they charge $16 for an small dish of guacamole and its not very fresh.
Chicken flautas: 5/5, really tasty. Those were some of the best flautas I’ve ever had.
Barbacoa tacos: 3/5, meat was dry and pretty salty, also the chipotle salsa that came With them wasn’t something that i feel complemented the tacos and my daughter felt the same way but the tortillas are freshly made and they were pretty good.
Atmosphere is definitely 10/5! I would still go here for the atmosphere even if the food wasn’t the best.“

“If you're craving Cambodian cuisine, make sure to visit Angkor Chef, a fantastic Cambodian restaurant located in downtown San Jose. Owned by Channy Laux - Chef and her husband, they've been serving up delicious dishes for about 6 months now. Tina and I were thoroughly impressed by their excellent service and mouthwatering food. The restaurant boasts a sleek and modern design, and we particularly loved the beef skewers (សាច់គោចាកាក់). We definitely will come back for more. #supportlocalbusiness #khmerfood“

“I've been to a few functions at Moose Mountain Vineyards (so atmosphere goes without saying that its 5 star!) where I believe they are the exclusive caterer. While I've been mostly vegan for a few years now, I am still intrigued by what restaurants and caterers create. We are all trained to believe that we aren't getting protein unless there is a dead animal on our plates ~ and its hard to convince meat eaters of this. I'm mostly vegan by choice and don't miss meat. However, I challenge you to bring your meat eater to a function where they are catering, or have them cater your Super Bowl party, in fact - I double dog dare you.Have them serve up a table full of these nachos picture in the middle ~ don't tell a soul its vegan. They. Won't. Know. The. Difference.If they haven't completely devoured the nachos, have them take a bite into a Coxinhas (pretty sure they are in the 3rd photo). They'll think it's a warm chicken salad fritter or maybe they'll think it's a crabcake pouch , but shhhhhhh, it's jackfruit and it melts in your mouth so divinely you've eaten five before you realize you have to leave some for the other people there! (True story, I was devouring them). There's accoutrements that add to these dishes too (see pictures) - fresh salsas, etc along many other dishes that I've tried. In fact there's one with butternut squash (I think) served over rice that is insanely delicious. All I know is you'll find yourself asking the chef: how'd you make this? What's in that? I can't believe this tastes so good! And you won't be disappointed in the slightest. EVER.“

“The food was delicious and the prices were even better. You get large portions which you can easily share with 2-3 people. We ended up getting a few dishes including the combo platter, but it was a lot of food. I really enjoyed the spices and taste. Looking forward to going back when I'm in San Jose again!“

“Solid brunch offerings served fast by friendly staff. Highly recommend. They also have outdoor seating & welcome dogs.

Vegetarian options: You can custome order most dishes w/o meat.

Dietary restrictions: They were very good about leaving out ingredients we cannot eat.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible“

“Great food. Steeler Nation!“

“This restaurant makes the BEST Thai food!! I spent a month in Thailand and this tastes very authentic and the flavors are off the charts. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant, it’s so satisfyingly delicious… can’t wait to have more!

The restaurant is small but the staff are super friendly and the decor, table settings, and lighting are really nice.

*Best Thai food I’ve had since visiting the country!*“

“Everything was delicious! Will definitely be back“

“I love this restaurant. Today i was feeling under the weather and my order had special instructions. Tiffany took my order and when i received it. Everything was perfect. I ordered green curry with beef. I upgraded to coconut rice. It was something i will get again. Taro Egg rolls are so tasty and green tea with lime calmed my stomache.I immediately feel better. Thank you Red Chili 🌶️ for outstanding food and service.“

“Food are great and the staffs are nice.“

“We were in town to get a present and of course we had to stop and get a box of our goodies we used to get every Friday. Great that you can now order before coming into town. Always really good“

“Makes me wish I lived in San Jose. Excellent service, great products, and the Chris Combo is indeed amazing. Can't recommend this place enough.“

“After two years of not having a fresh sandwich it was good to come back and get that fresh amazing #9 call Country favorite 😋“

“Food is nothing short of amazing. Large menu and especially good for vegetarians and those who are into healthy options and unwilling to sacrifice taste. Really good kids menu. It's crowded and loud on Friday night, so you'll need a little patience if you go then.“

“Greeted warmly as i entered and met a friendly smile at the register. It was my 1st time at this location, Almaden, and very surprised by the great variety of offerings. I went with the portobello mushroom panini and tomato bisque soup. YUM YUM delicious 😋 Looking forward to coming back with my squad and trying different items. Come check this!“

“The service here alone made this place worth it. Felt seen, heard, and received constant check-ins and recommendations. The food we ordered (lasagna and fettuccine w/chicken) came within about 10 minutes of ordering and was delicious. Well sized portions. Plenty of options even for picky eaters. Nice hole in the wall type place with a fancy upscale feel.“

“Great food, friendly atmosphere, clean and prompt service.“

“Pleasantly surprised! Great to have an authentic Taiwanese spot nearby, will come again.“

“amazing food !!! this is our new spot for pizza and wings !!!“

“Food was GREAT 👍 Johnny and his crew was awesome 👏“

“Friday open mic is great way to end a hectic week.“

“Great service, food was awesome!! Thank you Jasmine, (our waitress) was Friendly, and helpful.“

“Delicious burgers and refreshing smoothies!“