50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in San Jose

“Excellent place to dine Such an array of meats to try at your table“

“Had an excellent experience both in person and via catering. Quality and taste are a 11/10 for me. Received a lot of compliments from guests for the catered lunch and dinner. The catering menu has very interesting items that are not the usual kind we find around. The person who assisted with catering was patient and made the process really simple. Will recommend this place a 100%!“

“Arrived at 11:45am on Saturday. Almost full restaurant.
Ordered Thai fried rice, egg plant with basil, and mango salad, pot of hot tea for a table of four.
Everything was delicious!

Total came out to be $58 including tips.

I would absolutely come back again!!! Probably tomorrow hahahah!“

“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 🥰😍🥰😍“

“Muy delicioso 😋 me gusta mucho“

“This is a Wonderful Tradition & Addition to Silicon Valley! A place where you are assured of Good Quality 100% Vegetarian Cuisine & Meals. What is even better is that they also serve Wine! A Restaurant with a History from back in India! An iconic Restaurant. An Indian Vegetarian Restaurant with A Selection of Wines!!!“

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

“everything's good there great atmosphere and great and friendly service! ove that place“

“There’s tons of options and they aren’t stingy. Food is cold sometimes but if you get the steamed rice combo and keep the plate shut for a few minutes everything warms up. Tons of bang for your buck Updated from previous review on 2025-12-11“

“Mole pablano enchiladas were excellent.“

“Absolutely fabulous. The Kimchi Che gae, Doin Jang Chin Gae, Dumpling soup, Kimchi jeongal, Yuk Ghe jang, potstickers, flaming fondue chicken, wings, spicy chicken… I could go on and pretty much list everything on the menu but suffice it to say EVERYTHING I’ve had here is so delicious and the banchan options rotate and are always scrumptious. Family run, kind and accommodating staff. I’ve been coming here for almost a decade and I highly recommend it. WONDERFUL!“

“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. 👌🏻“

“Pleasantly impressed by Uyghur Cuisine. Tried skewered lamb, mutton, home made noodle, soup & yogurt dessert. All Good & will certainly revisit“

“The strawberry cake was delicious!“

“Found this place while visiting San Jose. Overall the food was pretty good, a little too sweet for my liking but everything was served hot and fresh with big portions. The atmosphere is very quaint and cute. I love the decor and the all the employees seemed fairly kind and helpful with helping us decide on what to order.“

“No.1 in our list for vegetarians food, various and tasty!!!!“

“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.“

“If you're looking for authentic Korean food, stop by Shin's Tofu! The interior is a bit smaller with limited seating so there can be a wait. Parking can also be limited during the busy weekends.

As for food, my go to is the tofu soup. It is comforting to eat when you just want to feed your soul and nourish your body.

Their galbi marinated short rib is also really good. Lots of flavor and good char taste to it. They have a good selection of banchan, which they will easily refill once they notice you're running low.

This is a small business and everyone there have been so nice and friendly. If you're ever craving Korean food, especially tofu soup, definitely stop by here. It's worth it!“

“We're here for our happy new year brunch with lovely Mary Ellen & Thom Duell singing on the patio. All the staff has been great, from the hostess to the bartender and Eva B as our server. Eva was accommodating and helpful with any questions. It was a great start to the year.“

“You know this place is on another level when you see the same regular at opening each morning. Generous portions. Food is delicious - pancakes and omelettes are fluffy not dry, one of the best biscuit and gravy (biscuit not too big and starchy, just perfect).“

“Jacks Restaurant and Bar is a great spot for anyone who loves delicious food and exceptional cocktails. The menu offers a delightful variety of dishes, all expertly prepared and packed with flavor. Their cocktails are creative, perfectly balanced, and a true highlight of the experience. Combined with a warm ambiance and attentive service, Jacks delivers an unforgettable dining experience that’s perfect for any occasion.“

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

“Excellent pizza—easily some of the best in San Jose! The crust has that perfect crunch with a sourdough-like flavor. You can really taste the freshness of the ingredients, from the handmade dough to the perfectly balanced sauce. It’s clear a lot of care goes into every pie. The vibe is relaxed and a little bar-like, but still clean and thoughtfully put together, making it a great spot to hang out with friends or grab a pickup order on the way home. Truly a gem in the San Jose pizza scene.“

“Great spot for Chinese food in downtown San Jose. I've been to their Fremont location a few times, but I think this location is a bit better since the portions are bigger, and the food is a lot less oily. My personal go-to dish is the beef wrap and mapo tofu, both of which have been fresh, flavourful, and generously portioned everytime I've been here. Staff are polite and service is pretty quick. The restaurant itself is clean and can get pretty crowded during lunchtime. Overall, definitely worth going to this place.“

“muy rica la comida algo original ben y deleita tu paladar tienes que probar sus salsas y diferentes platillos qué ofrecen una diferente gama de combinaciones y sabores 😉 100% recomendado“

“TBH I was hesitant at first to eat at Acopia. As a vegan, most Mexican restaurants do not usually have options for me. Their menu is somewhat minimal and limited, so entered with few expectations or hopes that I could order anything more than a salad. However, I was pleasantly surprised! The owner came to our table and was most accommodating. I ordered a succulent nopales salad, street corn and some delicious blue corn sopes de calabasita (zucchini and flower). It was all quite tasty and I was even more surprised when she brought out some vegan mayo AND vegan cheese to top off my food with more flavor. The atmosphere is very modern and simply styled, mirroring their “chic” food menu. I found the food delicious though a bit on the bland side, but was grateful that they came through for me and my vegan diet. I left sated and happy that I could fully participate in the meal alongside my meat-eating friends. The owner was very thoughtful and really went out of her way to make sure I had plenty of choices to order. Although it was a bit pricey, I will definitely go back again. The modern ambiance, the attentive service and the fancy yet rustic food combined to make a lovely evening meal.“

“The food was the bomb! The mac and cheese was off the hook delicious. I couldn’t stop eating it! My hot link was cooked perfectly. My wife had the fried fish with the yams and fries, and loved it. In fact, my son, who had the maple pecan waffles and chicken, finished off my wife’s fish, along with the cornbread muffin and fries. The food was so delicious that my wife came back to the downtown location the next night with her friends before they went to see “ And Juliet” at Broadway San Jose! We definitely will be back to the downtown location before our next Broadway SJ show,and plan to go to the other location on Monday!“

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

“everything is delicious!!! skewers, drumsticks and the bun Bo hue is the BEST!!!“

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

“Great food. Steeler Nation!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Good ambience, great food. Loved the family vibe. Feels like eating in a cozy eatery in Osaka.“

“every time I run there the food's been excellent“

“Lamb is to salivate over“

“Great food would definitely go again“

“Excellent food and service! Some of the most authentic Chinese noodles I ever had. I have traveled to China before and had these dishes. The food here is just as good. Further, the dishes here are regional based (Central China). That means not many Chinese restaurants have these wonderful spices/ flavors. Highly recommended!!“

“Beautiful little shop. Lots of great history and even better sandwiches! Cash only but they have atm on sight. Enjoy your sandwhich inside and enjoy the art and decor or relax outside on the patio. Fresh sourdough all day long. It does not get better. Highly recommend.“

“The place is authentic. Being asian, I still get surprised with the different flavours you can experience. Owner, Brian, knows how to take care of his customers. Most tables were asking for their usual and he delivers. I think this is what completes the experience. More success to this place 👍🏼“

“Nice place and relaxing place for fine dining.“

“I was told about this place by a Vietnamese person whose recommendations I trust. In her opinion this was the best banh mi place. They bake their own bread as well which is great. Be mindful of the time that you go there as during meal times it gets very crowded where you need to wait as much as 30 min.“

“Awesome atmosphere!! Amazing employees!!“

“Ham, Egg, and Tomato-Basil Cream Cheese on a Jalapeño Cheese bagel...without question, the best bagel breakfast sandwich I've ever had in my life. Highly recommend, and based on the 10+ person line at 6:55am on a Sunday before they opened at 7am, others agree.“

“Amazing food 🍱 Great Service“

“Love this place, they have the best fried tofu and service is fast!“

“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!“