Hoa Sen in Garden Grove

It was disappointing! The presentation was not good enough to make believe it was shrimp or fish.The cá kho tộ (braised salty caramel fish) did not look like fish. There was some pretending fish skin which was chewy but not tasty. The dish was sub par.The canh chua hải sản (seafood sweet and sour soup) was acceptable.The gỏi rau tiến vua ( dragonfruit leaves salad) was not well seasoned, it was mostly sour, nothing to balance it.It was so unappetizing that the three of us could not finish our orders.

Veg beef soup noodles were good.Papaya salad was decent, I was expecting more tanginess and maybe more veggies than papaya.But was good enough for price $12.They have amazing red chili paste.Service was attentive and good.Ambiance was clean and cozy.Their prices are reasonable.Would visit again for vegetarian meal. 😊

One of the best places!!! Love almost every item. 100% worth it and great prices!

Best vegan food that Ive had in Southern California so far! Its definitely not the best decor or dining experience, but the food is just amazing. The clay pot rice and lotus salad, in particular, were standouts. The flavors and quality of the ingredients were excellent. We were actually hoping to go to Au Lac, but it is closed on Mondays so we wound up here. We are sure glad that we did.

This place changed my perspective on vegetarian restaurants. Easily recommendation from me!Used to always be a proud meathead but had a respect for vegetarian/vegan restaurants as I believed they had to be good to be around. After giving Hoa Sen a try with some friends, I realised that meat isnt always the best thing in a meal. Almost every single order Ive had here has been a smash.The Happy Hoa Sen salad is usually a staple when I go with friends to share. Vegetarian food already feels light in general but this was a great refresher between bites. The Com Dap is a comforting crunchy-ish rice dish that feels like a sure hit with anyone indecisive. The claypot rice is my favourite meal here for sure, reminding me of an amazing rice and mushroom dish at a now closed tapas restaurant. These two rice dishes come with their own sauces if I remember right that absolutely change the way the meal tastes, and not just like adding soy sauce. The house special fried rice is a nice familiar staple for those less adventurous, and its impressive that theres even vegetarian pork floss! The Mi Xao Gion isnt much to write about though, as Im not much of a mi xao person.The servers are all very nice and friendly, with the restaurant making good use of space although on the cozier side. The food doesnt crank out fast but you wont be waiting too long.

I am thrilled to award this vegetarian restaurant a well-deserved 5-star review, especially for their delectable rice noodle dishes that are both satisfying and packed with flavorful ingredients, making it an absolute delight for vegetarian food enthusiasts.

Delicious. Vegan pho taste so good compared to cow pho

Stumbled upon the restaurant when looking for vegetarian food for lunch in Orange in Google maps. A Vietnamese Vegan Restaurant with a large menu. The seating was quick and service fast. The place is small located in a strip mall but clean and well maintained. I ordered the BBQ spicy lemongrass chicken and curry noodle . The Chicken rice dish was good. Curry noodle was ok. The menu is large, so will be visiting the restaurant again.

Reasonably priced dishes and many to choose from. We ordered a Pho Hoa Sen, claypot rice, BBq Spring roll and Veggie Beef noodle soup. The soup got Pho was not as flavorful as other vegetarian pho I have tired before. But the claypot rice was amazing. The sauce combination was perfect to bring out the smokey taste of the rice. Note: They do charge for hot tea, only $1.

6/2022-Delicious vegetarian dishes Viet style and you wouldnt even realize its veggie its that good! Staff are hardworking and friendly;11/2019-This place is a hidden gem amongst the locals for excellent vegetarian Vietnamese dishes. Dont let its humble exterior deceive you nestled in a humdrum strip mall across from a much newer and bigger counterpart. It gets very busy during the lunch hour but their friendly servers are very knowledgeable and patient especially for the occasional vegetarian or non-Vietnamese patron. Everything is a delicious vegetarian version of a traditional Vietnamese dish. Parking can get very crowded and cramped especially in the two long aisles but its worth the small inconvenience.