Merit Vegan Restaurant

My kids' absolute favorite place. Giant menu with lots of good stuff and they are also flexible to make changes. Of course their favorite thing is the delicious deserts - from Oreo cheesecake to brownie with ice cream. And the best thing is that this place is 100% vegan. We've been regulars for years and we also order whole cakes from them for birthday parties.

Been here a couple times already and yeah if you’re vegetarian or vegan, this place is the one. Like, stop scrolling, this is it. Tons of variety. Like, the kind of menu where you stare at it for 10 minutes thinking, am I hungry or just emotionally unprepared to make a decision? Had the spicy noodle soup before fantastic. Fresh spring rolls? Honestly hard to beat. But this time I went for the house special rice clay pot and it blew me away. Full of flavor, perfectly balanced, and straight-up comfort food for the soul. Also tried the BBQ gluten vermicelli refreshing and super flavorful. Doesn’t even feel like “vegetarian food,” it just tastes good. Showed up on a Saturday around 2pm thinking I could sneak in between the lunch rush…absolutely wrong. The place was packed. But for good reason. This is definitely one of those spots you keep coming back to just to explore the menu. Every dish feels like a new main character.

Merit Vegan Restaurant is a hidden gem for anyone looking to enjoy delicious plant-based food. The menu is packed with flavorful, satisfying options that even non-vegans would love. Everything we ordered tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared, and the portions were generous. One standout item was the avocado shake—absolutely awesome! Creamy, perfectly sweet, and refreshing. It’s a must-try and really elevated the whole meal. Service was friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere was calm, clean, and welcoming. The staff made sure we were comfortable without being intrusive, which added to the relaxed dining experience. Prices are reasonable given the quality, and the variety of dishes makes it easy to find something for every palate. Whether you’re a longtime vegan or just curious, Merit Vegan delivers a delicious and satisfying experience. I’ll definitely be back to explore more of the menu when I'm back in this area.

Good - The restaurant is spacious and comfortable. - Dishes are served quickly. - The chowmain, chowfen, and fried rice are cooked over high heat, giving them a great aroma and perfectly balanced flavors. Other notes: - There are only a few staff members, and the restaurant gets very crowded, so customers may need to wait patiently. - The lotus root salad mostly consists of cabbage, is a bit sour, but still quite tasty. => A vegetarian restaurant with a diverse menu and well-seasoned dishes. The comfortable seating makes it a great spot for gathering with friends or family.

Merit Vegan is the best vegan Asian food in South Bay, hands down! I've been several times and the food is always fresh and delicious. The staff is polite and the food comes so quickly. Prices are reasonable and affordable. The restaurant atmosphere is clean and pleasant. I wish I lived closer. Photo is of the spicy noodle soup, absolutely delicious.

I was thrilled to find a vegan restaurant around the southern Bay Area, and this one was at a convenient location. After visiting here, I would definitely recommend it as an economical option for anyone that wants to enjoy decent southeast Asian vegan food! Almost every dish was below $15 which made it really affordable, on top of what I had being extremely tasty! The establishment's slogan about promoting vegan dining is very clear, and as much as I am not vegan myself, I love it when veganism is available as an option. As a result, I ordered the eggplant tofu clay pot, which was amazingly delicious. While I was not sure what house special sauce they had used, it definitely tasted a bit like there was garlic sauce included, which made the eggplant tasty. One can pour some of the sauce on top of the given rice, which I ended up picking brown rice, and it would make the whole thing super tasty. Either way, I very much enjoyed it. In terms of the spring rolls, they tasted as good as I imagined it to be, because the peanut sauce carried the main flavor when dipping the rolls in it. Mint leaves, tofu, vegetables altogether allowed a mixture of different flavors that made it a pleasant culinary experience. The tom kha tasted more sour than sweet, most likely because it didn't have enough coconut milk, which wasn't a bad thing and would be dependent on different people's tastes. Overall I think this establishment is one that anyone can easily trust to create good, quick, and cheap food. While I don't live around the area, I would recommend it to anyone who does.