Joel Hadley

For nearly 10 years, this has been my favorite restaurant in all of Los Angeles. The service is always outstanding, the food is some of the absolute best and most thoughtful you'll ever have, and they always have wonderful music, live events in the back room, and they do the little things to help make your experience even more memorable than it likely already is. Close your eyes and point to the menu a few times and you'll end up happy every time. I bring friends and family here when they're visiting, and I go with the Octopus and the shrimp for tasters and crowd pleasers, but the pho, the teas, the juices, the living foods, the Ito burrito...man! All so tasty. Highly love and recommend.

claire

Aria is truly an angel! every time i come in, he takes such good care of me and always makes me feel special. his energy is warm, thoughtful, and he always goes the extra mile - even adding a birthday cake for me, which completely made my day 🥹✨ and don’t even get me started on the chef chips.. always the best! i’m so so grateful for Aria. thank you for everything 💛

Black Widow Butterfly

This is my all time favorite plantbased restaurant in Los Angeles. I been coming to this location for 10 years because the ambiance, cuisine and service is always top tier. All of the living food options are truly rawsome💙🦋🪬

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Thanh Tan Yves Nguyen

Found Au Lac by accident. I was craving an authentic Vietnamese meal. Didn’t realize that Au Lac was plant based until I focused in on the menu descriptions. I almost changed my mind to leave, but saw the friends fries made of yucca. I order that and the clay pot soy fish. The flavor was amazing and I couldn’t stop eating. The friends fries was also great, the yucca was perfectly cooked and the sauce went well with subtle savory seasoning on the yucca. If you’re in LA and want plant based and vegetarian options with flavor, give Au Lac a try.

The City Stage Company

Outstanding spot for health-forward, athlete-friendly food in DTLA. The Ruby and Golden juices are excellent—Golden has a real ginger kick, Ruby is smooth and sweet—and they come in beautiful reusable glass bottles. The burrito was hearty and filling (I couldn’t finish it), and even better the next day. Raw baklava was light and delicious. Great bar seating with a strong fitness vibe. Love that Au Lac supports the annual Downtown LA Turkey Trot and sits right on the race route. Highly recommend.

Carla Weber

Best vegan food i ever had!! The shrimps tasted like real shrimps, its crazy!! Also the service and Ambiente is super nice, highly recommend to go there :)

emily flowers

I was so happy to try this place as I became vegetarian recently and I am from a place with little vegan restaurants. This place made me feel so comforted and showed that vegan food can be amazing. I had the pho ga, and it was much better than the “real” chicken phos I’ve had. My mom had the garlic basil noodles and she loved it and we both were shocked at how meaty her sausage tasted. We also shared a Vietnamese coffee with coconut cream and I really liked it as someone who really likes coffee sweet. Definitely would recommend to vegans and non vegans alike. My mom is not vegan and thought it was great.

Yumi Michelle Kanaumi Kim

It was truly a satisfying dining experience. I got to enjoy healthy and delicious Vietnamese cuisine at a very reasonable price. Even without meat, the menu was so diverse and creative that I didn’t miss it at all. The presentation was beautiful—each dish was a delight to look at as well as to eat. The juice and desserts were crafted with care, making the whole meal feel complete. Most of all, the staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. This is definitely the kind of place I can see myself becoming a regular at. Highly recommended! Let me know if you'd like to adjust the tone (e.g., more casual, more formal) or include specific dish names or the restaurant name!

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Māo Da Silva-Taylor

We just had an unforgettable meal at the stunning Au Lac restaurant where every detail, from the ambiance to the final bite, was pure artistry. Chef Ito clearly a master of bold, unapologetic flavor-took traditional dishes and elevated them into something transcendent. Each plate was a harmonious explosion of textures and spices, deeply rooted in authenticity but daring in creativity. It wasn't just dinner; it was a mind-expanding journey through Vietnam's culinary soul. This place is not just a must-visit it's a must-experience. Thank you to all the servers and Chef Ito

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Happy V

Ordered delivery from Au Lac since it’s a bit far but thankfully within delivery range! Paella is delicious and I would highly recommend this dish! Just the right amount of tangy and sweetness without overpowering the palette with fresh ingredients! Veggie pho has a nice flavorful broth with a good amount of veggies that includes zucchini, broccoli, and bean sprouts. The burrito was decent but soggy by the time it was delivered. I plan to be a repeat customer.

Arielle Steward

Visited on a Friday night around 8pm. Ambiance is really nice and perfect for a date night. The staff was so friendly and the restaurant is picturesque. We ordered the following: Salt and Peppered Shrimp: 5/5 Paella (living): 4/5 Yucca Friend Fries: 4/5 Pho Beef Ball: 5/5 Everything was so good!!! They have so many options and the waitress was really helpful in providing recommendations. The servings are huge! I honestly can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend!! FYI no alcohol is served there but they have really fun drinks and teas!

Unique Vance

I come here WHENEVER I can. The food is soooooo delicious and fresh. Completely made to order so its steaming hot when you get it. My favorite dishes are of course the shrimp but also the lemongrass fish. I've legit ordered this around 20 times. There freshly made juices are also a must, I always get the jade juice when I come, it is such a refreshing treat, well worth the price. If your looking for a nice vegan restaurant don't hesitate to come here.

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Cody Owens

We went on Super Bowl Sunday, several days prior to Valentine's Day, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but at noon, we immediately got a table. The server was nice and gave great recommendations. Our food arrived pretty promptly, though I wouldn't have minded it taking longer since the atmosphere is so great. The salt and pepper shrimp appetizer is possibly the best vegan shrimp I've ever had. I also highly suggest the octopus (mushroom). Even the water was delicious. The only downsides were that (a) the server was spread a bit thin so it took a while to get the check and (b) the restaurant is downtown so parking was annoying. (Welcome to LA.) I will certainly be back -- and soon.

Patricia T

This visit was so disappointing. I haven't had bland vegan food in a long time. BBQ pork rolls 5/10 There was hardly any pork in it and no flavor to it. It was 95% veggies. The sauce was good, but might be a little too sweet for some people. Croquettes 4/10 Bland croquettes by themselves, but good soft potato texture. Expensive for it's small size. The sauce does not go with these croquettes at all; an off-putting sour flavor. Yellow Curry (limited special) 2/10 Absolutely awful. There was hardly any curry sauce in it. Maybe a cup. It tasted like water. The rest of my bowl was filled with veggies. The only good thing to say was that the carrots and potatoes were the only things that had any flavor for some reason. I usually finish my meals clean but I couldn't do it this time. Chicken Skewers 7/10 The most flavorful of all the dishes because of the sauce drizzled on the chicken. Fresh veggies and crisps, but I didn't like how soft the chicken was. Maybe it was undercooked. It was a busy evening, but our server didn't check in on us the whole time. Food was slow to come out. The atmosphere was classy. I want to give the place another chance because of all of the good reviews, but I am hesitant.

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