Sudip Patel

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.

+4

Jayson Chen

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.

Zsuzsanna Sziveri

Heaven for vegans, that's all I can say. I had dinner there with my friend the other day, all their dishes were delicious, the soup was made with a very good broth, the clay pot rice/noodle was amazingly seasoned and the hazelnut chocolate cake was a true treat at the end. Not only vegan, but plenty of GF options as well.

+12

Gigi Lam

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.

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Jay Shen

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.

Vivian Bentley

We enjoyed the dishes family-style, and every dish was really good. If we lived nearby, this place would definitely be added to our regular rotation. The faux meats were very well done, and they had a great variety on the menu. The portions were also the perfect amount, not too much. The value was also decent.

One of the best vegan place! We ordered their recommended dishes and all were good. I personally ordered curry friend rice a the best!

One of the best vegan place! We ordered their recommended dishes and all were good. I personally ordered curry friend rice a the best!

I'll start this review by saying I do not have any dietary restrictions, I am not vegan or vegetarian, but was extremely satisfied with the food here! We came on a Friday night around 6 PM and it was…

I'll start this review by saying I do not have any dietary restrictions, I am not vegan or vegetarian, but was extremely satisfied with the food here! We came on a Friday night around 6 PM and it w…

I was truly blown away at Merit Vegan! The service staff were all very kind and friendly, they will make you feel right at home. There are so many tables, but every table is full since so many pe…

Fast service, good quantity of food. Didn't feel too greasy. ambiance is nice as well.

Excellent vegetarian food! Extensive menu with a wide variety of tasty dishes, non-alcoholic drinks and desserts in a pleasant atmosphere and plenty of free parking in their lot. We enjoyed the lot…

Excellent vegetarian food! Extensive menu with a wide variety of tasty dishes, non-alcoholic drinks and desserts in a pleasant atmosphere and plenty of free parking in their lot. We enjoyed the l…

Excellent vegetarian food! Extensive menu with a wide variety of tasty dishes, non-alcoholic drinks and desserts in a pleasant atmosphere and plenty of free parking in their lot. We enjoyed the lot…

Amazing food for a good price! Love the orange nuggets, the won ton noodle soup, lemongrass tofu, crepe, and so much more!

So delicious. We're vegan and new to the area. So happy to live so close to such a tasty, reasonably-priced place with such prompt and friendly service. This will definitely be our regular go-to.

Amazing food, great and extensive menu, spacious, plenty of parking, no reservation was required to get a table, fast service, delicious cooking.

The food was deee-licious! We're not vegetarian or vegan, but everything tasted great. Service was quick. Restaurant was clean.

The food was deee-licious! We're not vegetarian or vegan, but everything tasted great. Service was quick. Restaurant was clean.

The food was deee-licious! We're not vegetarian or vegan, but everything tasted great. service was quick. Restaurant was clean.

The food was deee-licious! We're not vegetarian or vegan, but everything tasted great. Service was quick. Restaurant was clean.

This is our go to for Vegetarian/Vegan food in the area. We found this spot when I used to work in the area and have been enjoying it regularly for 10+ plus years. Now I am a 20 min drive from them, …

Amy

Super fast service and nice, clean ambience with plenty of seating and booths. We ordered the ocean pineapple mushroom cakes, the crispy noodle chow mein, the fake chicken drumsticks, and the Vietnamese crepe pancakes. Ocean pineapple mushroom cakes and the crispy noodle chow mien I would order again. The fake chicken drumstick was only good with the sweet chili sauce and the crepe/pancake had too many bean sprouts and onions and not much else inside…it was very large but also very thin.

+7

Khang Tran

Haven't tried many vegan places around the bay but i feel like this is still a top tier option ☺️ ordered family style with a few friends and we didn't have a single bad dish. Favorites were the spicy tango and firecracker. The fried rice and clay pot were a tad greasy but still had great flavor. I just wish they were open a little later!

Panchi Dudhat

Great experience! Food was well prepared and good. Service was good. I will definitely go next time to try different dishes. About dishes: 1. Fresh Spring Rolls - This dish is served cold. Lettuce 🥬 was fresh and it was well made. We liked it with sauce provided. 2. Golden Rolls Vermicelli - Golden rolls were really awesome. It was crispy, not oily and stuffing taste great. I have experienced having Vermicelli for the 1st time and maybe that’s why I felt like not well cooked and didn’t have any flavor so I added hot sauce to bring out flavors. 3. Szechuan Pineapple - This dish tastes amazing and well made. I felt like tofu was chewy. 4. I had vegan brownies in past and I didn’t like but dessert here is just PERFECT. I loved it 🥰 Thanks 🙏

Great food as well as service. Good experience for takeout as well as dine in. Quality ingredients can be noticed.

I have dined here twice now, with different sets of girlfriends.\nThe prices are reasonable and the flavors are Vietnamese/Asian robust.\nThey do have a strict rule of no outside desserts/food allo…

Pretty good for a vegan place, it actually made me consider eating a more vegetarian or vegan diet, which no other restaurant has done...\nSuper fast service and nice, clean ambience with plenty of…

The food here is good. No surprises. Server was kind. The portions were good. The place was clean and pretty laid-back. No complaints, but nothing over the top either.

Fast and delicious . Got fried rice and it was good . Lots of parking . Friendly staff and lots of booths to dine at .

Hope the restaurant is not getting greedy... We love this restaurant, my family goes there a lot but I always get the Tom Kha soup... Have been noticing that the last few times, they put such BIG…

Das

3.5-4Star Merit Vegan Restaurant Merit Vegan sets itself apart from many vegetarian restaurants by offering dishes with distinct, creative flavors instead of the same plain taste over and over. That alone makes it worth a visit, and explains why it’s often crowded. But flavor isn’t everything. The biggest disappointment here is value. Portions are very small—most dishes feel like “diet-sized” single-person servings—yet the prices are higher than the generous, family-style plates you’d find elsewhere. A single dish often leaves you unsatisfied, so expect to order at least two plates or spend $35+ per person just to feel full. For a restaurant built around vegetables, soy, and tofu, the pricing feels steep and at times unjustifiable. The food is good, but when you leave still hungry after paying a premium, it’s hard not to feel shortchanged. If Merit Vegan improved portion sizes or lowered prices, it could deliver a truly fulfilling experience. Until then, it remains a place known for flavor, but not for value.

+1

I came here at noon and here's my experience:\n\n1. ambience (4/5): clean, spacious, there were a lot of seats. The decoration was cozy and had an Asian style.\n\n2. Service: I got a table for one …

I came here at noon and here's my experience:\n\n1. Ambience (4/5): clean, spacious, there were a lot of seats. The decoration was cozy and had an Asian style.\n\n2. service: I got a table for one …

I came here at noon and here's my experience:\n\n1. Ambience (4/5): clean, spacious, there were a lot of seats. The decoration was cozy and had an Asian style.\n\n2. Service: I got a table for one …

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Waitress was nice while taking our order, but they never once came back to check on us. Food wasn’t that good. I’ve been coming here for the past 5-6 years with my family and the quality of food has always been OKAY at most. The only reason I go here is because my family members are vegetarian. It seems like a decent restaurant as it has been filled up almost every time I go here. Personally I am not a fan and wouldn’t go back on my own will. Today we came in right when it opened for dinner at 4:30pm. Friendly staff, okayish food, and vegetarian cuisine.

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I found this in my food yesterday ! My medical office ordered a large take out and our veggies had lots of little bugs in them. \n\nAlong with blue plastic wrapped around the broccoli ! \n\nBeware of…

I found this in my food yesterday ! My medical office ordered a large take out and our veggies had lots of little bugs in them. \n\nAlong with blue plastic wrapped around the broccoli ! \n\nBeware …

Sad to see the quality is deteriorating....\n\na. The soups are being watered down.\nb. When you order 'to go', the container is only about 3/4ths full and the gravy runs like water.\n\nc. the lady…

There was an Asian woman on the counter... appeared to be the boss... we ordered food to go and asked for some chili sauce... if you eat there, they leave a bottle on the table. If you order to go, t…

There was an Asian woman on the counter... appeared to be the boss... we ordered food to go and asked for some chili sauce... if you eat there, they leave a bottle on the table. If you order to g…

I arrived right at 4:30 PM when they opened. I was dining alone, and there were only two other customers in the restaurant, so it wasn’t busy. Unfortunately, the service was very poor. I ordered Thai tea, Spicy Tango, chow mein, and Mongolian Delight, only part of my order came out. The Mongolian Delight never arrived. No one checked on me the entire time, even though there were about five employees in the front talking and laughing. The only reason they acknowledged me was because I kept looking over at them. When I finally asked for the check, I found out the waitress had never entered the Mongolian Delight into the system. When I paid, a different waiter handled the transaction. Because of the poor service, I chose not to leave a tip. He loudly said, “No tip?!” and told the other employees, who began laughing and probably insulting me in their language. I’ve seen other reviews mentioning staff being rude when customers don’t tip. In my case, the service was bad to begin with. I’m honestly surprised at how unprofessional the experience was, especially considering the restaurant wasn’t busy. Overall, the experience felt uncomfortable and unprofessional. Basic service and respect should be expected, particularly when the restaurant is not busy.

Rohan Kulkarni

The food was very oily and looked like it was prepared in haste. We had ordered vegetable chowfun and vegetable chow mein, the chow fun had oil dripping from it.The spicy delight was not spicy at all, it was tangy and mushy and had a strong smell.The fresh spring rolls were not fresh.The cherry on top was the extreme rude behavior from their staff. We tried to return one of the dishes back and their response was “This is how it is !”