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Name: Âu Lạc Plant-Based Food & Drink
Address: 710 W 1st St, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90012-2442
Telephone: (213) 617-2533
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

Âu Lạc Plant-Based Food & Drink

4.5

605 Reviews

$30 and under

Vegan

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Our menu began with traditional Vietnamese cuisine and has grown to include more dishes and flavors to accommodate every diet. Everything is completely plant-based and vegan, and we have many gluten-free options.

At Âu Lạc, our dishes and menu are always evolving as we find new inspiration and new ingredients. We search near and far to find our ingredients, specifically sourcing each one, so we can bring you the best in quality and flavor. We use organic produce and only natural ingredients, and we purify our water by reverse osmosis for better hydration and taste. Be advised that the restaurant is wheelchair accessible. To request a wheelchair table please place a special request with your reservation.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Vegan, Vietnamese, International
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(213) 617-2533
Website
http://www.aulac.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Ito

Location
710 W 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-2442
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Hope St.
Parking details
Validated parking available in Promenade lot directed from red "Au Lac Parking" sign on 1st St. Validated rates apply towards $12+ purchase: First hour free Second hour $1 Third through eighth hour $7
Entertainment
Saturday Night JazzSunday Night Inspired Comedy and Music
Additional
Banquet, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available

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Mad Flax (Raw)$6.00
spiced flax chips with macadamia cheese, bruschetta and microgreens
Crimini Pesto*$8.00
stuffed mushrooms with Thai basil, pine nuts, bell peppers, sprouts
Eggrolls$6.00
Eggless wrap, mushroom, carrot, jicama, taro, almond. Served with lettuce, mint and dipping sauce
Salt & Peppered Yam Shrimp or Tofu$10.00
lightly battered and sautéed with jalapeño and cilantro

Soups

Pho$12.00
Anise and clove broth, rice noodles, soy meats, sawleaf herb, bean sprouts and Thai basil. Option to sub soy with veggies
Humanese (Raw)$12.00
lightly spiced cilantro-flax broth, coconut, avocado, tamari, flax crisps
Superfoods (Raw)$12.00
creamy spirulina broth, tomato, macadamia cream, onion, ginger and chlorella

Greens

Norrito (Raw)$9.00
bed of nori, romaine, sprouts, cabbage, mint, carrot, jicama, avocado and bell pepper with lime leaf dressing
Song Salad (Raw)$12.00
Watercress, jicama, carrot tossed in Au Lac's classic teriyaki dressing. Topped with tomato and dehydrated onion
Da Bowl Salad (Raw)$12.00
romaine, cucumber, tomato, sweet and spiced mustard dressing, nuts, flax chips, olives, avocado and onion
Chinoise$12.00
soy chicken, napa and red cabbage, orange, carrot, wonton crisps, sliced brazil nuts, cilantro, scallions, gomasio sesame vinaigrette

Wraps & Rolls

Soft Taco (Raw)$12.00
lettuce wrap, macadamia cream, teriyaki dressing, spiced pistachio, mustard, tomato, avocado, pickles, onion, cilantro, flax chips
Ito Burrito (Raw)$14.00
cultured beans, macadamia cheese, guacamole, heirloom tomato, lettuce, onion, sprouts with jalapeño puree
Cali Roll (Raw)$14.00
Nnori sushi with fresh coconut, dulse, pine nuts, cucumber, bell pepper. Served with pickled ginger, tamari sauce
Tostada (Raw)$18.00
crisp corn meal, cabbage, macadamia cheese, mushroom, dill-ranch, salsa, avocado and side of spring mix salad with balsamic vinaigrette and hemp seeds

Rice & Noodles

Curried Rice (Raw)$16.00
wild rice, spiced macadamia sauce, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, corn, avocado, cucumber, olives, onion, marinated mushroom, carrots, cilantro
Green Pyramid (Raw)$16.00
wild rice, Thai basil pesto, coconut, zucchini, corn, bell pepper, with dulse and flax crackers
Bun 33 (Raw)$16.00
kelp noodles, mushroom, pickled daikon and carrot, cucumber, mint, lemongrass plum sauce, dehydrated onion and avocado tempura
Garlic Basil$16.00
Rice noodles, apple sage soy sausage, baked garlic cloves, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, spiced olive oil. Option to sub soy with veggies
Sweet & Spicy Tempeh$16.00
root veggies, potato, and tempeh in sweet chili sauce over crisp melinjo crackers
Cheesy Noodles - A Signature Side (Raw)$11.00
kelp noodles, macadamia cream sauce

Vietnamese Specials

Yellow Noodle Soup$12.00
wheat noodles with shiitake mushroom broth, jicama and mushroom wontons, baby bok choy, soy chicken, bean curd, chinese chive and cilantro
Lemongrass Fish$16.00
Nori-wrapped soy fish with lemongrass and pan-seared chili. Served with jalapeño, lime, cucumber, tomato, pickled daikon and carrot, black rice and veggie soup

Chef's Latest

Lasagna (Raw)$17.00
macadamia ricotta with housemade tomato sauce, mushrooms, 'meat sauce', onions, and zucchini
Kale-Sea Salad (Raw)$15.00
mix of sea veggies, lacinato kale, housemade kimchi, cucumber, teriyaki dressing, spiced almonds, and crisp 'cheesy' kale
Friend Fries$7.00
housemade yucca fries
Ramen$14.00
sesame-brazil nut broth, ramen noodles, mushrooms, seaweed, tofu, soy bacon, and tapioca crackers
Octopus
Tenderized shiitake mushrooms battered with tapioca flour with a sweet and savory tamari-sesame glaze. Served over black rice and cucumber
- Sm$11.00
- Lg$16.00
Huevos Rancheros$15.00
vegan egg made of soy and mung bean, pinto beans, soy bacon, avocado, chopped tomato and jalapeño puree

Snacks

Cheezy Lime Popcorn$5.00
popped in coconut oil, topped with nutritional yeast and fresh lime zest
Bombay Mix$5.00
rice crisps, lentils, almonds, fennel, curry leaf and mustard seed

Desserts

All desserts contain nuts

Choconut X-tasy (Raw)$9.00
chilled layers of cacao, coconut pulp, nectar, walnut, macadamia
Rainbow In The Sky (Raw)$9.00
chilled layers of blueberry, raspberry, mango, coconut, spirulina, pecan, dates
Tirawmisux (Raw)$9.00
cacao, espresso, cinnamon, fluffed macadamia cheese, maple
Baklava (Raw)$9.00
pastry-like layers, pistachio, pecan filling, maple

What 605 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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LisaL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent the service was excellent he really truly enjoyed ourselves. We will be going back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was beyond delicious, we will come again, and again New spot before the theater 😍
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
The theater
J
Joseph
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is in the top 2 plant based restaurants in Los Angeles and any where else in the world that I have eaten. I have been plant based for 5 years and love this place, whether you are plant based or just want an incredible tasting meal. innovative menu !!!!
M
Mack
Los Angeles
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall4food5service3ambience3
This is a great place for vegans, except for the obsession with meat mimicry. The food is very tasty and well worth the price. The kombuchas were very good and made up for the total lack of alcohol. Which is good because the non-alcoholic wine isn't worth it if you know what real wine tastes like, so skip it. The deserts were perfectly sized and very tasty. The flan and tirawmisu were strong favorites. If you're going to an exhibit, performance, or show at one of the many nearby museums and performance venues, this place is well worth experiencing. Check them out!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall4food4service3ambience4
Once we were seated, it took about ten minutes for a server to take our orders
S
Soycatty
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely space, right across from major performance spaces. Good food and service, but can be a little spendy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fantastic! My girlfriend and I have been exploring Vegan dinner options since we introduced vegan eating days as part of our weekly eating routine and we were so happy to find this place. The salt and peppered shrimp was excellent and if you like something sweet, try the chocoholic! Super delicious!
c
convoyhelm
Atlanta
191 reviews
vip
4.0
191 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very tasty pre-show dinner. The 'octopus' was especially delicious.
J
randyJ
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 28, 2020
overall2food2service1ambience1
The food, the service, the ambiance--it's all a facade. Like Jordin Sparks' rise to fame in American Idol and release of 'No Air'--only for her career to disappoint shortly thereafter. My stomach and mind were restless the following 12 hours. I think they may have used the wrong kind of mushrooms in the "octopus." It looked like our server ate the mushrooms too. In the wise words of Randy Jackson, "It's gonna be a no for me dawg."
L
Localdinning2013
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Slow service, interesting menu, reasonable prices, good for family style sharing
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was great! We will return!
EH
EdenH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Michael was great, perfectly attentive and lovely, we also met the owner Mai and she was also lovely, and the food was delicious. We were inspired by her creativity.
S
Suzydiva
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal flavors! Every dish was a delight. The yam “shrimp” was amazing, the raw lasagna was a surprise delight. Loved the egg rolls. The service was charming. Can’t wait to go back! I’ll have to check the hours but this could be my new go-to spot to meet friends for a quick bite before Disney Concert Hall events.
GR
GinaR
Orange County
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and food was wonderful!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great imaginative food for us to have for our LA visit with my nephew pre Philharmonic. Perfect for my vegetarian daughter. Curried rice only dish that wasn’t a hit. Everything else was great.
M
Mgottes
Los Angeles
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
I was so pleasantly surpized how creative and delicious the food was. Will go back soon
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
2.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2020
overall2food2service1ambience2
The food is not good. The server didn’t know anything about the menu. Service was overall bad. Don’t recommend.
B
Booboo
Exclusive
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience3
The chocolate shake is to die for!!! Baklava was also yummy!
L
Leezaa
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
I thought the food was very tasty and I'm not a vegan. It was super busy. Once the waitstaff could get to us he was very professional and attentive. I have recommended this restaurant to friends. Everything we had was good-the soup, egg roll, bahn mi
KC
KenC
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! The yam shrimp are incredible!!! The layout is great! We’ve ordered take out from here a number of times, this was the first time we ate in. So glad we did! This is our new favorite restaurant!
MK
MichikoK
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
We really liked foods here. Service is very good and professional. Definitely return.
AC
AmyCalifornia
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I enjoyed our Valentine's Day dinner at Au Lac! They had a lovely booth reserved for us. The restaurant energy was busy but not too loud. Our food was delicious... the Ito burrito, Curried rice, Black Pepper Shrimp and friend fries. Best part - all Vegan! Yum!
B
Bryce
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was a really great experience and really tasty food, and amazingly all Vegan
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience3
Unusual! No longer serve alcohol, all vegan. Some very creative dishes. The sesame noodles were excellent. Each dish is specially prepared and fresh—long wait to be served. Friendly and quite a mixed edgy crowd. An experience
LR
LouR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliant brilliant brilliant experience. Recommend to anyone and everyone.
MA
MARKS
Los Angeles
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great staff and excellent food. We will be back, hopefully soon.
DT
DianeT
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy the delicious vegan food and the attentive wait staff. Whenever we have an opportunity to introduce someone to Au Lac, we will do so.
CM
CarrieM
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
I love this place! I've been here many times, and it's my go-to place for healthy eaters who are foodies. Everything is so interesting and fresh and the selection is great. I highly recommend the octopus (which is just fancy mushrooms) which I still think is the best thing on the menu!! Everyone I'm with always loves it! The soups are great too! The only thing I've ever had that I didn't care for was the Ito burrito. Everything else is amazing; this place is a must try if you're looking for a different and interesting place. I love it and cannot wait to go back!
BA
BoonAppetite
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was amazing and personal. The food was fresh and the flavors inspirational. We loved our first visit here. As of our seating on February 6th, alcohol is not served, but if you want that flavor, non-alcoholic beer and wine are served. We loved the kombucha and tea offerings.
M
Mudlark
New England
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food is amazing. So delicious. The service was a little sketchy. We were going to a show at the Music Center. It just took too long for someone to take our order (more than 35 minutes. Sat there without even having any water) and then for the food to arrive-- we had to really eat fast, pay as the food arrived, and run to make it. Stressful. We got to the restaurant with plenty of time too, so, just bear that in mind if you need to be somewhere. That aside, the food was amazing. Fresh and flavorful. I would definitely go back-- just not when I had to be somewhere after.
EW
East2WestGay
Detroit
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience3
Food and service were excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food!!!
E
Elle
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great good and great experience! Pho was yummy!
FG
FishGuy
Los Angeles
48 reviews
vip
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Overall nice experience and decent food. Wait staff was a bit overtaxed for a busy night and the management needs to step up their game to help keep the restaurant moving on a busy night when most patrons are trying to get out in time to make their show at the Music Center. I recommend getting to restaurant at least an hour and 45 minutes before your show to be on time
MJ
MichelleJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was soooo good! Amazing vegan and gluten-free options - highly recommend!
L
Lindy
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2020
overall3food4service3ambience3
Service very slow.
S
Starfish
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2020
overall3food4service3ambience3
The food was delicious but it takes a long time to get it! Also, it would be nice if they either got a liquor license or would allow people to bring their own.
LG
LouiseG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2020
overall5food5service3ambience5
What a find! I found this place searching “restaurant near me” on google while in gridlock on a freeway and it was the greatest food and ambiance! Parking isn’t easy but one you figure out the parking entrance is in the alley, it was only a dollar with validation. I highly recommend this restaurant. Don’t go if you want meat or alcohol. There will be only gourmet vegan tasty meals and drinks. Amazing teas! When I arrived the hostess couldn’t have been less interested in greeting me and the line of people behind me. I would’ve written the restaurant off based on the poor customer greeting. I even called and noticed she ran to pick up the phone at the bar (yes there’s an adjoining bar but do they have alcohol, I don’t know) but had no interest in greeting a real person at the entrance with a reservation. Everything improved after that initial experience with the hostess working that night. I give it a four-five star rating on all counts except service. To be fair, the servers were great once seated. The faux shrimp dish is the bomb! Also the magic mushroom tea was tasty and apparently full of nutrients promising greater longevity so you have to the stamina to wait until you get seated the next time you come back. A real find hidden in a strip mall across from Disney Hall.
m
mike
Orange County
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2020
overall4food5service2ambience5
Slow server. Food arrived cold.

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Âu Lạc Plant-Based Food & Drink is rated 4.5 stars by 605 OpenTable diners.

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Cross street
Hope St.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Vegan, Vietnamese, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Validated parking available in Promenade lot directed from red "Au Lac Parking" sign on 1st St. Validated rates apply towards $12+ purchase: First hour free Second hour $1 Third through eighth hour $7
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Ito
Entertainment
Saturday Night JazzSunday Night Inspired Comedy and Music
Additional
Banquet, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available

Website
http://www.aulac.com/
Phone number
(213) 617-2533

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Âu Lạc Plant-Based Food & Drink

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The Best Ramen in Los Angeles

Appetizers

Mad Flax (Raw)$6.00

Crimini Pesto*$8.00

Eggrolls$6.00

Salt & Peppered Yam Shrimp or Tofu$10.00

Soups

Pho$12.00

Humanese (Raw)$12.00

Superfoods (Raw)$12.00

Greens

Norrito (Raw)$9.00

Song Salad (Raw)$12.00

Da Bowl Salad (Raw)$12.00

Chinoise$12.00

Wraps & Rolls

Soft Taco (Raw)$12.00

Ito Burrito (Raw)$14.00

Cali Roll (Raw)$14.00

Tostada (Raw)$18.00

Rice & Noodles

Curried Rice (Raw)$16.00

Green Pyramid (Raw)$16.00

Bun 33 (Raw)$16.00

Garlic Basil$16.00

Sweet & Spicy Tempeh$16.00

Cheesy Noodles - A Signature Side (Raw)$11.00

Vietnamese Specials

Yellow Noodle Soup$12.00

Lemongrass Fish$16.00

Chef's Latest

Lasagna (Raw)$17.00

Kale-Sea Salad (Raw)$15.00

Friend Fries$7.00

Ramen$14.00

Octopus

Huevos Rancheros$15.00

Snacks

Cheezy Lime Popcorn$5.00

Bombay Mix$5.00

Desserts

Choconut X-tasy (Raw)$9.00

Rainbow In The Sky (Raw)$9.00

Tirawmisux (Raw)$9.00

Baklava (Raw)$9.00

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