Welcome to Golden Bamboo Vegetarian
Golden Bamboo Vegetarian is a Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant located in San Jose, CA. With a focus on breakfast and brunch options, this casual eatery offers a wide variety of vegan and vegetarian dishes. From fried mushrooms to salted fish fried rice, customers rave about the flavorful and well-presented food. The restaurant also prides itself on a tranquil atmosphere, complete with gender-neutral restrooms and covered outdoor seating. Despite some mixed reviews on service, the overall consensus is that Golden Bamboo Vegetarian is a must-visit for those seeking delicious and satisfying vegetarian Vietnamese cuisine in a welcoming setting.
- 3245 S White Rd San Jose, CA 95148 Hotline: (408) 270-8350
Golden Bamboo Vegetarian is a franchise that takes pride in offering a delightful variety of vegetarian, breakfast and brunch, and Vietnamese cuisine. Located at 3245 S White Rd in San Jose, CA 95148, our restaurant is a haven for all food enthusiasts looking for a unique and satisfying dining experience.
Our menu boasts an extensive range of options that cater to both vegan and vegetarian preferences. From flavorful breakfast choices to delectable Vietnamese delights, we have something to please every palate. At Golden Bamboo Vegetarian, we prioritize the use of fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure that each dish is bursting with flavor and nutrition.
What sets us apart is not just the delicious food we serve, but also the numerous utilities we offer. We gladly take reservations, offer delivery and takeout services for your convenience. Our restaurant is designed with a casual atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a meal with friends and family. We are wheelchair accessible and provide gender-neutral restrooms, ensuring an inclusive space for all customers.
For larger gatherings or events, we also offer catering services, making it effortless for you to treat your guests to our mouthwatering vegetarian cuisine. Whether you're visiting for lunch or dinner, our friendly and attentive wait staff will ensure that your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional.
At Golden Bamboo Vegetarian, we believe in sustainability, which is why we provide reusable tableware. We also offer Wi-Fi for those who need to stay connected, and for those looking to unwind, we have a Happy Hour with beer and wine options. If you're on the go, our drive-thru service will save you time, or you can take advantage of our spacious bike parking.
One of the highlights of our restaurant is our outdoor seating area. With both heated and covered spaces, you can enjoy your meal al fresco in any weather. Please note that dogs are not allowed inside, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment for all guests.
As the owner of Golden Bamboo Vegetarian, my heart swells with pride when I see the smiles on our customers' faces as they savor our delectable dishes. It is my passion to provide a dining experience that not only nourishes the body but also warms the soul. I invite you to visit us at our San Jose location or give us a call at (408) 270-8350 to experience the wonders of Golden Bamboo Vegetarian firsthand.

Our favorite vegetarian place in recent years. Our repeats are the fried mushrooms, duck soup with egg noodle, and the salted and fish fried rice. Depending on the season, their grapefruit salad is a must try.

Lots of great vegetarian Viet dishes. Customer service was quick and friendly. We were acknowledged and seated upon entry. We also didn't wait long for the food to be served. I guess it was because it wasn't too busy when we came in. Nice presentation of the food as well.
I love the ambience; the Asian decor and the instrumental music playing in the background. It gave off such a welcoming and chilled vibe. The inside was a bit small and tight, but they have tables outside.
Overall, I would definitely come back to try other dishes.

We came for lunch for the first time on Tuesday and were seated right away. The decorations are beautiful with a quiet and relaxing atmosphere, perfect to our likings.
We've ordered "Vịt Bắc Kinh" and "Bánh Hỏi Heo Quay" and a drink. The foods are nicely presented and delicious. The portions are also good. However, there wasn't enough "bánh hỏi" to wrap the "heo quay" with. We wish they come with a few more.
The prices are very decent. They accept credit cards as well as Apple Pay.
Overall, it's a nice little vegan restaurant to relax while enjoying your foods. We definitely will come back to try other dishes.

Food was great. Service was sub par. They kept forgetting about us outside. So there's that.

ln love with the food there, peaceful and beautiful interior design, also servers are very friendly and nice. We definitely come back again.

Took my mom here for her birthday and everyone enjoyed the food even though we're not vegetarian the restaurant interior is beautiful and the service was super friendly.
Good:
1. House egg rolls: These were so crunchy even after sitting for a while. The filling was delicious and tasted so good wrapped in lettuce with the fish sauce. One of my favorites from the meal.
2. Five salad sampler: I love trying a little bit of everything when I visit a restaurant and this dish was perfect for that. All the salads were really well seasoned. It came with rice crackers which added a nice crunch. The presentation was super nice and it was just as tasty as it was visually appealing.
3. Vietnamese sweet and sour hotpot: the hotpot came out last and it was the perfect way to end the meal. The broth was light and came with tons of veggies.
Okay:
1. Shaken beef: this dish was pretty solid but I wouldn't order it again the next time I come. It wasn't my favorite texture wise but the flavor was there.
2. Salted fish fried rice: this fried rice had nice little crunchy bits, however I found that it lacked flavor.
Wouldn't recommend:
1. Taro dessert: I heard many good things about this and was let down by it. It comes with a huge chunk of taro but I didn't think it was good and everyone at the table agreed.
2. The Thai tea and sugarcane juice: for the price, the drinks were pretty average. The sugarcane juice is not made fresh and is not very sweet.

This is a great place for vegetarian food. I took some family for their first all vegetarian meal, they said that they wouldn't have known it wasn't meat. The ambiance is calm and peaceful, plus there's outdoor seating too. The fried tofu was delicious, as was the lemongrass dish, "chicken" I believe. We also got some soft rolls and those were tasty but I would have preferred they were served with peanut sauce instead of sweet chili sauce type sauce. Next time I'll ask if they have it! Excited to try the other "meat and fish" dishes.

I was craving spring rolls but wanted to know where to can get them at the location I was traveling through. I did a search on Yelp to find Golden Bamboo Vegetarian. I was greeted with a friendly staff, and they explained the different rolls that they offer. While I waiting, I noticed green tea bring sold in containers to buy. While waiting I was reading more on Yelp to find this tea is spoken about a lot. One of the staff members asked if I would like to try a sample while waiting. The tea was phenomenal! The decor inside is very pretty, calming and colorful. My spring roll order to go was ready, and I headed home. The size of the rolls were perfect for a one person meal, and very, very flavorful. The peanut sauce was as not overly strong work the peanut taste. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere and families were seated for dinner around 5:30. I will be returning to eat inside the restaurant. This is definitely a place to take your vegetarian friends for a meal! Great fresh ingredients. Yum!

So delicious! Came here with the family and ordered so many different things from hotpot to rolls, even noodles and wraps. The hot tea is so fragrant and addicting. They even make their own tea blend and sell it here. Every dish, down to the sauce was flavorful and fragrant. The interior design is breathtaking. A must try if you love vegetarian food.

This is some very delicious vegetarian Vietnamese food here. The apps were delicious and the Bun Hue was more than a meal. Everything we had was scrumptious, and the service was fast and efficient.
Sra. C. asked me not to forget commenting on the pandan tea, which was pleasant and refreshing.
We had a taro mochi che dessert, which was yummy & not too sweet.
I wish we had this place in our hometown. We would go frequently!