Part of international chain of vegan food restaurants inspired by Supreme Master Ching Hai, an advocate for veg living. Each location is individually owned, this one est. 2009 in the 7 Eleven shopping plaza with lot parking. Small but with plenty of tables, brightly lit with large front windows. Offers a mix of Asian and western dishes such as fried rice, spring rolls, lemon chickn with rice, bbq sandwich, and fries. Open Tue-Sun 11:30am-3:00pm, 4:00pm-8:30pm. Closed Mon.
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1905 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, California, USA, 92104
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Added by lindatran on 04 Jun 2009
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85 Reviews
First Review by Elizabeth
zoierose
Points +238
Always delish - Edit
Loving hut is a great, easy option. I always love trying new things when I go and have never been disappointed with anything tried. I love the garlic butter fried rice so much! 10/10 every time
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seal
Points +685
okay - Edit
The evening we came here there were no other customers and it wasn't a cozy atmosphere (kind of bright and sterile). The food and service was just okay. Confused by the great reviews.
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ShelbyHallman
Points +110
Great chain option - Edit
The food is good, but I feel like there are much better local options available these days.
Read moreI got the wontons, mongolian beef, and red velvet cake. The cake was moist, but not a lot of flavor to it.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-12
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SoCalCal
Points +1857
This place was so good for dinner, I returned the next day for lunch! - Edit
So I'd seen Loving Huts all over the world when searching Happy Cow, but this the first time I actually tried one. From previous reviews at this location, it appears that the quality has gone down when the ownership changed. On my first visit, I'm thinking the prior proprietor must have been SPECTACULAR because what I experienced was some great service. For dinner, there appeared to only be two employees, a woman who was taking orders and running food, and a cook in the back preparing the food. There were a LOT of food delivery pickups and there was a bit of a wait to order and to get my food, but I can't say that I waited a particularly long time, and the woman was overly and unnecessarily apologetic.
Read moreI decided to try the Cha Cha Garlic Noodles for dinner, and the portion was pretty large. The dishware is fairly large, so the amount of food looks deceivingly small. The noodles were perfectly al dente with a delicious garlic sauce. I'm not sure if the cha cha shrimp are a premade item or if made in-house, but the texture accurately mimicked that of shrimp. There were several pieces of it and I was full and satisfied after I finished.
When I returned for lunch the next day, again, there seemed to be two employees. A young woman working the front and a cook in the back. It wasn't quite as busy as it was the night before, but there appeared to be more dine-in customers. The Garlic Chicken Banh Mi was also quite good with plenty of "chicken" in the sandwich. The bread was fresh with a crunch of crust, but soft inside. I would definitely order both dishes again.
I did notice that a lot of empty tables had remnants of previous diners, dishes, glasses, silverware, that wasn't cleared in a timely manner. I know that it could probably be that there aren't enough employees, but it seemed that there were lulls both at dinner and lunch where the tables could be cleared. That's about the only complaint I have about the restaurant. The parking lot has very narrow stalls, so that could be problematic, as well, but at least there's a parking lot available.
I would definitely visit again when in the area to try other items on the menu!
Pros: Great food!, Friendly service
Cons: Can be pricey
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mallow
Points +382
Vast improvement! - Edit
Been going here for years. They remodeled and the food has been upgraded too. Excellent!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-26
Pros: Cheap, Large portions
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anychka
Points +55
Delicious and generous - Edit
The service was excellent and inviting. We ordered Pho Thai and Lucky Chowmein, and both dishes tasted fantastic! The portion size at this place is generous and satisfying.
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BanezaM
Points +636
Tasty Takeout - Edit
Ordered takeout - 2 entrees and spring rolls. All dishes were tasty but the Fabulous Mongolian was my fave. Definitely returning to try more dishes soon.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-28
Pros: Fresh Ingredients, Many choices, All vegan
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Vast
Points +422
Friendly and yummy - Edit
All vegan with a spiritual/compassionate rather than political philosophy. Friendly and reasonable. Too bad there’s only one dish that’s gluten free but it’s great!
Read morePros: Compassionate, Reasonable priced, Friendly
Cons: Only one gluten free offering
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MysticMerman
Points +83
Serves Asian and American vegan food. - Edit
Loving Hut is a great place to go for variety. I love all types of Asian cuisine, but I have a couple of friends that don't. I can order the Tofu Eggplant or Cha Cha Fried Rice, and my friends can get a Vegan burger or Vegan chicken sandwich. It's a little too reliant on soy and fried foods for me to frequent too often, but it's always tasty. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Clean space and friendly service, I love their fried rice, Options for less adventurous taste buds.
Cons: Soy-based meat alternatives. , Lots of deep fried/fried dishes.
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EricAllenOgle
Points +175
Pho - Edit
Pho vegan 100% and every thing makes Vegan and vegetarian
Read morePros: Vegan, Pho, Sides
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MilesVeganEats
Points +502
Not the same - Edit
Since the previous family (Brandon’s family) sold this Loving Hut I have not return.
Read moreToday I ordered my all time favorite, Royal Noodle Soup (Bun Bo Hue) from this North Park location.
The noodle itself was really “al dente”, it actually was really odd. The pasta was cooked through yet still hard to chew. The soup was lacking the depth of the Bun Bo Hue like it used to be. It was also not spicy at all.
Overall, the Royal Noodle Soup was bland and all I tasted was the acidity of the lime juice that I added from the lime wedge.
Pros: 100% plant-based, Attentive and friendly service, Quick service
Cons: Royal Noodle lacked flavor and spiciness
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AcornFox
Points +177
I love Loving Hut! - Edit
Loving Hut is an international chain of independently owned restaurants, and I try to visit the local locations wherever I travel. San Diego has three and this is one of them.
Read moreThe service was very friendly and the food was great! My favorite dishes were the Impossible Crispy Rolls and the Royal Noodle Soup.
This location is very cute inside and the owners try to be environmentally friendly, by avoiding single use plastic and recycling or composting as much of the waste as possible.
Pros: great food, friendly service , environmentally friendly
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oak_leaf
Points +1270
Flavorful! - Edit
We got several appetizers and for mains royal soup and lemongrass tofu. The mains had a lot of flavors and textures, would recommend! Atmosphere is pleasant and relaxing. Order at the counter at this location
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KimberlySchatz
Points +26
Delicious food, cute atmosphere! - Edit
This lovely restaurant nestled in a mix of chain restaurants offers a variety of unique and classic dishes with a vegan friendly twist. Also loved the reusable and sustainable options for various cutlery and dishes allowing you to enjoy food while creating little waste. Definitely would recommend!
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EsraRice
Points +709
Worth it - Edit
I ordered take out of four of their dishes and 2 were excellent with the other two being good/decent. Portions are huge!
Read moreCha cha garlic noodles are fantastic, bursting with flavor. Same with butter garlic fried rice. Pho Thai was good and royal noodle soup was disappointing. Broth lacked flavor for me, it was pretty bland and looked better than it tasted. Huge menu and lots to choose from.
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CulinaryMedicineMx
Points +60
Good options. - Edit
Good options from Nova 2 to Nova 4
Read morePros: Great taste, They don’t cook with salt. That’s great, Lots of vegetables
Cons: Soup was great but it looked oily.
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laceyberries
Points +120
Huge portions- super satisified - Edit
Got this delivered, while on a work trip. The soup was super hot when it arrived, and the noodles and toppings were packaged super nicely on the side. I can eat a lot of food in one sitting and this took me down about halfway. Full of tofu, mushrooms, and soy slices, this was delicious. The basil, sprouts, and jalapenos were so fresh and tasty. the broth was tasty and rich. I was incredibly impressed with this dish. I ordered the cheese wontons but didn't take a picture. They were a bit disappointing for the price, just cheese in a wrapper, which to be fair was what they said it would be. I would have preferred something more considering how good the soup was.
Read moreI really enjoyed this and if I lived here, I would certainly go back. I'm sure it deserves 5 stars, I just haven't had enough to rate that high, and hate to go that far when I didn't eat at the restaurant.
Pros: huge portion, incredibly fresh, delivered warm
Cons: didn't eat at restaurant nothing really to share
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CeciliaVargas
Points +254
Excellent meal - Edit
Started with the crispy rolls which I thought was amazing followed by Fabulous Mongolian.
Read morePros: Large portion size
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JieTrevinor
Points +20
Terrible customer service - Edit
The lady at the front was super rude. I had my service animal with me, which I travel and go everywhere with, to come to this place, no other customers and she rudely said that they don’t care what type of animal it is, they don’t accept them. I have been to other loving hut restaurants in and out of state with my service animal and have never been treated they way they did here. I walked away and went to VEGANIC THAI CAFE, and the food was amazing, customer service was impeccable and despite it was full, they welcomed us with our service dog, they were another 3 tables with their well behaved dogs too. This is how a truly vegan restaurant atmosphere is. Never going back there and do not recommend it at all.
Read moreCons: Rude personnel , No criteria
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BrianCole
Points +82
Could eat this every day - Edit
I needed a quick lunch when the conference I'm attending provided an undesirable vegan option. Tried the impossible BBQ noodles, which is a Bun/vermicelli noodle salad. It did not disappoint. Service was friendly and food came out fast.
Read morePros: All vegan Vietnamese
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SuKa
Points +91
As Delicious As All The Reviews Claim! - Edit
I just moved to San Diego 2 days ago and I had already been looking up where to order my first takeout meal. The stellar reviews for the Loving Hut caught my attention and they did NOT disappoint! I ordered the Blissful Pho with tofu and soy ham and the Cha Cha Shrimp with Garlic Noodles and both were absolutely delicious and flavorful! The pho broth smells and tastes amazing! Both are also very large portions. The noodles I had for 4 meals and the Pho I had as 2 meals. I can’t wait to try more from the menu!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-17
Pros: Fully vegan!!, Delicious!, Reasonably priced for the portion size
Cons: None 😊
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Vegan_CJ
Points +78
Try it, you’ll be happy you did! - Edit
Delicious food, remodeled interior, new menu items. This has been my go- to since we first went Vegan. I love this place because they are 100% Vegan, and the food is amazing. The Pho is my favorite Dish.
Read morePros: 100% Vegan, Clean, Friendly Staff
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VickiNewMath
Points +794
Everything is just delicious - Edit
Got the Groupon for Lovinghut and it is perfect for dinner for two with an appetizer and two desserts. The absolutely love the Blissful Pho!! What a meal! Try their cakes and cupcakes too!
Read morePros: All vegan, Affordable , Delicious
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marjolaine
Points +161
Loving the Food - Edit
All you need to know is that you should get the cha cha shrimp and the coconut pineapple cake. Run, don't walk, to eat here!! Bring your friends!
Read morePros: Fabulous vegan food, Friendly and helpful staff, Brings in dessert from local bakers
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DarknessGurl
Points +268
Massive serves, great prices - Edit
Food was as described, just not out of this world enough for a 5 star. Was decent though, would go again to try something else!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-13
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JessicaDiebag
Points +38
Amazing! - Edit
Lemongrass tofu is the best!
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mOscar2u
Points +1056
5-Star rating - Edit
Visiting San Diego for a conference and came across Loving Hut on HappyCow. The reviews were too good not to take advantage of this place.
Read moreWe started off with the Jumbo Drumsticks. Two of these with a side of rice would be an exceptional meal in and of itself. The combo of mushrooms gives this dish a meaty texture paired with a BBQ ginger sauce that’s delicious!! Ask for the chili paste for a little kick of flavor. It’s worth it! 😋
For our entrees we chose the Lemongrass Tofu and the Deluxe Vegetables. Both are served with a side of rice. Of the two we liked the Deluxe Vegetables the most. The sauce was perfect and savory. The tofu in the Lemongrass Tofu was a bit dry for our liking and didn’t hold enough lemongrass flavor.
Unfortunately we had filled up on dinner. The desserts on display look quite tasty.
This place is a strong “Yes”!!
Pros: Great meal selections, Inviting business location , Nice staff
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