Est. 2011. Casual fully vegan neighborhood cafe. Features an extensive menu of Thai favorites, as well as American classics. Find dishes like breakfast pancakes and hash browns; lunch/dinner items like Thai curries, noodles, rice plates with seitan or soy meat; plus a faux fish wrap and lentil burger with fries. For dessert there are cakes and cookies. Directions: Main door entrance is on DeSoto Ave but there is no parking on Desoto. You need to enter the underground parking lot off DeSoto or Ventura Blvd. Restaurant is in the next attached shopping plaza over from the Target lot. Open Mon-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm. Closed Sun.
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20855 Ventura Blvd Ste 3 (at NW corner of Desoto Ave), Woodland Hills, California, USA, 91364
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Last update on 17 Mar 2023 by joethebutcher
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52 Reviews
First Review by KivaSpun
Urdasato
Points +1130
Delicious! - Edit
We ordered butterfly pea milk tea, butterfly pea lemon tea, crispy mushroom bites, yellow curry and the vegan joint bowl. They were all delicious. I especially liked the butterfly pea milk tea. The staff was super nice and friendly!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-13
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TravisWhite
Points +1508
📍 TVJ Kitchen – Woodland Hills - Edit
This was the first location I ever tried — and I’ve been a fan ever since. It has that cozy, neighborhood feel, and the food? Always on point. Their tropical pancakes are iconic, and the spring rolls are fresh and flavorful. This spot made me a regular.
Read moreFaves: Tropical Pancakes, Quesadilla, Spring Rolls
💯 100% Vegan
✅ Indoor seating, takeout available
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Beanage
Points +53
Unable to locate - Edit
We were unable to locate the restaurant in the complex/plaza.
Read moreJulienneSlice
The main entrance is facing the street (De Soto ave), underground parking leads you to their 2nd door entrance. 🚪
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Kplant
Points +5204
All Vegan - Edit
Vegan fast food. Thai and American fusion. Order online before you come. Ambience = best option take out. Some tables. Get the juice.
Read morePark in the structure behind restaurant.
Pros: The juice , They make the black bean burger
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VickyNelson
Points +472
Healthy and delicious - Edit
They have a large menu. Everything is clean, healthy, and delicious. I love the Chck’n wingz!
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MadameJade
Points +101
The vegan joint - Edit
 I got the pad Thai, which was a little too sweet for me… if you like sweet, you’ll like it a lot. I also got the spring rolls with rice noodle. They are pretty delicious. They have a big variety on their menu. It’s not my favorite vegan restaurant, but it was good. 
Read morePros: Very friendly service, Food is good, Price is right
Cons: There was a sewage smell need to fix plumbing, No faux duck
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AubreyGolding
Points +260
Pancakes! What! - Edit
Vegan joint has always been a go-to for friends of mine. I loooove their seasonal pumpkin curry. I went recently with. Friend and had their pancakes. Wasn’t sure how I felt about American style pancakes from an Asian place but was left pleasantly surprised!
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VegDeb10
Points +1192
Love - Edit
Obsessed with their pumpkin curry! Can’t wait to go back😄
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alegalvane23
Points +16
Amazing Service! - Edit
The food was very good and tasted freshly made! The service was great. One of my favorite vegan places in the SFV
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manuelsakay
Points +6
A Must Try! - Edit
Venue: The ambience is a good vibe. Great mural paintings on the wall. There’s even a wall dedicated for photo taking. Lots of parking & seating as well. Restroom is always kept clean.
Read moreService: Their customer service is unmatched. Very sweet and attentive. They even remember my previous order whenever I would place an order over the phone.
Food: If you are a fan of curries, this is the spot to try. I typically order the Red Curry and let me just say, it’s the best curry I’ve ever tried. They have a variety of other healthy options as well, including green drinks, Thai Tea, etc.
Price: Food and drinks are reasonably priced. They are very generous with their food serving so you’re definitely getting your money’s worth.
Pros: Food, Service, Cleanliness
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chatan
Points +59
Tasteless Wrap - Edit
I had the Garlic Chicken Wrap & some fries. Well, there was nothing garlicky about it! And the sauce Han no flavor whatsoever. The chef needs to learn about seasonings. Herbs and spices are there to enhance and they are naturally plant based! The fries came without salt, so another item with little flavor.
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themuppetlibrarian
Points +4264
Great mock meat - Edit
My non vegan friend wanted to go back a second time. She was particularly impressed by the vegan chicken.
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JulienneSlice
Points +2092
Classic Thai Vegan + American - Edit
From the variety of LA Thai vegan restaurants, The Vegan Joint holds up near the top with a delicious, diverse menu and friendly service. The menu is split with many classic Thai dishes and a variety of western American dishes all prepared to fill your cravings for cruelty free meals. My few critiques is the tofu is served sparingly (a few pieces) on some of the dishes like the pad thai, and few veggies in the yellow curry.
Read moreI highly recommend the Pancakes and Tofu Scramble, Pad Thai, Soy Chickun Sate, Yellow Curry, Chow Mein, Fresh Spring Rolls, Garlic Chickun Wrap and the Lentil Quesadilla.
*update: The french fries have improved immensely and are crispy and delicious. I recommend!
Updated from previous review on 2022-02-28
Pros: Vegan, Friendly service , Breakfast all day
Cons: Closed on Sundays, Fries can be better (needs improvement)
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Samantha18
Points +475
Great food! - Edit
We had a great experience at the Vegan Joint. The staff were extremely friendly and the food was fresh and delicious.
Read moreWe ordered the BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich and the Veggie Fried Rice. Both were super tasty.
We also tried the Butterfly Pea tea and that is not for the weak. A very strong and almost stale taste, but has a ton of health benefits.
The only cons we had were the confusing parking situation (especially when using a gps), the super strong sewage smell that hits you right when you walk in, and the overall decor and identity of the restaurant. There was lots of cluttered, unrelated decorations.
Pros: Super friendly staff , Reasonable prices , Tasty food
Cons: Confusing parking , Strong sewage smell , Identity crisis
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imadeva
Points +685
Best Veg Chain in LA - Edit
The Vegan Joint is our favorite restaurant in LA! An institution and family-owned.
Read moreBoth Culver City and Woodland Hills locations are awesome and have great energy. We love the spring rolls, fried chicken, tofu scramble, and street tacos. The staff is always kind, professional, and attentive.
Also a great place to grab quick vegan gifts (cookies, ice cream, jerky, bags, etc.).
Pros: Tropical Pancakes & Tofu Scramble, Fried Chicken, Fresh Spring Rolls
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AubsKabobs
Points +98
Hometown comfort :) - Edit
This is the closets place to my house and on a day I’m too tired to cook, it’s such a comfort! It’s a valley join everyone should try! Highly recommend their curries (and I don’t even like curry)
Read morePros: Pumpkin curry
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happyfeetadan
Points +310
Vegan Breakfast All DAY! - Edit
I was craving brunch and we all know sometimes it can be hard to find vegan options in most breakfast places. This place was a pleasant surprise. They had more than just a tofu scramble or breakfast potatoes. They had pancakes, burritos, omelettes, and fresh juices. Parking was easy and there was plenty of sitting inside.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-01
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theNumberOfTheBeast
Points +4925
ขอบคุณมาก! 🇹🇭💚🇹🇭💚🇹🇭💚🇹🇭 - Edit
Green curry was rich and full of tofu and veg that I liked, a generous portion, served with brown rice by default and under $13 bucks which is a great deal for a meal in LA. I loved my Thai Tea. The jackfruit BBQ Burger I took home for me mate was smashed in seconds and described thusly: Amazing. Fries were undercooked and I understand some don't like that as they don't travel well, will just ask for extra-crispy next time. Got a little cup of chili powder on the side which fit nicely with my curry.
Read moreI liked that it was quiet and had the place fo myself to use their wifi and make phone calls. I enjoyed the funny character out front writing graffiti on the pole outside the window unable to see me watching through the tinted window. It's a little fun to find, go into the strip mall on the corner from Ventura and then down the ramp to the underground parking and follow the signs. Owner is a super friendly Thai Buddhist from Rayong and happy to see people enjoying vegan food.
Pros: vegan family owned, top green curry w great ingredients, not expensive
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SteveH
Points +20120
Wanted to like it... - Edit
They have a good sized menu and server was nice so I really wanted to like this place but the food was seriously lacking.
Read morePumpkin curry was more like a cream soup. Had very little of anything inside. Sure we asked for no bell peppers but they would have made little difference. Garlic fries tasted ok but they had zero crunch. Wet fries are not my style. Chicken wrap tasted ok but wrap seemed stale.
Sauces were good and server nice.
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veganmonster
Points +282
Tasty! - Edit
Went here and got red curry and Thai iced tea, which was definitely tasty. Would like to try more on the menu. Restaurant was a bit quiet and not air conditioned but might not be all the time.
Read moreUpdate 2022: we've tried this a few more times since this first review and most dishes have not been very good, overloaded with giant strips of ginger and just kinda off. Curry and fried tofu are still the best on their menu if you're going.
Updated from previous review on 2016-08-19
Pros: all vegan, in the valley, decently priced, Staff is nice
Cons: atmosphere or lack thereof, Way too much ginger
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ChadWomack
Points +40
Amazing - Edit
Awesome food and the staff is very friendly!!
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E.E.Krycek
Points +17
How did I not know this place existed? - Edit
I loved it! All my years of living in the Valley and I never knew this place existed?!? Thank goodness for the Happy Cow app, or I would still be in the dark!
Read moreTried it for the first time on New Year's day and was not disappointed! #Veganuary
Pros: Lots of different vegan options., Plenty of parking (at least on the day I went)., Friendly staff
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KatherineCole
Points +254
Good food, big portions - Edit
The food was great and the portions were large! We got the chicken nachos and chicken and pancakes. No complaints on either! The lady who served us was also very nice.
Read morePros: Great food, Big portions, Good service
Cons: None!
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britdncr1
Points +299
Delicious lunch - Edit
Got a delicious soup and thai iced tea. Huge portions. I also got a salad but it wasn’t spectacular. I will try other options next time. Really nice service. Great little spot.
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SylkaFeliciano
Points +13
The wings are the closest thing I've had to meat in my 8 years. Amazing! - Edit
Absolutely delicious everything is vegan and all their fake meat options are out of this world.
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Eitan555
Points +20
So good - Edit
I didn’t even knew there were good vegan options around here. Everywhere I go I see
Read moreShawarma and burgers… finally a neighborhood spot that feels like home
Updated from previous review on 2021-05-10
Pros: Delicious food, Good value , Friendly staff
Cons: Design is a little old
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Notstevie
Points +2210
Great food for reasonable prices - Edit
very friendly employees! great atmosphere! food that feels so nourishing! come here as soon as you can!!
Read morePros: everything is vegan, pretty cheap, bomb food
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