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Be Vegan, Make Peace!!

The Vegetarian House is an organic vegan restaurant located in downtown San Jose; it was inspired by The Supreme Master Ching Hai, a world renowned spiritual teacher and humanitarian. The restaurant began operation in  1994 with a vision of a world where all beings, humans and animals could live together in peace, love and harmony.

Our fine dining restaurant is truly unique as we offer a wide range of vegan dishes from all over the world, including: China, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Middle East, Europe and the Americas. We are sure your taste buds will be dancing with delight! We also have a huge selection of Gluten free dishes.

At the Vegetarian House, we are concerned for your health, so we serve fresh organic produce cooked and seasoned with non-GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) ingredients. Genetically modified foods are linked to allergic reactions and damage to virtually every organ studied in lab animals. They are banned by food manufacturers in Europe and elsewhere, yet GMOs are present in the vast majority of locally available processed foods.

Some of our products including our sauces and noodles are made in house from scratch, using organic ingredients that are free of preservatives.  We are also concerned for the happiness and wellbeing of our animal friends, so we only serve animal free meals (vegan).

In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint, we use freshly grown organic ingredients from local sources whenever possible. The restaurant also uses solar energy generated from solar panels and uses energy efficient lighting and appliances.

The Vegetarian House is committed to working towards a sustainable planet. In an effort to reduce our environmental impact, all waste is recycled or composted whenever possible. Our  'TOGO' packaging is made  of environmentally friendly materials which are either biodegradable or compostable.

As more and more people around the world are looking for an alternative way of living, the Vegetarian House hopes to offer a bridge to a noble plant based diet. The single most effective thing we as an individual can do to save the planet is eat an organic vegan diet. It can stop 80%(+) of  global warming, end world hunger, drastically reduce pollution, end  deforestation, conserve water & energy and make ailments such as cancer and heart disease a rarity rather than a common occurrence.

It's healthier; it's compassionate; it's peaceful and it's the only way to a sustainable planet. Feel free to browse our information stand and take a flyer for yourself , family and friends.

Our Commitment to Health and Sustainability

100% Pure Vegan Cuisine
Non-GMO Ingredients
Gluten-Free Options Available
Raw Entrées & Desserts

Dine and Celebrate with Us

Seating Capacity for 150 Guests
Private Party & Large Function Room
Corporate and Private Catering Services
Wedding Catering Packages
Custom Vegan Cakes & Desserts

Powered by Green Energy

100% Sustainable Energy: Our restaurant is powered by solar panels, with the remaining energy offset by wind power.
We are proud to be a Certified Green Business.

Fresh carrot pulled from the ground

Certified Green Business

As a Certified Green Business, we prioritize sustainability in every aspect of our operations. We actively recycle and reuse whenever possible, including recycling water from vegetable washing and utilizing our Reverse Osmosis water system. We compost vegetable clippings, which are then used in our garden or donated to local community gardens.

Apart from using only vegan ingredients, we take additional steps to minimize our carbon footprint. We operate on 100% sustainable energy, with solar panels covering our west-facing roof. To further reduce our environmental impact, we offset additional energy usage with wind credits and use energy-efficient lighting and appliances.

We also source ingredients from local and veganic farmers whenever possible, recycle or compost all waste, and use environmentally friendly materials for all delivery and takeout packaging.

By choosing our restaurant, you're not just enjoying delicious food—you're also supporting a greener, more sustainable future.

You are always welcome at the Vegetarian House!

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