#1 MUST GO “Try the Spicy Lemongrass and Celestial Combination banh mi sandwiches for their flavorful fillings and freshly baked bread”
#1 FOR BANH MI IN SAN JOSE 100% Vegan Vietnamese banh midonut
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
#1 MUST GO “Try the Spicy Lemongrass and Celestial Combination banh mi sandwiches for their flavorful fillings and freshly baked bread”
#2 MUST GO “Try the avocado truffle burger with your choice of patty including taro or black bean.”
#3 MUST GO “Try the funk bowl with its mix of black chickpeas, purple rice, and fermented toppings”
#4 MUST GO “Try the veggie combo plate for a variety of vegan dishes served with injera.”
#5 MUST GO “Enjoy the vegan filter coffee and customize your sweetness and strength”
#6 MUST GO “Try the matcha and chocolate cream-filled donuts for standout flavors”
#7 MUST GO “Try the lemongrass tofu banh mi sandwich for a flavorful vegan experience.”
#8 MUST GO “Order vegan pizzas whole as slices are not available in vegan options”
#9 MUST GO “Bring your own cup to avoid the extra charge for to-go containers”
#10 MUST GO “Try the Vegan Big Sur pizza with roasted garlic and vegan pepperoni for a flavor-packed experience”
#11 MUST GO “Try the vegan spring rolls and lemongrass tofu dishes”
#12 MUST GO “Try the Vada Pav, praised as some of the best outside India with fresh homemade buns”
#13 MUST GO “Try the fried oyster mushrooms and green lotus egg rolls with peanut and tamarind sauces”
#14 MUST GO “Try the Spicy Cha Cha for a crispy, flavorful dish that’s a crowd favorite”
#15 MUST GO “Try the vegan combo plate—it's filling and affordable for two people.”
spinach · Vegan Food Guide All 15 the 15 essential spots in San José — filter by hours, save the ones you want to try, get walking directions on the day.
1. Aina's Vegan Banh Mi (5.0★, Vietnamese). 2. RĀW Superfood Café | San Jose (5.0★, American). 3. Fox Tale Fermentation Project (5.0★, American). 4. Kategna Ethiopian Restaurant (4.8★, Ethiopian). 5. Mylapore South Indian Westgate (4.8★, South Indian).
Aina's Vegan Banh Mi — Vegan Banh Mi, Fully Vegan, Donuts.
Composite = Spinach rating × 0.6 + signature dish strength × 0.25 + reviewer food rating × 0.15. We cap at 15 and dedupe brand chains.
All 15 venues refreshed 2026-08-08. Photos via Google Maps.
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