Vegan restaurant created with a vision that all beings can live in peace and harmony with each other and the planet. Makes casual-fast fare as an accessible starting point for those making the transition to a plant-based diet. Serves Chinese and Asian style dishes in addition to burgers and fries. Open Mon 11:00am-3:00pm, 4:00pm-9:00pm, Tue 11:00am-9:00pm, Wed-Fri 11:00am-3:00pm, 4:00pm-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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524 Irving St, San Francisco, California, USA, 94122
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Last update on 13 Jul 2024 by AJ&veggies
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94 Reviews
First Review by ·X·
ivylively
Points +27
Yummy, generous portions & so many options - Edit
Lovely ambience, large restaurant/seating space, extensive menu and nearly every food is a hit - few missed! Every loving hut is different, as each head chef curates the menu. However, there are many cross-over dishes from other locations! I ordered the following in terms of my preference: E14 sesame bites (amazing), E22 Claypot Fillet Sensation (amazing), N4 Bun Hue spicy noodle soup (amazing), A10 BBQ steam bun (great), E9 Spicy Mambo (good, interesting texture that I wasn’t accustomed to)
Read morePros: Sooo many options, Good portions for price in SF, Variety of Asian and western cuisines
Cons: Service can be a bit slow due to only 1 server
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Bobjoem
Points +28
Great Service, Food...Not So Great - Edit
Unfortunately the food did not have much flavor and was too oily for my tastes. We shared the golden spring rolls, pot stickers, chow mein, Szechaun green beans and the crispy noodle dishes. The green beans were the highlight. The service was friendly and attentive.
Read morePros: Friendly staff
Cons: Bland food
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BrittanyHowze
Points +348
I have become dependent on this place - Edit
I never get tired of the food here, especially now that I have tried more menu items. What I really love is that it’s close to my home, has a large menu of items that are consistently good, and it is overall a pleasant atmosphere with friendly servers. Last time I was here I ordered pad Thai and Vietnamese iced coffee, but I don’t think you can go wrong coming here and just ordering whatever you feel like off of the menu-they just do a consistently good job with all of the food here. I have ordered probably 35-40% of what’s on the menu and have never been disappointed, I am also that nosy person looking at other people’s food as it comes out and it always looks good to me:) Also, they have like Chinese style BBQ buns, and cakes and desserts that I have ordered to go, and they have all been really good. Honestly, I no longer care if the “supreme master” is on the TV in the back talking nonsense anymore, since, as far as religions go, this one seems pretty harmless.
Read morePros: Fast and convenient, Delicious, Friendly people
Cons: I never feel like ordering healthy here, Supreme master TV playing way in the back
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ChantelleButterfield
Points +188
Amazing! - Edit
What can I say I love all vegan restaurants, they make it so easy and fun trying to decide what to try!
Read morePros: All vegan!, Fantastic food!, Wonderful service :))
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·X·
Points +26872
Loving Hut - Edit
Updated 02.02.19:
Read moreWhoa...this place really scores a 83/100 health score?? For cleanliness? I call BS.
Look, I support all Loving Hut locations and really enjoy my food at most of them--I've even visited many of them worldwide--but I'd have to say this location is one of the worst.
The whole restaurant needs to be power washed and the bathroom was so gross...and that's what they let the customer see...imagine what the kitchen might look like.
It was Christmas, so instead of leaving we sucked it up and stayed and ordered food. We ordered crispy wontons and potato salad as appetizers. The wontons were OK, nothing special. The potato salad never made it until the end of our entrees, in which case we took it to go only to find out it was rotten (it smelled spoiled and tasted rotten...why did I taste it, I don't know...hope?). But why sell spoiled food???
Both of us ordered spicy noodle soup. This was my least favorite version of Loving Huts spicy noodle soup. My dining partner said his tasted like soap...I didn't taste soap but maybe there was cilantro in there??? Who knows.
It's pretty clear that I won't be going back and would not recommend this place to anyone, sadly. I hope they clean up their act...in several ways.
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Review from 11.11.11:
Out of all three SF locations, I'm sad to say that this one is my least favorite. But hey, every restaurant can't be #1 right? I'm going to say this experience was mixed because my friends really loved their meals but I really disliked mine. I have a feeling that it had to do with what side of the menu we ordered from - my friends ordered various items from the Asian menu (such as orange chicken) and I, not in the mood for Asian food, opted for the Western menu (Champion Burger and a side of potato salad). Sadly, I felt that my burger was less than stellar and it could have used more flavoring - it also fell apart. My potato salad was terrible, it had too much mustard in it and it also tasted like it had a lot of vinegar in it as well - this is coming from someone who loves potato salad in all forms. I did have few bites of both of my friends' dishes and they were all really good, one of my friends talked about the orange chicken for a few days after our visit. Overall, I'd say this place is between a 3.-3.5 and I'd go back again, but would certainly avoid the burger.
Updated from previous review on 2011-11-11
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theCause
Points +179
Loving hut will not let you down - Edit
My wife and i have been to countless loving huts across the countey. Most are asian themed, although they often make classics like club sandwiches and burgers. Some hold brunch hours. Some are bistro styled, but most are traditional sit down restaurants. At this location we tried the golden nuggets and two club sandwiches. The nuggets were standard fried vegan items used for appetizers. They had a good firm feel and flavor, but were nothing special. The club sanwiches were amazing. They used firm, cooked pieces of tofu within the multiple layers of the sandwich. These sanwiches kept well for an hour or two as we ate them at the airport. Loving huts are a must to visit for vegans.
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Forman
Points +7094
Very good - Edit
We showed up not in a hurry. We are retired too. These guys are soooo slow. Food was awesome. Potato salad, Szechwan green beans, crispy mushroom dish, chow mein and pineapple fried rice. Anyway. Food was really good. Really slow.
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Zombiecynthia
Points +7021
Vegan To-Go in Inner Sunset - Edit
I feel fortunate to be close to this place daily, lots of options and they carry vegan chocolates that are hard to find for a special treat on your way out. Traditional Thai foods, some American. Also check out their desserts! They do catering and are available via Caviar if you’re into that.
Read morePros: ALL Vegan, Open daily unless otherwise noted, Cute setup inside
Cons: Closed Wednesday’s
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JillPlamann
Points +33
Worth driving to. - Edit
We loved coming here and intend to be back. It feels clean and friendly here.
Read morePros: This is a very pretty restaurant., Great variety in the big menu., Food is great.
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whosthegoss
Points +338
Delicious! - Edit
There were so many options on the menu; it took us awhile to decide. We settled on the spicy lemongrass deluxe, pineapple fried rice, and golden spring rolls. Finished off with some chocolate cake. Perfect!
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VeganScientist
Points +847
My home away from home - Edit
Ever since moving to the sunset, Loving Hut has been my home away from home. They know us by name now and our favorite dishes and how we like a side of steamed broccoli instead of rice. I have had almost everything on the menu and there's nothing I don't like.
Read moreOn a hot day, I like the mango salad or the heavenly salad. On a cold day, the sweet and sour soup. They have an amazing fish fillet dish that is really filling and full of delicious seaweed.
The mint chocolate chip cheesecake is my favorite cake in the city. It's just the right amount of rich and creamy and chocolate. That with a good cup of gogi berry ginger tea and I'm happy.
Very one is so friendly and accommodating even when you order delivery or to go. Even the western dishes are good. The pesto zucchini noodles are amazing.
Pros: Friendly staff, Affordable, All vegan!!
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MizzB
Points +3855
Loving Hut lunch - Edit
Thoroughly enjoyed lunch at Loving Hut, Sunset, waling distance from UCSF Parnassus medical school campus. Part of international chain, and while some of them carry same/similar staples, each one is unique in its own way. Had the samosa patty as an appetizer - very flaky crust with well seasoned filing of spices, potatoes and peas. Enjoyed entree of sauteed mushrooms, carrots, onions over brown rice.
Read moreCourteous, friendly personnel. Very affordable prices. On street metered parking. On public transportation routes.
Pros: 100% vegan food, Affordable prices, Good sized portions
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heathenvegan
Points +741
Classic Loving Hut - Edit
I have been to many Loving Huts, they are all good, this one is no exception. The foods delicious and a pretty good price.
Read morePros: Large portions, Good prices, Good food
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shawnSF
Points +39
Excellent vegan food - Edit
The flavors and quality of every dish we had were excellent. It’s pretty devoid of atmosphere, but the food is solid.
Read morePros: excellent flavors, generous portions, diversity of dishes
Cons: atmosphere is lacking
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MatthewStein
Points +94
Yummy, large portions, reasonably priced - Edit
This location of Loving Hut has a fairly extensive menu of amazing, delicious food. Not the most healthy, but everything seems to be fairly fresh w/ lots of plant-based protein options. Service isn't always the most personable, but food is reasonably priced for SF and usually comes out pretty quickly. Highly recommended!
Read moreCons: Cult videos are a bit quirky, but also amusing ;)
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xmrfigx
Points +933
Solid and consistent - Edit
The Loving Hut chain is always reliable for good consistent food. This particular one had a HUGE menu. We stuck with our favorites but tried the won tons and golden nuggets as new appetizers.
Read moreThe food did not disappoint. They aren’t know for providing a “wow” factor but they provide a good tasty meal.
The service was probably the least friendly of the Loving Huts I’ve visited. Not mean or rude, just abrupt. Completely different from my experiences at the ones in Garden Grove or Orange.
Pros: You can always expect a solid tasty meal, Lots of available seating
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SabrinaNCox
Points +22
this spot is a gem! - Edit
Food was phenomenal and service was amazing! Came in from out of town and am so glad we settled on this place. Would highly recommend to anyone in or out of town.
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Ariane
Points +510
Disappointed - Edit
I heard so much about it and I was looking forward to dining there...However all was very average and we ordered a lot of dishes.
Read morePros: Reasonable price, All vegan
Cons: Very average food
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andreathinks
Points +324
Excellent Food & Lovely Service - Edit
We had the Pineapple Fried Rice, and a noodle dish that was the house favorite, as well as the Vegetable Sushi. It was all so yummy, and made us feel so good. Also, the garlic chili sauce is the best I've ever had. Service was so thoughtful and kind. We were offered water or hot tea, and we had the tea, which I believe was a Green Jasmine. What an amazing place; simple, but classy. I love the notes around the space promoting vegan diet and peace, as well as a few posters of well known people who are/were vegetarians, such as Albert Einstein and Benjamin Franklin.
Read morePros: Amazing menu with tons of tasty, comforting option
Cons: Wasabi was not strong. But I thinking was super fr
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EmilyT213
Points +24
Hella Good Food - Edit
This restaurant does vegan right yo I'm telling you they know how to cook plants. This place has hella options that are ALL vegan. I was overwhelmed because I don't eat out much and I'm always having to adjust the menu to my diet so you can imagine what a mess I was trying to decide what to eat since I could have everything. Well I finally settled on the the stir fried broccoli and beef soy protein and omigod that [censored] was bomb I'm telling you y'all need to hit this place up and get some vegan food because you'll love it I swear.
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MFOPhotography
Points +161
A very filling lunch! - Edit
Enjoyed the meal here at Loving Hut! Not my first time eating here as there is a Loving Hut in San Jose which I have eaten at and taken my family to. As we are all plant based eaters it's nice to have a place where each member of the family can get something they enjoy! I have a few food allergies including sesame and MSG which results in migraine ...did not have that experience here I am happy to say!
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edwardbc
Points +1035
Loving Hut never dissapoints - Edit
As usual, LH tends to be really nice everywhere you try it. I got a spicy soup and it was delicious. Also got some wonton and BBQ buns, I'm not the greatest fan but they tasted nice.
Read moreDelivery service on time, no complains.
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Chia
Points +3631
Casual bite - Edit
Found this on Happycow. Here's my Loving Hut Sunset location review. It's a deep space with plenty of seating. At the front of the restaurant is a counter with glass case display of some cooked dishes (for their lunch specials - rice + one entree) and another display of colorful cakes and other snacks. Overall it's very relaxed. The menu is extensive and most dishes come with a photo image so you can see what you might like to get. I always like to get the pho noodle soup, so I did. It arrive piping hot with a aromatic cinnamon scent. Taste was ok. I also ordered a side of potstickers (pan fried dumplings). The prices are inexpensive, and our waiter was very courteous. A kind of stop to get a quick bite when in the Sunset area.
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VeganChazilian
Points +102
Delicious, well priced, great variety! - Edit
We were craving soup, and we're disappointed by the other Phö restaurants around--nearly no veggie options! So glad to find this vegan haven!! Restaurant was clean and staff welcoming. The wonton soup was delicious, but R3 Mushroom clay pot was an unexpected favorite--comforting, great flavor, hot! Wish I could eat there everyday.
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kalinka123
Points +28
didn't expect that - Edit
The staff is very friendly and the prices are totally ok. But unfortunately the main dish wasn't tasty:/ neither mine nor the one of my friend. But I can recommend the summer rolls! They were great.
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jnahra
Points +110
Love the Loving Hut - Edit
we visited San Francisco in January and enjoyed eating at the Loving Hut multiple times on our visit. The portions were very fair and the flavors were excellent. The pricing seemed very reasonable for the portions and being in San Francisco. We will certainly be back when we visit San Francisco again.
Read morePros: good value, good flavors, good selection
Cons: located in a food court so noisey
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alexandra_vegan
Points +1549
Freshly made food. - Edit
We were there on a Saturday evening. There were a few tables full: families with children, couples, groups of friends.
Read moreTheir menu is 100% vegan, mostly Asian (Chinese, Vietnamese) with a few Western options (burgers, pasta, pizza) featuring pictures of most items. Most dishes use tofu and soy protein.
They say they don't use MSG and also use some organic ingredients.
The place also sells vegan dog food and some vegan snacks.
The service was good and prompt, the waitress is very nice and fast.
We ordered clay pot rice and stir fried veggies with house sauce. They were fresh, made on the spot, but they were nothing special.
The mocha cake was old and tasteless, a great disappointment.
Pros: 100% vegan, Good service, No MSG
Cons: cake
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