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Asian bistro serving Vietnamese vegan dishes including banh mi sandwiches, pho, vermicelli noodles, and various dishes with tofu and faux meats. Has Thai ice tea and vegan desserts. This branch became all vegan in 2018. Relocated from 6171 Mission Gorge Rd Ste 118. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm.
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4616 El Cajon Blvd suite 3, San Diego, California, USA, 92115
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Added by FrayDoh on 23 Apr 2015
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68 Reviews
First Review by FrayDoh
Jesthefoodie
Points +95
The Purple Mint - Edit
We stopped in to Purple Mint and absolutely loved the decor and vibe. They were playing nice tunes and have a nice mixture of real and fake plants to amplify the atmosphere.
Read moreWe started with a Thai tea and then ordered Yam and Sweet Potato Curry and Ma Po Tofu. My curry had such great flavor - I just wish I’d have gotten the baguette instead of rice as my side. Both sides of rice seemed like they had been sitting out for awhile. The Ma Po Tofu was very so-so. I’d rate a 3.5 if I could.
If you’re vegan (or not) there’s something on the menu for you (and a few doors down there’s a sweet treat for you as well (donuts, vegan and non vegan!)
Pros: Amazing vibe
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Moth.
Points +26
My favorite place in San Diego - Edit
My favorite vegan plane in San Diego. My personal favorite dishes is the filet mignon and the lemongrass beef. I think the place is super cute
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mfabela
Points +32
Excellent completely Vegan - Edit
Alot of variety to choose from.
Read morePros: Totally vegan
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Maejunejuly
Points +768
Best Green Papaya Salad EVER!!! - Edit
An unexpected lil’ gem for the strip mall where it is located! Great service and menu. I recommend the green papaya salad.
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GraceBetterton
Points +16
Yummy Viet food!! - Edit
This is a great vegan option in Del Cerro, with quick take out options and great atmosphere for dine in. The avocado egg rolls are great for any vegans craving the ones sold at cheesecake factory that are no vegan.
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mallow
Points +444
Awful - Edit
Do not understand the good reviews on this place. I love to support full vegan places but I’d rate this a 1 star if I could. I never ever complain about subpar food and this is the first restaurant I actually stood up and left. The food was actually cold when we got it, the food wasn’t authentic (they literally had those packs of mixed freezer veggies like green beans and corn IN MAPO TOFU) and all around gross. The only plus is that they were very nice to us.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-01
Pros: Friendly staff
Cons: Cold food, Not authentic at all
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keokani
Points +2384
Aesthetically pleasing interior, satisfying food - Edit
Hue Style Spicy Noodle Soup is a plentiful meal with plenty of ingredients--the shiitake mushrooms are my favorite part. However, it is also prepared with a liberal amount of oil. The restaurant has nice aesthetics and the service is very attentive.
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Januareegirl
Points +26
Great for the price - Edit
The food was good, some things could've been better (they used frozen mixed vegetables in the fried rice) but for the price & the huge portions it was definitely worth it. They only have almond milk for their teas, I would've preferred an alternative option since I try to avoid almonds, but this is just a personal preference & the tea tasted delicious. I would eat here again. Also they have a dog friendly patio which my corgi appreciates.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-23
Pros: 100% vegan, Price/Portions, Dog friendly patio
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LyndaWatts
Points +66
Disgusting - Edit
My friends and I went here for my birthday, And it was quite literally some of the grossest food I've ever had in my entire life, I have never sent food back until I ate here. The vegan shrimp tasted like I was chewing tires, my friend's food was ice cold and also tasted horrible
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mfoy
Points +193
Loved it - Edit
Generous servings of creative dishes with a variety of fake meats and plentiful produce. We would totally eat here again.
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cwl666
Points +1442
My picky omni family loves it - Edit
My grandmother who doesn’t like anything and is never hungry ate her entire garlic shrimp noodles. My burger and fries dad is obsessed with the shrimp po boy bahn mi. I can’t emphasize how impressive this is because I usually can’t take them to vegan restaurants!! I usually get a bahn mi to go too! The quality can be a bit inconsistent but always good... just sometimes less so. Service always great too! And hey if you’re lucky vegan donuts next door and the market for all kinds of products as well :))))
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-06-17
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jamber79
Points +376
Amazing - Edit
Love the beautiful decor that makes you feel like you're in a zen garden. Nice relaxing music playing too. Had the crispy fried tofu, wonton noodle soup, and jasmine tea. Each were so incredibly delicious. I can't wait to try more dishes here. Service was a little slow but friendly. Will definitely be back!
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RobertHaro
Points +34
Great food - Edit
Had the orange chicken it was great! And my wife had the beef pho soup. Would come back again.
Read morePros: Many options!
Cons: None
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StephanieL14
Points +109
All Vegan - Edit
I'm fortunate to live only a few blocks away from The Purple Mint. I love that they are completely vegan and they offer takeout. They have the best appetizers, especially the Double Delight Spring Rolls. So yum! My favorite entree is the Tofu Eggplant Delight, although it's pretty spicy. (It turns out that they will gladly make the Tofu Eggplant Delight with no spice. Yay!)
Read moreWe have ordered takeout numerous times during the pandemic and have had no problems! :)
Updated from previous review on 2020-01-21
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tropicalvegancafe
Points +64
AMAZING ALWAYS - Edit
I can't stop myself from coming here at least once every 2 weeks omg! The food here is so amazingly fresh ! I usually order their Kung Lao Chikn or their Steak entree , and I mist say .....SPEEEEECHLESSSSS!
Read morePros: Authentic flavors, Great prices, Great customer service
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stelloich
Points +20
Amazing experience everytime - Edit
The veggie pho with tofu is always my favorite. An abundance of juicy tender veggies including bokchoy broccoli carrot squash onion. Service is quick and lovey. The seating is relaxed and spacious. Sometimes they play bad music tho.
Read morePros: All vegan options , Has indoor outdoor
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danicastys
Points +28
Amazing - Edit
Yum!!! The orange ‘chicken’ was THE best I’ve ever had. The duck appetizer was amazing. The Vietnamese sub was soooo good. The kung pow ‘chicken’ and eggplant tofu was super good as well. I’d recommend the Thai ice tea too! Damn good
Read morePros: So ducking good, Better than real meat for all of the reasons , Good prices and totally worth it
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jenl716
Points +52
Delish - Edit
Ordered take-out. The orange chicken and shrimp springs rolls were awesome and would definitely order again. Also got the house combo fried rice and garlic shrimp noodles. These were good, but wouldn't get them again.
Read morePros: All vegan. Good flavor. Saved 5% by paying cash
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staylor
Points +1125
Great vegan place - Edit
There’s lots of Asian vegan restaurants in Southern California and this place is pretty great. Generous portions and great flavor! Plus the inside of the restaurant is really beautiful.
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Jaspinkgrl01
Points +72
Great food - Edit
I had the filet mignon and my mother had the kung pao chicken. It was very delicious, but the kung pao chicken was a little too crispy for my mother. Will come back again!
Read moreEdit: When we came back during the afternoon time, we barely barely saw the waiters. For our first visit, we had a very nice waiter that always refilled our water. The second visit we barely saw the waiters after they took our order. Every other table but us received water jugs but us. The food did taste good.
Pros: Decent portion sizes
Cons: Good service depends on the time you go.
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ahooley123
Points +24
Best Vegan Restaurant! - Edit
I have been here multiple times and every time is better than the last. Their food is some of the tastiest vegan food I have ever had and their service is awesome. The food comes out really quick and they are very attentive and friendly. Definitely recommend their lettuce wraps appetizer and walnut shrimp! Also the Thai iced tea is delicious.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Reasonable prices , Exceptional service
Cons: None
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Greenstone
Points +96
Amazing - Edit
The food was amazing! Fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. Everything we ate was a joy filled delight. I would eat here all the time if I could!
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yaronlavian
Points +25
Wow, just wow - Edit
I’m a big supporter of vegan restaurants.
Read moreDon’t see much around as much as I want to where I live. But every time I get to be in San Diego- purple mint is the only place that I think about. It’s like having a song in your head all day and you won’t stop thinking about it until you listen to the song- that’s how I feel about purple mint.
Great service, amazing food, they make it super fast and everything they serve is just amazing.
Highly highly recommended!!!!
Pros: All vegan- lots of options- never boring , Taste like real meet just without the gilt , Fair prices and fast service
Cons: NON
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tikita
Points +126
Sizzling “Steak Filet Mignon” - Edit
First off, what I write here is an understatement as it is very hard to accurately describe such a delicious meal as the one I had. This was my first time here and from the big poster at the window outside the restaurant showing this “steak”, I couldn’t set my mind free of that image, so I had to order it. Salad and rice were perfect but the highlight was the meatless protein, tender, perfectly seasoned, smelling good, tasting better. I enjoyed each bite wishing it would never end! I tried to figure out what spices were used but could not... I just know it was a perfect blend. So I can only say you must try this soon!
Read morePros: Spectacular food, Great customer service , Warm ambiance
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KaylenaBecker
Points +335
This place is great! - Edit
I came here with a friend and we didn't have that high of expectations because from the outside you don't know what you're going to get. It is located in a small strip mall, but strangely they have three vegan shops all right next to one another, which is a score for all vegans! We started with the fried wontons which were great! Quickly after our meals came out. We shared the orange chick'n and the filet mignon (never thought I'd say those words again) and we were SO happy with our selection. We are aren't usually big on meat alternatives, in particular the pictures looked VERY real so we were hesitate, but when the food came out it was not as realistic as we had anticipated. The flavors were AMAZING and I would definitively eat it all again! Definitely worth the money! And the ambience and service were amazing too!
Read morePros: Amazing flavor, Amazing atmosphere, Amazing service
Cons: pricey, but worth it
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mick_.
Points +35
Amazing!! - Edit
Beautiful atmosphere, very welcoming. Great friendly service. Food arrived quickly. Tons of options that all looked delicious. We had the vegan pho, which was incredible and the kung pao chicken that was the best. 2nd time here this week. So good!
Read morePros: All vegan. , Inexpensive, Tons of options
Cons: None
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WholeFoodLovers
Points +1854
Purple Mint is 100% Vegan - Edit
Went to Purple Mint today to enjoy lunch with a friend. We knew they were going 100% vegan and we wanted to support this change. The Green Papaya Salad, Clay Pot and Lemon Grass Tofu with Noodles was what we ordered along with Buddha's delight and Passion Fruit Lemonade. Everything was delicious. The Claypot is such an interesting flavor and the Lemon Grass Tofu with noodles is my go to. (I never order the "meat" items since I find them too meaty). The Green Papaya Salad was my friend's favorite. The staff was attentive and the food is delicious. My only complaint is the place is usually cold and the door open, but I bring a coat and it works out.
Read morePros: Delicious, Fresh vegetables, Varied flavors
Cons: Restaurant is often cold
WholeFoodLovers
Never disappoints. Always a delicious meal with such fresh flavor
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