Welcome to Thien Tam Vegetarian Restaurant
Thien Tam Vegetarian Restaurant in El Monte, CA is a hidden gem offering a wide range of delicious vegetarian Vietnamese dishes. From Bi Cuon Vegan spring rolls to Pho Xao Thap Cam stir-fry noodles, each dish bursts with authentic flavors and fresh ingredients. Customers rave about the flavorful Bun Bo Hue and the crispy egg rolls. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make dining here a delightful experience. With a strong emphasis on vegan options and high-quality ingredients, Thien Tam is a must-visit for anyone craving flavorful vegetarian fare.
- 10345 Garvey Ave El Monte, CA 9173310345 Garvey Ave El Monte, CA 91733 Hotline: (626) 579-1050
Welcome to Thien Tam Vegetarian Restaurant, a cozy and welcoming spot located in El Monte, CA. Specializing in vegetarian Vietnamese cuisine, this family-owned establishment offers a wide range of delicious dishes for both vegans and vegetarians alike. With options like Bi Cuon Vegan, Pho Vegan, and Com Ga Xao Xa Ot, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
One of the standout dishes at Thien Tam is the Bun Bo Hue, a flavorful broth with the perfect balance of spice, lemongrass, and sweetness, paired with a variety of faux meats. The Hainan Chicken and Rice is also a fan favorite, with crispy chicken and pickled veggies that add a nice crunch to each bite.
Customers rave about the friendly staff, quick service, and fresh ingredients used in every dish. With options for takeout, delivery, and even catering, Thien Tam is the perfect spot for a tasty meal with friends and family. Make sure to try their delicious egg rolls and wonton soup for a truly satisfying dining experience.
- Location: 10345 Garvey Ave El Monte, CA 91733
- Phone Number: (626) 579-1050
- Offerings: Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Vegan and Vegetarian Options, Catering
- Amenities: Wheelchair accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Wi-Fi, Outdoor Seating
- Customer Favorite Dishes: Bun Bo Hue, Hainan Chicken and Rice, Bi Cuon Vegan
Overall, Thien Tam Vegetarian Restaurant is a hidden gem in El Monte, offering a diverse menu of delicious dishes that will satisfy your cravings for Vietnamese cuisine. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply looking to explore meatless options, this restaurant has something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the flavors and hospitality of Thien Tam Vegetarian Restaurant.

This place was amazing!! Everything was so flavorful, fresh and delicious! After just trying three dishes, I would consider trying every single thing off of their menu! #12 on the menu was a wonton soup with egg noodles and wow, the noodles were the perfect flavor and texture! They had multiple different types of protein in the soup too, three to be exact! The broth was very flavorful without being too salty. I highly recommend trying this dish! #20 on the menu was a delicious rice noodle salad. That would be the perfect dish on a hot summer day, but also on any day cuz it was just that good. #22 on the menu was a great entree dish with rice, pickled veggies, and lemongrass chicken. The perfect balance of flavor and freshness. And the rice was cooked to a perfect texture, like almost al dente. Not only was the food amazing, they had very good portion sizes for the price! I really felt like I got the most bang for my buck! The portions were so big that I couldn't even finish one plate of food! As for the restaurant space, it is on the smaller size and the largest party they could fit at a table would be 8. The atmosphere was very casual and quiet. The service was great, the wait staff was friendly and the food came out fast! I highly recommend trying this place!!

If you're looking for a vegetarian Vietnamese spot this is the one. My family and I have been coming here for years and very happy to see that they're thriving. I love that it's a small business, family owned!

I had Bun Bo Hue and hands down they are BOMB DOT COM. I am so in love with this dish. Oh! Also the lemongrass chicken and spring rolls. Super delicious. I can't wait to try more of their other foods. Just wish it was closer to me. Service was great, they were kind and the place does get crowded but that doesn't stop me!

The to-go food was good. Their lemon grass chicken is my favorite. It still tasted good even after reheating it.

Thien Tam doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is so good. I ordered 22 Com Ga Xao Xa Ot. It looked exactly like the picture and tasted great. My husband was brave and ordered something without a picture, 27 Cai Xao Thap Cam. The flavor was wonderful but the gravy was too slimy for me. We also ordered egg rolls, and they were phenomenal, probably the best I've had in a long time. The only drawback was the bee that kept buzzing around us. The staff kept catching it and releasing it outside only for it to return. Clearly she thought the food was good enough to risk her life for it!

They have Vietnamese vegetarian dishes here that are very tasty. Prices are fair ($15~ an entree). Customer service is very friendly. The inside is cute and looks like was upgraded/redesigned since i last visited. Cute paintings and lamps with a checkerboard floor. They have several big tables. Some of our favorite items are their chow mein and hainan chicken rice. We love their hainan chicken rice which comes with veggie chicken (fried) with flavored rice, and some cucumbers and pickled veggies with a side of ginger sauce. You can call to order ahead. The food is prepared pretty quickly. This vegetarian place has buddhist vegetarian food (no onion, no garlic, no chives, no meat). Great vegetarian place in the SGV. They have some pre packed items like veggie jerkey and veggie spring rolls. They accept credit card and apple pay!

AMAZING VEGAN OPTIONS! This is a very long awaited review but I had to get it done because I eat here at least once a week! A small hole in the wall location packing tons of flavor! The staff is very friendly, helpful and quick! My go to order is the Bun Bo Hue, a very flavorful broth that's just the perfect amount of light spice, lemongrass, and sweetness! It's paired with multiple faux meats that are bursting with flavor! My boyfriend gets the Bun Rieu which is a tomato based broth that consists of similar faux meats. The soup typically comes with crab in the ingredients but this restaurant does an excellent job recreating that. Another favorite to both of us is the Pho, it is easily the best vegan pho i've found throughout both the los angeles/orange county region. The mushroom broth base has SO much depth in flavor, I could seriously eat it everyday. They serve each soup with the perfect amount of noodles every time, no skimping out and never too much! This place is always just right. Take out is just as yummy! Give this place a try, you'll be coming back sooner than you think. :)

This is one of my spots I go to when I'm craving vegetarian food in the SGV. Eveything is simple and fresh, they do a great job at making popular Chinese/Vietnamese dishes to be vegetarian-friendly! I ordered the Hainan Chicken, everything was good but the sauce was a little bland for my liking. However, the crispiness from the chicken with the pickled radish/carrots made up for it. Paired with the fresh spring salad and soup on the side, this dish was well-balanced and delicious. The restaurant itself and the parking lot is small, so it started to get crowded when I went during lunch time. However the service is fast and I would recommend trying this place if you want a vegetarian twist on traditional Chinese/Vietnamese dishes!

The Bun Reiu Soup was good! It had a variety of veggie meats but there was one that stood out. I bit into it and it was an explosion of flavor! R had one and I had one. There was only two . But they said we could ask for extra! We also had the Hainam Chickn and Rice. R ordered a fish sauce to go with it and that fit perfectly with it. I definitely recommend not just for vegans Sorry I forgot to take pics. But it looks just like other people's pics.

This review is long long overdue. I've been coming here ever since it first opened in El Monte, when it was just an elderly couple cooking and waiting tables! This is definitely at least a decade ago. However, now, I'm glad they have other family members and younger folks to wait tables. This is one of my go-to vegetarian restaurants. It gives a cozy and home-y atmosphere, and feels like you are eating beautifully homemade cozy food from your own family members. They offer a variety of vegetarian dishes on their menu with mostly Vietnamese cuisine. I feel like you can never go wrong with their Bun hue or pho chay, bun rieu, or even bun mam because those are all very aromatic! I have had their rice dishes and stir fried noodle dishes, but I tend to lean towards their noodle soups! I haven't gotten their hainan chicken before, but looking at the other reviews and pictures, I will get that next time! I will say, I am a huge fan of 'Bi Cuon' which are vegetarian julienne "pork" spring rolls and its nuoc cham ("fish sauce" dipping sauce) is not as flavorful as I would hope. Also, I rarely order take out because I like sitting in the restaurant. It's clean and service is friendly! During the pandemic, I did order take-out a couple times to continue to support this small business!