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Japanese-Style Eel Rice
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House Tofu Rice
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About
Joyheart Cafe
Welcome to Joyheart Cafe, a vegan Taiwanese cafe located in San Jose, California. This cozy eatery offers a wide range of vegan and vegetarian options that are sure to satisfy your taste buds.
One of the highlights of Joyheart Cafe is their Vegan Bento options, including dishes like House Tofu Rice, Minced Pork Noodles, and Lemon fish fillet. These dishes are not only delicious but also creatively crafted to appeal to both vegans and non-vegans alike.
For those looking for Vegetarian options, Joyheart Cafe also offers a variety of choices such as Vegetarian White Ribbon Fish and Tomato Sauce with vegan patty. Each dish is carefully prepared to provide a burst of flavors that will leave you wanting more.
- Another must-try at Joyheart Cafe is their Ceylon Milk Tea, perfect for those looking for a caffeine boost without the coffee.
- If you prefer non-caffeinated beverages, their Winter Melon Juice is a refreshing choice that complements the flavors of their dishes.
Customers rave about the friendly service at Joyheart Cafe, as well as the clean and welcoming atmosphere. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure that every dining experience is enjoyable and memorable.
Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or simply looking to explore new culinary delights, Joyheart Cafe is a must-visit destination in San Jose. From the flavorful dishes to the warm hospitality, this cafe truly embodies the joy of good food.
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“ Been here a couple of times and recommended for my vegetarian coworkers! they loved it :) Their braised noodle soup is my go to! ”
“ A lovely vegan restaurant that is attached to a vegan grocery store. I ordered the three cup chicken with rice, and my husband ordered the mushroom over rice. Both were delicious and I loved the way they served it with cabbage, pickled carrot and more veggies! Very friendly service ”
“ I like the food here.... it's clean, not oily, and yummy. We usually order the white fish and the noodle... all tastes so good. ”
“ Thank you Yelpers. This place is located deep in a business park. No where near regular retail areas but it has the best vegetarian food around. I think it's associated with the temple next door. In either case the food was both filling, delicious and very healthy. I didn't feel run down like I do eating fast food or a quick burrito. The staff is super friendly and it's quiet with plenty of parking. Place is clean, spacious and had a very strong zen feel. Overall, a wonderful find with many more visits to come. ”
“ If you're into vegetarian food, this is a nice little spot only open for a few hours during lunch. The food here is amazing. We tried at Eel Rice and fried Chicken rice plates. All plates come with some vegetable sides. Service in here is decent, I believe it's mostly volunteers from what I've heard. ”
“ This place is super clean and the aunties working there are so sweet. Had plenty of seating when we came in a Saturday for lunch. We got the minced pork with rice and the japanese eel with rice. Both were delicious and the proportions were generous. All the food is vegetarian/vegan so it was simple but still tasty, comes either a side of veggies too. We will be back when we are craving a simple, healthy meal! They also have a little shop inside with healthy teas, sauces, snacks, etc. I believe the shop is cash only but the restaurant takes card. ”
“ Food is well served! Combined options are well distributed. Freshness of ingredients are well prepared. ”
“ One of our fav veg restaurants. Not many items on the menu, but we like whatever we ordered. Yes, a little oily, but the combination of the rice and veggie is very satisfying. We don't go very often as it only opens during lunch (11-2) M-Sat. I wish they would offer vegan options for some of the vegetarian dishes, such as the eel and 3 cups chicken. ”
“ Growing up I've always gone to the temple once in awhile with my family and was able to try the wide variety of vegetarian dishes that were available. My mom also cooked up some dishes at home as well! This was my first time trying different vegetarian dishes as I've always been used to the Vietnamese cuisine. What we ordered: Japanese Style Eel Rice: 4/5 Right off the bat, this dish looked almost exactly like freshly grilled eel. It was mind-blowing. I also absolutely enjoy bok choy and was so glad that it came with it as well as some stir fried bean sprouts (just like my mom makes)! The "eel" itself was very meaty and flavorful, however, it had a slight sour taste to it. I enjoyed this dish nonetheless. Three Cup Chicken: 4.6/5 The "chicken" looked like sweet and sour chicken from Chinese takeout which was so cool. The texture was quite similar to the "eel" as well. I enjoyed the seasoning and glaze on this much more! I would order this again. ”
“ I'd been wanting to try this place for a while, and I'm really glad I finally did! Located in a very unassuming plaza, this place has a cute cafe set up that reminds me of the run of the mill lunch spots in Taiwan and Asia- Chinese/Taiwanese Pop playing, clean decor, staff and customers speaking Mandarin and Taiwanese. We tried the Three Cup Chicken ($13), and Vegan Eel ($13)- both came with veggie side dishes that were well seasoned and yummy! The rice was topped with vegan "pork" sung which was a nice touch too. Portion sizes were decent, my boyfriend and I both couldn't finish all our food, and we felt full but not heavy like some fried foods or meat might feel. The "chicken" was savory and really absorbed the 3-cup flavor, and the eel was visually very convincing (not so much in taste, but still delicious!). Both meat substitutes seemed to be soy-based, and we were satisfied with the taste. Wintermelon tea was nice and refreshing with the food! Easy parking and service is maybe a little brisk, but friendly enough. ”