Plant-based comfort food and creative cuisine.
Serving Vietnamese and fusion flavors.
Building a community for healing and wellness.
In 1997, Mai Nguyen began operating Au Lac in Fountain Valley with a special mission in mind. Her experience in overcoming serious illness with a plant-based diet fueled her desire to promote healthy eating to her community.
Driven by her passion for good food and good health, she put a plant-based twist on traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
Expanding the vision.
In 2001, Chef Ito joined Mai’s compassionate vision and expanded the menus with new vegan and raw creations.
In 2015, Mai's daughter Linh Nguyen brought Âu Lạc's plant-based cuisine to Los Angeles, opening the family's second location.
Always growing and evolving.
At Âu Lạc, our dishes and menu are always evolving as we find new inspiration and new ingredients. We search near and far to find our ingredients, specifically sourcing each one, so we can bring you the best in quality and flavor.
We use organic produce and only natural ingredients, and we purify our water by reverse osmosis for better hydration and taste.
In the news
"One of the oldest all-vegan restaurants in the county remains the best."
— OC Weekly
"Everything here is vegetarian, but it makes no difference — the food is universally good."
— District Greater Long Beach
“It’s here that I discovered the real joys of vegan food—playful symphonies of textures, tastes, and visuals.”
— Westways
“It’s not easy to find such a glamorous vegan dining experience in L.A. that won’t break the bank. I love the raw curried rice and the salt and pepper yam 'shrimp'.”
— Dita von Teese, The Infatuation
"Best Vegan Restaurant" - OC Weekly (2008 & 2014)
"9 Best Vietnamese Dishes in Los Angeles" - CBS Los Angeles (2016)
"The Five Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Orange County" - CBS Los Angeles (2012)
"Best Asian Food" - Orange Coast Magazine (2012)
Locations & Hours
Âu Lạc Fountain Valley
Plant-Based Cuisine
16563 Brookhurst St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
714-418-0658
Tuesday - Sunday
Lunch 11:33 AM - 3:33 PM
Dinner 5:33 PM - 9:33 PM
Closed Monday
Private parking lot
Walk-In & Reservations Taken.
Âu Lạc Downtown LA
Plant-Based Food & Drink
710 West 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-617-2533
Tuesday - Sunday
Lunch 12 PM - 3 PM
Dinner 5 PM - 9 PM
Closed Monday
Walk-In Only.
HOLIDAY HOURS:
CLOSED: 11/28/24 - 11/29/24
CLOSED: 12/24/24 - 12/25/24
CLOSED: 12/31/24 - 1/1/25
Downtown LA parking options:
Flat-Rate Parking In Promenade Guest Parking Structure ($12 Cash Only)
Metered street parking on 1st St
Street parking on Hope St between 1st & Temple