Vinh Loi Tofu

This all-vegan restaurant in Reseda and Cerritos hits all of the high notes of Vietnamese cuisine, minus the need for animal products. You can barely taste the difference, aside from some textural shifts, in Vinh Loi’s selection, including delicious “shrimp” and lemongrass grilled “duck” rolls. Chef-owner Kevin Tran delivers the same beautiful blends of aromatic herbs and long-simmered meaty flavor (courtesy of plenty of mushrooms) in Vinh Loi’s bun bo hue and “beef” pho. For dessert, look to Vinh Loi’s soy milk and creamy tofu custard served with ginger-infused simple syrup; they’re just as delicious as the savory menu offerings, which include plenty of fusion items.