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One World Vegetarian Cuisine  
 based on 18 member reviews
178 S Glendora Ave, West Covina California
91724
626-917-2727
Type: Lacto, Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Asian, Western, Catering, Take-out
Info: Veggie restaurant and teahouse. Large menu featuring Asian rice, noodles, and vegetable dishes using mockmeats, in addition to veggie burgers, salads, and more. Causal and relaxing space with outdoor water fountain. All-you-can-eat buffet once a month. See website for more details. Open Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 3-8pm. Accepts credit cards. Price: Inexpensive.
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| "Get the One World Star!!!"
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My Rating |
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6 |
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Posted on: Sunday, September 13, 2009 |
Review: Oh... my..... GOD!! I've been here a couple of times recently and I always order the One World Star, and some various other items. This burger is UNBELIEVABLE!!! It's like I was starring in my own vegan Carl's Jr commercial! The patty is so savory and juicy. They make it themselves so no more settling for frozen hamburger patty substitutes! I order it with extra toppings and dressing as they tend to skimp on those. If you are a vegan with a burger craving, look no further! It is so tasty I almost passed out when I took my first bite. For the rest of the food, what I've tried has usually been pretty good. The fries are great and made from scratch. The drumsticks are good, but just the usual Chinese drumsticks. The chicken nuggets are good, but a little overly fried. The only thing I had there that I really didn't like was the pho. It was waaaay too clove-y. My boyfriend, an omnivore, had the Spicy Cajun Surprise, which he said was really good but was skimpy on the Seitan. The cheesecake was excellent. The chocolate sundae was also pretty good, especially the vegan whipped cream! I think the menu options on the whole are pretty decent, but that burger is to die for!! If I was on death row, that would be my last meal! Also a plus, the restaurant is really cute inside and date friendly. The service is friendly, just a little slow towards the end of the meal sometimes as I think they get pretty busy. Even if the service were awful, which it isn't even close to being, it would be worth it for the burger alone!
Pros: BURGER OF THE GODS!!! * Really yummy desserts * Cute decor and pleasant atmosphere
Cons: A little skimpy on the side sauces * Service is sometimes a bit slow * |
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| "happy place!"
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8 |
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Posted on: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 |
Review: I liked this place immediately. While I know I'm more easily satisfied with any place that is veggie/vegan friendly, this restaurant is a happy dining locale for all eaters. The waitress (who was very sweet) told us that most of their clientele are non-vegetarians and I decided that's very good news; for rather than preaching to the choir, I'm happy when carnivores can appreciate a good veggie meal. It's one thing to tell a vegan that the vegan food is good, it is substantially harder to tell a ravenous carnivore the same thing AND actually have them agree!
I went to One World earlier this week with a group of entirely carnivorous friends who were interested in trying something new but had their healthy dose of skepticism. We asked the waitress to just give us a good sampling that One World can choose to feed ten hungry customers and they didn't disappoint. They even threw in a couple extra tastes of dessert for us to try. The desserts, I might add, were superb.
After an array of appetizers and dinner of pasta, asian grains, mock meats and spicy veggies (including a melt-in-your-mouth eggplant), everyone left content and in the good "clean full" kind of way. As a vegetarian I was more than happy to fill my tummy, but I was even happier to know that my friends were very impressed and actually ate everything.
I defnitely suggest going with a large group so everyone can try various dishes. While I'm not sure how often I will be able to drag non-veggies over again, I know I will definitely be going back for more.
If anyone in the SGV area wants to go, hit me up if you want company!
Pros: delicious * affordable * friendly
Cons: * * |
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| "My favorite li'l veggie place :)"
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3 |
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Posted on: Monday, February 02, 2009 |
Review: Well, it's actually not so "little" anymore; after the expansion last yr, it's now a spacious, medium-sized restaurant, but with its same friendliness and charm (and good food) :) The staff, decor (Polynesian), and food all give you a good, peaceful feeling (so long as u don't eat too much, which I often do there, unable to pass on their super desserts :) The goodwill and peacefulness r intentional. While they don't push it (though there are brochures available next to the single flat-screen showing their channel), the staff/owners r "disciples" of Supreme Master Ching Hai. As an atheist, I came to veganism on purely ethical, not religious or spiritual grounds, so I don't share any reverence for this or any "Supreme Master" (indeed, I'm more than a lil skeptical about Ching Hai, a heavily made-up, wealthy Asian woman, now with dyed blond hair, whom some regard as a cult leader (lk her up online), but Ching Hai and her adherents at One World r big promoters of peace, love, and vegetarianism, and I have a lot of reverence for their food :) While I have eaten some "misses" at One World (been about a half-dozen times in the last few yrs), most are "hits." In fact, the only really bad miss I can recall is trying their special veggie "turkey" around Txsgiving a couple yrs ago, and it wasn't good :( I hope they've improved it since then. One World doesn't have the history or celebrity of RFD, or perhaps the elegance of Madeleine's in Tarzana (still need to get out there!), but for those of us in the SG Valley, I think One World may be the best (I say "maybe" cuz I obv haven't tried every place, but I have tried several out in these here parts). Today, we had the Zesty Serendipity Orange Chicken (wonderful, and so awesome in its taste and texture imitation of actual chicken), BBQ Chicken as appetizer (all their "chickens" are excellent imitators, inc. the rotisserie style I had on my last visit a few months ago), Stuffed Tomatoes (a longtime One World favorite), and Scrambled Tofu with Veggies (also good, except this dish had the frozen, grocery store pea & carrot mix with it-- I hate it when restaurants do that, although this was only One World dish which did this time), and of course their desserts. I hadn't tried their carrot cake before, and I'm glad we did today. It is excellent! Best vegan version I've had, and perhaps best carrot cake I've ever had. Smoothies r also good, too :) Although it's not perfect, I'm giving it 5 stars. Cuz it's my favorite :)
Pros: Good food * Very nice staff * Pleasant, Polynesian decor
Cons: Not "perfect," despite my 5 stars * * |
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| "Tasty all around."
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My Rating |
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4 |
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Posted on: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 |
Review: Well, the ambiance was lovely, the decor was relaxing, and the staff were really friendly. There were plenty of options to choose from, to suit any and all cravings. Based mostly on Asian styled dishes, there were still plenty of options to chose from. My sisters orange "chicken" was very savory, my
Pros: Ambiance * Friendly staff * Great Mock Meats and food
Cons: The waiter forgot to offer drinks. * * |
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| "5 stars maybe for lack of better option"
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My Rating |
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Posted on: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 |
Review: I hate to write a bad review for an all vegan place, but there was really nothing special about One World. I'd dare say that all the 5 star reviews below are for lack of a better option. Definitely do not drive from LA to here. We hit it on our way home from Vegas. DO NOT order the pita pizza, its like a soggy trader joes pita with some microwaved broccoli on top with no vegan cheese like in the photo. We didn't even eat it. The Chow Main and Pasta were over cooked and bland. I enjoyed the hot and sour soup, though, because it was the only thing with flavor. The people are nice and maybe we were just there on an off night or something. Highly disappointing. The menu was mostly fried soy protein isolate items. They should cut the menu down to less options and do them better.
Pros: all vegan * nice place * friendly staff
Cons: food * * |
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| "I'm in love"
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2 |
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Posted on: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 |
Review: I've tried about 6 different things, and everything is DELICIOUS! Every review I read on Happycow hit it right on the nose. Great, friendly staff; interesting decor, and delicious food! The best part is that there is NOTHING on the menu over $10. So it's a great deal! me and 5 friends went there, shared 3 appetizers, had 5 meals, and 2 desserts for $75 bucks. It was like $12 bucks a person, and we were all stuffed and delighted when we left. I would HIGHLY reccomend this place to everyone!
And also would recommend the Teriyaki Kabobs; i've never
had such realistic tasting and textured mock beef. I was
in heaven!
Pros: PRICE * TASTE * STAFF
Cons: they are not on every corner yet! * * |
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| ""There will never be another like "One World""
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2 |
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Posted on: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 |
Review: One World is the best vegetarian restaurant I have ever been to. Their menu offers a wide selection for all ethnic backgrounds and ages. This includes asian, italian, indian, and american foods. They also have the best vegan deserts I have ever had (try the chocolate cheesecake, carrot cake and pumpkin pie....when it is in season). One World also celebrates many global holidays year round with special promotions and dishes ...I think this is so cool (be sure to become a member of their frequent dinner's club...it's free and can give you points toward gaining certificates for future meals). In addition, they offer a monthly buffet with different items each month from their menus (some new) for their regular customers as well as for new customers to try (One World cares about their customers). You have to try and pre-order their vegetarian soy turkey which is pre-stuffed....this is only available during the holidays...so I recommend ordering two and freezing one of them. This should marketed....I know it would be a high selling item...it is so very delicious. I also would like all those to know that the entire staff and I mean everyone, including the kitchen cooks, always have a smile, they make everyone feel at home, like a family....I am very grateful for this. Lastly, One World offers catering for all occasions both on and offsite...Birthday's, Wedding's, Anniversaries, etc. You will not be disappointed....I hope their will be a future chain for this fine establishment. Thank you One World....you have been a very postive part of my life :o)
Pros: High quality/excellent food * very clean * Excellent Customer Service
Cons: None * None * None |
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| "Oneworld"
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2 |
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Posted on: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 |
Review: I come to this restaurant very often and love it.
The desserts never cease to amaze me,
and most of the food is really great.
Staff is also always very friendly.
Pros: Nice environment * friendly staff * Great desserts
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| "Going all Vegan!"
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2 |
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Posted on: Saturday, July 19, 2008 |
Review: Tried One World on a Thursday evening and though it wasn't crowded, there were plenty of customers- 10 tables or so. Yay, looks like they will be around for awhile! After siting inside and listening to the fairly loud and awful poppy music playing (we were right under a speaker) we asked to move outside and they were very friendly and accommodating in moving us. The few outside tables are right on the shopping center boardwalk and there is a small fountain providing a pleasant background of sound. Much nicer!
The service was quick and attentive. Our server was both friendly and helpful and seemed like a very kind person. It is a large menu with mostly Asian dishes, but also a selection of soups and sandwiches. We ordered the fries with chili, a Philly sandwich, and the Zesty Serendipity (orange chicken). We were happy with 2 of our 3 dishes- the chili fries and the sandwich. Both were excellent. Best chili fries I've had in a long time and the "meat" in the sandwich was very believable. The Zesty Serendipity was a bit of a letdown- sauce was good but the "chicken" wasn't crispy enough and the only veggie in the dish- broccoli, was barely cooked and yes I like my veggies crunchy, but this was a bit too raw and the contrast of the overly firm broccoli with the squishy "chicken" was a bit unpleasant.
Overall we are very happy to have discovered One World- thanks Happy Cow! Can't wait to go back and try their numerous other dishes. Next time we will try some of the healthier and lighter choices. Oh yeah, and here's some great news!-our server told us that they were in the process of making all of their items vegan!
Pros: Great service * Vegan * Good variety
Cons: no alcohol * insipid music playing * |
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| "Satisfaction Guaranteed"
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Posted on: Monday, June 30, 2008 |
Review: I've been going to One World ever since they opened. All through these years I have to say that Zesty Serendipity is still my favorite. I actually panicked when I didn't find it on the menu once, only to find that they'd given the names of their dishes a total makeover along with their expansion. I wish they had that dish in the deli case so I can get it if I'm in a rush but even I know that it tastes best when it's hot. I rather like all the desserts and sandwiches available on hand in the deli case.
I often see people coming in in groups to eat. I'm not surprised for their food is fit for the highest off high kings. Their expansion made it possible for them to hold even bigger groups of people or perhaps 2-3 smaller but still sizable ones. lol
I love the friendliness of the servers and the atmosphere of the restaurant. it's nice and welcoming.
The only thing I wish were different were the tables. I find them to be a little too small. Other than that I think it's the perfect place to dine out. I recommend the place to everyone I know and keep a few extra business cards on me to give to people. lol
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Cons: * * |
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| "Very Good Cakes"
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Posted on: Thursday, June 19, 2008 |
Review: I only got to try a few dishes here... My husband's, bro in law, and my plate were very tasteless... the mock meat were very chewy and dried... The service was over the top Great. I think that was b/c the manager was serving our table most of the time. The cakes are SOOOOOOO Delicious!!! the prices are fair... pretty displays... I would like to come back here for the desserts and give the other food another chance. You have to try the vegan bake goods... I post some photos of it for teasers.
Pros: cakes * vegan * affordable
Cons: process stuff * * |
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| "All around good mostly vegan restaurant"
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Posted on: Friday, May 16, 2008 |
Review: After reading the last review I was skeptical about this restaurant. I walked in and the place was pretty dead...and *gasp* I got a male waiter. I'm not sure if maybe there's two male waiters but the one that was serving me was certainly not rude.
Anyway, the food was good and very reasonably priced. The ethnic foods seemed a bit Americanized but were still good. I had the spring rolls..the rice wrap was a bit chewy (probably had been made a while ago) and the choice of using "beef" in it was a little unusual but they were good. The Passionate Tofu was pretty good...no complaints there. The supreme burrito was good as well...not fantastic but good. The Divine Chocolate Cake was a bit dry and lacked in the chocolate department.
The atmosphere was fairly relaxed. The fake tropical birds in the corners of the dining area were an interesting choice. The service was prompt (but keep in mind that the restaurant was very empty). The staff seemed nice. I'd go again if I was in the area.
Pros: Reasonable prices * Good service * Pretty good food
Cons: Nothing in particular * * |
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| "The service is almost perfect"
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Posted on: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 |
Review: The food is great.
The girls who work there are very pleasant and provide good service.
I they got rid of the obnoxiously rude, short, skinny, large mouthed guy, I would give this resturant a 5 star rating.
Last time I dined there I am happy to say that the short guy was not our server.
He still, however, managed to ruin our dining experience by being overly loud, making fun of his female co-workers, laughing loudly with his friends who were dining there, and openly pointing out, while laughing, what he didn't like about one of the resturant's nicest servers.
This guy is short, very skinny, has an overly large mouth, has no class, and had the nerve to entertain his buddies by embarrassing one of the prettiest girls who was working there last Saturday night.
I think I may have to look for another vegetarian resturant even though I will miss the food at One World.
If I do continue to dine there I will definately request NOT to be seated in his section.
In fact, I think I will just leave if I find that he is working the days I decide to dine there.
Otherwise, One World has a great selection, the girls who work there are very nice, the food is excellent, and I highly recommend dining there when short skinny guy is not working.
Pros: excellent food * healthy cuisine * friendly female staff
Cons: rude male staff * wait is too long * loud male staff |
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| "Great food and delicious desserts"
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Posted on: Monday, January 14, 2008 |
Review: This place is bright and clean. The food is yummy and mostly vegan. I had green beans with tofu and brown rice. It was delicious. For dessert, I had their vegan chocolate banana cake with coconut. AWESOME! Other cake is good too including vegan carrot cake and chocolate cake. Now they have a deli case that provides food and desserts to go. The waitresses are also friendly and helpful.
Pros: Clean * food is good * dessert is yummy
Cons: far away from where I live * it's a bit hard to find * |
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| "Awesome Place!"
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Posted on: Sunday, November 18, 2007 |
Review: ive been going here since it opened pretty much.. there really friendly.. they know me by heart. i dont even have to tell them to make it vegan when i order.. they say hi alex!.. all nice when i see them. great food.!.. everythings pretty much good.. it depends on what you like... there expanding and making it a bigger place.. cant wait for that to happen. just overall best place.. i take all my dates here and they always love it.. (usually meat eaters)
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| "Really yummy"
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Posted on: Friday, July 13, 2007 |
Review: Save room for the vegan green tea ice cream! The food is great and the servers are very friendly. I've never had a meal that I wasn't pleased with. I definitely recommend it!
Pros: excellent food * friendly waiters *
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| "Proximity and comfort"
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Posted on: Thursday, January 11, 2007 |
Review: I really like not having to get all the way to L.A. for take out veg food. They have vegetarian and vegan options. It's a small place, but it's cute. The waitresses are always nice. I've been going here since a few months after it opened, and I've always been pleased. Every non-veg (and vegs) I've taken there like the Sauteed Veggie Beef Balls. I like the Chow Mein and Stuffed Tomatoes most. They have lunch specials too that are around five bucks. I have tried some not so great plates there, but I still like it. It's close and a nice place to go. Other than that, the prices are average and affordable. I always walk away satisfied.
Pros: good food * kind staff * atmosphere
Cons: a few not great dishes * sometimes small portions * |
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Posted on: Saturday, August 19, 2006 |
Review: This is a nice place for a casual meal with friends or by oneself. The decor is simple yet nice... very relaxing. Service is good and fast, and the food tastes clean and healthy. We were here for lunch and although we only ordered a few items, the food tasted good to us. The interior is small but they could combine tables to accommodate a larger group.
Pros: large menu * good vibes * has patio seating
Cons: * * |
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