From the long established Au Lac in Fountain Valley springs its 2nd and more upscale location in downtown Los Angeles. Opened 2014 across the street from Disney Concert Hall. Features a menu of both raw cuisine as well cooked vegan dishes. Full bar and upscale lounge atmosphere at moderate prices. Parking lot entrance is around the back of the plaza, or park on street. Open Tue-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm.
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710 W 1st St, Los Angeles, California, USA, 90012
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Last update on 03 Aug 2022 by RonDeutsch
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116 Reviews
First Review by Chia
JenniferKoukla
Points +147
excellent option downtown - Edit
We were looking for an option downtown, near the music center and we're excited to see the location just across the street, so convenient! The restaurant is really pretty, a little on the upscale side, which was fine as we were dressed for the theater. My husband was a little worried that portions would be small as they can be at more fancy places. He was very happy and satisfied with the portions. The menu is very diverse and all sounded very yummy. We had the tempeh as an app to share, which was huge and very tasty. I had the garlic noodles and hubby had the tostada, we were happy with both choices, the tostada is really tasty and I would recommend it over the noodles, we had the tirawmisu for dessert, it was good as well. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable, however the hostess seemed a little clueless, she may have been new. All in all, I do recommend Au Lac.
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VeganCookieLover
Points +3430
Thank you, Chef Ito - Edit
My dear friend took me to this special restaurant for my birthday. The food, the ambience, the service, and especially Chef Ito, made my birthday celebration so memorable.
Read moreThe Crimini Pesto mushrooms, the Chinoise Chicken Salad, flax crackers with nut cheese were all outstanding.
Thank you, Chef Ito, for the detail and deliciousness you put into each dish.
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SonjaCPA
Points +5270
nice new location - Edit
We stopped in for lunch and actually ran into some other friends who were already there. They were finishing their meals and were quite pleased with them. We were excited to check out the menu. The inside space is much nicer than I anticipated. Considering it's near the financial district, I would be very comfortable bringing non-vegans for a business lunch. Also, it's across the street from the Disney Concert Hall, so great for a nice pre-show dinner too.
Read moreWe ordered the stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer and the pho and sweet & spicy tempeh as entrees. Dirk loves mushrooms and pho, so he was quite pleased. My tempeh was lovely with potatoes, Brussels sprouts and tempeh served on puffy crackers. Just beware of eating of any of the peppers as they are very hot. We got the tiramisu for dessert. Slightly different from the original, but tasty nonetheless. The service was nice and friendly. We look forward to returning.
Pros: upscale vegan, variety of dishes
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Evanming
Points +74
Delicious 好吃 - Edit
菜色特別
Read more部分有蔥蒜
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Pros: 離捷運站不遠
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VeganGuy LA
Points +37
Great Vegan Restaurant. - Edit
I was blown away at how great this restaurant was. Every dish we ordered was delicious and a work of culinary art. This chef is extraordinary talented. The decor was classy and the ambiance warm and inviting. The staff was attentive and friendly. We go to Redcat and the Music Center frequently and it has always been frustrating that there were so few vegan choices downtown for dinner (while we love both of them, we were getting tired of always going to either Shojin or having the veggie pho at Blossom). The wait was worth it. This restaurant is directly across the street from the Music Center.
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tonyakay
Points +3941
now in DTLA - Edit
I've been raw for 13 yrs. get this - I've also performed burlesque in the theatre at this location in Tease If You Please for a year and a half. I also consider Au Lac Fountain Valley the best raw restaurant in the nation. Imagine my elation when Au Lac moved into this space at First and Hope! Yes it's the same amazing food with a slightly more exclusive menu and slightly smaller proportions. And the location assures that this food is going in the mouths of more than the educative vegan population but now hipster downtowners and cutting edge fine diners. AND you can see a fellow long-term raw vegan perform burlesque in the adjacent theatre too;-) try the balaclava - best raw dessert I've ever had aromatic of passion fruit and infused flower flavor.
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Carin69
Points +107
Modern Vietam Cuissine - Edit
Our first stop in LA was at Au Lac. Easy to find down town LA. Beautiful restaurant and very friendly staff. Good welcome!
Read moreThe food was very pure and tasty. Dessert (tiramisu) was great.
Pros: down town LA, great food, great waitres
Cons: none
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Chia
Points +3631
Great Addition to Downtown LA - Edit
I had read about this place on HappyCow and stopped in for lunch on a sunny December day. Am told that it's still in its soft opening phase.
Read moreThe interior is very impressive - upscale, lounge like with a separate area for bar and a grand piano. Suitable for a late night drink with live piano. Or a place to impress a date.
The main dining room is deep and features booth seating, which is where my friends and I sat. Together we ordered several dishes to share from its concise menu of raw foods + a few cooked ones. Our server told us that the menu will expand gradually after the new year.
Overall I commend the chef and kitchen for creating a ambitious and interesting menu and making most items in-house. The prices are very reasonable for such a posh place. Yes, it feels fancy.
Dishes I liked are the Chinoise salad, Vietnamese pho soup, Ito burrito (raw), and house-made gelato (raw).
Would like to return in a few months once the menu expands and they get their groove on.
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