Vietnamese cuisine that's mostly vegan. Has selection of teas. Casual nice interior with temple vibe and Wi-Fi. The chef is a Buddhist nun. Close to airport Bellevue and Seattle. Operating since summer 2011. NOTE: Reported to close unexpectedly, check ahead. Open Mon 11:00am-9:00pm, Wed-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-9:30pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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305 Burnett Ave S (at S 3rd St, downtown), Renton, Washington, USA, 98057
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64 Reviews
First Review by al
BrittanyHill
Points +105
Love it! - Edit
Large portions and so much to choose from! The food was really good with leftovers for the next day. The saki was also a must have. The one I chose was very citrusy and tasty. The place is big with outdoor seating. Will definitely be checking this place out again!
Read morePros: Large portions, Good food , Options
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JohnWaldum
Points +646
Very tasty vegetarian food in Renton - Edit
Read moreLooking for a great chill place for lunch? Blossom vegetarian is your place! Pretty much everything ok the menu is vegan. Anything that cannot be made vegan has an "*" next to it. We had our two dogs with us and they gratefully opened the back patio for us so we could enjoy the afternoon with them. Lots of options available. We had the fresh veggie wraps, Tofu Pho, Mixed Vegetables, crispy "chicken" cashews, hot and sour soup, and blossom vermicelli combo.
Pros: Great location/ very accommodating , Tasty food, Lots of options
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ansel
Points +59
Extensive menu, reliably great taste - Edit
I think I get something different almost every time I go here, and they haven't missed yet. I especially like the clay pots and the "duck". Even now that we've moved north to Seattle, we still brave the traffic and make the trip down to Renton for Blossom. It's also a lovely space, quiet and comfortable. Good spot for date night. They do takeout too.
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JudithWood
Points +291
I was ignored - Edit
The food might have been good, but after being seated and provided water and a menu I was blatantly ignored while other nearby tables received service and one staff member stared at her phone. I left and went next door to Wild Ginger Teriyaki.
Read moreI was prevented from leaving a 1-star review, because the app automatically assigns a minimum of 2 stars for vegan restaurants. HOWEVER, there are non-vegan items on the menu, indicated by a small asterisk.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-01
Pros: Menu looked interesting , Gluten free menu
Cons: Terrible service , Not actually all vegan
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PBWFTERRY
Points +20
Great meal - Edit
Very good menu, but poor on cleaning
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lcc
Points +24
Amazing, tranquil, new fave! - Edit
Wonderful menu, excellent flavors and great service. We sat out back on the patio with our dog. They brought a bowl of water without our asking. So lovely. My date said “can we come back here?” To which I said “can we LIVE here?”
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lmop
Points +128
Overcooked and underflavored, such a letdown. - Edit
I'm baffled by the number of positive reviews that this place has based on how bad the food and overall experience my husband and I had here. I ordered the Blossom Pho and my husband got the spicy beef noodle soup. What I got could only charitably be called Pho tbh. Both soups had overcooked noodles, massively undercooked vegetables, and little in the way of seasoning. The employees also barely spoke to us and never asked how the food was. My husband and I are two very clearly gay men and we were pretty obviously on a date. Idk if this was homophobia or what but we definitely won't be coming back.
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MinnieJ
Points +74
Can never go wrong 😍 - Edit
Love the beauty of the restaurant, nice and soothing vibe. Great portions dining in, good enough for take out. Covid sort of messed up prices but its well worth the mark up.
Read moreIm stuck on the chicken pho, blossom salad, beef skewers, their vermicelli lemongrass chicken salad, lobster tail, roasted chicken, cashew chicken.
As you can im a frequent customer. I have my eyes set on chicken pho for this weekend. 🙈
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-10
Pros: Large portions , Great employees, soothing vibe , Flavor is undescribable
Cons: Prices raised
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SarahThunderbolt
Points +56
Brilliant restaurant - Edit
Great atmosphere to eat in, friendly staff, and lots to choose from. Is on the pricier end but the portions are big so you can always take some home.
Read morePros: Lots of options , Big portions, Great mock meats
Cons: Can be on the more expensive side
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Birgit
Points +1235
Peaceful welcome - Edit
So nice to walk into this peaceful oasis. Generous seating area with traditional Asian furnishing. Very friendly staff. The Blossom clay pot with rice noodles was deliciously seasoned and the Blossom vermicelli bowl was so fresh and a huge portion. Deep fried spring rolls were probably the best I ever had: not too oily, lots of veggies and served not too hot. The special red tea with ginger was also a wonderful addition to the meal.
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darkcellmp
Points +70
Our favorite takeout - Edit
I swear they put crack in the chickn fried rice. Why is it so good. They also made special noodles for my son when we dined in one time. He has issues with textures and they were extremely accommodating.
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DonRainbow
Points +537
Good food - Edit
I have been there before and food was good, but was frustrated. I drove from the Airport to this place to find it closed. Luckily I saw it was closed also one day later
Read morePros: Good food
Cons: Bad communication
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MinnieMins
Points +22
Forever Favorite - Edit
Blossom has some of the best food. Have taken family and friends here and every non vegan absolutely raved over this place. The owners and staff are so friendly, I have been coming here often for a number of years. ❤️
Read morePros: Incredible meat substitutes , Light and filling dishes , Great atmosphere
Cons: Used to be cheaper before pandemic , Price raise understandable going through covid , Too far to door dash
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SaraIgl
Points +246
Urban Oasis in Suburban Convenience - Edit
Exceptionally Fresh Food made to taste with bold and mild flavor palates. Extensive tea menu with smoothie and dessert menu for those with a sweet tooth. Large portions and moderate pricing in a large boldly decorated venue with outdoor patio seating. Currently experiencing a waitstaff shortage so management apologizes for the delay but this diner did not feel too inconvenienced. Appealing to non vegan and vegetarians as well.
Read morePros: Main Stream Appeal, Large Portions, Extensive Tea Menu
Cons: Limited Staff
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fxp
Points +778
Many Vietnamese dishes in vegan - Edit
The menu is long. All dishes look like what you'd see at a meat-based Vietnamese restaurant but they are vegetarian versions. About half of them are vegan.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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bEzz
Points +1439
True Gem! - Edit
Expansive, mostly vegan menu featuring delicious Vietnamese cuisine. The few non vegan items are clearly indicated (e.g. stir fried egg noodle). Staff are always friendly and the food is always tasty and well prepared. Some of our favorites include the shredded pork fresh rolls, BBQ beef skewers, chicken salad, Blossom fried rice, and lobster tail.
Read morePros: Tons of vegan options , Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating , Ample parking
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SirDudeOfSeattlelot
Points +29
The place to go, frequently - Edit
The overall experience is great, menu with. Lot of options, food is delicious, get to the patio, order tofu mini pie, add a beer, I totally approve this place.
Read morePros: Lots of options , Delicious , Great service
Cons: Parking lot can get packed at times, be patient , Closed Tuesdays
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Ashvegan02
Points +148
Must eat! - Edit
Finally found a Vietnamese vegetarian place! So much quantity too. Can't wait to go back again.
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AustinSimms
Points +624
Best Vietnamese food I've had - Edit
This place was phenomenal and I wish we had one at home. When they gave us real stevia leaves for our tea, I knew I made a good decision to go here. Everything was fresh and both the eggplant and jackfruit clay pots were PHENOMENAL.
Read morePros: A full menu of mostly vegan options, Fresh produce, Well-seasoned
Cons: A little pricy but it's well-justified
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Spoon
Points +406
Not Great But Not Terrible Either - Edit
Took us forever to even get water and when it came it didn't even have ice. The place wasn't even busy. The food was very meh. I'm confused by the great reviews. Below average Vietnamese food. Glad it's mostly vegan but I won't be back...
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-12-02
Pros: 90% vegan menu, Mock meats
Cons: Serves animal products , Service was lack luster
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MelissaHorsefeathers
Points +1522
Suffering the 2020 curse I believe - Edit
My friends and I were very excited to try this place based on Happy Cow and Google reviews… unfortunately I don’t think we got the best experience Blossom has to offer. To start they were out of many of the teas on their tea list, including basic Jasmine green tea, which is what I was wanting in particular. Our server was young and not very attentive. English was also his second language and he struggled to understand our order, but he did get it all correct in the end.
Read moreWe ordered the tofu fried rice, which has so many rave reviews, and found it to be bland and dry. The cashew chicken sauce was also very bland and some of the veggies were almost raw and chopped in huge pieces. The “chicken” in the cashew chicken though was phenomenal! We also ordered the caramelized fish clay pot which my fish-loving omnivorous friend really enjoyed. Our favorite dish by far was the Mongolian Beef. That was a hit with all three of us. I don’t know what the “beef” was made out of but it was delicious and unique. Sadly our meal ended when we found out they have absolutely no desserts right now. All the reviews of their desserts seem to be pre-Covid. All-in-all I would absolutely go back and try it again, but our experience did not warrant the rave reviews we read.
Edit: I forgot to add that the fresh spring rolls were AMAZING, however the peanut sauce was so chunky you can’t dip in it.
Updated from previous review on 2021-09-30
Pros: Lots of options, Outstanding fake meats, Lovely atmosphere
Cons: Inventory low, No desserts, Some bland dishes
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c137dani
Points +81
not bad, a solid choice - Edit
loved all the vegan options on the menu, of course wish everything was vegan. flavors were just okay. service was friendly and prompt and prices were fair. no complaints, just not wowed
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savvytravyy
Points +107
Sweet spot on the way to the airport! - Edit
Huge menu, with clearly marked vegan items (nearly all were vegan!). Not only huge, but also unique from other Vietnamese restaurants with choice and variety of ingredients. Only one ingredient in one of the appetizers tasted odd to me, long brown strings with a mealy texture but other than that the flavors were fantastic! Some fried elements but nothing tasted greasy, very fresh. Definitely heavy on the fake meats, but if that’s not your thing you’ll still have a variety to choose from. Staff was polite but didn’t check up on us at all during the meal (didn’t bother us). Contrary to other reviews they actually do have public restrooms and parking was a breeze. Can’t believe I haven’t visited this place before!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Restrooms and parking , Big portions
Cons: A little pricey
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Pantasticon
Points +27
Awesome Blossom - Edit
Fresh, good, surprisingly awesome Vegetarian cuisine in Renton!
Read morePros: Options galore!, Get the Duck!
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organicphoto
Points +88
Terrific sit down/date night with exceptional food & service - Edit
The lemongrass tofu, and blossom vermicelli combo were both delicious. I also recommend the blossom fresh rolls appetizer.
Read morePros: Amazing fake beef skewer, Lemongrass tofu is Amazing!, Blossom fresh rolls are a must-have
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sarahburnsy
Points +161
Best Asian Food EVER! - Edit
Top Notch Baby! This place is it! Blossom is on my list for BEST Asian food I've ever had! First of all, It's so clean and classy. Everyone is so nice, helpful and cheerful. The only non-vegan items are the egg noodles or egg drop soup.
Read moreI had the Lemongrass Tofu dish, omg SO GOOD! Their mock meat is to die for! I don't even like anything that looks like meat and their tofu and seitan are award winning.
My husband had the General Tso's, also AMAZING! I can't wait to go back. This is such a nice place, and I want to try everything vegan on the menu, you just can't go wrong.
It's a really great spot for groups, it's a large and very nice restaurant!
Updated from previous review on 2018-05-09
Pros: 95% Vegan, Best Asian Food, Clean
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AudreyEmmaPlyler
Points +930
Friendly staff - Edit
Very good quality asian cuisine and friendly staff. I had a leaving-do there and they accommodated all 30 of us very happily. Would definitely return.
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