Part of international chain of vegan restaurants inspired by Supreme Master Ching Hai, an advocate for veg living. Serves vegan food and non-alcoholic beverages. Bright, modern Asian decor with windows. Has parking. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-3:00pm, Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
Category: Vegan, American, Fast food, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese
Reviews (45)
First Review by Vegan Gal
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LOVE IT - Edit
It's my first time here and I was thrilled. The food is really good and the price was reasonable. The drinks are also really good. The inside is cute and open. I recommend coming here! :)
Pros: Food , price , Atmosphere
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Favorite restaurant - Edit
I haven't explored many vegan places but this is my go to. Let's just say I drive almost 40 minutes just for their food & I don't mind one bit. My favorite is the loving Hut burger.
Pros: Everything is vegan, Reasonable prices, Have vegan products to buy.
Cons: Only one restaurant around
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I like this place - Edit
Vegan asian food. Moderately priced and all vegan. My omni sister loves the pho here and likes it better than most other places in Houston. I like the pho but personally prefer it without the soy protein beef. The flavor of the beef is there but the texture is nothing like real beef and turns me off a bit. Vermicelli bowl is pretty good but a little bland.
As an appetizer, I recommend the golden rolls. I ordered a chocolate cake which was just okay - too much coconut flavor for me. Also got an Iced Mumbai Tea which is spicier than other ones I've tried. Not the best, I will try the thai tea next time.
A lot of things are hit and miss but if you want somewhere to go without worrying about what's vegan and what's not, try this place out. Nothing is particularly amazing or stands out but it is worth a visit. I should mention they have vegan "propaganda" pasted everywhere. Not bad but may be weird to some.
Check out groupon because they usually have a deal on there.
Updated from previous review on 2016-06-13
Pros: Nice staff, Groupon
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Delicious!! - Edit
I wish I lived closer to this place because the food is amazing & it's not extremely expensive, I love the vegan facts they have posted around the restaurant & the staff is friendly too, the chocolate cake is my favorite here
Pros: Amazing food
Cons: Remote
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All vegan, very tasty - Edit
I would come to Loving Hut at least once a week when I worked in west Houston. Since then, it is too far me to travel. I really enjoy the Saigon Crispy tofu, Noble Broccoli, BBQ Vermicelli bowl. Their "American" section of the menu is not as good as their other options. Tasty, fast, inexpensive...but sometimes greasy/unhealthy.
Pros: Fast, Inexpensive, Excellent food
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great variety - Edit
One of my favorite spots! They have such a variety from burgers to soups to sweet and sour Asian dishes
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Awesome - Edit
This food is amazing and reasonably priced. I wish one would open nearer to Katy.
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Good - Edit
It was good. I don't like how the meals are laid out. I wish the "meat" came on the rice instead of having to order both. It was still very good and I liked the layout of the place. I didn't like that none of the tables were clean when we were there. Literally every table had old food and plates left behind and we had to wait. Other than that it was good
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Love Loving Hut - Edit
I'd eat here daily if it weren't more than 40 miles each way from my home, through heavy traffic. 100% vegan, pleasant atmosphere, soothing decor... Delicious, filling, well seasoned food complimented by friendly, knowledgeable staff. Part of the international chain of Loving Huts, I seek them out while traveling and have never been disappointed.
Still Houston location is my favorite; you always remember your first, right?
Features daily lunch specials, Monday-Thursday, 11am-3pm, rotating among menu items, for less than $10.
Extensive menu of vegan options. Uses non-gmo soy. Many dishes can be made soy free. Hot and cold beverages, mock-tails.
Desserts include a silky vegan flan, various cakes: banana, chocolate, carrot and cheese cake.
My favorites: Arigato sushi, spring rolls, barbeque rolls, guru fried rice & their signature Spicy Cha Cha.
Each Loving Hut has slightly different menu, & standards might be a little differently spiced depending on location. Still, good food, good people, good service, good prices..
Pros: 100% vegan, Inexpensive, Knowledgeable friendly staff
Cons: Distance from my home, Busy street
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Delicious food - Edit
This restaurant is completely vegan. It has a nice atmosphere. So far none of the dishes that I have tried have NOT disappointed. Keep in mind some of the items have quite a bit of oil. Nonetheless they do include plenty of veggies. I'm not a big fan of mock meet but this place prepare did very well. Their drinks are great, my favorite is the Thai tea.
Pros: Vegan, Cruelty free
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Great Food - Edit
GreatFood, love the BBQ sandwich, it is Bahn Mi style. Also love the the fried rice and papaya salad.
Pros: Good Food , Friendly Staff
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Love this place! - Edit
This place is delicious. It was the first vegan restraint I went to so I was overwhelmed with options! So many good things to choose from :)
I HIGHLY recommend the Hawaiian hibiscus tea, the wontons and the BBQ burger.(More like a teriyaki burger but the pineapple and mushroom... delicious!) But you really can't go wrong.
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Good variety and tasty dishes! - Edit
The menu here is pretty varied and has a great value. There is something for everyone and I haven't had a bad dish yet. Staff is friendly and the atmosphere is laid back and relaxing.
The last time we were here, a friend got the curry and it came out in a huge bowl! The chow mein and spicy kung pao are pretty yummy. Can't wait to try more dishes.
Pros: Good Variety, Great Value, Friendly Atmosphere
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awesome Chinese dishes! - Edit
We got 3 or 4 different Chinese-style dishes with tofu and vegetables, and they were all really good. The sweet and sour tofu was the best I've had anywhere and seemed a lot healthier than at a typical Chinese restaurant. They also have surprisingly good desserts. Plus, they are VEGAN!
Pros: vegan, sweet and sour tofu, desserts
Cons: really far from downtown Houston
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Disappointed - Edit
We have been to several Loving Huts in Asia and Europe. Two weeks ago, we went to the one in Dallas and we loved it. So now that we are in Houston visiting my aunt, we went there with her (she is not a vegetarian nor a vegan).
In this restaurant, you have to go to the counter to order, which is different from all the Loving Huts we have been to. We ordered 4 dishes (all Asian food, also with faux meat). They were all not that great or tasty. Not at all comparable with the Dallas place. We were very disappointed, especially as we took my aunt there to show her vegan food.
Pros: All vegan , Parking
Cons: Food not tasty, No real service
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Tasty Food - Edit
We have been to Loving Hut several times and have enjoyed it each time. This was one of the many vegan restaurants we frequented this summer with our kids. We especially enjoyed the Hawaiian burger and the pho soup. Also, the vegetable chow foon noodle dish was very tasty. I don't like the fake meats so much, but the flavors are very good. We highly recommend it.
Pros: Tasty, Fresh, Many Options
Cons: Only One In Houston
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Incredible good soy meats - Edit
My husband I are vegan and this place is close to our offices. We go there at least once a week for lunch. The restaurant is all vegan and very eco-friendly. I like that they try to minimize their footprint. They are really good in their soy meats.
I love the food there, but I would call it 'comfort food'. Health wise I might not be able to survive eating here on a daily basis, since the base of the dishes are not too rich in vegetables, grains or beans. I think I must have tried every dish on the menu by now and all of them taste very good to me. Even carnivore friends are willing to join us for lunch here once in a while.
I like that they offer fresh pressed juices and brown rice. Since the management changed this year (2013), the service is much faster. That was previously a reason for us not being able to make it over lunch. Currently it is not a problem at all.
This restaurant belongs to a chain and they play some obscure speeches of the 'supreme master'on TV all the time. I find that rather weird, but I do not have to pay attention to it and it’s all good.
Food wise and service wise, this place has always been excellent.
Pros: great fake meat replacements, eco-friendly, very friendly staff
Cons: could have more healthy foods, could offer more than just soy milk
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simple and clean - Edit
Was traveling through Houston and this popped up.
It's very clean, no traffic and has a bright atmosphere.
I ordered the Rainbow Salad which looked great on the menu. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to the description or the picture. It's mostly iceberg lettuce with a small amount of the other ingredients (red cabbage, cucumber, tomato, cilantro, bell pepper, carrots) mixed together with a soy patty on top.
The Golden Wanton appetizer was tasty, but on their own (skip the sauce).
It seems like they specialize in soy meats (which fill the menu), which is great, but not if you are looking to keep it light.
I'll try it again, but wouldn't recommend it until then.
Pros: clean, alt-meats
Cons: no light dishes
Devine - Edit
I am enjoying another wonderful meal. I love that everything is vegan and I don't have to make special request. Thanks Loving Hut!!
Pros: taste, vegan, friendly
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Underwhelming - Edit
This restaurant is very overrated: portions are small, and service is excruciatingly slow. Indeed, the second time I went, some customers asked for their money back because they waited so long. As for the food, it‘s OK but not great, and the portions are on the small side.
I really wanted to like the place but just couldn't.
Updated from previous review on Sunday April 21, 2013
Pros: Clean, Good Decor
Cons: Service, Portions
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Eh. - Edit
Such a clean big place, but WAY outside of Houston (which is a con for me, since I live in the loop). We ordered a dumpling appetizer, and while the dumplings were tasty, three were hot and two were freezing, making me believe they had been frozen and reheated. My dish was soaked in soy sauce - so salty I couldn't eat it. I wouldn't go back, unless I was nearby.
Pros: All vegan, Very eco-conscious , Nice interior
Cons: Far out of Houston, Food quality just okay
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Loving Hut Restaurant Review - Edit
My husband and I went today for our 25th wedding anniversary. Since we are new to being vegetarian, I suggested to go to Loving Hut vegan restaurant. This restaurant is in West Houston. It is in a safe environment near West Houston Hospital, Walmart, Lowes, HEB and Whole Foods in the vicinity. Once you enter the casual, clean restaurant, you go to the counter to order and pay. They will help you choose which menus are customer's favorite. My husband ordered Seaweed Ocean that looked and tasted like a delicious grilled fish. I ordered Golden Beauty. It tasted like crispy, spicy chicken nuggets. It tasted better than the real chicken nuggets. For drinks and dessert, I had the Ice Mumbai Tea and carrot cake since the silk plan cake was out. The carrot cake was OK but the Ice Mumbai tea was so delicious that I will order 2 glasses next time I go there. My husband ordered banana cake and Happy Go Lucky. His banana cake was also OK but his drink was emptied quickly too because he liked it. Please use bigger and real glass for the drinks. The glass will make the drinks taste better. We will be back to eat and drink. The place is clean and casual, the staff are polite and the service was quick. Best of all, the menu selections are healthy and affordable. Thank you for serving Houston a vegan restaurant.
Mrs. Cook
Pros: Healthy Vegan Food, Affordable Price, Polite Staff
Cons: Delicious drinks in small plastic glass
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Friendly Customer Service & Food - Edit
Loving Hut has a very nice atmosphere and a warm home-like feeling. I kept my order light and only got the golden nuggets and the banana fritters. Both were delicious by the way. The lady who took my order was very sweet and even held a brief conversation with me about my transition to the vegan lifestyle. Loving Hut has a very appealing menu, so of course I'll be back soon!
Pros: Atmosphere, Prices, Desserts
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My favorite place to eat - Edit
The best Vegan restaurant in Houston that I have been to. Diverse menu and run by the nicest people you will ever meet. The food here is superb and eating here is for a good cause, our planet's survival. What else could you want! The BBQ sandwich could fool a lot of people if they didn't know it wasn't meat. Their eggplant dish is simply wonderful. I also love the Guru Fried Rice (curried rice) and the Hot Mumbai Spice Tea. Loving Hut is a chain sponsored by a Buddhist master teacher Ching Hai who explains how many of the world's ills can be remedied through being vegan. The food here is superb and eating here is for a good cause, our planet's survival.
Pros: Excellent Food, Pleasant Environment, Decent Value
Cons: Location a bit remote
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Love Loving Hut! - Edit
Great food, desserts, & drinks. My family went and brought food back. It's very clean and earthy and the people who work there are friendly. It's fast food and they do take-out. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants. I'm happy seeing Loving Hut expand to over 100 locations worldwide and extra happy Loving Hut came to Houston!
We ordered:
Exquisite Curry
SAVE-PLANET Curry
Fabulous Pho/Bun Bo Hue
Silky Flan
Pink Lady
Wonton Harmony
Golden Wonton
Guru Fried Rice
Seaweed Ocean
We absolutely loved everything. Especially Exquisite Curry, SAVE-PLANET Curry, Fabulous Pho, Silky Flan, Wonton Harmony, & Seaweed Ocean.
It's pricey but they give you a lot of food. We eat here frequently, and you would love it and eat here frequently too!
'Be vegan, be green, save the planet!'
Updated from previous review on Saturday October 02, 2010
Pros: good location, excellent vegan foods, friendly staff
Cons: not much selections of soups, value could be better, no booze
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Friendly people and good food - Edit
Great Asian vegan food for a very good price. The staff is really friendly and do their utmost to serve full vegan food. The Vietnamese spring rolls and the lemon cake are my favorites. I will keep going there and support the Loving Hut!
Pros: friendly staff
Cons: location
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Fantastic food for a chain - Edit
This restaurant has high-quality, affordable food that is delicious and happens to be vegan.
Although part of a chain, Loving Hut is contributing to filling Houston's need for vegan food. They have given generously at Houston's first VegFest (11 June, 2011).
Pros: Great food!, Good prices, Active in Vegan Scene
Cons: Location, Houston's ped/bus travel is poor.
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