West Covina’s Plant-Based Sensation
Sweet Veggie in West Covina has been gaining a devoted following across the San Gabriel Valley for good reason. Their traditional Taiwanese and Chinese-inspired vegan menu draws from deep culinary traditions and executes them with genuine skill and care.
9 Dishes Everyone is Talking About
- Sweet and Sour Tofu: Perfectly golden cubes in a vibrant house sauce — the dish that first put them on the map.
- Vegan Won Ton Soup: Delicate plant-based won tons in a slow-simmered ginger broth with bok choy.
- Three-Cup Mushroom: Oyster mushrooms braised in basil, soy, and sesame oil in the classic Taiwanese three-cup style.
- Spicy Mapo Tofu (Vegan): Silken tofu in a spiced doubanjiang-inspired sauce — intensely flavorful.
- Sesame Noodles: Cold noodles tossed in a peanut-sesame sauce with cucumber and scallion.
- Veggie Fried Rice: A master-class in wok technique — smoky, perfectly seasoned, and deeply satisfying.
- Braised Eggplant: Slow-cooked eggplant in a sweet miso glaze that falls apart with a spoon.
- Vegan Potstickers: Crispy-bottomed dumplings filled with seasoned vegetables and glass noodles.
- Red Bean Sesame Balls: Traditional glutinous rice dessert filled with sweet red bean paste.
