Au Lac Menu

Au Lac is a vegan Vietnamese restaurant in Los Angeles, CA, known for its extensive menu options and impressive ambiance. The dishes like the Lemongrass Fish, Laab salad, and Pho Veggie have received high praise for their bold flavors and unique combinations. The It burrito, a standout raw item, has left customers craving more with its satisfying taste. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere and friendly staff add to the overall dining experience, making it a perfect spot for a date night or a casual meal. The innovative use of ingredients, like vegan sausage and mushrooms, in dishes like Garlic Noodles and paella showcase Au Lac's commitment to providing fresh and healthy options. The restaurant's focus on sustainability, seen in its compostable containers and plastic-free packaging, further sets it apart as a top choice for vegan enthusiasts and food lovers alike.

Brunch PM - PM

Berry Waffles

(Nut-Free) with vegan whipped cream, maple

$17.00

Break-Fast

vegan bacon, eggs and sausage, broccoli, A-style sauce and herbed potatoes

$23.00

Chicken & Waffles

(Nut-Free) soy breaded drumsticks with spicy maple glaze and fresh fruit

$21.00

Chocolate Waffles

with almond butter, vegan cheese, maple

$17.00

Pandan Waffles

(Nut-Free) pandan leaf, coconut nectar

$17.00

C.B.D

coconut, banana, dates, almond, mint.

$13.00

DRAM Adapt. Mushroom Cola

Spiced sparkling water with cola flavor, Shitake, Cordyceps, Reishi and Chaga

$5.00

DRAM Citrus & Blossoms

Sparkling water with organic herbal bitters.

$5.00

DRAM Lavendar & Lemon

Sparkling water with organic herbal bitters.

$5.00

Gold Cold-Pressed Juice

carrot, orange, turmeric, grapefruit, ginger. Full Description: Refreshing, enzyme-rich juice of a rich red color. The cold-pressed process maintains the cool temperature of the juice that optimizes the vitamin and enzyme content of the fruits and veggies being pressed. Chef Ito’s favorites are combined in this juice to create a sweet, refreshing caribbean flavor. This juice has watermelon, mint, beets and pineapple. Named “Ruby” as it is a gem and valuable to our health and of course, enjoyment.

$10.00

Jade Cold-Pressed Juice

kale, spinach, apple, cucumber, celery, lime, pink salt, coconut. Full Description: Refreshing, enzyme-rich juice of a rich red color. The cold-pressed process maintains the cool temperature of the juice that optimizes the vitamin and enzyme content of the fruits and veggies being pressed. Chef Ito’s favorites are combined in this juice to create a sweet, refreshing caribbean flavor. This juice has watermelon, mint, beets and pineapple. Named “Ruby” as it is a gem and valuable to our health and of course, enjoyment.

$10.00

Kombucha Ginger

probiotic tea by Fine Feathers

$8.00

Kombucha Jasmine Peony

organic probiotic tea crafted by Fine Feathers Kombucha located in Long Beach.

$8.00

Kombucha Lemongrass Oolong

Fermented tea with lemongrass and oolong, offering a refreshing and tangy drink typically rich in natural probiotics.

$8.00

Kombucha Rooibos Palo Santo

Fermented tea typically combined with rooibos and palo santo, offering a unique, aromatic, and probiotic-rich beverage.

$8.00

Kombucha Sencha Guayasa

A fermented tea beverage combining the earthy flavors of sencha and guayasa, typically includes natural probiotics for a refreshing and tangy experience.

$8.00

Trav's Matcha

oat milk, organic matcha, pure maple, pink salt, cinnamon, nutmeg

$9.00

Cold Drinks

Desserts

Baklava (Living Food)

(Gluten-Free, Living Food) dehydrated phyllo dough made of coconut and corn with pistachio and pecan filling, maple syrup and rose water.

$12.00

Choconut X-Tasy (Living Food)

(Gluten-Free, Living Food) Chilled layers of cacao, coconut pulp, coconut nectar, pecan and macadamia. Full Description: This chilled dessert has layers of decadent raw cacao and raw coconut pulp with a walnut, macadamia and pecan crust. Topped with coconut flakes and extra raw cacao drizzle. The ultimate chocolate and coconut dessert that is a delicious nutrient-dense sweet treat. Fun fact: Raw cacao is a superfood that offers antioxidants, vitamins such as magnesium essential for metabolism, bones and teeth, potassium for muscular and neurological function, and natural compounds that can stimulate the central nervous system and promote relaxation. This rich dessert is easily shared between guests. It offers a nice variation when ordered with the light fruit flavors of the flan.

$12.00

NY Cheesecake

rich cheesecake filling, vanilla crust, fruit compote, oat whipped cream and sprinkles.

$13.00

Sticky Rice And Durian

(Gluten-Free) with mango

$14.00

Hot Dog In Puff Pastry

soy hot dog, wheat pastry, cheddar, side of relish, ketchup, dill coleslaw.

$15.00

Spaghetti & Meatballs

(Nut-Free) pea-protein meatballs over wheat pasta with tomato sauce, vegan parm.

$15.00

Kids Cuisine

Living Noodle Entrees

BBQ Pork Roll

soy pork sausage, mint, chives, cucumber, green leaf lettuce, pickled daikon and carrot in brown rice paper wrap. with almond-hoisin dip. Full Description: A popular Vietnamese fresh roll revisited with vegan, housemade soy protein grilled to resemble a traditional style of pork. Wrapped with brown rice paper, romaine, cucumber, mint, pickled daikon and carrots. The soft bite of rice paper paired with the cut of protein, fresh veggies and pickled crunch are balanced with the savory and rich dipping sauce of almonds and hoisin. Great appetizer to start a meal and is easily shared.

$10.00

Friend Fries

(Gluten-Free, Nut-Free) Hand cut yucca root, pink himalayan salt, bay leaf, with side of chirmol sauce. Full Description: Crispy yucca root fried until the outside is crisp and inside has a soft layered texture that goes great with the tomato, onion and spices in the side of chirmol sauce.

$9.00

Combo

(Gluten-Free, Living Food) Paella + Olive Cheese Dip with a drink. Served Tue-Fri - PM

$15.00

Lunch Specials

Rice Plates

Claypot Fish

claypot of soy fish, fried tofu and eggplant in caramelized sauce with black pepper and scallions. served with black rice.

$19.00

Curried Rice (Living Food)

(Gluten-Free) wild rice, broccoli, cauliflower, peas and corn in spiced macadamia sauce. served over avocado, olives and cucumber. topped by marinated mushroom, dehydrated onion, fresh carrots, cilantro.

$21.00

Lemongrass Fish

Nori-wrapped soy fish seasoned with lemongrass and pan-seared chili. Served with black rice, cucumber, tomato, pickled daikon and carrot, jalapeño, lime and a mixed veggies soup.

$21.00

Octopus

(Gluten-Free) (Nut-Free) tenderized shiitake mushrooms battered with tapioca flour with a sweet and savory tamari-sesame glaze. topped with jalapeño, bell pepper and chinese chives. served over black rice and cucumber.

$19.00

Paella (Living Food)

(Gluten-Free) (Nut-Free) wild rice, cabbage, peas, tomato, citrus-saffron spice, avocado, marinated mushroom, bell pep, onion, cilantro.

$21.00

Spicy Calamari

(Gluten-Free) (Nut-Free) battered organic eryngii mushroom sautéed with ginger, garlic, chives, thai basil and thai chili peppers. served with chef's dipping sauce and black rice.

$19.00

Cole Slaw

green and red cabbage, carrots, creamy dressing, fresh dill.

$8.00

House Salad

(Gluten-Free) (Nut-Free) romaine, tomato, cucumber, onion, carrots, balsamic vin.

$8.00

Kale Sea (Living Food)

(Gluten-Free, Living Food) mixed sea veggies, lacinato kale, housemade kimchi and onion tossed with spiced almonds in Au Lac's classic teriyaki dressing. topped with cucumber ribbons and a cheesy kale crisp. Full Description: This entree salad offers full flavor and health benefits; spiced, savory, cheesy, and has the brightness of raw kimchi. This salad has lacinato kale chopped and massaged in raw teriyaki sauce tossed with almonds that have been marinated and dehydrated until they are coated and dried with a spiced crunch. The kale is topped with cooling cucumber and spiced raw kimchi fermented with apple cider vinegar. Raw kale is high in iron and magnesium and fermented kimchi is rich in probiotics and boosts immunity. This salad is recommended as an entree for person or to share among other entrees for - people.

$19.00

Spinach Panzanella

spinach, bell pepper, croutons, basil, pili nuts, red onion, cherry tomato, black garlic, vegan parm, classic italian dressing.

$21.00

Chinoise

soy chicken, cabbage, oranges, wonton crisps, brazil nuts, yuzu, gomasio vinaigrette.

$18.00

Laab

shiitake, tofu, cabbage, cucumber, mint, onion, almond, sweet and sour chili sauce.

$18.00

Norrito (Living Food)

(Gluten-Free) (Nut-Free) cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, jicama, nori, bell pepper, avo, cilantro, lime leaf sauce.

$16.00

Salads

Signature Plates

Big Thunnini Roll

(Nut-Free) nori sushi roll with fresh nokill tuna, avocado, pepino, housemade pickled ginger, wasabi, scallions, chives, spicy mayo gomasio

$21.00

Garlic Basil Noodles

Rice noodles, apple sage vegan sausage, baked garlic cloves, lacinato kale, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, spiced olive oil, garnished with fresh thai basil and non-gmo sriracha. Full Description: A popular dish inspired by Italian flavors with sauteed noodles and spiced olive oil. This is great for transitioning vegans looking for a filling dish and flavors and textures of traditional sausage. The dish features round rice noodles sauteed in place of traditional pasta and is paired with apple sage wheat and soy sausage, baked garlic cloves, toasted pine nuts, and freshly chopped lacinato kale and Thai basil. The dish is garnished with natural sriracha made of red jalapeno peppers for added heat. Portioned for main entree but can serve guests, up to if ordered with several entrees to be shared family-style.

$19.00

Ito Burrito (Living Food)

(Gluten-Free, Living) Dehydrated green pea tortilla, cultured beans, macadamia served with jalapeño purée. Full Description: Our raw version of a handheld comfort food. All parts of the burrito are made in-house. The dehydrated green pea tortilla is made by blending raw olive oil, coconut oil and green peas then dehydrating the spread to form tortillas. The pinto beans have probiotics that aid in digestion and are seasoned with raw chipotle spice. The cultured cheese is made by soaking macadamia nuts until softened and ready for adding probiotics until there is a cheesy texture and taste. The fresh guacamole with cumin adds creaminess, and the side of jalapeño purée adds a spicy kick. This is recommended for person’s entree or people to share with another entree.

$17.00

Mai Bánh Mì

Vietnamese-french baguette with shredded tofu and kelp noodles, soy pork roll, pickled daikon, carrot, vegan mayonnaise, housemade nut pâté, jalapeño, cucumber, cilantro, with a side salad. Full Description: A classic Vietnamese handheld and comfort food, with plant-based ingredients that are specially prepared to offer the well known parts of a conventional Banh Mi, with savory and traditionally seasoned protein, an herbaceous and nutty pate made in-house, tart pickles of daikon and carrot, fresh cilantro, cucumber and sliced jalapenos for extra heat. This comes with a fresh side of chopped romaine, onion and tomato with a light french dressing and black pepper. This is recommended for person’s entree or split between people along with another entree.

$16.00

Ravioli Rosa

vidalia onion and cannellini bean ravioli prepared in sun-dried tomato and macadamia cream sauce. topped with vegan parmesan and fresh basil. served with toasted garlic bread.

$21.00

Sweet & Spicy Tempeh

root veggies and tempeh in a tangy palm-sweetened chili sauce. served w/ crisp melinjo crackers and topped with hemp seeds. Full Description: A hearty dish with Indonesian plant-based protein and a savory dark sauce. The sauce is brightened with lemon, chili and sweetened with palm sugar. The proteins are paired with root veggies which are brussel sprouts, yukon gold potato, carrots, and are sauteed with fragrant shallots. The sauteed array of protein and veggies are topped with hemp seeds and served with crisp melinjo, or bitternut crackers. This dish highlights part of Chef Ito’s background and love for Indonesian cuisine in this easily shareable dish. This is also enjoyed when paired with a salad, like the Norrito salad with its lime leaf dressing, to add more Indonesian flavor and fresh veggies and sprouts.

$18.00

Tostada (Living Food)

(Gluten-Free, Living Food) crisp corn meal, cabbage, macadamia cheese, mushroom, dill-ranch, avocado, salsa, cilantro. side of spring mix with balsamic vinaigrette & hemp seeds. Full Description: A classic comfort food that is revisited with refined ingredients and preparation. The corn shell is made by blending organic corn and pink salt, dehydrated until crisp and spread with macadamia cheese that is made by soaking macadamia nuts and culturing with probiotics. Topped with freshly chopped cabbage, cilantro and housemade salsa, dill-ranch sauce made by blending macadamia nuts cream with fresh dill. The zesty flavors of the fresh salsa and richness of the nut sauce pairs with the naturally sweet corn in the crunchy shell. The side of baby greens is served with a tart and lightly sweet dressing made by blending organic balsamic vinegar with raw coconut nectar.

$19.00

Ginger Mint Bean Rice (Living Food)

(Gluten-Free, Living Food) wild rice, kelp noodles, pesto-ginger bean broth, mushrooms, corn crisps, jalapeño, shallots, hemp seeds and rice paddy herb Full Description: Rich flavors and high in protein, this bowl of noodles and warm broth is intended to preserve living enzymes and offers nutrient packed ingredients, with a blend of kelp noodles and soaked wild rice in a blended creamy pesto broth topped with sliced mushrooms, cultured pinto beans. Garnished with hemp seeds, dehydrated corn crisps and rice paddy herb that has a fragrant flavor of lemon and cumin. Recommended for person’s entree or to share with - people among other raw dishes.

$21.00

Humanese (Living Food)

(Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Living Food) light cilantro, flax, garlic & onion broth over diced coconut and avocado. topped with flax crisps. Full Description: A great soup as a starter that introduces the diner to the flavors of raw food, served warm to room temperature. Those on a strictly raw diet or simply curious to raw soups would like to taste this. The savory light broth is made by blending tamari, onion, flax and cilantro poured over diced coconut meat and avocado. Topped with dehydrated flax crumble. This is portioned as one person’s entree or can be shared between - people as a small palate opener.

$16.00

Pho Beef Ball

(Gluten-Free) (Nut-Free) anise and clove broth, rice noodles, pea protein beef, broccoli, saw-leaf herb, onion, bean sprouts, thai basil.

$18.00

Pho Veggie

(Gluten-Free) (Nut-Free) anise and clove broth, rice noodles, mixed veggies, saw-leaf herb, onion, bean sprouts, thai basil.

$16.00

Phở Gà

(Nut-Free) Anise and clove broth, rice noodles, soy chicken, saw-leaf herb, onion, bean sprouts, thai basil. Full Description: A classic comfort food. This traditional Vietnamese noodle soup has a light, fragrant and flavorful broth made by broiled onions, cloves and star anise. It’s poured over rice noodles and bean sprouts, topped with soy chicken, cilantro, onions, saw-leaf herb and Thai basil.

$16.00

Superfoods (Living Food)

(Gluten-Free, Living Food) creamy spirulina broth, tomato, macadamia cream, dulse, onion, ginger, Dr. Schulze’s Superfood, scallions, saw-leaf herb and cilantro. Full Description: A great soup as a starter that introduces the diner to the flavors of raw food, served warm to room temperature. Those on a strictly raw diet or simply curious to raw soups would like to taste this. The creamy, rich broth is made by blending macadamia, sundried tomato, olive oil, onion and spices and is topped with housemade pickled ginger slices, dulse seaweed, and sprinkled with a green vitamin-rich powder that includes immune boosting spirulina. This is portioned as one person’s entree or can be shared between - people for a taste of a rich and wholesome soup.

$17.00

Yellow Noodle Soup

(Nut-Free) shiitake mushroom broth, wheat noodles, soy chicken, vegan shrimp, baby bok choy, soy and mushroom wontons, brown onion, chinese chives, cilantro. Full Description: A classic and comforting Vietnamese noodle soup that has a light shiitake mushroom broth, poured over springy wheat noodles, a touch of sesame oil, yam shrimp, soy chicken, bok choy, wontons chinese chives and cilantro. This is portioned as one person’s entree or can be shared between - people as an appetizer.

$16.00

Soups

Starters

BBQ Pork Roll

soy pork sausage, mint, chives, cucumber, green leaf lettuce, pickled daikon and carrot in brown rice paper wrap. with almond-hoisin dip. Full Description: A popular Vietnamese fresh roll revisited with vegan, housemade soy protein grilled to resemble a traditional style of pork. Wrapped with brown rice paper, romaine, cucumber, mint, pickled daikon and carrots. The soft bite of rice paper paired with the cut of protein, fresh veggies and pickled crunch are balanced with the savory and rich dipping sauce of almonds and hoisin. Great appetizer to start a meal and is easily shared.

$10.00

Bird's Eye Tofu

(Gluten-Free) (Nut-Free) sauteed with cilantro, bird's eye chili and side of lime-tamari sauce

$13.00

Crimini Pesto

(Gluten-Free) stuffed mushrooms, thai basil pesto, macadamia nuts, bell pepper and microgreens. option to be a living food. Full Description: Crimini mushroom caps are stuffed with pesto made inhouse using raw ingredients including raw olive oil, coconut oil, pink himalayan salt, shallots and fresh Thai basil. Crushed macadamia nuts are added then heated until mushrooms are tender, and topped with fresh bell pepper and microgreens. This dish can be easy to share with two to three people. Recommended as an appetizer alongside Mad Flax, Friend Fries or Salt & Peppered Yam Shrimp. Also great with the Chicken Provolone entree. This dish can also be served raw where the mushroom caps are not heated. This method is recommended for raw food enthusiasts or those on a strictly raw diet.

$12.00

Eggrolls

(Nut-Free) vegan wrap, jicama-taro veggie filling with greens and vegan fish sauce.

$9.00

Friend Fries

(Gluten-Free, Nut-Free) Hand cut yucca root, pink himalayan salt, bay leaf, with side of chirmol sauce. Full Description: Crispy yucca root fried until the outside is crisp and inside has a soft layered texture that goes great with the tomato, onion and spices in the side of chirmol sauce.

$9.00

Olive Cheese Dip (Living)

(Gluten-Free, Living Food) macadamia cheese, bruschetta, olives, microgreens, spiced flax crackers. Full Description: This living food starter is a delicious balance between fresh, marinated, dehydrated and cultured. Our spiced flax seed mix is dehydrated into crackers to pair with raw green olives and our cultured cheese made with macadamia nuts and probiotics. This dish is topped with bruschetta made with fresh roma tomatoes, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil, coconut nectar and himalayan pink salt. Topped with microgreens, this dish serves as a great palate opener for the rich flavors and freshness in each bite.

$13.00

Salt & Peppered Shrimp

(Gluten-Free) (Nut-Free) lightly battered vegan shrimp sautéed with red cabbage, jalapeño, cilantro.

$14.00

Green Tea Tropical

Sweet tropical notes of pineapple and guava in green tea.

$7.00

Gynostemma

caffeine-free, refreshing, lightly sweet and herbal. adaptogenic, boosts cardiovascular health. supports a balanced immune system.

$7.00

Hibiscus Chamomile Tea

tart and floral. caffeine-free.

$8.00

Teas & Elixirs