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For three star dining in Redondo Beach, try The Green Temple. Check out this affordable place in the Redondo Beach area. It's known for its vegetarian offerings. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's get this out of the way, shall we? I'm not a Veg-head by any means and I was reluctant to come this place with friends not too long ago. But... I wish I came to this place a long time ago....
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
over priced, and bland, service was good though. maybe i ordered the wrong thing i got the veggi or bean burger. tthe drink i got was good, cant remember what it was though
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am vegan and have been getting food from Green Temple at least once a week for the last few years. I have found that most of the food I have tried is good, and that the staff is usually very kind...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THe Green Temple is the best vegetarian restaurant in the So Bay and north Orange ccounty area.THey have unusally tasty snacks as well as entree's and their soups are super, especially the Tomato...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had better and I've had worse. The ambiance is fantastic and the decor is a smathering of Indian and Asian.The hummus appetizer was pretty good and the toasted triangles of pita were nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place only once and it was a good experience. The service was good and what I ordered tasted fine. The outside decor is really nice and this just seems like a good hangout place. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants of all time--and I'm not even a vegetarian! My favorites are the Babumut and the veggie burger (the pattie is seasoned so well). I love sitting in the courtyard....
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Green Temple, what can I say? You've been there for me over the last few yeas and have managed to satisfy the hunger of even my most carnivorous friends. I've always had fresh salads and delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what they put in that tofu dressing but hand over an IV and I'd be set! The atmosphere is VERY relaxing and the staff always pleasant.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me make something very clear: I. AM. A. CARNIVORE. I just happen to be a pregnant carnivore who had a dream last night about a bite of broccoli and potato with soy cheese and some sort of sauce I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for breakfast recently with some friends and I was very disappointed with the poor service. I've been here 2 other times and never had this poor of service! Hey Manager and staff who was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
1 star because their service is horrible! I came here with friends for a sunday morning breakfast and was not impressed one bit! there was no one to greet us or tell us where to go, so we walked...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me check my pulse................ yup I'm still alive after eating at my first vegetarian establishment. I'm a newbie to these types of spots...and all in all I can't really complain. I dig that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I live in the Bay Area. I don't think our vegetarian restaurants are necessarily the best, but we have some good ones (Millenium, Golden Lotus, Golden Era, Enjoy Vegetarian, Greens). I am blown away...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my god, the Tofu Sauce. Oh my god. I've only been here four or five times, but I have yet to order a dish I didn't absolutely LOVE. I always overeat because the food here is so damn good I clean my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food was tasty here! I was pleasantly surprised. I got a salad and soup and they filled me up. A great little vegetarian joint in the South Bay. I will be coming back for sure.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Charming Atmosphere. Fantastic hearty meals. The salad dressings are out of this world and a salad here could actually fill you up
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to write a review for Green Temple....The first impression gave my husband and I a rocky start. We were meeting a friend there at 11am for lunch. The man working there, possibly the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A cozy little cute place off of Avenue H in South Redondo. Great to know that there's a healthy option in South Bay. Tried the 4-Bowl choosing up to four veggie/toppings and served with their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food! Good atmosphere! Good service! Try the peanut butter-chocolate pie! To die for!
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a meat eater but the food at the Green Temple is so good that my mouth is watering just thinking about it. My favorites are the Tofu Bowl and Walnut Loaf. I'm not sure how a simple bowl full of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Adorable restaurant that serves some great vegetarian food. A little off-putting to the red state carnivores, but even they succumb to Green Temple if you take them here. I love their create your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always order the pita sandwich with crumbled veggie burger. Okay, I don't know what they put in that veggie burger, but I find myself craving it all the time. There ice teas are also wonderful....
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty much the best veg place in the SOBA. I LOVE this place. The ambiance... so romantical!
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just tried the Blue Plate on Sunday upon the recommendation of the owner. It was amazing! A veggie burger with a tasty gravy, mashed potatoes and she switched my veggie side to asparagus and corn. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mother is a waitress here and I have pretty much been raised on the food, so maybe I have a bit of a bias, but I've got to say, Green Temple is BOMB!It took me a while to really acquire a taste for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go to this restaurant all the time. Great relaxing atmosphere and incredible food. The creamed tofu sauce is really good. Best vegetarian rest taunt I have ever been to. The only downside is that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my all time favorite restaurants in LA. The food is healthy and delicious. I'm not a vegetarian but I would eat there any day of the week. Also, the price is right!The atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute restaurant that serves vegetarian...oh yeah you figured that one out in the name :)The location is nice although parking can be a huge problem in the summer.Try their homemade cookies. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best Veg restaurant in the South Bay!Worth every penny.Can't get enough of the creamed tofu sauce
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I tried Green Temple for the first time last week and we will definitely be back! Great service, a nice atmosphere inside, and best of all the food was delicious.Also, our server was very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a vegan by any means. Green Temple has found a niche market for those who want to not only eat light, but organic. The breakfast menu is simple and on one page. We tried the fruit with a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is really nice, the owners are great and the staff is usually pretty good. Their tofu sauce is definitely their main attraction. Get anything with that on it and you won't be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Could be that the service is slow. Could also be that you're living too fast.Seriously, this place is lovely. Go.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing! so good, so yummy, so quaint!i met a friend at green temple this saturday....it was my first dining experience at this location and it exceeded my expectations. i feel like you never know...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three words: Vegetarian. Comfort. Food. It's amazing. As a converted vegetarian, I often have trouble finding the foods Mom used to make with ingredients she didn't used to make them with. Case in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm a huge meat-lover but didn't mind this place at all (i used to think any meal without meat was a waste of money). actually, i enjoyed the ambiance, food, and friendly service. i would never...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried their veggie burger and it was OKAY.The tofu sauce was VERY TASTY, and so I ordered a side of it to add flavor to the burger. It took the server quite a while to bring over the tofu sauce, so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
sooooooooooooooooo good!im not vegetarian. i love carbs & sweets but this place is amazing!i love shepards gold with the tufo sauce instead of gravy.omg there tufo sauce with veggys...thats like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a ridiculously stressful week at work, my nerves were shot and I was pretty much a total wreck. After sleeping in 'til 3 or 4... and waking up starrrviinggg.... Luy suggested we go to Green...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was going to have dinner with a friend who is a vegetarian and I did not know anywhere to take her. So I went on to trusty ole' yelp and did some research and this place popped up. We decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a beautiful place. It's so relaxing and tranquil. If you like semi-outdoor patio seating with a beautiful garden, fountain ambience and a lot of Asian-Eastern influence decor and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good, service is great, and the food isn't bad either, even for a meatatarian. The walnut meatloaf is a perfect dish to get if you're not into just vegetables. The mushroom gravy is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm trying to eat more veggie meals, though I will never be a vegetarian. So I found out about this Green Temple place on Yelp.I got there on a Sunday, around 1:00pm. Not very crowded. Personally, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has amazing food. Even my meat-eater BF eats there and doesn't complain. The tofu sauce, which you can get on anything (and take some home) is like a flavorful gravy. One of my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I drove all the way to The Green Temple from Valencia today just for the tofu sauce (I am 7 1/2 months preggers, what can i say ?!?) It was SO good. I bought a huge container to take home and I also...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Green Temple is amazing! Great food, great atmosphere, friendly people...what else do you need?The walnut loaf is better than any meat loaf that I've ever had. So earthy and filling...The side...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very Yummy! Have been going her for years. The vegi-burttio is the BOMB!
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Once you get over feeling like you're at the vegan restaurant from grandmas boy (I'm pretty sure I got served by David Spade my last time there) and the fact they don't serve alcohol you'll find it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wrote earlier in my review of The Spot that one should opt for Green Temple instead. I'm gonna go out and say that Leaf and Turquoise should give up just like Terra Bella. Green Temple is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a vegetarian (my wife is) but I enjoyed the food here a lot. I've been to several vegetarian restaurants that I would say on the whole, were really bland but the food here was quite tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three words - tofu cream sauce! You absolutely have to have something with the tofu cream sauce when you come here, it is amazing. I usually get a broccoli bowl with corn and rice and tofu cream sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To be honest with you, this place is the first vegetarian restaurant I've been to. A certain person that was in my past life introduced me to the wonderful awesome and delicious vegetarian dishes that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quick, delicious, cheap and healthy.I recommend the veggie quesadillas, babamut, all of their soups and their spinach enchiladas (only on Tuesdays). Everything is actually really good, whether you are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My date took me here after walking along the shoreline. The interior (or more like the garden where we sat and ate) reminded me of an Eastern temple. Too bad that some offices had blindfolds instead...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those vegetarian restaurants that is so good, you want to turn vegetarian forever, except you can't afford to hire the chef as your own personal one, so instead you go to El Burrito...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
god, i love this place. the food is great, and so is the atmosphere--it's cozy and exotic and there isnt a bad seat in the house! i could literally drink the creamed tofu sauce. i usually get the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard that this vegetarian restaurant is run by a former owner or employee of The Spot in Hermosa Beach. I had heard that the food and menu items are similar at both places but this place was a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tiny restaurant, tiny parking lot, BIG flavor! The atmosphere was definitely charming, with the exotic tapestries, fresh flowers, open patio, and colorful cushions. Our Australian server was so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only vegetarian restaurant I have been to; I have to say that I was kinda unwilling to eat at this restaurant until one of my teachers in high school who's a regular told me that any...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tonight I had the Blue Plate Special. Ummmmmm killer mushroom sauce generously coating a well seasoned and finely grilled veggie burger patty, a side of delicious mashed potatoes and surprisingly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really cute, as soon as we got there I fell in love with the decor, there are plants and flowers everywhere and a bunch of little statues--even the bathroom is nice. There are only a few...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The theme is definitely zen.. there is no talking on cellphones or taking pictures inside. There is a small water fountain outside and a couple of couches with pillows. It's a real cute place.This is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here this morning after going to the antique flea market in Torrance. OMG, this place is so AMAZING!! My boyfriend and I absolutely loved it! The place is so adorable inside with the decorative...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love green temple. they have an amazing range of foods from vegan mexican to vegan bowls. i love their teas. their creamed sauce is so awesome... i think about it all of the time. parking can be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite vegetarian restaurant in Redondo Beach. They have the most amazing creamed tofu sauce ever! (it used to be called the savory sauce). Everything there is amazingly yummy, from the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I love the food, the people and the atmosphere. I was laughing at how some girl (yelper) was upset that they serve the water at room temperature... she could've asked for ice, but,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place based on the reviews I read for this restaraunt and I was SO disappointed with my experience that I actually took the time to sign up for an account to rate it.I'm a vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first came here after a yoga session at the adjacent Body Therapy Center. The ambiance of this little gem lengthened my feeling of zen for the rest of the evening. The decor is eclectic Eastern...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful original vegetarian food. There is something for everyone on thier menu.
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance is amazing! Very Zen..Ok, if you are expecting vegetarian healthy food to taste as good as In N Out.. you're in for a shock here... it's going to taste much worse.. This is because your...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Savory Garden Burrito. AMAZING. Mostly the SaVoRy sauce is what gets me! I like the fresh baked bread they serve with the salads as well.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going here as much as possible for the past three years. Their tofu sauce is delicious, the babamut KILLS me and i am REALLY wishing i had some right now. i could go on and list all of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute, peaceful courtyard with running water.Friendly service from people with non-American accents.Fun tea infusions.Vegetarian goodness.AND COCONUT ORANGE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING.I know I have raved...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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This is my favorite vegetarian restaurant! You have to try the bowl of Greens! It is so delicious my mouth is salivating as I write this review!!!!!!!!! :) Aside from the food, and decor is fun and it's within...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My absolute favorite vegetarian restaurant in the South Bay!The Creamy Macadamia Nut Sauce drizzled on fruit is to die for.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't lived in the South Bay for a long time, but I did grow up here, so when I'm back in town visiting family and friends, which is almost all the time, I try to make it out here for a delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not my favorite (I like The Spot better), but my wife really likes it. Nice relaxing patio with a pond that the kids enjoy. Pricey menu - so-so service.
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite veg*n restaurant in the south bay. They have amazing soups, yummy sandwiches and pretty good salads, but it's their desserts that draw me back every time!! It's not always easy to make a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FAN-VEGGY-TASTIC!! Even if you're not a vegetarian, you'll enjoy the delicious, fresh, and hearty meals. I believe the owners used to work at Greens by the Beach around the corner and we are SO glad...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm an omnivore, and I love this place. I only get a few things on the menu (anything with savory tofu sauce rocks), but it's great. My wife is a Pescetarian, so she forced me to come here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here a couple of times, but I know that if I went thirty-six more times, it would still get five stars. The food is really good, and the atmosphere is, well, relaxing. It may take you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HUGE fan.I love the atmosphere and the serene temple like vibe. Cute decorations and so unique. Quaint and the food is amazing !! Delicious and flavorful and so many options for vegetarians!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love meat. I crave juicy, hot, saucy, salty, yummy, delicious animal flesh. For all the true veg-heads out there, I apologize if I disgust you, but I was raised on meat and potatoes, meat and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend introduced me to this place this past weekend and I must say the food there is delictable! I am not a vegetarian, but with a great meal like this it does not make me miss meat one bit. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I could, I'd round up my rating to 3.5 stars, but alas Yelp doesn't carry half sizes (which really sucks when you're a perfect size 6 and a half)! Damn you, non-half-size-making-shoemakers. Damn...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the tofu, avocado sandwich, and nachos are superb. one of my fav restaurants to go to. the decor is fantastic, it makes me feel as though i've stepped into mini india. they have a lot of their entrees...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THE GREEN TEMPLE!!! I am not a vegetarian, but I still love this place. I started going here years ago - it was great then and it's still great today. I wish there were more restaurants like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Day or night, I'm always up for green temple. down for it? Well, either way, if you're in the area, it is a must! The people there are really friendly and super chill. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend has been vegan for four years now, and I owed her lunch. I didn't know what to expect as an omnivore. Some vegetarian restaurants press tofu into wheat gluten to make it look like meat,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, this place is super-veggie-friendly, and has a cultural identity crisis somewhere between Indian and New-Agey-Feel-Good Hippie that somehow works. The prices are reasonable, the service has...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Question: Of these two eateries, which is vegetarian and which is the slaughterhouse?The Green Fields: sounds like a bucolic field of grains, grasses and vegetables, huh?The Green Temple: sounds more...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Very good food. Stuck up service and usually very slow. Fair prices. Closed at 4 pm really means 3:30 pm but you should know that cause they gotta eat lunch too! (that's what we were told). Have actually left...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE eating in the midst of elephant and buddha statues, indian silks, candle holders, water fountains, incense burners, door mats, wicker baskets, wind chimes, mosaic tables, bonsai plants, beaded...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I am IMPRESSED. Also, obsessed. I went for the first time last week for lunch and have already been back for dinner. In fact, I really want to go today for lunch but don't feel like making the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I eat meat 'n vegetables, but I occasionally like eating vegetables all by themselves. A good place for an all veggie meal is Green Temple in Redondo Beach. Green Temple is a zenny little restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Green Temple is now going to be one of my fav local restaurants. I went for the first time a couple nights ago, and my tummy came home happy. I found about it through yelp, and asked some friends...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A few of my friends and I came here one night. It's the first STRAIGHT UP vegetarian restaurant I've ever been to, and I was kinda sketch about it to be honest. BUT, upon entering I knew I'd love it....
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place. Everything about it is perfect. I usually go every Tuesday after Yoga. It's just as relaxing in there as it is being in yoga. There's a great fountain in the middle with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh. My. God. This place is the BEST vegetarian restaurant. Ever. I moved from the South Bay to Nor Cal about 18 months ago and I miss Green Temple almost every day. What I wouldn't give to be there...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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The Green Temple has been a fave of my friends and family for many years but earlier this year we were told that they no longer allow beer and wine on the premises. Sadly, they have lost our business but we...
menupages.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have a vegetarian friend. Unfortunately. You know the kind, the militant vegetarian that puts down everyone who eats meat. So I found myself here after much insistence and given no other...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A dear friend recommended this restaurant, so a group of us met on a Sunday night to experience the excitement.Our group wasn't extremely large (there were 7 of us), but the restaurant was packed....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
upon sitting down at our outdoor wrought-iron mosaic-topped table, my parents looked around at the weathered trellises, climbing plants, and casually but intentionally displayed indian saris and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was very hot today, and the beautiful courtyard somehow created a wonderful wind tunnel of breeze which made this restaurant well worth the drive from Los Angeles. Thank you, fellow yelpers, for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love this place even though their veggie burgers were sometimes oddly tough to eat - maybe it's better now but I'm too scared to try them again. I do a happy food jig(like now...as I type this)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I freaking love this place. It's ridiculously out of the way and a pain to get to but well worth the drive for vegetarians, vegans and the open-minded carnivore.First timers have to try the tofu...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Green Temple,You are the best vegetarian restaurant that I have ever met. Please go forth and multiply! If you weren't 30 minutes out of the way from my family in L.A. or over 2 hours away from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i don't get to eat here that often cause my wallet won't allow it, but when i do i am always so pleased! The food is amazingly good! I've tried many things here and my favorite is the broccoli pine...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stumbled upon this place my first week that I moved to Hermosa. When i lived in Santa Barbara I always went to Natural Cafe and this reminded me of it. The best thing about it is the atmosphere and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason my last meal would come from this place. A former bf & I discovered it one Halloween Night and returned the very next night. The bf didn't last but the restaurant did. This is a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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So, I'm going here tonight, and I'm just so excited! I love the veggie fair, it's healthy, it's super tasty, and really creative. The staff is friendly. And you feel really good about what you are eating! The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hippie vibe with tasty veggie food. They have a tofu sauce gracing the majority of dishes that is some kind of yummy.The bean soup is wonderful and I have gotten a salad the few times I've been -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Most vegetarian meals help me feel fairly wholesome inside but this place really delivers some deep-down hardcore wholesomeness into the furthest reaches of my belly. I also really like the decor...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not vegetarian, but this place satisfies my need to keep calories and fat as low as possible when I am eating out.All of the food is good here and can be enjoyed in an ethnic decor. There are a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"You make me feel, you make me feel like a natural woman..." This indelibly plays in my head upon entering and leaving this restaurant. It is so easy to feel good in the beautiful settingof Green...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oddly, I feel accomplished every time I leave The Green Temple. It puts me in some weird hippie, Santa Cruzie, hug-a-tree mood...I know, augggh, right? I can't help it! In the course of a meal I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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I love the atmosphere! very cozy. and the food comes in great portions with great flavors. prices are good too. i recommend the white lasagna or the babamut. actually i wish the place was a little bit bigger....
menupages.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here since their early days, and it's always been a friendly place with a cool new-age ethnic feel. They've always got some interesting decorations, and they used to list their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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First let me say this- I'm a MEAT LOVER! I can't do without some good old fashioned meat. But somehow, the Green Temple makes me forget that it's strictly vegetarian and that I am eating tofu all the way. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
sooooo good. i love everything about it. the ambience, the honors, rusty the server, the food, all of it. i have been going to this place since they first opened and the had like 5 or 6 tables total....
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here only once. But, that is enough. I tried the special--a tamale inspired dish. But, it consisted of a mountain of mushy vegetables topped with corn bread and enchilada sauce. The sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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Service was frinedly, but I hated the food. It was so heavy and I think that tofu sauce is absolutely disgusting. My girlfriend and I only had 1 bite, and they wouldn't give us any refund. Also, the menu is...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How I wish there were more places like this in LA.The decor is a mix between Indian Sari's and Z gallery yuppiness, which isn't a bad thing.1st, I would like to say that I as a vegetarian, I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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great food-awful service--could the girls that work there give anymore attitude or act like I didn;t exist as I went to pick up my take out order? be prepared to wait for service
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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We drive 40 miles one way to eat here. Thats how good the food is. The soups are fabulous. The peanut butter tofu pie is to die for. He eats the Blue Plate. I eat the White Lasagna. We both crave Green Temple....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As an unabashed carnivore and full-time cynic, a 5-star rating of a vegetarian restaurant may seem like a contrarian move designed to demonstrate how I can even get down with the weird veggie food,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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I recently celebrated my birthday here and I had a wonderful experience. I brought along my all-Carniverous family and they loved it as well. I have had many dishes here: nachos, white lasagna, enchiladas,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! The savory sauce...that's all I have to say. Excellent stuff!I've eaten here a couple of times and I really need to go back!
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went on Sat Oct 7, and were pleasently surprised that it was thier 7th anniversary and that the food was on the house. Any place that does that deserves a five star for sure. Then their food is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A 20 mile bike ride from long beach along the palos verdes coast and I arrived at Green Temple with sweat on my brow and empty in my stomach. Although the waitress gave me suggestions for the most...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh green temple, how i adore you. the nut loaf reminds me of christmas time at my kooky vegan aunts house and the veggies with tofu sauce are so wonderful, it makes me float on clouds. this is one...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their tofu cream sauce is the most miraculous substance in the universe.... how can something so creamy and delicious be made out of tofu and qualify as healthy?Pretty much everything on the menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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Green Temple has been one of my favorite vegetarian restaurants for several years now. Hearty portions of satisfying and unique dishes are served in a relaxing and romantic atmosphere. Even meat-eaters will...
menupages.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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It's initially hard to find because it's tucked away in a corner, but once you find the green temple, it's noticably unique. The servers come to you right away and answer any questions you have. I love their...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
maybe it was the fact that i really wasn't expecting much and was kinda of weary of vegetarian restaurants... maybe it was the fact that tofu has always been this white, gelatinous entity, ever so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well-made and wholesome food. We always try to go when we're in the area. Their vegan desserts are always extremely well executed. This place tends to be well staffed with polite and attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2006
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I live out near Pasadena and My boyfriend found this place on city search for me. I dont eat meat & he does. So we decide to take a chance and make the long drive to the Green Temple. The restuarant is small...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here for the past several consecutive days & it just gets better. The peaceful setting, just a block from the ocean, offers mostly outdoor seating. There is a patio & a courtyard with a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2005
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I've been going to the Green Temple since it opened years ago. Since then the food has ALWAYS been great! The owners are awesome! Decor is very 'different' and 'exotic' - reeeealllly nice! I love this place!...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2005
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This place has GREAT vegetarian food and the atmosphere is relaxing and exotic. On the downside the staff is cold and rude. When you ask them questions about items on the menu they get very impatient. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2003
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It has a friendly staff and a cozy calm soothing atmosphere with a little fountain and Indian drapy exotic feel. My husband is a vegetarian, but I'm not, and I still loved the food. It has a good wide range of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2003
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This place is my favorite vegetarian restaurant around! It's hidden on a corner, with the coolest ambience and great vegetarian food (try the corn bread and honey cola)!! Very cheap - a couple can get in and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2002
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the clientele to this healthy eatery includes both vegetarians and vegans, as well as carnivores who are feeling adventurous. the ambiance is very relaxing and soothing, with peaceful colors and music...
wcities.com - user review
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This restaurant is wonderful! I could rave on and on about the food--pure, fresh, and rich in flavor. The feeling I get after eating here is very much like the feeling I get after a yoga session
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