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The Purple Mint - El Cajon Blvd

Vietnamese, Vegan Pho & Bánh Mì

Worth ordering: Orange chicken

4.9food Fully vegan

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Add a medley of vegetables to an entree for $3; one reviewer added it to Kung Pao.
The covered patio has comfortable outdoor seating and extra breathing room.

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Pair the yam and sweet potato curry with a baguette to mop up the sauce.
Try the black rice pasta, a repeat favorite mentioned by a reviewer.
If you like spicy food, ask about the heat level; one guest found the Hue-style spicy noodles mild even after adding chili oil.

People mention

Curry, drinks and kung pao chicken.

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Also yam and sweet potato curry, goi cuon, shrimp spring rolls, black noodles, black rice pasta and braised duck noodle soup.

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The vibe: groups

Praised for generous portions, friendly service and fast service.

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Also praised for affordable, cozy atmosphere, good value, beautiful interior and lively atmosphere.

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Outdoor seating
Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites

About

Purple Mint serves an all-vegan Vietnamese and Asian menu, including bánh mì, pho, lemongrass dishes and mock-duck noodle soup. Guests praise the Thai iced tea, generous portions and quick, friendly service; its greenery-lined interior and covered patio make it comfortable for a casual meal, though one recent review noted the bathroom could use more cleaning.