Âu Lạc
The kitchen is 100% plant-based/vegan, with no animal products on the premises.
Per-allergen evidence
The kitchen is 100% plant-based/vegan, with no animal products on the premises. The official menu confirms the plant-based cuisine, and the FMGF listing confirms the entire restaurant is vegan.
[1] Official Downtown LA Menu — Au Lac, Âu Lạc (official menu)
Official Downtown L.A. menu marks many items GF, NF, LF; plant-based cuisine.fetched May 13, 2026[2] Aggregator Âu Lạc - Gluten-Free Vegan Restaurant in Fountain Valley, CA, FindMeGlutenFree
The FindMeGlutenFree page for the Fountain Valley location states that the restaurant is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. It notes that gluten-free items are marked on the menu, the staff are knowledgeable, and the venue has received positive reviews from coeliac customers.fetched May 13, 2026[3] Verified blog Au Lac, aulac.com
A homepage describes the Au Lac brand as all plant-based, with two locations and vegan and raw options.fetched May 13, 2026The kitchen is entirely vegan and therefore vegetarian, with no animal products used.
[1] Official Downtown LA Menu — Au Lac, Âu Lạc (official menu)
Official Downtown L.A. menu marks many items GF, NF, LF; plant-based cuisine.fetched May 13, 2026[2] Aggregator Âu Lạc - Gluten-Free Vegan Restaurant in Fountain Valley, CA, FindMeGlutenFree
The FindMeGlutenFree page for the Fountain Valley location states that the restaurant is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. It notes that gluten-free items are marked on the menu, the staff are knowledgeable, and the venue has received positive reviews from coeliac customers.fetched May 13, 2026[3] Verified blog Au Lac, aulac.com
A homepage describes the Au Lac brand as all plant-based, with two locations and vegan and raw options.fetched May 13, 2026Fully plant-based kitchen; no dairy used. FMGF listing describes it as good for dairy-free.
[1] Official Downtown LA Menu — Au Lac, Âu Lạc (official menu)
Official Downtown L.A. menu marks many items GF, NF, LF; plant-based cuisine.fetched May 13, 2026[2] Aggregator Âu Lạc - Gluten-Free Vegan Restaurant in Fountain Valley, CA, FindMeGlutenFree
The FindMeGlutenFree page for the Fountain Valley location states that the restaurant is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. It notes that gluten-free items are marked on the menu, the staff are knowledgeable, and the venue has received positive reviews from coeliac customers.fetched May 13, 2026The restaurant operates a vegan kitchen, and no eggs are present.
The restaurant is vegan. No shellfish is used. Imitation shrimp, made from soy and konjac, is not real shellfish.
[1] Official Downtown LA Menu — Au Lac, Âu Lạc (official menu)
Official Downtown L.A. menu marks many items GF, NF, LF; plant-based cuisine.fetched May 13, 2026[2] Aggregator Âu Lạc - Gluten-Free Vegan Restaurant in Fountain Valley, CA, FindMeGlutenFree
The FindMeGlutenFree page for the Fountain Valley location states that the restaurant is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. It notes that gluten-free items are marked on the menu, the staff are knowledgeable, and the venue has received positive reviews from coeliac customers.fetched May 13, 2026Menu marks GF items; not a dedicated gluten-free kitchen (no dedicated fryer or prep area reported). Multiple coeliac reviewers report feeling safe and no reactions, but cross-contamination is possible.
[1] Official Downtown LA Menu — Au Lac, Âu Lạc (official menu)
Official Downtown L.A. menu marks many items GF, NF, LF; plant-based cuisine.fetched May 13, 2026[2] Aggregator Âu Lạc - Gluten-Free Vegan Restaurant in Fountain Valley, CA, FindMeGlutenFree
The FindMeGlutenFree page for the Fountain Valley location states that the restaurant is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. It notes that gluten-free items are marked on the menu, the staff are knowledgeable, and the venue has received positive reviews from coeliac customers.fetched May 13, 2026Menu marks NF items. A shared kitchen with no dedicated fryer or prep area is reported. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged.
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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