Plant-Based Dining
Fountain Valley
Vegan and vegetarian tasting menus crafted as immersive culinary stories
Eat Your art out
OC’s Best Plant-Based Fine Dining
At Taste of Beauty, dining is more than eating — it’s art on a plate. Our multi-sensory vegetarian and vegan tasting menus are crafted with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and global inspiration.
- Fine dining that blends cultures and cuisines
- Sustainable, plant-based cuisine that feels indulgent
- Every course presented as edible art
Our Menus
Tasting Courses
5-Course Vegan
$78 per person
The Island
Pumpkin. Celery. Carrot. Rice paper. Golden ear.
The Grassland
Quinoa. Chayote. Muhammara. Elephant ears. Microgreens. Dates. Berries. Beets.
The Hillside
Eggplant. Aji Verde with vegan cheese. Shiso.
The Garden
Hawthorn with Cashew-Based Foie Gras. Stuffed Green Pepper with Quinoa & White Mushrooms. Cordyceps Flowers. Beet Crisp. Baba Ganoush.
The Dunes
Sushi duo: Nopales. Aloe. Mango. Vegan caviar. Edible gold leaf. Yuzu. Fresh wasabi. *contains peanuts & sesame.
5-Course Vegetarian
$78 per person
Coastal Bamboo (gf)
Bamboo Shoots. Bamboo Fungus. Bamboo Rice. Sea Bamboo. Sea Lettuce. White Fungus. Quails Eggs.
Plum Blossom *
Red Radish. Ricotta Pea Purée. Vegan Caviar. Truffle Wasabi. Mayo. Rose Petals.
Golden Reed (gf)
Tempura Enoki Mushrooms. Romanesco Broccoli. Green Chili Mint Sauce. Yogurt.
Snowy Pine (gf)
White Pepper Tremella. Basil Almond Sauce. Crispy Rice. Pine Nuts. Mozzarella Cheese. Spinach Green Oil. Dill. Served with Cedar Lemongrass Spray.
Forest Layers
Morel. Assorted Mushroom. Pear wine. Tomatillo. Potatoes. Sweet Corn. Feta cheese. Cilantro. Noodle Crisps.
*Gluten Free options available upon request
8-Course Vegan
$99 per person
The Island
Pumpkin. Celery. Carrot. Rice paper. Golden ear.
The Grassland
Quinoa. Chayote. Muhammara. Elephant ears. Microgreens. Dates. Berries. Beets.
The Hillside
Eggplant. Aji Verde with vegan cheese. Shiso.
The Dunes
Sushi duo: Nopales. Aloe. Mango. Vegan caviar. Edible gold leaf. Yuzu. Fresh wasabi. *contains peanuts & sesame.
The Desert
Elm ear. Cumin. Crispy chili pepper. Mexican squash. Basil.
The Ocean
Sea asparagus. Sea grapes. Red coral moss. Konjac. Kelp broth. Okra puree.
The Garden
Hawthorn with Cashew-Based Foie Gras. Stuffed Green Pepper with Quinoa & White Mushrooms. Cordyceps Flowers. Beet Crisp. Baba Ganoush.
The Rainforest
Japanese risotto. Enoki mushroom. Asparagus. Vegan parmesan. Banana leaf.
8-Course Vegetarian
$99 per person
Coastal Bamboo (gf)
Bamboo Shoots. Bamboo Fungus. Bamboo Rice. Sea Bamboo. Sea Lettuce. White Fungus. Quails Eggs.
Plum Blossom *
Red Radish. Ricotta Pea Purée. Vegan Caviar. Truffle Wasabi. Mayo. Rose Petals.
Golden Reed (gf)
Tempura Enoki Mushrooms. Romanesco Broccoli. Green Chili Mint Sauce. Yogurt.
Emerald Tide (gf)
Fresh Perilla Leaves. Nori. Rice. Asparagus. Cucumber. Salted Egg Yolk. Litsea Oil. Pickled Broad Bean Paste. Crispy Burdock.
Snowy Pine (gf)
White Pepper Tremella. Basil Almond Sauce. Crispy Rice. Pine Nuts. Mozzarella Cheese. Spinach Green Oil. Dill. Served with Cedar Lemongrass Spray.
Forest Layers
Morel. Assorted Mushroom. Pear wine. Tomatillo. Potatoes. Sweet Corn. Feta cheese. Cilantro. Noodle Crisps.
Rainbow Cloud *
Lion’s Mane. Lotus Root. Cotton Candy. Sweet And Sour Sauce.
The Harvest (gf)
Broth: Tom Yum. Potato Noodles. Lion’s Mane. Almond mushroom. White Cloud Fungus.
Platter: Chrysanthemum greens. Spinach. Baby Napa Cabbage. Asparagus. Lettuce stems. Cherry Tomatoes. Lotus root. Potatoes. Sweet Potatoes. Crispy Tofu Rolls.
*Gluten Free options available upon request
À La Carte Menu
The à la carte menu can only be ordered in addition to a set menu.
v – vegan | gf – gluten free | * – gluten free options available upon request
Coastal Bamboo (gf)
$15
Bamboo Shoots. Bamboo Fungus. Bamboo Rice. Sea Bamboo. Sea Lettuce. White Fungus. Quails Eggs.
The Island (v)
$15
Pumpkin. Celery. Carrot. Rice paper. Golden ear.
Plum Blossom *
$12
Red Radish. Ricotta Pea Purée. Vegan Caviar. Truffle Wasabi. Mayo. Rose Petals.
The Grassland (v)
$13
Quinoa. Chayote. Muhammara. Elephant ears. Microgreens. Dates. Berries. Beets.
Golden Reed (gf)
$15
Tempura Enoki Mushrooms. Romanesco Broccoli. Green Chili Mint Sauce. Yogurt.
The Hillside (v)
$12
Eggplant. Aji Verde with vegan cheese. Shiso.
Emerald Tide (gf)
$12
Fresh Perilla Leaves. Nori. Rice. Asparagus. Cucumber. Salted Egg Yolk. Litsea Oil. Pickled Broad Bean Paste. Crispy Burdock.
Snowy Pine (gf)
$15
White Pepper Tremella. Basil Almond Sauce. Crispy Rice. Pine Nuts. Mozzarella Cheese. Spinach Green Oil. Dill. Served with Cedar Lemongrass Spray.
Forest Layers (gf)
$15
Morel. Assorted Mushroom. Pear wine. Tomatillo. Potatoes. Sweet Corn. Feta cheese. Cilantro. Noodle Crisps.
Rainbow Cloud *
$15
Lion’s Mane. Lotus Root. Cotton Candy. Sweet And Sour Sauce.
The Harvest (gf)
$20
Broth: Tom Yum. Potato Noodles. Lion’s Mane. Almond mushroom. White Cloud Fungus.
Platter: Chrysanthemum greens. Spinach. Baby Napa Cabbage. Asparagus. Lettuce stems. Cherry Tomatoes. Lotus root. Potatoes. Sweet Potatoes. Crispy Tofu Rolls.
Additional platter available for $8
The Desert (v)
$13
Elm ear. Cumin. Crispy chili pepper. Mexican squash. Basil.
The Garden (v)
$15
Hawthorn with Cashew-Based Foie Gras. Stuffed Green Pepper with Quinoa & White Mushrooms. Cordyceps Flowers. Beet Crisp. Baba Ganoush.
The Dunes (v)
$15
Sushi duo: Nopales. Aloe. Mango. Vegan caviar. Edible gold leaf. Yuzu. Fresh wasabi. *contains peanuts & sesame.
The Rainforest (v)
$15
Japanese risotto. Enoki mushroom. Asparagus. Vegan parmesan. Banana leaf.
Dessert
Gin & Tonic Sorbet
Lime juice. Lemon juice. Lemon zest. Tonic. Cucumber. Gin. (v, gf)
Nature's Romance
Plant-based milk. Raspberry puree. Fresh & Maraschino cherry. Pistachio. (v, gf)
Lucky Arrival
Vegan white chocolate. Coconut milk. (v, gf)
Plant-Based Tiramisu
Coconut milk. Vegan ladyfingers. Vegan mascarpone. Cocoa powder. (v, gf)
Drinks
Cocktails
Golden Orchard
Dragon Well Tea. Shine Muscat. Lime. Butterfly Pea Flower.
Zen Cooler
Yuzu Sake. Thai Basil. Cucumber. Lime.
Ruby Fizz
Cabernet Sauvignon. Grape Jam/Concentrate. Sprite. Lemon. Grapes.
Crimson Spice
Pinot Noir. Cinnamon Syrup. Sprite. Lemon.
Mocktails
The Minister
Dragon Well Tea. Shine Muscat. Lime. Butterfly Pea Flower.
The Consort
Jasmine Tea. Hibiscus Tea. Lychee. Lime Rose Pedals.
The Experience
What to Expect
Dining with us is simple, seamless, and unforgettable.
01
Pick your date & party size
Lock in your table.
02
Tell us your needs
Add any dietary notes when you book.
03
Make it yours
Choose vegan or vegetarian, a tasting menu or à la carte,
04
Savor the moment
Sit back and let the experience unfold.
About Us
Taste of Beauty
Taste of Beauty is Orange County’s destination for plant-based fine dining, where every dish is crafted as a story and every meal is a multi-sensory journey. Founded by Chef George Guo, our restaurant blends global flavors, artistic presentation, and Orange County’s cultural richness to show that vegan and vegetarian cuisine can be as indulgent as it is responsible.
