Not Great!
Posted on 05 / 20 / 2013The food was all "faux meat" stuff. No one at our table liked the food and we waited a long time.
Vegan, Chinese, Thai, Asian, Take-out
Reviews
First Review by christine_beanVegetarian Oriental Food
Posted on 04 / 16 / 2013Small restaurant located in a great neighbourhood. Service is OK but the food is delicious - and it's all vegetarian/vegan.
Pros: Chicken Drumsticks (Veggie), Well Priced, LocationCons: Service, Dessert Selection
UnHappyCow
Posted on 04 / 01 / 2013For my wife's birthday we decided to try a new vegan restaurant. 3G seemed promising given that it's well, vegan, and has some good reviews. Unfortunately, it really wasn't our type of vegan fare. Personally, and not to be nasty, the food was very low quality. I'll qualify that by saying, if you're into deep fried, strongly salted and fake-meat, protein-centric fare, this might be the place for you. On the other hand, if you're looking for good vegetables and interesting flavors 3G, in my opinion, probably won't be a good stop. It definitely was not for us. In fact, what little fried food we had was so oily my wife, who enjoys a strong stomach, was atypically ill after eating at 3G. And the veggies were uninspired and bland.
The server also brought an incorrect appetizer which in itself wasn't a huge deal but it did add to the overall "bummer" of having picked this place for our celebration.
The server was very nice though and the rice was good.
In conclusion, we feel Vancouver offers more authentic, tasty vegan and vegetarian fare at better prices and we'd recommend checking out some of these nice restaurants.
Pros: Clean, Friendly service, Good LocationCons: Way too Oily, Greasy, Few Vegetable Options, Expensive (for what you get)
If near by, but wouldn't go out of my way
Posted on 12 / 03 / 2012I have sort of indifferent feelings about this place and I'm not really sure why. The food was actually pretty good. The fake meats are some of the best I've had. So if you're into fake meats, give them a try. I've been there a few times and while it's good, I'm never really excited to eat there. I don't know why. The service is fine. Nothing great, but nothing horrible either. I had one of their soups and it was horrible though. Truly horrible. I rarely waste food, but I couldn't take more than one spoonful. The other downside is, it was FREEZING in there. Maybe it's just me, but I like to be able to take off my jacket when I eat.
So I say, if you happen to be hungry and within a block or two of it. Give it a try, but wear a jacket! The food is good. I can't place my disinterest.
Pros: Good fake meatsCons: Freezing cold, Bad soup
Friendly Staff and Good Food
Posted on 08 / 11 / 2012The place is entirely vegan and the staff are really friendly. I like the bean curd skin roll with broccoli and mushrooms, and the sweet and sour chicken, and the crispy pancake appetizer.
Great for dim sums!
Posted on 07 / 11 / 20123G has the best vegan dim sums in Vancouver. They are open 365 days a year, rain or shine. The owners also serve so the service is attentive and friendly. We go to 3G for weekend dim sums. The food is usually delicious (except a one-off) . Try the deep fried bean curd rolls in black bean sauce (dim sum menu) or satay sauce (main menu), they are delicious. Also noteworthy the taro fried rice and the sweet and sour "pork". Heavy on soy and sauces but it's all vegan and it tastes delicious as a treat...
Pros: vegan dim sums, friendly owners, good valueCons: no website
Great food
Posted on 03 / 31 / 2012The food was as delicious as described by the other reviewers. Lots of choices of mock meat with different sauces and flavours. We had the spinach soup, sweet & sour pork and the Portuguese baked vegetables. Delicious sauce. The owner took lots of time talking to us and explaining the food. Overall a great experience; will try to go back whenever we visit Vancouver now.
Pros: Fantastic food, Relatively central, Nice ownersWorthwhile
Posted on 02 / 06 / 2012Tonight was my second time at 3G. I had a bowl of corn and tofu soup to take the chill off. Main course was pan fried eggplants with 'chicken' over brown rice. Being spoiled as I am with the Vietnamese and Chinese Veg places 3G doesn't exactly knock my socks off; but it is a worthwhile experience just the same. The dish was a bit too oily but it tasted good. Perhaps a little something with some crunch... water chestnut, snap peas, bok choy, etc would have set the dish apart.
The owner was very sweet and kind. But they really ought to consider updating the interior. Right now it's sort of a 1980'ish day glo, rainbow bright theme that is out of place on the otherwise "hip" Cambie St.
A couple of minor changes could make 3G excellent.
Pros: Dependable Quality, inexpensiveSeriously Amazing.
Posted on 01 / 07 / 2012We drove up from Bellingham for some vegan food therapy and found ourselves blissing from the moment we walked through the door. Staff (such that it was but it we were the only patrons so it was awesomely intimate) - so courteous and kind. Prices - we ordered from the richly varied dim sum menu, for the portions we received the prices were commensurate. Food - ohhhhhh, WOW. I can't stop talking about the wonton soup, hours later... sweet & sour mock pork was something to treasure... daikon cakes were the best I've ever had... really, everything we ordered (and we ordered a LOT) was a treasure to the palate.
We have visited many vegetarian restaurants in and around Vancouver and 3G may be our new favorite. It just barely beats out the rival restaurant on Fraser, but it does win.
Eat here and leave merry!
Pros: Flavor, Selection/Variety, Atmosphere & ServiceCons: Parking
One of the Best in Vancouver
Posted on 05 / 12 / 2011I usually go to 3G once a week, and have never left disappointed!
The atmosphere is quiet and casual, the restaurant is clean and bright, and the staff are always helpful, and sure to tell me what is Vegan and what isn't.
The pan fried veggie Gyoza is delicious, and I highly recommend the taro and pine nut fried rice, and I could eat the sweet and sour "pork" but the truck full.
I suggest starting a meal off with one of their sumptuous soups; the won-ton was spectacular, but the others are definitely not lacking.
I can't say enough good things about 3G, definitely one of my favorite Vancouver vegan friendly restaurants.
Pros: Great Food, Friendly Staff, Relaxed Atmosphere
Great food!
Posted on 01 / 01 / 2011To be honest we didn't expect much from this place until we tasted their food. We loved the sweet and sour pork and it was delicious! We would love to try their dessert but we were full. May be next time!
PS. If 4G cellphone comes out, they will have to open another restaurant call 4G! lol
Pros: Tasty food, Reasonable price, Good portions-
kira.wang
more-lesscould u tell me how much will cost there?
the best veggie resto in Van + allday dimsum!!!
Posted on 06 / 29 / 2010I was so sick and tired of the bad service and mediocre food at all of the veggie places in Vancouver - until 3G arrived. such great food, sweet service, and clean bathrooms!
Kind of silly name, but turns out it stands for something good - Graciousness, Gratefulness and Generosity.
This fits to a tee. or should I say G times 3.
I have been many times now and have never had anything but a good time.
Its clean and not over lit like some places. the staff is very attentive and great with suggestions.
The daikon cakes (from the all day dim sum menu!) are the most comfortng tasty items ever.
the sweet and sour faux chicken, incredible.
and if you are dragging a meat eater along, you must order the drumsticks. unbeliveable really.
this is the closest i have come to lotus pond in victoria and i am so glad they are here in Vancouver.
Go before they close due to lack of customers, so hard to keep a veggie place going, but it would be criminal for this new restaurant to perish.
enjoy!
Pros: eats!, service, bathroomWow!
Posted on 10 / 08 / 2009A bunch of my friends and I went here the other week, and they were awesome! Very very friendly, the food was delicious and unique (and I'm not even vegetarian! Just alot of my friends are) one friend that came is a strict vegan, and they even made some things special for her omitting such things as honey from sauces, etc. Fantastic all around! Fairly priced.
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ReneeB
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Amendment - I've tried lots of other places too, (Bo Kong, etc) and they by far had the best service and food. Lots of variety.
Awful
Posted on 10 / 03 / 2009It was truly bad especially compared to the other options, like Bo Kong, in Vancouver. My husband and I went there for an early dinner one night about a month ago. The food was mediocre while eating it, but shortly thereafter I began feeling sick which lasted throughout the night. My husband then got horribly sick and was up throwing up half the night. Never again will we go near that place - I don't know how you mess up vegan food (I imagine the sauces were left out too long), but they managed to.
On top of that, the servers wouldn't leave us alone. Kept telling us things and we were trying to have some 'us' time.
Cons: make us sick, average (at best) food, nosy service
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axelboot
more-lessI am really surprised. I and my spouse have eaten here well over a dozen times in the last three months.
Everything is always tasty, well presented and terrific service.Getting sick and vomiting? It seems unlikely to be the food from here responsible; I would suggest it had to be something eaten earlier because one doesn't vomit that quickly as the result of food poisoning ( ie right there during the meal), it takes usually more than one hour. Consult a physician, ask them about this incident.
Anyhow, I would encourage anyone who has read this post to still eat at 3G's..
Nope, I don't own any shares in the place either!!
Just, there are really rather few really good veggie places in Vancouver,
I want this one, my favourite, to stick around for years!! -
tcassels
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My husband was the one who was sick-sick and it was the right time after (we went for dinner around 6pm and he started throwing up at 2am). The simply not feeling well was me and that was echoed by another friend who tried to eat there. Trust me - as a vegan, I'm always looking for good places, but this is one we'll avoid from now on!!!
I'm glad it's worked out well for you though!
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Veggie Man
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I don't mean to cast doubt on your review. I'm sure you did get sick, but from your description of events, the jury is out on whether the food at 3G was responsible. You say you got sick shortly after eating there. This is plausible, because the incubation period can be as short as 30 mins. However, the incubation period for most foodborne illness is hours or even days. You might have gotten sick from something you ate 24 to 48 hours previously, so it's pretty hard to pinpoint exactly what made you sick. Also, if the sauces were to blame, then surely everyone who ate there that night would have become sick, and I haven't been able to find a single other report of food poisoning connected with this restaurant.
By the way, I have no vested interest in 3G. In fact, I have never even been there! I just think it's not so simple to point fingers at businesses when it comes to things like food poisoning, which is a very serious allegation.
My All-time Favourite
Posted on 09 / 07 / 2009I go to 3G at least once (sometimes twice) every weekend for lunch-time dim sum. It's just fantastic food, so fresh and beautifully presented. The staff always has a smile and service is great. A great place to bring a group of people, and certainly appropriate for non-vegans also who like Chinese/Asian cuisine.
Pros: excellent food, good value, friendly staffCons: none
Absolutely the BEST!! So tasty, so friendly!!
Posted on 07 / 28 / 2009Yes, I am about to gush. This new Chinese-Thai style 100% veggie is SO wonderful. I've eaten there twice in two weeks. We had our one year wedding anniversary dinner, and were so well treated.
We ate tonight a delicious eggplant and BBQ sauce dish, as well as one other, and these two sufficed as portions are generous.
Must mention how terrific the service is, and how welcoming they are.
I haven't felt so appreciated as a customer in a long time.
You MUST eat here ASAP!!
Pros: Great tasty food, Awesome service, Excellent value for $Cons: NONE, Really, zippo!!
Delightful
Posted on 05 / 10 / 2009Very clean and trendy atmosphere. Staff were friendly. Food was tasty and fresh, very well prepared. Prices were reasonable. Highly recommended.
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If you arrive right after they open, you're right, it will be a little chilly in the restaurant. They're not wealthy and don't heat it 24 hrs a day. I've never had more than a couple of their soups, but I think their won ton soup is one of the best I've ever had anywhere.