Vegan
Ovo
Chinese
Buffet
Winnipeg Chinese restaurant serving Chinese food. Buffet style set up for lunch, paid for by weight. Uses faux meats made from soy protein. Sep 2017 reported fully vegan. No msg. Weekday lunch buffet from 11-2, plus full a la carte menu in evening. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:00pm, Mon-Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm. Last orders at 8:30pm.
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39 Reviews
First Review by Katrinamgerman
iomartin
Points +55
Some things were good, others not so much - Edit
The crispy "oysters" were an interesting appetizer, I liked them but other people in my party didn't. It did remind me of seafood, which was nice. The Sweet & Sour Veggie Ribs were a big disappointment, there was just dough and very little "ribs". The sauce was good, though.
Read moreThe pineapple fried rice was good and so was the crispy veggie fish.
While many items are marked as vegetarian, we asked and they said the restaurant is 100% vegan.
For people with little kids: there is no changing table in either washroom (they do have high chairs though).
Guest
doublewire
Points +36
Calm, casual ambience - Edit
An excellent restaurant with a calm, casual ambience. Everything we ordered was superb. The standard for vegan restaurants is high! Highly recommend the wontons in spicy sauce—absolutely incredible. Also pictured are the hot and sour soup and sesame seaweed tofu sheets.
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BradleyWPlett
Points +27
Delicious and lots of options - Edit
I've had several meals at Affinity and they're always very friendly and the food delicious!
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Ssawz
Points +388
Really Flavourful - Edit
I tried this place out for the first time during VegOut and I was impressed. Delicious is another place with similar options that everyone told me was amazing but I ended up hating. I thought this might be a similar experience but instead I got an amazing meal that I really enjoyed and would definitely order again. My only issues was the texture of the gluten balls was a little chewy.
Read moreI'm updating my review because this has become a favourite place of mine. The lemon chicken is my go to, and when they have the pan fried veggie buns those are a must try as well!
Updated from previous review on 2022-03-17
Pros: Tons of options, Delivers, Delicious
Cons: Delivery is expensive
Guest
becglt
Points +282
Great service - Edit
The staff is very nice & the portions are bigger then I expected. The miso soup tasted like celery & water, the Lo Han Chow Mein was very bland. The sweet and sour sauce was good. Overall good but not great.
Read morePros: Good portions, Nice staff, Clean toilets
Cons: Bland
Guest
igiko100
Points +17
Great Buddhist Vegetarian fare - Edit
Amazing food - carefully made and tasty every time. Lovely ambiance and lots of menu items. Everything is vegan except options for milk/cream in drinks and ice cream desserts.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-20
Pros: (Almost) all vegan, Unique menu items like golden balls and bean curd, Not expensive
Cons: No longer have lunch buffet since Covid
Guest
Greyspoon
Points +26
Excellent! - Edit
Pretty sure the whole menu is vegan, a nice treat!
Read moreWent here for dinner with my brother and my fiance. We got the Spicy Szechuan Tofu, House Tofu in Black Bean Curd, and Potato Curry, with a side of brown rice and the fried wontons. Also got some ginger tea. The food was all amazing, and the side of rice was enough for 3 people. The ginger tea is sweet and very strong. I really liked it, but it was too strong for my fiance. :)
10/10, definitely recommend.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Delicious , Affordable
Guest
Phoenix_Hudlin
Points +140
Delicious Vegan Cuisine served to you with superb customer service! - Edit
I discovered this gem whilst living in Winnipeg. Their menu has a lot of vegan options to choose from that are packed with delicious flavour. But above all else I adore the staff that work in the restaurant.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-23
Pros: Affordable , Friendly staff
Cons: Menu is quite expansive
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JaneBlanchette
Points +13
Delish!! - Edit
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The food is amazing! You must try the crispy mushroom and dumplings. Give them a try. You won't regret it.
Read morePros: They are happy to accomodate gluten free options.
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Nienke_nr
Points +62
Soooo much choice! - Edit
The choice is sooo big and everything looks so good. Very hard to choose. We took the sizzling mushroom, it was super delicious. And the spicy tofu strips also yummy! Prices are very fair and the place is spacious. Friendly staff, quick service (but it was vey quiet). Would like to try everything!
Read morePros: Big choice , friendly staff , fair priced
Guest
bengaudes
Points +20
Delicious food, excellent service - Edit
A must for any veggie looking for amazing Asian food!
Read morePros: All vegan, Authentic taste and ingredients, Medium-large portions
Guest
sabrinajh
Points +477
Easily my fave - Edit
This is my favourite restaurant in winnipeg. The dishes are great quality, not greasy. I just can’t say enough about how tasty everything is. The staff are so nice and the service is super fast. My favourite dishes are the lemon chicken (made from seitan), the black bean noodles, and first and foremost, te deep fried crunchy mushrooms! I would travel for days for those mushrooms. Absolutely amazing.
Read morePros: Delicious food , Great staff , Did I say delicious food?
Cons: None
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MargaritaVSykes
Points +58
I love it! - Edit
This is such a great restaurant! I’m so happy to go somewhere that’s all vegan and so yummy. There are so many options, not just 15 things! And you get lots of food! There will definitely be leftovers!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Friendly staff, Lots of food
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dio
Points +22
Good, but I’m not blown away - Edit
Pretty good, tastes authentic but could use more salt on some dishes. I went for the lunch buffet and i felt decently full (I spent $12) I just wish they had white rice argh!!!
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nicgarwil
Points +228
Fav Spot - Edit
This place never lets you down. Monday-Friday lunch buffet of fried rice, fresh veg, sushi, tempura. You pay by the weight of your plate. Highly recommend, friendliest staff.
Read morePros: Amazing Food, Location, Kind staff
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tracey&darren
Points +16
Awesome! - Edit
Our family's favourite! The service is friendly. The menu is vast, but we have found our fav's. kung pao gluten, sweet and sour soy pork, garden veg chick'n, hot and sour soup, won ton soup, spring rolls and steamed dumplings. Combo dishes come with tea jelly--yum!
Read moreGo for the food, not a fancy decor or cocktails (no liquor license). The prices are similar to other Chinese food restaurants.
Guest
jesidayne1029
Points +53
Best Chinese buffet in the city - Edit
The buffet is the best! They have really good selection in authentic Chinese dishes. One of my favourite spot for lunches in the downtown area because of their price deal. You can get a fair quantity. Been here for dinner as well, and we loved everything. Drinking tea while eating vegan Chinese seems to just be such a good pair. The owners are very friendly, will go back and continue to be customers :)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-05-18
Guest
GinnyJud
Points +179
One of my Favourite Vegan Restaurants in Winnipeg!!! - Edit
Have yet to have anything here that I didn't like (and I've had almost the entire menu). Try the crispy black mushrooms and crispy veggie balls, you won't regret it :) Service is always SUPER friendly though sometimes a little slow.
Read morePros: Consistently Good Food, Entirely Vegan - No Cross-contamination Paranoia!!, Great location
Cons: Decor is a little outdated but still cute, Service can be slow, don't go if you're in a rush
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JérômeDoloy
Points +18
Great choice of tasty plates - Edit
A charming and pleasant place, menu is a never ending choice of promising meals.
Read moreI was alone so could not order too many but the plates can be shared in order to taste more.
Will be back for sure!
Pros: All vegan!
Cons: Can be a little long to serve
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AdamFrank
Points +323
Super Convenient Lunch - Edit
The buffet was a super convenient lunch option as it was fast and delicious. There were lots of vegan options too. The table service was slow but that was just for drinks. And my criticism of the food is that it was very oily. My partner would probably rate it 4 stars but I think it was your average restaurant food. Still would go back and probably eat lunch regularly if I lived in Winnipeg.
Read morePros: lots of vegan, fast, affordable
Cons: oily, slow drink service
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FridayFields
Points +49
Amazing Food - Edit
The difficult part is trying to decide on what to get. So many choices and all so tasty.
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liak
Points +159
great restaurant! - Edit
Everything is great at Affinity. I love the lunch buffet. Owners are great!
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purpledonuts
Points +25
Best ever lunch buffet - Edit
Affinity has the BEST lunch buffet! they always have new and delicious items and instead of a set fee you weigh your plate to determine the price, which is perfect for me. My plate usually comes to about 8-11 dollars. They always have rice, noodles, broccoli and cauliflower, some kind of green and sushi, but there's always about 6 or 7 other rotating items.Dinner there is amazing too! My favourites are the meatballs in brown sauce, wonton soup, and colourful bean curd layers. I can't eat too much fried food and they have plenty of fresh, non-fried options. If I'm ever away from Winnipeg this place is what I miss most!The restaurant itself is spacious and clean. It's not fancy but the lighting is nice. The people that work there are really nice too.
Read morePros: Everything is amazing, lunch buffet is the best lu
Cons: Sometimes the food can be a bit salty for my taste
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jls
Points +91
delicious and quick lunch buffet - Edit
I stayed within walking distance to this place while visiting Winnipeg. The lunch buffet was great for quick and easy grab and go vegan eats. I loaded up my to go container and I was impressed with my total considering how much food I had. It's nice to be able to set the amount I want.
Read moreEverything was pretty flavorful. They even had fired banana dessert. While I'm generally not a huge fan of bananas, I was glad they had them. I plan on returning to this place when I'm in the area again.
Pros: friendly service, great value, good variety
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sniph10
Points +53
Unique Vegan Chinese Food - Edit
This restaurant is truly unique by having a very large selection of vegan and vegetarian menu items that are very delicious and affordable. Been there twice and ordered extra on purpose for leftovers. Friendly staff. Food is served hot (temperature wise) straight out of the kitchen. Unique menu items that I did not think were possible. No complaints and lots of praise.
Read morePros: Unique menu items, Food served hot and not cold, Friendly staff are attentive
Cons: Older style decor
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Veg*nMonster
Points +26
Best Veggie Chinese in the City - Edit
I go to Affinity regularly for either takeout or to eat in. They are consistent with every dish they prepare - consistently amazing! Fave dishes are: steamed dumplings, hot and sour soup, wonton soup, spicy gluten, veggie steak, curry chow mein, sweet and sour veggie ribs. Several dishes are or can be made gluten free.
Read morePros: family run, very friendly
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Abee_
Points +28
Soooooo yummy! - Edit
My husband and I don't like Chinese restaurant food, but we decided to try this place since everything is vegan there. I am so glad we decided to try it out! The food is sooooo good. We go there all the time now and recommend it to everyone. The food is delicious and the prices are very low. There are a lot of options which is good and over time we found out our favourites but everything we have tried there we enjoyed. The dumplings and wontons are two things we always order. The people working there are very friendly and on Mondays they offer a discount. We love it!
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