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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-Sat 4:30pm-9:00pm, Tue 11:30am-2:00pm, Thu 11:30am-2:00pm. Last orders at 8:30pm.
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42 Reviews
First Review by Katrinamgerman
Sam75
Points +327
Yummy, casual dining - Edit
I'd recommend coming with a group of people and ordering an assortment of dishes to share. My favourites so far: Sweet & Sour Soyapork, Spicy Gluten, Pan Fried Dumplings, and the Wontons in Spicy Sauce. Staff are great. The menu is vast (perhaps overwhelmingly so?) and there's a mix of classic Chinese-American dishes and more authentic dishes, so something for everyone. I've been with a meat eater who enjoyed it.
Read moreI tried the Combination Plate (Combo A - Sweet & Sour Soyapork) and it was good and all. But there are components of the combo that I'd rather swap out for other things. For example, the tea jelly. It wasn't... my cup of tea... It was good, but I wouldn't have ordered it if it wasn't part of the combo and I really didn't need more than a few spoonfuls.
I'd love to go back for the buffet some time! There are so many more things I'd like to try!!
UPDATE:
I have now been back to try the buffet. It's a good, affordable lunch. (My meal came out to about $20 total, and I had seconds!) The buffet is pay-by-weight. Not that many options, given the expanse that is the dinner menu. But all in all, would go again!
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-10
Guest
KBC
Points +47
Amazing!! - Edit
All vegan buffet, they charge you by the weight, however the food is very flavourful.
Read morePros: All vegan, Buffet, Flavourful
Guest
GoHerOwnWay
Points +2005
Comforting Chinese food! - Edit
Grabbed the spicy wonton dumplings and the garden special fried rice.
Read moreBoth were really good 👍🏻 Got the recommendation for the dumplings from HappyCow so thank you community!
Updated from previous review on 2024-06-09
Guest
XenaWarriorPrincess
Points +3079
Delicious vegan Taiwanese food - Edit
I wasn't expecting much in terms of vegan food in Winnipeg, but this restaurant definitely proved me wrong! Affinity Vegetarian Garden is a lovely little restaurant in downtown Winnipeg serving vegan Taiwanese food. It has an extensive menu featuring veganized traditional Taiwanese food, with an emphasis on fresh vegetables, tofu, and mock meats.
Read moreThe garden-style "chicken" combo was very tasty and came in a generous portion with wonton soup, brown rice, broccoli, a spring roll, and dessert for only 19$. I loved that the food was perfectly seasoned and not overly salty, sweet, nor greasy. They also offer a pay-by-weight lunch buffet on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The staff are friendly and attentive and speak Mandarin and English. The interior is clean and bright. I highly recommend this restaurant!
Pros: Delicious food, Friendly staff, Nice location in downtown Winnipeg
Guest
Ssawz
Points +418
Really Flavourful - Edit
I tried this place out for the first time during VegOut and I was impressed.
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 2023-08-18
Pros: Tons of options, Delivers, Delicious
Cons: Delivery is expensive
Guest
iomartin
Points +65
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 +38
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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becglt
Points +328
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
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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
Guest
MargaritaVailas
Points +106
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 +332
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.
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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
Guest
AdamFrank
Points +411
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 +163
great restaurant! - Edit
Everything is great at Affinity. I love the lunch buffet. Owners are great!
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jls
Points +92
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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