Vegan
Chinese
Japanese
Thai
Take-out
Asian
Gluten-free
Extensive menu of Asian vegan dishes prepared from plant-based ingredients and no fish sauce. Offers sushi, ramen, udon, Thai dishes, Chinese food, ice cream, cheezecake, and smoothie bowls. Est. 2021. Open for dine in. Open Mon 11:00am-3:00pm, 4:00pm-8:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm, 4:00pm-8:00pm. Closed Tue.
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2217 Ashe Rd, Bakersfield, California, USA, 93309
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Last update on 01 Feb 2022 by hashtagvegan
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Added by glassesgirl79 on 05 Jun 2021
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38 Reviews
First Review by glassesgirl79
1AP1
Points +835
Fun find - Edit
Great meal with almost laughably large menu, will gladly return
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ChristinaNicholls
Points +74
A great choice for Bakersfield Vegans - Edit
I tried this place when it first opened and wasn’t *super* impressed but I remember enjoying it enough.
Read moreThat said, I moved away for 2 years, recently came back, and wanted something vegan the other night. Realizing that Distract Cafe (formerly Vida Vegan) serves very limited vegan food now and has different menus throughout the day, I decided to give Asian Bistro another shot.
I’m so glad I did because the orange chicken was delicious. The rice was well cooked and the broccoli was very well done - not over or undercooked.
The spring rolls were very good too; the only downside being the celery in them. That’s a *me* problem because I simply don’t love it in general.
They have a ton of options in their menu, making it a place I think anyone looking for vegan Asian food can love.
Pros: Options, Pricing, Portions
Cons: Celery in spring rolls
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BlairBurggren
Points +108
I want to give it a 5! - Edit
It's great... the only vegan restaurant in Bakersfield. There are no others, they braved the minefield. The service was good. I just picked up the food and ate it in my hotel room, but the ambiance in the establishment seemed okay. The food was just okay. First, the gluten-free options are surprisingly limited. Nothing at all in the Japanese menu, no sushi rolls, only 2 items in the Chinese menu, but several things in the Thai and appetizer menus are GF. The Pineapple Fried Rice was good, the Pad See Eaw was okay (a bit bland and odd texture). The fresh rolls were also a bit bland and "thrown together" but the lettuce inside was actually quite crisp and fresh. The sauce that came with them was just overly salty with no other endearing underlying flavor. I was just passing through, so I don't think that I'll be back, but if I do find myself back in Bakersfield, I'll probably try again. Different dishes though.
Read morePros: It's all Vegan!, Good service
Cons: Limited GF options, Flavor was lacking
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MicheleLucas
Points +28
Great Options - Edit
Very good food. Amazing options.
Read morePros: Orange chicken, Honey walnut shrimp , Pineapple fried rice
Cons: Stingy with the condiments
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AnnetteBruhin
Points +2450
Oh wow! Those flavors!!! - Edit
Very kind staff and oh that menu!! So many delicious options. We liked it very much.
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Janeeyre628
Points +30
Fantastic Vegan Food! - Edit
Absolutely DELICIOUS vegan food! 💚🌱✨
Read moreExtensive menu, so many options!!
Started with vegetable tempura, the batter was light and crispy, and the veggies (broccoli, carrot, onion, green pepper) were perfectly cooked, crunchy, not soft!
Had the king oyster mushroom ramen dish, very tasty! Also had the orange chik’n with broccoli. The orange sauce was so light and perfectly sweet, but not too sweet, it was so good! Finished up with mango sticky rice dessert, SO GOOD!!
Our wait person was so friendly and very attentive! Highly recommend this restaurant!💚🌱✨
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-26
Pros: Fresh ingredients , Wide array of dishes, Friendly staff
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babidi
Points +2900
Asian cuisines - Edit
Extensive menu featuring dishes from different Asian cuisines. I had the pad see ew, which was very tasty, and the tofu laab, which was fine but could have used more herbs. I liked the location with its original atmosphere, although the aquarium is a bit odd for a 100% vegan restaurant.
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amcordia
Points +40
Delicious - Edit
We ordered the fried wontons, sautéed tofu with yummy sauce, crispy enoki, fried rice, tofu larb, and one other dish of which I don’t remember the name. It was all great. The place itself has a bit of retro/worn-out look, but I’m so happy I ate here. It was during a road trip in California and this was one of the places where we didn’t feel rushed to eat, which I also appreciated. Would definitely recommend, also if you have omnivores in your company.
Read morePros: Great food, Lots of choice, Nice servers
Cons: A bit of a run down look
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samkreisberg
Points +11
IS CURRENTLY CLOSED - Edit
This place looked great, but we were surprised to learn that it is closed until July 1st! (2024)
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Anca_Egger
Points +116
great vegan food - Edit
The selection is great and the dishes we ordered were delicious. We had spicy ramen, curry and dumpings.
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Martahern
Points +29
Excellent Flavor! - Edit
This is my favorite place in town. The food is wonderfully flavored and NOT oily which tends to be the case with most restaurants. The avocado cucumber and mixed vegetable rolls are 2 of my regularly ordered selections. Seaweed salad, tofu larb, yellow curry, and spicy eggplant. All so good we never have food left over to take home.
Read morePros: Friendly service , Delicious food
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mBauerH
Points +44
Wonderful clean sauces - Edit
We ordered the Red Curry with Tofu and The “Scallops” with bok choy and broccoli. Both were amazing. Some of the best Asian flavors and execution I have experienced.
Read morePros: Lots of great vegetable main , Great service, Amazing sauces
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ShellyMcMillen
Points +13
I love Vegan - Edit
I'm not vegan. My niece is and we ate here. The food was AWESOME and we came back the next day. This place is one of my favorite places to eat. Everything was amazing and I will keep eating vegan. I'm a foodie and I won't eat Chinese food anywhere else, ever. I can't say enough good thinngs about this place and his AMAZINGLY FLAVORFUL everything we had was.
Read morePros: AMAZING spices and flavors , Fresh , The staff is awesome
Cons: Wish there was more places like it
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jenhmo
Points +121
Large menu of various Asian cuisines - Edit
This place has a huge menu with a lot of different Asian cuisines. Everything we have had is pretty good but maybe if they limited the menu more the food could be better. Have asked for extra spicy every time and still served not spicy at all. Every time we have been, it’s been completely empty at lunch and dinner, and we stand around waiting for someone to seat us for a while. Last time we almost left because we were waiting for almost 10 minutes. That being said, would still go back.
Read morePros: Big menu
Cons: Can’t get them to make something actually spicy
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Tigerlily843
Points +16
Great Food! - Edit
Great vegan find on road trip! Food was really good and reasonably priced. Family run business. Come with your patience, service can be a little slow but super sweet and friendly. I’ll definitely return on our next trip through town. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Food was tasty , Reasonably priced , Family business
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WholeFoodLovers
Points +1124
Lunch on the Road - Edit
Decent meal in an odd establishment. Place was empty at the Friday lunch and we had to wait for someone from the kitchen to come out. Waitress was nice and attentive after though. We had Ramen and Katsu Tofyu Curry.
Read morePros: Extensive Menu, Plenty of seating/parking, Quick service
Cons: Inside a "used to be something else" restaurant
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8rayray8
Points +24
Best restaurant in Bakersfield - Edit
The food is consistently delicious! This is probably the best restaurant I’ve ever eaten at, it is our go-to. The server is very nice. We especially recommend the tonkatsu ramen, the orange chicken, the katsu curry bowl, the dumplings, the taro smoothie, and the thai fruit tea.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Consistent, Delicious
Cons: Country music
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GyanS
Points +82
Terrific vegan for reasonable price! - Edit
Very tasty and wholesome! Loved hot and sour soup and spicy tofu dish..
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SergioGarza
Points +20
Asian Vegan Bristo - Edit
Compared to other places that claim vegan food,
Read morethis place is authentic and offers multiple selections that are flavorful. You can tell the cook knows what he is doing. While small and not many are aware of the restraunt, it has a calming atmosphere and kind of service.
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-02
Pros: All vegan options, Good price, Great flavor
Cons: No advertising
JulieLevine
We went there for lunch. It was dark and the staff were unfriendly. Did not stay. Disappointed. Thai Elephant worked but not fully Vegan
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cabbagemista
Points +73
Awesome vegan spot in bakersfield - Edit
Really bomb Asian food. I am sad they weren't able to make the fried ice cream, I really wanted to try that
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-16
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benmanship
Points +78
Spicy Wonton Soup! - Edit
Very good soup. Also had the mushroom salad with spicy lime dressing, and it was definitely spicy!
Read moreCrispy rolls were so so
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-21
Pros: All vegan menu
Cons: odd old restaurant building, but hey it’s vegan!
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NicoleParks
Points +2198
incredible! - Edit
i loved the chow mein with beef and orange chicken. there were so many vegan options, and everything tasted amazing. definitely recommend!!
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Breadbaker
Points +33
Great vegan restaurant! - Edit
Delicious! Often you see a restaurant with a large menu and they only make 2 or 3 great dishes. This restaurant nailed every item.
Read moreI stopped by on a road trip to Joshua Tree and made a point to return on my way home.
The salt and pepper tofu is exceptional, crisp on the outside and custardy inside. The sizzling rice soup broth is brimming with flavor.
The interior of the place is welcoming and charming. There is space for larger parties or an intimate dinner.
Pros: Affordable , Entirely vegan, lots of options , Skillfully prepared food.
Cons: Needs more customers. Let’s keep them in business, No outdoor seating.
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Milkur0ats
Points +64
best vegan food i’ve ever had - Edit
I love love love this place. Their food is absolutely amazing and the presentation is amazing. Prices…amazing. I love the owner as she is so sweet and i always try to tell everyone about this restaurant. If you’re deciding where to eat, here. They’re about $10 per item so i usually get my usual (spicy miso ramen) and my partners pick then two appetizers and i’ve never spent over $40 as opposed to the competitor where i spend $70 for two meals and drinks (😒 ) they don’t usually have people in the restaurant which is surprising because i think it’s amazing and definitely deserves so much attention
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-03
Pros: Amazing vegan options , Miso Ramen, Price!!
Cons: I payed less then i thought 🙄
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Las30
Points +16
Vegan Gem in Bakersfield - Edit
Food is so good everything I’ve tried so far hasn’t disappointed. They’re mock meats are by far some of the best I’ve ever eaten! Definitely give them a try!
Read morePros: Everything is Vegan , Very Tasty , Best mock meats I’ve had
Cons: Look past the interior food is great!
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JahCourtney
Points +50
Great Bakersfield spot - Edit
Make sure you pass through and grab a bite. Food is great. Lots of options. Won’t be disappointed.
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TimH.
Points +1127
Spicy Creamy Ramen - Edit
I try ramen everywhere I go and just when I thought Bakersfield had no redeeming qualities, I discovered this place on a recent visit... The Spicy Creamy Ramen hit like three different spots! 👍👍
Read morePros: So many options
Cons: Restaurant didn't look like it's doing well :(
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