Vegan
Chinese
Take-out
Buddhist
Restaurant serving Hong-Kong style Buddhist Chinese food since 1993. Reported fully vegan spring 2019. Has soups, noodles, and other savory dishes. Open Mon 11:00am-8:00pm, Wed-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm.
86 Reviews
First Review by dkingdesigndotcom
simi123
Points +131
Lacks flavour - Edit
First ordered the Kung pao soy chicken was good but lacked flavour slightly, but good enough to try something else from there. Next ordered the imitation duck chow mein which was bland and tasteless
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-02
Pros: Fair pricing
Cons: Chow mein
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Drakflugan
Points +211
Convienent, close & cheaper than most - Edit
I picked Kung Pao chicken, rice and fried dumplings as an appetizer. Just like everyone else have said, it's a lot of food. After reading some of the reviews here the the top two that I was most interested in were Kung Pao and lemon chicken but since I wanted more crunch, I picked king Pao. Haven't try the dish before so I don't have anything to compare it to but I enjoyed it.
Read moreSince a reviewer had said they didn't actively order noodle/rice, they didn't get any, I made sure to tell them. The fried dumplings where meh.
Edit: went there a second time nad ordered the same thing, to go and they were quick! Rice cost extra
Updated from previous review on 2025-09-07
Pros: The price and prox. to my "hotell", Friendly staff, free tea that was really good, Many options, Kung Pao chicken with rice was tasty
Cons: Unclear menu on website, unclear what's in dishes, Fried dumplings were bland
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bookowl1000
Points +337
Tasty food - Edit
I ordered the mapo tofu with steamed rice and asked for a recommendation for something crispy which I can’t remember the name of.
Read moreThe mapo tofu was not as I have experienced before with mushrooms and chopped vegetables though still tasty.
I would put this in the category of reasonably priced comfort food rather than wow food.
Pros: All vegetarian, mostly vegan , Many choices , Free pot of tea included
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Katsabol
Points +52
Delish! - Edit
Worth the blazing hot walk from the Art Gallery of Ontario. Food was fantastic.
Read morePros: Lemon Chicken!!!!!, Beef & Broccoli!!!, Presentation of food
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FilbertWong
Points +18
Sam is the man - Edit
I love this place.. Salted fish fried rice (off-menu) is my go-to
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Océanne.3
Points +74
Nice! - Edit
So good and very friendly staff
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Lelet
Points +71
Must add my 5 stars too. - Edit
Friendly small restaurant.
Read moreSo many delicious options. Been around for decades.
A shining star for vegetarians. Can’t go wrong choosing this restaurant.
Affordable.
Pros: Delicious , Yummy, Friendly
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harshdhillon
Points +27
Incredibly homely and wonderful - Edit
A description is not enough, this place needs to experienced IRL! The kung pao chicken is the best item on the menu imho. Rest of the food is also great! Made and served with love. Walls are filled with beautiful messages from customers!
Read morePros: Taste, Location , Homely Feeling
Cons: None whatsoever
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yutoad
Points +143
My favourite place on earth - Edit
I (in)famously eat here 1-2 times a month, sometimes more, amazing for groups, share your dishes, powerful menu, Bruce and Sammy are so friendly and kind! #56 Duck Fried Noodle is insane. My strongest tether to Toronto. Affordable, comes out less than 5 minutes, big portions, perfect for sharing with friends and family! Please come spend money here!
Read morePros: Not expensive and fast service, Kindest servers, Massive Menu
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veganinseattle
Points +195
Disappointing - Edit
We were eager to try this restaurant after seeing the many positive reviews. We ordered the hot and sour soup, veggie dumpling soup, veggie drumsticks, buddha's feast and the rice noodle with beef and black bean sauce.
Read moreThe food selections we made were unremarkable. The broth with both soups lacked depth and flavor. The hot and sour soup was more sour than hot and it lacked umami. The veggie dumpling had too much shredded carrot as a filling. The veggie drumsticks were fine but it's a hard dish to get wrong since it's from a manufacturer. The Buddha's feast was average and lacked core ingredients like napa cabbage and mung bean thread noodle. The rice noodle dish was really disappointing as it is one of my favorite foods. The faux beef slices were completely flavorless. The black bean sauce was thin and the noodles were rehydrated from dry and still quite chewy. This dish is so much better with fresh wide rice noodles and I would be shocked if they were not able to source it from a local manufacturer.
Pros: Friendly Staff, Convenient Location
Cons: Food Is Unremarkable, Small Dining Area
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Ducking7114
Points +170
Disappointing - Edit
Tried this place after seeing all the positive review but was very disappointed.
Read moreThe "meat" was way too greasy and plain, this reminded me of real meat which I wouldn’t eat. The chicken popcorn (305) was very plain and came without sauce, the sweet and sour rib (85) wasn't nutritious or healthy, and the rice noodles with veggie "beef" (31) was too much like meat. Overall it left a bad taste in my mouth and at the end I felt more bloated than full, I do not recommend.
The free tea was good.
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cmwndcmwthr
Points +146
great vegan takeout in toronto!! - Edit
ordered takeout from here to our hotel after a long day - came very quickly and very hot! really generous portions and ingredients for the price and very tasty too :)
Read morePros: lemon chicken!!!, big portions!!!
Cons: chow mein was slightly watery
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Waylander
Points +36
Nice All-Vegan Chinese - Edit
Only got to try one main dish - the imitation duck chow mein, as well as a taro roll and both were tasty. These are big portion sizes and work best for sharing. Friendly staff. Nothing fancy inside. Hoping to go back sometime and try some more menu items.
Read morePros: Good value, Big selection
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EdoKDot
Points +277
Nice place - Edit
Big quantities of great food for a fair price.
Read moreHighly suggested.
Pros: Big quantities, Taste
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Powerline
Points +202
Delicious food! - Edit
Food quality was great! We had the vegan calamari and fried rice noodle with ‘beef’ and bean sprouts. Can’t wait to go back for more!
Read moreStaff was also extremely friendly. Definitely recommend!
Pros: Food quality, Cost, Friendly staff
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PaulaVegan!
Points +44
Love this place! - Edit
It's been around for years and years. Prices are great, the food's good (some items are better than others), portions are generous.
Read morePros: great value, good food
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prettyvegan
Points +34
Great service, great food everytime - Edit
It is one of the oldest Chinese food restaurants in the city and the service is excellent every time.
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doxa
Points +224
Excellent food - Edit
Fair prices, good options, tasty. The chef is really friendly and tea served for free. Loved it
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JoelMcLeod
Points +44
Amazing menu and food - Edit
Huge menu with lots of tasty options and friendly staff. Really enjoyed it.
Read morePros: Food, Menu, Staff
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carefulman
Points +98
👍 - Edit
Ordered pick up. It was delicious, large portions.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-19
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lentils_af
Points +958
get the duck and dumpling soup - Edit
Delicious, really loved the appetizers. can’t wait to come back and try more
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AmySigman
Points +132
Traveling vegans - Edit
Got take out. General’s chicken was decent but eggplant tofu dish was watery. Appetizer dumplings were good. No rice. In retrospect, probably have to order that as an extra.
Read morePros: Very quick service, Fully vegan
Cons: Inconsistent- food. Check ratings before you order, Need rice for the sauce
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wearetjb
Points +207
Huge Portions - Edit
Lovely food. Very fresh. Just the dose of veg I needed while on holiday and desperate for something green. The service is fast and the meal delicious.
Read morePros: Affordable , Fresh, Fast
Cons: Little impersonal
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DaisyGould
Points +280
Not great - Edit
Perhaps it was just what we ordered, but the food was very heavy and greasy. Soy beef left an awful lingering taste. The menu was very extensive though, so perhaps if I went back I would avoid the noodle dishes. Overall friendly vibes and quick service.
Read morePros: Extensive menu, Low prices, Complimentary green tea
Cons: Would avoid anything with soy beef, Heavy, greasy food, Chipped plates
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nmich
Points +1508
One of my favourite restaurants in Toronto - Edit
Delicious, filling food with lots of variety. I’ve enjoyed all the dishes I’ve tried but the fried rice with olive leaves is my favourite!
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Marv20
Points +303
Incredible delicious - Edit
Probably the best Chinese food I've ever had! I had the general Tao along with steamed rice and a hot and sour soup. It was so delicious!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-20
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Aureliecbc
Points +34
Délicieux, service rapide - Edit
Le repas était délicieux. Le rapport qualité - prix est intéressant, d'autant que les quantités servies sont généreuses. Le service est rapide et efficace. Le thé servi d'office est très appréciable.
Read morePros: Beaucoup de choix , Bon rapport qualité - prix , Quantités généreuses
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