Vegan-friendly
Chinese
Delivery
Take-out
Vietnamese
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers a separate veg food menu with a variety of mock meats. Menu is based on a fusion of traditional Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. Has space for private party. Relocated from Dean St. Confirmed open September 2021. Open Tue-Sun 12:00-21:00.
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Unit B106 Arcadian Centre, Hurst St, Birmingham, England, B5 4TD
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Last update on 17 May 2024 by Jordmondson
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58 Reviews
First Review by Katherinef
catandcupcake
Points +4020
Fresh and delicious - Edit
Food came so quickly. Portions are huge with loads of fresh fruit and veg, with tofu or fake meat. Beers cold. Excellent, highly recommend. Most of the vegetarian menu is vegan, anything with egg is clearly marked and they double check when ordering. Cash only.
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pjn
Points +38
Fantastic - Edit
Really tasty food, and friendly and welcoming service. Relatively small place, and relaxed cafe type vibes rather than a restaurant. They have an extensive vegetarian menu with both vegetable-based dishes, tofu, and mock-meat options. Most of the vegetarian menu is also vegan, aside from a small number of dishes that contain egg. This is clearly marked on the menu. Portions are plentiful. The venue is cash only- they signpost this on the door as well as when welcoming you in. There’s a cashpoint just around the corner in the arcadian centre. A great option if you’re headed to the Hippodrome or Glee afterwards.
Read morePros: Reasonably priced, Extensive vegan and vegetarian menu
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HappyVeganBloke
Points +133
Cash only - Edit
Happy cow states cards accepted, they don't
Read moreWas looking forward to trying this place out. Hard to understand why a restaurant in a nice part of town, only accepts cash in this day and age.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-12
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hannahmagodora
Points +262
Fantastic menu! - Edit
I was blown away with the menu and the authenticity! So many options and flavours to choose from. The place is small so we did book ahead for a Saturday night and still had to wait about 45 minutes for our table. It was worth it though!
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wanjiruzee
Points +30
Yum - Edit
Great value for money, separate vegan/vegetarian menu. Everything is clearly labelled. I got a mixed plate with crispy noodles although I think regular noodles would be better
Read morePros: Portions
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JezBailey
Points +130
Nice change - Edit
Wanted something different to Wagamamas as t was the daughter’s birthday
Read moreHeard god things.
We’ll have to say huge rations , great staff and good food
Pros: Knowledgeable staff, Vegan options, Price
Cons: Cash only
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Zdenka
Points +373
Nice cafe in Chinatown - Edit
Found this place on happy cow and decided to try it. Nice cafe located in China town, lot of vegan options including fake meats and shakes. I had vegan fish which was tasty, but found the dish to be a little bland overall. I just wish it wasn't cash only. I rarely use cash and had to withdraw money just to go there. I'd like to try more dishes but the cash thing is a bit annoying.
Read morePros: Lot of vegan options
Cons: Cash only
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brittjrutt
Points +249
Tasty mock meats - Edit
Great variety of dishes on the menu, lots of mock meat and seafood. Really big portions and good value for money. Came a few times, pictured is the lemongrass “chicken” ramen which was my favourite!
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I'm so confused. I checked their menu online; 'vegan' is only mentioned in one dish and the vegetarian menu has egg and oyster sauce all over it. Did you ask while you were there?
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JasiTingTing
Points +1116
The best tofu desert 😍 AKA tofu fa - Edit
Read moreHad lunch at Cafe Soya.
They do the best Tofu Fa, it’s my fav chinese dessert! Give it a try next time you are there 😍
I had to buy 6 portions to take home coz there’s no good tofu fa up north 🤭
Pros: Amazing selection , Fresh soya milk, Best Tofu Fa Dessert
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kennyp353
Points +1622
The promise wasn't realised - Edit
Really wanted to love this place.
Read moreWe had a shared starter, two mains, no sides and two cheap drinks for £42. That's a lot.
Crispy duck pancakes starter was OK, the duck far too dry and not enough pancakes, but we enjoyed it enough.
Lemongrass chicken soup, and lemongrass chicken rice - chicken was great, but lemongrass and basil lacking in both broth and rice. Broth was dull, rice was dry and tasteless.
Service basic and fairly rude. Cash only, for obvious yet still disappointing reasons.
My partner was very ill an hour or so after dinner, from both ends. We decided, all things considered, that we would not return.
Pros: Wide menu for veggies, all vegan when eggless
Cons: Far too expensive, Dull and tasteless food, Disinterested and borderline rude service
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KerryAnneBarnett
Points +268
Amazing choice - Edit
Really lovely authentic cafe. Great vegan options, the fruity ribs were amazing 🤩 Massive portions! Friendly staff
Read morePros: The choice , The atmosphere
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liamwilde
Points +284
The best food - Edit
We've been to Birmingham just for Cafe Soya in the past. The best "chicken" and rice I've had.
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rileywilde
Points +668
Literally my favourite place to eat - Edit
Cafe soya will always be my number one choice when I'm visiting Birmingham. I wish I could give it 5 stars. The portions are generous and the amount of choice is incredible.
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ComebackKid
Points +212
Lots of vegan options, great shakes - Edit
Has a big vegetarian menu and the majority of dishes are vegan or can be made vegan by requesting no egg. Also do vegan soya shakes which are lush
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emma_hulme
Points +197
Amazing vegan food and staff understand veganism well! - Edit
Probable the best vegan Chinese in a long way!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-31
Pros: Lots of veggie/vegan options, Staff checked of egg or oyster sauce was wanted
Cons: None!!
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BethMSlade
Points +108
Best vegan Chinese food 😍 - Edit
I travel into Birmingham to visit cafe soya monthly, such a brilliant menu. Mock meats a-plenty if that’s your thing, but lots of tofu and veg options too. The warm soy milk is delicious (as is the cold, and milkshakes) as it’s made fresh daily. It’s a small restaurant with c.20 seats available, but they turnover people quickly, and will hold a table for you if you’re unlucky in timing. Cash only too 💚
Read morePros: Huge vegan menu, Soy milk!
Cons: Cash only
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IshmaelBradford
Points +69
Delicious - Edit
There are many vegan options served here and the two I have had were delicious! I've had one savoury option and one a sweet coconut milkshake. I will definitely be popping in again sometime when I'm around.
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Rasculture
Points +84
hands down best chinese - Edit
Would travel far and wide to go here but thankfully live within the city! Consistently good food, served with great service and a HUGE HUGE HUGE menu.
Read moreHands down in the top 5 vegan friendly restaurants in this whole of Bham.
Pros: massive menu, consistently good
Cons: cash only, cant book
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phimmy
Points +18
Wonderful - Edit
Had the crispy noodles with a variety of mock meats. The fish and shrimp mocks were fantastic with great flavour and texture. My meat-loving father was pleasantly suprised!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Big portions, Vegan milkshakes!!!
Cons: Cash only
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WonderingWanderingVeg
Points +39
Very Vegan Friendly - Edit
This is a regular spot for me in Birmingham. I've been coming here for a good few years and the food is always delicious. And even though they serve meat, I've never accidentally been given meat, despite the number of dishes I've ordered (which happens a lot elsewhere).
Read moreIt's pretty small and cosy inside. I tend to go when I'm looking for something kind of quick. There are a lot of great dishes but I really love the Vietnamese vegetable rice and the Tom Yum.
Oh, and they only accept cash so grab some from the ATM nearby.
Pros: All the food, Staff
Cons: Only takes cash
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hornistin
Points +159
So many options! - Edit
Really tasty with an extensive vegan menu. It’s really popular and there is a wait time, but the service is friendly and super-quick.
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fellowdisappointment
Points +40
Tastes amazing - Edit
I went there with my mom snd my sister and there were many vegan options and it tasted so good! The portions were really large so maybe we should have shared instead of ordering our own and not being able to eat all of it.
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foobixcube
Points +109
Consistently amazing - Edit
I have been going to cafe soya for years and the food has remained consistently amazing.
Read moreThere is so much choice, the portions are big, the food is delicious and made from lovely fresh ingredients.
Their Tofu is definitely some of the best I've ever had. Tofu in satay is my personal favourite and go to main it's served with loads of brocolli and peppers. Also really like the tofu in black bean with aubergine and the vermicelli salad. Their starters are exciting, the vegan prawn toast is soooo good.
You absolutely have to try a mango soya shake, it is devine, so thick and refreshing, my favourite drink on the planet, I wish they'd bottle it up so I could have it all the time!
It is a cafe so sometimes you have to wait, there is limited seating and it's so popular because it's so good, but the service is quick and it is worth the wait.
Pros: The best tofu and shakes, Loads of choice , Delicious
Cons: Small, so sometimes have to wait
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ErikvH.
Points +1400
Love this place! - Edit
If you’re in Birmingham and hungry for vegan asian food but nothing too fancy or expensive: this is the place! This nice little place in Chinatown has a large vegetarian menu, but most if it is actually vegan, unless stated otherwise. I devoured my plate with vegan chicken with corn fried rice, it was so good! Recommended.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-11
Pros: Many plant based options, Huge portions, Good price
Cons: I was so full I couldn’t try the milkshakes.
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planteatinggirl
Points +157
Tasty and fresh food - Edit
Great Chinese vegan options, really fresh and lovely flavours, mock meat/fish options too.
Read morePros: Mock meat options , Large portions , Freshly made
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stilleating
Points +216
Good food, massive portions - Edit
Good food, massive portions. Has 2 menus, one meat, one veggie, with almost all vegan options. Casual dining fun little place
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TomRobins
Points +42
Amazing Vegan Food - Edit
Delicious vegan Chinese food! I had the spicy satay with vegan chicken which was so good! They also do vegan bubble tea and milkshakes. Would highly recommend!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-11-14
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Good portion sizes
Cons: Cash only
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