Vegan-friendly
Chinese
Take-out
Asian
Mostly vegan food. Specialties include hot pots, a large dim sum menu, and various faux meats. Relocated from 7131 Kennedy Rd Ste 8. NOTE: Maybe closed June 2024 - please send updates to HappyCow. Open Mon-Tue 11:30am-9:30pm, Thu-Sun 11:30am-9:30pm.
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4675 Steeles Ave E. Unit 1R6 (at Splendid China Mall), Markham, Ontario, Canada, M1V 0B7
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28 Reviews
First Review by veggiewoman
MarcusK
Points +1008
Good but expensive - Edit
Located across the street from Pacific Mall. It has a good selection of vegan dim sum. Make sure to tell the server you want vegan because many dishes contain egg. The sweet sour pork was the best! But prices are on the high side.
Read moreRestaurant only takes visa, cash or debit
Pros: Sweet sour pork, Dim sum, Good hot sour soup
Cons: Expensive
Guest
amaine
Points +128
Fantastic vegan dim sum and friendly, accommodating staff! - Edit
This place blew me away with its amazing food, especially the vegan dim sum! We ordered a lot of dim sum (which I unfortunately did not get many pictures of - too tasty! - but I did snap a pic of the bao because it was my favourite) as well as their vegan "fish" congee. Just, everything was delightful. There was no food item I did not like, and I'm someone who has been to many dim sum places in the past. Price-wise it was also very good... honestly, I think it was less expensive than the non-vegan dim sum I had before I became vegan!
Read moreThe building interior was nice and cozy. Lots of other happy customers were eating there and the vibe was overall jovial. It's in a small-ish mall, but easy to find as you enter the restaurant side and it's directly to the right of the entrance.
One thing I wanted to especially mention... the staff member we had was THE BEST. He was super friendly, taking notes and was extremely diligent about accommodating to my boyfriend's food allergies and our vegan requests. I unfortunately did not get his name, but he honestly made our visit 10x more fantastic than it already was. The restaurant sticks out in my memories of our trip to Markham in part just because of how great he was.
So, if you want well-priced amazing vegan dim sum, friendly staff and an overall great dining experience, I highly recommend you go here!
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-25
Pros: Well-priced food, Incredible staff, Many vegan options
Cons: Menu was a bit confusing to navigate
Guest
MikeWigmore
Points +327
Get The Pumpkin Tempura! - Edit
Stepping into Graceful Vegetarian feels like entering a peaceful oasis of culinary delights. From the moment I walked in, the friendly staff greeted me with genuine smiles, eager to guide me through a menu brimming with delightful vegetarian options.
Read moreThe tempura pumpkin came highly recommended, and it didn't disappoint – a crispy yet tender treat that danced on my taste buds!
Be aware that not all of their options are vegan, a quick chat with the ever-attentive servers will ease any concerns.
Whether you're a devoted herbivore or just dipping a toe into the world of meatless cuisine, Graceful Vegetarian serves a dining experience that's as warm and inviting as it is delicious.
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BeansOnToast
Points +492
Wonderful Dim Sum with a warm and welcoming staff. - Edit
I used to go to Graceful Vegetarian years ago before they moved to Splendid China Mall across the road from where they used to be beside Pacific Mall. This new place is brighter, cleaner and the staff here are more welcoming. On the writable Dim Sum menu, most of the Vegetarian items are placed at the end (you'll see the egg and honey items clearly) so avoiding them is helpful but our maître d' was wonderful in offering to inform our table which items were in fact Vegan. VERY helpful. Come here and enjoy.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-21
Pros: Warm and welcloming staff., The number of Vegan items on their Menus. , Freshness of the food.
Cons: Need original names on the menu (Har Gao, Siu Mai), Sign pointing to the wathrooms., More Vegan desserts.
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kbw5044
Points +1236
Delicious - Edit
Amazing vegetarian food. We were asked our dietary preferences when we first arrived and they told us the menu was 95% vegan. Very accommodating and pointed out everything that was vegan and could be made vegan.
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WongSummer
Points +159
Yummy Dim Sum ! - Edit
All the Dim Sum taste great. My favorite Dim Sum is the Fried Wonton Wrapping, Deep Fried Vegetarian Spare, Sticky Rice in Lotus, and Pan Fried Soya Skin Stuffed Rolls. The only downside is that the texture of the Siu Mai is not like the authentic Siu Mai, it is relatively soft. Additionally, the servers are very nice and provide excellent service.
Read morePros: Lots of Vegan Dim Sum options , Staff great service , Dim Sum yummy
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veganmamabear
Points +332
Family Restaurant Since 2002 - Edit
How has this restaurant and its staff been with my little family since my husband and I were first married, through bringing home two children, and then sending them off to university, and we have not written a review?!?
Read moreGraceful Veg is the North Star of our vegan family! When they were little, my kids used to literally write them spontaneous love letters and thank you notes while we were eating.
For all of these years, their food is consistent, delicious, and varied. You really can’t go wrong with any of their food.
Make sure you tell them you’re vegan and not just vegetarian.
Guest
DeaG.Peralejo
Points +175
Vegan dimsum - Edit
Delicious vegan dimsum. Knowledgable waitstaff.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options. , Roasted foax duck is amazing , Excellent vegan hakaw.
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deliabagi
Points +177
Favourite asian mock meat restaurant - Edit
Love this place. Not everything is vegan, just gotta ask. Best place to get asian style mock meats. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Almost everything is vegan, Huge portions, Friendly staff
Cons: Not cheap, but worth it, Menu kinda confusing
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EmilyRitson
Points +56
Amazing Dim Sum! - Edit
I was so excited to have dim sum classics again. The service was amazing, so nice and able to accommodate anything we needed. The dumplings were great and the hot pot that the server recommended was delicious! I was most excited about the rice noodle rolls and they did not disappoint. I think the prices and serving sizes are fair for what they are providing.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options. , Such nice service
Cons: Can be costly
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MelissaMorris8
Points +46
Have been going here since the 90’s! - Edit
This was the first vegetarian restaurant I ever ate at back when it was in Market Village. The staff have not aged, so the food must be magical! Love the “steak” and satay dishes.
Read morePros: Wide range of dishes, Excellent service, Can experiment with new foods (most are good)
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theveganabler
Points +95
Delicious vegan chinese food - Edit
We have gone to this place a few times, and it never disappoints. Not completely vegan, but the staff is always very good at telling you what is not vegan. Staff is very friendly. Delicious food, not the biggest portions but satisfying. On the pricier side.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Friendly staff
Cons: Pricey
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Teflan
Points +36
Excellent food in a quiet dining room - Edit
An excellent traditional Chinese vegetarian restaurant. Had the bitter melon with eggplant. It was superb (if you like bitter melon, that is) As well as the silken tofu with mock seafood. Very satisfying. The dining room is lovely and quiet. Service was attentive and friendly. Part of the Splendid Chinese Mall but off in a corner with a separate entrance.
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ElleEmme
Points +50
Delicious - Edit
I love this restaurant. They have recently moved to “splendid China mall” across the street from pacific mall. The food is delicious, service is great. I especially love the curry samosas, pan seared dumplings and sweet&sour pork. Must try!!
Read morePros: They accept visa and debit
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artmom
Points +11
Eat Here! Food that will make your meat eating friends seriously think about converting. - Edit
Load of yummy options for vegans in this vegetarian Chinese restaurant. Staff are lovely and welcoming and very helpful with navigating the menu for vegan options. Highly recommend starting with the deep fried wontons!
Read moreCons: Last I checked no credit cards accepted.
Guest
KamerenMa
Points +15
Update address - Edit
4675 Steeles Ave East
Read moreUnit 1r6 Toronto
Ontario
4163218381
Graceful Vegetarian Restaurant
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Pcfascist
Points +90
heavy on mock meats - Edit
If you're interested in mock meats in sauce this place is for you. The veggies I got in my hot pot were well cooked and the sauce was tasty so I'd definitely recommend eating here if you're looking for a place nearby but the sashimi appetizer was a bit over chewy and plain for me. It's a challenge to find a wide choice of items with lots of veggies as many dishes focus just on mock meats on this menu. My hot pot had more types of mock meats than veggies, 4 to 2 I think. I enjoy mock meats, and I realize I'm spoiled coming form the land of Herbivorous Butcher, but these didn't have much flavor to distinguish between each mock meat. Much of this is due I feel to the desire of many to have cheap food when choosing an Asian restaurant. I hope I get to try the dim sum here someday as I'd really like to try a variety of options. I was very happy that the restaurant was so committed to explaining what had dairy and egg in it.
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Zhawa
Points +36
the best vegetarian in town! - Edit
This is a medium sized restaurant with an extensive menu. With lots of mock meat options, everything tricks meat eaters into thinking that it is a real thing.
Read morePros: you can ask the waiter whether what you ordered is
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Veghead100
Points +35
Amazing food - Edit
Restaurant is neat looking, the service is good and the food is excellent. Ample supply of tea from the moment you are seated.
Read moreHad the:
Dumplins (Rate 4 of five stars)
Mixed veggies (Rate 3.5 of five stars)
Mok Beef and King mushroom hotpot (Rate 5 of five stars)
Baked Tapioca (Rate 5 of five stars)
All were very good. And would definitely return.
Pros: Very delicious food, Spacious, Quick service
Cons: Male washroom clean but could use an upgrade.
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gwild
Points +1524
delicious - Edit
The menu was extensive... I ordered the General Tso Mock chicken and it was amazing. I also got a vegetable stir fry and some plain rice. The vegetables were perfectly crispy with just a light sauce- the way I like them. The servings were big. The total for two people came to approx $40 with tip. I need to go back to try more of their many choices.
Read morePros: friendly service , fast
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LanaHandal
Points +16
Great Food Wonderful People - Edit
I got take out and the guy was so nice. Food was amazing perfect flavor. I took a menu will come again.
Read moreThey take credit card debit not only cash.
Guest
Londie
Points +24
I'd Marry This Restaurant Were It Legally Possible - Edit
I had the luck of visiting this wonderful place a while back and I have been dreaming of it ever since.. I am a voracious fan of dim sum and being vegan makes this difficult.. except here. I am still not sure if it was all just a wonderful dream, but as the other reviews would have it, maybe heaven IS a place on earth.
Read morePuppy love aside, the food is excellent. Mock meats are their speciality - it makes for a fun, enjoyable experience instead of trying to weed through the menu in order to find something edible. Textures, tastes, quanities.. all excellent, the only downsides being it's location (though I'm sure to people in Markham, it's a lucky thing) and the prices making it a special occasion thing only. Both of these things are minor though as when I'm asked what the best food I've ever had was, I refer them to this little place.
Restaurant is clean, staff are fine and understand English; I went with a native speaker so that did help move things along faster but I doubt anyone else would have an issue with this.
I recommend Graceful Vegetarian very highly.
Pros: Wonderful selection, DELICIOUS, ..DELICIOUS
Cons: You might need a drive there
Guest
Warren Nelson
Points +50
Very nice! - Edit
This is a nice restaurant, relaxing atmosphere (buddhist style) and the service is very good. I went here two weeks ago for lunch and really enjoyed the dim sum (all vegetarian). The food was great and the staff helpful to select dishes that were suitable for my diet (I do not eat egg). I would come back again and recommend to anyone who wants to try dim sum "veggie" style.
Read morePros: Excellent Food, very good service/atmosphere, good value
Guest
JK
Points +136
Dim Sum Yum - Edit
I have now been here twice for Dim Sum and it was very good. As someone with a dairy allergy or a strict vegan watch out for the deep fried items as they deep fry milk (a desert)!!!! I also worry about mock meats from China containing whey (as they now mostly do) but the staff had never heard of whey and didn't seem to know it was a dairy product.... However sticking with beancurd, tofu, gluten and things pan-fried or steamed, it is quite delicious.
Read moreTry the gluten platter and the stuffed curd rolls.
Pros: All Day Dim Sum, Nice Atmosphere - linen table clothes, Good food
Cons: Lurking Dairy, Too Bright
Guest
shirley1
Points +340
shirley - Edit
I recently ate at the Graceful Vegetarian and was very impressed.
Read moreIt is a chinese food veggie restaurant. I had the corn soup with flaked (ham) protein in it for crunch and it was delicious .my husband had the hot and sour soup which he said was amazing.
We then shared the lemon chicken and a veg hot pot with fried rice. It was so delicious that we went back there the next night and I had the chicken with black bean sauce and another veg hot pot with tofu and greens. All very delicious.
The helpings were huge and both times I had lunch for the next day.
The wait staff are very knowlegabl and polite .
The price was very reasonabl and 2 of us ate for under $40.00.
I would definatly go back to this place.
Pros: great food, lots of variety, huge helpings
Guest
melskunk
Points +94
Wonderful atmosphere, can bring non-veg here! - Edit
It's worth the trip to go here if you live in Toronto and are used to only downtown eateries. This was the first vegetarian restaurant I felt comfortable bringing my family to after I changed my diet and remains one of my favorites for special occasions. The lemon "chicken" is the best I've ever had, even real chicken, the sauce is wonderfully tart and the mock meat very tasty. The hot pot is perfect in cold weather and I especially enjoyed having mock-fish, as a shellfish allergy has prevented me from eating them for 10 years. All the dishes I have had have ranged from good (mock duck skin) to fantastic ( ginger "beef", mixed mushrooms with noodles..)
Read moreThe room is spacious, beautiful and perfect for a romantic dinner and even more so for a family meal. The staff is very understanding and attentive, something I find lacking sometimes in other Chinese restaurants.
The food is not cheap but you can taste the quality. I cannot recommend this place highly enough, especially for the atmosphere.
Pros: Atmosphere, Delicious mock meats, large menu
Cons: Distance
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yvettexo
Points +73
My only complaint is that it's not Downtown! - Edit
Absolutely delicious, endless variety - i could eat there every day! I have never experienced such an incredible vegetarian dim sum experience. The mock meats are so tasty, and the portions are decently-sized for dim sum. Yes, the bill can add up, but it's totally worth it! It's one of favourite restaurants....wish I lived closer!
Read morePros: Fun & Interactive, Extensive Menu
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