Vegan
Chinese
Take-out
Taiwanese
Vegetarian restaurant serving Taiwanese-Chinese cuisine. Name means "compassion." Re-opened at this location in Jan 2017 and reported menu is now all-vegan. Reported closed September 2020.
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3485 Fraser St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6Z 1W7
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39 Reviews
First Review by axelboot
AshCat7
Points +30
Excellent vegan food! - Edit
So delicious! The right combination of fresh & healthy, fried and saucy!
Read morePros: All vegan and delicious , Not oily or heavy at all, The flavour combinations are incredible.
Cons: Some times a tad slow but so worth the wait!
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TerriBurke
Points +16
Best Food Ever - Edit
I love Panz. It’s been a favourite of mine for years. The tangy sweet and sour soya ribs are a fav of mine and spicy mayo tofu and so many. Yum!!!
Read morePros: Good prices, Excellent service , Vegan!
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tkhereandthere
Points +18
Disappointing Attempt - Edit
We were excited to try Panz for vegan dim sum. We arrived to find their dining room half filled with guests, but there was no staff in sight. We waited by the entrance for about five minutes. Eventually, we went to the back to look for a staff member and a woman came out, looked at us, and barked, “Very busy... long wait if you want to eat.” No smile. No apology. No offer to seat us. We turned around and walked out. I don’t recommend Panz unless you’re looking for that kind of experience. We ended up going to Sun Bo Kong on Kingsway, which had excellent dim sum, friendly service, and surprisingly good prices.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-02-08
Pros: Location, Vegan
Cons: Rude staff, Potentially long wait times
Guest
jileila
Points +319
Very Good food but Questionable Service Ethics - Edit
We came twice. Once with a larger group celebrating my birthday. We were six people. The restaurant was completely empty, except us and one other couple. We ordered a lot of food and left a lot of money. One person of the group had allergies/special requests, which the server and owner rolled her eyes on (replacing mushrooms, or a deep fried ingredient with something else).
Read moreAfter finishing our meal, I got surprised with a vegan birthday cake. Asking kindly for six clean plates, and a clean knife, the server/owner told us we can have those only for a charge of $2.00 per plate. We left eating our cake at home. And that after leaving close to $250.
Today we came back, it was only two of us. The owner/server came to our table and offered us Jasmine Tea. We accepted. We ordered wontons as appetizer, and one of us a soup (tofu sheet soup), one of us a sweet and sour dish. We asked if we can replace the rice with noodles, that came with the sweet and sour dish. The owner/server said we can not do that, unless we pay $3.00 more, „because I don’t have noodles right now“. The people on the table beside us had noodles. Anyways, we went with the rice as we didn’t want to pay extra.
We ate and once we asked for the bill, we saw that we got charged $1.00 for the tea - that, just to remind you, was offered. We didn’t ask for it. Besides the fact, $0.50 per small teacup is a lot considering the tea didn’t come from a freshly steamed teabag, wasn’t certified organic or else.
My opinion: charge me more for your food if you need to make more $$$, but don’t try to steal it from your valued customers.
Im actually really disappointed. We think the food was really nice. Especially because we like to support the „all vegan“ restaurants in the city and we love the „no garlic“ feature!
Pros: Vegan only, No garlic/onions, No stinky clothes after leaving the place
Cons: Special requests cost $ e.g. noodles instead rice, No salt/pepper/soy sauce/hot sauce on the table, Not for large groups
Guest
PaigeAtyeo
Points +581
Yummy Chinese in East Van - Edit
My husband I had dinner here since we had a craving for Chinese. We were very hungry and like leftovers, so we ordered the small hot & sour soup, Buddha’s feast with soft noodles, and All in the Family platter. Hot and Sour soup was about 5 small bowls, so a good size. Very delicious! The Buddha’s feast was also quite big and we took some home. A nice mix of veggies, mushrooms, seaweed-type thing and chickpeas. All in the Family platter is an appetizer platter with soy drumsticks, soy nuggets, spring rolls, fried tofu, and fried gyoza with plum sauce. I think it’s meant for 4 people, so it’s a lot of food. It was a little salty for me after I had one of everything, but my husband loved it all. If we were to order appetizers again, we would just get the drumsticks and spring rolls. I also wanted to try their wonton soup, but we’ll save that for next time.
Read moreThere are about 3 big round tables for groups and then 5 tables for 2-4 people. There is just one server(who is the owner) and I think 1 or 2 people cooking/bringing out food from the back. We ordered before the other tables, so our food came out very quickly. However if you order after a group the server said there can be a wait time. Some other reviews said she was rude. I don’t think this is the case, she is just busy and direct in the way she speaks.
They also do takeaway and DoorDash.
Overall we really liked our meal and will come back! Great meat alternatives and delicious food.
Pros: All Vegan, Extensive menu
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Orion
Points +1471
Disappointed... - Edit
Going off the reviews I had high expectations, I had also messaged ahead to check if they could do gluten-free for my partner.
Read moreWe arrived and they said they could only season with salt and sugar for gluten free meals, everything else had gluten.
The food... we had fried rice (GF) was just salty oily and cold, I had masala soup and wontons, neither of which had much flavour out into it, we went away feeling disappointed and slightly ill.
There was only one worker who served and cooked so we had to wait ages so we could pay and leave.
Pros: Fully vegan, Owner? Was nice
Cons: The food, Misleading about gluten feee, The food
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PFeeley
Points +39
Just great food and all vegan - Edit
The soups and dishes are excellent
Read morePros: Everything is freshly prepared., The food taste great., Very reasonable prices.
Cons: Nada...
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Siup
Points +3262
Good food with a big however - Edit
So, the place is ok and quiet, staff friendly. Food is good HOWEVER we had some issues. We ordered 4 spring rolls and got only 3. The lady said they were bigger, so 3 instead of 4 but I had seen pics before and well, the size was the same. They had no rice noodles, unfortunately. We had a very good rice with soy ham but it first came BURNT. The lady said that smoky was the traditional way of cooking Chinese food but I have been eating Chinese food for years and the rice was really burnt, not “smoky”. They changed it, and it was perfect. I did not like the way she tried to convince us we were wrong. The Buddha feast noodles were not very good. I recommend the rice (not the “ehm... smoky” version though) and the drumsticks. In the bill we had 2 extra dollars for dunno what, it was written in Chinese. Not sure whether I would go back, honestly.
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Nutmylk
Points +428
Great vegan Chinese food! - Edit
Get the drumsticks and the sweet and sour “nuggets”!! You won’t be disappointed. I’m addicted to the drumsticks! The staff are honestly the kindest people ever, one time it was pouring out and I was walking home and one of the ladies gave me a ginger soup for free!
Read morePros: Kindest staff ever, Delicious
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dohberta
Points +139
:) - Edit
Awesome staff and really good food!
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jillian8
Points +28
Delicious - Edit
Food that hits the spot, and it's all vegan! Love the fact that I don't have to sift through a menu to find out what I can actually eat. The server was very polite and the atmosphere was peaceful and modern. Will be coming back!
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ByronSobe
Points +288
vegan Chinese food - Edit
Nice new location. All vegan menu. Big portions. Not overly spicy, more on the mild side. Nice vibe and very friendly owner. Definitely worth checking out.
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nickb
Points +251
Very good Chinese food - Edit
The menu here is quite extensive, so my wife & I only got the chance to sample a small portion of the menu. The food is not amazing, but generally very tasty & good value for money. The sour-spicy soup that we ordered was particularly good. This restaurant is great value, and definitely worth going to if in Vancouver.
Read morePros: Extensive menu, All vegan, Tasty food
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MicheletheTrainer
Points +962
Fantastic Flavors, Food and a Fun Experience - Edit
Slow down and check this place out! Expect to spend some time here but it's so worth it! Panz is DELICIOUS and healthy, but make sure you are ready for a family experience and bring a pen and paper. If you do end up writing out your own order, help the staff out by using the exact name (not just the number) of the entree. That helps them the most. Understand that they think tea is water, so if you want water, you will have to ask. For example, don’t just ask for broccoli, ask for Canadian’s Favorite Broccoli, and Laughing Tiger and Buddha’s Feast; use the exact names that appear on their menus (they give you two menus that are different but mostly the same, except one is pink and has a bit more English descriptors of the dish). The ribs are excellent but you will have to wait until you get there to find look up the proper name to use when ordering (I can’t find it online). They are kind, they will appreciate your understanding, and the food is amazing. I read that dinner might take 2 hours, and it did, so just be ready for that and you will have a great time. I recommend the Won Ton Soup, The Masala Soup (spicy and flavorful), Laughing Tiger (excellent flavor with taro, jicama and even some string beans), Buddha’s Feast (unique and tasty with mushrooms, bean curd sheets and aduki beans), and the rice is mixed whole grain. Canadian’s Favorite Broccoli is really just regular broccoli with baby corn (if you like broccoli then that’s your dish). The ribs are decadent and orange TASTY. I got up to order, I got up for water and I got up to pay. There are 2 different dishes with Tiger in the name, just know that. The people are wonderful. Take your time and enjoy this experience!
Read morePros: Excellent Flavors, Great Food, Amazing Soup
Cons: Expect 2 hour meal time
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xxtina
Points +20
Cheap with utensils - Edit
I called to order take-out, the receiver on the other side was not only rude and not helpful. When I did get there to pick up my food, the person who picked up the phone told me that if I wanted extra utensils, I had to pay extra, since the "economy's hard."
Read moreThis is the first time I've ate food from this restaurant, however the food was decent. Just really awful service.
Pros: Quick food, Vegan
Cons: Rude, Cheap, Unhelpful
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philblais
Points +388
Amazing semi-hidden vegan gem!! - Edit
I love eating there, the vegetables are crisp, delicious and fresh.
Read moreI go there often, I also grab to go from there. Love the service! delicious and unbeatable weekly lunch specials!
If you are into Chinese style food, you need to try this place out.
Pros: Crisp and delicious vegetables, Really cool atmosphere, Unbeatable lunch specials
Cons: If only they delivered
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CoeurDeLouve
Points +54
Vegan and kind to veterans? What else do you want? - Edit
Seriously, what other place feeds veterans for free and wants a picture taken with them?
Read moreI mean, I am no veteran but I am thankful for their service and I could not be happier than eating at a restaurant that is so kind to them. It almost brought a tear to my eye when I saw the little notice with the poppy...
Panz, you have great food, and for this gesture, I love you more than any other vege joint. You have my loyalty!
You rock!
Guest
shirley1
Points +340
yummy Chinese food - Edit
This is a delightful place and the owner is very nice and helpful.
Read moreWe needed gluten free and she was very accommodating.
I had a yummy veg and noodle bowl which I could not finish and had the remainder for breakfast the next day.
I will be back
Pros: very tasty, owner is very nice and accommodating , huge portion
Cons: none
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modog737
Points +67
Great Lunch Low Price - Edit
After spending the day walking around Vancouver, my wife and I decided to try this place out. The lunch special was our choice. Something like 7.50 each. Includes tea, soup, spring roll, 5 grain rice or chow mein noodles and a choice between 6 main dishes. Amazing flavours and great amount of food for this price. The meal was fantastic. The restaurant very clean and pleasantly decorated. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Price, Original Flavour, Good Portion Size
Cons: Not In My Home City
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blubble
Points +110
Good food, reasonable price - Edit
The service was quick (there was only one other group), and the food was good. The place had free WiFi. Lunch specials 11:30-4:30pm (mains for $8 rather than $10, without tax).
Read morePros: Good food, Reasonable price
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lovela5
Points +232
Good in general - Edit
I went there few times for lunch and dinner. They have a lunch special going on for $7.99 from 11:30 am – 4:30 pm. In general the food was good, but to me it was a little too blend. I wouldn`t even mind this but I wish the staff spoke english so I could ask questions about what I`m ordering....
Read morePros: Good Value especially for lunch, Nice vibe, fast service
Cons: Staff doesn`t speak english, a little too blend
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PoisonedPawn
Points +242
Excellent! - Edit
I visited Panz twice while I was in town on vacation. Tried the Buddha's Feast, sweet and sour soy spareribs, soya ham (fried noodles), curry vermicelli and the spring rolls. It was all delicious and I only wish I lived in Vancouver so I could try even more!
Read moreThe location is convenient just south of the city centre (an easy walk). The prices are good ($10 per entree and $6.50 for appetizers as of July 2013) and the portions are of a good size.
If I had to pick two items out of the ones I tried, I'd go with the ribs and the soya ham.
If I'm ever back in Vancouver, I'll definitely visit again. Highly recommended.
Updated from previous review on Friday July 26, 2013
Pros: good food, reasonable prices, quick service
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BradenPollock
Points +627
Great food - Edit
The menu has no descriptions but the friendly server explained each dish to us. The spare ribs were excellent as was the mung bean jelly (salad).
Read morePros: inexpensive , friendly and quick service, casual
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nowherefast
Points +64
Horrible Customer Service!!! Mediocre food! - Edit
Today I went to Panz Veggie and ordered the Won Ton Soup (what used to be the best won ton soup around). I was very disappointed to find it has changed dramatically. The won tons used to be filled with fake meat but now contain potato. These are the blandest won tons I have EVER had!! When mentioned to the owner asking why they have changed she became very defensive and told me it had not changed whatsoever. With most resturants if the customer is not happy they will make you another plate or not charge you for the particular dish. The owner did not try to make me happy, or redeem her resturant whatsoever.
Read moreThe rest of their food is overpriced and medicre. WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE, I will not be returning to this resturant again.
Cons: Expensive , Customer service, Mediocre food
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katejones-garnwen
Points +37
What a find! - Edit
We were holidaying in Vancouver when quite by chance we spotted Panz... given that we hadn't checked for any nearby veggie places this was a real find for our last evening. If we'd been staying longer in Vancouver we'd have definitely gone back! As other reviewers have commented, the menus are a little short on descriptive detail, but the helpful waiter was at hand to answer our questions and make suggestions.
Read moreThe meal was delicious, and portions generous - the 'Buddhas Feast' a feast indeed. The food all tasted like proper home-cooking, not over-spiced of over-salted like so much restaurant food.
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2pugs1cat
Points +25
Vegan Chinese in Vancouver - Edit
Went to Panz Veggie Restaurant while vacationing in Vancouver. First thing we noticed is that the menus are not descriptive. It has entrees such as Lucky Tiger or Buddha's feast with no description of ingredients so we had to ask about each item. Ended up getting 4 different things and sharing them amongst 4 of us....including chow mein with soya ham, a sweet and sour soya rib dish, a tofu and broccoli dish. The 4 of us, including 2 vegans and 2 carnivores, all agreed the food was very good. They have non-alcoholic beer available. No dessert but we were too full anyhow.
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philjdomm
Points +945
My hangout for a while - Edit
Great stop after sauna at Aquatic Centre...yumm!
Read morePros: convenient, dwtn, quiet
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