Vegan
Chinese
Buffet
Salad bar
Delivery
Take-out
Asian

Asian restaurant featuring an extensive vegan buffet with a Salad bar and an array of cooked dishes. Has an a la carte menu as well. Buffet hours weekdays 11am-2pm, weekends 11:30am-7pm. Confirmed closed, Nov 2020.


107 Reviews

First Review by pjw2000

SableStrout

Points +1256

Vegan
25 Oct 2017

Satisfied a lo mein craving I’ve been having for months!

While traveling in Houston we stopped here after a long day of driving for dinner. We got the egg rolls and steamed dumplings as a starter. The egg rolls were quite small for the price, and they were fine but I could have done without them. The steamed dumplings were delicious, and had plenty of filling and a wonderful sauce that was served with them. For my entree I ordered the vegetable lo mein, and there’s an option to add vegan chicken or vegan fish but I just got it plain. It. Was. Incredible. I haven’t had lo mein (my favorite Chinese dish) since before going vegan and it was incredible. My husband got the Hunan Vegan Chicken and he loved it! It’s a good thing I don’t live in Houston because I’d be getting takeout here all the time.

devvin

Points +28

Vegan
08 Oct 2017

good food

It was a good restaurant.

hollywoodtx

Points +57

Vegan
01 Oct 2017

best vegan buffet

Best vegan buffet. Only con is that buffet is only at lunch time during the week.

Pros: all vegan, delicious , parking

FatKidLuvsCake

Points +19

Vegetarian
17 Sep 2017

Finally a place i can call home!

It is so nice to come here and not have to ponder if i can or cant eat something..to know that everything is vegan and i can eat and eat until my heart and belly are content! Everything tastes great!

Pros: lots of vegan options

Cons: expensive and slightly cramped

keldig513

Points +16

Vegan
03 Sep 2017

great buffet

My husband and I have only chosen the Vegan lifestyle in the last couple of months. This place was a great surprise. The food was hot and we were able to try a lot of new dishes. We will definitely go back.

C781

Points +29

Vegan
24 Aug 2017

Great buffet!

I was very happy to discover a vegan buffet. There were a variety of options available, including raw vegetables, stir fry, rice, noodles, curry with potatoes, soup, pot stickers, desserts, fruit, and more. The food was delicious!

It was nice knowing that everything available was free of animal products, and that I could eat anything I wanted. I left feeling very full and satisfied. My non-vegan husband enjoyed the food, too.

Pros: Excellent food, friendly staff, a vegan buffet

EmilyV

Points +30

Vegan
23 Aug 2017

AMAZING

I went yesterday with my friend who is the opposite of vegan and we both loved everything! The buffet is organized, the staff is very nice. And I love their lo mein!! The have great soup and they don't like to waste, which is a pet peeve of mine. Will be back very often!

Andierae

Points +16

Vegan
20 Aug 2017

Best Vegan Buffet!

Best Vegan buffet I've had! Food was amazing, well staffed, food always restocked quickly. Mock meats were crazy good, sushi, pot stickers, egg rolls, and more! Lots to choose from! I wish we had one this good in Dallas! Kind of pricey for the buffet on nights and weekends ($16.60) but very well worth it!

Kale13

Points +16

Vegan
01 Aug 2017

Awsome Time at Pepper Tree

Wonderful food. Nice mild flavor and no msg. Not heavy on salt and vegetables made fresh and then put out for eating.
Will go back again.

Pros: Wide verity of Vegan food on buffet , Liked by non vegans too., Vegan Faux Meats

Cons: Not trying it sooner.

CONCATA

Points +18

Vegan
30 Jul 2017

mi restaurant favorito

Deliciosa toda la comida, se puede confiar que estas comiendo comida saludable, todo es limpio y la atención espectacular, siempre hay una sonrisa de bienvenida y un "gracias por haber venido" a la salida

The Veggie Cook

Points +1201

Vegetarian
24 Jul 2017

Delicious

Found this place on Happycow and read the comments. Here's my Pepper Tree review.

I agree with most of the other members -- the food is tasty, and I like the buffet concept. Eat what you'd like. And everything is vegan!

wennysan

Points +258

Vegan
15 Jul 2017

Best vegan buffet around!

This was the first fully vegan buffet I went to and let me tell you... AMAZING! I drive from Galveston just go to eat here and it's worth it every time! The food is fresh, delicious and although a little pricey, you definitely get what you pay for!!!!

Pros: fresh ingredients, delicious variety, 100% VEGAN

Cons: minimal seating during peak times, a little on the pricey side

AgentM

Points +23

Vegetarian
20 Jun 2017

tried it

The food is good, but the base price of the buffet is $18 per person and the buffet is very small without a variety of options. I didn't see a menu with a la carte prices. Tried it, it was good.

Pros: all vegan

Cons: small selection of food

TamiLynnAndrew

Points +60

Vegan
08 Jun 2017

Best vegan restaurant in Houston

This is my favourite restaurant in Houston. I've never had a bad dish. Both the buffet and the regular menu are fantastic!

usereng1

Points +20

Vegan
28 Mar 2017

Great food and friendly staff

Pepper Tree has become my favorite place in Houston. 100% vegan and 100% delicious.
The buffet is really awesome. It's great to have a buffet where you as a vegan can take whatever looks tasty without having to worry about animal product content.
I'd highly recommend it to anyone, vegan or not!

Pros: All vegan, Buffet, Friendly staff

Vegan@heart

Points +35

Vegan
23 Jan 2017

Delicious vegan Chinese

This place is completely understated. It's in a little strip mall next to Chipotle across the road from Costco. The food is entirely plant based and delicious. You can choose between a buffer or order a la carte. They have a great website. The couple who owns the restaurant is seems just wonderful. I love that they are sharing their culture's food in a plant based form. Such a nice example of how unnecessary animal products are for uncompromised taste.

RinElliff

Points +18

Vegan
09 Jan 2017

Awesome buffet

The good here was fresh, delicious, and had great flavor. A quality place and most importantly 100% vegan!

PlantPrincesa

Points +168

Vegan
30 Dec 2016

Delicious buffet

I love going here for the buffet, the food is good, it's not too expensive & the staff is very nice

Pros: Good quality, Not expensive

Cons: Small, Not a huge variety of food

Eursella

Points +59

Vegan
28 Sep 2016

Love the buffet

Love the option of a buffet. Delicious and tasty.

Updated from previous review on 2016-09-28

Pros: Buffet

Cons: Buffet only available during lunch and weekends

veggie_htx

Points +2256

Vegan
12 Aug 2016

Pepper Tree is wonderful

I have had both takeout and the buffet from Pepper Tree. I always enjoy the taste and quality of the food. The buffet is worth the price! Vegans and non-vegans would love this.

Updated from previous review on 2016-08-12

Pros: Vegan, Buffet good value, Clean

Cons: PARKING lot , Greasy

GreenSweetVegan

Points +23

Vegan
27 Jun 2016

Very Nice and Tasty

I had this takeout style once and it was great. I had the lo mein with vegetables and the veggie dumplings. It was great and tasty, they offer very nice choices. Someday I will try the buffet. That is on my to-do list definitely.

Pros: Variety, Taste

VegiFlyer958

Points +25

Vegan
01 May 2016

Awesome place to eat

One of my favorite place to eat, especially on the weekends when they do their buffet. It's great going to a place where I don't have to worry about the food, make inquiries and watch to make sure what they serve is vegan.

Pros: great food, friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere

Cons: Parking lot is always full

Ajolote

Points +1846

Vegan
17 Mar 2016

tasty, mostly healthy buffet - all you can eat

The salad buffet is pretty good, every veggie tasted fresh and the place was simple and clean. I paid $11.99 + tax for my buffet and proceeded to gorge myself.

I really liked the dumplings and the fried sesame balls. The plant-based meats were pretty tasty too.

MizzB

Points +3855

Vegan
11 Dec 2015

Bountiful buffet

Best Asian Fusion buffet around! Begin with salad fixings, fresh lettuces including darker greens, spinach, kale, peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives, chopped vegetables & fruit, add a good choice of dressings. Steamed and fried rice, pakora, mock meats. Excellent flavorful vegetable dishes, steamed eggplant, squashes, spring rolls. Miso, "egg" drop and vegetable broths/soups. Desserts, which I seldom try since I've filled up on the veggies. There is also a menu to order from that includes most of the buffet items. Very affordable prices.
In a busy strip center of restaurants so parking can be tight.

Pros: Best Asian fusion buffet, Affordable prices, Very friendly staff

Cons: Parking tight, Closes midday, Buffet not available on weekends

cookiemonster_ontour

Points +167

Vegan
11 Sep 2015

one of my favorites

I absolutely love this place. especially their buffet. the buffet has a little more choices on the weekends and cost a little more on weekends. Buffet has a nice salad and fruit bar, some sweets and lots of steamed and fried veggies that are to die for. you can also get fresh fruit juices. i find that nice, because usually you get only sodas and ice tea around here. they do have an à la carte menu, but I must say that I have problems to make a choice from there. there are no pictures and the dish names are Taiwanese if I am not wrong (I might be wrong). from the descriptions I do not really understand what to expect from the dish, but that is a user issue. the staff can also be sometimes a bit strange. maybe super shy. not unfriendly by any means. the owners are usually there and always super nice and more outgoing. they are closed on Mondays and around lunch time it is always hard to find a parking space. so come a little earlier or later. they are also quite full around lunch.

Pros: buffet and a la carte options, fresh fruits, salad, juices available, many delicious veggie options

Cons: menu needs pictures, parking space limited around lunch

SuzanneVee

Points +22

Vegan
11 Aug 2015

Best Veg Buffet in Houston

Absolutely love this place. A big, tasty selection of all-vegan Asian-inspired foods. Delicious! My advice - Go for the buffet during the day in the week or at the weekend rather than ordering a la carte. Much more choice :)

Pros: Choice, All-veg, Delicious

Cons: Parking

CTerrwyn

Points +178

Vegetarian
08 Aug 2015

Fresh, tasty buffet!

Heard about this place via a google search for vegan friendly restaurants. The buffet is absolutely wonderful - it's a bit on the smaller side but each option I've tried has been full of flavor! It is a great value and I would recommend it to anyone. The staff is extremely friendly and has no problem answering any questions you may have. The vegan coconut cake is an absolute must!

Pros: Friendly staff, Fresh Ingredients, Great value




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