Vegan-friendly
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Chinese
Take-out
Asian
BYOB
Chinese vegetarian restaurant in Philly. Offers a large menu and has lunch specials. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:00am-10:30pm.
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1508 Sansom St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 19102
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Last update on 22 Jan 2024 by waltham_vegan
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49 Reviews
First Review by jkohler2
SavoyTruffle
Points +563
Great food - beware the bubble tea - Edit
We’ve had 2 great dinners here. Delicious steamed dumplings, Shu mai, vegetable chow fun, snow pea shoots, eggplant with basil, fried rice, and glutinous rice rolls. Everything except the glutinous rice rolls (which were deep fried but were chewy instead of crispy, as if they sat for a while before they came to our table) was perfect and delicious.
Read moreSymbols on the menu tell you which dishes have egg in them.
The big disappointment was when we ordered bubble tea and we were told by our waiter that it was vegan, but it looked suspiciously milky. We asked if there was milk in it, and he said, “No, it’s a powder.” I asked if there was milk in the powder and he asked the Kitchen, and then came back and told us there was a little bit of milk in it.
Pros: delicious food, great variety of Chinese dishes
Cons: nonvegan bubble tea; confusion over what “vegan” m
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HappyFoodLove1
Points +99
Great Chinese Vegan Food - Edit
I LOVE this restaurant! The menu is all vegan unless it is a marked as vegetarian. It was so great to have so many choices. I had the spring roll and the “Peking duck” which was amazing. It was served with bao buns. (The waitress made sure the naps were vegan) They serve big portions. . I wish I were still hungry- I would like to try more dishes!
Read morePros: Loads of vegan options, Serve tea with the meal
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JTtheveggie
Points +2806
Quick place to Pop In - Edit
Nothing fancy here but the service was efficient and the food tasty. At the server’s suggestion I ordered the lunch combo - seitan, steamed broccoli, rice, spring roll and hot & sour soup. $17 USD so a steal in downtown Philly.
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jeffmaslanka
Points +21
Best vegan Chinese food - Edit
This is my favorite spot. Tons of options!
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b_k
Points +95
A hundred options, all good - Edit
It was all good. Loved the seitan so much we got extra to take out for lunch tomorrow. The bottomless jasmine tea is a nice touch.
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moshow
Points +94
The sauces! - Edit
Nice place with sauces that define the dish. Scallion pancakes were great. Spring rolls were light and fresh. Fav was the Golden rings (with rice for vegan).
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MattFalcone
Points +51
Hot & Sour Soup was Great - Edit
Hot & Sour Soup was very good.... I wish it came in Gallons. Been a long time since I had it, as New Harmony closed & I miss their complimentary big bowls of soup for a group. Priced at $4.25 it was a bit over, as I could of ordered 10 of these dish's.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-20
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devonvolpe
Points +136
A hidden gem - Edit
A huge vegan menu with knowledgeable staff. So exciting to see a restaurant like this thriving. The golden rings have become a staple!
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DamianBrewer
Points +67
Cheap n cheerful Chinese - Edit
Decor is a bit dated but food is good!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Good value
Cons: Dated decor
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veganphotog
Points +398
A treasure! - Edit
Absolutely love this place and So glad to have it within a few blocks of my apartment.
Read moreMy go to is the General Tso’s Seitan (ask for it to be made vegan rather than just vegetarian). It’s for sure my fave but I also enjoy the Eggplant Tofu w/ garlic sauce.
The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Be sure to clarify vegan. Enjoy!
Pros: Tons of vegan options., So delicious!
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CharlotteVananas
Points +94
Some menu items incorrectly labeled vegan - Edit
Previously, their milk tea was soymilk based, and their cheese was soy cheese. They've switched to cow milk and cow cheese (as of 2019) even on items that are labeled otherwise (they have not updated their menu). For example, the "soy cheese crab wontons" now use cow cheese.
Read moreOther than this issue, I LOVE this restaurant and come here frequently! It's delicious!
Updated from previous review on 2022-01-19
Pros: Many vegan options , Food is delicious
Cons: Menu is incorrect and they will not change it
xundonglin
New update : they switch to vegan cream cheese ( kite hill ). And their cheese wonton is fully vegan now
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jkconroy4
Points +40
Sad to say everything was flavorless!! - Edit
I went to Su Xing after a friend’s recommendation and reading about how delicious it was on multiple online platforms. I am shocked to say all 3 dishes were completely flavorless! I asked the nice lady that worked there if I could get everything vegan and gluten free, and she said yes- 95% is vegan, and they have gluten free sauces they can use too!
Read moreI got the General Tso’s tofu, vegetable fried rice, and broccoli with garlic sauce. The tofu didn’t have any flavor at ALL. The broccoli tasted boiled, no seasoning, just completely bland. Garlic sauce tasted like nothing. And the veggie fried rice was so boring I wanted to cry. It had only a few peas, tiny shredded carrots, broccoli, and tiny baby corn nubs. It was so lackluster, like something you buy pre-made. I could cook a fried rice so much better than this one!! I am wondering if everything was flavorless because they did not use their regular soy sauce that contains gluten?? That certainly can’t be the star of every dish?? I’m just completely surprised based on all the 5 star reviews. So sad! I hope it was just an off day?
Pros: Vegan options, Gluten-free options , Kind staff
Cons: Flavorless , No seasoning , Boring
harrysandy
I am wondering if you had Covid? It can cause a loss of taste and because the complete lack of flavor was so striking, it might have been a possibility
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Dgspeyer
Points +85
Love the Hot Pots - Edit
Vegan Hot Pots are my favorite. Mushroom dishes are all excellent. Dumplings too.
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lindsay33
Points +90
Amazing - Edit
I got the general tsos tofu and it was so so good. They give you a good portion and complementary jasmine tea as well. Great and fast service.
Read morePros: mostly everything was vegan
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JakeArchey
Points +326
Amazing tofu - Edit
I have a crippling addition to the General Tso’s tofu here, it is INCREDIBLE. Very solid spot for takeout and also has a cool atmosphere indoors to dine with friends or a date (assuming a global pandemic isn’t shutting the world down). On the window outside they have news clippings boasting about their restaurant, can keep you entertained if you’re waiting for takeout.
Read morePros: The art of tofu has been mastered here
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TheresaKaplan
Points +30
Tasty and even non-vegan friends love it - Edit
There are plenty of vegan dishes. Just make sure the wait staff knows your dietary requirements and they will help you choose a great dish. My husband follows a vegan no-oil diet and loves the options.
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nathancwalker
Points +23
Consistent Excellence - Edit
I’ve been going for 12 years and it’s consistently excellent—menu and service. Impressive.
Read morePros: Huge vegan selection, Great food and excellent service, Lovely environment
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tuka
Points +30
Great portions! - Edit
I got the rice noodles with veggie dish, and the sauteed bok choy. The flavor was great not under salted and not over salted. The noodles were cooked very well. The menu was unclear on what items were or could be made vegan. After asking the server I received a great response by her. She immediately started telling me what dishes were already vegan and what dishes could be modified.
Read morePros: Great taste!, Fast service!, Aware of there own menu!
Cons: Unclear menu!
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joshious
Points +21
Delicious - Edit
The food was delicious, the atmosphere was pleasant and clean, and the staff were very friendly and attentive.
Read morePros: Everything is vegetarian, lots of vegan options
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ShannonTremblay
Points +66
Amazing! - Edit
I got the sesame tofu and it was the best fried tofu I’ve ever had!
Read morePros: Everything vegan!, Lots of gluten free options! , Vegan boba tea!
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rervais
Points +172
We love this place! - Edit
We love this place. Great ambience, great service, large selection.
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superunknown
Points +13
Great food, not so great service - Edit
Going to a Chinese restaurant with a vast vegetarian menu was a true delight! Don't expect much from the service - our server wasn't very patient and there were only a few tables occupied! Plan ahead if you want to BYOB. I didn't find any obvious options for beer and the waiter didn't have any suggestions. All this is to say that you should definitely go, but have lower expectations from service.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-08-10
Pros: Excellent food, Good ambience
Cons: Server wasn't patient/friendly
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coolcole
Points +47
Love this place! - Edit
This is my go to spot in Philly! Doesn't look like much from the outside, but once you walk in, you know these folks mean business. The food is always fantastic! Many vegan options. Most of my omni-friends enjoy it too. :)
Read moreThe hot tea is the best!
Pros: Vegan options, Atmosphere, Large menu
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SamLarkin
Points +75
Nice Vegetarian Combinations - Edit
I liked the texture of their general tso's seitan and how the sweet corn mixed with the brown rice. Allen and Cindy also provided prompt and friendly service.
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lindsayshae123
Points +139
Love this Place! - Edit
I tend to forget this place is around, since all Chinese places tend to be on the veg-friendly side. But when I do remember it, I have no regrets going here! I love the General Tso's Tofu and Seitan, and the Sesame versions as well. Scallion pancakes also hit the spot. They have good lunch specials I've also gotten bubble tea here when I was vegetarian but I am not sure if it is vegan or not.
Read morePros: Extensive menu, Owner is friendly, Fair prices, lunch specials
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VeganRealist
Points +98
Um....Wow - Edit
I am astonished by the reviews. This place is gross. It's dirty, it's dark, and the food is sopping with oil & flavorless. I went here with my boyfriend - who literally eats anything- and he thought the food was terrible. Raise your standards people. This food is low quality trash.
Read morePros: vegan items
Cons: dirty, greasy, flavorless
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ryanwhatt
Points +697
very good - Edit
I had a soup from here and while it wasn’t the best I’ve had, it was a very good soup.
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