Vegan
Chinese
Delivery
Take-out
Asian
Vegan Chinese food restaurant opened Aug 2020. Offers an extensive menu with a variety of mock meats as well as other choices like stir-fried noodles, pan-fried dumplings, fried rolls, and rice. Open Mon 18:00-21:30, Wed-Fri 18:00-21:30, Sat 18:00-22:00, Sun 18:00-21:30.
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Last update on 14 Jan 2024 by geometric-noise
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Added by orchidvegan on 02 Aug 2020
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175 Reviews
First Review by MichaelIveson
JimRojiVerde
Points +583
Amazing - you must visit - Edit
We loved the entire experience. The food was top class (some of the very best Asian food I've ever had). The restaurant is popular and do not accept walk ins. So book in advance.
Read moreThe waiting is top notch. Very efficient and extremely attentive.
We had the shredded vegan duck pancakes to share to start, the crispy shredded vegan beef, the vegan house special stir fry (Szechuan) with some fried noodles and Singapore style special fried fried rice. All exceptional.
This place is a must visit.
Pros: Exceptional quality of the food, Superb waiting staff
Guest
AbbeyMarks
Points +182
Amazing! - Edit
Exceeded expectations honestly! We have Chinese food every Friday as a tradition, so visiting a new place is always met with trying to find another place. This was top tier!
Read morePros: Tasty food, Great price , Amazing portions
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MelanieGroom
Points +40
Fantastic - Edit
Really enjoyed this place, the food was excellent. I did have to ask for salt for the sweetcorn soup which I felt could of let the sweetcorn come out into the broth some more but it was still enjoyable. Vegan crackers had a nice flavour and the mains me and my partner shared were top notch, careful if you have the Mongolian beef though, I bit down on the small red(chilli?) and my mouth was on absolute fire 🤣 where as the dish itself isn't hot. It was nice to have regular Chinese noodles again which I haven't been able to have since being vegan. Loved the cheese cake dessert as well.
Read morePros: The food , The food , The food
Cons: Wasn't a fan of the chairs personally., Portion sizes of the fruit juice was small
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suzyburn
Points +20
Delicious! - Edit
I’m so used to just having one or two dishes to choose from, so having a full menu was fantastic! The food was delicious, service was quick and so friendly. Will definitely visit again!
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NickTucker
Points +19
Lovely Vegan Chinese Red - Edit
Went there over Easter for dinner after walking around York Town Wall. It was us with our 3 and 6 year olds. Great choice, although the Kids as usual just went for the noodles with a dessert, we had a selection which was all really nice. Would recommend and go again. The inside was smart and the service was friendly even though the greeter at the door seemed suspicious of everyone who entered!
Read morePros: Food choice, Nice atmosphere , Good price
Cons: Greeter could be a little friendlier!
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Ebony2207
Points +56
Amazing Chinese Food - Edit
Really great food at a good price! Really nice staff too!
Read morePros: Food, Price, Staff
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gman1
Points +13
Vegan treat - Edit
Always look to eat at a fully vegetarian or vegan restaurant if i can but unfortunately iam so often left disapointed as quite often i can cook much better my self however this was definitely not the case at The Orchid.
Read moreThe service was efficient without being rushed, and the waitress was very helpful with our choices.
The food was spicy but balanced, not overpowering. I would recommend to anybody visiting york and very reasonably priced too.
Pros: Service, Choice, Quality
Cons: None
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martika832
Points +20
Must visit - Edit
An amazing vegan restaurant in York, close to the centre and the train station. Lovely ambiance, the service is lovely, and the food is such a treat. Big portions, only vegan food served. Recommend to everyone who has enough of the burgers and curries which is usually the only option in other places.
Read morePros: The food selection , The service, The prawn 😍
Cons: Short opening time.
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Sipadan
Points +50
Every town in England should have one! - Edit
This restaurant is it. The Orchid is it.
Read moreMy personal favourite dish was the vegan ‘duck’. An incredible dish. Notable mentions go to the vegan salt n pepper calamari and the vegan lemon chicken. I want to try it all!
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SulkyTits
Points +32
Amazing - Edit
Absolutely loved it here. Won’t be my last visit!
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BodhiSmith
Points +73
Amazing must try - Edit
Mind blowing fantastic food, my second visit in as many days, hope I can get a third in before holiday is over
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mialexie
Points +38
We loved it! - Edit
We really enjoyed our meal at The Orchid. Great food and for a GREAT price. Lovely service too and cosy atmosphere. Would recommend when in York! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Totally vegan!, Great price, Friendly service
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Lissatx
Points +718
The best vegan Chinese food I’ve ever had! - Edit
Me and my partner ordered the rice, vegetable noodles, chicken curry and Mongolian beef and it was all superb. The food was so fresh and of the highest quality. The service was slightly slow but super friendly and it is slightly out of the way and a slight walk out of the centre but nothing major. If I came to York again I would definitely pay this place another visit.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Reasonable price
Cons: Slightly out the way
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manueladsf
Points +89
Great food - Edit
The food tastes great. Everything I tried was delicious. Big selection to choose from.
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LouisSpinks
Points +62
Good not great - Edit
The variety of food was good however slightly disappointed, the food lacked flavour especially with the vegan chicken dish I got which I thought was particularly dry. The atmosphere was very serious and not very friendly although we’re nice. Not in a rush to go back
Read morePros: Variety of food , Good starters
Cons: Atmosphere , Flavour
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RalfRodriguez
Points +35
Best Vegan Chinese Experience - Edit
The Orchid was our first stop in York after a long drive, the food was superb and the service was stellar. All the mock versions of food makes it possible to please both omnivores and vegans a like, and the crispy beef deserves a special mention. #Veganuary
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hashtagRyan
Points +155
Tasty - Edit
Good food with a pretty good selection, the salt pepper chips had coriander on them though.
Read more2nd visit update
Still good! The lions Maine toast is epic!
Updated from previous review on 2022-06-04
Pros: All vegan
Cons: Slow service
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Michael2010
Points +415
Amazing - Edit
All of the dishes were amazing and realistic. This was probably the best immitation of original dishes I have tried. Exceptional flavour and food quality. Would highly recommend if you are ever in York. #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-29
Pros: Food Quality , Staff, Value for money
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DonnaC
Points +1638
A must in York - Edit
I love Chinese food and this place is an essential place to visit in York. Had a sit in meal here once and a take away too. Both hugely enjoyable with great food. Not your average Chinese food experience but more healthy and tasty. The mock beef and chicken dishes are so good.
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GracePlant
Points +689
Love this place! - Edit
The most amazing vegan Chinese food and a lovley restaurant!
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CurlyClairey
Points +44
Brilliant! - Edit
If it had not been totally vegan we would have sent the king prawn starter back - we were convinced they were real. It was delicious Even my non vegan brother loved it! Staff attentive lovely and great choice of food.
Read morePros: Totally vegan you can eat everything , They rang to check any allergies or mobility needs, Attentive friendly staff
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TimMonaghan
Points +83
Immense - Edit
Really friendly service from the moment we walked in. Really nice environment beautifully clean. But the food was the high point, every thing we ate was tasty and to be able to choose anything from the menu made for a great evening.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Cleanliness
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AbiM
Points +3922
Stuffed! - Edit
Came hungry, left feeling full ! Nice homemade prawn crackers. Lovely sweetcorn soup. Salt n pepper tofu somehow lacked flavour compared to other times we have had that. Sweet n sour prawns nice but hard work now to get through everything. Beef shiitake strips in OK sauce just tasted weird, I am sure how they are meant to be, but tasted a bit burnt (maybe they are supposed to be barbecued?). Nice to have an Irish coffee with cream.
Read morePros: Great service
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NinaW7
Points +301
100% vegan - Edit
Great to see a restaurant that is 100% vegan and the staff were very friendly. The food was nice but nothing special.
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EmTemp
Points +27
Oh my goodness - Edit
The service was good, it’s a busy Saturday night…,the food is beyond expectations! Who thought the beef main actually would concern me that in a vegan restaurant looked & felt like beef?! Amazing food, kind& considerate service! Definitely worth visiting!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-02
Pros: Great food, Kind service
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judgecal
Points +137
Delicious Fully Vegan Chinese Restaurant - Edit
We ordered just two mains which were delivered very quickly, but were cooked very nicely .We had the Mongolian Beef stir-fry, and the crispy beef in OK sauce. Both were presented very well and were delicious. Would definitely go back.
Read moreThe menu has a large selection of dishes, covering more than the usual suspects.
Pros: Large choice of dishes, Great flavours , Not just the usual Chinese dishes
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Veggiesplease
Points +52
Tasty tasty tasty - Edit
Delicious food, lovely staff. We had the duck pancakes and shrimp, chicken and tofu in Szechuan sauce and brought dessert home. All tasted great.
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