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Vegan-friendly
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Chinese
Take-out
Cantonese
Formerly called "Guide Village Cantonese". Is now renamed and re-opened (under same management) as a Buddhist restaurant owned by a Buddhist vegetarian. Vegan options are clearly labeled on the menu. Confirmed closed with plans to reopen, Nov 2017 - please send updates.
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Last update on 23 Dec 2017 by craigmc
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Added by AndyT on 31 Jul 2017
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8 Reviews
First Review by AnnaClegg
craigmc
Points +42039
wow Blackburn - Edit
One of the many times I've been delighted to have happy cow as a friend. Visiting a limited veggie area to find a new veggie restaurant, just opened.
Read moreHandy location minutes add the motorway my initial reading of the menu left me disappointed. Quorn! Why oh why. The menu also had a lot of Chinese sauces with mixed veg, I was worried.
Luckily during our wait there was a telephone call for take out and the staff were highlighting they had mock duck, mock chicken and mock beef available for vegans. I'm not sure why it isn't written on the menu.
We share spring rolls and seaweed to start, both decent.
For mains we shared broccoli and tofu, which was nice and peppery, sweet and sour mock chicken which was good but uninspiring and Singapore noodles. The noodles were the favourite, dry and spicy with a variety of ingredients.
For a new restaurant it was great Nd I look forward to returning.
Pros: lots of vegan, staff, tasty
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MikeCumby
Points +18
Cosy vegan chinese dining - Edit
Nice little place who are mainly veggie but easily cater for vegans. Very friendly staff
Read moreCons: menu a bit limited , costly , small
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jillybillywilly
Points +24
Amazing meal - Edit
I have been vegan for ten years and I rarely get the opportunity to eat out locally so I was over the moon when I heard about To Be Vegetarian. My husband who is vegetarian was just as keen to visit and we were not disappointed. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the service wonderful, and the food was the best we have had in a long time. I can't praise them enough and will be going back regularly from now on.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Wonderful service, Warm friendly atmosphere
Cons: lack of parking
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LynseyDoran
Points +13
Friendly and welcoming - Edit
A really friendly little restaurant. It is a welcome change for us to be able to choose from the whole of a menu in a Chinese restaurant in our area. The menu is varied with lots of dishes I would like to try when I return, with lots for any carnivore friends to choose from.
Read moreWe brought our baby with us and although a booster seat was provided he wasn't too interested in sitting still so myself and my husband had to hold him. But the owner was kind enough to hold him and entertain him for us for a little while and even made him some baby food. Above and beyond what we would expect.
Oh and the food was good too! We were asked whether we are vegans when we ordered so definitely vegan friendly.
Pros: welcoming and tasty
Cons: none
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Paul Burton
Points +237
Excellent fresh food & friendly caring owners - Edit
We just tried this new veggie/vegan place for the first time and both the food to be excellent with plenty of vegan options, fresh veg and conscientious friendly owners. Highly recommended to either eat in or take away.
Read morePros: Fresh, Healthy, Friendly
Cons: More vegan options please :), -, -
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AmyShorrock
Points +26
Best Chinese had in a long time - Edit
Went to 'to be vegetarian' last night. The food was delicious, very vegan friendly, I would say 80% of the menu was vegan and well marked what was and wasn't vegan. The owners were lovely and so welcoming. Well definitely be going back (again and again and again lol).
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly welcoming staff, Nice atmosphere
Cons: None
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Ljshyman
Points +6
A change from the usual carnivorous offerings - Edit
We have used this restaurant for years as Guide village Cantonese. Now changed to vegeterian. So as a carnivore it was with some trepidation we returned to sample the fare. As we know the owners well we knew that they would put their heart and soul into making a success of their new venture. From the new decorated dining area to the very wide menu, they are trying to bring something different to the area.
Read moreI am not a vegetarian by nature but found something to try on the menu. Veg spring rolls, egg and corn soup. Mushroom / veg omelette with boiled rice. All served piping hot by the friendly owner. Will definitely be going again soon.
Pros: Will suit vegetarians , Will be suitable for vegans., I am sure even carnivores will find something
Cons: Dedicated carnivores will be disappointed , Small size dining area, Parking
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AnnaClegg
Points +69
lovely food, very vegan friendly - Edit
so good to see a chinese/cantonese vegetarian restaurant in the area & the food was lovely. there's 20% off for takeaway and there were lots of vegan choices. location is somewhat tucked away but it's such a gem to find! friendly atmosphere as it's a lovely family business (definitely worth supporting over chain restaurants!) which has been going for years but only recently turned vegetarian.
Read morePros: vegan options , nice atmosphere , takeaway available
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