Vegan
Chinese
Take-out
Asian
Offers bargain lunch specials plus dinner meals. Formerly called Chinese Healthy Vegetarian Food. Pre-ordered pick-up available as of Mar 2021. Relocated from 148 Ward Street, North Island. Despite the name, buffet is no longer offered. Open Tue-Sat 11:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-8:00pm. Closed on some public holidays.
65 Reviews
First Review by ampallang
catstack
Points +58
Great food at a good price - Edit
I ate there twice with a couple days in between each time. There was around 12 or different items you could load up your plate with. All of them looked freshly cooked. I tried about 10 different things and all of them were great. I had two good size plates of food for just over $12NZD.
Read morePros: all vegan, lots of options, cheap
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AbhiSingh
Points +13
Delicious food served with love - Edit
Meticulously crafted Vegan food by by a young old couple. Everything tastes fresh and delicious. But please go there atleast 30-45mins before you get really hungry.
Read morePros: Fresh, Presentation, Ambience
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RhonaM
Points +1130
Good food! - Edit
Lovely staff and tasty, fairly priced food. The menu wasn’t particularly long but it was still hard to pick what to go for! We both enjoyed our choices and would happily return.
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Bluueberry98
Points +80
Superb - Edit
Super tasty with fresh & healthy ingredients! People are also so nice!
Read moreGrateful for the oppurtunity to have a purely vegan spot in Hamilton
Pros: Fresh, Healthy, Delicious
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IsabelleMinogue
Points +40
Delicious and so flavorful 😋 - Edit
Me and my partner are on vacation in Auckland and happen to see the reviews on this place and wanted to try it for ourselves. It was a 45 minute drive from our accommodation but so worth it. The owners are so lovely and the food is delicious 😋
Read morePros: Plenty of seating , Lots of options , Delicious/flavourful food
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Vivii
Points +64
Great vegan food - Edit
Fantastic service and great vegan food. Very creative menu items that are reasonably priced with good portion. Restaurant run by friendly Taiwanese couple. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Food , Quality, Service
Cons: Parking can be tricky
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j.kingjulien
Points +250
Freshly made healthy vegan food! - Edit
Found this spot through the HappyCow App while in Hamilton and loved the food. They have a great variety of freshly made vegan food. The „Tofu Stake Rice Bowl“ and „Protein Rich“ were so tasty but the Chia Seed Pudding was truly amazing!
Read moreAlso the owners were just lovely and super friendly.
Pros: Clean Restaurant, Friendly staff/owner
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lesbeanflannel
Points +1036
Delicious Stop - Edit
Vegan Buffet was on our radar as we headed towards Hamilton and it did not disappoint! Vegan soy fillets were wonderful- would like to try the chicken free nuggs and green pesto noodle options someday. Menu is varied and the dishes are colourful, leaving you full but not weighed down. Wonderful choice to have that isn’t all comfort food or grease!
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vegan_mouse
Points +1510
A religious experience 😍 - Edit
Wow! Firstly, it’s not a buffet so let’s just get that out of the way. They had a buffet years ago but have since ended it but didn’t want the consequences of changing their business name.
Read moreThe food was incredible! Probably my favorite restaurant I have tried in NZ. The curry is truly bursting with flavor. They really pay close attention to taste and VISUAL details of their food and have perfected their recipes.
Super friendly and nice place. We definitely plan to go back soon!
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MeiLi
Points +391
Joe and Shine are so lovely! - Edit
No longer able to do buffet since the pandemic but still delicious with beautiful presentation. Support this lovely couple of you can.
Read morePros: Wheelchair accessible, Good value, Friendly service
Cons: Closed on Sundays but they deserve a rest.
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MidwifeBec
Points +652
Excellent food - Edit
Great food and service , we had a lovely meal
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-18
Pros: All vegan , Good choice , Good prices
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kasha333
Points +38
Beautifully delicious and nutritious - Edit
The fellow who served us had such a sweet calm vibe, and after a long drive it was utterly wonderful to have such a carefully prepared meal. I had vegan 'chicken' made from peas with seasonal veggies and rice, everything was absolutely brilliant, ate every last bit. My partner had tempeh with slightly different veggies and rice, and he also loved it enough to eat every morsel.
Read moreThe place itself was clean and surprisingly busy for a Tuesday at around 2 pm, which we take as a testament to the quality. Sadly we do not live in Hamilton or we would definitely go more often.
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-16
Pros: Excellent food, brilliant sauces, Lovely staff, Large portions
Cons: No dessert available on the day
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dave0529
Points +44
Great Designer Chinese Food in Hamilton - Edit
Small menu, VERY interesting food. You don't expect pesto noodles at a Chinese place, but there it is. Or Tofu with mock cheese. Everything was unusual and delicious. Try this place and support a chef who is doing cool things beyond the norm. Oh, and try the roti--amazing.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Calm ambiance
Cons: Not much wait staff, Ran out of dessert
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Owen2393
Points +346
Asian health food - Edit
Important to note that this is not a buffet anymore, despite the name. Awesome Asian healthy food, fully vegan. Both our main dishes were super tasty and full of flavour with plenty of veg and protein. We also ordered the dumplings, unfortunately these were a little bland despite the sauce but still decent.
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Angéline8888
Points +983
Original menu - Edit
The staff is lovely and the food really good original and delicious! We really enjoyed it!
Read moreThough the restaurant was empty, we were the only one eating and it's a bit a "cold" atmosphere but still the food worth a visit!
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Reeshe
Points +55
Green Pesto Noodle - Edit
This dish was full of flavor and had a mixture of textures, including some crunchy capsicum, which was fun for the teefs! It was the perfect temperature, the outer layer just cool enough to eat, and by the time you got to the inner stuff, it was a good temperature to eat as well. The serving size was very generous, on the verge of being too much, which is something you don't hear very often from me! The environment was nice, with quiet music and nice pastel colors, there was a loud conversation happening with the man at the till and his mate, but hey, they were having a good gasbag and a laugh, good for them! I will definitely be going back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-28
VeganSoapDude
Yummmm!
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VeganSoapDude
Points +11375
Really nice option in Hamilton - Edit
Very friendly staff, large menu, and the food is original and delicious.
Read morePros: Everything
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marissandtim
Points +2316
Amazing dishes - Edit
Amazing place to grab lunch or come by for dinner in the center of Hamilton. We went to this restaurant a week ago while visiting Hamilton. We tried two main dishes as well as their dumplings and everything tasted really good!
Read moreThe portions are quite big and everything was fresh and delicious. Our favorite were the dumplings - you have to try them!
Pros: Great taste , Big portions , Completely vegan
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Lunatarius
Points +341
Best vegan restaurant in Hamilton - Edit
A must eat for vegans in Hamilton, despite its name is not actually a buffet. Its name comes from pre covid times where it used to be a pay-by-weight buffet on Ward St. The meals are sizely portioned, made with fresh ingredients and are presented immaculately. Joe and Shine are stars in the industry. Their menu is constantly evolving and worth checking back every so often.
Read morePros: Amazing food at reasonable prices, Good serving size and presentation
Cons: Service can be slow if ordering for a large group
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BavarianGorilla
Points +117
Good, simple vegan asian meals - Edit
Food was very good.
Read morePros: Good food, Friendly staff, Fair price
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asimow
Points +17
It’s gone - Edit
Korean meat shop now. Don’t come here.
Read moreDmitry
It seems you went to the old Ward St location. They are now at 645 Victoria St. and open as listed (I called and checked). Though they aren't a buffet anymore, one shouldn't be disappointed as the food is still amazing.
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vegan mikal
Points +632
Show them some love! - Edit
This little gem is now a menu-based restaurant. The food is exquisite and relatively cheap. Bring your friends and family here, and give them a taste of the delicious food that can be made without animals.
Read morePros: Amazing food made with love, Friendly owner/host, Good value
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Mitto
Points +36
Fresh Hearty Meals - Edit
Lovely staff, nice and clean with outstanding food. ‘Chiefs Choice’ is a must try. Would visit again.
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious food, Lovely staff
Cons: Not a Buffet
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RonnyRR
Points +208
Everything vegan - Edit
Excellent food and friendly service.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Very tasty, Friendly staff
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jw1234
Points +186
Healthy, fast, and yummy! - Edit
I really enjoyed stopping by for a meal. The food was delivered quickly, was hot, fresh, colourful, and yummy. It was a little more salty than I'd have made it, but I never cook using salt so have a sensitive palate, and the fresh veggies and sizzling fresh and very slightly spicy hot tofu were wonderful.
Read moreThe place is simple, comfortable, and the staff are kind and welcoming.
I'm looking forward to stopping by again sometime soon and trying more of the great menu, perhaps starting with the Sunfed chickenless option.
Pros: Fresh, fast, hot, and yummy, Kind staff, relaxed and comfy decor, Totally vegan: no risk of messing up an order
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ThomasDB
Points +38
Very good!! - Edit
Food is fantastic, people who run the place are lovely. Was a great time!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-30
Pros: All vegan all good
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MelissaMcGinnis
Points +61
Delicious - Edit
Very nice food, nice atmosphere. Healthy and flavorful options.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Healthy options , Large portions
Cons: None
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