Vegan
Chinese
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Taiwanese
Long-established vegetarian Chinese restaurant re-opened here in 2017 after move from 1914 Guadalupe St. Current menu is vegan Asian fusion focusing on comfort food. Serves boba tea. Reported close September 2020.
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47 Reviews
First Review by veg4life
ryanhansen
Points +226
Huge variety of options, great value - Edit
We fake here for dinner and each got something from the small plates and an entree.
Read moreMy wife had some ‘egg’ rolls and general tso’s ‘Chick’n.’ The rolls didn’t have a ton of taste but cake with a good sauce. The entree was fantastic, with a good amount of veggies (green beans, peppers, etc) mixed with the protein and the sauce.
I had Asian slaw and a kimchi. The slaw was decent, but the kimchi also delivered to the same level as the tso’s entree. The broth was almost sweet, the tofu was of the “melts in your mouth” variety, and all of the veggies, of which their were a ton, were super.
This place also was really quick, had a total of over 50 items on the menu, albeit some were a little repetitive to others with only minor variations. The price was really reasonable for the quantity and quality of food. The staff was really friendly and the location is ideal in downtown Central Business District. Will go back.
Pros: Huge menu with lots of options , Great value , Delicious entrees
Guest
DeanJen
Points +5908
Veridicous in adumbration of a verdure elysium, versutely done. - Edit
A rustic place close to the location of the old Beets Cafe (no longer with us). The bun was perhaps too doughy, and the scallion pancake possibly too deeply fried.
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DrakeKemper
Points +29
If you blindly fed 100 people, no one would ever guess this was vegan - Edit
Holy delicious Batman. The cauliflower wings in Thai Chili sauce and the Kimchi Kimmel Ramen are to die for. (Yes the kimchi is vegan, everything is vegan here).
Read moreYum yum yum. Will be back... maybe tomorrow even
Guest
JeromeAdams
Points +31
R2D2 needs a bath - Edit
Food was great, prices were fair, service was phenomenal! R2D2 soy sauce dispenser was pretty dirty
Read morePros: Pot stickers!
Cons: Parking
Guest
mizbritt5
Points +77
Amazing!! - Edit
Visiting from out of state; my sister and I are both vegan. This is some of the best vegan food I’ve ever had!! Started off with the pot stickers which were absolutely amazing and we loved how crispy they were. Then my sister ordered the Protein 2000, which is kind of a “beef and broccoli” flavor, but however they made the protein was phenomenal!! I got the Kung Pao Chowmein which was also great but pretty spicy. The service was so great and SO fast. Definitely will be back the next time we are in Austin.
Read morePros: Lots of delicious vegan options, Quick Service
Guest
manasa
Points +40
Wish they were in Miami - Edit
Vegans/vegetarians actually have options to select from!!! And it was tasty..
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smitty_1
Points +36
Amazing Food - Edit
Got the Protein Garden and it was amazing! So flavorful and the fried vegetable protein tastes just like chicken. The portion sizes are really good too.
Read morePros: Great flavor, Good price
Cons: None
Guest
skorossy
Points +69
Great atmosphere and tasty vegan food - Edit
Food is tasty and staff is very friendly. Most of all this place was vegetarian and went vegan in 2018. Vegan is the way to go!
Read morePros: Armosphere, Extensive vegan menu, Friendly staff
Guest
CatCrazyVegan
Points +65
Good variety, flavorful, well priced - Edit
I have never been disappointed with these dishes: Protein 2000, Protein Vadar, Texas Tofu, Thunder Tofu. Thai chili cauliflower wings are addictive. As far as I'm concerned, nothing else matters on the menu!
Read morePros: Good portion, Reasonable pricing, Tasty
Cons: Service can be spotty, Bathrooms need better cleaning
Guest
MadisonJohnson
Points +22
Heavenly - Edit
The food is to die for! I want to go here every time we are in Austin.
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Azelea
Points +272
Very good, love the decor - Edit
Everything was super tasty, loved their decor. The tables are the nicest I’ve ever seen. They gave my kids free keychain flashlights which they loved.
Read morePros: Decor, Fast, Options
Guest
bootybunches
Points +265
Solid place! - Edit
The bao here is very good. Lots of options and most of them are super tasty!
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kaylie
Points +18
Solid choice for veg food - Edit
The service was a little awkward, we had to flag down the waiters a couple times to have our orders taken, and they never took our menus. But they were very nice and pointed out the popular dishes. My mom and I shared the cauliflower wings, which were good (although I’ve had better), and the Currylicious dish, which overall wasn’t that impressive. However I’m sure their protein and other tofu dishes would have been better. I also got the mango soy milk bubble tea, which I did really like. Overall for the price it was pretty good, not too loud and a nice atmosphere, and there was a LOT of food and it came out very quickly quickly.
Read morePros: Not too expensive, friendly service
Cons: Waiters aren’t very observant
Guest
EmiliePéloquin
Points +295
Good but nothing overly exciting - Edit
The food was good and price too, but it is very basic veggies and tofu combinations. I had the Kimchi soup and I was expecting much more flavors from it. But overall we had a good experience for the price and would go back for a quick meal but not for a special event or a date.
Read morePros: All vegan, Quick service, Good price
Cons: Basic recipes, Staff is not very personable nor attentive
Guest
eliza6156
Points +64
Loved it! - Edit
I got the Protein 2000, which was delicious and "meaty"
Read moreThe fried cauliflower "wings" were a hit even with my meat eating parents.
The ramen and bubble tea is also very good
The portions are large
I would definitely return
The waiters were really nice too
I even bought a veggie haven tshirt!
Pros: vegan comfort food, what more could you want?
Cons: menu may seem weird to non vegans
Guest
MickeyMouth
Points +44
A Nice Redux of an Austin Classic - Edit
It's not your daddy's Veggie Heaven, but it'll do. When Mrs. Chen supposedly retired (I've seen her working at the new location like a champ) and closed the original Veggie Heaven on Guadalupe, it was a heartbreak for many Austinites. Directly across the street from the UT campus, it was a place that famished college kids and office workers could get a meal so cheap and delicious that ordering yourself two entrees wasn't uncommon. I used to love to take an order home. I don't know if the protein in many of the dishes is TVP or seitan, but it is always battered and fried to perfection in whatever dish is appears. The new location (still in the family) has an equally delicious menu and a bright, urban atmosphere. It has lost the gritty, egalitarian feel (Mrs. Chen always had boxes of food at the door for the homeless which made you feel proud to patronize her), and the prices have gone beyond starving student affordability. The triple rice is a healthy and delicious new addition. It's fairly easy to park at the new location on 5th, but it's not a place I'm comfortable dining alone any more, so now I only go occasionally with friends.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Moderate prices, Airy, bright decor
Cons: Almost everything is fried, Targets a wealthier demographic than before
Guest
ashlinmichelle7
Points +885
Love - Edit
Lots of gluten free options if you’re into that
Read morePros: Gluten free options , Taste , Nice atmosphere
Guest
sb33333
Points +297
Delicious all vegan Chinese restaurant - Edit
The Thai chili cauliflower wings are so delicious! My go to main dish is the protein Vader or protein 2000. Both are yummy! The Lucky 7 is also nice!
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hell0angela
Points +401
Salty flavorless Chinese food - Edit
My friend and I ordered 2 noodle dishes and ramen. They were all extremely salty. Both noodle dishes had the exact same flavor. They do have a mango soymilk drink which is amazing, so do yourself a favor and only come for that. Service is extremely slow. Saw the workers just standing there for about 5 minutes before coming over to take our order. I’m sitting in the restaurant as I write this waiting for our check.
Read morePros: Vegan , Mango drink
Cons: Expensive , Salty, Bland
Guest
MeowChow999
Points +263
Try this - Edit
Good range of gluten free options. Delicious food, friendly staff. They have been around forever and will continue to be a favorite
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Khrome83
Points +176
Unclean and Unwelcome - Edit
Upon entering we were not greeted. Instead we finally sat down and waited for the staff. When the staff did arrive they did not tell us they had high chair for our 11 month old. I discovered it hidden behind a corner.
Read moreWe ordered Thai Chili Fried Cauliflower. While the sauce tasted good, the Cauliflower batter was falling off the pieces. Plus they were lazy and did not cut them down to a size that was manageable.
For my meal I got tri colored rice. It was good but a little wet. The Vader 2000 which was the staffs recommendation was strange. The fried protein was bland. The sauce was suppose to be spicy, but was not. The green beans were very wrinkled but were not cooked soft. This made me think they were very old and not fresh.
For my daughter we asked for some diced up tomatoes. I herd the staff fighting with back of house on this. When we finally got it they were cooked without any color and there were hints of other vegetables scrapped off the plate.
When I asked for a plate for her. The front of house moved a few plates eyeing each one for cleanliness. Then took the 4th plate and whipped it down with the rag used to wipe the bar.
Finally we were among the first at the opening for the day. My daughter does drop some food. Upon trying to clean up after her, I noticed the floor was covered with old rice and other things. They could not even bother to sweep.
When I mention to my friend who suggested the place, she said “this is there new location, they closed down their old location after failing health inspections”.
Never again. This is my first harsh review in Happy Cow. I hate writing it. But this places deserves 0 stars.
Pros: none,
Cons: Unclean, Not great tasting , Old vegetables
Guest
SamTowns
Points +146
Disappointing but still good - Edit
This place was a pretty big disappointment for me as a gluten free vegan as I assumed I'd have at least a few options. Really, I had one option and it was incredibly spicy, although it did taste good. I was disappointed by the large menu having almost no gluten free options while all of my friends got to look all over their different options and share them together while I ate my basic rice and vegetables with tofu (I don't even like tofu). For someone having IBS issues, it's not fun to go to a restaurant only to find your only option is spicy as heck as you know the rest of your day or night isn't going to go well. I hope that they add more gluten free options, although I probably won't be back to find out if they do as there are too many other places I can enjoy without my stomach exploding.
Read morePros: Fun location, Parking garage
Cons: Next to no gluten free options
Guest
Vegan Vagabond
Points +5643
Excellent Chinese food! - Edit
I came here with a group of omnis and everyone loved the food. The portions are very large. The menu has something for everyone. The service is fast and friendly. 100% vegan goodness.
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plantsforpeace
Points +36
Classic asian dished made vegan - Edit
Veggie Heaven was worth the long wait for the opening! I have been several times and each time I am impressed. The food is so good I can overlook that the staff is sometimes off.
Read morePros: Food & Bar, Parking, No wait
Cons: Staff doesnt seem to fully know the menu
Guest
TreyLegall
Points +153
Lives up to the title! - Edit
I loved this spot. I haven't had Asian food like this since going vegan. The protein was spot on. So many options and flavorful food! The inside was very nice, but the parking was a little confusing at first. There is a garage behind the strip. Also, sad to hear that they are opening a new location that serves meat 😩
Read morePros: Protein was remarkable, Many options, Beautiful decor
Cons: Confusing (but free) parking, No kids menu
Guest
stephenz
Points +28
Great Vegan Chinese Food - Edit
New location is modern, very clean with friendly staff. Went there for lunch and the food was very good. I'll definitely go back.
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Rach Viddy
Points +90
Very Good - Edit
I really like this place. They used to be located on the drag which had more of an Austin vibe, but their new location is very nice and the parking is much better. I got The Protein Vader (the spicy version of their popular The Protein 2000). It was tasty and the staff is friendly. Their shirts are only $6.95 too and super cute!
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