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A 1950s San Francisco themed vegetarian restaurant, turned vegan in 2016. Serves internationally inspired cuisine. Nearest MTR Central exit D2. Previously called Veggie SF. Reopened under new ownership with the same menu and decor, November 2021. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-3:00pm, 6:00pm-10:00pm.
121 Reviews
First Review by sglcklch
OrganicBeauty
Points +37
Top 5 Restaurants for Eating Vegan/Gluten-Free in Hong Kong - Edit
OK, this one might not be as healthy as the other ones I mention but I have to put them on the list because their vegan burger is so so good they are the best I've ever had in my life!
Read moreThis place, like its name, is decorated in a 50s, 60s vibe from San Francisco, California and they even have a California state flag flying right at the restaurant (I immediately recognized that, once a Cali always a Cali LOL)! They also have various old-fashioned decoration items that take you right back in time. Even the menu is in a retro-style! It's basically your typical American diner food place, VEGAN edition. :P
So the most important food here- the burgers. I've tried different kinds but the best ones in my opinions are the ones with the patty made from beetroot and lentils. The sweet taste from the beetroot is such an outstanding flavor that adds to the entire flavor of the burger. The cheese in the burger is also vegan so the entire taste is very light. Unfortunately the buns are just regular ones made from flours so if you are gluten-free you might want to order something else.
With that being said, there's still plenty of options to choose from on the menu. The nuggets made from soy is so so so good and very addicting too. Even though you know they are fried and might not be as good for you but at least I just couldn't help getting it every time I visit! There's also a Southeast Asia dish with Indonesian influence, a rice dish, that seems extremely popular among other customers there so it should be pretty good.
I'm quite a salad-addict but this place might not be a good place for salad if you need a good salad-fix. The base is the regular lettuce and no superfood or anything added. Plus the price seems a bit unreasonable for what you get both in the quality and the portion of the salad. In terms of other mains there's plenty to choose from, with sushi rolls, Vietnamese noodles, pastas and Mexican dishes to offer.
One thing to complain other than the high price ($148HKD for the burger alone), is that they only take cash and they close as early as 9pm so you can't do a late night burger run in here...
I would say this place is a perfect spot to introduce your non-vegan friends and those who are new to the idea of eating healthy since they can satisfy all their fast food cravings here in vegan version without losing any of the yumminess.
My ratings:
Flavor - ★★★★
Environment - ★★★★★
Price - ★★
Location - ★★★★ (Right in the heart of LKF.)
Vegan/gluten-free options: ★★★★
Overall - ★★★
Recommendation: The beetroot burger and the crispy nuggets
See my photos and the full list of my Top 5 Restaurants for Eating Vegan/Gluten-Free in Hong Kong: t.cn/R5f7GjD
Pros: Taste
Cons: Cash only
Guest
Stevie
Points +11765
Veggie SF, Hong Kong - Edit
Armed with the info they have converted to being all vegan I rocked along here today. Today was the 1st I've eaten here for around 2 years. It was thoroughly enjoyable.
Read moreSharing with she-who-I-must-obey meant I got to sample soup, burger with salad and chips, and an all day breakfast. This was the best cooked brekkie I've had since moving to HK 2+ years ago. All of the food was great.
Its minimum 150 hkd spend per person. Cash only.
Updated from previous review on Saturday July 19, 2014
Pros: All vegan, Nice vibe
Cons: Not best for a tight budget
Guest
evZENy
Points +183
loved the place - Edit
I was hoping to avoid non-Asian vegetarian places, but the rain and an error in the address of a different restaurant made us walk into Veggie SF. The atmosphere is cute. There were 35 people sitting in a relatively small room, giving some extra coziness.
Read moreFood was very tasty.
The only complaint we have was the listing of one of the beverages - the kombucha turned out to be the Yogi Tea Kombucha (whatever they mean by eat) and not the fermented drink. We pointed it to the stuff. Not sure if they will change it to a better description.
I would recommend the pasta with the truffles.
Pros: location, coziness
Cons: the non-kombucha
Guest
Origamiwolf
Points +225
Great place with cool atmosphere - Edit
The place can be really busy so better to not go in rush hour or too reserve in advance if that´s possible.
Read moreI had a huge burger with fries and for desert a great smoothie. The place is decorated with retro stuff in americana/San Fransisco style.
Well worth the tripp!
Pros: The burgers, Cool decor, Great variety
Cons: Crowdy, Hard to find
Guest
Veg4Jay
Points +2171
Terrific!! - Edit
The food was yummy--and there was a good selection! The venue was really fun and the staff were friendly. I enjoyed eating there very much.
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Marie llama fan
Points +17
Veggie SF - Edit
I was a little dissapointed by the food here but to be honest I think that was just my own personal tastes. The staff were really nice and it seems that maybe reservations are necessary also doesn't open till 6.30pm. We had starters thai skewers which I liked and crispy nuggets which were quite chewy and bland faux chicken nuggets....My partner ordered the steak for main which had a strange texture and he really didn't like the sauce which covered it (but think this was personal taste), I had a mushroom burger which I was ok but not special. I agree with other reviews which state that it is expensive for the quality of food. The decor is pretty cool though and there is a nice vibe inside.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Good vibe - Stylish Place, Clean
Cons: Expensive food, Food not that exciting for price
Guest
nickb
Points +251
Not great value or variety for vegans - Edit
Firstly, the positive...the interior of the restaurant is very cool with an American 50's diner feel and a fun atmosphere. The menu is quite extensive, but only a couple of dishes are marked as being vegan. The food is very 'American', with lots of dairy. To be fair, the wait staff are friendly and willing to help, and it seems that most items on the menu can be made vegan upon request. The food is decent but nothing special, and it is quite expensive for what you get (even by HK standards). Overall, I'd say this restaurant is just OK for a vegan.
Read morePros: Fun atmosphere & cool interior, Friendly & helpful staff
Cons: Very few vegan options, Quite expensive, Food just OK, not that healthy
Guest
sept152007
Points +25
fun place! - Edit
You will spend around 140 hkd in this place (not so cheap for hk veggie food). Interiors are fab! Food is ok, the leaves seemed so fresh. Will come back with a friend next time to share the big meal!
Read moreTip: get the Portobello mushroom for the add on and not the mock meat.
Pros: good interiors, easy to get to, minimal mock meat
Cons: a bit expensive
Guest
Simon B
Points +75
A Gastronomic Gouging - Edit
At a minimum guaranteed spend of 150HK$ per head to book a table, this isn’t a cheap option for veggie dining in Hong Kong by any stretch. However, despite the cluttered charm of the pastiche 50’s diner décor, the quality of the meal I had certainly did not reflect the price tag. I went for one of the three available veggie burger options – portabella mushroom – expecting to find a large juicy fungal delight crowning a patty of some sort. But no: to my surprise a small, pallid portabella mushroom cozying with a slice of tomato between two dry, oversized slabs of bread WAS the burger in sum total. This was accompanied by three or four large hunks of potato that were already tepid on arrival, and a perfunctory mass of leaves serving as a salad. This was woeful even in comparison with the token veggie burgers found on budget menus in UK pubs, let alone fit for an expensive Western-style vegetarian diner in Hong Kong. Sadly, even the exceptionally friendly staff were not enough to relieve the sense of gastronomic gouging on this occasion.
Read morePros: Staff, Decor
Cons: Food, Price
Guest
JohnnySensible
Points +7566
OK - very American - fast food style fried dishes. - Edit
Vegans catered for - albeit somewhat grudgingly.
Read moreThis is a very much a 'dairy restaurant'.
Junk food / comfort food - lots of deep frying - lashings of cream & butter.
Some friends like it, so I have to visit.
I have had some OK salads with pasta here.
The Fussili / Fuseli dish with cashews & olives is nice.
Guest
Pitaya
Points +1329
Fabulous decor, few vegan options - Edit
I visited this restaurant in lunchtime and I had to queue for quite a while to be seated, as the restaurant was totally packed and many people had even made a table reservation. But this seems to be the situation in many restaurants in the central areas of Hong Kong at lunch hours.
Read moreThe decor of the restaurant is fabulous 50's San Francisco style. They also have Peta magazines and leaflets, Buddhist literature and some vegetarian t-shirts to sell etc.
The menu has very few vegan options and the staff did not seem to have good knowledge about veganism or the ingredients of the dishes either. But they were still very friendly and helpful. There were also some menu items that weren't available during the lunch hours. Food that I finally had was ok, but nothing special.
The restaurant is situated at 10th floor of an office building, so it may be a little bit tricky to locate it, but overall the location is very central.
Pros: Fab decor, Friendly staff, Pro animal rights
Cons: Very few vegan options, Over crowded at lunch hours, Staff not very informed about veganism
Guest
sterlins
Points +26
Average food in a cool setting - Edit
The decor of this restaurant is very cool, and it's centrally located near tourist spots. However I felt the food wasn't anything special and was a bit expensive for the portion size. I was still hungry after we had finished our meal (we each ate one main). I probably wouldn't go back here but if I was in the area and needed a quick meal it would be fine.
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sglcklch
Points +3761
Not as good as before - Edit
This used to be in the listing, then it disappeared, and now it's back up again??
Read moreAnyway, I was among the early customers when they first opened and I've had dinner here couple of times so far. First time I was really impressed, interesting decor, great food, great value; then things went downhill, prices got higher, portions smaller, and the food just isn't that great anymore. My most recent visit was a total disappointment. I finally decided to try the beet burger that everybody raves about and had the cheese left out to make it vegan. The whole burger turned out dry and bland, the patty had no flavor whatsoever, very mushy texture too. To be fair, I hadn't expected it to taste the same as the cheesy version, but you would think at least the patty itself should also contribute to the alleged deliciousness. No, not a single bit, it's all about the cheese really. While they often change their menu putting new items in it, the popular lasagna and beet burger seem to always stay. I would suggest vegans get the Asian-inspired dishes as they tend to be vegan in the first place, and avoid the western ones that are veganizable as they just won't taste as good.
Pros: decor, menu changes often, egg/dairy marked
Cons: veganized dishes bleh, bit pricey for what you get
Guest
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