Vegan
Chinese
Japanese
Thai
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Take-out
Asian
Vegan Pan-Asian restaurant, est. 2015. Uses tofu, soy & seitan based mock-meats, noodles, kim chee and more. Certified kosher. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:00pm, Fri 11:30am-10:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm.
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166 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, Massachusetts, USA, 02474
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Last update on 05 Nov 2021 by VeerD
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75 Reviews
First Review by jimbojonesbos
Thesindelk
Points +125
Liked But Didn't Love - Edit
I enjoyed the food, but for me the sweet was too sweet and the salty too salty. It's a good place for those who like salty and fried, which I know includes plenty of people.
Read moreThe mushroom appetizer had a very nice ginger sauce.
Pros: all vegan, large menu
Cons: salty
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RidhdhiParekh
Points +35
Our Uber to-go fav - Edit
Taste and flavors are mild but high-grade. So far, tried fried rice and pad thai on repeat but gonna try more items.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-11
Pros: Quality, No worry of cross contamination, Delivery Service
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FeedMePlantz
Points +1204
New ownership and so much better than it was years ago - Edit
2026: New ownership and completely different restaurant than what it was a few years ago. It's even better now. Highly recommend the general tso's and also the seitan lo mein. The fried rice was good but was a little too healthy for my liking in that it wasn't greasy or full of msg haha. So happy for this rebrand and come back for Zhu's!
Read more*Outdated review: Large portions and not very expensive. The spring rolls were good but a little under cooked for my taste. Highly recommend the scallion pancakes!! Pad Thai was very good but could use a little less lime juice/zest
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-26
Pros: Everything is vegan, Large portions; very filling, Good pricing
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veghen
Points +211
Delicious - Edit
I was so happy to find a vegan Asian restaurant and it did not disappoint. The lunch special came with miso soup and a spring roll. The curry was very flavorful. I got the banana spring rolls for dessert and they were also very good. Parking was a little tricky, but not awful.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-02
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ethanvs4
Points +28
Fantastic Vegan Spot - Edit
Very flavorful vegan Asian food. Unfortunately, not very Celiac friendly, so was not fully able to enjoy the atmosphere. Good pricing overall - will definitely come back when I visit Boston again!
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RavishingRavenous
Points +3547
Comfort food - Edit
Had a nice dinner at Zhu’s Kitchen — a fully vegan Asian spot in Arlington, MA 🍜✨ We’re trying to up our protein lately, so we started with edamame and agedashi tofu — both satisfying and a great start.
Read moreFor mains, I had the General Tso’s with soy cutlets, and hubby had the Sesame Tofu. We both asked for extra spicy 🔥... but honestly? It wasn’t spicy at all — more sweet than anything. I even wondered if they accidentally gave us the same sauce or swapped them because we requested spice. The flavors were still tasty, just definitely more tailored to a Western palate.
That said, everything was well prepared and really satisfying — and it’s always a win to have another fully vegan spot around 🌱
And yes... the last pic is quite literally the doggie bag 🐶💼
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scheisshippie
Points +33
Bland disappointment - Edit
I was looking forward to enjoying vegan Chinese cuisine. I ordered the deep-fried king oyster mushrooms and the Mapo Tofu. The mushrooms were bland and actually hard. Dipping them in the sauce gave them some taste, but they actually remained more hard than crunchy. The Mapo Tofu, normally one of my favourite dishes, pretty much looked like slop on a plate, cubes of uncooked soft tofu lying in a gooey red sauce with big bits of undercooked carrots and celery. No sign of Sichuan peppercorns. At least it was sort of spicy, but that's all it tasted like. At least the homemade ginger ale was ok, but for 35$ for one person, I will never return.
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Norcal2017
Points +844
Adventure with non vegan - Edit
Only two tables occupied, surprised how slow it was. Made the 30 minute drive to get there through Boston traffic.
Read moreFriendly and efficient service
Gratis miso soup little weak
Crispy fried order mushroom had meaty consistency, lite crispy batter
I had mapo tofu, super spicy, plenty of tofu in chili red sauce with medley of chopped veggies served with brown rice
The chocolate cake was dense brownie like and hit the chocolate and strawberry buttons of flavor.
Only a distant visitor, so won't be able to try the two pages of options and page of special dishes. It's just nice to be able to offer anything and not have to worry about your veganism.
Pros: Plenty of choice, Service
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PunkMonk
Points +50
Must Stop In - Edit
I always divert my route so I can eat here before going to concerts in Boston. Their food leaves you feeling nourished and light (not sitting heavy in your stomach). Can't find a miss on the menu, it all tastes good and feels good.
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MusicLoverCodes
Points +265
Refreshing 100% Plant-based menu - Edit
Everything on the menu is vegan! Scallion pancakes and the BBQ seitan as appetizers were delicious appetizers to start off. Orange seitan and General Gao’s seitan were amazing.
Read morePros: All vegan!, Plenty of options
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Lucia1963
Points +270
Excellent desserts - Edit
The food was very good but the desserts were divine especially the chocolate cake and the rice pudding
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suikunkun
Points +944
Tasty vegan times - Edit
Pretty great vegan place. I always love to see a full menu of choices. Strong flavors and great variety of vegetables.
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amanda196
Points +688
Solid vegan food, drinks and desserts! - Edit
I love that everything here is vegan. I can get Thai iced tea, banana spring rolls with ice cream, soy products as a protein and not just having veggies as the protein. I miss the Brookline location so I’m glad this one is still open. Staff is very kind.
Read morePros: Many options, Vegan drinks and desserts, Peaceful location
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ravKlein
Points +475
Great food! - Edit
Excellent: Tasty, quick, healthy, all around great! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Delicious, Quick service, Reasonably priced
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RamprasadRao
Points +52
Excellent Asian vegan food - Edit
Shared many dishes. So many options to choose from.
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pp2347
Points +1201
Great food - Edit
My main course was on point. The veggies were crisp and colorful, and the protein was cooked to perfection. You could tell that the chef really knows their stuff.
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SamFinlayson
Points +308
Delicious vegan Chinese food - Edit
Had a wonderfully delicious dinner of General Tso's not-chicken [protein of some sort] and outstanding scallion pancakes. I was the only customer. Please go there to keep them in business!
Read morePros: Great flavors, Fast service
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Wiolik
Points +454
Authentic food full of taste - Edit
We tried several dishes, all were fresh and tasty. We liked especially kimchi, seaweed and dumplings.
Read moreAlso recommend trying their chocolate cake - delicious, creamy, having appropriate level of sweeteness.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-19
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TheVeganPigeonXVX
Points +573
Cozy vegan pan-Asian place. - Edit
Was trying to find vegan food that wouldn’t take me too deep into the hellscape that is driving within Boston proper, and this was it! “100% pure vegan” according to the menu (sounds pretty vegan to me!) in an area that was very relaxed with lotsa street parking. Place was small and cozy and quiet, probably a great date spot.
Read moreFood was excellent, came out super fast, and the price was right. Our entrees came out with complimentary miso soup and brown rice.
Pros: Atmosphere, Location, 100% pure vegan food
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DavidBrewster
Points +340
Amazing food! - Edit
I will definitely be coming back.
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AbThompson
Points +17
Very Good - Edit
This place is dope, I enjoy this place a lot
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Chirry
Points +470
Yummy food - Edit
Food was delicious and flavorful. Good portions. The main entree comes with a side of brown rice and miso soup. Staff was on top of coming back to refill our water/teas. Definitely will come back again.
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MollyHarvey
Points +88
So good! - Edit
Really impressed with the menu
Read morePros: Banana spring rolls for dessert!, Delicious bbq wings, So reasonable!
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watasiblah
Points +128
Must visit!! - Edit
A true gem. Good staff good menu selection
Read morePros: All vegan! Good service, Traditional chinese foods, Free soup on the house
Cons: Can be expensive, Can be slow at time (feel deserted on weekday)
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Tray-C
Points +579
Good Pan-Asian and all vegan! - Edit
Quite tasty take out. We started with the vegetable tempura and spring rolls and loved them. Sauces were excellent and the portions just right. For meals we had the General Tso’s Soy Protein and the Pad Thai and we ate every bite. For dessert we tried the chocolate cake with the strawberry topping and it was ok, not the most tasty, but a sweet finish to a fabulous dinner otherwise.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-28
Pros: Prompt service , Great portions and prices , Flavors were authentic and not too salty
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nehakumar88
Points +61
Good food - Edit
Delicious food. Get N2 - Udon, you won’t regret it. We also got one of the soy protein main meals. It was good, but can’t remember the name. Also, the tea is good and the edamame is top tier.
Read morePros: Everything is Vegan, Friendly Staff
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SpringBreeze
Points +495
Love the menu - Edit
Good selection of beverages, lunch options and desserts. They make delicious seitan dishes. All fresh and beautiful. Staff is super friendly and service is great.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-08
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