Vegan
Chinese
Thai
Juice bar
Take-out
Asian
Chinese restaurant that also offers Thai food, faux meat sandwiches, smoothies, and fresh juices. Daily bargain lunch specials. Reported fully vegan July 2017. Open Tue-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm, Sun 11:30am-7:30pm. Closed Mon.
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709 Penn Ave, West Reading, Pennsylvania, USA, 19611
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Last update on 13 Jul 2022 by KarleeRapp
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68 Reviews
First Review by George Hayduke
CandicePlein
Points +32
Excellent! - Edit
This place is 5 stars food, service and cleanliness. Ordered the vege pad tai and chili eggplant both were delicious 😋
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bradmer12
Points +86
Best Vegan Chinese Food - Edit
I've had quite a bit of vegan chinese food, but this is my favorite so far. The vegetables taste so fresh. they make their own "meat" and it tastes great. So many options on the menu!
Read morePros: Food is great, Owner is super nice
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katemeyers
Points +33
So good! - Edit
My husband and I recently took a weekend trip out this way and found this gem. The owner was incredibly sweet and assured us that absolutely everything was vegan. It was all delicious!
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Jognny
Points +25
Amazing - Edit
The food is delicious and I love the owners. I would eat here everyday if I could.
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beckylong
Points +1871
So Happy To See!!! - Edit
Vegan Chinese food & fresh juices!! 🤯 The textures were a bit strange (that’s the mock meat though)… but the flavors were really good - it was definitely a healthier and much less greasy take on this cuisine!
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beccagh06
Points +16
YUM - Edit
I only ever get the chicken fried rice and it’s the bomb. Highly recommend
Read morePros: Very nice worker lady, Amazing food, Local
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serena98
Points +1414
One of my favorite spots on the planet - Edit
This spot is unbelievably delicious. Literally never disappoints. The owner is a walking angel and so sweet to everyone. I recommend this place to people all the time whether they’re vegan or not.
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level54vegan
Points +46
best in reading - Edit
walk in one evening as they where making wontons. we drive out of the way for chens
Read morePros: everythings amazing, friendly staff, home made wonton
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NathanielLegg
Points +2741
Really yummy! - Edit
I really enjoyed my quick visit to this vegan restaurant. I went right as they opened, so it was not busy. The restaurant was cute and the menu is large! I had the lunch special which came with a spring roll and I had the mango chicken with rice. It was really yummy!
Read morePros: Large menu
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HDenny
Points +217
Vegetarian - Edit
The waitress was exceptionally attentive and personable, taking the time to thoroughly explain the menu options. The cuisine exceeded my expectations, proving to be utterly scrumptious. Enjoy everything I order. Don’t be deceived by the looks of the restaurant, but you will be surprised by the meal all vegan dishes.
Read morePros: The service from the time I enter the restaurant. , The waitress took her time to explain the menu. , The waitress made sure she explained the food prep
Cons: Small space, but I was comfortable.
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Goatgang3
Points +17
Amazing!!! - Edit
The food was amazing , flavorful & great portion for the price. Being vegan the texture was good and tasty. The staff was very informative and kind throughout the entire visit. Nothing bad to say, worth a try even if you arnt vegan. Definitely will be returning soon :)
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DannyRebel
Points +280
Seemingly ordinary little Chinese bodega, only 100% vegan - Edit
THIS is what every little restaurant should be instead of animal-based. No fancy spellings of chicken, fish, etc. on this menu. They assure/inform everyone on arrival that they are 100% vegan. Appears to be entirely run by one couple.
Read moreI finished half of one meal and thought I could also take another meal home. The portions are so large that I actually took home 5 meals.
Both entrees came out so fast that I would barely have time to go to the restroom to wash my hands. Seriously, not 5 minutes passed from ordering to receiving, both times.
Open-air kitchen is more noisy than usual.
In the heart of West Reading, a bustling burb on a Friday evening, with limited parking but well-worth the walk.
Pros: Variety of flavor/menu items, Portion size proportional to price, if not better, Extremely fast turnaround from ordering to served
Cons: Kitchen machinery noise
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HexxxxKitten
Points +38
The gem of West Reading - Edit
We've been here four times now, and every time it's outstanding. It's really one of a kind, a completely vegan take on Chinese food. They have an extremely large menu, with something for everyone
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-25
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ForTheAnimals23
Points +485
Love the lomein - Edit
I came for takeout on a busy day with a street festival going on. The owner let me know when I called in my order which was helpful and thoughtful of her to do. I wasn’t able to order a lunch special and was told it was because of the festival taking place, which was a bummer.
Read moreI had the pork lomein, orange chkn, and pan fried wantons. The lomein was super good although the pork was a little less crispy than I was expecting. The wantons were a big portion and loved the garlic sauce.
I didn’t love the orange chkn. The texture was tough and hard to chew like jerky. Wasn’t appropriate for this dish. The sauce was more like orange zest than a traditional orange sauce. (I was expecting something like panda’s). I’d consider trying other menu items in the future. This business is celebrating their 10 year anniversary in October 2023.
Pros: Super friendly staff , Clean resturant
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MaxTL
Points +20
Best food in the area! - Edit
Chen is my favorite restaurant in the Reading area! It's the only all-vegan option in West Reading, and everything is delicious-- the eggplant chicken and bean curd with mixed vegetables are two of my favorites. The owners are really kind, too, and make an effort to get to know all of their regular customers. I grew up in the area, and remember a time when Chen was pretty much the only place I could get good vegan food and have more than one option-- we're lucky to have them in WR!
Read moreAlso, Chen is having a deal on their lunch specials each week until September 21st. I've put a photo of a flyer for it on my review!
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-09
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FroadEatz
Points +1034
We love Chen Vegetarian House! - Edit
Great food and super nice people at Chen Vegetarian House! We really love the roast pork lo mein. We've been dreaming about their food ever since we went in 2019.
Read moreThis time we got a take out order of roast pork lo mein, scallion pancakes, steamed dumplings, chicken and broccoli, and vegetable fried rice, and a piece of cheesecake. Everything was so delicious!
Pros: All vegan, Big menu
Cons: No cons, but we wish that we lived closer lol
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WholyLove
Points +198
Protein options are sublime - Edit
It is wonderful to experience the authentic textures of protein products. Very tasty and delightful! The owner is amazing. Your tastebuds will be pleased. This business has been successful for 10 years last October!
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AveExitium
Points +274
The happiest place on earth - Edit
I love this place more than words can describe. 2nd time I've been here and everything is phenomenal.
Read moreI got the hot and sour soup again cuz it's always been a favorite of mine. This one is no exception, it's so satisfying.
I've never had 'real' wontons before so I don't have much to compare to. But these were crunchy and satisfying. The filling was a bit overshadowed by the wrap but the garlic sauce amped it right back up. So good!
Next we have the Shanghai spicy noodles in medium. I definitely could have gone for hot instead. Pretty much lo mein noodles in a sauce. I'm not sure what the meat on top is but it was on the softer side with a nice smoky flavor.
The sesame chicken had a nice crunch to it that sunk into a satisfying chewy texture. The sauce was pretty good. I could snack on these all day.
And finally, the black pepper seitan. Slightly sweet with a perfect texture.
I'm still obsessed with the tenderloin from the 1st trip but everything about this order was perfect.
Oh, almost forgot to mention the cheesecake. This is the best darn cheesecake, vegan or not, that I can recall having since childhood. The texture is perfect and it's sweet but with enough of that tang to make it stand out. Divine.
Pros: All vegan, including the cheesecake
Cons: Only con is that it costs real-life money, Otherwise I would eat here every day
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ElizabethLohrmann
Points +44
Go now & often! - Edit
Friendly staff with large all vegan menu. Loved exciting we got!
Read morePros: All vegan, Lots of flavor, Knowledgeable & friendly staff
Cons: Small for dining in options, One bathroom only for dine in
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tameassa
Points +918
Hidden Gem - Edit
If your in the area this is a perfect place to pick up food. The menu is fantastic for vegans.
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Kalbasala
Points +484
Good food - Edit
Solid food for decent prices. I loveeeeed the street it’s on, a lot of cute shops to browse or window shop after eating. My omni husband liked his noodles.
Read morePros: Good food, Great area
Cons: No coffee
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Chelsea_noot
Points +32
I love the vegan chicken with broccoli - Edit
The food is delicious, but sort of pricey, for what they offer though, it’s well worth it. I just wish they had delivery so I could order from home.
Read morePros: Good flavor , Wish they had delivery
Cons: Sort of pricey
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slikespizza
Points +973
Asian Vegan Style - Edit
For some time I’ve had an urge for Asian food in a truly vegan setting and this little restaurant did not disappoint. Had the eggplant chicken and pad Thai , starting with the dumplings. All very good. It’s a tiny place but it also has a nice sitting area outside which would be nice in warmer seasons. The menu is vast and I dream of working my way through it.
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Starwise
Points +32
Best local vegan restaurant - Edit
I love ordering food and not having to worry about anything being non vegan. The food here is so good! I loved the cheesecake and I can’t wait to try more of the menu.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Delicious food, Great variety
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LyndseySlizzle
Points +33
Really tasty Chinese food that’s not greasy - Edit
So great! ordered the mango chicken after reading reviews and was kind of apprehensive about what to expect but it was delicious! Most mock meat dishes I’ve had from other vegetarian places have been greasy and leave me feeling a little “bleh” after eating but Chen’s was totally different - it felt fresh and healthy and I wish we were in town longer so we could order again!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Really tasty , Reasonably priced
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Ameisherry
Points +10567
Everything is vegan here - Edit
They’ve been open for ten years😄everything on the menu is vegan😄
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nlevine94
Points +992
Fresh, feel good, vegan chinese food - Edit
Can’t complain honestly, sweetest staff ever, which just makes you want to support them even more. First time and we got a lot of food - beef and mixed veg, chicken fried rice, chicken lo mein, wonton soup, seafood delight, seaweed salad, steamed dumplings, and cheesecake. Top picks were the cheesecake, seaweed salad, and chicken lo mein. Bottom pics were the seafood delight. Everything else was solidly good. No grease, no MSGs, so everything feels good to eat. It’s funny, you actually notice how much salt and MSG is in your normal vegan chinese food once you have this and it kinda makes you feel a little guilty.
Read moreBiggest note: this is a small operation. Super limited indoor seating, and sometimes long wait times for to-go orders. Be nice, and they’ll be nice back. This is such a blessing to have in Berks County.
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