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Serves meat, vegan options available. No-frills Asian spot with a focus on steamed buns, plus offers bowls and small plates. Vegan options include tofu brah bowl, tempura broccoli, red beans & rice, and tofu nuggets. Buns are vegan from September 2023. Has a second location on W 36th St. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm.
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Added by MaxCanner on 07 Dec 2016
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25 Reviews
First Review by MaxCanner
Laurenveronica7
Points +1560
I’ve been trying to get here - Edit
Idk what has stopped me, because I’ve heard about this spot for years and years. I’ve even read their updates about adding vegan buns, but I was in the area and had some time to kill. Went and tried the tofu brah bun and wowwwwww. Super filling, super tasty. I would deff drive back to come here. Also, tried the yuzu-ade and mmmmm mmmmm refreshing. Can’t wait to try their other vegan options in the NEAR future.
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BellePepper
Points +76
New options! - Edit
Their new what the birds eat option is sooooo good, even better than the tofu imo. It’s nice to have more options here now. The broccoli tempura is also great. Their vegan options are clearly marked on their online menu
Read morePros: Couple vegan options
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rkmcconkey
Points +126
So DELISH! - Edit
Perfect spot for your vegan bao bun cravings! (As of Fall 2023 all of their buns are vegan, per their Instagram announcement.)
Read morePros: Flavor, Portion size, Sauce!
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emsaberhagen
Points +20
My Go-To in Baltimore! - Edit
I literally eat here every time i’m in baltimore. the tofu brah bowl is to die for. if i had to have a last meal - this would be it.
Read morePros: PICKLED
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Nieve
Points +4191
Didn't know the bun wasn't vegan 😞 - Edit
Stopped in for dinner after seeing this listed on happy cow, wish I would have read the description more carefully. I had the tofu bun, not knowing the bread contained dairy. The tofu was nice but that was an upsetting discovery so my view of the meal is tarnished. We also had the tempura broccoli which was pretty good, but if you order it take it out of the container so it doesn't get soggy from the sauce at the bottom. The portion size of the broccoli was huge.
Read morerkmcconkey
Hi Nieve, the information is old - as of Sept 2023, all of their buns are vegan!
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TaylorPakulla
Points +317
Amazing food - Edit
This is a must try when you’re in Baltimore - the tofu bowl ,& rice and beans are my all time favorite.
Read morePros: Great food
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cludko
Points +63
Tofu Brahhhhh! - Edit
As someone that eats plant-based who also needed to travel to Baltimore regularly, I was very happy to find this place (Fells Point). It’s very small with limited seating but we’ll worth it. Just head over and try to Tofu Brah. It’s amazing. Such wonderful flavors. They also have great plant based sides (red beans and rice as well as tofu nuggets or tempura broccoli). It looks like they have 2 other locations in Hampden and South Baltimore. Sad I’m not there as much. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it.
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sapientia
Points +1187
Great foods to go - Edit
Nice variety of Asian dishes with interesting combination of sides.
Read morePros: Clear Vegan options
Cons: Limited seating, Limited parking
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ippyg
Points +109
Hyped location, great taste and decor! - Edit
The venue looks amazing. It’s less about it being photogenic, more of the details and what you’ll see throughout being a fun experience of things you may connect with. My favorite was the Endor poster. As far as the food, I had the Tofu Braw and it was delicious! Spot on and for the price, portion was amazing! The Thai iced tea not so great but the Yuzaude was yummy.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-04
Pros: Nailed the tofu, Large portions, Pickled veggies
Cons: No soy sauce or sauces for rice, Not many drink options like soda
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Doug21703
Points +206
Great vegan food BUT their bun is NOT vegan (contains dairy) - Edit
I went to this restaurant last weekend. Told them I was vegan and attempted to order a dish recommended in the reviews here. The dish had their bun in it. I was told that their bun contains milk by the staff person but I could order the same dish as a bowl without the bun - which I did. Had the Tofu Brah Bowl, Tempura Broccoli, and Red Beans and Rice. I highly recommend all of them!
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SabreenaCole
Points +359
Should get 5 Stars - Edit
This place is absolutely phenomenal. The tofu bun is incredibly delicious, and you actually get a good amount of tofu. The tempura broccoli side is also delicious and I rarely order without adding it on (that’s also because as someone mentioned if you are hungry the bun isn’t that filling). GO HERE!!
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Bele_
Points +38
Decent quality - Edit
As others have said there isn’t a lot of variety but the options they do have are pretty good. I had the tofu bun. The tofu was too crunchy in my opinion but everything else was really good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-05-27
Pros: Good taste
Cons: Limited variety
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holdfast2012
Points +1217
A little something different - Edit
A cute little nook that is still take out only due to covid. Quick and efficient service and friendly staff. Not a ton of vegan options but the options are GOOD and unique. Will definitely be back if I’m ever in Baltimore again!
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Stnkygrngo
Points +26
Unreal! - Edit
Carry Out w Covid now. Super easy to order on IG through their POS, so no markups. Super fast and friendly!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Online ordering through Instagram; super fast, Don’t sleep on the broccoli!
Cons: Offering to share with a friend, get their own!
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GreenMomma
Points +36
Amazing - Edit
The food here is stupid good. So flavorful and unique. Definitely get there early or order take out because there is no real seating
Read morePros: Vegan options, Delicious, Cool vibe
Cons: No real seating
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pdeluca7
Points +27
Opt for the box - Edit
Very excited to try this place - they only have one vegan option however. Plenty of sides but only one main dish. It was delicious though! I went with the Tofu Brah on a bun. Next time I’m getting the bowl because the portion is twice the size!
Read moreAlso- I read it was a very long wait and a small place. I recommend ordering ahead and having Grub Hub deliver.
Pros: Delicious , Large portion
Cons: Long wait , Small building
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bknamaste
Points +835
Tofu bowls are to die for - Edit
The tofu bowls are my go to order. The serving sizes are huge for what you pay, and the pickled veggies are delightful. You can also get tofu on a steamed bun. I recommend ordering ahead on their app as this place always seems to have a line. Their sides are all vegan: tempura broccoli, tofu nuggets, and rice and beans. However, they are primarily a meat based restaurant, which, of course, is not ideal.
Read morePros: Portions to price ratio
Cons: Few options for vegans
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HarryD89
Points +89
Super tasty tofu rice box - Edit
Ekiben offers one main vegan box (spicy peanut tofu) and three vegan friendly sides. The tofu box is very tasty, and a decent portion for the price! Only real issue is that the menu is small, and so only one option.
Read morePros: A solid vegan option, with sides, Good value for money
Cons: There is only one main option
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esckey
Points +65
Great buns and broccoli! - Edit
Loved!! I had the tofu bun and it was amazing 😍 I also ordered the tempura broccoli because the reviews were good, and it was amazing!! I recommend getting both, though I was too full to eat all of the broccoli.
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akrahe
Points +22
Loved the tofu dish! - Edit
One of my favorite meals in Baltimore. Would recommend to anyone! Just wish they had more vegan options.
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CrunchyVeganGal
Points +524
don't pass on the broccoli! - Edit
Wow, this place makes amazing food! Such bold flavors and a great combination of them, too. Don't skip out on the broccoli, if you go. And the tofu is so amazing!
Read morePros: incredible food, hip space
Cons: tiny
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HannahNKGoodwin
Points +269
pretty good - Edit
Tofu brah is the only vegan option that's an entree (they only have 5 entree options though). It's $9 on bread and $12 with rice.
Read moreThe bread is pretty small (see pick) but just enough. If you really want to be full try it with rice (but you miss out on yummy rice flour bread).
It tastes exactly like the online description: peanut sauce etc. the cole slaw is made super well and overall makes it super satisfying.
I wish they didn't take so long (but I can't argue with fresh) and also wish it was more of a dine in place. There's only 8 stools in the whole place. It's mostly carry out.
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Herbiv4
Points +1848
tempura broccoli!!!! - Edit
Out of this world! I grabbed some food on the go and thought I'd taste a piece as soon as I got in the car. The tempura broccoli was so good that I, literally, used a fork to eat it as I drove. Do yourself a favor and try this! Next time I get it, I'll ask them to hold the cilantro (added as a garnish).
Read morePros: tasty food, street parking
Cons: limited seating/small space
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BaltiVegn
Points +260
Excellent! - Edit
Counter service. Very friendly staff, knowledgable about what is vegan. Clean atmosphere. Street parking. Only vegan entree is tofu rice bowl but it is PHENOMENAL. Comes with 3 different pickled vegies... carrots, radish, onion? All 3 available sides are vegan. The "staff fave" is red beans and rice. I had that it was very good, but if you already have the rice bowl maybe you do not need more rice. The other options were brocolli tempura and I forgot the 3rd one. The rice bowl plus 1 side came to $18... steep but it was a lot of food
Read morePros: TASTY!!!, knowledgeable about what is vegan, friendly
Cons: EXPENSIVE, limited parking, limited options
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MaxCanner
Points +59
best tofu rice bowl I've ever had - Edit
The tofu rice bowl is so delicious, if i lived closer I'd eat it every day. Always comes with a side of pickled veggies. Such a good spot for vegans and meat eaters!
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