Vegan
Chinese
Delivery
Take-out
Asian
Catering
Previously located at 1 N Beacon. Moved to this address August 2024. Offers an extensive Asian vegan food menu which includes vegetables, noodles, tofu, and mock meat dishes. Has brown rice. Open Mon 11:00am-10:00pm, Wed-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm.
103 Reviews
First Review by happyherbivore
LaKitilla
Points +397
Old standby - Edit
My usual order at Grasshopper:
Read more- chicken fingers
- vermicelli rolls
- No-name or sweet and sour sensation
- a wildcard (eggplant and tofu surprise, hot and sour soup, whatever we feel like)
Huge portions, good value, friendly service. The appetizer combos are good. It’s pretty standard and reliable food. Went so far as to have Grasshopper at my wedding, and my non-vegan, traditional family loved it. Need I say more?
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EmerKelly
Points +124
Really tasty food - Edit
I love the food at Grasshopper. I'm not sure why some folks are describing it as bland. Maybe they were unlucky enough to go there on an off-day. I ate there when i was first in Boston 10 years ago, and went back this weekend. It was great! Although their spring rolls weren't great, the No Name special, and the Seitan Sauteed with Spicy Lemongrass were both great. Huge portions too. My hubbie and I got takeout (the interior of the restaurant isn't very nice) and could manage less than half of the meal. Lots of leftovers 😋
Read morePro-Tip: the No Name Special goes soggy when it gets cold but crisps up really well in the toaster oven for leftovers.
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-02
Pros: Lots of options, Huge portions, Tasty food
Cons: Not great atmosphere for dine-in
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OleanderShadowFox
Points +64
Bland - Edit
I was looking forward to trying grasshopper and was disappointed by the quality and lack of taste. I got a noodle soup and a maki roll. The rangoon was great.
Read morePros: All vegan, Rangoon fulfilled my craving
Cons: Only one dessert option
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evenloveflows
Points +240
100% Vegan Chinese Takeout Style - Edit
Big menu and tons of variety! It was pretty difficult to choose from all of the options but we ended up ordering the eggplant, lo mein and veggie fried rice dishes with wontons. Just like any standard Chinese takeout spot, they had a lunch special and the prices were great overall. So glad I got to try their sweet and spicy tofu soup with my lunch special, it was a real treat and overall loved the flavor. Would highly consider going back again for vegan Chinese food options
Read morePros: Prices , All vegan restaurant , Authentic Chinese takeout style
Cons: Not open for dine in yet, hopefully soon!
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maggiebeaz
Points +63
the other girls can’t compete - Edit
LOVE grasshopper. any place w the audacity to serve “vegi-squid” and the generosity to keep their prices Boston-reasonable is a winner in my book. I keep getting the chow foon noodles because they’re sooooo good but excited to keep exploring!
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Lendasock
Points +362
Great food at decent prices - Edit
Their lunch specials are great deals and come with rice and soup on the side. Super delicious!
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Francourt
Points +202
Bland and Tasteless - Edit
I was extremely disappointed with my experience at grasshopper in Allston.
Read moreI ordered the “No Name” and I think they misheard me and gave me the “No Taste” instead. I was left eating flavorless, soggy, chunks.
The scallion pancake was absolutely horrid. I could eat more than a single bite.
When I went to pick up my order the restaurant didn’t appear to be clean.
The food was expensive for the low-quality. I will not be coming again.
Pros: Lots of options
Cons: Flavorless and Bland, Expensive, Grimy/Dirty Restaurant
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ellafagone
Points +71
Amazing - Edit
I've been eating here for about twenty years, and it's still my absolute favorite place to eat in the Boston area. I've tried just about everything on the menu, and there were few things I disliked. The fried wontons and vermicelli rolls are my favorite. 10/10 would recommend. (Parking usually available a block away at the neighborhood park)
Read morePros: Delish, well-priced
Cons: want to order everything
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SouthernmostVegan
Points +1704
Fantastic for catering - Edit
We ordered large quantities of a few dishes to feed 10 people for a small party: wontons, tofu hand rolls, Hot and Sour Soup, No Name, House Ginger Lobster, Eggplant Tofu Surprise, Chow Foon Noodles w/Beef. The quantities were HUGE. Probably could serve 20 people. The price was amazing; with tip the total was just $150
Read moreMy fave was the Hot and Sour Soup. The other good dishes were the Chow Foon Noodles and the Wontons. YUM. The Eggplant and Ginger Lobster needed more flavor. The tofu hand rolls were ... not good.
Pros: Huge portion, Great price
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BrendanKeith
Points +60
Great food. Great portions. Great price. - Edit
Great food. Great portions. Great price.
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VindicatedVegan
Points +273
Fantastic! - Edit
Just ordered takeout from grasshopper for the second time in as many months, after not having it for over 25 years (moved to suburbs). It is just fantastic. Wonderful selection of appetizers! Tonight I also had the lobster entrée, which was phenomenal – a very delicate taste with all the ginger.
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jabari.akuffo
Points +51
Best Chinese restaurant in Boston - Edit
The food is always good and always vegan.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Delicious, Authentic
Cons: Appetizers are somewhat expensive for what you get, I wish there were more deserts
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TaylorTutwiler
Points +298
Loved it!! - Edit
I’ve missed Chinese food so much! The no name hit the spot for me in terms of greasy perfect weekend take out. Huge portions that could easily be shared with 2 people.
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BLA1234
Points +252
Food was hit or miss - Edit
Some things were great (orange chicken, vermicelli chicken) and others were a bit bland (wonton soup). The “nest” had a fake shrimp in it that I didn’t like at all.
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LisaSpykers
Points +7616
Value for money - Edit
This was the first time in the US where I actually felt like I didn't overpay for vegan food. The portions are HUGE and you could easily share one dish been two people. We ordered the watercress with ginger, sweet and sour sensation and eggplant tofu surprise. The sweet and sour sauce was really delicious but I would have loved it if they served it with the traditional pineapple, carrots and red pepper like they do with the regular sweet and sour they offer (I didn't realise until after I ordered). The staff were very nice.
Read morePros: Affordable vegan food in New England (a rarity!)
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Lalala231
Points +23
Really bad cooking ... - Edit
We tried the appetizer samples, salad, and faux lobster entree to get a bit of everything. Other than the salad, the other stuff was incredibly heavy and bland.
Read morePros: Lots of options in the menu
Cons: Heavy, bland food
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AlexaW
Points +38
So many options! - Edit
This place has pages and pages of options! Hard to find as vegan dishes like mock meat dumplings and wonton soup. The taste of the food was overall alright, not all the mock meats have the best flavor. I will be going back again! Low prices and huge portions.
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EliasVegan
Points +40
Delicious food - Edit
Amazing vegan food. It is great for those who miss meat or those who want to try vegan “meat”
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VeganKing1093
Points +76
Truly Dope Spot - Edit
Excellent all vegan spot. Portions are huge, staff is friendly, and the food is great.
Read moreSometimes the food is too oily for my taste. Additionally, the menu is quite large and overwhelming. These are minor complaints, and I really recommend checking Grasshopper out.
Pros: All vegan , Good value , Friendly staff
Cons: Too oily
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CBM
Points +126
Great place for vegans and meat eaters! - Edit
I love, love, love Grasshopper and so do my meat-eating friends. Grasshopper has a great selection of both savory/greasy food and healthy meals. I highly recommend the 'no name!'
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Pros: Lots of options on the menu, tasty, huge servings
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rasplizzy
Points +215
Huge menu and amazing food - Edit
This place was so good! The vegi-beef love meun tastes just like the real thing but without the cruelty!!! The vegetable nori rolls were great too and so were their soups. Great place in a cute area. Their wait staff was very nice too.
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tcinc5
Points +81
Great Vegan Asian food - Edit
The apps were very good. Also got the No name which was awesome. Like sweet and sour chicken. Very cheap too
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MonicaChapman
Points +68
Great vegan chinese food - Edit
my family has a tradition of getting Chinese food on Christmas eve every year. Luckily when I went vegan I discovered Grasshopper! We always order the 1)beef lo mein 2)the no name special 3) the chicken fingers
Read moreThose are the main three items we order every time and sometimes throw in some other options. the three listed above are must tries and always so good.
now the only thing I miss from my pre vegan days are crab rangood and egg fu yung. Maybe some day grasshopper will fulfill my dream lol
Pros: All vegan!!!! , Great flavor , Price is good
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vamourao
Points +48
Great place to have a super yummy vegan meal! - Edit
They offer a variety of delicious vegan dishes! Quite difficult to decide which one you really want! 😁
Read morePros: Prices are great!
Cons: No cons
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770veg
Points +3555
a quaint spot - Edit
Nice family owned and run Asian vegan spot, clean, nice, and delicious. The service was with a huge smile and the portions were plenty big for the price. Will visit again. Is on a strip with another vegan spot and vegan ice cream.
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MassimoPaparello
Points +34
delicious - Edit
Reasonable price and very nutritious. Healthiest fast food in Boston
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Blackdogdavey
Points +101
Mountains of Food - Edit
I've taken non-vegan friends to Grasshopper a couple three times, and we have never been disappointed. The food is carefully prepared, the service friendly and helpful, and the meals are enormous. Itis one my go-to restaurants when I'm in Boston
Read morePros: Quality of the food, Quantity of the food, Excellent service
Cons: Parking can be difficult during peak hours
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