Vegan
Chinese
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Asian

Vegetarian turned vegan Pan Asian restaurant in Queens, since 2015. Offers an extensive menu of cuisines from China, Singapore, Malaysia, and Korea. Lots of noodles, rice, faux meats, veggies. Confirmed closed January 2024.


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59 Reviews

First Review by Evguy422

Karditi

Points +225

Vegan
20 Dec 2023

Delicious “ribs”

I had to try the ribs after reading so many great reviews, and they did not disappoint. How’d they get that much flavor into one little morsel is beyond me, but they did and it was delicious. I was pleasantly surprised that the portion was larger than expected and even came with a small side of brown rice and miso soup. We thoroughly enjoyed it and can’t wait to try out their other menu items.

NealDuncan

Points +584

Vegan
09 Nov 2023

Decent Chinese food

I ordered the spring rolls and kung Pao tofu. Spring rolls were great. Kung Pao tofu was decent, but not great. No free refills on soda. Service was good even though they seemed pretty busy with takeout orders.

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-09

TheDuckCow

Points +258

Vegan
04 Nov 2023

Awesome spare ribs

A good variety of options, and with a mixture of tofu, seitan, and other soy protein variants. Went with a large party, and though I got the rice bowl with mint chutney (which itself was nice and filling without being too heavy), I had a few bites of the spare ribs which had a very nice crispy yet saucy flavor

ramirob

Points +133

Vegetarian
17 Aug 2023

Delicious vegan/vegetarian asian food

Absolutely loved this place. Fully vegetarian, I eat mostly vegan and this is what I would call a nice asian vegan place. I went with a friend, we ate inside and the owner was very kind. We had the drinks although the mint drink was a bit too sweet for me, but the food in general was delicious. Would definitely come here again.

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-17

paigelikesfood

Points +161

Vegan
19 Jul 2023

Great Chinese food

Amazing variety of options. The portion I received was huge, so worth the price - had lots left over. Said leftovers didn’t heat up super well but were still tasty. Dumplings I thought were just okay. Complimentary brown rice and salad also helped justify price. Would order again!!

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-19

Vegan Vagabond

Points +4115

Vegan
30 Jun 2023

A very large menu

I came here for a late lunch and feasted quite nicely. I got the garden rolls and the general tso’s chick’n. The rolls were great. I thought the gt’s was light on veggies, heavy on fried chick’n, and the sauce was too sweet for me. It was fresh and flavorful, just not what I expected. I finished with a slab of chocolate cake, which was very good. I think it was Vegan Treats’ cake. I could be wrong.

NayeliAbrego

Points +2987

Vegan
09 Dec 2022

Holy Vegan Ribs

So my partner wanted to try JuJubee Tree super late at night, but I was too full from dinner and just wanted a Mango Lassi (which was excellent). Turns out I took one bite and probably ate over half of the whole dish. I've never been so excited about a plant meat in my life. The rice, the sauce, the texture, the crisp... ✨️chef's kiss✨️. We are repeat customers of those ribs and will definitely be trying more, but they were so good I'm giving them 5 stars. Yup.

Pros: Vegan ribs, High quality, Flavourful and delicious

jugiem

Points +77

Vegan
05 Jul 2022

Comfort food and family owned.

Super nice family that owns the place, and the food is so good! Try the salt and pepper mushrooms.

Updated from previous review on 2022-07-05

NaamaSchoenfeld

Points +79

Vegan
22 Jun 2022

Wow!

Omg the food was soooooooo delicious!
I love that they have so many different seitan items to choose from!!! Really really yummy seitan
If you miss meat I would recommend this place

JasminaJzSinanovic

Points +183

Vegan
29 May 2022

nice local vegan restaurant

Jujube is my go to place to get vegan and I have tried probably most of the dishes so I am going to list ones I like -
I love their bowls - my favorite is Korean but they are all good.
I love their pumpkin and miso soups. I am not a fan of hot and sour but that is a personal preference.
For mains - black pepper seitan, vegan BBQ ribs and sizzling soy cutlets are my favorite.
Noodles - like most of them but favorite - udon, cold and pad thai (careful if you can't handle spice and tell them in advance as these can run spicy).
For sides - I love their steamed pumpkin.
Desserts are fairly standard in NY and I think they get it from outside. I like peanut butter bundt, death by chocolate and peanut butter mousse.

I find the owner funny - he projects at times grumpy vibe but I find him and all the staff really nice. Since I called so many times they know what I want most of the time and I really feel like a neighbor. If you are in Astoria go and support them.

Pros: options, welcoming vibe

BeverlyDuran

Points +53

Vegan
19 Mar 2022

Too expensive for subpar food

We had the vegan BBQ which was ok and would've been better if it wasn't slightly burned. The seafood vegetable was awful please don't get that. The wonton and spring rolls were good. I would probably come back if it weren't for the steep prices and terrible parking situation ( 25 min). I wish I would've ordered the sweet and sour and citrus protein.

Pros: All vegan, Good appetizers and drinks

Cons: Expensive , Too many options on the menu some aren't great

SamAnthony

Points +1701

Vegan
26 Dec 2021

Good but could be better

First off - I'll definitely be back to try more menu items as I can sense it could be hit or miss depending on what you get. That being said, for Pan Asian food, Luanne's Wild Ginger (4 locations, mostly in Brooklyn) is wayy better.

I shared a seitan skewer appetizer and it was good but not exactly what I expected (it said satay sauce but it wasn't exactly that). I also got the udon stir fry and it was just ok. The browned tofu wasn't really even cooked, it was just thrown on there, also the sauce was just fine. Nothing spectacular.

Thai iced teas were yummy and service was great. That being said it was nothing mind blowing and while I won't be running back, I'll definitely give it another chance and try something completely different. It's a great option if youre in the area, still not any other vegan restaurants in Astoria yet (kinda shocking tbh).

Updated from previous review on 2021-12-26

SuKa

Points +91

Vegan
17 Dec 2021

Delicious food, bit pricey

I was visiting from out of state and this was my first time trying Jujube Tree. I had the curry puffs, which were delicious, and the sweet and sour soy protein meal which came with brown rice and miso soup or a salad. The curry puffs are filled with some blended veggies and the waitress said she thinks also some soy protein, and is served with a delicious mint chutney. I did also like the soy protein dish, but I wish they had more whole food plant-based meals…a lot of the dishes seem to have highly processed soy, instead of whole soy like tofu. I also thought the price was a bit high for the entree.

Updated from previous review on 2021-12-17

Pros: Very tasty, Fully vegan menu

Cons: $$, A lot of highly processed soy

WenVahey

Points +39

Vegan
10 Dec 2021

Amazing Food

The portions were great and the food was very delicious. The bbq ribs were especially yummy. We split two entrees & two starters. Service was quick and friendly. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and welcoming.

Updated from previous review on 2021-12-10

kool_kitchen

Points +862

Vegetarian
17 Nov 2021

Good Vegan Asian fare

As seems to be the case with a lot of US Asian restaurants, the food tends to be sweet and the only hot sauce available is Sirachi and there is no chilli oils and Jujube Tree is no exception here.

Over all the food was good beside this. We ordered Steamed Spinach Shumai, Fried Wontons, Vegan BBQ Ribs, Summer Rolls BBQ Satay Tempeh, Hot and Sour soup, Stir-Fried Udon Noodles.

The summer rolls, Steamed Spinach Shumai and BBQ Satay Tempeh were decent but I expected the satay to have a peanut sauce and it didn't.

The highlights were Fried Wontons and Hot and Sour soup.

The Hot Organic Apple Cider Juice with Cloves were amazing a perfect winter warmer.

The pumpkin pie cheesecake was really good but a little too heavy for me.

Updated from previous review on 2021-11-17

Pros: Hot Organic Apple Cider Juice with Cloves, good fake meat vegan fare

Cons: food is a little too sweet, could use chilli oil or a sauce not Sirachi

grasshole

Points +36

Vegan
04 Nov 2021

The best of the best

I came here with one of my friends looking for some good vegan Asian cuisine and this place absolutely did not disappoint. We got hot tea and shared a plate of the sweet potato glass noodles, the ribs, and finished with one of their chocolate brownies. I think about this restaurant literally every single day but I was just having it on a trip to New York and every time I think of coming back it’s mainly so that I can eat here again. I made sure that I ordered exactly what I ordered the first time a second time before leaving. If you’re local to this restaurant you absolutely have to try it.

SamSultan

Points +26

Vegan
19 Oct 2021

Lots of options, little pricey

Great vegan Asian cuisine. The mango soy protein is really wonderful. The portions are pretty large.

Pros: Really big menu

Cons: A little expensive

Ameisherry

Points +10506

Raw
28 Aug 2021

Love the chapchai

Everything taste amazing here😄it took me so long to find the chapchai that I remember😄in my memories the chapchai always use sweet potato noodles😄and this is the only spot they have it and the boss made the most amazing vegan kimchi I’ve ever had😄thank you😄but guess what , the owner is from Hong Kong now Korea though lol

PHerz

Points +80

Vegan
19 Aug 2021

A staple

I ate here so often when I lived in Astoria. Their curry puff appetizer is delicious. I love their general Tso’s soy protein. Their Thai iced tea is so so good!!

Pros: Great vegan options, Quick preparation/delivery

CrystalCR

Points +72

Vegan
02 Jun 2021

Amazing Asian vegan food!

If you are looking for your Asian food fix you MUST visit Jujube Tree! I stopped by after a friend raved so highly about it and I wish I would’ve come sooner. The food is so delicious and flavorful, it more than satisfied my craving for Chinese food. It’s has all the goodness of your favorite dishes minus the animal cruelty, doesn’t get any better than that!😄

P.s. The rib tips are necessary when you visit!

Pros: Inexpensive, An abundance of options

opensesame

Points +51

Vegan
15 May 2021

I guess I'm the odd one out

The only good thing about this place for me is that it's a vegan restaurant. I have probably had more than half the menu items from Jujube Tree so far. I really do not understand the high ratings. I have also had the same dishes multiple times because chefs can have bad days, I thought. But the food has been consistently mediocre to occasionally bad. Since I'm vegan, I will still order from here but only when I'm really desperate.

Pros: 100% vegan

Cons: Mediocre food

jayluhx

Points +1462

Vegan
02 May 2021

WOW!

The ribs- WOAH!!! So realistic and delicious. 10/10 will return just for that! Can’t wait to try other options next time

barbievene

Points +30

Vegan
14 Jul 2020

This place incredible good. And the best part is is Asia Vegan 🌱 food 🥘

I make orden online the say 5 minutes and well it was ready on time when I get the there.

aubrianna22

Points +28

Vegan
21 Mar 2020

Súper nice

I love the soy nuggets, the bbq, teriyaki seitan, scallion pancakes, and many more super good

Pros: Nice to have dates , Very nice taste, Good portions

Ndoreen

Points +44

Vegan
08 Mar 2020

A staple in Astoria

A classic vegan place in Astoria with good food.

andreazuluaga

Points +273

Vegan
28 Jan 2020

Sooo good!

I was actually recommended to go to this place by some non vegan meat eater friends who just happened to eat here and loved it! I’ve been a few times and it’s always a good meal. Place is 100% vegan so no need to worry or make substitutions! The last time I went we decided to get dessert for the first time and It was the perfect dessert to find in Astoria.

Pros: 100% vegan, Usually never too crowded

crl_f

Points +40

Vegan
14 Jan 2020

Pleasant place, huge menu

Very calm and nice space to have a relaxing meal. The menu has all sorts of pan-asian options. And the lunch special menu is a great bargain if you're on a budget.




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