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Serves meat, vegan options available. Chinese restaurant with a full vegan menu located at the Spanish Arch in Galway. Menu includes vegan starters and mains in addition to vegan bubble teas and mocktails. Open Mon 12:00-22:00, Tue-Sun 12:00-23:00.
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29 Reviews
First Review by KadiHarmon
Jenzibar
Points +914
Extensive vegan menu! - Edit
We chose Re Nao because there is so much choice for vegans! There is a separate menu with allergens clearly labelled. We were really pleased with the items we ordered - the seaweed salad and marinated tofu to start and then the sizzling mock duck and tofu satay with spicy chips and jasmine rice for mains. Absolutely delicious! Huge portions too.. we couldn't finish.. come here hungry and you won't be disappointed!
Read moreTurnipForPlants
Goodness, that all looks so good.
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ElissaBVegan
Points +3008
Separate Vegan Menu - Edit
Lots of vegan choices, including their signature Biang Biang hand ripped noodles, which you can watch them rip and cook.
Read morePros: Vegan menu , Tasty
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LisaSpykers
Points +8196
Just short of being pretty good - Edit
My first impression of the restaurant was a strong hit in the nostrils of either bad quality oil or that which had been used several times. Of the starter (bun) we ordered that was fried, it tasted that way.
Read moreSome of the dishes we ordered lacked a little something; perhaps a little extra seasoning or a missing ingredient. The fresh pulled noodles in the soup I ordered were pretty good though. The seaweed salad was disappointing for €9 given it was mostly filled with green peppers and contained little seaweed. However, the chefs were generous with the amount of seitan used in certain dishes (the soup and the mock dock), so that was value for money there.
The whole experience wasn't bad; it just wasn't great.
Updated from previous review on 2024-06-12
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IlariaBarale
Points +164
Delicious!! - Edit
The vegan menu is amazing! The portions are huge. I ordered the black bean sauce with vegan duck with a side of noodles; both the taste and texture were amazing. Everything was incredibly tasty. The service was excellent and the waitress provided great suggestions. If I could, I would give this restaurant 5 stars.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-29
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littleseal
Points +137
Tried For The Vegan Duck - Edit
The vegan duck was pretty good! Never had real duck, but I always get intrigued with non-traditional meats that are veganized. However, the service was a bit hit or miss, and the other food was just okay. We had a lovely time sitting out on the patio though!
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KatyaLutz
Points +209
yeah… we came back the next day - Edit
came here for lunch two days ago and came back for dinner yesterday. they offer a separate vegan menu with plenty of delicious options. i got the same thing both times (oops) - gungun noodles, stir fried seitan (huge portions), spicy sesame dandan sauce, in soup. my boyfriend got the sizzling vegan duck with jasmine rice. the second time we also ordered pan fried vegan dumplings, which lacked flavor but were still ok. definitely needed some salt. overall i thoroughly enjoyed and wish i had more time here to try more dishes!!!! but i’ll be thinking about those spicy noodles for a longgg time. reasonably priced too and great wait-staff :)
Read morePros: separate vegan menu, customizable, huge portions
Cons: some things not seasoned enough
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EugeneLovesTofu
Points +1301
Big miss for me - Edit
Chinese is my favourite cuisine(s) of all time but in my opinion Re Nao was a rather disappointing experience. The crispy mushroom starter was so sweet that they had actual sugar (and some spices, maybe cinnamon) sprinkled on them like they were pancakes/crepes. The tofu gang bao was a bit gloopy without any real flavour but the beans were cooked well however also has some sugary sweetness added, I think this was in the crispy chilli. The best part of the meal was the lovely server, she was very kind and helpful, a real asset to the restaurant.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-30
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SarahMays
Points +1267
Vegan, handmade noodles! - Edit
We had dinner twice at Re Nao when we visited Galway- it was so good! In particular, we loved the fried mushroom appetizer and choosing our noodles and sauces for the entree. Everything on the menu is clearly labeled, including the cocktail menu! They had lots of fun vegan cocktails. We will be back next time we are in Galway!
Read morePros: Housemade noodles , Separate vegan menu and clearly labeled options , Delicious food and cocktails
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Lonnie63
Points +199
Delicious - Edit
Terrific, extensive vegan menu and great cocktails. Huge portions so beware if ordering starters and mains. Lovely staff.
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu, Lots of tofu, Lots of green veggies.
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CamilleCaffarel
Points +114
Vegan menu, everything looks good - Edit
Loved that they had a vegan menu that you don't even have to ask for (it's in the regular menu that they give you). Everything looked good. I had the sichuan wok fry with the vegan mock duck. The texture of the "duck" was good but it didn't have a lot of taste. It was also spicier that I expected, and quite greasy. I still loved that they had something else that tofu (they also had seitan on the menu). The vegan mock duck was expensive.
Read morePros: vegan menu !!, lots of options
Cons: vegan duck expensive and not that tasty
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JenAsheville
Points +83
So many options, bring your own hot sauce - Edit
There were so many options and the food was delicious at this Asian fusion restaurant. My only advice is to bring your own hot sauce because they don’t do spicy in Ireland. I got the spiciest thing on the menu and it was still perfectly mild. Even the extra hot sauce they brought to the table wasn’t really spicy. Overall great food and experience.
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nadine01
Points +721
Favourite place in Galway! - Edit
Literally the best vegan food I've gotten in Galway! The duck is unreal and can be added to so many dishes. Cocktails are unreal, loved the bubble tea. 10/10
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Raelin33
Points +117
Lovely restaurant with great vegan options - Edit
This is a great spot with an extensive vegan menu - three and a half pages long! The staff were helpful and friendly and the food was easily the best Chinese food I've ever eaten. We will be returning to Re Nao!
Read morePros: Amazing food, Friendly staff
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avaekeady
Points +90
Options!!!! - Edit
It’s so hard to find a restaurant in Galway that isn’t strictly vegan, but has lots of options. re nao has an entire vegan menu and every dish is bursting with flavour.
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JillKenny
Points +164
Amazing food! - Edit
Probably the best Chinese food we ever had! The food tasted just amazing, the staff were super nice and efficient!
Read morePros: Delicious tasting dishes , Efficient and friendly staff, Lovely decor!
Cons: Music too loud , We live to far away to go every week!
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Hilsn
Points +309
Excellent vegan chinese - Edit
A big range of delicious vegan options, probably the best Chinese vegan meal we have had
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-07
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FreezeDriedMango
Points +121
Dedicated vegan menu! - Edit
Great food! Service is very friendly. I advise askimg them for recommendations.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-26
Pros: Dedicated vegan menu
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christopherjboyce
Points +984
Impressed - Edit
They have a separate vegan menu and there was a good selection to choose from. I had the satay seitan/tofu noodles. Very impressed. I also had some veg spring rolls and they were great too. I went with a non-vegan and they were content with their meal too.
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bzwaan
Points +3650
Highly recommend - Edit
This Chinese restaurant is amazing. They make their own noodles. They have a lot of vegan options and everything is absolutely delicious!!
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LisaBDoyle
Points +68
One of the best meals I've ever had - Edit
We were spoiled for choice with a large fully vegan menu (which we asked for on the way in). Every item sounded delicious, and what we ordered was wonderful. We had the spinach dumplings and braised aubergine to share for starters, then I had the bao cui jianbing and my partner had the vegan duck as mains. Everything was perfect, and the staff were really lovely and friendly.
Read moreWe got excited about the food and didn't take photos of the starter until we were halfway through eating them.
Pros: Separate vegan menu, Delicious food, Great staff and atmosphere
Cons: I can't eat here every day
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DanTwigHolland
Points +52
AMAZING!!! Best vegan food - Edit
We went for dinner and had the best vegan Asian food I’ve ever had! It was fantastic and a while vegan menu with lots of options.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options (a whole menu) , Lots of tofu/vegan meats , Authentic food with lots of flavour
Cons: But expensive but worth it
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Lakes
Points +44
Delicious food - Edit
They have a separate vegan many and everything we ordered was fantastic. Also had a great vegan dessert, strawberries with custard and meringue. Recommend!
Read morePros: Vegan menu
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YvesDeVilleDitsch
Points +23
Excellent! - Edit
Great service, delicious food. They have a separate vegan menu which makes it very easy to order. Highly recommended!
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thinkingaboutcows
Points +514
loved it! - Edit
i found this restaurant through happycow and i’m so glad i did! the portions were great sized and there is an extensive vegan menu! something i loved is that they automatically ask everyone if they want the regular or vegan menu which opens the options for people who weren’t even planning on getting from the vegan menu! it seems like if you go on a friday or saturday you need a reservation, but not if you eat outside! i got the spinach dumplings and the glass noodles with tofu. definitely check it out!
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flormadel
Points +290
Five-Star Dinning Experience (previously Lime) - Edit
This was probably one of the best dining experiences I've had as a vegan. While the place was full when we arrived, they were kind enough to let us sit outside with drinks (their terrace wasn't open) while we waited for a table. The staff was super kind, accommodating, and gave us suggestions on what to order. It was amazing to have a separate full vegan menu with so many different options.
Read moreThe food was delicious, and the boba cocktail was mind blowing. If I'm ever back in Galway, this is a must! (P.S. I was confused as I was trying to find Lime, which is also a restaurant listed on Happy Cow, but then realized it's the same place).
Pros: Great spice level , Separate, Creative Vegan Menu, Friendly staff
Cons: Definitely make a reservation beforehand
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CQDaughter
Points +178
Authentic and tasty - Edit
Huge vegan menu, loads of unusual options and a multitude of tofu variations!
Read moreReally enjoyed the hand
ripped noodles and the bao bun, big portions and nice cocktails. It was a bit mad as it was a Friday night and very busy with drunk people so super loud and not a relaxing romantic meal. However was worth it for the great food.
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stephbaggz
Points +283
Plenty of vegan options - Edit
Food was good. I had the pad Thai and spring rolls. It was nice to go somewhere with lots of options. The food was nothing spectacular but it did the trick!
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