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Serves meat, vegan options available. Chinese bistro specializing in Cantonese and Hunan cuisines. Added a dedicated vegetarian menu in 2018 which offers vegan dishes including mock beef in black bean sauce, mapo tofu, sweet & sour pr*wns, and more. Open Mon-Sat 11:30-22:30, Sun 09:00-21:00.
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10 Pershore St (Ground floor) (at Chinese Quarter), Birmingham, England, B5 4RX
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Last update on 27 Nov 2024 by RuGaVegetrain
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Added by HappyCow on 08 Jul 2018
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15 Reviews
First Review by phsb66
Samantha_C
Points +178
Great food good vegan selection - Edit
The staff were very friendly. The food was delicious and there is a separate vegan menu with lots of options. Reasonably priced.
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KirstyFellows
Points +514
Loved everything - Edit
Ordered loads and wasn't dissapointed. The mock meats are incredible
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deadpledge
Points +13325
Mixed Bag - Edit
Bit of mixed experience on our visit to RuGa. Some dishes we really loved and some that were a let down.
Read moreFrom the extensive menu, the three of us shared the mixed vegetables in yuxiang sauce, mock beef and crispy rice in clay pot, Satay mock chicken skewers and tofu curry
The satay skewers and clay pot dishes were excellent, but we found the yuxiang sauce too sharp, whilst the tofu curry just lacked depth of flavour.
We also shared some pumpkin fritters and a grapefruit, mango fruit dessert with tapioca balls, which the staff were keen for us to try. The fritters were ok but a bit bland on their own, as the sauce was not vegan, whilst the fruit dessert was strange, but refreshing.
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amysheffield
Points +82
Separate vegan menu - Edit
Separate vegetarian menu available where everything except the egg dishes are vegan. Some portions were a bit small for the price but can’t fault the quality and flavour. I had the satay chicken, prawn toast and salt and pepper white beech mushrooms.
Read morePros: Clear menu and communication from staff, 6 pages of menu options , Lovely interior
Cons: Some portion sizes for price
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pixies
Points +262
Peaceful Vegan Friendly Chinese - Edit
Ruga Bistro offers a separate, dedicated vegetarian menu, which is quite a unique feature for a Chinese restaurant. The waitress confirmed that aside from any dishes containing eggs, everything on the vegetarian menu is suitable for vegans.
Read moreI ordered spring rolls, dumplings and the black bean mock beef. The beef was an absolutely massive portion and tasted alright, but it wasn't a completely convincing beef substitute and I found it slightly too oily. As for the other food, the spring rolls tasted frozen and the dumplings were a bit too oily as well.
I have to give 2 stars because despite the extensive options, the food wasn't anything special. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this place.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-23
Pros: Variety of options, Attentive to vegans, Cozy interiors
Cons: Some food seems frozen, Mock meats aren't convincing, Oily dishes
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chacharlee
Points +3669
Decent options - Edit
They have a separate vegetarian menu. Stay are knowledgeable about veganism and will ask if you are able to eat onions or garlic. Decent flavor and large portions,
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Zdenka
Points +449
Must visit - Edit
I think it's a must visit if you like Chinese food. They have a separate vegetarian menu with plenty of options. Everything was tasty. Very central location close to Bullring.
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emmelineangel
Points +429
MUST VISIT - Edit
Such good quality food. So many options with full separate vegetarian menu. The platter is great with potato dumplings, gyozas, spring rolls and prawn toast.
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pepxedge
Points +70
Wonderful visit. - Edit
Came here on a business trip and chose to eat at this establishment. A wide variety of vegan options. Welcoming and made to feel very special. Thank you very much for the high quality of service. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, seperate menu , Wide variety of mock meats, Excellent service
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stilleating
Points +225
Good vegan options - Edit
Separate vegetarian menu which is mostly vegan. Good food. Nice inside, and usually not very busy. Almost too quiet at times.
Read moreAs of Jan 23 the Google maps locator pin on Happy Cow is not quite in the right place. Restaurant is further up the road about 100m opposite the car entrance/exit to the multi storey car park.
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ClareKnighton
Points +934
So friendly and so many options! - Edit
I went here on a stay over for work so I didn’t get any photos and I didn’t want the colleague I was with to judge me haha!! But it was all really yummy, they literally have ‘mock’ everything! The highlight was the mock duck pancakes!!! Would definitely go again when away there for work!
Read morePros: Loads of vegan options , Friendly staff
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Yesyesyesyes
Points +5924
Great variety of Chinese vegan dishes - Edit
When we entered and were asked right away if we were vegetarians I knew this was a good place. They have an extra veggie menu (the majority of dishes probably vegan as well), not only just a vegan page, with loads of sides, mains and desserts, especially Chinese dishes that are normally not served in common restaurants or are hard to find, such as the veggie/vegan prawn on toast. Great food, staff/owner was lovely, pretty interior, portions were filling and prices were very reasonable. Definitely recommend this place.
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AnnaDarke
Points +52
Delicious vegan food!! - Edit
Great vegan food and service and loads of options.
Read moreHuge menu with vegan options are so many dishes.
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-29
Pros: Loads of vegan options on the vegetarian menu , Staff friendly + knowledgable about vegan options, Lovely food
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Claire144
Points +129
Delicious vegan Chinese food - Edit
Soo nice to be able to eat all your old Chinese takeaway favourites but vegan! Definitely get the crispy aromatic ‘duck’ - it was absolutely incredible. Portion sizes are very generous as well.
Read morePrevious reviewer said cash only but we paid by card so that’s obviously changed in the past year.
Only downside was the service was really slow as there was only one lady serving the whole front of house when we went.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Generous portion sizes , Decently priced
Cons: Slow service
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phsb66
Points +98
This is actually the Soya Café - Edit
I've been coming here for years as it has an impressive vegetarian/vegan menu. Cheap prices but huge portions and really good quality food. The only downer is that it's cash only
Read morePros: Cheap, huge portions, tasty
Cons: Cash only
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