Vegan
Chinese
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Vegan Chinese restaurant with an extensive menu that includes dim sum, noodles dishes, stir fries and more. One of three locations. Open Mon-Thu 12:00-22:30, Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-21:30.
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54 Commercial St, East London, England, E1 6LT
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Last update on 15 Jul 2024 by RichardⓋMolyneux
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154 Reviews
First Review by FeeshFace
TiaSlavin
Points +236
The goat - Edit
Too good ! Everything’s amazing
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LisaSpykers
Points +8196
Choose your dishes accordingly - Edit
My meal here was hit and miss: some dishes were great, and some were just okay. Firstly, I'd recommend coming in a group so you can try a few things because this place is pricey.
Read moreGreat dishes: wontons in chilli oil, sweet potato cold noodle starter in sesame sauce, and mixed dim sum.
Quite good: fried fysh (recommended dish, although only 6 very thin pieces of fysh given), 'lamm' in cumin and chili.
Just okay: fried chiken pieces in dried chili. This dish was literally sitting in a bed of dried chillies with a few pieces of chikin poking out in between. I felt a little robbed to be honest.
I saw other dishes on tables that seemed to be bigger serves and therefore, better value. I personally don't like it when restaurants cut corners though and use 'fillers' to bulk up dishes and although the flavors in most dishes were very good, I've had better Chinese food (there's a really good place in Manchester actually).
Pros: Good flavors
Cons: Some dishes are underwhelming
simi123
What’s the place in Manchester called?
Read moreLisaSpykers
Lotus plant based kitchen. It is so good!
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MaPa
Points +96
Great food - Edit
I've been to both locations and both are equally good. Great choice of tasty food, onion/garlic free options, good price. One of my go-to places for casual eating
Read morePros: taste, price, extensive menu
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Nicola1111
Points +1084
Absolutely delicious vegan Chinese! - Edit
We had sweet and sour tofu, special rice, black bean tofu, spring rolls and bao buns!
Read moreEverything was absolutely delicious. Will definitely be going back 💚
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EliseB06
Points +462
Incredible - Edit
Incredible Chinese restaurant. I have never been disappointed by any of their dishes. Just run to it! Make sure to make a reservation as it is a popular place!
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Jenster
Points +1039
Superb - Edit
Visited for a friend’s birthday lunch (including two non-vegans). Everyone loved it. Great flavours and variety, good portions. Love the rice and jasmine tea refills. Great service and venue.
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VeganBones
Points +206
Very tasty takeout - Edit
Got some takeout from here whilst staying in a nearby hotel. Deep fried spicy tofu, Gong Bao oyster mushrooms and some rice. Simple and really tasty, friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.
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SamDashVegan
Points +666
Fantastic food - Edit
We stumbled upon this place as we were too late for Unity Diner around the corner. Really delighted with what we found. Great menu. Separate gluten free menu too. Fast friendly service and delicious food.
Read morePros: Separate gluten free menu, Tasty not oily, Nice space
Cons: A bit pricey but it's London!
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Tyrrell
Points +68
Excellent, even naughty - Edit
Great food. We've had via Deliveroo several times. Can recommend sizzling fried tofu with black bean sauce, Blanched Water Spinach with Chilli and Sichuan Pepper, and definitely the Wontons in a Spicy Sauce - though it is a bit oily so I would classify it as real treat. Everything so far has been very good and it's so refreshing to find a true vegan Chinese. Hope to visit the actual restaurant soon.
Read morePros: reliably vegan, morning glory (greens)
Cons: wontons though delicious are a bit oily
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suricatoavellana
Points +703
One of the best vegan places in London - Edit
Hands down, one of the best vegan restaurants in London. Amazing food and great staff. Love it
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HilaryC
Points +95
Lovely food - Edit
So nice to find a vegan Chinese restaurant. Lovely friendly staff and a great menu. All the dishes we tried were lovely - spicy cauliflower particularly good. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Great food, Lovely staff, Quick service
Cons: Not all the toilets were working
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tiggydickers
Points +228
Delicious - Edit
Absolutely delicious food. The meals are incredibly tasty, extremely well priced and the value for money is unmatched. Id absolutely recommend this place if you are looking for tasty Chinese food!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-20
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Havsom
Points +153
Best Dish in town - Edit
Venu de Lille c'est assez attente que nous arrivons au resto qui n'a fait que nous surprendre
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C&CVegan
Points +626
Fresh, Beautiful Food - Edit
Great location with a soothing interior and a beautiful, fully-vegan menu. I tried several small dishes of which the Wontons in Special Sauce, the Deep-Fried Chick’n with Sweet & Sour Sauce, and especially the Wonton Soup were the stars. Seriously…the most warming and comforting Wonton Soup I’ve ever had. The Sweet Potato Noodles in Sesame Sauce and the fresh Summer Rolls were both good, and I think I would have appreciated them more on a summer day, as opposed to a cold & rainy one. The only miss for me was the Spicy Edamame Dumplings. While great texturally, the fermented flavor was far too strong for me. Looking forward to another meal here when I’m next in London….there’s a lot of menu still left to try! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Wonton Soup, Wontons in Special Sauce, Lovely atmosphere, calming music, Extensive and varied Chinese menu
Cons: None!
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GerlindeBoback
Points +25
Super impressed - Edit
Came alone on a business trip. Loved the variety and atmosphere. Waiter recommended his favourites and I left wanting to come back for more. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Authentic Chinese cuisine but vegan , Excellent service , Great atmosphere
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EmsGrove
Points +248
Tofu-tastic! - Edit
I’ve wanted to eat here for ages and really wasn’t disappointed. Flying visit on my own - definitely recommend going with others to share and experience more of the menu if you can! Good atmosphere, welcoming staff and delicious vegan food.
Read morePros: All vegan, Plenty of choice, Good atmosphere
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Beckyj25
Points +42
Great meal - Edit
So glad we booked a table here, we couldn’t get in until 9pm on a Friday night which is later than we wanted to eat, but my god it was worth the wait!
Read moreWill 100% return to try other dishes
Pros: Atmosphere , Endless choice , Great staff
Cons: Always full!
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NevilleHughes
Points +43
Excellent food and service - Edit
Fantastic variety of dishes and quite authentic too.
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CamilaGalvez
Points +1593
Tofu en todo! - Edit
Encontré este lugar de casualidad porque todo lo demás estaba cerrado.
Read moreMe pareció rico, un poco pequeñas las porciones para el precio, pero buen sazón
Pros: Mucho tofu
Cons: Un poco caro
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Ameliamangan
Points +252
MUST VISIT IN LONDON! - Edit
I had seen tofuvegan on social media and had to try it when I came down to London and it did not disappoint!! Easily the best vegan chinese food I have ever had.
Read moreI am still thinking about The peking duck!
Everything was fantastic and it was also so nice to see dishes like chicken and sweetcorn soup on the menu which I used to love so much when i was younger!
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mockingbird
Points +3028
Surpassed my expectations - Edit
My first visit to one of the Tofu Vegan places in London. Thoroughly enjoyable experience all round. Had a long lunch trying a few of the dishes on offer. I was really impressed with the selection, especially gf options. Just wow to all the food, my highlights were twice cooked fake fish, assorted dim sum and stir fried greens starter. Blows any other all vegan Chinese out of the water. You must go.
Read morehack_man
Amazing, didn’t realise there were a few of them. The Tofu Vegan on Upper Street in Islington is absolutely outstanding.
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Will def be going to the others…
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RebeccaEats
Points +428
Amazing food - Edit
Went here with a mixed group of veggie and omni friends, and everyone loved it. Everything was delicious. 100% will be coming back.
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Martastian
Points +712
Delicious - Edit
Amazing food, they are super busy make sure you book your table! I had take out and it was delicious and filling. So many options love it!
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LadyofLeisure
Points +99
Believe the hype. Massive portions. Superb staff - Edit
I took an avid omni to this branch of Tofu Vegan, celebrating it's first year, and he was totally blown away by his first vegan meal, he was even planning a return visit.
Read moreRich, flavoursome, amazing textures, he thought omni's wouldn't tell the difference. It was as I'd hoped but he says it was better than he'd expected 👌✨
I forgot to photograph the Dim Sum we started with and the Spinach (sorry, I was too busy eating) but they were wolfed down.
All staff were attentive but Vincent was exceptional and a real star.
The portions on the website look small, like tapas but just look at how much food we had and the large doggie bag I took home .We ordered too much but it was all amazing so I don't regret it . . .roll on tomorrow with those left overs 🤤
I'm thrilled this third branch is doing so well and I can see why three branches have opened since 2021.
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-30
Pros: Excellent flavoursome food , Fooled an avid carnivore , Excellent staff and venue
Cons: Book online due to language issues
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flocitygirl
Points +1687
So many ways to enjoy tofu - Edit
There is so much choice that we found it difficult not to over-order (a starter is enough for two for example, we know that now!). The level of spiciness is just right and plain steamed rice is unlimited. The service was great, we left full and satisfied.
Read moreMy favourites:
🥢 Salt and pepper deep fried tofu
🥢 Sizzling tofu in house special sauce
Pros: Tofu paradise, Tons of choice, Unlimited plain rice
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EcoEline
Points +398
Absolutely lovely - Edit
I had the wontons and the sizzling black bean tofu and both were delicious.
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NicciHarrison
Points +80
Gorgeous food amazing service - Edit
After we ordered the waiter came back and asked if we were first-timers , when we said yes he recommended some other options and we agreed to change and we’re not disappointed! Love that he cared enough to challenge our choices!
Read morePros: Passionate staff, Excellent food, Lovely service
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