Vegan
Chinese
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Asian
Vegan Chinese restaurant with an extensive menu that includes dim sum, noodles dishes, stir fries and more. Open Mon-Sat 12:00-22:30, Sun 12:00-21:30.
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105 Upper St, Islington, North London, England, N1 1QN
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Last update on 15 Jul 2024 by RichardⓋMolyneux
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Added by MessyCook on 18 May 2021
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227 Reviews
First Review by MessyCook
AniketJ
Points +474
Flawless - Edit
Ranks amongst the best Asian cuisine I've ever had! Service was incredibly fast too. Will definitely look to visit again!
Read morePros: Fast service, Fully vegan, Authentic asian flavours
Cons: Not the cheapest, but you're paying for quality
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fiona97
Points +206
Great lunch spot - Edit
They have a great selection of Chinese food and dim sum
Read morePros: Good food
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MelissaW
Points +960
Best Chinese in London - Edit
They have lots of traditional dishes, and it’s really reasonably priced for a dinner out in London
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mavisuddha
Points +94
A winter's tale - Edit
This is such a precious gem, in a humble looking spot in Islington with such genuinely delicious food! We shared many, many dishes, including spicy wantons, dumplings, and different types of tofu; and it was simply very tasty. Of all vegan places I went over the last year, this one stays to be my favourite.
Read moreThe only improvement point I could point at is their mediocre deserts- but hey, if you're up for a tasty dinner date in a cozy and unpretentious restaurant; I recommend fully.
Updated from previous review on 2022-02-28
Pros: genuinely tasty food, great variety, cozy & humble
Cons: deserts
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Skyzieboo
Points +3507
Yummy but a bit expensive - Edit
If I could I would maybe give it 4.5 stars because honestly its sooo yummy but I would not normally be willing to spend £25 on a meal on a random Thursday. We got a main each and then shared to smaller dishes. I got the peking duck (my absolute fav!!!! when I ate meat as a kid) and we shared the salt and pepper tofu and the famous wontons. Another thing I guess which prevented me from a 5 is that it just felt soooo rushed, we were there for maybe 55 mins. The food comes out so quickly which is amazing, and I know theyre super busy all the time. But we finished and within 5 mins they took our plates and gave us the bill without asking, took the payment right then and there and then basically stood behind us until we left lol. I think I would absolutely love if I could get it on delivery but sadly I dont live in the catchment area😒But overall very yummy!!
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ElkaNagev
Points +3928
Best Chinese food ever. - Edit
Everything we ate was more than delicious. Went there the next day again because it was so freaking good!
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diogolr
Points +848
Great food - Edit
The food is delicious, great staff. Looking forward to come back and try all the dishes
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-16
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mariely
Points +1183
Amazing Chinese food - Edit
Would love to come back to try even more dishes
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Jenster
Points +1039
Can't wait to go back! - Edit
So much choice on the menu, my friend and I can't wait to return. Dishes were a good size and delicious, and we enjoyed the desserts too. Sitting outside was lovely. Helpful staff.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-10
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LittleAliceFell
Points +2119
Best Chinese in London! - Edit
Honestly some of the tastiest Chinese food I’ve ever had! Incredibly impressed with the massive gluten free menu, which a lot of thought has clearly been put into. The staff were lovely and clearly so passionate about spreading the vegan message. A new favourite and will definitely be back.
Read morePros: Tons of gluten-free options , Delicious, Lovely staff
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SJS5
Points +747
Gawg meal - Edit
I was looking forward to our anniversary meal and the food didn't disappoint....Not as small as some people are saying but a lot more money per dish than any other Chinese in the area. The service was pleasant and the area by the front of the restaurant vvv airy and nice but would not be happy if was seated out back in the gloom.
Read moreWe had 2 starters, 2 mains and 2 lots of noodles (i love noodles). 1 starter wasn't great and the first lot of noodles had hardly any veg yet the second one had lots and some fake meat? Inconsistent.
I would go again but not rush, which I'm sad to say as thought it was going to be out of this world .
Pros: All vegan , Tasty food
Cons: Expensive , Not the nicest of restaurants
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8nez
Points +24
Delicious - Edit
Nice team
Read moreTasty
Feels like I was back in chongqing
Pros: Tasty, Same taste as when I went to chongqing
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capruce
Points +28
The one - Edit
Amazing every time I visit.
Read moreReally wide selection of items and the staff are good at recommending dishes.
I'm always looking for an excuse to go.
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joesavage
Points +159
Delicious! - Edit
Absolutely delicious vegan Asian food. Highly recommend, one of my favourite vegan restaurants in London.
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Michaeljjj
Points +632
Amazing!! - Edit
We loved it so much. Everything we had was delicious, the staff here very nice and it felt like a fairly authentic Chinese experience to me.
Read moreHighly recommend! We’ll be back
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bethfishlev
Points +18
My New Favourite Restaurant - Edit
The vegan restaurant of my dreams! Do not think twice about eating here. Can’t wait to try all the menu items. The wontons and cauliflower are to die for!
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Incredible food, Lovely staff
Cons: None whatsoever!
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JemiB
Points +286
Incredible - Edit
Delicious food and really helpful staff!
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Kalla
Points +115
Worth it, if you can afford it - Edit
Book a table (it's easy online) as this one seems to be very popular. As others have said, the portions are rather small, not like in bulk chinese restaura ts, and also a portion of cooked rice is just a small cup so if you are two, order for both. The good thing about small portions is that you can order several of the interesting items from the menu... The downside of course is that it is quite pricey. I recommend the stylish and very tasty Peking duck.
Read morePros: Taste, Options, Friendly service
Cons: Price
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Ditsa
Points +62
Mouth wateringfood,My cravings for Chinese food were fulfilled. - Edit
Food made with love, many options to choose from. Just delicious.
Read morePros: Look at the manu, you would understand. , Just delicious
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tofu_panda
Points +621
Chinese tofu vegan food - Edit
Chinese Vegan food.
Read moreLots of taste and good variety of options.
Busy place so book ahead.
Pros: All vegan! , Very quick service
Cons: Expensive , 10% Service charge
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ElliotMann
Points +36
Excellent chinese food, great atmosphere - Edit
Really nice all vegan chinese sit-down place, great food and relaxing atmosphere
Read morePros: Really great vegan food, Loads of interesting options, Not 'cheap-cheap', but good value for what you get
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Elsamo
Points +34
Amazing vegan Chinese food! - Edit
The food was amazing and the staff were friendly and helpful. We had a great time and look forward to going back again soon.
Read morePros: Vegan, Vegan, Vegan
Cons: Booking in advance recommended
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Orletta
Points +38
Amazing food! - Edit
Cosy restaurant, very polite staff and very tasty food. Shame I don’t live closer.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Lots on the menu, Reasonably priced
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kezia
Points +914
Advance bookings recommended, This place is good! - Edit
This vegan Chinese restaurant, now with two branches, Islington and Golders Green, had been on my list of vegan restaurants to try for a while and thank goodness I called and booked, as for weekend bookings I was told generally you’ll need to call up to two weeks before! It was true and I had to book on a different date.
Read moreOriental food is generally my favourite vegan cuisine, so I was so very much looking forward to eating here.
I'd agree with some other reviews, that it's a little expensive, but absolutely worth it, for the extensive range of dishes on offer and with generous portion sizes, you will not go hungry. I’d imagine the business rates for the fantastic location don’t come cheap, so I understand the prices.
I was at the Islington restaurant with family and friends, so we were all able to try a little of each other's dishes, which was great, as it gave me ideas on what to order next time!
The Hand Shredded king oyster mushrooms was a good starter and the Deep-fried King Oyster Mushrooms with salt and Sichuan pepper was good too. The similar deep fried tofu dish was delivered to our table in error, but I have to say it looks amazing too and was disappointed to hand it back!
The Wontons (dumplings in the house special sauce) was good too.
My main was Sizzling fried tofu in a black bean sauce and I’d suggest a side of rice with this, as I had.
Overall really looking forward to my next visit. I will go to the branch in Golders Green I think as the menu differs slightly.
Enjoy!
Pros: ALL vegan , Islington - Fab location , Lots of choice
Cons: A little pricy
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cocoldn
Points +1050
My favourite vegan Chinese restaurant - Edit
I went to Tofu Vegan in person in mid 2021, and I’ve been desperate to go back and try more of the menu ever since! The experience in 2021 was wonderful, the food was great, the staff were all so friendly and accommodating and the restaurant itself was really cute. It was positive experience that really stayed with me.
Read moreI was finally able to get some of the food again, but this time as a takeaway - and the quality of food was just as incredible. The portions are large, so much so I worried I wasn’t going to be able to finish this food - but it was so delicious I finished the lot. The delivery was quick too. Whether in person, or as a takeaway, I highly recommend Tofu Vegan!
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derekthespinyanteater
Points +221
Bean there, dan dan that - Edit
One of the best Chinese restaurants I've been to, vegan or not
Read morePros: So much to try!, Quick service , Genuinely delicious
Cons: Gets busy, so consider booking
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f*ckingoodfood
Points +115
Not your usual Chinese restaurant - Edit
Very nice staff despite the very busy place, average food, very extensive menu
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