Ovo
Chinese
Thai
Buffet
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Asian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Menu includes vegan dishes including vegan egg rolls, mock meats, tofu, and veggies. Will make vegan upon request from non-veg menu. Offers a vegan buffet night on Monday and Thursday nights. Open Mon 11:00am-8:30pm, Wed-Sun 11:00am-8:30pm.
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31 Reviews
First Review by Munchi-chi
mudCow
Points +61
Many Vegan Choices! - Edit
Overall I was impressed with the number of options available. I thought that their Vegan Soy Sesame Chicken and Vegan Soy Chicken with Vegetables were both good but not great. I also liked their Pan-Fried Vegan Dumplings. I'll definitely be coming back to try the Vegan Buffet!
Read morePros: Plentiful Vegan Options, Friendly Service
Guest
SoyKal-El
Points +5461
Best Vegan Buffet - Edit
This place is incredible. It’s the perfect casual vegan Chinese food I’ve been looking for.
Read moreOrdered the Soy General Tso Chicken (best soy chicken ever) and Soy Cashew Chicken (just ok) for takeout.
The “spicy” dish wasn’t spicy at all and the portions were so large I saved half for later. Next time will try the vegan buffet they have on Mon/Thu nights.
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-12
Pros: Very large portions , Tons of vegan options, No cons
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JustinFeldman
Points +178
How did I not know about this place?! - Edit
Boulder being a vegan food desert (basically) this place is a vegan Disneyland on buffet night!! Wow!
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I’m concerned- the soy/tofu isn’t organic- so unless they’ve changed- it’s a big no from me. Wish they would make it a priority!
Read moreJustinFeldman
I will talk to them about this
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debauchero
Points +443
Long Live Tsing Tsao - Edit
You can’t really go wrong with the soy sesame chick’n. Though, the orange and General Tao’s are close runners up.
Read moreSame goes with most of the vegan offerings here. The appetizers are all hits and there are even vegan cream cheese wontons for when you’re feeling naughty. I also remain convinced that the hot and sour soup either has healing properties or is a welcome placebo, for this proprietary concoction has nursed me back to baseline many a time.
I will say, that since this establishment reverted to a new source of soy in summer 2023, some non-breaded “chicken” dishes (such as the soy cashew chik’n) are a little too tender for my bespoke texture preference profile. But that’s why there’s the buffet..
The buffet, which is exclusively vegan and occurs quite dependably every Monday and Thursday night, is a great opportunity to try the whole spread, from the aforementioned wontons to lo mein to Mongolian “beef.” Lucky as I am, there always seems to be the fellow diner in attendance that obliviously weaponizes their uncovered cough toward said delicious banquet (come on..we’re trying to have a society here!)
All said, I consider this a regular spot.. a personal happy spot. After all, we’ve been through a lot, me and the Tsing Tsao. I’ve laughed here, lunched here, cried here, dined here, consoled here, been consoled. Witnessed soy-chick’n pieces that bore a striking resemblance to Mickey Mouse and the late Phillip Seymour Hoffman, respectively. Converted meatheads into adherents of meatless Mondays. Pulled ominous fortunes from cracked cookies. Memories abound from those brown booths. I hope to make plenty more.
Heads up, they’re closed on Tuesdays. Which figures, cause I always crave them on Tuesdays.
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-03
Guest
couroupita
Points +97
Awesome buffet - Edit
Vegan buffet Monday and Thursday nights. The only place with soy veggie meats. Not the top Chinese American vegan dishes I’ve ever had but I won’t look a gift horse in the mouth. Also they have vegan hot & sour soup - what?!
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microfauna
Points +1886
Many options, ok quality - Edit
Tsing Tao is your average Chinese restaurant when it comes to quality and there are quite a lot vegan options (and faux meats).
Read moreI ordered the Kung Pao Duck. The duck had a lot of flavor but a rubbery texture. The veggies were somewhat fresh but not delicately cooked. The rice was a lower quality. The upside: the portion was huge.
Probably will give this place another shot so I can try the buffet!
Pros: Many vegan options, Large portions, Many faux meats
Cons: Ok quality
Guest
GlobeTrotter18
Points +831
Vegan buffet ordinary fare but vegan - Edit
Thursday, they have a full vegan buffet. They only had one dish marked gluten-free. The food was plentiful but basic offerings.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-19
Pros: Totally vegan buffet
Cons: Salad bar just lettus and dressing., Not for foodies
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JennieBohlman
Points +218
All vegan buffet! - Edit
We have never seen an all vegan buffet. We are always working hard to find one or two vegan options. So we were thrilled to have an entire vegan buffet. Every dish was good. Highlights were jalapeño chick’n, Mongolian beef and dry fried green beans. Buffet is offered every Monday and Thursday starting at 5.
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beewood17
Points +41
Fantastic vegan, chinese food - Edit
This place not only has a vegan buffet twice/week for dinner but asking for things to be made vegan and without egg is not an issue for Tsing Tao. They are a staple for our family. Never a problem. Always good, chinese food.
Read morePros: vegan buffet, dishes made vegan, fast order fulfillment
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Conniemm
Points +1781
Wish this place was in my town! - Edit
I recently ate here with a friend after we had worked all day and were starving.
Read moreI was so excited to see how large the buffet was. So many choices!
We went to town and ending up having two plates full each. There was nothing that I took that I didn't like.
I would give this restaurant five stars if I could. And if I lived here, I'd be back for the next vegan buffet day (Mondays and Thursdays).
Pros: Tons of options on buffet, Reasonably priced
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rhipows
Points +16
Vegan Buffet! - Edit
I went to the fully vegan buffet that they have every Monday and Thursday and highly recommend! They had so many options and very friendly staff.
Read moreThe Thai basil eggplant and soy Mongolian beef were favorites of mine!
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-14
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff, Good prices
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CarlyDanielleZeffren
Points +44
Best vegan Chinese in town! - Edit
Would give 5/5 but app says it must be fully vegan to do that/ the vegan options are so tasty and they have a vegan buffet on Monday and Thursday but I’ve never been. Don’t order mapo tofu but everything else is a must!!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Super tasty, Big portions
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GBplantpowered
Points +2054
Dreamy! - Edit
I have spent some wonderful times with vegan friends here when the vegan buffet was up and running. The food is yummers as well.
Read morePros: Well worth the money, Excellent food, Nice ambiance
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KristenKamm
Points +155
Amazing Mock Chicken - Edit
Their mock chicken truly tastes like the real thing, it's crazy! If you want any veggies at all, you have to order them as an extra side for some of the soy chicken dishes. I wish they were just balanced with veggies and chicken in the first place.
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alyss_
Points +208
So many vegan options! - Edit
I was super impressed with this place! The food is authentic and there are so many vegan options, the soy sesame chicken and chow fun are really good
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addiebrown
Points +41
So good!! - Edit
Tsing Tao is a hidden gem! There are so many vegan options and the service was super quick. I had to sesame chicken and the vegan pan-fried dumplings, both of which were amazing. The sesame sauce was house made and the dumplings were super crispy. I highly recommend this place!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, good prices, high quality food
Cons: All of the vegan meats are made of soy, so if you have a soy allergy, there are not many options.
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Sisi.vibes
Points +164
So many vegan options and such large portions! - Edit
We ordered vegan dumplings, sesame soy chicken and veg tempura, the portions were huge and we enjoyed the vegan hot and sour soup as well!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Huge portions , Great service
Cons: I wish I was in town for the vegan buffet!
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Moxanthia
Points +87
Many vegan options in large portions - Edit
There are two entire pages of the menu dedicated to vegetarian and vegan dishes. The vegan meat alternatives can get pretty high in price, so I'd recommend just getting something with tofu. The portions are large, so it's a great place for groups or to take leftovers home.
Read morePros: Good price to portion ratio, Tasty food
Cons: Portions are too big for one person, Vegan meat alternatives are too pricey
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thefasts
Points +28
Hits the spot! - Edit
The service here is great. We went here twice during our week long visit to Boulder because we don’t have a lot of Chinese food options where we live. Our waitress was very honest - apparently the soy duck is garbage. The orange beef is on point.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Has a vegetarian/vegan buffet twice per week, Cheap
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OliviaChirico
Points +26
Really good! - Edit
Really good vegan food! Definitely get the orange chicken. So good
Read morePros: A lot of vegan options , Monday and Thursday night vegan buffets
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FoxxSau
Points +266
VEGAN BUFFET - Edit
This place made me so excited. Vegan versions of practically every Chinese entree and appetizer you could imagine. Very reasonably priced and tasty :)
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az85
Points +159
Vegan Thursday dinner buffet & extensive vegan menu - Edit
Thursday night vegan dinner buffet! Menu includes tons of vegan meat substitute options all the time.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-01-28
Pros: Very vegan
Guest
JaydaTaylor
Points +24
Very good - Edit
You can get all of your takeout Chinese faves in vegan form at this hyper-accommodating and very friendly establishment. The vegan buffet is ridiculously good, with everything from egg rolls to faux shrimp to orange chicken, vegetable tempura, faux ham and duck and beef and chicken and always friendly staff encouraging you to eat more and offering to-go boxes...AT A BUFFET; does it get any better than that? I think not.
Read morePros: DELICIOUSLY VEGAN, Always serves vegan food, even w/o buffet, All vegan buffet twice a week
Cons: Serves meat, Not vegan, Really that's the only con
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perkonius
Points +327
Fun buffet - Edit
Not the best Chinese buffet you've ever had, but you can't beat the price. They are super friendly and there are a lot of options. Great that this exists in Boulder. Don't expect gourmet, just go and enjoy yourself.
Read morePros: All-you-can-eat Chinese, Great price, Lots of options and yummy mock meats
Cons: A little heavy
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purplesnowcone
Points +288
Vegan menu and buffet! - Edit
Tsing Tao is a good place to go for a treat. They have vegan and vegetarian menu. The vegetarian menu has a lot of vegetable dishes and also has items that can be vegan as well, while the vegan menu features a lot of mock meats. The soy sesame chicken is awesome (and just as good as a restaurant in San Francisco I recently went to that had some of the best "soy chicken" around). Both the "beef" and "chicken" is excellent. -- The lunch specials include vegan hot and sour soup (Which is SO GOOD!) your choice of white or brown rice and a vegan eggroll.
Read moreOn their buffet (which is Monday and Thursday nights from 5-9) they offer a truly spectacular assortment of vegetable and mock meat dishes. Chicken and beef are joined with ham, duck, shrimp, etc. (if that's your thing) -- some of those other mock meats don't do it for me (especially the shrimp) but it's worth trying. In addition to noodles, rice and vegetable dishes, there are also unique dishes like spring rolls, dumplings, wontons, stir-fried beans, potatoes, and salad items.
Unfortunately, the price for the buffet has gone way up and it's now $14.95 for an adult, so other reviews saying it is economical are a little out of date. Still, these price hikes aren't unusual in very-expensive Boulder and it's still a good place for a treat - but go to the buffet early because the dishes don't hold up the longer they're out on the table. We went late once and it was just not good.
Pros: Vegan Buffet!! , great lunch specials, service is great
Cons: buffet is a little pricy
Guest
dana5306
Points +48
Good mock meats - Edit
I wish I could have been visiting on a day they have their buffet, because the two mock meats we did have were great. The sesame chicken was our favorite. The texture of the fried beef is good, however we did not care for the orange sauce.
Read morePros: mock meats , good portion size
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Ned Harding
Points +353
Vegan Buffet Mondays too - Edit
They have the vegan buffet on Monday nights now too! Fantastic place to go on a Monday or Thursday night for the vegan buffet. Incredible variety of vegan options
Read moreThe regular menu has a lot of vegan options, but seems boring only getting 1 thing. Would be good with a large group of vegan's splitting a bunch of entrés, Best to go Monday or Thursday night.
Pros: Vegan friendly buffet with TONS of options
Cons: Generic Chinese atmosphere., Not as good on non vegan nights.
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