Vegan
Chinese
Take-out
Asian
Vegan Chinese food restaurant. Extensive menu with many mockmeat dishes in addition to vegetable and tofu. Has natural juices and a range of vegan cake and desserts. NOTE: Please verify if still fully vegan or if cow's milk is offered. Open Tue-Thu 11:30am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:30pm, Sun 11:30am-9:30pm. Closed Mon.
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631 Valley Rd, Montclair, New Jersey, USA, 07042
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Last update on 28 Dec 2023 by moomoomeadows
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87 Reviews
First Review by pandora_13
VeganMet
Points +16
Big Disappointment - Edit
We use to dine weekly at the ny location before it closed, and were looking forward to this meal. Unfortunately, it was horrible. I ordered gen tso chikken, and my wife the crispy golden eel. Within minutes(5-10) both meals came out. Both sauces were indistinguishable from each other. Very syrup like.My dish was dry and hard on the inside. My wifes which came with fettucine, was sloppily plated. Both had so much sauce it was almost like a stew, or thick soup. They tasted really bad. After about 2 bites each I asked the waiter if they were microwaved. We told him and 2 other people how bad it was. They did ask if we wanted something else but we said no. We got the check, paid for it and left, virtually eating none of it.
Read moreI never criticize vegan establishments because I appreciate that they are there, but being that this is a vegan/veg site I feel like it is keeping it “in house” among fellow vegans
Pros: It’s all vegan, Very big menu
Cons: 2 very bad meals, The waiter stood over us tapping his order book
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amandadonahue
Points +78
My Favorite Vegan Restaurant! - Edit
Every time I’m in New Jersey (which is often) we HAVE to come to veggie heaven! They food is so good and the staff is so friendly! The veggie lo mein and coconut cake are my favorites!
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me3sh1
Points +16
Non vegan Filipino Dad APPROVES!! - Edit
My family isn’t vegan but they absolutely loved the pork chop Peking style and some noodle dish (forgot the name). The desert cakes were mediocre but still tasty
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SuahYekeh
Points +28
Food review - Edit
The place is small and everything you eat is vegan. If you want chinese food come here
Read morePros: Food is amazing. if you don't like spice food don'
Cons: The cost is a lot. My food on the menu was 11 but
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Jennammarino1993
Points +36
Delicious Food! - Edit
It's a cute Chinese restaurant found on the corner of Valley Road and it has a huge upstairs floor. The inside has a cozy vibe with a traditional Chinese style.
Read moreThey start you off with hot tea and some pickled cabbage (which by the way is delicious). The staff are always super helpful and are very knowledgeable with the menu.
They have faux sushi and faux meat dishes. Meaning everything is 100% vegan.
Over all the place is great . . .
I've been a vegan for 6 months and this is my go-to spot!
Oh! And this might be a weird statement, but if you're like me and love a clean bathroom this place has the cleanest ones and they always smell amazing!
Pros: Vegan Desserts, Great Service , Extensive Menu
Cons: No Parking
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moviesundies
Points +46
You won’t believe your mouth! I still don’t. - Edit
If you’re a new vegan like me and you still remember what Chinese food tasted like, you will be shocked at the dishes in this restaurant! I was tripping with the wording on the menu because they didn’t put chicken in quotations! Kinda still are. I was assured everything is vegan so... All prepared just like regular Chinese American dishes! Desserts are delicious too and they have my favorite: bubble tea so it made up for my suspicions.
Read morePros: Taste, Portions, Service
Cons: Unsure about being fully vegan.
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MeredithOlin33
Points +37
all vegan menu - Edit
Huge menu of great Chinese dishes- all vegan!
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harutan
Points +44
Great food! but not all vegan! - Edit
I have been going here for while now and i love it! I recommend almost all of the faux meat dishes, they are great! I have been taking my omni friends & family here too and they love it!
Read moreHowever i do have to warn my fellow vegans, they use egg in the scallion pancakes! I know they used to be vegan, but a staff member told me they changed the recipe..so always ask! I have also seen a bottle of honey at their counter, I am unsure of what they use it in though..They dont write it on the menu so it seems like its ALL vegan but be careful...
Also the curry is usually a miss and watery..I don't recommend it!
Pros: Great food!, Great location
Cons: Not fully vegan menu
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Preto_olu
Points +26
Never disappointed - Edit
I lost trust in traditional Chinese restaurants after going vegan so I stumbled across this place, not only is the food good quality and delicious but the prices are really fair and the wait staff is very friendly and accommodating.
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HeatherFrancis
Points +55
Vegan Chinese in NJ - Edit
Great place, fantastic menu, and an array of options. I go to Montclair State University, and have tasted almost everything on the menu. They even deliver to campus. Hell yes!
Read moreNow, as much as I love this place, I'm not saying it's the best place I've been too. They have a lot of soy on the menu, and some of their cakes are a little dry. The cheesecake is OUT OF THIS WORLD, though. The staff seem a bit stressed sometimes, because it does get busy in the restaurant. All together, I'd say it's a great place to go and try. I don't think you could ask for anything more when craving chinese food as vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2017-06-21
Pros: Affordable
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maryspin
Points +21
One of my FAVS - Edit
Hubby, "Where do you want to go for your birthday?"
Read moreMe: "Veggie Heaven!!!!"
That basically sums it up.
Get the hot & sour soup. Get the sushi. Get the spare ribs. Get the orange chicken.
You will not be disappointed.
Pros: Full vegan menu. Yay!, Delicious!, Friendly staff!
Cons: You will eat too much., You will eat waaaay too much., You will not be able to button your pants, after.
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thebaddest_star
Points +26
:) - Edit
Love! Love! Love! I had the mango chicken with brown rice. It was amazing!
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Carlyjeg
Points +162
love this place! - Edit
Delicious food and great service. Not from Jersey but have family there and luckily this is close enough to stop by in the way over or way home. Easy way to eat delicious vegan food and then not have family worry about "what you people eat" later lol
Read morePros: chicken and broccoli , general tsos chicken, pickled cabbage they give as appetizer is out of t
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Teganthevegan
Points +16
Great food, great service! - Edit
Fabulous Asian/American food. The sushi is great and the entrées are cooked to perfection with tender veggies and soy protein. The staff kind and patient. Very impressed.
Read morePros: Staff, Food, Variety
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HankDaGoalie
Points +22
Veggie Heaven is Vegan Paradise in NJ - Edit
We recently went here a week ago and were so impressed with the food, service, and atmosphere we will be frequently going back. Everything we ordered was fresh and vegan. We are so impressed with the sushi appetizers, Singapore rice noodles, and our entrees of General Tso and ting ting were excellent. Soy cheesecake was the bomb!
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dremila7
Points +28
YUMMY - Edit
Most definitely gets a 5/5!
Read moreNot the best place for a vegan who is trying to be as healthy as possible, but their food is delicious, the service is excellent and the restaurant has a very nice vibe.
I love this place!
My boyfriend is not a vegan, and he prefers most of their meatless/fake meat dishes over the original any day!
Pros: flavors, service
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katielee
Points +74
Must see - Edit
Love this place. The service is great and there's a dish to suit every mood. Try the Caramel Cheesecake!!
Read morePros: Delicious, Good Service, Lots of Choices
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ElissaD
Points +20
Veggie Heaven: Where the Good Vegans Go - Edit
My Boyfriend and I come to these Chinese vegan eatery regularly. He is not a vegan, but he also loves it! The ambiance is great, the food is also great, and it's not that expensive. Everything on the menu is vegan (even if it is called "chicken" or "beef", etc). This is a must for vegans who miss eating Chinese food(and it's much better than takeout). Try the bubble tea and tofu ice cream!
Read morePros: Excellent Food, Friendly Staff, Great Atmosphere
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ashleyrust
Points +44
Tasty, probably not healthy - Edit
A friend of mine took me here. I didn't know what to expect, but possibly from living in Jersey City, I didn't expect too much. Wrong. Montclair is a beautiful college town (at least downtown seems to be that way), and this is a prime location for a vegan restaurant. Great atmosphere inside, food served very quickly, better Chinese food than I'm used to, complimentary tea (forgot what it's called, but it's GOOD), and lots of choices on the menu. Serving size is a more than that of an average restaurant, but probably a little less than what you'd get with traditional take-out. Does not seem to have raw-friendly options. Also doubt the food is very nutrient-dense; high probability that the mock-meats are soy based. Very happy for what it is.
Read morePros: Complimentary tea, Wide Variety, Great location
Cons: Could be more nutritious
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Herbiv4
Points +1869
very pleased - Edit
I'm happy that I was able to stop by this establishment while I was in town. They have a ton of choices and are reasonably priced. My device was excellent. Although, I will probably bring a book with me next time because the waitstaff tend to stand watch for when you need something. That's totally a good thing, but if you're flying solo for a meal you probably dot want to repeatedly make eye contact with your server.
Read morePros: variety, friendly staff, good prices
Cons: 60 min street parking
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Stacie99
Points +515
Fun! - Edit
Five of us ate here tonight & all of us were happy with our meals! Three of us had dishes w mock-meat and it was really good, no wierd soy tastes, just good food.
Read moreAlthough the General Tso's chicken was good, it wasn't hot, which was disappointing.
The waitstaff was very nice and the atmosphere was nice as well. Good restaurant for a large group.
Updated from previous review on Saturday July 13, 2013
Pros: Atmosphere, Yummy , Large selection
Cons: Wasn't spicy, so ask
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passedout
Points +300
Excellent - Edit
Veggie Heaven in Montclair is very consistent in serving great tasting food. The service is always very nice and prompt.
Read moreFavorite dishes: scallion pancake deluxe, curry chicken noodle soup, almond chicken.
They have a great avocado salad and a fine selection of fresh juices as well.
Pros: Great Food, Good Service, Reasonable Prices
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Jett Setter
Points +83
Fine example - Edit
Wow! What a restaurant. The food was very good and the price was reasonable. I took a "newer" vegetarian here to sample the food (it was my first time here also, but a long time user of "Happy Cow"). Parking was on the street, no lot - but residential areas all around. Dry cleaners next door has a parking lot, but don't park there. Clearly marked.
Read moreEach dish we had was full of flavor and texture. Well done. Those that are new to vegetarian restaurants will love this one. Very good atmosphere, "meat-like" texture to the "meat" dishes, and prices that won't scare them.
Pros: Excellent food, Price/value, Friendly staff
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Seakist
Points +71
EXCELLENT! - Edit
I love Veggie Heaven in Montclair! The service is great and fast. There is a great variety of foods to select from. It's clean and everyone I've brought there, vegetarian or not -- loves it! They are so reasonably priced too. And there's parking along the side streets near the restaurant.
Read morePros: Excellent Food, Variety, Good Service
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Jtread
Points +13
A lucky find for a newcomer - Edit
My husband and I love this place. We've just moved to Montclair and were thrilled to find a restaurant that has so many options and delivers to us! The staff is very nice and the delivery guy thanked us for ordering from there and becoming a new customer. We love Chinese food but are usually restricted to dumplings and steamed veggies. I'll be using Happy Cow to find some other places for us to eat, but I'll be ordering their Five-flavored Chicken at least once a week. The ring of taro (at least I think that's what it was) in the Chicken a-la King was a little weird to me but it is served on an extremely delicious bed of veggies. I don't eat mushrooms, so it's a relief to find a veggie restaurant that doesn't rely on mushrooms for everything
Read morePros: Large varied menu, friendly staff, not too expensive
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onlyahuman
Points +214
Not any different than the Denville location - Edit
Fake meat= fake murder. Most of the items here are fake meat, meant for meat eaters who are trying to be healthy and not true vegans. There are still some good vegan choices at Veggie Heaven mostly their organic salads and juices. The real reason to go here is the amazing dessert!
Read morexvx
What is fake murder?
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calead910
Points +43
Great location-not so many options. - Edit
Not as stellar as the Teaneck location. They do not offer steamed entrees for healthier options. Their Shu Mai (steamed dim sum appetizer) is better than Teaneck but the service is much slower and I do NOT like the atmosphere. I never seem to be satisfied when I leave there. I'll go because Montclair has a fantastic downtown so it's worth trying but Teaneck has better food and service.
Read morePros: Location, Veggie
Cons: Atmosphere, Limited Menu
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