Asian cuisine restaurant est. 2015. Extensive menu with dishes like vege chicken salad with peanuts or with sweet and sour sauce, chao style fried rice, pan fried noodle with tofu and curry sauce, vege beef with black pepper sauce over chow fun. Uses lots of different mock meats. No garlic or alliums used. Relocated from 25036 Hesperian Blvd. Reported fully vegan July 2022. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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1169 West A St, Hayward, California, USA, 94541
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Last update on 21 Sep 2023 by Zombiecynthia
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Added by pinkcarnations000 on 04 May 2015
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49 Reviews
First Review by pinkcarnations000
Wickedveganghoul
Points +544
Delicious! - Edit
Had the General Tso’s vegan chick’n. I loved the spices and it was cooked well.
Read moreDidn’t stay in location to try more but definitely stop by if you’re in the area. Worth the trip!
Pros: Great food, good prices, 100% Vegan , Friendly staff
Cons: It’s the only 100% vegan restaurant in that town, Parking is good but cramped
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Yougottabekiddingme
Points +23
Not as good as I had hoped - Edit
The food was a little bland and too oily for my taste.
Read morePros- big portions and lots to chose from
Cons- a bit pricey
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ktmast
Points +487
Good food, good portions - Edit
The food was good. I have not had Chinese Chicken Salad since going vegan. What a nice surprise! Their vegan chicken is so good I had to keep reminding myself that it’s vegan. (I freak out at the thought of eating animals) I did need to add salt to some dishes but that is so much better than food being over salted.
Read morePros: Good food and so are the portions , Friendly staff , Chicken Salad!
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jumpie
Points +68
Good... - Edit
Tasted good, good amount of food, good price
Read morePros: Tasted good, Good price
Cons: Unfriendly staff
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HCMex
Points +322
Good but indifferent - Edit
Veggie Lee is located in a dry spell area of vegan restaurants and that automatically gives them points for having something for aspiring plant based eaters.
Read moreThe food ranges from good - great depending on what you get. The good was the Kung pao chicken. Good veggies, but the chicken was overly salted.
The great was the sweet and sour chicken! They use a really good sauce and it comes with green bell peppers pineapples. Price point for each of these dishes were $18-20 each so it is on the pricier side. Given that price point, I'd expect the quality control or quality of ingredients be a bit better than what they offer.
Nevertheless to say it's worth a visit if you're in the area for a prolonged period of the time or if you live nearby and need to place a doordash order. Otherwise, spend the same amount of money you'd spend here at something better in Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco.
3.5/5
Pros: Sweet and sour chicken, Potstickers, Beef chow fun
Cons: Pricepoint not matching quality at times, Kung Pao Chicken
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Angelo23
Points +282
Veggie me - Edit
I've been here several times for lunch and it's solid especially in Hayward. I typically order more vegetable forward dishes but there are plenty of vegan meat alternatives. It reminds me a lot of one of my first vegan Chinese restaurants in Atl, so feels like an old friend to me. Good value and attentive service.
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Geeokonkwo
Points +516
Yum! 🤤 - Edit
One thing about me I'ma support the local OG vegan spots!! My first time here and they did not disappoint! Free pot of tea w dine in. Got the curry noodles no Green bell peppers add extra veggies, and a side of taro cake. Both super delicious! Been thinking about em all day haha.
Read morePros: Free tea service , Allium free!, Nice staff
Cons: No desserts
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MilesVeganEats
Points +502
Need more flavor and too much starch - Edit
I was looking for the closest restaurant during one overnight stayed in Oakland.
Read moreSince I grew up in Taiwan, I prefer a more authentic of Chinese food, but don't mind it to be a bit Americanized. Both the soup and eggplant had way too much corn starch for me, and the flavor was a bit bland.
Yougottabekiddingme
I agree.
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leahk
Points +314
Huge menu, tasty food - Edit
We love to stop by Veggie Lee’s when we pass through Hayward. The interior isn’t much to write home about but you will be overwhelmed by your choices and served heaping dishes of great vegan Chinese food here.
Read moreTry the salt and pepper pumpkin if you like tempura.
Pros: Huge portions , Fully vegan, Big menu
Cons: Nothing special about the dining area
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ARGuerin
Points +28
Hit the spot! - Edit
I ordered the sweet and sour vegan chicken and rice to go. They were very fast (5 minutes) and so delicious! Highly recommend if you’re in the area or passing through!
Read morePros: Delicious, Fast, Huge menu
Cons: No condiments
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ccbreezy18
Points +138
Vegan Gem in Hayward - Edit
I’m not sure why it’s taken me so long to review because I’ve frequented this place for the last 6 years at least…maybe even longer. The only vegan restaurant in the Hayward area and it’s so good.
Read moreVeggie Lee has a large menu with yummy food and quality ingredients. I’ve tried many things but many of my family’s favorites are the vegetable chow mein, vegan sesame chicken, general tso’s vegan chicken, salt and pepper chicken, potstickers, and just about any of their veggie entrees.
I definitely would recommend if you’re ever in the area or even make a special trip to try, it’s worth it.
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-26
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JLeen
Points +245
Great lunch specials - Edit
The lunch special portions were huge and the food was piping hot for take out. We had the sesame chicken and the broccoli beef. Both were delicious. The chef has amazing meat substitute creations. We will definitely be back.
Read morePros: Great food, Large and creative menu, Lots of parking
Cons: No outdoor dining
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GoodCook
Points +207
Amazing flavor, huge selection - Edit
Everything tasted good, I particularly liked the vegetables, and the salt and pepper fried mushrooms and pumpkin, dumpling noodle soup, soy sauce chow mein and pot stickers,
Read morecan't wait to try more items!
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-28
Pros: The vegetable flavors were amazing, The portions are large, Liking the new location better
Cons: So hard to decide, so many menu items, Can't believe they do not use garlic, its so tasty, want one of everything but my stomach too small
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villain
Points +8218
Best Asian food in the area - Edit
Veggie Lee far exceeded my expectations. The five huge pages of varied menu items made for a fantastic dinner. Far too often among Asian restaurants in the Bay, the menus are quite similar and the dishes taste like they were made with the same recipes. But here the menu had so much more flavor, variety, and creativity!
Read moreWe ordered five dishes here, and all of them were delicious. Each had varying intricate flavors, and unique ingredients.
The Shark's Fin Bamboo Fungus Soup was a pleasant and interesting start to the meal. Followed by two dishes that I'll highly recommend: the Lemon Grass Bean Curd and the Pea Leaves with Abalone Mushrooms. The Pinenuts w/Tooms Fried Rice went great with all of these.
Portions were huge and we had plenty of leftovers. We were too full for the desserts or Boba, but very excited to come back and try them out.
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-18
Pros: Flavors on point, Huge menu full of variety, Massive portions
andyjng
I also really loved the Shark's Fin soup here!
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DanTorres
Points +22
Good but pricey - Edit
The food is pretty good and nothing amazing but fills you up. My only reason for not going all the time is that it’s a bit more expensive then general Chinese food. The lunch meals are great but when I order for dinner it can start to get up there.
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andyjng
Points +5260
Best Vegan Chinese but Pricy - Edit
Veggie Lee was my brother's favorite restaurant and one of the few all-vegan spots that I tried years ago before I became plant based. It has new meaning now that I'm WFPB and a way for me to enjoy some classic Chinese dishes with a twist.
Read moreOn my first go-around, I tried their Salt & Pepper Pumpkin, Bean Curd, and Pan Fried Noodle with Vegan Prawns. Everything came in large portions, so this is definitely meant to be family style eating. My favorite of the three were definitely the pumpkin slices. While fried, they weren't heavy and had a great coat of salt & pepper to satisfy my pallet. The Vegan prawns were a great surprise! If you're curious, definitely go for one of the substitute meat options here.
More recently, I got to experience their Shark's Fin Soup with Fungus and it was fantastic. It closely resembled what I used to eat before going plant-based and was a warming soup overall especially in the winter.
My only gripe with Veggie Lee is how expensive everything is, with plates ranging from $14 - $20. It creates a perpetual stereotype that 'vegan food is inaccessible and expensive,' which is something I don't want others to think.
Pros: Family style portions, Huge menu
Cons: Expensive dishes
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AbigailMichelsonPorth
Points +101
Delicious Chinese food! - Edit
Wonderful vegan Chinese restaurant! They don’t use onion or garlic, which was a huge bonus for my family!
Read morePros: Large menu - so many options!, No onions or garlic , Friendly and helpful service
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FrankyA
Points +63
Always delicious - Edit
Ordered sweet and sour, vegan beef, and orange chicken often, always good quality and fresh vegetables.
Read morePros: Great food
Cons: Expensive
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hungryvegan23
Points +738
Definitely not five stars - Edit
We decided to order take out from here on our way to San Francisco based on the other reviews, but we’re sadly disappointed.
Read moreThe fried rice was completely tasteless - not a hint of sauce or spice or flavor or any kind.
The beef in satay sauce was literally 80% green pepper and pineapple, and the “beef” was just rubbery rehydrated TVP.
The General Tso’s Chicken was only nice thing, and even that was 50% broccoli.
The food was made super-fast but totally without any care.
Yougottabekiddingme
I agree. I was disappointed too.
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Zombiecynthia
Points +5453
Delicious Vegan Chinese Eats - Edit
First and foremost love that they’re all vegan! I stopped in today post-hike and it totally hit the spot!
Read moreOrdered the Vegan Chicken and Pineapple Fried Rice and Vegan Chicken with Sweet and Sour Sauce to-go, as the inside of the restaurant was too cozy for my liking as I personally would have enjoyed an outdoor seating area.
A potential area of improvement would be in takeaway packaging, as the plastic containers were not it.
I’d totally come back as the food was tasty, but I also have to be mindful that dishes are on the higher end (could be the current economy).
Pros: ALL Vegan (plant-based) in a low-key way, Delicious Sweet and Sour Vegan Chicken, Friendly Service and Nice Layout in New Location
Cons: Expensive (dishes do add up), Recommend packaging improvements (no plastic)
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super_marisa
Points +1020
Love the new location! Delicious as ever :))) - Edit
I popped in for a bowl of Seaweed Tofu Soup. The new location is smaller and brighter! I like it and look forward to coming back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-11-14
Pros: All vegan, Friendly staff, Huge menu
Zombiecynthia
What?! No way, I almost stopped here for a bite yesterday, now this is a sign to go soon!
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missfury
Points +281
Exceptionally Delicious Asian Vegan! - Edit
Veggie Lee has some of the best vegan food I’ve ever had. The chef is skilled at both creative takes on dishes, as well as providing solid favorites. The best potstickers, excellent noodle soups, and a sizzling dish with eggplant, vegan fish steak, and tofu that is to die for. E38 is the number of this dish. They recently moved to a smaller location, but their kind and wonderful staff remains, as do the outstanding dishes. Do yourself a favor and go!
Read morePros: All vegan, all delicious , Lots of choices, Fresh ingredients
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veggies_4_life
Points +519
Decision fatigue, in a good way - Edit
There were sooo many options and everything I tried was very tasty. I wished some of the dishes had come with rice but it wasn't a problem to order it on the side. There were a lot of mock meats and the orange chicken had a great texture and flavor. I would come back to try more!
Read morePros: So many options
Cons: Spendy
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indie_gerl
Points +32
❤️❤️♥️♥️ Yass Veggie Lee - Edit
Passing through on my way to San Jose and it was my one of my top vegan food experiences in the bay. Mom and pop vibes, family style servings as a dine in. Their salt & pepper pumpkin, dried sautéed green beans and off menu tomato beef chow menu was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. Their homemade chili oil! Chefs kiss. I put that on everything and I was mad I didn’t walk out buying it. Definitely recommend!
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ZuluMoore
Points +15
New and healthier places to eat good food I can’t wait to try it - Edit
I want to try a better option for health
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HunterMikala
Points +18
All vegan! Amazing food and service. Staff is extremely friendly. The chicken ❤️ - Edit
Amazing amazing spot. I'm a vegan- but my non vegan friends also the food here. Must eat at!
Read morePros: All vegan
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bmu08
Points +103
Amazing food!! - Edit
If you are craving popcorn chicken, this is the place to go - their salt n pepper (vegan) chicken really hits the fried chicken craving and is indistinguishable from meat. Their Kung Pao (vegan) chicken is also amazing, with a great spicy sauce and lots of peanuts and veggies.
Read moreIt's slightly more expensive than other vegan joints, but the food is worth it. They also have lots of seating and parking space, so it's a great place to bring the family.
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