Offers an extensive selection of mixed Asian cuisines as well as a few western style items. Find Chinese dishes with mock meats and vegetables, rice and noodles, soups, Thai curry, dim sum, faux fish and chips, veggie burger and nuggets. Order a la carte, set menu, or choose buffet. Re-branded in 2017 - previously operated as Loving Hut & prior to that Mr. Man (same owner). Open Mon 16:00-21:30, Wed-Thu 16:00-21:30, Fri-Sun 12:00-21:30.
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236 Station Rd, Edgware, North West London, England, HA8 7AU
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56 Reviews
First Review by Frankie85
Alexandra1
Points +56
Overpriced for the quality - Edit
Perhaps we would have felt differently about the quality of this place had we paid only a few pounds for the buffet. As it was, we paid an extortionate amount for a few dishes from the menu one evening and were extremely disappointed in every one. The 'crispy duck' (which I can make myself to taste exactly like real duck) was like flaky pastry. The food was greasy and salty, which is sometimes what you want from a £6 buffet, but not for what we paid. After being so excited to see such an extensive vegan menu, we felt really let down.
Read moreThe staff never left us with a moment of peace and also took our order incorrectly. I was embarrassed to have suggested this place to my friend and considering the quality of other vegan food in North London (Karamel!), which provide great food for far less money, there is no reason to settle for this.
Updated from previous review on Friday January 23, 2015
Updated from previous review on Friday January 23, 2015
Pros: Extensive choice
Cons: Disappointing food, very over priced for the quality
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redshift
Points +740
Not what it used to be. - Edit
Used to be a regular here but the quality has been bad for the last few years and I have not enjoyed food recently.
Read moreDo not recommend as the quality is not what it used to be.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-10
Pros: Vegan
Cons: Food quality quite poor compared to before
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ChelaLandau
Points +2458
Great meal and kind service - Edit
Met my old friend here and we had a lovely and delicious lunch, wait staff was so kind. I had the hot and sour soup which was delicious, potstickers, Szechuan "chicken", which I loved. We sat in a large comfortable booth and I also had a carrot ginger juice which was fresh. I would highly recommend this place. 
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Tonyzhai
Points +141
Taste explosion - Edit
My second visit to this place. Friendly quick service and good food
Read morePros: The mixed starter platter
Cons: It was a bit too salty
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RC1
Points +869
Very good - Edit
Huge choice of dishes, and good quality food.
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Frillykins
Points +336
The Best Vegan Chinese? - Edit
So, we've always loved the Loving Hut and this used to be one ages ago. They have improved this great formula extending and refining the menu. Over the years we always tend to end up at Zen Buddha to meet with friends: there is something to suit everyone from health-conscious-whole-fooders to junk-food-junkies.
Read morePros: Massive menu, Fish and Chips with Chinese, Also serves wholesome brown rice.
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lils.rock
Points +828
The best Chinese food 💚 - Edit
Love this place, everything I’ve tried is delicious and it’s definitely the best Chinese I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!
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philwky
Points +3145
Amazing - Edit
Experience was amazing in every way.
Read moreService, atmosphere, reasonably priced and most importantly amazing food with extremely generous portion sizes!
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Ane_vegan
Points +160
Nice food - Edit
I tried miso soup which was delicious and Hot Tofu, also nice. Restaurant setting is comfortable. I can recommend this place for sure.
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Lindi1000
Points +29
Our favourite Chinese - Edit
The portions are large, don't over order! My favourite dish is the lamb hotpot. It's amazing. Lots of veg in all the dishes. It's not fancy and I definitely recommend it.
Read morePros: Great options - all vegan, Generous portions
Cons: None!
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MrMimmi
Points +100
Tasty food - Edit
We’ve only ordered take out but it’s always so good, the not duck pancakes are great.
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FaeDugmore
Points +86
What a find! - Edit
We had an overnight stay in Borehamwood as a family minibreak and this was the closest option that popped up on the HC app. We felt very welcome here! All of the food is cooked fresh to order, nothing disappointed. There is a full vegan menu of around 8 pages! Never been so spoiled for choice. Everything was delicious and we will definitely return 💚
Read morePros: Wide variety of vegan foods, Welcoming environment , Fresh food cooked to order
Cons: Parking , No alcohol license
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georgiavb_
Points +17
Amazing! So many options - Edit
The experience was great. Went with my partner and we enjoyed every single thing we ordered (he’s not normally vegan and is doing veganuary, but he still loved it) The portions are really generous, we ended up taking a lot away, but it’s great as now we have dinner for tomorrow
Read more#Veganuary
Pros: Sooo many options , Everything we had was delicious , I imagine even non-vegans would enjoy it
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payamini
Points +33
Great food - Edit
Excellent food and good range of dishes.
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Ant1Plant1
Points +1797
Lovely food - Edit
Great food with lots of flavour and a decent price. Perfect for a sit down meal with company.
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SarjMcLargeFries
Points +20
Zen Rocks! Can’t wait to return, until then takeaways it is! - Edit
Have always loved their food and the extensive options, it’s kept me coming back for over 20 years.
Read morePros: Tonnes of options , Consistent experience, Has been my go to place for decades!
Cons: Can get expensive unless you go for the buffet
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mr.meoo
Points +13
Recommended for lunchtime buffet especially reasonable - Edit
When we lived in Barnet this place has a different name but though the name was changed the fabulous vegan food has not.
Read moreIt's best value is for the lunchtime buffets which obviously are not possible currently but we went a year ish ago and had a great lunchtime meal..
I recommend this if you want to endure you have a Chinese type meal without fear of it having meat or its products in it.
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HeenaModi
Points +380
Delicious food, LOADS of choice and fully vegan - Edit
I love eating at Zen Buddha and have ordered take away from there a couple of times.
Read moreI've written a review about them https://plantshift.com/blog/loving-hut-in-edgware-review
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darrenb
Points +1461
Food always high quality - Edit
Been going here for over 20 years and always love it. Just wish I lived a little closer.
Read morePros: Food is so tasty. Can do gluten free no problem.
Cons: Pretty expensive
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Lovelydovelydodah
Points +22
Great omg - Edit
I'm not used to having so much choice! It was great, even my non vegan fiancé liked it and said it tasted like the real thing. I'm definitely going to get some of my family to have some of this food.
Read moreHad the crispy duck pancakes, chicken and corn soup, and Kung po chicken with brown rice.
Pros: Everything is vegan, Just like a normal Chinese take out place
Cons: I haven't tried the whole menu yet, will update, Can be quite busy and thus slow
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umaa
Points +97
Good food & fully vegan menu 🌱🌱 - Edit
Food is insane and LOVE that everything is vegan cause there’s so much variety unlike all other Chinese food places in the area, really recommend!!!! Service is on and off but food has been a life saver through lock down! Thank u zen Buddha 👌🏾
Read morePros: Totally vegan
Cons: Occasional bad service
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KushalMalde
Points +159
Excellent steamed tofu in black bean sauce - Edit
My go to Chinese takeaway as i live in Edgware and I'm a big fan of their steamed tofu in black bean sauce (one of the better black bean sauces I've had!). Also enjoy their tempura broccoli too.
Read moreSlightly pricey though. Also run out of brown rice quite frequently which is annoying
Pros: Vegan Chinese food, Black bean sauce
Cons: Pricey, Occasionally run out of brown rice
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chigs86
Points +70
Worth a visit - Edit
I've been here a couple times, once for the lunch buffet and once a la carte. The buffet was ok, good value but as with a lot of buffets - it wasn't very hot and it was quite small in comparison to others. A la carte was better, the char siew was amazing and I'd go back for that alone. Spicy mock chicken was also pretty good.
Read morePros: Lots of mock meat options
Cons: Some items are hit and miss, must experiment
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Alpesh108
Points +256
Lots of Soy! How restaurants should be made - Edit
Great Vegan food, friendly staff and fast. Lots of soya.
Read morePros: Lots of Soy, vegan , friendly staff
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kaizentheworld
Points +147
Expensive(ish) but worthwhile Loving Hut 🥈 - Edit
This is my local chinese takeaway which I have enjoyed over the years.
Read moreThey offer buffet at lunch time and also stuff from the menu at lunch and dinner.
Overall the place is reliable, tasty depending on your preferences - you might have to try it afew times to find the items you really enjoy to eat, i recommend the "lamb" which is a very nice and hearty stew. Can't go wrong with those udon noodles! 😋🍜
Pros: Amazing variety of meat/fish alternatives, Nice buffet at lunch, Friendly environment
Cons: Can get a bit pricey off the menu
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emilyr314
Points +89
Amazing à la carte all-you-can-eat. - Edit
This is worth the voyage out to zone 5 (the station is accessible on the Northern line, but the restaurant isn’t - please buy a portable ramp!) It used to be run by a cult and I’m not sure if it still is or not... but on the flip side, it runs an amazing à la carte all-you-can-eat. For the princely sum of around £18 (which is a lot but not for what you can end up eating), you can order two dishes at a time and have them brought to you endlessly. I love it. A lot of very fried food and great meat alternatives.
Read morePros: À la carte all-you-can-eat, Lots of great meat alternatives, Vegan dim sum!
Cons: May still be run by a cult? Unsure!, No wheelchair access - buy a ramp!, Very deep-fried
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EwaJedlińska
Points +40
Really good classic Chinese food. - Edit
I’d normally go there when in a rush and need to grab something on my way so the buffet take away menu is the best option around. There aren’t many 100% vegan places in the area so I am really thankful for this one. I’ve never tried any “proper” meal from the menu but I’d love to go there for the dim sum one day since I’ve heard many good things about it. It’s a good place if you’re new to veganism/vegetarianism and need it get your “meat” fix since they serve a variety of vegan “meats”. Even my father who is a committed meat eater said their “beef” tasted really authentic.
Read morePros: Affordable , Buffet , Variety
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