The vegetarian choices served at The Buddhist Vegetarian Kitchen are always delicious…read more They are known for specialty Buddhist vegetarian meals and have been in the community for years. We ordered a few things and were very impressed with how well they were made. Served hot, our selections were like works of art. #16 - Bean Curd with Mixed Vegetables - plentiful amount of different types of veggies. # 5 - Stuffed Bean Curd Skin * - always delicious. # 65 - Rice Noodle w Vegetarian Chicken & Vegetable - came with generous giant pieces of mock chicken. Excellent vegetarian dishes.

My fav is their mixed veg platter. It is yummy…read more Service is fine. Like most Chinese restaurants. Ambiance is dated.

It's a vegetarian restaurant that has great reviews that you've driven by many times and thought to…read moreyourself, "huh? Who eats vegetarian sushi" Gave this place a try, and this review is from someone who has a carnivore diet lunch almost daily. Honestly, everything tasted great. I was truly surprised by how their chef can make vegetarian food taste so good lol. In fact, the only dish I found to be soso was their hot and sour soup (also surprising because this is naturally a vegetarian soup) The service is also quite nice. Gave good recommendations. The restaurant is clean and aesthetically pleasing. If you're a meat eater, give this place a try with an open mind. If you're a vegetarian/vegan, this restaurant is a no brainer!

I love finding new vegetarian finds in the city, and I am so glad I stumbled upon Tenon Vegetarian…read moreCuisine in Markham! This is a small restaurant located at Kennedy and Highway 7, packed among a lot of restaurants. This place does have take out and dine in options as well. I was skeptical at first because the place was empty on a Friday night, but trust me it must just be a hidden gem! The staff were kind, and allowed me to make modifications to party trays that were on a pre-set menu. Pricing is very affordable and you definitely get a bang for your buck! Now on to the food! This is a vegan sushi restaurant, and the amount of items on their menu is crazy. All different types of rolls, sashimi, appetizers the list goes on. I got a few different items because I wanted to give this place a fair shot. I ordered the Gyoza (7/10 a little soggy but flavourful), Chicken Soy Kaarage (9/10 so good!!), Spicy Broccoli Roll (8/10), California Roll (9/10), Sweet Yam Tempura Roll (9/10 Delicious), Soy Kani Tempura Roll (9/10, tastes exactly like imitation crab), Dynamite Roll (9/10), King Mushroom Special Roll (10/10). Everything beyond exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend you check this place out if you're a sushi lover or vegan/vegetarian looking for a perfect meal! 9/10 would recommend!!

Have tried a number of items here. Mind you, Im neither vegan nor vegetarian but the food here…read morecould satisfy even the pickiest meat eaters. The portion sizes are great. The textures are surprising. The food is delicious. There is a "salmon" that looks and feels just like sashimi down to the white stripes that go along each cut. They serve this on a massive kale salad with chickpeas, piles of thin carrots and a rich tahini dressing. Ive also had the "chicken". The breading is so tasty and crispy. When dipped in the sauce, could really fool you into thinking its chicken. Also have tried the mac and cheese and fried rice. Their drinks/ smoothies are delivious too. I recommend the avocado. Wasnt a fan of the bbq pork buns(dry and not enough filling). I removed 1 star for the customer service. Ive dined here at least 3 times and each time, minimal enthusiasm/elaborating when inquiring more about the menu items.

First time here. It's a cozy vegetarian Chinese restaurant. Menu is clearly labeled. Plenty of…read moreoptions to satisfy all tastes. From staple Asian entrees to sandwiches, salads, and flatbreads. I decided to order the sweet & sour pork. Really delicious. I strongly recommend. $10.99 Daily specials. Imitation meats are Beyond or Omni. Reasonable prices. Bring cash for 5% discount. Friendly service. Clean and well maintained. Im surely coming back.

The last time we dined at Graceful was in 2013 at their earlier location!…read more They've retained the same style/ambiance and furnishings INCLUDING superlative service. The interior design is reminiscent of the earlier location. If you're into a quiet, serene atmosphere and polite, considerate fellow patrons, this is the place for you. The food was as memorable as before! I had the freshly shucked corn jjeok (congee) which was a thin congee (always my preference), topped with mock ham. 10/10. Spouse had the mock sharks' fin soup - 10/10. We shared the "Korean style" napa cabbage with several mushrooms and taofu. It was outstanding and thankfully not loaded with cornstarch. 10/10. We splurged on "peanut filled dumplings" which contained minutely-chopped water chestnuts, chopped carrot and mushroom and the lovely crunchy peanuts. TEXTURE WAS SUBLIME and the TASTE outstanding. 10/10. Service: 10/10. Ambiance: 10/10. Highly, highly recommended.

Graceful Vegetarian Restaurant, located inside Splendid China Mall in Scarborough, serves Chinese…read morevegetarian dishes that (in my opinion) are way better than the ones served in similar Chinese vegetarian restaurants that I had been to elsewhere in the GTA. At Graceful, they actually offer dishes that contain no mock meat, such as straight tofu and bean curd varieties with fresh vegetables (as a non-meat eater, I'm not a big fan of mock meats). The food here seems to be a hit with both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The restaurant is easily spottable as there are huge signs and entrances from both outside and inside the mall. The interior is not very big - just one big room, but has a cozy and comfortable ambiance with Chinese decorations. There was a table with take-out snack and dessert items right at the entrance, where you can buy packages of cashew nuts, Chinese cookies, and glutinous rice-based snacks / desserts. Service was very friendly, quick, and much better than the service you'd find at most other Chinese restaurants anywhere else. We were presented with 3 menus: dim sum menu (where you mark the items you want to order yourself with a pencil), special dishes menu (with coloured photos), and the main menu (came in a paper booklet). We ordered a combination of dishes from the dim sum and main menus. DIM SUM - Vegetarian Shiu Mai: Loved it! The texture was very smooth and I could see the pieces of vegetables (maybe carrot, radish, water chestnut, mushrooms) in the shiu mai. - Mock BBQ Eel: We ordered this one just out of curiosity. This was my least favourite item out of the ones we ordered. It came out as cubed pieces of deep-fried gluten, covered in sweet sauce and a bit of sesame seeds. Not a fan of deep-fried stuff, and I didn't like the sweet sauce. It had zero resemblance (both visually and taste-wise) to eel (we didn't expect it to be... just wanted to see how this dish would turn out). - Mock Sliced Abalone Sashimi: This was okay, but it could do without the sauce. I liked the firm texture, just like abalone. It was served with a small dollop of wasabi (not needed, in my opinion). MAIN DISHES - Stir-Fried Tofu, Cabbage, Carrot, and Wood Ear Mushrooms: My absolute favourite dish here! We ordered it because I read another Yelp reviewer wrote that this dish was great, non-greasy, and non-oily. They were correct (thank you)! Glad we got this. The tofu was nice and firm with a chewy texture, and I loved all the vegetables that came with this dish. As a big fan of stir-fried cabbage and wood ear mushrooms, this was an easy win. I liked that it wasn't covered in thick sauce and not oily or greasy. - Egg Whites and Mock Crab Meat on Broccoli: Broccoli was a bit on the soft side, but I liked this dish for the combination of fresh vegs and a huge amount of lean protein (egg whites) on top. It was a big dish, and we got to take home some of the egg whites. - Crispy Egg-Free Noodles with Bean Curd Slices and Bitter Melon: This came with too much thick sauce (although I liked the black pepper), but the parts with the still-crispy noodles were good. The protein was actually called "Mock Beef" in the menu, but it was really bean curd slices. I liked the bitter melon the best in this dish, minus the sauce. Overall, this was a great place for Chinese vegetarian food. There was a wide variety of items to choose from, ranging from dim sum (small dishes) to larger main dishes, and all sorts of cooking styles (steamed, stir-fried, deep fried, soup, hot pot, etc.). In the fried rice section of the menu, it was written that they could make all of the fried rice vegan by omitting the eggs (good option for those who want them to be vegan). The 2 stand-outs of this restaurant were the quality and taste of the dishes (especially the ones with tofu / bean curd and actual vegetables), and the service. The gentleman who worked there (perhaps the manager or owner) really cared about his customers and acted like an owner - greeting us, making sure we were taken care of, giving us extra napkins and utensils when asked, explaining each dish that came out, and said goodbye as we were leaving. I plan on coming back to try some of their other dishes on the menu (still lots to choose from!).

Ordered an eggless cake for a family get together. They suggested the Kalakand cake which was a…read morehuge hit. Cake was light and fuffy and had a whip cream and kalakand icing which was light and really delicious. Everyone loved it!

Very disappointed ordered 1 time the samosa chat and stuffed kulche and in both I received long…read morehair . May be employees are not wearing hair net or may be they have an extra hair topping .

I can't believe that the last time we were there was 2012!…read more It was great returning, some familiar faces and hugs. Excellent restauranteur who has retained the same staff for decades. This is solid vegetarian food and pleasant patrons - a place we're always happy to be.

We went for dinner here after having marked it for some time. Glad everything is vegetarian, but…read morethe staff communication is a bit challenging to figure out which dishes are vegan. Easy solution is to clearly mark them. Hope management is reading. The food is very good. We went for dinner and hoping dim sum was available as well. Perhaps next time. The vegan stuffed tofu, although limited quantity was amazing. The stuffed beans and tofu fried perfectly. The vegan eggplant was OK. The fiber pieces didn't go well. The entire dish needed some more spice. Vegan Sesame Chik'n was perfect. Wish we could just keep eating it. Five kinds of Rice, Fried Rice is something we have never had and was a top dish. Healthy with a bit of oil. Rice Noodle with Mock Beef (dried style) was OK. Bit greasy, less spicy but good. Service was good. The interior bit dated and bit cramped.

The food is amazing and so tasty, and then customer service is wonderful! Definitely try their…read morebanana pudding.

​Confused Kitchen is a hidden gem that turns culinary "confusion" into a delicious art form. The…read moreatmosphere is casual and welcoming, but the food is the true star, offering a creative variety of fusion dishes that blend diverse global flavors. Their signature "Confused Rice" and flavorful wings are standout favorites, consistently praised for their fresh ingredients and bold seasoning. ​What makes this spot unique is its ability to master multiple cuisines under one roof without sacrificing quality. With generous portions and friendly service, it's a must-visit for adventurous eaters looking for high-quality, inventive comfort food

A place where you can buy mock meats - both vegan and vegetarian. The owner knows and is…read moreknowledgeable about his products and will let you which are vegan. I see all lot of restaurateurs come and pick up bags of meats. The prices are quite competitive when you compare with the packages sold in East Asian ethnic grocery stores. We normally buy the large bags and re-pack them in smaller bags so that we can thaw and cook one portion. There are so many choices - mock chicken, beef, lamb, seafood, shrimps, ham, nuggets, neat balls and so much more. There is a limited choice of dried mock meats as well. The only downside is they are not open, if the lists says so. You have to call him and make sure he is there. No fancy store, just freezers of goods.

Nelakee Vegetarian is a wholesaler if Taiwanese vegan and vegetarian products. The store has been…read morearound for 20 years. It consists of multiple flat freezer for restaurants and a tall refrigerator filled with smaller packages of products for direct to consumers. The owner of Nelakee is very kind. I visited today after learning about their product offerings online. There are lots of vegan options. All items are buddhist vegetarian friendly, meaning they do not contain onions and garlic. Products are slightly cheaper than other vegetarian wholesalers in the area and can be ordered online. Although it may not feel like the most organized store, I appreciate that the products are clearly labeled.

The Brunch Tower is a must-try! It came loaded with a bit of everything: tasty Malaysian-style…read morescrambled eggs, crispy potato hash, smoky bacon, lamb sausage, and even ube pancakes. The portion sizes are incredibly generous, and everything was plated beautifully, making it perfect for photos . The service was friendly and the atmosphere was lively. The patio is great for people-watching, and the staff even brought out a cake with a sparkler for a birthday at a nearby table . Highly recommend for a celebration or a fun meal with friends!

Came here to celebrate my birthday with a friend. I chose this restaurant because it has a nice…read moreatmosphere. The service was great however prices are definitely on the higher end. The one thing I didn't realize is that their menu changed compared to what I saw online a few months before. I didn't like how there weren't many choices for mains especially when it comes to pasta. Both of us just ended up getting a Wagyu burger with fries because nothing else seemed appealing. For appetizer we ordered adobo fried chicken wings. I personally found the wings to be overly salted. They offered me a free dessert for my birthday which I didn't expect, it was very nice of them. I would recommend this place for celebrations.

UPDATE! So the name is officially misleading now because it's NOT VEGETARIAN anymore. They've…read moreactually moved the Vegetarian location to Brimley/Steeles... which means I can now get MUTTON KOTHU here. This has turned into my go-to Kothu spot, which says a lot since I was a big fan of Doner King's kothu (although that is sadly not as consistent...), which is across the street. Here's where this is brilliant: they make the kothu SO consistently here and I appreciate it. $9 for mutton kothu, $6 for vegetarian. I should try the biryani too but the kothu just keeps me going. Lots of snacks as well but I don't know if I'd go for it.... Their samosas aren't bad - at $1 for 3, it's not as great value as Samosa King which is a couple blocks south. They also have a variety of others - I think their mutton patty was a bit overly deep fried and it seems to sit out for a while. COVID FACTOR: they have arrows and signs for physical distancing here, and all employees wear masks. I think they limit to 3 inside the store ordering takeout at once.

This place is amazing, It truly is the most reasonably priced south indian food you can find! I…read morelove getting their springs rolls ( 5 for $1) and mini dosas for $2.50 ( which is perfect for lunch) . You can also buy fresh bread and other Sri Lankan baked goods here too.