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    Chen Vegetarian House

    4.5 (125 reviews)
    ModerateVegetarian, Chinese, Soup
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    CHEN VEGETARIAN HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    "chicken" ho fun  broccoli "beef"
    Taylor Y.

    The food is amazing, and this is coming from a Chinese person who grew up vegetarian! I love the flavors in each of the dishes. The soy proteins are delicious in themselves, but the vegetable dishes (ie garlic eggplant) is to die for as well. I ate here twice in a span of two weeks because I couldn't get enough! The service was great when I dined in, and I also did take out which was convenient and ready in a timely manner. Overall would recommend this place for authentic Chinese food, regardless of whether you're vegetarian.

    Orange Chicken
    Erika L.

    Absolutely amazing food! I am blown away! The orange chicken was to die for and the sesame chicken was equally amazing. I'm a huge texture person and they nailed that crispy outside and chewy. The server was so helpful and friendly. I'm sad this isn't anywhere near my house because I'd eat here often. What an amazing find!

    Sesame chicken yum
    Mike A.

    The interior and exterior did not let on the quality of vegan food inside. Top tier vegan Chinese that is just as good as vegan food I've had in New York city and Philadelphia. The sesame "chicken" and orange "chicken" were better than other vegan chicken I've had. Highly recommend even if you aren't vegan (I'm not). It's mostly soy based meat substitutes with some tempeh based.

    Scallion pancake and steamed dumplings
    Rod S.

    This is a vegan paradise! All of the food is vegan, the menu is extensive, and the prices are fair. We ordered appetizers and an entree. We had enough food left over for each of us to have another meal. The food was so good that I only got photos of our entrees. When our main course arrived we were so excited to try it that we forgot to take pictures. Parking on the street or parking behind the building if you're really good backing up in tight places. We drove from Lancaster, and it's worth the drive. We'll be back.

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    Amy K.

    First time here and already planning to go back again soon. The food was so tasty and the service was great. I had the orange chickn and my colleague had the teriyaki chickn. Both dishes were great and bribing someone with me who isn't vegan she said she wanted to meet there again- high praise imo! It's a cute little place with only a few tables so if you go at peak times might not be able to find one.

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    Nick L.

    Super fresh vegan Chinese food. Can't complain honestly, sweetest staff ever, which just makes you want to support them even more. First time and we got a lot of food - beef and mixed veg, chicken fried rice, chicken lo mein, wonton soup, seafood delight, seaweed salad, steamed dumplings, and cheesecake. Top picks were the cheesecake, seaweed salad, and chicken lo mein. Bottom pics were the seafood delight. Everything else was solidly good. No grease, no MSGs, so everything feels good to eat. It's funny, you actually notice how much salt and MSG is in your normal vegan chinese food once you have this and it kinda makes you feel a little guilty. Biggest note: this is a small operation. Super limited indoor seating, and sometimes long wait times for to-go orders. Be nice, and they'll be nice back. This is such a blessing to have in Berks County.

    Appetizers
    Rdg Rater ..

    Chen is delicious! I am not vegetarian, however my friend is, so I was eager to give it a try to see how the "meat" tasted. Everything is phenomenal and you will be impressed with the taste and quality of the food. The owner is very friendly and the atmosphere is nice. It's right on the strip of Penn Ave so afterwards you can go for a nice walk. Definitely give Chen a try, even if you aren't vegetarian!

    Pad Kee Mai with "chicken"
    Andrea G.

    Was looking for dinner around town on a Friday evening. Saw this place had great reviews so decided to try it out. Tried to call in my order but the line was busy, so I assumed they were busy since it was a Friday. So, I drove here to order in person. Place was empty. Anywho, got to the register to order. The lady asks if I've ever been there before and I tell her no. She then proceeds to tell me that it's a vegetarian place which means there's no meat. I kinda understood that from the name (lol) but I just replied okay. Ordered the sesame "chicken", pad kee mai with "chicken", spring rolls (2 come in 1 order) & the cheesecake. Sesame "chicken": DIVINE! Tasted so good. Very good flavor and didn't make me miss real chicken one bit. Loved how it wasn't soggy and they tried to make it crispy which was a nice touch. Pad Kee Mai: spicy! Good flavor and texture. Very filling. Spring rolls: delicious! Could taste a hint of basil but wasn't overwhelming and was very crunchy. A bit small in my opinion for $5 but still good. Cheesecake: yummy! Tastes like a caramel cheesecake but not overwhelming. Tasty and my stomach won't hurt because it's dairy free! Overall delicious. Definitely will be my go-to for Chinese food now. All the food came up to a little over $30 for an appetizer, 2 entrees and dessert. Worth every penny.

    Sesame chicken
    Chandni L.

    Great vegan takeout Chinese in the Reading area! I got the chicken wings on a sugarcane stick and sesame "chicken." It was pretty good, and the sugarcane stick for the chicken wings was a unique and environmentally friendly idea. The sesame chicken was pretty good, although slightly chewy on the first day (there was plenty for leftovers!). I think this place is around 4 stars, but having a completely vegan Chinese restaurant in Reading is amazing.

    Singapore mei fun
    John B.

    Open for takeout only as of this writing. I wisely called in so I could talk a bit, and landed on some Singapore curry noodles. I was reminded that this place is vegetarian; I guess every now and then a customer gets surprised by this. The dish I picked up was a good portion of aromatic thin rice noodles with just a bit of kick and a large volume of various soy-based fake meats. I'm not a huge fake meat person, but these were fine enough. If I had my way, I'd want more things on the menu like broad beans, peanuts, and cashews for protein, and I'd also lose the broccoli and get some more Chinese vegetables. But I'm glad they're here, and the menu as it is has plenty that I would like to try.

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    Really great food! So fresh tasting and the (mock) chicken and tofu dishes are delicious! Definitely a favorite for healthy takeout.

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    Everything is vegetarian! And tasty - great sauces and lots of vegetables. And the owners are nice! What's not to like?

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