Been coming here for...20 years? Haven't visited since Covid, drove by and I was like oh! Gotta visit. My favs are still on the menu...sweet sour pork and the happy family. Brown rice on the side and I'm good. Still epic. The nice Taiwanese owner lady still remembers me. It's been 22 years of being vegetarian. Unbelievable. I turned 40 last month. I'm shocked I kept it going still. Little things compound. I think I'm doing okay with a four pack and a Mohawk. Sorry, wool gathering. This restaurant is awesome, very mom and pop. But still, a vegetarian oasis in a sea of unoriginality that has become Mountain View. read more

The food was so flavorful and this a great Chinese place if you're vegetarian and even if you're not. The service was really sweet and friendly and the restaurant had a very homey feel. read more

***USP: decades old Chinese vegan place with mock meat based dishes. ***AMBIANCE: place is not very large and has stood the test of time. It's in need of some deep cleaning but is definitely very decent considering the age and the fact that it's run by a very old couple. ***FOOD: here is what we got- *black pepper chow mein- 3/5- lacked oomph and some kick. The "chicken" was more like tough pieces of soy. The noodles need a bit of char. *schezuan eggplant and green beans: 3.5/5: I love this dish and try to order it at every Chinese restaurant I visit even if it's not a pure vegan restaurant. The eggplants in this dish oozed out a lot of oil which wasn't very pleasant. The overall dish lacked a bit of flavor as well. Green beans lacked a crunch. Rounding off to 4 as the place seems to be run with a lot of love by an old couple. read more

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Loved this place! We ordered several dishes- Singapore Style Rice Noodles, Kung Pao Chicken (tofu), Tofu with Iron Plate, Szechwan Eggplant & String Bean, and Scallion Pancakes. Everything tasted super authentic. The tofu replacement in all the dishes were delicious. Medium spicy wasn't spicy at all (we could've gone "spicy"), but the flavors were good and each dish had its own sauce profile, which I appreciated. Scallion pancakes were my highlight. They had already topped it with soy sauce. Pickup was quick, staff was very sweet, and the dine-in space has a relaxed, cozy vibe. Great spot! read more

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Overall very good. The 2 dishes we ordered were the honey walnut prawns prawns and fried black pepper chicken. Plus the chocolate cake. The honey walnut prawns were SO good. I personally loved them and I see why they're popular. They had a really nice texture and taste. The fried black pepper chicken was also good but for my family's liking (we ordered it) a bit too spicy. We got mild spicy for the black pepper chicken. And just to warn some of you--Mild spicy from here IS spicy for those with super low spice tolerance. The chocolate cake wasn't very good because it was dry. The place is run by a couple and you can tell they're really hard working. I think its just them. read more

Food tasted okay, pretty average. The service was great! The waitress was really considerate of what we were wanting to try. I would give this place a better rating, but I got pretty bad stomach pain after read more

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Mountain View only has one fully vegan restaurant and this is a great one to represent for the veg heads out there. Run by a small family, we felt right at home with their service and great food. We ordered three entrees and some brown rice on the side to share. Each dish was about $16 so average pricing for the area. The Basil Tempura was highly recommended and we did enjoy the spices they used for the dish. I thought it would be a bit crispier given that it's tempura but they do add on a light sauce, making it more of a stir-fry consistency. We also tried their Dry Braised String Beans with Soy Chicken and this was another standout. Like the previous dish, they do go a bit heavier on the sauce than I'd imagine so it's not a fully dry stir-fried dish, but a great one nonetheless. My favorite dish was their veggie ribs which was essentially their take on beef and broccoli. Their use of mushrooms here as the beef was ingenious and the meaty texture of it made it taste very realistic. Thanks Garden Fresh for being the lone fully vegan restaurant in the area. You're definitely a keeper. read more

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The food here is nothing short of stunning. The chef is a genius. There's lots of variety and all of it delicious. Service is prompt and friendly. Ambience is casual family-style. One of my favorite restaurants in the entire Bay Area. read more

This is the second time that I have visited Palo Alto and eaten at Garden Fresh. This is not just the best vegan food I have ever eaten in my life, but it is the best restaurant. I've ever eaten at!! Since Covid, So many restaurants have gone downhill and their food taste like crap. But garden fresh is absolutely delicious.! I only regret that I live in Utah and won't be able to eat there very often. If I lived in Palo Alto, I would go there every day until I had tried all 45 things on the menu. ITS SO GOOD!! this time. I had "beef"broccoli, and general's "chicken"orange sauce. DELICIOUS!! read more

I'm never eating here again this restaurant is so unsanitary! I can't believe I physically saw this when I was picking up my take out order. How gross it is to make spring rolls on a table that guest use. They couldn't even bother to get a proper plate to place them on there!?! I cannot imagine what it's like in the back where they are cooking. They are violating health codes!!! read more

I'd been craving vegan orange chicken for weeks, so I was on the hunt for a Chinese restaurant with good vegan/vegetarian options. I'm really glad I stumbled upon Garden Fresh! It has a small, quaint set-up with a mix of small and large tables. The menu was very extensive and there were a lot of delicious choices to choose from! The entrees and appetizers were both quite reasonably priced. Garden Fresh has a great lunch special deal that comes with rice and is only available on weekdays as well. During our visit, we chose the sweet and sour 'pork' along with the orange glazed chick'n and fried rice. Every item was so tasty and everything complemented each other so well! I loved that Garden Fresh included plenty of fresh vegetables and broccoli in each dish, especially since some restaurants tend to skimp on vegetables when ordering a la carte. What I loved the most about our experience was the service. Our server was so sweet and attentive! It was great chatting with her, and she made sure we had everything we needed. It felt like a very homey, comfortable experience. If you're looking for vegan Chinese cuisine in Mountain View/Sunnyvale, this is the place to go! read more

Garden Fresh - 37. Orange Chicken 2. Sweet & Sour Vegetarian Pork 9. Stir-Fried Vegi Chicken Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Mountain View, California

Love basil tempura and scallion cakes. I believe I've been coming here for over 20 years. The service is incredible. And the food is served very quickly. The ambience is very casual. They have tables inside and they have a couple of tables outside. It's really a wonderful place. Thank you, Alice for providing this Restaurant for all these years. read more

Garden Fresh - Gorgeous Basil Tempura!! Love it. Favorite dish here. - Chinese Near Me - Mountain View, California

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A TREASURE ON PENINSULA! This is the best Vegan food we've EVER EATEN! So authentic. HOW do they DO IT?! Everything was super fresh and tasty, including lots of vegetables. The "chicken," "duck," "ham" - it was all DELICIOUS. We've been coming did decades. The food is ALWAYS OUTSTANDING. And so reasonably priced! You'll LOVE Alice. read more

Great vegetarian cuisine of soup, tofu and vegetables. Highly Recommend it. One recommendation of adding hot oil and choice of chili sauce. This will make great addition to their current hot chili oil. read more

This was my first time eating vegan Chinese food. I ordered the chow mein and it tasted great! If I didn't know this restaurant was vegan, I wouldn't have known this dish was vegan. Impressive! I highly recommend this place! The service and the ambiance was reasonable! read more

Garden Fresh - 9. Stir-Fried Vegi Chicken Chow Mein - Chinese Near Me - Mountain View, California

Great food and great service !! Consistently Excellent !! Highly recommended !!!!! I have been coming here for more than 20 years !!

Great vegan food! very fresh! not too salty or oily. I recommend it as a very good and healthy restaraunt

I'd give it 6 stars, if I could! Alice and Robert serve up delicious staples with hearty mock meats. Service with a smile! Don't let the fast casual ambience fool you - this is one of the best Chinese restaurants I've ever eaten at. My go-to order: Veggie Chicken Chow Mein, Veggie potstickers (steamed), Tofu Delight, General's Veggie Chicken, brown rice Must-try and worth repeat visits! read more

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A delectable meal that isn't overpowering. Stopped in for lunch and was presently surprised. The service was speedy and kind, food was yummy and filling, and overall vibe was filled with love/natural light/and beautiful plants. A fully vegan restaurant that deserves your patronage read more

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I'm not vegetarian or vegan, but the food here is very tasty and cooked really well. The owners are also super sweet and hardworking. The chao mian has good wok hei and the vegetables are crunchy. I can hear the fire/gas of the wok in the kitchen so you know it's legit. I personally don't care for meat alternatives so I would suggest the taro and tofu stir fry special and any of the noodles dishes. read more

I want to leave this review as a very serious warning for others with food allergies. This restaurant advertises itself as fully vegan, which by definition should mean no eggs, dairy, or other animal products. However, after only a few bites of my meal, I went into a SEVERE anaphylactic reaction due to my egg allergy and had to take emergency measures. This was not a matter of mild cross-contamination--something in the food contained egg or was mislabeled. When a restaurant calls itself vegan, customers should be able to trust that egg and dairy are completely absent. For people with life-threatening allergies, accuracy is not optional. For me, this was not just an inconvenience -- it was a terrifying and dangerous medical emergency. If you have serious food allergies, please be extremely cautious here. I sincerely hope management takes this issue seriously, reviews their ingredient handling, and ensures they are not endangering customers. read more

I've been coming here since I was in high school and the food is fantastic. The menu has evolved and there's newer, creative dishes but there are many oldies but goodies. The hot & sour soup is delicious and opens your sinuses. Today we tried the iron plate tofu and it was delicious. Vegetables were crunchy, the tofu had a braised texture, and the gravy was extremely flavorful. The also have a crispy chow mein that sounds appetizing and I'll have to try it next time. Garden Fresh is just on the corner of El Camino and Shoreline. It's a quaint little place and the lady who owns this place is extremely kind, friendly, and hospitable. It's evident that people who frequent this place quickly become regulars. Highly recommend! read more

Loved every dish I had this time! The service is wonderful I love the lady who runs this place - she is super polite, kind, and makes my day every time I visit this place. We tried: 1. Hot and sour soup (5/5): It was extremely delicious. Hot and spicy, perfect for the rainy weather. 2. Veggie ribs (5/5): Tastes like soft chewier seitan. We asked for extra spicy, and this was extremely hot! So watch out if you make modifications. 3. Veggie duck (5/5): My favorite! Its a dish I always get because it's super filling (most quantity of mock meat / protein you can get in a dish here). It's batter fried so I often don't eat the "skin" but it's tasty af. We asked for extra spicy but this dish is never spicy no matter what we request . 4. Jasmine tea (5/5): Surprisingly, I love this tea. It was perfect to have this in the winter. Try the veggie ribs, and veggie duck if you're visiting this place for the first time. 2 other options is Kung pao chicken and black pepper chicken - don't forget to ask them to make them spicy! read more

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My visit on 10/13 consisted of an order of crunchy (or crispy? can't remember) sesame vegan chicken, Kung Pao chicken, and a side of white rice. Downed it with some jasmine tea with two slices of cake (chocolate and carrot) and my meal for two was complete. Unfortunately the sesame chicken was not crispy, which cost it a star, I mean what is crispy sesame chicken if it ain't crispy?! Anyway, everything else was delicious. Service was slower than usual but that would be due to the crowd that was consistently coming through the doors and as always service was friendly and courteous. Love the friendliness and hospitality of the owners. Once again, I highly stand by my recommendation. read more

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Great food, and feel! Service was quick and quality was 10/10 Authentic feeling is also comforting and heart warming read more

Garden Fresh - Amazing!!! We had a little bit of everything but your vegan heart will thank you!! Wonderful owner /waitress, very quick service - Chinese Near Me - Mountain View, California

The Chinese food here is spicy delicious...and it's ALL VEGAN! Amazing duck, black mushrooms & bok choy, moo shu, ribs. Everything here is so flavorful. We come from the central coast & do takeout. Then, enjoy the various entrees for days. Our favorite Chinese restaurant in California! The owners are SO gracious. Cute little restaurant with maybe 20 seats or so, but the flavors - wow. Please try this place- whether you're a vegan, vegetarian or a meat lover. It's SO good, & small restaurants like this NEED us to order (in or takeout) to survive. Almost as much as WE NEED THEM to keep serving plentiful, quality food at an affordable price. Highly recommended! read more

Our family has vegans, vegetarians & meat eaters! So it's good to always know where the veggies are readily available -- but even the meat eaters can appreciate getting a delicious meatless meal. We have been eating there for 24 years and the whole family enjoys their Asian Cuisine. All of the meat free dishes that keep our whole family happy. An amazing menu. Nice staff. read more

Been coming here for 25 years, and still my favorite restaurant! Recommend the Scallion Pancakes, Basil Tempura, Orange Beef, and Black Pepper Chicken! read more

I was so happy to hear there was a vegan Chinese restaurant close to my workplace! Decided to order the chow mein thru Yelp and picked it up during my lunch break. When the restaurant received my order I got a call from them, confirming the time of pickup at 12:40 pm. When I got there at 12:35 there seemed to be a misunderstanding and the woman said the pickup was at 12:45 pm. In my head I was like, "Uh oh," cause I only have a 30-min lunch break lol. But the woman dashed into the kitchen and started preparing my order. I received it within 5 minutes! I haven't had chow mein in years before I went vegetarian so I was excited to try this! It did not disappoint either. You get the classic chow mein flavor, regular oiliness that comes with chow mein, and the chewy "chicken." Like others have said, it is a bit pricey for the amount you get, but I'd honestly come back again. The interior does look rather shabby and looks like a typical Asian restaurant, but I ordered take out so I didn't eat inside. If I ordered a soup I'd most likely eat in-house. What to expect: -a confirmation call if ordered online -typical chow mein flavors/oiliness -hardworking folks doing their best -deliciousness :-) read more

Garden Fresh - 34. Vegi Chicken Chow Fun - Chinese Near Me - Mountain View, California

A casual vegan restaurant in Mountain View. We came here for lunch and prolly the first customer for the day. The staff were not attentive as they were on another call. But, I helped myself with the menu and ordered the food. Ambience -3/5 Service -3/5 Price - 4/5 Food -5/5 - ordered kungpao veggie chicken. The mock chicken was very good and the sauce was very tasty. The brown rice on the side was cooked perfectly and. Implemented the sauce very well. Broccoli and all other veggies was very well cooked and the proportion was just right for a single meal (Asian portions not the American portions). Decently priced read more

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The last year has been a struggle for most people due to COVID-19. Even more so if you own a small business. I ordered food from Garden Fresh recently and the owner called to check if I needed rice, which was very thoughtful and kind. It is a humble, clean, and modest restaurant, tucked away in a 70s-era strip mall on El Camino. The food here is good, and the food is specifically better in this Mountain View location. Everything is vegan and if you are following a meat-free diet, Garden Fresh is a lifesaver. I don't think I have ever had a bad meal and I have been eating at this location for over 30 years. My most favorite dishes are the Hunan Tofu (this is a spicy tofu and faux ham in a clay pot and sometimes has a different name or is a menu special), the Sweet and Sour Pork (faux pork), the Veggie Duck (faux duck), the scallion pancakes, the eggrolls, the Orange Beef (faux beef), the Veggie Chicken Chow Mein (faux chicken), and the Veggie Ham (faux ham). I will confess, I recently had a moment of a few tears shed when I thought Garden Fresh might close one day (esp. given the current economic situation and COVID-19). Please support our community and small businesses, and order your take out or delivery on the Garden Fresh website directly. read more

First time customer- AMAZING service and delicious vegan Chinese cuisine created with fresh veggies, yummy tofu and vegan "meat" substitutes and tasty traditional sauces. The gal that helped me with my TO GO order was accommodating as I needed to get pick up a bit later than when they closed after lunch, in the middle of the day- and was graciously kind and I will definitely be a repeat customer and I'm telling all my vegan friends about this place read more

Garden Fresh (GF) has *delish* vegan food! Try the basil tempura and Singapore Noodles. Sooo tasty! GF has been in business for as long as I can remember. It's in a tiny strip mall, but you will be delighted. The owners are lovely people and the food is just as great. read more

Got our Chinese New Year's Eve dinner here. Garden Fresh was only available for pickup/delivery order on Menufy. We opted for pickup. The food was ready in 15 minutes. Upon the pickup, the staff gave me a box of radish cake (萝卜糕) as Chinese New Year's gift. She also patiently taught me how to cook it. All the dishes are delicious. My favorites are the Veggie Ham and the Curry "Chicken". The Veggie Ribs was no less tasty. The Vegi Wontons with Chili Sesame Sauce could be better: the sauce wasn't quite authentic (not spicy yet too sweet) and the wrap was too thick. The radish cake was delicious as well. A great treat to start the New Year! read more

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I've eaten here several times in 2022 and have always been impressed. This is fantastic Chinese food that happens to be vegan. On my first visit, my friend and I were one of 4 tables, with one of the tables being about 8 people. We were amazed and mesmerized that a single woman was able to serve about 14 people at 4 different tables in such a small space with such grace and warmth. On our second visit -- she remembered us and asked us friendly questions -- truly a talent in the memory department. Every time my friend and I visit - we try different dishes and they are all delicious. Nothing is overcooked nor oily -- a complaint I have with a lot of fast Chinese food -- it's all "Garden Fresh" and delicious. Highly recommend and look forward to returning. read more

Covid review: Parking lot is a little small but doable during the dinner rush. You can order online or at the door and then you pick up at the door. The food is absolutely delicious and you cannot tell that it is vegetarian. This has become my go to when I want yummy chinese food when I don't feel like cooking it myself. Everything is vegetarian (vegan?) Friendly and the owners themselves are incredibly nice people. I went for two weeks in a row and she has been incredibly nice every time. Something to keep in mind is that chinese dishes are meant to be shared not eaten individually so during covid it might not be the best idea or.. just save it for leftovers. An experience I had is that she did suggest a different dish than what my boyfriend had originally wanted but it turned out to be a good suggestion because the second time we came, he had the lemon pepper chicken and did not like it. (I absolutely loved it) the singaporean noodles were good too and I highly recommend. Honestly, probably everything is delicious and the only sucky part is that there isn't an unlimited amount of food on the menu because I'd happily eat just about anything from this place. They are delicious! read more

Garden Fresh - Singaporean noodles. Absolutely mouthwateringly delicious I don't like onions and it is delicious here anyways! - Chinese Near Me - Mountain View, California

The food is so good here, amazing mock meats and sauces and veggie dishes. Always greeted by Alice who is so kind!

Sunday lunch is a la carte only and generally okay, though not great. Curry fish has home style vegetable (which I liked) and curry (good) with gluten fish cakes not that tasty. Broccoli chicken has good broccoli with no-taste gluten chicken. Brown rice is extra costing a starbucks coffee. Hopefully, this is just one day hiccup. Weekday lunch menu looks much better with reasonable price. read more

Can't believe this vegan place has been around for so long and I finally tried it for the first time. It's a small place, but good selections of different dishes. Some looks like the real thing! Good flavor and my husband didn't even realize he was eating vegetarian food. Nice lady who helped with my selections. Definitely worth a try. read more

Garden Fresh - Chef's specials - Chinese Near Me - Mountain View, California

Lovely ALL VEGAN Chinese food spot run by a super cute older couple from Taiwan! They're super friendly and have such an extensive menu! Food was really yummy, the chow fun was so chewy! It's just so amazing how they've veganized so many traditional Chinese dishes for everyone to enjoy! Items we ordered: - hot and sour soup - chow fun - mango chick'n - fried pepper chicken read more

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