Ma Ma Wok, I love you for your offering of all the Chinese delicious foods, but veganized and equally delicious. As far as atmosphere, it's super casual, no cocktails, not much in the way of ambiance. Think of it as primarily for takeout, with table service. No matter! You come here for the huge portions of Chinese comfort food. Service is excellent and friendly. I could've spent a half hour with that menu, as I wanted to make sure I ordered the right things. This is the perfect place to share, as with many Chinese food that's done right and well, you order protein dishes apart from vegetable dishes. So we had Beijing veg duck, dry pot, eggplant with basil (they were out of the string beans that I really wanted to try) and shumai to start. All of it was delicious. I knew the eggplant was a bit of a risk, as so many places will serve you rubbery, bitter horrors. Not the case here! It's sweet with melt-in-your-mouth texture and I appreciated that it had other veggies mixed in with the generous portion of eggplant. The protein dishes are full of taste and texture-- no need to add seasoning to the dry pot (perhaps a little more spice but they have red pepper flakes on the table). I'd expected more of a bean curd skin/yuba for the duck, but instead it's seitan (I believe) and chewy in a good way. The shumai was tasty but too starchy and full of rice when I expected protein. Not sure I'd order that again with so many other tempting apps, including other dumplings, on the menu. If this were in my neighborhood, I'd be over the moon, because I'd finally have a viable option for good Chinese takeout. As a vegan, normally I'm regulated to the same old Buddhist's Delight. Ma Ma is such a treasure. read more

This is authentic Chinese food at its best. Everything tastes amazing and fresh. You can truly tell that everything is made to order -- nothing has that "sitting around waiting to be served" taste. I ordered the General Tso Tofu, and it was like little heavenly bites of perfection. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with flavor. Absolutely delicious! I make it a point to visit every time I'm in town. This place is truly a gem. The customer service is always five-star -- they take the time to explain the dishes if you have any questions or concerns. The dining area is also very clean and welcoming. Phenomenal experience every time! read more

Ma Ma Wok - General Tso Tofu - Chinese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Visiting from CO, found this amazing Chinese restaurant! Inside was very peaceful and clean while we dined. All food came hot and delicious! Started with the Steamed Potstickers and ordered 3 Entrees. Spicy Kung Pao Chickin, Spicy Orange Chicken and Veggie Fried Rice. Great portions and made with love. Definitely recommended, prices are great and the staff were awesome too! Some of the best flavors in town! Thanks Ma Ma Wok..until next visit! read more

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Food was very delicious and flavorful! I brought my fiancé here (he eats meat) and he LOVED it as well. I highly recommend this restaurant whether you're vegetarian or not. The texture they've achieved with their 'chicken' and 'beef' is impressive and very appetizing. Staff was friendly and accommodating. I am gluten free and the waitress was super knowledgeable and went through the menu to tell me which ones could be made GF (so many options). I had the buffalo wings, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Fiancé had mapo tofu and wonton soup--every dish was delicious. The place was also clean. Can't wait to come back! read more

Ma Ma Wok - 1. Wonton Soup - Chinese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Ordered takeout from Ma Ma Wok, the food was really good. I ordered steamed potstickers (8 pieces), mochi (1 piece), shumai (5 pieces), and pork buns (2 pieces). I could do without the pork buns but everything else was very tasty and sauces were great too! Here's what I didn't like -- the 3% charge added at checkout to use a credit card. Also, a $1 fee is added to the order when you place the order online. Not sure the customer should be paying your vendor fees. My total bill was $40. Not sure if I would go back... read more

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Everything tastes amazing and staff is incredibly nice. Adding to ouweekly rotation. Absolutely love that everything is vegan so no concerns about fish sauce or cross contamination. Favorites are veg lo mein, wonton soup, vegetables with brown sauce and broccoli with sweet sauce. The quality is always on point! Cannot reccommend this casual spot more. I wish they were on door dash!!! read more

Ma Ma Wok - Wonton soup, vegetable chow fun, vegetables with brown sauce and fried rice, spring rolls, sesame tofu. - Chinese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

An awesome spot with a great concept.. Vegan options for Chinese food! Their lo mein and fried rice did not disappoint. Full of flavor, hot and tasty. They provide great service and a welcoming environment. I'm glad to see this place still thriving, and I'd like to visit again sometime soon for delicious vegan Chinese food. read more

Ma Ma Wok - Chinese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We gave this place a try for the first time last week via Door Dash. (So can't really comment on service or ambiance) -Spring Rolls -Salt & Pepper King Oyster Mushroom -House Lo Mein (noodles) -House Fried Rice The food neatly packaged and tasted amazing! It was flavorful and not greasy. The delivery also came with 4 fortune cookies, which is always fun. I can't wait until the next time I'm back in Charlotte, I'd love to try more dishes off their menu. read more

Amazing food and good service! I love a great vegan Chinese spot and this place hit all the marks I was looking for. I got exactly what I was craving and it reminds me of my days when I would eat Chinese food all the time, definitely recommend. I had the sesame chicken and drumsticks (pictured). read more

Ma Ma Wok - Sesame "chicken" - Chinese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Ordered online for delivery! The website was user friendly and well organized. I ordered the house fried rice, buffalo wings, general tso tofu and chinese donuts. I also ordered a side of their mayo sauce. This is an all vegan establishment, so everything listed and spoken about is completely dairy/egg/meat free. The house fried rice was exciting! Rarely do you find vegan shrimp options, so I had to go for it; i'm glad I did. It was flavorful, large in portion size, and as accurate as you could ask for. The buffalo wings were SO yummy. The sauce was tasty enough I put it on my rice, haha. The outside texture had a crunch which was nice. Would definitely recommend. Not pictured is the general tso tofu; pretty standard. Ordered with fried rice which was good! The chinese donuts were probably my least favorite but not because of flavor, solely bc of dough. They were just too bready. Might order them extra sweet next time and try again (: Mayo sauce is a must try! read more

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Love the place Chinese take away no frills my sesame chicken, fried rice , and egg roll. Hits the spot every time.

Have fallen off the vegan train for a while now but was in the mood for some Fried Oyster Mushrooms! What better place than Ma Ma Woks to get my fix! The food is always fresh and so flavorful. They have really nailed Asian style vegan entrees that can satisfy the appetite of all. read more

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If you went vegan and miss Asian food then this is a great spot for you, or a great spot in general for healthier non-meat options! Very surprised and pleased with everything about this place. Not to mention it's in a plaza next to a spot called Sugar Donuts which offers vegan donuts of different flavors and frostings! Perfect lunch + dessert. We got fried rice, chicken wings, sesame chicken, lo mein with shrimp, and the sugar donuts. Everything came out fresh, hot, and in good portions. The fried chicken wings were a little stringy to me so I wasn't a really a fan but everything else was tasty especially the lo mein- I just wish it had bigger pieces of shrimp in it. The sesame chicken was good and tasted almost the same as the actual chicken just a bit more chewy. Being new to vegan eats and eating here was super satisfying to me. The food was filling and the service was great. Our server was so kind and caring and gave us a motherly feel. I would love to come back & try all the other vegan options like the beef with broccoli and ribs. read more

Ma Ma Wok - chicken wings - Chinese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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My husband and I stopped in at nearly 2pm on a Saturday. Not another soul was there, so we got to quietly enjoy lunch with the ac on a hot summer day and quick service. We started with the Veggie Pork Steamed Buns. Then I had the Singapore Mi Fun and my husband had the Orange "Chicken". Both were delicious and spicy. Highly recommend! read more

The best vegan tofu around! The sweet and sour tofu was so good. The vegan steamed buns are amazing! I had it delivered with DoorDash and it took about 30mins to arrive and the food was still hot! Love this place. read more

This is an authentic Chinese dining experience but it's all vegan. On the menu there are items such as beef, chicken, shrimp, and fish but it's all vegan. I tried the salt and pepper king oyster mushrooms, spring roll, and sesame chicken with fried rice. The king oyster mushrooms were hot and fresh and came with a dipping sauce. They were delicious. The spring roll was stuffed with cabbage and carrots and also came with a sauce. The seasame veg, reminded me of sesame chicken. The fried rice was a bit undercooked. Overall, everything was flavorful and fresh. read more

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I was in a rush, ordering food that I did not see this was a vegan place and that part is on me. I called to order to go meal and ask for general tso chicken, and the person did not tell me that it was vegan. They just asked if I wanted am entree a combo. But I feel at that point they could've mentioned it was not real chicken. Also, there was no utensil provided for me to eat my food, but otherwise the food was tasty. read more

This is a terrible and unhealthy place to eat. It is supposed to be vegan/vegetarian, but everything is covered in grease or some slimy sweet sauce. I ordered General Tso's Tofu, and it had three small pieces of broccoli. The picture below is blurry, but you can make it out. Check out the beef noodles. All noodles, scant pieces of fake beef, and slivers of carrots and cabbage. This is a vegan/vegetarian restaurant. The food is supposed to be healthy. Look at that dish for $14. Where are the vegetables??? I was completely unsatisfied with my order, and they refused to make me feel whole. I have been a long-time customer, and they did not offer anything to keep me as a customer. I will never spend another dollar in that place. Also, they charge a fee for using your credit card! Who does that??? This restaurant does not know anything about customer service. Stay out of this restaurant. read more

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Went on a day trip with my sister to see beautiful Charlotte and decided to stop at her favorite restaurant for carry out. We placed the order online and we ordered almost everything on the menu (kidding), we were advised the food would be ready in 30 minutes. I ordered Lo mein and general tso's "chicken" We made it to the restaurant and the parking lot was empty and our food wasn't ready...so we decided to check out the donut shop next door. We waited for over an hour before they called us to the door (they place your food on the table outside). The food looked pretty good and you can tell it was fresh made because it was hot. My lo mein was really good, no complaints there, but my general tso's chicken was tough. They were like chewing chicken gizzards, although it wasn't meat. My sister ordered the exact same, but she also got the crispy duck (vegan) and fried rice. I wish I would've ordered the duck because it was seasoned and cooked to perfection. She loved her food, Ma Ma Wok is one of her favorite vegan spots. read more

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Super friendly, sweet, and helpful staff. We ordered the following : 1. Vegan Buffalo wings- they come 4 to a plate so you easily share because the wings are large. Yummy & spicy ! 2. Drumsticks- they come 4 to a plate and I barely got through the 2nd one without being full ! Very crispy! The sauce is sweet tangy yum ! 3- Kung Pao Chicken- Smokeywheat based yum 4-Veggies in brown sauce with a soy beef & chicken sample added which was out of this world with a grilled, smoky flavor! LARGE PORTIONS so take your appetite! read more

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Love this place. Really great Chinese vegan options. Drove from SC. Yum!!!! Very nice people and service is great. Beautiful Chinese music playing in the restaurant. read more

Asian vegan restaurant. Better selection than most vegan restaurants in Charlotte. Everything on the menu is delicious. We bring non-vegans and they enjoy the food as well. read more

I ordered fried rice, wontons, lo mein, shrimp & veggies. Everything was so SO good! This is definitely my new go to for Chinese cuisine.

Vegan or not, everyone seems to love Ma Ma Wok! We would come here all the time if we lived closer, but definitely get our fix every so often. Wonton soup and sesame veg meat is my favorite order. The lomein is great too. Decided to mix it up this time and try the hunan chicken but it was a tad too spicy for my taste so be warned! Service is always friendly, food is super fresh. We are so grateful to have this all vegan Chinese spot in Charlotte! read more

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This place is amazing! There's so many dishes to choose from, and all that I've had so far are amazing. Been here twice for takeout with my boyfriend, we drive 40 minutes for it! Sesame chicken, dry pot chicken, general tso's have all been good. The woman behind the counter is so kind and pleasant. Definitely recommend. read more

The best Vegan food ever. Regardless of where I live I always takes the trip. 3.5 hours now 4 hours and 20 minutes from my home which is fine since I make a day trip out of it. The fried wontons are the best starter ever and be sure to finish off with some Chinese donuts. 100% vegan and my friends don't even know it read more

Ma Ma Wok - General Tso Chik'n - Chinese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Wow! Trust me, you won't miss the meat. We ordered three dishes, all flavorful and fresh. Fried rice was some of the best I've ever had. General Tao was just spicy enough. This is our third time hear and best do far. read more

So good! Everything on their menu is vegan! Ordered take out a couple of times and have dined in once. The staff are friendly, establishment is clean, and food is delicious! read more

Ma Ma Wok - "Shrimp" - Chinese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

A friend told me about this vegan Chinese restaurant and how great the food was. So my dining mate and I decided to have lunch there. The staff was extremely accommodating, answering questions etc. Because no inside dining, they moved a small table for us outside. We ordered a spring roll, Chai tea , General Tso Veg. Meat and a Veg. Fish with curry sauce. The spring roll was good and basic, , the Chai tea sweetened with almond milk. Way to sweet for me but my dining mate enjoyed it. My General Tso dish made with the wheat gluten was tough and chewy and not enjoyed by us at all, although the sauce was good. However the fish with curry sauce was tender and enjoyable. The "meat" dishes are either made with soy or wheat gluten. So the choice of chicken, beef, shrimp or fish etc are prepared with soy or wheat gluten. The menu features, appetizers, soups, noodles, Main dish entrees, combo dishes , vegetables, a variety of rices and desserts such as Chinese doughnuts and Mochi ice cream. I found the menu pricey. Portion size was good and food served in disposable containers. I would try some other menu options perhaps at another visit. read more

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After panning this little family-run restaurant a couple of years ago, this follow up was way overdue, so I stopped by today for chicken and broccoli to go. The two ladies who work out front were indeed very friendly and the food was prepared quickly and arrived piping hot. I was particularly pleased with the perfectly cooked broccoli which arrived bright green and crunchy, instead of being overcooked like so many other places. The fried rice was also very good. The chicken however was thinly sliced, almost like lunch meat. Not that I didn't like it I mind you, it was just different. I was also impressed with their upgraded dining room and with this 98 sanitation grade. At a time when so many of my favorite long-time restaurants seem to be slacking off and falling by the wayside, I'm glad to see at least one going in the opposite direction. read more

Ma Ma Wok - Nice updated dining room. - Chinese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Updating my review from 2017 as so many changes have occurred since then. First, they went full vegan a few years ago and it was amazing to watch the vegan community support them as they dealt with a potential loss of a large portion of their original customer base. Next, their menu is always evolving and there are so many fresh flavors and style offerings. I love how the veggies retain their crunch in all their dishes and the food has been immaculately consistent over the last year+. Some of my favorite dishes that I have a hard time straying from: ham fried rice, kung pao chicken, salt&pepper (shimeji/king oyster mushroom - both are great) and drumsticks. Tons of options exist if you don't like the mock meats. Finally, the people are what make this place complete. Very kind and always offering suggestions based on what you may be in the mood for. I especially appreciated the approach they took towards life during this pandemic. They closed the dine-in option and have a process whereby you place an order and simply call when you are in the parking lot to confirm you are ready to pick up your food. They then place your order on the table they set up outside for a great safe experience. One of my favorite spots in Charlotte! read more

Very tasty food. The waitress was the nicest and sweetest to us. We went for lunch so they weren't busy but I'm sure this would be a very nice dinner spot. I highly recommend it and will be back. read more

As vegetarian Chinese places go, this is one of the ones that makes American Chinese food with fake meats. I'm not a huge fan of fake meats as I never found the real thing of any appeal, but I still managed to find some intriguing dishes. Of the two I tried, the zhajiangmian had an excellent sauce with some sort of minced fake meat and a fresh garnish on top. The lemongrass tofu wasn't quite as good, it had not enough actual tofu and wasn't as spicy as I'd hoped. The menu was wide, and while their tastes and mine don't entirely overlap, as I'm not big into fake meats or broccoli, I could definitely find something worth trying. read more

Ma Ma Wok - Chinese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Aww, I was really hoping to like this place. Even if I hadn't the read the promising reviews prior to eating here, I expected better. As a a pesca-vegan, I wanted to surprise my mom by not telling her the meat was fake. But this inedible concoction was not the kind of surprise I intended. Sorry, mom. Perhaps we shouldn't have arrived 15 minutes before lunch closing. At the very least, the food should match the menu description. Their sweet n' sour "chicken" contained potato instead of pineapple (as listed). Whyyy. My dish contained a minuscule amount of UFOs (Unidentified Food Objects), making this a particularly tragic substitution choice. My mother's cashew "chicken", on the other hand, was worse--and didn't even have cashews. The scarce amount of chicken she did have looked like shaved tofu, opposed to more normalized bits of chicken or even fake meat, which I can attest to in Los Angeles. 75% of her order was vegetables, unlike mine, which she describes as "a cross between sinewy muscle and tree branches." Ma Ma Wok gives plant-based a whole new meaning. Ma ma, run. read more

Ma Ma Wok - Picture looks better than actual taste. - Chinese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Such a great vegan restaurant & Wonderful service. My favorite was the curry sauce, the green beans with beef & fried oyster mushrooms. Yummm! Must try- you won't be disappointed!! read more

Ma Ma Wok - Such a great vegan restaurant & Wonderful service. My favorite was the curry sauce, the green beans with beef & fried oyster mushrooms. - Chinese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I am HOOKED on Ma Ma Wok. They've got some really legit flavors and types of foods that are authentic. The lo mein has GREAT flavor and it's not just the sauce... the char from the stir fry really deepens the depth of umami. They use some great ham/shrimp alt meat that really give the impression of their inspiration. The "fish" alternatives are unbelievably like the real thing. The lemon fish is like a fried fish filet - an amazing texture. The fish entrees are fried and wrapped expertly with seaweed and flavored that it's like eating the real thing. Fish is one of the things I still crave despite trying to go more plant-based. This really hit my craving. The sticky rice sui mei is yummy - bc who doesn't like sticky rice? I could eat Ma Ma Wok every single week. read more

Holy Hidden Gem! This place is a bit off the beaten path, but really holds its own since not many places can claim they are entirely vegetarian. Super un-assuming... and easy to miss... Small dining area.. probably five booths around the perimeter and then tables in the center of the restaurant. The service was excellent and very polite... we didn't have a dedicated server (my guess here is it is "all hands on deck" 24/7 so everyone gets taken care of). I was super blown away at the menu (with pictures). It was super helpful especially since the menu still listed "chicken, beef, pork, etc" but its not... it was almost like a magic show with food! Probably my favorite part is that each table had a hand-drawn "recommendations" card... of which I took each of those recommendations to heart. Ordered the fried wantons (based off the hand drawn placard) and the General Tso Tofu... came with your choice of rice. OMG super tasty and delicious... I had a friend that ordered the BBQ Pork Buns and the Zhajiangmian noodle. I'll let the photos speak for itself. I'm a little bummed.. I want to keep this place a secret from the masses, but really everyone should come down here and try what Ma Ma Wok is doing. There is also a doughnut place next door, so this shopping center has become very dangerous to me. read more

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Food is to die for, my son speaks Chinese & had a delightful time with the sisters/ owners. I have been several times & have been pleased with the vegetarian offers. Several of the "meat" dishes taste like the real thing. read more

So yummy!!! So happy this place is near where I live a true gem! The food is spectacular, everything's vegan. Love this place

I just love this place. Food is terrific Vegan of course. It's a hidden Gem that I highly recommend