Men & Beasts was such a fun and unique experience in Los Angeles. Every dish had bold flavors and creative presentation. The sweetcorn ribs were smoky, spicy, and packed with flavor. The smashed cucumber was refreshing with just the right amount of chili oil. The pork & chive dumplings were crispy on the outside and juicy inside. My favorite dish was probably the bao beignets. The five spice and black sesame caramel combination was incredible and unlike anything I've tried before. We also had the Milky Oolong tea, which was smooth, buttery, and paired perfectly with the meal. The atmosphere felt modern and welcoming, and the staff was friendly throughout the experience. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you enjoy creative Asian-inspired dishes and tea culture in Los Angeles. read more

It was my wife's birthday last week and Men & Beasts was the place she wanted to eat at. We showed up here around 5:30PM on a Friday night and were seated in the outside area towards the back of the restaurant. This area was very clean, nice, and the staff here were some of the friendliest people I've dealt with at any spot in the area, so kudos to both of those things. This is a higher end vegan Chinese establishment and even though I've eaten loads of vegan Chinese food, this was definitely the most expensive I've ever been too. The menu here has a lot of different options for entrees and appetizers but they also have a "deal" for what I believe was $50 a person where you pick an appetizer, an entree, and get a thing of tea as well. Below is the food I ordered, tried, and enjoyed. Dumplings- There take on "pork" dumplings. The flavour here was solid and I rather enjoyed these. Monkey Buns- The description reads "char siu, hoisin, sweet onion" and I truly don't even know what two of those things are, but what I do know is that these were some banging buns. The outer dough was soft and warm while the inside was hot and a tad crisp. These were really good. Biang Biang Noodles- Big thick noodles with the slightest kick to them, Definitely needed these to fill us up. Sweet & Sour Mushroom- If you told me this was sweet & sour beef I probably would of believed you. These were crispy, flavourful, and tasted great. Overall, Men & Beasts was a great experience from the moment we sat down to the moment we walked out. The food here was really good, the staff was super friendly, and the place itself had a great look, which brings me to my main complaint. I have to be honest here, even though the food was really good, I don't necessarily think the price is worth what you get. I've had a ton of vegan Chinese food in the past and I've never spent the $125+ we paid (with tip) on this amount of food. We didn't leave with leftovers, the dishes weren't massive, and even though the food was good, it was not worth what we paid. read more

Men & Beasts - Appetizers. - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The positives? Fully vegan, nice to be able to order anything off the menu. Great service, very attentive without being intrusive. Wish all restaurants could provide such service. Parking was easy a short distance from the restaurant. The food... We shared everything and unfortunately there was no harmony. The Mala Brussels Sprouts were quite spicy and my favorite dish. The Sweet and Sour Mushrooms were certainly sour, I could not detect any sweetness. The sour mushrooms were the favorite for two of us. Although spicy and sour dishes should complement each other, I think we all found them to be in conflict. The Kung Pao Tofu, which should have been spicy, was almost tasteless...possibly totally overwhelmed by the sprouts and mushroom dishes. Should we return I would probably try this dish again totally on its own. The King Oyster Baos were enjoyed. I ordered the ice cream made from scratch by the restaurant. I am about to give up on trying to find a vegan ice cream I enjoy; those that enjoy vegan ice cream may feel differently. Would we go back? It was expensive and none of us really enjoyed it. But I guess I'd like to give it another try. read more

The food was all good, didn't love the wines we had, just a little full of sediment in the orange wine and I didn't love the white either. They are well known for tea but it seems a bit expensive between 20-30$. If you're vegan it's a must. I'm not Veganz. The staff was very sweet. read more

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We came here for dinner via car on a Sunday evening in mid-March 2026. We parked on a side street for free and walked over. We had made reservations a couple of days beforehand, arrived early, and was seated right away. The restaurant was very cute and the food was not bad. The dishes were tasty and we did not miss the meat from any of the dishes (this restaurant has a full vegan menu). We got the Smashed Cucumber which was good but could have used vinegar. Our favorite dish was the Oyster Mushroom Bao. The pan-fried Dumplings were great - perfectly crispy with a yummy soy sauce. My vegan-partner really enjoyed the Cheddar Rangoons. We thought the Monkey Buns was too sweet and wasn't worth it. The Baby Carrot reminded us of some of our favorite desserts we had in China. The Biang Biang Noodles was surprisingly spicy. He a curry flavor to it and my partner said that it needed vinegar, which I agree with. The veggies in the Kung Pao Tofu dish were perfectly seasoned but the tofu was a bit too salty for our liking. Overall, we didn't think the food was good enough for the high price we paid. Service was fine but the food needed way more acid. read more

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The food is fabulous! I'm not a vegan but I certainly could be after this meal. The spicy cucumber dish hit the epicurean spot. The King Oyster Bao tasted just like a meaty Chinese bun. I can't wait to go back to try the other dishes. read more

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This was a great little find. We are not vegetarian, but certainly love creative cuisine and M&B delivers! It's a quirky place in a funky neighborhood and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. We got a tea service which we both enjoyed, but my wife would have really loved a soda/diet soda option. As for the food, we tried a few different dishes and enjoyed them all. The best of the best was the Beancurd Enchiladas that had an absolutely delectable sauce that I will think about until I can get in there again. Next dish we loved were the Monkey Buns and then the Baby Carrots (no carrot inside) that we did as dessert. YUMMY! King Oyster Bao were very tasty, but honestly needed more 'filling', and the final dish we tried was the Dumplings, which we liked and would eat again, but were the only thing we would eliminate from our menu for the night. All-in-all, this is an excellent option if you're looking for something fun and different. read more

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The staff was lovely and I always appreciate free neighborhood parking nearby. However, this evening was unfortunately mismatched expectations. According to Resy, this was supposed to be a Puerh Tea Tasting with the tea expert, Adam Yasmin, and some dim sum. What I expected was a traditional tea experience where you get to know the tea master, his backstory and experience, where the tea came from, maybe something about his own tea master, the fermentation and harvesting process, the equipment, the water quality, etc. An educational seminar with tea essentially where the puerh was the main focus and the dim sum was just a snack. What actually happened was a very crowded space that was incredibly loud like a bar (just needed some TV screens for sports) and not as much interaction with the tea master as he had to attend to so many people. It's not his fault of course and perhaps the restaurant oversold the event, but this was very much a prix fixe dinner as the focus and tea as the side event. The staff was hustling and the focus was on the speed of the food rather than the presentation like a Denny's line cook pushing through the influx of orders. The one thing I did learn was that I did not enjoy puerh as much as I would have hoped. I found it very akin to a company party where the CEO says a few words before and after the meal and everyone goes back to partying. And they hire a band for some background entertainment. I felt that the owner had to wrangle the customers like her unruly children to get things in order. For $140/person, I was hoping to try more than just three teas. I would have been fine with no food as I was not compatible with the dinner tonight. Nothing against plant based food as I enjoyed L'Arpège in Paris but I did not resonate with the menu and was mainly here for the tea. I also found it interesting that they served us chipped bowls and charged us for having 5+ people when we were only 4. On the other hand, if I was going to pour my own tea, then I would have preferred to go to Steep or Pine & Crane and ordered their entire tea menu for my own DIY tea tasting. I know vegans/vegetarians have very limited options even in LA so I'm sure they had a good time, but I would have appreciated more transparency on the Resy description. I also would have preferred a more intimate and personalized option like 1:5 but at the same time understand that rent/CAM fees are expensive and small restaurants have to make a profit. I definitely should have done my due diligence and called ahead of time for additional details. I'm sure the restaurant is a fantastic option for those new to tea and I wish them luck in the future. read more

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Great orange wine and dumplings ! Nice ambiance very calming and quick service I recommend. 10/10 read more

Fantastic vegan chinese restaurant with modern twists. Came here on a weekend lunch and got the following: (7/10) Ruby oolong tea: very light tea, they provide a timer for steeping for 1 min, you can just tip the lid to indicate for refills (8.5/10) Pan fried dumplings: 5 pieces, the texture of the filling is almost like that of a meat filling, a little sad that there was no crispy dumpling skirt like I saw in some of the photos (8.5/10) Avocado bao: A fried bao packed, a bit hard to eat but great combination of toppings. Super impressed with the bao itself, very soft inside while the outside is crispy (6.5/10) Biang biang noodles: was a bit too dry and bland for me, but noodles are made in house and is a very simple dish with chili oil, not too spicy (9/10) Kung pao tofu: comes with rice, the outside was super crispy which I loved, great flavor in general, not that spicy I had made a reservation but there was plenty of seating both inside and outdoors. Outdoors is shaded patio with a separate entrance and the interior is sleek and modern. Parking is street parking. During brunch, there's an option to add a real egg but otherwise everything is vegan. Service was fantastic, super nice and explained the tea pouring process. Often checked in and refilled waters. They also bagged my leftovers. My final total including tax and tip was $128. Only tiny issue was I didn't like how the table wasn't even and accidentally tapping the table would cause the drinks to slosh around. Not sure if it's the outside ground or the table but it would be nice to fix that. read more

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Tucked away behind a quiet fence in Echo Park, lies Men & Beasts. Walking into the patio space is a nice little refuge from the street. The food is excellent and it's all vegan! Standouts from our meal were the smashed cucumber, fried rice (that black truffle shines in this dish and amps it up!), and the ice cream! My husband said he would return for the ice cream alone! He loved the black garlic chocolate, and I enjoyed the coconut corn ice cream. Service was friendly and welcoming. Men & Beasts is a gem and I can't wait to return & try more of their menu (and eat more of their ice cream)! read more

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This place is an absolute gem. As soon as you step through the door you are transported to another world. The interior is zen and airy. Our waiter went above and beyond to be helpful, explaining everything on the menu to us. The food was exceptionally good. I am a non vegan and throughly enjoyed everything we ordered. Standouts to me were the dumplings and soufflé pancakes. Last but not least, the milky oolong was phenomenal. I loved that the tea was not only a drink, but a ritual. I will be back again. read more

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Was disappointed with our dinner. We ordered the sesame spinach salad, dumplings, fried rice, sweet and sour mushrooms, and kung pao tofu. Sesame spinach salad (3/5): I feel like this is something I could make at home. The sesame paste wasn't uniform throughout the salad and was rather thick so it clumped together. A little too salty for my taste. I wish the spinach was slightly more moist. Dumpling (2.5/5): too oily :( i thought the filling was also just okay. I think the frozen dumplings I buy at hmart are similar if not better. Fried rice (4/5): I enjoyed this fried rice. Again, nothing super special. Truffle flavor was not too overpowering. The rice wasn't cooked super uniform, so there's clumps of white rice in the dish. Kung pao tofu (2/5): Tofu was rather burnt and almost completely black on some of the sides. The flavor/seasoning was also just okay. Sweet and sour mushroom (4/5): I think I enjoyed this dish the most. I liked the texture of the mushroom and I thought it was seasoned pretty well. Overall, the price of this meal is too high for the food that we received. I really wanted to love this place, but sadly I won't be returning. The food was not hot and that's honestly a pretty big negative for me when I eat out. I think that if you're someone who grew up eating asian food, then this place probably isn't for you. Service was alright and food came out at a good pace. I think checking on how we feel about the food after each dish is a little too much for me. However, that's just my personal preference. Additionally, the music kind of threw me off. I think that I just didn't expect "traditional" chinese music. read more

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sooo good!! 10000/10. faves were the sweet & sour mushroom, kung pao tofu, biang biang noodles, monkey buns + triple chocolate trifle. also the team was very pleasant & sweet. loveeee it read more

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We celebrated Mother's Day here. The dim sum were not only beautiful, but delicious. The deserts were impossible to pass up. We sat in the patio where we enjoyed the beautiful day and live music. Service was attentive but not overbearing. The restaurant was very busy but we never felt like we were being nudged to leave as often happens. read more

Men & Beasts - Dim sum, sandwiches and desserts. Of course also the spoils from the soufflé pancakes which no one can resist - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

All around great experience at Men & Beasts for dinner service in the patio. There is a separate area for the tea lounge (where you can sip on tea without food). Parking: street parking. It wasn't tough on a Thursday night at 7pm since there is residential. I could see how tough it is if you come during the afternoon when there are more parking restrictions Location: super easy to find since it's on the corner. Note above that there is an arrow for dining and one for lounge Service: super attentive. Amazing staff. Our water was rarely empty and someone was always pouring! Our waiter gave us great recommendations and chatted with us throughout the night here and there. Also talked more about the restaurant which we loved Food: - king oyster bao: 2 pieces/it didn't look great (looked dry) but in reality, it was so moist and flavorful! - monkey buns: 4 pieces/omg these were amazing. Fresh out the oven - couldn't tell it was vegetarian - dumplings: 5 pieces/very flavorful and loved the sauce - king pao tofu: yummy dish but nothing really stood out for it - sweet &sour mushrooms: so crispy. You couldn't really taste mushrooms though, more like a crispy battered object. Couldn't stop eating it though - wine: no complaints there Dessert: limited menu atm, only ice cream so we opted out, but we were told they are reviewing it Note: we were told they will be opening for brunch service soon! read more

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Men & Beasts is one of Echo Park's newest restaurants with vegan Chinese cuisine. Owners, Minty Zhu and Chef Alex Falco, had a restaurant in Miami and closed it to open the new socal restaurant, where the pizza place, Cosa Buona, used to live. It's gone through some significant changes and nice upgrades. The parking has been converted to an outdoor area, with the front of the restaurant accommodating the restaurant space and a tea lounge. There is even a second floor for private dining. Food includes pan-fried dumplings with shiitake mushrooms, salt + pepper wings made with seitan, and a summer lo mein. I really appreciated that there were vegan proteins, and this place has an option for tea ceremonies, which was so cool to see and take part in. They were able to find a company based in Arcadia called Yoshantea. I tried their teas and it is quality teas. My real rating is 4.5 stars because there isn't a parking lot, and it may be hard to find parking in the area. I really hope they find a parking solution. Also, right now, hours are limited with the restaurant opening from 5-10 pm on Tuesdays through Sundays (as of this writing). Overall, a super cool place if you're looking for vegan asian cuisine with a tea room! Also, the service was excellent! read more

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Awesome spot. Can't wait to come back for awesome food and excellent service. Truly immaculate vibes.

Hands down one of the best vegan restaurants in LA! My cousin and I went for brunch and were blown away by the menu variety and food quality. read more

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great place... we didn't realize it was plant based until we got there... on weekends they offer a special menu $50 per person and you get a drink, appetizer and main dish. my friend and i got that... it was really good, but i ordered a wine with mine... the serving was so tiny... like barely 3 sips... whomp whomp!! read more

Actual rating 4.5. So glad there is a vegan dim sum place nearby and the ambiance was nice at night. It was full so the sound of others at dinner with background chatter under lamps was nice. The employees are very friendly and had some good recommendations. The owner also came to check on us which was nice. They have a pre-fixe menu which includes a choice of a drink, appetizer, and entree. I did the math and comparison to the a la carte menu. All the options are on the prefix menu except for the truffle mushroom fried rice which is pricier. I also looked to see if you got all the cheapest items in the categories, is the prefix menu saving anything and it might not. Depends on what you get it could be very slightly lower or higher. Overall it is around the same price. We decided a la carpet because we really wanted to try the fried rice. Drinks were tasty and cool! I got a guava beer which was on tap and it came with a plum powder to taste with each drink of the beer. All the menu items were good though my favorites were the monkey buns and noodles. I liked the sweet and sour mushrooms but they used oyster mushroom which is higher end but then some pieces were really small. I love that everything was vegan as well! Overall a good place to try. read more

If you're looking for clean, authentic yet craftily and tastefully presented food, go here. Reservations via resy. Lots of street parking, easy access, restrooms. They have a small menu but it's so diverse and caters to vegetarians and vegans well. We ordered a bunch and liked everything. Baby carrots are carrot shaped dumplings with sesame - more sweet but nutty Biang biang noodles and kung pao tofu are delicious and spicy Mushrooms are not very mushroomy, my mushroom averse/hating partner ate half the bowl. Cheddar rangoons are decent but the tomato soup is slightly truffle forward so pass if you're not used to that unami. Service was 11/10 they also gave us complimentary prosecco for anniversary. They also called to let me know I forgot my jacket. They have tea ceremony and dumpling classes and overall seem like a genuine business that cares about the quality of hospitality they put forth. 100/10 recommend read more

Came here for dim sum and stayed for a Gongfu tea ceremony and chocolate pairing. Everything is vegan. The tea ceremony was fun, educational, and relaxing. I enjoyed meeting Minty Zhu and learning about her childhood picking tea leaves in Taiwan. Hopefully, I can come back for the dumpling-making class in the future. read more

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Came out of town and found this great plant-based restaurant. Celebrated 88yr old birthday and they were nice enough to sing to her and even gave her a bday card! The food was also delicious everything had extraordinary flavors! Even the non-vegan people enjoyed them all. We literally had at least one of each plate they had...everything was great! read more

Men & Beasts is one of those restaurants why I love dining in LA. It has everything, from a fully vegetarian menu, to a Chinese fusion cuisine where every dish has explosive flavors. Even when no meat is involved, this restaurant find a way to not sacrifice quality and flavors, AND still make food that feels bougie and homie at the same time. Their tea collection is also insane. The only thing I didn't love too much were the chocolate rose dumplings - the skin could be a little more thin, and can add some different flavor profiles to it so it doesn't just taste like chocolate. Otherwise, this is one of my top restaurants in 2025. read more

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Wonderful food honoring traditional Chinese flavors with a fusion twist! Was very impressed with the bao buns, kung pao tofu, & fried rice. The tea was quite special and highly recommend ordering a pot of their Fresh Li Shan Oolong. For dessert, we tried their house made special ice cream- a chocolate black garlic coconut ice cream, what a unique, yummy flavor. Their beer with black tea was quite special too (Toastea). We appreciated the attentiveness and communication from our server (and owner), Minty. She provides lots of suggestions and you can tell this place is a passion of hers and her partner. Will absolutely come back to try the other menu items! read more

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The food was amazing, the service was top tier. The experience was the best we've experienced in the city of Los Angeles. Worth noting we've been here for 20 years. We were being served by one of the owners , Mingy and Maddie. They made great recommendations and were personable. The ambiance was equally pleasant; relaxed and elegant... Overall, 10/10, I highly recommend. read more

Whoa. This food is GOOD. Really enjoyed the smashed cucumber, oyster bao, pan fried dumplings, sweet & sour mushroom, and fried rice. I can recommend every single dish!!! The pan fried dumplings were 10/10, the crunchiness of the sweet and sour mushroom was perfection, and the smokiness of the rice was tasty. We will absolutely be back to try more! read more

Visited last night (Sunday Aug 31 @6 PM). We had a reservation at 7, but had an hour to kill so we asked if it was possible to be seated earlier. 6PM service was pretty empty. It picked up 6:30. 7PM there was only one table left before we left. The servers were friendly and suggested their faves. We tried the roasted oolong tea. I forgot what it was called but it was the $16 one on the bottom of the menu. The tea is served in a 1 cup kettle and you get three refills. It was a cute interactive experience where you pour the loose leaf tea into the kettle, flip the sand timer, wait the minute and transfer it to the glass mini pitcher to stop the brewing process. Then you leave the lid of the kettle ajar like fogo de chao to alert the server to refill the kettle. We ordered the lotus leaf jackfruit burritos, pork (vegan) pan fried dumplings, and the kung pao tofu. About $75 after tax. Lotus leaf jackfruit burritos was a play on the sticky rice that comes with the traditional sausage, egg, and shrimp. This one was a marinated jackfruit. I couldn't taste any seasoning with it and the rice wasn't as sticky/glutinous as it is at traditional dimsum places. I'd pass on that. The dumplings tasted like normal dumplings. We enjoyed the chili oil with the peanuts more. The kung pao tofu was crispy and savory. We didn't get much spice. It's served with a big bowl of jasmine rice. There were a lot of people on first dates. It was definitely cute and a great option for a plant based date. The lounge interior seating is cuter and more intimate than the outdoor dining area. I'd still choose the outdoor dining area so I could talk at normal volume. The j terror looks relaxing and whisper-level. There's brunch and tea tastings too. read more

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Very authentic and delicious dishes , we were impressed with every dish we ordered and service was excellent, thank you! However , this establishment needs to update their patio status, post current status of no patio service , we nearly did not get in for our lunch today as we had our little pup with us . Thank you for working things out for us and we would love to return when you re open your patio !!! read more

Men & Beasts - Cl I chaise from top left , Smashed cucumber, Kung Pao Tofu , Biang Biang Noodles , Boiled Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great food and service. My favorites on the menu were the Rangoons and the Bao. The jasmine tea was also delightful.

I'm a bit conflicted growing up in an Americanized Chinese restaurant.... I'm glad Minty and Alex are doing something different.... I'll be honest I can really give it 3.5 Stars but I moved it up to 4 for what they are trying to do.... Service was great and the staff were awesome. Checkout the nice tea lounge which you have to walk outside and over to get to....I believe you can also eat what's on the full menu in there as well... Food is fresh...and the ideas are great....I honestly thought the appetizers were better than the main dishes. I enjoyed the Elote Puff it was tasty and different. The dumplings were good but a bit small if you take a bite you don't get the full flavor in my opinion so instead you have to put the whole thing in your mouth and eat it.... King Oyster Bao was good and flavorful and definitely something I would eat again.... Zha Zhang Mein - I was really hoping I would like this dish but I rather they have used noodles that could absorb the flavor of the sauce with the "meat" but Udon noodles just didn't make me feel like I had full flavor in each bite. Summer Lo Mein was good but pretty normal for what I can get for this type of dish. Fried Rice overall was a little on the salty side but of the main dishes my favorite with the addition of truffle and mushrooms it had great flavor overall. read more

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5 Stars - A peaceful gem in the middle of LA We visited Men & Beasts for their guided Gongfu tea ceremony with Minty on Sunday at 1pm. They've only been open a few months after moving here from Florida, and it already feels like a special addition to the Silverlake and Echo Park area. The ceremony took place in their tea room with about eight guests. It was intimate, calming, and refreshingly casual. No stiffness or pretense, just a genuinely relaxing experience that felt like the perfect pause from busy LA life. Minty was fantastic. She's warm, patient, and deeply knowledgeable about tea history and current practices. She started by brewing and serving us several teas before guiding us through doing it ourselves. She encouraged questions and interaction but was equally welcoming if you preferred to sit back and observe. After the ceremony, we had lunch in the tea room, which we enjoyed. There is a separate patio area further south on Alvarado, but we liked staying where we were. The food is vegan Chinese, which we were unsure about since we're not vegan, but it was flavorful and delicious. We ordered the smashed cucumber salad, which was flavorfully spicy (not annoyingly spicy) and full of flavor. The king oyster bao was excellent. We also had fried rice with an egg added for the non-vegan option, and it was delicious. For dessert, we ordered the bao beignets and ice cream. Minty chose cookies and cream for us, which paired perfectly once we drizzled the black sesame caramel from the beignets over the top. The atmosphere was beautiful. Everything felt intentional and welcoming. Service was wonderful. Minty and her team made the experience feel personal and warm. She has energy that makes you feel like you've known her for years. The entire experience felt balanced and restorative. The ceremony offered a calm, reflective moment, and the meal that followed made it feel complete. My soul definitely needed that kind of peaceful start. Parking can be tricky since it's mostly street and residential, but we were lucky to find a spot quickly. It didn't take away from the experience at all. Highly recommend. I don't usually leave Yelp reviews unless someone asks for one, but Minty never did. This review is simply because we enjoyed it so much. read more

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Book your reservation. NOW. This is absolutely to die for - my partner and I are vegan / vegetarian & went with a group of meat eaters - no one left hungry! I think we ordered the entire menu & went back to order seconds. The outdoor seating is secluded from the busy street on a cute patio, and the service is very attentive & helpful. Great for eating accommodations such as vegan & gluten free, and there is a wonderful wine & tea menu! We didn't go into the tea room, but that will be our next visit. Each dish is crafted to perfection - truly no notes. read more

Men & Beasts - Zha Jiang Mian | seitan, snow pea & cucumber - Chinese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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went opening weekend and loved it there's indoor bar seating and tables as well as outside tables. clean and tranquil decor. the food i had was special and happens to be vegan. i had the king oyster bao. the mushroom is fried to a nice crunch. also had the elote puff which is a cashew, corn, and taro paste encased in a light fried batter. they have a legit tea selection but it was too late for me to have caffeine. will go again earlier for the tea and to try other dishes. i recommended a weekend tea service, and i hope they do it! the service was welcoming and friendly. one of the owners was there. you can tell it's a labor of love to open a vegan resto in la while help is hard to find due to the raids and high rents. please support this biz! read more

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We had a date night here last night. We live in Echo Park and completely slept on this place. I am vegan and my wife isn't. We both thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered! The vibe is cool. Staff is friendly. The food is really amazing! I put it up there with Michelin Star rated restaurants I have been to. We both are really looking forward to exploring more of the menu. The LA vegan food scene needed this badly. Definitely a must try. read more

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Exquisite Vegan chinese food. I had reservations for a special "Pu Erh" dinner menu in December that included a tea ceremony. Everything was so delicious. I also love their mushroom Bao Buns that I think are on the regular menu. There dumpling making workshop is also lots of fun. read more

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I wish I could give this place 6 stars. The food was incredible. Below is my recollection from memory after wine, but I think my husband had to stop me from licking the plate. The service was excellent and everything came out quickly and piping hot. They were very knowledgeable to make recommendations. And I loved the ambiance. The tea room is more chill, quiet, and relaxing but we loved the patio which had a true Silverlake cool funky vibe. - pan fried dumplings- favorite dish of the night. So flavorful with umami with both crunch and bite. - monkey buns - melt in your mouth! - salt and pepper wings - really yummy and slightly smoky - king pao tofu - the flavor was amazing. - homemade ice cream - tried oolong and black sesame - TOASTea beer by Ugly Half - Verdejo wine I can't wait to eat here again!! read more

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I came with my girlfriend and 2 friends on a Sunday night. Things started off a bit rocky when the hostess tried to seat us outside despite us having a reservation for inside. On its own, that wouldn't have been a huge deal. And it was offset by the fact that our waitress was absolutely wonderful, despite the fact it appeared she was a bit overewhelmed with tables. Some of the dishes were got were delicious. But two were WAY too salty. All four of us agreed. They were so salty that I stopped eating after a bite or two. And another dish was cloyingly sweet. I left very disappointed because the meal would have been delicious if not for those issues but they were so big that they pretty much ruined the meal. And my dining companions and I ended up spending half our meal just talking about the dish issues instead of enjoying the food. read more

Officially one of my favorite spots to go to. My husband made reservations for our anniversary, we both saw it on IG and wanted to give it a try. Been there 4x's since and have told all of our friends about it. Service: amazing Ambience: beautiful Food: fabulous staff : love Tea: YUM! If you're looking for a quality Chinese restaurant, this is the spot! Added bonus, it's plant based. read more