Wow wow wow! I didn't think it could be done but this place has perfect vegan Japanese food! It's…read morehard to get in so make sure to make a reservation. Pacifica Roll (10/5 stars) - the best thing we ate, perfect creation of flavors that don't overwhelm each other, it's perfectly savory Poke Salad (5/5) - does it tastes like fish? No. But it's a great combination of textures, you have the chewy king oyster mushrooms and soft fried tofu, the crunch of the veggies and the cashew dressing is addicting Da Bao (5/5) - I didn't like the vegan spam alone (I personally like this other brand more) but here they paired it well with veggies and plum wine sauce that makes it work. The vegan spam here is too smokey for my tastes but together it's good. Roasted Garlic Miso Ramen (2/5) - Honestly, it was the only not good thing we had. The broth was neither garlicky or miso-y. It was very mushroomy. It was all one could taste. The spam did not fit with the ramen and was very jarring to taste in the ramen. Yuzu Matcha (5/5) - It's sour but not too sour. Like it wakes you up witout making your face pucker. Absolutely cannot wait to come back!

First of all, I eat meat. And I love sushi. So I was like..,uh vegan sushi? But tbh it was good…read moreasf! I ordered the Ewa roll and Point Reyes and they were both really Flavorful and filling! I was like..there's no fish in this?! Word?! Idk how they did it but it tasted like seafood. It's a quiet little place without a lot of seating, so consider making a reservation!

Laughing Buddha is such a nice place! I love the decorations and the vines in the seating area. The…read morefood is awesome. I really enjoyed the peanut soy beef that they had. The texture was awesome and the peanut sauce was so flavorful! Also, the triple mushroom chow mein was delicious and the noodles were nice and chewy. We had a great time overall for my boyfriend's birthday dinner and I would love to come back again!

Was interested in this restaurant on a walking around Piedmont Avenue and liked the sign that…read moreshared some of its vegetarian menu. We tried the faux beef and broccoli and general Tsaos faux chicken as well as the pineapple faux ham fried rice. The food was delicious. The service was helpful and quick. The space was welcoming. It had plenty of seating and it was decorated with a lot of creativity and care. Check it out and try some amazing vegetarian and vegan food!

I'm not even vegan and I gladly park down the street and walk my chubby butt down here because of…read morehow PHENOMENAL the food is! If you don't get the tuna melt or the pesto chicken with a side of their pasta salad, you're doing life wrong. Also, treat yourself to one of the cannolis - you won't regret it. For your ambience, sit outside. It's seriously so cute and lovely back there and you'll be surprised how little of the busy street you hear. It's seriously like stepping into someone's backyard for some of the best food you've ever had.

I've been here twice, so I'm surprised I haven't posted a review yet. The food is really good!…read more Parking in the area can be tough, but I've lucked out with finding a spot across the street both times, though I did have to drive around a bit on my first visit. I like that they have a patio area, but it's been full each time I've been, so I haven't had a chance to sit outside. The staff is kind, though they tend to be a bit slow when taking orders at the front. I guess it's nice that they don't rush things, but it can be a bit frustrating when the line is long and they're chatting with each person ordering, which feels like forever. However, once you sit down, the food is delivered quickly. During my first visit, I ordered the Lobster Roll with fries, a donut to-go, and we shared an order of Fried Mozzarella Sticks. The donut was very mild; I've had way better vegan donuts, so I wouldn't get one again. I thought the lobster roll was good, but not great. It did not remind me of a lobster roll at all and was too acidic in my opinion, so I wouldn't get that again either. I loved the mozzarella sticks, though. As a vegan, that typically dislikes vegan cheese, they were a hit. My non-vegan best friend loved them too! During my second visit, I ordered a Jalapeño Business sandwich with potato salad, rocky road to-go, and mozzarella sticks to share since I loved them so much the first time. My friend got a Buffalo Ranch Fried Chicken sandwich, and we decided to swap halves to try more things. I love spicy food, so if I had to choose a favorite, I'd pick my sandwich over hers, but both sandwiches were fantastic! The potato salad was good, but kind of bland for my taste. The rocky road was so yummy, and like last time, the mozzarella sticks did not disappoint. I love supporting fully vegan restaurants and will definitely go back to try more items on the menu. Maybe brunch next time I'm in the area? Not sure, but I highly recommend dropping by. Whether you're vegan or not, they have something tasty for everyone. In fact, each time I've gone, it's been with non-vegan friends, and they all say they'd eat here again.

An unassailable Berkeley institution. The fact that they've managed to survive for over 50 years…read moregives me hope for the future. Prices have at least doubled since the time I ate here as a broke college student, but it's still a great value for the quality and quantity. It's one of the very rare places where you can get vegan hot and sour soup; just ask for no egg and you'll be golden. That, plus the blistered string beans and vegan "duck" in black bean sauce are an absolute must. Their mock meat game is on point. Grab a lunch special and dine in for best results.

I generally love Chinese vegetarian restaurants, but cannot recommend this one…read more On a weekend evening, several hours before closing, 3 of the 4 dishes I inquired about were unavailable. The chow-mein I ordered was light on the veggies; the faux meat was OK, but the noodles were a challenge, digestively speaking. Had indigestion all night :-/ Felt sorry for the workers as they were clearly short-staffed.

Oh man, I just saw on their website that this place will be closing next month!…read more We came here back in September 2024 during their thirtieth birthday for a date night. They have a four course tasting menu that changes seasonally and is completely vegan. My partner and I were pleasantly surprised how flavorful the filling the entire meal was and the service was excellent! RIP Millennium. Thank you for the memories.

My boyfriend and I came here on a random Thursday and it was so good. We actually went back the…read morefollowing week! He loved their pasta and I got the four course meal so we could try other plates. Service was impeccable with very attentive staff both times! It seemed like a really cute Thur date night place to go. They have a number of different cocktails and specialty seasonal drinks. I got something with passionfruit in it, and the following week that drink changed from passionfruit into pineapple, but it was still delicious! I really like the dark rustic modern style in the restaurant and the food was all vegetarian with some vegan and gluten-free options as well. Since I have food allergies to monosodium glutamate/MSG, it's hard for me to eat at certain restaurants, but I know I can basically eat everything here minus things with soy sauce. Lol. We will definitely be back again and again! Especially since our menu changes seasonally!

Gather nails the farm-to-table concept and was very highly recommended by my vegetarian friends. We…read morecame here after class one day; even with our last-minute planning, we were able to secure a table for the six of us that evening. We shared a plate of the tossed green salad and crispy Brussels sprouts, in addition to two pizzas - Fun-Gi and the Spicy Tomato. The crispy Brussels sprouts stole the show - the deep-frying created a smoky flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture that was equally loved by vegetarians and non-vegetarians in the group. The tossed salad was decent; the lettuce was heavily coated with oily dressing, which I think could have used more acidity. The Fun-Gi pizza was our favorite of the two pies - the hint of truffle oil and rosemary took this mushroom pizza to the next level. I also loved the light and airy crust, which had the perfect amount of crispiness. I wasn't as much of a fan of the Spicy Tomato pizza; while I really liked the unexpected sweetness from the tapenade, the cashew cream drizzle seemed out-of-place. The ambiance of the restaurant was whimsical and warm, providing the perfect backdrop for my friends to linger over our meal. The outdoor seating also looked very charming, and I imagine it would be nice to dine here on a warm, summer evening.

even on a weekday during midday, the place was popping! small crowd & line out the door but…read moreeveryone was friendly and made sure we were accounted for. the food was presented nicely, and very well-balanced flavors. butternut squash soup was a favorite & the pizza was a nice delicate crisp. i liked how it wasn't your typical marinara sauce but even with the white sauce, it didn't feel particularly heavy either. such a great pizza combo & vegetarian friendly!

Simple but good food. Moderate plate was good size portion for me. Would come back again. There…read morearen't that many places like this that are vegan and organic.

I used to love this place. Food is still good but hard to enjoy when the person working at the…read morecounter is having a loud conversation on speaker phone with at least 2 other people during my dinner.

We had a pretty heavy dinner the other day, so today, I was looking to balance that with a greener…read moremeal while we were out. I ended up choosing Cha Ya since it was around the area where we needed to be and it turned out to be the perfect choice. We happened to come around noon on a Monday so it was pretty empty. Parking can be a little hectic around the area, but you can get lucky with residential parking as well. They accept cash or Venmo at this time only. Between my partner and I, we got the Senroppon Salad, Hasami Age and a Hana Gomoku. The Senroppon Salad came pretty quickly. It's composed of a lot of shredded root veggies, some tofu strips, edamame, sprouts and seeds mixed with a light soy vinaigrette. I found some inspiration while having this. It's a very refreshing, non-green, healthy salad. Quite unique! The vinaigrette gets a little stronger when you get to the bottom of the salad since those have been sitting in the dressing for a while. Next, the Hasami Age was something my partner was intrigued about. It's almost like a sushi roll, but made the filling is just corn and tofu. They're wrapped with a soybean sheet and nori and then lightly battered and fried. It turned out really delicious! The batter was indeed on the lighter side and it didn't feel heavy or oily at all. The corn and tofu mix was a little bland, so I wished they put a bit more veggie variety in there for different taste and texture. The almond sauce worked really well with it. If I have to describe this dish, it's like the offspring of a sushi roll and spring roll, haha. Lastly, the Hana Gomoku! This is like a very healthy Buddha bowl. All the ingredients were laid out neatly on top and there was a lot of veggie varieties! I love that they mixed hijiki into the rice, so it not only added flavor to the base, but also some texture. It was beautiful and delicious. We had a nice, quiet, and enjoyable meal here. I hope to try some of their other menu items when we're around Berkeley again!

If your diet is restricted to vegan, this may be your spot…read more Otherwise, seriously dull and bland

This restaurant decorates with Instagram s tyle, but the…read moremeal here is not as good as the outside. We spent over $85 for just two dishes, which is just so so.

The food here is amazing. I tried the fresh rolls which come with tofu, bean sprouts, mint,…read morevermicelli noodle with a super soft, fresh rice paper wrapping and the most amazing chili peanut dipping sauce that has just the slightest hint of heat. If that wasn't good enough, we also tried what the staff called a "thai taco". Not sure which one this is on the menu but this is an absolute must try. It was a small scoop of coconut rice with peanuts, and other fillings wrapped up in a fresh leaf and was so delicious. A perfect blend of refreshing yet savory, I could probably eat 10 of these in one go. The restaurant isn't big - there is probably more outdoor seating than there is indoor seating. The decor has a retro/modern vibe - one of the first things you see as you walk in is a giraffe sculpture holding a chandelier in its mouth, which somehow works with the overall aesthetic of the place. Farmhouse Kitchen is definitely a place to visit when you're in downtown Berkeley!

Delicious and flavorful, one of My favorite bowl places. I…read morelove the whole Folds, clean ingredients, low Processed foods. I especially love that they don't use dairy or seed oils in their dressings. I often get all veggie bowls and they are super filling. Much of the menu is also Daniel Fast- friendly

Came here on the rec of a friend who told me she thought I'd like it. It's about a 24 min drive and…read moreI thought about ordering online for pick up, but it showed it'd only take 10 mins online and I wanted it fresh and crispy so I decided to order when I got there. I will say, if you have somewhere to be *ORDER ONLINE*. I got there and was told to order from the self serve tablet (I could have done this on my phone ahead of time), but I put in my order and sat down to wait for it. At the 22 min mark, the two groups of two behind me got their food before I did, so I went up to the worker behind the bar and asked if my order was ready and I was told mine would be next. All in all- took 32 mins. So again, if you have somewhere to be- order ahead! Food was good. Could definitely tell it was made fresh to order - not only because it took some time but because my friend cauliflower came out PIPING hot. Lots of oil drippings, so if that isn't your thing, may not be for you, but I will say that it was my fav bite. This was a good restaurant- I would say 4 stars for the food alone. BUT if you're in a pinch, either order online or maybe save this spot for when you have more time. Also- I know that good quality food is pricey, this place is no exception. But you pay for what you get and the quality is better than that of fast food.