I think this place is more of a 3.5 star joint, but I do plan on coming back again. My mom recently turned vegetarian and I was searching for places to take her for Mother's Day. I was pretty surprised to stumble upon a Chinese vegan food place! First off, the menu is very expansive! There's a lot of selection to choose from, it's not just veggies only but had vegetarian meat as well. Things like: General Tso's vegan chicken, salt and pepper vegan chicken, yin-yang fried rice, etc.. I'm usually overwhelmed by places with Cheesecake Factory like menus where it's just everything, but with vegetarian options being usually limited, it was great to see so many selections. Enough of that, now to the nitty gritty. Prices are on the medium/ high side. A lot of the sauces/ gravy were really thick, I think a little too much cornstarch was added. The Mongolian vegan beef plate had only a few slices of vegan beef in it, and the broccoli pieces were like tree stumps! HOWEVER, all the dishes had good flavor. I liked the seasoning, sauces, even if it is on the thicker side. The mapo tofu was very well portioned. I'm very curious as to how their other dishes taste. I wasn't certain how a vegetarian restaurant would hold up, but I actually liked it. I'm most certainly coming back here to try other stuff. read more

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I've only eaten here for lunch & so this review applies to items on their lunch specials menu. The prices are good. Portion sizes aren't overwhelming. You will not find an enormous helping of food here but to expect fresh ingredients and healthier options than your average Chinese takeout Service is pretty good. I can say this because I've been enough times for them to know i want my food prepared with less salt & oil. But, I see other non-regulars getting good service too so I know I'm not special. read more

A vegan restaurant gem in Hayward. I went here for the first time without any expectations and walked out satiated and delighted at how delicious everything tasted. We ordered.... - Salt & pepper mushrooms **A++ - Braised fried tofu with greens **A - Chao style rice noodle **A - Kung pao vegan prawns **A- This restaurant is located in a shopping plaza, so there is no difficulty finding parking. Service is as expected for a mom & popish type of restaurant, but the taste and quality of food is definitely a welcomed surprise. I will most certainly be going back soon to try a few other items on their menu. read more

We loved the vegan chicken with veggies and lemon grass bean curd! I got some frozen vegan "pork" buns to go, and I thought they were quite good, with similar texture and taste! I highly recommend them if you enjoy vegan food! read more

Veggie Lee - Vegan Braised Chicken with Vegetables and Lemon Grass Bean Curd. - Vegan Near Me - Hayward, California

I only ordered salt and pepper mushroom and its really good. Must try! I ordered Sunday and ordered again on Tuesday. Service is good. read more

Veggie Lee - Salt and pepper mushroom - Vegan Near Me - Hayward, California

Hidden Gem in Hayward Legit Chinese Vegan restaurant with delicious selections and a wonderful lunch special menu. Friendly service, fair prices in an age of rising food costs. Definitely would recommend. read more

I look back at Veggie Lee with fond memories. It was my brother's favorite restaurant and now that I've transitioned to a plant-based lifestyle, I knew I had to come back and try them once more to see if my sentiments as a then meat-eater holds up to the quality now. Long story short - it definitely does, and is a must-try in the area. Think of it as a fantastic Chinese restaurant that happens to be vegan friendly. Their Fried Pumpkin is just as good as ever - I got it and was very pleased. The Shark Fin Soup was a wonderful treat and tasted very similar to what I used to have when I consumed meat. Their Orange Chicken was great (you can't go wrong with that sweet sauce), and the Pan Fried Noodles were crispy and flavorful. My biggest recommendation would be for you to come with a group of friends or family to enjoy everything, family-style. The dishes themselves can be pricy ($15 - $20) which mirror what you'd find at most restaurants anyway, but variety if the spice of life, so just be prepared to spend a bit more than say a fast-casual restaurant. Thanks Veggie Lee for continuing to help people transition to a more plant-friendly lifestyle by delivering fantastic food. Note: they're now located inside a small plaza rather than its own standalone restaurant. Same business and owners, different location. Note 2: I loved reading my old review and how naive I was then to even the concept of vegan food. I've grown a lot in heart, health, and mind! read more

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Food was very good. Salt and pepper mushrooms were perfect. As was the sweet and sour "Chick'n. I may ask to cook pineapple and bell pepper more next time. If you like braised dishes, eggplant was good, but wouldn't get it again. Service was good, but not very personable. Ambiance was good. We were the only customers seated. Many orders were pick up. I would recommend and go again soon! I love eating well with no guilt of eating animals or their products. read more

finally a VEGAN real chinese restaurant! i'm from nj used to delicious authentic but GREASY TASTY chinese food and being a vegan i know there's meat sauce mixed and prepared in like even though i order VEGETABLE lo mien and general taos bean curd but VEGGIE LEE authentic flavors and sauces perfectly braised tofu vegan chicken really fooled me tasting like meat! big portions fresh and hot and no meat oil brilliant chef LEE thank you read more

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Omg this place is sooo worth it, it's a little pricey but I truly enjoyed it. You know how when you get regular Chinese food and you get overly stuffed? I felt like I could just keep eating and I didn't feel sick or overly full afterwards! It's super delicious and the "meat" tasted so real. We got 4 entrees and it did come out to 76$ which was a little steep but it was good. I wouldn't get the rice again it was a little hard and had too much curry in it. Everything else was good. read more

Veggie Lee - Vegan Near Me - Hayward, California

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The fried mushrooms were good, the batter is perfectly seasoned and not doughy. The bean curd roll with some bamboo shoots was ok, the only bad was the sauce they serve was spoiled read more

Veggie Lee - Fried mushrooms - Vegan Near Me - Hayward, California

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Food is ok really its just hard to find that many vegan options around, but the customer service here is very poor and either sexiest or racist because the service and nasty attitude towards me had me so confused read more

A great vegan restaurant in west Hayward, in the Target shopping center complex, Hesperian at A Street. My go to is the Singapore-Style noodles. Perfection! They prepare dishes without any onions or garlic (alliums), as a manner of respecting their buddhist beliefs. read more

Great option for vegetarian food in Hayward. Located in an outdoor shopping center with a Target store, this restaurant has plentiful parking in the large parking lot. The restaurant is small-medium in size. The tables were slightly close to each other but since it wasn't crowded during our visit, it was fine. The vibe was relaxed and casual. The menu was extensive with several pages and photos of the options. We opted for the VeganChicken and Mushrooms dish, the Black Pepper Vegan Chicken Roll and rice. Our food came out quickly and was in decent portion. Presentation was nice. The taste of our food was wonderful. The Chicken and Mushrooms dish was mild in flavor. The rolls were fried with a crispy exterior and moist and chewy inside. Customer service was satisfactory. The single user, gender neutral restroom was spacious and functional. I will definitely visit again. read more

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We were looking for something healthy ish to eat and I found veggie lee on yelp ! They weren't very busy since we came at 5pm but they did have a few customers walk in after . We got the sweet and sour soup , "fish" and broccoli , and kung Pao dish . The hot and sour soup was super tasty !! It really tasted like it had some sort of meat in it . The fish and broccoli and kung pao dish were both yummy as well , my friend thought the fake fish and meat was real meat !! I had to convince her it was fake ! Great restaurant if you want to eat Chinese food but don't feel like eating a lot of meat . Good prices and big portion. read more

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Food was good they remember us from coming every weekend hands down some of the best vegan food you can eat in the bay always hella welcoming thank you again :) read more

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Noodles can be a bit oily , but yummy Indoor seating only --once I did take out and ate at the park nearby No onions garlic but flavor from peppers and veggies Great service Support Chinese Buddhist vegans! I remember when the restaurant was on Hesperian Blvd. I did like that bigger space read more

Veggie Lee - Vegan Near Me - Hayward, California

Quite surprised with how well their vegan chicken tastes like real chicken. Def will have to order from here again - lots of options for anyone who doesn't eat meat, or just looking to add more vegetables to their diet. Really liked their vegan curry chicken rice & salt n pepper vegan chicken. Also ordered the broccoli & mushroom dish that was quite tasty (and healthy) too. read more

Veggie Lee - Salt and Pepper Vegan Chicken E14. Broccoli with 3 Types of Mushrooms L20. Vegan Chicken with Curry Sauce Lunch Special - Vegan Near Me - Hayward, California

We have ordered food here a handful times and recently we ordered food to dine in the for the first time. We ordered the Wonton Soup with Noodle and the vegan sesame chicken. The food was really good and I thoroughly enjoyed it. However, we did think there were too many noodles in the soup, and without the chili paste, we might not have liked it as much. But the vegan sesame chicken was perfect crispy and delicious. However, there seems to be more broccoli than sesame chicken. We had to order a side of rice and after tip, it cost over $50 this place is not cheap but the quality of the food is great. However, I thought it was weird that the menu said that they don't use garlic or onions. I actually would want them to use that, and am intrigued as to why they would not use those ingredients. This place is a staple and hope that they continue to do well! read more

Veggie Lee - R19. Wonton Soup with Noodle - Vegan Near Me - Hayward, California

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This place is great whether or not you're a vegan or vegetarian. Tasty food, good value, great service! If you want great Chinese food in Hayward area this is the place. read more

Starting my vegetarian/ vegan journey and I am not turning back. This place is amazing and very well prepared and extremely delicious. Enjoyed every bit of it! Who needs meat! read more

Veggie Lee - Veggie E63. Vegan Sesame Chicken - Vegan Near Me - Hayward, California

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Best Vegan food! Service is great and staff is friendly .Small and cozy place.Always in support of small business! read more

The best vegan Chinese food restaurant in the East Bay! It is simple and cozy (5 tables, including one large round table). The one woman server is polite and accommodating to our constantly changing needs: One request of water turned into two, then three :/ The menu features more than we can remember for this review, but it allows us to select different dishes ea time we visit. One of our "order regularly" items is fried tofu w plum sauce (?). It is so creamy it's a family favorite. There are two handicap parking spots in front of the door so there's a good likelihood to find one open, despite Veggie Lee being in a large mall w Target. read more

Food was delicious. We tried the tempura veggies and Thai Fried rice, the service was excellent read more

Veggie Lee - Tempura veggies were delicious - Vegan Near Me - Hayward, California

I have wanted to try this place for a long time and I really think I chose the wrong dish...I ordered the vegan prawns with vegetables...and the dish was flavorful however I just can't get with the texture of the vegan shrimp...it just didn't appeal to me at all. Will have to come back and try something else. The hot and sour soup that comes with the lunch special was delicious. I will have to revisit another day! read more

Tried a few dishes for a takeout dinner and thought the food was just okay. The flavor between the two tofu dishes we got was very similar, and the breading was soggy even though it wasn't sitting for all that long. The roll didn't have all that much flavor either. Not too often you find a vegan Chinese restaurant in the area, so willing to give it another chance. read more

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I wish i would have taken a picture of the salt and pepper mushrooms first but my stepson was quick to get in on it and finished it right away. it was delicious and just perfect.. now I'm wishing i bought 2 of those...i havent tried the other food at Veggie Lee but next time I may need to try the salt and pepper pumpkin.. the restaurant is small and clean inside. The lady i assume the owner was pretty busy on the phone from orders, but attentive and knew i was there to pick up the phone order even when there was a person ahead of me. will definitely come back again...maybe even tomorrow. :-) read more

With vegetarians in our family we are always on the lookout for restaurants where we can all comfortably eat family style together and this restaurant was worth venturing out to! Unique to other Chinese restaurants, they do not use onions and garlic so the flavors of their dishes were not predictable. However that is what made dining out at this restaurant something to look forward to. We ordered six dishes. Most favored by our teens was the crispy dry soy seaweed fried rice dish. I enjoyed the pumpkin tofu curry dish with the soft squash, saucy soaked tofu and bell peppers. Also ordered was the vegan beef satay which visibly looked like beef but did not taste like it. The vegetarian chow mein noodles were not greasy, tasted healthy and had a good texture. We ordered one of the specials (S2) that interestingly had chopped avocado along with the vegetables. I especially enjoyed the freshness of the vegetables and the black pepper flavoring in this dish. The mushroom plant based "chicken" has a good texture and was also enjoyed. For appetizers we ordered potstickers which came to us hot (wait to let it cool a little). The skin was thick but easy to chew with a little crispiness to it and not overly stuffed. The restaurant itself is small and five of us occupied its biggest table available with six chairs. 3-4 other tables were there that were 1-4 person tables. There was no A/C available but the door was left open for ventilation. No music played. The staff was friendly, all went well with our ordering, food didn't take long to make and it was presented hot off the stove. It was a good evening out and we were glad to have came! read more

Veggie Lee - R10. Crispy Dry Soy Seaweed Fried Rice, E48. Pumpkin and Tofu with Curry Sauce, E76. Vegan Beef with Satay Sauce, A3. Pot Stickers - Vegan Near Me - Hayward, California

If you love getting ripped off, this is the place for you. Their menu is very misleading, if you order over $70 you're suppose to get a free fried rice dish along with your order, sadly this is only for to-go orders on a SIT DOWN menu....... On top of this, we came in with a group of 5 and they auto tipped themselves! Are you serious? I have never in my life experienced auto tip for a group of 5 people, it was always 7 or more people. when I confronted one of the employees, she just rudely shrugged me off and said it's because we used a big table and that is their "rule". You got to be kidding me right? This is unheard of. Ultimately, OVERPRICED vegetarian food along with a malicious group of employees who rips you off by "auto tipping" themselves for a group of 5 people. I DO NOT RECOMMEND this place unless you like getting scammed. read more

This restaurant has the best chef and wait staff. U can literally order any dish on their menu and u will be totally satisfied. The service is quick, the food is always fresh and delicious. This eatery is run like a well oiled machine. There is no question about the ample tip u will want to leave for ur server. Just like the days of old, their tips r earned and we'll earned. No one wants to tip because that's just what u do. One tips because they feel the service was friendly, expedient and personable. Bon appetite. read more

Chinese Vegan Food! New location same great quality food! Veggie Lee is now on Hesperian & A St in the same plaza as Target. If you love Chinese food but are vegan/vegetarian then I 100% recommend. I ordered to go but they do have indoor seating. The food came out fast, hot, and flavorful. I must admit that it is a bit pricey but they do give you a satisfactory amount of food. I ordered the Salt & Pepper Vegan Chicken which was about $20. Menu recommendations: Salt&Pepper Pumpkin, Salt&Pepper Chicken, Potstickers, Sautéed Basil Green Bean read more

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I'm really grateful for a plant based restaurant here in Hayward. Some of Veggie Lee's dishes are constant favorites in our family. Some others could use more flavor. We have significantly reduced our frequency of ordering from here because they have become quite expensive. read more

I am a vegan and first time visitor to Veggie Lee's in Hayward. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was warm and friendly. I want to return and try so many different dishes on their comprehensive menu! I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Visited the new location on A Street. The place is much smaller and smells the same, must be the type of oil to cook with. Even though this is a new location it, once walked in huge counter on the right which is useless because it was for a sushi place maybe from previously. My family wanted fried rice we ordered the menu special..it was mostly all rice and limited vegetables. Sorry veggie lee moving to the new location made everything worse. Food quality and overpriced menu. Feels like a mainland China themed restaurant now. Moving to New location I think they will make the place look decent and have newer menu. Won't be dining read more

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Good vegetarian and vegan Chinese dishes! The lunch specials are a good deal, served with white or brown rice. The dining room is small, mostly tables for 2 or 4 with one larger table. I always see lots of people doing take-out. read more

Absolutely delicious and I will definitely be back (and I'm not vegan). My cousin is vegan and visiting from out of town. We gave this spot a try and are now addicted! We will definitely be coming back happily. We got the general tsao chicken, chao fried rice, egg plant & tofu, and they gave us the sweet and sour soup on the house. Everything was delicious and my favorite was the chao fried rice it has a good char from the wok the chicken was second best. I would honestly reorder everything again. Their homemade chili oil was a hit too which you can buy to go. Check this spot out regardless if you're vegan or not. read more

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I've been wanting to try Veggie Lee and today was the day! Many, many years ago, I used to regularly frequent a similar type vegan/vegetarian restaurant in Berkeley (can no longer remember the name). I got the Sesame Chicken (which includes broccoli), Dry Sautéed Green Beans, Brown Rice and a Thai Ice Almond Milk Tea. I really enjoyed all the items. The portions were large and the veggies were perfectly cooked. The Sesame Chicken had just the right amount of Chinese Five Spice - noticeable but not overwhelming. The green beans were nice and spicy. I'm really looking forward to trying other items. read more

Delicious food! If you're vegan or vegetarian, you gotta try this place. I ordered the Salt and pepper mushrooms and was sooooo good! So good that I had to order another order to go. There's indoor dining. Not too big inside but still worth to try. The service was excellent! She made sure our first time there was superb! Can't wait to go again!! read more

Veggie Lee is one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Bay Area, and it's probably the best Chinese vegetarian restaurant in this area ( my humble opinion). They have moved to a plaza which is nice and clean. Food quality is very consistent over years, taste is flavorful and yet refreshing. Portion is also generous. The owner is super nice as well. I strongly recommend anyone who haven't been this restaurant to give it a try. read more

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I was looking for the closest restaurant during one overnight stayed in Oakland. Since I grew up in Taiwan, I prefer a more authentic of Chinese food, but don't mind it to be a bit Americanized. Both the soup and eggplant had way too much corn starch for me, and the flavor was a bit bland. read more

Veggie Lee - Eggplant Szechuan lunch combo that comes with a cup of daily soup. - Vegan Near Me - Hayward, California

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