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    4.7 (95 reviews)
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    Ramen
    Elizabeth K.

    We had a cozy lunch here. I loved all the vegetarian options (I had spicy ramen without the spicy). The added simmered tofu was a bit too sweet for my taste but the whole bowl was warm and generous. The service was very friendly and I would go back for sure.

    Spicy tan tan ramen
    Evan C.

    Wow! I'm not vegetarian but always up for good veggie options and saw this place get excellent reviews so it was too good to pass up. Am I so glad I did! I came in at lunchtime, not crowded, tried the tan tan ramen. Wow the flavors are out of this world. So good - hard to describe but the flavours are so incredible. I can see why this place is award winning. Not only the broth but the noodles are great too. I would come back in a heartbeat - in fact I'm gonna bring my wife here who was skeptical when she passed by the front.

    Spicy Tan Tan Ramen + Chocolate Cupcake + Lavender Latte
    Dana S.

    They have a hot food menu but there are also bowls and sandwiches in a grab and go fridge, which they will heat or (for salads) toss for you if you'd like to eat in. They also sell dried noodles. take-home ramen kits, lots of frozen foods, and a small assortment of local crafts like cards. I'm not a big ramen person, so I came here thinking I'd probably get a sandwich, but the spicy tan tan ramen sounded different and caught my attention, so I ordered that along with a chocolate cupcake and a lavender latte. The ramen was amazing! I could've happily eaten the creamy squash broth on its own, or the pate-like nut mix that it was topped with. The noodles had a good tenderness as well. The broth was pretty oily and it was a little too much for me. I know that the oil is where the spice comes from and the spice was very much a good thing, but I would have liked it better if some of that spice had come from other channels so that the broth wasn't so oily. However this is just my preference as I prefer very low oil in my food in general; if you like a rich broth, you might be fine with the oil level in this. After my first few bites of the cupcake, I was not convinced, but by the time I was finishing it, I was in love with the deep dark chocolate flavour and richness of the frosting. The cake was a little on the dry side, but honestly it didn't really matter because the flavour was there. The lavender latte was just okay. I got it decaf, and I always drink decaf and mostly like it so it's not like I'm a snob about regular vs decaf, but I did feel that this one "tasted decaf" - a little over-roasted and lacking in depth. Nothing off about it though, just missing the wow factor. That being said, I really liked the extra foamy cap! I bought a cup of natto from them to take home because I've never seen a shop selling homemade natto here! Very good! North Vancouver is a hike for me, so although I would love to come back and get that sandwich, who knows if or when I'll get the chance... but I'm glad I found the chance to come out at least this once because this might be the most I've ever enjoyed a bowl of ramen!

    Mushroom ramen with truffle oil
    Carol T.

    I went to have the mushroom ramen again it sadly it's not available until October :( Ramen is $19 now (gaaaaa.... Inflation). Add an egg for $3. Kaedama is $5. This place is pretty expensive. The ramen noodles were nice and had the perfect bite. The tan tan broth was quite nice and rich but I still prefer the mushroom broth.

    Spicy Tan Tan Ramen (vegan)
    Matt B.

    I decided to try this place out again, as it'd been over 6 years since I visited. I ordered the same dish as before: the Spicy Tan Tan Ramen (now $19 plus tax) and added some smoked tofu ($3). The soup came out in about 6 minutes with a generous portion. The soup included kale, butternut squash, a nut and soy medley, and green onions, with what seemed like buckwheat noodles. The broth was rich and very thick, but not particularly complex or elegant. Shame they still do the organic thing, which must inflate the price, while not actually offering any health or environmental benefit. (I wish people would stop erroneously assuming organic=good; the evidence says otherwise.) Not one of the best vegan ramens in Greater Van by a long shot. I've tried literally every place that offers vegan ramen, and I'd put this in the lower third. Decent but I wouldn't particularly recommend it and can't see myself returning any time soon.

    Shoyu ramen in mushroom broth
    Melanie E.

    This is THE only go to place for tasty ramen noodles on the North Shore. You can't go wrong eating yummy organic ramen at reasonable prices. I always have the spicy tan tan ramen. It's served either cold or ho in their signature creamy organic butternut squash broth & rayu chilli oil. It definitely warms the soul on a cold winter day. We also had the shoyu ramen in mushroom broth with truffle-shallot oil. It was a treat to try their handcrafted vegan steam bun. Delish. They are an ideal eatery for vegetarians and vegans. They also offer frozen vegan ramen noodles at various food places such as IGA, Meridian Farm Market & Stongs. Check their website for various locations. Unfortunately, they are only open for lunch on weekdays from 11 am to 6 pm Mon to Friday. If you enjoy eating healthy and organic food, you can't go wrong here. They're located off Marine Drive and Pemberton in North Vancouver. There's complimentary parking on the street.

    Sara W.

    Despite the fact that I go the the gym nearby every week, I have yet to eat here until recently. Wow, have I been missing out! I tried their spicy tan tan ramen and asked for it mild since I have a low tolerance for spicy heat. They offered to make it non-spicy, but I was feeling adventurous (as adventurous as a non-spicy food lover can get, hehe). Mild turned out to be perfect for me; I could taste it in the broth and it added such great flavour to the dish, flavour that--after tasting--I know I would be seriously missing if I had gone the non-spicy route. I also added a soft-boiled egg to the dish, because what's ramen without an egg? Speaking of, the texture of the ramen noodles was spot on. I loved watching the staff prepare them as well. I've heard that their vegan cinnamon rolls and mochi cakes--the latter of which are also gluten free-- are must-tries, but I was so full after the ramen that I just couldn't do it! I will most definitely be back to get some though. If you've never been here, you will seriously enjoy it. From the feel-good food to the wonderful market on the side showcasing their own handmade goods, as well as other locals', you'll fall in love with this place very quickly.

    Frozen vegan croissants
    Jeremy D.

    As an omnivore I'm open to anything that tastes good. And when hosting a vegan friend I'll suggest Workshop for lunch. Recently our mechanic (CAC Auto) sent us a gift basket from the Workshop. We are trying various at-home products and they are amazing. The vegan croissants that I left out overnight to rise looked very promising as I put them in the oven. The family thought they were amazing. Fully comparable to non-vegan alternatives, they will please all (like they did for our family). Top notch.

    Beautiful day to eat an amazing meal!
    Jess S.

    Super delicious hole in the wall. Definitely worth checking this gem out. Service was amazing. And I mean, from every single person. I ordered kombucha, a GF vegan brownie, GF vegan pizza toast, and cashew noodle bowl! Holy shit this was a lot of food and freaking worth it! The pizza toast, made with their in house GF fat slab of bread, was worth more then the $4 they charge. The marinara and sautéed mushrooms melted together. It was heaven and such a treat. Kombucha was fresh and flavourful. Tangy, some one say. The browny was absolutely, melt in your mouth, delicate! What a freaking treat. Cashew Noodle bowl was big with a good amount of veg and sauce! Fresh and light. The place is small but jam packed with treats and lovely people! I will definitely come back here!

    Stephanie T.

    I'm slowly shifting my diet to more plant base. So I'm on this adventure finding vegetarian restaurants. I love Asian food and when I saw ramen, I was sign me up. We ordered the tan tan with soft boiled egg and vegan kimchi on the side. I ordered the avocado toast because a little avocado toast never hurt no body. To my surprize the ramen was ahhhhmazing! The noodles are all in house made and was served piping hot! I felt so satisfied and full. Their toast was good!!! We had the 4 little bites of matcha, yonzu, chocolate rice cupcakes? Yonzu ( not sure if that's how you spell it ) but was my least favourite. If you guys are meat eaters and want to try something new and comforting come here and give this place a try. The staff was friendly, they spoke Japanese and super clean.

    Samantha W.

    First time here today! Oh my gosh, what a CUTE place! It's so bright, nicely renovated, and has a cute/casual/modern feel to it. It was very clean inside. There is also a little mini shopping section off to the side. There's pre-made takeaway stuff like soups, Buddha bowls, smoothies, drinks, cute t-shirts/tank tops, dry goods like nutritional yeast & amaranth and I saw some chickpea miso for sale in the fridge too! What we ordered: Organic nama shoyu ramen, Organic spicy tan tan ramen, Organic Kyoto style udon, Housemade kombucha, Fresh daily smoothie (chocolate/banana), 3 Monster chocolate chip cookies. Organic nama shoyu ramen: the broth had blended mushrooms in it and the ramen itself had different types of whole and halved mushrooms in it. The ramen noodles were cooked perfectly and the broth had really delicious flavour. There were organic mixed greens on top and truffle shallot oil in it. It all worked so well together. Would order it again. Organic spicy tan tan ramen: very rich creamy broth. Was not very spicy at all so don't let the spicy title scare you away. The butternut sesame broth was so delicious. There was mushrooms in it and the ramen noodles in this one were perfectly cooked as well. VERY delicious ramen. Will most definitely order again. Organic Kyoto style udon: Very simple dish of just clear kelp/seaweed tasting broth, noodles and yuzu rind. Noodles were a little thinner than the typical udon noodles you see, I believe these are house-made. The house made kombucha was on tap and a light yellow colour. It was very light and really yummy tasting! Would definitely order again! The chocolate/banana daily smoothie was really thick, almost like a pudding! It had blended nuts in it and we ate it with a spoon. It was very good and was almost a meal in itself. The monster chocolate chip cookies were the size of our faces! And they were soft! I LOVE soft chocolate chip cookies...plus these were vegan so I just LOVE them. These cookies with a glass of almond milk...so good. The service was great. Looks like this is a family run business and all the employees seem to be Japanese. They are so incredibly sweet and gracious. I can't wait to come back again and try the Buddha bowl when we return to Vancouver.

    C. H.

    This is a nice cafe in the neighbourhood. I stopped by for a latte and was impressed at the food options. I need to come back to try the food. Service for my drink was fast and efficient. Drink tasted as expected.

    Glen M.

    Oh jeez! That was one of the best ramens I've ever had! The Nama Shoyu with a flavourful mushroom broth, delicious noodles, greens, mushroom, and truffle oil is definitely one of the most delicious ramens out there - and it's all vegan. The menu looks great. There are a few other items I want to go back for. The restaurant itself is small and cozy with lots of natural light. Perfect for conversing over a delicious healthy meal.

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    Mila

    4.3(139 reviews)
    4.5 km•Chinatown
    •$$$

    What's better than driving to Canada for the day, I'll tell you .. driving to Canada to eat vegan…read morefood. Ok ok, what's better than driving to Canada to eat vegan food, I'll tell you .. driving to Canada to eat vegan food while meeting new vegan friends! We decided to meet up at Mila Plant-Based, 100% vegan restaurant in the downtown area sort of right in-between Downtown Eastside, Science World, and Gastown. The restaurant has a lovely, quaint ambiance, feels very welcoming upon entering. The bathroom was .. well, posh! I don't normally make a point to comment on bathroom decor, while average in size, I felt like I was being upgraded to First Class lol. Ok, moving right along .. lol They have two menus, a Weekend Brunch Menu and, for all other hours, a Lunch/Dinner Menu, ..we ordered from the Weekend Brunch Menu. I had the Bibimbap Bowl - rice bowl with Yo Egg, mushroom bacon, kimchi, tempura yam, cucumber, carrot, gochujang sauce. This bowl had many layers of unique flavors all married perfectly in every exquisite bite, I say this very sincerely! My wife ordered the Pina Colada Pancakes - pancakes, toasted coconut syrup, cashews, cocktail cherries, rum-candied pineapple, mint. Each bite easily lived up to the the decadence displayed in the included image. We absolutely have to find our way back to Mila to try their Lunch/Dinner menu as it includes some amazing sounding options such as, Feta Stuffed Date - date, feta, pistachio, olive oil, maldon salt, ABURI LOX OSHI - carrot lox, aburi sauce, shiso, serrano, 6 pieces, Tuna Crispy Rice - watermelon akami tuna, sushi rice, lime kewpie mayo, green onion, sesame seeds, 3 pieces, and much more. We had quite a few options to choose from regarding where to meet for brunch, with every option sounding wonderful in their own way. Ultimately, we decided on Mila because of their unique, fresh and inspiring sounding dishes and yeah, they did not disappoint. Thanks so much for dropping by and reading this review. Do yourself a favor and extend the same courtesy to Mila by ... dropping by .. and enjoying some amazing tasty food.

    I LOVED this place. Delicious vegan food with a luxury dining presentation. I ordered from the…read morehappy hour menu so I could try more items since I was dining alone. I got the Bao, Tostada, Crispy rice and one more piece of sushi to try. The server was kind and recommended all of the dishes I ordered. There was nothing I would not want to taste for a second time! The restaurant was decorated nicely, but nothing remarkable so I was surprised by the presentation of the food!

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    4.8(48 reviews)
    6.0 km•The Drive, Grandview-Woodlands

    If there's one thing I can't resist, it's a bowl loaded with fresh herbs and crunchy veggies--and…read moreThe Viet Family never disappoints! I always start with the Crispy Rolls, filled with mixed vegetables and served with lettuce, fragrant perilla leaves, and vegan fish sauce for wrapping and dipping. They're perfectly crispy on the outside, and wrapping each bite in fresh greens makes them even more satisfying. For my main, I can't help but order the Tofu Bowl every single visit. It's a generous vermicelli bowl topped with crispy tofu, mushrooms, crisp lettuce, fresh herbs, shallots, peanuts, and a savoury mushroom sauce that brings everything together. I love the mix of textures--the crunchy tofu, fresh vegetables, chewy noodles, and nutty peanuts make every bite delicious. Apparently, I'm a creature of habit because I order the same thing every time... but when it tastes this good, why change? If you enjoy fresh, vibrant Vietnamese flavours and plenty of veggies, this is definitely worth a visit.

    Visited this famous dine in place amongst my friends which offers vegan Vietnamese options…read more Restaurant has homelike feeling and good ambience. I ordered lemongrass chicken and curry soup both of which were absolutely amazing. There were flavours, it was hot and fresh and healthy option for dinner as well. The service is great staff is very accommodating as well. The chilli sauce on the side I added as I like spicy food. We were given a small table just little complaint on the table size . Overall yes will go again and try other options on the menu as well. Highly recommend on commercial drive for nice vegan restaurant option and why it's famous.

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    4.6(68 reviews)
    6.6 km•Grandview-Woodlands, Hastings-Sunrise
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    Wow, about 8 months since my last visit. I've been pretty restrained this year. A lot of…read moreinteresting flavors of croissants have come out of this place these last 8 months and I missed them all. Still grieving over having missed out on the Mango Sticky Rice cube croissant! Recently they came out with a Vegan Creme Brulee croissant as well as a Vegan Bubble Tea Cube Croissant. This was too much. I couldn't take it anymore. It was time to get back to my favourite bakery and try these croissants! Got there around 8:50am on a Saturday morning about one day before the last day of their Bubble Tea Cube Croissant which was a limited time creation for the Vancouver Croissant Crawl. Sooo creative. It was filled with black tea cream and brown sugar caramel, dipped in white chocolate and topped with tea whip, more caramel and brown sugar boba. There was a small little straw sticking out the top to give it that whimsical bubble tea look. The Creme Brulee Croissant. I had a sneaking suspicion that by the time I brought this home and by the time both my husband and daughter were up, and ready to partake in eating this one with me, the hard sugar topping would no longer be hard. Unfortunately, I was right about this. The sugar had gone soft by the time we sat down to have this. Not any fault of the bakery though. As I said, I had my suspicions about this. I have made creme brulee myself, a number of times over the years. There was one time I made it and took it over to a friend's home, and by the time we sat down to eat it, the sugar had gone soft. So this is why I suspected that the sugar on the Creme Brulee croissant would also be soft by the time my family was ready to eat. We tried torching it again but to no avail. So then we added a bit more sugar and then torched it again. The new layer of sugar helped, and hardened after we torched it. Mmmm...so yummy! I loved the Creme part of it. Even without the hard layer of sugar on top, this croissant was still divine. Our daughter preferred the Bubble Tea Cube Croissant but personally I preferred this Creme Brulee Croissant. Wish they would keep this croissant around forever. I'd love to go back and eat it fresh in the store next time!

    Vancouver Croissant Crawl 2026 -…read more Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea Cube Croissant A flaky croissant filled with black tea cream and brown sugar caramel, dipped in white chocolate and topped with tea whip, more caramel and brown sugar boba. The presentation was so cute! Bubble tea inspired cube croissant stand out among so many croissant choices. I really loved black tea cream, caramel tea- whip, everything worked really good together. When I cut the croissant in half, lava brown sugar caramel sauce came out ! I really loved it! Pastry dough was nicely crispy, flaky, carefully crafted. This item will be one of the most popular item in 2026. Highly recommend.

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    4.5(55 reviews)
    4.3 km•Downtown, Downtown Eastside

    BE vigilant in this area. It is very unsafe at night. This is coming from a tourist, not a local…read morebut there were some scary illegal activities happening right next to where our friends parked. So yeah. The pizza us great though. I had the Freaky Greeky with a yam-cassava crust. I chose that since the menu board boasted it's vitamin and mineral content. Sold!!! It had (what I assume was) Daiya Mozzarella and Cashew style feta, black olives, tomatoes, basil and walnuts. I have to say that the walnuts were the most pleasant surprise of the toppings. An added crunch and some true delicious flavor!! The crust, being GF and the specific ingredients, led it to be quite crunchy, but I love crunchy crusts. I hadn't had lunch but a few hours prior so I had half the pizza at dinner, than half before bed after drinks! Yum!!! My husband had the Samsara Sausage pizza. He said it was just okay. He said the sausage tasted like a Light life Hot Dog. Which is obviously NOT what you're going for with sausage. Our friends shared the Buffalo Buddha pizza and gave hubby their last piece. He said that was quite nice and he'd have had that again. They too had the GF Yam-cassava crust. I'd definitely get this pizza again but I would NOT walk here and preferably be in a group for safety.

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    4.5(38 reviews)
    4.7 km•West End

    On a rain-soaked Vancouver night, just before wandering into the soft glow of the annual Lumiere…read moreFestival, we slipped into Hestia Veggie for warmth and a little shelter from the pitter-patter outside. The rain had settled into that familiar Vancouver rhythm, steady and soft, turning the streets into mirrors beneath the city lights. Inside, everything felt worlds away. Gentle lighting washed over the clean, calm interior, and for a moment, the noise of the wet evening seemed to fall away. It was the kind of quiet exhale you only notice after stepping out of the cold. The curry laksa arrived first, a vibrant bowl of yellow curry filled with broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, vegan shrimp, kale noodles, mushrooms, and coconut milk. Against the grey evening outside, its golden broth looked almost sunlit. It was a dish that seemed perfectly suited to the night, the kind of steaming bowl you imagine wrapping your hands around while rain taps against the windows. The broth was a little watery, but it still carried that small, familiar embrace you reach for on a wet night. The laksa is a dish so many seem to praise, and at first glance, it was easy to understand why. The bright curry, generous vegetables, and colourful ingredients made it look hopeful and inviting. But as we worked our way through the bowl, the balance began to feel a little off. There was considerably more soup than noodles, leaving the dish feeling lighter than expected. The broccoli and cauliflower also had that unmistakable frozen texture, which took away some of the freshness I was hoping for. It wasn't bad, but it felt muted. Like a song that should have been louder, this was a laksa that seemed to have lost a little of its spark somewhere between the kitchen and the table. Then came the smoked eggplant, and suddenly the evening took a more interesting turn. An entire eggplant arrived at the table, beautifully tender and deeply smoky, almost reminiscent of the aroma of a prized cigar. It was topped with Impossible meat, peanuts, salino, and dried shallot, creating a mixture of textures that made every bite feel a little different. The eggplant practically collapsed beneath the fork, its smoky flesh contrasting with the savoury meat and the little bursts of crunch from the peanuts and shallot. The menu mentioned a pineapple sauce, although if it was there, it had quietly disappeared into the background. I couldn't really find it beneath the other flavours. Even so, the eggplant itself had enough character to hold my attention. And then, almost as if the restaurant wanted to remind us exactly why we had come, the Hestia Saffron Curry arrived. This was the moment everything came together. Thick, fragrant, and unapologetically flavourful, the curry carried the kind of warmth that seems to travel beyond the bowl. The saffron shavings melted into the sauce, leaving behind a rich golden colour and an aroma that immediately drew us closer. Beside it sat a little pot of sticky rice, almost ceremonial in its presentation, waiting to be folded into the curry. The sauce clung beautifully to the rice, rich without feeling overwhelming, and each bite brought another layer of fragrance and warmth. There was something deeply comforting about it, the sort of food that doesn't simply fill you up but makes you slow down for a moment. Of everything we ordered that evening, this was easily the standout. Even the space itself seemed to understand the mood. The lighting was thoughtful and warm, the service was friendly, and the menu was broad enough to make you curious about what might be waiting on a future visit. As someone who isn't vegan, I don't often leave a plant-based meal feeling genuinely, completely satisfied. This time, I did. Not just full, but warm in that particular way a good meal can make you feel on a cold night. Eventually, we stepped back outside into the Vancouver rain. The pavement shimmered beneath the festival lights, umbrellas drifted past like dark little sails, and the glow of Lumiere waited somewhere ahead. The cold returned almost immediately, but the warmth of dinner lingered. Walking toward the lights, I found myself thinking less about the dishes that missed the mark and more about that saffron curry, the smoky eggplant, and the feeling of having found a little pocket of warmth on a wet Vancouver evening. Sometimes, that's exactly what you hope a restaurant will give you.

    To begin, I'm a chef specializing in Asian cuisine, so I know what I'm talking about!…read more Last night we went to Hestia and ordered three items. The Garden Rolls were absolutely the #1 worst ones we've ever eaten! We've had hundreds of fresh rolls at dozens of places and sadly, none were as tasteless as these. They consisted of noodles, a bit of flavorless tofu and cucumber. Fresh rolls MUST have at least one or more of the following: fresh mint, fresh cilantro or fresh Thai Basil. Hestia's had NONE!. To add insult to injury, the watery sauce also had NO flavor. To add more insult, they were baggy and poorly wrapped and the innards kept falling out. Not fun and definitely not good. The king oyster mushrooms were very good, but there was a ton of pink mayo dousing it. I would have preferred the sauce be in a separate bowl so we could choose how much dipping we'd like to do. The saffron tofu bowl was sensational! Perfectly spiced and full of a huge variety of well-cooked veggies plus the saffron rice was good too. No one came during our meal to ask if we needed anything or to ask how our meal was. The customer service is in need of some work.

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