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    Zhu

    4.2 (204 reviews)
    ModerateVegan, Pan Asian
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for kids

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    Tofu Delight, Scallion Pancake
    Grace X.

    Delicious vegan chinese food! I had the tofu delight and scallion pancakes from here at a catered event. The tofu delight was so good that I was actually worried they used beef broth in the sauce before learning the restaurant was all vegan. Scallion pancakes were wonderfully crispy as well. Highly recommend!

    Thai Iced Tea
    Jada K.

    So I stopped in on a Wednesday, about 1:30/2pm or so and the restaurant was empty. (Another party came in a little after I did, but I nearly had the whole restaurant to myself. The weekday lunch special is a pretty decent value for $12, a main, miso soup, a spring roll, and all but the two noodle options also come with brown rice. The Thai Tea was tasty (and I didn't even think I liked Thai Tea much) but a smidge expensive. I will acknowledge that that could be because of the fact that we're still in a plague and the cost of ingredients could have gone up. Maybe that's not the normal, I don't actually know. I eat pretty much everything, so in no way am I a connoisseur of vegan food, but I left the restaurant pleased with my choices and a full belly. What more can you ask for?

    Steamed dumplings
    Brandon C.

    The food here is very very good. We ordered a ton of appetizers and entrees and really enjoyed all of it! So nice to have a good variety of vegan options like this.

    Streamed veggie dumplings (green at left), chocolate cake up front, and scallion pancake to the right of the mug
    Norm J.

    tl;dr - Five stars on savory stuff alone; minus one on dessert After a full day of travel back home to Greater Boston (Medford, this time around) on no less than two busses, one Lyft, a plane, another bus, the Red Line, and one MORE bus, a delivery involving my favorite things (in general, SAVORY PANCAKE AND DUMPLING THINS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, plus cake) was precisely what I needed when I finally crashed at the Airbnb. I'd have gone my old Meju/Jae's route for a kimchi scallion pancake if they had not closed (nooooooo!), so I looked around for something similar and found Zhu. I must say, what a lovely scallion pancake this was! Quite a crisp-chew combination, and just the right flavor and salt balance. I think I liked Meju's less-stretchy texture a little better, but this one was excellent in its own right. The steamed veggie dumplings were simple, tender, and very good as well. I loved their sweet, bright sauce, though I might add some soy or other umami touch to really make it stand out. Finally, the requirement: some cake! The chocolate cake was....eh, just fine, I suppose. To Zhu's credit, vegan baking is hard, and except for the almost stiff-jelly twinge of texture from whatever the subbed for egg behavior, it was almost there. I think instead of mousse (which was likewise okay but would be AMAZING with more salt and fat) inside and out, they should do a richer frosting for the top! Otherwise, though, I happily ate the whole thing (I was really happy with its generous size, too) and would probably have eaten another if it was in front of me.

    BBQ Seitan and Cold Noodles
    Katie G.

    Wanted to try something completely new, so, being a complete omnivore, what better choice than a vegan restaurant. I tried the BBQ seitan (as I'd never tried that meat substitute before) and while the sauce was a bit too sweet for me, the protein itself was pretty good. Definitely couldn't replace beef for me, but I enjoyed it. The highlight for me, though, were the cold noodles. I've had cold noodle dishes before, but none in the way this was prepared. The green tea noodles themselves were beautifully understated, and the sesame and peanut sauce was plain addicting. I also really appreciated the addition of lettuce (on the bottom of the plate) for some needed crunch. It may be one of my favorite noodle dishes right now, and I can't wait to go back to get it again. Additionally, the service was great. This restaurant is also a block away from a stop on the 77 bus, so there's really no excuse not to try this place out if you live in the area, even if you're not vegan.

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    This place used to be good. Dinner here last night, three dishes were ordered. All three dishes is bland.

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    No spice was specified for one entree so they applied that to both entries. Scallion pancakes are soggy and tasteless

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    2 years ago

    Love this spot, delicious comfort food. Amazing flavors and a good amount of gluten free options

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    I was hesitant at first to try this place since I'm a meat lover but the food was actually quite tasty and well flavored.

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    The fried satan with stringbeens was very good. Service was excellent. Will definitely be back.

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    Really solid food! They don't speak perfect English but the Basil seitan is incredible

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    4 years ago

    The service could use some attention, but the food and atmosphere are outstanding. Best hot sour soup in the Boston area.

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    Veggie Galaxy - Biscuits and gravy

    Veggie Galaxy

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    I wonder if I already have written a review for Veggie Galaxy before? Sorry if a lot of what I will…read morewrite in this review was already written before! This diner has become our annual post-Boston Marathon tradition. It offers hearty vegan options after a heavy effort day. Whether you ran or ran around chasing your marathon runner, or you tireless held a sign all morning screaming your heart out, Veggie Grill delivers on soul-quenching food that will send you home with a happy belly! Comforting, tasty and filling. The vibe just makes you feel at home. Since becoming vegan, diners have become a place where I know I'll be getting a fruit cup, toast and a side of avocado... Not really a place I would be dying to visit but such is not the case at Veggie Galaxy!!! Vegans, vegetarians and food lovers all have something to enjoy here! Veggie Galaxy offers an expansive menu, the kind that leaves you feeling super indecisive and you just order too much food. It's perfect for the weary traveler/marathoner since you'll have leftovers to enjoy in the middle of the night! Our party ordered way too much food, we didn't have room for dessert (unless you count the entire round of milkshakes we ordered!). Since becoming vegan, milkshakes have become such a rare thing. It's awesome they have so many flavor options here and Veggie Galaxy will mix and make whatever your heart desires! This works great for our predominantly plant-based party who also has lots of lactose-intolerant folks. Sorry for not being super specific about what we ordered. Honestly, we have loved every single thing we have ever ordered here so just close your eyes and point to something on the menu. You can't go wrong! We love the staff here and look forward to our annual visit. Our dinner isn't complete without a photo with the VG fam celebrating another successful year at the Boston Marathon, topped off with the best food!

    A fantastic vegan diner experience, with delicious food and excellent service…read more Seating was in booths or at a bar, and everything was clean. I loved the diner / space theme, and they managed to really pull it off. We went on a Tuesday night, around 7pm. They were busy, but we were seated quickly & our food arrived within 15 minutes of ordering. Our server was friendly & attentive, but didn't hover. For drinks, I got a Chocolate Martini (heavy on both the chocolate & the etoh--incredible), and my parter got the Bloody Mars (he gave it 3/5 stars). For entrees, I HAD to order the vegan Mac n' Stack, a ridiculous (but delicious) chicken sandwich with mac & cheese waffles as the bun. I ended up eating it with a knife & a fork (because it was so tall I couldn't fit a bit in my mouth), and I can't emphasize enough how amazing it was. The coleslaw it came with was creamy and paired excellently. My partner got one of the vegan eggs benefit, made with their vegan egg replacement. He liked it (gave it 3.5/5 stars), but agreed that the Mac n' Stack was the best thing we tried. We were so full that we couldn't try out their desserts, but I know we'll be back to get some of the cheesecake (and also, of course, to try more of the sandwiches!). Overall, this was everything I want out of a vegan dining experience. The vibe was so fun--didn't feel the food was both classic & creative, and they had so many amazing options. Can't wait to come back!

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