Graceful Vegetarian Restaurant, located inside Splendid China Mall in Scarborough, serves Chinese…read morevegetarian dishes that (in my opinion) are way better than the ones served in similar Chinese vegetarian restaurants that I had been to elsewhere in the GTA. At Graceful, they actually offer dishes that contain no mock meat, such as straight tofu and bean curd varieties with fresh vegetables (as a non-meat eater, I'm not a big fan of mock meats). The food here seems to be a hit with both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The restaurant is easily spottable as there are huge signs and entrances from both outside and inside the mall. The interior is not very big - just one big room, but has a cozy and comfortable ambiance with Chinese decorations. There was a table with take-out snack and dessert items right at the entrance, where you can buy packages of cashew nuts, Chinese cookies, and glutinous rice-based snacks / desserts. Service was very friendly, quick, and much better than the service you'd find at most other Chinese restaurants anywhere else. We were presented with 3 menus: dim sum menu (where you mark the items you want to order yourself with a pencil), special dishes menu (with coloured photos), and the main menu (came in a paper booklet). We ordered a combination of dishes from the dim sum and main menus. DIM SUM - Vegetarian Shiu Mai: Loved it! The texture was very smooth and I could see the pieces of vegetables (maybe carrot, radish, water chestnut, mushrooms) in the shiu mai. - Mock BBQ Eel: We ordered this one just out of curiosity. This was my least favourite item out of the ones we ordered. It came out as cubed pieces of deep-fried gluten, covered in sweet sauce and a bit of sesame seeds. Not a fan of deep-fried stuff, and I didn't like the sweet sauce. It had zero resemblance (both visually and taste-wise) to eel (we didn't expect it to be... just wanted to see how this dish would turn out). - Mock Sliced Abalone Sashimi: This was okay, but it could do without the sauce. I liked the firm texture, just like abalone. It was served with a small dollop of wasabi (not needed, in my opinion). MAIN DISHES - Stir-Fried Tofu, Cabbage, Carrot, and Wood Ear Mushrooms: My absolute favourite dish here! We ordered it because I read another Yelp reviewer wrote that this dish was great, non-greasy, and non-oily. They were correct (thank you)! Glad we got this. The tofu was nice and firm with a chewy texture, and I loved all the vegetables that came with this dish. As a big fan of stir-fried cabbage and wood ear mushrooms, this was an easy win. I liked that it wasn't covered in thick sauce and not oily or greasy. - Egg Whites and Mock Crab Meat on Broccoli: Broccoli was a bit on the soft side, but I liked this dish for the combination of fresh vegs and a huge amount of lean protein (egg whites) on top. It was a big dish, and we got to take home some of the egg whites. - Crispy Egg-Free Noodles with Bean Curd Slices and Bitter Melon: This came with too much thick sauce (although I liked the black pepper), but the parts with the still-crispy noodles were good. The protein was actually called "Mock Beef" in the menu, but it was really bean curd slices. I liked the bitter melon the best in this dish, minus the sauce. Overall, this was a great place for Chinese vegetarian food. There was a wide variety of items to choose from, ranging from dim sum (small dishes) to larger main dishes, and all sorts of cooking styles (steamed, stir-fried, deep fried, soup, hot pot, etc.). In the fried rice section of the menu, it was written that they could make all of the fried rice vegan by omitting the eggs (good option for those who want them to be vegan). The 2 stand-outs of this restaurant were the quality and taste of the dishes (especially the ones with tofu / bean curd and actual vegetables), and the service. The gentleman who worked there (perhaps the manager or owner) really cared about his customers and acted like an owner - greeting us, making sure we were taken care of, giving us extra napkins and utensils when asked, explaining each dish that came out, and said goodbye as we were leaving. I plan on coming back to try some of their other dishes on the menu (still lots to choose from!).

The last time we dined at Graceful was in 2013 at their earlier location!…read more They've retained the same style/ambiance and furnishings INCLUDING superlative service. The interior design is reminiscent of the earlier location. If you're into a quiet, serene atmosphere and polite, considerate fellow patrons, this is the place for you. The food was as memorable as before! I had the freshly shucked corn jjeok (congee) which was a thin congee (always my preference), topped with mock ham. 10/10. Spouse had the mock sharks' fin soup - 10/10. We shared the "Korean style" napa cabbage with several mushrooms and taofu. It was outstanding and thankfully not loaded with cornstarch. 10/10. We splurged on "peanut filled dumplings" which contained minutely-chopped water chestnuts, chopped carrot and mushroom and the lovely crunchy peanuts. TEXTURE WAS SUBLIME and the TASTE outstanding. 10/10. Service: 10/10. Ambiance: 10/10. Highly, highly recommended.

The first location is located inside Fo Guang Shan temple at Mississauga. I am glad about this…read morelocation because I don't have to commute to the west end. This is not an independent restaurant but located inside the Buddha's Light Center. You will have to be a member which is $30 annual fee. Upon payment, they will help you take a photo and give you a receipt to wait for the membership card. You have to purchase the pink laminated cards, they are $15 some combo came with the home made short breads. The vegan meat and noodles are absolutely delicious. The decor is simple but there is a sense of serenity and calmness as you dine and enjoy a cup of tea here. I always come here and eat when life throws me a curveball. The noodles are delicious, vegetarian mock meat and made with heart.

Excellent service, good food, nice ambiance! We went on a weekend for late lunch. The restaurant is…read moretastefully decorated, spacious and nice seating arrangements. The servers (yes, multiple servers attended us) were wonderful and caring. The menu offers quite large selections. We had the 5 feet Dosa. It was super huge, crispy and nicely fried to perfect golden brown. Though bit oily, but tasty (I guess to get the crisp it needed the extra oil). It would be great if options were available for butter or ghee instead of oil. Overall, a great place for good dining at reasonable prices. Also parking is convenient at the restaurant's private lot.

We have been wanting to try this place for quite a while. It was worth all the wait…read more We did not have a long wait on a Friday evening ans the service was quick as well. The decor is beautifully done. We tried salt and pepper babycorn, Pudina paneer tikka, bharwan mushroom, tomato soup for appetizers. All hit the spot! I can't wait to try the other options next time. We tried the paneer shashlik sizzler, punjabi by nature sizzler, and silk route sizzler. These are definitely a bang for the buck and uber delicious. We also tried methi chaman and veg kohlapuri. These were good but nothing to write home about. I will definitely be back to try the chai thali.

I can't believe that the last time we were there was 2012!…read more It was great returning, some familiar faces and hugs. Excellent restauranteur who has retained the same staff for decades. This is solid vegetarian food and pleasant patrons - a place we're always happy to be.

Lotus vegetarian is the best Chinese vegan/vegetarian option in Markham/richmond hill. The food…read morequality is excellent and they are able to imitate meat/seafood very well. Pricing is good too and service is always friendly. Clean restaurant with lots of seating. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a Chinese vegan place.

Awesome faux meat store with a helpful person working and free gift with purchase of $100…read more We walked in, were greeted, and we were asked if it was our first time. It was. The cashier came out from behind the counter and explained all the sections, what was made by King's, what was made in Canada, what was from China, etc. She gave us samples of their signature seitan and was generally so kind and helpful. She said if we said what we want to cook, she could suggest items, and the items we did choose she has helpful instructions on how to cook it - what could be baked or fried, what could be steamed, how to get more deliciousness by using Cantonese cooking techniques such as frying the frozen meat in a little oil before adding everything else. The price tags are color coded - green for vegan, yellow for contains eggs, white for contains dairy. The person working said you can't trust the Chinese ingredient list. There is everything from bags of meat (setian, soy, drumsticks, vegan oysters, etc.) to steam buns, sauced meat to which to add your favorite vegetables, to compete frozen microwavable meals manufactured by King's. We were hoping to hit Nelakee before leaving the GTA but they were closed for the holiday. King's was open and we are so glad it was. They are closed some holidays (call first) and every Thursday. We stocked up and now we can have Vegfest all year long. Bonus, no MSG.

A few more years flew by, we are still a fan of King's vegetarian! The staff, Meipou is still…read moreextremely hardworking and friendly! Prices of items are still relatively lower than goods from other grocery stores and supermarket. The only thing that has changed is that I am now full fledge vegan! From time to time, King will have new or seasonal MSG-free products such as moon cakes or new year cakes, or new signature seitan balls. There are plenty of options to choose from. Recently, Meipou is experimenting with Tempeh for the store and may look into local Tempeh from Waterloo/Cambridge area. There is always something to discover at King's Vegetarian Food! Pop by for the best vegetarian platter in the city!

Great music and ambiance. Comfortable seating near window to enjoy several whisky sodas and the…read morerecommended house signature dish "Choley Bhaturey" a Mini Meal of "Fluffy, fried Bhatura (flat bread), served with a tangy, spicy, chickpea curry." It was a delightfully delicious meal! Service was somewhat....shy, preferring to observe customers at a distance, only approaching when summoned. Just wave them over, and they will instantly and happily appear. Maybe a culture thing that makes the experience more authentic.

Stopped in a for a late evening meal. We tried the crispy cauliflower, garlic potatoes, chana…read morebhatura and the Mumbai masala dosa. All were very good but the Mumbai masala dosa was excellent. Our friends from Mumbai had never seen this type of dosa in Mumbai but regardless it was really good. Asked for it extra crispy. It was like a cross between a masala dose and a spring dosa with a little cheese. Loved it.

One of my favourite dosa restaurants. I come here often and I can't believe I haven't left a review…read moreyet. Subiksha is pure vegetarian and has a variety of dosas to choose from. My go to is the paneer dosa and the quality and customer service always remains the same. They also have a few different chutneys. Due to the size of the store, you may have to leave your name on a waiting list but it's definitely worth the wait !

One of the best for South Indian eats. The food is super tasty and totally worth the price. Great…read moreservice and old Indian hotel vibe make it a top pick. Highly recommend if you're craving soulful South Indian flavors. Recommended Items: Ghee Podi dosas, Idli & rasam, Mysore Masala Dosa, Rawa Masala Dosa & Filter Coffee

A place where you can buy mock meats - both vegan and vegetarian. The owner knows and is…read moreknowledgeable about his products and will let you which are vegan. I see all lot of restaurateurs come and pick up bags of meats. The prices are quite competitive when you compare with the packages sold in East Asian ethnic grocery stores. We normally buy the large bags and re-pack them in smaller bags so that we can thaw and cook one portion. There are so many choices - mock chicken, beef, lamb, seafood, shrimps, ham, nuggets, neat balls and so much more. There is a limited choice of dried mock meats as well. The only downside is they are not open, if the lists says so. You have to call him and make sure he is there. No fancy store, just freezers of goods.

Nelakee Vegetarian is a wholesaler if Taiwanese vegan and vegetarian products. The store has been…read morearound for 20 years. It consists of multiple flat freezer for restaurants and a tall refrigerator filled with smaller packages of products for direct to consumers. The owner of Nelakee is very kind. I visited today after learning about their product offerings online. There are lots of vegan options. All items are buddhist vegetarian friendly, meaning they do not contain onions and garlic. Products are slightly cheaper than other vegetarian wholesalers in the area and can be ordered online. Although it may not feel like the most organized store, I appreciate that the products are clearly labeled.