Graceful Vegetarian Restaurant, located inside Splendid China Mall in Scarborough, serves Chinese vegetarian 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!). read more

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The last time we dined at Graceful was in 2013 at their earlier location! 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. read more

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A bit pricey but the food quality is very good compared with lotus restaurant ! I will go back try their dimsum dishes for sure ! read more

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This was my second time going for morning dimsum at Graceful Vegetarian Restaurant, tucked in the Spendid China Mall. This restaurant is family run and offers a variety of vegetarian dishes. As a non-vegetarian eater, I really enjoy the food that they offer and their take on imitation meats. I always leave feeling full but not "heavy" as I usually do at a typical dim sum restaurant, so it's definitely a nice change. The servers are very tentative and take the time to ensure that your tea is filled and your dishes are taken away promptly to make room for more food. I'd highly recommend this place for anyone who has vegetarian friends and would like to try something new! Pro tip: In some Asian cultures, vegetarian meals are eaten after the passing of an individual, so definitely beware of certain flows of crowds. Also, this place takes cash and debit! read more

The few spots in Toronto that exclusively serve vegetarian Chinese dishes. I came on a weekend for their dim sum, and it was moderately busy. It was my first time having dim sum that's vegetarian style (that runs from 11am to 3pm) Dim sum: There was a good selection of dim sum items to choose from. The bean curd rolls, chive dumplings, mock meat, and the mock siu mai were my favourites. It was a good alternative to the real thing. The service was pretty quick, and I didn't feel like you had to wait long for your food items to trickle in. Located pretty conveniently close to Pacific Mall with lots of parking. The easiest entrance to get to this restaurant is the entrance sign that is beside the patio. Overall, it is a great alternative for vegetarian options. read more

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Vegetarian Dim Sum??? Like WFT?? But it was really really good. Of course frying anything will make me happy. Fun bustling place that has fast service. Food was really fresh and hot. Come here with a big group to try a bunch of things. read more

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Came here for dim sum with a few friends, and it's interesting! Lots of mock meats, some hits (the gluten meat) and other misses (satay squid, fake crab balls). Service was friendly for this tiny joint, and I'd suggest making reservations in advance for the busy lunch hour. The menu is quite extensive but most are plays off typical meat and/or seafood dishes. An interesting place, but my favourites were those that are naturally vegetarian (e.g., egg custard buns, fried sesame balls). read more

Graceful Vegetarian Restaurant - Fake goose meat (mediocre), jellyfish, and turnip cake - Vegetarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Close to Pacific Mall, easily accessible. Has a really diverse menu while being entirely vegetarian! They also have a separate dim sum menu which has a lot of delectable and unique dishes. Would definitely come again! 難得的素食港式飲茶！菜色應有盡有！值得一試！ 無五辛！無蛋素。 飲茶菜單並不在一般的菜單裏，必需再跟服務員單獨要。 read more

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When servers at a restaurant really care, it shows. That's what we said to each other after we were seated and greeted by the gentleman at this restaurant. I don't know if he has ownership of the restaurant, but he certainly treats his customers with the care and attention that an owner would. Service aside, the dishes were all very good. I am not strictly vegan myself, and I enjoyed all of the dishes we ordered. Some of them were really on point, and could stand up to the meat/seafood versions. read more

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Friends wanted to go vegetarian for dinner, wth, why not. Restaurant located at a Chinese mall within walking distance from Pacific mall. Take specific mall entrance leading to restaurant Small sparsely decorated clean bright atmosphere. We were one of 4 diners, what a shame as their veg dishes are creative & tasteful, my kudos to their amazing chef. We ordered the mock sharkskin soup, mock beef brisket casserole, assorted mushrooms in snow pea leave & mock taro fish All dishes were beyond my wildest expectations. I couldn't take photos of the dishes as they were quickly served by the service staff. Service staff were attentive and friendly. Constantly checking on us during the course of our dinner, I guess they were bored with only four tables to look after. Complimentary soy curd dessert at end of meal 1 star deducted as dishes were pricey, then again, most vegetarian dishes I've encountered seem to be pricey, I guess it's not because of the food ingredients cooked but the labor/creativity involved All dishes were exceptional, I need to go back to sample their other dishes ASAP read more

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Graceful Vegetarian isn't in my immediate area, but a friend recommended it and the concept was enticing enough to get me to Scarborough. I'm not a vegetarian. I've tried to be in the past, and I respect the outlook, but at this point in my life the idea of giving up meat entirely seems untenable. That being said, I happen to love a lot of vegetarian cuisine and dishes. Learning about how other cultures manage the vegetarian parameter is always interesting, because the results are often so wildly different and imaginative. Graceful Vegetarian is a terrific example of this. The man who took our order was extremely gregarious and knowledgeable - you could tell it was important for him that we have a good experience there. He reminded us that everything on the menu is a "mock" version of the meat listed (fish, pork, beef, chicken), and that the main ingredient was different iterations of soy. We got the Sweet & Spicy Pork, the Lotus Rice, a dish that came with various preparations of tofu (different flavours and textures), Tea Eggs, and Mild Turnip Cakes. Every dish impressed us, and not because it was "good for a vegetarian version". In fact, I'd be lying if I said that the foods tasted like meat. The textures were certainly close though, and the flavours were so delicious that whether it tasted like meat or not stopped mattering immediately. My favourite was the Lotus Rice, with the Sweet & Sour Pork coming a close second. Everything was fantastic, however. I'd happily make the trip again for the wonderful food, friendly service, and comfortable interior. read more

Graceful Vegetarian Restaurant - Vegetarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

One of my favorite Chinese restaurants! The selection of dishes is massive and everything taste delicious. Among favorites are mock eel, sweet and sour mock pork, bbq buns. It is located in the mall but has it's own entrance and a patio. The service is attentive. Highly recommend! read more

Graceful Vegetarian Restaurant - Mock eel - Vegetarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My family has been coming here for over 20 years. I recently introduced my wife to the restaurant and she loves it too. Delicious and creative food, especially their vegetarian dim sum which is hard to find. It's a family business and the owners and staff are kind and hard working. read more

Prices are a bit high, but the cuisine really surprised me. Very innovative as each item really did resemble the meat counterparts and they stretched the limit of textures that you can create from gluten and other non-meat ingredients. The flavors are interesting as they don't necessarily represent the flavor you'd find in the meat counterpart, but are pleasant overall. The presentation of the dishes is also very nice and they put effort to really give a variety of flavors and textures to each dish. The restaurant itself is not huge, but is clean and comfortable. Definitely worth a visit if you want to try something different and delicious. read more

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Environment: I went to their old restaurant. This was my first time going to their new location. This one was smaller but since no one was here, it was fine (they reopened recently, hope they have more customers soon!) Staff: pretty much just served us. They were kind and helpful. Food: we ordered steamed soy stuffed rolls (normal, nothing unusual since you can get this at other dim sum places). Assorted gluten (always my favorite. Can't eat it at home. Nice portion and loved the textures and flavors). Chicken fried nugget (better than the vegan or soy ones back in the States. This tasted almost like real chicken. Delicious! Wish they had a few more on the plate). Lastly, a noddle dish with fake meat. The noodles were chewy, loved the texture. Some may say the flavor is bland but I think it was freshing; it was light. Everything was very good. Since it is a vegetarian place, it tends to cost a bit more but I loved it and will come back when I visit Toronto again! read more

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This is our new vegetarian dim sum location - a friend brought us here! The service is exemplary and the food DELICIOUS!!! The taro "fish" was amazing- light and delicious. The dumplings were made perfectly. Assorted gluten was one of the better ones I have had. The highlight was the walnut buns- I could have countless of these and never be tired. They come steaming and the inside is a heaven- not too sweet- just the right amount- with some nuts and butter! Definitely will be going back! read more

If you are exploring vegan options, this restaurant is a perfect place to do it. TIP: if you're a die hard carnivore, don't come here expecting the "meats" to taste exactly like the real thing; instead, keep your mind open and enjoy the different textures, delicious flavors, and the knowledge that no animals were hurt in the making of your meal. Hidden away in the back recesses of the same lot as Pacific Mall. There is a Chinese Vegan restaurant that's nicely decorated, with warm lighting and a friendly host/server/manger. It was cold and rainy but Kam welcomed me with a smile and nice hot pot of green tea. My party of 11 arrived soon after and we were seated at a large table with a lazy Susan, ideal for our upcoming foodfest. When we ordered, Kam asked about any food allergies and assured us that any vegetarian item on the menu could be made completely vegan. We shared 8 entrees among ourselves and tried mock shrimp, roast pork, and jellyfish; we were all pleasantly full and satisfied at the end of our meal. My friends and I enjoyed our time together, the food and the stellar service here. If the owners are reading this, you need to give Kam a raise because he took excellent care of us. They will be closing this location by December 3, 2017 and relocating. Please check their Facebook page for their new address. read more

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Graceful's assorted gluten platter ($10 for small) doesn't look impressive but is the best I've tasted in the city. Some elements are supposed to represent mock versions of barbeque platters, such as barbeque pork or fried intestines. Generally, each has a chewy soft texture and some sort of intense flavour: sweet, savoury, curry, or a combination of a couple of tastes. Thankfully, they are not too saucy so despite being piled beside each other on the dish, they all retain their own flavour. I particularly liked where certain elements of the dish are served warm. The pan fried bean curd sheet rolls ($8.50) appeared deep fried rather than prepared in a pan, which helps to keep the bean curd sheet softer but doesn't give it that lovely golden sheen. Graceful doesn't overdo it with the number of layers so the roll tastes delicate, especially with the saucy filling mixed with vermicelli, which helps soak up the sauce. If they added some more bamboo shoot or black fungus for crunch, these would be even better. Surprisingly, the deep fried taro fish with sweet and sour sauce ($16.99) was available - many places require advanced notice for the dish. Graceful takes silky thick taro filling, shapes it into a fish, and encapsulates it in a thin fried crispy layer. To balance out the heavier dish, they add ginger slivers to the sweet and sour sauce and thin it out so that you can have more of it with the taro. Reserve this dish for at least six people as it can be quite filling. read more

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SO glad I had a chance to come here before they close and move to a different location. Decided to eat here with a friend who's vegetarian after seeing that it's one of the more popular restaurants in the area. Honestly, I didn't expect to enjoy the dim sum as much as the traditional ones I usually go to, but was proven very wrong. All of the dishes we ordered were excellent. Despite there being no meat or seafood, everything was flavourful and tasted on point. Portions were much larger than I thought they would be, having heard that vegetarian restaurants charge a higher premium than normal. While it's true that the price point can't compare to those early morning specials at dim sum places, the quality of the food (and the overall experience) made it worth it. I must also point out that service was EXCEPTIONAL. We were seated and given tea right away, but no one rushed us for orders even though we took a while. No one rushed us after eating, either. Empty plates were cleared regularly to make space on the table. They even packed our leftovers for us after I indicated we were finished! Most importantly, the servers were always smiling and warm and made us feel extremely comfortable the entire time. The ambience was also great - calm, nicely decorated, decent spacing between tables. Will definitely be keeping a watch on this place and trying to convince my non-vegetarian friends to give it a try! Fingers crossed that they're not relocating to Vaughan or something... read more

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We came here for dim sum lunch today. I'm a massive carnivore, so I was a bit hesitant coming here. We arrived just before 1pm and there wasn't many patrons. I was expecting it to be busy for a Saturday lunch. We were seated promptly and ordered our dim sum. I was really surprised with the foods. I was expecting very bland and greasy food. But even the deep fried dishes were not very oily, so they were obviously cooked at the correct temperatures. Everything that we ordered tasted very good. My daughters loved the congee, they said it was delicious. The Chiu Chow Dumplings were outstanding and tasted just like the meat ones, if not better. The mixed gluten plate was delicious. Service here from the 2 waiters was very attentive. We will definitely come back here when we want dim sum. I didn't miss the meat at all and everything tasted much better than most regular dim sum restaurants. read more

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One of the best Chinese vegetarian restaurants in the area. Everything was very flavourful and the mock meat was done very well and did satisfy my meaty cravings. The place is much smaller than the old location but the food is definitely still top notch read more

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What kind of sorcery is this? This place was recommended to me by a meat eater so I had to check it out. Most items here are either vegan or can be veganized upon request. I tried out their spicy chicken hotpot. It has the taste and the texture of real chicken. Safe to say this is the best mock meat I have ever had. Fancy place. Good for groups and events. Quick & friendly service. I strongly recommend this place to everyone especially those who think that a vegan lifestyle is extreme and restrictive. Next time I will try their sweet & sour chicken / pork. read more

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Loved it. Very good food and service. We went for Crispy Curry Samosa, followed by Spicy Eggplant with mock Minced Beef in Hot Pot. While the food was being made, they served tea which was very refreshing. Both the items were great - though we loved Samosa more. The presentation of the spicy eggplant can improve - eggplant isn't the most aesthetically appealing ingredient as such so it's a challenge. Having said that, definitely recommended. The service was good and decently quick. Loved the ambiance. read more

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In the category of vegetarian restaurants, I feel this place deserve a five stars for their food. I had low expectation for this type of imitation meat restaurants, but this place did it well. The steamed dishes were great, highly recommend the stewed beef with daikon dish. The imitation fish on the fried noodles was amazing with great texture. read more

Graceful Vegetarian Restaurant - Vegetarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Finally got to try this place and it didn't disappoint! Great menu variety! Great taste! Great service! I'm not a vegetarian but every so often I have a craving for vegetarian food. The server confirmed they don't use MSG, which was so good to hear! We had requested they use less oil and little salt (something I tend to ask now at almost every restaurant). The food was still very tasty! The best thing we had was the Hand Stuffed Butterfly Mock Steak. The bun was soft. The mock steak had great texture and flavour. I could have eaten two whole plates of that just for dinner and I'd be happy! We also had an order of cooked baby snow pea shoots. Very fresh and tender. The fried rice we ordered had mock shrimp and mock BBQ pork. I wasn't sure at first but the textures was pretty close to the texture of real shrimp and BBQ pork. Also, surprisingly the chocolate ice cream was pretty good. Totally unexpected for a place like this. I noticed they offer Dim Sum as well. Will have to try this one day. I suspect reservations will need to be made as the place isn't very big. Can't wait until my next visit! read more

This is the first time we went back after they moved locations- now there are across pacific mall (opposite side of Steeles road) in a mall. New location is smaller than the old one- approx 60 chairs and felt bit tighter sitting down with a toddler. My husband had to tell person behind him to move his chair inside a bit as he was spread out. Service- still the same (slight deterioration I would say, but nothing worth complaining about). Serving staff (don't speak English) are attentive and fast. Food- quality and taste are almost same with minor changes. We always get satay kebabs, turnip cakes and butterfly tao mock meat- satay kebabs were same but the garnishing changed which is disappointing. Prices- this is a reason why I took off a star. It's pricey now compared to previously prices and we noticed a difference of almost $15 more this time compared to last time (it cost us $81 for 2 adults and a toddler). We ordered 3 starters and 2 main dishes. We will still return, however our frequency will be reduced to price and we will recommend our friends as we have in the past. read more

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I went to their old shop in Market Village several times, and this is my first time to visit the new shop. Clean and bright than the old shop. Only half full on Monday, surprisingly, many of them are non-chinese. The service is good and the staffs are very polite. The food is fine but the price is a bit expensive. read more

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Being an all vegetarian restaurant, I did not have such high expectations for this place. My understanding is that they used to be located just outside of Market Village (which is now torn down). It's now located inside Splendid Tower - enter from the side closest to the go station for easiest access. My friends and I ordered a honey lemon imitation chicken, hot and sour soup and a mixed sauteed beef. My favourite was the hot and sour soup - true to the name it was spicy and sour and perfect for a cold day! The soups had 3 different sizes- an individual portion, regular portion (for about 3-4 people) and a large portion. The honey lemon imitation chicken was a close second favourite. The sauce was served on the side so the crispiness of the 'chicken' remained and you could douse as much or as little sauce as you wanted. I was not a fan of the imitation beef as it felt very grainy and chewy and the sauce was very strong. Overall the prices were a little steep, but I'd be happy to return if I ever wanted an all vegetarian option! read more

Graceful Vegetarian Restaurant - Hot and sour soup - Vegetarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I came here to try some vegan food. We were in a rush as my buddy needed to go. The service was fast and we were able to make it on time. I heard this place is closing up which is a sad this as the place looks nice organized and price is good. I hope this place stay open and I came again to check it out. read more

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Vegetarian restaurant Location: Currently in the building behind pacific mall. It's going to be moving soon. The building is being torn up Parking: Tones, the building is half empty so park away Decor: Very very dated hopefully the new place will be newer Food: Ok. Maybe it was the selections from the group I was with. We got some good and some just ok things. There are better vegan places in Markham that are better and slightly less expensive. I'm a strong believer that you get what you pay for and I don't think we quite got what we paid for. It might be because the place is closing down to re open later in a new location. I'll go visit. Maybe the new location will inspire read more

Highly recommended vegetarian restaurant so here we are. Service is very friendly which is a pleasant surprise as I'm used to abrupt throw down your food kind of service. We ordered the hand stuffed butterfly mock steak, Chinese broccoli, lemon chicken, and fried bitter melon. The bitter melon had depths of flavour with salty, sour (pickled cabbage), slightly bitter, and ginger. Best bitter melon I've ever had (don't tell my mom!!). The butterfly mock steak was a great version of hand stuffed pork bao with crispy tofu skin for texture to offset the soft moist bun and the meaty steak. Lemon chicken was also great lemony sauce (not too sweet nice lemony) with crispy chicken. Eating like this everyday would convert me to vegetarian quite easily! Did I mention the friendly service?? Highly recommend this to carnivores and vegetarians alike. Food with depths of flavour I haven't seen in "Chinese" food in years.... read more

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3.5/5 I've visited Graceful a couple of times when I was little, but mainly stuck to Lotus Pond since their portions are larger. However, I had to go to Pacific Mall this past weekend, and to avoid driving all over the place I decided to have lunch at Graceful. Lunch on Sunday wasn't too busy, but then again there was the freezing rain the night before, which might have explained the wealth of parking spots available. The server gave us the dim sum menu, however he didn't give us the giant menu book until we asked for it...tsk tsk. We ordered siu mai, vegetarian abalone sashimi, sweet corn soup with mock ham, mixed mushroom fried noodles, and the vegetarian mix (medley of mock meats together...forgot the exact English term). I absolutely loved the abalone sashimi and the vegetarian mix, and would've ordered seconds or thirds if I were hungrier (I did buy a vegetarian mix home though). The siu mai was nothing memorable, and the sweet corn soup was decent, though the mock ham was too grainy (Lotus Pond has it exactly like chopped ham pieces). The biggest ripoff, however, was the mixed mushroom fried noodles...one person can easily finish the plate, yet it was around $16. The taste wasn't bad, but definitely nowhere near a $16 value. I think my experience would've been better if I stuck solely to dim sum. The end result was around $68 for 3 people! If I take away the noodle dish it would only be around $50, which is the average I spend for dim sum for 3 people. Our dessert also took a while to come out, and we had to ask the server to follow up twice on it. The sesame balls tasted very good though, so maybe it was worth the wait? I'm torn between whether to add the .5 for not for service, as I found it to be overall borderline. I believe considering the cost factor I'll leave it at 3.5, and in my next visit if I had a better experience I'll upgrade to 4. read more

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The foods amazing the service is fantastic and if you go with a group of people two dishes will feed four! Their spring rolls are so good too!! Ice cream is great too read more

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Been wanting to try this place and it doesn't disappoint. A must try is the mock jumbo seafood dumpling in soup. It was sooo good and a great soup to have on a cold winter day. Also their pancake with curry sauce is tasty. I like how crispy and flaky the pancake is. I give it a four since they don't tell you that they charge for tea until after they give you the bill which is uncool. Things like that should be said upfront. read more

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I came here for my friend's bday. This was a second time that I've be been. But the difference was 10+ years. Can't really recall how it was back than. But I remember my huband left hungry lol. 10+ years later I'm here again, we ordered quite a few dishes to try. It was a variety of dim sum and side dishes. We Ordered: Mock Duck with Jelly like Noodles. Mock Jellyfish Stir fry Turnip Cake Steam Bun with Mock Meat & Crispy Bean Curd Deep Fried Mock Shirmp Balls Mocked Japanese Grilled Eel Mock Seafood Jumbo Dumpling in Soup Mock Shrimp Ha Gow Steamed Tapioca Pudding Cakes Baked Mango Pudding Overall, all the food was quite good. My fave one was the steam bun with mock meat and crispy bean curd. I love the contrast of textures. read more

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This place gives the meaning of veggie delight! The mister and I came to the outskirts of Toronto to celebrate the mister's great aunt 80th birthday. The families booked 4 large tables for aunt's celebration. In the past, I have been to very few vegetarian places. I love to eat veggies, but eating real vegetables, not the vegetarian chicken. Usually, they put too much salt and seasonings in making vegetarian duck, beef, etc., which I dislike. But Graceful Vegetarian does veggies right. Not too salty and hey, this tastes like chicken. We had 10 courses for this banquet dinner. So the mister and I left with 10lbs of veggies in our stomachs. Here is list: 1. Appertizers: Squid, Duck., and Sliced Meats ( yes, it's vegetarian) 2. Shrimps and Sliced Fish with String Beans 3. Fried Potato Basket with Chicken and assorted veggies 4. Shark Fin Soup 5. Abalone on bok choy 6. Fried Taro with Crab Claw inside - yum 7. Assorted mushrooms on bok choy. 8. Scrambled Eggs Whites with Corn over broccoli 9. Seafood and veggies over noodles and fried rice 10. OMG the desserts!: Steamed red bean buns, sweet red bean soup, sweet fried crispy noodles in honey, and gelatin round patties. You would think eating veggies is healthier but not here! The mister and I overate to the point that we could not walk. Graceful Vegetarian has an elegant ambiance and a great place for celebrations. I would recommend to all even meat eaters. Service was outstanding and attentive! read more

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Love the variety at this vegetarian place. Was surprised to learn they cook with no onion or garlic, yet the food is so flavourful! My favourite dishes were the smoked goose meat and the mock chicken in black pepper sauce. Also tried the mixed gluten plate (good to try variety but some are hit and miss; liked the flavour of the yellow curry) and the rice noodles with mock beef (a bit too oily for my liking and I found the mock beef chewy and lacking flavour). Will definitely be back to get my favourites and to try some new ones! read more

Poor attitude. I know the pandemic has been hard on businesses but how can you treat your loyal customers so poorly. We have been going here for years and have witness multiple accounts of customer getting upset with management during a meal. I guess we have been lucky in the past but we will not be returning. Food is the better out of other Chinese vegetarian options but also at double the price. read more

When you live in a city with a huge Chinese population, you can most assuredly expect at least one vegetarian based Chinese restaurant in the area. Markham in fact has several, but this is the one I prefer to frequent. Graceful Vegetarian has the standards that I would expect from a vegetarian Chinese restaurant. The assorted gluten, a staple of Chinese vegetarian dining, is available as an appetizer, and offers a wide variety of flavors mixed together. You can also in the mornings order vegetarian dim sum, which gives you things such as deep fried milk, taro fish, and vegetarian dumplings. The imitation meats there are surprisingly realistic, to the point that my friends and family thought we were eating real crab and real chicken. Compared to some of the more modern vegetarian Chinese restaurants, Graceful Vegetarian is more traditional, serving dim sum esque dishes. The flavors are very well done, but there's nothing out of the ordinary and no new fusion style dishes. The drinks are pretty good, and I did get the red bean ice which was very sweet. I highly recommend this restaurant to any vegetarians who aren't gluten free and are looking to try quality Chinese food in the Greater Toronto Area. read more

If you are vegetarian or just avoiding mystery meat dumplings all together, Graceful Vegetarian is a nice option! We arrived at 10:15am to find out they open at 11am on Sunday. It is conveniently located at Pacific Mall, so you can wander around before or after your meal. The restaurant is clean, bright, and much more elegant than expected. The service was attentive for a Chinese restaurant. There were only a few tables with customers, the restaurant is quiet and less hectic than most other dim sum places. We tried a few items but I can't say any of the items were amazing. The BBQ buns (similar to BBQ pork buns but vegetarian) were hot and steamy, but not as sweet at the meat equivalent. The vegetarian "shrimp" dumplings were mushy. If you squished them with your chopsticks they almost fell apart. The deep fried donut and rice noodle wasn't bad but very crispy. My favorite item was probably the deep fried tofu! Then again, I like almost anything that is deep fried! Overall, not a bad meal, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to revisit. read more

Graceful Vegetarian Restaurant - Vegetarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario