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.

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!

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.

This restaurant is good, my partner is an Indian & a foodie. Even I love Indian flavours & spices…read moreand Veg FoodEatery has a perfect blend of oil, salt, sweetness, spices & masalas. We had invited our friends & had ordered catering services with Veg Food Eatery. Ordered Appetizers, Main course & Desserts. This was not the first and like always we were very happy with their food & service. Prices are competitive & quantity is more than enough. I would highly recommend them if someone is looking for Vegetarian Caterers.

From the owner: Global Vegetarian Cuisines - Takeout, Catering & Tiffin Services in Kitchener, Waterloo &…read moreCambridge, ON. Indian, Asian & Western Cuisine’s with Indian twist. Veg Food Eatery was born from the need to serve pure Vegetarian & Vegan food in the spirit of helping you eat healthy, feel amazing and treat the planet better. Veg Food Eatery is the most trusted service for weekly or monthly Indian veg tiffins throughout Waterloo Region! We serve many families, students, professionals and elderly everyday providing them mouthwatering vegetarian meals that are less oily, less salty and include the perfect amount of spices, just like it was made at your home! We do Veg Catering as well. Call today to place Catering orders. We are accepting orders.

It's your next door desi food spot for late night bites. We tried to order a mix of their popular…read moreitems and they weren't disappointing. I have had better chole bhature for sure but the sandwich was really good. The dosa was decent too. They had a long queue for their shaved ice with syrup (ice gola) outside coz it was crazy hot that day but I'm not a fan of it so I skipped it. Service was okay too for the meals we had.

Having marked this for a while now and finally made it. Had great expectations that a vegetarian…read morerestaurant would have many more vegan options. To make it odd, the staff not aware what vegan meant. The menu underneath pizza said vegan options, but they couldn't understand that vegan should not include cheese or butter. Not properly trained staff. Dahi Poori was vegan , we were told. They wouldn't even make Dahi (yogurt) Poori with yogurt on the side. We had a Dabeli w/o Butter to make it vegan. It was good, but the spices were way less than we anticipated. The chutney provided was also very mild. Mumbai Meei Jaan platter with Vada Pav made vegan was good. The topped chilli could have been the spicier version. The vegan Bhel was OK, again too mild. The vegan Pani Poori OK again, but the water was way too mild as if made for non-Asians more than for Indian origin customers. Vegan Schezwan Dosa - we assumed it would be street style, made with veggies and noodles in Schezwan sauce. It turned out to be masala dosa with schezwan sauce inside the dosa with regular potato onion filling. The chutney and sambhar again very mild flavours. Family did have Pav Bhaji which couldn't be made vegan. They did enjoy it but again found to be mild as well. Hard to believe that a Gujarat based restaurant had such mild flavours. The interior is plain and clean.

I'm not a huge fan of vegetarian food but one of my friends is vegetarian and she wanted to go to…read morean all veggie restaurant. I wasn't so sure about it earlier but when I tried the house burger I couldn't believe that it's all veggie!!! The truffle fries with them were to die for as well, earlier I didn't see the truffle fries in their menu but when I asked the server they were so kind to consider my request which is just amazing for a busy restaurant like this. The service was incredible, the staff were super friendly and kept making sure we are doing okay and if we needed anything. I ordered a drink too which for sure exceeded my expectations and was presented in a really pretty way definitely instagram worthy! I couldn't click much pictures of the restaurant itself but the ambience was great too. Surprisingly the food did not take so longer to prepare and service was pretty fast. Definitely recommend and would definitely visit again!

I was incredibly excited to enjoy PLANTA here in Toronto. I've had them twice in Chicago and in LA,…read morebut being able to indulge in their signature vegan dishes at a slightly discounted price made me an extremely happy eater. We made a reservation (highly recommended) which they were able to pull up since we got there 30 minutes early and starving. The entire restaurant had a beautiful, high end vibe without prices being too high for its own good. We started off with their delicious Bang Bang Broccoli and Kimchi Chick'n Baus, both of which I'd easily come back for more if this was a buffet line. The bang bang sauce was absolutely sensational and we dipped our tasty baos in it afterwards. For our mains, we divided up their Volcano Roll, Kelp Caesar Salad, and a Hawaiian Pizza. The roll was alright (I've had better at vegan sushi restaurants) but the salad and pizza were both extraordinary. In particular, the salad sent me and was a complete flavor and texture bomb. Highly recommend everyone getting this to share as it was an absolute standout. As much as we wanted room for dessert, our hunger was just too much from not eating all day. Everything here definitely hit the spot and would definitely return again the next time I'm in Toronto.

Veggie Planet is the premier choice for Indian fusion vegetarian cuisine. Even though their samosas…read moreare entirely plant-based, Veggie Planet offers the best samosas you'll find anywhere. We also really enjoy the live Pani Puri station! Guava and mango flavoured water are two of my favourites. I highly recommend Veggie Planet if you are seeking a snack or just a fun evening meal.

Christmas in March!…read more My best friend and I were supposed to meet up before Christmas. We both got busy, especially with my being stateside for the holidays. When I returned, she was away. We were both free in mid-March to exchange Christmas gifts and catch up. She lives in Peterborough. We tend to meet partway. I suggested this Veggie Planet in Ajax. She was game. We both had never been to any Veggie Planet location. I had no problem finding a parking spot in this plaza. I backed into a spot a few doors down from this eatery. I waited for my friend to arrive. Once she did, we walked in. Being our first time, we went with a pizza. I asked an extremely helpful woman behind the counter what size would be good for us. She recommended a medium pizza. We got the following items: - Medium Indian masala pizza - Onion rings - Kawa nuggets - Masala soda (sweet with a hint of saltiness) - Diet Pepsi My friend wanted onion rings. I originally wanted to get the kawa (soy) drumsticks. The female staffer recommended the nuggets instead. Interesting. I went with her suggestion. For the masala soda, she said that I could get it either sweet or salty. I asked if I could get a bit of each. So, my drink ended up being sweet with a hint of saltiness. I paid with a credit card. The transaction was smooth. She said that she'd bring the food and drinks over. Nice! We grabbed a table and chatted. Our drinks came out first. I loved my masala soda. It was slightly sweet. It did have a bit of saltiness to it. The masala was perfect with the fizzy soda. I just wish that this drink were offered in a larger size. I ended up getting a cold Diet Pepsi an hour later. It was perfect. Our medium Indian masala pizza came next. By default, it had tomatoes, onions, and green bell peppers. My friend is vegan. We made sure that we got vegan cheese. The pizza was yummy. The cheese melted nicely. However, with this vegan cheese, you will never get a stretchy cheese pull. In hindsight, this pizza would have been even better with protein. Kawa would have worked nicely. Luckily, we had kava nuggets. They were delicious. They were crispy and yummy. You couldn't tell that they were soy. The dipping sauce was yummy. I liked the onion rings. They were so crispy. They were enjoyable to eat. We spent at least a couple of hours here. I provided feedback on how fabulous the food was and how helpful the woman was when I bought my Diet Pepsi. She smiled and seemed happy. There is a washroom that's a single stall at the back of this eatery. It's the type where you press a button to lock the door and another button to unlock it. A light outside the washroom lets the world know that it's either vacant (green) or occupied (red). My friend used it first and said that it was clean. I used it afterwards. A customer tried opening the door twice while I was using the washroom. I actually said something the second time and she stopped tugging at the door handle as if her life depending on it. When I was done, I locked eyes with the woman who was clueless about the lights. Other than weird washroom woman, we had a great time here. I still want to try the drumsticks and get the masala soda again. So good! (139)

Very good for... we ordered 2 appetizers and four main course dishes to share. Each dish was fresh,…read moreperfectly seasoned and fantastically prepared. Wait staff did an adequate job. Recommend!

Came here with a vegan friend to try some of their dishes. The restaurant is connected to Evergreen…read moreThai, but instead of Thai dishes they serve up Chinese food. We got the Chanterelle fried rice, the mapo tofu and the mushroom and choysum dumplings. The fried rice was good, had a light flavour and a lot of egg (beware vegans). The mushrooms added a nice texture to the dish. The mapo tofu was my favourite dish - the rich sauce had a nutty flavour, and a complex spice to it. Paired with rice it was incredible. I wasn't sure what to expect from vegetable dumplings but I was pleasantly surprised as well - the veggies inside had a nice crunch to it, and while it didn't have a strong flavour, paired with the vinegar on the side it was pretty good. Overall the food is good, albeit rather expensive for vegetarian - the chanterelle fried rice was $18, and the portion wasn't even particularly large. Despite it, the mapo tofu really was spectacular so I still would recommend and come back to try some other dishes.