So, for the most part, I am a carnivore. I love all types of meat. Beef, pork, chicken, duck. Gimme a huge burger with bacon and pulled pork and I am in heaven. Therefore, it would seem odd that I love a vegi restaurant, but I do. Long Life is just fantastic. Wonderful, tasty, fulfilling chinese food. You'll actually forget it is vegetarian. I've had a number of the soy "chicken" dishes and they've all been great. Large portions, tasty sauces, and the right amount of spice. I am a huge pot sticker fan as well... definitely a great app choice at Long Life. And to wrap it all up, the service is really good. All of the ladies are super friendly and happy to serve you. Carnivores, omnivores, herbivores... whatever you are... you'll love Long Life Vegi read more

Hot and sour soup is vegan. Vegetarian lunch special is probably the best bargain in the whole bay area.

I usually get the vegi orange chicken, but it's not on the menu, so it's a bit pricier than the other entrees. This place hits the spot when I'm craving fake meat. read more

I am never disappointed when I come here. I would suggest calling ahead 20-30minutes if you plan on ordering a deep fried flounder, which is what I do. It is delicious! Also, their vegetable/tofu clay pot is really really good. Everything here is vegetarian, lots of TVP and soy going on, along with fish. Long live long life veggie house! They offer brown rice, and give you free tea and water upon arrival. The people who run the place are also very nice. read more

It's refreshing to have one inexpensive Chinese restaurant that understands what Vegetarian cuisine is and doesn't charge a Vegan Tax. While this isn't the healthiest food on the planet, it is tasty and a good treat once in a while. They offer standard Chinese fare (chow mein, potstickers, killer hot and sour soup) as well as uncommon things like breaded and deep fried eggplant (Long Life Eggplant, holy crap this is good!), steamed vegetable buns (basically potstickers that aren't fried) and about a billion kinds of fake meat. Take-out and eat-in are both super quick. The family that runs the restaurant is very nice, and there are always children playing in the back (sometimes loudly, but never super rowdy). No one really speaks English here, so if you want detailed explanations of ingredients, bring a translator. Definitely bring some to-go containers because the portions are HUGE. read more

This place is filled with your stereotypical traditional restaurant decor. With the glowing Chinese red lanterns in the window, I feel like I'm on the set of the Christmas Story movie where they get the roast duck for their Christmas meal after their own turkey has been devoured by dogs. Love that movie. Long Life Vegi House is a little more grim, more cavernous like, and a little more depressing. The food is yelps three star, A-OK. It's your Americanized Chinese grease treat without the meat. I ordered the Orange Chicken and hated it. Only because I really do not like over battered fried food. When there's so much batter that you can't actually taste the mock chicken, there's a problem. The other dish we ordered, Spicy Beef Tofu and Vegetable thing was really good. Really tasty. They have so many options that it'll be easy to avoid the battered to hell food next time. For the super cheap price and for being so close to our home, Long Life Vegi House, I'll be glad to try you again. read more

Great service, amazing prices and great veg food options! I usually get the long life veggie chicken, chicken fried rice, fried wontons and spring rolls and omg it is the best food!! They always bring out tea and soup and it just completes the meal. The place looks like a total hole in the wall, but like most holes in the wall, their food is authentic and stands out. I have been a long time customer (6 years) and go there every time I am in Berkeley! read more

Not bad if you're looking for a huge variety of cheap, low-quality, no-fuss fake meat dishes. Lots of grease, not a lot of bold flavors. Oddly addicting. Service was inconsistent: On the one hand, the waitress didn't know what was in any of the dishes, or how to serve them, and she brought us soup we specifically decided against. (Our bad for even mentioning it, I guess.) On the other hand, our water glasses were never more than half empty, and they were ready with the check and to-go boxes the instant we finished--but without ever pressuring us to hurry. On a side note: Only about half the dishes are vegetarian, so make sure you know what page of the menu you're ordering from. read more

Ambiance is MEH... but Long Life Vegi House is my FAVORITE Chinese restaurant in the Bay Area! (**I will dedicate a little bit of time to a more thorough review when possible**) I have always appreciated the HUGE array of meat substitutes because I have been able to drag my flesh-eating friends here with ZERO complaints after tasting their meal. ALL of them have enjoyed their food immensely and have returned here at least once. Lunch is CHEAP, the entire menu is reasonably priced and the portions are generous Service is always friendly & my to-go orders are ready surprisingly quick. read more

This is an old favorite from when I was a vegetarian. Their breaded chicken is delicious, however it ALWAYS gave me stomach problems. I go now with the kids and they love their fake sweet and sour chicken. It's fun because they can order anything off the menu. It's also dirt cheap, as a lunch meal for $7 can easily feed two kids, comes with rice, a spring roll, soup and a large portion of food. So, in all, a good cheap eats vegetarian restaurant. But you don't feel all that good afterwards. read more

I am not a vegetarian but really enjoyed everything I ordered. My daughter who is a huge meat eaterbwas very happy with everything as well. Its definitely on my list to go back. I enjoyed the duck greenbeans read more

Well they moved and the place is clean and nice. Food is still good. I thank the person who later informed me of the previous locations kitchen habits (ugh). I believe thankfully that has been remedied. Ignorance can sometimes be bliss I guess. read more

Prices are right, food is tasty. Simple, Chinese style vegetarian food, with seafood options as well.

Mmmmm. Some friends and I were in the Bay area over the weekend and had to make the trek out to Berkeley for our Long Life Vegi fix. In our group were two people who'd never eaten here, one being my VERY carnivorous fiance who was visibly nervous. We ordered a boatload of food, both veggie and seafood dishes, starting with the hot and sour soup. It was, as always, delicious. They didn't make the "Ant Climbed The Tree" noodle dish as tear the roof off of your mouth spicy as last time. It was still spicy, but much tastier this round. We had someone in our party with a walnut allergy so we asked if they could sub cashews in the Honey Walnut Shrimp dish, which they gladly obliged. That shit was SO good the group decided unanimously that next time there needed to be two orders. The LLV "chicken" and broccoli "beef" were both quite good, as was the shrimp & scallop sizzling platter. I know some people feel this place is not that great, but coming from a place where good veggie food is hard to find, we love it. Trust me, if you lived somewhere that good veggie food was hard to come by, you wouldn't be so down on this place. read more

Maybe this is because I went later at night, but I did try two times to be fair. I got some fried seafood which tasted like it was from rancid oil or bad seafood. The veggie chow mein I got with it was okay, had enough flavor though I think most of it was from salt. I tried again and got pot stickers - which were sad and don't seem to make sense without meat. I got the seafood chow mein, and it was flavorless with overcooked meat. The place looks dingy and the decor is so old. Their kids are always there, which should be cute but with the place empty besides them it just felt like daycare. I wish I could keep patronizing these people because they seem to work hard and are pleasant enough. But I won't. read more

This was cheap, and fast. But not good. I ordered a scallop dish. The veggies it came with were cubed zucchini, water chestnuts, and broccoli stems - no florets. Not even any onions. The sauce was so mild as to be tasteless, and the few scallops in the dish were fishy tasting in a bad way. I won't be back. read more

Very Fujianese place. They had a seafood rice plate which was above average and a good deal. We got the dinner meal combo for two, which was below average chinese food. The 2 small spring rolls had nearly no fillings - it was just dough and a little cabbage. Hot and sour soup was nice, and had 木耳 which is great. Broccoli and chicken was very oily, more oily than normal chinese food. We packed it up to go and it never stopped leaking... more and more oil kept pooling out. The dish may be potentially renewable fuel source? In terms of chinese food, it seems they get away with below-average quality by marketing themselves as vegetarian. This attracts customers with less discriminating tastebuds... We would probably return, the price is decent. read more

Amazing.. family who runs long life veggie is so genuine and down to earth. Their children are so sweet and often you see them helping out. Such a cool and comfortable place . Affordable & quality food. I was so sad when they left University & Shattuck square... But they ARE STILL OPEN further down University towards Sacramento street . GO HERE read more

I love Chinese food, however a lot of places use poor quality meat/chicken that is chewy or has the tendons and it kind of kills the whole experience for me. When you visit this place, you don't have to worry because it is not real meat/chicken. I find all of the key dishes to be flavorful, and the prices are really good for the main strip on university. The service is really good, and the lady who runs the place is really nice. They are in a brand new location that is very clean and inviting. Great place for vegetarians and Vegans. They also serve seafood. read more

So this Berkeley staple has a very fond place in my heart. For two years as an undergrad I was a vegetarian, though this is neither here nor there. LLVH provides the comfort of home-cooking so convincingly that you almost forget that the menu is cognizant of dietary subscriptions like vegitarianism and veganism. I've been to vegi places the likes of Herbivore; the food lacks soul (and flavor). Long Life delivers in taste and familiarity. No, it's not meat, but who cares when it tastes this good. Hot and sour soup, Long Life vegi-chicken and brown rice for first-timers. After a few goes, be adventurous. If you've ever been on a first date with me in B-town, I would have most likely brought you here. Pleases seafoodies, vegis and those who dig things deep-fried then slathered with sauce. Win-win-win. Memory: Once I went to pick up a to-go order, and there was an unattended Chinese toddler-girl running around. She picked up a plastic bag making me very nervous. I attempted to get her attention to persuade her to give me the bag. At this point, she put the bag over her head, as I assumed she would eventually. I removed it and took it from her which prompted an epic tantrum. Patrons and staff accused me of kidnapping. I pantomimed the incident with the plastic bag and all was forgiven. That night, I ate well. read more

My fridge has been dead for over two weeks now, so I've been getting take out way too often. Long Life Vegi House has emerged as a favorite. As a vegetarian, it's nice to have so many choices. The vegi chicken fried rice is pretty good. The texture on the vegi chicken is right, but it tastes like chicken broth instead of chicken. I like this flavor, but if you're looking for a realistic chicken facsimile, this is not the closest you'll get. The chicken with spicy garlic sauce is closer to real chicken and terribly delicious on account of being battered and fried. Not the best fry job in the world, but decent and the sauce was great. The vegetable wonton soup was yummy, warm and delicate and full of cabbage and carrot stuffed wontons. All in all, Long Life Vegi House is a solid Chinese take out place. Not the best in the bay, but the best I've had in Berkeley. read more

I love vegetables and when I order vegetable chow mein I want vegetables in it! I mean they are the "Vegi House"! The noodles were very greasy, which is common in Chinese food, but I would have enjoyed it much more if there was some broccoli, carrots..etc in it to soak up the grease! I got two pieces of bok choy. Very sad. Maybe I will go back for the lunch special but its a tough call when there are so many Chinese restaurants to try. read more

This is an established vegetarian place and easily the best vegetarian deal in town. $5 lunch special (including tax) gives you soup, egg roll and a very big meal, often made out of imitation meat. The best item there I think is easily the broccoli vegi duck, only available a la carte. It is a fun place to experiment, once I ordered the sizzling tofu platter and it made such a scene as the waitress brought it to my table, 2 other people in the room ordered it. So, it is good to try things on the menu that you might not know how they taste. I gave it five stars but there are a few things lacking. It is really a restaurant straight out of china town, lamps haven't been replaced in years and won't be replaced for years, decor is just passable, the food sometimes doesn't do it for me, and it can be greasy sometimes (I love sweet and sour pork but it is too greasy at times). I feel whatever faults they have are made up for by a very friendly patient staff, prices that are cheaper than fast food chains, and food that has greens and brown rice that makes you feel like you ate something nutritious (although not always low fat). read more

The best #Chinese food ever~seriously In college #SFSU-there were times that I would eat there daily!!! I've lived all over this great nation and eaten the very best foods! I still crave this food living in SoCal . read more

New location, a bit farther from campus, but don't let that deter you! The new location seems a bit more modern and bright and is larger, which is nice. Same great food and lovely service! Love that they always ask if you want egg in your dish or not, and when I asked for no onion, they even asked if garlic was okay, which is just so considerate! I wish I still lived in Berkeley so I could keep supporting this great place! read more

I really love the food at Long Life, but each time I leave I come home to a terrible upset stomach. Apparently I am an idiot because this doesn't stop me from going back. You get a ton of food for like $8 a plate. If this place didn't make my husband and me sick each time we ate there I'm sure we'd go there more often. read more

I am not a vegetarian and yet I jump at the chance to go to Long Life. Their faux meat is damn tasty and their rice soup is fabulous. They give you free tea for the table, which is a gesture I always appreciate. Their hours are late for Berkeley which is also a huge plus. The space itself is a little large and echo-y but that's the only complaint I would make. read more

If you are looking for a) inexpensive b) plentiful and c) vegetarian food in Berkeley, look no further! I'd recommend going with friends and getting a couple different things -- when people say they don't like the food here, it's because they were disappointed with the one thing they tried and never went back. Noodles vary from good to average, but the real stars are the vegi chicken, beef, and pork. All are awesome, and the choice of sauce is usually what makes the difference between a good dish and a great one. I like the spicy garlic, red pepper, orange, and kung pao, but I'd avoid the light sauce unless you really can't handle spices. The lunch special is probably the best deal on food in Berkeley, $5 for a full meal with appetizers. At dinner try the Family Special for $8 if you've got multiple diners looking to put away huge quantities Mu-Shu vegetables, vegi-chicken, and hot and sour soup. In all the times that I have eaten at Long Life, I have never left feeling hungry! read more

"My God,." I was introduced to this place a few months ago and that was the comment I made when I took into account the things that made this place great while eating my meal. 1) Price: Cheap. It is cheap for what they serve. And they serve alot for what you pay for. For a vegetarian student like myself, who is still trying to learn how to cook good veggie meals, this is a cheap and filling alternative. 2) Taste: Bomb. Everything tastes well cooked and much better than any other taste for vegetarian food in Berkeley. In fact, I don't know if there is another Chinese food vegetarian place in Berkeley. Making this a MUST for any vegetarian 3) Atmosphere: Quaint. It has a hole-in-the-wall feel to it that is neither tacky, offensive, nor too plain. Perhaps it is the children running around that give it the great feel of a family restaurant, perhaps it is the modest decorations that don't make it too artificial of an experience. Or maybe it is the good service. Whatever it is, it is something that is simple, decent, and plain that is missed in many restaurants in Berkeley. At the very least, try it! read more

We've been going to Long Life Vegi House for over 20 years now and they are still one of our favorites vegetarian places. The vegetarian dishes are wonderful and tasty and each serving is a large portion. The lunch portion is really enough to feed two people. The owner is the sweetest lady! The food is really great, you won't be disappointed. read more

Make us wait for 30min, be aware, you will be very very hungry before you get the food.

Long Life Vegi House is my favorite Chinese restaurant period. I have been eating there for over 20 years and have always had a great experience with both the food and the staff serving the food. I live in Marin but am always looking for an excuse to head over to Berkeley so I can have lunch or dinner at Long Life Vegi House. Veggie Chicken with spicy garlic sauce, hot and sour soup and a spring roll is my favorite thing to order off the lunch menu. I am a regular there and the serving staff always greets me with a warm smile. read more

I'm a sucker for deep fried veggie/fake-chicken covered in an orange or sesame glaze and this place definitely delivers!

If you're a vegetarian, this place is among the bests in Berkeley for you. High quality and healthy food, and reasonable prices. The servers are really nice too. read more

If you enjoy vegetarian or vegan food, Long Life Vegi House is probably the best value option you can find. If you take the lunch special, you get tea, soup, a spring roll and a ton of rice with vegetables and mock meat, all for (currently) less than 8 dollars. It tastes great, the waitresses are awesome, it's less full than the more hipstery vegan places, and the only downside for me is that its new location is a bit too far from campus. If you're around, you should difinitely check it out. read more

Just okay, so given that this is a major city on the west coast, I can't really recommend it. I did actually like the "Veggie Deluxe" which was a massive pile of lightly braised veggies that seemed pretty fresh. But both the onion pancake and the salt and pepper tofu my husband got were quite so so. Plus, the sauce with the onion pancake was quite weirdly tomato like. The prices are pretty good, so I'll likely try at least one more time (with some other dishes), and update if it is warranted. read more

Friendly service and very affordable lunch special ($5). Korean sesame noodles, mung bean ball soup, veggie duck with string beans, lion head tofu, braised tofu, all good! read more

Love love love this place. It isn't much to look at, but the food is SO good. Best Chinese food around, and the family that owns it/works there are so super sweet. The sweet and sour "chicken" (vegan) is my favourite. read more

Worst Chinese food I've ever had bar none! Don't bother unless you are starving to death.

I was 9 years old when I ate here for the first time. I'm 34 now, so 25 years later this place still makes me really happy about vegan food. Whenever I have family visiting from out of state, they want to go here. Love their food! read more