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.

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.

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.

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!

First time here. It's a cozy vegetarian Chinese restaurant. Menu is clearly labeled. Plenty of…read moreoptions to satisfy all tastes. From staple Asian entrees to sandwiches, salads, and flatbreads. I decided to order the sweet & sour pork. Really delicious. I strongly recommend. $10.99 Daily specials. Imitation meats are Beyond or Omni. Reasonable prices. Bring cash for 5% discount. Friendly service. Clean and well maintained. Im surely coming back.

Have tried a number of items here. Mind you, Im neither vegan nor vegetarian but the food here…read morecould satisfy even the pickiest meat eaters. The portion sizes are great. The textures are surprising. The food is delicious. There is a "salmon" that looks and feels just like sashimi down to the white stripes that go along each cut. They serve this on a massive kale salad with chickpeas, piles of thin carrots and a rich tahini dressing. Ive also had the "chicken". The breading is so tasty and crispy. When dipped in the sauce, could really fool you into thinking its chicken. Also have tried the mac and cheese and fried rice. Their drinks/ smoothies are delivious too. I recommend the avocado. Wasnt a fan of the bbq pork buns(dry and not enough filling). I removed 1 star for the customer service. Ive dined here at least 3 times and each time, minimal enthusiasm/elaborating when inquiring more about the menu items.

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 love finding new vegetarian finds in the city, and I am so glad I stumbled upon Tenon Vegetarian…read moreCuisine in Markham! This is a small restaurant located at Kennedy and Highway 7, packed among a lot of restaurants. This place does have take out and dine in options as well. I was skeptical at first because the place was empty on a Friday night, but trust me it must just be a hidden gem! The staff were kind, and allowed me to make modifications to party trays that were on a pre-set menu. Pricing is very affordable and you definitely get a bang for your buck! Now on to the food! This is a vegan sushi restaurant, and the amount of items on their menu is crazy. All different types of rolls, sashimi, appetizers the list goes on. I got a few different items because I wanted to give this place a fair shot. I ordered the Gyoza (7/10 a little soggy but flavourful), Chicken Soy Kaarage (9/10 so good!!), Spicy Broccoli Roll (8/10), California Roll (9/10), Sweet Yam Tempura Roll (9/10 Delicious), Soy Kani Tempura Roll (9/10, tastes exactly like imitation crab), Dynamite Roll (9/10), King Mushroom Special Roll (10/10). Everything beyond exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend you check this place out if you're a sushi lover or vegan/vegetarian looking for a perfect meal! 9/10 would recommend!!

Came here with our vegan friends. The portions were decent…read morefor the price. The inside was decorated beautifully. I loved the green curry and pineapple fried rice. My husband's duck was really tasty as well. My friend was disappointed with the peanut chicken because it was too small for him so he ordered the duck as well for himself. Service was really hard to get in the booth... and the men's bathroom was a war zone according to my husband.