This is the best vegan Chinese restaurant in Pennsylvania. First off, the restaurant's Chinese name 素舍 (su she) is so perfect. Evoking a small one room home serving vegetarian food. The service is wonderful and kind. They have traditional and American style dishes. But the star of the show are the soups. Their chef has at least a half dozen completely different soups with noodles of various kinds. The Udon and glass noodle dishes were delicious. read more

I have been to this restaurant multiple times, and each time I have an amazing experience! They are able to accommodate small and large parties, alone, with plenty of street parking, conveniently around the restaurant. I thoroughly enjoy the dim sum menu, as well as the regular entrées as well. Some of my favorites include the sticky rice shumai, golden rings, and all their stirfried noodle dishes. The food is not overly salty, nor greasy, yet very flavorful in each dish. I also recommend the Jazmine hot tea with your meal. The service is quick and attentive, and the restaurant is very comfortable with plenty of seating. read more

Unit Su Vege - 03. Noodles Peking Style - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This is my second time here and so far there has been nothing I haven't liked. The food is fresh and delicious (only minor complaint is that it could have been hotter temperature-wise) There is such a wide variety of options that we ordinarily wouldn't get to try at a non-kosher restaurant. (Vegetarian pork belly? Yes please!) The server was busy - he seemed to be the only one! He kept apologizing for the wait and was polite and professional. They had a great tea selection. The decor is very nice. The tables are a little too close together but overall a great experience read more

Every time I'm in Philly, since 2020, I always come here and try different items. This is the first time that I actually found great dishes. My preference is for vegetables and tofu vs the faux meats. In the past the items I ordered were recommendations by servers and it really bugged me that they would say, "this item is popular" and did this mean the servers themselves don't like the food? Anyway, these are the ones I would recommend: Chef's Specialty #24 lions mane: good flavor but a bit too chewy but you won't find these dish anywhere else. The salad that comes with it - avocado tofu wood ear mushrooms- has a good flavor and that's all i can tell you because for the life of me I can't remember as I didn't take notes. Chef's Specialty As You Wish: fried tofu ski with stuff inside and greens (they didn't have the pea leaves so Bok choy was my substitute) - very good savory flavor, not Westernized at all. Steamed pork buns: I ordered these for someone non-veg and the bun to meat ratio is 2:1 (I think see photo) and it needs to be 1.5:1 or 1:1 personal preference but it was pretty good, faux meat and all. Potato croquettes: it's okay, I was expecting baked or fried mashed potatoes but when I bit into it it left em hanging. They mixed something into it like rice flour or something. Not a bad flavor but o wanted potatoes. Taro croquettes in sweet and sour sauce: hmmm not a fan for this as a meal. There's no protein. Perhaps as an appetizer it's good but with rice, this is not a complete meal. Always mention no garlic no onion just to make sure note to self. Definitely will need to try things one by one as I only have one mouth and one stomach and can't try many things at the same time. I didn't note down what I ordered before and all I know was they were faux meats and not that great. read more

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I wish I had more time to try more of the menu here. Everything I did try was amazing! The server was really friendly and the staff checked in with me a couple times to see how I was doing. It was a little empty at first because I got there like 10 minutes after opening but it filled quickly. It had a nice mix of classy and casual. I would definitely recommend for vegetarians and vegans - so many options! read more

Unit Su Vege - Lychee mango tea - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We stopped by here on our way to lantern frst. This place was introduced to us by out friend who's a vegetarian. They can make food without garlic and onion. This Place is easy to find, parking is a bit harder to fine but there is a parking garage that you can park in and it is pretty close to the restaurant. Place is not busy so you get seated and greeted right away. We ordered our food and the food comes right away. Everything was seasoned right and comes out hot and delicious. A must try is the Vegan peking duck. It was crispy and plenty to share. We order all this food along with 4 more dishes and the total came out to be $131 which is REALLY GOOD and reasonable for delicious and vegan food. Also recommending the green beans as it is so good, it's crunchy, seasoned perfect, and also not as oily and soggy as other places i've eaten at. Ambiance was quiet. You can deff enjoy tour time here. We will make this out yearly place to stop by. Oh and if you have a tesla, there are super charge in the garage to so charge and by the time you finish eating., you're ready for your trip. Very convenient. read more

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Came back less than two weeks later because I can't get enough of vegan dim sum! This time we had the same repeats as last time, just as good - with a few new items. We tried the fried sesame balls and the fried taro cakes. The fried taro cakes were fantastic, lovely fried texture and not overly oily or greasy. I also loved the veggie roast pork bun. I haven't had that dish in ages and it hit the spot, missing that type of flavor in dim sum! They also have the really good quality green tea from Taiwan, would recommend! As I write this review, I dream of my next visit.. read more

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I always wanted to try this place and glad I finally went. The place is pretty spacious, servers are attentive and friendly. We ordered steamed veg dumplings, braised lion's head (veg meatballs), and a plate of black mushrooms, bok choy, and asparagus. We enjoyed all the dishes, I especially loved the assorted veg plates. Unlike other Chinese restaurants this place did not feel the food was too salty and greasy. I would love to come back and try other dishes! read more

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Came here for a late lunch/early dinner, so it wasn't crowded at all, and we were seated right away comfortably and our servers were super attentive and helpful. I appreciate that items that are vegan and gluten-free are clearly marked as such on the menu, making it easier to make decisions about what to get. I got to try the Mapo Tofu which had a nice deep, almost smoky flavor. A little spicy with a slow burn. Went really well with the brown rice I asked to get with it. I also got the Tofu Skin Braised with Two Kinds of Mushroom ... oh my goodness, so incredibly flavorful with the richness from the mushrooms. I wanted to drink the sauce as a soup. All of that flavor had marinated into the tofu skin, which was also slightly chewy for the perfect texture. My meat-eating companions found their food enjoyable, too, which is always a plus. If I'd come with a larger group, I'd have loved to try some of their other dishes. I'm not sure if I'll be back in this area to come back here, but if I am, I'd love to try some other items. read more

Unit Su Vege - 17. Tofu Skin Braised with 2 Kinds Mushroom - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Stopped in for the midday lunch special and highly recommend it. Great prices across the board whether you want an entree, noodle, or a lighter lunch. You also get a bowl of soup and a spring roll with lunch special, and some dishes come with rice. Nice relaxing atmosphere inside and seated quick if you want to stop in for lunch. Got the veggie lo mein which was a mighty portion for lunch. Miso soup was tasty as well. Tried the steamed taro dumpling as well and they were great. Had many bits of various veggies in them. I want to come back and try more of their dim sum options for dinner. Thanks read more

Unit Su Vege - D10. Steamed Taro Dumplings - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Allergy conscious friendly. Great notation of ingredients online which minimizes worry for those with allergies. Option provided on DoorDash to note allergies. So many menu options to choose from. Ready in a timely manner. Packed securely. Awesome portion. Pocket friendly pricing. Fresh ingredient's & great flavor. read more

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The service is great. The waitress welcomed me with a big smile. The interior design is very unique. It is simple and minimum so it is in line with the simple, easy, back to nature spirit of veg cuisines. The jasmine tea is authentic and strong. My main dish - sesame seitan is so so. The sesame smells good, but the seitan is too hard to chew. It doesn't have any taste. read more

Unit Su Vege - Deco - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Absolutely love this all vegan dim sum place! I've been here a few times and really enjoying all the different dim sum options. I really usually like the scallion pancakes, the tofu and all the dumplings they have. They had this really good barbecue seitan this time which we really enjoyed. It's also BYOB! read more

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As good as vegetarian food can be. The meat substitutes were not a one for one replacement, but they made do with having good flavor. The food is very light and clean, and is a perfect cleanser for when you have a cold or a bad hangover. read more

Unit Su Vege - Sweet and sour taro and bean curd with fake meat - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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REVIEW UPDATE: We had dinner at Unit Su Vege before the Air concert at The Met Philadelphia a few weeks ago. Nothing has changed since my last review- it's still one of our favorite eateries in Philly offering a large variety of tasty, vegan Asian dishes on their menu. So good! read more

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Omgsh! Came here for a girl's night dinner and it did not disappoint!! I think we ordered half the menu All of the food was DIVINE and the fact it's BYOB was *chef's kiss* perfection. The service was incredible and allowed us to yap and gab on our rainy evening out. Inside it was clean and spacious considering the size of the restaurant. You can tell they do a lot of take out orders, but worth checking out to sit down once in a while too. The best part... It's VERY RESONABLE IN PRICE!! We spent $100 on all the food we ordered and tipped generously for their time and attention. Well worth it for a veg/vegan Chinese place! Will be back for sure read more

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I recently went to Unit Su Vege in Philly. I loved the vibe here accompanied by friendly service. I went with the sizzling tofu claypot with brown rice. Ample portions and very tasty dish with a good mix of tofu and vegetables. Recommended. read more

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All of our food was delicious. We tried multiple dim sum dishes and they all tasted so good. We can tell they use fresh ingredients and the food is made with care. read more

My friend and I came here for breakfast on a Saturday morning. It was not busy at all, and we were seated right away. Food: The restaurant is fully plant based which I appreciate! We ordered the following to share: Char Siu Baos - These were good! I would order them again. Siu Mai - They were not bad. I have had better ones. Har Gow - These were my favorite. Not many places have a vegan or vegetarian version of these. Xiao Long Bao - These were okay. The soup was heavily chestnut flavored. It wasn't what I was hoping for, but I enjoyed them. Service: Service was friendly and quick. We were seated promptly. Our food came out as they were ready from the kitchen. We are checked on regularly. TL;DR - Good vegetarian dim sum spot with plant based versions of the classics read more

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The food here was really good and the service was fast, everything was super flavorful to the point where you didn't feel the lack of meat. The only thing I didn't like were the mushroom strips, they were super crunchy which was good but they were very sweet and a little bit churro like despite being a savory dish read more

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Great vegetarian/vegan option near the museums. We ended up having the lo mein, kung pao, and a couple of dim sum options. All food was above-average for vegetarian fare, would recommend to friends that are seeking that option in Philadelphia. The only abnormal item we got was the rice paper rolls with bean sprouts - they were cooked and warm, which was interesting in terms to temperature and texture with rice paper, not sure I would seek that out again. Interior of the restaurant was large and decorated tastefully - we were there during the mid-day, so there wasn't a crowd or any noise for the most part. Service was very attentive, super friendly! read more

This was AMAZING!!! I got my meal doordashed and it was very tasty but can definitely see how eating at the restaurant would make for a better experience. I have no idea what they're doing to make this incredible vegan/vegetarian Chinese food and dim sum, but please keep it up!! My favorite was the vegetarian roast meat. I'd give an extra shoutout for the vegetarian scallops, the sauce was very good. The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the sauce for the shrimp dumplings. Overall everything was better than expected and I will definitely be back! read more

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Yesterday, a friend and I went to this restaurant to eat. We ordered an appetizer,entrees and dessert. Before we finished our meal, the hostess came to our table, interrupted our conversation, and in full view and ear shot of other patrons, told us that we needed to pay CASH for our meal. No other table in the restaurant was given this speech. The small money folder given us to insert the cash had the "Discover" logo on the front and as I was leaving, I noticed a clear statement of the accepted means of payment: google play, visa, and American Express. However, to not further aggregate the situation with a hostile but well deserved rebuttal, my friend complied. The next day, I called to ask if they accepted credit cards. The answer was, "yes". We are two African American senior citizens in our 70s who are quite tired of this type of blatant discrimination! How to improve: Treat everyone respectfully and provide equal accommodations! read more

Unit Su Vege - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I. LOVE. UNIT. SU. VEGE! It's simply delicious-- or perhaps not "simply" because the flavors are developed and showcase both traditional and new chinese american techniques. There's so much variety across the menu and in each dish itself, it never leaves me missing animal proteins. Seriously, you need to try it! My roommate and I go often. They're vegetarian and I'm omni but we both often find ourselves craving USV and happpily go to order our favorites and share something new off the menu. Their meals go beyond "here's some raw tofu in sauce instead of other meats" and actually treats things like mushrooms, seitan, common/uncommon chinese vegetables, and tofu like the STAR of a meal! Interior is unassuming, well-lit, and comfortable. Staff are always welcoming and we're never left waiting long for our food. Their take out is also a great option if you're on the go! read more

Unit Su Vege - TAKE OUT LUNCH COMBO - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A great all vegetarian dim sum place! Got it on DoorDash so unsure of atmosphere but food was delicious in each of the bao buns I got tasted similar in terms of flavor and texture to the meat versions I have had elsewhere. Food came pretty fast as well. read more

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This is a solid spot for some vegetarian dim sum/chinese food. From tofu, seitan, and mock meats, such a huge variety. We tried a lot of the dim sum items, some were better than the others. Highly recommend the veg meat shims I and the seitan on stick with bbq sauce. The veg soup dumpling was just okay, no soup really. The sesame seitan lunch special was also on point. Service was fast, so no complaints there. read more

All vegetarian and vegan! I'll be back. Quite tasty, esp the sesame tofu, pickled cucumbers, and scallion pancakes. Didn't care for the soup dumplings nor Thai bubble tea though. Service was mediocre. Casual spot. Decent amount of seating available here. read more

I was excited to try Unit Su Vege since I've previously enjoyed vegan/vegetarian Chinese restaurants in NYC and I've heard great reviews about this place from my colleagues. The menu is extensive and clearly labeled with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The food was fresh, tasty, and well-portioned. Service was prompt and the staff were very polite. I look forward to coming back to try other items on their menu! Addendum: cash is preferred for payment, but credit card is accepted. read more

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The food is delicious! Though not very satiating. The service is great, and the staff have great recommendations if you're not sure what to get. Overall, pretty nice, would give 3.5 stars if I could. read more

Since the number of vegetarian Asian restaurants in Center City has dwindled, we really appreciate Unit Su Vege. We have sampled a wide variety of menu offerings throughout our many visits and enjoyed them all. The staff is friendly, accommodating, and the facility is clean and attractive. read more

We came here 3 times already! Food is decent and service is great. There is always seatings available which is great to know whenever are in the area. The flavours are great. That said, some fried items have too much batters which was a disappointment and I couldn't taste the ingredients... Overall, I will probably come back again but not going to order fried items. The lunch menu is affordable. read more

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Huge selection of vegetarian food and all of it sounds amazing. I suffered severe decision paralysis. I think next time, I'll have to bring a huge group in order to try everything, because I'm sure it's all good. They've got milk teas and fruit smoothies, too, and the texture of the boba in the milk tea I got was perfect. Quick notes on the food: -get the peking duck. This is the best vegetarian version of it I've eaten, and it's really pretty good! The soft warm buns are excellent, the duck is a bit tough on the outside instead of crispy but the overall mouthfeel is like a less-greasy (healthier!) duck -the sizzling tofu was just okay. A bit too salty, a bit too sweet, but otherwise flat on flavor. -vegetarian meat shumai was mushroomy and lovely Plenty of seating with modern casual decor. Service was friendly and pretty fast! Prices were reasonable. They prefer cash over card but they do accept it. I will definitely be back to try more! Hopefully, I'll bump this up to a five, but for my first visit, it's a very solid four. read more

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Yummy! Really appreciate having restaurants with all veg options. Lots of options to choose from. Don't think you can go wrong with any choice! We loved the noodle dishes especially. The staff were very friendly and attentive and the ambiance was cute and clean. Definitely recommend! read more

I got the general tso tofu lunch special and it was delicious. The spring roll was spot on and the tofu was really good. Just wish it was spicier but that's on me. Portion was good. Miso soup was curing for my soul. read more

Love this spot! We ate ton of food and even packed for next day. The quality of the food felt clean and tasty!! The service staff were sweet and nice. We were able to walk in and get a table. read more

Unit Su Vege - 20. Bean Curd Deluxe in Clay Pot 02. Pineapple Fried Rice Sweet - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

It's quite a task to make traditional Asian food vegan but unit su vege manages it well. They have quite the range of buns all of which are quite unique. There's many to pick from but my personal favorites are the sesame paste buns and Singaporean style noodles. The space is quite nice--not too small not too big. The service has always been great. The prices are also surprisingly reasonable! read more

Excellent vegan Chinese food. Pleasant ambiance and friendly staff. I am only here for a couple days but considering going back here tomorrow. read more

Was hesitant about vegetarian versions of Chinese cuisine but once I took a bite, those worries slipped away. Unit Su Vege layout is a basic restaurant layout with plenty of chairs and tables. Staff are constantly checking up on customers to see how they're doing. We were seated quickly. After choosing our food, it was delivered in no time. The pineapple rice was sweeter than expected, almost a dessert. I have a big sweet tooth so easily fed that addiction lol. The cold sesame noodles were also fantastic with its peanutty savory taste. Would absolutely go again read more

Unit Su Vege - 02. Pineapple Fried Rice Sweet - Vegetarian Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I gotta stop it with the dim sum TAKEOUT and start dining in-person so I can BYOB some delish wine to enjoy alongside these dishes. Unit Su Vege is delicious and I love the menu. Great for the vegan and vegetarian humans in your life, and also the bonafide meat eaters. I need to give the biggest shoutout (I also probably owe her financial compensation - that's how good this rec was) to reviewer and Elite Anna S for recommending the eggplant and tofu in garlic sauce. Why is this so good? I don't know. Umami. I also went with two different styles of dumplings and truly had 4 meals for like $25. I ate the eggplant dish for breakfast the next day. And then also for dinner the next day. Wow. Atmosphere is super inviting and the staff here is top rate. Really looking forward to trying the soup dumps and cold noodles, along with many of the other dishes. Grateful to have this gem nearby! read more

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Although this is located in a strip mall of other shops, the ambiance and decor made it feel much different. The place was packed when we got there at 7:30 on a Monday night, and we were seated quickly and got menus right away. The menu is huge and about 90% of the items are vegan. The menu is clearly marked and the dim sum selection was huge. The appetizers were delicious. We tried a few new things and enjoyed them immensely. Fresh and full of flavor, there was no need to worry about bland vegan food. The entrees were amazing. The Peking Duck reminded me of when I made the real thing myself years ago. The vegan version mimicked the crux my skin and tender meat, and the plum sauce and veggies in a bao bun wrap were fantastic. The roll was filled with delicious mushrooms and equally tasty. A great new find in downtown Philly. read more

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