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    Veggie Lee

    4.3 (713 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Hot and sour soup
    Billy L.

    This was my second time at Veggie Lee and it definitely lived up to the hype again. I came for their lunch special and ordered the Kung Pao vegan chicken along with the salt and pepper pumpkin appetizer, which I had seen rave reviews about. The salt and pepper pumpkin was delicious, crispy, and full of umami flavor. The jalapeños added the perfect kick and I would absolutely order this again. The Kung Pao vegan chicken was also really good and I was impressed by the portion size. They were very generous with the vegan chicken, which was a pleasant surprise. While it was not quite as spicy as I prefer, the chili oil they had at the table did the trick and added the heat I wanted. Overall, Veggie Lee is hands down my favorite Chinese vegan spot right now and I will definitely be back.

    Isaac A.

    Felt like a cute little hole in the wall. Great service from the friendly staff! Complimentary warm tea upon sitting was appreciated. Ordered the vegan shark fin soup, bean curd with bok choy and vegan prawn king pao. Standout was the bean curd. Really good flavor, portion size and texture. My least favorite was the prawn but I think it's a product of not liking the vegan substitute. My partner did like it so to each their own!

    Salt and pepper tofu
    Lena V.

    After seeing grubwithmike eat the mushrooms on TikTok, I been dying to try them. We ordered the salt and pepper tofu and the salt and pepper mushrooms and the mushrooms indeed lived up to the hype. The tofu wasn't crispy enough for me so I'd pass next time. But those mushrooms were so good. I asked for a side of their chili oil and it brought the flavors up a notch. Not sure if I'd try anything else but I'd for sure come here just for those mushrooms.

    R13. Mixed Vegetable Pan Fried Noodle A15. Salt and Pepper Pumpkin
    Andrea C.

    The salt and pepper mushrooms are a must. Trust me. You'll crave them after you've had them. That light crispy batter is perfect with the sweet and salty spice mixture. We tried the salt and pepper pumpkin for the first time too and it was so good. Can never go wrong with the pan fried noodles with mixed veggies. Service is quick and attentive which I appreciate given it's just one person serving, taking orders, and ringing up the bill.

    Egg rolls and E63. Vegan Sesame Chicken
    Daw M.

    Your typical Chinese restaurant service Vegan sesame chicken was yummy Wasn't a fan of the vegetable chow mein because it was a little bland, but if you added your own soy sauce and chili oil, it was more palatable. Crispy eggrolls was bursting with veggies :) I really enjoyed the chilly oil because it had a smoky and very flavorful profile. I ate it with everything which made it the highlight or star of this experience. Thank you!

    Kim D.

    This location is very casual small but quaint environment no-frills, located in a strip mall right across from Target. The service was fantastic. The staff were professional, courteous and accommodating. We ordered the vegetable chow mein, vegetable fried rice, potstickers, spring rolls, salt and pepper mushrooms, and eggplant in Szechuan sauce. I have to say I really enjoyed the eggplant for the first time in my entire life. With that being said all the food was cooked to order came out piping hot. We were given hot tea to wash it all down. There were delicious huge chunks of vegetables in the rice and the chow mein, large portions, family style to share. Will definitely be back.

    chinese for the dish in the review. you need to show this at Veggie Lee if you want this dish, it was a special.
    P. C.

    found the receipt from 2018!! for the hot veggie salad, i wrote it ws called ' chef choice salad with avocado.' at the time. I had gone back and asked for it, but they said it was too long if i didn't have the characters in chinnese for it, they didn't know what i ordered. I guess i have seen the receipt a few times but now it clicked it's in script so translated it says 'black pepper, mixed vegetables avocado.' it says SP2 prefix, like special #2. I will post a photo and maybe if they make it for. you, it will be as good as it was then. next time i am in the area I'm def stopping by to order it again. No guarantees...

    orange chicken lunch special
    Tanner C.

    This place is great! Lunch special was a good portion, orange chicken was very tasty and served with brown rice and steamed broccoli. Great flavor and mock meat was good. Also, got an order of sesame balls and they were very good. Quick service and fairly priced for vegan food. Interior is nothing special, but I will be back for sure! A must-try if you are plant based.

    Ma pap tofu
    Norma L.

    i got so excited about this place, not because it was vegetarian but because they don't use garlic or onion. My guys is extremely allergic to garlic so I was glad there is a place we can come too now. We went for a late birthday celebration and so we got the lunch specials. He wanted to try the General Tso chicken and I got equivalent to ma pao tofu. It came with sweet and sour soup, and choice of white or brown rice. wow the soup was spicy and a bit salty. However, the dishes came out and they were so good. The general tso chicken tasted just like I remember and we couldn't tell it was made of soya. My ma pao tofu with the fake minced pork was so great. There was enough food that we ate about 1/3 and took the rest home. We then ordered a full order of general tso chicken and I ordered the fried pumpkin to go. We got two extra meals out of that. The staff was really friendly I think it's just a couple running it. The husband does the cooking and the wife runs the operations. We will definitely be going again.

    Martin H.

    Updating my review to include the fried pumpkin. Do not sleep on this if you want a good taste break from the chicken and mushrooms. Especially now that its in season the pumpkin is sweet paired with the savory seasoning. *chefs kiss* the perfect combination.

    R21. Vegan Beef Chow Fun
    Erwin K.

    Key Points: - Delicious Plant-Based Cuisine. - "chicken" actually tastes like real chicken - Michelin level I visited Veggie Lee on New Year's Eve as my last big meal of the year. I happened to be working New Year's Eve, so after a long day at work, I decided to end 2024 on a plant-based note. Being in the area, what better place than Veggie Lee? I ordered salt and pepper vegan chicken. It was crispy, flavorful, and with just the right kick of spice. The plant-based "chicken"tasted a lot like actual chicken, which might be a compliment (or not) depending on your perspective as a vegan. I'm not sure what the ingredients were, but whatever they're doing, it works. I've been ordered takeout and deliver (via DoorDash) a few other times in the past. Items including: - The fried rice - vegan beef chow fun (or gong chao niu ho in Cantonese) - Thai Almond Milk Tea All were absolutely delightful, whether you were expecting vegan or not. During my first visit, I noticed a poster highlighting that they were Michelin-rated at some point. While I didn't find them on the current Michelin database, I'd still say they're deserving of the honor. This place is truly a hidden gem for plant-based cuisine. Whether you're vegan, eating plant-based occasionally, or just want to try something different, I highly recommend Veggie Lee. Lastly, w00t! My photo scored the cover photo spot at the time of this writing!

    E65. Vegan Orange Chicken L8. Vegan Beef with Mongolian Style Lunch Special Salt and Pepper Vegan Chicken R16. Vegetable Chow Mein
    Feven E.

    We came here for a vegan meal while fasting and we were delightfully surprised by the flavors and textures. Everything was delicious hot and crispy. Really great option for those with dietary restrictions. The staff were also fast and efficient.

    R32. Ma Po Tofu Over Noodle
    Colin R.

    Love love love this veg joint! Ample parking in the mall lot. But you might wanna take to go cos it's very small inside and limited tables. Everything is good. For me, I like the "fake meats" cos that lets me indulge in meat-like dishes. The fried "pork" ones are particularly a go to favorite. The lady behind the counter taking orders is very nice and helpful. She helps answer any questions about the dishes.

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    Edible, nothing special to report. Customer service was nonexistent--just in and out. OK

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    Delicious plant based Chinese food! The salt and pepper mushrooms are to die for!!!! I'm definitely coming back!

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    Food was great. Fast. Huge portions. Simple service. Nothing special...but polite and kind.

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    Perfect greasy, vegan American Chinese with egg rolls instead of spring rolls. This is a great hangover cure.

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    Quick and easy to get to. Only potential concern is parking. The food is good. Recommend the mushrooms (deep fried)

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    Ask the Community - Veggie Lee

    Is this place closed, why is there brown paper covering all their windows?

    Hi, we moved to 1169 West A St, Hayward since 6/1/22. We welcome walk-in or online order at https://veggielee.com/order

    Do you offer brown or purple rice?

    Veggie Lee has brown rice. You can search the menu here: https://veggielee.com/order

    Is there Outdoor dining?

    No there is only inside

    Do they have gift cards or gift certificates?

    Yes 🙌🏼 believe so. Call and ask 😀

    Does this restaurant use onion and garlic?

    No, they don't use onion or garlic.

    Is the Thai Milk Tea vegan?

    Yes - everything here is vegan.

    Is there gluten free options as well?

    Yes I believe so all vegan options no meat period

    Is everything vegan here?

    No, some things, such as the soy sauce noodles, contain egg. The place is mostly vegan but there are some items labeled as having egg or milk.

    Are there gluten free options?

    I would not go here with a gluten sensitivity. They had very little knowledge of gluten ingredients, didn't know that soy sauce often has gluten, weren't able to verify with the kitchen which foods could be made without gluten.

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    Tin's Teapot Bistro - Deep-Fried Taro Turnovers

    Tin's Teapot Bistro

    3.8(995 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Although it's a little old and not in the best atmosphere of the facility I brought many different…read moregroups to this place after first experience of this place 3 or 4 years ago. Since my parents live in Hayward I bring my family here very often as well. Hard to find a good HongKong style restaurants unless I go to San Francisco or Oakland but in Hayward area this is it. Food has been consistently good and dimsum is offered in their entire opening hours. I wish they open more than just Thursdays through Sundays.

    My family celebrated my dad's 87th birthday here. When we arrived, the restaurant was busy, but…read morethere were still seats available. My sister had reserved our tables a few days in advance. The staff told her we wouldn't be seated unless our entire party was present. About 4 people were late, but they still seated us. The restaurant kind of felt old and somewhat dirty. But hey, it was my dad's birthday. I wasn't paying for lunch. We occupied three tables and ordered from both the lunch and dim sum menus. I enjoyed dishes like shiu mai, pork buns, walnut shrimp, fried rice, fish, and fried noodles. The sesame balls were tasty, but the service was slow, and I had to follow up on our order. I didn't care for the bun with the hot dog or the other noodle dish. Later that day, my daughter mentioned she had found hair in a pork bun and that her cousin had eaten it. She also said every item he picked up had hair on it, which was disappointing. I didn't confirm this with my cousin, but it would have been helpful to have someone inform the staff. Fortunately, no one at our table found hair in their food, which was a relief. Overall, the food that I ate was fine, but I wouldn't make a special trip from San Jose to visit again...unless it's a fambam family treat.

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    Massive steamed oyster!

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    Hong Kong Seafood - Takeout in an upcycled cardboard tray

    Hong Kong Seafood

    3.8(331 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Ordered from Hong Kong to be delivered after a very long works day and stuck at work…read more I was very impressed when they arrived about 20 minutes later and the driver was very friendly. The food was piping hot and smelled great. We ordered the combination fried rice and sesame chicken. The portions are huge and could probably feed three people. The taste was very good and loved every single bite. I couldn't believe the sesame chicken was still crispy after being delivered. Great experience and not overly expensive too!

    Came here for my Popo's 88th birthday wanting a traditional Chinese dinner. We were worried at…read morefirst when walking in because it was completely empty at 6PM on a weekend. However, my family had a GREAT experience and liked the food! The staff are SO friendly and attentive (so many water refills--I loved it) and even let us eat our cake there. The food tasted like any other authentic Chinese restaurant (Chinese grandma approved). We ordered the sizzling rice soup, dry-fried string beans, garlic eggplant, garlic chicken, mao pao tofu, gindo piguot (not sure how to spell it in English), and crispy seafood noodles. Their gindo piguot (sweet and sour short rib I think) really stood out and we ended up ordering 2 of them. I didn't love their mao pao tofu (still tasted good, but didn't taste like the typical mao pao tofu). Overall, not sure why they have a low rating and would consider coming back if I'm in the area!

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    Tasty Szechuan

    Tasty Szechuan

    4.5(335 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    To whom it may concern,…read more a soul who delights in rich umami flavors, tasty Szechuan has found a place in my heart. As you make your way to your seat the hostess brings you a small bowl of fried peanuts with hot tea, which is super generous. The menu offers traditional yet caters to the native Hayward resident who doesn't know much about the Szechuan region, I'm that resident . The booths and tables remind me of my childhood traditional Chinese restaurant back in Fresno, ca yet with a modern twist, in my opinion portions are generous as well which is inviting for a family feast...well done tasty Szechuan.

    So when ppl here say the portions are HUGE, they're really not joking. We ordered the chili fried…read morechicken, fish in hot chili oil, and the eggplant with garlic sauce and took home a full ass meal after we'd finished (over) eating. All dishes came out as we hoped/expected with both the chicken and fish providing the nummy sensation that is unique to Szechuan cuisine. We threw in the eggplant order because we wanted some veggies and something that didn't overtly threaten to numb our palettes and were very happy with that as well. Chicken was fried well and not dry at all which was a lovely experience. Fish was also flavorful and enjoyable to eat, although perhaps the least memorable of the dishes. I wouldn't NOT get any of the dishes again and might elevate the chicken as a must get if you're there for the a Szechuan experience. Well probably come back the next time we get a craving for that nummy feeling.

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    Tasty Szechuan - Toothpick Lamb with Cumin Special, Dry Hot Pork Intestine Skillet, Beef & Tendon Chili Sauce, Eggplant with Garlic Sauce, Szechuan Beef

    Toothpick Lamb with Cumin Special, Dry Hot Pork Intestine Skillet, Beef & Tendon Chili Sauce, Eggplant with Garlic Sauce, Szechuan Beef

    Tasty Szechuan - Orange chicken lunch special

    Orange chicken lunch special

    Tasty Szechuan - 23. Cilantro Beef / 野山椒青菜牛肉絲Cilantro

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    23. Cilantro Beef / 野山椒青菜牛肉絲Cilantro

    Chef's Experience China Bistro - Sizzling salmon

    Chef's Experience China Bistro

    3.6(719 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Went to Chef's Bistro for food and drinks with my sister and fiancée, and I'll be honest--the night…read moreitself wasn't the best, but the experience at the restaurant still stood out. The service was on point from start to finish--attentive, friendly, and quick. We started with the lobster and shrimp potstickers , and they were absolutely amazing--definitely something I would order again without hesitation. For dinner, we ordered the string bean chicken, chicken fried rice, and salt and pepper wings. Everything came out family-style, which I loved, and the portions were generous--we had plenty left to take home. Even though the evening overall was a bit of a bust, the food and service made it worth it. I'd definitely come back to try more items on the menu.

    I was craving Chinese comfort food in the Hayward & remembered this restaurant from past visits…read morewhen we enjoyed the food. We ordered Sweet & Sour Pork, Combination Fried Rice, & Chicken Lettuce Wraps - comfort food. Portions are generous, possibly good for five people. It was as we remembered, seasoned just right & flavorful. The dining hall itself is decorated beautiful. It has an upscale ambiance. The dining experience could have been better. Servers & restaurant staff were very serious. No pleasantries were expressed when we entered or when we were seated. No smiles on their faces. It felt like that they didn't want to be there! We confirmed by the response to our tea experience. We ordered Jasmine tea for 2. When it arrived in a heavy pot, we let it steep for 2 minutes before we poured it into cups. It was luke warm, slightly warmer than tap water & it tasted like water. We requested that it be replaced. It was taken away by our server with a frown on her face, no apologies. Another server later walked by & explained it would be a couple of minutes. When the pot returned, we put a timer for 3 minutes. Now it was hot, but not tea hot, but still lacking Jasmine flavor. By this time, none of the servers checked in on us about the tea. We finally called our server. She explained that the manager's instructions were to put 1 tsp of tea leaves. If we want it darker, we should steep it longer. We did. That didn't work. Still no tea flavor. She then offered to take it off our tab & walked away. She also informed us other patrons had liked the Jasmine tea. She seemed really angry that we brought the problem of the tea to their attention. For the rest of our dining time, no one approached us. We enjoyed the delicious food but put the tea aside. It wasn't replaced or fixed. It took a while to even get the check. Food is good. Interior design is good. Service needs major improvement.

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    Asia Delight Express - Another hefty Combo B. I love their eggplant dish!

    Asia Delight Express

    3.6(371 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $

    Had their beef and broccoli, sesame chicken, and hot chicken. The beef and broccoli was well…read moreseasoned, and the broccoli was just the right texture. Sesame chicken and orange chicken were very flavorful. I will be coming back to this place in the future.

    I finally got to try Asia Delight Express in Hayward for the first time!…read more You know what? I wasn't missing anything! Asia Delight Express is chinese fast food. Prepared foods are on a steam table or under hot lights. You pick a meal combo, and they serve it onto foam trays. Then they suggestive sell add-on's and drinks. The formula for success is simple: - tasty food, big portions, and affordable prices. People rave about this place on social media, so I have to come check it out. So it's Friday around dinner time. I'm cruising on Hesperian Blvd in the right lane. I pass the Valero station and realize.....this is where Asia Delight is! They have a dining area with 4-6 small square tables. But the tables looked dirty, and the whole place looked untidy. But the steam table counter looked beautiful. It was loaded with hot food and each tray seemed to be full. Two ladies and one young man were serving. The young man did a good job taking and serving orders. I decide to get the Combo B for $9.45. - fried rice/ chow mein + 2 entrees I got fried rice, black bean spare ribs, chicken w/ string beans in gravy. How was it? No flavor! I don't use the word "bland" very often. Geez, I didn't know there was a shortage of soy sauce, sesame oil and salt & pepper. Maybe chili oil will help. Would I come back? No thanks

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    Asia Delight Express - Salt & Pepper Shrimps

    Salt & Pepper Shrimps

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    China Kitchen of Hayward - Fried rice

    China Kitchen of Hayward

    4.2(121 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $

    It's a super rainy day in Hayward/castro valley today and my boyfriend and I were craving Chinese…read morefood! Our usual spot was closed so we went on yelp and picked this spot out. I've been living in the area for 10+ years and always see this place yet I've never tried it! Today was finally the day and I hate myself for not trying it sooner!! We called in for a pick up order and we got chicken and broccoli, orange chicken, bbq pork fried rice, veggie chow mein and salt and pepper prawns. The staff packed everything so nicely in Togo box that was the perfect size! There's a lot of street parking so it's easy to pull over, pick up and head home. The gentleman working inside was so kind!! When my boyfriend went to go pick up our order, he was in the middle of cleaning and gladly handed over our order. The place inside looked so cozy and sweet, we'll have to dine in next time! The food was absolutely delicious! Nothing tasted greasy, salty, and there were so many veggies included with each dish! The food tasted fresh, smelled amazing and left us super satisfied! The salt and pepper prawns were my favorite! They're doused in garlic, jalapeños and red peppers!! Sooo delicious! The prawns tasted fresh with no fishy taste whatsoever!! I might have just found the best Chinese spot in town! I'm so happy we came and tried their food. 10/10

    A hole in the wall spot in Hayward. Ordered take out for a small gathering. Called right when they…read moreopened and no one answered. About 5 minutes later they called back so we were able to order. We got the small platter of fried chicken wings and they were a hit. It serves about 10-12 people and comes with 40 wings or so. It was the right amount for us. They were good, not too oily. Will definitely recommend if someone is looking for some fried chicken wings.

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    Garden Cafe - Salt & Pepper Capelin, 椒鹽多春魚

    Garden Cafe

    3.9(277 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    This place has to have the worst parking. I hate that we have limited parking part reserve to a…read moreliquor store, and part for a bar next door, and absolutely limited street parking. The frustration in driving in a circle. The ambiance of the restaurant is basically a Hong Kong Cafe style. There are two areas catering small parties to big parties. The lighting is terrible though, the florescent lighting is just not for me. The food here is pretty good. They have a huge selection. Hayward doesn't have a lot of Asian catering restaurants that are cheap eats. Yeah, they opened a new banquet, but not a lot of fast, cheap foods. 1. Pork Congee with Thousand Year Old Egg - Typically very flavorful. I like to come grab a bowl when I'm not feeling well to cook. 2. Honey Walnut Shrimp - How can you go wrong? Such a western staple. 3. Pork Chow Fun - Large portion, reasonably priced, tasty enough. 4. Salt & Pepper Fish Fillet - Surprisingly one of my favorite things on the menu. Sharable portions, enough for maybe 2-4 people. 5. Salt & Pepper Prawns - Typically I would say standard, but I don't believe I enjoyed the prawns as much. 6. Mongolian Beef - Standard, soft, best with rice. 7. Salt & Pepper Pork Chops - I could live without this. 8. Combo Pan Fried Noodles - I love me a crispy noodle with gravy I can pour over because it leaves a good texture. 9. Chicken Fried Rice - Standard, sharable 10. Beef Brisket Noodle Soup - Tasty, boyfriend's favorite. Hate that adding wonton is literally $1 per piece and it's so tiny. 11. HK Milk Tea - Reasonable, but not very flavorful.. 12. Lemon Tea - Decent, probably our go to drink 13. Assam Milk Tea with Cheese Foam - Not worth it. The service is pretty standard, limited due to language barrier at times.

    I called in a order for pick up on a recent Sunday afternoon. The baked pork chop with noodles was…read moregood. The pork chop was cooked well and pretty tender. The Mongolian beef was super tender as well. Good flavor. Reasonable prices at $16.95. The service was nice. Small parking lot

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    Spacious Inner Area

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    Hainanese Chicken over Rice

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