So it’s “not the fanciest place” in Chinatown, but this popular Chinese vegetarian BYO is a rock-"solid” destination for a “large dumpling section” and a mix of “heavier fried items” and “lighter options too” – thereby pleasing “omnivores” put off by fake meats; there’s no “dress code or lofty expectations, just the “down to earth” staff and the prospect of $12 buffets.
Have always found that the straight up dishes, with tofu and/or veg alone, are the best thing to get here, above the faux meats. Mock beef though is killer!
Feeling Healthy? This little place has the most amazing veggie wonton soup and mock sweet potato fish. Feeling perform-y? Rent a room, bring in a cooler of beer and scream karaoke all night.
Despite the menu listings for "meat" and "fish," absolutely everything here is made with vegetables (no eggs or dairy either). George Tang makes his own gluten by washing the starch out of flour. This miracle fiber is then deep-fried and marinated to simulate beef, chicken, even fish. The decor is intimate and candlelit, and there's no smoking. Raves go to the hot-and-sour soup and the various...