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Vegan
Chinese
Thai
Vegan restaurant in Boston Chinatown serving Thai and Chinese food. Menu offers items like pumpkin curry, fried rice, pad thai noodles, tofu chickn fingers, boba milk tea, wonton soup, and spicy curry. Formerly Original Buddha's Delight, same owners with revised menu. Location requires taking stairs up to the 2nd floor. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.
339 Reviews
First Review by tablemoonspoons
ChristyKat
Points +145
All vegan thai food in Chinatown - Edit
There aren’t too many other options in Chinatown for all vegan food. My Thai Vegan Cafe have an extensive menu though. The stairwell leading up to the restaurant is a bit shabby but don’t let that put you off. We had the Tom Yaung Goon soup, beef(less) Penang and steamed dumplings all to share between two. The soup was head and shoulders the best, definitely recommend, it’s plant based shrimp had unbelievable texture and the sweet Thai Basil and anise spices really ooze max flavour on your tastebuds. Other portions were also nice but I went previously and preferred the tofu chicken to the seitan beef as the tofu had better texture IMO. My partner thought the chilli ratings didn’t quite match the spiciness, the soup was a lot hotter than the Penang which was rated 3 chillies, you could ask for extra spiciness if that’s what you’re after. Overall it’s worth trying, and the restaurant has a good atmosphere. The card machine wasn’t working so take cash, if you’re heading there in the next week or so.
Read morePros: All vegan options., Decent portions., Can share plates between guests.
Cons: A bit greasy., Some of the menu is a bit expensive, but not all!
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monandeclan
Points +184
Great place for a quick lunch - Edit
My family and I stopped here for a quick lunch before the Immersive Monet Experience and had great food and great service.
Read morePros: Food is great, large portions, Service is quick and accurate, Huge menu, all vegan
Cons: Decor, Restroom is a little skanky
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riceandbeanes
Points +199
Pretty Good Food - Edit
I’ve tried food from here twice (a few days apart). The first time I got one of the luncheon specials, which was pretty affordable for the area considering you get a meal, 2 dumplings (or 1 spring roll), and a cup of soup for $11.50. The special also comes with jasmine tea, but when I asked for it, they said they don’t include that when it’s warm outside (more of a winter thing). While I was there, something happened with their card reader or something, so they only accepted cash. Luckily, I had enough on me, but if I didn’t, I would’ve had to use an ATM, which I have no experience with.
Read moreThe second time I went, I ordered the Pad Woonsen, but I’m pretty sure they gave me the Rice Noodles (Vietnamese Style) instead. It was still delicious, of course, but I would’ve liked my ordered dish. I didn’t bring this up to them — perhaps they would’ve given me the right one if I have done so.
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-16
Pros: Fully Vegan, Family-owned, Interior Plants
Cons: Short-staffed, Wrong Order Brought
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FridaLevi
Points +471
Came back here for tasty dumplings - Edit
Quiet controversial what people write here about this „Thai“ vegan cafe. I think you definetly should check it out, give it a go and make up your own mind. Nothing to loose here.
Read moreFood definetly is good. Maybe not 5stars but they are not claiming em.
They could definetly make a gem out of this place but I think the character of this place fits to chinatown in american cities and I love about it that those kind of places and raw people running it with all their heart, love for food and working hard still exist besides all those chains, big corps and fancy or insta worthy restaurants. So in it‘s own way it‘s a gem. But more chinese than thai to me. So i would also recommend go for the chinese kinda dishes. They defo good and worth trying.
I can‘t tell you any negatives. You gotta take it as it is. Either you like it or you ll never come back here. No worries. Both will be fine for the owners.
Me personally I would love to give 3 and a half stars. As it‘s totally better than only fair but very good is a bit too much for me compared to other places I have rated with 4 stars.
I grand the extra half star to their own unique charm of chinatown flair. This spot could be also in New York City
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-05
Pros: Fully vegan, Crazy plants, Family-owned
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CeciliaVargas
Points +324
Lots of options - Edit
So many options. We had the spring rolls, lo mein, and ginger chicken. Overall the food was ok, but lacked flavor. I wanted soda and was told they were out. Ambiance is subpar.
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CourtneyK
Points +301
Delicious!! - Edit
To have an entire menu that was vegan was such a treat for us out of town visitors. We ended up with # 8, 51, and 63. Can I tell you what they were? No. But try them!! Service was great, too.
Read morePros: Vegan sea food options, Sauces were extremely flavorful , Bubble tea is delicious
Cons: It can get hot inside from the large glass window
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dougvid
Points +100
I go to Boston just to eat here - Edit
I live far from Boston, but I'd travel out-of-my-way to eat here. The food is that good!
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j3001
Points +91
Hopefully, it's gotten better..... - Edit
I've eaten there twice.
Read moreThe first time was several years ago and, while I don't remember anything outstanding about it, other than that it was the only vegan place in the area, it was fine.
The second time was just a few years ago and the experience was just awful - about the worst I've ever had in any restaurant anywhere. My recollection of the reasons it was bad are mostly around the service, which was practically non-existent, from a disinterested staff who clamored together to chat at length, while ignoring the customers. I think our entire party was so annoyed and put off that I can't remember what we actually thought of the food.
Reading some of the other reviews on here that complain about how dirty the place was, reminds me that that, too, was a concern. It just had the overall look and feel of a dirty, unsanitary place that hadn't been kept up or cared for in years.
I tried to give them one star, but it defaults to two.
I hope that if they've changed ownership or management, they can (or perhaps have, already) make some major improvements to the place that includes training the staff how to be nice and responsive to the customers. If they do go under new management or ownership at some point, I would strongly encourage them to promote that fact heavily in their advertising because it seems like there're a lot of people who would never go back without such a change.
(I always like to support vegan restaurants because we need more of them. This is the only negative review I've ever written, but it needed to be said.)
Pros: Located in Chinatown, near theater district
Cons: I hesitate to use the word "service" because there, wasn't any, to speak of.
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craigmc
Points +42984
Fast - Edit
Even though this a good size restaurant the whole feel of the place was like a take out place.
Read moreA big space slightly unloved and a lot of the space used to store take out bags and trays.
I got summers rolls and Lo Mein (suggested by the staff). It arrived in about two minutes which is alway a worry.
The summer rolls were great and the peanut sauce tasty. The Lo Mein was not that great. Oily and too sweet. If I had delivery or take out this is the quality I would expect but for a restaurant I just feel it should be better.
Pros: Big menu, 100%
Cons: Too fast
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Chirry
Points +550
Not the best. - Edit
The food that I order tasted bland. It wasn’t the best. I guess it’s a hit and miss on what you ordered. My husband and I order 4 dishes to try it out. We only finished 1 dish and the rest we took it home and added more seasoning to it. Not sure if I would come back and give it a second chance. They do have a lot of dishes on the menu tho.
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OanaValeriaSerban
Points +499
Average vegan thai food - Edit
I had sweet tofu with veggies and was ok and i also had phad thai which was not that nice
Read morePros: Lost of asian / thai food, Staff very polite and nice
Cons: The place should be tidy up a little bit more
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Rochelle Fogg
Points +93
Vegan food- nothing but. Gracious owner. Perfectly made rice noodle dishes. - Edit
Yummy fake chicken.Food prepared quickly.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2016-10-08
Pros: Authentic Thai, Consistent quality , Convenient location
Cons: Building is real dump, No deserts available anymore
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veggiesaurus_86
Points +5645
convenient order - Edit
We went from NYC to Boston by bus and had about an hour to transfer in Boston. We ordered online from the bus and then picked up the food when we arrived, so this was very convenient. The food itself wasn't great. There was more rice than veggies in there and the noodle dish tasted sweet, which wasn't expected.
Read moreThere was cake and other sweets available online, however they were not available in the store and they told us they don't have them anymore for a long time.
Pros: good location, close to the bus and train terminal, Many options
Cons: not sure about the places cleanliness, menu wasn't updated
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leg
Points +551
Would Probably Go Back - Edit
I only got to stop in for a bubble tea because my friend and I were just passing by and had already eaten lunch, but I wish I got to go back. It looked like a friendly environment. I ordered a taro boba and got something that was kind of like a coconut boba smoothie, which I enjoyed, but was not what I expected. I thought it was the wrong thing at first, but the woman said it was not. I love supporting vegan businesses though.
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m@earthville
Points +10779
Not authentic Thai, overpriced - Edit
While the menu here is extensive, I’d probably try the Chinese items and avoid the Thai ones in the unlikely event that I were to return, since it seems to be actually more of a Chinese restaurant. The Panang curry I ordered wasn’t remotely authentic. The service was on the brusque side, and resulted in my getting *almost* what I had ordered. The sky-high prices *might* be justifiable if this were a five-cow place, but it isn’t.
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tessysdb
Points +316
Not a good experience - Edit
I was really excited when I got there because the restaurant ambiance is lovely. It's on the second floor of the building with large windows and plants everywhere. The menu is huge! I ordered the wontons and the massaman curry. The wontons we're ok. The curry was oily and bland. Even though the place was not busy, the waitress did not circle back until the end for my check. I wanted to love it and if I lived in the area I would give it another chance but I was overall disappointed with food and experience there.
Read morePros: Large menu, Nice ambiance
Cons: Poor customer service , Food was bland
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alidoodle
Points +16
Yum - Edit
I will come back to try everything on menu good price nicely decorated/clean
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious , Friendly
Cons: No cons
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BridgettJohnson
Points +28
Fantastic food - Edit
Got delivery (grubhub) while in Boston for work. Was fantastic.
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kogundele
Points +150
Decent - Edit
I liked the taste of the nooodles, but I am not a fan of mock meats.
Read moreCons: Heavily reliant on mock meats
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carbiebarbie
Points +171
tasty thai - Edit
Excellent value for the price! Loved that everything was vegan. We got the steamed dumplings, mango friend rice and the lo mein. I probably wouldn't get the mango fried rice again. It was okay, but not as good as the other two dishes. It's always nice to support an authentic and local place. I would definitely go again!!
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Inexpensive
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BnardBliss
Points +176
Tasty Thai! - Edit
I had the yellow curry #95. My Cuz had the “beef” #69. Both were delicious.
Read morePros: Totally vegan!, Great taste, Many options, a varied menu for sure!
Cons: The yellow curry was a bit bland
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KevinSemenov
Points +113
I'd come again - Edit
Great tasting food the price is fair. Love that it's all vegan! Some cool dishes.
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SamanthaOlmsted
Points +84
Really yummy - Edit
I ordered via uber eats and it was so good! I had the large veggie noodle soup and it was amazing. I can’t wait to try more things next time I’m in town.
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Relliff
Points +116
INSANELY GOOD! - Edit
Had dinner here after a long day of travel. Took forever to choose because their menu is huge and has so many options! Service was slow but completely worth the wait. Whole family loved their food- vegans and non-vegans alike! Cannot wait to come back next time we’re in Boston.
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emilyr24
Points +293
Very good if you like mock meats - Edit
Me and my friend both liked it!
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KerryAnn
Points +865
Full vegan menu - Edit
Loved that it was all vegan, everything was delicious! The restaurant itself feels a bit dingy and dirty.
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KiwiLimette
Points +2004
Ok - Edit
I love that it is all vegan but somehow I expected more:(the "meat" wasn't seasoned very well and everything was kind of sticky. maybe I was just unlucky with my meal.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-02-27
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