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Chengdu Center City 成都

Chinese, Vegan Seitan & Tofu

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Top tips

  • Ask for the General Tso’s seitan to be made vegan rather than vegetarian.
  • Good to know: Confirm that dishes are vegan when ordering, since some menu items contain egg and the restaurant now serves meat.
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  • Good to know: Vegan menu availability may depend on the day; HappyCow lists it on Monday, Friday, and Saturday.
  • The lunch combo includes a choice of entrée, rice, and two sides, and is available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to a reviewer.
  • Try the eggplant with tofu in garlic sauce or sesame seitan; both were praised by diners.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention golden rings, scallion pancakes and scallion pancake.

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Also baby bok choy with tofu, eggplant, eggplant tofu with garlic sauce, eggplant with tofu in garlic sauce, eggplant with yuba, general tso's seitan and peking duck.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for attentive service, friendly service and generous portions.

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Also praised for good value.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites

About

Chengdu Center City serves a broad Chinese menu with standouts including sesame seitan, eggplant with tofu in garlic sauce, and scallion pancakes. It’s a casual downtown spot with generous portions, efficient service, and a lunch combo; the restaurant now serves meat, and vegan menu availability is limited to Monday, Friday, and Saturday according to HappyCow.

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1508 Sansom St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 19102

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–21:30
Tuesday
11:00–21:30
Wednesday
11:00–21:30
Thursday
11:00–21:30
Friday
11:00–21:30
Saturday
11:00–21:30
Sunday
11:00–21:30

the food

4.2 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

HappyCow
4.4 58 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
seitan, tofu, soy protein + 3 more

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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