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China Live

Chinese, Vegan Dumplings & Tofu

$$$

Top tips

  • Ask about the Sichuan green beans, eggplant, tofu dishes, and Impossible dumplings.
  • Good to know: Expect a lively, sometimes very loud dining room; choose another spot if you want a quiet conversation.
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  • Bring a group to share several dishes; reviewers recommend this for trying more of the menu.
  • Make a reservation, especially for dinner, as the restaurant can fill up early.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention braised string beans, lettuce cups and mapo tofu.

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Also sichuan eggplant, dumpling, dumplings and yu choy with black garlic.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for attentive service, beautiful interior and lively atmosphere.

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Also praised for friendly service, generous portions and fast service.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

China Live serves shareable Chinese dishes in a large, modern space with an open kitchen and an on-site market. Vegans can ask about dishes such as Sichuan green beans, eggplant, tofu, and Impossible dumplings; recent reviews praise the helpful servers, though the dining room can get loud and reviewers find prices high.

Vegan menu

No dishes listed yet.

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644 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133

Opening hours

Monday
12:00–21:00
Tuesday
12:00–21:00
Wednesday
12:00–21:00
Thursday
12:00–21:00
Friday
12:00–21:30
Saturday
16:00–21:30
Sunday
16:00–21:00

the food

4.5 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good service
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3.8 6 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, Impossible meat, mushrooms + 1 more
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