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Chinese Mock Meats, Vegan Menu

Worth ordering: Mock beef

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Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the braised bean curd and mock orange chicken, popular and well-reviewed vegan dishes.
  • Good to know: Clarify when ordering to specify the vegetarian version due to identical dish names on meat and vegetarian menus.
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  • Expect larger portions at affordable prices—great for sharing or filling meals.
  • Good to know: Service can be brusque or unfriendly—patience is advised when ordering or picking up food.
  • Be prepared for limited dine-in seating; takeout is the preferred service mode.

People mention

Mock chicken, braised bean curd and mock orange chicken.

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Also scallion pancake, scallion pancakes, broccoli, dumpling, general tso's and lo mein.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for affordable, generous portions and fast service.

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Also praised for cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
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About

This casual Chinese takeout spot is known for a large vegetarian menu featuring various mock meat dishes like orange mock chicken and braised bean curd—popular among locals for affordable, generous portions. Despite limited dine-in seating and reports of brusque service from the owner, the food quality and extensive vegan options draw dedicated repeat patrons. Wheelchair accessible entrance and fair pricing make it a convenient choice for quick vegan Chinese meals.

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616 N Sheppard St, Richmond, VA 23221

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–22:30
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:00–22:30
Thursday
11:00–22:30
Friday
11:00–23:00
Saturday
11:00–23:00
Sunday
15:00–22:30

the food

3.6 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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3.2 19 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Basic understanding
protein
mock chicken, mock beef, braised bean curd + 1 more

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

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