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Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant

Cantonese Dim Sum, Vegan Menu

Worth ordering: Xiao long baonamed in 8 reviews

Try the vegan xiao long bao, siu mai, or fried glutinous dumplings, all repeatedly praised by reviewers.

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Ask for the separate Sassy Foods vegan menu; reviewers say it may not be given automatically.
  • Good to know: Check current operating plans before visiting: a September 2026 reviewer said the restaurant was due to close at the end of the year.
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  • The truffle mushroom rice noodle roll is a popular splurge and was described as plentiful with mushrooms.
  • Consider takeout or ask about the vegan seating area if the seafood smell in the main dining room bothers you.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Dim sum

People also mention rice noodle roll, turnip cake and glutinous dumplings.

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Also dumpling, cake, pastry, agar tart and chrysanthemum tea.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and cozy atmosphere.

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Also praised for beautiful interior, generous portions, lively atmosphere and good value.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Imperial Garden serves traditional Cantonese dim sum alongside a large vegan menu from Sassy Foods, with favorites including vegan xiao long bao, siu mai, BBQ-style buns, and truffle mushroom rice rolls. Ask for the separate vegan menu when you arrive; reviewers also report that the dining room can smell strongly of seafood, and a recent review says the restaurant plans to close at the end of 2026.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant · dine-in · 6 dishes

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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2626 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134

Opening hours

Monday
10:30–14:15
Tuesday
10:30–14:15
Wednesday
10:30–14:15
Thursday
10:30–14:15, 17:00–20:45
Friday
10:30–14:15, 17:00–20:45
Saturday
10:30–14:15, 17:00–20:45
Sunday
10:30–14:15, 17:00–20:45

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Good service
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4.0 16 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Abundant · 10+ dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
Impossible meat, mock meat, vegan shrimp + 3 more

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

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