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Northern Cafe Long Beach

Chinese Restaurant, Vegan Tofu

Worth ordering: Dumpling

Try the steamed vegan dumplings and vegetarian mapo tofu.

3.6food Limited vegan options

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Top tips

Ask about: mixed vegan claims Ask about: uncertain ingredients

Good to know: Consider takeout if dining experiences are inconsistent.
The staff are attentive and can recommend family-style dishes.

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Order red bean buns early as they take longer to prepare.
Expect less generous portions compared to other Chinese restaurants.

Must-try

Worth ordering: Dumplings
Worth ordering: Eggplant with garlic sauce

People also mention red bean buns, sautéed mushroom and vegetarian mapo tofu.

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Also garlic green beans and oil spill noodles.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for attentive service and cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

Outdoor seating
Lunch, dinner, takeout
Cards and mobile pay

About

Northern Cafe serves a variety of Chinese dishes including vegan tofu, vegetable, and mushroom options—popular for lunch and dinner. The restaurant has a spacious, family-friendly atmosphere with attentive and friendly staff, praised for dishes like steamed vegan dumplings and eggplant with garlic sauce. While the menu includes meat and seafood, vegans can find some well-liked plant-based dishes despite occasional service inconsistencies reported in recent reviews.