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Restaurant Uncle Chen

Chinese Noodles, Vegan Dan Dan

Worth ordering: Dan dan noodlesnamed in 11 reviews

Try the Vegan Dan Dan Noodles, a frequently recommended dish; diners praise its bold seasoning and generous portion.

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Top tips

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  • Good to know: Ask staff to confirm the broth before ordering veggie wonton soup: a reviewer reports the Sichuan broth is chicken-based.
  • Peanut noodles are a popular pick; one regular orders them hot with extra tofu.
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  • The cucumber salad is repeatedly singled out as a standout starter.
  • Good to know: Check that shared plates arrive without meat additions; one reviewer says beef was added to a plate they understood to be vegan.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Saladnamed in 8 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Noodlesnamed in 10 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Peanut noodlesnamed in 10 reviews

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  • Worth ordering: Bean salad

  • Worth ordering: Cucumber salad

People also mention spiral cucumbers, veggie wonton and wonton.

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Also chilled eggplants.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for fast service, friendly service and attentive service.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere, generous portions, cozy atmosphere and affordable.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites

About

Uncle Chen is a compact Chinese noodle-and-bao restaurant where the vegan Dan Dan noodles, peanut noodles, and cucumber salad get repeated praise. Service is often quick, but the small dining room can feel crowded and is better suited to a brisk meal than lingering; takeaway is popular too.

Vegan menu

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Restaurant Uncle Chen · dine-in · 2 dishes

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Heßstraße 37, 80798 München, Germany

Opening hours

Monday
11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00
Tuesday
11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00
Wednesday
11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00
Thursday
11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00
Friday
11:30–15:00, 17:30–22:00
Saturday
12:00–22:00
Sunday
12:00–22:00

the food

4.3 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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3.2 5 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
tofu, vegan mince

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

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

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