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Yang Chow Restaurant

Chinese Casual, Vegan Salads

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Top tips

Ask about: mixed vegan claims Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Expect simple, no-frills dining with a small and somewhat dark interior.
  • Good to know: Vegan tofu dishes may be greasy and of mixed quality.
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  • Order wonton soup for a highly praised option.
  • Good to know: Vegan options are labeled but verify ingredients to avoid surprises.
  • Try the fried rice which is noted as a popular and satisfying dish.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention soup, wonton and eggplant tofu.

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Also fried rice, kung pao tofu and veggie fried rice.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for affordable and generous portions.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Yang Chow is a modest, casual Chinese restaurant known for straightforward American Chinese takeout dishes like fried rice and wonton soup. Portions tend to be generous with reasonable prices, though dining in might feel cramped and the ambiance is basic. While some vegan-friendly tofu dishes and vegetarian options appear on the menu, many reviews point to uneven quality and mixed experiences with service.

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3211 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00–22:00
Wednesday
11:00–22:00
Thursday
11:00–22:00
Friday
11:00–22:30
Saturday
11:30–22:30
Sunday
11:30–21:00

the food

2.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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3.8 295 reviews Read on Google Maps
HappyCow
3.5 2 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
tofu, mock meats

Ask about: The menu makes inconsistent vegan claims.

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

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