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Yuan En Vegetarian

Noodle Soups, Vegan Menu, Mock Meat

Vegetarian

$

Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the pandan-wrapped vegan chicken for a flavorful dish.
  • Good to know: Be cautious with the curry dishes as they may contain dairy rather than coconut milk.
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  • Payment is mostly cash, but GrabPay and some other apps are accepted.
  • Enjoy the economy rice buffet available in the morning for affordable variety.
  • Lotus filling steamed bun is a popular vegan choice to try.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention bao, economy rice buffet and guoluorou with rice set.

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Also mock meat, pandan chicken, shark fin soup, soup, tom yum, white curry mee and curry.

Good for

The vibe: families

Praised for affordable, friendly service and generous portions.

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Also praised for fast service.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites

About

Yuan En Vegetarian specializes in various noodle soups and local vegetarian dishes, including vegan shark fin soup and pandan-wrapped vegan chicken. The restaurant is family-run with air-conditioned indoor seating and offers an economy rice buffet breakfast, making it an affordable choice with quick service. Despite the mostly cash payment, some digital payment options like GrabPay are accepted, and the venue provides outdoor seating and delivery.

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725 J, Jalan Sungai Dua, Desa Permai Indah, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Opening hours

Monday
08:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00
Tuesday
08:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00
Wednesday
08:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00
Thursday
08:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00
Friday
08:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00
Saturday
08:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00
Sunday
08:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00

the food

4.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.0 279 reviews Read on Google Maps
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3.8 4 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
vegan meat, mock meat, tofu

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

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

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