Vegetarian House
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 274-0160
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Daily 11am-9pm
Editorial Review for Vegetarian House – by Ivy Manning
In Short
Situated near the entrance of the Chinatown gates, this haven for vegetarians and vegans does brisk business. Bike messengers rub elbows with suit-and-ties at the popular lunchtime buffet, while dinnertime is less crowded. The decor is strictly Communist-era China, with fluorescent lighting and antiseptic green walls. The menu features dishes like tofu "hush puppies" in a heavy, tangy sauce and mu shu "beef" with loads of cloud-ear mushrooms and shredded vegetables.
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Insider Tips
Save TimeFor those on the 40-minute lunch plan, grab a plate at the lunch buffet for $5.95 from 11am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday.
User Reviews for Vegetarian House
02/10/2008 Posted by ownedtigress
YAY! I love this place, I also would eat there everyday if I could. It's conveniently located right off of burnside, and close to lots of great shops. My boyfriend and I often make a date out of Powell's books, then vegetarian house and saint cupcake for dessert. I would highly recommend the lemon 'chicken' or the cashew 'chicken' dishes. Great spring rolls too. I wouldn't recommend any of the fake seafood, but I do know people who like it, so it's just a matter of taste.
Pros: Well prepared tofu and soy meat, attentive staff, good location
Cons: none i can think of.
12/30/2007 Posted by topaz4321
My husband humored me by going to this restaurant because I'm vegan and he is not. I happily ate pan fried p*tstickers, General Tso's "Chicken," and "pork" fried rice. I enjoyed the food quite a bit and I would definitely return to this restaurant more often if it weren't for two things: (1) The atmosphere inside the restaurant is brightly lit and horribly uninviting, (2) The street where the restaurant is located is downright scary. We walked from a parking spot about a block away and it was like running a gauntlet. There were two police cruisers on the street as well and we were actually grateful they were there. It is a shame because terrific vegan Chinese food is tough to find.
Pros: Tasty vegan Chinese food
Cons: Unpleasant atmosphere, scary location
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