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Name: Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant
Address: 754 Kirkham St, San Francisco, CA, 94122
Telephone: (415) 682-0826
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 4.21

Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant

754 Kirkham St, San Francisco, CA, 94122

(415) 682-0826
Store is closed

Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant Menu

Appetizer

Combination Platter

Vegetarian Goose

Veggie Bbq Pork

Sweet & Sour Wheat Gluten

Japanese Sashimi

Fried Curry Potato Triangle

Fried Spring Roll

Drumstick W/sweet & Sour Sauce

Fragrant Crispy Chicken

Chicken Nugget

Salt & Pepper Fried Squid

Cold Tofu W/ Shredded Meat

Pot Sticker

Coral Salad

Crispy Tofu
Soup

Veggie Shark's Fin Soup

Hot & Sour Soup (no Eggs)

Miso Seaweed Tofu Soup

Sweet Corn W/ Tofu Soup

Thai Style Soup

Veggie Meat Ball Soup

Won Ton Soup

Hot & Sour Soup W/ Won Ton

Clay Pot Soup

Reishi
Vegetable

Eggplant & String Beans

Eggplant Tofu & Basil

Bean Curd Pouch

Veggie Deluxe

Fresh Mushroom

Vegetarian Deluxe

Lotus Root

Ginger

Steam Chinese Broccoli

Stir Fried Mixed Green Vegetables
Chow Mein And Noodle Soup

House Special

Veggie Deluxe

Mustard Green Vegetable Ham

Tomato Beef Chow Mein

Singapore Style Chow Rice Vermicelli

Mustard Green Veggie Ham Chow Mein

House Special Chow Udon

Won Ton Soba Noodle Soup

Veggie Chicken

Shanghai Rice-cake

Mustard Green Veggie Pork Fried Rice Cake
Rice

House Special Fried Rice

Veggie Chicken

Curry Chicken Fried Rice

Green Vegetables Fried Rice

Ham & Pineapple Fried Rice

Spinach & Pine Nut Fried Rice

Salty Fish & Chicken Fried Rice

Sweet Mustard Green

Steamed White Rice

Steamed Brown Rice
House Specials

Fried Chicken

Sweet & Sour Chicken

Sweet & Sour Gluten

Black Pepper Sauce

Veggie Chicken Strip

Veggie Tri-spice Chicken

Chinese Satay Sauce

Cashew Nuts

Seafood (squid & Prawns)

Coconut Sauce

Taro

Braised Gluten
Tofu & Bean Curd

Bean Curd Rolls W/ Vegetable

Gluten

Pai Pa Tofu Balls

Salty Fish

Broccoli & Soft Tofu

Preserve Mustard Green

Braised "bean Curd Tofu"

Bean Curd Sheet

Bean Curd Sheet

Homemade Dry Tofu

"lion Head"

Golden Knot

Enoki

Fresh Mushroom

"bai Ling" Mushroom

Healthy Meal suggestions for Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant

Appetizer

Combination Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetarian Goose [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggie Bbq Pork [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet & Sour Wheat Gluten [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Japanese Sashimi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Curry Potato Triangle [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Spring Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Drumstick W/sweet & Sour Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fragrant Crispy Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Nugget [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salt & Pepper Fried Squid [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cold Tofu W/ Shredded Meat [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pot Sticker [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coral Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crispy Tofu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Soup

Veggie Shark's Fin Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot & Sour Soup (no Eggs) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Miso Seaweed Tofu Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet Corn W/ Tofu Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Thai Style Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggie Meat Ball Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Won Ton Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hot & Sour Soup W/ Won Ton [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Clay Pot Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Reishi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Vegetable

Eggplant & String Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Eggplant Tofu & Basil [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bean Curd Pouch [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggie Deluxe [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fresh Mushroom [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetarian Deluxe [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lotus Root [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ginger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steam Chinese Broccoli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Stir Fried Mixed Green Vegetables [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Chow Mein And Noodle Soup

House Special [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggie Deluxe [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mustard Green Vegetable Ham [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tomato Beef Chow Mein [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Singapore Style Chow Rice Vermicelli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mustard Green Veggie Ham Chow Mein [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

House Special Chow Udon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Won Ton Soba Noodle Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggie Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shanghai Rice-cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mustard Green Veggie Pork Fried Rice Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Rice

House Special Fried Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggie Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Curry Chicken Fried Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Green Vegetables Fried Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ham & Pineapple Fried Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spinach & Pine Nut Fried Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salty Fish & Chicken Fried Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet Mustard Green [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steamed White Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steamed Brown Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
House Specials

Fried Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet & Sour Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet & Sour Gluten [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black Pepper Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggie Chicken Strip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggie Tri-spice Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chinese Satay Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cashew Nuts [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seafood (squid & Prawns) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Taro [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Braised Gluten [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Tofu & Bean Curd

Bean Curd Rolls W/ Vegetable [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gluten [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pai Pa Tofu Balls [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salty Fish [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Broccoli & Soft Tofu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Preserve Mustard Green [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Braised "bean Curd Tofu" [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bean Curd Sheet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bean Curd Sheet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Homemade Dry Tofu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

"lion Head" [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Golden Knot [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Enoki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fresh Mushroom [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

"bai Ling" Mushroom [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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R. M.

Gluten free and Vegas alert!!! ThaÃs place id paradise. They accommodate your request. Let them know and they'll suggest dishes. The spinach fried rice is delicious. Service is courteous. They even gave us extra sweet and sour sauce to take home for our GF vegan takeout for lunch next day. That's how much we liked this place, we finished then ordered takeout Will be coming back for yummy Chinese again! Thank you, Enjoy Vegetarian restaurant!
(5)
Jon M.

How have I not written a review for this gem of a place yet?! My wife and I have go here about once a month, and it's always just so, so good. The menu is so enormously large that we still haven't tried everything on it yet, but one day that too will happen. Some absolute favorites: - Hot & Sour Soup (and then stir in some hot sauce) - Beef and string beans (the brown sauce on this is salty and divine) - The drumsticks. OMG the drumsticks. I've brought many omnivores here, and they all fall in love with these vegan perfections. The only things to be aware of: - parking can be tough. I suggest driving to the top of the hill right across from Enjoy, there's almost always spots next to the school up there. - they close pretty early (9pm). I really wish they were open later, I'd go for some midnight wings all the time!
(5)
Shirla S.

I had curry fried rice, walnut shrimp, and string beans with eggplant. My favorite dish was the string beans w/ eggplant. It was tasty but a bit oily. Walnut shrimp was pretty close to the real thing, but it needed a bit more crunch. The curry fried rice was pretty good. I got it to-go, and the dishes were kinda small portion. I got free sesame balls for some reason =) It was such a nice gesture, and they were really good- warm, fresh, chewy.
(4)
John H.

Outstanding outlook of the place as such fine job with their nice feeling of some good kind of features for some of their good job. As well as it should be a outstanding job for us. Highly recommendation of the place.Must back here.
(4)
Christina L.

Meh I had high hopes but they were not met )': I always pass by here and have been wanting to try it for a couple years now and finally came. Moral of the story is never have high expectations so you won't get disappointed. This is also a good philosophy for life. Anyhoo Food: pretty bland wonton soup, lettuce wraps were meh did not impress or wow me they were not as exciting and awsum as my grandmas cooking hahaha as cliche as that sounds. Also ordered the bean curd with vermicelli noodles and bok choy which had an interesting tangy flavor but still not amazing. I've had much better vegetarian/vegan Chinese food elsewhere in SF sorry to say. Ambiance: super casual spot, was empty at 5:30pm on a weekday. Parking: Easy at 5:30pm at least. Price: Pretty decent for the amount you get. Portions are large meant to eat family style. All in all I would come back if I happened to be hungry and was nearby, but wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.
(3)
Julie N.

I haven't been to this place for couple year. Finally came back since my brother wanted to come here for lunch time. Every time i come here, I usually enjoy their food and sometime order way too much. This place is very small, almost like a basement size. So if this place gets busy, you would have to wait a long time especially if theres reservation that almost takes up all the tables. There was one large group and just couple tables being use but luckily there was a few empty tables that my brother and i were able to sit down. Usually we are greeted by worker but there no worker at the moment we walk in. I guess she was a little busy dealing with the large group. But the workers here are always nice and its always the same people working here Anyways, after getting the menu and getting what we wanted, i like how the food came out really fast. Maybe within 10 minutes The food thar we order were: Shark fin soup: order small bowl, even though the menu says its for 2-3 people, its more like 3-4 people depending how you scoop the soup to the smaller bowl. We always get this soup since its very tasty and has good amount of flavor. Sea brass with eggplants: very flavorful, there're more eggplants than the sea brass meat Black bean sauce Green beans with veggie chicken. Decent average food. That black bean sauce makes this dish a little salty flavor.
(4)
B S.

Wow it's all vegetarian even though the menu says fish, beef , chicken ... Nope that's fake meat people and it is delicious!!! Don't be fooled by the menu just order whatever sounds good-it all is! Super low key no frills, bang for your buck place!
(4)
Sasan B.

Delicious. We had spinach fried rice, eggplant, and few other gluten free vegan dishes.
(5)
Junior T.

Pretty great veggie chinese food up in Enjoy! I had the braised spareribs and the steamed dumplings. The dumplings leave a little to be desired, but maybe I'm spoiled by NYC's Vegetarian Dim Sum House. The claypot braised spareribs with lotus root and carrots were great. It really reminded me of May Wah vegetarian market in NYC, and I wouldn't be surprised if they came from there. Watch out for the hot sauce!
(4)
RICKY C.

Another yelp let down!!! I guess just putting some vegetables in a plate and calling it vegetarian is good enough for u people here. For the price this place charges and plus the good reviews, you would think it'll be decent. For the people who gave this place a good rating, you guys Suck Monkey Balls!!!! Three words that sums up this place: Horrible, Terrible, Expensive!!! You still want to come? Its on you fools!!
(1)
Steve K.

Although a committed carnivore I've started eating vegetarian from time to time. Those "chicken" nuggets are off the hook.
(5)
Stout A.

after walking through Chinatown we planned to eat here from the get go. Very comfortable, looked like there were lots of locals. One cute older lady told us we were going to have a great meal. We ordered: -the house special fried rice (delicious! best fake um ham I've had!) -fried pumpkin (topped with jalapenos!) -cuttlefish plate (texture was very similar to what I remember, the sauce was great!) -fatty pork (very impressed) The check was very reasonable, and we had enough leftovers from lunch to make into a quick dinner before we left town.
(4)
Sandra S.

First time trying it... Not the best taste... Tried much better food at the temple... A bit disappointed... I suppose it is catered to the "american" taste. Lack of flavor...maybe our choice of dishes... My boyfriend's father raves about this place... Next time I will visit and order some recommended dishes.
(2)
YearOf M.

I've eaten here several time always with very good experiences. Good flavour and...big plus, the food isn't too salty. Food is delivered quickly when still steaming hot. They've been very accommodating with groups. Take out is easy in the Inner Sunset neighbourhood. There isn't a better vegetarian restaurant in this area.
(5)
Cherylynn N.

I've said this before, but I'll say it again, I bow down to vegetarians and vegans. I can barely go a day without meat, seafood, and/or dairy but to go months...years...without? Talk about incredible self-control. I guess it's safe to assume that most who practice Kama Sutra are also vegetarian or vegans because gawd knows how much discipline it takes to not be a two pump chump. I will never have the self-control to be a vegetarian or vegan but I can easily go a day without being a carniwhore when dining at Enjoy Vegetarian. What we sampled from the menu was very flavorful and didn't make me miss meat at all (well for the time being). Enjoy Vegetarian has over 125 items on the menu so there's going to be a lot of hit or misses (online menu is not up-to-date). Do ask for staff recommendations or go with highlighted items on Yelp. Based on Buddhist Vegetarian Principles, they don't use any onion and garlic. No MSG, dairy, and eggs are used so everything is vegan friendly as well. There's also brown rice available so you can satisfy your carb craving without the guilt. Enjoy Vegetarian is NOT the best date place as the decor is tacky which is not surprising; it's a Chinese joint after all. Seems like they rummaged through a Dollar Tree store after the 4th of July sale with their bright red and blue plastic chairs in the dining room. Parking is a biatch so do expect to be circling around, and around, and around. Give yourself at least 15-20 minutes to find parking on the weekends. As recommended by Yelpers we started with the Veggie Shark Fin Soup (Small - $7.50) which was fantastic: bit.ly/1eJQ1Dt . It was flavorful and full of faux shark fin which had the same silky yet crunchy texture. Highly recommended especially on a cold, foggy SF night. A wedding banquet favorite, the Walnut Shrimp ($14.95) arrived next: bit.ly/19i7en8 . The "shrimp" had a very similar texture and taste to the real deal but the batter was a bit soggy. The candied walnuts were addicting but I would skip this dish next time. I hate soggy. I adore taro so I had to order the Spareribs w/ Taro & Bean Curd ($9.99) which was like the clay pot rendition: bit.ly/1bvy0sJ . The "spareribs" had a meaty texture but definitely tastes like soy protein. Both the taro and bean curd we're perfectly tender. The dish could of used more gravy though. If there's one dish that you must order here, it's the Spinach & Pine Nut Fried Ricey ($9 + $1.50 for brown rice): bit.ly/1eJQc1L . It's a tad pricey for a veggie rice dish but it's absolutely delicious! The rich, crunchy nuttiness of the pine nuts just makes this dish really stand out. The food was a solid 4 stars but I'm giving an extra star for the ultra-friendly and lightning fast service. We received our soup within minutes of ordering and our entire order in less than 5 minutes. It was packed on a Saturday night too. Gotta love the two pump chump service...
(5)
Thelma N.

All the vegetarian dishes are yummy. The people who is a meat eater end up coming here and eat. The way the food is prepared is spot on. Strongly recommend to come here and eat.
(5)
Johnny D.

Great meals, good to have a Vegan option in such a busy and large food court. I personally am not Vegan, but my Girlfriend is and she was excited to try it. She wasn't let down, and neither was I! The food is great, with the bonus of being Vegan. We had the Queen Sandwich and Loving Hut Sandwich, both of which were delicious. We also got a strawberry smoothie which was great, though very strong. They have Thai Iced Tea, which seems to be a very difficult thing to find as a Vegan.
(5)
Daniel D.

Awesome place! Not even vegetarian! Their fried chicken was the bomb! My significant other ordered the Chow Mein and Shark fin soup. Chow Mein was a little dry but still very good!
(5)
Serina K.

I thought this place was very good. Items ordered: Combo platter (small) - I like the BBQ flavored one. Fried rice Pea Sprouts with Ginger Tofu, taro, napa clay pot - I really liked this dish. The flavor was mild yet very good.
(4)
Adam J.

I'm usually NOT a vegetarian fan, but this neighborhood restaurant is GOOD. Came here with my family and it did not disappoint! Fresh ingredients and good soup for a cold day. Ordered the tofu platter with veggies, lettuce wrap (recommend), tofu soup, and chow mein noodles. Everything was delicious and definitely satisfying. There's plenty of seats to go around and the waiters are very nice/alert. Parking is a bit difficult to find! I will come back here again, Hungry for more!
(4)
Mohit L.

I really like this as one of the few rare vegetarian chinese restaurants. Good homestyle cooking and lots of mock meat options. The pine nut fried rice is a good hit, as is the lettuce fried rice. Cons: Parking can be a bit hard in this area.
(5)
Christina C.

We ordered takeout here: Singaporean noodles, basil soy chicken with Napa cabbage, and ma po tofu. Everything was deliciously, and none of the dishes were salty or greasy. We also got complementary sticky rice balls for dessert. Thank you!
(5)
An Y.

We originally wanted to eat at San Tung, but there was a 4 hr wait (!!). Saturday night. Veered here instead since we had a vegetarian among us. I usually always order some sort of meat dish at Chinese restaurants, so I wasn't expecting much. I was happily surprised. (fake) Shark Fin Soup - especially delicious! Definitely recommend. Eggplant Sea Bass - a close second Lettuce Wrap - very good Mapo Tofu - pretty standard, wouldn't order next time One of those places where the food is good due to heavy MSG though. The service was 'ok' I recall. The restaurant was full, but not super busy - yet the waitresses served us as if they were extremely busy. Wouldn't ding them for it.
(4)
Erica L.

If i was a vegetarian, I'd eat here all the time. My favorite is their Fried rice with pine nuts and some herbs. Gets a little oily but wow, so simple but done well. Get's confusing when the menu says "chicken/beef" when it's really NOT. lol
(4)
Nicolas L.

It was hard to find an open restaurant on Thanksgiving. Luckily, we found this one. Try the dumplings and golden knots. It is refreshing to find a tasty vegetarian Chinese restaurant that is good enough to fool you into thinking you're eating meat. Definitely worth a trip to the inner sunset.
(5)
N T.

Excellent vegan, gluten free, onion and garlic free food, with fantastic service. This is the first restaurant I've been to in San Francisco where the prices are very reasonable, the service is exceedingly kind, pleasant, and fast, and the food is great. Usually I prioritize food, service, then cost. In this case no sacrifices had to be made. Enjoy Vegetarian is not gourmet fine dining, but it is good fresh tasty food. If you really like onions and garlic you might be disappointed here, the flavors are much more subtle and the vegetable flavors really come through. Personally I found this a huge plus, I hate it when onions are used as a shortcut to flavor, and it turns out that I'm exceedingly allergic to alliums anyways. It was really nice to be able to order anything without worrying about it. Besides that the food was just good, not oily, not salty, just some good vegetables and bean curd cooked together. The black sticky rice dessert was really delicious, perfectly cooked with coconut milk and not too sweet. Everything about this meal was a good experience. The service was so fast we never had to wait for a waiter for anything, and the food came out super fast. No one ever seemed rushed or stressed. The servers were speedy but so friendly and kind, they really added to our enjoyment of the meal. If you like strongly flavored food, you will probably want to discuss this with the waiter, because the food we had was on the plainer side. We liked this, but even we found the lotus dish a little plain, mostly because the lotus had a sort of bland taste. I like lotus, so I didn't really mind, but I could see this being a negative for someone used to stronger flavored food. Be aware that Enjoy Vegetarian is mostly vegan but not completely, so let the server know if you are vegan. It seemed like they could make pretty much anything vegan, they had vegan ice cream to sub for the dairy in the desserts, which was the only obviously non vegan thing on the menu. The menu is not labeled as to which dishes are gluten free, but one of the servers was very knowledgeable and helped us order. P.S. Parking is surprisingly hard! This is one of those SF neighborhoods packed with driveways and cars in every piece of curb. No lots at any price nearby either. P.P.S. After many return visits the favorite dish is bean curd dumplings surrounded by baby bok choy. Not to be missed.
(5)
Em S.

It's about knowing how. So the Manabu-San Trifecta of inexpensive, creatively tasty food and very caring service is still mostly intact. The prices are markedly higher with slightly more moderate portions than in earlier days. But that caused this place to be more or less out of control with reservations and lines. I still come here as one of the few Bay Area restaurants that I still frequent, and I do recommend a reservation even for a middle of the week night. The food is sufficiently unique and compelling all by itself to sustain the price increases. So I'm very happy to support the great work that is being done here. There is always a lot of love and humor from the serving people. And the Reishi soup continues to be one of my favorite items on any Bay Area menu. I feel very fortunate to be a regular here. And I continue to employ this happy little Sunset venue as my home for meeting up with new friends and old alike. I'll be back very often and for years to come
(5)
Menandro M.

I always get the veggie dumplings for my son. He always eats the entire order. I highly recommend the Tofu Eggplant Basil Satay dish. Many of the previous reviews recommend the Spinach & Pine Nuts Fried Rice. Take everyone's advice because it is a very good dish.
(5)
David G.

I swear, when I lived over on this side of town, that this location was used for money laundering. That was a long time ago and many restaurants ago. Enjoy Vegetarian is the real deal: The food is pretty good, Prices pretty decent, and it is easy for takeout....I personally would not dine inside...unless you like divey dingy places. So two out of five of my family are vegetarians....thank god it aint more and thank god they are not full on vegan. That being said we ordered: fragrant crispy chicken, crispy tofu, Veggie Deluxe, House Special Fried Rice ( with pho pork and Ham...get the pun), and finally the steak in black pepper sauce. I must say I am not a big mock meat eater....but their chicken and steak were okay. Crispy chicken was good...but you could fry a rat turd and it would taste okay ( sorry for the illustration)....sauce was okay a little thick but not bad. Veggie deluxe (they aint going to screw up vegetables at a veggie resto right??) were okay..nothing mind blowing but they were cooked nicely and were not too salty. Loved the crispy tofu: chunks of fried tofu in a very light sauce....sounds easy to make but can be a real disaster....I would order this again. The house special fried rice was again decent nice tiny pieces of fake meat mixed with other veggies..it did not taste greasy or full of msg or nasty stuff...pretty nice Finally , and perhaps the dish I was most skeptical of, the faux steak in pepper sauce: for the life of me soy is soy how do you get fake chicken to be different from fake pork or fake beef??? well they sorta pulled it off texturally and flavor wise...good sauce and nice cubes of what sorta look like steak...wasnt bad. Prices are medium and pretty decent. For a takeout veggie restaurant I would recommend.
(3)
Sophia W.

Pretty good Food! they give you a lot of food as well!!!!! I enjoy their dishes a lot!!!! although I feel like they over do it on sauces sometimes it depends on the dish itself! But i do like their spicy curry vegetarian noodles!
(3)
Janet E.

We heard good things about this restaurant but had not visited this place until recently. One of the reasons we avoided coming here was because of the parking. The restaurant is located in a relatively residential area where parking is difficult. We ordered five dishes for the four of us. My favorite dishes were: sweet and sour chicken (this really tasted like fried chicken) eggplant and white fish (I liked the eggplant more) beef stew with lettuce and turnips (good flavor) The service here was really friendly. Our waitress provided a few dish recommendations and answered any questions we had. The food came out very quickly after we ordered it. The restaurant is small and has limited seating. They are able to accommodate large dinner groups of approximately 10--but only one large round table was available in the restaurant, so make sure to make reservations! Prices for the dishes ran from $8-$10 on average. Despite being all vegetarian, the food was all very tasty. The food also did not include any MSG or garlic (the restaurant's policy not to include these items). We left very full after visiting here.
(4)
Joe M.

I love great food, I mean, who doesn't? I love meat too. When my girlfriend pitched the idea of grabbing lunch at vegetarian place, I was pretty apprehensive until I saw how well regarded they were. Ok, I'm in, let's do this! We decided to try all of their best dishes, including their little veggie dumplings, spinach and pine but fried rice, and sea bass with eggplant. Loved all of the dishes especially the dumplings and fried rice. Everything was so fresh and even the "sea bass" was tasty. The dish was perhaps a take salty, but otherwise was great. Portion sizes are huge and we could have easily fed three people. Prices are reasonable and service was very good too. There's a really big selection of dishes that include the fake meat, but once you taste them you'll quickly forget that it's not the real thing. I have a feeling I'll be back often and thank goodness that it's close by! Food: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Price: $$ Atmosphere: 8/10
(4)
Andrea G.

Service was great, very friendly-I got a sticky rice dumplingï¼ˆit was less than $5) and they let me sit down and eat it at the restaurant since id been walking around all day and was exhausted. The dumpling tasted amazing, and the portion was generous. Not to mention the atmosphere was very peaceful(love their ceiling fans!) . I wish i tried out some more stuff,everything looked delicious! I think everyone will enjoy this place, vegetarian or not. Will definitely go back and order a feast !
(4)
Jade F.

The food here was pretty tasty and delicious. Not very like some other Chinese restaurants which is a plus. Do note that the restaurant closes weekdays at 9 PM! I got there with my brother and friend at 8:50 and they were kind enough to still seat us, but cautioned that we need to leave by 9:30. The worker mentioned many people don't know the restaurant actually changed their hours to close at 9 instead of 10. I would come back here. What I would get again are: - Spinach & Pine Nut Fried Rice - Bean Vermicelli & Bean Curd - Eggplant & Sea Bass What I would not get again: - Dumpling - Preserved Mustard Greens & Ham Noodle Soup I really like mustard greens, but the flavor was very bland in this noodle soup, so that's why I would not get it again. The dumplings were just okay. You should be okay if you get anything from their main entrees. I might try their wonton noodle soup next time I dine in.
(4)
Brian K.

This is a great spot, in a quiet location. There's every imaginable food available in vegan form. The veggies are super-fresh and the service is friendly. The place itself is cool and old school and when I was there it was mostly nice Chinese families getting down to the vegan vibe.
(5)
Aleck L.

I took my family here because many of them are vegetarian. Overall the food was decent, I can't say I'm very impressed with this place. I would only come back if I had to, but I wouldn't recommend going out of anyone's way to come here.
(3)
Margaret L.

I came here with two other friends on a weekday night around 5pm. When we entered, we were the only ones there but within 30-45 minutes, it became crowded and it started to fill up. This was everyone's first time here, and I was skeptical how vegetarian food without garlic and onion would taste good. However, I was ready to try it! So we ordered three dishes: salted fish chicken tofu, a vegetable dish and eggplant with seabass. Out of all the dishes, I like the flavor and sweetness of the eggplant with seabass. It was really good. I can tell they use different texture of tofu. The salted fish chicken dish was okay, it just reminded me of tofu mixed with vegetables. The vegetable dish taste like any vegetable dish. I think the flavors of the dish really surprised me, it's almost like they use chicken broth or stock flavoring but they don't. How do they do this? And that eggplant and seabass dishh really wow me. I like the "seabass," it didn't taste fishy but I like it! We were full and stuffed with the meal. Note: They do take credit cards but only two per check.
(4)
Ms. J.

I went here today and I wasn't all that impressed after reading the positive reviews. The people that work here are very nice. But the food , not so nice. I ordered walnut prawns (prawns tasted as if it was fried twice), the cabbage wrap with the tofu rice tasted kinda bland. the potstickers were good. And there were other dishes we ordered but i dont want to get in too deep with it. Parking is not that great. Would i recommend to a friend? No. Unless he is craving chinese and he is vegan.
(2)
Samantha L.

I thought that I had reviewed Enjoy already, but I guess I didn't. Thank you Yelp for always reminding me! I came to Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant, well, because I was curious. I'm not vegetarian, but I wanted to try out all of the fake meat options. I came here with two friends and we just shared a few lunch specials ($8-9 each) Egg roll: one egg roll is included in every lunch order. The taste itself is very average. It was freshly fried and pretty oily. Like a normal egg roll, without any meat. Rice: this is included with lunch as well. You get your choice of white or brown rice. String beans and veggie chicken: the string beans, well, are standard string beans. The veggie chicken had a salty, somewhat spongy texture like Spam. I like spam, so this was fine with me. But I wouldn't say it was that close to chicken. Chinese satay sauce with cuttlefish and basil: the cuttle fish is pretty interesting. It was a bit chewy; this dish was not for me. Eggplant and soy sea bass: the egg plant was oily and really soft (as usual with Chinese restaurants); each piece of eggplant absorbed a lot of the sauce, which was pretty good. The sea bass was probably the weirdest part of the dining experience. It was fishy- yet, I kept on thinking, how could this be fishy, if it's not fish? I am not sure if I like it or not. We also got one order of chicken wings. These had a smoky flavor to them, which for me, is a no-no. I really don't care for smokiness. My friends seemed to enjoy these quite a bit though. The chicken texture is surprisingly accurate. They are fried "chicken" drummettes with sweet and sour sauce. An order of 4 costs $6.99. Overall, it was a pretty interesting experience. I'm not sure if I'd go back, because nothing really was that stand out to me. I feel like I don't really enjoy the fake meat as much as the real stuff. I can see why others may like it, but just a-ok in my opinion. Good, but not amazing. The service was casual and slow at times, but it was fine.
(3)
Tom Z.

+: the waitress was super friendly! The restaurant has a nice Sunset neighborhoody vibe. -: the food was not good. BF and I got twice-cooked pork, and lotus root/ginko nuts thing. Lotus root was bland. Twice cooked pork was meh. If you want fake meat, the
(2)
Shirley T.

This restaurant is in a super residential area and I always drive by it without giving it much thought until I parked nearby to walk to Irving for another restaurant. Sad but true... I took a second look at it and decided to give it a try just because I got a bit lazy about walking to Irving. What a pleasant surprised! Who knew that vegetarian chicken actually tasted like "chicken" (with a slight variation). We got the sweet and sour chicken and it tasted really good. At first I kept wondering if they actually used real chicken but my boyfriend said that would be false advertisement on their part. He's probably right. I was only able to distinguish a slight variation to real chicken after several pieces. The Thai style soup was tasty but quite spicy. I found myself choking on the spiciness a few times. Awesome! A must try is the spinach and pine nut fried rice. Interesting but delicious mix. I can't wait to come and try the other imitation meat dishes.
(4)
Maple S.

I have been a vegetarian by choice since the age of 9 (so, yes, that classifies me as some sort of expert!) I have grown particularly fond of Enjoy's food offerings. I find them to be low in greasy oil residuals (unlike other Chinese spots), have a robust menu with a wide array of food selections and the food is super yummy to boot! They have been in the biz for a long time and will undoubtedly stay in the biz for a long time!
(4)
Bailey Z.

I was really looking forward to trying a good vegetarian restaurant recommended by a vegetarian friend, but this place was just a disaster. I've had restaurants run out of dishes on the menu, but not when I was the first person for service. I wanted to try the fragrant crispy chicken, but they were out. How do you run out of something before you even open for dinner? It was the middle of the week too. The waitress recommended we try the vegetarian dumplings instead, which were terrible. It tasted like the vegetables from the inside of an eggroll, but stuffed into a dumpling. The shark fin soup was bland (although I'm told by vegetarian standards, it was pretty tasty). The most disgusting thing was when my friend said that the pickled vegetables were moving. There was a bug crawling around in it. I later realized that there were fruit flies flying everywhere around us. The saving grace dish was the eggplant and sea bass. I loved the imitation sea bass, which was made from soy wrapped with nori. I like the texture of how the soy was cooked and the eggplant was delicious as well. Unfortunately, it couldn't make up for an unappetizing and disappointing meal. As we walked out, a fly flew out the door with us. It was pretty appropriate and summed up how I felt about this place.
(2)
Beth K.

My hubby and I are absolutely NOT vegetarians, but we LOVE this place. You really don't miss the meat in the dishes they offer here. We ordered the mustard green stir fried rice cakes, the "sea bass" and eggplant (the faux fish was uncannily similar to the real thing!), and the house fried rice. How they impart so much flavor in their dishes without using garlic or onions completely befuddles me. The portions are generous, and the dishes are less greasy than your typical Chinese take-out fare.
(5)
Em O.

Oh my goodness I LOVE this place! My boyfriend and I came last night and it was the best. The waitress was so very nice! The food tastes amazing. As a vegetarian, one of the things I miss is my wonton soup. And now I have a veggie option that tastes just as good and doesn't leave me feeling sick. My boyfriend is very much a meat eater and he loved it too. I will be back...a lot! :)
(5)
Julia D.

Haha, I love that all of the reviews are all "Ima carnivore, I can't go without meat, I was skeptical"... then WHAMOOOO. You have come to the vegetarian dark side mwuwhahahahha..... Even though I consider myself a pescatarian there are times I miss the taste of sweet sweet bacon. For all vegetarians that have some cravings, this is definitely a place to check out.... Even if you aren't vegetarian, you will not be disappointed. Its really hard for me to give 5 stars, and this one hit the nail on the head. Here are the dishes we had: +Fragrant crispy chicken:$5.99 +Fried Spring Roll (3 pcs) $2.99 +Lettuce Wrapped with shredded mushroom, veggie chicken, vegetable and Pinenut (8pcs) 13.95 MY FAVORITE +Green vegetable fried rice $7.50 +Sweet and sour chicken $8.50 +Singapore Style Chow Rice Vermicelli (Curry Flavor) $7.50 SOOOOO GOOD. ++++ALL OF THESE DISHES I RECOMMEND. Especially the lettuce wraps and the singapore style chow rice. I came with my dad and boyfriend, and definitely could not finish it all. BIG PLATES, FAMILY STYLE. +++It is worth coming back again, and again and again +++I am SOOOOO lucky that it is just 5 blocks away One thing to note: THEY CLOSE AT 9:30PM!!! Get here before it closes!! ONLY 3 LOCATIONS: Sunset, Richmond district, and china town. The sunset one is closed on Mondays!
(5)
S M.

We must have gone on an off night. There were only two waitresses on a crowded night and they (not unreasonably) found it difficult to keep up. The soup spoon was unwashed and smelled of body odor (I feel unwell recalling it). Asked for water four times (each time politely) before getting it and when we did it was half empty. One of the dishes that we ordered took so long to come out that we assumed they'd forgotten about it.
(1)
Ali O.

Excellent Spicy Eggplant! Generous amount of food, well seasoned, and quick, kind service!
(5)
Wendy C.

Love there soups and the vegetarian dumplings. They're very nice and gave free dessert when I ordered to go.
(5)
Aleksandra M.

During our short trip to SF, I'd never have expected we would literally bump into this place while driving around looking for anything - I mean, we were actually thinking of a drive-thru!- to eat. We drove past it, pulled back to read the sign and take a closer look. We knew it was our lucky day. All- Vegetarian Asian cuisine? I mean, like Sipz back at home? Oh gosh, hell yes. I was a little surprised by how small the place was. The staff was really nice, quickly offered cute little plates and cup for our daughter (who was a little too young for that at the time, but it was awesome of them) and we got the menus. I swear I could spend an hour choosing what I want and still not be sure. It. Is. HUGE. They have something for everyone! Well, but here's what we ended up with: - Chicken chow mein - Mongolian beef - Spinach & pine nuts rice (what? Really? Cool!!!) And I can't even write about them separately, so I'll just say- it was delicious. Big portions (we had plenty to take home), well-prepared and seasoned, dream food. It is THE vegetarian place for me. Yes... I know how much good I have said about Sipz. I love Sipz, but I think, by a little bit, Enjoy wins. Too bad they're not in SD!
(5)
Paul E.

Last night my girlfriend and I went here to eat. She was in 7th Heaven. As a vegan, she was not used to having "chicken nuggets" for an appetizer nor being able to choose from anything on the menu. As a non-vegan, I was also very impressed. She has had me try some pretty funky vegan/vegetarian knock offs of meat and dairy products, but Enjoy Vegetarian was great. The chicken nuggets actually tasted like chicken nuggets (by the way for those whose might not be aware, everything here is Vegetarian even the "chicken", "beef", "steak", etc.) My girlfriend had Eggplant w/ Strings Beans and Black Bean sauce. She said "It was f*ck amazing." On a recommendation of the waitress I had the sweet and sour chicken . It was really good too. I hate to exaggerate but if I hadn't known that I was eating fake meat I wouldn't have been able to tell the difference. I highly recommend Enjoy Vegetarian.
(5)
Paul K.

I'm not vegetarian, but this place could almost convert me. Many provinces in China have their own vegetarian cuisine, mainly developed for non-meat eating Buddhist monks and nuns. This place is distinctly Cantonese. Many dishes are vegetarian versions of Cantonese meat dishes. Gluten, Mock (fake) or vegetarian "meat" is used instead of real meat. Vegetarian meats are created to simulate the taste & texture of real meats and they come in all varieties: Chicken, Shrimp, Fish, Pork, Kidney, Beef etc. In some cases (when it's made well), the texture and taste are so similar to the meat they are trying to simulate, it's almost like eating the real thing. This place is a good place to sample Cantonese vegetarian cuisine. The food here is authentic and quite phenomenal. Service is good here as well. They're attentive, helpful and friendly. The restaurant is not fancy, but it's nice, clean and bright. If you're vegetarian you'll probably fall in love with this place. Even if you're not vegetarian, you should try this place. You might be surprised how much you like "vegetarian meat". This is healthy eating at its best.
(5)
Lotus S.

A nice little vege place for lunch or dinner. I have had vege food all over, used to shun meat for a few years a while back. This place is a cusp 4. The food is good, the staff is friendly, and the prices are not too steep for SF. Food delivery is quick, but we often have to wait to get a bill. I have been here 5 times now in the last 2 years when I visit SF. I like spicy, so something has to come from that section, and it often times doesnt need to have extra chili sauce put on it if I ask the waitress to make it spicy when she warns that it is hot. The Green Beans with Spicy chili sauce and Mongolian 'Beef' are favorites. I dont care too much for their drum sticks, as they are deep fried and lack the flavor I have found at other vege places (ToFoo Com Chay in San Jose has the best I have ever tasted!!). Their pot stickers are good, and you get to mix-up your own dipping sauce. All in All it often times works out as a nice vege place for lunches or dinner after a day in the park.
(4)
Lesley H.

Over 130 vegetarian choices, GREAT service (our server explained their "no meat" policy, her favorites, and was just the sweetest person ever), and tucked away in Inner Sunset away from the hub bub of Irving St. I'm not a vegetarian, but I am cutting back on meat. This is the place to be. Their selections don't "try" to be like meat - they taste exactly like it! I recommend the lettuce rolls and the sweet and sour chicken. I've tried Herbavore which I found lacking in flavor and reasonable prices. This place has it all over Herbavore. I've lived in the neighborhood for two years and I'm only mad that I waited so long to try Enjoy! I'll be back soon.
(5)
H E.

Love this place from the picnic style plastic chairs to the wonderfully friendly and helpful wait team (Rachel and Miko are standouts) to the simplicity of their fresh and delish food. The menu is huge (125 items) and takes a few minutes to scan if you're a newbie to this veggie haven. We ended up ordering: * #52 Braised Spareribs w/ bean curd, taro, napa cabbage in a clay pot. WOW! The faux spareribs looked and tasted like pork spareribs but really "good ones." 5/5 stars. * #58 Eggplant, Tofu, and Fresh Basil in Satay Sauce. Great flavors and the fresh basil was a standout! 5/5 stars. * #92 Pai Pa Tofu Balls w/ broccoli. Good but prefer the tofu balls to be crispy (since they are deep fried) like they are at Shangri-La's. 2.5/5 stars. Will pass on ordering this again. * #120 Spinach & Pine Nut Fried Rice. Simple, fragrant, light, and tasty. Would have been perfect if the dish had more spinach mixed in with the rice. 4/5 stars. * Iced Passion Fruit Green Tea with mango pearls. Very good...especially the mango flavored pearls. 5/5 stars. * Dessert was fried sesame balls with black sesame paste. Crunchy and rich with black sesame goodness. 5/5 stars. With 18% tip, this great meal came out to be $65. We were pretty happy and looking forward to trying the other 120 items in the future!
(5)
Brian L.

I've been here twice so far: tried the fatty pork, mixed veggie w/ tofu strips and a couple chicken dishes (which I can't remember). So far, so good. The dishes were more than I could ask for. Everything was delectable and tingling to my taste buds. I'm a big meat eater but if every vegetarian meat tasted as good as this place, I'd convert in no time. (The only place that I've been to with better tasting fake chicken was Mayflower restaurant in Berkeley). The pork & chicken at this place look like real meat and taste just as good if not better; better b/c while I'm eating I know that it's healthy! This is my GO-TO place for vegetarian food. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant to meat-lovers and vegetarians alike!!!
(5)
LaSha G.

So my boyfriend and I decided to do this thing where we only eat meat once a week. I actually proposed starting off with eating meat 3 times a week (as any good addict would do), but in the end I was overruled. So it's a whole new world when you only get one shot at meat a week. Crappy meat turned out to be simply not an option. Even previous "luxury" side meats like bacon with my scrambled eggs or on my cobb salad became an unacceptable choice for my meat day. Fast food meat became unthinkable. My meat days slow began to be elevated to the level of holiday feasts, where only the finest quality was selected. But there always came a time during the rest of the week, where I still needed a fix...err...I mean where I still had a craving for meat, and I finally found a faux-meat restaurant that satisfied. I ordered the sweet and sour veggie chicken dish, the veggie chicken/mushroom/vegetables lettuce cups and the house fried rice with veggie ham and veggie barbecued pork. Absolutely amazing! My brain, nor my stomach could tell the difference. I am now a believer in faux meat. Thank you Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant, for helping me kick my meat addiction. However, I am curious to try some of the other dishes, like the veggie beef short ribs or the shrimp dishes, because that seems a bit harder to pull off? But that just gives me an excuse to come back here sooner, rather than later.
(4)
Bert M.

I'm not "delicate" in the same way that ladies back at the turn of the century were "delicate". I won't faint if you say a bad word. I can open my own door when disembarking the stagecoach. I wear fashions that brazenly show off my ankles. I will, however, be nearly unconscious for days if you feed me MSG. It's my Achilles heal, or... to stick with the theme, my much-too-tight corset. This is why I appreciate Enjoy Vegetarian restaurant. Their fake meat and soups are completely free of MSG and other yucky stuff. Three stars because the food is also, unfortunately, free of onion and garlic, due to Enjoy's adherence to Buddhist eating (so says their menu). I can appreciate that, but also miss the kick of garlic in the food. The bright atmosphere is cheery, but more action than I was looking for, so we had takeout. We only waited 10 minutes! Overall, a fine place for a good meal.
(3)
Lin B.

Really really good! I love all the vegetarian recreations of traditionally meat dishes. I got a dish that was black mushroom, tofu, wheat gluten, and chinese greens. DELICIOUS! Also the curry triangles are just lovely. And lunch for $7.95, can I get a HELL YEAH? The staff is really friendly, and helpful, and parking be fairly easily found on the street. I'm definitely going to be coming back here.
(4)
Dori B.

Chose this restaurant because it was in the neighborhood and had a vegetarian friend visiting. Not only the friend but the rest of my carnivorous family really liked it. While I admit it is not going to be the best chinese meal you've ever had in San Francisco it was really quite satisfying even for those in the group that shy away from vegetarian fare. Service was good, selection was great and the meat substitutes realy tasted excellent. I recommend the pine nut spinach fried rice, the chow mein with mustard greens and pork and surprisingly, the walnut prawns ( who would have ever thought you could order that at a vegetarian place). It was great because a family member who is allergic to seafood got to enjoy this dish that they usually have to pass on at other family meals.
(4)
Katelynn L.

Although I have never actually eaten in the restaurant, I am no stranger to their take-out. My dad is a vegetarian so whenever my mom is "too busy" (or too lazy) to cook, I can expect to have take-out from here for dinner. Two of my favorite dishes are the eggplant and sea bass and the curry chicken pot. Their eggplant is always super tender and is so delicious with the sea bass. Their curry is nice and spicy, with a good amount of heat but not too much. Although their curry is a little thicker than I prefer, I can always eat a big bowl of rice with it. Yum! All this talk about their curry and eggplant is making me hungry...time to raid the fridge for leftovers ;D
(5)
Sara M.

Friendly service, vegan food. Good fake-faux-mock meats - and lord knows I love that salty processed crap. The servers here are rad - one of them asked me how I could eat bitter melon, as we both agreed that it's kind of gnar. I explained that when I am sick (as I was, when I ate there once) that I crave things like bitter melon and bitter greens. I guess to punish the sickness in me? I also like to get won ton soup, to reward the rest of me for eating bitter melon. Bottom line: tasty vegetarian/vegan food, cozy and relaxed environment, REALLY good won ton soup. Score!
(4)
Natalie S.

Very friendly and helpful servers. The food came out fast. We ordered the hot and sour soup with no egg, this coconut taro chicken dish and beef with string beans. I liked the coconut taro dish as it had a different, but good taste. The beef really tasted like beef and the satay sauce was yummy. We also ordered brown rice, which was a perfect compliment to a seemingly healthy lunch. Too bad I weren't closer, otherwise I'd order carry out all of the time.
(4)
phoenix f.

I can't believe I didn't write a review for this place yet. This is by far my husband's favorite restaurant, and he is not even a vegetarian, not even close. Yes, it has a lot of very good dishes. Almost every single one is good. We usually order the more salty ones like eggplant seabass, claypots. Oh their walnut shrimp is very good too. Service here is always very good. The original old chief Aunt Zhang past away. But she used to come out of the kitchen and talk to customer all the time. Very sweet old lady. The waitress in the front is a very sweet girl. She gives very good suggestions on dishes.
(5)
Cindy C.

This place serves dee-licious Chinese food... And the best part? All 100% vegetarian. A gem indeed!
(5)
Jennifer H.

My friend practically had to hose me down and put me in a straight jacket to get me in here. I NEED MEAT. If I go a few hours without some sort of meat in my tummy, I fall to the ground in convulsions! I tell you what though.... This place can fake you out with their non-meat dishes. I loved the Mongolian beef, Eggplant in spicy chili sauce, and the Drumsticks. They even shape the drumsticks to look like chicken legs. Thanks for helping us visual eaters feel better about not consuming meat for one night. Trust me, this place can bring a CARD-CARRYING CARNIVORE to her KNEES! It did for me :o)
(5)
Rosavida C.

Great service, clean, and impressive selection of dishes. I had sweet & sour 'beef', which was AWESOME. Served with a lot of bell peppers. MMMM. Also had mushroom chow mein and tofu sheets. I love me some tofu sheets, shoot. I got it without cilantro though. A little pricey for something I could make and home, but I'm lazy and it was another successful addition to the MyKatherine Foodie Quest nonetheless. Will return to try other dishes!
(5)
Jeremy H.

Stumbled upon Enjoy Vegetarian after a group of us visited some friends in the Inner Sunset. It's in a rather hidden location, tucked among a residential neighborhood and a little removed from the cluster of shops on Judah Ave. On the outside, it appears very unassuming, and the decor inside is likewise casual and minimal. The food, however, was quite good, and even non-vegetarian friends in the group remarked on the flavor of the dishes (although they noted that they wouldn't have been fooled by the imitation meat served here...) We were all particularly impressed by the fried taro cakes, which were hot, crisp, and tasty. I have to admit that I'm pretty partial to taro, but that means I have high standards for how taro is cooked - and these cakes were battered and fried to perfection! The rest of the meal was just as enjoyable - although we had minor quibbles with some of the dishes (the braised spare ribs, for instance, was drowning in sauce, making the vegetables a little too soggy) - overall, the food was delectable and tasty!
(5)
Alvina W.

I've been here a couple times and have never left disappointed. There is so much variety, everything is delicious, AND to top if off, it's Chinese food that's not oily! What more could I ask? I like the cashew nut shrimp and LOVE the deluxe vegetable thin noodle (vermicelli). The coconut taro dish is pretty heavy, but still yummy. If anyone's down to try this vegetarian dish, you know who will always be up for it! :) I should note though that parking is really difficult in this area...but the delicious food and friendly service makes me forget all about it (till I find myself circling again).
(5)
G L.

I'm going to start off with what I don't like about Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant with the hope that my review will catch the owner's eye and cause them to change what I see as the only drawback that prevents this restaurant from being a true San Francisco gem. The complaint: THE LIGHTING!!! it is very very very BRIGHT inside this place. Even on a beautiful sunny day they have like 20 1000watt lights all at full blast. It is brighter inside this restaurant than it is outside. The only thing I can sort of compare this too is when you go to the optometrist to have an eye exam and they put the drops in your eyes and send you out with some flakey wrap around sunglasses. You go outside you are hit with the intense, unbearable light....that is sort of the feeling you get inside here... I can only think they do this to wave off the appearance that it is a hole in the wall Chinese restaurant, which when driving by one might think, but it doesn't work because that is exactly what I did for years. OK I know that was very whiney and probably think I'm one of those unhappy people who go around complaining about how people drive crazy and children making too much noise or the neighbor's dog and everything that approaches them, I'm not though. I just see this problem as intensely un-enjoyable...."oh there he goes again whah whah whah" But that aside, let's get to the good: Enjoy Vegetarian is tucked away in a residential neighborhood that adds to its charm, it is sort of like going to someone's living room for a meal. They have a very extensive menu of faux meat dishes and vegetarian items that are absolutely delicious. To top it all off the people who work here are so tremendously nice. Just bring your darkest shaded sunglasses and wear them while eating vegetarian food inside the restaurant (you'll look cool, or maybe like a heroin addict).
(4)
Mona N.

Found out today Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant, is not vegetarian. They serve chicken & lamb. Change your name, it's misleading. -2 Cool Yelp points for you uhhhh edit: apparently the 'chicken' and 'lamb' are made from um soy? I was tricked. +1 for them, minus a bajillion cool points for me. ME = FAIL
(4)
K M.

Enjoy is spectacular. I'm the meat-eater of the household, as well as being from the meat-and-potatoes Midwest US of A. My better half, along with having all the sense, also chooses to both eat frugally and meatlessly. Enjoy scored on both counts: cheap and good. I've found that I'd rather have a great meatless meal than one made up of poor substitutes. This is not what I found at Enjoy: the veggies and "meats" alike were great, if not a little salty for some palates. The porks were especially well done the night we were there. I'm looking forward to trying the entire menu at Enjoy. That should tell what you you need to know: cheap, good, fast, and friendly.
(5)
sunny o.

Very good Dishes: #90 Bean Curd Rolls with Vegetables stuffed with cabbage and mushroom (every's fav) #46 String Beans with veggie "beef" (made with black beans, wheat free?) #53 Eggplant with veggie "sea bass", eggplant usually soak up oil #63 Lotus Root, Lily Vegetables, Peas and Ginko Nut, ginko is good for the brain #66 Stir Fry Mixed Green Vegetables (yau choy, shanghai bok), nice variety #65 Steamed Chinese broccoli, my favorite greens, but might be boring for u #102 Enoki Mushroom, Dried Mushroom, Bamboo Pith with soft tofu (starchy sauce on the BLAND side) it's good if you like something different #80 Kung Pao "chicken", best fake meat dish there, must be the sweetness Average Dishes: #114 Shanghai Rice Cake with napa cabbage, veggie "ham" Once in a blue blue moon dish, it's too starchy and plain for some folks. $3 each: Five Grain Chinese Tamales made with sweet white rice, mung beans, brown, black, red rice, mushrooms, and veggie "chicken" wrapped in bamboo leaf (special order) #31 Veggie Tri-style "chicken" w napa cabbage, If you are not afraid of FRIED fake meat the texture is good. It's a double whammy for me, (fried and fake meat) so I won't order this again: #109 Singapore Style Chow Rice Vermicelli, too spicy for some #92 Pai Pa Tofu Ball w/ Brocolli is not as crunchy as Shangrila Dishes I didn't care for: 2 years ago, I ordered the family style pre-fixe meal, most of the dishes have fake meat in them. I am not a fan of fake meat, especially, #21 Veggie meat ball soup #25 Medicine Soup, but is good for ya Hint: The $7.50 Tue-Friday lunch is a bargain. You get large portions. In summary, you can't go wrong if you order the dishes that's has a picture of it on the menu. This report took me 3 weeks of research, hope you can benefit from it.
(5)
Christine W.

Everything on the menu is delicious but the crispy chicken and shark fin soup are must-haves! My boyfriend, who's not a vegetarain, loves their "fatty pork" dish. The food is always consistent and staff is friendly without being overbearing. This place is a gem!
(5)
Salsaboy S.

I enjoyed Enjoy Vegetarian very much. My fallback vegan restaurant tends to be Golden Lotus in Oakland's Chinatown -- close to home -- but GL has a Vietnamese bent, and sometimes I just want my Chinese classics. Enjoy Vegetarian has solid Chinese classics like Hot and Sour Soup (sans egg), Kung Pao (faux) Chicken, Lettuce Wraps with (faux) Chicken and Pork. Point for point, Golden Lotus has been a more delicious restaurant over the years. My reservation with Enjoy Vegetarian is that -- like so many other vegetarian restaurants in this class (the now-closed Bok Choy Garden and perhaps the also-closed Layonna as well), it doesn't use garlic or onion. Golden Lotus does. There is an element of aroma as well as flavor that is missing from food that does not contain garlic greatness or onion awesomeness. It's certainly a clean taste -- no MSG either (thank god) -- but could be elevated with the addition of those bulbous beauties I love so much. That said, there is much to like about Enjoy Vegetarian. EV has a Hot & Sour Wonton Soup, and I have to admit that EV's wontons are the best I've had at any vegan restaurant (even better than GL's). They are the most authentic, most satisfying wontons in the business. The lettuce wraps are fantastic. You can't get Kung Pao at GL or several other Vietnamese-leaning places (including Golden Era), so it's nice to have those classic options as well (though, as of yet, I haven't tried the Kung Pao because I've been too intrigued by other Chinese dishes that I can't get elsewhere. I've also feared that such missionary-position standards might disappoint whereas some of the more creative dishes, at least up to now, haven't). Enjoy Vegetarian always seems to be busy, and part of that is because I'm typically going on a Sunday. On my last visit, my wait was uncomfortably long because there were several large families consuming space in the dining room for lengthy periods even after their meals were complete. One of the families who was sitting next to us, we discovered, were related to the family who owns Enjoy Vegetarian. Given the traffic and the wait times at such a peak Sunday hour, I found that curious. The restaurant is so small -- seats, perhaps, 30 people at most -- why would a table for eight spend 2-1/2 hours in primetime? They didn't even pay (which is how we discovered their relation). Be forewarned: there are a lot of larger families who eat there, and seating for small tables of 2 or 4 are limited. Another time, I arrived at 2:20p for lunch (they allegedly close at 2:30p), and they refused to serve me. So, I wouldn't expect to order if one technically arrives close-to-but-before the closing hour, as it seems that they start winding down a bit before the posted times. This is not to say that the restaurant is empty, but rather, they don't want to start cooking or taking new orders near those posted times. Parking near Enjoy Vegetarian can be tough. The three-star review is a combination of the hassle factor with Enjoy Vegetarian combined with the lack of onion and garlic. I wish the restaurant were bigger. I wish it were easier to get in-and-out of. I wish the wait times were shorter. If so -- even with the same food -- I'd probably give it four stars. For now, I'm going to stick to three.
(3)
Jannie Q.

This is truly a hidden gem in the Sunset. Thank you Yelpers for your recommendation! My hubby and I went for dinner last night and really enjoyed our meal! Everything was delicious. This is literally the ONLY business on the block, so is very hidden. No one will just stumble in there out of the blue. The place is small, only 5 tables for 4 ppl, 1 for 6 and 1 for 10. that's about it. There was a little wait when we got there at 7pm; but it cleared out fast and we ended up only waiting for about 10-15 mins. We ordered: 1. Shark Fin soup - excellent! The menu said it will serve 2-3 ppl, but between the 2 of us, we had 3 bowls (rice bowl size) each. It is generously-portioned. 2/ Eggplant and Sea Bass - we picked this from everyone's recommendation here. I thought it was very clever to use seaweed to wrap around the gluten to make it taste like fish. It is good - I would recommend it, but it is my least favorite of the 3 we ordered. The dish is on a oily side, but I think it's typical whenever you order eggplant, anywhere. 3. Pepper steak with Veggies - absolutely love this! It didn't taste like beef per se, but still good nonetheless. The sauce was excellent and very tasty!! Service is standard. Dishes came out accordingly. They gave us the taro/coconut tapioca for dessert. This is perhaps the most disappointing for all... the dessert was luke warm and it was not sweet enough. But since it's free, we can't really complain. Dishes range around $8.50 each. It is on the high side compared to other Chinese restaurants, but it is still cheap compare to other cuisines. It's worth the price. overall, excellent food! We can't wait to go back to try other dishes!!
(4)
Denise L.

Really good service for a Chinese restaurant. The waitresses were very nice and attentive. The menu selection was great and even contained photos of a lot of the dishes, which was extremely helpful. Dishes average $9 a piece.
(4)
Palova V.

I was there today for lunch with my friend and I loved it! The spring rolls are delicious (come with the lunch meal special) and everything else was very pleasant! I would totally go there again! Great food, nice atmosphere, ok parking... Plus, I think it's important to support vegetarian restaurants :)
(5)
Tammy L.

Fortunately for me, my travels took me to Enjoy, and the restaurant lived up to its name. I've enjoyed nearly every dish I've ordered there, with a favorite being the Sweet & Sour. They also have several good dishes with vegetables and bean curd skin/pouches (such as Bean Curd Pouch with Napa Cabbage, Golden Knot, etc). I would, however, not recommend their potstickers or the Singapore Style Chow Mein (which uses the vegan vermicelli noodles; fyi, not all noodles are vegan, so check with your server).
(4)
Katalin G.

My favorite is hot and sour soup which is quite difficult to get right without meat. Well, this one is delicious! So is the Kung Pao Tofu with crunchy veggies and yummy sauce. The place looked grimy from the outside, but it is clean on the inside and you can tell that the food is made with high quality ingredients. Highly recommended!
(5)
Poppy P.

I had the lunch special #10 - Eggplant, tofu, basil. Just the way I like it - hard to find this good. That is why I'm giving it 5 stars. This is one of my favorite dishes ever, and they do it well. It came with a small miso soup and a spring roll, and served with a cup of rice. Also a pot of tea. The service was great, and everyone around me was enjoying their food. Generous portion size - totally stuffed on half. Saved the rest, of course!
(5)
kate y.

I approach all veggie restaurants with skepticism because they usually over compensate with extra salt/msg/oil to make up for the lack of meat, to please the crowd. Similar with fake meats, they're usually really rubbery and taste kind of like meat, yet soooo not meat. But this soon became my all time favorite veggie restaurant. If i can give it 10 stars, I would give it 11 :) It makes my carnivore housemates salivate when i suggest this place for dinner!
(5)
David K.

Pretty cool small low key Chinese owned place on Kirkham. Made reservations for Sun night at 6pm was no problem, 2 large tables and 5 smaller tables, half the place had the Buddist monks, they were pretty chill and quiet for a large party. Even thought the menu lists beef, chicken, etc everything is vegetarian. We stayed away from the meat substitutes, from the reviews it sounds like they are more for vegetarians who miss eating meat. Started off with the spring rolls = yum! Medicine soup = just okay, I was able to "perform" that night so maybe it worked? there were some inedible roots and unknown twig thingies in it, not for the non-adventurous. The tofu and veggie curry went great with the brown rice. We also tried the lotus, ginko, and mushroom was interesting and tasty. The fried rice dishes looked very interesting, but for $9 did not seem to be worth it for a rice dish, so we passed, the brown rice was just fine. Dessert was the rice doughballs rolled in peanut powder (takes about 10 min to prepare) was a typical asian ending to a great meal and went home with left overs! sorry no fortune cookies, it's not that kind of chinese restaurant. Under $50 with tax and tip included for 2 people around the Inner Sunset area is fantastic!
(5)
Stephanie W.

I do enjoy Enjoy Vegetarian. My boss kept raving about this place since his new vegetarian kick started and I finally caved and joined him for lunch. We had spring rolls, coconut sauce with taro and pumpkin and some sort of spicy "chicken" dish as well as some spiced rice. Everything was really flavorful and seemed fresh. I don't always feel that I know what I'm eating here, but as long as it tastes good I'm in. Definitely will be back.
(4)
Clarissa S.

After a 3 month hiatus from coming here due to a crazy work schedule, the beau and I were greeted with open arms as if we were coming back home to our family instead of a place to eat. We tried the Mushroom, Abalone and Sea slug dish for the first time and although a bit pricey ($22), hands down, it has become my absolute new favorite dish. As always, the kindness and generosity of the staff was fantastic as well. I love Enjoy! (I made it onto the back of their menu too!)
(5)
Rachel G.

My family just got home from eating at Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant, and we are delighted with our experience. I'm the only vegetarian, so ordinarily we do not go to vegetarian restaurants, but once a year, on my birthday, I get to pick the place where we eat , and they are resigned to eating a meal without their beloved meat. They hope they'll be able to find something that they can tolerate for one meal. Well, not anymore. Tonight, I wasn't the only person excited about my food. Nor was I the only person to mention the idea of coming back to try some of the dishes that we didn't get to. We were slightly less than thrilled with the BBQ pork appetizer (it was on the cold and soggy side), although the taste was good and my boyfriend greatly enjoyed the "texture," but that was more than made up for by the utter deliciousness of all the food that followed. Everything was delicious, but three stood out as being extraordinary. First was the taro and chicken with coconut sauce, which, if you love both taro and coconut sauce as much as I do, you will love a LOT (the vegetarian chicken is also delicious). Second, we got the eggplant and sea bass because it was mentioned in so many reviews, and believe me, it lives up to the hype. Some of us thought this was the best dish we got. Others thought the braised spare ribs with dai kon was the best. Bottom line: it was all good, and most of it was excellent. In addition, the food all came very quickly after we ordered it, and the staff was very nice. They gave us each a free sweet soup-type thing for dessert. Although the restaurant was mostly empty when we arrived, it was a good thing we made a reservation, because it filled up pretty quickly after we were seated. Someday soon, we will be making a reservation here again, and probably again soon after that. And after we've worked our way through the entire menu, we will start over again.
(5)
Mark H.

This place is absolutely amazing. I was a little skeptical of going to a vegan/vegetarian restaurant, but the food was really really good. I went there for a friend's B-day party so I was able to have a many of the different plates. My favorites were the pepper steak, abalone, the pine nut fried rice, and of course the chicken nuggets. This place was awesome and I'm definitely going back.
(5)
RiCH K.

meat meat meat. love it gotta have it , . . . . but can deal if there is a tasty alternative. This place is pretty good for not serving things on the hoof. I wish they stayed open a little later. I can't always make a 9:00 closing when all I really want is to snack on the Fried Curry Potato Triangle Samosas. These Samosas are delicious. The folks here are real nice in that I have called ahead to place an order and arrived after they have closed to pick it up. I'm working my way through this menu, but am stuck on the Samosas.
(4)
Kimberly S.

I ate at the downtown/chinatown location first and I feel like that one was the better of the two, even though I think this was the original. We had a variety of dishes that included the fried chicken, salty spicy fried tofu, house chow mein, house fried rice and a few others. All pretty good. I felt it was better at the downtown location and it also had a lot more drink varieties. The plus that this place gets is that it came with the dessert red bean soup. That was quiet yummy.
(3)
Howard S.

Small place in residential neighborhood. Food is tasty, but parking is horrible. Mock meat appetizers are very good. Main dishes are ok. We've had a language barrier a few times. Tried to reorder something we had before, but waitress couldn't understand us. Not horrible, but frustrating. Would go again, but wouldn't go out of my way
(3)
Catherine J.

This is my new favorite vegetarian restaurant. My husband and I came for lunch and loved it! We ordered the Spicy Eggplant with Sea bass and the Golden Knot (Bok choy with stuffed tofu skins). Both were incredible. My husband is a complete carnivore and loved the food! I highly recommend this place to people that have folks that are not vegetarians. Food = 5 stars Service = 3 stars (average Chinese restaurant service)
(5)
Kathryn H.

Been rethinking my eating habits and have decided to try becoming a vegetarian. Saw great reviews for Enjoy and I'm lucky to live nearby. My husband and I tried the Fragrant Crispy Chicken, Eggplant with Seabass, and the Mongolian Beef. They were really good! Our little toddler liked the chicken too, so that's a plus! Will try the other dishes here soon!
(5)
Prech C.

As a non-vegetarian, even I enjoyed and appreciated their well prepared dishes. I plan on being back.
(4)
Tiffany L.

The spicy ma-po tofu is pretty good, but if you came alone, be sure to get the sweet and sour (mock) pork instead! It was awesome. Lunch specials are such good deals here at $7.50/each - it comes with a vegetarian spring roll and miso soup. Very friendly service compared to your usual asian eatery.
(4)
Angelina G.

YUM! Enjoy serves really good food whether you're vegetarian or not. I went and ordered the sweet and sour chicken, fried rice, and a braised beef dish. My first bite of the chicken and I almost had a freakout moment. I was vegan for Lent at the time and the texture of the "meat" was so close to the real thing that for a second I thought my order had gotten messed up. The flavors of each dish were on point and their fake meats are so convincing. The portions are pretty big and we went home with delicious leftovers.
(5)
Reggie E.

AN EXCELLENT PARTY TRICK. I say this because this restaurant almost convinved me that what they were serving was meat. I'm not a vegetarian, and my rating is not based on other vegetarian spots. It's based on my dining experience itself. The Kung Pao Chicken and the Eggplant & Tofu in Basil was so good, even my carnivore boyfriend gave it kudos.
(4)
Ramon E.

The staff is very nice, and the service was fast (though they forgot our rice and had to be reminded 5 minutes later). Also, the lettuce wraps were wonderful. Overall, though, this place was rather disappointing. I really, really wanted to like it, but it was expensive for what it was, and the fake meat was...weird. The small appetizer platter was attractive, but one of the imitation meats on there was basically just slivered tofu, and 1 tasted quite chemical-y. The small hot and sour soup was almost great, but had tooooo much pepper. The lemon chicken was a distracting neon color, and was really tough to chew, though the flavor was good. Also, with an 18% tip, it was $50, which is simply far too expensive for the experience and quality we got--at many other places in the Sunset, I can get the same amount and variety of vegan Chinese food at much better quality for $35-$40. Still, many people love this place, so I may give it another shot.
(2)
Casey C.

Great food, awesome and friendly service - and I swear, you would have no idea that most of this food was vegetarian! It all looks and tastes just like the traditional dish! And I'm not even a vegetarian. We can't wait to go back and try everything. It's right next to Golden Gate Park and Ashbury & Haight, so there's plenty to do before and after. This place is a must for vegetarians and meat eaters alike.
(5)
John S.

There are generally two kinds of vegetarians: the ones who really miss eating meat and go out of their way to find every sort of meat substitute, and the ones who disdain the very idea of meat and so find things that look or have names similar to meat unappetizing. I'm not really in the first camp, but I'm also not an extremist/purist. That's why I like Enjoy so much. If you're in the second camp, you will hate this place. Everything is imitation something or other. Some of it is pretty accurate, taste-wise; much of it doesn't taste like what it's imitating but is nevertheless really good. Non-vegetarians tend to like these kinds of places because they don't like everything to be called tofu this or tofu that. Every omnivore I've brought here has really liked the food. I just like being able to order anything on a humongous menu. The place is too bright, and the colors on the inside make you think you got lost in some strange ice-cream parlor/funhouse dimension, but otherwise, or maybe because of that, this place is a worthwhile experience. I really wish it was still called Hulu House, however. How cool is that name?
(5)
diana m.

ha ha, so funny - i recently moved to this neighborhood and i love love this place. judging from yelp, so does everyone else :) i guess it would be awesome if the inside were prettier so that i could take friends there for 'nicer' dinners, because the food is definitely nice-restaurant quality. but yes, as a vegetarian, this place is the best. great for takeout and to enjoy at home, too.
(5)
Phil J.

hoo boy. really wanted to like this place. I'm veg, and it's rare that i get this quantity of options. Maybe what i got just wasn't their best, but the taro potatoes were kind of a glutenous mess. Greens were good. Water tasted like bleach.
(3)
Scott D.

This review is done as a matter of defeating some prolonged proscritanation and is not a reactionary review that was posted before even finishing to digest the food. Also, I eat my share of burritos al pastor and I smother cold cereal with honey; this is a omniovore's opinion. The food at Enjoy Vegetarian is exemplary of its culinary constraints and respectful to its Buddist tradition. Enjoy Vegetarian is one of the few restaurants I frequent and it is a rare treasure to have in the Inner Sunset. The tranquil atmosphere of the establishment is as cozy as the paint scheme and the ambiance is devoid and absent of the loud, obnoxious sort who would commonly buy into the ethical menu at EV. So, what's available? Why..everything. Fish, pork, steak, the usual suspects of vegetables, and then a cornucopia of yam leaves and Asian vegetables you probably wouldn't find at most Chinese restaurants that have been Americanized into MSG-intensity or non-MSG banality for the pallette. Without a single pang of fear, order any item and be excited by the textures and flavors utilized in mushrooms, gluten, taro, tofu, and various roots to reinvent the dishes that are mundane and too easily ruined at buffet lines and in over-priced restaurants with sticky floors. The main entrees do not stuff you so much (nor coat your veins with oil to the degree) that you cannot consider the dessert menu; order the mung bean. As far as entrees go: Sea Bass with Eggplant is king. Shark Fin soup is supberb, the brown rice is delicious, if needed; and always feel free to ask for suggestions about what is most fresh--the service is top rate (ask for Alice or Rachel) and the tea is bottomless.
(5)
Christopher P.

Enjoy is so good, just thinking about it is bringing a smile to my face. I just came from eating there tonight. And I ate there last night too. The food is delicious, with many different choices and all reasonably priced. The restaurant is very bright and clean though a little music might be nice. And best of all, they have the nicest wait staff in the entire city. The waitress remembered us after just the first time visiting and already knows what we like and gives us recommendations for other dishes. She explains how everything is made and is always helpful. I went to Shangri-La for the first time the other Monday because Enjoy was closed. The waitress was cold and rude, the tea was freezing cold and the place was just looks run down. I appreciate that they've been around for so long, but I would much rather spend my money at Enjoy. Better food, better staff, better everything. The lemon chicken and hot and sour soup are awesome!!!
(5)
Joni S.

Still super duper! We were just at Enjoy tonight and I feel like a celebrity everytime I go there. My yelp review is quoted on the back of their new fancy menu(blush!). The new menu is great and had pretty color pics of most of the dishes. I still love love love this place.
(5)
Tiger Lily ..

soooooooooooooooooo goooooooooooooooooooooood!!!!! the food is amazing. you will be very happy and light after your meal.
(4)
Vanessa T.

A lot of my friends ask, "Why pay for food that TASTES and LOOKS like meat but isn't?" Well thats a good point but veggie meat doesn't really taste like actual meat. It has a different texture and flavor and when I come back to the city, I do crave it. I brought my cousin here for her first time, and we ordered the appetizer platter, sweet corn soup, the black pepper beef and spinach and pinenut fried rice. The appetizer platter has sweet and sour gluten, firm tofu, "bbq pork" and crispy tofu skin. I liked the platter but I think people who are not used to the idea of gluten will be kind of reluctant to taste it. It looks like a blob of red food coloring. The sweet corn soup wasn't much to talk about. I've actually been here many times and what I recommend is the medicinal soup they serve. The one dish that stood out from all the rest is the spinach and pinenut fried rice. It is simple to make, and I don't even really like pinenuts but for some reason it was delicious! Another dish that I really like is the seabass with eggplant. My cousin doesn't like eggplant so we didn't order this one but it's one of my regular staples at this restaurant. Food and service here is great but the only downside is parking. It is in a residential area. Great vegetarian food!
(4)
Amy J.

I was really excited to try this place as it had gotten rave reviews on Yelp. However, the only thing we ordered that I liked was the sweet and sour chicken. The barbecue pork appetizer tasted like a lot of fake meat dishes of yore that I remember when fake meat was just emerging in popularity. The fried spring rolls were good, but I feel like I can get those anywhere. And the roast (I'm unsure of the dish's name) was just not very good. I was eager to try this place as I haven't had Chinese food in a really long time (mostly due to the fact that as a non-meat eater I tend to wind up with a plate of broccoli for my meal), but I was pretty disappointed.
(2)
Yoko S.

What's good about this restaurant: 1. food is great 2. inexpensive 3. healthy 4. good service 5. relatively easy street parking due to its low profile location I doubt they serve any liquor or dessert, but I don't care. The food was great (We had eggplant and sea bass, won ton soup, bean curd rolls, and chicken and lettuce fried rice - they were all good. No kidding), and I am going back there again! The only thing - they close at 9pm - a bit too early!
(4)
Athena E.

Typical weekday scenario with my roomie: Me: What are you doing for dinner? Katie (roommate): Oh I don't know, I don't have anything in the fridge.. Probably going to make some pasta. Me: Really? I'm feeling lazy right now. Wanna get Enjoy take out? This place is only 4 blocks away from my house. Guess this is why I always feel like getting Enjoy when I'm too lazy to make anything and a Trader Joe's frozen pizza isn't appealing to me. Since I'm an old hag wench now, I find myself to be a creature of habit. I get the same damn thing here every time: lettuce cups (mmmmmm), Mongolian beef (mmmm), and a side of brown rice. Now I have tried numerous things on the menu but the old lady in me keeps me from making them my mainstays. Don't be afraid to be more adventurous in your menu choices ...
(4)
Neutrino P.

I've been to a few vegetarian Chinese restaurants that serve faux meat items, and this place is the best. Hands down, the best. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. I don't eat meat so can't compare the tastes, but, regardless, everything was superb. Especially the "chicken" drumsticks - they even have a little wooden "bone"! A word of advice: let the tea steep for a few minutes before pouring it, otherwise it's a bit weak (being freshly made and all). Chow mien is frequently oily or greasy. Not here. It was simply delicious - a delight to eat. The prices are excellent, too. Service is family-style (shared platters) and each platter is around $9 or so. For what it is, and the quality, this is a positive steal! We will be going back as frequently as possible. This could be my new Favorite Restaurant of All Time.
(5)
Amy Y.

Our favorite vegetarian restaurant close to where I live. It's getting so crowded especially on the 1st and 15th Chinese lunar calendar year. Long story short, these dates are specially reserved for practitioners of Buddhism to attain enlightenment by not eating meat thus not killing animals. Hope that enlightens some of you now. Sorry for lack of information. So, this place has really good choices for vegans out there. Just been there today and enjoyed eating the curry eggplant with pumpkin. It's really good albeit a bit spicy for my taste. We also had sharks fin soup (of course it's not real) which tasted quite delightful and the pretty bland tomatoes beef noodle. Definitely going back for more. The only con is the wait can be pretty awful since it's just a small premise with around 10 tables. If you can wait 20-30 minutes, this vegetarian restaurant is the place for you. Oh, the folks are friendly too.
(4)
Elsa K.

Taste soo good almost make me eat the plate hehehe.. Don't forget to order the fried rice with pine nut and spinach! yummm
(5)
Shelley N.

I have been here a couple of times for take out and dine in and it is one of my favorite chinese vege places around. Great food, good selection, good service and prices are decent!!! Definitely a must go for any vegetarian or even meat eater looking to try something different!
(5)
patrick c.

Best Veggie Chinese in the city. Order take-away from here about once a week. The women who work here are so friendly and welcoming that they make it a pleasure to order! The fake chicken dishes are amazing! Drumsticks, fragrant crispy chicken and curry chicken fried rice are my staples. The BBQ pork, house special chow mien and sea bass are really great too. Eat in on a weekend night and you get a special dessert. But, yeah I agree with GL -turn the lights down!
(5)
Berna T.

With my recent foray into veganism, I've been exploring SF's veg-friendly offerings - but I often worry that this will put off my friends who really REALLY like meat. This tiny restaurant located at the end of a residential block greets you with warm colors and pretty friendly service. I was relieved to see that their clientele was mainly Chinese folks - it's usually a testament to how good the food is. Their menu is quite extensive, with a big presence of faux-meat offerings. We opted for the "spareribs", wonton soup, and the Vegetable Deluxe chow mein. I really liked the soup - the broth was really good, and the wontons had a lot of flavor. The spareribs were quite good too, although a little strong in five-spice flavor for my liking. The chow mein could have used more seasoning, but I doctored it up with the spices on the table (white pepper, salt, chili sauce). The complimentary bean dessert at the end of the meal was a nice way to finish. I was a bit puzzled by the statement that they don't use onion or garlic in their dishes, but I was glad to know they DON'T use MSG in their food! Though I would suggest coming here with at least 3-4 people so you can try a variety of dishes, it was a nice dinner for two - and my devoutly omnivorous friend was satisfied with our meat-free dinner. I mean, she's still speaking to me and all.
(4)
Delia Z.

First off, I'm not at all vegetarian. Nevertheless, I loved the food. The imitation fried chicken was amazing, and the nian gao [sorry I forget what it's called in English] tasted great. The servers were all so, so nice, and the food arrived in a heartbeat. The entire place was very clean, too -- always something I appreciate. It's very small but on a weeknight, there was just enough room for everybody. It's a great place hidden in this little nook in the Sunset, and I'll definitely be returning.
(5)
Aeon G.

Best place for a vegetarian I think I've ever found. A large amount of options and I haven't had anything bad yet.
(5)
Melissa A.

Are you kidding me? This place rocks my world every time. Hands down the best chinese food in the city -- even for people who love real meat. The nice people at Enjoy really work their magic. Luckily, this place is close to my house so I get to eat here a lot. The sweet & sour chicken, spicy eggplant and lettuce wraps are my favs, but I love almost everything they make.
(5)
Jennifer K.

I am chinese and vegetarian. This is as close to home cooking in taste and quality as I am going to get and it is delicious! Very good taste and representations of original chinese dishes. We weren't sure what to order but they recommened us great dishes- I especially liked the fragrant chicken (??). Yum yum- the soup was good too.
(5)
Christine C.

SHOCK. The entire meal I was in shock. I just couldn't believe that there was no meat, no msg, no onions or GARLIC in ANY of their dishes. It CLEARLY states on the outside of the menu (and possibly on the door) that they don't cook with ANY of those items. And let me tell you, I was about to get back in my car and drive the hell away! NO ONIONS OR GARLIC?? Where's the FLAVOR? BUT we were hungry and wanted to try out some veggie/vegan fare SO we went in. We were pleasantly greeted right away and immediately informed of the restaurant's philosophy, beginnings and great dish suggestions. Apparently, the owner has been veggie/vegan for a long time and truly believes in this kind of diet/food intake. My dad says that true Buddhists who are vegetarians don't eat garlic or onion either - wow. The waitress, although not veggie/vegan herself, is 100% confident about their food and is very helpful with letting you know what's good! She was right with everything she suggested! And we were dumbfounded! Here's what we had: *shark fin soup (omg, it was SO good and SO unbelievably unbelievable! I really thought I was eating actual shark fin soup!) *chicken nuggets (yeah, weird, right? The waitress said it was a winner and it was! STILL couldn't believe there was not meat - they used a pressed tofu? and the texture comes out like meat) *honey walnut prawns ( I don't know how they do it but the "shrimp" was like real shrimp. I forget what the waitress said about how they made it.. probably because I was still in shock) *chicken curry fried rice ( wow, I will never doubt fake chick EVER again) *ma pao tofu ( a little on the too-much red color side, but it was spicy and delicious nonetheless) *bean curd rolls (I love these almost anywhere but these were AWESOME! and the mustard greens served with them were tender and juicy!) *a beef dish that I can't remember but didn't try because I don't like beef... I know, it's not real beef but it still threw me off... heh. All the dishes were so good! Me, being a garlic and onion fanatic, didn't even miss them at all! I don't know how they do it, but they do it well even without those flavorful foods! The only gripe? A bit on the pricey side for Chinese vegetarian food. Does fake meat/tofu meat cost more than real meat? And.. this was the first time we ever paid $14 for honey walnut prawns (fake prawns at that!). A great experience. We learned so much! Many props to our waitress who was the reason for our great meal! Will come back again to expose more people to how wonderful a meal can be without meat, msg, onions or garlic! (YEAH... I know! Even I can't believe that I'm typing that now!)
(4)
SFMom O.

You gotta love any place that can make convincing "chicken" and "beef" out of a humble ingredient like tofu. We ordered a kung pao "chicken" lunch special, and some kind of bean curd pouch dish. The pouches were actually sheets of chewy, delicious tofu smothered in a yummy garlic sauce along with some broccoli. The kung pao "chicken" was awesome -- spicy, a bit tangy, and man, that "chicken" was as juicy and tender as the real thing! OK, I'll stop it with the annoying quote marks now. The service was VERY cheerful and sweet -- rare at many Chinese restaurants. Also, the place was [drum roll] SQUEAKY CLEAN and sort of cheerily decorated, and still in a Chinesey way. The place was packed full of my people at 11:45am on a weekday so I knew it had "real" Chinese people's stamp of approval. I love that they serve brown rice as an option over white rice. The lunch special is nice -- you get a small bowl of tofu (what else?) soup and a vegetarian egg roll. Our bill came to $17 (2 lunch specials and 1 Coke). We'll be back!
(4)
Catt G.

The food here is truly disgusting. I can only describe the taste of their ubiquitous gluten meat as "musty." It was so bad that we couldn't finish our food and threw it out when we got home. This restaurant totally fails for me because it interprets vegetarian cuisine as "lack of meat" and not "full of vegetables/grain/nuts oils." The result is that the--really bad!--gluten meat dominates the menu. I am not upset by the absence of "Lemon Chicken" on the menu. So, please don't try to force it to be there and maybe focus on a "Lemon Vegetable-something" instead. (I swear, I'm not insane! I can't believe I am JUST one of a couple people who find this totally unpalatable--I am totally not a picky eater, either! ...Wow.... ) Kind people work here, by the way. Service is excellent.
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Elena B.

I don't often write reviews, but I felt I needed to warn people about how bad the food is here! I looked on yelp to find a tasty vegetarian place in the Inner Sunset, and decided to check out Enjoy Vegetarian because of the mostly good reviews. Well, that was a big mistake! I got take out, so I can't comment on the service, but the food was really awful. I got the Braised Spareribs w/ Bean Curd, Taro & Napa Cabbage in Clay Pot (without the claypot because it was takeout) and I thought the whole thing was awful. I'm really not picky with restaurant food, and as a long-time vegetarian was excited to try this place. The sauce in the dish was very bland, the taro and cabbage tasted disgusting and over cooked, the tofu was just ok. The 'spareribs' tasted decent, but not good. I've been to very good chinese vegetarian restaurants before, with imitation meat all over the menu, and loved them. But I will never go back here again! Maybe I should have ordered a dish suggested by other yelpers, but I wanted to be adventurous. Their other dishes may be good, but avoid the spare ribs and taro like the plague! I'm an easygoing person and usually a mediocre meal doesn't get me very worked up, but this was just awful. Worst meal I've had in the last year at least. Only redeeming quality? Fast service.
(1)
gibronandsahar K.

I think we tried almost everything on the menu! We had the sweet and sour soup, wonton soup, brown fried rice, sweet and sour chicken, mongolian beef, sauteed greens, marinated tofu.... everything was really tasty :) What really makes this place 4 stars is the service & staff/owners. They were very accommodating, friendly, patient, and always knew when we needed more water, tea, sauce, etc. I will go back just for them!
(4)
Rhianna M.

I gave this place 3 stars only because you can't give half stars, so really it's a 3 and a half star restaurant. Ambiance=not so much, service=interesting, a little bit of a language barrier, but the food was good. We started off with the fried taro appetizer which had a good flavor but I wasn't a huge fan of the mushiness. It would be better if they cut the taro instead of mashing it. For entrees we had the Mongolian beef, honey walnut prawns, and chicken curry fried rice (all vegetarian dishes). I liked all of them but the general consensus was that the faux shrimp - honey walnut prawns were the best. For dessert we had sesame balls which were really good. I ordered a side of coconut ice cream which I don't recommend unless you actually want vanilla because that's what it tastes like. Overall, some things were better than others. But my curiosity will probably take me back at some point. I want to try some of the other interesting things on the menu like the eggplant sea bass.
(3)
K H.

Delicious vegetarian food, fast and pleasant service, reasonable prices. We love this place -- if we lived closer, we'd be here every night!
(5)
sidney c.

I'm not a vegetarian but on occasions I like to eat vegetarian food with the imitated meat and tofu. Having difficulty deciding what to eat for lunch, I decided to try out this place. Basically I ordered a dish to go with a box of rice and picked it up 10 minutes later. The dish I ordered was Black Pepper sauce with Steak Meat and Vegetables. The total bill came out to be $10.30...rather pricey for 'vegetarian' food but worth a try. Now I got to say the food was pretty good. It was the right amount of salt and had just the right amount of flavor in it. They gave lots of green vegetables and had probably about 10 pieces of the steak meat. I'm not sure what the steak meat was made out of but I liked it. So why did I give this place 3 stars instead of 4? Well, turns out that almost half of the steak meat they gave me was spoiled. Sad but true. =( I was eating my food and on my 2nd piece of steak meat I bit into it and it tasted pretty sour. At first I thought maybe it was supposed to be that way so I bit into another different piece which was sweet. Then I smelled the sour one again and it definately had a sour smell to it! Instead of wasting the food, I decided to try bits of each 'meat' to check if they were spoiled and turns out that almost half were somewhat sour. Other than that I had no other problems. Don't know if they knew it was spoiled at all but considering I tried this place only once and haven't seen anyone else complain about spoiled 'meat' then I would try this place again.
(3)
Mama T.

ENJOY - a hidden gem in San Francisco. When my sister told me about this place, I immediately said, "no way!" The reason for this answer is because a couple of years ago, I've tried a restaurant located at the exact same location she mentioned. She raved about this place. Since I have to be on a be a vegetarian diet twice a month, I'm always searching for good vegetarians around the neighborhood. I decided to give this place a second chance. I'm glad I did because the restaurant has changed ownership! She's right, it is superb! What I liked about this place: food is great. We tried the shark fin soup (tastes better with vinegar) and Bean curd rolls. Because I have two little boys, I ordered the fried drumsticks, and shanghai rice cakes. Everyone, including my boys loved all the dishes! The service is great, friendly and patient waitresses. What I don't like about this place: parking. It's nestled in a residential area, so hard to find parking, especially on weekends. Only one large table, a tight fit if you have a big group. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who's looking for a great vegetarian restaurant.
(4)
Tina C.

It's hard finding a decent Chinese vegetarian restaurant around San Francisco, and this one definitely provides a good variety of choices. Spaces can be cramped, and often gatherings of people talk really loud. Last time I went here, we had to pull out the table in order to leave. The main waitress is affable and patient, and also gives you good suggestions for first-timers eating Asian style dishes.
(4)
Winny W.

This place is great! I went in to have dinner with my parents and they loved it! The price is very reasonable as well.
(4)
Dan K.

Enjoy is super cute! The place isn't fancy, rather it's cozy with great food. The staff is very friendly & attentive and dining here leaves me feeling all warm and fuzzy. I am a vegetarian who can't stand fake meat. And fake meat is seemingly Enjoy's specialty. Despite this, there's plenty non-fake meat items on the menu to satisfy me. Great food! There are usually a couple large families, which leads me to believe that the food is either authentic or simply good enough to attract Chinese-cuisine purists. Very much recommended.
(5)
Uncle Fishbits Aeneas X.

With Good Earth doing well, Cafe Gratitude closing down, and a new veggie Chinese place going in by Holy Gelato, I though I would remind people this AWESOME, totally veggie place still exists, is still awesome, and I hope you like it! TRY IT OUT!.... solid food, great family style service, and away from crowds by a couple blocks.
(5)
Lauren T.

Eh, not as bad as Bok Choy Garden, not as good as golden era. We had the sweat and sour chicken, the mongolian beef and the house special fried rice. The chicken was pretty good...kind of earthy, but fried and covered in sweet so it evened out (plus, the carrots were cooked perfectly). The beef was flavored nicely, but the texture was wrong..super chewy. The fried rice wasn't bad...Obviously pan fried-which is nice, but the fake pork was way saltier then real pork-which isn't as nice. Overall, the flavors and the cooking technique were quite good, but I have had much better meat substitutes across the board. In the future, when I feel like spending $9 on a plate of veggies and fake meat, I'll trek out to Golden Era.
(3)
Korie B.

Excellent vegetarian restaurant. The fake "meat" is delicious and not too greasy. A great selection for vegetarians. The wait staff are extremely friendly and attentive. The prices are very reasonable. You can't go wrong here.
(5)
Rrr X.

It's tough to find a good restaurant and even harder to find a good vegetarian restaurant. They offer traditional meat substitution option but for seasoned vegetarians, they also offer healthy and whole food options on the menu like gingko nuts, lotus petals, lotus root, yams in various dishes. The service is spot on and the restaurant seems well received by the neighborhood. Still missed hulu which used to have this spot.
(4)
Phillip V.

I love Enjoy!!! I went before, with my friend, and it was great. So, when my birthday party came around...I decided to eat here! My friends and I were the flakiest customers. "I want to make reservations for nine people at 7pm." "Oh wait, nine people at 7:30." "Oh, cancel. Six people." "Oh, actually, it's gonna be four." "Oops, she's still waiting for the bus. It's gonna be three people." "Oh! She got a ride. It's four people, again." And the women working there were fine with the whole thing; perfectly willing to work with us, even though it was a very busy Friday evening. And when our fourth member arrived late, the waitress even brought her an extra bowl of soup since she missed it the first time around! The food was gooooooooood, of course. We had (trying to remember): Fried curry triangles Thai-style soup House combination fried rice Braised "lamb" in a clay pot "Lion's Head" special Curry "chicken" The curry triangles were crispy and filled with delicious curry potato goodness. The BBQ pork and ham in the fried rice were soooooo convincing. And the fried rice had that.....taste! The hot wok-fried taste. Wonderful. The favorite of the evening was the braised lamb. It's hella delicious. They also brought us ice-cold orange slices, and gelatinous desserty things. The waitress let us know to "eat the oranges first, 'cause they'll taste bitter after the gelatin." Enjoy is so adorable, too. It's rather small, in the middle of a residential area. I looked for the Yelper that lives across the street but I didn't see her! I totally, totally recommend this restaurant. Great food, great service, great birthday!
(5)
Viv C.

It's definitely a good sign when my friends and I chose to dine at a restaurant two weeks in a row. And it's an even nicer sign when the owner thanks Monica R (one of my dinner buddies) for her Yelp review of the establishment by giving us complimentary soy bean sheets. I freakin' love soy bean sheets. So far, I've had their taro chicken dish with coconut curry (I could eat this every night!), beef and broccoli (well seasoned), tofu curry (yum!), shrimp and veggies (yes, vegetarian shrimp that looks like the real thing!), eggplant sea bass (how do they do it?!) and soft tofu with mustard greens. I enjoyed every single dish! It's nice to find a vegetarian restaurant that goes beyond just tofu. It's so interesting to see the faux meat dishes and to taste just how accurate these soy/gluten creations can be. If I ate like this every night, I could definitely be vegetarian! The service is fast and they are always open to recommending something for the indecisive. The prices are definitely reasonable. I suggest coming with a group so you can get the most variety for your dollar. Every meal ends with a dessert. Either some traditional Chinese dish or fruit. I've had ginger yam soup and green bean soup. Mmm... I would have NEVER known about this restaurant that's pretty much hidden in the middle of the Sunset residential area if it wasn't for Yelp. But now that I know, I will be back.
(5)
nathan z.

I enjoyed me some vegetarian at Enjoy Vegetarian! (thats a funny name... what if I named my joint "Enjoy Legumes!" or "Enjoy Meat!"?) I went with a friend (she is a vegetarian, I am not) on a Saturday. As the name implies, every item on the menu is vegetarian-friendly. (They dont use onions or garlic and when we asked why our server told us that the owner was a Buddhist and that strong foods like onions and garlic distract buddhists from deep concentration) ANY whey, we ordered the BBQ Pork, Sweet & sour chicken, Lotus Root, and the Bean Curd Rolls. The sweet and sour chicken fooled me, it tasted like the real thing, and was overall a solid dish. The Bean Curd Rolls were good, if a little too "wet" for my taste, and not that tasty. The lotus root was cool because it was a whole dish devoted to lotus root, but it was not that great. It tasted oily and salty and like lotus root but it was nothing special. The BBQ pork did NOT fool me, it tasted thin - not that tasty. What WAS cool was that the menu had like 100 choices, a BIG variety. The service was excellent, responsive, non-invasive. We were the last people to leave, and they were still chatting us up! Not to mention the price is deflated because everything is vegetarian. You can get "shrimp" for very low prices. It was good enough to warrant a return-I will be back to try some of their other interesting options. IM OUT!
(3)
kristin e.

After being back in the Bay Area about a week now for a mini-vacation from Portland, I've started eating lots of meat again ('tis very difficult to eat strictly vegetarian Filipino dishes at the parents house or when visiting relatives) so yesterday while in the FiDi, I found this place for lunch. A quick walk away from Montgomery brought us to a place with lunch specials galore for about $7.50 which includes your choice of brown or white rice, spring roll and soup (I ordered Twice Cooked Pork which had enough to make me full and have leftovers the next day). Not a bad deal at all and since many people were on their lunch break, the service was pretty fast.
(4)
Shirley W.

Great to see a Chinese vegetarian restaurant! I ordered tomato "beef" noodle. It's decent and the portion is large. Staffs there are really nice and friendly, and probably environmentally conscious as they asked me whether I wanted a box though not much was left in my place. Also a very clean Chinese restaurant, including the bathroom. I will come back again.
(5)
The T.

I came here to celebrate my gramp's birthday. It was a nice small restaurant, and had a nice ambiance. The waitress were courteous and attentive. One of the most memorable dishes was the eggplant pumpkin curry. It was delicioussssss! I can't say how much I loved that dish, I definitely recommend people order it next time. The lotus root was also very good, nice flavor and little oil added to it, and the lotus root was crisp and sweet. We also got a free spinach & pine nut fried rice, which was so-so. It had a very light flavor to it, it was mostly like eating oily white rice. The only thing I'm curious about is if they add MSG to their dishes, cause it would be a bonus if they didn't. My mother noted how sweet the dishes were, and wondered if they added it to enhance the flavors. Overall, good place to have a meal.
(5)
E L.

I've been here twice, each time was for the first day of the Lunar New Year dinner, so I've been here exactly one year apart on both times. That being said, the food is good and they do hold true to their beliefs: No MSG (I didn't get thirsty later), no garlic or onions (I guess it's a Buddhist thing, don't really understand it), and the faux meat and faux seafood is actually pretty good. The food has good flavor and the presentation is, well, average. This is NOT elegant dining, but it's NOT pretentious either. For the most part, their dining room is roomy enough that even if you had a large group, you can be comfortable without worrying about bumping into the person behind you. The flip side is that there aren't that many tables, so it can get busy real fast. The first time I came here for dinner, it was busy and it was crowded. Details like that are of concern to me because it also affects the quality of the service at times (as I've seen at other restaurants regardless of cuisine, location, and whatnot). About the only thing that kind of irked me (and it doesn't have anything to do with the food) is that when we came for dinner this time (2/14/2010), we had a WINDOW OF TIME within which to eat our dinner! I've never known an establishment to set a time limit on your dining experience. I mean, I can understand that a place gets busy during those certain times of the year (i.e. Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, certain holidays, etc.) but to impose a time limit on your dining? That blew me away. But, I wasn't the one who made the reservation and accepted the terms, so I couldn't say anything. Aside from that, the vegetarian food is quite good, so I would come again for that. I haven't been here for lunch, so I'll have to give that a spin and see how things are during those hours.
(3)
Chris M.

There is a place called Vegan Glory in West Hollywood that has veggie chicken nuggets to die for, and after, I went on a hunt to find something similar in SF. Enjoy comes very close, with nuggets that are almost just as good. A must try! I also had the eggplant, tofu and basil with satay sauce, which was also good, but a little too much sauce. Next time I'll try some other Yelpers recommendations. Seems like a great spot, though!
(4)
Penelope M.

Fabulous affordable vegan food! And they don't try to make it palatable by just adding garlic. Instead, the food is carefully thought out and prepared. They take fake meat to level of art. And, we love the cheerful service! if you are not sure what to order, ask and the staff will recommend popular items. Definitely get the fragrant crispy chicken appetizer though.
(5)
Mary L.

It's hard to find a good chinese vegetarian restaurant with a variety of dishes. My fave is the dish with imitation meat. I forgot what it is called since I'm not a vegetarian, so didn't care to remember the name.
(5)
Yui K.

AIIIIIIITE! so the whole dang menu is vegetarian. WHAT WHAT?!?! i like that. it feels good to be able to pick any option, fakin bacon sounding or not, and know it's safe and alllllllll good. TONS of choices. fast and friendly. SWEETNESS.
(4)
Thelma Lee G.

This is a bright and friendly restaurant in a neighborhood setting. As a new vegetarian I may not yet be used to fake meat! So please accept this review as such. My friend (who is not a veggie) liked this place better than I did. I thought the chicken drumsticks, recommended by the server, were kind of weird and stringy. The sauce was ordinary sweet and sour. The ribs with diakon were actually amazing fake meat, but the sauce was kind of strange and not to my taste. Some of the problem may be that no onion and garlic is used (not favored by Buddhists who feel it interferes with meditation). We very much liked the eggplant and tofu, and adored the rice with spinach and pine nuts. That rice was a ten. Thanks, Elsa. I will be back and will try other choices on the menu. More later.
(3)
H K.

I am far from being a vegetarian, but when I came here for dinner a short time back per date's suggestion, I felt won over by their food. We ordered the imitation shark fin soup and abalone sashimi. Wow, both were tasty. The other item was good too (don't recall what it was, maybe something truly with vegetables). I t is very unlikely I will ever be a vegetarian, but I told her that I welcome her suggestion to go there again just for the two dishes mentioned above.
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Jenn A.

So went to dinner with my vegetarian and my pescatarian friends. I was so hongree after the gym (gotta plug the workout) and didn't care where we ate as long as we ate, so I gave little fuss when they both talked about Enjoy Vegetarian. It was pretty empty when we got there so we were seated promptly. However, by the end, the place was packed and the two large lazy susan tables were full. Started out with the hot and sour soup, very good, just like your regular Chinese restaurant; this is the few rare times that I actually like bamboo shoots. Got the fried samosas, which were also tasty and flavorful. We ordered, the Bok Choy, w/ tofu and mustard greens, excellent dish, I always marvel at how Chinese restaurants manage to keep incredibly large chunks of soft tofu whole without crumbling or breaking apart. This was a very light and fresh dish, I went to town on it. The Curry tofu, not a fan of at all. I like the tofu they used, that really firm kind that has a robustness about it but that was it. I thought the sauce was a little too thick and goopy, I had to scrape the excess curry sauce from my tofu chunks. Another downer, our clay pot bowl was chipped so I ended up chewing on a piece of ceramic pot that got mixed in with the food. Not pleasant. However, the wait staff was extremely apologetic about it, offered to give a new dish of something else (we just asked for it to be put in a new bowl) and they comped us for the dish. All in all, very good, minus a star cause of the ceramic episode but don't let that deter you. Check it out. Didn't try any of the faux meat though. I've realized that if I'm going to eat meat, I won't it real, none of this fake stuff, so if I'm going veggie, it's veggies and tofu. The staff was very accommodating, helpful with ordering, and provided good service. I would go again. On a side note, Enjoy doesn't use any garlic in their cooking. Of course we wondered why, so I googled it and found that Buddhist people do not eat "the Five Pungent Spices" which are onions, scallions, chives, garlic, and the elusive number 5 spice, which according to the web could be either leeks or mushrooms. Don't know. Can anyone enlighten me?
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Pat T.

This is the best vegetarian Chinese good i have ever had. Even though the chicken nuggets are Chinese i really liked him. The fired rice tasted just like fired rice, lol, but the only difference is that its is more healthy. The service was nice and friendly. Plus the prices are very affordable. Should definitively come here for good vegetarian Chinese food.
(4)
Maria D.

YELP CLICHE ALERT: I really wanted to like Enjoy Vegetarian due to my severe fetish for faux meat and "chinese food", but can't muster up too much enthusiasm for Enjoy. It was a good meal, but there's nothing I can really remember about it and I don't see myself returning given the plethora of good choices in the neighborhood, but you know if you can't get to Layonna's or Golden Era or Mekong (the holy trinity of fake meat asian food in SF), I guess there's this. The fourth star was for the fantastic sweet service (which Megan W. details in her review) as well as the weird agar agar dessert with red bean paste they gave us. That was awesome.
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Garrett W.

i'll give it a 3.5 in actuality. i debated for a bit on whether or not to give it a 3 or 4... but a 4 didnt feel right. I won't lie. i hate vegetables. most vegetables are green. i can only name bad things in this world that are green: aliens, dragons, and baby food. but they made vegetables pretty decent. i couldnt really describe all the dishes i ate because the description i would give would all sound like "the tofu stuff, with the green vegetables", but the winners from my memory were the pumpkin curry, and the green beans. the loser i would say was the more expensive dish, taro with the smoked gluten... if you didnt know you were going to a vegetarian restaurant, you would try the food and say, this is some funny tasting meat. not bad, but not as good as meat meat. i guess their purpose may not necessarily be to give you meat "imitations", but that was the first thoughts that came to this carnivore's head.
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megan w.

If there's one thing this neighborhood is, it's cute. I mean, so adorable you can eat up those fat little cheeks. Er, restaurants, light rail and little boxes made of ticky tacky. Whatever. So it's perfect, because Enjoy is cute. As far as vegan chinese food goes, this is a little oilier than Golden Era, but when you account for the darling interior elements, the sunny yellow paint job, and the fact they're not run by a cult (I think?), Enjoy is hanging in there. Also, "BBQ Pork" chow mein is delicious, and "golden curry triangles" are just as magical as they sound. I'd been meaning to try Enjoy for a while, but the stars only just aligned last night when I happened to be in the shaggin' wagon with my favorite vegan and my favorite latin passport, and we tried to go to Underdog but they were out of basically everything except romaine lettuce. So Enjoy it was. And enjoy we did.
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Katie L.

FRAGRANT FRIED CHICKEN is amazing !!! I am so happy I moved near this place...i go here at least once every two weeks..it is affordable, the service is fantastic and the vegan food is so tasty ! I would mostly recommend the chicken and pork dishes..the beef is not that flavorful. But definitely get the fried chicken..it is crispy and moist and very much like the real thing ! I love you Enjoy Veggie !!!
(5)
Francisco M.

ENJOY VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT......You have got to try their dishes!! Suprise.........no meat at all, all vegan, but the best flavor, beats most chinese style restaurants hands down. Even if you are'nt "Vegan", this place is a must try. Sevice is excellent, very helpful staff. Food quality is consistent and flavorful, prices reasonable. Check it Out!
(5)
Cydney B.

Just a quick note to add my highest praise to Enjoy's accolades. We went on Christmas Day. You can't tell from the outside, but when we stepped through the door we were surprised to find it packed with a waiting line. Food was delicious. Best of all, it also accommodates food allergies, and has several excellent items on the menu that are gluten-free!
(5)
Billie S.

This place is amazing. I took 8 of my closest girlfriends to Enjoy vegetarians and carnivores alike. Our table was ready for us right away, the service was extremely friendly and fast, and the food was absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend going with a group and dining family style so you get to try all of their yummy dishes. My favorite is the "chicken" lettuce wrap, and the eggplant tofu and basil satay, MMMMMM!! We ordered about 4 appetizers, some soup, 8 entrees, and lots of rice. It only cost us 14 dollars each including tip, and we were happy to throw in an extra buck for the great service.
(5)
Helen Y.

enjoy vegetarian is exactly what this place is about. enjoy vegetarian dishes where no garlic, onions or MSG are used in the dishes. the fiance and i got our tofu on here. we ordered 5 dishes to share among just the 2 of us! we had the stir fry string beans, shredded tofu with celery, tofu with gluten and shitake mushrooms, singapore style vermicelli with curry, and eggplant with "sea bass". my favorites were the string beans and tofu with celery. the fiance couldn't go over the fact that the sea bass was really tofu with fish texture. we will def come back esp if the wait for san tung (around the corner and donw the street) is too long and we are craving veggies or tofu nearby.
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Tricia A.

We had lunch at the Chinatown location and it was great! Restaurant was extremely clean, staff was friendly and attentive and the food was delicious! We are only in town for a few days and are considering going back again :)
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Jennifer P.

The food at Enjoy is truly a delight to my vegetarian taste buds! Kudos, Enjoy; you do good work. In addition to amazing food, the staff are super friendly. Apparently when the owner's son shows up with McDonald's he has to eat it in the car because meat isn't even allowed through the door. Sweet!
(5)
Lisa M.

I LOVE Chinese vegetarian food!!! This is my absolute favorite vegetarian restaurant in San Francisco. I have always loved tofu and other soy products and this place really satisfies my craving for that and imitation meats. My favorite dishes are the bean curd rolls with veggie, the seabass with eggplant, the rice cakes, and the enjoy fried rice. I like most anything off their menu. I've finished ever meal there satisfied and not missing meat at all. I could become vegetarian if I were able to eat there every day (^_^)
(5)
Momo R.

My quest to find a cheap, healthy, and tasty vegetarian restaurant in the City is over. The Ring has been destroyed. The maiden has been rescued from her tower. In other words, this quest was epic. My journey took me far and wide, but little did I know that this bright, wee place would be dangerously close to my stomping grounds. My buds and I split three dishes and ordered individual bowls of brown rice. Everything (a coconut "chicken" dish with tarot, a "beef" and broccoli one, and a curry tofu bowl with vegetables) was light and delicious. In terms of Chinese Veggie restos, this place beats Shangri-La hands down on all counts. Love it. EDIT: tarot=taro. haha.
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B C.

This is my new favorite Veggie Restaurant in SF. Hands down. The selection is absoulutely amazing. So many choices, it's actually hard to make a decision. But everything there is fantastic. I really enjoyed their Tri Spice "Chicken"! YUM. The staff is really friendly and helpful.... the one down side is that parking sucks. Other than that, it's the best place ever!
(5)
Christina Y.

I am a wannabe vegetarian. I have made numerous attempts to try the lifestyle and have failed miserably, but if this place were around the corner of my house I probably would not have a problem! I'm really picky about where I eat Chinese food and this place delivers great food, great healthy options, and great service. My favorite was the eggplant and seabass. I wish I could have tried the Singapore noodles, but I will definitely go to this place again!
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Chris P.

Looking for parking on a foggy Inner Sunset evening under the wet and billowy blanket of Mt. Sutro fog, we stumbled across this place. Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant is an outpost of warm welcoming staff and tasty, fast Chinese cuisine. All your favorites are here. Sesame chicken, broccoli beef, General Tsao's Chicken. And all vegetarian! Even vegans can happily shop the menu without fear. Though they were closing in under 10 minutes, they sat us and after we ordered, whipped up our meal in no time. Two heaping dishes, one piled with steaming taro root wedges and "chicken" cubes bathed in a thick sweet coconut sauce. The other a riot of "beef" and vegetables. Tea and a steaming bowl of rice on the side. For desert they brought out a hot soup of mango with clumps of translucent mushrooms floating in it. There is no better cure for the fog than a Chinese compote, let me tell you. So, dig in.
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Derek M.

Ignore the lack of decor. The food is excellent, and the service friendly and fast. I had the wonton soup and spiced "chicken." Both were excellent. The only minus is that they use those clunky plastic chopsticks which are cumbersome to use and don't grip food well. Overall, I had a great meal here.
(4)
Caitanya M.

I have been a life-long vegetarian and happen to love chinese veg food a lot. Extensive menu, very friendly staff, and most importantly: Very tasty food! Highly recommended for all, veg or non-veg alike!
(5)
Richard L.

2.5 stars Removed far from the busy streets of Sunset, behind the boisterous bars and rambunctious crowds, Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant has been quietly making healthy, meatless dishes for the increasingly health conscious folks of SF. With a staff of incredibly helpful, patient waitresses, and one of the largest -- and cheapest -- vegan menus in the city, Enjoy Restaurant could very well be the next stop destination for vege lovers. But, alas, something so good had to come with shortcomings. Somehow, somewhere, Enjoy couldn't deliver a tasty meal, but a meal wrought by uninspiring flavors and weird aftertastes. Our dishes included eggplant with fake meat, fake sizzling beef, Singaporean noodles, and soup -- each dish bordering the line of mediocrity. Glowing reviews can say what they want, but when I tried their meats, there was nothing special about them. While the fake-meat texture was passable as the real thing, the spices used were a little funky. Maybe too funky. After the meal, I suffered from an acute case of gas bloating. Farting. (And no, I don't have a weak stomach for soy-based products; ive been conditioned to fake-meat. Case in point: Meekong's fake duck. Yum!) Oh well. The best part about the meal was our waitress -- a comely Chinese women who gave us a detailed description of our food, fastidiously attentive with our water, and, overall, delivered the best amount of service we could ask for. If it weren't for her, the review score would have dropped a notch.
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aaron f.

125 menu items. It's a lot to choose from but the waitress was very patient and helped us select some dishes she thought we might like. We got the rice cakes with mustard greens and the tri-spice chicken. Also got an appetizer of BBQ pork. Everything was absolutely delicious. Looking forward to trying the remaining 122 dishes. Oh, and they serve tea upon seating. It only costs them pennies to do that and it's warm and comforting to the guests. Good to see they get that. Although it's far to go from Bernal, I would make the trip again undoubtedly.
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Alla S.

It is a heaven for vegetarians, but it fits everybody else who wants to have a good healthy meal. This place is good for lunch or dinner. I enjoy this palce each time I am there.
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Sarah J.

Drum stick, hot and sour soup, cashew nut prawn. The drum sticks were the same as Golden Era except the sauce was sweeter. Hot and sour soup was light and not as seasme oil as other places but it could have been a little spicier. The cashew nut prawn really needed more flavor. I don't think I'm a fan of the no garlic, no onion thing... Service was great and food was quick to arrive and there are tons of options to choose from. Maybe I didn't order the right thing.
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Jennifer M.

I'm sorry people, I know you love this place.. I don't know why, but why I DON'T is because it's all about the food.. and the food was sub-par. My bar is set high for fake meats, Meekong has rocked my world for a few years and this place just didn't live up to my expectations. The service was lovely, and the decor was bright and averageish but the beef dish we got was groddy. The fake meat was mushy and flavorless, scratch that the flavor was just yucky. My dining partner and I had to unload in the bathroom not long after (you know what that means), and it so wasn't worth it like it sometimes is :) Yes it's cheap, and friendly but the food is gross, oily, and flavor challenged.
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hey d.

Enjoy is one of our favorite places to eat. We go there on a regular basis and every dish we've had has been wonderfully tasty. The service is also excellent. Their "meat" dishes are so good, I think they are better than "real" meat. And I love their free dessert. The dessert we had last night was so good (a sort of bean cake I guess), we asked if we could buy some to go. I HIGHLY recommend Enjoy.
(5)
Max L.

Fantastically clean! That is important to me. Good service and very tasty reasonably priced. So often with Chinese food, the meat is of low quality and I would rather have this 'mock' meat. I had the Mongolian 'Beef' and Tomato Chow Mein. Would definitely go back again and again and certainly plan to. Do I mention is what CLEAN!!!
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Josh B.

Delicious. Super nice staff. Not expensive
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David G.

I am a vegan and a lover of Chinese food. This place does everything right! I have eaten their several times and tried at-least 10 of their dishes and haven't been disappointed once. Enjoy has a very unique menu with some of the most interesting fake meats you'll find in the city. I should also mention that the price it quite reasonable for most of the dishes (under 10 bucks).
(5)
Nina M.

Pretty nice atmosphere for a cheap vegetarian Chinese place, bright and clean looking. Most of the food is great, some of it not-so-great. You may have to try several things from the menu. In any case, get the soup. I strongly recommend checking this place out, though it is out of the way.
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alexa c.

Enjoy is one of my favorite new discoveries in the city. It's an all vegetarian Chinese restaurant and it's absolutely delicious. Having once lived in Berkeley, I used to eat at Long Life a lot, until I realized it was crap. I'm not a big fan of Chinese unless I am sure it's fresh and veggie safe. So, finding Enjoy was an absolute treat. There are several options on the menu of which I will eventually try all of. I am currently a fan of the Kung Pao chicken, but everything I've had there so far has been wonderful. The owners and staff are quite possibly the sweetest, most friendly and welcoming in the city. There's not much for ambiance but none of that matters as the food and staff are top notch.
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Eric C.

They have some interesting twists on traditional Chinese dishes - using tofu and bean curd products. Their menu is really extensive; they offer greater variety than the typical Chinese restaurant. I like that they use fresh ingredients and don't use a lot of oil in their cooking. I am not a vegetarian, but I prefer this place to most of the Chinese joints in this city.
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Rachel J.

This is one of my favorite places that I've eaten lately, based on the following criteria: 1. Everything is vegetarian or vegan, made with delicious faux meats and vegetables. That means that I can order my old (or new) favorite Chinese dishes, like Beef with Pepper Sauce and Chicken Curry Pot, with "meat" instead of just substituting tofu. 2. It's inexpensive, meaning that I can order more delicious dishes. Two entrees, plus soup, was enough food for my boyfriend and I and lunch for me the next day, and the bill was only $22 without tip. 3. The service was super friendly and so fast, and also featured a set of cute old Chinese grandparents who may or may not be the owners. In my little fantasy world, however, they run the place (and maybe Grandma cooks), while their children and/or grandchildren serve as kitchen and waitstaff. 4. Instead of fortune cookies, they serve you jelly bean candies and refreshing watermelon slices for dessert, which is somehow the perfect ending to the meal. There are so many good restaurants in SF that I usually almost feel guilty going to the same place twice, but I'm already plotting my next meal here.
(5)
Benjamin W.

Super yummy, the right price, and really friendly staff. They seem like they're a happy family and treated us the same way. It's fun to see so many wacky dishes. I need to come back 20 times just to try them all.
(5)
Tal K.

Went there for lunch yesterday. Still madly in love with this place. Fast service, delicious food, made by Buddhists for Buddhists (though I am not a Buddhist, I do have a Buddha belly, which I believe qualifies).
(4)
Bibi R. R.

I'm going to work through every item on the menu. I swear. Very clean place. Incredibly good Chinese vegan food. Really nice people.
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Jada D.

I truly love Enjoy! I am a regular and I am often greeted with a great conversation and smiles! I love the food and location, it's just a block away from the N-Judah 12th Avenue stop! hope you too are just as delighted?!
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B T.

The menu will throw you off - they serve "shark fin soup", "lemon chicken" and "seabass" also. These are all wonderful creation of "fake meats" which were created for in ancient past for Emperors, who occasionally eat vegetarian food. Favorites: stir-fried beef, shark fin soup, lamb clay pot. The "lamb" falls apart just like meat when you eat it- I don't know how they did it. It's mind blowing! p.s. I'm not a vegetarian.
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M K.

One of my fav places!!! Some dishes I've tried: *Vegetarian shark fin soup : The waitress recommended this. It was VERY tasty and the bowl was huge (a small order is $6.50 & enough for 6-7 bowls)! To me it tasted pretty darn close to the real thing minus shark fin, with mushrooms. My grandma told me we shouldn't order it because she thought it was expensive (as she thought I was ordering the real thing). Then she kept telling me "This meat is fake!" (as though I didn't know and was being ripped off) and then laughed thinking that other people in the restaurant were being duped. *Coconut Sauce with Taro and Chicken - I LOVE taro dishes so I picked this out from the menu right away... the taro was soft and the sauce was sweet! *Chow Mein with Tomatoes and Beef - the sauce over the noodles was just right and the beef had this charred flavor that actually reminded me of meat *Eggplant with Sea Bass (fake) - was soft and decent..but I feel its something to share for 3 or more people not 2, to me.. It confused my grandma who was like... "That dish looked like fish...and kind of tasted like fish... but it wasn't!". *Tofu and eggplant with Satay Sauce - great safety dish...I don't think you can not like this. *Lettuce Wraps - bit pricey but soo delish At the end of the meal there's a complimentary dessert (we got some warm and sweet Chinese dessert soups). Overall meals are good and priced fairly. Service was lightning quick and the servers were very approachable (don't be shy to ask for a recommendation). I must return! update: There is a very nice lookin new menu, with a LOT more choices, and with pictures of some of the featured dishes. After looking at the back, I realized that part of my review was there! It's good to know that the restaurant management is monitoring the reviews very closely..hehe. I used to have 4 stars here, but I really appreciate the amazing menu (this is not easy to find for vegetarians) and service here, so it's now 5.
(5)
Linda B.

I love this restaurant. Finally a great vegetarian restaurant with an extensive menu with no garlic or onion!. I especially liked their fried rice - yummy! I will definitely go back, I want to try everything on the menu.
(5)
Lola S.

I really like this place. It is really tasty. I don't remember what dishes I have had, but I love vegetarian Chinese food and this is my favorite place. I only wish they'd give more rice. Maybe a nice steaming pot of rice instead of a bowl and charge you extra. I haven't been in awhile, but I'm pretty sure I was upset about that. Maybe I just eat too much rice. I forgot to mention that I eat meat and the fact that this is one of my favorite places speaks for itself.
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John D.

One of our favorite vegetarian restaurants when we come in to the City. Everything is good and people are friendly.
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Rita H.

This place is great. The little kids will not believe that this is not real meat. The best Canton style vegetarian food around the area. I actually went to the new store that just opened in Chinatown. It is bigger, and the parking is so much better there. You guys should try going to the one in Chinatown.
(5)
Kimberly C.

This is a nice veggie comfort-food joint, perfect for those nights when you want to eat out and be satisfied, but not go too far. The restaurant is simple in itself, small and pretty basic with bright orange colors and a big Buddha inside the entrance to welcome you. Has the look and feel of a relatively new place. My server was extremely friendly and helpful about the menu, giving recommendations and descriptions. The Fragrant Crispy Chicken has such a pleasingly meaty texture that I had to check twice to make sure it was faux chik. The Wonton Soup is a bit bland and the wontons could do with tastier filling, nothing a good faux beef or prawn couldn't fix! The Eggplant with Sea Bass was one of the more flavorful dishes and they did a good job with the soy-based fish. Last, but not least, I tried a Mustard Greens with Pork Chow Mein, pan-fried style is a must, and this I truly did "enjoy." The crisp, light noodles slowly became soaked in the sauce and crunched satisfyingly in my mouth. The faux pork and greens were good additions. Finally, the ever-smiling server finished the dinner by bringing out complimentary pieces of fresh watermelon! So, if you're ever looking for a quiet, cozy weekday veg dinner, consider Enjoy where you'll have great service and tasty, MSG-free Chinese dishes!
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Bucky W.

I am not a vegetarian but have had lots of veggie meals. This is one of the better places I have been for this type of food. The food is tasty and the portions are fair. The thing I don't get is why are the prices so much more at veggie places? I can get veggies with meat for the same price at a regular restaurant. hm...... anyway clean and not too expensive. better than other Chinese veggie places in town.
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Temujin B.

Though I'm an unapologetic carnivore a few of my friends (and my GF )are vegetarians so it behooves me to have some familiarity with some of the better restaurants which offer vegetarian only fare. And this one is probably among the best. The food is very reasonably priced as well as being highly addictive. The spicy and sesame flavoring of the meals we have tried were phenomenal. Also, the fake meat is so well prepared that it tastes like the real deal. The Black Pepper "Beef" entree is a personal favorite with me and my friends. The only drawback is the location which makes finding parking a nightmare.
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sean b.

this place was really great. you could tell it was a neighborhood favorite as soon as you walked in. lots of family. our server was super informative, she stood by us explaining nearly everything on the menu as it was our first time going there. i can't quite remember what i ordered considering i went there so long ago. i told our server that enjoy will be our new favorite and she'll be seeing us a lot more. i haven't been back since, oops. i feel bad :( and yes, the food was amazing lol
(4)
j j.

really good vegetarian/vegan chinese food. had the lotus root with ginko, medicinal mushroom soup and stir fried bok choy with ginger. the dishes were very well made and delicious and the vegetables were very fresh and crispy.
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Marsha Z.

EDIT 12/2007: Now that Layonna has closed, and I was looking for a change from Bok Choy Garden and Golden Era/Buddha, I ventured back to the Sunset to revisit Enjoy. As others have mentioned, the Eggplant with Sea Bass is a must try for faux fish lovers. Like other similar veggie Chinese restaurants, it's very similar to the real thing. I also enjoyed their house special fried rice; and complimentary desserts are always appreciated. I'd extend it to a five star, but the combo plate appetizer wasn't heated; instead, it came straight from the glass case and onto my plate. And without music, the atmosphere is eerily quiet. ----------------------------- The service was good at this faux meat veggie restaurant. Dishes came quick, and the staff was relatively friendly. It's comparable to Shangri-La further down the Avenues on Irving. (Tip: Come here when Shangri-La's closed the first and third Wednesday of the month.) It's best to go during lunch when you can take advantage of their specials, but keep in mind that lunch specials are only available on weekdays. The faux pork and fried chicken were pretty damn good if I say so my damn self.
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Elaine H.

I've been curious as to trying out the whole vegetarian thing for some time now. But it took some health issues to actually push me to try so finally. I give this place a solid 3, since it's clean and the flavors aren't bad at all. Just during my stay there, I saw two tables which were regulars walk in. So I'm guessing people do return here. The service was just mediocre to me. And I do not agree with those who say their dishes are NOT OILY, because they are!! The lotus root dish wasn't oily, but that's probably because its a very "ching" vegetable dish to begin with. I tasted good, but too bland after I had a taste of the mongolian "beef" and eggplant and "seabass" dish. The lotus root dish looked better and more bountiful in the picture. The mongolian beef of course didn't taste like beef, but the spices were a kick in the mouth. The same applies for the eggplant seabass dish, and of course it didn't feel like dish either. I saw on their website that they have a lunch special before 2:00pm, but we didn't receive such a menu when we were there before that time. It didn't bother me much, and it was an overall "alright" experience. I don't know if I'd come back though. I'll definitely continue to try other vegetarian places, since I haven't much to compare with.
(3)
Emily H.

My fiance and I eat here about once a week. I almost hesitate to give up how fantastic this place is. Tucked away in the sunset, I never would've expected to Enjoy this place as much as I do! The waitresses are all very sweet and happy to explain the menu or offer suggestions. The food comes in hearty portions and it is so well done! Their meat alternatives beat any others I've had in chinese restaurants. My favorites? Lettuce wraps, fragrant crispy chicken, house special with vermicelli, house special fried rice, mustard green fried rice...I love everything I've had there. And it's so nice to relax and eat food without worry about if they accidentally gave you meat! The prices are very affordable. I do suggest you wear warm clothes in the winter and on cold days! There is a draft, and it can be downright freezing sometimes. And if you're looking for ambiance, this is not your place. It's a good, hearty, casual dinner.
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Sir Paul L.

Wow! The other reviewers are right on; the menu can not describe the diversity of flavors as well as the imagination used in creating these vegan dishes. I went with my SO who is a meat eater and we were both very satisfied. Actually, as a vegetarian I usually do not like veggie only restaurants. But this place is very good. Besides food, I liked the bright lighting, shows how clean the place is. I also enjoyed that the waitress told us how they prepared everything vegan style etc...they took care in making us at ease with the menu, letting us know which she recommended and why. The appetizer was maybe the best with delicate flavors on the tofu. The main dishes might have been a bit overdone with flavors, but only slightly. Next time i will try the soup, as it seemed everybody was trying soups! But we already ordered alot! All the prices are where they should be ($3-4 for appetizers; $5-7 for entree) A good, neighborhood place!
(5)
Bill K.

Everything was excellent! Amazing food and service.
(5)
AndrÃ© C.

THE place for Chinese Vegetarian ... HANDS DOWN! Nothing mediocre @ Enjoy. YUM!
(4)
CAKE E.

3.5 stars This restaurant sits all by its lonesome on the street corner. The dining area is cramped with two enormous roundtables that make it difficult to seat smaller parties. The service was very friendly, but very slow. They had only one waitress attending the tables. I'm not sure if this was just a one-time thing or what, but it took her forever to take my order. As for the food, the sweet corn soup is a real yawner. They need to thicken the broth, and maybe actually make it sweet. Oh, and put more corn in there! I guess it's too much to ask that you use fresh corn. The lemon chicken is good. I liked the sauce better than the one Golden Era uses since it's not as thick. I have to take exception to the name of the dish called "Vegetable Deluxe". There was a lot of napa cabbage, but not so much by way of snow peas or mushrooms, or even broccoli. It was also a tad bland. I love my vegetarian eats so I'll probably come here again and try out more of the menu, maybe give another star.
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Amy R.

I think it's delicious. Yay for vegan food. Plus, every time I'm in there, I hear conversations going on around me as to how the people eating there are not veg*n, but they just really like the food. And they know that faux meat has less fat and more tasty animal-free flavor! The lemon-chicken is not for everyone, but I really like it. It comes with a bright yellow lemon sauce, and it's just fried slices of "chicken," but yummy sweet. I got some take out the other night and tried the BBQ pork appetizer. It was very moist, kind of sweet with a hint of cinnamon I think. And that sounds a little weird maybe, but put it all together and it was hard to stop eating it. I also got the take out veggie special chow mein. Not really greasy like I expect chow mein to be, and that's a good thing. A really large portion too. It was a good deal. When I go in, I've had a lot of good stuff. I tried the kung pao prawns, and the texture was a little chewier than I remember shrimp being. I thought it was kind of weird but my boyfriend like it. It was good, but the texture threw me off. We always get the hot and sour soup. That stuff is tasty. I forget what else I have had, but I keep going back because it's all so good and animal-free, and I want to try everything they have there. We're making our way through the menu. And did I forget to mention that EVERYONE that works there is super nice. When we got the pickup order, we were trying to pull up outside, and one of the guys was standing outside and knew that we must be there for some pick up and I said yes, so he ran inside and got the food for us. Came out with a smile. That was really nice. Especially since I had to go in to pay with my credit card anyway. And when we eat there we've had some great women serve us. They are helpful when you're ordering, will recommend stuff, say nice things to you. I like them here.
(5)
avisha c.

Lemon Chicken = incredibly yummy Singapore noodles = fabulous green tea dessert balls = perfectly sweet but not sweet service = ALWAYS with a smile dumplings = tasty but bland steamed bok choy = sooo good but only by special order :) Excellent for vege's like me!
(5)
Michele R.

This restaurant has an amazing array of vegetarian dishes, even those that I didn't think were possible! My boyfriend and I had the Vegetarian Goose (Soybean Sheet) for our appetizer and it was delicious - too bad it's only an appetizer because I would have eaten more of this as a main dish. For my main dish I had Sliced Fatty Pork w/ Sweet Mustard Greens & Napa Cabbage while my boyfriend had the Taro, Sesame Veggie Chicken Cooked w/ Coconut Sauce. Both dishes were fantastic! However, I took out the part of the "pork" that was fatty, yes I know it's not even real fat but even when I used to eat the real thing I never liked the fatty part. For our dessert, we had the glutinous rice with one scoop of coconut ice cream and one scoop of mango sorbet. It was okay but nothing to write home about. This place gets four stars because the service was much to be desired. One waitress kept insisting in the beginning that a dish I did not order was actually mine when in fact it belonged to the table next to us. And the other dishes we ordered were slammed on our table, not ill-meaning, just rushed as if they were actually in a rush. But they weren't. There were only four parties of people in the restaurant while we were dining, and only one that was a party of eight. So what the waitresses were rushing/stressing over was a mystery. I only wonder what it's like on an actual busy day.
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William C.

This place really deserves a 5th star. I take the blame myself, because of my bad choice ordering food, which resulted in a 4 star experience. I think the next time I go back, I will have a 5 star experience and will adjust accordingly. My brother (a carnivore) and I (a vegetarian) came to this restaurant with fairly high expectations, and walked away without them met, but still very happy. Why weren't they met? Well, the mushroom/tofu dish we had was just bland. I mean, it was tasteless. Then there was the mushroom and pea sprouts. Let me quality this dish first. Pea sprout (dadoumiao) is my favorite vegetable EVER. It's so wonderfully delectable, and goes great stir fried in garlic. However, instead of getting it with garlic, we got it with mushroom, a big mistake. It had slightly less flavor and the mushrooms didn't really suit it, not to mention the mushroom / pea sprout combo cost more than qingchaodadoumiao :( Dadoumiao is already expensive, so paying more for a weaker dish sucks. Man, so far I've made it sound like a crappy experience, but really, I blame myself. I really should have tried more faux meat dishes, like the crispy chicken which was just bloody awesome! It had that great meaty texture, and while it was definitely not meat, it had that succulent taste/texture that I've missed so much. Simply put, it made me happy :) It even earned a thumbs up approval from my carnivore brother. So, +1 for faux meat dishes, +1 for overall cheap, good food ($6-$8 for most dishes) (barring the pea sprouts which are expensive everywhere), -1 for me ordering bad dishes. I'll definitely be back!
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K B.

This is a brand new little veggie place in the inner sunset. Super cheap, we got 2 appetizers, a huge bowl of soup for 2 and a main course....$20. The menu reads like a regular menu, but all the meat is fake. They have a huge menu. its no Golden era...(though, through time could be?) but still really good chinese and spicy sweet and sour soup! if your a vegetarian or vegan, give this place some love, you wont be dissapointed!
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Melody S.

my friends just moved down the road from this fine dining establishment. it's cute times a thousand. they waiters are cute, the presentation of the food... cute. the lazy susan dining style, cute. the food is amazing, everything faux meat. we got a little daring and even ordered a veggie prawn dish. like i said, DARING. the got a good grip on the texture, but it tasted gummy. EVERYTHING else though is quality.
(5)
Jana C.

Great humble little Chinese vegetarian spot that we came upon after our descent down Grand View Park. ahHH... hike down the hill, and great food awaits just minutes away. I wonder how it is that Ken K. always manages to know so much of the inside scoop wherever he goes, but yet he is right again. We asked about their spicing and condiment philosophy, and it is as he purports: Buddhism vegan is what they strive for here. One order of spinach pine nut fried rice... mild, subtle, clean, not too greasy. I'm hoping to be able to sample some more off their menu again. Novel to find a great vegetarian restaurant that boasts an above average menu, that's for sure.
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Megan M.

It's hard to really give a completely valid review unless you have been to a place several times because a place can be good the first time then bad the next. With that being said the mere fact that I could eat anything on the menu automatically gets a star. That is rare being that I'm a vegetarian so I was pretty excited and a little overwhelmed. I got the veggie curry tofu dish with brown rice. The portion was really big and I was able to save half and I had it for lunch the next day. The sauce was yummy! My colleague got a soft tofu dish with veggies but it also had fake ham I believe. I actually liked the soft tofu way better then mine. The tofu I had was fried I believe and I try to steer clear of fried food when I can, so she gave me some of hers. You get complimentary tea and an egg rolls comes with lunch all for around $8.00! You can't beat that!
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Chris P.

This place rocks! 1) Friendly Staff - 2)Clean Restaurant 3)Great Food! I found this place on Yelp and it was well worth it. This place serves Vegetarian Food which is Organic, Non GMO, No MSG Chinese food. They food came out fast and at the end of the meal the price to feed a family of 5 was very reasonable. I will definitely return!
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Jean T.

One of the better vegetarian restaurants in town. Come here regularly when in the area. Good flavor and service, reasonable portions and prices (most dishes less than $10). Parking may be a challenge as it is in a residential area about 1/2 mile south of Golden Gate Park. Tried various "meat" dishes and the texture actually taste like meat. Favorites are string beans with chicken, house chow mein, preserved vegetable with rice cake noodle, and tofu with chicken & salted fish. Would have given 5-stars, but the complimentary hot-and-sour soup is way substandard. It appears to have the right ingredients, but lacked flavor and character. Highly recommended trying, even if you are not vegetarian.
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Thomas C.

I'm borderline thinking about not coming here again. I order iced lemon coke, to remind me of HKG drinks i used to have. Also ordered lettuce wrap, braised beef and chicken all in 'claypot'. First the woman who took my order gave me the wrong drink, received iced honey lemon tea, then when we received our dishes i noticed that all were in 'wok' NOT in claypot. I told the waitress and she said 'that's the way it comes now'. My thought is why didn't you tell me right away when i ordered claypot that it was NOT available. No body was in the restaurant yet either. Texture of the food was just OK. Flavor nothing special. The lemons in the coke was old. I could tell the lemon was discolored. Friends said probably the lettuce wraps was the best. don't know if i want to come back...
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Rebecca W.

My boyfriend (meat-eater) and I (recent vegetarian convert) stopped in here for dinner a few nights ago and both really enjoyed the food. The restaurant is on the smaller size, but we went after the dinner rush and were seated immediately. They have a rather large menu for a vegetarian place, and it's a plus that they cater to the Buddhist vegetarian style (i.e., no garlic or onions, etc.). Our server brought us a nice pot of tea and gave us plenty of time to peruse the menu. We ordered steamed dumplings for appetizer and shared Singapore vermicelli noodles, Kung Pao "Chicken" with broccoli and peppers, plus a bowl of mixed wild rice. The dumplings were okay, but nothing to rave about. They were on the small side, and tasted similar to the type of vegetarian dumplings you'd find in the frozen section of an Asian grocery store. The Kung Pao Chicken was the best dish out of the two we ordered. The soy "chicken" was crispy and actually tasted similar to chicken, both in texture and flavor. The dish was very flavorful with just enough spiciness and not overly salty. The Singapore vermicelli noodles were also good, but I've had better back home in NY. Our server was incredibly friendly and attentive, stopping by to ask how the flavor of our food was, filling our glasses with water, etc. Overall, a great experience and I will definitely be returning to try out the other items on their menu!
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Chris D.

We found this place by accident one day and have been going back once a week ever since. I'm not a vegetarian (the girlfriend is) so I reluctantly tried this place. And honestly, you can't tell. Everything we've had so far has been awesome. Sweet and sour chicken, walnut shrimp, cashew nut chicken and the beef + broccoli have been delicious. Definitely recommend this to any vegetarian or any one in a relationship with a vegetarian because it all takes great. 5 stars!
(5)
Eric H.

Delicious find in Sunset off the beaten path from 9th and Irving area, but well worth the walk. My group of 3 split the: Tom Yum Soup (no noodles) - Delicious and great powerful flavors Eggplant sea bass - great, especially if you're a chinese eggplant lover, but interesting fish texture from the tofu. Dumplings - highly recommend. One of the best items we ordered. Singapore rice noodles - a bit lacking in flavor but with added spice sauce, was good. Can't say I'd get this again. Comes with complementary tea. Prompt service! Only accepts 2 credit cards per order and Visa and MC only. I'll definitely be back! # vegetarian review
(4)
Zoe D.

Awesome Chinese! AND it's vegetarian! Yum!! We ordered the dumplings, won ton soup, sweet and sour chicken and house special chow mein. They provided complimentary red bean balls. Each item was delicious, full of flavor and the meat items could fool a die hard meat eater. The dumplings were tasty. The wrapping was not to thick, not to thin. The inside stuffing had a delicate flavor. The won ton soup was delicious. It tasted like the classic meat version. The dumplings were flavorful and tasted like the real thing. They held together well, but had a delicate texture with tasty "meat" filling. The sweet and sour chicken was awesome! The texture was just like chicken. The sauce was not to sweet, and had a lot of depth to it. This was probably my favorite of the dishes we ordered. The chow mein I ordered with udon noodles. It was good. I added the spicy paste to give it a little kick. The "meat" tasted like the actual thing. So weird. You can tell its not ham, but your taste buds are totally fooled. The complementary red bean balls were yummy. A nice bit of toasted exterior with a soft and slightly chewy interior. We ordered to go. But the service provided by the person who took my order and and the person who helped me when I walked in to pick up the order were cheerful, pleasant and friendly. I definitely enjoyed Enjoy Vegetarian bah da dum bum Seriously though, it was a deliciously satisfying meal with lots of flavor. This will definitely be a regular stop for me.
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Roth E.

I don't think I'd ever enjoyed vegetarian Chinese dishes like these before. The meatless sweet and sour pork is so good and so close to the real meat dish, I bet I can pull a fast one on my meat-eating folks. Definitely a great place for bringing vegetarian-centric friends and having something for the meat eaters as well. If there was something like this for korean bbq, it would be all over for me.
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Jon T.

I don't go to Enjoy too often, but I probably should. The food is always excellent, the staff friendly, and quite notably, you don't feel all weighed down after. Enjoy doesn't put garlic or onion in their food. As much as I enjoy those two things, I have to admit, they don't exactly make you feel so great.
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Ritch G.

Are the reviews all phoney? Something is not right here. Even the very best Chinese restaurants don't get the number of 5 star review that this place does. And the food here is just really really REALLY bad. Went back yet again, against my better judgement. Ordered their version of Kung Pao Chicken, which bore no resemblance to Kung Pao anything in any respect whatsoever. Or Chinese food, for that matter. I didn't mind the chunks of heavily processed sausage-shaped fake meat or the broccoli or peanuts. But it was drenched in a sweet and cloying thick brown sauce that ruined the taste of everything. Yuck. Nor was there even the slightest hint of anything spicy (even though it said spicy on the menu, along with little chili pepper symbols). Quite frankly, I would be ashamed to serve this to someone. After my last review of this place, someone wrote to me that all the 4 and 5 star reviews on Yelp for this place are written by friends and relatives of the owner. Either that or they're paying people to write good reviews. (For example, just take a look at "Rick A's" review from June 2013: Says he lives in LA, says this restaurant is "in his neighborhood," along with stores in other cities, cannot speak English, profile has some sort of multilevel marketing company in Bangladesh. Or "Jeneva L's" review from September 2013: Says she lives in San Jose, reviews of surf shops in SF, San Diego, phone store in SF West Portal, a mover in Norwalk, a mechanic in Huntington Beach, can't speak English more BS reviews). I cannot think of any other explanation for all these good reviews. I love vegetarian food, and fake meat, and most of all Chinese food. But the food in place is just horrible.
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Carrie L.

I love it when I can look at a menu and fancy all of it. There's not a thing here that isn't vegetarian. I had hot curry noodle soup, which I enhanced with more hot sauce. It was perfect for a slightly chilly night in San Francisco. The restaurant is very clean and the service was friendly.
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Callie O.

Yummy yummy in my tummy. Ate here for the first time today and loved that they use less oil and no MSG in their food! Oh.... and no meat or seafood too! Don't be confused by the dish names... they call them chicken and beef - but it is 100% veggies! Today's delight - "chicken" and lettuce fried rice. Delish!
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Kimberly P.

i know, this is so rando but i was in the bay for over a week and this was my favorite spot (that too after spending time at posh restaurants in marin county, healdsburg, etc). the food was so fresh and healthy (and inexpensive). also, you can completely avoid faux meat, which i do. love these little hole in-the-wall san francisco restaurants.
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Heather W.

This place is great! It is not some place I would normally go to since it just looks pretty non-descript from the outside. We were in the area and this was the closest restaurant. And it's vegetarian...score! When we walked in we were greeted warmly and a waitress promptly brought our waters. Then we looked at the menu - it is huge. Lots of options. I wish they had more non-fake meat options. Our group had the chicken curry, the chow mien, dumplings, and the tofu and eggplant. Everything was really good, but I would definitely get the chicken curry and tofu and eggplant again. I don't think it tasted like chicken...it tasted like setian which is what it was. Like a fake meat made with wheat gluten and other spices. However, it was really flavorful and they gave you a large portion. I like eating veggies, not too into the fake meat thing...but once in a while it's good. And I understand a lot of people may like that as well. My husband and friend who were with me loved it. We were so full but we still had leftovers! I would definitely come back here on my next visit.
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Eric L.

Went here for lunch on a Saturday with my girlfriend and her friend. We were quickly seated and given a pot of complimentary hot tea. It was jasmine or something else, but nice that it is free. The menu is very long, 4-5 pages covering every type of asian dish: rice, noodles, soups, and fake meats. Oh yeah, all the meats are soy based, take that as you will. We ended up ordering a dumpling appetizer, thai soup (which is a tom yum base), eggplant with "sea bass" and singapore-style noodles. I have to say that I wasn't really expecting much from this place, but everything was quite good. I even like the dumplings and I hate eating dumplings. The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the Singapore noodles were very tasty. The food was all nicely portioned. We finished everything and felt just appropriately full. Also I think you have to order rice separately if you want it, FYI (I'm not used to that coming from the south where you get your rice for free). Our waitress was funny and appropriately attentive. Also the food is reasonably priced. We ordered an appetizer, a small soup (which serves 2-3) and 2 main dishes, and with tax and tip it came out to $40. All in all a nice casual spot for a satisfying meal.
(5)
Wolfe S.

Delicious Vegan food with a wide variety of fake meat options. The lotus root dish had quite a variety of veggies: yelp.com/menu/enjoy-vegeâ€¦
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Chang L.

The menu at Enjoy Vegetarian is completely vegan, with the exception of the walnut prawns and the noodle soups. After much browsing, I ordered the taro & sesame veggie chicken in coconut sauce. ( static3.px.yelp.com/bphoâ€¦ ) The generous portions of taro were cubed and thoroughly cooked, tender and starchy and perfectly moist. The triangle cuts of mock chicken were delightfully flavorful, and porous enough to soak up the creamy coconut sauce. Toasted sesame seeds sprinkled on top the dish added a nice roasted flavor to the sweetness of the taro. Who said vegetarianism isn't delicious?
(5)
Kim D.

I ate so much last night I thought I was going to explode, and yet, this morning the only thing I can think about is "WHEN CAN I GO BAAAAAACk" Sometimes the tables are a bit close together, but the fellow patrons who come here are so wonderful, you really don't even mind. I definitely overheard 100% of their conversation, however. Two new things we tried last night: Lettuce wraps and the basil soy chicken clay pot dish. Both great and highly recommended. One dish came out after we were done, I really thought it had been forgotten and didn't mind given that we were stuffed. It was ok because we took it to go, but if that kind of thing bothers you, could have been a problem. CANT WAIT TO GO BAAAAACK.
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Joi B.

Enjoy Restaurant is what my favorite Chinese restaurant in New York, Vegetarian Dim Sum House, used to be (before recent visits where I felt the quality had gone down). Enjoy is cheap. If you can, go with 2 or 3 people so you can order a ton of stuff, as the menu is unbelievably varied (fake meats, tofu, vegetables, dim sum, soups, noodles, rice dishes) and you'll want to try a bunch of stuff. Most important for me, however: there is bean curd skin, aka yuba, (in some places it's known as vegetarian Peking Duck, due to the crunchy, skin-like texture) used in a bunch of dishes. It had been several days since I had eaten a nutritious meal. I'm the kind of vegetarian who doesn't do well if I don't get a large portion of actual vegetables (preferably some greens in there) on a daily basis and on this particular day, I had been on and off of planes and into three airports for the majority of it, so as is typical for me when traveling, all I had consumed was a pretzel and coffee. So, there I was, craving some fresh, healthy, dare I say *alive* food, something awful (I've been known to look at inedible plants and leaves and start drooling. I know... how glamorous of me). I was dining alone, but decided to pretend like I had another person with me, because I just couldn't decide on what to order. My imaginary dining partner and I settled on lotus root, one of my favorites and not so easy to come by in my current city, and the salt and pepper fried tofu, based on the recommendation of my trusted fellow yelpers, in addition to a bean curd skin and vegetable stir fry. Oh. My. Flavor and texture sensation commenced... I may have blacked out. Details, I know you want 'em: salt and pepper tofu is lightly fried and seasoned simply with salt and pepper. And it's delicious. Lotus root came sauteed with a light sauce, also perfect, as was the chewy, slightly sour and salty bean curd skin. Due to the black out, that's all I can remember at this time. Of course I appreciated the hot chili oil/flakes to make things extra spicy, as is my tendency. Eyes bigger than stomach syndrome plus no fridge= sad, wasteful me. And that imaginary dining companion? Useless. Go with someone real, people! Just some notes: No liquor, no ambiance, so not really a special occasion place, but sometimes you all you need is an enormous, nourishing and delicious meal.
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Nick H.

Just went here two days ago, and holy $hit this place is awesome. The menu is like an encyclopedia deep. Here's what I got to try: string beans with chicken (fake), steamed dumplings, sea bass (fake), hot and sour soup and the banana/ice cream dessert. EVERYTHING was amazing. And the food came out with lightening speed and grace. VERY reasonably priced as well. Can't wait to go back. Pro-Tip: You don't need meat.
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Candice B.

For religious reasons, vegetarianism has been around for a long time among Buddhists Japanese and Chinese. The reason is the same: don't harm living things. But the cuisines vary greatly. Japanese vegetarianism, exemplified by Cha-Ya, is all about restraint, simplicity, and enjoying the taste of vegetables. Chinese vegetarianism, however, is all about the faux-meat. Sorta like the 5 stages of grief where you lost the ability to eat meat. Chinese vegetarianism is in the denial stage: I am still eating meat! Really, it looks like meat, it tastes like meat, it must be meat. Meanwhile, Japanese vegetarianism reached the acceptance stage: I am at peace with no more meat; I accept veggies for who they are and I accept that they don't taste like meat, and will never be meat. Now I have digressed far enough, let's talk about Enjoy. It's a great Chinese vegetarian restaurant. Like any Chinese restaurant, the menu is abundant with choices and prices are cheap. You have your selection of veggie stir-fries and then you have your choices of "meat." We ordered eggplant seabass and #63 (lotus root, ginkgo nuts, lily bulbs, etc.) Both were delicious. Seabass not only tasted like fish, but the texture and look (fish-like skin) is impressive. Enjoy doesn't use MSG, garlic or onions. So for them to create tasty dishes, they've got mad skills. The service is also super. It's our first time, but you can tell that most diners are regulars. So much so that the waitstaff talks to them like old friends. Now that really makes a nice neighborhood gem.
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Jerry C.

My mom is a strict TAOIST vegan, and I can eat meat until Darth Vader himself has to come and use the Force to tear me away from my steaks. Needless to say, going out to eat with her is sometimes an issue. If you are a fan of soy and gluten, then this place will be your Playboy Mansion fantasy. I saw a hipster practically lick his plate clean all the while extolling the virtues of being a vegetarian. The sauces they use to simulate classic dishes like Braised Beef can actually fool some people. We got so many dishes I can not remember them all, but for someone like me who likes meat, this was a decent little diversion. For you hipster veg heads out there, you all might just wet your pants when you eat here.
(3)
Megan S.

A modest neighborhood spot with an overwhelmingly large menu. Fake meat seems to be their thing; normally I'm not a fan but we ordered Eggplant with 'Sea Bass' and it was actually pretty good. The rest of our order (thai soup, Singaporean noodles, and dumplings, all shared family style) was all very solid and the service was exactly what you would expect from this type of casual asian restaurant (stand-offish, lacking in nuance, but gets the job done). They don't accept more than 2 cards per table, they don't split checks, and they don't take AmEx, but again, you probably could have figured that out, right? ;)
(4)
E. P.

I wanted to eat somewhere near the Hilton for my late dinner and this place is practically across the street and has good reviews on Yelp. I'm a vegetarian so it was definitely interesting to me. A lot of choices for sure! I don't enjoy veggie/soy-based meat products so that aspect didn't appeal to me, but I found plenty to eat. The guy at the table next to us said he was confused with the menu when we were discussing the make-up of the "meat". I ordered veggie chow mein with tofu, white rice and spring rolls. I thought it was good, but probably as good as any other Chinese food I've ever had. I'd eat there again if I was in the area, but there were a ton of places to choose from in the neighborhood so I've got more exploring to do. They're open for a later dinner and nice decor inside. It felt very clean even though the outside awning is less than impressive.
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Sabrina B.

This place is fabulous - it offers some of the best chinese food I've ever had, no exception. The staff is pleasant, the space is small, intimate and not particularly appealing, but it is comfortable and sweet. But you don't come here for the ambiance, you come for the food. And what food it is! We ordered five items to share amongst the four of us, including: Hot and Sour Soup -thick and satisfying without being goopy, with a nice hit of sour and a pleasant aroma Eggplant with Seabass -ordered on the recommendation of my fellow Yelpers, it was delightful. The sauce was nicely spiced, the eggplant divinely tender and the fake seabass almost fishy and firm. Singapore Style Chow Rice Vermicelli (Curry Flavor) -a lovely spiced dish of skinny noodles with some fake ham and a few other vegetables. Was quite tasty, but my least favorite dish (though given that the rest of the dishes were jaw-droppingly delicious, this is by no means an insult) Bean Curd Rolls with Vegetable -a pretty plate of bean curd sheets rolled around some soft cabbage, mushroom and carrot, supported underneath with tender-crisp bok choi -at first, I wasn't all that excited by this dish but it really grew on me and I came to love the delicate flavour which allowed the elements of the dish to shine through, especially the toothsome, perfectly-cooked bok choi Green Beans with beef and basil -Unbelievable. The flavour in this dish was sweet, spiced, redolent of basil, with extremely convincing fake beef. I've rarely had such a subtly-flavored delightful dish in a chinese restaurant, and I'd order this again (and again, and again). Total cost of these five dishes plus 3 rice? $43 after tax. Oh, and the food arrived within 15 minutes of being ordered. Enjoy has managed to bring subtlety of flavour to seemingly simple dishes, using fresh ingredients, innovative technique and incredible prices.
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Arek K.

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Stephen S.

Many years ago in Chinatown there was a restaurant called 'The Lotus Garden," which was operated by Buddhist monks. "Enjoy Vegetarian" is its worthy successor. We started with the Combination Appetizer Platter(#1), then Lotus Root & Ginko Nut (#54), Mustard Green, Pork & Rice Cake (#99) and Eggplant with Sea Bass (#45). Then we finished our meal with the most amazing dessert treat - tang yuan (glutinous rice balls) with a sesame paste filing floating in rice wine. (Nothing has so surprised my taste buds since the first time I tasted gulab jamun at an Indian restaurant). Enjoy Vegetarian is a true "gem hidden in the robe" of the Inner Sunset. (And a short walk to Andronico's Market). It was no surprise to me to find lots of Buddhist literature on the table by the entrance on the way out. I place my palms together and bow to a wonderful, gentle dining experience. _()_ Second visit (08-04-12): We started off with the small Reishi Medicine Soup (#24). I loved it with its very slightly sweet undertone but I know it might be an acquired taste for many western palates. Along with the soup we added the Golden Basket (#13) appetizer, which was definitely too much for two people; we ended up taking half of it home. It had a wonderful selection and, in spite of being deep fried, was not greasy at all. I've been vegetarian for 25 years but the soy chicken could have fooled me; both the flavor and texture were amazing! Main dishes: House Special Fried (Brown) Rice (#105) was light and fluffy with veggies and small cubes of faux BBQ pork and ham; the Taro, sesame chicken in coconut sauce (#32) is a MUST! We once again went with a favorite, the eggplant with sea bass (#45). And, having tried the rice balls in rice wine the last time, we decided to try the rice balls in hot ginger syrup. Am I ever glad we did? If you like ginger, you have to finish your meal with this dessert. One of the nicest parts of the meal was the friendly folks working there. Our waiter, Ben, happens to be the son of the owner of the three Enjoy Vegetarian restaurants in San Francisco. He was friendly, attentive and fun to talk with. My buddy and I will be making visits to this Sunset neighborhood restaurant a family tradition.
(5)
Allie H.

I am a vegetarian, and as far as tofu meat goes, this really takes the cake. I came with my boyfriend, who is a true carnivore. We got the sweet and sour chicken, wonton soup, and little appetizer plate. It was delicious, and we left happy and full. There "meat" actually tastes like meat. Some things are a little less, it really depends on the dish, but nonetheless still very tasty. My fave Chinese vegetarian place, you won't be disappointed.
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Tiffany C.

Probably one of the better vegetarian places I've been to, and I've been to many since my mom is vegetarian. Generally when it comes to vegetarian food my mentality is along the same lines of Anthony Bourdain's. However this place is on the better end of the spectrum. We ordered: - vegetarian shark fin soup - stirred fried rice cake with mustard greens- too much cabbage, tasted a bit off - lettuce wrap- very good, taste like the real thing - golden knot- well done, sometimes this is chewy at other places but this place was good.
(4)
Johnson S.

Came here for dinner since my sister was craving something not too greasy and she was all meated out from the BBQ we had earlier. Before I get started though... I eat meat like its nobodies business usually, but the food here is pretty close and some of the items, you don't even notice the difference that much. Came here for dinner around 8 and we ordered off the set menu. The set menu is worth it, if you have a big group. 8 dishes (2 apps/1 soup/4 mains/and a fried rice) for $68 or something like that. The crispy chicken we got was pretty good, didn't taste like chicken, but it was good. It was good enough to fool my 4 year old picky nephew into wanting more though. Got the lettuce wraps... one of my favorite dish, the stuffing that came with it was very flavorful. Got the veggie shark fin soup... wasn't the same as the real thing, but it was pretty good (especially since it'll be banned for sale soon too... the real thing that is). The spinach fried rice was really good, when I first read it on the menu... I wasn't really happy about it. But it was a pretty solid dish. The other 4 dishes, I'm not sure where they are since I don't feel like looking through the entire menu. One of them had lotus root in it and it was pretty good. Another was a mixture... pretty good... but there was a hair in it. Let the waiter know and they apologized and took it to the back and gave us a new one. Overall, the food here is pretty good. Not the same as meat, but it's a good alternative though, compared to other vegetarian places I've tried... this is by far the best place. It's small inside, but it's clean for a chinese restarant! Service is very good too, they constantly check in on you and how the food is. Worth a try!
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Ken K.

"Dishes served do not contain garlic, onion and MSG. Immitation meat are made of soy product, yam, or wheat gluten" - says Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant. This philosophy also adheres to the strict Buddhist vegan diet, where it is believed that garlic and onion (for example) stirs up unwanted things in the body (or provide un-necessary bloodflow to the nether regions). Bah, so it's gonna taste flavor-free or shideous, you are probably thinking. Well you'll be mildly surprised. SF Bay Area folks have got it good. You can go low tech and make your own salad at home with certified organic produce from your upscale farmers market (or Trader Joe if you're on the el cheapo). Or if you feel like spending green to eat green, there's Millenium, Greens, and of course Ubuntu, and a myriad of other raw food slow food type choices. But if you are of the A$N per$ua$ion, it's slim pickins for Vegetarian Chinese, unless you're a member of a Buddhist temple. Lucky Creation in Chinatown is an excellent place, but it's a different niche, a bit more downscale Cantonese vegetarian that does more stir fry. Ming's on Taraval offers great vegetarian versions of Canto dishes, but they share the same kitchen that serves meat and seafood. There's really no good Taiwanese vegan/vegetarian around, and Sogo Tofu in San Jose is not even a restaurant. R&G Lounge's vegetarian/soy abalone is like $18, but that's one dish, and you don't know what's in their magic sauce, as good and as overpriced it may be. This is where Enjoy comes in. Even volunteers and members of the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation (NorCal chapter, out of Taiwan) swear by this place (I know, because they directed us here!) As much as I wanted some starch and bovine in soup at San Tung, an overdose of meat products earlier in the week required a change of pace for this one meal, and EV was pretty much the no brainer. EV is run by Hong Kongers and is more or less considered Vegetarian Cantonese, despite the menu having vegetarian versions of American Chinese, Sichuan, Shanghainese, Cantonese, Hakka Cantonese. You may find similar things as your local PF Panda Chow, but why go there? Here we go: Combination platter (all made in house items) - $6, not good value at all for such a small portion soy goose - not bad. But not as decadent as some Shanghainese restos soy chasiu - eeeehhhh, why bother. A hint of sweet and sour. Why not use molasses or honey like the real porker? tofu strips (dou-gan) - I've had better sweet and sour wheat gluten - good gluten texture, but sweet and sour sauce was not so good. Drumstick with sweet and sour sauce - the worst item of the evening. Do not get this thinking that it tastes like fried chicken. I'm sure those soy hot dogs taste a whole lot better. The SS sauce didn't help either. The soy drumstick we had at a friend's wedding at a Vietnamese Buddhist temple in San Jose easily blew this one away. Bean Curd Rolls w/vegetable (stuffed with cabbage and mushroom) - this is #90 on the menu. NOW WE ARE TALKIN' AND BACK ON TRACK. A tad bit too salty, but this is truly authentic good Cantonese, even if entirely vegetarian. Supposedly 101 through 104 are also very good (those with mushroom dishes). This plate saved the entire meal. $8.50, but very well executed Spinach and pine nut fried rice (#120 on the menu) - most folks get the House Special Fried Rice, but this was off the beaten path, and it ended up being very tasty. How did they do it? Not greasy at all, and yet quite flavorful. No MSG, no garlic, no butter, no Benihana grill, what was the formula? I could only guess, maybe mushroom powder essence for flavoring. The major drawback....lots of inconsistent undercooked grains of rice (or old rice). But this was easily solved by pouring #90 dish's magic sauce over the rice. Vegetarian won ton with mixed veg udon - would not have ordered this otherwise, but if you have a kid who didn't like the soy fried chicken and prefers noodles, this might save the day. Just as I had guessed, a mushroom based broth. The wontons had finely minced up veg and tofu inside. Overall a very forgettable bowl, but palatable. I was lamenting paying $8 for this, when I could have spent it on THIS youtube.com/watch?v=jTNzâ€¦ Free plate of very juicy and sweet oranges when we got the bill. However other tables got a small portion of pai tsai or pickled vegetable appetizers, but we never got it. 3.5 stars in reality. Rounding up to a very very overly generous 4.
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Jennifer H.

So first thing: I'm a carnivore. My friend is a vegan and she was craving Chinese food. We were attending a conference in SF, and I had walked by this place after going to a different Chinese restaurant with my cousins. I will say that I think Chinese food is vegan friendly. I'm also usually not a fan of "mock" meat--I'm happy to eat tofu and vegetables but would rather have real chicken than mock chicken. Having said that, the fragrant "chicken" was delicious and honestly I wouldn't have been able to tell that it wasn't real chicken. The beef and broccoli on the other hand was obvious that it was seitan--and it was fine as seitan, but not as beef. The broccoli was cooked perfectly. The tofu-eggplant-basil dish we got was the best thing and was very yummy. All in all I was happy with this restaurant, although my friend was sad that they didn't give out the requisite fortune cookies at the end of the meal. I would've been happy with sliced oranges, but that's OK.
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Doris H.

for some reasons i have a difficult time looking for decent vegetarian "restaurant" in the city, when i mean restaurant i mean restaurant, not anything like cafe or sandwich places... my boyfriend actually saw the ad of this restaurant in a newspaper/magazine and so we decided to give this place a try; we've always want to try sth different and "healthy". their "meat" are all fake meat, made with soy or yam or wheat gluten. so we ordered a dish with "chicken", one with "lamb" and the other with "ham". I expected they would use the same "meat" for all the meat dishes but i was wrong. Texture of the "chicken" and "lamb" tasted different!! "Chicken" does have a white meat texture and the "lamb" has a beefy/red-meat texture!! wow, i'm impressed! I am also happy with the fact that they serve brown rice, though more expensive than white rice, but def. worth it. and what more can i say about their free dessert! (though we did get frozen yogurt after) Overall speaking, looooooooove their food, staff are also very nice. I would also say their food is more on the "flavorful/salty" side, but that's the way it has to go with vegetarian food or they would be really blend. The fried rice/noodles/rice cake is a bit too oily... so would avoid those next time. Will def. come back!!
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francez M.

Once you have found it, you will be tempted to keep movin' along. Aside from the word vegetarian painted on the window, there is nothing visually appealing about this place. I took a pass for a few years. Having made the decision to give it a try, think positive and look for parking. Keep looking, look further, now go up the hill and don't give up. You will start to just forget about it, try it some other time, but don't give up. The menu is so long that it is nearly impossible to decide what to try. Remind yourself that this is not your last meal. That's my mantra for movin' right along. You can also ask questions, but English here is extremely limited and you need to be patient, quiet, and really listen. It's worth the time. The women that work here are absolutely the nicest and most patient angels on earth. They are also quick to offer little treats! Samples of some of the little goodies..those goodies that you just can't decide on. They also have a lunch special menu :) You choose your entree and that comes with a lovely cup of soup and a spring roll or, if they are out of those, you may end up with the killer potato currie puff--yummy stuff. If you order just one lunch and also, with intent to share, order off the regular menu, they will kindly bring your friends those lovely cups of soups and puffs--just because! As I said, the women are just the nicest people you will ever encounter. As for the menu, good luck. Thus far, and I have been there 5 times, the only dish that I truly did not like was the seabass. But what was I thinking! I don't even like real deal, so why would I like the faux fish. I tried it because a stranger, sitting at the next table and not a vegetarian, told me that it was his favorite. Silly me. I love the sesame chicken, taro, and veggies in coconut sauce. The pumpkin and taro is a close second. The sweet and sour chicken is a must oder when you are sharing with reluctant carnivores. It's a sure hit. The brown rice is special, although I can't tell you why. I've had several of the noodle dishes but can't remember which was the favorite. Over 300 items on the menu can be overwhelming. Remember the mantra, " this is not my last meal", you will need to repeat that if you are ever to make a decision. They also have a sampler of their tofu. Super yummy. That's a deifinite have to try. The place lacks ambiance.The tables are the crappy little formica type. .If you go with friends and spend time laughing, this shouldn't be a problem. They are closed on Monday. Lucky for me, it's open today and that lunch is calling my name...Oh, did I mention that they never rush you out the door. The only downside is that they don't deliver and parking will take longer than you would like.This is still the inner-sunset and parking will always be an issue. One star for choices One star for quality One star for helpful staff One star for those cute little soup bowls with lunch Minus top rating for lack of delivery, parking, and ambiance
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Robert S.

Some friends and I found this place while walking around San Francisco looking for a different vegetarian Chinese restaurant, actually. We walked in about fifteen minutes before their closing time and they still seated us, brought us some complimentary hot tea, and treated us excellently, never hurrying us in the least. All four of us tried something different - I had the Coconut Curry with taro, pumpkin, and fake-chicken-like gluten puffs. Sweet & sour gluten, veggie pot stickers, spinach & pine nut fried rice, and eggplant with string beans in a black bean sauce. We all tried each other's selections and everything was amazing. Seriously. Everything. The prices are totally reasonable, and the menu is immense. Highly, highly recommended for vegetarians and non-vegetarians-who-enjoy-good-food alike. My only critique is that I don't think they serve any beer or wine there. Perhaps I'm mistaken? I can't wait to go back.
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Emily S.

I've been to Enjoy countless times. Somehow, the concept of vegetarian fake meat dishes never gets old for me. They're just kind of fun. Enjoy has a few things that are truly amazing, such as any dish containing "barbecued pork". The "fragrant crispy chicken", an appetizer, is the best fake meat I've ever had. (And as a vegetarian for over 10 years, I've tried almost everything. Corn dogs!). But, many of the dishes are hit-or-miss. While some taste great, others are strange or have little flavor. When trying something new here, you never really know what you're going to get, which is why I only give Enjoy 3 stars. They also recently raised their prices, which I'm not crazy about. But I keep going because I like an adventure. And the people who work there are really nice.
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Bradleigh S.

"Enjoy" Vegetarian Restaurant - one at 12th & Kirkham (N Judah line), another on Kearny just before it hits Broadway - is the meatless Chinese restaurant I go to. The menu includes Mongolian Beef - Golly! - but not a single beef, chicken, pork, etc. entree is real meat. Tasty, too - and faux meat can be REALLY pathetic. Not at Enjoy, folks! It's doesn't have trendy upscale prices; you can eat like a pig there and still have money for those user-hateful Clipper Cards that MUNI needed to slow things down even more. Seriously, it's a typical Chinese menu except for there not being any meat. There's some discreet spiritual literature at the front but Enjoy - happily, for me - lacks the disquieting "Is this a cult?" vibe of Ananda Fuara. The 12th and Kirkham branch is in a great little part o town. Quiet as hell, in a residential area without another business or shop in sight. With 9th & Irving a quick stroll away, you've got GG Park and other places to ramble to before or after eating.
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Kim T.

The dishes, their favors, and texture are pretty varied as far as Chinese vegetarian dishes are concerned. The ingredients seems really healthy. The services are great.
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Bon T.

I went there with my family on a Saturday night. This place is packed!!! I don't normally try vegetarian restaurants in SF but this place is starting to change my mind. I can't believe how creative they get with the food ingredients. The texture of their sea bass and pepper beef tasted no different from the real thing. My husband would've gotten fooled if we didn't tell him it's all veggies in the beginning. This place is out of no where but their food is definitely going somewhere. Kudos for the chef!
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Christine C.

This place is absolutely amazing. A hole in the wall type restaurant that's definitely worth checking out. I always get something different here and found that the lemon chicken & fried taro are my favorites, although all the other dishes I've tried have been good too. I love how it's a Chinese vegetarian restaurant because my parents are okay with taking me here, and my American friends love eating here also. The mock meat doesn't taste like meat, which I like. They use a lot of wheat gluten, tempeh, mushroom-meat, not like at American vegetarian restaurants, in which most of the time the mock meat is made of soy. I enjoy the variety here. I also love how they have brown rice! Few Chinese vegetarian restaurants carry that for some reason. The restaurant is pretty small, so sometimes you have to wait, but it's never more than 15 minutes. I come here whenever I get the chance!
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april s.

it's all the joy of chinese take-out sans the grease and guilt. and the chicken actually tastes like chicken...amazing! the lady who took my order was a little high strung but it was charming :) enjoy!
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Stacey L.

This is my favorite vegetarian restaurant in the city! I love this place. Every dish I've tried is great. The service is good and they are really friendly.
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Jennifer G.

I just moved down the street from this tasty establishment (about four blocks) and I fully intend to become a regular. Super cute and nice wait staff and an overwhelmingly tasty menu. This is my dream-come-true type of place. I recommend the black bean chicken dish and anything with beef (all faux meats of course). Enjoy!
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Will A.

Yummy! Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant is fabulous! They have a huge selection of Chinese dishes, classic and otherwise, all with vegetarian substitutes for the meat ingredients. The chicken nuggets are really great, and the mapo tofu was one of the best I've had, vegetarian or not. Oh, and the staff is really friendly and service is impressively fast. I'll definitely be back, hopefully with some of my vegetarian friends!
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bloopie s.

To say that this restaurant is in my "neighborhood" is an understatement. It is in my backyard. Or frontyard. Does anyone really even have a yard in SF? Moving on.... I've been eating here straight for the past few days for lunch, as I am now unemployed and excessively hungry. Notice how there's a direct correlation between the two. I've gotten their spring rolls like a billion times, pea sprouts with chicken, kung pao tofu, chicken with chinese veggies, twice cooked pork, pork with mustard greens, hot and sour soup, tofu with veggies, and shrimp with something or other. I wouldn't recommend fake seafood if you have taste buds like me.....the texture is just too funny. But everything else is superb. Especially the pork. I'm a sucker for a nice piglutensoy. Hey, And if you decide to eat here, give the big yellow building across the street a wave! Maybe I'll even wave back. Or lets be honest, I'll probably be eating here.
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K Y.

Went their last week for lunch with 7 others. I liked their spareribs dish, and lemon chicken were ok. Overall the restaurant is pretty clean and the waitress is nice. But i don't think i enjoy the food as much. In general it is a bit "tasteless". Especially the singapore noodle we ordered. I have tried several other veggie restaurants in the city, and think i liked those much better. I am not buddhism, but i guess according to the strict buddhism theory, vegetarian food should be more "clean/pure" , not allowed to have for example, onion and garlic, etc. Basically anything potentially trigs sense of "impurity" should not be included in the food. In that term, i guess this "tasteless" fits more to the culture.
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Lori J.

i like Enjoy! let's face it, I love meat. but sometimes you just need a nice healthy break. the folks at Enjoy can satisfy this quite nicely. and, if you are really craving meat, you can get some fake meat! hah, honestly i try to stay away from the fake meat (makes me feel a little weird) and go for the veggies, but i must say the fake ham bits are really hammy. we have a running joke about the bean curd sheet "wow that's some good sheet" "would you like some more sheet my dear" ha. ha. ha.... hm, not really that cheap for chinese food, but i will still come back. Must try: spinach fried rice (with toasted pine nuts)
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Robert S.

Healthy and delicious, best of all affordable. What more can I ask for?
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Katrina R.

This is as good as Chinese Vegetarian food gets in the Bay Area. I've been to Golden Lotus and Long Life Vegi in Berkeley among other places (which I also love), but this place stands out because it is way less greasy, food comes out very fast, and it's just freakin delicious. Black pepper steak and chicken nuggets are my faves. The only drawback is that they've raised their prices lately (now dishes are mostly in the 7.95-8.95 range) - but still reasonable.
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Richie K.

Food: 3 stars Service: 5 stars I will admit right away that I'm a meat-eater. I love my chicken, beef and (sometimes) pork. After a hike up to Grand View Park with a vegetarian friend, we came here for a quick dinner. (If we had to pack the calories back on so soon, why not do it w/ vegetarian food?) I found it amusing that the menu listed "BBQ", "chicken", and "steak" among other "meats"--all gluten, seitan, or some variety of soy protein. The chicken nugget appetizers reminded me of Chicken McNuggets. Their fried chicken in lemon sauce was the same. Not unlike a Boca Burger Chik'n patty, battered and fried. Not bad, but not remarkable either. The curry tofu w/ vegetables--quite bland. This is Asian-style curry, so no surprise. The service here was super-friendly and fast! We only tried a small portion of their extensive menu--I'm sure future visits will be more promising. I can't wait!
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jonas r.

A top notch vegetarian Chinese food place. A huge menu. excellent hot and sour soup (i'm a hot n sour soup snob). Anything on the menu is very good. The hospitality is warm and abundant. i was brought a warm dessert w/ clear fungi in it. this was oh so special. very homey family vibe. i will visit again and again. Again, i wish we had something like this in San Diego.
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pri m.

I love this place!! Even my Hawaiian-born, totally carnivorous fiance loves it. The food is delicious. I especially love the crispy chicken (nope, not real chicken) and the sesame mochi balls for dessert (believe me, you have to try them). Also, try the sea bass. You won't believe it's not real fish.
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Val C.

I went tonight with my discriminating parents, sister and grandmother, raised in ye olde motherland of China. Everyone loved it. The eggplant & sea bass was the best (bass was good, the texture is decent). We also ordered the house veggie chow mein, which was refreshingly not fried and very tasty. Someone mentioned how awesome the lemon chicken was, but it wasn't too impressive. The sauce has no tang, and looks dubious. The chicken was amazing. It felt more like pork, but were I blindfolded, I would've said chicken. The shrimp and cuttlefish weren't as good. The red bean soup for dessert wasn't too sweet, and had good stuff in it. For reference, we ordered the set menu for 3-4 people plus the veg chow mein and 4 orders of rice for 5 people. I'd come back for lunch.
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Anne F.

Since eating at Enjoy, I can no longer eat any other Chinese food! Enjoy is the best Chinese restaurant and even my carnivorous family members loved it and didn't miss the meat!
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Catherine C.

I took my brothers to Enjoy Vegetarian restaurant last Saturday. Let me say first that I may be biased because Chinese vegetarian is my ABSOLUTE favorite food in the whole world, and I have high expectations for good Chinese cooking 1) coming from a city with such a large Chinese community and2) possibly being spoiled from eating at Happy Family vegetarian restaurant (if I could, I'd hire the chef to be my personal cook) in LA. To cut to the chase, quality-wise, the food did not disappoint. Everything was very flavorful without being too salty, even without onion and garlic. I tried the highly praised eggplant w/ veggie sea bass and taro-coconut "chicken" with sesame and was very pleased with the flavors and textures of both dishes. 5 stars on quality of food. Portion-wise, however, I would be hard-pressed to give this place even 1 star. For nearly $10 a dish, the portions were painfully small, most served on dishes no larger than a medium-sized dinner plate. In fact, our appetizer came in a plate no bigger than a saucer for a tea cup, and we paid $6 for that! I could easily get a full meal at Naan 'n Curry for that kind of money. Both my brothers tore through the dishes and were wondering if we were going to get more food. Minus 1 star for the stingy portions. Furthermore, while we were dining, one of the owner's friends came in. She immediately set out a large platter of food and said in Chinese, "Don't worry, it's on the house." Maybe I'm just sensitive, but I REALLY did not appreciate the blatant preferential treatment she gave other customers. I paid just as much for the food as they did and I should be treated the same way. Clearly the restaurant does not care to earn our patronage. Minus 1 star for the unprofessional treatment - and I think that's being quite lenient! I really want to like this place and support the vegetarian restaurant community in SF, but until Enjoy changes their management practices, I won't be coming back.
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Kevin D.

Really liked the orange chicken, the "shark fin" soup and the lettuce wraps. Avoid the flavorless gluten, though.
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Mylinh N.

Wonderful place. I have little experience with vegetarian restaurant or even food, but from what I know the food is great! The lemon chicken was bomb, it actually resembled the texture of real chicken, great stuff. I'm definitely coming back. It was cheap and fast.
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joyce h.

Returned to Enjoy on July 18. We can't seem to find a bad meal here! Try as we might, there are very few criticisms in order. Noted the "no garlic, no onion, no MSG" policy on the menu, much appreciated. I guess if you had to criticize, you could say the parking is difficult, but it is the Inner Sunset! Or, you could ask for your entrees WITHOUT the sugar/cornstarch-y sauces. They really do taste just as well without the sauce. A large positive: Just as we were ready to leave, our server showed up with a take-away menu. She had circled and made notes throughout the menu to help one in our party, who has severe food restrictions, decide what to order on our next visit. How nice is that?
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Natali W.

This is the best Chinese vegetarian restaurant to me. I like the location it's on Kirkham and 12th ave, a quiet and peaceful street corner. I like the healthy delicious vegetarian food there with no garlic and msg. Also, the service is good. A great family style vegetarian restaurant that everyone has to try.
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Veggie J.

my favorite restaurant ever. it's hard to find good vegetarian food, but here you go! it's like any other chinese restaurant (with pretty much the same menu) except it's ALL vegetarian! great for vegs who like faux meat AND for die-hard carnivores because the faux meat tastes pretty darn real. personal favorites: satay cuttlefish (all the flavors are absorbed so that it doesn't taste like bland fake meat), lemon chicken, fragrant crispy chicken, cubed steak with black pepper sauce; the chow mein is really good, as well as the fried rice for people who are into the typical chinese dishes (that aren't the very americanized ones like kung pao chicken), the sliced pork with dried mustard greens is awesome! it tastes like it could be the real deal, except you won't feel guilty about eating the "fatty" part 'cause, you know what? IT'S NOT REAL FAT! the last time i went, they added more items to their menu. i tried the honey walnut shrimp and i must admit it's not the best of their menu. it's got too much of a tang for me, but still go!!! this place is the BEST. great service with very friendly people. if you're lucky, you might see the cool regular customer, this white guy that had dreadlocks at one point and can speak an occasional chinese phrase. he's awesome.
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Christine G.

Found this place through a Yelp search, and went to check it out. It was awesome. The food was cheap, you get free tea and a free little salad, the service was great, and the food selection is Fantastic. I got the black pepper fake steak/chicken dish and holy shit was it awesome. My boyfriend got the rice with fake fish dish, and he thought it was good too, although not as good as mine. The server was really helpful in suggesting food choices based on what we liked to eat. I will definitely go here again.
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Megan G.

If you are vegetarian, and you like Chinese food, this is the place for you. The food is delicious and inexpensive, and the staff is super friendly. I love love love the veggie chicken, and cant wait to go back and try more menu items!
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eric b.

Everyone is super nice and personable, HUGE selection of food and all super tastey! Just discovered their website: enjoyveggie.com enjoy! lol
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Steve R.

This place has quickly become one of my faves. Their knack for creating tasty meat-like meals which have no actual meat in them is a pretty good trick. Eaten here three times, walked away smilin' every time. They have a gigantasaurus menu, and everything I've had has been good. The decor isn't anything to write home about, but it's pretty typical for a Chinese restaurant, I think. If the owner is going to only concentrate on one thing, you want it to be the food. They've definitely done that here. Also, it's not in the heart of the Inner Sunset, so parking isn't quite as bad as it might be elsewhere.
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Kenton W.

very interesting place that I came across randomly. It can get a bit pricey depending on how much you eat, but it is definitely interesting. They make an attempt to recreate non-vegetarian foods using soy and other products. The dishes were very tasty and I'd recommend going just to check it out. I tried to go again, but forgot they were closed on Mondays... ooops.
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Rahul A.

This is our favorite place in San Francisco for vegetarian Chinese food. We're tried a lot of other places in the city (which are good in their own right), but the service and choices in the menu, combined with the flavor of the food is the best at this place. Parking can be a problem sometimes, but a bit driving around and you should be able to find a spot.
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Hugh B.

I enjoy beef, lamb, chicken, pork, fish, garlic, onions, and chives. I also enjoy the occasional beer with my food. What was I doing here at this wacky place with orange chiffon walls, no liquor license, and every faux meat Chinese dish under the sun that contain none of the ingredients listed above? I suppose enjoying myself in the same way I enjoy a good magic show, more the joy of a good illusion than of satisfaction.
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Aldyth B.

This is hands down my favorite vegetarian restaurant in the city! I adore spicy food, Asian food, and am vegetarian, and this place fills all those requirements. But for me, what is most important is that their seasoning does not rely on garlic or onions, neither of which I am fond of. Instead they use delicate blends of flavors, and some very unique food combinations. The pumpkin and taro with gluten puffs in coconut sauce is a complete treat, and their versions of more standard fare such as fake mongolian beef, fried rices and so on are all incredibly delicious and filling. My only wish is that they'd deliver!
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Gabrielle G.

After walking/driving by this place too many times to count, I finally tried it tonight. And it was wonderful!! We had their small app combo, the Kung Pao "shrimp" and the Pepper Sauce "Steak" w/ Veggies. Everything was oh, so, yummy, but the pepper steak was to die for! So good that I was counting the number of pieces that my husband took, cause I really didn't want to share. i'll be back for sure.
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Ivan F.

salt and pepper squid FTW!
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Mary L.

The food was pretty good but our waitress was really BAD!!! We asked if she can recommend some dishes and her response was I can't because everything is good so you look through the menu. Then she throws down a spring roll dish without saying anything. I asked if it was complimentary and she nodded. What kind of service is that??? We later asked another waitress and she was very helpful and pleasant. The rice cake dish was excellent.
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Ms C.

tried: *fragrant crispy chicken (yummm, it tasted just like real crispy tasty chicken, definitely a must-have for appetizer!) *chicken nugget (really taste like chicken nugget! so good with the orange sauce!) *lemon sauce fried chicken (like this too!) *fresh mushroom w/ fried tofu (nice dish w/ 3 different mushrooms & tofu & veggies, hmmm nice.....................) *spinach & pine nut fried rice (ohh this is so tastyy ricey & it really goes well with any of your dish) There u go, i'm satisfied!! My stomach was a full happy stomach! :) the server said tht thr wr no egg in the food. It's amazing how the food tasted so good here w/out egg products. it's a very simple, small, clean, decent chinese restaurant w/ no frills. But it doesnt really bother me at all, i'm so happy to eat here, I'll definitely come back to try some other food in the menu. Enjoy has definitely make me enjoy-ing vegetarian food!
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Rachael R.

i cant even tell you how many times i have eaten here. if you arent into "fake" meat made from wheat gluten and soy, you probably wont be crazy about this. however, if you have meat eating friends, this place is a good transition for them (less of a shock than say, cafe gratitude). the food itself is good and the menu is extensive for vegetarian food. i love love love the people that work here! they really come to know their customers and treat them well. they are really sweet! i really enjoy coming here. i went again yesterday :)
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Ed M.

Good fake meats. Service was okay. Affordable prices.
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Lauren G.

This is one of the first restaurants I went to when I moved to the Bay Area (it was Hulu House then), and it will always have a special place in my heart. And my stomach. Because the food at Enjoy is awesome and cheap. All vegetarian and mostly (all?) vegan. It is THE place for creative faux meat and tofu dishes.
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sergei k.

i had driven by this place a few times and each time had said, "i should try that place." well, i finally did and was happy with the results. as a sign of the good cooking, while my friend and i walked up to the restaurant, we caught a whiff of the smells coming from the kitchen. my friend said, "you know it's good food when even the smell of the grease fumes coming from the kitchen vent smells tasty." haha! i had to agree. for appetizers, my friend and i had the thai style soup. it was delicious, had a hint of mint, was a little spicy (but not the bad kind of spicy) and was a good start to our food. i had the veggie tri-spice chicken which was nice. the fake chicken i believe was made with seitan, which i love [ever had a seitan burger?... awesome stuff!]. the dish also had a hint of mint to it. i forget if my friend had a chow mein dish, but she also said that hers was tasty, too. in the end, we both agreed that while not perfect, we will definitely come back another time. oh, and the complimentary tea was delicious. i think it was jasmine, but i'm not sure. the waitress reminded me that if you want a refill on your pot of tea to just lift the lid on the teapot. that way the waitress knows you want some more :)
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Deva G.

it isn't like they really need another review...but i do love this place. the people are so nice and the whole place has a great feel. i am sensitive to gluten so it is a little bit of a problem- i feel a little stuffed up the next day. but the food is great.
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Address : 754 Kirkham St
San Francisco, CA, 94122
Phone (415) 682-0826
Website https://www.enjoyveggie.com/
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Opening Hours

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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Chinese Cuisine

The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.

Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.

There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.

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Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant

754 Kirkham St, San Francisco, CA, 94122

Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant Menu

Appetizer

Soup

Vegetable

Chow Mein And Noodle Soup

Rice

House Specials

Tofu & Bean Curd

Healthy Meal suggestions for Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant

Appetizer

Soup

Vegetable

Chow Mein And Noodle Soup

Rice

House Specials

Tofu & Bean Curd

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