Long Life Vegi House

Food is great and older staff are gracious and hard working. Can someone create a go fund me, so they can hire equally competent youth to assist and do dishes, so customers don't have to consume single use plastics?

Great staff! Friendly and prompt and fast. My party ordered spring rolls, pot stickers, orange chicken, and veggie chow mein. Soooooo good! Chicken tasted real and the orange flavor was perfect, not too much. Will definitely go back next time I'm in town.

This is one of the best, most reasonably priced, consistent, friendly restaurants in the Bay area. Delicious vegetarian food, always fresh veggies, eggless spring rolls, amazing vegan soup. Wonderful family. Great To go operation. Can't wait to go back for dine in.

This place is the best! I've been going for years and it never disappoints. Delicious and friendly

I'm so glad I came upon this place for Mother's Day! As much family and I were looking for some good vegan style food, this one popped up on our search and after seeing many pictures, I had to try it out. It SO was worth the drive! Great food, nice waitresses, fairly fast service.

I was actually a frequent visitor when I was a Cal student and when the restaurant was closer to the campus. Now it is significantly farther from campus, but the interior looks cleaner, newer, and more energetic. The food taste and service are as how I remembered. :-) And as a person who understand Mandarin, it is quite fun to "eavesdropping" when the restaurant hostesses gossip loudly about random things if the time isn't busy. :D I personally recommend any dish with veggie beef.

Clean, relaxed family atmosphere. Easy to navigate in my wheelchair. Family operated and patron focused. They remember my name and preferences. The food is tasty and satisfying.

The cafe is bright and open. Feels welcoming. There was a bit of a wait to order food and receive to-go boxes/check. Perhaps, this is do to the lack of staff and/or children clearing the tables. I think they should be sleeping. The food is Vegan and it was prepared in a timely manner. The food was flavorful and spiced right! I will return when I need my Vegan Chinese fix.

this is my favorite veggie chinese spot in the bay area! lunch special is very good, my dinner go-tos are onion pancake, veg chow mein, veg fried rice, and the mongolian beef is SO GOOD. the dumplings/potstickers are thick dough, so don't expect thin dumpling wrappers. I appreciate that they have options for vegans, vegetarians, and pescetarians. workers are very nice and inside is calm and comforting, if you also grew up going to chinese restaurants. long live long life vegi house!

I am a regular customer from long time, either I live in sacramento but still visiting her place , great food. I brought my sisters too. Everyone love food at this place

My new favorite lunch spot! The owners are incredibly nice and the food is both healthy AND tasty! I love how they have tons of vegetarian options. I am telling everyone I know about this place!

I just tried this place for the first time last week and wow I am impressed!! It’s so hard to find really good vegetarian Chinese food that mimics real meat but this place did it amazingly!! We tried the lemon vegi-chicken, vegi-beef and broccoli, and the veggie chow mein. The meat substitutes were craaazy good. The consistency was perfect! Yummy chow mein too, I wish I got two of these! The lady on the phone was super nice and the restaurant was very clean when we came in to get our order for take out. I’ll definitely be coming back!!

I love this place as well as the staff. The food is always fresh and delicious

Great place for yummy but not too fancy-schmancy veggie & seafood dishes. “Beef” with broccoli is a hit - veggies are crisp, not cooked to oblivion. Plus the family that runs this place is a living national treasure who will make you feel welcome with a friendly & very chill atmosphere.

This place is so amazing. It is one of my favourite vegan spots. They have lots of vegetarian options plus non vegetarian options. This makes it very easy when hanging out with your non vegan friends or families. Their foods are amazingly delicious. The server lady is very nice and caring. I can’t explain enough how wonderful this restaurant is. 💯💯💯

Generous portions & large vegan menu - similar to other plant-based Asian restaurants in the area (Golden Lotus, Nature Vegetarian) but still with a distinctive taste. We got: onion pancakes, vegi-chicken w/ braised tofu and veg, and vegi-beef fried rice. The onion pancakes are STUNNING - v savoury scallion pancakes. The vegi-chicken was delicious though everything else was just OK. The fried rice was unfortunately underseasoned but decent with a dose of extra MSG. Very generous portions!

Delicious vegetarian food, super affordable and huge portions. Very welcoming family running the place, they gave us a sample dessert from the kitchen at the end of our meal

I’ve been a big fan of Long Life since 2012. Local mom and pop spot with one of the best lunch specials in the Bay—$15 for delicious hot and sour soup, spring roll, and a huge plate of delicious vegetarian food. My go-to is the broccoli “chicken” add mushrooms in spicy garlic sauce. Sooo tasty.

All vegetarian, can be made vegan. Squeaky clean new facility, family run with pride and enthusiastic service. Paper plates, not trying to be Chez Panisse. Very fair prices. Street parking. Look for address, sign in front is small. I love these family run ethnic restaurants. Went to old location for decades.

Food is beyond amazing, non-vegan partner asks to go here often. Service is fast and so friendly. They often serve the food in to go boxes, but literally the food is so amazing, that does not affect my review at all.

I am 3 weeks into a plant based diet, this place is has so many options. The food was delicious and flavorful, the service was fast and the staff were very friendly and know their menu well. Definitely coming back here again!

I am a very picky eater, have tried vegetarian FRIED RICE without eggs and mushrooms at many restaurants but hands down, for a vegan, I haven’t tasted Fried rice as good as I was served here. ITS SOO GOOOD AND FLAVORFUL. Right amount of everything! Absolutely love it. So if you’re ever craving something yummy but also healthy, go get yourself their vegetarian fried rice. I also tried the vegetarian chowmein but the fried rice clearly overshadowed but still the food was really good and made with a lot of care (can tell with the taste).

There's a reason Long Life Vegi has been a Berkeley institution for decades. The food is fantastic. The prices are very reasonable and the staff are great. Don't miss the lunch specials!

Hard to spot from the street even tho it is right there. We went at 830 not busy and waitress/owners wife was very good at helping and explaining dishes. Food was delish and must try other items another visit.

Amanda Z

Generous portions & large vegan menu - similar to other plant-based Asian restaurants in the area (Golden Lotus, Nature Vegetarian) but still with a distinctive taste. We got: onion pancakes, vegi-chicken w/ braised tofu and veg, and vegi-beef fried rice. The onion pancakes are STUNNING - v savoury scallion pancakes. The vegi-chicken was delicious though everything else was just OK. The fried rice was unfortunately underseasoned but decent with a dose of extra MSG. Very generous portions!

Reed Pryor

Delicious vegetarian food, super affordable and huge portions. Very welcoming family running the place, they gave us a sample dessert from the kitchen at the end of our meal

George Matta

I’ve been a big fan of Long Life since 2012. Local mom and pop spot with one of the best lunch specials in the Bay—$15 for delicious hot and sour soup, spring roll, and a huge plate of delicious vegetarian food. My go-to is the broccoli “chicken” add mushrooms in spicy garlic sauce. Sooo tasty.

cautious optimist

All vegetarian, can be made vegan. Squeaky clean new facility, family run with pride and enthusiastic service. Paper plates, not trying to be Chez Panisse. Very fair prices. Street parking. Look for address, sign in front is small. I love these family run ethnic restaurants. Went to old location for decades.

AnnaLisa Kaz

Food is beyond amazing, non-vegan partner asks to go here often. Service is fast and so friendly. They often serve the food in to go boxes, but literally the food is so amazing, that does not affect my review at all.

Cece Ramirez

I am 3 weeks into a plant based diet, this place is has so many options. The food was delicious and flavorful, the service was fast and the staff were very friendly and know their menu well. Definitely coming back here again!

Nistha Singh

I am a very picky eater, have tried vegetarian FRIED RICE without eggs and mushrooms at many restaurants but hands down, for a vegan, I haven’t tasted Fried rice as good as I was served here. ITS SOO GOOOD AND FLAVORFUL. Right amount of everything! Absolutely love it. So if you’re ever craving something yummy but also healthy, go get yourself their vegetarian fried rice. I also tried the vegetarian chowmein but the fried rice clearly overshadowed but still the food was really good and made with a lot of care (can tell with the taste).

Shiras Corella

There's a reason Long Life Vegi has been a Berkeley institution for decades. The food is fantastic. The prices are very reasonable and the staff are great. Don't miss the lunch specials!

The best vegetarian Chinese food anywhere. I've been going to veggie house for decades. My family and I can't go to Berkeley without getting some of their food. The staff is also the sweetest :)

My family ate there for the first time last night, and it was delicious!!! The food was amazing and there were large portions, allowing for leftovers that tasted amazing today. The service was wonderful, the people were all so kind and attentive. I couldn’t recommend it enough!!!

Food was great and the lady was so welcoming! Great portions too. Definitely one of my favs at Berkeley.

Amazing tofu and mock meat dishes!! Love the salt and pepper tofu, vegan pork, and eggplant with garlic sauce.

I've been dining at this restaurant for over 30 years! From the very first time, their creative veggie dishes have always surprised & delighted me. Way back then, Long Life Veggie was a pioneer in creating delicious veggie alternatives to traditional "meat" dishes..and now there are many restaurants copying their successes. Long Life Veggie is still a gem, with consistently good & "happy" food, pleasant service in their no frills atmosphere. Worth going out of your way for. Long live "Long Life Veggie House! I'll be back again soon!

Vegetarian/vegan dishes. I usually get the spring rolls and the shrimp with green beans. Both are always delicious. Usually a serving of Hot and sour soup comes with lunch orders. The Hot and sour soup has always been very tasty to me. It's all very good.

Leah

The best vegetarian Chinese food anywhere. I've been going to veggie house for decades. My family and I can't go to Berkeley without getting some of their food. The staff is also the sweetest :)

Chandrahaas Vadali

Food was great and the lady was so welcoming! Great portions too. Definitely one of my favs at Berkeley.

Channy70

I love this place as well as the staff. The food is always fresh and delicious

Sharon Washington

My family ate there for the first time last night, and it was delicious!!! The food was amazing and there were large portions, allowing for leftovers that tasted amazing today. The service was wonderful, the people were all so kind and attentive. I couldn’t recommend it enough!!!

Joi Jencuyah

I've been dining at this restaurant for over 30 years! From the very first time, their creative veggie dishes have always surprised & delighted me. Way back then, Long Life Veggie was a pioneer in creating delicious veggie alternatives to traditional "meat" dishes..and now there are many restaurants copying their successes. Long Life Veggie is still a gem, with consistently good & "happy" food, pleasant service in their no frills atmosphere. Worth going out of your way for. Long live "Long Life Veggie House! I'll be back again soon!

Farley Gwazda

Great place for yummy but not too fancy-schmancy veggie & seafood dishes. “Beef” with broccoli is a hit - veggies are crisp, not cooked to oblivion. Plus the family that runs this place is a living national treasure who will make you feel welcome with a friendly & very chill atmosphere.

DrM Turner

Vegetarian/vegan dishes. I usually get the spring rolls and the shrimp with green beans. Both are always delicious. Usually a serving of Hot and sour soup comes with lunch orders. The Hot and sour soup has always been very tasty to me. It's all very good.

Always good food!! I love either cause it's vegetarian and the food always tastes delicious. My only issue was I got the veggie duck with black bean sauce and broccoli and there was a way more broccoli than there was veggie duck and the veggie duck is expensive to get and overall it's more expensive because it's all vegetarian which I get cause it's more specialized but if I'm ordering veggie duck you know I want veggie duck not how love broccoli with a few pieces of veggie duck mixed in.

The lady was very accommodating to us being Vegans, and she explained all the dishes to us. All the food was great, except one of the vegan duck dishes, there wasn’t a lot of duck. Will be returning, and highly recommend.

Food looks like the vegan version of panda express but actually tastes pretty good. The owner is very friendly, but the place looks/feels a bit run down.

Greeted by the kindness of the lady at the front, I found solace in the restaurant's convenient location. During my recent visit, I indulged in the Hot and Sour Soup, a culinary revelation that surpassed all expectations. Each spoonful danced upon my palate, evoking sensations of warmth and delight. In this culinary oasis, every detail resonates with excellence, inviting patrons on a journey of taste and discovery.

The restaurant specializes in vegetarian version of meat Chinese dishes. One of the best places for vegetarians. Although I eat most kind of meat, I did like the vegi-chicken. Its nowhere like real meat but it tastes good. Also has lot of seafood options. Crab Meat Corn Soup (imitation crab only) is delicious, one the best soups I've had in recent times, its that good! Broccoli Vegi-Chicken is amazing because of the sauce they use. Mu-Shu prawns were okay, personally I like soft meat and they weren't. Eggplant Fish Clay Pot was also okay, there was nothing fish-like in it.

Li-Cheng Tsai

Food looks like the vegan version of panda express but actually tastes pretty good. The owner is very friendly, but the place looks/feels a bit run down.

Comfy Chris

Greeted by the kindness of the lady at the front, I found solace in the restaurant's convenient location. During my recent visit, I indulged in the Hot and Sour Soup, a culinary revelation that surpassed all expectations. Each spoonful danced upon my palate, evoking sensations of warmth and delight. In this culinary oasis, every detail resonates with excellence, inviting patrons on a journey of taste and discovery.

Ajinkya Patil

The restaurant specializes in vegetarian version of meat Chinese dishes. One of the best places for vegetarians. Although I eat most kind of meat, I did like the vegi-chicken. Its nowhere like real meat but it tastes good. Also has lot of seafood options. Crab Meat Corn Soup (imitation crab only) is delicious, one the best soups I've had in recent times, its that good! Broccoli Vegi-Chicken is amazing because of the sauce they use. Mu-Shu prawns were okay, personally I like soft meat and they weren't. Eggplant Fish Clay Pot was also okay, there was nothing fish-like in it.

Our server was really sweet and welcoming. The location was calm and relaxing. I loved getting hot tea when we sat down! The food came out hot and fresh, but a tad bland. Large portions as well.

Laura Marie

Our server was really sweet and welcoming. The location was calm and relaxing. I loved getting hot tea when we sat down! The food came out hot and fresh, but a tad bland. Large portions as well.

Unfortunately I didn't get much help when I asked for recommendation what people like there the best. I ended up ordering the broccoli beef. The beef was pretty bad. Just pushed it to the side. So I only had carrots, broccoli and rice to eat. Not really why I came there for. She never ones came to check on me to see if I like the food. I would've loved to get another meat substitute. Instead when I was finished, she asked me if I didn't like the beef.. she told me next time try the chicken.. I'm not sure if there will be a next time. Also I dined in, and everything comes in a to go box

Panda Express for Berkeley granola types, served in takeout containers. They missed an opportunity to offer plastic cutlery to complete the vibe.

Gregor J. Rothfuss

Panda Express for Berkeley granola types, served in takeout containers. They missed an opportunity to offer plastic cutlery to complete the vibe.

It takes way too long to get my order... I was told it’ll take 30mins and ended up waiting for an hour... this might due this is their first day doing business after the Chinese New Year...

I ordered a large pan of shrimp fried rice and a large pan of shrimp chow mein when I got my order delivered to me it was vegan everything. I ended up calling her to let her know that my order was totally incorrect and I had ordered the shrimp she said that I hadn't and then hung up in my face. I will never go back there again the food was bland did not have flavor at all and after spending over $300 to for food for a luncheon it was totally disappointing. I do not suggest going there if you can find somewhere else that has better Chinese food please do so.