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Veggie House

Name: Veggie House
Address: 2109 S China Pl, Chicago, IL, 60616, US
Telephone: (312) 326-9966
Price range: value

Vegetarian•Chicago•value

Veggie House is one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Chicago for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Veggie House holds a singular distinction in Chicago's food landscape: it is the first vegetarian restaurant to plant itself in Chinatown, and that fact alone tells you something about its ambition.

Editorial review•Dec 9, 2025

Veggie House holds a singular distinction in Chicago's food landscape: it is the first vegetarian restaurant to plant itself in Chinatown, and that fact alone tells you something about its ambition. This is not a health-food café awkwardly parachuted into a neighborhood defined by roast duck and pork belly — it is a Chinese kitchen that has made an ideological and culinary commitment to meat-free cooking, backed by a chef whose résumé runs through five-star hotels in Guangdong and Jiangnan and eight years at The Peninsula Chicago. That pedigree matters. Chef John Zhao's stated philosophy centers on seasoning that is light yet layered, with presentations described as visually delicate and colorful — a sensibility that positions Veggie House closer to refined Chinese dining than to the earthier, rougher registers of most plant-based spots. At a price level that keeps the check modest, it's drawing a genuinely broad crowd: vegans and vegetarians who rarely find Chinese food that actually centers them, and meat-eaters curious enough to let a skilled kitchen make the case. The menu's smartest move is its willingness to go head-to-head with the dishes that define Chinese-American comfort food — and do it on plant-based terms. The Orange Chicken arrives as crispy-battered mushrooms in a sweet-and-tangy glaze, reclaiming a dish usually built on poultry and delivering it through the textural range of fungi. The Mongolian Beef translates the savory soy-forward profile of the original into plant-based strips — a format diners consistently point to as one of the kitchen's more convincing swaps. The Seafood Pineapple Fried Rice and the Crispy Turmeric Oyster Mushrooms round out a menu that leans into umami and technique rather than substitution fatigue. Reviewers also call out the Veggie House Dumplings as a reliable anchor. Practical notes for planning: the restaurant is closed Tuesdays, so don't show up mid-week without checking. Hours run 11:30 am to 9:00 pm Wednesday through Sunday, making it a strong Chinatown lunch destination. The room earns consistent praise for cleanliness and genuinely welcoming service, which makes it a dependable group option. Start with the Crispy Turmeric Oyster Mushrooms and the dumplings before committing to an entrée — regulars seem to treat that combination as the kitchen's clearest introduction. Located at 2109 S China Pl, call ahead at (312) 326-9966 if you're bringing a larger party.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Plant-based lunch dinner bright healthy vegetarian friendly

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Rating (Google) 9.2

727 reviews

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Based on 727 reviews

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dinner and Plant-based

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Good value

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Chicago · 2109 S China Pl, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

Price

Good value

Google rating

9.2 from 727 reviews

Phone

(312) 326-9966

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What to order

Signature dishes at Veggie House

Orange Chicken

Mongolian Beef

Seafood Pineapple Fried Rice

Crispy Turmeric Oyster Mushrooms

Veggie House Dumplings

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What makes Veggie House worth the move

Veggie House is a reliable vegetarian choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. Orange Chicken and Mongolian Beef also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 727 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.2 from 727 Google reviews

Best used for

dinner and Plant-based

Style

Vegetarian in Chicago

Spend

Good value

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Plant-based lunch dinner bright healthy vegetarian friendly

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Google rating: 9.2 from 727 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Orange Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Seafood Pineapple Fried Rice

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9.2 from 727 reviews

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Editorial review by Priya Sharma

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Address: 2109 S China Pl, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Phone: (312) 326-9966
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.2 (727 reviews)
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Veggie House serve?

Veggie House is a Vegetarian restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Veggie House holds a singular distinction in Chicago's food landscape: it is the first vegetarian restaurant to plant itself in Chinatown, and that fact alone tells you something about its ambition.

What is Veggie House best for?

Veggie House is best for plant-based, lunch, dinner, bright, healthy, vegetarian friendly. Veggie House is a reliable vegetarian choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. Orange Chicken and Mongolian Beef also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 727 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Veggie House?

Veggie House is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.2 from 727 reviews

What should I order at Veggie House?

Start with Orange Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Seafood Pineapple Fried Rice and Crispy Turmeric Oyster Mushrooms. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Veggie House worth visiting?

Veggie House holds a 9.2 Google rating from 727 reviews. Veggie House is a reliable vegetarian choice in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. Orange Chicken and Mongolian Beef also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 727 Google reviews.

Where is Veggie House located?

Veggie House is located at 2109 S China Pl, Chicago, IL 60616, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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