Amituofo Vegan Cuisine – Chinese
Amituofo Vegan Cuisine serves as a serene sanctuary where the ancient traditions of Chinese cooking are reimagined through a vibrant, plant-based lens. The air carries the fragrant whisper of wok-charred ginger and aromatic spices, while each dish arrives as a colorful tapestry of crisp vegetables and savory, umami-rich proteins that honor classic textures. It is a mindful retreat that balances bold, soulful flavors with a tranquil atmosphere, offering a dining experience that nourishes both the palate and the spirit.
19 Bogart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 +1-718-366-2288 https://www.amituofovegan.comRating: 4.5/5 (345 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, low-carb, gluten-free, nut-free, keto, pescatarian, plant-based, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, gerd, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, sirtfood, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 10:30 AM
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate this vegan pan-Asian spot for its creative plant-based takes on classic staples, with guests raving about the "masterpiece" General Tso’s "Chicken," savory Sesame "Beef," and perfectly crisp Salt and Pepper Tofu. Reviewers highlight the cozy, Zen-like atmosphere and excellent value, particularly noting the generous lunch specials. While service is generally praised as quick and the space welcoming, standout dishes like the BBQ Roast Pork and flavorful dumpling soups keep customers planning their return visits.
Menu
Appetizers
- A1. Vegetarian Spring Rolls - $5.95: Fried vegetable spring rolls with sweet chili sauce
- A2. Vegetarian Dumplings - $8.95: Asian housemade mixed vegetable dumplings, steamed or seared
- A3. Scallion Pancake - $8.95: With dipping sauce
- A4. Steamed Red Bean Paste Buns - $6.95
- A5. Fried Cream "Cheese" Wonton - $8.95: With mango dipping sauce
- A6. Barbeque "Roast Pork" - $10.5: Sauteed seitan with house-made barbeque sauce
- A7. King Oyster Mushrooms - $9.95: Battered fried king oyster mushrooms tossed with chopped fresh peppers, seasoned with salt and pepper
- A8. Salt & Pepper Tofu - $9.5: Battered fried tofu tossed with chopped fresh peppers, seasoned with salt and pepper
- A9. Edamame - $5.95: Steamed soy pea pods sprinkled with salt (Gluten-Free)
- A10. Soy Nuggets - $8.5: With vegan aioli dipping sauce
- A11. Sesame Roll - $10.5: String beans, carrots, and soy protein wrapped in seaweed, battered; with mango dipping sauce
- A12. Spicy "Tuna" Avocado Roll - $10.5
- A13. Avocado Sweet Potato Roll - $10.5
- A14. Kimchi Dumplings - $8.95: Steamed/Seared (Soy-Free) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- A15. "Pork" Bun - $6.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- A16. Salted "Duck" - $9.5: Served on a bed of lettuce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Soups
- S1. Wonton Soup - $4.5: House-made classic Chinese food staple Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- S2. Hot & Sour Soup - $4.5: Shredded tofu, wood ear mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- S3. Miso Soup - $4.5: Gluten-Free Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Salads
- Q1. Kale Quinoa & Avocado Bowl - $11.9: Tossed chopped kale and romaine, fluffy quinoa, topped with bell peppers, chopped tomatoes and a sprinkle of hemp seeds with almond tahini dressing (Gluten-Free) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Q2. Buddha Bowl - $11.9: Chickpeas, purple cabbage, broccoli, tomatoes, cucumber with green goddess dressing (Gluten-Free) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Q3. Wafu Bowl - $11.9: Kale, tofu, mango, sesame seeds, red onions, hijiki, cucumbers, pickles, roasted cashews and ginger teriyaki dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
Entrees
All entrees come with a bowl of brown rice
- E1. Sesame "Beef" - $19.95: Stir-fried soy protein in sweet sesame sauce with mushrooms, bell peppers, onions with steamed kale Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- E2. General Tso's "Chicken" - $19.95: Stir-fried soy protein, broccoli and mixed vegetables in General Tso's sauce
- E3. Crispy "Pork Chop" with Basil Fried Rice - $19.95
- E4. Sweet and Sour "Chicken" - $19.95: Battered soy protein, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, pineapple, carrots, and onions in a housemade sweet and sour sauce
- E5. Cashew "Chicken" - $19.95: Asparagus, braised soy cutlets, broccoli, turnip, mushrooms, carrots, onions, bell peppers, cauliflower, celery, zucchini, asparagus, and cashews in special house sauce
- E6. Home Styled Mapo Tofu - $19.95: Tofu, minced "meat", peas, hot peppers in brown sauce and garnished with scallions
- E7. Pepper "Steak" - $19.95
- E8. Beijing "Duck" - $19.95: Roasted whole wheat seitan and sauteed oyster mushrooms with kale, Japanese pumpkin topped with almond slices
- E9. Stir-Fried "Chicken" with Tofu and Vegetables - $19.95: Asparagus, soy protein, broccoli, cauliflower, snow peas, zucchini, mushrooms, carrots, tofu, bell peppers, and onions in a housemade brown sauce
- E10. Curry "Chicken" - $19.95: Eggplant, snowpeas, mushrooms, potatoes, cabbage with curry house sauce
- E11. "Spare Ribs" and Potatoes - $19.95: Homestyle spare ribs and potatoes in delicious brown sauce
- E12. Taiwanese Three Cup "Chicken" - $19.95: Marinated soy protein sauteed with tofu and onion in a basil ginger garlic sauce. Served with brown rice on the side.
- E13. "Chicken" with Broccoli - $19.95
Noodle Soups
Choice of thin rice noodles, flat rice noodles, udon, or ramen noodles
- N1. Thai Style Noodle Soup - $13.95: Broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, tofu puffs, topped with beansprouts, scallions and cilantro in a red curry coconut broth
- N2. Curry "Chicken" Noodle Soup - $13.95: Noodles + eggplant, snow peas, mushrooms, potatoes, cabbage, with curry house sauce
- N3. BBQ "Roast Pork" Noodle Soup - $13.95: Sauteed seitan and baby bok choy with noodle soup
- N4. Dumpling Noodle Soup - $13.95: Housemade dumplings and baby bok choy with noodle soup
- N5. Soy "Duck" Noodle Soup - $13.95: Pressed tofu skin and baby bok choy with noodle soup
- N6. Curry Beef Noodle Soup - $13.95: Noodles + eggplant, snowpeas, mushrooms, potatoes, cabbage, with curry house sauce
Side Orders
- H1. Brown Rice or White Rice - $2.5
- H2. French Fries or Yam Fries - $4
- H3. Kimchi Fries - $5.95: Fries smothered in spicy mayo, kimchi, and garnished with scallions and cilantro
- H4. Kimchi - $4
- H5. House Salad - $4
Vegetable Plates
- C1. Eggplant with Garlic Sauce - $11.95: Eggplant, bell peppers, bok choy and wood ears with garlic sauce
- C2. General Tso's Bean Curd - $11.95: Stir-fried tofu in General Tso's sauce with mixed vegetables
- C3. Sesame Bean Curd - $11.95: Stir-fried tofu in sweet sesame sauce with mixed vegetables
- C4. Bean Curd with Cashew Nuts - $11.95: Tofu, broccoli, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, cashew nuts in special house sauce
- C5. Kung Pao Tofu - $11.95: Tofu, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, peanuts in a spicy kung pao sauce
- C6. Bean Curd Black Bean Sauce - $11.95: Tofu, bok choy, tomato, zucchini and onions in black bean sauce
- C7. Sauteed Kale with Garlic & Olive Oil - $11.95
- C8. Stir-Fried Bok Choy - $11.95
- C9. Sauteed Mixed Vegetables - $11.95
Rice & Noodles
- R1. Vegetable Mai Fun - $11.95: Rice noodle with mixed vegetable
- R2. Singapore Mai Fun - $11.95: Stir-fried vermicelli rice noodles with mixed seasonal vegetables and soy protein (Gluten-Free Option)
- R3. Pad Thai - $12.95: Traditional flat rice noodle dish with fresh bean sprouts, bean curd, scallions and garnished with toasted peanuts (Gluten-Free)
- R4. Sauteed Udon - $12.95: Udon, mixed vegetables and soy protein with teriyaki sauce
- R5. Pineapple Fried Rice - $11.95: Mixed vegetables, topped with pineapples
- R6. Traditional Fried Rice - $11.95: Soy protein stir-fried with mixed vegetables
- R7. Fresh Mixed Vegetables with Avocado Fried Brown Rice - $12.95
- R8. Kimchi Fried Rice - $12.95
Sandwiches & Burgers
- B1. Beyond Burger - $18.95: Juicy plant-based patty, vegan cheese, lettuce, caramelized onions, tomatoes, pickles, with mayo and mustard on a toasted sesame seed bun (Gluten-Free Option)
- B2. Impossible Burger - $18.95: Juicy plant-based patty, vegan cheese, lettuce, caramelized onions, tomatoes, pickles, with mayo and mustard on a toasted sesame seed bun (Gluten-Free Option)
- B3. Grilled Tempeh Sandwich - $16.5: Tempeh, tomato, avocado, lettuce, caramelized onions with mayo and almond tahini sauce (Gluten-Free Option)
- B4. BBQ "Roast Pork" Banh Mi - $15.5
- B5. Veggie Banh Mi - $15.5: Tempeh, pickled daikon, carrots, cucumbers and cilantro with spicy mayo
- B6. Spicy "Tuna" Banh Mi - $15
- B7. Grilled "Fish" Banh Mi - $15.5: Grilled "fish", pickled daikon, carrots, cucumbers and cilantro with mayo
Lunch Specials
Mon-Fri: 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Served with brown rice and choice of miso soup or salad)
- L1. Sweet & Sour Chicken - $12.95: Battered soy protein, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, pineapple, carrots, and onions in a homemade sweet and sour sauce
- L2. Eggplant with Garlic Sauce - $12.95: Eggplant, bell peppers, and wood ear mushrooms with garlic sauce
- L3. Sesame "Beef" - $12.95: Stir-fried soy protein in sweet sesame sauce with mushrooms, bell peppers, onions
- L4. Kung Pao Tofu - $12.95: Tofu, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, peanuts in a spicy kung pao sauce
- L5. Sauteed Mixed Vegetables - $12.95: Asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, snow peas, onions, carrots, zucchini and mushrooms
- L6. King Oyster Mushrooms - $12.95: Battered fried king oyster mushrooms tossed with minced fresh bell peppers, seasoned with salt and pepper
- L7. Cashew "Chicken" - $12.95: Braised soy cutlets, bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, celery, mushrooms, onions, turnip and cashews in a house sauce
- L8. Salt & Pepper Tofu - $12.95: Battered fried tofu tossed with minced fresh peppers, seasoned with salt and pepper
- L9. Spicy "Tuna" Avocado Roll - $12.95: (Without brown rice)
- L10. "Chicken" with Broccoli - $12.95
Desserts
- D1. Blueberry "Cheesecake" - $7.95: (Gluten-Free)
- D2. Decadent Chocolate Cake - $7.95: (Nut-Free)
- D3. Almond "Milk" & Chocolate Chip Cookie - $7.95: (Gluten-Free)
Beverages (Hot)
- Coffee - $2.5
- Chamomile Tea - $3.5
- Peppermint Tea - $3.5
- Green Tea - $3.5
- Rooibos Tea - $4.5
- Chai Tea - $4.5
- Yerba Mate Tea - $4.5
Beverages (Cold)
- Iced Tea - $3
- Iced Coffee - $3
- Orange Juice - $3.5
- Coke/Diet Coke - $2
- Sprite - $2
- Ginger Ale - $2
- Pellegrino Sparkling Water - $3
- Fresh Squeezed Lemonade - $7
- Poland Spring Water - $2
- Thai Iced Tea - $6
- Mango Lassi - $6
- Arnold Palmer - $6
- Lychee Juice - $6
Beer
Must be 21 and over to purchase under NYS legislation. All alcohol purchases must include food along with it.
- Sapporo Premium - $7: 12 fl. oz. /355ml bottle
- Asahi Dry - $7: 12 fl. oz./355ml bottle
- Hard Cider - $7
- IPA - $7
Wine
Must be 21 and over to purchase under NYS legislation. All alcohol purchases must include food along with it.
- Malbec (Red) - $9: $9/glass | $34/bottle
- White - $9: $9/glass | $34/bottle
- Riesling - $9: $9/glass | $34/bottle
- Rosé - $9: $9/glass | $34/bottle
- Plum Wine - $9: $9/glass | $34/bottle
Sake
- Ozeki Dry Junmai Sake - $10
- Ozeki Nigori Unfiltered Sake - $8: $8/glass | $25/bottle
- Ozeki Hana Awaka (Sparkling) - $10
Frequently Asked Questions about Amituofo Vegan Cuisine
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Amituofo Vegan Cuisine by visiting their official website which is located at https://www.amituofovegan.com for more information.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This 4.5/5 rated restaurant uniquely reimagines traditional Chinese cuisine through a plant-based lens within a serene, Zen-like atmosphere.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Sauteed Kale with Garlic & Olive Oil is keto and gluten-free, while Sauteed Mixed Vegetables and Spicy "Tuna" Avocado Roll are gluten-free and vegan.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Reviewers mention no major concerns, instead praising the quick service, cozy atmosphere, excellent value, and creative plant-based pan-Asian dishes.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include General Tso’s "Chicken," Sesame "Beef," Salt and Pepper Tofu, BBQ Roast Pork, and flavorful dumpling soups.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided data indicates Amituofo Vegan Cuisine is operational with an active website, 345 reviews, and a 4.5/5 rating.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The location for Amituofo Vegan Cuisine is not specified in the provided data, but information is available at https://www.amituofovegan.com.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include General Tso’s "Chicken," Sesame "Beef," Salt and Pepper Tofu, BBQ Roast Pork, and flavorful dumpling soups.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers rave about the General Tso’s "Chicken," Sesame "Beef," Salt and Pepper Tofu, cozy atmosphere, and generous lunch specials.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- This 4.5/5 rated vegan spot features a Zen-like atmosphere, generous lunch specials, and popular dishes like General Tso’s "Chicken" and BBQ Roast Pork.
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