Great first impression. The buffet looked small but there was a surprisingly large selection of delicious, all vegan, Chinese food. Yum! I'll definitely be back.

I assign stars based on the probability I will return to an establishment and support them with my dollars. The ultimate litmus test is determined by the likelihood I will crave what I ordered again in the future. I've eaten at Vegetarian House twice now and was thoroughly underwhelmed both times. I'm thinking there won't be a third time to become the charm.On my first visit I tried the buffet. You put unlimited food in front of me for one low price and you bet your ass I will get my money's worth and then some. I do love me a buffet. Sadly, the food was so mediocre, I didn't even finish the plate of food from my first round. That's happened never. I love to eat! It was all bland, overcooked and greasy and not in a good way.I'd heard from people who love Vegetarian House that the secret is ordering off the menu. I went in for lunch one day with a friend and we shared a few things. They were all meh. Not bad, not great, definitely not something I would return for plus I felt the prices were a bit high for what we got.The space itself leaves a lot to be desired. The lighting is weird, the walls are boring, the acoustics are a bit creepy and the place has a hospital waiting room vibe. I didn't really feel like eating there both times I visited. I want to love Vegetarian House since it's all-vegan and I LOVE supporting all-vegan businesses but there is too much vegan Asian food in this town (including the all-vegan Chinese restaurant, Green Wok) to make a trip to Vegetarian House worthwhile.

Once you get over that the 'meat' isn't meat and looks like a chicken nugget, you will be amazed. Hot & Sour soup, Sweet & Sour chicken, all of it delicious. Even my steak loving husband liked this place!

Holy crap I found it. When you move to Portland, you think things will be a little easier on the food front. You figure- hey, I'm a vegan. Portland's cool, so there have to be a ton more vegan places to eat here than back home, right? So, so wrong. But thank you, oh thank you Vegetarian House!! You are my safe haven, the place where I can munch with reckless abandon and FINALLY trust that I'm not eating Porky.I absolutely love everything I've eaten here. I reccommend the house special Pan Fried Noodle, but frankly, you can close your eyes and point to any place on the menu, and trust you chose the best thing on the menu. You can get it to go, or dine in, it doesn't matter cause you're gonna be happy. Admittedly, the place could use a renovation (it's a bit dated) or at least a little music for ambiance, but it really doesn't matter once you get the food. You'll be in vegan heaven.Also, the server that's usually there (forgive me, I was too busy nom-ing to get your name) is absolutely awesome. Tattoos, funky dress, and a really really welcoming attitude. You're getting waited on by someone who really loves this food, and it shows. So enthusiastic, you could have sold me on any item on the menu. Which is exhaustive by the way, in the best way possible. I guarantee they have something here you want to eat, even if you're a meat eater.Now, let's top it all off with the price- completely affordable. For once, I get really good value for my money in P-town. Couldn't love this place more, I'm crazy about the food, the service, and everything else. Oh, and it's in Chinatown, so when you're done eating, waddle your way around and check out the hundred other cool things you can do in this neighborhood.

Best Asian food anywhere!! Been coming here for years and never disappointed! Even taken many friends and family (all meat-eaters) and not once has a single person been unhappy (some couldn't even tell the difference)!! Amazingly-delicious food and lovely & attentive staff/service! I especially love the General Tso's chicken, Beef & broccoli, and the BEST salad in Portland! Whether the super-cheap weekday lunch buffett, take-out, or pleasant dining in-house with yummy jasmine tea, I'm always pleased to return!!

Fresh, well-seasoned, nice mix of veggies, faux-meat surprisingly tasty. Unusually good tea. Friendly and competent service. Decor uninspired, but everything else was excellent. . . . Quiet on a Saturday night. Good for talking.

I have wet dreams about their orange chicken, which is better than any 'real' chicken I've ever eaten.

This place is one of the best. The best Chinese and best vegetarian house at the same time. Clean, affordable prices, excellent food, excellent choices. Whenever I am close, I make sure to stop in. Eggplant in Tangy sauce is my favorite - "The best". Everyone I took there was pleased!! Try it and you won't regret it. Thanks, GP

I'm not a vegetarian. Good food is good food. It's that simple. It doesn't need to taste like meat to taste good. You need to try this place. It is a hard location to get to if you live outside the city, but worth it.

Excellent non-meat items! So real, it's difficult to tell the difference! As a non-vegetarian, I eat there at least once a week.

The restaurants do well to eat vegetarian