Would you be “mao” than happy to “chow” down on some vegan Chinese food? 🥡 Well, you’re in luck! 🥢{complimentary meal}
@mao_chow is an unassuming little spot serving up pure Chinese deliciousness 🤤 🇨🇳 Heres what we ate & thought:
🌱Oyster Mushroom Bao w/ pickled daikon & doubanjiang mayo
💰£4.50
✏️This reminded me of KFC! I bloody love oyster mushrooms and find they work well when replicating fried chicken as they’re so juicy! Loved the coating & flavours. Cucumber was a nice, crunchy, fresh addition. The only downside – it was a little greasy
❓Order Again? Yes
🌱Dan Dan Noodles – Spicy sesame noodles w/ vegan mince, cucumber & pak choi
💰£9
✏️These were fantastic. The noodles were the perfect texture and the flavours were beaut. It’s salty but works with the dish. Broth is divine – spiced but only mildly. I would’ve been happy without the mince as they tasted too much of soy for me but Chris liked them. Also loved the peanuts!
❓Order Again? Yes
🌱Meaty veg & Chinese chive dumplings w/ chilli oil
💰£5.50
✏️ These were quite oily but the flavours were delicious! They were just the right density so they didn’t fall apart. It’s got a tiny bit of heat & a sweet flavour. Love the spring onions!
❓Order Again? Yes
🌱Mapo tofu – Sichuan braised tofu w/ doubanjiang douchi & jasmine rice
💰£9
✏️Loved the texture and didn’t mind the dish overall but found that it relied on spice. Would’ve liked more flavours!
❓Order Again? Maybe, undecided.
🌱Smacked cucumber – salted cucumber salad w/ black vinegar, sesame oil & crushed garlic
💰£4
✏️ Nice flavours – a solid, fresh dish! Crispy onions are lovely
❓Order Again? Yes
🌱Yunnan herb salad w/ fried shallots, peanuts & mala vinaigrette
💰£5
✏️Liked the flavour but far too oily
❓Order Again? No
📍Location: London Fields
🌾GF Options? No
🌱100% Vegan? Yes
🏠Eatery: Casual, small, trendy
💰Price: £
🍽Portions: Standard
👩🍳Service: Friendly
🎶Vibe: Casual
📸 @thebigjolleyvegan & me
📦Leftovers: Nope, ate the lot this time
🌍Sustainability: No plastic seen