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A B C D E Very vegan-friendly › ★ 4.2 (852) · $$ · Restaurant · Chinese, Asian, Fast Food · Hours
Lunch Dinner Takeout Quick Bites Groups
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating
Popular tips: "Try the scallion and onion pancakes, which are popular vegan starters." "Try the scallion and onion pancakes, which are popular vegan starters." "Order the mapo tofu or dan dan noodles with smoked tofu for vegan protein rich dishes." "Fortune cookies served here are vegan-friendly, a rare find." "Ask staff about vegan modifications and cross-contamination precautions if you have strict dietary needs." "Expect large portion sizes; leftovers are common and encouraged." Must-try: fortune cookie, mapo tofu, spring rolls fortune cookie — popular (×3)mapo tofu — popular (×3)spring rolls — popular (×2)hot and sour soup — popular (×2)noodles — popular (×2) Praised for: friendly service, generous portions, affordable friendly service ×10 generous portions ×8 affordable ×4 good value cozy atmosphere ×5 Show more Mao's Kitchen serves casual Chinese country-style dishes with a focus on generous portions and accommodating vegan adaptations. The menu includes veganized favorites such as hot and sour soup, mapo tofu, and scallion pancakes, with care taken for cross-contamination by staff including the owner. Though the atmosphere is informal and vintage-themed with friendly service, some reviewers note variability in spice level and occasional slow service, but pricing remains affordable for the Venice Beach area.
Read more Sunday 12:30-10 PM
Monday 12:30-10 PM
Tuesday 12:30-10 PM
Wednesday 12:30-4 PM, 5-10 PM
Thursday 12:30-4 PM, 5-10 PM
Friday 12:30-10 PM
Saturday 12:30-10 PM
Open the map → location_on 1512 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291
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info VEGAN OPTIONS Many · 5–10 dishes MENU Clearly marked STAFF Knowledgeable PROTEIN tofu, smoked tofu, fried tofu warning Some users reported cross-contamination — worth asking about sauces before ordering.
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