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Men & Beasts | A plant-based Chinese Restaurant & Tea Lounge - Los Angeles, CA

Chinese Dim Sum, Fully Vegan

Worth ordering: Sweet and sour mushroomsnamed in 11 reviews

Order the crispy sweet-and-sour mushrooms, a recurring standout.

4.7food Fully vegan

$$$

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Top tips

Try the Monkey Buns, a frequently praised barbecue-style dim sum favorite.
Share a pot of tea and ask staff about the tea service and steeping guidance.

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Make a reservation and allow extra time to find parking nearby.
Consider the Kung Pao Tofu, a favorite for several diners, though some reviewers found it salty or inconsistent.

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Worth ordering: Monkey bunsnamed in 15 reviews
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People also mention tea, bao and bao beignets.

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Also biang biang noodles and asparagus shumai.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for cozy atmosphere, lively atmosphere, generous portions and affordable.

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Lunch, dinner

About

Men & Beasts serves a fully vegan take on Chinese classics, with housemade dim sum, wok dishes and standouts like the sweet-and-sour mushrooms and barbecue-style Monkey Buns. Tea service is a big part of the meal, and reviewers describe a cozy, intimate dining room suited to shared dinners, dates and groups; reservations are recommended, and several note that parking nearby can take extra time.