Vegan
Chinese
Take-out
Taiwanese
Small family run vegan Chinese restaurant near Rådmansgatan tube. Serves green tea from its own tea farm in Taiwan. This business accepts cash. Please note that many businesses in Sweden are cashless. Open Mon-Sat 17:00-22:00.
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Last update on 29 Oct 2024 by JessicaP.Roseberry
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177 Reviews
First Review by Poundie
SophsEats
Points +438
Delicious tofu and veg dishes! - Edit
Cute little place. We ordered 3 dishes, all great flavours. Lots of different types of tofu and vegetables.
Read moreGreat for sharing.
Will come back!
Guest
mik
Points +5185
Classic! - Edit
Wow, I can't believe I had yet to review this place! I must have visited it well over 40 times, on my own or with others, and everyone has always been fully satisfied. There are particularities about Lao Wai, some of which could be found to be positive or negative. For starters, it's a tiny place, so please do book in advance. If visiting them for lunch, make sure you turn up no later than 1:30 PM, as they may have run out of food otherwise. Staff (same waiter for well over 10 years) are attentive and efficient, though not overly friendly. Same goes for the owner, who recently put up a note stating Lao Wai is not on Facebook, they don't tweet, they have no blog.. Conformists? I dunno, but I personally do appreciate this willingness to stick to what they are known for (including accepting cash), as opposed to trying to expand, jumping on the bandwagon or being "out there" more than necessary.
Read moreDid I mention the food? Well, it's absolutely superb! While some may claim lunch is always the same (only one option each day: some kind of stew, plus rice and freshly-woked vegetables), it certainly does the trick for me. As for the a la carte menu, some favourites of mine include Gong Bao Su Ji, Xiang Shao Dou Fu and Qing Hui Bai Ye. The starters are quite good, even though they have some new addition that I still haven't tried. The desserts are fine yet maybe not all that special. In the old days they used to have some pannacotta style of pudding that was absolutely gorgeous!
I guess if I am to find something negative about Lao Wai it will have to be their prices, which have shot up over the last few years. Not excessive for the quality of the food, they just seem very high for the kind of setting where it's served. But then again, it might even be a good thing to just save this place for special occasions, otherwise I may show up more often than necessary.. thereby risking bankruptcy! :)
Guest
e-a
Points +76
wonderful food - Edit
this is a hidden pearl with a great reputation among stockholmers. great food full of flavor.
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halfast1000
Points +29
Exceptional - Edit
Excellent food, best Chinese meal I've ever had. Great tea selection which appears expensive but is good for refills so a pot will last the whole meal.
Read morePros: Incredible food, Good tea
Cons: Lacking ambience, Expensive, Often full
Guest
TheVeganAvenger
Points +135
Delicious - Edit
Went for lunch. It was really crowded and we managed to get a table just as others were leaving (i.e. get there early or late enough to squeeze in). They serve only one dish for lunch. So its a take it or leave it option. But the food is good so there's no reason to complain. For a vegan lunch in Stockholm its not terribly high priced.
Read morePros: Super tasty
Cons: Crowded, Only one lunch option
Guest
mozzer
Points +48
Reliably excellent - Edit
On this visit i tried the cardamom ice cream with bergamot and it was superb! I have been coming to Lao Wai on my Stockholm visits for over 10 years and I find it consistent in terms of quality and respect for all their ingredients. A lot of people don't know about this place, and I love to introduce them.
Read morePros: Fresh ingredients, Balance of flavours, Their own tofu
Cons: Tables must be reserved or you will miss out, Personally, the interior is a little bare
Guest
Mcsrx
Points +76
Incredible - Edit
Incredible, excellent food and wonderful staff
Read morePros: Food - wow!! 10/10. All vegan menu., Staff - superb service. , Nice atmosphere in the restaurant.
Guest
ainhizejagger
Points +68
EXQUISITE - Edit
This place was really really good. We went close to their closing time and despite of it, the staff were super friendly. The food was just delicious. Once of the dishes had vegan shrimps on it and they absolutely blew my mind
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anneluc
Points +17
Yesssss - Edit
We absolutely wanted to try it and we did it... fresh ingredients... interesting spices... could have tried everything... better make a reservation
Read morePros: Only vegan options, Women cooking, Very nice service
Guest
LouiseMårdstrand
Points +43
Really good - Edit
Delicious food and great staff
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VincentDeGasperi
Points +619
Crazy good - Edit
Both dishes me and my dad had were excellent. If you like Chinese food you must go there. Cozy little restaurant with nice staff. I will definitely come back!
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ZejbaVegan
Points +82
Superb lunch - Edit
Nice little restaurant. Great personal and chill music
Read morePros: Good food. Nice personal
Cons: Call and book ta les for dinner.
Guest
fortheanimals30
Points +156
Vegan Chinese lunch - Edit
A very small and inconspicuous restaurant. After reading its reviews, we were lucky to get in without a reservation.
Read moreWe weren't offered a menu but lunch delivered to us was spicy vegetables, plain rice and rice noodles with tofu, all of which were very nice.
I liked the no nonsense approach and the lack of choice wasn't an issue but could be for some, especially if you don't like spicy food.
Pros: Nicely cooked spicy lunch
Cons: A little small, booking advisable
Guest
jakew
Points +72
Good Food - Edit
This place is _small_. If you don't have a reservation you are unlikely to get a table, or if you do you may have a time limit. The food was good, nothing exceptional for me.
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Veirs
Points +369
Special birthday meal - Edit
I chose this restaurant for my birthday meal and was so pleased with my choice. The service was amazing, my family was treated so well. We were all very impressed with our meals, especially the starters. Not all my family are vegan, but they all enjoyed their food. It’s expensive but worth it for the experience
Read morePros: Great service , Lovely atmosphere , Authentic food
Cons: Expensive , Very small
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Flouffy
Points +168
Really good - highly recommend - Edit
The dish I had was amazing (Si Ran Su Rou): really yummy! The service was friendly and fast, they also spoke good English. I’m only in Stockholm for the weekend but I’m hoping to go back before I leave!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan , Really tasty, Menu in English
Cons: Quite small so best to book a table, A little oily in my opinion
Guest
KarinVyöni
Points +57
Great hot lunch - Edit
Fantastic taste explosions that always leave me feel full and happy. Like the family feel.
Read morePros: Vegan all the way, Fresh
Cons: Takes a while during lunch rush hour
Guest
Fsand
Points +20
Good but expensive - Edit
Fast & friendly service, but expensive for lunch. Price vs. portion not equal (120:- for a moderate portion). If you’re not really so hungry and want to get in and out quickly, it’s an acceptable option. A bit too expensive for lunch. Ingredients appeared to be canned or frozen.
Read morePros: Fast, friendly service
Cons: Expensive for lunch, Smallish portions
mozzer
Lao Wai state all ingredients are cooked from fresh (exception being some dried mushrooms). This is one of my favourite places to eat in Stockholm and all food has seemed to me to be fresh and expertly cooked. I have never considered that they would lie about this.
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yogigoldberg
Points +641
Good place - Edit
There is only one option for lunch and it is written in Swedish only. Staff is not friendly, their attitude is take it or leave it without explaining too much how it works. Had to google it what am I going to have. Food was tasty on the spicy side and a bit bland on a non spicy side of the dish.
Read morePros: Decent food
Cons: Service...
Guest
phillippalemo
Points +20
Freshly cooked good quality food - Edit
The restaurant is small, simple and clean. The staff are very professional and friendly. We had 2 dishes and shared - both were delicious. Initially I found 90 krona expensive for tea... but after tasting it I understand! Great restaurant, highly recommended.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan , Fresh ingredients cooked to order , Friendly service
Cons: Not cheap but good quality has a price!
Guest
Ursa_minor
Points +233
tasty :) - Edit
Small place with friendly staff and good food. The meal was super fresh and hot. A bit pricy though
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tejka007
Points +54
Tasty! - Edit
I came in on a Monday and got rice, Asian vege and noodles. They have a set lunch menu throughout the week, which makes the decision what to eat simple😄The food was very tasty, service was kind and quick and the place has a nice ambient. Space is a little tight but there's a quick turnover of customers.
Read moreI recommend!
Guest
italosvedese
Points +16
Very vegan, very tasty, very best vegan restaurant - Edit
Best restaurant in the capital of Scandinavia. I'm a guest for moore than 10 years 👍😄
Read morePros: 100 % vegan, severals options for dinner
Cons: Middle class
Guest
NatáliaHellwig
Points +18
Excellent food, very very tasty. - Edit
They have one dish for the lunch time and for dinner you should book a table in advance. They’re the best vegan restaurant in Stockholm.
Read morePros: Tasty, 100% vegan, Staff
Cons: Reserve a table, Quite small
Guest
sunsatori
Points +1286
OMG Delicious - Edit
It's cramped and sometimes you need to book ahead, but it's worth it!
Read moreLao Wai is up there on our list of favourite veg*n places, the food is amazing, their teas are elegant and even for someone who isn't really into sweets - their ice cream is fabulous.
Pros: Flavourful veg food, Beautiful teas, Good customer service
Cons: A bit cramped, You might have to book ahead, We ate too much!
Guest
leenaka
Points +53
Fresh, authentic and tasty - Edit
Very authentic and tasty Chinese food. The ingredients tasted very fresh. Bit expensive average main 220 korona ..would have felt more comfortable paying that much if interior was that of fine dining restaurants.
Read morePros: Tasty, Authentic, Fresh
Cons: Expensive
Guest
MarvinS
Points +64
Best Chinese restaurant in town - Edit
Always good to come here. The food is excellent and the atmosphere rustic. It’s a hidden gem on a small street parallel to Sveavägen.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan. , Lots of different tastes. , Not your typical Chinese restaurant, real food!
Cons: Small venue, reserve a table.
Guest
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