Happy Buddha roll at PL8 Simply Asian Restaurant in Barrington
Lunch special vegan lo mein at PL8 Simply Asian Restaurant in Barrington
Lunch special Mapo Tofu at PL8 Simply Asian Restaurant in Barrington

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian restaurant offering vegan and adaptable choices including sushi, vegetable spring rolls, noodle dishes and vegetable stir fries with vegan mock chicken & tofu. Open Tue-Thu 11:30am-9:00pm, Fri 11:30am-10:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 3:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Mon.

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3 Reviews

First Review by SilverFoxESQ

Avatar KathyT-WFPB

KathyT-WFPB

Points +1049

Vegan
09 Apr 2025

Many vegan options and great value

Excellent food, value and service. Beautiful cultural interior decor. We had the lunch specials that came with soup and egg roll. Very large portion for reasonable lunch price. They offer an extensive selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Our server was really friendly and helpful. If she didn’t know for sure if something was vegan, she checked with the kitchen. We will return!
Update: we returned and this time when we double checked about the miso soup being vegan: we were told the miso is vegan and so is the hot and sour but the hot and sour has egg. She repeated, “it is vegan but it has egg”. So, no it is not vegan. We are still enjoying the rest of the vegan meal we ordered. So, just ask as clearly as you can. I also just checked on the sesame balls. She said she is pretty sure they have egg in the batter. Again, ask very clearly.

Updated from previous review on 2025-04-09

Pros: Friendly, Extensive options, Great value for the large portions

Cons: NOT fully aware of “vegan” after all

Miso soup at PL8 Simply Asian Restaurant in Barrington

Hot and Sour soup at PL8 Simply Asian Restaurant in Barrington

Hot green tea at PL8 Simply Asian Restaurant in Barrington

Lovely interiorr at PL8 Simply Asian Restaurant in Barrington

Lunch special Mapo Tofu at PL8 Simply Asian Restaurant in Barrington +1

Avatar MBH1

MBH1

Points +35

Vegan
31 Mar 2025

Lots of Vegan choices

PL8 has lots of great vegan options- not just veggies & tofu but a whole vegan section of the menu plus vegan rolls, vegan chicken & “oyster” sauce too! Everything is fresh & good!

Updated from previous review on 2025-03-31

Pros: Try sweet potato roll, Happy Buddha roll, Sesame balls

Cons: App only allows 4 stars since they do serve meat

Happy Buddha roll at PL8 Simply Asian Restaurant in Barrington

Avatar SilverFoxESQ

SilverFoxESQ

Points +49

Vegan
25 Mar 2024

Excellent Vegan Options

This little strip mall gem has excellent General Tao’s Vegan Chicken and tasty vegetable fried rice.

Pros: Food , Speed, Demeanor

Cons: Better indication of vegan dishes, Price

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