Amituofo

Stopped in here one warm afternoon on a weekday and they had a wonderful breeze going through the restaurant with the front windows wide open. First timers (but not last timers)! We had the salt and pepper tofu- perfect crisp and soft insides with amazing flavor. I asked what sort of salt they used and was told regular salt - no my table salt at home does not have this flavor, fine keep your secrets! Sesame "Beef" - great savory flavor and not your sugary flavor from your local takeout! Good texture and chew as well. Garlic and Olive Oil Kale - this came out piping hot and all steamy but was definitely double-salted. We could not eat much of this but aside from the salt, it was flavored well. Great surprise ending was our bill was really low and I even asked if they charged us correctly (whats wrong with me you may ask)? We were told lunch items were half price on weekdays - woo! 5 star worthy if not for the kale!

Food, service, and atmosphere were all fantastic! This spot is a must-visit for vegan food lovers flavorful, fresh, and beautifully plated. Here’s what we ordered and how each dish rated: • BBQ Roast Pork – 5/5: Rich, savory, and full of flavor. • Scallion Pancake – 5/5: Crispy outside, soft inside, perfectly paired with the dipping sauce. • Pan-Seared Vegetable Dumplings – 4/5: Tasty and well-cooked, though a bit more filling would have made them perfect. • Traditional Fried Rice – 5/5: Light, fluffy, and packed with veggies, great balance and texture. • Vegetarian Spring Rolls – 5/5: Crispy, fresh, and perfectly golden with a sweet chili sauce that complemented them well. • General Tso’s “Chicken” – 5/5: A vegan masterpiece, crunchy, tangy, and satisfying. One of the highlights of the meal. • Grilled Fish Banh Mi – 4/5: Crisp baguette, flavorful fillings, and a side of golden fries. We also enjoyed a variety of drinks (Sprite, Arnold Palmer, Thai Iced Tea), and the overall value for the price was great. The space is cozy and welcoming, with quick service and a calm atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back to explore more of their plant based menu. Highly recommend!

I like their pan Asian vegan concept, veganizing homemade pan Asian staples. And the phrase “amituofo” is a Buddhist phrase similar to hallelujah, and using it as a restaurant name adds a layer of zen to it. The food is fine, there are a lot of staple homemade dishes and some creative ones, encompassing many East Asian regions. Some dishes are better than the others. But I’m sure the taste will continue to improve.

I went to Amituofo for the first time yesterday. They were having a 50% off sale between 11AM - 3PM. I got a Chicken and Curry with brown rice and Miso soup. Aside of Ginger Ale and tap water. The food was good and the restaurant was clean too. My only issue was the waiter being a bit rude. I am assuming his afternoon wasn’t the best. 4 stars!

I loved the Kung Pao Tofu and my dumplings noodles soup thank you so much I will definitely be ordering again soon

I love this place. Its so spacious and beautiful. Always good service. Food is extremely delicious and filling. I have come here on several occasions and have never been disappointed. Price is fair.

I'm vegan and it was my first time, food was amazing! I brought 2 other non vegans and they really enjoyed their food. The atmosphere is pretty. There was only one worker serving everyone and he was handling well. He did a great job of taking care of everyone. Will definitely be back very soon.

Super friendly and polite. Try the kimchi dumplings, they are fresh, thin and crispy, just lovely. Nice vibe with lots of plants and love put into the interior. We had the veg and cashew which were on point and the bbq ribs with potatoes. Great homemade potato sauce. Real good. 10/5.

Ate here last night with a great friend and loved everything about this restaurant. Food was delicious, service was AWESOME! My friend and I went out to eat and we got both desserts because it was my birthday and the server heard us and brought music and a candle. Absolutely delightful. Inside is beautiful. I don't live in the area, but when I come back, I will be eating here!

Great food! Ordered takeout a couple of times here and food came fast and it was still warm! Ordered kimchi fries and it tasted really good. Fries were not soggy and the kimchi and sauce made it really tasty! The Singaporean noodles are not that spicy and fried rice had that hint of curry! Everything is vegan here so if you want to try Chinese food and are vegan then this is your spot! Portions are large too so you are getting your money's worth!

Amituofu exceeded my expectations! I'm always cautiously optimistic about vegan food, but I thoroughly enjoyed everything I got. My favorite dishes were the sweet potato roll and General Tso's chicken. For anyone trying to be vegan or vegetarian, this place is great. The person at the front counter was quick and nice and got our to-go order really fast. The restaurant itself is fairly spacious and has a cool vibe to it, a very Brooklyn vibe. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes!

I really enjoyed my all vegan meal here at Amituofo. They do a really great job incorporating meat alternatives in their dishes while keeping the flavors you expect. I started with the wonton soup which had a delicious broth and a decent serving of veggie filled wontons. For my main course I got the general tso's "chicken" and a platter of bok choy. It took everything in me to not devour that whole plate in one sitting. The flavors brought me right back to my childhood when I would frequent my local Chinese store at least once a week. The portions are definitely shareable but in my case, it was all for me. The space itself is dimly-lit and cozy. Maybe enough seating for 20-30 with additional out front on the patio. They are located kinda in the middle of nowhere but that makes for easy parking especially on the weekends. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes!

Great place Ample seating indoors and outside on a nice deck out front. Spacious high ceiling and cool lighting. The food is excellent - all the dishes we had were tasty and service was quick. Will definitely return. The host recommended: Fried cream cheese wontons in mango sauce Barbecue roast pork (seitan) Spicy avocado roll I then had the Thai noodle soup which was delicious and spicy with a ton of fresh cilantro and bean sprouts. Then we tried the house fried rice - smoky and wok prepared and yummy. Definitely returning

I remember when this restaurant opened in Bushwick and I am so glad it seems to be doing well. I've had my fair share of vegan Asian cuisine in the tri state area in my time and I have to say Amituofo definitely hits the mark across the board. While the menu is not the most unique in the world, I love that their portions are large so it makes the cost worth it. They also provide reliable takeout service. My best tip is that I love coming here with folks who aren't vegan because everything tastes so good. That and the miso soup! Overall, Amituofo is truly yummy, great service and worth the price/trek.

It is quite easy to keep to a plant based diet while eating Chinese cuisine, particularly because of the large population of Chinese Buddhists, and many in China who keep to a largely vegetarian diet by proxy. The word 'amituofo' refers to what Chinese Buddhists called Amitabha Buddha, so just from this restaurant's name I had a sense of what the menu would be like. I really like this cuisine because of its generous use of umami rich ingredients like mushrooms and tomatoes. Also say what you will about seitan, which is often used as a meat substitute-- I think it can be absolutely delicious, and I'm happy to say the preparation here was on point. This location is off the beaten path in a very industrial part of Bushwick, and I'd guess a majority of their orders are for delivery. They are a full service restaurant though with a complete outdoor set up out front, and I took advantage of the temperate weather by being their lone customer to sit outside. Their $12 lunch special comes with an entree with soup or salad, and I went with the sesame "beef" with brown rice and a side order of the kimchi fries, which had a really addictive sauce. The portions were just right for lunch, and the food was satisfying, flavorful and fresh. I wouldn't hesitate to order from here again.

Service here is great, also always really nice ambience. Not the best vegan Chinese I've had in New York but there are many very good dishes, and even the not so good ones are very healthy and are made with good ingredients. All the service staff seems to like each other which contributes to the good vibes

I had the Beijing duck and barbecue roast pork. I enjoyed the slightly chewy texture of the seitan and the tangy sauces. The prices were a bit higher than I would've liked for the portion size, but the quality was solid overall.

I go to Amituofo on a regular basis, whether it's alone for a quick bite or with friends and family, and I always have a great experience. The ambiance is absolutely amazing! You get to enjoy your meal immersed in plants and quiet music, which was just what I needed. The food was great, especially their kimchi fries which is very well seasoned and super freshly made. Service is usually quick as well, despite there usually being only one or two people working in the front. The young lady is very enthusiastic and is very well versed with the menu. Overall, a great place for a hangout with friends and family.

This place is so cute!! I really wish I could give it a 4.5 or 4.75, cause it certainly deserves that extra little star. The inside is super cute and makes you feel like home with all the plants and warm lighting. And they also have a little area outside with little tables and lots of plants that's covered so if it's cold outside or raining you're fully protected. They have a pretty extensive menu and there were so many things that we wanted to try but were limited by our stomachs. We had the bbq pork and the Beijing duck. They were both quite tasty. I think the behind duck didn't have quite the same amount of flavor or perfect texture that the bbq pork had but it was still pretty good. The bbq pork was delicious. The wha they were able to get the vegan pork to be super juicy with great texture was really impressive. The bbq sauce was a great mix of sweet and flavorful but not too much. Would love to come back here and try more things on this menu!

Amazing food and a really chill atmosphere. The food did take a while in a pretty empty restaurant, but it didn't disappoint when it did come. Will go again!!

It's taken me a while to write this review b/c life happens.. I really never leave bad reviews, even if it's deserved. But this is needed. We got our delivery and it smelled, to my husband who does eat meat, a bit off. I have been a vegetarian for years and am used to fake meat occasionally not smelling 'normal'. I ate and by the middle of the night woke up, sorry, purging from everywhere. I was only able to attempt drinking water for days after and even ingesting that little bit resulting the same. I ended up going to the emergency room where I was diagnosed with Shinga toxin-producing E. coli. I needed multiple IV infusions to recover. People literally become infected with STEC when they eat any product contaminated with the bacteria. DO NOT EAT HERE!! It is obvious their workers are not following basic food safety.

If you're looking for good vegan food, look no further!!! This place blew it out of the park. I am not vegan but I absolutely loved this food and am already looking forward to my next visit. From start to finish, everything was super tasty. I am excited to try dessert next time! The miso soup was rich in flavor and delicious. The sesame roll was really interesting - it was served warm with a sweet dipping sauce. The spicy tuna avocado was my favorite out of everything -- it really tasted like sushi and was super fresh! Our entrees were generous, delicious, and really tasted like chicken! The cashew chicken was tender and tasty with great vegetables in a yummy sauce. The sweet and sour had an amazing flavor palette and I really couldn't believe it wasn't actual fried chicken! Both chicken orders came with brown rice on the side. The only thing that could've made the experience better was if our server was a bit more attentive. She was the only server in the restaurant and she did a great job being in several places at one time, but the wait was a little long at times. Overall, great vegan spot for a casual date/catching up with friends. They have a super cute outdoor area as well! Looking forward to my next visit.

Shockingly bad! I hate to write a negative review on an all vegan place but this must be done! Where to begin? We asked if we can sit outside & the waiter was annoyed, but we went out anyway & found that the front patio was locked! No "I'm sorry but the patio is closed" okay... we ordered the oyster mushrooms and salt & pepper tofu which were both indecipherable from each other - think a heavily battered, flavorless, greasy mess! The miso soup was okay but was too salty. Hot & sour soup was okay but nothing special. When we asked for recommendations for the main course, we were again met with a blank stare & irritability from our waiter. We ordered the eggplant with garlic sauce - it was a gelatinous sauce with rubbery veggies. We also ordered bean curd with black bean sauce - the tofu was again indecipherable as the greasy salt and pepper tofu appetizer with a very generic, greasy, gelatinous sauce with more rubbery veggies. Amazingly, Panda Express would be more flavorful than this place! Don't go to this place unless you like terrible food. Cannot believe how high this business is rated - which is one of the reasons I even decided to go - I really feel bad for these reviewers & their poor palettes if they could even have the gall to say anything remotely positive about this truly disgusting place. I'm sitting here nauseated and burping up grease 5 hours later!

Came here on a whim and had a delightful meal that was surprising in several ways. The pan seared kimchi dumplings were so savory I almost thought they'd pulled a trick on me and served meat. I'm not a strict vegan or vegetarian so I'm not really looking for places that are trying to make vegetables taste like meat. I just want good tasting food that makes me feel good. I got it here. Then came the Sauteed Udon noodles with broccoli, onions and more. Strips of what I assumed was tofu or some kind of protein was smoked and reminded me of chicken. Again, not that I was looking for that, but the dish had real texture and was extremely satisfying. Service was pretty impeccable and the wait staff made good suggestions, one of which I took. Other than a somewhat lackluster ambiance, there's nothing I didn't like about the visit and I'd return in a heartbeat. The appetizers in particular looked really interesting. And so you know: Amituofo is a Chinese transliteration of the Sanskrit word Amitābha Buddha. Amitābha then means "infinite/boundless light". So together, Amitabha Buddha or Amituofo is the Buddha of Infinite Light. In the Pure Land school, Amitabha is the principal Buddha of the Pure Land. There, isn't Google just a great thing?

Love the food here, nothing gourmet and a tad overpriced but still tasty fresh vegan Asian fusion. Love all the chicken dishes, the sushi roll and kimchi dumplings and their Thai tea though $7 is kind of a lot. Not crazy about the curry, it's more like a soup.

A record producer friend has recently moved back from the west coast. He purchased this amazing loft in the bush wick area of Brooklyn. While working on music projects. I am there often. The food options in the immediate area are Mexican taco places or food trucks. We came across this gem by complete accident. While walking to find a place that served healthier options we walked past this restaurant. From the moment we entered, I loved the decor and zen of the place. In my past reviews as well as forthcoming reviews. You will hear me talk about the zen of a place. We travel often in our homes. And have dined at some high-end restaurants as well as budget-friendly places abroad and in the states. As I will always say the zen and customer service is the deal breaker for me. There are live plants in the seating area with just the right lighting and sounds. The hostess was a sweet young lady. Who was working the front area alone and fee Though She was alone upfront she provided. Incredible customer service and provided attention and great customer service to all. I am in the area often now. This is my new favorite place to dine.

One of the few places I still trust around here for consistently good food and delivery, quite frankly it's a miracle they exist given they're a vegetarian spot that isn't outrageously priced and has no delivery fee. Hopefully they don't change. Delivery is always fast and they don't bitch and moan that they have to come up a flight of stairs (I don't know when it became a thing to not want to deliver food to a paying customer because you have to go up a flight of stairs) but seeing as they're exemplary in a neighborhood with increasingly declining standards I'm willing to meet them halfway on that one. The food is also always fresh and their rice dishes are really creative too, I never feel like I'm eating junk food, it's tasty and fresh like it was just home cooked. Highly recommend.

Amituofo is a really interesting plant-based Asian fusion cafe. The barbecue "roast pork," our waitress's recommendation, was tasty. Sweet, savory, chewy seitan bites topped with scallions. The cedar tofu had an interesting flavor and a pleasant crisp texture. The eggplant with garlic sauce was good but a little blander than expected. The Singapore mai fun was not the greatest dish: the noodles were sort of dry and rubbery, although the vegetables and soy protein morsels were tasty. Next time I'd like to try one of their veggie bowls for a healthier option.

Almost gave this place a one star rating once bc I had a waiter take sushi to his mouth before bringing me food but that was a couple years before covid so that's no longer an issue and I'm sure that guy is long gone. The food here is really fresh and delicious! Their fish banh mi and fried rice are some of my faves. Today I also got the smashed cucumber salad which is really spicy, so just a heads up to those who are sensitive like I am!

This place is literally and probably the only place I really order from during the pandemic . The number one reason is that the food is SO delicious . I always get the bbq seitan , the Singapore mei fun , the fried wontons , the spicy tuna is really good too . Their bean curd the sesame bean curd delicious , the general tso chicken delicious . What I love most is that I don't feel like I'm missing out on the real thing and Chinese food was a big thing for me on a Friday night before I went vegan so having these delicious options are just so perfect . My food is always delicious always fresh and always hot . I have no complaints about this place I never will . It's just the best . Keep doing your thang !!!!

Came here on my first trip to NY with my dad (a meat eater). Thoroughly enjoyed everything we had! Might have even slightly converted him to a meatless lifestyle Great food. And the Thai tea so good!

I wanted to like the food here but it didn't have much flavor. Maybe I came on an off day.

Delicious and flavorful food, quick and friendly service, and great ambiance. The menu was extremely varied in their options and I had a really hard time deciding! The cashew "chicken" was delicious and so was the eggplant in garlic sauce. Bonus points for the delicious chocolate cake! (No pictures of any of these) I've also ordered the Bean Curd with Cashew Nuts and BBQ "Roast Pork" Noodle Soup (photos included). The tofu dish was good and the "roast pork" was excellent. We also ordered seared vegetable dumplings which were great.

The food here was amazing. Very fresh and tasty. My daughter is a vegetarian. We wanted to expand her pallette. My husband and I are not vegetarian. We both totally enjoyed the food. I had spare ribs with potatoes and Brown rice. My Husband had the pepper steak and my daughter the beyond burger we she states was the best one she ever had and she has tasted plenty. I would of given this place five stars however the wait staff are 3 young girls that never check on you. I have to say when we asked for something they were very pleasant and ensured we got it but never came over to check on us only when asked. I will definitely recommend as the food is delicious.

The impossible burger was insanely juicy. I got mine with out the vegan cheese and I couldn't tell that this burger wasn't made out of meat. Normally I prefer no tomatoes but I didn't even remove it. Plus the pickles were in every bite. Trust and believe if my son knew it was meat he wouldn't eat it but even he destroyed his. The fries weren't as hot as I prefer but they were crunchy. We also ordered the spring rolls which were super tiny so I only had a bite. Yal already know my son don't like to share so thats all I was given. If your looking for a tasty Vegan spot give this place a try. You won't be disappointed

One of my favorite vegan Asian cuisine restuarants in Brooklyn. I usually go for their general tso tofu which is delicious the vegetables were cooked fresh and their soy protein is chewy and marinated sweet. Crispy spring rolls. This location is one of my top choices for ordering delivery and also I enjoyed the atmosphere dining in here.

I saw a substance curled up at the bottom of my soup when I scooped it up it was a worm. This is really upsetting because this restaurant used to be one of my faves

I am not a vegan by any means, but I do appreciate a good plant based meal. I eat at a lot of vegan restaurants because the ingredients, seasoning, and food quality feels so wholesome, and this is exactly the experience I got here. I'm a regular here because whenever I am craving Asian cuisines, but still want to feel good and get my veggies in: this is where I come. The sauces are so yummy and the restaurant is very cute. I am not sure why it's not normally more crowded. I think they get a love more delivery orders rather than dine in. But definitely would recommend this place especially for a casual lunch. You leave satisfied, but not groggy or sluggish because it's all plants :D

The food was amazing. Couldn't compliment it more. We ordered a lot of stuff and had plenty to take home. The service, however, was off. This place could easily be 5 stars if they upped their service. We had to ask multiple times for some plates and soy sauce for our sushi, dumplings, etc. We eventually got the plates. One of our sushi orders came after we were almost done with our meal. There was no soy sauce included so we asked for some. They brought over some packets of soy sauce. It was a little odd but we laughed it off. After the meal we ordered some dessert, tea and coffee. The cheesecake wasn't very good but came in a plate. The coffee and tea came in paper cups with plastic lids. The oat milk for the coffee came in a little plastic cup usually used for condiments. It was a bit odd but we laughed about it and finished up our meal. I topped off the meal with an extra order of sushi to take home

Literally had to keep checking to see if i accidentally ordered from a non vegan restaurant. This is so sooo good

Amazing fully vegan menu 100% recommend. General Chow "Chicken" and Udon lo Mein dish were to die for!!

One of my favorite vegan places. Very cute vibe and the staff is so sweet. I'm not vegan and everything taste so good and real. My daughter is vegan and she loves this place. Definitely a go too place. I order from them all the time too.

Always excited to find another vegan establishment. The staff were friendly and the ambiance was very cute. The food was alright. The dish wasn't very hot to begin with and there was not much flavor. Maybe other dishes would taste better.

Only went one time but the food was delicious, the server was super nice and patient with me, and there is plenty of seats, nice background music, and the food was superb. Better than the Chinese food from the corner and "healthier". Def need to go back!

Ordered take out! Very fast delivery through UberEats. Ordered the bbq ribs, spring rolls, spicy tuna roll, roasted pork bun and the sesame beef. Lovely vegan food! Only complaint is spring rolls did not come with a sauce they advertised on the menu but not a big deal, vegan food was so good will definitely order from here again.

We've ordered throughout the pandemic and eaten in, the genera tsaos chicken is TOP and can't live without the bokchoy.

This place is on point. I tried the hot and sour soup and it is the legit recipe that you would find at a Buddhist place. Fungus, mushrooms, tofu and that delusions hot & sour broth. I also ordered the yellow curry noodles. A+ Service is quick and prices right. Though I couldn't find them on Seamless. Not sure why

Ordered from Amituofo on Seamless for lunch. My food came quick and was hot which is always a plus. I had the impossible burger with a side of fries. I've had impossible burgers before so it was a good burger but could have used a good sauce or specific toppings to complete it. This restaurant has many vegan options on their menu which I hope to try soon. Upon trying other items, I will update this review... I look forward to it!

After a gluttonous Fourth of July I was really looking to eat some light and healthy food. The place is not the biggest with around 7 tables. The decor is very nature oriented and clean. There are some awesome wall paintings of trees and Buddha. The menu boasts many vegan dishes Asian-fusion style. We shared the kimchi fries and "curry" (seitan) chicken. We washed it down with a glass of the house champagne and an IPA. The drinks were reasonably priced for the area, as was the food. As a carnivore I can say the food was awesome. There wasn't too much salt like a lot of other vegan places tend to do. Overall the service was friendly, the food was good, and the atmosphere was cozy. I would recommend this place for meat eaters and vegans alike.

So, right off the bat these guys get 5 stars. My wife and I went "vegan" about 2 years ago and one dish that was kind of missed was a nice Peking Duck. THE BEIJING DUCK at this place was SO convincing I had to make sure my wife ordered from the right vegan spot. It was AMAZING! The flavor was on POINT! Definitely will be ordering again and hopefully every other dish we try will be as good.

Food was delicious The "pork chop" should have been smothered in something tho it was bland and dry other than that the "bbq roast pork" The avocado "sushi" roll And the "ribs" with potatoes Delicious And the Arnold Palmer drink was very refreshing and light on sugar Will definitely return

I'm not vegan, or vegetarian and I eat here every other week for lunch. Incredible, Asian style vegan food. I'm a creature of habit and get the scallion pancakes, hot & sour soup and pad thai with extra tofu. They do tons of deliveries all day. It's a great place to sit in the window with the glass of wine. Customer service is probably the friendliest around.

Best vegan burger I've had. The vegan burgers I've tried in the past were inedible, I let my brother try and and he couldn't even tell that it wasn't meat. The sauce is great :)

Love love love!!!! Wish I had one of these back home in Orlando. They have a sweet and sour chicken that is delicious and their cookie was large and scrumptious. Whenever I get to Brooklyn again I will be certain to visit

Everything I've ever ordered from Amituofu has been excellent - this is hands down my & my roommate's favorite neighborhood spot. Between the great food, nice staff, and low prices, you can't go wrong. Be sure to order their Kimchi Fries!

Hands down, this is our favorite restaurant. The vegan Asian food is so precisely accurate to real meat, it took a second to digest that it was really vegan. I love everything. The spicy tuna roll and the currys are so good. The udon mushroom noodles is a must try as well. Service is always exceptional and the wait times are never more than 10-15 min.

Great service , very attentive and friendly Had the Impossible burger . Texture and taste excellent . Sesame Bun fresh and warm Veggie Dumplings were seared , amazing ! Carrot cake was average Overall great place w chill lowlight vibe and good music