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| - I'm having some Technical Difficulties in my head as I review this place. A preview should be necessary just in case you think this is a horrible review. I might have to admit to that since I barely knew what I ate and what is considered Vegetarian. This to me is very ASIAN Vegetarian because of the elements and ingredients that make up the dishes.
I have limited experience in Vegetarian consumption but what I have had is Chinese Buddhist Vegetarian which consist mostly of Deep Fried Tofu Pockets doused in sauces while others include Wood Ear, Bamboo Shoots, etc. Nothing too exciting for the General Public but to devoted Buddhist it was. Moving to present time....
In that comparison of the more traditional Chinese Vegetarian, this modern take trumps it in Creativity, Presentation, Flavour, Texture and Selection. This ain't my Grandmother's Vegetarian Platter by a long stretch and I'm sure she would spit this stuff out because she would think it's REAL meat.
I think 95% of the Yelpers that are reading this but haven't reviewed Joe Yee yet will be disappointed to know that Buddhist cannot consume Meat or Alcohol, the sign at the doorway also notes that neither can be brought into this establishment. The other 4% are curious and eats everything and anything(open minded) while another 1% are forced in by their GF. I bet he's having a Burger right now as I type this.
Now you understand the background. You can understand also why I give Joe Yee the rating I did. If you were without such knowledge and assume this is a regular Vegetarian restaurant in the western sense, you might have an adverse experience. Excellent service tonight by the Cantonese speaking Gentlemen that catered to our sharing needs.
Roast Pork - YAY (Texture, Flavour)
Salmon Sushi Pizza - YAY (Creativity, Presentation)
BBQ Eel - YAY (Texture, Flavour)
Tofu w/Mixed Mushrooms - A-OK (Flavour)
Deluxe Spicy Salmon Roll - A-OK (Presentation)
Bean Curd Wrap - Meh (Not a Fan of Taro)
Char Siu - Meh (Didn't have that meatiness)
Mock Salmon if I remembered correctly uses Agar Agar and Whey. T&T has it in their Frozen Ice Cream aisle.
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