Amitabha Vegetarian Restaurant in Elmont

Excellent vegan/vegetarian options. Food is always hot and staff is extremely courteous

This place is great for Vegans the food is amazing, I go here often.

Truly a disappointing experience. My husband and I supported them throughout the height of the pandemic, and recently decided to try them out again, but the customer service, or complete lack of, is extremely unfortunate. We ordered directly through their website, and received a confirmation saying that our food would take 1 hour. For take out? We had two lunch orders and 1 appetizer. Fine. We live around the block so we went to pick up after 1 hour, and the food was still not ready, and we were told it would be another 5 minutes. 45 minutes later, now almost 2 hours after we ordered, the food still had not come out and at this point we decided to leave without our food and asked for a refund, which still has not been processed over a week later. There was no one at the restaurant besides a computer screen and a virtual cashier taking orders, and no one ever came out to address our concerns after waiting nearly 2 hours for take out food. I really do not like shaming small businesses, but if you are unable to handle something simple like having orders on time without having someone wait nearly an hour in your restaurant with no real person addressing the issue, then you should reconsider your operations, because to me this is unacceptable.

bland food and took long. two star for being vegan/vegetarian. can def improve bc they use spaghetti noodles for chinese food like whattt

First time we ordered from Amitabha. The food was delicious and also packed well.

Great tasting foods. Low sodium cook to perfection!!! Must try the vegan Burger!! 🙏 omgOne of the Best vegan restaurants.

This place is terrible with time management. kitchen staff either needs work. I work for grubhub, so I would know but if an order was due 1:24 and I am waiting till 2:00. And it is still not ready. they made my acceptance rating drop, they made me lose other orders. Don’t confirm an order you can’t fulfill. You make customers complain to me, and the company when in reality it is this restaurants fault. Also, told me 10-15 minutes at 1:30. I would’ve left long time ago if you told me it would be more than 30 minutes. Good luck to your business working like that.Edit.Just for your fast reply, I really hope you guys can fix that issue. It hurts drivers income a lot.

Amazing vegan food! Everything was delicious and good prices. The owner is very kind and seems passionate about making healthy food that tastes good.

I ordered from door dash yesterday and order occasionally as a non vegan I enjoy the food a lot the food portions are great for 2 people and you could probably get some left overs as well I did have one of my items missing which wasnt a big deal i would recommend the spring rolls the filling is great I havent been here for a while and i think they changed the sauce of the barbecued vege roast pork as it tasted different a bit more sweet if so could possibly someone let me know? I would definitely recommend some of the items as a late night snack as well come here when you can!!

Absolutely disgusting. I should have seen the dirty tables and dirty floor and just walked out. This will be going straight in the bin. This is not pineapple fried rice. No cashews, no veggies, barely any pineapple and that too is spoiled. Yuck.

Singapore noodle dish for $9.00 was just basically angel hair pasta with curry and a sprinkling of light vegetables. Surely you can make it more interesting. A big portion but so boring. Was also disappointed a while back with an udon soup, the udon was overcooked. Enjoyed first experience but after that it was downhill.

Amazing vegan food with very generous portions. I love the way to place an order at the place, there is a person taking the order and working the cash register. It gives me a futuristic vibe. The staff is polite and helpful as well!

I’ve ordered from here a couple times. Food is good and great portions but they really need to work on their delivery. Every time I order from here, I’m waiting for 1-2 hours and I live about 10 min away or less driving.

Excellent food… very safe in regards to COVID. Prices are also very reasonable. I order take out from here all the time for my vegetarian family

Context: I arranged a going away get together at this location for 9 people including myself on a Sunday afternoon.Overall:Excellent pricing. For 9 people, only comes to 104.75 if you use a debit/credit card.Large portion sizes for pad thai/chicken. Decent and fair for sushi/burger & rice order.Sweet potato roll/sushi preferable to the avocado but friend still enjoyed avocado.Excellent customer serviceQuick serving timeCould use higher seating for those who are tallerBest for 2-4 peopleGreat for takeout, but possible to have decent dining experienceRice was okay for some but I think could have used a little more flavor or salt.Pad thai had too much lime, gave a sour bite towards the bottom of it, but great flavor to start.Even non vegan/vegetarian enjoyed foodThe sesame chicken was hard for my friend to chewDetailed review for those who could benefit:I called to have reservations made and I heard the person type into a computer, but Im not sure if there was an official record of it, since the person who takes orders is in the Philippines. Therefore, I would say, you cannot make official reservations here. Its not the kind of dine in where they set up your utensils and menus on the table as I was expecting, having no foreknowledge of this restaurant. Its more of a takeout place and most suitable for 2-4 people dining in together since the place is somewhat small. They let us use the "employees only" bathroom which was fairly clean. The seats that are not against the wall were a little low for my friend who is around 510/511 but it didnt keep him from enjoying his time there. They may need higher seating though to best accommodate those who are a little taller.However, despite the fact that its not the dine in experience I was expecting, we still had a great time. While this restaurant was not accustomed to serving groups of our size, they only messed up on one order. They were willing to give the correct order free of charge.The daughter of the owner came out to check on my order three times before serving me making sure not to mess up mine. The brown rice could have had a little more salt or flavor. But the chicken, pad thai, sushi were all greatly enjoyed and we shared it. It was a joy to see my friends enjoy the food. The beyond burger was fine. The owners daughter also came out to serve us our meals which I greatly appreciated.They took a nice picture of us with our permission and Im grateful for that because I dont think we would have had as excellent a group picture if someone else had taken it. They were welcoming, respectful, and very patient with us. We were there for about an hour waiting for those who were very late and they didnt rush us to order. The owner firmly but respectfully insisted we order when it was close to 3pm, but at this point, we had been talking and laughing somewhat loudly for about an hour before this and considering what to order. So I would say she was in the right by not rushing us but also not letting us take forever to order while sitting in the restaurant.We were able to push tables together and sit together as a family, though we were a group of friends, and we ended up really enjoying our experience. Those who did not eat meat still thoroughly enjoyed their meal. One non vegan/vegetarian actually savored the last bites of his Tsos chicken and we also took gladly took food home. We were there from about 1:30-4:30ish with the majority leaving before 4 and we were not rushed out after finishing our meal even though they gave us a glad goodbye and welcomed us againIts definitely a good place to return for takeout or could work for those considering a smaller gathering of 2-4. If its not busy, 9 people can fit comfortably, though the chance of cigarette smoke coming in from outside, as well as the fact that this is primarily a takeout place, may not make this an ideal place for dining in for another gathering for me personally though having a good time and enjoying food is still definitely possible for anyone considering.

The food was not only disgusting but looked nothing like what was advertised. Ordered a sesame "chicken", sesame "beef" and general tso and it was rubbery and hard to chew. Sauce was served separately in a container. Spent $40+ on food not even your dog would eat. I should have known something was wrong by the smell of the food but I tried to give it the benefit of the doubt. I should have trusted my instincts. I dont know who in their right mind gave this place more than 1 star. I would have given it a -10 if I could. The food was not edible it was Awful!!!

Excellent place for food that is served with a smile and a warm heart.... delicious vegan food that is worth trying out. We tried 7 to 8 different varieties and they were all tasty. Try it out and leave me a like comment if you enjoy it!!!!! Happy eating

Vegan ribs tasted good. Other items are nice too. Owner interacts with us and takes the order from computer. Not sure if it’s still the same.

Disappointed First time customer!!! They ruined my family’s Mother’s day dinner. informed Belle a day before we will be ordering a take out next day. Requested her to put our entrees together and not to separate the sauces/gravy. She assured we will get it the way we want it. Today Mother’s Day placed the order (9 entreeswith Jennifer. Made the same request to her a no of times. She too assured. She was slow in taking the order. Like 20-25 mins. For 4 entrees we got 4 small containers of sauces. When we picked up we noticed and requested again but they refused. So for each dry entree there was barely enough sauce to cover a quarter of each entree. VERY DISAPPOINTING!!! We called and complained later from home noticing not enough sauces but Jennifer and Bella hung up and then wouldn’t pick up till we called *67 first. Bell picked up the anonymous caller and again hung up on us. FEEL SORRY FOR MOM!!!!As per your response we have not received full refund. And my brother picked up the food. He told the girl how we had wanted all the sauces put together but she refused. She is lying by saying my brother did not bring it to her attention.

I love this place. Very nice people. Very delicious food. Good prices too and portions too! They also provide free Buddhist literature which I enjoy. Definitely my favorite place to eat.

I’ve been coming here for a few months now. I absolutely love the food. My favorite is the Singapore noodles, vegan pork fried rice, dumplings, and sautéed string beans.

Food was outstanding. Owned by a wonderful family. Best vegan food I ever had. Please come support your local business.

Ive been a customer for few yrs. The food is GOOD. If your looking to try out vegetarian/vegan food or simply looking for a new place to try, give this place a shot. Just keep in mind its take-out only due to covid, Its a complete "contact less" transaction & the food is left on a table for pick-up when your order is ready.

Order was cold and not as per menu for mix platter only had 2 dishes instead of 3.

Great food. I ordered pick up, and it was no-contact. You walk in and there’s a person on a videocall on the computer up front who tells you which order is yours. Pretty unusual but makes sense. Their vegan “pork” is really good!

We came here after seeing a pop-up ad from Facebook so decided to give it a try. The store front had two stores, one on the left with a dining area and the right had the extra door for blocking the wind which should be the main entrance that wasnt open which was strange. When we entered the dining room, there was no one there except for a virtual Maître d on the left which was a first for us. We had to show our vaccine cards to eat in the dining area. We ordered several dishes and waited a good amount of time before getting our orders. The cook brought out our dishes and said sorry for the long wait. The cedar fried rice which was advertised as a pyramid in one of the pictures came out flat and in a take out container. The food in general was delicious and at a very competitive price point compared to other vegetarian restaurants in the Queens area. If you pay by credit, expect a surcharge of $6. We paid cash and left a tip for the virtual service in the cash box by the Maître d who took the order. Also there were plenty of free books on a desk if you wanted to read up on Buddhism in English and Chinese.

Getting food from here on Christmas Eve was a great decision tbh. Everything is delicious, the portions are generous, and the staff is just So Nice. I recommend the mushroom roll and the crispy beancurd(?dish. We also got burgers and fries - my vegan friend and I (an omnivorewere very happy with them. I will absolutely be ordering again.

The whole take out experience was interesting. No contact whatsoever, which is lovely due to COVID. The food was very flavorful. Had the lunch special.

Finally delicious vegan Chinese cuisine! Tried this place for the 1st time this past weekend. You walk in and order from a computer. They call you when your order is ready and then you come back and pay and pick up your order. The food is so good and fresh and reasonably priced. I especially loved the salt and pepper mushrooms. I definitely will be back!

Really love the crispy duck from this place but ordered the pineapple fried rice tonight and not my favorite. The flavor was weird and the order didn’t include the spring rolls that I paid for. Texted the number that I received the notifications from and no response.Update: owner reached out next day to make up for this and really happy to see how responsive they were :)

Amazing food!!! Huge portions! Must try!!

This is one of the best vegan food I’ve had to date. Since quitting meat years ago, I’ve always wanted to know if there were ever vegan renditions to the foods I used to love. I can honestly say that the vegan pork bbq tastes WAAAYYY better than the original meat-version.The owner is the sweetest ever and she personally came out of the kitchen to converse with the customers. They even let us stay well after closing just to make sure we enjoyed our food! 10/10

Delicious vegan food :the portions are really good too! The owner seemed very sweet and friendly. Would love to come back again to try some other dishes!

this place is amazing! i got the pork and steamed dumpling and both were so delicious and the portions were a great size and it’s pretty cheap. the food came out quick and it was still steaming, the staff are all very nice and accommodating; i can’t say enough great things about this place. it’s become my new favorite vegetarian restaurant to go to with my friends :much love

I have never had vegan, wouldnt convert to veganism but I will admit the food wasnt as bad as I assumed. The crispy veg duck had the same consistency and texture as actual meat but there is definitely a difference. Walking in I ordered from a girl behind a laptop screen, odd experience. All transactions were handled that way.

Ive eaten at this place a few times while visiting in the area, they always served plenty of food and was good and tasty. definitely a place to eat when you are in the area. One point for improvements, they didnt always had all sauces and ran out of napkins once, thats telling me some sort of lacking of organizational planning. Make sure you guys have all the items your customers need!If I’ve helped, thank you for clicking the “LIKE” button!My Ratings: Price $Food 4*, Service 2.5*, Comfort 2.5*## Will I visit this place again? When Im in the area!

I hate giving this place only 2 stars, but eating here was an unpleasant and bizarre experience. When we walked in we were greeted by a voice but saw an empty restaurant. Turns out that the voice came from a woman on a monitor screen. She instructed us to look at the take out menu and give her our order, then to sit anywhere. We were alone in the restaurant until a staff member came out with a bag of food for a take -out order. Customers came in occasionally, only to pick up their food; the food itself was pretty good but the experience was so odd we agreed wed never return.

Its ok. The foods look better on the menu than they taste. A lot of the dishes are traditional Chinese dishes where the meat is just replaced with the seitan or tofu. Which is fine but the quality of the cooking is slightly below average.Its a bit more on the bland and greasy side of things.Would I come again? Meh. Once or twice a year to mix things up. Theres so much potential in what they have but just not good cooking.

Well, this place is vegan. But the benefits end there. I ordered 3 meals. 1)Chicken noodle soup - too much oil. The vegetables were coated with oil. Not enough salt. The rice noodles were OK. The "chicken" was so chewy to the point of being innedible. 2)Bean curd with black bean sauce - way too much oil, bean curd pieces were tasteless. The whole meal just didnt taste good. 3)sesame soy protein - a bunch of deep fried tofu pieces that were chewy. Bottom line. The food doesnt taste good, nor is it healthy.

Dont attempt to interact with the staff working in the restaurant. Your order and any of your questions should be directed to the videochat set up straight back and to the left of the entrance. Credit card and cash payments are DIY on the table directly in front of the videochat. Once you get used to the arrangement, youll be fine. Great vegan interpretations of traditional dishes. Reasonable prices.

First time ordering from here and tried a couple of items. Ordered at 7:45pm and order didn’t come until 9:06pm… was a bit annoyed but one taste of the food and all was forgotten. Honestly the food is amazing. Tried the salt and pepper mushroom appetizer and the duck soup with thin noodles. The flavors in both dishes were incredible and we have been looking for a great vegan place. We will be long time big customers! :)

This isn’t your traditional dine in restaurant. You walk in, order through a computer screen, and pay. You grab a table, sit, wait for food, and eat. Service doesn’t really exist. I wonder if this set up is temporary for COVID.Besides this, I had a good experience with the food. Ordered the General Tso’s Seitan and Sweet and Sour Tofu. Absolutely love the seitan as it was crispy and flavorful. The tofu could use a little bit more flavoring but the sauce is great and the I loved the veggies.Pricing is perfect. Great portion size and both entrees come with rice.I really admire this restaurant. The parents and their children are working hard to run the business and I really do love that. They are very hard working and this is a small business you must support!

Delicious and healthy vegan cuisine. The owner practices what she sells (shes a Buddhist vegan). Many of the dishes here are made from scratch: for example, their dumplings dough is house made. Their vegan duck appetizer has good flavour and a nice slightly chewy texture. Unlike some of the other Chinese vegetarian restaurants in NYC, this one seem to use little oil. I went with my mother for lunch and she really enjoyed their food also. Parking around the area is easy to find also.

Ordered from this place a couple times for delivery. We had the sweet and sour “chicken”. Their online menu states that the “chicken” is cauliflower. It was either really old cauliflower, or something else because it did not taste or look like cauliflower. The other dishes we had were either mushy or too oily.I don’t think I will order from this restaurant again, as I feel that they are not fully transparent with their food and it is overpriced.Edit: Based off of the owner’s response to my review, I gave them a call. They confirmed that the “chicken” is soy not cauliflower. Luckily I don’t have a soy allergy, but I would highly avoid eating here as they think its acceptable to have customers order a cauliflower expected dish that is soy.

The food taste so good 👍.I def.. recommend this for all vegans & Vegetarians.

Taste is ok, nothing spectacular! Portions are considerably small compared to the cost associated with the food. Customer service doesnt seem like a priority for them. The restaurant forgot 2 of my soups and utensils from the order and was told by the hostess that she would check with the owner and get back to me but nothing since. All they had to say was, "We are sorry, the next time we will give you 2 soups for free!" But instead the escapism from being wrong! Its not just about the soups (Which I paid forits about their dont care attitude! Just being polite over the phone or by delivering food in a Tesla S is not customer service!

First time at this restaurant. I enjoyed the steamed dumplings and thr sweet and spicy egg plant.

Really like the strong basil and ginger flavor of that semi-hidden menu main course with mushroom and nagaimo! The indian pancake is very, very flaky and melts in mouth. The pad tai is quite delicious, however it isnt the usual peanut pai tai flavor fyi but more like sweet and sour - the noodle quality is especially good because the rice flour content in the rice noodle is high (hence the breakage). The braised tofu skin is meh, because its got more oil than I am used to.

I just finished having dinner with my family from this restaurant. We had the crispy duck, the roasted pork & the chicken fried rice.Everything was excellent! The flavor and mouth feel of the duck was just right.The roasted pork tasted almost exactly like real boneless roasted pork. My father in-law couldnt tell it was vegan.The chicken fried rice very very good.On top of the great tasting food, the owner is very sweet and provides excellent service.This place has quickly become a family favorite. Keep up the great work! Well be ordering regularly for sure.

Superrrr filling and super friendly staff. Food comes out quickly and piping hot. Some people have pizza every day. Ill be having Amitabhas every day. Loveeee it!