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Lao Wai

Restaurant Vegan restaurant

Chinese homestyle vegan dishes served in an intimate, modern restaurant with simple pine furniture. People often mention vegan, restaurant, delicious, Chinese, dishes, dish, good, recommend, friendly, staff,


Address

Luntmakargatan 74, 113 51 Stockholm, Sweden

Website

laowai.se

Contact

+46 8 673 78 00

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (758 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Friday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: vegan (17) restaurant (15) delicious (12) Chinese (11) dishes (11) dish (10) good (10) recommend (9) friendly (8) staff (8)
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  • 5/5 Dee H. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    They serve the Best vegan Chinese food with authentic flavour, friendly staff and fair Price. I stayed in Stockholm for two days and I went there two times! Definitely worthy to give it a try.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ayush A. 4 years ago on Google
    Vegan Chinese food may sound like an oxymoron, but you need to try it to believe it! Being a vegetarian, I always thought I missed out those amazing flavours from China, but this particular restaurant made that happen! It's not everyday I can try any item from the menu, but this possible at this restaurant. It's a small, cozy place with very friendly staff. Looking at the menu, the food may seem a bit expensive, but the large portion size makes up for it. So my recommendation would be to go there with you friends if you want to try out several dishes.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aria 1 year ago on Google • 24 reviews
    Absolutely delicious food! It tasted very authentic and fresh, and the portions were really great! The menu wasn't large but had really unique options! The server was super friendly and the restaurant itself was really cozy and cute! I would definitely come early to secure a table or make a booking since it is quite small, but it was really nice! I definitely recommend this restaurant!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chengcheng T. 3 months ago on Google • 94 reviews New
    This restaurant has the BEST menu translation ever that I could imagine. It has Pinyin as the dish name that makes me exactly know what dish that is, and English descriptions for non-Chinese speakers. LOVE!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamie W. 10 months ago on Google • 608 reviews
    Very tasty vegan Asian food in Stockholm. I ordered no. 33 the Ma Yi Shang Shu, spicy sichuan dish with bean noodles, minced soy meat, chili sauce, water chestnuts, soy beans and lime and coriander. Very tasty dish, loved the noodles and the sauce. Amazing. My partner ordered the Ma Po Duo Fu, spicy sichuan tofu dish made with chili bean sauce, garlic, ginger, spring onions, minced soy meat and Sichuan pepper. The dish was amazing with the right amount of heat. Overall, very good food and fantastic service.

  • 5/5 Anna G. 2 years ago on Google
    So so good. Simply delicious. Enjoyed all dishes we had. Place to come back to.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mr. W. 6 months ago on Google • 54 reviews
    This truly is my favorite restaurant in the world. The food is always incredibly unique. The ice cream for dessert is fantastic! I’ve been here about 9 times and have brought customers and colleagues.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Preeti N. 1 year ago on Google
    Me and my family have been eating here for years now and it is still as brilliant. Food always comes quick and steaming hot, I recommend you the ma po tofu. It is small and cozy and the tee is also brilliant. So brilliant that you always need to book beforehand to get a place because of its high regard. Only downside, as you have probably seen other people say is that the price is high, but ok when you eat it like once in a few months. Every dish also arrives with rice so actually think it is fairly priced. I really do recommend this restaurant!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 T. S. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place for dinner! Delicious vegan cuisine with many dinner options. Ideal for a family/ family dinner with sharing to taste a variety of options. Excellent homemade ice-cream. Extremely friendly staff! Interior decoration is very simple but the food makes up for it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel L. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Chinese food I’ve had in years. Big plus: No animals had to suffer or die! Very tasty, great quality and friendly service. Will definitely come back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dung-Han Yeh (. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s so hard to find a vegetarian restaurant in Europe that delivers delicious dish just like high-quality stir-fry restaurant in Taiwan, and Lao Wai made it! Definitely miss it when I leave Stockholm.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexander G. 6 months ago on Google
    Best restaurant in Scandinavia. Ma Po Do Fu is fantastic, the Oolong is sublime, and the homemade nice creams are out of this world.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Praveen N. 4 months ago on Google • 237 reviews
    Amazing food, wonderful people and a cozy setting. A place to share food with friends.

  • 5/5 Ambroos V. 2 months ago on Google • 91 reviews New
    Great menu, the dish I had was delicious (n33). I had some coconut based ice cream that was really enjoyable too. And it's a very cozy place. Simply no remarks!

  • 5/5 Tamoghna M. 2 months ago on Google • 82 reviews New
    Some of the Vegan dishes have the perfect texture which you expect from non vegetarian food. Every dish is made with dedication. The Guy who serves the food is super polite can speak both English and Swedish.

  • 5/5 Julie D. 1 month ago on Google • 76 reviews New
    We came across this place by chance on our first night visiting the city - and what a treat it was! The food was fresh and packed with flavour. They had a great selection of organic and bio wines and the pistachio ice cream was out of this world. Service was warm and attentive and the overall atmosphere of the place was casual relaxed. I couldn't recommend it enough (especially for those after some good gluten-free/vegan food).

  • 5/5 Robert M. 2 months ago on Google • 54 reviews New
    Authentic Chinese Vegan food. The taste of the vegan meat is so accurate that even non-vegans can enjoy it. Cosy fresh atmosphere in downtown Stockholm yet away from the bustling traffic of the city center. For starters I ordered numbers: 2. Ma La Hou Tou Gu - first picture 4. Liang Ban Ju Ruo SI - second picture For main dishes I ordered numbers: 12. Gong Bao Su Rou - third picture 15. Yu Xiang Su Rou - fourth picture The rice is included and refills are free. I definitely recommend this for everyone who wants to try real traditional Chinese food of excellent quality. Enjoy.

  • 5/5 Aleksa S. 3 months ago on Google • 22 reviews New
    Cozy restaurant with amazing food! You will have a great meal even if you are not vegan. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. I can only recommend!

  • 5/5 Paulina M. 5 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    What a place! Must eat for all vegans who love asian food. Amazing nori salad, delicious wine, and aromatic dishes.

  • 5/5 kurisu 7 months ago on Google
    A bit on the pricey side, however it was delicious and an absolute favourite during our trip. Possibly the best vegan place in Stockholm, we enjoyed it a lot.

  • 5/5 J Van A. 7 months ago on Google
    A simple restaurant with wonderful food. For over 20 years it has been one of my top 10 restaurants in Stockholm!

  • 5/5 Dave 5 months ago on Google
    Really lovely place with authentic chinese food. I thought it was very cozy and the food delicious. Already recommending it to all my friends!

  • 5/5 Rob 7 months ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing vegan Chinese food. Not much to say other than it was as good as the best Chinese I’ve ever had. Would recommend 😀

  • 5/5 A H. 11 months ago on Google
    Great experience. Very tasty food, wholesome staff, fast service. I do recommend. It's very nice that the whole menu is vegan 😋 The price is fair for 2 people including drinks

  • 5/5 Jo W. 11 months ago on Google
    Absolutely phenomenal hidden gem. Unpretentious, quality Chinese style food. Reasonably priced and absolutely delicious.

  • 5/5 Hannah S. 1 year ago on Google
    Tried the Ma Po Dou Fu (#22) which is possibly one of the most delicious Asian dishes I’ve ever tried! We didn’t want anything else after that because the taste was just so good we didn’t want to ruin it. For the quantity and price it is well worth it. Make a reservation because it is very popular and busy.

  • 5/5 Daniele N. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing vegan restaurant, prices might feel a bit high but they definitely match the quality of the dishes. The place is small and very popular, so a booking is recommended during the weekends. Staff is very professional and kind, a 5 star experience overall.

  • 5/5 Lina Perez S. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is so cute, the service is super friendly we ordered dishes 13 & 25, they were delicious, #13 with soy meatballs was my favorite, we also ordered wine #4 that was really good, I really recommend this place, be sure to book before going because it’s always full.

  • 5/5 Eloisa 2 years ago on Google
    Very cozy but fancy vegan restaurant. Great for dates and celebrations. Very nice staff. Don't miss their ice cream and coffee, it's top of the line as well. The soy cappuccino is one of the best I've ever tried. (And as a former batista that means it's really good.) One of Stockholm's finest dining places for vegans!

  • 5/5 나Me 2 years ago on Google
    Really good👍

  • 5/5 Silvia H. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, very tasty and full of flavour! Make sure to make a reservation as it gets crowded during the weekend.

  • 5/5 Samuel R. 2 years ago on Google
    Every meal I've had from this place has been outstanding. Definitely worth visiting.

  • 5/5 Keren B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great selection of food and tea, excellent service. One of the best places to eat vegan in Stockholm.

  • 5/5 elianne k. 2 years ago on Google
    Authentic japanese food served with so much warmth. Oh and their cappuccino.. oyoyoi!!👌👌😋😋

  • 5/5 Kabir B. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious and appetizing. All vegan and plant-based. I went there for lunch and dinner - many varieties, all good and satisfying. The place is small but the staff is nice and friendly. They accept both card and cash.

  • 5/5 Vincent H. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing authentic tasting Taiwanese/Chinese food by a Dutch chef that clearly has an unbelievable understanding of the cuisine, veganism and no nonsense awesome food. I wish I lived close enough for regular visits. Must eat, even as a non vegan.

  • 5/5 Merel J. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place and it seems to be very busy and popular. Even busy on a Monday. Big portions and if you want more rice they offer it to you or you can ask for it. Me and my friend took two dishes in total and shared them. More then enough!

  • 5/5 Xin A. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious as it is. Excellent skill of chef. She is burning dishes instead of woking ! Extremely hot for ignite your taste spot of your tongue. Be careful. Recommend Shi Jin Chao Gu (Mixed mushrooms) . Give you five!

  • 5/5 natascha s. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious, fresh, original and made while you wait. Best to order a few dishes and share with friends. We will be back!

  • 5/5 Rolman R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great vegan restaurang. High quality food and delicious. Small place so it gets crowded. Totally recommended. Sort of expensive but worth it.

  • 5/5 Nicolas B. 1 year ago on Google
    -Friendly and attentive staff -Delicious plant based chinese food

  • 5/5 Nicholas D. 1 year ago on Google
    You've got to trust the reviews of this place. It completely exceeded my expectations. I jumped at the chance to visit as soon as they opened, and was able to get a table. The mapo tofu I ordered was so authentic and it was the perfect level of spicy. For Swedish people it might be a bit too much but I absolutely loved it. Others are correct that it's more expensive than other restaurants, but not by much, and honestly the quality is worth paying the extra. I'm sure I'll be visiting this place a lot more often.

  • 3/5 Killian L. 2 years ago on Google
    Good vegan food but could use some more protein in their meals as in their price is somewhat expensive and me and my company showed up hungry and left not full, still hungry. Got extra bowl of rice afterwards tho, made our stomachs a bit more satisfied.. Nice variety of drinks.

  • 5/5 Mira M. 1 year ago on Google
    The best Chinese vegan restaurant in Stockholm!!!!!! Surprisingly, amazingly good. Great service and atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Derek U. 1 year ago on Google
    Literally the best Chinese food I’ve had in 10 years. So glad we found this place. ❤️


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup

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