Tze Ern Vege Restaurant at Publika Shopping Gallery
Location: D3-G4-09, No, 1, Jln Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Publika Shopping Gallery
The menu covers Chinese vegetarian dishes including vegetarian versions of Chinese classics such as sweet and sour pork, Kung Pao chicken, and char siew using plant-based meat substitutes, alongside vegetable stir-fries, tofu dishes, mushroom preparations, and vegetarian soups. The Tze Ern Vege format provides Chinese vegetarian cuisine that replicates the flavours and textures of traditional Chinese dishes using plant-based ingredients. The mock meat tradition in Chinese Buddhist vegetarian cooking has a long history, with techniques including wheat gluten (seitan), soy protein, and mushroom-based substitutes that closely mimic the texture and flavour of meat. The format serves the significant Chinese Buddhist vegetarian market in Malaysia, where vegetarianism is practiced for religious reasons including on specific lunar calendar dates. The restaurant also serves the growing health-conscious market seeking plant-based meal options. The format provides both rice meals and sharing dishes suited to family-style dining.
Individual rice meals cost from RM10 to RM18, with sharing dishes from RM15 to RM40. The restaurant is busiest during the 1st and 15th of the lunar month when many Chinese Buddhists practice vegetarianism, and weekends. Tze Ern Vege provides Chinese vegetarian cuisine with the mock meat techniques that replicate traditional Chinese dishes in plant-based form. The religious vegetarian market provides consistent demand. The health-conscious market provides growing demand. The Chinese format provides familiar flavours for those transitioning to or maintaining vegetarian diets.
Operating Hours
Overall Rating
Based on 167 Google reviews
Mall Ranking
Based on customer ratings
food Ranking
Based on customer ratings
Negative Reviews
No negative reviews yet.
Positive Reviews
No positive reviews yet.
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!
Write a Review
Photo Gallery
Tze Ern Vege Restaurant
TZE ERN VEGE RESTAURANT
The image shows the exterior of a vegetarian restaurant named TZE ERN VEGE RESTAURANT, with signage in English and Chinese characters. The storefront features large glass windows displaying a menu board on the left side. Inside, there are visible tables and chairs, along with some boxes stacked near the entrance. A person is standing outside near the door.
TZE ERN VEGE RESTAURANT
The image shows the exterior storefront of Tze Ern Veg Restaurant, featuring a glass facade with signage displaying 'TZE ERN VEGE RESTAURANT' and Chinese characters. Inside, there are tables, chairs, and visible food items on display. A menu board is partially visible through the window.
TZE ERN VEGE RESTAURANT
Exterior view of Tze Ern Veg Restaurant storefront with glass doors and windows displaying menu boards inside. Adjacent to a clinic and banana shop below.
Tze Ern Veggie Restaurant Entrance
The image shows the storefront of a vegetarian restaurant named TZE ERN VEGE with Chinese characters 慈恩素食 above the entrance. The glass doors feature red decorative paper cutouts with the character '福' (fortune) and a poster promoting 'Soul Food Market'. Inside, kitchen equipment and food display cases are visible through the windows.
Sauced Meat Dish with Vegetables
A plate of saucy meat pieces, likely pork or chicken, garnished with lettuce and colorful vegetables like tomatoes and pineapple chunks, served on a white dish at a wooden table.
Stir-fried Green Beans with Minced Meat
A white plate contains a serving of stir-fried green beans coated in a dark brown sauce, topped with minced meat and garnished with a piece of lettuce.
Assorted Asian Dishes and Ingredients
A vibrant display of various Asian dishes including fried rice, curry with rice, steamed buns, noodles, dumplings, and fresh vegetables like broccoli, peppers, and tomatoes.
Plate of Fried Rice with Tofu and Vegetables
A white plate containing a serving of fried rice topped with crispy tofu pieces, accompanied by stir-fried vegetables including mushrooms and leafy greens. A spoon rests on the right side of the plate.
Fried Noodles with Vegetables and Egg
A plate of stir-fried noodles, likely char kway teow or similar Asian flat rice noodles, mixed with chopped cabbage, green vegetables (possibly bok choy), carrots, and pieces of fried egg. The dish is served on a white round plate.
Stir-fried noodles with mushrooms and red peppers
A white bowl containing a stir-fry dish featuring thin noodles, sliced mushrooms, and shredded red peppers, served on a bamboo placemat.
Fried Dish with Curry Leaves and Green Chilies
A close-up of a plate featuring crispy, golden-brown fried pieces coated in a light sauce, garnished with fresh green curry leaves and sliced green chilies. A piece of lettuce is visible on the side.
Sautéed Vegetable and Meat Dish in Clay Pot
A close-up of a clay pot containing stir-fried vegetables and meat, including green peppers, red bell peppers, carrots, and possibly tofu or eggplant, coated in a glossy brown sauce.
Fried Rice with Egg and Curry
A plate of fried rice topped with a fried egg, accompanied by stir-fried vegetables and curry chicken.
Stir-fry with rice plate
A white plate containing a serving of white rice and a stir-fry dish featuring chunks of meat, red bell peppers, green vegetables (possibly zucchini or cucumber), and lettuce leaves, all coated in a glossy brown sauce. A small bowl of pickled items is visible in the background on a wooden table.
Vegetable Soup with Noodles
A bowl of clear soup containing noodles, broccoli, bok choy, mushrooms, egg ribbons, and other vegetables, served in a white bowl on a light wooden table.
Dining Area Interior
Interior of a casual dining space with wooden tables and yellow chairs. Several customers are standing near the counter, likely ordering food. A menu board is visible on the wall above the counter, displaying various dishes. The room has an industrial-style ceiling with exposed pipes and hanging lights.
Iced Drink in Glass
A tall glass filled with an iced beverage, likely a lemonade or similar drink, is placed on a wooden table. Condensation is visible on the outside of the glass. Two smartphones are positioned beside the glass, one yellow and one white. In the background, parts of people wearing casual clothing can be seen.
Stir-fried vegetables with rice
A close-up of a plate containing white rice and stir-fried green vegetables, possibly bitter melon or similar, in a dark brown sauce.
Vegetable Soup Bowl
A close-up of a bowl of vegetable soup with visible ingredients including broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and egg, served in a white bowl on a light wooden table.
Food Display Counter
A stainless steel food display case with multiple metal trays containing various dishes, including curries and fried items. A person is serving food into a plastic bag through the glass front of the counter.
Vegetable Noodle Soup Bowl
A white bowl filled with a clear broth-based noodle soup containing visible ingredients such as broccoli, carrots, green onions, and possibly egg or tofu pieces. The noodles appear to be thin vermicelli or glass noodles. A small ceramic container (possibly soy sauce) is placed beside the bowl on a light wooden table surface.
Vegetable Stir Fry with Wood Ear Fungus
A white plate containing a stir-fry dish featuring broccoli, cauliflower, yellow and red bell peppers, carrots, and dark wood ear fungus (black fungus). A silver fork rests on the right side of the plate. The meal is served on a light wooden table surface, with a blue ceramic mug partially visible in the background.
Bowl of Noodle Soup
A close-up shot of a white bowl filled with thick noodles, vegetables like carrots and leafy greens, in a brown broth. A spoon lifts some of the soup, showing its texture. The person holding the spoon wears a light blue shirt and has yellow nail polish.
Stir-fried Mushrooms with Peppers
A white plate holds a glossy stir-fry of sliced mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, and possibly bamboo shoots, coated in a dark brown sauce. The dish rests on a woven bamboo placemat atop a wooden table.
Plate of Stir-fried Noodles with Toppings
A white plate containing stir-fried glass noodles, bean sprouts with chicken pieces, and a portion of scrambled eggs mixed with green vegetables, served on a light wooden table.
Bowl of Noodle Soup with Vegetables
A close-up photo of a bowl of noodle soup, likely udon or similar thick noodles, in a brown broth. Visible ingredients include broccoli florets, green stalks (possibly bok choy), cauliflower pieces, and possibly egg or tofu. A white ceramic spoon holds some noodles, and metal chopsticks rest on the rim of the bowl. The setting appears to be a casual dining table.
Spicy Ramen with Kimchi and Vegetables
A plate of stir-fried noodles coated in a reddish sauce, mixed with pieces of kimchi, green beans, and possibly carrots or other vegetables. The dish is served on a white plate.
Vegetable Soup Bowl
A white bowl filled with clear broth, containing broccoli florets, leafy greens, sliced mushrooms, tofu cubes, and thin noodles.
Rice and Vegetable Meal
A table setting featuring two plates of white rice, four small bowls containing various cooked vegetables (spinach, green beans, eggplant, and a curry dish), with utensils visible.
Stir-fried Vegetable and Egg Dish
A white bowl containing a colorful stir-fry with egg, wood ear mushrooms, green peppers, carrots, and glass noodles, served on a bamboo mat.
Stir-fried noodles with vegetables and chicken
A plate of stir-fried glass noodles mixed with shredded cabbage, carrots, and pieces of chicken, garnished with green herbs.
Stir-fried Pork with Peppers and Rice
A plate of stir-fried pork pieces, green bell peppers, and cashews in a glossy brown sauce, served over lettuce leaves with a mound of white rice on the side.
Food Buffet Display
A stainless steel food service counter with multiple metal trays filled with various cooked dishes, including curries, fried items, and rice-based meals. A person's hand is visible on the left side holding a small plate. The background shows shelves with packaged goods and kitchen equipment.
Plate of Chinese-style food with rice
A white plate containing brown rice, stir-fried greens (likely spinach), tofu pieces, wood ear mushrooms, and a portion of glazed chicken or pork chunks. A fork rests on the left side of the plate.
Fried Rice with Egg
A plate of fried rice topped with a sunny-side-up egg, served on a white dish.
Stewed Beef with Vegetables in Clay Pot
A close-up of a clay pot containing stewed beef chunks, red and green bell peppers, carrots, and onions in a glossy brown sauce.
Stir-fried noodles with vegetables
A plate of stir-fried noodles coated in a dark sauce, mixed with bok choy, carrots, and other vegetables.
Stir-fried Noodles with Vegetables and Mushrooms
A plate of stir-fried noodles featuring egg, green leafy vegetables, red peppers, and sliced mushrooms, served on a white dish atop a woven bamboo placemat.
Fried Rice with Tofu
A plate of fried rice topped with dark glazed tofu, featuring visible ingredients like carrots, corn, and cabbage.
Plate of Stir-fried Vegetables and Tofu with Mushrooms
A white plate containing three distinct dishes: stir-fried leafy greens, shredded cabbage with scrambled eggs, and braised tofu with mushrooms in a savory sauce.
Food and Drink in a Cafeteria
A close-up of a plate of stir-fried noodles with egg and green onions, accompanied by a tall glass of iced coffee. In the background, people are seated at tables in a brightly lit cafeteria or restaurant setting.
Stir-fried Green Beans with Eggplant and Red Pepper
A white plate holds a stir-fry dish featuring green beans, slices of eggplant, and chunks of red bell pepper in a glossy brown sauce. The dish is served on a woven bamboo placemat atop a wooden table.
Stir-fried Vegetable Medley with Mushrooms and Corn
A white plate holds a colorful stir-fry featuring broccoli florets, cauliflower pieces, baby corn, sliced mushrooms (including shiitake), red bell pepper strips, and carrots, all coated in a glossy brown sauce. The dish rests on a woven bamboo placemat atop a wooden table.
Mapo Tofu Dish
A white plate containing a serving of Mapo Tofu, featuring cubes of tofu in a rich, spicy sauce with minced meat and green onions, placed on a woven bamboo placemat.
Chinese Food Menu with Photos
A printed menu featuring colorful photos of various Chinese dishes, including egg dishes, vegetable dishes, tofu dishes, and mushroom dishes. The menu lists items like Fried Egg with Long Bean, Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables, Braised Tofu, and Mushroom Stalks.
Fried Food with Greens
A plate of crispy fried food, possibly battered and deep-fried strips, served on a bed of fresh green lettuce leaves. The dish is presented in a white bowl on a light wooden table.
Fried Food with Dip
A white plate holds golden-brown fried food pieces, possibly fritters or nuggets, arranged next to a small bowl of dark dipping sauce garnished with cilantro. The plate rests on a woven bamboo mat atop a wooden table.
Stir-fried Vegetables with Broccoli and Cauliflower
A close-up of a white bowl containing stir-fried vegetables, including broccoli florets, cauliflower pieces, sliced carrots, and dark wood ear mushrooms in a glossy brown sauce.
Bowl of Egg Noodle Soup with Scallions
A white bowl filled with a light-colored broth, topped with scrambled eggs and chopped green scallions.
Claypot Noodles with Egg
A claypot dish filled with stir-fried noodles topped with a fried egg, served on a wooden table with chopsticks and a small bowl of chili sauce.
Buffet Food Display
A buffet-style food display with multiple stainless steel trays containing various dishes, including rice, stir-fries, and salads. The trays are arranged on shelves behind a glass barrier, with serving utensils visible in each tray. In the background, kitchen equipment and staff can be seen.
Soba Noodles with Tofu and Seaweed
A bowl of soba noodles topped with cubes of tofu and a dark seaweed garnish, served in a light brown broth on a beige placemat.
Stir-fried Vegetable Dish with Mushrooms and Egg
A white plate containing a colorful stir-fry dish featuring sliced green bitter melon, mushrooms, red chili peppers, scrambled egg, and shredded carrots in a light sauce, served on a woven bamboo placemat.
Bowl of Noodle Soup with Vegetables
A close-up photo of a white bowl filled with noodles in a rich, reddish-brown broth. The soup contains visible ingredients including sliced cabbage, green beans, and possibly meat or tofu pieces. A pair of metal chopsticks is lifting some noodles from the bowl, while a white plastic spoon rests on the left side inside the bowl. The bowl sits on a light-colored table surface.
Sizzling Claypot Rice with Egg
A close-up of a claypot dish containing stir-fried noodles, meat pieces, green vegetables, and a raw egg yolk in the center.
Curry Dish with Greens and Onions
A close-up of a creamy yellow curry dish, likely chicken or fish, garnished with green leaves and sliced green onions. The sauce is thick and glossy, coating the pieces of protein. A white plate is visible in the background.
Tofu Dishes Menu Page
A printed menu page featuring images of tofu dishes and a list of tofu-based items with prices in Chinese Yuan.
CNY Dishes Preorder Flyer
A promotional flyer advertising CNY dishes with dates, times, and options like take-away, dine-in, and mixed rice.
Mushroom Dishes Menu Page
A printed menu page featuring a section titled '冬菇, Mushroom Dishes' with seven items listed (M1-M7), including prices and descriptions in Chinese and English. Accompanying photos show four dishes: Salted Egg Yolk Abalone Mushroom, Fragrance Mushroom Stalk, Trio Mushroom Tofu, Braised Mushroom with Black Fungus, and Butter Abalone Mushroom.
Fried Dishes Menu Page
A printed menu page featuring five fried dishes with Chinese and English names, prices, and corresponding photos of the food items.
Fried Rice with Dried Chilies and Vegetables
A close-up of a plate of fried rice, featuring golden-brown grains mixed with diced yellow pineapple, orange carrots, white cabbage, and dark red dried chilies. The dish is served on a plain white plate.
Food on table
A close-up view of a meal served in white dishes on a light wooden table. The main dish is a rice bowl containing fried tofu, sliced sausage or meat, mushrooms, carrots, and green peppers with a brown sauce. Next to it is a smaller square plate holding pieces of cooked meat and mushrooms in sauce.
Plate of Fried Rice with Side Dishes
A white plate containing fried rice topped with golden-brown tempura pieces, scrambled eggs mixed with carrots and green onions, a side of stir-fried cabbage with wood ear mushrooms, and a portion of braised tofu in a glossy sauce.
Tze Ern Vege Restaurant Brochure
A two-page brochure or flyer for Tze Ern Vege Restaurant, opened in 2015. The left page features English text welcoming customers and describing the restaurant's offerings, including A1a Carte dishes, bi-weekly specials, and catering services. The right page mirrors this with Chinese text, highlighting vegetarian meals, customizable options (e.g., no onion/garlic/egg/milk), and takeaway/delivery availability. Top of both pages displays a colorful spread of prepared food items.
Stir-fried Chicken with Peanuts and Wood Ear Mushrooms
A white plate containing a stir-fry dish featuring chunks of chicken, roasted peanuts, black wood ear mushrooms, green peppers, and yellow bell pepper pieces in a glossy brown sauce, served on a bamboo placemat.