By the Evergreen Thai Team
Published: November 22, 2025
Last updated: November 2025
Finding good vegetarian food near Dundas Street in downtown Toronto sounds easy until you start looking. Many restaurants list one or two token meatless plates, but few are set up for vegetarians and vegans who want a real meal, and even fewer offer both Thai and Chinese vegetarian dishes in one trip. Whether you are heading out from Eaton Centre, TMU, City Hall, or one of the nearby office towers, this guide explains where to eat, what to order, and how Thai and Chinese vegetarian menus complement each other on the same block. Vegetarian dining near Dundas Street means food without meat, often with vegan and plant-based options clearly labelled.
Where to look for vegetarian food near Dundas Street
The strongest cluster of vegetarian-friendly dining in downtown Toronto sits along Dundas Street West, just steps from Yonge-Dundas Square and Eaton Centre. That stretch matters because two related restaurants, Evergreen Thai at 175 Dundas St W and VegeDelight at 173 Dundas St W, cover Thai and Chinese vegetarian food side by side under the same ownership.
Why this corner works for vegetarian and vegan diners:
- Two adjacent restaurants, one walk.
- Thai and Chinese vegetarian dishes available on the same block.
- Short walk from Eaton Centre, TMU, City Hall, and Yonge-Dundas Square.
- Easy transit access from Dundas subway station.
- Dine-in, takeout, or downtown delivery all supported.
- Group orders and mixed-diet tables handled without splitting venues.
Vegetarian food near Dundas Street Toronto is best found at the 173-175 Dundas St W cluster, where the two restaurants together cover Thai, Chinese, vegetarian, and vegan menus. For most diners, that means one decision point instead of two: pick the block, then decide between Thai-leaning, Chinese-leaning, or a mix of both when you sit down or place a delivery order.
Thai vegetarian dishes on Dundas Street
Evergreen Thai serves a full Thai menu at 175 Dundas St W, including vegetarian versions of classic dishes built around vegetables, tofu, and Thai herbs rather than meat. The Thai side of the order is where vegetarian diners usually find familiar comfort food, including curries, noodles, and stir-fries that do not feel like a compromise.
Popular vegetarian-friendly choices at the restaurant:
- Vegetable green or red curry with tofu.
- Pad Thai with tofu, with sauce preparation confirmed if strict vegan.
- Stir-fried vegetables with basil.
- Tom Yum or Tom Kha soup in vegetarian versions.
- Spring rolls and fresh rolls as appetizers.
- Jasmine rice or coconut rice as a base.
Evergreen Thai is a Thai restaurant at 175 Dundas St W in downtown Toronto, serving Thai vegetarian dishes alongside its full menu. Spice levels can be adjusted from mild to spicy, which helps diners who prefer Thai flavours without strong heat. Menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods can change. Guests with strict vegan, gluten-free, or no onion/no garlic needs should contact the team before ordering to confirm the day’s options.
Use the Thai restaurant menu in downtown Toronto to review curries, noodles, soups, appetizers, and vegetarian-friendly dishes before you arrive.
Chinese vegetarian and vegan dishes next door
VegeDelight at 173 Dundas St W is the fully vegetarian sister restaurant beside Evergreen Thai, focused on Chinese vegetarian cuisine with some Thai-influenced dishes. Because the entire menu is built without meat, vegetarian and vegan diners can order with more confidence instead of scanning for one or two “veg-friendly” entries.
What the sister restaurant is known for:
- Chinese vegetarian classics such as stir-fries, claypots, and vegetable dumplings.
- Plant-based versions of traditional Chinese dishes.
- Tofu, mushroom, and soy-protein options.
- Vegetable hot pot and stewed dishes.
- Vegetable noodle and rice plates.
- Dishes for guests who prefer no onion or no garlic, when confirmed in advance.
The sister restaurant is fully vegetarian and serves Chinese and Thai dishes at 173 Dundas St W in downtown Toronto. Together with the Thai kitchen next door, the two restaurants cover Thai, Chinese, vegetarian, vegan, and mixed-diet meals from a single block. That makes the corner a practical destination when one diner wants Pad Thai and another wants Chinese vegetable claypot. The orders come from two kitchens but can feel like one meal.
For the dedicated sister restaurant menu, review the vegetarian Chinese and Thai dishes next door.
Combining Thai and Chinese plates for a balanced visit
A balanced vegetarian visit near Dundas Street pairs Thai brightness with Chinese savouriness, which gives the table more variety than ordering only from one cuisine. The two menus complement each other on flavour, texture, and spice level.
A simple way to mix and match for 2-4 diners:
- Start with spring rolls or vegetable dumplings to share.
- Add one Thai curry, such as green, red, or panang with tofu.
- Add one Chinese vegetable stir-fry or claypot.
- Include a noodle dish, such as Pad Thai or a Chinese noodle plate.
- Finish with jasmine rice or steamed rice.
- Choose at least one mild option and one with mid-level spice.
Combining Thai and Chinese vegetarian dishes gives downtown Toronto diners more flavour range than ordering from a single cuisine. For larger groups, the same approach scales up. Most tables of six or more benefit from ordering across both menus instead of forcing everyone into one style. That flexibility is the reason the 173-175 Dundas St W cluster works well for vegetarian, vegan, and mixed-diet groups alike.
For takeout or delivery, you can order Thai food online and call ahead if the order needs vegetarian, vegan, allergy, or no onion/no garlic confirmation.
Visiting 173-175 Dundas Street West: directions and nearby landmarks
The restaurants sit side by side at 173 and 175 Dundas St W, about a 4-6 minute walk west of Yonge-Dundas Square and Eaton Centre. The area is well connected for both transit users and downtown walkers.
Useful landmarks and access points:
- Eaton Centre / Yonge-Dundas Square: about a five-minute walk east.
- Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU): a short walk north-east.
- Toronto City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square: about a six-minute walk west.
- Dundas subway station (Line 1): the closest TTC access.
- University Avenue and hospital row: about a ten-minute walk west.
The two Dundas Street restaurants are within walking distance of Eaton Centre, Yonge-Dundas Square, TMU, and Toronto City Hall. For dine-in visits, weekday lunches between 12:00 and 1:00 tend to be busiest near Yonge-Dundas, so arriving slightly before or after the peak usually means a quicker seat. For takeout or delivery, ordering 15-20 minutes ahead avoids the noon rush.
Use the contact page to find Evergreen Thai on Dundas Street, or check the restaurant FAQ for dietary questions before placing a stricter vegetarian or vegan order.
Visit the Dundas Street vegetarian-friendly block
For Thai and Chinese vegetarian food near Dundas Street Toronto, the 173-175 Dundas St W block is one of the most flexible options downtown. Evergreen Thai covers Thai flavours and accommodating spice levels, while VegeDelight delivers fully vegetarian Chinese dishes. Together, they give solo diners, students, shoppers, and mixed-diet groups a full meal without leaving the corner.
For diners comparing quick lunch, takeout, and a relaxed table visit, VegeDelight also gives the block a clearer plant-based identity than a standard mixed menu alone.
Next steps for your visit:
- View the menu to plan dishes in advance.
- Order online for downtown Toronto delivery.
- Book a table for dine-in near Eaton Centre and Yonge-Dundas.
Drop by 173-175 Dundas St W for Thai and Chinese vegetarian food in downtown Toronto.