Mason's Dumpling Shop - Los Angeles

They mark their vegan items on the counter. knödel are great and really fill out, personal is also beautiful

Came here with five vegans and they had enough offerings for us to each order a couple things and share amongst the table. Really, really good local spot.

I absolutely loved Mason's! I ordered the adorable dumplings and then the vegan ginger chicken dish. The chili crunchy oil was incredible. Be sure to mix it with a bit of soy sauce for an extra kick. I recommend trying a few different dishes - everything was delicious! The service was also exceptional.

Based on recommendations, I decided to try the vegan dumplings and paired it with the vegetarian rice dish. It was absolutely delicious! The restaurant offered a choice of bark or ginger chicken substitute, and I went with the ginger chicken upon the server's suggestion. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it, as I normally don't like many vegan chicken options. I ended up ordering the dumplings for dinner yesterday and today, and made sure to get extra bok choy to balance out the chicken and rice, as there was only a small handful included in the bowl.

I tried the vegan noodles at this restaurant and they were amazing - handmade and delicious. However, the rice dish I ordered only consisted of rice, bok choy, and imitation meat, which I did not enjoy. The vegan filling for the dumplings was also made with the same imitation meat, so I may only return for the dumplings in the future. Overall, the other vegan options on the menu seemed uninspired. I prefer to eat at places that showcase real cooking skills rather than relying on imitation meat.