Greens · Vegan · Gluten-free
Wok-cooked broccoli with garlic. The cheapest green on the menu at $11, vegan, gluten-free. Clean flavors, bright-green from fast wok heat. The vegetable that makes the $3 White Rice pairing make total sense.
Broccoli with garlic has no complexity to hide behind. There are three components — broccoli, garlic, and sauce — and the quality of the result depends entirely on the heat and timing. A hot wok cooks broccoli in under two minutes: the exterior chars slightly at the floret tips, the stalks stay firm, and the color intensifies to a deep, bright green that signals properly cooked brassica. Overcooking at lower heat turns broccoli yellow-green, soft, and bitter without the compensating sweetness of the char.
The garlic is bloomed in the wok oil first — minced garlic in hot oil for 30 seconds develops a rounded, sweet-savory depth that raw garlic poured over vegetables cannot replicate. The house sauce goes in last: soy sauce (gluten-free version), a small amount of sesame oil, and a touch of sugar that caramelizes slightly against the hot wok surface.
At $11 this is the cheapest green on the menu and the most versatile side in the entire kitchen. It pairs with everything — soup dumplings, wok entrees, fried rice, noodles. Add White Rice ($3) and this $14 combination is a complete plant-based meal at lunch.
Per full plate. Estimates based on standard recipe; actual values may vary.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 140 |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg |
Allergens: Soy, Garlic. Vegan and gluten-free. No wheat, meat, dairy, shellfish, or tree nuts.
Ordering a greens dish changes the character of the meal. A table with only dumplings and wok entrees is heavy and protein-forward. Adding broccoli garlic lightens the spread, introduces fiber and vitamins, and gives diners something to eat between rich dishes without adding significant calories.
White Rice ($3) + Broccoli with Garlic ($11) = a $14 combination that is a complete vegan, gluten-free lunch. The garlic-soy sauce from the broccoli soaks into the rice. This is one of the best-value pairings on the menu and a practical recommendation for plant-based diners.
At 140 calories, this is the lowest-calorie dish on the menu by a significant margin. For anyone watching calorie intake while still wanting a full table spread, broccoli garlic adds volume and flavor to the meal for almost no calorie cost.
One plate serves 2–4 people as a side. In a group spread with dumplings and wok entrees, order one plate of broccoli per four people. It arrives quickly, it plates easily family-style, and it gives everyone a vegetable option without requiring a separate dish order per person.
