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Morning Nights in Long Beach

4.4 (54) 4150 McGowen St Unit 1, Long Beach, CA 90808, United States

Categories

Bar
Vegan restaurant
Chinese restaurant
Cocktail bar

Location on the map

Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 562-421-7777
Site: https://morningnights.com/menu

Opening hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–9 PM
Thursday:11 AM–10 PM
Friday:11 AM–10 PM
Saturday:11 AM–10 PM
Sunday:11 AM–10 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.4

54 Reviews for Morning Nights 2024:

Review №1

2023-03-08 20:00:48

First of all, California is a vegan paradise and I’ve missed it so much!!! The hubs and I are here in Southern California on vacation and since I lived in Northern California but moved back to the south east area, where such wonders don’t exist or are rare and few, it was priority to find a vegan restaurant. So if you’re vegan and love Asian food, this is the place! My hubs isn’t vegan and loved it. The weather was kinda cold so the outside seating isn’t the best but they have gas outside heaters so it wasn’t bad. If you aren’t vegan, I think this place won’t disappoint you either. Sorry, like usual, I was so hungry and started eating before taking a picture. Yum!

Review №2

2023-08-03 23:21:41

It is so difficult to find vegan Chinese food - and this is the best I’ve ever had after living all along the West Coast. This random place in Long Beach??? No business being this good, but it is. It is worth the trip, and SO affordable and reasonably priced. Order on their website or in person for the best deals - $12 for spicy wontons and $13 for Dan Dan noodles that both reinvigorated my will to live on separate occasions. They’re good portions and will get you full. It’s comforting, indulgent, delicious, and authentic. Please support them so they can be here forever. Inside a hangar building where you can go to multiple places, sit outside/in, it’s super social and lively.

Review №3

2023-12-07 21:39:15

Everything about Morning Nights was sooo good. We tried all the vegan dim sum and it was delicious. We ate it in their outdoor space which had heaters and a DJ. Good food, good vibes!

Review №4

2023-04-02 21:28:20

Im not a vegan or anything. Ive been trying lots of places, and this is a place Id return to. Everything was so good, considering that I love meat. Want to try everything.

Review №5

2023-09-16 18:29:47

We really enjoyed everything on the menu. The salt and pork mushrooms were really good and the only complaint about it was the grease, we couldnt eat a lot. If you get this dish I recommend sharing it as an appetizer. The shumai, dim sum, and bao are my favorite.If you are looking for a meatless option, do this.

Review №6

2023-03-23 06:50:57

Really pricey and small shumai portions but delicious. You can tell it’s not meat but it’s filling and flavorful. I liked the chili wontons, salt & pepper mushrooms, and mapo tofu. But thought the shumai was a bit overrated.

Review №7

2023-07-23 21:06:18

Love love love this hidden gem, and when I say hidden, LITERALLY HIDDEN. This is my weekly spot for all things delish and draft goodies. Owned and operated locally and they engage with you to ensure youre 💯 % satisfied. Live music, spoken word, this is a breath of fresh air and a local gem. Gratitude 🙏😎😍🤩

Review №8

2021-08-24 07:30:37

Vegan dim sum is hard to come by and this place does a realistic job. The meat has texture that is so real that one can be fooled to believing that it was the real thing.The skin of the Xiao Long Bao is a bit thick and there is no soup in the bun. Daikon cake was really well done and the flavor was rich even compared to non-vegetarian ones.Overall it is decent if you are craving vegetarian dim sum.

Review №9

2023-06-20 08:59:25

I got the fried rice for myself and an order of sticky lotus rice wraps for my daughter. she wouldn’t even touch it and i ended up throwing them out. the fried rice was ok but very bland and WAY too expensive. will not be coming back

Review №10

2023-06-02 17:28:14

This place has some amazing Dan Dan noodles, Daikon cakes and Honey Walnut Shrimp. Although portions were somewhat small they were really tasty. Will be coming back.

Review №11

2022-10-08 03:33:40

Great vegan place! I had no idea about the hidden patio ! Very cool vibey amazing food. Good portions and appropriate pricing. Good atmosphere and friendly staff 10/10 would recommend.

Review №12

2023-02-23 00:28:17

I never get vegan food...I like meats, chicken, fish, beef, pork etc... I purchased the fried rice at this location and all I will say is WOW! Excellent flavor, great portions, very fulfilling and literally felt healthier and not over fried. Kudos I recommend this place.

Review №13

2023-01-21 17:38:45

The food here was sooooo good! We spoke to the same woman both ordering and picking up and she was a sweetheart and a delight. I took my sister here (who is vegetarian) and I ordered the noodles not knowing what to expect because I dont limit my diet at all and they were SO good! The flavor was perfect and it was so yummy and quick thank you!

Review №14

2023-01-31 02:04:37

Ive never eaten the most dryest and blandest dim sum in my life. I spent so much money to not even be able to finish my food. I dont know what people are saying if theyve lost the use of their tongue and cant taste how terrible it is. The texture of everything is so off. The fried rice..Ive never seen fried rice that is so white, devoid of any seasoning. They added pickles? In fried rice? The only edible item on the menu is the Salt and Pepper Oyster Mushrooms but even then it was overly salty and oily. What was supposed to be treat and a good time turned into an infuriating experience. Im going to feed my animals the food. Its not fit for human consumption.

Review №15

2023-03-28 20:26:18

I asked my husband to order their Daikon Cake for me and I got around 10 tater tot size cubes and I barely tasted the Daikon. Maybe Im spoiled by all the Dim sum places in San Gabriel Valley, in my opinion its overpriced for below average dim sum.

Review №16

2023-09-22 03:14:06

This is a place worth repeat visits. Hidden so you could miss the patio and bar seating. Good choice of food and excellent service.

Review №17

2022-09-01 02:47:30

I was surprised how good the food tasted, might try more vegetarian foods

Review №18

2023-03-18 21:18:15

Always a good experience when eating Morning Nights. Really enjoy the bao, shumai, Dan Dan noodles, vegetable fried rice with spam, and the orange chicken. Items sell out often, order ahead if you can!

Review №19

2022-09-25 03:28:30

Came here with some friends to this super small restaurant front that is very easy to miss. But they are the only restaurant in the hanger with private patio seating for customers. We ordered everything on the menu short of a few items that were sold out. Highlights were the Dan Dan noodles and the shiu Mai. Unfortunately the lotus leaves and ma poa tofu was alittle disappointing on flavor ☹️. Everything else was just ok. Their lychee cocktail is so good but you cant go wrong with any of the cocktails on the menu. Note that whether you dine in or take out, everything comes in individually packaged paper containers, so lots of waste.

Review №20

2023-04-29 10:18:12

Ar the corner of the food hall located is this amazing vegan restaurant. Food was very delicious and they send you a text when your order is ready for pickup.

Review №21

2023-04-14 02:44:58

Someone took my order and I had to wait 25 minutes to find out, and another 5 minutes to get the order when I actually complained. Not sure what the point of asking for my phone number is if I wasn’t going to get a phone call when it was ready. Portion is incredibly tiny for every single item so it is rather expensive for what you are getting.

Review №22

2022-05-14 16:04:16

Took the trip to Long Beach after reading the review in the Times. Arrived 30 minutes after opening. No one was in line, but 2/3rds of the menu items were already out of stock, including the soup dumplings. Settled on shumai and mapo tofu. I was dining in, but the food arrived in cardboard takeout boxes. Shumai had decent flavor but nothing to dip it in. Mapo tofu was very bland. Didn’t feel compelled to finish it. $27.

Review №23

2022-01-08 17:31:26

Love this place!! Vegan for 30 plus years despite coming from a family who started one of the largest privately owned chinese frozen food companies in NA during their day,this food is delightful. Morning Nights selections compare to Vegan dim sum by Monks in Australia and Hong Kong which I believe to be the best in the world. My only complaint is I wish it opened earlier on the weekends. :(

Review №24

2021-03-02 12:58:47

Soft opening on their sandwich board sign just took me by surprise--it felt like Ive been wanting to try this new-to-me vegan restaurant for a month, but it turns out its been only two weeks since I read Kens review on Happy Cow.... For me, also, it was awesome, though I didnt try nearly as many items. I look forward to special occasions--when I can justify the expense--to explore more cruelty-free vegan food here.

Review №25

2023-02-03 17:59:32

Had a good experience there most of the options are good for plant lovers.. Vegan dietary

Review №26

2022-04-23 03:14:13

Morning Nights, please dont ever leave LBX! This was a refreshing take on Asian cuisine catered to the vegan audience. Top 4 dishes; Dan Dan noodles, walnut shrimp, shumai, spicy wontons,...Im a little biasis because Ive only tried these 4 but they were amazing! Its so great to be able to just order from a restaurant and not have to make substitutions.

Review №27

2021-07-11 19:34:54

By far one of the best vegan dive we’ve experience . We tried the crispy oyster mushroom, shu mai, fried rice and walnut shrimp. All were very good flavor wise. The fried rice a bit on the too oily side for us, and the crispy oyster mushroom were too salty. The non alcohol drinks were very limited and the two drinks we selected from that list was not available. Sooooo....water for everyone :). Probably healthier anyway! .......We do like the food enough to come back again :)

Review №28

2022-02-07 23:38:10

Great flavors, textures, and aromas, and very convincing to their non-vegan counterparts. Haven’t had anything that I didn’t enjoy. My favorite items are the walnut shrimp, oyster mushrooms, and spicy wontons.

Review №29

2022-01-07 04:32:23

Morning Nights is located at the front entrance of the Hangar and is one of the most stylish / minimalist food stands in the food hall.As I was just picking up food for the group amongst many other items we tried, I decided to get the dan dan noodles for everyone after asking the cashier for a recommendation. It came out after about 10-15 minutes. The only small note I had about the pickup was that it was in the same line as ordering food which took a little extra time. Think it would be awesome to have a separate window or area for picking up food to speed up the process. Really appreciated the cashier and her patience throughout.The dan dan noodles were definitely unique and for one person, pretty hefty. I wouldnt say its my favorite dan dan noodles and a little different from the ones Ive tried elsewhere, but if you are a fan of the peanut butter sauce and dont mind trying a different take on the noodles, I think its worth biting into. The pricing was about $14ish if Im remembering it right. And there were a number of other items that I saw people get that looked super tasty.

Review №30

2021-08-07 02:45:24

Overall a great spot to check out, especially if youre looking for vegan options. Walnut shrimp was BY FAR the best thing we ordered, Im honestly amazed and have never had vegan seafood like this.Least favorite thing was the Xiao Long Bao. Honestly was a really heavy meat flavor that I didnt like, even though it was also vegan.

Review №31

2022-05-29 01:42:00

I love that there is a fully vegan spot at LBX. The food is very flavorful and customer service is always great. I do wish there were more gluten free options. With more gluten free options, we would eat here even more.

Review №32

2021-06-11 06:58:45

Great advice from the phone. I ordered Dan Dan and shumai. I ordered sauce on the side. I would recommend adding slowly to adjust to taste. It has nice complexity of flavor but some might find it too spicy! Have fun!

Review №33

2021-03-14 01:52:09

This is my new go-to meal when I visit the Long Beach Exchange.It says this is their soft-opening, so I only hope they add more dishes to their menu! I’ve tried a few things now and everything I’ve had has really great flavor.So far I recommend the Vegetable Fried Rice, Shumai, Scallion Pancake Rolls, and their Xiao Long Bao.They do run out of things from time to time, so make sure you get their early enough before then!

Review №34

2023-02-17 04:41:17

I loved it! Cant speak for the food because we were not hungry.

Review №35

2020-12-19 20:16:16

Ordered takeout and got 6 items. All delicious and would order again. Great flavor! Check it out.

Review №36

2021-02-14 03:51:45

Big statement but hands down my favorite vegan restaurant in all of LA county! Don’t skip the scallion pancake, mapo tofu, walnut shrimp and the spicy wontons. I haven’t ordered anything that’s disappointing yet! Super cute patio in the back and stocked bar as well. Don’t sleep on this restaurant!

Review №37

2023-04-01 02:26:22

Im vegan, the food is overloaded with oil, everything has processed fake meat in it, it tasted ok but quality of food is really low and its overpriced. Maybe its meant for carnies...

Review №38

2021-06-13 03:24:27

Extremely good. My boyfriend is a vegan so Ive basically sampled every vegan place in town and this one might be the best. Fast service too. =)

Review №39

2022-07-21 04:50:07

This place rules. I mean… don’t come here. The amount of people is just right. The food’s great, the drinks are weird and good. The people are nice. I’m never leaving here.

Review №40

2023-03-16 05:52:06

Fantastic. My friends, both plant-based eaters and not, loved these vegan spins on classics.

Review №41

2022-12-22 00:05:53

Overpriced but oh so good. Best vegan food of its kind this side of LA.

Review №42

2022-11-06 04:47:32

$15 for 6pcs of shrimp that wasn’t even good, definitely not worth it, such a rip off.

Review №43

2022-07-12 21:44:06

Im driving and I called the restaurant I asked to place an order they referring me to their website I tell him I cannot go go on the website Im driving And they refused to take my order over the phone Why? Either dont pick up the phone and if you pick up just take the order

Review №44

2022-12-05 04:25:32

Epic food and a fantastic mixologist behind the bar. New favorite restaurant in the OC.

Review №45

2023-06-19 04:07:14

The walnut shrimp are absolutely class

Review №46

2020-12-15 02:58:17

One of the best vegan restaurants I’ve ever eaten at. Practically every option here is a must try!

Review №47

2022-11-23 14:07:31

Love this place. The small sitting area behind the counter offers an intimate setting.

Review №48

2021-07-23 05:24:26

Everyone needs to try this spot. Food is delicious! Good flavor and will definitely go back tomorrow 😄

Review №49

2022-09-30 05:22:40

Good vegetarian dim sum. Hidden outdoor eating are in back.

Review №50

2021-06-27 02:33:51

All the food we’ve tried has been so good! So glad to have this place so close.

Review №51

2022-05-21 14:42:04

Great snack foods along with the Licious cocktails

Review №52

2022-04-24 22:30:08

Excellent food, great menu.

Review №53

2021-04-20 01:07:41

Amazing vegan food and drinks!

Review №54

2022-04-29 03:58:31

Excellent food!!