James Cafe - Leesburg

I work in Leesburg, so I was really excited to find a Chinese restaurant offering vegan options right in town. While Good Fortune is my go-to spot, it's a bit far when I need a quick lunch, like today when I realized the cauliflower I brought just didn’t cut it. I've eaten here twice, and both times it was not a pleasant experience. The food simply wasn’t tasty, and I didn’t care for the mock meat at all. The vegetables in the Kung Pao chicken were tough and dry, and the dish with sweet and sour sauce was bland with a somewhat slimy texture. My biggest issue, however, was the lack of flavor. I can overlook textural problems if the food tastes good. On a positive note, the staff is very friendly, and their spring rolls are quite good.

I work in Leesburg, so I was really excited to find a Chinese restaurant that offers vegan options right in town. Good Fortune is my go-to place, but it's a bit far when I need a quick lunch. Today, for example, I brought cauliflower, but it just wasn't satisfying. I've eaten here twice now, and both times, the food was quite disappointing. It lacked flavor, and I wasn't impressed with the mock meat at all. The variety used in the Kung Pao Chicken was oddly hard and dry, and the chicken with vegetables was bland and had a slightly slimy texture. My biggest complaint is the overall lack of taste—I'm okay with texture issues if the food is flavorful. On a positive note, the staff is very friendly, and their spring rolls are quite good.