00Vegetarian

BEIJING

Tianchu Miaoxiang Vegetarian - Chaowai
Rm 0260, 2/F, Bldg D, Chaowai SOHO, 6B Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, CBD/Guomao (100020)
+86-10-59001088, 59001288
Vegan, Chinese, Fast food, Take-out

Founded in 2003, Tianchu Miaoxiang Vegetarian has 2 branches: Tsinghua and Chaowai(CBD). Offers extensive vegetarian menu including a variety of mockmeat dishes with average 40-60CNY per person. The kitchen and inventory are open for customer visits. Organizes monthly free vegetarian cooking training salon. Name in Chinese is 天厨妙香素食(朝外店), address is 朝外大街乙6号，朝外SOHO D座0260. Directions: 300 meters west of JingGuang Center at East 3rd Ring, next to Central Park and Vantone Center. Take exit A of Jintai Xizhao Station on Subway Line #10, turn right on first light, then turn left on first light, walk 200m to see Chaowai SOHO building. Open Mon-Sun 10am-10pm.
(6 reviews)

Bi An Ai Zhi Su
33 Xueyuan Nan Lu, Haidian District
86-010-62116389, 86356269
Vegan, Chinese

Enlightened Love of Vegetables. 彼岸爱之素 Chinese Address: 海淀区学院南路33号(艺海商务酒店旁) 车站：皂君庙东站/明光村西站/金五星总站/艺海总站(公交16, 849, 601, 645, 651灶君庙东站，运通103, 16, 849明光村西站)
(1 review)

Elaine's
Luo Ma Hu, Shunyi
+86-10-80485088
Vegan, Chinese, Beer/Wine, Take-out

Bejing vegan restaurant serving Chinese food such as soy chicken, flaming tofu, and more. Has a nice courtyard garden and a rooftop deck overlooking the lake. 素心小筑 Chinese Address: 顺义后沙峪镇罗马湖畔(罗马环岛向北100米左转沿罗马湖畔800米)
(1 review)

Loving Hut - Dongfangyuanrong
C202, Oriental Media Center, 4, Guanhua Rd, Chaoyang District
4006100121
Vegan, Chinese, Asian, Fast food, Take-out

Part of international chain of veggie food restaurants opened by followers of Supreme Master Ching Hai, an advocate for vegetarian living. Serving food, coffee, non-alcoholic beverages, and more. Chinese Name: 爱家国际餐饮连锁店东方圆融店 Chinese Address: 朝阳区光华路4号东方梅地亚中心C座202
(1 review)

Loving Hut - Fengtai
1205, Building 9, Block 1, Fangxingyuan, Fengtai District
86-010-58070038
Vegan, Chinese, Fast food, Take-out

Part of international chain of veggie food restaurants opened by followers of Supreme Master Ching Hai, an advocate for vegetarian living. Serving food, coffee, non-alcoholic beverages, and more. 爱家国际餐饮连锁店-北京爱家旗舰店（纯素） Chinese Address: 北京丰台区芳星园一区9号楼1205号.
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Loving Hut - Xiushui
45, Dongda Rd, Chaoyang District
86-010-65011544
Vegan, Chinese, Asian, Fast food, Take-out

Part of international chain of veggie food restaurants opened by followers of Supreme Master Ching Hai, an advocate for vegetarian living. Serving food, coffee, non-alcoholic beverages, and more. Chinese Name: 爱家国际餐饮连锁店秀水店 Chinese Address: 朝阳区东大桥路45号
(4 reviews)

Tianchu Miaoxiang Vegetarian-Tsinghua
Chuang Ye Building (at near east gate of Tsinghua University, Hai Dian District)
+86-10-62797078, 627808
Vegan, Chinese, Fast food, Take-out

Founded in 2003, Tianchu Miaoxiang Vegetarian has 2 branches: Tsinghua and Chaowai(CBD). Offers extensive vegetarian menu including a variety of mockmeat dishes with average 40-60CNY per person. The kitchen and inventory are open for customer visits. Organizes monthly free vegetarian cooking training salon. Name in Chinese is 天厨妙香, address is 清华正门外，清华科技园，创业大厦一层西侧。公交：城铁五道口站；公交清华园站、双清路站-小5路,小67路,小71路,运通110,307,320支,331,355,355支,375,375支,628,726,731,732支,743, 749,825,913,951 Accepts credit cards. Open Mon-Sun.
(4 reviews)

Veganhut
Stall 0912, 2/F, Bldg 9, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (100020)
+86-10-58699856
Vegan, Chinese, International, Fast food

Bejing vegan restaurant. Non smoking, has wi-fi internet. Directions: Subway Line 1 to Guomao Station, take Exit C, walk 50 meters west, turn left at CITC building, go south 50 meters. Name in Chinese 维根小屋. Address in Chinese 北京朝阳区建外soho 9号楼2层9213商铺. Open Mon-Thur 11am-10pm.
(6 reviews)

Baihe - Lily Vegetarian - Dongcheng
Caoyuan Hutong Jia 23, Bei Xiaojie, Dongzhimen Nei, Dongcheng District
+86-10-64052082
Lacto, Vegan-friendly, Chinese

Bejing vegetarian restaurant. 百合素食 is the restaurant name in Chinese. Affiliated with Restaurant "Lily" (Jimenqiao branch and Summer Palace branch). Location is in a small alley, need to look for it. The restaurant is situated inside an old house, and you pass the courtyard of ancient doorway to get inside. Chinese address: 东城区东直门内北小街香草园胡同23号(四合院内). Confirmed open Mar 2010.
(6 reviews)

Bodhi-Sake
10-16 Heiyao Changjie, Xuanwu District
010-63542889
Vegan-friendly, Chinese

Bejing veggie restaurant located in the courtyard of a Buddhist temple. Extensive pure vegetarian menu includes a variety of mockmeat dishes in addition to vegetables. Dine inside in the traditional Chinese style room or outside on the patio. Chinese Name: 菩提缘 Chinese Address: 宣武区黑窑厂街10-16号
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Boruo Vegetarian
33, Gulou East St., Changping District
86-010-86694425
Chinese

Nice environment and service. Chinese Name: 般若素食. Address: 地址：北京昌平区鼓楼东街33号（龙福居西侧金宇大厦院内）
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Bowei Tang
14-9, Block 1, Anhuili, Chaoyang District
86-010-64927559
Chinese

Try the vegetable rolls. 博味堂 Chinese Address: 朝阳区安慧里1区14-9号(近加利大厦)
(1 review)

Caianxin Vegetarian
Jia 6, Jianguomenwai St., Chaoyang District (at B2 Floor, Zhonghuanshimao Business Center)
86-010-85673254
Chinese

Open 10:30-22:00. 菜安欣素食 Chinese Address: 朝阳区建国门外大街甲6号中环世贸中心B2楼
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Cat's Cradle
66 Meishuguanhoujie, Dongcheng District
+86-133-66221228
Lacto, Vegan-friendly, Organic, Chinese, Juice bar, Take-out

Features an extensive food menu in addition to coffee drinks, teas, and juices. Pleasant urban atmosphere and English-speaking staff. No alcohol or smoking. Open daily 11am-9pm. Although they are open 11am-9pm, they have only limited offerings during non-peak meal hours.
Unfortunately, this and most Beijing 'vegan friendly' restaurants have succumbed to the recent mass marketing of milk - and do not include the once-ubiquitous soy milk on their menu. So vegans who want coffee have to drink it black. Chinese Name: 香阳小筑(大佛寺店) Chinese Address: 东城区美术馆后街66号(内蒙宾馆对面).
NOTE: Possibly closed, moving, or under renovation - please let HappyCow know- thanks.
(2 reviews)

Conglin Business Restaurant
No.28, Jiannan Rd., Jinzhan Village, Chaoyang District
86-010-52001708
Lacto, Chinese

No eggs used. Located on 3rd floor. 丛林商务会馆 Chinese Address: 朝阳区金盏乡金南路28号
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Dajuesi Vegetarian
Dajue Temple, Beianhe, Wenquan Town, Haidian District
86-010-62186698
Chinese

Inside Dajue Temple. Try the fake-meat sausage. 大觉寺素食 Chinese Address: 海淀区温泉镇北安河大觉寺内(在颐和园乘346路汽车，到北安河南口下车，大觉寺内).
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Deng Pin Vegetarian
Jia 26, Guozijian St., Dongcheng District
86-010-64046568
Ovo, Chinese

Gong Bao Ji Ding. Recommended. Located next to the Imperial College and Yonghegong, the Lama Temple. 登品素食 Used Name: 叙香斋 Chinese Address: 东城区国子监大街甲26号(孔庙对面，距离雍和宫80米)
(1 review)

Early Spring Yard
No.1, Andingmen West St., Dongcheng District
n/a
Chinese

Located near Beihu Chenghe. Chinese Name: 早春小院 Chinese Address: 东城区安定门西大街1号.
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Fairy Su
30 Yonghegong Da Jie, Dongcheng District (100007) (at next to Yonghegong Lama Temple)
010-58444596, 58444598
Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Buffet, Take-out

Photo menu features over 70 dishes which include vegetable dishes, tofu, soups, salads, mock meats, rice, noodle, and bread choices, plus 8 set menus. No MSG or egg. There are dining areas. Downstairs is casual with butterfly decorated light shades, fake floral arrangements, glass gems, baby blue and pink shimmering wall paper. Upstairs is more sophisticated with a Buddhist theme, and customers can enjoy some privacy in lavish booth seating with real flowers, candles, and soft music. A nightly buffet is served on the second floor. Some English spoken. Opened in March 2010. Reservations required.
(1 review)

Gongdelin Vegetarian Restaurant
158, Qianmen East St., Chongwen District (at No.2)
86-010-67020867
Chinese

Well known, historic restaurant. Open 10:00-22:00. 功德林素菜馆 Chinese Address: 崇文区前门东大街2号
(3 reviews)

Homestyle Vegetarian
SMM 98, Solana Blue Bay Commercial Area, 6, Chaoyang Park Rd, Chaoyang District
86-010-59056301
Chinese, Buffet

Country style. Chinese Name: 家乡素食 Chinese Address: 朝阳公园路6号SOLANA蓝色港湾商业区SMM98号
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Jiaheyuan Vegetarian
Jia 5, Deshengmen West St., Xicheng District
86-010-62261846
Chinese

Chinese name: 嘉禾园素食. Hidden in a courtyard of houses, the sign at the gate of the courtyard says 北京地铁. 德胜门西大街甲5号（积水潭桥西360米路北地铁集团院内）
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Jiangnan Garden
Northeast of Beijing Railway Station, Dongcheng District
86-010-65596136 ext.8001
Chinese

江南花园. Large restaurant, with about 450 seats. Sichuan style. Chinese Address: 东城区北京站前马路斜对面(东北方位)，交通：地铁北京站下，1、4路等北京站下车
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Jingcan Vegetarian
Xinchengguoji, Jia 6, Chaowai St., Chaoyang District
n/a
Chinese

Possibly a good place to bring a date. Please send HappyCow some details. 净餐素食 Chinese Address: 朝阳区朝外大街甲6号万通中心首层(新城国际).
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Jingfun Cafe
Hai Dian District, Wan-Liu-Zhong-Lu, Bi-Shui-Yun-Tian Building, Ground Floor (100089)
+86-10-82567293
Ovo, Lacto, Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Western, International, Take-out, Catering

Bejing veggie cafe located in a quite area. Has wifi internet. Chinese Name: 净饭咖啡 Chinese Address：海淀区万柳中路碧水云天底商国税局西侧 Accepts credit cards.
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Jinyunlai Vegetarian
N59, Banjing Rd., Haidian District
86-010-53986388
Chinese

Chinese Name: 金运来素食斋 Chinese Address: 海淀区板井路59号
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Jue Lin Vegetarian
Shi Jie, Changchunyuan, Xiyuancaochang No.5, Haidian District
86-010-62569813
Chinese

No mockmeats, no eggs, may use dairy in some dishes. Close to the southwest gate of Peking university. Chinese name: 觉林素食. Chinese address: 海淀区西苑草场5号畅春园食街（海淀桥北北京大学西南门对面畅春园食街觉林素食）
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Lotus in Moonlight
12 Liufang Nanli, Chaoyang District
+86-10-64653299
Vegan-friendly, Chinese, International

Clean and tasty food. Open 5-9pm. Chinese Name: 荷塘月色 Chinese Address: 朝阳区左家庄西街柳芳南里12号楼(104路柳芳东口下/18路左家庄下)
(3 reviews)

Lotus in Moonlight II
Zhongguancun, 3th floor, Cultural Tower (100080)
+86-10-62680848
Lacto, Vegan-friendly Chinese, Thai, International

One of the vegetarian restaurants in Bejiing. This one is located in a shopping mall. The interior is nicely styled. Try the curry. Chinese Name: 荷塘月色(中关村店) Chinese Address: 海淀区海淀桥东南角第三极文化中心三层
(1 review)

Loving Hut - Shangdi
Shangdi Office Center, Dongbeiwang Middle Rd, Haidian District
86-010-82708001
Chinese, Asian, Fast food, Take-out

Part of international chain of veggie food restaurants opened by followers of Supreme Master Ching Hai, an advocate for vegetarian living. Serving food, coffee, non-alcoholic beverages, and more. Chinese Name: 爱家国际餐饮连锁店上地店 Chinese Address: 东北旺中路上地办公中心
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Mingdao- Yixin Vegetarian
Building No.8, Anyuan, Anhuibeili, Chaoyang District (at North Fourth Ring Road)
86-010-64890229
Chinese

A few free parking places. 北京朝阳区亚运村安慧北里安园8号楼
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Pure Lotus - Changhongqiao
Behind Disco Agoyo, Changhongqiao, East Third Ring Road (at Courtyard of China Fed of Literary and Art Circles)
+86-10-65923627
Vegan-friendly, Chinese

Everything artistically presented with tempting dishes such as vegetable sausages and "steak" on an iron slab combines round juicy dried bean curd and fried potato chips. The most typical one is the water-boiled fish with red pepper (shui zhu yu). Contained in a special utensil which resembles a Buddhist alms bowl, the fish looks like the real thing. Chinese Name: 净心莲 Chinese Address: 朝阳农展南里10号中国文联院内(东三环长虹桥东北角350/707/特3路)
(9 reviews)

Pure Lotus - Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Lido Beijing, 3rd Floor (100004) (at Jichang Rd & Jiag Tai Rd)
+86-10-64376688
Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Gourmet, Buddhist

No garlic or onion. All vegan food except some juice drinks use milk. Does not take US credit cards (overseas ATM on site). 净心莲(分店) Chinese Address: 朝阳首都机场蒋台路丽都假日饭店三层
(8 reviews)

Seven Treasures Pool Vegetarian Garden
101, Building 67, Yuanyangtiandi, 1, Balizhuangxili, Chaoyang District
86-010-85860026
Chinese

Chinese Name: 七宝池蔬食花园 Chinese Address: 朝阳区八里庄西里1号远洋天地67号楼101
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Still Thoughts - Hepingli
Building 9, Huagong Dayuan, Hepingli, Dongcheng District
86-010-64206839
Chinese

Try the pumpkin soup. Chinese Name: 静思素食坊(和平里店) Chinese Address: 东城区和平里化工大院9号楼
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Still Thoughts- Dongcheng
18-4 Dafosi Dongjie (at Dongcheng District, north of Sanlian Bookstore, near Central Art Gallery)
+86-10-64008941
Vegan-friendly, Chinese

Jingsi (Still Thoughts) Vegetarian restaurant is a small, quiet place. Features mockmeat dishes like eels made of shitake mushroom and veggieham. Note: maybe difficult to find... On Hutong at street corner about 60 meter, and restaurant is on your right with a sign that says "vegetarian". Chinese Name: 静思素食坊 Chinese Address: 东城区美术馆北大佛寺东街甲18号
(9 reviews)

Still Thoughts- Xizhimen
1st & 2nd floor, Meiyuan Hotel, No. 30, Gaoliangqiao St., Haidian District
86-010-62255792
Lacto, Chinese

Located near a Buddhist temple, and the restaurant's interior has a refined and tranquil literary atmosphere. Famous for their imperial cuisine, "Spring River Water". Name: 静思素食坊(西直门店) Chinese Address: 北京市梅苑饭店高粱桥斜街
(2 reviews)

SUHU Vegetarian Restaurant
Two-Qing Road, Haidian District, 88 (at at East Gate of Beijing University)
010-82527078
Chinese

This nice and friendly restaurant is situated close to the east gate of Beijing University. It can get very crowded during lunch and dinner as neighbors and students seem to like it. Mock meat and fake fish goes well with fried mushroom tempura a.s.o. You can see the kitchen through a window and watch them prepare you food, but also sit in a family room eating with your friends. check their website, if you're able to read Chinese to make a reservation or see their menu. Wah Yuen century two-story commercial building southeast. Address in Chinese: 地址:北京市海淀区双清路8 8号华源世纪商务楼东南侧二层. Accepts credit cards. Cash only.
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Sushidai Vegetarian
Bolili Hotel, 1 Yongandongli, Chaoyang District
86-010-81952113
Chinese

Chinese Name: 素食代素食舫餐厅 Chinese Address: 朝阳区永安东里1号通用国际中心正对面铂里丽酒店
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Tanzhe Jiafu Restaurant
Out of Tanzhe Temple, Mentougou District
86-010-60863587
Buddhist, Chinese

Pastoral food. 门头沟区潭柘寺门口
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Tibetan Vegetarian Restaurant
No.14, Xinhua St. (at Sanzhongxixiang, Huangcun, Daxing District)
86-010-69251515
Chinese

Open: 10:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00. Upscale, but not very expensive.
藏素风格餐厅: 近郊大兴区黄村新华大街三中西巷14号.
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Vegetarian Tiger
203, Southeast Huayuan Office Building, 88, Shuangqing Rd, Haidian District
86-010-82527078
Chinese

Try the blueberry yam. Chinese Name: 素虎素餐 Chinese Address: 海淀区双清路88号华源写字楼东南侧2楼203号
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Vegetarian Time Loving Heart
Floor 1, Building No. 5, North Songyu Road (at 50m East of Panjiayuan Qiao, Chaoyang District)
86-010-67312168
Chinese

AKA Sushidai Vegetarian Restaurant. Small restaurant. No eggs, no alcohol. Chinese name: 素势代素食餐厅. 朝阳区潘家园松榆北路5号楼首层
(1 review)

Veggie Love Kitchen
No.24, Baiguangluxili, Xuanwu District
86-010-63513517
Buddhist, Chinese

No eggs, no alcohol. Chinese Name: 素势代爱心厨房. Address: 白广路甲24号南/宣武区白广路西里24号
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Wo Xing Wo Su - Dongcheng
61, Di'Anmen Dongda Jie, Dongcheng District
+86-10-84011287

Chinese name is 我行我素. Just east of the main gate of Qianhai/Houhai. Comfortable place, no smoking, accessible by public transport. Menu has some English. Chinese Name: 我行我素茶食坊 Chinese Address: 东城区地安门东大街61号，在平安大道霞光街口，皇城根遗址公园对面

Wo Xing Wo Su - Haidian
109, Chuangye Mansion, Tsinghua Technium, Haidian District
86-010-62701909
Chinese, Buffet

No smoking or alcohol. Chinese Name: 我行我素（清华店）. Address: 海淀区，五道口清华科技园创业大夏1层109室。
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Wofo Shanzhuang
Beijing Botanical Garden, Haidian District
86-010-82599110
Chinese

Restaurant inside Beijing Botanical Garden. Nice atmosphere. Around RMB 500-800 per person. Chinese Name: 卧佛山庄素菜馆 Chinese Address: 海淀区卧佛寺路北京植物园内(近香山环岛)
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Xiangyang Vegetarian - Xicheng
Hutongkou, Dashiqiao, Jiugulou St. , Xicheng District
86-010-84040518
Chinese

Inexpensive and yummy. Smoke-free, no alcohol, no eggs, no MSG. Chinese name: 香阳小筑(鼓楼店). 西城区旧鼓楼大街大石桥胡同口(地铁鼓楼桥南)
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Xiangyang Vegetarian- Dazhongsi
31-8 Beisanhuan West Rd. Haidian District
86-010-82112104
Buddhist, Chinese

Smoke-free, no alcohol, no eggs, no MSG. Chinese Name: 香阳小筑(大钟寺店). 海淀区北三环西路31-8号
(1 review)

Xizhao Vegetarian
No.15, Xizhaosi Middle St., Chongwen District (at the ancient bell museum)
4006500765
Chinese

Chinese Name: 夕照素斋. 北京市崇文区夕照寺中街15号
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Xu Xiang Zhai
26-1 Guozijian Dajie, Hutong (at opposite Lama temple, next to Confucian temple)
64046566
Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Western

Has both a la carte and buffet options. Most dishes are vegan. Buffet features mockmeats, beancurd, veggies, and some western options. No alcohol. Open 11.00-14.00 and 17.30-21.00. Chinese name is 叙香斋。 Chinese Address: 东城区国子监大街甲26-1号. Accepts credit cards.
(12 reviews)

Yun Wei Vegetarian Restaurant
B1-107 Fortune Time Building, 11, Fenghuiyuan Taipingqiao Street, Xicheng District
+86-10-58362560
Vegan-friendly, Chinese

Chinese Name: 云为素食 Chinese Address: 西城区太平桥大街丰汇时代大厦B1-107.
(2 reviews)

Yunju Temple Restaurant
Shuitou Village, Dashiwo Town
86-010-61389883
Chinese

Open 11:00-14:00, 17:00-22:00. 大石窝镇水头村. Chinese Name: 北京云居寺饭店
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Zhaoxian Vegetarian
Lingguang Temple, Badachu Park, Shijingshan District
88964661-2017
Chinese

石景山区八大处公园二处. Chinese Name: 招仙素菜馆 Chinese Address: 石景山区八大处公园灵光寺对面
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Zhen Jue Yuan
24, Wutasi Cun, Baishiqiao, Haidian District
86-010-62186698
Chinese

Inside Zhenjue Temple, like a museum. Very expensive. Chinese Name: 真觉苑 Chinese Address: 海淀区白石桥五塔寺村24号真觉寺内
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Ziputi Vegetarian
Building No.12, Anyuanli, No.45, Xiaoguanbeili, Chaoyang District
86-010-64945266
Chinese

Smoke-free, no eggs. 朝阳区亚运村奥体东门正对路口向东第一个红绿灯向南300米路西. Chinese Name: 紫菩提膳斋坊
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Saveurs de Coree
29 Nanluoguxiang (at Gulou Dongdajie)
+86-10-64016083
Korean, Beer/Wine, Not 100% Vegetarian

Serves meat, veg options available. A hip Korean restaurant, has a veg alternative for many menu items. Uses healthy ingredients. Staff are somewhat aware of vegans, but like most place in Beijing, do not offer soy milk as an alternative. Chinese name is 韩香馆。 Chinese Address: 东城区南锣鼓巷29号 Accepts credit cards.
(1 review)

Health Food Stores, Vegan Shops, Vegan Bakeries, Vegetarian B&Bs, Veg Catering, Veg*n Organizations: (3 Listings)

De Run Wu Organic Shop
Rm 813 Jia 3 Shunhuang Lu, Danshui Town (at Chaoyang District)
+86-10-84590809
Organic grains, beans, vegetables, teas, oils, plus a small selection of soaps, creams and toothpastes. Home delivery available.
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Lo Hao City
52 Jing Shun Lu (at Chaoyang District)
+86-10-84594202
Features some organic vegetables and fruit, plus own made soymilk and tofu, imported organic products like baby foods, pasta sauces, and tofu noodles. Also located at Jingshun Lu, Eurovillage (Shunyi), Shuangjing Outlets, Lucky Street, CBD--see website for address and maps.
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World Health Store
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Introduction

Vegetarians and vegans planning trips to China often have questions about how to find acceptable cuisine.

This page aims to answer your questions by familiarising you with the historical, cultural and practical implications of being vegetarian in this fascinating part of the world.

Although this site is based upon my own experience as a vegetarian, information for vegans is also provided.

First of all, don't be discouraged from travel. It is possible to travel widely in China and find vegetarian or vegan food. It just takes some effort and a bit of flexibility.

Most foreign vegetarians arrive in greater China with no local language skills, which was exactly the case for me.

I'll present some basic Chinese phrases for you that allow you to explain your dietary preference, and also give you a list of common dishes as a 'safe menu'.

The Chinese characters on this page are in simplified Chinese, the pronunciation is Mandarin (standard Chinese) and the romanization given here is pinyin.

How to say you're vegetarian

Unfortunately there is no simple way to say you're vegetarian that will be understood clearly in all situations.

But don't panic! ... there's some easy to remember phrases that come close.

The standard strategy is to get the gist of the message across with the Chinese phrase wo chi su (literally "I eat vegetables"), or one of its slightly more complex variant.

This phrase, combined with being vigilant against contaminants (little pieces of meat, meat-based soup stocks, sprinklings of dry shrimps, etc.) is a practical and easily achievable solution to the core problem of getting fed.

Indeed, they are three powerful characters - whether you print them out and point at them, or try to learn the pronunciation and repeat it yourself, you'll be dashing in to random restaurants and discovering new vegetarian delicacies in no time!

Of course, repeating this phrase has its limitations and there are is a more elevated phrases that you might also want to learn about.

Bonus Phrase for Budding Linguists

English	Chinese	Pinyin	Notes
I'm vegetarian		wo chi zhai	This variant is a more religious-oriented way to say that you are vegetarian. It is less likely to be understood and may cause confusion.

How to say you don't eat something

Since vegans and many vegetarians have particular (dis)affinities for foods, it helps to know how to say that you don't eat something.

The phrase for this is wo bu chi... followed by the food in question.

For instance, wo bu chi ji dan means "I don't eat (chicken) eggs."

Two other useful foods to remember with this phrase are yu (fish) and hai xian (seafood).

Vegetarianism in Chinese history

China was a major center of Buddhism and the founding state of Taoism, two nature-oriented philosophies that promote vegetarianism and low-impact living.

However, the situation in modern China is quite different.

In recent history many Chinese people were too poor to afford meat, and today they have grown up and/or had children of their own.

Back with a vengeance, they are almost literally munching on any little critter they can get their hands on.

This explains the lack of overt vegetarianism and the quizzical looks you may garner when you finally get your message across.

Methods of preparation

The following are the most common phrases used to describe methods of food preparation.

Chinese	Pinyin	English	Notes
炒	chao	Stir-fry	The most common method.
炸	zha	Fry	A 'seared' fry - crispy on the outside.
煮	zhu	Boil	Describes soups, dumplings, etc.
干煸	gan bian	Dry fried (seared)	For fried cakes, seared beans, etc.
蒸	zheng	Steamed	Like 'baozi' breakfast buns.

List of Chinese vegetarian dishes

Here is a list of common Chinese vegetarian dishes and/or street food, including names in Chinese and English, ingredients and vegetarian/vegan status.

English Name & Image

Chinese

Pinyin

Vegan

Description/Comments

Breads and Pastries

饼

bing

Some

Chinese	Pinyin	Description
窝头窝窝头	wo tou wo wo tou	North-eastern steamed corn bread.
煎油饼	jian you bing	Folded fried pancake.
锅贴	guo tie	Lightly salted baked pancake.
煎饼	jian bing	Fried pancake. (Pictured left.)
春卷	chun juan	Pancake roll, sometimes with filling.
油炸饼	you zha bing	Fried pancake with filling.
葱油饼	cong you bing	Fried spring onion pancake.

Cabbage and Mushrooms

白菜木耳

bai cai mu er

Yes

Stir fried cabbage with wood ear mushrooms, and a few other vegetables such as carrot.

Candied Vegetables

挂浆

gua jiang

Yes

North-eastern dishes of candied vegetables, usually pumpkin. Very sticky and difficult to eat after they set! When hot, really hot - some restaurants provide dipping water to cool the pieces down.

Chinese	Pinyin	Description
南瓜挂浆	nan gua gua jiang	Pumpkin candy. (most common)
土豆挂浆	tu dou gua jiang	Potato candy. (also common)
香蕉挂浆	xiang jiao gua jiang	Banana candy. (uncommon)
苹果挂浆	ping guo gua jiang	Apple candy. (uncommon)

Chinese Buns

包子

bao zi

Yes

Breakfast buns filled with all sorts of tasty goodies. You can acquire these from streetside vendors - just look for steaming piles of round, bamboo containers. Most buns are lightly salted.

Chinese	Pinyin	Description
花卷	hua juan	Salted flour bun with diced spring onion throughout.
菜包 *	cai bao	Catch all name for buns with vegetable mix inside. *Watch out, some 菜包 contain a small amount of diced meat, so remember to ask before buying!
香菇菜包	xiang gu cai bao	Salted bun with mushroom and vegetable mix inside.
豆沙包	dou sha bao	Sweet bun with red bean paste inside.

Cold Cucumber Salad

凉拌黄瓜

liang ban huang gua

Yes

A lightly salted cucumber salad with chilli, served cold.

Crispy-Skin Tofu

脆皮豆腐

cui pi dou fu

Yes

Blocks of tofu served sweet red sauce.

Dumplings

菜饺子

cai jiao zi

Yes

These are little, boiled, flour-wrapped packages with various veggies inside, usually served in a soup, with additional sauces such as vinegar and soy for flavouring.
Warning: Many places serve these in soups which include chicken stock. Some places may include small amounts of meat. Ask using the phrases listed above, or inspect before ordering.

Egg and Tomato Soup

番茄蛋汤

fan qie dan tang

A simple soup made of eggs and tomato. Salty, and available country-wide.

Eggplant with Chilli and Potato

地三鲜

di san xian

Yes

Stir fried eggplant, chilli and potato braised with soy sauce. Northern dish.

Fried Beansprouts

炒豆芽

chao dou ya

Yes

Stir fried beansprouts, lightly salted. Sometimes accompanied with carrot or cucumber. Sometimes served cold.

Garlic Fried Chinese Spinach

蒜泥菠菜

suan ni bo cai

Yes

Garlic stir-fried Chinese spinach.

Golden Needle Mushrooms & Cucumber (cold)

金针菇拌黄瓜

jin zhen gu ban huang gua

Yes

A cold dish: mixed golden needle mushrooms (long, thin, white ones), shredded cucumber, coriander and garlic. Northern dish.

Green Chilli & Potato Shreds

青椒土豆丝

qing jiao tu dou si

Yes

Northern dish. Shredded green chilli and potato, lightly salted and fried with oil. The chillis are not usually very hot. Sometimes includes onion.

Green Chilli & Dried Tofu

青椒干豆腐

qing jiao gan dou fu

Yes

Northern dish. Green chilli slices and piles of thinly cut dried tofu sheets. The chillis are not usually hot.

Homestyle Tofu

家常豆腐

jia chang dou fu

Yes

A mild, slightly sweet and chewy tofu dish with a tomato-based sauce and veggies.
Warning: Sometimes has meat. Ask using the phrases listed above, or inspect before ordering.

Hot & Sour Soup

酸辣汤

suan la tang

Yes

A hot and sour soup, usually very thick, with mushrooms, bamboo shoots, carrots and chilli.
Warning: Sometimes has meat. Ask using the phrases listed above, or inspect before ordering.

Hot Pepper Tofu

麻辣豆腐

ma la dou fu

Yes

Not to be confused with ma po do fu, which has meat, this is a hot, stir-fried tofu dish which goes well with rice and can be eaten right across the country.

Hot Pot

火锅

huo guo

Yes

Most parts of China have 'hot pot' restaurants, which provide respite from endless rice or noodle dishes. The basic idea is that you get a pot, with boiling water or soup, and then order various things to put in. Because this is entirely voluntary (opt in on each ingredient) it's entirely safe for vegetarians and vegans. The only problem is the soup - use the phrase list above to ensure you have hot water instead of a meat stock to start with. The hotpot pictured on the left is a 'yuan yang guo', which features two soups - often one hot and one watery.

Ice Cream

冰淇淋

bing qi lin

Some

There's a huge array of ice creams available across China, which usually vary a lot more in texture, material, taste and price than those available in western countries, which are mostly dominated by the products two or three ice cream companies. Vegans can probably safely try the green or red bean flavoured ice poles.

Milk

牛奶

niu nai

In some cities milk can be found on the street at special vendors. In many places, however, you will have to go to a store.

Mushroom & Gluten Clay Pot

香菇面筋煲

xiang gu mian jing bao

Yes

A hot clay pot containing a soup with fragrant mushrooms, green veggies and gluten balls. One of my favourites. Southern dish.
Warning: Sometimes the soup may contain chicken stock. Ask using the phrases listed above, or inspect before ordering.

Mushroom & Veggie Hearts

香菇菜心
香菇青菜

xiang gu cai xin
xiang gu qing cai

Yes

Mushrooms in a thick, strong, salty sauce, with green vegetables. Occasionally includes additional vegetables such as carrot. Some restaurants will lay the dish out in a quaint flower pattern.

Naan
(Moslem Bread)

新疆大饼馕

xin jiang da bing
nang

Yes

If you miss bread, as I sure did, just find a moslem restaurant. A great many of these will have 'Xinjiang' (the name of China's westernmost province) in the name. The phrase I have heard used is 'xinjiang da bing' (Xinjiang big bread/biscuit), however you can say naan instead (the name for bread in the Turkic languages of Central Asia).

Oyster Mushrooms

蚝油双菇

hao you shuang gu

Various mushrooms stir fried with oyster sauce. Not particularly common.

Porridges (Congees)

粥

zhou

Some

Chinese	Pinyin	Description
红豆粥	hong dou zhou	Red bean porridge (sweet).
大米粥	da mi zhou	White rice porridge (sometimes sweet).
黑米粥	hei mi zhou	Black rice porridge with jujubes (sweet).
八宝粥	ba bao zhou	Eight ingredient porridge (sweet).
小米粥	xiao mi zhou	Millet congee.
玉米粥	yu mi zhou	Corn / maize porridge.
绿豆粥	lv dou zhou	Green bean porridge (sometimes sweet).

Shredded Kelp

凉拌海带丝

liang ban hai dai si

Yes

Just what it sounds like - kelp. Reportedly good with vinegar.

Sour Spicy Cabbage

酸辣白菜

suan la bai cai

Yes

Cabbage dish made from chilli, salt, garlic and cabbage, sometimes with pepper added.

Soya milk

豆浆

dou jiang

Yes

Soy milk, often found boiling at breakfast time. Plain, sweet or salty versions are available. Usually if you have a bowl of this at breakfast, you can also eat various munchies alongside.

Chinese	Pinyin	Description
油条	you tiao	Deep fried doughstick. Long, munchy things hard to handle with chopsticks. These soften up once you give them a good bathing in soy milk. (Pictured left)

Stir-fried Cabbage

炒白菜

chao bai cai

Yes

Stir fried cabbage, usually with a little bit of chilli and salt. See also Sour Spicy Cabbage.

Tiger Salad

老虎菜

lao hu cai

Yes

There are two main variants of this. North-eastern (dong bei) and North-western (xi bei). Both dishes are essentially a mix of onion and chilli strips tossed with vinegar and usually coriander. The xi bei variant, which I prefer, also includes tomato. Goes great with breads.

Tofu Brains

豆腐脑

dou fu nao

Yes

Great breakfast-time soup dish made from tofu, woodear musrooms, coriander and chilli.
Warning: Watch out for dried shrimps - some places will sprinkle them on top.

Yoghurt

酸奶

suan nai

In many places you can buy yoghurt in glass bottles with tinfoil or paper lids from street vendors. These are most active in the morning. Also, in other areas you can often buy yoghurt in larger food stores or convenience stores.

Fruits and Nuts

Common and recognisable fruits include pineapples, mangoes and bananas (especially in the southwest, where they are grown, or in the east, where they are shipped from the Philippines), watermelons (grown in the west and north of the country) and apples (for which Shandong province is famous).

A host of extra, unrecognisable fruits are also available in to the melon category, and in tropical climes to the south.

Prices for fresh fruits and vegetables are very low - though rising - and you can still find numerous small fruit and vegetable markets in even the largest cities.

Nuts such as peanuts (hua sheng), cashews (yao guo) and pistachios (kai xin guo) are also readily available. They come fresh in the market, salted, packaged, fried or even coated.

Western Food

Although most 'western' food in China is of terrible quality with an inversely proportional price tag, there are some gems available.

Firstly, many cities in China now have cheap French breadsticks available through Walmart or Carrefour supermarkets.

More expensive imported goods such as cheese and wine are also available.

Pizza is usually a safe option for non-vegans intending to eat 'western' anywhere in China - it's hard to do badly, but do be careful of the toppings since Chinese have a strange fondness for corn on pizza!

Vegetarian food on Chinese buses / trains / planes

The sleeper trains across China are very convenient but do not provide vegetarian fare. Although there is a dining cart which, as a side dish, usually will have something edible, don't bet on it.

You would be best to bring your own fruit, biscuits or vegetarian instant noodles to have on the train. (Hot water is available in large thermoses and is constantly refilled by attendants.)

You can hop off the trains during longer stops and acquire various vegetarian munchies such as peanuts, packaged and spiced preserved tofu (but be careful! some flavoured tofu packs contain meat flavouring!), biscuits, etc.

The same munchies can be procured for long bus journeys.

Reportedly some Chinese airlines now provide vegetarian meals if you book them in advance.

Vegetarian Restaurants

Here are some vegetarian restaurants throughout China. If you know of any more, please let me know!

Beijing / 北京

Baihe Vegetarian (Summer Palace Location) / 百合素餐厅(颐和园店)

Open 11AM-10PM. No egg, alcohol or onions. Seats 70 people, with 5 private rooms. Accepts international credit cards.
50 Kunming Hu Lu, Haidian District (map)
北京市海淀区昆明湖路50号 (běijīngshì hǎidiànqū kūnmínghú lù 50 hào)
(75m southeast of the Summer Palace Xingongmen Gate / 颐和园新宫门东南50米)
Buses: 374,374支,704,905,992 to Summer Palace southern Gate (颐和园南门)
+86 10 62878726
+86 10 64052081
www.vbaihe.com

Baihe Vegetarian (Dongcheng Caoyuan Hutong Location) / 百合素食香草园店

Renovated courtyard-style house in a traditional hutong neighbourhood. Includes both indoor and outdoor seating. Open 10:30AM-10:30PM. Accepts international credit cards.

Caoyuan Hutong No. Jia 23, Bei Xiaojie, Dongzhimen Nei, Dongcheng District (map)
东城区北小街草园胡同23号
+86 10 64052082
+86 10 64052084

Bodhi-Sake / 菩提缘素食斋

Just north of Taoranting park in an old temple courtyard complex. No smoking. Open daily 11AM-10PM.
10-16 Heiyaochang Jie, Xuanwu District (map)
宣武区黑窑厂街10号
+86 10 63542889
+86 10 63546155
+86 10 63557348
www.3puti.com

Elaine's

Featuring a courtyard and a rooftop deck overlooking the lake.
Luo Ma Hu, Shunyi
+86 10 80485088

Love Vegetarian Restaurant / 北京素势代祥茹蔬食餐厅

50m north of the east side of the Pan Jiayuan Bridge, Chaoyang District (map)
朝阳区潘家园桥东50米路北
+86 10 67312168
blog.sina.com.cn/ssdaxssct

Don't miss...

International Vegetarian Club of Beijing (IVCB)
A member of the International Vegetarian Union (IVU), the club is a non-profit organisation that promotes the vegetarian way of living by organising events in Beijing.
Vegan Social Club of Beijing
Vegan social dinners every Thursday and Friday!
Beijing Vegetarian Culture Blog
A Chinese language blog about being veggie in Beijing.

Cat's Cradle

Smallish restaurant with English-speaking staff, good service but basic decor. No alcohol or smoking. Open daily 11am-9pm.
66 Meishuguanhoujie, Dongcheng District (map)
东城区美术馆后街66号
dōngchéngqū měishùguǎn hòu jiē liùshí liùhào
+86 133 6622 1228

Enlightened Love of Vegetables / 彼岸爱之素

33 Xueyuan Nan Lu, Haidian District (Beside Yihai Business Hotel) (map)
海淀区学院南路33号 (艺海商务酒店旁)
hǎidiànqū xuéyuàn nán lù sānshí sānhào (yì hǎi shāngwù jiǔdiàn páng)
Buses: 16, 849, 601, 645, 651 to 皂君庙东站/明光村西站/金五星总站/艺海总站 (zào jūn miào dōngzhàn/míng guāng cūn xīzhàn/jīn wǔxīng zǒngzhàn/yì hǎi zǒngzhàn)
+86 10 62116389
+86 10 86356269
无蛋无奶
aizhisu@126.com

Bowei Tang / 博味堂

9-14, Area 1, Anhuili, Chaoyang District (Near Jiali Building) (map)
朝阳区安慧里1区14-9号 (近加利大厦)
cháoyángqū An1 Huì lǐ yī qū shí sì-jiǔ hào (jìn jiālì dàshà)
+86 10 64927559

Sea of Mercy / 慈海素心

Reasonable prices and good food in a comfortable setting, but with unremarkable service. Open 10AM-11PM.
103 Di'anmen Xi Da Jie, Xicheng District (Inside rear of Jilu Fandian) (map)
西城区地安门西大街103号，齐鲁饭店后院内
Bus: 111,107,118,810,850,204,13 to Dongguan Fang Zhan (东官房站)
+86 10 66571898
+86 1330 1259 664

Caomujian / 草木间

2nd Floor, Huateng Building, 302 Jinsong Area #3, Chaoyang District (map)
朝阳区劲松三区甲302号华腾大厦二层
cháoyángqū jìn sōng sān qū jiǎ sānbǎi èrhào huá téng dàshà èrcéng
Subway: Jinsong Station (劲松站)
+86 10 87730135
+86 10 87730136

Temple of Enlightenment Vegetarian / 大觉寺素食

Inside the Temple of Enlightenment (map)
北京西部旸台山(在颐和园乘346路汽车，到北安河南口下车，大觉寺内)
Bus: Take 346 from the Summer Palace (颐和园) to Bei'an He Nankou (北安河南口)

Deng Pin Vegetarian / 登品素食

Features 10 private rooms and capacity for 150 simultaneous diners. Egg used.
26 Guozijian Jie Jia, Dongcheng District (Opposite the Confucian Temple, 80m from Yonghegong) (map)
东城区国子监大街甲26号 (孔庙对面，距离雍和宫80米)
dōngchéngqū guó zǐ jiān dàjiē jiǎ èrshí liùhào (kǒng miào duìmiàn, jùlí yōng hé gōng bāshí mǐ)
+86 10 64046568

Gongdelin Vegetarian Restaurant / 功德林素饭庄

Open from 6:30AM to 8PM. Seating for 300. 4 private rooms. Egg used. Alcohol served. No onion.
158 Qianmen Nan Da Jie ()
前门南大街158号
qián ménnándàjiē yībǎi wǔshí bāhào
Bus: 110,120,20,15,59,17,54 to Zhushikou (珠市口)
+86 10 67020867
+86 10 65112542

Lily Pond Moonlight / 荷塘月色

Open since 2000, with seating for 200. No egg, onion or alcohol is served. Electronic payment by China Unipay card and international credit cards are accepted. Rumoured to be a bit pricey, and too heavy on fake meat dishes.
Building 12, Liu Fang Nan Li, Chaoyang District (map)
朝阳区柳芳南里12号楼
Bus: 104 to Liu Fang Dong Kou (柳芳东口) or 18 to Zuo Jia Zhuang (左家庄)
+86 10 64653299
+86 10 64663114
www.hetangyuese.com.cn
www.brightsea.net

Lily Pond Moonlight (Zhongguan Village Location) / 荷塘月色(中关村店)

No egg or onion. Alcohol is served.
3rd Floor, #3 Cultural Center, 66 Number Four Ring Road (East of Haidian Bridge), Haidian District (map)
海淀区北四环西路66号第三极文化中心3层
hǎidiànqū běi sì huán xīlù liùshí liùhào dì sān jí wénhuà zhōngxīn sāncéng
+86 10 62680848
+86 10 62681318
www.hetangyuese.com.cn

He She Vegetarian / 荷舍素食

东城区东单路口北(王府半岛饭店东)
+86 10 65239747

Jiaheyuan Vegetarian / 嘉禾园素食

德胜门西大街甲5号(积水潭桥西360米路北地铁集团院内)
+86 10 62261846

Homestyle Vegetarian / 家乡素食

朝阳公园路6号SOLANA蓝色港湾商业区SMM98号
+86 10 59056301
+86 10 59056306
注意：这是家乡连锁餐饮的唯一一家素食店

Jiangnan Garden Meishijie / 江南花园美食街

Over 1500 meters squared. Seats 450 people. Divided in to self-service buffet, and fast food sections. Private rooms available.
Opposite Beijing Station (to the North-east) (map)
北京站前马路斜对面(东北方位)
běijīngzhàn qián mǎlù xié duìmiàn (dōngběifāng wèi)
Subway or bus: Beijing Station (北京站 / běijīngzhàn)
+86 10 65596136
+86 10 65598001

Jingfun Cafe / 净饭咖啡

Western food. Ground Floor, Bishuiyuntian Building, Wanliu Zhong Lu, Haidian District (map)
海淀区万柳中路碧水云天底商1号楼
+86 10 82567293
+86 10 82565205

Still Thoughts Vegetarian (Da Fo Temple Location) / 静思素食坊 (大佛寺分店 )

Large menu, popular and cheap. Open 10AM-10PM. Non smoking area.
北大佛寺东街甲18号育群胡同口
+86 1064008941

Still Thoughts Vegetarian (Meiyuan Hotel Location) / 静思素食坊 (梅苑饭店分店)

Large menu, popular and cheap. Open 10AM-10PM.
北京市梅苑饭店高粱桥斜街甲30号
大学南门梅园饭店1-2层
+86 10 62255792

Tranquil Lotus (Pure Lotus) / 净心莲

Set in Chaoyang park, this restaurant serves no egg, alcohol or onion. Acclaimed decor and bilingual staff with excellent English. Seating for 60, plus one private room. International credit cards are accepted. Pricing is reasonable.
农展南里10号中国文联院内(东三环长虹桥东北角350/707/特3路)
+86 10 87036669
+86 10 65923627

Tranquil Lotus (Holiday Inn Lidu) / 净心莲 (丽都假日饭店分店)

Fairly exclusive vegetarian restaurant set in the Holiday Inn. No egg, alcohol or onion. Receives good reviews, but pricey!
3rd Floor, Holiday Inn Lidu, 6 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District (map)
朝阳区将台路6号丽都假日饭店3层
+86 10 87036668
+86 10 64376288

Tranquility Vegetarian / 净心素食居

Opened 2005. 150 seats, 5 private rooms.
丰台区方庄芳古园一区28号蒲方路物美大卖场东(37、39路芳古园站)
+86 10 67623159

Sea of Lotus Vegetarian / 莲花海素食

Open 10AM-10PM. No egg, alcohol, or onion.
Opposite Hebei Fandian, Cheniandian Hutong, Andingmen Nei Da Jie (map)
安定门内大街车辇店胡同 (河北饭店对面) Bus: 104，108 to Andingmen Nei (安定门内)
+86 10 64036169

Liuhe Vegetarian / 六和斋

Southeast Corner of Xisanqi Bridge, Haidian District
海淀区西三旗立交桥东南角
+86 10 86490060
+86 10 86394733

Ma Niang Niang Fan Zhuang / 马娘酿饭庄

Not exclusively vegetarian, but vegetarian food is prepared in a seperate kitchen.
Section 2, Badachu Park, Shijingshan District (map)
石景山区八大处公园二处
+86 10 88964661
+86 10 88962017

Miaoshan Vegetarian / 妙膳素食

Opened April 2005.
76 Gulouxidajie, Xicheng District (map)
北京西城区鼓楼西大街76号
Subway: Guloudajie (鼓楼大街) exit B, turn right and keep walking. Turn right at Guluoxidajie (鼓楼西大街), then keep walking for 15-20 minutes.
Bus: 5,815,819,834 to Ganshui Qiao (甘水桥)
+86 10 84045899

Banruo Vegetarian / 般若素食

No smoking, alcohol, meat, eggs or onion.
33 Guloudongjie, Changping District (map)
昌平区鼓楼东街33号
Bus: 21 to Changping #2 Middle School (昌平二中), then walk north for five minutes.
+86 10 69700208
+86 10 86694425

Pu Ti Yuan / 菩提缘

Open 10:30AM-10:30PM. No egg or onion.
10-16 Heiyaochang Jie, Xuanwu District (200m east of Taoranting Park's north gate) (map)
宣武区黑窑场街10号-16号 (陶然亭公园北门正对进来200米路东)
Bus: 40,59,613 to Taoranting Gongyuan (陶然亭公园)
+86 10 63546155
+86 10 63557348
+86 10 63542889

Bodhisattva Garden Vegetarian / 菩园斋

Open 10:30AM-10:30PM.
East Wall of Lianhe University, 93 North Number Four Ring Road (map)
北四环东路93号计生委，惠新东桥联合大学东侧
Bus: 840,740,753,944,939 to Shaoyao Ju (芍药居)
+86 10 84643248
+86 10 84643246

Seven Treasures Pool Vegetarian Garden / 七宝池蔬食花园

No egg, onion or smoking.
101 Yuanyang World, Building 67, 1 Ba Li Zhuang Xi Li (map)
八里庄西里1号远洋天地67号楼101
+86 10 85860026

Total Vegetarian / 全素斋

Serves vegetarian meat dishes, some include meat flavours (ask for pure!).
213 Wangfujing Da Jie, Dongcheng District (map)
东城区王府井大街213号
Bus: 104
+86 10 65250741

Sushang Healthy Vegetarian / 素尚健康素食

No egg or onion.
Da Tun Bei Zhan, Beifan Lu, Chaoyang Distrct (50m North of the Sinopec Gas Station) (map)
朝阳区北苑路大屯北站“家和物美大卖场”南200米路东(中石化北苑路加油站北50米)
+86 10 52020978

Vegetarian Place / 素食居

28, Section 1, Fangzhuangfang Guyuan, Fengtai District (East of Wumei Shopping Center) (map)
丰台区方庄芳古园一区28号(物美大卖场东)
+86 10 67623159

Veggie Love Kitchen / 素势代爱心厨房

Opened 2008. No egg or alcohol.
24 Baiguang Lu Jia (map)
宣武区白广路甲24号南
+86 10 63513517

Vegetarian Dining Hall / 素势代祥茹蔬食餐厅

Opened 2006. No egg or alcohol.
Building 5, Jinli Dasha, Song Yu Bei Lu, Chaoyang District (map)
朝阳区松榆北路5号楼金利大厦
+86 10 67312168

Veggie Flavour Lifetime Vegetarian / 素味人生素菜馆

Opened 2008. No egg or onion.
Inside #9 Pufang Lu, Puhuangyu Area (South of Fangguyuan Elementary School) (map)
蒲黄榆蒲方路9号院内(方古园小学正南)
Bus: 39,43,122,705,723,800外,813,957,986 to Puhuangyu (蒲黄榆), then walk 100m east.
+86 10 58070038
suweirensheng@sina.com

Vegetarian Heart / 素心小筑

Opened 2006.
Luoma Lakefront, Shayu Village, rear of Shunyi District (Turn left 100m north of Luoma Huandao, proceed 800m)
顺义后沙峪镇罗马湖畔(罗马环岛向北100米左转沿罗马湖畔800米)
+86 10 80485088
+86 10 80485566

Fragrance of Heaven's Kitchen (Qinghua Location) / 天厨妙香 (清华店)

Opened 2005, seats 100 people with four private rooms. No smoking, alcohol, egg or onion.
Western side, Level 1, Incubator Building, Qinghua Science and Technology Park (Opposite Qinghua Main Gate), Wudaokou (map)
清华正门外，清华科技园，创业大厦一层西侧
Subway: Line 5
Bus: To Qinghuayuan (清华园) or Shuangqinglu (双清路) - 小5路,小67路,小71路,运通110,307,320支,331,355,355支,375,375支,628,726,731,732支,743,749,825,913,951.
+86 10 62797078
+86 10 62780859
+86 10 64052084
http://www.liaofan.com/

Vegan Hut / 维根小屋

The first vegan center in China, open daily 11am-10pm (since 2008).
0912, Building 9, 2nd Floor, Jianwai, SOHO (map)
国贸建外SOHO东区9号楼西南角0912
+86 400 700 4258
+86 1058699856
Take Subway Line 1 or 10 to Guomao Station, take Exit C, walk 50m west, turn left at the CITC building, go south 50m. You want the white building (#9).
veganhut.eggplantdigital.cn

Wo Xing Wo Su / 我行我素茶食坊

Opened 2004, hours 10:30AM-2PM and 5PM-9:30PM. Basic, pleasant and quiet interior. No smoking, alcohol or eggs.
61 Di'anmen Dong Da Jie, Beidongcheng District (Near Ping An Da Dao, opposite the park) (map)
北东城区地安门东大街61号 (在平安大道霞光街口, 皇城根遗址公园对面)
+86 10 84011287
woxingwosu@hotmail.com

Reclining Buddha Vegetarian / 卧佛山庄素菜馆

Inside Beijing Botanical Gardens, Wofo Si Lu, Haiding District (Near Xiangshan Huandao) (map)
海淀区卧佛寺路北京植物园内 (近香山环岛)
+86 10 82599110
+86 10 82599300

Xiang Ji Vegetarian Garden / 香积素苑

14 Maliandao, Xuanwu District (near Chaye Yi Tiao Jie) (map)
宣武区马连道14号 (近茶叶一条街)
+86 10 63368090

Xiangyang Vegetarian (Dazhong Temple Location) / 香阳小筑

Opened 2005. No smoking, alcohol, egg or MSG.
20m West of Guzhong Museum Main Gate, Dazhong Temple, Number Three Ring Road, Haidian District (map)
海淀区北三环路大钟寺古钟博物馆大门西侧20米
+86 10 82112104
+86 10 64051405

Xiangyang Vegetarian (Tower Location) / 香阳小筑(鼓楼店)

Opened 2005. No smoking, alcohol, egg or MSG.
Xicheng District (South of the subway bridge) (map)
西城区旧鼓楼大街大石桥胡同口 (地铁鼓楼桥南)
+86 10 84040518

Yi Xin Vegetarian / 怡新素食

No smoking, alcohol, onion or egg.
Level 2, Anyuan Building 8, Anhui Bei Li
安慧北里安园八号楼二楼
Bus: 358,803,417支,758,858 to Datun (大屯) or Xiuyuan (秀园)
+86 10 64890229
+86 10 64898350
www.yixinsushi.com
yxkf.bj@gmail.com

Ying Zi Man Yuan Veggie Bar

D104, Section C, Yingdou Building, 48 Zhichun Lu Jia (map)
海淀区知春路甲48号盈都大厦C座D104
Subway: to Zhichunlu (知春路)
+86 10 58732373

Yunwei Vegetarian / 云为素食

No smoking, alcohol, egg or onion.
B1-107 Fenghui Shidai Building, Taipingqiao Da Jie, Xicheng District (map)
西城区太平桥大街丰汇时代大厦B1-107
+86 10 58362560
+86 10 58362570
blog.sina.com.cn/u/1145960261

Tibetan Vegetarian Restaurant / 藏素风格餐厅

Also prepares meat dishes, but preparation is done separately.
14 ...., Huang Cun Hua Da Jie, Da Xing District (map)
大兴区黄村新华大街三中西巷14号
+86 10 69251515

Zhenjue Fan / 真觉苑

Baishi Qiao, 24 Wuta Si Cun, inside Zhenjue Si Temple, Haidian District (map)
海淀区白石桥五塔寺村24号真觉寺内
+86 10 62186698

Zhenlong Whole Vegetarian Foods / 正隆斋全素食品西单店

3 Xin Wenhua Jie, Xicheng District (map)
西城区新文化街3号
+86 10 66031053

Ziputishan Vegetarian / 紫菩提膳斋坊

No smoking, eggs or onion.
300m South of the lights, intersection opposite Aoti Dong Men, Yayuan Cun, Chaoyang District (map)
朝阳区亚运村奥体东门正对路口向东第一个红绿灯向南300米路西
+86 10 64945266
www.ziputi.cn

Shanghai / 上海

Chong Zheng Natural Vegetarian

450 Nanjing Road East 8th Floor
+86 21 63612059

Chunfeng Songyue Lou

Chenghuang Temple, 23 Bailin Road
+86 21 63553630

Vegetarian Lifestyle

258 Fengxian Rd, Jing An District
(Between Beijing Xi Lu and Nanjing Xi Lu to the north and south,
and Jiangning Lu and Changhua Lu to the east and west.)

Shenzhen

SQ-SS Vegetarian

Online menu.
漳州市芗城区天下美食广场C2-D05 (map)
+86 596 2926292
www.sq-ss.com

Hong Kong

Bo Kong Vegetarian Restaurant 寶光素食
1203 Food Forum, Times Square, Causeway Bay, HK, Tel: 2506-3377
Although not that cheap, the food is highly recommended as there is a wide variety and it's not as greasy as usual.
The staff are also very friendly. This and the restaurant of the same name in Vancouver are owned by the same Hong Kong star.

Bo Lin Vegetarian Kitchen 寶蓮齋廚
G/F, 81 Chung On Street, Tsuen Wan, Tel: 2492-2009

Dai Yat Vegetarian Restaurant V
G/F, 470 Lockhart Road, Causeway Bay, HK, Tel: 2302-0236

Fantasy Vegetarian Restaurant 蓬莱素食館
G/F, 66 Electric Road, Causeway Bay, HK, Tel: 2887-3886

Fat Heung Lam 佛香林素菜館
Wellington Street, HK, Tel: 2543-0404
Noodles, congee, etc.

Feun Kong Vegetarian V
1 New Market Street, Sheung Wan, HK, Tel: 2581-1121

Fook Lam Kok Healthy Vegetarian Restaurant V
G/F, 15D Shai Kei Wan Road, Sai Wan Ho, HK, Tel: ?

Healthy Mess 康健素食
Luen Sun Building, 51-53 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, HK, Tel: 2527-3918

Healthy Vegetarian Restaurant 雅苑合記餐廳
9? Jaffe Road, Wan Chai, HK, Tel: 2363-5723

Kam Heung Chai V
Shop A2, G/F, 254 Electric Road, Causeway Bay, HK, Tel: 2806-2055

Kam Gong Vegetarian Restaurant V
G/F, 321 Shai Kei Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan, Tel: 2568-7531

Kung Tak Lam Shanghai Vegetarian Cuisine 功德林上海素食
31 Yee Wo Street, Causeway Bay, HK, Tel: 2890-3127
45-47 Carnarvon Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Tel: 2367-7881
No MSG is used in the food. On weekdays and Saturdays, there are very cheap set lunches which include soup.

Light Vegetarian Restaurant 普光齋
Shop H & I G/F & Shop I M/F, New Lucky House, 13 Jordan Road, Kowloon, Tel: 2384-2833, Fax: 2332-7378
1/F, Kiu Fai Mansion, 413-421 King's Road, North Point, HK, Tel: 2561-8123, Fax: 2561-8981
Large menu consisting of lots of dishes, rice noodles, ho-fun, udon, noodles in soup, congee.
Dim sum is available for take-away.
Buffet starts from 6pm - $98 for adults at the Jordan branch, and $70 ($80 at weekends and on
public holidays) at the North Point branch. An even cheaper buffet (about $35) starts at 3pm -
very cheap, but make sure you're there on time as the more popular food like the steamed
dumplings disappears within seconds.

Ling Zhi Vegetarian Restaurant V
G/F, 951 King's Road, Quarry Bay, HK, Tel: 2880-0883

Miu Fat Chai Vegetarian Restaurant 妙法齊
G/F, 79 Ho Pui Street, Tsuen Wan, Tel: 2412-0301

Nice Fragrance Vegetarian Kitchen 悅滿齋廚
105 Thomson Road, Wan Chai, HK, Tel: 2838-3608

Po Lin Monastery 寶蓮禪寺
http://www.fare.com.hk/visa/hongkong/polin/polin2.htm
Lantau Island
You can purchase a ticket which will allow you to enter the gigantic Buddha statue and to enjoy a vegetarian meal.
Good value for money.

Po Lin Yuen 寶蓮苑
26 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, HK, Tel: 2543-0823

Tak Bo Vegetarian Restaurant 德寶齋廚
106 Austin Road, TST, Tel: 2723-2770

Tin Heng Vegetarian Food Association V
2/F, 524 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay, HK, Tel: 2572-8022

Tung Fong Siu Kee Yuen Vegetarian 東方小祇園有限公司
241 Hennessey Road, Wan Chai, HK, Tel: 2507-4839

Vegetarian Court V
2/F, CRE Building, 303 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, HK, Tel: 2845-1199

Vegetarian Dynasty Restaurant 御素居
Grand Right Centre, The Basement, 10 Cameron Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Tel: 2721-1298
Eastern Flower Centre, The Basement, 22-24 Cameron Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Tel: 2367-9010

Vegetarian Garden 素真園
128 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, HK, Tel: 2833-9128

Vegi Food Kitchen 香齋廚素菜館
Flat B, G/F, Highland Mansion, 13 Cleveland Street, Causeway Bay
2890-6660

Vegi-Table V
1 Tun Wo Lane, Central, HK, Tel: 2877-0901

Wah Ha Vegetarian Restaurant V
G/F, 37 Shop Street, Wan Chai, HK, Tel: 2529-8222

Indian and related restaurants

Branto Indian Pure Vegetarian Food Branto印度素食餐廳
1/F, 9 Lock Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Tel: 2366-8171
Quite easy to miss the entrance. Lunchtime buffet on Tuesdays for only $60.

The Higher Taste Vegetarian Dining Club 品味高國際素食曾
https://members.tripod.com/food_vg
6/F, 27 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui, Tel: 2723-0260
Part of the Hong Kong Hare Krishna Society. A lunch buffet is available as well as courses in yoga
and other related subjects.

Woodlands 活蘭印度素食
Room 5-6, G/F, Mirror Tower, 61 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Tel: 2369-3718/2366-1945
Noon-3.30pm, 6.30pm-10.30pm
With the exception of desserts, vegans will find lots to choose from.

Western and other restaurants
Bookworm Cafe 農舍
Yung Shue Wan Main Street, Lamma Island, Tel: 2982-4838, Fax: 2982-0627
Email: bobsy@bookwormcafe.org
More than half the food served is vegan and organic.

Fortune Vegetarian Restaurant V R
50 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Central, HK, Tel: 2881-1697
Japanese vegetarian cuisine. The restaurant has more of a Chinese atmosphere, but the food
is certainly a change. A few dishes do contain eggs. Do try the evening buffet which costs
about $138 and includes sushi, sashimi, tofu, fried rice and grilled food amongst other goodies.

Food and other shops
Adventist Vege Food 時兆素食品
G/F, 57 Fuk Lo Tsun Road, Kowloon City, Tel: 2382-1413
Sells both Western and Chinese health food. Products range from grains and pasta to chewy
cereal bars and drinks. In the chiller cabinets are a varied selection of meat balls and
ham for slicing. Imported goods from Japan can also be found, as can food made from konnyaku.

The Body Shop
http://www.bodyshop.com
Refer to the above homepage for a complete list of all Hong Kong branches.
Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, HK, Tel: 2537-7072
Times Square, Causeway Bay, HK, Tel: 2506-1210
33A Carnarvon Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Tel: 2369-4777
Shop C & D, 51 Sai Yeung Choi St, Mongkok, Kowloon, Tel: 2380-7134
308 A, New Town Plaza Phase 1, Shatin, NT, Tel: 2584-1519
A highly successful, international company originating from Britain, the Body Shop sells
skin and hair care products and offers recycling and refilling facilities for its bottles.
The Body Shop says:
We are committed to animal protection, environmental protection and respect for human
rights. We never have and never will test our products or ingredients on animals, nor
do we commission others to do so.

Green Cottage
15A Main Street, Yung Shue Wan, Lamma, Tel: 2982-6934, fax: 2982-2330
Health food store and sandwich bar. Sells organic produce, including vegetables, rice,
soya milk and imported foodstuff, etc. Staff are vegan-friendly and knowledgeable.

Harmonious Workshop
Peng Chau. Does anybody know the address and telephone number?

Health Gate 健源健康食品
8/F, Hung Tak Building, 106 Des Voeux Road, Central, HK, Tel: 2545-2286
9:30am-6:30pm (Mon-Fri), 9:30am-5:30pm (Sat)
Definitely one of the best health food shops and one which comes anywhere near those found
in UK, USA. There's a huge variety of imported foodstuffs and toiletries suitable for
vegans. It's a shame that this shop is hidden upstairs in an inconspicuous building.
Located halfway between Sheung Wan and Central MTR stations.

Nutrition Centre 健康堡
Shop 117, 1/F, Paliburg Plaza, 68 Yee Wo Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, Tel: 2577-3663
Shop 118, Kowloon City Plaza, 128 Carpenter Road, Kowloon City, Tel: 2383-9383
A health food store.

Oliver's Food Stores
Prince's Building, 6 Chater Road, Central, HK
Ocean Centre, 5 Canton Road, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui
Repulse Bay Shopping Arcade
Has many foodstuffs from Europe and US. For vegans, there is one brand of soya yoghurts
but, like many other products, doesn't come cheap. The shops are associated with the
sandwich chains which also sell salads and baked potatoes.

Organic Gardens 慈康農圃
Central main shop: 1/F, 38 Cochrane Street, Central, HK, Tel: 2815-3642
10am-7pm (Mon-Fri), 10am-3pm (Sat)
Causeway Bay shop: 10/F, Hang Seng Causeway Bay Bldg, 28 Yee Wo Street,
Causeway Bay, HK, Tel: 2894-9565
9am-6pm (Mon-Fri), 9am-1pm (Sat)
This group of small shops sells some of the usual health foods like pasta, grains,
condiments, fruit juices and bread. Look out for the range of dairy-free cookies.
There is also a branch within City Super in Times Square which sells organic fruit
and vegetables.

Vegetarian 'Meat' Suppliers

The Taiwanese-style vegetarian 'meat' production is dominated by Whole Perfect Foods, operating out of Shenzhen and Hong Kong. If you want to start a Chinese vegetarian restaurant or food distribution in your home country, you may wish to check out their website at: wpvege.com.cn