慈光素食 at 卢湾区吉安路271号法藏讲寺内 has a temple-like exterior. Serves buddhist food with mock-meat dishes, noodles, and traditional Chinese snacks. Menu with English translation and photos. Also sells packaged snacks for take away. Reported Mar 2019 that some baked goods contain eggs or dairy - please check. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm. Closes 2-4pm.
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271 Ji'an Rd, Luwan District (at inside FaZang JiangSi), Shanghai, China
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10 Reviews
First Review by bijoy3d
alixx
Points +838
We just tasted the deserts - Edit
We tried the ananas cakes. It was pretty good but I think it is more something to offert in a box. They have several choices for cakes / biscuits vegan as a gift.
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mostlymorg
Points +187
Good food, meh ambiance - Edit
The food here was good, very generous portions. We maybe ordered a bit too much. For some reason they didn't have just plain rice. We've also had better mapo tofu, but it was good anyway.
Read moreHowever for the ambiance… Maybe we came at the wrong time, but there was no ambiance at all. Not only were we the only people there, but there was no effort to make us feel welcome (I know the Chinese are more direct, but they can still be welcoming hosts, as they were in other places we went to), was very brightly lit, with no music or anything to create an ambiance otherwise. I wouldn't necessarily let that put you off, as you will probably eat well here, but I don't think it deserved the fifth star for that reason.
(Also I don't know why "Sushi" is in the name on this listing? It's not a sushi place, very much Chinese cuisine, and it's listed under a different name on other sites.)
Pros: Delicious, Generous portions
Cons: Ambiance, Rice options
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WendyLo
Points +779
Next to temple - Edit
First floor sell small snacks and second floor is restaurant.
Read moreTaste ok. Just something quick and easy for normal lunch.
I think their dumplings soup taste better than the noodle soup.
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-08
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santiagocordisco
Points +13
Nice menu - Edit
Nice menu and nice prices. The restaurant is quiet and clean.
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MarineP
Points +244
Amazing!! - Edit
The whole menu is 100% vegan - it was absolutely amazing & very cheap
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matzipan
Points +20
Found randomly - Edit
Nice place with meat-immitation products that are typical in China.
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ThomasHa
Points +81
Great food - Edit
Very nice place. Was there in the afternoon. Was completely empty. Waiter recommended the number 21 I think and it was amazing. It was literally still boiling when it arrived and was really delicious. Most things are vegan. The entire place is definitely veg. No English menu, baidu translate helps. Prices are okay. Not cheap cheap though. The street is pretty nice to stroll after eating when the weather is nice. Lots of locals hanging there laundry to dry or chilling in front of their house/store with a drink
Read morePros: Many vegan options
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SagaVigreBohinen
Points +1079
Good cheap food - Edit
The food here is good and the sesame cookies are even better!!! However this place is not fully vegan only because it’s Buddhist... some of the baked goods aren’t vegan but the cookies with black sesame seeds on top and the butterfly ones are vegan! If you don’t wanna go for food I’d go past just to by some of the very affordable sweets!
Read morePros: Great cookies, Cheap
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AlexKolb
Points +441
Great to find vegan food in China - Edit
First vegan restaurant I visited in China. Very little English spoken but was easy enough to order. Very busy which is clearly a good sign. Mock meat made me nervous, but it’s a Buddhist temple so much be vegan. Definitely worth a visit! Ignore the previous review, they didn’t actually eat here.
Read morePros: Cheap
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bijoy3d
Points +19
Wasn't Open Between 2 To 4 - Edit
I reached there at 2. But the lady said that the cook is sleeping till 4. Only snacks were available. Not of very good quality as well.
Read moreIt's a small restaurant with around 6 tables.
I will update the review if I get a chance to visit the place again.
Nearest station: Laoximen exit 3
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