Vegan-friendly
Organic
Western
Juice bar
Take-out
Asian
The 3rd outlet of this western-style vegetarian cafe which serves dishes like veggie burgers, wraps, soups, salads, pasta, bento lunch, smoothies, and desserts. Located besides Portman Ritz Carlton hotel, so you have to go from Nanjing West road into the small entry road leading to the hotel. Reported closed August 2022.
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31 Reviews
First Review by Tianci
tsubbass
Points +435
Good selection and fresh. - Edit
Solid place with plenty of options. I was extremely jet lagged and looking for some wholesome food and they did have lots of fresh veggie options and a wide variety.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Guest
reneeatss
Points +28
Delicious - Edit
Pure and Whole is a delicious all plant based restaurant. it offers a variety of food, including burgers, pastas and other noodles, salads, soups and falafel. They seem to serve and act as a more international restaurant since it has food from all kinds of cultures. there is Laksa, a traditional malaysian dish, and it tastes amazing. one of my favorites are the black bean burger or the matchstick pasta.
Read morePros: all vegan, huge portions, shows macros next to dish (kcal)
Cons: Pricey, small space
Guest
breanasimone
Points +207
Is nice, but small - Edit
Great service, great food, just a small restaurant, although they do have an outdoor area, but it doesn’t have a view or shade
Read morePros: Nice food
Cons: Expensive
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AaronStreeton
Points +788
Awesome - Edit
Nice and fresh. Well sourced ingredients and delicious!
Read moreSince arriving in Shanghai area in January of 2021 this has been my “go to” place every weekend when I’m in the city. Very friendly staff, delicious food and a nice walk from the Bund (if you like to walk) if not located by the Ritz Carlton so easy to get a DiDi or taxi.
Pros: Great staff who all speak English, Loved every dish I’ve tried
Guest
Somethingjules
Points +93
Pricey vegan options - Edit
Good service and good, although it comes with a price.
Read morePros: Fast Service , Vegan options available , Good location
Cons: Pricey
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sam31786
Points +517
Good food, crazy prices - Edit
They’ve come a long way since I first had them in shanghai six years ago. Menu lists vegan and Buddhist options as well as where modifications can be made. The food yes very healthy and tasty. The spring roll appetizer is fantastic. They have delicious juices which taste amazing.
Read morePros: Mostly vegan
Cons: Criminally expensive
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MichaelRobinson
Points +2985
Upped it's game - Edit
I've been in Shanghai for just over a year and my early impressions of P&W were not great. Then earlier this year they had a focus group which I was part of and it seems they have taken on board the feedback. Since then I have been pleasantly surprised with how good the food there is now. They have added new dishes too. The black bean patties are excellent, very tasty with a great density to them. The udon noodles in Japanese curry is a hit, I love it. Staff speak English and the interior is nice. The menu tells you if a dish is vegan, vegetarian and Buddhist (no onion or garlic). They've closed their other branches but hopefully this one will stick around if they keep up this standard.
Read moreWe arrived back from a christmas get away where we'd been ill and hardly eaten, on the metro home from the airport we ordered food from here to be delivered, as we reached our apartment the delivery guy had just got there too. This food was exactly what we needed, that comfort of great familiar delicious food, we shared a large order of the black bean patties with the green pea dip, I went for my usual Udon noodles which was perfect even after being in transit, my girlfriend went for the lentil soup which was thick, filling and tasty. We were still recovering and so ordered the exact same the following night, it was the right choice. We've been more frequently now the quality has improved, they've brought some new items to the menu but I can't get past the Udon. This place has redeemed itself to become one of my favourites. I can also recommend Manner coffee in the same block of shops, they serve Oatly, the coffee is really good and half the price of Starbucks.
Updated from previous review on 2018-11-22
Pros: Mostly vegan, Good selection, Great staff
AndyT
Having been in Shanghai once a month when I was living in Asia from 2013-2016, I miss this place so much. Good to hear they are still around!
Read moreMichaelRobinson
Hey Andy, yes they are still going strong.
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Dariush
Points +766
Fantastic option in the heart of Shanghai - Edit
This small restaurant in the heart of Jing An has a great selection of Western and Eastern vegan options. The place is a bit small, and quite casual, but the food is great. I enjoy the felafel wrap best, and the dessert is great as well.
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Points +18517
Pure and Whole - Edit
I wasn't a fan of Pure and Whole. I consider myself a pretty healthy vegan and felt the food tasted too healthy for me. I ordered spring rolls and a soup and both were a bit bland. The spring rolls were mostly comprised of vegetables and were small. The soup was made with a clear-ish broth with some radishes and sprigs of leaves. Not to be mean, but I was bored with this meal, really.
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calfahy88
Points +26
So yummy and lots of options! - Edit
Great selection, all vegetarian and most options are vegan😄
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andreas1000
Points +36
Great Place - Edit
Excellent vegetarian and vegan restaurant with wide variety of appetizers, salads, entrées and desserts. Western style and English speaking staff. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan option, Lots of Buddhist options, Very reasonable prices
Guest
danhosk
Points +786
Looks good, tastes average - Edit
Food looked good, place was nice but the food itself wasn’t all that great, especially for the price. Easy to find.
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AlexKolb
Points +441
Very healthy vegan delights - Edit
Excellent food on West Nanjing Road. Very clearly labelled for vegans and Buddhists. Food was good, slightly expensive however. Very healthy, missed a few chips with the burger. As you enter the Ritz complex head to the left, don’t go in the actual building.
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JRoss
Points +630
Varied Veggies - Edit
I really liked the wide range of options available at this modern, light place just off Nanjing W Road. The prices are a little higher than other Shanghai veggie places but it makes sense due to the upmarket location and the portions and quality are good.
Read moreThe black bean patties and dips were tasty and the salads are well dressed and filling. I would have liked to have tried loads of dishes on the menu, as there are great vegan options and all are well marked. A great option in the centre of Shanghai.
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FrankieW
Points +2538
Wholesome and perfect for discerning taste buds. - Edit
The first thing one notices is the vast array of delicious vegan fare on offer.
Read moreThe extensive yet concise menu will cause a pleasant dilemma.
We chose the spring rolls which were served with a tangy and spicy dipping sauce, the black bean patties served with a choice of dips and the colourful jungle salad.
Top notch service, food and decor.
Pros: Variety, Service
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debyaust
Points +20
Great vegan place - Edit
It was easy to find. The food is mostly vegan there are only a couple of dishes with dairy so you need to read the ingredients. The menu is in English and has even nutritional info. We tried the mushroom burger, the Californian rap, one of their soups and one of their pastas. All was tasty and healthy. Desserts are delicious too (vegan cheese cake and passion fruit chia pudding). Nearest train station is West Nanjing rd, line 12, exit 14. As soon as you pass Taco Bell, which is near exit, take your left and on the next corner take your left again (you will see UNI QLO big store in the opposite corner). Walk straight 10 minutes (you will pass Zara). When you see big Cartier store the restaurant is crossing the street on that complex on the left side of the Ritz Hotel next to Starbucks.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Healthy
Cons: A little pricey compared to local restaurants
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SagaVigreBohinen
Points +1038
Healthy food! - Edit
I’m gonna give this an over all 5 star rating because the menu is so clear and contains all information you might want to know, the place is super cute and the food is pretty good. It’s healthy food though and a bit more pricey than other restaurants in Shanghai but I truly enjoyed it. I got the black bean burger which was good and filling.
Read morePros: Healthy food , Mainly vegan , Wonderful place
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Lilyars
Points +175
Delicious and Creative Food - Edit
In this place they have a wide menu with different kinds of dishes for all tastes. I tried the quinoa patties and a salad with falafel. I would also recommend to try some of their amazing juices.
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yehadut
Points +2035
Simple healthy-style food - Edit
I got the black bean burger, the awesome curry, the kale quinoa salad, and the ginger tea. The food was simple healthy style food, the taste was ok, nothing amazing. The ginger tea did not have much ginger taste. The kale quinoa salad was my favorite of these, it was a cooked dish but served cold. The decor was nice and the service was good and spoke English well.
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maltman23
Points +4161
Pricey but excellent eclectic vegan food - Edit
I really like this place. Burgers, pâtés, soups, Western, Asian. The menu is full of nice choices.
Read moreIt's on the left, rear of the mall.
Pros: Excellent vegan food, nice environment
Cons: a bit pricey (but worth it)
Guest
evpierce
Points +58
A favourite in Shanghai - Edit
Always delicious, western cafe style food that is mostly vegan. Soups, dips, wraps, burgers and salads with a changing seasonal menu. Good portions with lots of vegetable heavy dishes. English spoken and they take credit card.
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FieldRoaster🌱
Points +275
Is the Arabian wrap vegan - Edit
I love this place so much....the Arabian wrap is awesome...in fact, I've started to wonder or worry if it might have egg or something in it. Please tell me it does not!
Read morePros: good location, good menu
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LozWong
Points +236
Definitely worth a visit - Edit
I had dinner here with two friends and we all thoroughly enjoyed the meal. The menu is mostly vegan and has a great range of starters (spring rolls, quinoa/bean patties, etc), lots of different salads, burgers and other mains including rice, noodle, and pasta dishes. They have some creative drink options and great desserts (we had the chocolate cheesecake), too!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff, Good desserts
Cons: Not cheap
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spixveg
Points +382
Great food - Edit
Nice and cozy atmosphere. This restaurant has it all a touch of western cuisine and great Asian/Buddhist options. The food is really great and healthy. Staff barely speaks English and hard to find.
Read morePros: Food is delicious , Prices are super fair , Location and atmosphere
Cons: Staff
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Brit
Points +76
Good food - Edit
I love P H. Definitely try the Arabian wrap. They are mostly vegan, you can find many options here.
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vegannomad2
Points +2314
excellent delicious great food nice location - Edit
Located in shopping area next to ritz Carlton hotel and Starbucks.
Read moreMeal creations are organic healthy vegan vegetarian delicious- could not be better. It's an oasis in awful meat jungle called china where no life is sacred.
Nice ambiance, with items such as kale guacamole. Wish I could import to near my home. Love everything. Could not resist trying many items. Very. Nice variety to suit all palettes. It's a nice respite in a city filled with Chinese restaurants. English is ok. Love it!
Big thank you to chef owners for offering wholesome meals. God bless!
Pros: everything location ambiance taste quality care
Cons: none
Guest
meowww32
Points +125
expensive but worth it - Edit
last time I went they had just gotten a new menu in January '16 .. staff is kind and good central location.. the quinoa sweet potato dish is ALWAYS sold out so that tells you just how yummy it is! get the raspberry cake.. sooooo delish!!!
Read morePros: great vegan options, diverse menu, actually healthy and not just vegan gluten free op
Cons: a tad pricey but that's what they have to do to st
RichRothman
Hi Meowww32,
Read moreThanks for your review and kind words. To your point, better ingredients means higher costs, but if you compare our pricing to other healthy concepts, we are not only on par but a better value in many cases.
Anyway thank you for coming and hope to see you again.
Rich Rothman
Partner, Pure and Whole
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