Mushroom noodles at GōngDé Lín - Godly - Nanjing Rd in Shanghai
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  • GōngDé Lín - Godly - Nanjing Rd
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  • White Vegetarian
Vegan-friendly
Chinese
Take-out

功德林 brand was originally established in 1922. Offers extensive menu with a variety of mock meats. Serves noodles on the first floor and the full menu on the second floor. Some menu items are in English. Air-conditioned. Reported to close earlier than stated times. Open Mon-Sun 6:30am-9:00am, 11:00am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-8:00pm.

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60 Reviews

First Review by tofutodd

Avatar nausicaa

nausicaa

Points +73

Vegetarian
05 Apr 2008

convenient location, mediocre food

If you don't read Chinese, the place has the word "Godly" on the door. The dining area is split between one that serves dishes, and one that serves soup noodles. I've only been on the half with dishes, but the noodle half was more crowded. The food is fine, but the flavoring is uneven, either too salty or too bland, and they have a predilection for using mushrooms to excess, even for a mushroom lover. A veg fish with wine sauce dish turned out to be two kinds of mushrooms in a wine sauce. Come for the history of the location, but don't judge the quality of vegetarian Chinese food in Shanghai by this restaurant.

Pros: good location, reasonable prices

Cons: mediocre food, a lot of mushroom

Avatar Red Willow

Red Willow

Points +20

Vegan
01 Mar 2008

Favorite dish at Gong De Lin

I was directed to this restaurant by two very enthusiastic Chinese women who were delighted that a foreigner was interested in vegan food. I went to the West Nanjing road site, though there are many others, including small take-home- portion stores. The best dish I've had there is the "tofu and fake crab meat". I find this extremely addicting. But, alas, it is the only really good thing I've discovered so far. I find most of the "meat" dishes leave something to be desired- not the right consistancy or flavor. But an order of tofu and a plate of stir-fried veggies along with a huge 4 RMB pot of tea is worth stopping for.

Pros: large portions, many locations, good atmosphere

Cons: inconsistant quality

Avatar blackcat

blackcat

Points +33

Vegetarian
15 Jan 2008

Very Disappointing

We walked miles to this restaurant expecting a treat. Instead what we got was a quite possibly the worst vegetarian food we've ever experienced. The choice was huge, and although we knew it was mock meat we really didn't expect the hideous descriptions of the food, I can't remember the wording exactly but it mentioned sparrows and it put us off. The food looked unappetising and tasted extremely bland. The staff were verging on being rude.

Pros: Nice decor, easy to find

Cons: expensive, tasteless food, slightly unfriendly

Avatar craigmc

craigmc

Points +41468

Vegan
13 Jul 2007

nice restaurant

better than expected, and nice to get to somewhere that does not feel part of a chain.
as a previous review mentioned, the food was a bit salty. haowever it was still nice. very good staff, and felt very looked after. mixed menu of mock meat and veggie dishes, also has a takeaway deli counter next door.

Pros: good location, good service

Avatar humch

humch

Points +17

Vegetarian
01 Feb 2007

Extremely salty

Staff wasnt helpful, food is extremely salty and full of MSG.
Smoking allowed in aircon environment!
Shame for this century old vegetarian restaurant.....

Cons: Extremely Salty, Everyone is Smoking, Food too oily

Avatar tofutodd

tofutodd

Points +94

Vegan
30 Oct 2005

Good food, atmosphere, location, and price!!

Ate lunch here 10/31/05. House was packed, so I was sat with another single westerner. He finished a Chinese family of 3 was seated with me. This didn't bother me but could others. Resturant is modern and clean, with excellent prices and an english menu. I had a beef dish because they were out of chicken. The beef was the typical veg beef, not great but not terrible. Prices are great as long as you know what to order and don't go overboard (their noodle bowl is 12rmb)

Pros: Good food, Great location, Cheap!

Cons: Busy, Staff don't know english, Fake beef was the usual

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