Founded in 1968, 九六素食處 specializes in authentic vegan home-cooked meals (家常菜). Patrons have the option to personally select dishes from the displayed offerings or opt for stir-fried dishes from the menu. Enjoy free-flowing soups. Situated within walking distance from Taichung TRA railway station. Open Mon-Sat 7:30am-7:30pm. Closed 1st and 4th Sunday of month.
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21, Lane 159, Jianguo Rd, Central District, Taichung, Taiwan
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33 Reviews
First Review by LimShengYao
MiriWallich
Points +1592
Lots of tasty options - Edit
This little place has a small buffet selection (pay by weight) and a menu to order on. He has an English menu printed out too which is helpful. Sesame noodles were chewy and flavourful, especially good with some added sauce. The star of the show was the dumplings. They were generously filled with mince and some kind of herb, the taste was so so good. We also got a plate of veg from the buffet. Everything was at a very low price.
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jenthevagabond
Points +1254
Authentic 🌱 - Edit
What a Great Local Spot! Super Cool! Even the next door temple lady came to say Hello! 😍
Read moreHad some very tasty dumplings and boiled veggies to take away! Hope to be back!
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-25
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Vast
Points +659
Most devout vegetarian family business - Edit
And the food is great! Menu includes rice dishes, noodle dishes, buffet, dumplings and other side dishes, all made fresh and hot! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Buddha , Dharma, Dinner
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Aran1981
Points +19
THE OLDEST VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT IN TAICHUNG - Edit
A lovely old fashioned Taiwanese restaurant. The owner could not be more friendly. He was so proud that another foreigner had come to eat his food. Delicious dumplings and tasty fried rice. I'm going back tomorrow!!! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Tasty food, Friendly owner, Traditional restaurant
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MarieNguyenBenford
Points +671
Hidden gem - Edit
Tucked away in a side street, next to a temple, this small restaurant serves a variety of local, vegan options. As many have said before, the owner is a true gem. He’s been vegetarian/vegan all his life and cooking this way for 50 years. Sweetly, he took the time to chat with us via his translation app and generously gave each of us a wooden key chain as a parting gift explaining each of their meanings.
Read moreThe food was tasty and inexpensive. We paid 410 TWD/$12.50 USD for 9 delectable dishes: 2 fried rice, 1 hot pot, 1 wonton soup, 2 tofu cutlets, 2 orders of dumplings, and 1 vegan meatball rice cake! While the wonton soup was not what I expected, it was still good and warming on a chilly day.
Our favorites, however, were the dumplings and the tofu cutlet (translated as tofu elevation) which were delicious! We also enjoyed the fried rice (1 plate could probably satisfy 2 small-moderate appetites). When in Taichung, look for this wonderful man and restaurant (see photo). #Veganuary
Pros: The owner, Many tasty options, Inexpensive
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veoh1989
Points +120
Affordable and amazing! - Edit
Okay first off the man that owns this place is so nice!!! Please go support him. He will use a translation app for phrases that he needs help with. This is a traditional restaurant but there is an English translated menu. The food was excellent. The wonton soup was my favorite! We got 4 dishes and it was about $5 USD.
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thesunrisedreamers
Points +2169
Amazing little gem in Taichung! - Edit
The dumplings are incredible and the owner is sooo friendly😄highly recommended for some Taiwanese vegan food! There's an English menu on one of the tables and the owner can offer recommendations anyway :)
Read moreWe tried the sesame noodles, dumplings and curry rice! The curry rice is huge and tasty!
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VittorioMontanari
Points +317
Like at home - Edit
I had curry noodles and they were good and plentiful. The owner has been cooking vegetarian food for more than 50 year. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxed. Very cheap prices. There is soup and tea for free. I loved it.
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SophieSchmailzl
Points +465
Local temple food - Edit
The owner is so nice! Food is tasty and he will explain what's in the meal if ask.
Read moreFree soup 🍲
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madeleinestephenson
Points +28
Best vegan food in Taiwan!! - Edit
The food was absolutely delicious!!! The owner was also extremely lovely- 10/10 will definitely be returning 💗
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laurafernan13
Points +64
Comida original taiwanesas - Edit
Fuimos un día entre semana para comer al mediodía.
Read moreEl dueño del local un 10, nos explico la historia de su restaurante y todos los premios y títulos que tenía. No tengáis verguenza a preguntarle lo que sea, se defiende muy bien con el traductor del móvil.
En cuanto a la comida, la mejor que hemos probado en Taiwán, con un sabor muy especial.
Pedimos varios platos y además el dueño nos dejo probar un caldo exquisito, invitación de la casa!
Un lugar muy recomendado para ir a comer aunque no lleves una dieta vegana, vale la pena probar todos los platos posibles
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-11
Pros: Calidad-precio, Amabilidad del dueño, Comida exquisita
Cons: Se encuentra en una calle un poco escondida
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LidaVu
Points +213
Tasty Food, sweet Owner - Edit
Little Restaurant with really tasty and authentic Food. Had a little Chat with the owner at the end. Super nice Guy!
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Harpy23
Points +1923
Good noodles, delicious dumplings - Edit
I had the curry noodles and it was very good. The broth had a good thick texture and wasn't watery. The flavours were good but it felt just a bit under seasoned to me so I did add some spicy sauce. There were plenty of noodles and they had a good texture. The vegetables had a range of different textures which was good for the dish. There was one piece of mock meat on the top, it was quite thin and it would have been good to have some more.
Read moreMy partner got the wonton noodles. They were wide and flat and very tasty. The broth in the dish was also very tasty and enjoyable. There were little bits of mock meat and something with a bit of crunch which both added good flavours and textures.
We each got a plate of 10 dumplings too, these were very good. They had quite a fragrant herb in them that we couldn't identify. They were generously filled with mock meat and cabbage.
The owner was very nice and was interested in talking to us (via translation app) and asking a few questions. He also gave us a free key ring each. There was an English menu to order from and there was a buffet option but we didn't investigate that.
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Kingtapir
Points +33
Best dumplings in whole Taiwan and really good noodle soups - Edit
Best dumplings in whole Taiwan and really good noodle soups. Serves mock meat as well
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-26
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leon3
Points +332
Great food, adorable owner - Edit
Really tasty and great food. I recommend the dumplings! Cheap prices. The owner was really nice, he used a translation app for our questions and offered a free banana for desert!
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CléoFontaine
Points +547
Lovely experience - Edit
I had dumplings and sesame noodle, both were served really fast and delicious!
Read moreLike other comments said the owner is lovely, he gave me free soup, a keychain and took a picture with me
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Polytrauma
Points +446
definitly worth a visit - Edit
we came for dinner and the food was very good. it was served cold, we ordered dumplings and those were hot and delicious. The owner gave us free soup and after a little chat he giftet us keychains. sooo cute, good food and an experience you shouldn‘t miss in Taichung
Read morePros: good prices, free soup, nice family owned atmosphere
Cons: served cold, no water/drinks in general
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Sas_Hstamm
Points +292
Lovely experience - Edit
Went there yesterday evening and got right away invited by another guest to join him on his table. He showed me the menu and I went for the dumplings and sesame noodles. Both were really good! The noodles were so creamy.. yummy. Later after preparing the meal the owner came to us as well, telling us about the business and that he’s vegetarian already more than 50 years. When it was time to leave he gave me a little keychain which is meant for good luck! Really a nice experience and such a passionate owned business.
Read morePros: Good food, Nice owner, Very fair prices
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goglobal
Points +13
Great meal, special experience in Taichung - Edit
I had dinner here this evening, and what a wonderful experience! Food was cooked with pride and heart, and it made for a great meal. I had the sesame noodles (no MSG!) and dumplings - both super tasty and flavorful. The owner was so kind, telling me about the history of the family business. It made for a special meal. Very close to the train station, easy to find. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Excellent food, Kind service, Pride in product
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TransilvanianHunger
Points +94
Bland cold food..only for the desperate - Edit
Got there at 13:00 and buffet looked sad and cold, so I ordered off the menu. Got the pork chop rice and the dumplings. I received a small slab of fake meat on top of cold, bland veggies. Found a hair in the bowl of rice that was severed in a paper cup. The dumplings were ok but nothing to write home about.
Read moreThe disposable wooded chopsticks started splintering while eating.. also not great.
Came out to 115 NT. Price is the only reason I didn't give it 0.
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-15
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GeorgeComber
Points +185
Absolute MUST in Taichung - Edit
Everything about my experience here was amazing. Not only was the food some of the most delicious vegan food I've had in Taiwan, but the owner is also really special. He talked me through all the buffet food and told me about how his family are 4 generations of vegetarians and he cooks everything himself.
Read moreSuch a friendly experience and the food was just amazing too.
Pros: Friendliness, Delicious food, Variety
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DfortheABC
Points +77
Very nice owner and good food - Edit
Family run for 58 years, the owner has a big heart and is gonna make you feel right at home
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joelvdas
Points +15
Good good for cheap! - Edit
Super nice food for cheap. Staff is friendly and nice place :).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-14
Pros: The food, The staff, Price
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lolaandtheveganworld
Points +56
eccellente proprietario e posto - Edit
il proprietario è vegano da 52 anni ed è stato molto gentile a chiacchierarci con noi, il pasto è molto buono
Read morePros: autenticità, personale, pasto
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JunkyardOtter
Points +490
Nice little spot near the station - Edit
This is a pretty small shop located in an alley near the TSR station. It's vegan, using no egg or dairy. They've got a little buffet you can pick from, and they also have a menu, which is mostly translated into English. I recommend ordering off the menu, as it comes fresh and the price is very fair. I was also given a bowl of soup and an orange, free of charge. I tried several dishes here and there was nothing I didn't like.
Read moreThe owner is a very friendly man who speaks virtually no English, but is happy to chat using a translator. He claims to have been in business for more than 50 years and attributes his good health to being vegan. When I left he gave me a little trinket and thanked me for visiting. Great guy.
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nanou73horse
Points +110
Cheap and good near train station - Edit
Def the kind of place I like !
Read moreIt's in a little street near a temple.
The food is cheap but filling.
I get the fried noodle : delicious !
I recommend
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Laura_Boreale
Points +51
Good food and nice people - Edit
Dumplings are amazing!
Read moreOwners were very welcoming.
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