Vegan
Take-out
Taiwanese
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-Sun 7:30am-7:30pm. Closed 1st and 4th Sunday of month.
15 Reviews
First Review by LimShengYao
goglobal
Points +2
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 +116
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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rschely2020
Points +23
מסעדה ביתית טבעונית Taichung city - Edit
הייתה לי חוויה מדהימה לאכול פה! אוכל טבעוני טעים ועשוי במידה הנכונה! צוות מסביר פנים. אחזור שוב♡
Read moreCons: זול!
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taiwanesetexan
Points +8229
Hole in the wall - Edit
I found 九六素食 down a narrow side street north of the train station. There were a dozen veggie dishes for people who wanted to put together a bento box. The owner asked me what I wanted, and after a quick glance over the menu board of rice, noodle, and side dishes, I ordered the signature noodles (NT$35). I asked him to confirm that there wouldn’t be any eggs or dairy, and he matter-of-factly responded that he hadn’t served any of those in the 50-some-odd years that he’s been in business.😄He then welcomed me to take a seat since I was dining in. After he finished prepping and serving another diner’s order, he quickly brought out mine: a straightforward flat noodle bowl with vegan ground meat and bits of vegan meatballs, water spinach, shiitake mushroom pieces, and Chinese celery. He also pointed out the wok next to the water fountain, which contained a soup with lots of different ingredients: carrots, peanuts, oyster mushrooms, soybeans, dates, loofah, cabbage, and other surprises. I happily slurped it up even though it was making me sweat.
Read moreBYO utensils if you want to avoid using disposable chopsticks. Bowls are made of melamine.
Pros: affordable, fast service, open between lunch and dinner
Cons: melamine bowls, disposable chopsticks
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RienDeKeyser
Points +15
Best vegetarian food in Taiwan! - Edit
Best vegetarian food in Taiwan, including all the favourite dishes with fake meats! Cooked fresh, super tasty and large portions. Highly recommended! The owner is incredibly friendly and attentive, refilling water, providing extra cutlery or napkins, and just generally being really happy with looking after his guests... We happened to be here during Moon festival, which meant there was quite a lively family-like atmosphere going on with people BBQing veggie snacks in front of the restaurant. Amazing experience!
Read morePros: Lots of vegetarian, probably vegan options , English menu, Cheap
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KimSora
Points +34
Don't try 'Angelica'! - Edit
Very cheap, but the food was not warm. However the owner(man) is so kind.
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serenat
Points +155
Delicious local food - Edit
A homely store offering vegan Taiwanese food and sells vegetarian products such as biscuits which may contain eggs and dairy. Store owner is extremely friendly and even recommended places of interest to visit! Do visit if you're in Taichung for a homely meal😄
Read morePros: Yummy local food, Friendly owner, Affordable
Cons: None!
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LimShengYao
Points +18
Friendly & delicious food! - Edit
Authentic local vegetarian food! Affordable prices ranging from 25ntd to 90ntd.
Read moreBeside temple.
Pros: Lots of local vegetarian food
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