Vegan
Chinese
A reconstructed 3rd-century Buddhist temple features towers, a library & a traditional garden. Offers a vegan food menu which may include different types of noodles and changing appetizers. There is also a coffee shop in the same hall that offers plant based milks.
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No 2853, Longhua Rd (Jinlonghua W Rd), Xuhui, Shanghai, China
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Last update on 26 Nov 2024 by Guest
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Added by Manjuvegan on 26 Nov 2024
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7 Reviews
First Review by Manjuvegan
A_tourist
Points +663
Good experience - Edit
One dish + one side dish, so no time lost pondering on the choice. It's good and filling, a soup with noodles, mushrooms and tofu. The side dishes might vary between 3 choices.
Read moreYou need to have eagle eye to spot a free. table if you come during the crowded time.
Guest
justheretoshare
Points +15
Very taste steamed bean curd roll (素鸡, vegetarian "chicken") - Edit
The temple cafe offers a small menu of very good food. The main dish is steamed bean curd roll (素鸡, vegetarian "chicken") and noodles. You can get a side dish containing egg, tofu and pickles.
Read moreWe were happy to sit next to a local Chinese woman who explained to us that you can simply grab a plate at the counter and pay afterwards via app (e.g., Alipay). She also pointed out that there is a free refill for the noodle dish - you can just go back to the counter with your bowl and get it fully refilled.
The test is really amazing and very umami. Highly recommended place.
Guest
KireetiMara
Points +13
Vegetarian Noodles (Lohan Noodles) - Edit
In the longhua temple there is a cafeteria (it is inside, walk almost to the end of the temple). The place was very clean and served Lohan noodles / Vegetarian noodles. It is 15RMB, but eat first and pay/donate later. Chilli and some cold dishes(10rmb) were also available. We also had iced coffee with coconut milk. Other coffee options and drink options available. Moon cakes were available warm.
Read morePros: Good vegan protein, Umaminess from the mushrooms, English or clear guiding boards - translatable
Guest
MarkBee
Points +145
Basic choice of a noodle dish & a side plate. Nice canteen atmosphere - Edit
Has standard dishes of the day.
Read moreYou take the food you want and then pay a donation after (cash or QR code at the table, no till).
Vegetarian rather than vegan (the side dish today included an egg), but the main noodle dish may have been vegan?
The recommended donation was 15 Yuan for the noodle dish, and 10 Yuan for the side. Nice fresh basic food, in a nice temple. Canteen atmosphere and people just find a space on a table. Lots of space.
Updated from previous review on 2025-09-16
Pros: Informal donation approach, In a nice temple
Cons: Limited choice, just the dishes of the day
Guest
Veronikaz
Points +306
Must visit place - Edit
Restaurant located within the temple. The taste of the food was great. Only grabbing the food and later paying through the qr code on the table.
Read moreQuite busy during my visit but worth it and also very cheap.
Guest
soulgrinder
Points +452
Vegan noodles! - Edit
Come here for vegan noodles! Usually the kitchen also provides some small side dishes too. They also offer entirely vegan coffee/hot drinks.
Read moreI visited during the new year time so the temple was incredibly busy and there was a huge queue to get food, but it did move quickly. The seating area is massive so there is plenty of space.
The way the system works is that you are given the food 'for free'. There are QR code you can scan to donate a small recommended amount for your meal or lots of big red boxes for cash donations.
There's a shop in the temple selling various snacks - I've included some images of the snacks that are vegan friendly. All delicious! There are ingredients on the boxes for sale so you can use translate apps to check.
Updated from previous review on 2025-02-16
Pros: Affordable, Generous portion, Beautiful location
Cons: Busy at peak times
Guest
Manjuvegan
Points +1161
Visit a temple, eat delicious food - Edit
Eternally thankful for vegan temples in China. The restaurant offered noodles and different appetizers (for extra charge). The food was delicious and filling. I also had a latte with oat milk. Funnily enough, the food and the latte cost the same (~30¥) 😅
Read morePros: Inexpensive
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