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Lotus Vegan (Huì Yuán Sù Shí Fāng) - 慧缘素食坊
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Vegan restaurant serving mock meat dishes, dim sums, noodles, and more. Directions to reach: Take exit 2 from the station (next to Starbucks), then take the second left. Restaurant is on the right. Take the lift to the 2nd floor step out and the restaurant is in front of you. Open Mon-Sun 10:30am-8:30pm. Last orders at 8:30pm.
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Second Floor, 49 Huaihai East Rd, Huangpu District (at Dashijie Subway Station), Shanghai, China
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Last update on 12 Oct 2026 by StefanoSantoro
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Added by luana on 11 Jul 2013
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195 Reviews
First Review by selena
ATWIVE
Points +271
Incredible vegan food! 💖 - Edit
Lotus Vegan is absolutely incredible. We came here three times during our short trip to Shanghai and tried so many things on the menu - they were all exceptional.
Read moreWe were lucky enough to be staying just down the road, and having Lotus Vegan on our doorstep was so fortunate. A few times we tried other vegetarian and vegan restaurants and they were either closed or not there at all - every time we headed over to Lotus Vegan instead and they saved us every time 💖
The restaurant is spacious and comfortable, serving authentic vegan Chinese food, including some Shanghai specialties. The service is very friendly. Even though they don’t really speak English, it is easy enough to order through the QR code which takes you to an Alipay mini-app with translations available. By our third visit, it felt like coming home.
Now we are leaving Shanghai, we are really going to miss Lotus Vegan! 🌱
Pros: Incredible food, Good value for money , Friendly service
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Seeayesix
Points +111
Don't miss to visit if you're in shanghai - Edit
Took me a few days to make the effort to go here, even if I'm staying close to Nanjing Road. Was a little bit difficult to find, and the place has many names (Lotus Vegan, Huiyuan Vegan etc)
Read moreThe beautiful menu simply had too many options and I ordered too much. Since I'm staying three more weeks I will be back many times!
Super easy to order food with the AliPay app using the translator function.
Food was delicious and service very quick.
Updated from previous review on 2024-06-23
Pros: Huge menu, Very tasty food, Cheap compared to quality.
Cons: More drink options would've been nice. No alcohol
Seeayesix
I've been back two times since, and I'm not allowing myself to re-order anything because I want to try as much as I can.
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MelanieBraun
Points +79
Absolutely Great - Edit
Authentic chinese Food, but vegan. I really enjoyed it. Will definately come back !
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NilsHeymann
Points +954
Everything was tasty - Edit
Just come and try it out. Really yummy…
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gemmm
Points +58
Great vegan food - Edit
I got the “eel” and the sesame wontons, both delicious. Restaurant is 2nd floor - go into building and take the elevator. The sign says “Lotus Vegan”. You order by scanning the code with Alipay or WeChat.
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VeWarrior
Points +1111
Very delicious food in this restaurant - Edit
The vegan seafood was the best, but actually were very good
Read morePros: Vegan Seafood, Vegan rips
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CaroMoreno
Points +214
Bomb of flavors - Edit
Cauliflower pot and tofu are incredible
Read moreSpacious interior, lovely staff
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CtfuVegan
Points +581
Great Food - Edit
Only 5-10mon away from the Shanghai Museum this vegan restaurant comes in handy.
Read moreBut don’t get to excited on the menu - 4 plates per person is normally enough.
They didn’t speak English, but the menu card explained everything I needed to order via WeChat.
I’d recommend the chicken, the spicy fried green beans and the golden tofu in the birds nest.
Price was cheap for Shanghai standards - paid 138rmb including one drink
Updated from previous review on 2024-06-15
Pros: Great taste, Good price
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BenVGML
Points +22
Best vegan food Shanghai - Edit
Look for "Lotus Vegan" on 2nd floor (after going up the steps to enter the building).
Read moreThis was such a refreshing find in Shanghai. The good was exceptional and the staff were so helpful and friendly despite the language barrier. Ordering on AliPay was easy. My husband really enjoyed the food despite not being vegan himself.
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Munchnik
Points +109
Delicious! - Edit
Tasty but be aware that portions are large.
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Ingie
Points +419
Amazing value for money!!! - Edit
Don’t miss out on this restaurant. They have a very interesting menu. Scan QR code at table with Alipay, and use translate to have the English descriptions. Loved the cauliflower pot (bomb of flavor) and topper for me was the tofu, although looks simple, the seasoning makes it super good. Wonton was ok, but personally would not order it again. All together was only 83 RMB !!! since I could not finish all, I still have a nice lunch for tomorrow 😋 the interior of the restaurant is simple, but for me, part of the charm. Lady who was serving me, was super helpful and with the needed Chinese-English translation apps, the ordering very smooth.
Read morePros: Extensive menu, Tofu, Good value for money
Cons: NOTHING
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hungryagnes
Points +200
Amazing!! - Edit
We went there three times during our stay in Shanghai and absolutely loved it! Literally everything on the menu is amazing!
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Stalbrand
Points +78
Go find this one! - Edit
After eating cabbage for a week this place was a dream come true! We ordered 6 dishes off the menu and we got a great variety of vegan yummies. For 180¥ we got a table full inc rice and drinks. We ate way too much because it was all so good.
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honka
Points +108
Best vegan food in Shanghai so far - Edit
We ordered 5 dishes plus rice to share between 3 people. Everything was great! The restaurant is on the second floor.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-22
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sumitsharma
Points +82
Good food, good service, not easy to find - Edit
Even though it was not easy to find, but it was a life saver. The food was delicious and service was efficient, albeit the language barrier made it a bit challenging. Overall, it was nice to eat with the views of the city and Buddhist chants.
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LimoLilo
Points +126
Delicious - Edit
We enjoyed eating here. Paying was easy with alipay but it was kind of hard to find... The name is different at the entrance.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Price okay
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OzRunnerGrrrl
Points +73
Yummy! - Edit
We had the fried tofu (perfectly fried with a soft interior, and a chili dipping sauce), the wontons (delicious, would order again), eggplant (good but not remarkable), and shredded potatoes (first time trying this dish, a bit too vinegary for my taste but I’m sure others would like it). Staff are friendly but don’t speak English. You just scan and order on Alipay which translates the menu for you.
Read moreNote: it’s on the second floor with a sign that says Lotus Vegan.
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danieldemonceau
Points +98
Delicious food - Edit
A lot of delicious options and friendly staff
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peanutplans
Points +4867
Everything super yummy - Edit
We loved everything from food and prices to service. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Fully vegan with typical Chinese food, Relaxed atmosphere , Friendly service
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MaeMackenzie
Points +148
Yummy and good service - Edit
The food was delicious and the service was great, the only downside for me was that there were many items that were unavailable so we couldn’t get many of the recommended menus. We went early (6:30) so I don’t think they had sold out. I do recommend it for those visiting. The salt and pepper beef was really tasty!
Read morePros: Food was tasty , Nice space , Great service
Cons: Not many options, Food was unavailable , Hard to find
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Minno
Points +50
Good food, friendly staff - Edit
This place is slightly hard to find at the moment because they are doing some construction (unless it is done now, but it was like that when I went there a few weeks ago). You go up to level 2 and I think where the seating area is meant to be in front is all under construction. Go to the right and you'll find the kitchen area. They don't speak any English so it's kind of confusing, but the lady was really friendly and helped us order and then showed us to sit in the seating area of a different restaurant on the other side of the construction. All the food was tasty, the wontons and the buns were a hit for us :)
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WinterInBristol
Points +892
Excellent selection - Edit
Big, diverse menu of favourites. 2 people paid under 200RMB and had to take a big box home, as there was so much! Friendly staff. The place is on the second floor, turn right exiting the elevator. It looks nothing like a restaurant at first, but as others here have said: ignore and walk in, look left and you’ll see the restaurant. See pics which will hopefully help finding the restaurant.
Read morePros: Good price, Delicious food, Friendly staff
Cons: Looks run down at first
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Ninniko
Points +92
Hidden gem with explosive flavors - Edit
A little difficult to find - and a little rough interior. But let the renovation and construction-like room with one table not fool you. You will taste incredible food for a great price! The vegetables and tofu are so well seasoned and food came in lightning speed. You will sit with other people at one table, which facilitates conversation.
Read moreMust-visit when in Shanghai.
Pros: Food, Price
Cons: Facilities
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SheilaGanger
Points +35
Deliciously delicious - Edit
This vegan restaurant served hot delicious authentic Chinese vegan food. The food was enjoyable and delectable. Highly recommend this vegan place to everyone, including non -vegan people. The food tasted wholesome and just like home.
Read moreYou will be in simple surroundings as currently the place is undergoing renovations. The owner is modernising it.
It was a bit difficult to find (without without a map but we did it!). It is inside what appears to be a business block.
It was worth finding and I would highly recommend going if you are in Shanghai. The staff are very friendly and go out of their way to help :)
Fabulous, fabulous food :)
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-21
Pros: Delectable food, Delicious food, Friendly staff
Cons: Would be helpful if there was a sign in English, 'Vegan place' written outside, N/A
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mandaziegelman
Points +487
Damn tasty. - Edit
Woah, some of the most delicious and interesting bites ever. Don’t miss the wontons- absolutely heavenly. I got the tofu fungus dish and it was so great. Wow wow wow. You have to scan the menu through WeChat or the Alipay app to order.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Hard to find, upstairs of building
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sovsten
Points +1210
My favorite place in Shanghai - Edit
I ate there every day when I was in Shanghai. In my opinion, the top dishes are ribs and dumplings with nut sauce. Don’t forget to order some plain rice. You can scan qr-code and order by WeChat, it’s very convenient
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Abheek
Points +17
Great food and service - Edit
Went there last evening. Fast service. Tasty food. Easy to choose and order using the WeChat mini app.
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