御素阁 or Vegan Cafeteria Heaven at 锦江区青年路67号蜀农大酒店4楼 is a self-serve buffet restaurant that seats up to 150. Eat as much as you want of vegan hotpot or individual dishes. Offers many main dishes plus hot soy milk, tea, juice, coffee, salad, and vegan cookies for after dinner. Directions: exit Tianfu Square station (line 1, 2), with a statue of Mao Zedong facing you in front, turn left, and there will be a hotel on your side of the street, continue til you find a Starbucks and street bridge on your side, turn right on that street, and you will see an intersection called Qingnian road, go straight through, and you will see Kowlwoon Plaza, and the restaurant is located opposite that, on the 4th floor. Reported closed February 2024.
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4F Shunong Hotel, 67 Qingnian Rd, Jinjiang District, Chengdu, China
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Last update on 14 Feb 2024 by Klara5ktatu
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43 Reviews
First Review by Dyana
Klara5ktatu
Points +17
ESTA CERRADO - Edit
Hola gentecilla solo decir que este restaurante ya no existe 🥲
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EvaKrause
Points +45
Closed - Edit
I went around and asked some Chinese people to look it up for me on their maps and it does not exist anymore.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-15
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Ivyli
Points +484
Closed probably - Edit
We went there, nothing we found. We asked in some hotel, they had no idea🙈😕
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Sara_G
Points +76
Closed? - Edit
Went to the address posted with this listing and checked the building against photos others posted. It looks like it’s no longer there 😭. The 4F is now a “cinema spa.”
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yumchadong
Points +5227
Amazing buffet - Edit
Loads of healthy options & many different dishes to try in general! Everything was fresh and flavorful. We really liked it and ate here several times during our stay in Chengdu. We always got there shortly after they opened for lunch and the buffet looked fantastic. Highly recommend!
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Cannibaline
Points +109
So many vegan options - Edit
The buffet is full of options and fully vegan. Mamy veggies and mock eat as well. I recommand this place, I ate very well.
Read morePros: Affordable, tasty, lots of choice
Cons: None
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FrankieW
Points +2568
Bountiful buffet - Edit
As many of the reviewers will attest, this is an abundant Buddhist buffet.
Read moreLots of options available.
Pros: Inexpensive
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MichaelRobinson
Points +3259
Don't Leave It Too Late - Edit
We went in the evening and by the time we got there the pickings were slim, however there was enough choice and we did get our bellies filled for very little cost. The buffets in Shanghai are the same, the best stuff goes first. The food was tasty and I tried this green cookie which was delicious with sesame seeds & a taro or purple potato filling, I've since found them at one of my favourite places in Shanghai. They sold a loaf of sweet bread (like brioche) but vegan with raisins in, we bought one to go as our hotel breakfast was poor. One of the staff spoke great English and gave us a coupon for a discount next time.
Read morePros: Tasty, Lots of options, Inexpensive
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Banangela97
Points +2558
Inexpensive and Yummy! - Edit
So many options including things like mock meat and mini cupcakes. I personally go for veggies more but they have something for everyone! For all-you-can-eat it's 28 Yuan, or 4 bucks in American currency. Right down the street from the YinHe Dynasty Hotel
Read morePros: Lots of impressive and healthy options
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_Julia_
Points +32
Vegan safe haven - Edit
I was a bit put off the idea of buffet but it’s your best option if you don’t speak any Chinese and have no idea what to order/what things are. You get to take as much or as little of whatever you want.
Read moreGet there early for lunch. Opens at 11. By 12 it’s busy and you’ll struggle to get a table.
Don’t worry if you don’t have mobile data or access to maps. It’s easy enough to find if you screenshot instructions here.
Once we got to the plaza we couldn’t find our way to the 4th floor and ended up in a brothel, which also happens to be on a 4th floor.
To save you from our mistake: when you turn your back on the Plaza shopping centre, look up and you’ll see the sign says vegan 4F. Walk along until you see a sausage stall shop, walk through that shop and there’s a lift at the back and a sign saying 4F.
Well worth the accidental adventures into brothel land.
I’ve added some photos (of the right shop entrance!) to pass it forward and help others find this place
Pros: 100% vegan , Staff lovely and one of them speaks English , Cheap - great value for money and central
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maryworldwatcher
Points +64
lot of options on the buffet - Edit
cheap and delicious food, friendly staff
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Koby
Points +277
OK food - Edit
Here’s how to find it:
Read moreEasily locate "Kowlwoon Plaza" on your mobile map. It's very central.
When you arrive there, turn your back to the front entrance, raise your eyes and you’ll see a large sign in english: "Yusuge Garden Vegan Restaurant" . I added a photo of it.
It's rather nice to see the words "Vegan Restaurant" in such big letters :)
Updated from previous review on 2019-10-06
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nic6
Points +33
All you can YEET - Edit
We went after 8 so it was 28 yuan which is hella cheap. But the food was definitely colder at that point. Still worth it! They had a ton of desserts, and delicious spring rolls?? Maybe?? It was good. You can go up the creepy staircase, or a few doors before that there is a elevator. Look for a green sign that advertises for it.
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CodieCiuk
Points +26
Highly Recommend! - Edit
First time eating at a Vegan Buffet, was not disappointed by what was available. I’ve been travelling around China for a few weeks and more often then not I have been left wanting more.
Read moreWas a pleasant surprise eating here. There were 20 dishes to choose from and each one was packed full of flavour, the dishes weren’t to oily or salty. The staff were very friendly and the lady who served me spoke English, couldn’t ask for a better experience!
I went back for thirds it was that delicious! Will be eating here again before I leave!
Pros: Lots of Options, Great flavours, Very well priced
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ShayJD
Points +61
Good buffet selection though all cold and not that satisfying. - Edit
Lots of options & good service, though food should be warmed up in the heat trays beneath them. All food was barely warm or cold when I ate.
Read morePros: Lots of buffet options , Good service
Cons: Cold food, A bit underwhelming
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liz5112
Points +24
Delicious! Such a great variety! - Edit
It was nice to have so many vegan dishes to choose from! Yum!
Read morePros: Plentiful tasty options for only ¥19, Friendly workers
Cons: Seating was a little tricky during Sat lunch rush
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KateWebber
Points +18
Best in Chengdu - Edit
Honestly would eat here everyday if I could
Read morePros: All vegan , Very cheap, Delicious
Cons: I get too full too quickly , Could put on a lot of weight
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helsic
Points +11
Great and cheap - Edit
I love this place. I often go there and the food and the service is always great. The food is all plant based, very few processed food. It's quite healthy and super tasty. All you can eat for a low price!
Read morePros: Super cheap, Staff speak a little English
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CH4RIS
Points +258
Really good food for a small price! - Edit
To get to the fourth floor where the restaurant is, is kind of scary.: An abandoned staircase, some parts in total darkness. But once you are in the restaurant it's very nice! Some staff members spoke English. For 29 yuan you get the buffet. For 31 you get the hotpot. The buffet is unlimited including drinks.
Read morePros: Totally vegan and so much to choose from!, Cheap
Cons: Not all staff speak english., You have to go through a dark staircase.
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slawrence
Points +40
Decent food, fantastic price - Edit
Lunch buffet is only about 3 USD for tons of food. All vegan and decent quality.
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Ksenia2001
Points +58
Great place ! - Edit
I was pleasantly surprised to know that they charge 19¥ from 11 am to 2:30 pm! And if you eat everything you put on your plate you get a 3¥ off your next visit! The food was amazing! So much variety both in savory and sweet segment. Some staff speak English. I came here with my friend. She was skeptical as she has never been to a Chinese eatery. But when I told her it was a vegan place she had no idea!) So, don’t be scared to bring non-veg people here!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-07-30
Pros: Mountains of food , Only 19¥ instead of promised 38¥, Variety
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VivianStoffers
Points +57
Both lunch and dinner are amazing. - Edit
They charge 19RMB for lunch and 29RMB for dinner. Its amazing, so much choice and the food is very very good. Some dishes are a bit oily, but have seen a lot worse in China and SEA. They give a 3RMB discount for your next visit if you return your plates empty.
Read moreA bit hard to find. You can enter trough what looks like a hotel reception and take the elevator to the 4th floor.
Pros: All vegan. Unlimited. Lovely staff. Lots of choice
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Maryy
Points +368
Great food for a really good price - Edit
I went there for lunch and the food was great.
Read moreThe staff was really nice and spoke little english.
I paid 19¥ and also got the 3¥ voucher when I returned my finished, empty plates.
I wanted to go another time but unfortunately I didn't make it.
If you're in Chengdu go there (at least once)
Pros: lots of different dishesall vegan
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TheMinimalistNinja
Points +265
Awesome buffet for 28 RMB w/ voucher - Edit
When we went there was a lady waiting on the ground floor who handed each of us a voucher. We then ended up paying 28 RMB each for the all you can eat buffet.
Read moreThe buffet was HUGE! They have a huge selection of sweets, soups, and vegetables. My favorites were the sweet soup, the mushrooms, the cupcakes and lots of other sweets that I don't know the name of.
The staff members are super lovely and one lady spoke English. So if you have any questions and you don't happen to speak Chinese you'll be in good hands.
They also have a small shop inside the restaurants. I didn't check it out though and can't really say what they have. If you are looking for good vegan food and craving heaps of options then this is your place.
I loved it - the food was amazing! I'll definitely be back. PS: When we returned our empty trays we were each given a voucher that said we'd get 3 RMB off the 28 RMB buffet next time. Fantastic! :D
If you are looking for decent vegan food look no further. Yusuge has heaps of options, lovely atmosphere and amazing food!
Pros: HUGE 28 RMB buffet w/ voucher, Delicious sweets, You get a 3 RMB voucher if you finish your food
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smitsen94
Points +412
A lot of choices buffet - Edit
Very nice and a lot of choices buffet for only 28 rmb. It’s hard to find first. But with help of comments below I can find this place. But they use a lot of oil and sometimes I think it can be cooked better.
Read morePros: Vegan buffet, Friendly staffs
Cons: Much of oil
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cdnvegan
Points +410
Good food, excellent prices - Edit
My vegetarian friend and I went on a trip to Chengdu and decided to check out this place after reading you could have a meal for 18rmb.
Read moreWhen we got to the restaurant we were a little confused about how to get to the fourth floor. Fortunately there was a lady outside handing out coupons and she took us up.
We somehow managed to only pay 8rmb per person!
Pros: A lot of choice
Cons: limited seating
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brtknr
Points +225
decent vegan buffet - Edit
The first place we’ve seen in China with a sign advertising vegan food and it’s clear they know what this means. It is a decent vegan buffet, plenty of options, not as tasty or good quality as wenshu monastery buffet but still good and much cheaper! Very tasty sweet sticky rice dish you can have for dessert! Previous review left instructions to find the place which helped us!
Read moreThey were ha ding out money off vouchers at the door but we still paid 19 per person with the voucher which was what I was expecting anyway!
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