Steamed, fried, and wrapped in delicate dough — vegan dim sum in Shanghai, China is a feast for the senses. From crystal dumplings to bao buns, these restaurants serve the best plant-based dim sum.
Last updated: April 2026
One of Shanghai's most beloved vegan chain restaurants since 2001. Committed to smoke-free, alcohol-free, egg-free, and meat-free dining. Ex…
Cozy Minhang District gem serving honest, homestyle Chinese vegetarian food. Known for generous portions and incredibly low prices — most di…
Popular modern vegetarian restaurant in Yangpu District serving creative Chinese vegetarian dishes with a health-conscious twist. The weeken…
Family-run vegetarian restaurant near Shanghai's iconic Bund area. Serves traditional Shanghai vegetarian snacks including vegan sesame ball…
The Jing'an District branch of Shanghai's famous Jujube Tree/Vegetarian Lifestyle chain. English menu available — making it one of the easie…
Multi-regional vegetarian restaurant offering dishes spanning Sichuan, Hunan, Cantonese, Xinjiang, and Beijing flavors. The vegetarian imper…
Contemporary take on temple cuisine in Shanghai's Hongkou District. Minimalist interiors complement a refined menu of seasonal vegetarian di…
Legendary Buddhist vegetarian restaurant founded in 1922, credited with popularizing mock meat cuisine across China. Famous for wheat gluten…
Cozy vegetarian restaurant in the French Concession with a huge menu of Chinese classics made plant-based, popular with locals and expats al…
Authentic Buddhist vegetarian restaurant near Jing'an Temple, offering traditional Chinese mock meat specialties and seasonal set menus.
Pudong's most beloved vegetarian restaurant with generous portions of Shanghainese-style vegetarian dishes and Buddhist mock meats.
Popular Buddhist vegetarian chain with multiple locations across Shanghai, offering affordable and authentic mock meat dishes and dim sum.
VeganBites lists 12 restaurants serving vegan dim sum in Shanghai, China. Top-rated options include Zao Zi Shu / Jujube Tree (枣子树), Ming's Vegetarian Kitchen (明心素食) and Suji Vegetarian (素极素食). Each listing includes vegan ratings, price range, and directions.
There are 12 vegan-friendly restaurants known for dim sum in Shanghai. 11 are fully vegan and 1 are vegetarian with strong vegan options. This list is updated regularly.
Based on vegan ratings and community reviews, Zao Zi Shu / Jujube Tree (枣子树) is the top-rated spot for vegan dim sum in Shanghai. It has a vegan rating of 5/5. Browse all 12 options to find your ideal match.