From dim sum to dan dan noodles, find the best vegan Chinese restaurants in Shanghai, China. Buddhist vegetarian traditions meet modern plant-based cooking at these incredible spots.
Last updated: May 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…
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 11 vegan-friendly chinese restaurants in Shanghai, China. Top picks include Zao Zi Shu / Jujube Tree (枣子树), Ming's Vegetarian Kitchen (明心素食) and Suji Vegetarian (素极素食).
There are 11 vegan-friendly chinese restaurants in Shanghai. 10 are fully vegan and 1 are vegetarian with strong vegan options. Browse all with ratings and maps.
Based on vegan ratings, Zao Zi Shu / Jujube Tree (枣子树) is the top-rated vegan chinese restaurant in Shanghai. It has a vegan rating of 5/5.