“Try the eggplant dishes with basil and the mushroom xiaolong bao, highly recommended by multiple diners”
#1 FOR DUMPLINGS IN SHANGHAI 100% Vegan Chinese dumplingsdumpling
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
“Try the eggplant dishes with basil and the mushroom xiaolong bao, highly recommended by multiple diners”
“Try the mapo tofu hummus—a popular and uniquely flavorful dish.”
“Try the sweet & sour lotus root and mapo tofu for standout flavors”
“Try the vegan pizza with cashew cheese and spicy mushrooms”
“Try the orange chicken and dry dumplings for standout dishes.”
“Try the mushroom kebab and Dai style shredded chicken”
#7 MUST GO “Use Alipay or WeChat to scan QR code menus as menus lack English”
#8 MUST GO “Expect good value with an all-you-can-eat experience for about 33 RMB”
“Try the spicy mala tofu buns”
#10 MUST GO “Try the wide variety of Yunnan mushrooms, including lion’s mane and mushroom sashimi when available”
#11 MUST GO “Try the xiao long bao (vegan soup dumplings) and celery pancake”
“Visit on Sundays for the monthly vegan Sunday roast or in December for the vegan Christmas meal.”
“Come hungry to enjoy the continuous flow of dishes in this all-you-can-eat style”
#15 MUST GO “Ask staff about vegan choices as they are not clearly indicated on the menu”
spinach · Vegan Food Guide All 15 the 15 essential spots in Shanghai — filter by hours, save the ones you want to try, get walking directions on the day.
1. Lín Hú SùShí - The Lakeside Veggie (5.0★, Chinese). 2. Duli (5.0★, Chinese). 3. Qing Chun By Perma (5.0★, Chinese). 4. Ru Pure Vegan - 博华广场店 (4.9★, Vegan). 5. Huì Yuán Sù Shí Fāng 慧缘素食坊 Lotus Vegan (4.6★, Chinese).
Lín Hú SùShí - The Lakeside Veggie — Chinese Vegan, Vegan Menu, Michelin Star.
Composite = Spinach rating × 0.6 + signature dish strength × 0.25 + reviewer food rating × 0.15. We cap at 15 and dedupe brand chains.
All 15 venues refreshed 2026-09-21. Photos via Google Maps.
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