Shang Hai
Chinese Vegan Soy Meat
Vegan options
Poor vegan options ★ 3.8 (13) · $$ · Restaurant · Chinese · Hours
Popular tips: "Mention vegan preferences to customize dishes with soy chicken or beef substitutes"
Must-try: tea, lemon chicken, soup
Praised for: friendly service, generous portions, affordable
Shang Hai serves Chinese cuisine with a focus on vegetarian and vegan adaptations, including soy-based mock meats like soy chicken and beef. The portions tend to be generous and prices reasonable, with lunch specials around $11.50. Though they previously had a separate vegetarian menu, now many dishes can be customized vegan by request, and the owner is known for accommodating specific dietary needs.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 04:30 pm - 08:00 pm
Monday 04:30 pm - 08:00 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 04:30 pm - 08:00 pm
Thursday 04:30 pm - 08:00 pm
Friday 04:30 pm - 08:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm - 08:00 pm
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830 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, California, USA, 93103
Vegan Friendliness
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- VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes
- MENU Poorly marked
- STAFF Basic understanding
- PROTEIN soy chicken, soy beef, tofu
Some users reported staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
Others mentioned dishes labeled vegan that weren't — double-check with staff.
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