Chengdu is rich with Buddhist influences, so vegetarian dishes and restaurants should be available in abundance…

But, if a stroll down the average hotpot riddled street leaves you wanting more diverse and exciting vegetarian options, then this list is for you. The vegetarian restaurants below have devoted themselves to providing a myriad of tasty vegetarian (and some vegan) options that we think will reinvigorate your lacklustre diet and prove that being a vegetarian in Chengdu can be easy and exciting．

 Vegetarian Lifestyle

枣子树素餐厅

A very popular chain restaurant from Ba Bao Jie has come to Chengdu via Taiwan. It specializes in vegetarian recreations of classic Chinese dishes. You can find it on the 4th floor near Wenshu Monastery. The location is easy to spot because the building has a large sign that says “Vegetarian Lifestyle Restaurant.”

This restaurant offers an extensive menu with many vegetarian options to suit all tastes. Moreover, the menu includes English translations, which is helpful for visitors. In addition, the spectacular bathrooms, attentive staff, and pleasant atmosphere make this place stand out. As an added bonus, your meal includes free tea and fruit.

Location:

Qingyang District, Qinglong Street No. 27, BoJin City, Building 2, F4 (between Carrefour and Pacific) 青龙街27 号铂金城2 号楼4楼

Opening Hours:

10:00 – 21:00

Tel:

028-86282848, 028-86282855

Mi XUN Teahouse

谧寻茶室·素食(太古里店)

Experience vegan dishes and a variety of teas in a historic courtyard. Located at No. 7-8 Zhanghuali Lane, this tea house sits within a heritage building in Chengdu’s trendy retail hub. The ambience is elegant and tranquil, making it feel worlds away from the busy city.

Mi XUN is open from 11:00 am to 9:30 pm and mainly serves afternoon tea. However, if you want something more substantial, there is a nearby Temple Cafe. Keep in mind, though, that the Temple Cafe does not offer strictly vegetarian meals. Check out Mi XUN’s website for more information and to view their menu.

Location:

No. 81 Bitieshi Street, Jinjiang District, Chengdu

笔帖式街81号博舍酒店旁

Opening hours:

12:00 – 22:00

Tel:

+86 28 6297 4193

A lotus on the water

清水荷花素食餐厅

This restaurant offers a variety of main dishes, including meat substitutes, soups, and vegetables. Located in the Tibetan area, it features an English menu for easy ordering. Additionally, you can buy some items to take home and cook yourself.

清水荷花素食餐厅(武侯祠店)

Location:

10-11, Shuhan Street

武侯区蜀汉街10号附11号(近武侯区政府)

Opening hours:

11:00-15:00, 17:00-20:30

Tel：

028-85532115

清水荷花素食餐厅(文殊坊店)

Location:

No. 1, 2nd Floor, Building 1, No. 33, Wuyuegong Street, Qingyang District

青羊区五岳宫街33号1栋2层1号

Opening hours:

10:00-22:00

Qing Yang Gong Green Ram Temple  青羊宫

Five yuan will gain you entrance to the Palace of the Green Lamb. Inside the temple you’ll find a teahouse and a vegetarian restaurant to choose from. Yet another great place to get away from the busy streets and reconnect with traditional Chengdu.

Location:

Qingyang Temple, 9 West Section 2, First Ring Road, inside of Qingyang Temple

一环路青羊宫里面斋食

Opening Hours:

11:00 – 5:30

Tel:

87766584

Wenshu Monastery

文殊院香心素食馆

Within Wenshu Monastery, you’ll find a bustling teahouse, a buffet-style lunchroom, and a restaurant on the first floor. The teahouse is perfect for a quick thirst-quencher, offering freshly made juices as well as tea. Located inside the temple grounds, the vegetarian restaurant provides a buffet-style dining area downstairs and menu dining upstairs. The buffet lunchroom has a relaxed atmosphere where you can build your own meal. However, the restaurant upstairs offers the most well-crafted dishes.

If you’re a vegetarian new to Chengdu, Wenshu Monastery is an ideal place to start. Additionally, when visiting the buffet, we recommend trying the noodle restaurant just outside the temple, the one with the queue. Their Tian Shui Mian is vegetarian and one of the most famous dishes in Chengdu.

Location:

66 Wenshuyuan Street, Qingyang District, Chengdu

成都市青羊区文殊院街66号

Opening Hours:

11:30-14:00, 16:00-20:00

Tel:

028 – 86930017

15110406715

Yi Ye Yi Shijie Tibetan Vegan Hotpot  

一叶一世界藏茶素食火锅

This popular Tibetan vegetarian hotpot chain has multiple locations across Chengdu, including one near the American Consulate. They serve light, completely meat-free hotpots featuring fresh seasonal vegetables and tofu. You’ll find familiar sauces like sesame, soy, vinegar with garlic, peanuts, and coriander. Currently, there are nine locations, and prices typically range from 50 to 80 RMB per person, depending on your order.

Location (Gaosheng Bridge): No.33, Floor 1, Building 2, No.19, South 4th Section, First Ring Road, Wuhou District

武侯区一环路南四段19号2栋1层33号

Tel: 028-61691799

Location (Jinhua Wanda): 3rd Floor, 68 Block, Jinhua Wanda, No.8 Jinhua Road, Jinjiang District

锦江区锦华路8号锦华万达68街区3楼

Tel: 028-87777051

Location (Global Centre): 1N3, Room 310, Northern Area, Global Centre, 103 Jin Yue West Road, Gaoxin District

环球中心北区锦悦西路103号1N3层310室 – Tel: 028-65279710

Location (Wenjiang): No.5 A005, Floor 5, Xinguangtiandi Shopping Mall, No.1599, Third Section of Guanghuadadao, Wenjiang District

温江区光华大道三段1599号新光天地商场5层05A005号

Tel: 028-67247676

Location (Huayang): No. 301, 3rd Floor, Unit 1, Building 2, Jingmao Chengguo, No. 2, Section 1, Huafu Avenue, Huayang, Shuangliu District

双流区华府大道一段2号景茂城果2栋1单元3楼301号

Tel: 028-85690790

Location (Shuangliu): No.88, Jiaolong Avenue, Jiujiang Sub-district, Shuangliu District (opposite to ICBC)

双流区九江街道蛟龙大道88号(工商银行对面)

Tel: 028-85699111

谦和清心素食

Location:

谦和清心素食(交大店)

No. 28, Xingchen Road, Jinniu District

金牛区星辰路28号

Opening Hours:

11:30 – 13:30, 17:30-20:00

☎️028-62011055

谦和清心素食(五大花园店)

No. 88, Jinji East Second Street, Jinyang Sub-district, Wuhou District, City

市武侯区晋阳街道晋吉东二街88号

Opening Hours:

11:30 – 13:30, 17:30-20:00

向日葵爸爸素食餐厅(文殊坊店)

Western Vegetarian Restaurant in town!

Location:

No. 26, Xizhushi Street, Caoshi Street Sub-district, Qingyang District

青羊区草市街街道西珠市街26号

Opening Hours:

10:00-21:00

☎ 17780010830

聚悉地餐馆素食自助餐

Gather Siddhi Vegetarian Restaurant

Location:

No. 1-3, 3rd Floor, Yizhou International Plaza, Section 1, Huafu Avenue, Huayang Sub-district, Shuangliu District

双流区华阳街道华府大道一段益州国际广场三楼1-3号

Opening Hours:

11:30-13:30, 17:30-19:30

☎️ 028-64100600

禅悦素食.二十四节气餐厅

Location:

19th Floor, Block C, No. 48, Section 4, Renmin South Road, Wuhou District

武侯区人民南路四段48号首座C座19楼

Opening Hours:

11:30-14:00, 17:30-21:00

☎️ 028-83331820

觉正净·绿岛素食(文殊院店)

Location:

No. 208, Annex, No. 3, Jinma Street, Caoshi Street Sub-district, Qingyang District

青羊区草市街街道金马街3号附208号

Opening Hours:

11:00-21:00

☎️ 028-84274868

For more vegetarian and vegan restaurant options in Chengdu, check out www.happycow.com. This handy site lets you search almost any city worldwide for great plant-based dining spots.

For more on dining in Chengdu, check out our 7 Must Must-Eat Dishes in Chengdu article!

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