Four-Joy Braised Gluten
A classic Shanghai cold dish where gluten absorbs the sweet-savory sauce, paired with wood ear, daylily, and peanuts, offering a rich layered taste best when chilled.
石耳豆腐丸
Stone ear mushrooms and silky tofu come together in these crispy yet tender balls, a healthy and elegant vegetarian dish.
Bamboo Shoots Braised in Fermented Rice Sauce
A classic Jiangnan seasonal dish with bold fermented rice aroma and tender bamboo shoots. Simple to prepare yet bursting with spring flavors.
Luojiang Dou Ji (Sichuan Vegetarian Roll)
A classic Sichuan vegetarian dish made by rolling seasoned vegetables in tofu skin, steaming until tender, then slicing and serving with a zesty dipping sauce.
Half Moon Sinking in the River (Vegetarian Soup)
A classic vegetarian dish from Mount Putuo monastery. Shiitake mushrooms and gluten simmer in clear broth, resembling half moons reflected on the river.
Assorted Honeycomb Tofu
This dish combines tofu with assorted vegetables, steamed to form honeycomb pores. It is tender, juicy, colorful, nutritious, and loved by all ages.
Vegetarian Pot-Roasted Duck
A creative plant-based dish where tofu skin wraps a savory filling, pan-fried until golden and crispy, resembling roast duck with rich layers of flavor. Perfect for a festive table.
Huguo Cai (Patriotic Greens Soup)
A classic Chaozhou vegetarian soup, silky and vibrant green, made from sweet potato leaves and straw mushrooms, with a rich history and refined flavor.
Eight Treasure Vegetable Stew
A classic vegetarian dish combining eight kinds of vegetables and soy products, braised to perfection with a rich sauce and harmonious flavors.
素扣肉
Wax gourd transforms into braised pork belly – soft, savory, and not greasy. Steamed with a flavorful sauce, this vegetarian dish mimics the texture of meat beautifully.
Mock Duck (Vegetarian Duck)
A classic vegetarian mock meat dish, featuring bean curd skin wrapped with seasoned mushrooms and crunchy vegetables, steamed then pan-fried until crisp, beautiful and satisfying.
Buddha's Delight (Lo Han Zhai)
Buddha's Delight is a traditional Buddhist vegetarian dish featuring an assortment of mountain treasures and seasonal vegetables. It is light, fresh, nourishing, and symbolizes completeness and peace.
Su Song Bai Yu (Silken Tofu with Mushroom Floss)
Silky smooth tofu topped with crispy savory mushroom floss, a delightful contrast of textures. An elegant vegetarian dish.
Caotang Eight Vegetables (Cottage Eight Vegetarian)
A colorful stir-fry of eight seasonal vegetables, crisp and tender, a vegetarian delight inspired by the poetic essence of Du Fu's Thatched Cottage.
Sujin Xiangyun Tuo (Silk Brocade Cloud Tray)
Sujin Xiangyun Tuo is an elegant vegetarian dish featuring fried tofu topped with colorful vegetables, presenting a beautiful cloud-like arrangement with fresh flavors.
Buddhist Three Delights (Vegetarian)
Three simple ingredients – shiitake, black fungus, and tofu skin – come together in a light yet savory dish that embodies Buddhist vegetarian cuisine.
Hupao Vegetarian Ham
A traditional Hangzhou vegetarian dish, shaped like a ham, made from tofu skin wrapped with vegetables, steamed and pan-fried, with a savory and chewy texture.
Ban Yue Chen Jiang (Half-Moon Sinking in the River)
A celebrated vegetarian soup from Nanputuo Temple in Xiamen. The clear golden broth features gluten pieces shaped like half-moons, replete with angelica herb aroma. Delicately nourishing and poetic.
Braised Snow Fungus with Vegetables
A refreshing and savory vegetarian dish with tender snow fungus and assorted vegetables, rich in texture and nutrition, a healthy staple for any table.
Soft Braised Tofu
Soft Braised Tofu is a classic Shandong dish. The tofu is tender and flavorful, with a bright red glaze, savory with a hint of sweetness. Perfect with rice.