Qibao Temple - Shanghai

My brother visited me in Shanghai and we decided to go to the old town of Qibao on subway line 9. It is a charming water city with many tourists. Unfortunately, I do not speak Mandarin, so it was difficult to find a vegan-friendly restaurant. As we were heading to a Buddhist temple, we stumbled upon a small shrine with a sign advertising a restaurant. With some gestures, we were directed to the restaurant within the temple grounds. We placed our order at the reception before finding a table. Since it was past 1 o'clock, the restaurant was nearly empty. I ordered stuffed lotus root, dumplings, and Qibao noodles. We were served tea while we waited, and the atmosphere was lovely. The lotus root was delicious with a thick gravy, and the pan-roasted noodles were crispy and flavorful. I look forward to returning to try more dishes from the menu. It's a great option for dining in this area.

This vegetarian temple restaurant offers vegan options and is situated within the Qibao Temple grounds. It closes before evening but serves fantastic food, including dishes like fried noodles and dumplings. The beautiful temple next to the restaurant and the Qibao old town area are also worth a visit.

During my brother's visit to Shanghai, we decided to explore the old town of Qibao, which can be reached via subway line 9. Qibao is a charming water city with a heavy tourist presence. Feeling hungry, we searched for a restaurant, but since I don't speak Mandarin, it was a bit challenging to find vegan-friendly options. As we made our way to a Buddhist temple, we stumbled upon a small shrine with an advertisement for a restaurant. With some help from a local using sign language, we learned that the restaurant was located within the temple grounds. Once inside, we followed a signpost towards the restaurant and placed our order at the reception before taking a seat. The restaurant was nearly empty as it was past lunchtime. I ordered some stuffed lotus root, dumplings, and Qibao noodles. While we waited for our food, we were served cups of tea. The atmosphere was casual and almost canteen-like, with a self-serve tea station. The lotus root dish was incredibly delicious with a flavorful sauce, and the pan-roasted noodles were crispy and satisfying. I look forward to returning to try more items on the menu. Overall, it was a great dining experience in a unique setting.

Upon entering the temple grounds, which were filled with cats, we followed a signpost to the right of the main buildings that directed us to the restaurant. We ordered and paid at the reception before finding a table to sit at. Since it was past 1pm, the place was nearly empty. I ordered stuffed lotus root, one of my favorite dishes, along with some dumplings and Qibao noodles. While we waited, the server brought us cups of tea. The restaurant had a nice canteen-style atmosphere and you could help yourself to more tea. The stuffed lotus root was delicious, coated in a flavorful gravy. The pan-fried dumplings were crispy and tasty, and the noodles were similar to what you would expect from fried vegetables and noodles. I definitely plan to return to try more dishes from the menu. It's great to have a dining option in this area.