Chinese Dumplings, Fully Vegan, Fast Food
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Worth ordering: #1 BaoWorth ordering: #1 Dumpling
Best Vegan Bao in Shanghai (2026)
Wu Shu Shang Jiao takes the #1 spot, ranked by how good reviewers say the vegan bao tastes.
The ranking
One place here grades D or E: reviewers rate the vegan bao there, so ask for the vegan version when you order.
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Vegan Steamed Buns, Takeout
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Worth ordering: #2 Bao
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Chinese Vegetarian, Vegan Menu, Noodles
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Worth ordering: #3 Bao
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Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #4 Bao
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Asian Fusion, Fully Vegan, Mapo Tofu
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Worth ordering: #5 Bao
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Questions about vegan bao in Shanghai
Where can I find the best vegan bao in Shanghai?
Wu Shu Shang Jiao tops our ranking for the best vegan bao in Shanghai. We ranked 5 places in Shanghai by how good reviewers say the vegan version of their bao tastes.
How many restaurants serve vegan bao in Shanghai?
This list has 5 places in Shanghai that serve vegan bao. Their average Spinach rating is 4.6 out of 5.0.
Are there fully vegan bao spots in Shanghai?
Yes. 3 of the 5 places on this list are fully vegan.
Why is a place with a low vegan grade on this list?
The rank is about the dish, not the venue. A place can make some of the best vegan bao in Shanghai and still have few other vegan options, unclear labels or staff who don't know the menu well. That is what the A–E Vegan Friendliness grade on each card measures. 1 of the 5 places here is graded D or E. There, ask for the vegan version when you order.