Asian Fusion, Fully Vegan, Mapo Tofu
$$$
Worth ordering: #5 Bao
Shanghai · The 15 essentials
Best Vegan Restaurants in Shanghai (2026)
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
The 15, ranked
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Chinese Vegan, Vegan Menu, Michelin Star
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Worth ordering: #1 DumplingsWorth ordering: #2 Dumpling
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Chinese Dumplings, Vegan Menu, Taiwanese
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The vibe: good for groups
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Vegan Pizza, Fusion, Fully Vegan
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
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Chinese Vegan Menu, Homey, Sichuan
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The vibe: good for families
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Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #4 Bao
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Chinese Buffet, Vegan Variety
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Xiao Long Bao, Fully Vegan, Cakes
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Worth ordering: #2 DumplingsWorth ordering: #4 Dumpling
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Vegan Steamed Buns, Takeout
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Worth ordering: #2 Bao
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Chinese Hot Pot, Fully Vegan, Buffet/Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 DumplingWorth ordering: #4 Dumplings
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Chinese Dumplings, Fully Vegan, Fast Food
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Worth ordering: #1 BaoWorth ordering: #1 Dumpling
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British Pub Food, Vegan Menu, Sunday Roast
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The vibe: good for groups
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Chinese Vegan Buffet, Affordable
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The vibe: good for groups
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Hawaiian Pizza, Fully Vegan, Fast Food
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The vibe: good for families
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Chinese Dumplings, Vegan Menu
$$$
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shanghai · essentials · 15 places
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Questions about the 15 essentials in Shanghai
What are the best vegan the 15 essential in Shanghai?
1. Duli (5.0★, Chinese). 2. Lín Hú SùShí - The Lakeside Veggie (5.0★, Chinese). 3. Qing Chun By Perma (5.0★, Chinese). 4. Ru Pure Vegan - 博华广场店 (4.9★, Vegan). 5. Veg Inn (4.7★, Chinese).
Which is the #1 pick for the 15 essential in Shanghai?
Duli — Asian Fusion, Fully Vegan, Mapo Tofu.
How does Spinach rank these?
Composite = Spinach rating × 0.6 + signature dish strength × 0.25 + reviewer food rating × 0.15. We cap at 15 and dedupe brand chains.
All 15 places refreshed 29 oct 2026. Photos via Google Maps.
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