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Top tips

  • Try the vegan duck and three fish soup made from mock meats.
  • Good to know: Expect the food to be oily at times, especially in mock meat dishes.
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  • Order from the deli shop next door for ready-to-eat vegan foods and steamed buns.
  • Snag an upstairs window table for a better dining experience.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Dumpling

People also mention noodles, bamboo stuffed mushrooms and crab.

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Also duck, hot and sour soup, “lamb” skewers, meatballs and mock duck.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for affordable, friendly service and generous portions.

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Also praised for cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Functioning since 1922, GōngDé Lín specializes in vegetarian Chinese cuisine highlighted by a vast selection of mock meat dishes, including vegan duck and sharkfin alternatives. The restaurant provides dine-in with air conditioning upstairs and a deli shop for takeout, featuring noodle dishes and steamed buns. Though prices sit a bit higher than average, the menu's clarity with pictures and English descriptions and its location near People's Park attract locals and tourists alike.

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445 Nanjing Rd (W), People's Square, Huangpu, China, 200003

Opening hours

Monday
07:00–09:00, 11:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00
Tuesday
07:00–09:00, 11:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00
Wednesday
07:00–09:00, 11:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00
Thursday
07:00–09:00, 11:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00
Friday
07:00–09:00, 11:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00
Saturday
07:00–09:00, 11:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00
Sunday
07:00–09:00, 11:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00

the food

4.2 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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3.8 58 reviews Read on Google Maps
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3.9 66 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
mock meat, tofu, mushrooms + 1 more
What the grades mean

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