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Kek Lok Si Vegetarian Restaurant

Chinese Vegan, Takeout

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Top tips

  • Try the vegetarian roast duck, frequently praised as melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
  • Good to know: Avoid ordering Milo and some drinks as they may not be vegan.
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  • The restaurant closes on Tuesdays when the 1st or 15th of the lunar calendar falls on Monday.
  • Hire a motorbike or taxi to Kek Lok Si temple instead of driving to avoid long exit lines.
  • Good to know: Expect slower service during busy times with large groups; bring patience.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention mock duck, sweet and sour and chow fun.

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Also chow mein, hor fun, kung pao, loh bak, mock meats, noodles and sambal water spinach.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for affordable, cozy atmosphere and generous portions.

Good to know

  • Dish availability varies; check with the venue
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites

About

Kek Lok Si Vegetarian Restaurant serves a variety of vegan Chinese dishes including mock meats like vegan roast duck and sweet and sour "prawn". Located inside Kek Lok Si Temple, it provides a calm, air-conditioned dining space with reasonable pricing — around 50 MYR for a full meal for four. Visitors note the institutional style and simple presentation, with some dishes praised for balanced flavors and generous portions.

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Jln Balik Pulau, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00–17:30
Wednesday
10:00–17:30
Thursday
10:00–17:30
Friday
10:00–17:30
Saturday
10:00–17:30
Sunday
10:00–17:30

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.2 16 reviews Read on HappyCow
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eating vegan

Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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