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Modern Vegetarian

Taiwanese Hot Pot, Fully Vegan

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Top tips

  • Try the hot pots and herbal soups for classic Taiwanese vegan flavors.
  • Bring a Mandarin-speaking friend or use a translation app to navigate the Chinese-only menu.
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  • Cash only; make sure to bring cash as no cards are accepted.
  • Expect a lively, sometimes noisy atmosphere due to the open kitchen and crowds.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention dumpling and dumplings.

Good for

Praised for affordable, fast service and friendly service.

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Also praised for generous portions.

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  • Parking
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites

About

Modern Vegetarian serves Taiwanese and Chinese vegan dishes with a focus on hot pots, herbal soups, and soy/gluten "meat" casseroles—its menu is extensive but only available in Chinese. The restaurant is casual and spacious with a busy open kitchen that can get loud, offering both dine-in and takeout. Wheelchair accessible and cash-only, it's popular with locals for its affordable prices and quick service despite noise.

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709 Jiancheng Rd (at Dayong St), Taichung, Taiwan

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–22:00
Tuesday
11:00–22:00
Wednesday
11:00–22:00
Thursday
11:00–22:00
Friday
11:00–22:00
Saturday
11:00–22:00
Sunday
11:00–22:00

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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