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Pure Gourmet - 蔬食本色素食坊

Chinese Buffet, Vegan-Friendly

Vegetarian

$

Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: cross-contamination

  • Take advantage of the pay-by-weight system to customize your meal size and price.
  • Good to know: Vegans should select from dishes clearly labelled as vegan to avoid egg and milk items.
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  • Rice with mixed grains is a popular add-on costing about NT$10 to NT$15.
  • Consider dining during weekday lunch or dinner to avoid potential crowds.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for good value.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites

About

Pure Gourmet is a vegetarian buffet restaurant near Taichung Station specializing in Chinese and Taiwanese dishes. The setup features over 50 items with vegan options clearly separated from vegetarian dishes that contain egg and milk—diners pay by weight, with simple soups included and rice available at a small additional charge. Ample indoor seating and takeout service complement the accessible location, making it a convenient option for lunch or dinner.

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26 Dayan St (at 台中市東區大勇街26號), Taichung, Taiwan

Opening hours

Monday
10:30–14:00, 16:30–19:30
Tuesday
10:30–14:00, 16:30–19:30
Wednesday
10:30–14:00, 16:30–19:30
Thursday
10:30–14:00, 16:30–19:30
Friday
10:30–14:00, 16:30–19:30
Saturday
10:30–14:00
Sunday
Closed

the food

4.5 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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5.0 6 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, mushrooms, beans + 1 more

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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