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Zhu Yuan Vegetarian Restaurant

Chinese Fake Meat, Vegetarian Buffet

Vegetarian

$$

Top tips

  • Try the Thai style tofu bento set for a flavorful meal.
  • Good to know: Be aware the restaurant may charge a fee for charging mobile phones.
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  • The chicken rice made from wheat seitan is a popular and affordable dish.
  • Book in advance for specialty dishes like steamboats and buffet items.
  • Expect a large dining area with round tables; the atmosphere is casual.

People mention

Hainanese chicken rice, chicken rice and bbq fake pork set meal.

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Also bento set, chicken and rice, mee claypot, noodles, noodles with vegetables and satay bento.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service and fast service.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Zhu Yuan serves an extensive menu focused on vegetarian Chinese dishes, including signature fake chicken rice and steamboats available by advance booking. The restaurant is spacious with round tables and is known for affordable prices and a friendly staff that readily explains the menu. Popular times are lunch and dinner, ideal for solo diners or groups looking for hearty and flavorful vegetarian meals.

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90, Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong, Georgetown, 10100 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Opening hours

Monday
10:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30
Thursday
10:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30
Friday
10:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30
Saturday
10:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30
Sunday
10:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30

the food

4.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.1 173 reviews Read on Google Maps
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4.5 29 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
seitan, soy, mock chicken + 1 more
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