Longhua Vegetarian Temple (Longhua Road Store)
素食 · ⭐ 4.7
No. 2787 Longhua Road, 1st Floor, Ranxiang Building
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 2787 Longhua Road, 1st Floor, Ranxiang Building. It is a 素食 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Vegetarian Traditional Suzhou Mooncake, Four-Flavor Grilled Wheat Gluten, Roasted Wheat Gluten.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Shanghai
- Category: 素食
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: No. 2787 Longhua Road, 1st Floor, Ranxiang Building
- Popular dishes: Vegetarian Traditional Suzhou Mooncake, Four-Flavor Grilled Wheat Gluten, Roasted Wheat Gluten, Freshly Baked Mooncake, Freshly Baked Tai Tao Nut
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Dishes
Vegetarian Traditional Suzhou MooncakeVegetarian traditional Suzhou mooncake is a Chinese traditional pastry made mainly with flour, vegetable oil, and sugar. The crispy outer layer contains vegetarian fillings such as red bean paste, jujube paste, or lotus seed paste, offering a sweet taste without any meat ingredients.
Four-Flavor Grilled Wheat GlutenFour-Season Grilled Wheat Gluten is a vegetarian dish made with grilled wheat gluten and four ingredients: wood ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and greens. After soaking and boiling, the wheat gluten is stir-fried with diced vegetables and seasoned, then simmered to absorb flavors.
Roasted Wheat GlutenSteamed gluten is a vegetarian dish made from wheat gluten, soaked and boiled, then stewed or roasted in seasonings like soy sauce, sugar, star anise, and cinnamon for rich flavor and chewy texture.
Freshly Baked MooncakeFreshly baked mooncake made with flour, sugar syrup, oil, and sweet fillings like lotus seed paste or red bean, baked until golden and crispy.
Freshly Baked Tai Tao NutFreshly baked Tai Tao nuts are a snack made with fresh Tai Tao and various nuts, roasted to perfection. The texture is crispy, with the unique fragrance of Tai Tao and the rich flavor of nuts.
Fuyuan NoodlesA Chinese noodle dish featuring hand-pulled noodles, beef, greens, and a savory sauce, symbolizing good fortune and harmony.
Vegetarian HamVegetarian ham is a meat-like dish made primarily from soy products or gluten, seasoned, shaped, and then steamed or pan-fried. Common ingredients include soy sauce, five-spice powder, sugar, and sesame oil, offering a firm texture and ham-like flavor.
Vegetarian DuckA plant-based dish made from tofu skin, marinated and steamed to mimic the texture and flavor of duck.
Mung Bean CakeGreen bean cake is a traditional Chinese dessert made primarily from mung bean flour, supplemented with glutinous rice flour and sugar. Through processes such as steaming, stirring, and pressing, it achieves a delicate texture and a refreshing mung bean aroma.
Luohan NoodlesLohan noodles are a vegetable and mushroom-based dish featuring carrots, shiitake mushrooms, wood ear fungus, bean sprouts, and greens, cooked with noodles. Vegetables are sliced or julienned and simmered together with the noodles, sometimes enhanced with broth.
Seaweed Nut MooncakeA sweet mooncake made with nut fillings and seaweed bits, featuring a crispy texture and subtle oceanic flavor.
Sour Spicy DishA popular Chinese cold dish made with cabbage, carrots, chili, and vinegar, offering a refreshing sour-spicy flavor.- Longhua Vegetarian DelicacyA vegetarian dish made with seasonal vegetables and tofu, gently stir-fried or simmered to preserve natural flavors.