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Chinese Vegetarian Ordering Cheat Sheet
A compact guide to vegetarian Chinese ordering, including tofu, mock meats, sauces, broths, and hidden animal ingredients.
Cheat sheet
| Term or zone | What it usually means | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Tofu | Fresh, fried, braised, mapo-style. | Pork, oyster sauce, meat broth, shared oil. |
| Mock meat | Gluten or soy-based meat analogue. | Wheat gluten, soy. |
| Vegetables | Greens, eggplant, mushrooms, lotus root. | Oyster sauce, chicken broth, lard. |
| Noodles | Vegetable noodles or soups. | Egg, wheat, meat broth. |
| Buddhist vegetarian | May avoid alliums and animal products. | Confirm eggs, dairy, alliums, and broth. |
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