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Chinese Vegetarian Restaurant Menu Template
A Chinese vegetarian menu should clearly distinguish vegetarian, vegan, Buddhist vegetarian, soy, gluten, egg, dairy, alliums, and mock-meat ingredients.
Recommended sections
| Section | Examples |
|---|---|
| Tofu | Mapo tofu, braised tofu, fried tofu. |
| Mushrooms | Braised mushrooms, mushroom soups, stir-fries. |
| Mock meats | Mock duck, mock chicken, wheat gluten dishes. |
| Vegetables | Greens, eggplant, green beans, lotus root. |
| Noodles and rice | Vegetarian fried rice, noodle soups, dry noodles. |
| Soups | Mushroom broth, tofu soup, vegetable soup. |
Copyable template
Good first order: Braised tofu with mushrooms, garlic greens, vegetable dumplings, rice. Sample item: Buddha's Delight Mixed vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, and bean curd skin in light sauce. Contains: soy. Ask about alliums if needed.
Full copyable template
# Chinese Vegetarian Restaurant Menu Template ## Menu sections ### Appetizers Smashed cucumber Vegetarian spring rolls Scallion pancakes Cold wood ear mushrooms ### Tofu and soy Home-style tofu Mapo tofu without meat Braised tofu with mushrooms Tofu skin rolls ### Vegetables Dry-fried green beans without pork Garlic pea shoots Bok choy with mushrooms Eggplant in garlic sauce ### Mock meats Vegetarian duck Vegetarian chicken with broccoli Mock beef with black pepper ### Rice and noodles Vegetable fried rice Singapore rice noodles without egg Vegetarian lo mein Scallion oil noodles ## Notes Vegetarian does not always mean vegan. Disclose egg, dairy, oyster sauce, fish sauce, chicken broth, lard, and shared fryers.