Dietary Guide
Vegetarian Dim Sum: What to Order and What to Avoid
Vegetarian dim sum is possible, but many dishes that look vegetable-based may contain lard, dried shrimp, oyster sauce, meat stock, or seafood.
Overview
Vegetarian dim sum is possible, but many dishes that look vegetable-based may contain lard, dried shrimp, oyster sauce, meat stock, or seafood.
Better choices
- Vegetable dumplings if ingredients are verified
- Plain rice noodle rolls
- Vegetable buns if lard is not used
- Turnip cake only if made without dried shrimp or sausage
- Chinese greens with vegetarian sauce
What to watch for
- Shrimp dumplings
- Pork siu mai
- Turnip cake with sausage or dried shrimp
- Oyster sauce vegetables
- Broths or sauces with seafood extract
Useful phrase
我是素食者。请问这个有肉、海鲜、猪油或蚝油吗？
A phrase can help communication, but it cannot verify kitchen practice, sauce labels, or cross-contact.