Kung Tak Lam Shanghai Vegetarian Cuisine

Kung Tak Lam (功德林) is one of Hong Kong most revered Shanghai-style vegetarian restaurants, with a history stretching back over six decades. The Yau Ma Tei branch continues the tradition of serving exceptional plant-based Shanghainese cuisine made with techniques honed over generations. The menu is entirely vegetarian, yet manages to recreate the textures and flavours of classic meat-based Shanghai dishes through the artful use of tofu, gluten, mushrooms, and seasonal vegetables. Signature dishes include mock roasted piglet, braised gluten with mushrooms, vegetarian lion head meatballs, and the famous Shanghai cold sesame noodles. The restaurant caters to Buddhist and vegetarian diners, as well as meat-eaters who come for the extraordinary cooking. The elegant, understated dining room reflects the zen philosophy behind the cuisine. Kung Tak Lam in Yau Ma Tei is a true Hong Kong dining institution and a landmark for vegetarian cuisine in Asia.