The vegetarian restaurant at Jiming Temple serves Buddhist vegetarian food beside one of Nanjing's oldest temples. It is inexpensive and suits vegetarians in a meat-heavy province.
The vegetarian restaurant sits at Jiming Temple (Cock-Crow Temple) north of Xuanwu Lake. Food is strictly vegetarian: noodles, dumplings, tofu-skin dishes and mock meats. A full meal for one costs roughly CNY 30-60 (USD 4-9). It is one of the few places in Nanjing where vegetarians can order without worrying about hidden pork or lard. Metro Line 3 (Jimingsi Station) is nearby. Pair the meal with a walk along the old city wall beside Xuanwu Lake. Cash or Alipay/WeChat Pay works.
| Price | $ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily approx. 10:00AM-4:30PM (closes early) |
| Reservations | Walk-in only |
| Address | Jiming Temple, 1 Jiming Temple Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China |
Signature dishes
- Vegetarian noodles
- Mock-meat dishes
- Tofu-skin rolls
- Vegetarian dumplings
Good to know
- Known for
- Buddhist vegetarian noodles
Location
Jiming Temple, 1 Jiming Temple Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
32.0638, 118.7988 View on map
Highlights
- Strictly vegetarian menu
- Next to Jiming Temple and Xuanwu Lake
- Very low prices
Tips for visiting
- Payment is by Alipay or WeChat Pay; foreign cards are accepted at few venues, so a foreign-card-linked Alipay or WeChat Pay account set up before arrival, or cash, is the safe plan.
- Menus are usually Chinese-only outside large hotels; a translation app (Google Translate camera mode or Baidu Translate) and photo menus help.
- Visit around midday
- Combine with a Xuanwu Lake city-wall walk
When to visit
Lunch
Accessibility
Stairs are common in older buildings; step-free access varies and is best confirmed by phone or on Amap.
Frequently asked questions
Is the food fully vegetarian?
Yes; it is a Buddhist vegetarian kitchen.
Is it open in the evening?
No; it closes mid-afternoon.