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10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Beijing (2026)

The definitive ranked list of the best vegan restaurants in Beijing for 2026. Prices, ratings, reviews, and our top pick. Updated March 2026.

12 venues ranked Vegan Score: 7.0 Avg Meal: $10.00 Updated March 2026

Beijing has cemented itself as one of the world's most exciting destinations for plant-based dining. Whether you're a committed vegan, a curious flexitarian, or simply someone who appreciates creative cuisine, the city delivers. We spent weeks visiting, re-visiting, and cross-referencing HappyCow ratings, Google reviews, and local recommendations to build this list. Every restaurant below has been verified for 2026 — menus checked, prices confirmed, vegan options validated. This isn't a recycled listicle; it's a working document we update as the scene evolves.

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King's Joy

100% Vegan

2 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District

King's Joy is not just Beijing's finest vegan restaurant — it is one of the best plant-based dining experiences in the world. Set in a meticulously restored courtyard house steps from the Lama Temple, the kitchen delivers multi-course presentations that reimagine Chinese Buddhist cuisine through a contemporary lens. The "Imperial Garden" tasting menu transforms seasonal vegetables into edible art, with each course drawing on different Chinese regional traditions. Reservations are essential, and this is the meal you will talk about for years.

HappyCow: ★ 4.5/5 (280+ reviews) Price: $42-84 Area: Wudaoying Hutong / Yonghegong

The Full Rankings

Every venue below has been verified for 2026. Ranked by our weighted scoring methodology.

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Baihe Vegetarian 100% Vegan

23 Caoyuan Hutong, Dongcheng District

Hidden in a narrow hutong near Nanluoguxiang, Baihe has been a beloved fixture of Beijing's vegan scene for over fifteen years. The tiny courtyard restaurant serves entirely plant-based Chinese cuisine with a focus on Sichuan and Yunnan flavors — their mapo tofu and dry-fried green beans are legendary. The atmosphere is intimate and authentically hutong: brick walls, wooden beams, and a courtyard garden where you eat under the stars in summer.

HappyCow: ★ 4.5 (350) Price: $11-25 Area: Nanluoguxiang / Gulou

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Veggie Table 100% Vegan

19 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District

The Veggie Table brings a Western-meets-Chinese approach to plant-based dining in the charming Wudaoying Hutong. The menu spans everything from raw food plates and superfood smoothie bowls to traditional Chinese noodle soups and dumplings, all entirely vegan. It has become the default meeting point for Beijing's international vegan community, with a relaxed atmosphere and English-speaking staff that make it especially welcoming for travelers.

HappyCow: ★ 4.5 (420) Price: $8-21 Area: Wudaoying Hutong / Yonghegong

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Tianchu Miaoxiang

60 Chaoyangmen Nanxiaojie, Dongcheng District

With multiple Beijing locations, Tianchu Miaoxiang is the city's most popular Buddhist vegetarian chain and a masterclass in Chinese mock-meat craft. Their "Peking Duck" — constructed from layers of beancurd skin, smoked and lacquered — is so visually and texturally convincing that first-timers genuinely cannot believe it's plant-based. The elegant interiors reference Buddhist temple aesthetics without being heavy-handed.

HappyCow: ★ 4.5 (380) Price: $14-35 Area: Chaoyangmen / Dongcheng

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Susu Vegan 100% Vegan

28 Beiluoguxiang, Dongcheng District

This intimate hutong cafe on Beiluoguxiang serves creative Vietnamese-Chinese fusion in an entirely plant-based format. The pho, bánh mì, and fresh spring rolls are made daily using organic vegetables from suburban Beijing farms, while the Chinese-inspired dishes — mushroom claypot, mapo eggplant — add local depth. The second-floor terrace overlooking the hutong rooftops is one of Beijing's most atmospheric dining spots.

HappyCow: ★ 4.0 (200) Price: $7-17 Area: Beiluoguxiang / Gulou

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Lotus in Moonlight

12 Lianhuachi East Road, Fengtai District

One of Beijing's most generous vegetarian buffets, Lotus in Moonlight lays out over 80 dishes spanning every region of Chinese vegetarian cooking — Sichuan spice, Cantonese dim sum, northern wheat noodles, and Fujian mushroom braises. At roughly ¥80 for all-you-can-eat, the value proposition is staggering. The busy lunchtime atmosphere, with Buddhist monks and office workers eating side by side, is a uniquely Beijing experience.

HappyCow: ★ 4.0 (300) Price: $8-21 Area: Beijing West Railway Station

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Green Bites 100% Vegan

3-11 Sanlitun Soho, Chaoyang District

Green Bites represents Beijing's new wave of plant-based dining — sleek, Instagram-friendly, and unapologetically millennial. The Sanlitun location attracts young professionals with colorful bowls, avocado everything, and house-made oat milk lattes. Beyond the aesthetic, the food delivers: their sesame-crusted tofu steak and black bean brownie prove that photogenic food can also be genuinely delicious.

HappyCow: ★ 4.0 (170) Price: $11-25 Area: Sanlitun / Chaoyang

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Pine Moon Forest 100% Vegan

23A Gulou East Street, Dongcheng District

Pine Moon Forest brings the meditative calm of a Zen monastery kitchen to Beijing's vibrant Gulou neighborhood. The menu focuses on seasonal ingredients prepared with Japanese-Chinese zen aesthetic — minimal seasoning, maximum respect for the raw material. Their handmade tofu, prepared fresh each morning, and the mushroom hot pot are transcendent. The sparse, wood-and-stone interior encourages slow, mindful eating.

HappyCow: ★ 4.5 (180) Price: $10-22 Area: Gulou / Drum Tower

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Gongdelin Beijing

158 Qianmen South Street, Xicheng District

The Beijing branch of China's most famous vegetarian restaurant continues the Gongdelin tradition of mind-bending mock-meat artistry. The Qianmen location, near the Forbidden City, serves elaborate banquet-style dishes that recreate classic Beijing cuisine — including a vegan version of Peking Duck — entirely from plant-based ingredients. Founded in 1922, this is where Chinese vegetarian cooking became high art.

HappyCow: ★ 4.0 (400) Price: $11-28 Area: Qianmen / Xicheng

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Hua's Vegan Kitchen 100% Vegan

17 Fangjia Hutong, Dongcheng District

Run by a passionate husband-and-wife team, Hua's Vegan Kitchen serves home-style Northern Chinese cooking entirely free of animal products. The hand-pulled biang biang noodles, cumin-spiced mushroom skewers, and scallion pancakes are honest, generous portions of the kind of food Beijing locals actually eat — just without the meat. The tiny hutong space means you'll likely share a table, which is part of the charm.

HappyCow: ★ 4.0 (160) Price: $7-17 Area: Fangjia Hutong / Yonghegong

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Loving Hut Beijing 100% Vegan

58 Dongzhimen Inner Street, Dongcheng District

The Beijing outpost of the global Loving Hut chain serves dependable, affordable vegan Chinese food that rotates daily. The mock-meat dishes draw on Beijing's own culinary tradition — zhajiangmian, kung pao "chicken," and hand-pulled noodles — at prices that make eating vegan three times a day completely sustainable. A reliable fallback when you need a guaranteed plant-based meal fast.

HappyCow: ★ 4.0 (350) Price: $4-11 Area: Dongzhimen / Dongcheng

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Element Fresh

S8-33, Sanlitun Village, Chaoyang District

Element Fresh is China's original health-forward restaurant chain, and their Sanlitun location serves an extensive vegan menu alongside non-vegan options. The acai bowls, grain salads, and cold-pressed juices cater to Beijing's growing wellness crowd, while heartier options like the vegan burrito bowl and sesame noodles provide satisfying lunch fuel. The light, modern interior attracts a mix of expats and health-conscious locals.

HappyCow: ★ 3.5 (140) Price: $11-25 Area: Sanlitun / Chaoyang

Quick Comparison

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#	Name	Neighborhood	Rating	Price	Vegan
1	King's Joy	Wudaoying Hutong / Yonghegong	★ 4.5	$42-84	100%
2	Baihe Vegetarian	Nanluoguxiang / Gulou	★ 4.5	$11-25	100%
3	Veggie Table	Wudaoying Hutong / Yonghegong	★ 4.5	$8-21	100%
4	Tianchu Miaoxiang	Chaoyangmen / Dongcheng	★ 4.5	$14-35	Yes
5	Susu Vegan	Beiluoguxiang / Gulou	★ 4.0	$7-17	100%
6	Lotus in Moonlight	Beijing West Railway Station	★ 4.0	$8-21	Yes
7	Green Bites	Sanlitun / Chaoyang	★ 4.0	$11-25	100%
8	Pine Moon Forest	Gulou / Drum Tower	★ 4.5	$10-22	100%
9	Gongdelin Beijing	Qianmen / Xicheng	★ 4.0	$11-28	Yes
10	Hua's Vegan Kitchen	Fangjia Hutong / Yonghegong	★ 4.0	$7-17	100%
11	Loving Hut Beijing	Dongzhimen / Dongcheng	★ 4.0	$4-11	100%
12	Element Fresh	Sanlitun / Chaoyang	★ 3.5	$11-25	Yes

How We Ranked These Venues

We evaluate restaurants on five criteria: menu depth (variety and creativity of plant-based options), ingredient quality (organic, local sourcing), value for money (portion size relative to price), atmosphere (ambience, service, cleanliness), and community ratings (HappyCow, Google, and local platforms). Fully vegan establishments receive a ranking boost because consistency matters — you shouldn't have to scan a menu wondering what's safe. We re-check every venue quarterly and adjust rankings accordingly.

Tips for Visitors

Book ahead for dinner. The top-ranked spots fill up fast, especially on weekends. Lunch is almost always walk-in friendly. Check HappyCow for real-time updates — hours and menus shift seasonally. Ask about daily specials; many of the best dishes never make it to the printed menu. And don't skip street food — some of the most memorable plant-based meals in Beijing come from carts and market stalls that will never appear on a "best of" list.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best vegan restaurant in Beijing?

Based on our 2026 rankings — which weight HappyCow ratings, Google reviews, menu depth, and value — the #1 vegan restaurant in Beijing is listed at the top of this page with our "Our Pick" badge. Rankings are updated quarterly as new venues open and existing ones evolve.

How much does vegan food cost in Beijing?

A typical vegan meal in Beijing ranges from $42-84 to $11-25 depending on the venue. Street food and casual eateries sit at the lower end, while upscale plant-based restaurants with tasting menus can run $30–$60+ per person. Most mid-range restaurants on this list average $10–$18 for a main course.

Is Beijing a good destination for vegan travelers?

Yes. Beijing ranks among the top cities globally for plant-based dining, with a growing number of fully vegan restaurants and widespread vegan-friendly options at traditional eateries. HappyCow lists dozens of verified options, and the scene continues to expand in 2026.

Are these restaurants fully vegan or just vegan-friendly?

Both. We clearly label each restaurant as either "100% Vegan" (entire menu is plant-based) or "Vegan-Friendly" (dedicated vegan options alongside non-vegan dishes). Fully vegan restaurants receive a ranking boost in our methodology.

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