Discover 29 delicious vegan Chinese recipes to bring bold flavors to your kitchen. These plant-based dishes are comforting, easy to make, and perfect for everyday meals or special occasions.
Vegan Chinese cuisine is full of variety and flavor. To make it easy to find your favorites, I’ve gathered 29 standout recipes—from crispy tofu and saucy mains to dumplings, noodles, and light vegetable dishes. Whether you’re cooking for Chinese New Year, a cozy weeknight dinner, or feeding a crowd, this collection has something tasty to try.
Many of these recipes are suited for celebrations like the Year of the Tiger, while others are quick, satisfying options for everyday meals. Browse the list below and click the images or links to go straight to each recipe.
29 delicious vegan Chinese food recipes
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1. Simple Vegan Blog: General Tso’s Tofu
2. The Woks of Life: Sticky Rice Mushroom Shumai
3. Ela Vegan: Vegan Dumplings (Vegetable Gyoza)
4. Savory Bites Recipes: Orange Cauliflower
5. The Cheeky Chickpea: Vegan Egg Roll in a Bowl
6. Monkey and Me: Vegan Chinese Pepper “Steak”
7. Slimming Eats: Chinese 5 Spice Chickpeas
8. Cook’s Hideout: Vegan Bao Buns
9. Unbound Wellness: Vegan Scallion Pancakes
10. Simple Vegan Blog: Tofu Stir Fry
11. Simple Vegan Blog: Sesame Tofu
12. Lucy & Lentils: Gyoza Chilli Noodle Soup
13. Short Girl Tall Order: Vegan Lo Mein with Tofu
14. Vegan on Board: Vegan Egg Fried Rice
15. Simple Vegan Blog: Sweet and Sour Tofu
16. Cupful of Kale: Cashew Tofu Stir Fry
17. Bianka Zapatka: Sichuan Spicy Wontons
18. The Twin Cooking Project: Sticky Sesame Crispy Cauliflower
19. She Knows: Kung Pao Chickpeas
20. Lazy Cat Kitchen: Vegan Char Siu Bao
21. The Foodie Takes Flight: Vegan Chinese Sweet and Sour “Pork”
22. Simple Vegan Blog: Vegan Spring Rolls
23. Healthy Nibbles: Chinese Garlic Green Beans
24. Simple Vegan Blog: Kung Pao Tofu
25. Simple Vegan Blog: Mongolian Tofu
26. V for Veganista: Enoki in Tofu Skin
27. The Curious Chickpea: Crispy Orange Seitan and Broccoli
28. My Darling Vegan: Kung Pao Tofu with Eggplant
29. Simple Vegan Blog: Vegan Fried Rice
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