29 Authentic Vegan Chinese Recipes for Flavorful Plant-Based Meals

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.

Photo of a bowl of sweet and sour tofu

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

Photo of a plate of general Tso's Tofu

2. The Woks of Life: Sticky Rice Mushroom Shumai

Sticky Rice Mushroom Shumai

3. Ela Vegan: Vegan Dumplings (Vegetable Gyoza)

Vegan Dumplings

4. Savory Bites Recipes: Orange Cauliflower

Orange Cauliflower

5. The Cheeky Chickpea: Vegan Egg Roll in a Bowl

Egg Roll in a Bowl

6. Monkey and Me: Vegan Chinese Pepper “Steak”

Vegan Chinese Pepper Steak

7. Slimming Eats: Chinese 5 Spice Chickpeas

Chinese 5 Spice Chickpeas

8. Cook’s Hideout: Vegan Bao Buns

Vegan Bao Buns

9. Unbound Wellness: Vegan Scallion Pancakes

Scallion Pancakes

10. Simple Vegan Blog: Tofu Stir Fry

A bowl with tofu stir fry garnished with some sesame seeds.

11. Simple Vegan Blog: Sesame Tofu

Crispy sesame tofu in a dish.

12. Lucy & Lentils: Gyoza Chilli Noodle Soup

Gyoza Chilli Noodle Soup

13. Short Girl Tall Order: Vegan Lo Mein with Tofu

Vegan Lo Mein with Tofu

14. Vegan on Board: Vegan Egg Fried Rice

Vegan Egg Fried Rice

15. Simple Vegan Blog: Sweet and Sour Tofu

Photo of a bowl of sweet and sour tofu

16. Cupful of Kale: Cashew Tofu Stir Fry

Cashew Tofu Stir Fry

17. Bianka Zapatka: Sichuan Spicy Wontons

Sichuan Spicy Wontons

18. The Twin Cooking Project: Sticky Sesame Crispy Cauliflower

Sticky Sesame Crispy Cauliflower

19. She Knows: Kung Pao Chickpeas

Kung Pao Chickpeas

20. Lazy Cat Kitchen: Vegan Char Siu Bao

Vegan Char Siu Bao

21. The Foodie Takes Flight: Vegan Chinese Sweet and Sour “Pork”

Vegan Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork

22. Simple Vegan Blog: Vegan Spring Rolls

Vegan spring rolls on a plate with sweet and sour sauce garnished with spring onions.

23. Healthy Nibbles: Chinese Garlic Green Beans

Chinese Garlic Green Beans

24. Simple Vegan Blog: Kung Pao Tofu

Photo of a plate of kung pao tofu

25. Simple Vegan Blog: Mongolian Tofu

Bowl of Mongolian tofu over rice topped with sesame seeds and scallions.

26. V for Veganista: Enoki in Tofu Skin

Enoki in Tofu Skin

27. The Curious Chickpea: Crispy Orange Seitan and Broccoli

Crispy Orange Seitan and Broccoli

28. My Darling Vegan: Kung Pao Tofu with Eggplant

Kung Pao Tofu with Eggplant

29. Simple Vegan Blog: Vegan Fried Rice

Vegan fried rice on white plate.

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