ZAO ZI Shu
Dishes are clearly labeled vegan or vegetarian in English.
Per-allergen evidence
Dishes are clearly labeled vegan or vegetarian in English. Staff consistently confirmed all dishes are vegan, with no dairy or eggs. The kitchen uses seitan (wheat gluten) in mock meats, so those avoiding gluten should be cautious. No information on dedicated equipment or cross-contamination protocols. The venue was reported closed as of October 2020.
Dishes are clearly marked to distinguish vegetarian from vegan options, but no specific details on cross-contamination between the two are provided. The venue is reported closed as of October 2020.
Staff explicitly stated all dishes are vegan and contain no dairy. No dedicated dairy-free preparation area was mentioned. Menu does not label dairy specifically, but the vegan labeling supports this. Venue closed as of October 2020.
Staff confirmed that all dishes are vegan and contain no eggs. No dedicated egg-free kitchen or equipment was noted. The venue closed as of October 2020.
Limited information: we researched ZAO ZI Shu across 9 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.
[1] Aggregator Google Places listing, Google
A Google Places listing for the restaurant provides only an address. It contains no allergen-relevant content.fetched Jul 18, 2026[2] Aggregator CLOSED: Zǎozǐ Shù - Vegetarian Life Style - HuaiHai - Shanghai Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
Reviews on the HappyCow page for Zǎozǐ Shù in Shanghai mention clear vegan and vegetarian labeling and staff assuring all dishes are vegan. The page reports the venue closed Oct 2020.fetched Jul 18, 2026[3] Official What I Learned Building a Queer Vegan Travel Brand, ZAO ZI Shu (official menu)
The HappyCow blog, which covers a queer vegan travel brand, does not mention ZAO ZI Shu.fetched Jul 18, 2026[4] Official Vegan Dining in Dubai, ZAO ZI Shu (official menu)
The HappyCow blog about vegan dining in Dubai does not mention ZAO ZI Shu.fetched Jul 18, 2026[5] Verified blog Zao Modern Asian Cafe | Asian Restaurants in Utah, Idaho, and Colorado, zaoasiancafe.com
The homepage for the Zao Modern Asian Cafe chain in the United States mentions gluten-free and vegan options. That chain is a separate brand from ZAO ZI Shu.fetched Jul 18, 2026[6] Verified blog ZAO - Natural and Organic Makeup, zaomakeup.com
The ZAO Makeup website is unrelated to the restaurant.fetched Jul 18, 2026[7] Verified blog Zao (American band) - Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org
Wikipedia article for metal band Zao; unrelated.fetched Jul 18, 2026[8] Verified blog Order Now | Zao Asian Cafes in UT, zaoasiancafe.com
The online ordering page for the Zao Asian Cafe chain includes no content about ZAO ZI Shu.fetched Jul 18, 2026[9] Verified blog Zalo, chat.zalo.me
The cited source is a page from the Zalo chat application and contains no restaurant information.fetched Jul 18, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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