Vegetarian Lifestyle

100% vegetarian restaurant chain (Zao Zi Shu / Jujube Tree) – no meat, fish, or poultry on the premises. Dedicated vegetarian kitchen, confirmed by multiple listings and reviews. No accreditation required because the kitchen is structurally meat-free.

The official Shanghai government guide reports that Zao Zi Shu focuses on dishes described as smoke-free, alcohol-free, egg-free, and meat-free. Eggs are intentionally excluded from the restaurant's menu as part of its philosophy, a structural decision led by insiders. Although no accreditation exists for this policy, it remains consistent across multiple sources.

HappyCow lists the venue as 'vegan-friendly', noting many vegan mock-meat dishes, though the kitchen is lacto-vegetarian and dairy is used. No dedicated vegan preparation area exists, and the menu carries no vegan markings. Staff can indicate which dishes are vegan on request, but cross-contamination risk remains. One reviewer confirms vegan options are available.

The restaurant is listed on Find Me Gluten Free with one review snippet stating it is a "Vegetarian restaurant also capable of GF dishes." It has no gluten-free menu, tagged as "No GF Menu." There is no dedicated fryer or preparation area. Coeliac safety depends entirely on the knowledge of staff working that shift; no structural protocols are in place. Source coverage is low.