Jendow vegetarian

Last weekend we joined some friends for dinner at Jendow vegetarian buffet about 10 minutes outside Xujiahui.

Tofu pretending to be beef jerky!! Lots of spices!

Here's a review I wrote for Smart Shanghai:

"The restaurant was a bit tough to find- its really more like 10 minutes outside Xujiahui, a well lit sign welcomes you (but number was not lit, english is tiny, and we passed at first)

After walking about 200 meters through empty cemented area, we found it- large and inviting. There were about 8 buffet tables, japanese style, chinese style, soups, desserts, all well labeled in english and chinese specifying if it had eggs and/or dairy.

For drinks you could mix your own tea, (lavender, mint, peach, etc), Mango smoothies, alcohol "free" beer, qingdao beer. For dinner there was simulated sashimi, and sushi rolls (which I rather liked, and were quite visually convincing!) "beef" and "pork" jerky- hot pot, tofu "eel", tons of mushrooms and veggie dishes to sample and experience.

"Sashimi that had really authentic coloring and fish flavouring

The tofu eel

For dessert a chocolate fondue tower beckoned, not to mention the hagen daz ice cream (4 flavors!), New zealand egg-free ice cream, tarts, pastries, mousse, tiramisu.... need I go on?

Our party of 6 tried as many dishes as we could. Not sure how the "enzyme" shooters went down?? They insisted on collecting the bill and such at 8pm- it seems they close down by 9pm? Next to a temple, there were several monks there, otherwise the place was pretty empty. Bring your coat when going to the restroom. The service was good and the presentation was wonderful. Its 168rmb per person- all you can eat and drink, so a bit pricey ($25 USD) but a really interesting experience.