Vegetarian in China: A Practical Ordering Kit
Traveling to China as a vegetarian or vegan—and don’t speak Chinese?
Explain your dietary preferences, check for hidden animal ingredients, and understand common restaurant replies with this practical 18-page PDF.
Try Before You Buy
Download the free 3-page sample to preview a bilingual vegan ordering card and common restaurant replies:
What’s Inside
• Four large bilingual communication cards: vegetarian, vegan, simple preparation, and ingredient confirmation
• Hidden-ingredient checks for sauces, stock, cooking fats, and toppings
• 12 dish prompts with specific questions to ask before ordering
• Restaurant conversations in English and Simplified Chinese
• Common staff replies explained in English
• Chinese restaurant search terms and practical backup options
• Printable vegetarian and vegan pocket cards
Open the appropriate card on your phone and show it to restaurant staff. Use the follow-up questions to clarify ingredients before ordering.
Product Details
Author: Daisy Zora | China Decoded
Format: 18-page digital PDF
Language: English explanations with Simplified Chinese communication cards
Edition: October 2026
Designed primarily for travel in mainland China.
This edition contains no food photographs. It is a ready-made toolkit, not a personalized service. No physical item will be shipped.
Please Note
Recipes and preparation methods vary by restaurant. Dish names are starting points for questions, not guarantees that a dish is vegetarian or vegan.
This toolkit helps communicate dietary preferences. It does not certify ingredients, guarantee suitable preparation, or serve as a food-allergy safety guide.