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Best vegetarian Chinese shortlist: dinner hidden upstairs.

Gong De Lin · Swanston Street

VegetarianChinese food upstairs

About this place

Take the lift to level three for Chinese dishes built around tofu and mock meats. A useful city-dinner option featured in Melbourne’s official vegan guide.

The record

Comparison: Selected for vegetarian and vegan Chinese specialisation and a tucked-away city location.

A recommendation, not a taste-test winner. Confirm individual dishes, eggs and other dietary requirements directly.

Visiting

Check the linked venue information for the current menu and opening hours. Book ahead where offered.

Confirm access and dietary requirements with the venue. Occasion tags are editorial suggestions. They do not certify accessibility or opening hours.

A dateWith friendsJust wandering

Sources

Sources checked 23 September 2026. A publisher’s claim is attributed; it is not a complete independent survey.