Yongtai Temple Vegetarian Restaurant
Just below Yongtai Temple, 20 minutes from the Shaolin gate, this vegetarian restaurant is run by the temple and serves some of the most respected temple cuisine in Henan. The tradition goes back over 1,400 years to the founding of the nunnery.
Recommended dishes: arhat platter (罗汉斋), hand-pulled noodle with mushroom broth, mountain-herb dumplings, and the seasonal wild vegetable plate. Budget ¥60–120 per person.
Getting there: taxi from Shaolin Temple (20 min) or from Dengfeng (15 min). Reservation: +86 via your hotel front desk, or arrive before 11:30 for lunch.
Key questions for international visitors
Is there an English menu?
A basic picture menu with English names is available — point and order works well.
Can I dine alone as a foreigner?
Yes; single seats by the window are quiet and service is used to solo travellers.
Any dress code?
Dress modestly as the restaurant sits within temple grounds — same shoulder/knee rule as temple halls.