Cihai Su Xin Cí Hǎi Sù Xīn

We visited a small restaurant in a traditional house style located in the Cien Temple area of the city. The menu offered a wide variety of options at reasonable prices. Despite our limited Chinese language skills, we were able to rely on the photos in the menu, especially in a Buddhist vegetarian restaurant where it is hard to go wrong. We particularly enjoyed the aubergine dish, which was not oily but still flavorful. The standout dish was the spicy and crispy tofu with delicious crispy chillies. The portions were generous, so we ended up with enough food for almost two meals for the price of one. We arrived late for lunch by local standards, so we cannot speak to how the restaurant is when it is busy, but our meal was served quickly and beautifully prepared. As a bonus, we were given a pot of tea that had hints of Genmai-Cha (with roasted rice) and a sweet touch. This review was updated on April 26, 2020, based on our experience.

Located in the Ci'en Temple district, this small, home-style restaurant offers an extensive menu at affordable prices. Despite our limited Chinese language skills, we found it easy to choose dishes from the photographs. Being a Buddhist vegetarian restaurant, you can't go wrong with any choice. The eggplant dish, while a bit on the oily side, was still flavorful. The highlight of our meal was the spicy, crispy tofu with crunchy chili peppers. The portions were generous, giving us almost two meals for the price of one. Although we arrived late for lunch by local standards, the food was prepared quickly and presented nicely. We were also served a pot of tea that reminded us of genmai cha, with a hint of sweetness. Overall, a satisfying dining experience.

Located in Ci'en Temple, this cozy house-style restaurant offers an extensive menu at affordable prices. Despite our limited Chinese language skills, we had no trouble selecting dishes using photographs. The Buddhist vegetarian options did not disappoint, and we enjoyed a delicious eggplant dish prepared in the local style without excessive oil. The standout dish for us was the spicy, crispy tofu with crispy chili peppers. The portions were generous, giving us almost two meals for the price of one. Despite arriving late for lunch, the food was quickly and beautifully prepared. To top it off, we were served a tea reminiscent of Genmai-Cha with a hint of sweetness. Please note that our experience may differ when the restaurant is busy. (Updated review as of April 26, 2020)