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Godly (Gong De Lin)

People's Square
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Founded in 1922, this historic Buddhist restaurant is famous for its mastery of mock-meats made from wheat gluten and tofu.

Signature
Vegetarian 'crab meat' made from carrots and potatoes.

Reviews from Google

Benjamin Helwaa year ago
I had high hopes walking into Godly in Shanghai, especially after hearing it’s been around for over 100 years. With that kind of legacy, I expected something truly special — but sadly, the food just didn’t live up to the reputation. The flavors were flat, and everything I tried felt more like it was going through the motions than delivering a memorable vegetarian experience. It lacked the freshness and depth you’d hope for, especially in a city known for amazing food. Nothing really stood out, and I honestly left feeling more confused than satisfied. Maybe it was an off day, or maybe it’s just not for me, but I can’t say I’d recommend it based on the taste alone.
Conor O Rourkea month ago
Ridiculously overpriced and quite bland food. Definitely not worth a visit.
Irina Kristi Pidor2 years ago
Highly recommended!!
Matthew Perrin7 years ago
Business closed - second vegan in 2 days we tried that was no longer there
Kimi Villanueva7 years ago
Next-level experience
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