Chengdu Aidao Nunnery

I love this place, the food and the atmosphere. If life did not come in the way that I would come to lunch every day, the only meal served the public. The food is totally vegan, healthy, healthy, balanced, varied, very tasty and cheaper than what it would cost to make the food at home, 5 RMB (80 cents). Directly before the arrival of Fish Gong and Chimes before 11:40 by the non-speaking meal for cleaning and replacing the bowls and hop sticks, this was used a pleasant meal and experience. It is a shame that more people from this temple do not know how I find more Artistic then the more crowded Wenshu monastery 2 1/2 blocks away. Then again, maybe it's so much better. Make yourself a favor and come to lunch at 11:30 and then enjoy the walk through the Wenshu area to the monastery

We were a bit unsure about it when we got here but the instructions about what to do were spot on. We did exactly as said, we left the 5 yuan per person on the table after we were seated with our two bowls per person, one for the rice and the other for the vegetables. There was a ceremonial singing before the food was served. They served the nuns first and we all had to remain silent during the meal. The food was no frills but you get a lot of it for what you pay. The overall experience makes it all worth it.

I Love this place, the food and the Atmosphere. If life didn 't get in the way I would come daily for lunch, the only meal served to the public. The food is totally Vegan, healthy, wholesome, balanced, varied, very tasty and cheaper than what it would cost to make the food at home, 5 RMB (80 cents). Right from the striking of the Fish Gong and Chimes out front at just before 11:40 through the non talking meal to the cleaning and replacing of the bowls and chopsticks one used this was a delightful meal and experience. It is a shame more people don 't know of this Temple as I find it more Artistic then the more crowded Wenshu Monastery 2 1/2 blocks away. Then again, maybe it is much better this way. Do yourself a favor and get here by 11:30 to have lunch and then enjoy the walk through the Wenshu area to the Monastery

When I first heard about this restaurant, I was skeptical. However, while visiting Chengdu, I decided to give it a try for an adventure. Arriving an hour early, I visited a nearby monastery that felt ancient and serene. I then made my way to the restaurant, following the directions of locals. Inside, I met a Spanish man and two other Westerners. We ordered the set menu for 5 yuan and waited. There was music before and after the meal. My dish consisted of a bowl of rice, a white, fluffy bun, several vegetable dishes, and a broad bean soup. While the presentation wasn't appetizing, the food itself was delicious!

I visited this restaurant twice during my time in Chengdu. The first time, some friendly locals helped me navigate the process. On both occasions, I was the only foreigner dining there, but it was popular among the locals. The second time, I had to purchase a voucher near the entrance before being seated. Instead of paying with cash, I placed the voucher on the table and a nun collected it during my meal. The food was delicious and there was plenty of it.