Jingci Vegetarian Restaurant

Jingci Vegetarian Restaurant

　　Jingci Vegetarian Restaurant

　　Jingci Vegetarian Restaurant is located within Xishiwash Stone Nunnery in Xishan Scenic Area, Guiping City, Guangxi. Operated by the Guiping Urban Buddhist Association, it accepts reservations to cater vegetarian meals for compatriots from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, overseas Chinese, and people from all walks of life. It also serves local specialties such as vegetarian noodles and rice noodle dumplings. Dining at Jingci not only allows you to enjoy the unique flavors of vegetarian cuisine but also to learn about the cultural roots of food in Buddhist tradition.

　　The vegetarian dishes prepared at Jingci are influenced by Cantonese cuisine, sharing similarities yet distinct from those made by the Buddhist community in Guangdong. Common dishes served at vegetarian banquets include “Embroidered Ball Jade Elixir,” “Colorful Mushrooms in Full Bloom,” “Apricot Grove in Spring,” “Hundred Flowers Platter,” “Thousand-Layer Bean Curd,” “Lotus Crispy Taro,” “Crispy Fragrant Rolls,” “Good Fortune and Peace,” and “Unimaginable Delight.” Some dish names are poetic and reflect the monks’ sense of humor, such as “Apricot Grove in Spring” and “Unimaginable Delight.” “Apricot Grove in Spring” is made with shiitake mushrooms, almonds, carrots, loofah, bamboo shoots, and seasonings, all diced and stir-fried together. With its blend of red, green, yellow, white, and brown hues, it presents an elegant and refreshing spring-like feel. “Unimaginable Delight,” made using pomelo peel, features a crispy exterior and tender filling, offering a sweet and fragrant taste. Without being told, diners would never guess its ingredients, adding to the delightful surprise. “Good Fortune and Peace” is made from Lipu taro and shaped to resemble “Five-Willow Fish,” combining sweet, sour, crispy, and tender elements. The aroma alone is enough to whet the appetite.