Yiran Tang

All you can eat vegetarian buffet at La Gu Cheng Bo Ai Road (Hong Long Jing), 5 RMB per person. It may be operated by a non-profit Buddhist organization, which grows its own vegetables and has many volunteers helping out. The taste is also quite good.

It has been open for over ten years. It’s not easy to persist in doing one thing for so many years; many similar restaurants open and close frequently.

Besides vegetarians for religious reasons, many others who are vegetarian for health reasons or simply due to limited budget—especially those living long-term in Dali—also visit: inexpensive, unlimited servings, and decent taste.

Note: Masks are required. Bringing your own lunch box and chopsticks is encouraged. (Mask: 1 RMB, Utensils: 1.5 RMB)

Note: Dining at Yiran Tang, as the pricing has a charitable nature, requires no waste. Serve yourself according to your needs, starting with small portions. Otherwise, it may be awkward if you take too much.