getabiteBuddhist lunar vegetarian days
Lunar calendar
On the 1st and 15th days of the lunar month, many people in Vietnam, Taiwan, China, and Korea eat vegetarian food. Temples and street stalls often expand plant-based options.
Religious practice is described respectfully and factually. Availability of dishes varies by place and year.
Typically easier to find
Temple cuisine, mock meats, tofu dishes. In Vietnam look for chay; in Chinese for 素 (sù).
On the menu
- Chay (Vietnamese) · Order card in this language
- 素 / 素食 (sù) · Order card in this language
- 채식 (chaesik) · Order card in this language
Upcoming dates
On the 1st and 15th days of the lunar month, many people in Vietnam, Taiwan, China, and Korea eat vegetarian food. Temples and street stalls often expand plant-based options.
Countries and regions
Source: East Asian Buddhist lay practice; lunar day via synodic month (UTC+8). As of March 22, 2026.
