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9 Po Lin Monastery
Refresh yourself from the strenuous walk up and down the Big Buddha (bonus points if you hiked from Tung Chung) with a meal at the Po Lin Monastery Vegetarian Kitchen. The vegetarian meals at Po Lin Monastery are the very same that the monks and nuns eat themselves, and are believed to “cleanse the stomach and intestine.”
Portions are adjusted according to the number of people in your party to avoid wastage, and dishes are seasonal, so only the freshest produce is used. A standard meal consists of soup, rice, a deep-fried dish, and a stir-fried dish. Not in the mood for a full meal? The snack shop beside the restaurant offers a silky smooth beancurd dessert that’s made daily by the monastery, in addition to other desserts.
Po Lin Monastery, Ngong Ping, Lantau