Tian He Shang Su Vegetarian Buffet (天荷上素)

Tian He Shang Su Vegetarian Buffet (天荷上素) is a vegetarian buffet at No. 1 Anning South Road in Chencun Town, Shunde District, Foshan, Guangdong Province. Chencun is a town in northern Shunde known for its flower markets and as a transport link between Foshan and Guangzhou, so the restaurant serves both local residents and visitors passing through the area. The buffet lists nearly 100 dishes, including rice dishes, stir-fries, snacks and vegetarian barbecue. The wide selection reflects the Chinese tradition of Buddhist-influenced vegetarian cooking, in which vegetables, mushrooms, tofu, wheat gluten and soy products are prepared in many styles. Stir-fries offer the familiar Cantonese wok flavour, snacks cover small fried and steamed items, and vegetarian barbecue uses skewered vegetables, tofu and gluten over heat to mimic the flavours of a grill. Because it is a buffet, diners can sample many dishes at one price, which suits groups with different tastes and travellers new to vegetarian Chinese cuisine. No Michelin recognition or chef lineage is confirmed. The dining room is a casual buffet hall, moderately busy and family-friendly, with a relaxed noise level and casual dress. Tea and soft drinks are the usual beverages, and no wine programme is confirmed. Reservations are not usually required, though groups may wish to call ahead at weekends. Opening hours have not been verified, so check Dianping before travelling. Pricing is not stated in the listing, so visitors should check the current buffet price on arrival, as it may differ between lunch and dinner. The location in Chencun is some distance from Chancheng's Zumiao area, so visitors typically arrive by taxi, ride-hailing app or car. Eating in stages, starting with lighter items and returning for hot dishes and barbecue, keeps the plate manageable and food fresh, and taking only what can be eaten is standard buffet courtesy.