This doesn't mention any Eastern traditions of fake meat which are also pretty interesting and stem from Buddhism.<p>I've visited restaurants here in Hong Kong where everything is mock meat (usually tofu processed in some cunning manner, or fried gluten). From whole roast "ducks" to "chicken" skewers.<p>Some of the "meats" can look pretty convincing, though unless it's an unusually thick sauce, the taste and texture are different.<p>Pork Belly: <a href="http://static4.orstatic.com/userphoto/photo/4/3HT/00OUM883DAA8917E2E6734l.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://static4.orstatic.com/userphoto/photo/4/3HT/00OUM883DA...</a><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mock_duck" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mock_duck</a>