I think you neglected this story! How negligent! I found a "Karma Kitchen" chain in China :) There's a network of gift-economy restaurants called Yu Hua Zhai (Rain Flower Hut). The first one was founded in 2011 by an old monk who have since passed away. It's essentially Karma-Kitchen-style: everything run by volunteers, they gift vegan lunch to anyone who comes in, infused with love, care, and respect for the elderly. Volunteers bow 90-degree to all guests at the door. The values of generosity, environmental awareness, compassion for all life, and traditional teachings are shared before the meal as context. Everyone share gratitude before lining up for food. The meal is served and enjoyed in silence. Everyone is invited to have as much as they'd like, and not leave anything behind. If anyone leave food in the bowl, the volunteers will eat it. No monetary transaction is involved. The effort is supported by donations and volunteers -- any surplus goes toward opening new restaurants. By now (within 4 years), there are over 300 "chain stores" in the network. These restaurants are especially created to serve the elderly, who often live alone. The grandma who sat across me was there for the first time. She had tears in her eyes as she ate the food. I was so deeply moved by the sincere intention and effort by the volunteers, and made an offering to the restaurant in the name of Karma Kitchen :) The volunteer who kept books for donations was also very moved to learn about the kindred spirits on the other side of the Pacific, carrying on the same work and values.