Five vegetarian restaurants you need to cross off your bucket list
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It can be tiring ordering a salad every time you go out to eat, especially while everyone enjoys a delicious-looking meal, and you’re stuck with some soggy lettuce and tomato or a piece of tasteless tofu.
But that’s where we come in—calling all vegetarians, vegans, and anyone who loves a good old plant-based menu, we’ve compiled a list of five vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurants that you (and your friends) need to cross off your bucket list.
Lazy Su
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From delicate flavours to hearty meals, Lazy Su caterers for all. Inspired by retro American and East-Asian pop culture, Lazy Su is unapologetically loud, bright and colourful, serving food everyone can love.
As well as many solo vegetarian and vegan options, there is an entirely vegan set menu featuring potato nori tacos, jalapeno poppers, pumpkin & walnut dumplings, and so much more. No matter if you’re vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian or you eat everything, there is something for everyone at Lazy Su.
1/9 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | Dinner: Tuesday-Thursday (5pm-late), Friday-Sunday (5:pm-late), Lunch: Friday-Sunday (12pm-3pm) | lazy-su.com.au
Sweet Bones
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The perfect spot for breakfast and lunch, Sweet Bones has both sweet and savoury vegetarian and vegan options that, not only look great but taste great too. From delicious veggo tacos to house-made banana bread, this inner-north café has organic food to die for.
As well as being the perfect brunch spot, Sweet Bones also sells gorgeous vegan cakes and cupcakes for any occasion! If you’re planning a wedding, birthday or just a fun get-together, there are so many options and flavours to choose from!
8/18 Lonsdale St, Braddon | Open every day from 8am – 3pm except for public holidays | sweetbonescompany.com
My Rainbow-Dreams
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Come and enjoy juice, gelato, burgers, and more at My Rainbow-Dreams café! An affordable vegetarian café for all to enjoy, they have tables inside and out, you can grab some takeaway, get your food home delivered or even have an event catered for!
They meet their goal of creating delicious food that nourishes both the body and soul every time, regardless of the customer’s diet.
G1, Dickson Chambers, Dickson Place | Monday – Tuesday, Thursday – Friday: 7:15am to 5.30pm, Wednesday, Saturday: 7:15am to 4pm | myrainbowdreams.org
Au Lac Vegan Cuisine
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Enjoy traditional Vietnamese food with the taste and texture of real meat at Au Lac in Dickson! A master at creating mock meat that tastes like the real thing, Au Lac serves all of your favourite Vietnamese dishes with meat made out of soy!
As well as ‘meat’ dishes, Au Lac also serves traditional vegetarian and vegan Vietnamese food such as veggie dumplings, tofu rice paper rolls and so much more. There are never-ending options at Au Lac, making sure everyone has something they can indulge in!
4/35-39 Wooley Street, Dickson | Lunch: Friday – Sunday 11:30am – 2:30pm (Last orders at 2:15 PM), Dinner: Monday – Sunday 5:00pm – 9:30pm (Last orders at 9:15 PM) | aulac-restaurant.com.au
Monster Kitchen and Bar
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In the beautiful Ovolo Nishi hotel, Monster Kitchen and Bar serve seasonable dishes made from local ingredients.
And with choices like peri peri roasted cauliflower and shiitake and sweet soy dumplings, do we need to say more?
25 Edinburgh Ave | Breakfast: Monday – Sunday 7am to 10:30am, Bar: Monday – Sunday 2pm to 10:30pm, Dinner: Thursday – Saturday 6pm to 10:30pm | monsterkitchen.com.au
Feature image: Monster Kitchen and Bar. Credit: Bloom Providore.
