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1 year ago
Excited by the prospect of this restaurant but let down by the food, good service nice workers. The food was either incredibly bland and boring or overpoweringly strong. Two stars... read more
7 years ago
Vegan restaurant with mock meat and seafood dishes. I enjoyed the Mongolian lamb and tamarind fish. The eggplant was ok. Lots of other Asian restaurants nearby to also check out in the future read more
I met up with a friend here when I headed out to Canberra for a conference recently. As always, when dining at a vegetarian restaurant, I found the incredible choice of an entire menu that I could eat a bit overwhelming! We settled on the deep fried tofu, ginger soy beef, and vegetable curry. The service was friendly and attentive; I had originally made a reservation for 6 then had to downgrade to 2 at the last minute, despite the fact that they were quite busy when we arrived. Someone else was apparently having a birthday, and they dimmed the lights and played some ridiculous (proprietary?) birthday song while they brought out a dessert and candles. It was very cute and silly. The decor itself is nothing special...but the restaurant had a lively, young, relaxed feel to it. Admittedly, I'm not a huge fan of fake meats that are too realistic...so the soy beef was not my favorite. I found it a bit too beef-like (though this will be a plus for some) and the soy sauce was not terribly well-balanced. However, the entree and the curry were delicious! Overall, a solid, casual, fun option for all-veggie Vietnamese! read more
11 years ago
I ordered a $10 Lunch Special Soy Chicken with Veggie and Rice (The door's menu says 9.90 but well) and a $7.90 Soy Duck Wrap. First of all, the Soy chicken really taste and look nothing like chicken, other than it looks a bit white. But the thing is, being a soy 'chicken', it is not that bad in taste and I really like the sauce along with the veggies. I mixed the sauce with the rice and veggie and cleared out the whole plate because it was delicious. It is not too salty or anything, and it is just like a down-to-earth kind of sauce that you might be able to eat at home but too lazy to cook. Maybe as a Hong Kong-er I kind of miss that? Oh well. And the soy duck wrap is pretty good too. To be honest, the sauce is the usual duck sauce that goes along with conventional duck wraps, and maybe that kind of covered the soy's smell and taste (well for me after few bites I know that it is soy, and obviously it is, but yeh you get what I mean). The crispy 'skin' is well done though, fooling people into thinking it is actually meat, whilst it is not. It is overall pretty delicious and such, and I love it. (I LOVE IT) The staff is pretty nice and she asked if I need anything when I was reading the menu after eating the lunch special, and there was also a jar of cold water on the table for me to pour to myself. Oh, and there is no mess in eating all these. I am a clean freak and I did not extremely want to go wash my hands afterwards because there was not that much mess made. Conclusion: IT IS GOOD. If you aim for very realistic soy meat, usually soy duck are best well-made and here it is pretty alright. So you can order that and enjoy. Opinions on price: It is not THAT expensive, I mean the lunch special is not, with the fair size, but well the soy duck wrap on the other hand with the small quantity shouldn't be that expensive. But it is good though. So go for lunch specials or special occasions so you don't cry for your wallet. read more
13 years ago
Exceptionally good food. Their laksa is truly a regular meal of mine. They also have really innovative dishes that you won't find in most other Vietnamese restaurants. The fake meat is also done really well. I've taken meaty people there who don't realize it was fake; I've also got veg friends who don't like the fake meat because of its realism. Fortunately Au Lac has great options for everyone. And a young coconut juice with every meal is a must. read more
Very good food with generous portions, fast service, and reasonably prices -- both for the $10 lunch specials and the rest of the dishes. Service is reasonable and the food is brought out extremely quickly. Seems like one of the go-to vegan Asian places in town. Recommended. read more
So I may move to Canberra just to be able to eat at Au Lac.The staff are so friendly & the atmosphere is so much fun (at one point the lights went out, 90s boyband music came on & we all sung happy birthday to a complete stranger).And that's before you even get to the incredible all vegan menu at which we had a decent crack.Highlights incl: mindblowing 'beef' rendang, crispy pork with a spicy rub, eggplant hot pot in a rich mushroom sauce & stir fried veg, tofu & cashews.So deliciously filling, nourishing & flavourful.A definite winner read more
13 years ago
Amazing food, being a vegetarian it was nice for once to be able to try everything on the menu. Don't be afraid to try the spicy options, I had the Royal noodle soup and it was truly bliss. read more
More info about Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant
39 Woolley St
Shop 4
Dickson Australia Capital Territory 2602
Australia
Directions
(02) 6262 8922
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http://www.aulac-restaurant.com.au
Hours
What time does Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant open?
Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant opens at 5:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant opens at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What time does Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant close?
Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant closes at 10:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant closes at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Mon 5:30 PM - 10:30 PMTue-Sun 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Food & Alcohol
Does Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant serve alcohol?
Yes, Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant serves alcohol.
Indoor Amenities
Does Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant have TVs?
Yes, Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant has TVs.
Outdoor Amenities
Does Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant have outdoor seating?
No, Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant does not have outdoor seating options.
Does Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant have parking?
Yes, Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant has parking options.
Other Amenities
Does Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant have free WiFi?
Yes, Au Lac Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant has free WiFi.



































