Went here for a work lunch, and it was a pleasant surprise! Every single thing I tried was absolutely delicious - I think my favorite was the steamed carrot and ginger buns. I didn't get all the names of the food, but I didn't care...it was GREAT! The staff keep bringing new dishes to your table, and you can decide (after their explanation) whether you want it or not. It will keep coming until you decide that you have had enough. At $25 per person, go when you're really hungry. read more

Best vegan yum cha you are going to get hands down! Seriously, this place was amazing. Of course, with great food comes great prices. In other words, this place is not cheap. The yum cha is only for the lunch menu. I have never had dinner here so really can't comment. But lunch here is awesome. Things that you have to try is the pork buns (yes it's not really pork) and the shrimp noodles. Also the passionfruit doughnut and the mango pancakes are absolutely awesome - so make sure that you leave enough room for the dessert. Also the atmosphere here is brilliant. Try to get a seat outside because you are literally sitting in the park! But of course this only depends on the weather. read more

Staff are very friendly and welcoming! I have never been to a vegan restaurant before. The food was quick to be served and did taste like meat ( I have eaten meat when younger ) I would recommend this place to vegetarians and vegans as there is so much to choose from. Also some dishes are low fodmap so works for people with digestive issues! Enjoy ;) read more

Bodhi Restaurant - Vegetarian Near Me - Sydney, NSW

This is one of my favourite places on the planet! Wonderfully serene spot with views of the park, family friendly bite-sized vegan morsels of awesomeness! ALL of the food is great, but my tip is to pace yourself, only accept one or two dishes at a time, and choose the steamed dumplings over fried. Also the steamed greens are good but impossible to eat, as are the large salad stuffed tofu skins. Stick with the tasty crystal dumplings filled with - carrot & ginger, beetroot, choy sum, pumpkin & tofu, or curry puffs, Vietnamese rolls, mango or sago puddings.... YUM Family friendly? - lots of high chairs available - kiddo sized dumplings in an array of flavours - lots of other families come here for brunch, so you wont have to worry about keeping your kids too quiet. read more

I got to say I wasn't too impressed with this place, not sure what all the hype is about but perhaps we just didn't get the right selection of food in the banquet. Attended a friends birthday here there were over 20 of us so we went for the $35/head banquet which I think was a rip off. This gave us some kind of cucumber/tomato cold dish with chips (it wasn't explained so no idea what it was), edamame, mixed dumplings (wasn't even enough for 1 each had to cut them in half), a mushroom salad, some steamed green veg and red curry with roti. Also small vegan icecream for dessert. The portioning wasn't fantastic for our group which meant a lot of people went hungry. They do get a star for the location though, the little hidden garden in the city was a fantastic locale, unfortunately their heaters hadn't arrived yet so we were all a little cold this Friday night.. My main thoughts are - the food was all bland and tasteless. Perhaps that's because it's vegan? And I am used to eating more flavorsome food? But when I cook for my vegetarian friends it's always tasty so maybe the banquet just didn't hit the money. The other star is for the roti. The roti was delicious but the curry watery and unlike any other red curry I have has. A bit sad to give it only 2 stars but there are other fantastic vego places that are more flavoursome and more value for money so wouldn't be going back to this place that's for sure. read more

This is a great vegan place known by word of mouth. It is hidden down the stairs from the swimming pool next to St Marys Cathedral. I particularly liked the tempura entree, the 'peking duck' and the flavoured martini i ordered. The orange sago was an interesting desert with minty flavoured sorbet. read more

Been meaning to try this place for a long time now and finally had the chance to last night! We bought tickets to see Absinthe and for $10 extra you could do a pre-theatre menu at Bodhi right across the street, which included one entree and one main. The meal itself is a $30 meal so it was definitely worth the extra dollars. I went with a few friends and it got a bit windy while we were sitting there to the point where it was too cold for what they were wearing. We asked them to turn on the heaters and they told us they were broken (there were about 12 sitting on the side). They did offer blankets but it would have been nice to have the heater instead. Anyway, I had the mixed dumplings for a start and the mushroom and asparagus medley in a coconut cream for my main. Both had really great flavours and for a vegetarian place I'm definitely keen to see what else they can do without meat. I saw the sigs from yum cha around the restaurant so think I'll have to come back for that one day. Aside from this, the service was incredibly slow. I'll give it another try but would be good if they could pick up the place a little. read more

Has a great spread of substitute meat meals. "Shrimp" tempura, mushroom dumplings, and much more. Great for a casual dinner or a night out with friends. read more

Bodhi Restaurant - Outside seating of the restaurant. - Vegetarian Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Yumm Cha! I am constantly on the lookout for pure vegetarian restaurants and when I heard of Bodhi, I had to try it out. The Yum Cha is a great want to sample many dishes but be careful as it can rake up a huge bill. I loved the spring rolls and shitaki mushrooms. The rice noodle folds with veggies was another item I really enjoyed. What i didn't like were the desserts.. The mango pudding was okay though. I wish i could have tried everything because I rarely find good vegetarian Asian cuisine in Sydney. I'll be back for sure to sample the rest before picking my favourites and settling for the regular order. read more

Nailed it. Great selection of vegan dishes. All winners. Wonderful location in a park with plenty of outside seating.

All the best places are hidden away like this restaurant. Best red curry I have every tasted! read more

Bodhi Restaurant - In awe of this red curry - Vegetarian Near Me - Sydney, NSW

When I was about 7, we wee on vacation and I decided to take a walk along the beach (yes, I was *that* 7 year old) and I got lost. I couldn't work out which way I walked from and which way I was supposed to be going to get home. I felt the same way trying to find the entrance to this place. No maps app will save you, you need to be guided by someone who has already been there or ask them to drop pieces of tofu, Hansel and Gretel style. Once there, you will seriously doubt you're in a vegan restaurant. The menu is huge and varied with 'not meats' in a few dishes. We ordered the steamed buns and prawns to start followed by the mushroom and asparagus curry and finished off with ice cream. I seriously couldn't fall any of it. If it wasn't for the multiple processes tofu must go through to make it taste like prawn, I'd eat here everyday. read more

We have been here every time we come to the city. Such awesome food and can't wait to return.

Beautiful location and decor. The food was delicate and simple but the vibes was bit off. It's a yum cha place so the servers come by and offer you things from a large tray and they really seemed annoyed when would turn them down. We were certainly not greeted in what I would call a friendly fashion and we ordered tea to have with our meal which did not appear until after we had finished. I really really wanted to like this place because of the look, the location, and because it's vegan but I don't think I'll be back. read more

Great food and location. The dumplings are very good, there's quite a variety. It's more expensive than usual yum cha. read more

Loved the dumplings and green tea. It looks and teasts very good and delicious, this is authentic Chinese restaurant with friendly staff and fast service. Not overpriced and compare with others in this location very cheap. read more

The best things about this bar is the setting and the service. Hidden near St Mary's in a quiet park, it has a great atmosphere. I went with a close friend and we both commented on how it would make an ideal place for an intimate dinner or drinks. The waiter we had, Julianna, was impeccable with her service. Very attentive to the table and didn't seemed too rushed when we were ordering. We even had a chat about her staying in Sydney to learn English and she gave me some tips for my upcoming South America trip. I really appreciated that she was incredibly helpful throughout the night, bringing out water as soon as we asked, recommending dishes etc. The food was surprisingly good. I have a monster appetite and my biggest complaint about vegetarian food is I can down a kilo of salad and be hungry 15 minutes later. The food here seemed to have more substance to it than regular vegan places. I had the spring rolls and dumpling for entrees, and both were good. I'd recommend the spring rolls over the dumplings. For mains we had the fried eggplant and the Malaysian curry. The fried eggplant was a miss. It was very unspectacular; it literally was eggplant covered in batter. There is nothing more to be said on this. The Melaysian coconut dish was far better and actually had a bit of bulk to it, with nuts and tofu. Coupled with a bowl of brown rice, I would definitely have it again. I would come back again, but because I like to eat a lot, I would budget to drop around 30+ dollars to properly fill up. read more

I was very happy to find this place that was convenietly located walking distance from my hotel. I thought the dim sum, or should I say yum cha was delicious & creative. I couldnt believe the cha siu bao was vegan!! It tasted like a delicious mini manapua that I could find at home. The bun was warm and incredibly soft. The mushroom jin dui was extremely delicious as well. It is pretty expensive so go with a group of people to share. I wanted to try more things but I got too full. I must add that service was not very good. I explained that it was my first time there & staff seemed a tad annoyed when I was asking what the dishes were. They called some "chicken" & "pork" so I was a little confused at the start knowing it is a vegan restaurant. Maybe they should say mock chicken dumplings or faux pork buns. Just a thought. I ordered 4 dishes and my bill was just over $30. Also note there is a 2% surcharge for using a credit card. Overall I really enjoyed the food & will be back next time with some friends who would enjoy a creative spin on your typical vegan dining experience. read more

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Awesome food. Yummy cocktails. Great atmosphere. Terrific for low-FODMAP requirements as onion and garlic-free Buddhist vegan restaurant. It's rare to find so many delicious options on the menu for me. Most dishes are GF too. Watch out for mushrooms if they make you feel sick - menu makes this clear though, so easy to avoid. Enjoyed my dinner so much I went back the next night too . read more

The food was so bland I was actually shocked because the reviews are so good. I'm shocked you could make dumplings taste that plain, it actually tasted like chewy water, it was so morbid. I'm not too fussy when it comes to service either, but they were a bit rude honestly. Expensive as well. If you're looking for good vegan dumplings I would go to green gourmet in Newtown. The only people who would consider the food here delicious have to be people who have never used seasoning on their food in their life. read more

An eclectic assortment of dumplings rolls and buns with a wonderful compliment of teas and delectible deserts. This is both a spiritual and culinary experience for the vegan and not vegan. The staff are superb, the serving sizes are just right to sample a variety and don't miss the sweet and sour tofu. It is hard to find vegan with authentic and uncomplicated flavors that rests well on the palate and on the stomach. Bodhi is a real five star find. read more

More restaurant than bar, this is a lovely al fresco option in the heart of the city. The vegan yum cha is good but not for everyone, the service can be totally random so come with low expectations on that front. read more

Great vegan options, we took a work group there and even the staunch meat eaters found something they liked!

This is one of the best vegan restaurants in the world, I've eaten at dozens in many countries and this is seriously one of the best. The food is unique, always perfectly fresh, ambience is chilled-groovy and the service is friendly and professional. A must to visit even if you're not Vegan as not every meal needs to include meat. read more

The food is excellent. Yum cha at lunch is an experience you should have if you plan on dining at this restaurant, and dinner is wonderful as well. I would have given 4 stars because they rushed my group to leave after 1 hour and 15 minutes - I wish they told us the time limit up front - but the food is very good so 5 stars it is. read more

Delicious yum cha catering for vegan/vegetarians, but omnivores will enjoy too. Lovely to sit amongst the fig trees here. There is good variety of both savory and sweet dishes to share. read more

I have brought some friends with me here and we were amazed by the delicious Vegetarian food. I would like to point out their Sweet potato spring rolls. read more

Wow that's how i can express my feeling after having dinner over there. Every thing was taste and the service was great highly recommended. Keep in mind it is a beginner place! It was me and my friend who shared a dinner over there. We ordered their drinks , tapas various stuff, salad and an apple crumble for dessert - each item a piece of art. read more

This restaurant was one of the highlights of our trip to Sydney. After visiting St. Mary's Cathedral, my girlfriend and I had the pleasure of enjoying a lovely lunch at Bodhi. Being vegetarian/vegan, we were delighted to sample the many types of dim sum! We sat outside on the picturesque patio and thoroughly enjoyed the weather and the delicious food! read more

Cool location--though it's hard to find--and great selection for the vegetarians in your group. It's also delicious for the non-vegetarians--I had the silky tofu salad and it was amazing! read more

Good, if a little overpriced. It would probably have been fine if I'd gone with friends, but I was by myself and ordered way too much. Everything looked so good! Vegan dim sum is rare, so it's refreshing to see an entire restaurant dedicated to it. read more

Closes early on Mondays, which was not indicated anywhere in their info or on Yelp. Grrrr...a long walk only to be turned away.

My experience with this all vegan restaurant was amazing. A beautiful environment and delicious meals. The Peking duck was delicious and the peanut butter cup slice was to die for! My dad who isn't vegan also enjoyed a selection of foods from here! Amazing, friendly service too. I'm not a Sydney local but I'm coming here every time I manage to get here! Beautiful! read more

First Yum Cha! Thanks to a friend who suggested this place. Being a Veggie and yet an enthusiast who wants to experiment ..this was a perfect choice. So we went there for Lunch and the servers brought all pretty looking food:D and you soon realize that this is a place is best enjoyed when you come in a big group! so you can taste as many dishes as possible. So we tried the duck, tapioca, yam and prawn dumpling. Would certainly go back again to try to some more...and I am sure the place looks prettier in the night! read more

What a find... didn't even know it was there! Beautiful setting in the park, came in the evening and being sat outside under all the fairy lights with the city in the background was pretty amazing. It's so hard to find nice outdoor spaces to eat and drink in the CBD. Menu is phenomenal. I'm veggie but not vegan and my friends I went with are neither - all absolutely loved the inventive dishes. Great drinks list too. Could have sat there all night! read more

It was quite an irony that in my last trip to Australia I had the best vegetarian food in non-vegetarian places. When I tried Bodhi, food was just O.K. but nothing that appealing to me. I certainly dislike fake meat options. From my perspective, vegetarian food is so diverse and tasty by itself that shouldn't aim at faking meat based dishes. Bodhi's menu is heavy on fake meat dishes so it has very limited choices for people who dislike fake meats. I had the three dishes in the menu that without fake meats. Dumplings were good, but the rest was just O.K. Bodhi, however, is in a nice location and offers a very good happy hour for cocktails. read more

saw the reviews on yelp and me having a dairy and gluten intolerance so i thought it would be perfect for me so i decide to go. i got there and first thing they said to me is if i have a reservation and i didnt, therefore i was placed indoors and cramped in between two other tables. Also the food came out looked good yet wasnt. Wouldn't come here again. read more

Best vegan food! I have never had Chinese Dim Sum before. What an experience! Servers come out of the kitchen with tray after tray of vegan dim sum. My favorite was the spring rolls. The atmosphere is cool, service is friendly and food is outstanding. I kept trying to convince my family to go back every day. read more

Wow amazing food -it isn't often that one can find a vegetarian chinese place! And this one was spectacular - I epecially liked the "duck" dumplings. The location is also lovely- straight in the park. We thought the way the ordering works was unusual - they bring you food options and you can coose to have the dish or not. We thought the first dish we tried was some kind of on the house appetizer like restaurants sometimes offer. In general - good food, good service and good location. read more

This place has the most amazing food but also the SLOWEST SERVICE I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. They literally took 30 minutes to get me a glass of soda water from the tap. I mean this is ridiculous. The servers cannot pour soda water, only the one bar tender. Hire more people! read more