The food here is always exceptional and reasonably priced. While it might be a bit of a hike to get…read morevegan or vegetarian food, it's always been worth it. I won't lie though, the service can sometimes seem a little abrupt but when food tastes this good I can ignore it! Do book ahead though. At the normal meal times this place it packed and bustling. The great thing is, it's not filled with the usual vegan and veg crowd, it's generally full of large Asian families out for yum Cha and enjoying each other's company. Makes for a great meal without the 'hip' factor. Make it on a Sunday at lunch for the yumcha menu. You tick off on a sheet what you want and they bring out all your little dishes. I recommend the pan fried dumplings. Get 2 serves (there's 5 in a serve and I'm greedy!). The curry mock lamb should also not be overlooked. Probably the best dish on the restaurant! Lunch menus come with rice and are quite cheap (~$10) while the dinner menu is the full meals better for sharing and you add steamed rice on the side.

OMG - I wish I could give this place 6 stars. In fact, I'm going to do that !!…read more * * * * * * This place is so awesome, my only regret is the hesitation I had going there earlier. I am not a big vegetarian eater but was so impressed with all aspects on the Vegie Hut. The food was outstanding, the flavour, portion size, fair price and did I mention the taste!! Service also was brilliant, intelligent well informed waitress', food was out quickly (even before they said it was going to be) which always makes me happy and the meals all came out at one - fantastic service. The only thing that confused me was how the food was on the menu. Some dishes clearly looked like a meat meal and although it was a vegetarian one I found you had to ask what was in it if it wasn't meat. A few vegetarian friends don't eat meat because of the taste, so a few dishes they wouldn't enjoy. There were still a few pure veg dishes like the hot and spicy eggplant which I had - absolutely delicious. The setting was so inviting, it was just a great place to be. A table next to us was reading a book it was just so ambient but everyone was able to talk also. We we lucky to get in without a booking but it quickly filled so will be sure to get one next time. I will definitely be going back, may even be a regular weekly thing. It has been so long since I went out to lunch and didn't feel greasy or sickly full after eating such a big meal. The food fells so healthy its like your organs have gone to the gym.

After trying MANY different Thai places, across many suburbs, I have come to the conclusion that…read morenothing lives up to Khao Thip. It's a small place, decorated with beautiful traditional Thai artwork and this creates a warm atmosphere. The service is great and the waitresses are dressed in traditional dresses. There are many options to choose from depending on your mood. Choices like noodles, rice or soup, prawn, seafood, chicken or vegetarian. Whatever your preference in Thai, you'll find it here. They can cater for larger groups, however I would recommend making a booking. The entree plates are delicious and garnished nicely. I find myself here almost weekly, so good it'll have you coming back for more as well.

Khao Thip is hidden away behind most of Jackson Court shops right next to a big park. With plenty…read moreof choice for Thai in the area, Khao Thip is more of a last option for me if the others are closed. We went with the banquet option which was remarkably cheap for only $25, the chicken satay was average and the mains were ok. If I didn't Thai cuisine so much I would probably think Khao Thip was excellent, but with Som and Jintana nearby it is hard to really talk up the food here.

This is a comfortable, friendly local Indian Their food is good but not gourmet. A good variety…read moreof vegetarian dishes. Their tandoori chicken is a treat. I like their mint chatni too. Some days this place can be amazingly busy so it pays to book.

Authentic tucker. Do a great $8 lunch, half rice and half curry of your choice. Bought a lunch pack…read morelast week and the mature Indian lady threw in a free nan. Often do a weekday dinner here with my mates ...in our late 40s early 50's. Mains average at $12. You wont be disappointed

Hidden behind Leo's supermarket from the main road, the cafe has floor to ceiling glass windows at…read morethe front, overlooking the supermarket carpark. Parking is for 2 hours with additional 2 hour parking space available just across from the supermarket parking on Brougham Street. V Series was previously known to locals as 'A Caterpillar's Dream' and under new management, the same management/family as Tao's Restaurant in Bulleen, it has now become V Series with the same head chef. The cafe like the previous cafe still serves contemporary vegetarian food with vegan and gluten free options. When we arrived at 11:30am on a Saturday, the supermarket parking was very full so we drove through to the car park on Brougham Street. The cafe itself was reasonably calm and having tried the food, I am a little surprised that was the case. The menu itself, I must admit was a little overwhelming with a mish mash of cuisines and types of food available; meaning there's basically something for everyone on the menu (a great place to cater for a group with different preferences). Instead of the usual vegetarian breakfast items or pasta and burger (next time perhaps!), we opted to try a few dishes from their noodle, bento and small items menu which clearly had an Asian influence to them. Dishes that make up this review: Stewed tomato noodles (vegan); V Series's signature Taiwanese tomato broth noodle ($16). Extremely appetising with the sweet and a little sour broth. Bento box (vegan); teriyaki mock chicken served with multigrain rice, spring roll, enoki tempura and pumpkin salad ($18). I wasn't a huge fan of the multigrain rice (perhaps a little too healthy for me hehe...) but the variety and the rest of the bento was delicious. Not normally being a fan of mock meat, I actually did enjoy this and found it to be as close to the real thing as it can be in flavour but not in texture. Green tea soba noodle (vegan); organic Japanese green tea buck wheat noodles tossed with avocado, spinach, kale, goji berries, cashew and sesame seeds ($16). A cold dish with a nice sesame dressing and fresh salad. I didn't personally love the goji berries in the mix (they kind of stick to your teeth) but that aside, I enjoyed the dish and probably will request no goji berries next time. Crispy peking bean curd bun (vegan); Asian style steamed bun stuffed with daikon pickles, cucumber, coriander and peanuts ($10 for 2). The bun was nice and soft even once cooled down (after all the photo taking), the bean curd was crispy and the Peking sauce was delicious. A great combination that surprisingly works. Vegan cupcakes; salted caramel and cheesecake ($5.50 for regular sized and $2.80 for mini). The cheesecake cupcake was definitely a first for me and probably my favourite of the two (I could not tell the difference between the real thing versus vegan). The salted caramel cupcake on the other hand while still tasty and moist, I could tell the texture of the chocolate cupcake was not exactly the same as its non-vegan counterpart. Fo0die dined as a guest of V Series. Therefore this review has not covered the customer service aspect of the cafe. Follow me on Instagram for more photos: @fo0die

Really impressed by the quality of food on offer at this vege/vegan cafe. Went for breakfast and…read morehad the matcha pancakes (please put them back on the menu!) - range of freshly-made juices were also fantastic!

Wowee the food is actually super delicious !!! Some typical Asian plant based variants and plays on…read moremeat dishes Despite how tasty the food is I wish it wasn't too oily. At times I could feel it drip down my throat Kind of like when you take a bump of Coco and feel that nastyy drip The ambience and internal aesthetic was quite something too. A worthwhile gastronomical experience ! :)

So you should first know that this is a vegetarian establishment and also a Chinese one at that! We…read morecame to celebrate and uncle's birthday and they accommodated about 20 of us in a small room and we had our own little private party. We tried a variety of entrees, including hot and sour soup that had a nice spicy kick. The salt & pepper prawns were pleasantly crispy and well seasoned. The Assam fish was served with a tangy sauce and veggies. The sizzling beef came out on a hot plate and also with veggies lightly seasoned. The sweet and sour pork was also a hit! If you are looking for a vegetarian restaurant, this is your spot!

A cafe that has a range of delicious food options for all, including any vegan / vegetarian folk…read more There is great coffee on offer if you're in need of a caffeine fix, and milk alternatives, including (but not limited to) soy and oat mylks are also available. If you've not had the chance, go get your Little Woodpecker on, you won't regret it!

Driving around the residential streets of Blackburn North, you'd probably never guess that a gem…read morelike this was tucked away! Little Woodpecker is a cute little cafe that only the locals seem to know about - most of the customers appear to be on first name basis with the staff, and everybody is friendly & smiling. With a menu that caters to the major groups of customers (vegan, veggie, GF, etc) you can't really go wrong if you pick this place as a brunch destination! All day Breakfast & Lunch, great variety & yummy flavours (not to mention, totally Instagrammable presentation!), great coffee & smoothie options...what's not to love? Plus it changes with the seasons, so you know everything's fresh & delicious! I came with a friend and we got the shareplate (The Last Supper) which was an AMAZING tapas board with baked eggs, grain salad, falafel, dips, roasted mushrooms, fresh sourdough....man, it was quite the smorgasbord! The shareplate for 2 seemed enough for 3 people to split, because we couldn't eat it all (and we can really pack it in, folks. No namby-pamby nibblers here) Honestly, it seemed like the way to do it, because you got to try a little of everything! If you don't choose to go that way though, don't worry - the serves are all generous & every mouthful is bliss :) Also, before I forget - they also have a countertop CHOC-FULL of freshly baked sweets! I was eying off their orange poppyseed muffins & their Doughnuts/Cronuts/danishes/croissants/omg it all looked so good I can't even list it all So yeah! If you're around, get your butt to Little Woodpecker for an awesome meal!

I had a terrible experience here for Chinese New Year. The food seemed to be prepared well in…read moreadvance and was wilting in the heat. The string beans were so mushy and had no taste to them, like they were cooked two days prior. In addition to the old and awful food, it was an extremely hot day and they have one small air-conditioner. We asked for it to be turned on and one of the servers joked about how it doesn't work very well and the owner is too cheap to replace it. He was right, even with the aircon on it made little to no difference at all. I ended up having to leave the restaurant early before our meal was finished. I would not recommend this place to anyone and certainly will not be returning. There is better vegetarian food out there.

We are so lucky to live this side of town. We've taken meat-eating friends here for a meal and…read moreseen them declaring they're now going to try vegetarianism because of the taste, variety and general clean feeling in the gut afterwards. The chefs are excellent. Try the (non-meat) pork balls, the kung po chicken, the ginger duck, 'spare ribs' (although I find them just a little too 'meaty') - five-thousand year traditional cuisine updated in consideration of environmental and animal issues... and totally delicious! I've tried other vegetarian restaurants but, not usually a fan of Chinese food, this one beats anything I've eaten in Melbourne, in Europe (except a small cellar in Paris, Southbank) or in Shanghai itself. Brought up on Sunday roasts, Monday tea sausages etc., I label this place one of my great food finds.

Vegan cafe that is sure to please. Food look as pretty as a…read morepicture and delicious food. There is outdoor seating on the deck and nice indoor space. Pet friendly and they love having 4 legged visitors

Ok, it may be a mistake for me to review a vegan restaurant as I'm not vegan or vegetarian but a…read morelot of my family are so I occasionally indulge. Compared to what I'd usually eat, not so enjoyable, so I'll have to compare it with other vegan meals I've had and use the comments / opinions of the vegans at the table to guide me. We started off with coffee, they have cow juice for the carnivores :-) so happy with that and vegans all enjoyed their brews. My chickpea burger with chips was on a par with other vegan food I've had, so nothing outstanding here. None of the vegans were raving about their food so let's say good. My kids didn't like the Mac and cheese (not really cheese) so I had to buy more chips as they liked these. The kids also enjoyed their cows milk chocolate milkshakes. Those that had dessert were very happy. It cost $60 for 2 kids and myself, so fairly expensive for what we had. Those of us that had been there before agreed we enjoyed the food better last time, so perhaps it just wasn't their best day today. Will I go back, reluctantly, would the vegans go back, certainly. So if your vegan, definitely give the Powerhouse a go, if not, I'd recommend your journey takes you elsewhere.

Fantastic food, really enjoyed one of their special dishes. It appeared to be butter chicken dish,…read morea great blend of sauce with what could be described as pieces of delight. Bits of tofu mix, consistence of gnocchi without any rubbery feel, fantastic texture. Great place to take a non vegetarian to try what real cuisine vegetarian food can taste like! It was so good, I felt guilty eating it, must go back to try again, guilt-free! Ps get a chance, have a chat with the owner, this softly spoken gentleman will give you the insight of the real passion, that makes this and no doubt the other dishes taste so great. Must try!

I've never dined in, just had takeaway from this little vegetarian Indian place. It's very…read morereasonably priced, and very very good food. I've never had any issues with them in terms of time - just call up and the food is ready to go in about 20 minutes. This is really really good vegetarian food, the sort that thumbs its nose at any kind of meat dish. My favourite dishes are the lentil something, which is creamy despite not actually having cream in it, the spinach cottage cheese thing, and the pumpkin dish (apologies, they have better names than that, but I don't have a menu to hand!). All of their food does that wonderful thing that really good food does when it hits your tongue, that is, the flavours develop and change as you eat it. Yum. It is very rich food, so remember that when you order. Chances are that no matter how much you buy, you'll probably end up with leftovers. They use the chilli terms appropriately, though - medium is actually medium and hot is actually hot. Big thumbs up.