Olives with smoked cinnamon, rosemary and lime. Oh my goodness - amazing…read more We also had the polenta chips. Do not leave here without trying them. So absolutely delicious!! I enjoyed the lentils and slow cooked creamy polenta. My sister loved the avocado toast made with house made gluten free bread, home made Vegemite and of course, fresh avocado. The chef came out and explained all the dishes which made them extra delicious :)

This latest addition to Brisbane's robust plant-based food scene is notable for its simplicity. The…read moremenu looks like a menu from any other Australian cafe, offering things like French toast and polenta and a wide drink selection. The fact that all of it is vegan seems almost incidental. It is as hipster as most non-vegan Brisbane cafes, but by no means intimidating for anyone not wishing to be indoctrinated in a religion or lectured about animal rights. More than perhaps any competitor I've seen thus far, this seems to be the vegan place for non-vegans. All of which is great as far as I'm concerned. The food I ordered came out remarkably well. French toast without eggs is not easy and I've seen it be a tripping point for other cafes, but theirs was creamy and satisfying. It took a decent while for me to receive it, but the carmelized sauce on top sure tasted fresh. The pepper ice cream was presumably coconut-based, but I hardly stopped to think about it as I scarfed the whole dish down. Given that I never liked eggs anyway, I was quite satisfied and gave nary a second thought to its vegan-ness. The only thing I could have asked for was a more generous helping of fruit on top. The potato cake on the side was likewise delicious, and I was glad to have sweet and savory options together. Their menu offered a nice range of things that looked appealing. They still have a few kinks to work out, in my estimation. Their drink menu looked great, but I was asked about ordering from it probably one more time than was necessary. Their recycled wood tables are atmospheric, but I felt like I almost got a splinter on one. Between their website and their actual menu, they still seem to be trying to figure out what their prices are; there was a lot of variation. They will purportedly be open for dinner in the future, which I would really like to see, but at the moment it is a breakfast and lunch place. All told, I would probably back a few more times were my stay in this country not coming to an end, and I hope they are still here when I visit again.

Finally tried My Thai Kitchen tonight and wish I had sooner. I can see this place been a new staple…read moreon nights I don't feel like cooking. We orders the spring rolls which were larger than most spring rolls and were very fresh. Drunken noodles is my favorite Thai dish and it did not disappoint at all. I wish I would have ordered it spicer but I alway go a bit less the first time because you want to be able to eat it and not have a mouth on fire. We also got a Penang beef curry. I am not a curry fan due to the coconut milk but my husband enjoyed it. I want to check out the cooking class some time.

My Thai Kitchen is a favourite among Milton locals. When they closed for the christmas break, it…read morewas as if the locals had made a mental note of the reopening date, because on its first night back in business, there was a long queue of diners keen to get their My Thai Kitchen fix. Even the staff at the pizzeria next door were ordering dinner from them. My boyfriend is a regular there and he was keen to introduce me to some of his favourite meals: the golden parcels ($7.50) and the drunken noodle ($13). The golden parcels (deep fried wonton pastry with a filling of ground chicken, water ceshtnut, garlic, and coriander roots) were absolutely delicious, and the drunken noodle (rice noodles fried with garlic, chilli, chicken breast, egg, red capsicum, coriander, and basil) was much healthier than most Thai fried noodle options because it was packed with capsicum and wombok. The staff also threw in a complimentary spicy soup. I'd say My Thai Kitchen makes Thai food with an Australian twist, mainly because of the extra vegetables and the lighter sauces, which is great if you're after something that will make you feel less guilty about ordering take away for dinner. Dining in is a great option as well; there's ample seating space outside, as well as a large, communal dining table inside the restaurant for big groups. There's also a range of Asian groceries on sale for those who are interested in cooking up a storm at home. I was also charmed by a lot of the original My Thai Kitchen dish names; my personal favourites being 'luv a duck' (duck breast) 'one nation - please explain' (barramundi), and 'tax return' (tofu or tiger prawns). Note: My Thai Kitchen is also open for lunch from 12-2pm, Wednesday to Friday.

Wonderful açai bowls with wide range of toppings. A bit on the expensive side ($16), but they are…read morefilling and contain mainly organic ingredients. The store has sustainable practices in place and has a great vibe. Have come before, and will come again.

From the owner: Bare Naked Bowls is one of Sydney's favourite superfood cafes specializing in serving delicious…read moreAcai Bowls, Superfood Smoothies, Breakfast Bowls, Cold Pressed Juices, Locally Roasted Coffee, Kombucha and Raw Treats. We cater for all needs including vegetarian, paleo, vegan, dairy free and gluten free - just ask our friendly staff.

Super delicious, extremely fresh, and the menu varies. It seems expensive when you look at the…read moreprices for the portions but it's extremely filling and ends up being excellent value. Beautiful cupcakes.

You heard it here first: Red Hill is about to become seriously cool. Secretly I've always thought…read moreit already was. I think I was already in lust with Botanica before I walked through their doors with perfectly spaced and aesthetically pleasing typography, but it was definitely love when I walked out with a fresh loaf of sourdough and freshly-made-that-morning Beetroot Slaw. The brainchild of two ex-private chefs for the Packers amongst other Australian celebs, Botanica is about one thing: Real Food. Daily made fresh salads, fresh loaves of bread, and small cakes. All take-away and all presentable on a dinner plate to either proudly boast where acquired or past off as your own divine creations. My small beetroot slaw was a neat $10 and fed two as a dinner side as well as enough left over to make friends with an egg and some fetta this morning for breakfast. Best of all they're open til 7pm, meaning you can pop in on your way home for those times when cooking seems too much but a oil deep fried takeaway dinner is equally lacking in appeal.

Overall, a great vegan restaurant with a decent range of dishes. Service left a bit to be desired…read morebut was friendly. The menu had a great range of gluten free options as well. The restaurant itself has several different areas including a street dining area, bar and a courtyard.

This is such a cute cafe and looks very discreet from the outside, nestled within West End…read more All the food here was delicious. I was spoilt for choice with everything being vegan. My vegetarian friend was craving cheese so we got the cheese platter and that was a dance on the palate. We shared a number of dishes between us and were surprised that the whole meal came to ~$40ea which I consider to be very reasonable considering everything is made onsite and just how tasty everything was. The only downside was that I can only eat so much so had to pass on dessert and any other dishes!

Being in the market for a quick lunch, and not really eager to go the mall food court route, I was…read morehappy to stumble upon this second location for the Tibetan/Nepalese/Sherpa restaurant whose first, downtown location I've been eyeing for a while. The menu is appealing, diverse, and vegetarian-friendly (even marked for vegan items). The setting was also quite pleasant and well-decorated. What I tried was the somar tofu curry, which virtually every person who has reviewed any iteration of this restaurant anywhere online seems to recommend. The crowd isn't wrong either; the flavor starts with lemon, but takes a journey to a spicy, sweet, and sour place that isn't quite like anything else I've tried. How a restaurant purporting to be from a mountain region near the equator ends up with a lemon-flavored coconut curry I have no idea, but if they're making it, I'll eat it. That being said, it was hard to sway me off of ordering chickpeas and fried bread, and I may find myself at this or the other location to try some more things soon.

Thank God for Tibetan Kitchen in Toowong, that's all I can say…read more I've been a big fan of TK for, oh, fifteen years now, since I first discovered their incredible prawn dish, Jhinge Maccha al Raduwa (I'm SURE I spelled that wrong...). Which is still my favourite prawn dish anywhere, and actually until recently the only thing I'd ever ordered here. (Although have heard amazing things about the somar tofu curry and really want to try that next.) But yesterday I was craving Vietnamese pho. Like, CRAVING it. So I got on deliveroo thinking it wouldn't be an issue but... apparently there are hardly any Vietnamese places in Toowong?? And the ones that were delivering were charging $18-$20 for a bowl of noodle soup... WTF?? But then I noticed, luckily, that TK does a dish I'd never tried--thukpa noodle soup, for only $13. They also had calamari, which is what my kid had requested. So we went for it. I was so glad we did. The noodle soup was absolutely delicious. It was fresh, citrusy (lemongrass I think?), and delicious. It seemed very healthy too - kind of a tomato-ey broth with some chicken and rice noodles and herbs. Yum. The calamari was ok. I wouldn't have ordered it if it was me--I never order deepfried dishes for delivery because they always go soggy--but my son enjoyed it. This should really only be a 4.5 star review though. A few things could improve. First, the "raita" that was supposed to come with the calamari was just straight-up mayonnaise. Who would confuse raita with mayo?? Not cool! Second: the soup was packed in the same container as the noodles, which meant that the noodles were getting soggy and overcooked. I would have packed the noodles and fresh herbs separately from the soup broth, so that everything stays perfect: piping hot soup, and perfectly chewy noodles. The soup itself was great, but I found it really, really benefited from the addition of more fresh herbs. Luckily I had some coriander and mint in the fridge, and when I tore these over the bowl and spritzed over some fresh lime, it made the dish about a million times better. I also added the shredded cabbage and carrots that came with the calamari, and that really elevated the whole thing too. The whole dish could really be improved by packing some herbs, shredded cabbage, maybe finely sliced red onion and a lime quarter in a container with the noodles and then packing the broth separately. I reckon if they did that I'd be ordering that soup on a weekly basis. Maybe it could even replace my pho obsession....

Fundies was a great find for Breakfast. We went in with no real expectations but had been told good…read morethings. The café itself is a smaller section of the overall organic store, but has ample seating. The coffee is great, and was made quickly. Our order of sourdough toast with avocado was apparently difficult to understand when we veered off menu and asked for a couple of eggs, but eventually the kitchen team agreed to our outlandish ideas. The food was lovely, both bread and accompaniments were delicious and fresh. The oregano/feta spread is excellent, and the organic avocado will spoil you. Yes, it's vegetarian, and yes, you absolutely owe it to yourself to visit this great little spot.

Whereas after a big night on the town you want a full heart attack brekky to soothe your troubled…read morestomach, Fundies serves up the kind of wholesome morning meal you'd tuck into after getting up before the crack of dawn and doing a sunrise yoga class. On the odd occasion that I have filled those criteria (or thereabouts, sometimes waking at 8am and walking to the cafe is good enough) I've really enjoyed the positive vibes and nutritious deliciousness on offer at Fundies. Carnivores be warned that except for in some of the Byron Bay pies there is NO MEAT on their menu. There are however lovely fresh options like scrambled tofu, made with a hint of lemon which really goes down a treat, and avocado on sourdough toast with tomato relish and creamed feta - very tasty (almost as good as bacon). There are a selection of freshly made juices and various teas boasting miraculous properties. The coffee is also good (as well as fair-trade and organic). If you are sick of healthy good vibes by the time you finish your meal, you might want to head to the adjoining health supermarket to check out their range of whole grains, natural supplements, cruelty free cosmetics - that kind of jazz. Or you might want go and get some bacon, stat!

A small Cafe on the side of Paddington Road, very strong European style with fresh greenery. It's…read moreretro and a little different, so even if you're just enjoying a cup of coffee in the sunshine, it's so cozy. I thought it would be a traditional brunch, but it's actually very Asian fusion. the Shashuka is very rich and sweet tomato with a little bit of spice, scrambled with a half-boiled egg, and then eaten with a scone dipped in the sauce. the shrimp pasta is super amazing. The shrimp spaghetti was superb, with a different flavor than the white or red Italian sauces. The menu also has creative meals like pad thai, which is still interesting. Drinks were mediocre, the bubbly drinks looked good in the photos but the syrup in them was really sweet.

Continuing our Brisbane fooding chronicles, Feren and I headed to Paddington to try out Anouk,…read morewhich has been on my "want to try" list for quite a while, given its reputation. It was our first time, and upon arriving, I immediately fell in love with the place! I love their style with the framed chalkboard menu on the wall, their couches, and the laid back countryside [and somewhat rustic] ambience. Though the rustic feel is "in" and trendy right now, Anouk still had it's own simple and clean personality. We were greeted by a very friendly waitress who seated us promptly outside, which we requested in the streak of good weather. I was tempted to order a blended juice or smoothie, but knew we were heading elsewhere for dessert, so we just ordered two items. We had the Crispy Skin Duck Confit with Lychee Red Curry (23) and the Pan Fried Asparagus, Proscuitto, Roast Almonds, and Poached Duck Egg with Hollandaise (18.5). The duck was pretty amazing, as the meat was tender with a crispy skin that left me wanting more! The red curry was a perfect fit for the duck, reminding me of my love for the duck and curry noodles at Noodle Theory in Berkeley, though the cassava was an interesting fit with the curry. Either way, I enjoyed the lychee addition to the traditional curry, and would definitely recommend this new item on their menu. Our other order wasn't bad, as the asparagus was good and the proscuitto was actually one of the better ones that I've had, but it wasn't too interesting. I love poached [duck] eggs, but the hollandaise sauce, which was supposed to be horseradish (I asked), was a bit of a disappointment. The smell of it reminded us of Elmer's glue, and wasn't the most appetizing smell or texture... Overall, I was really satisfied with Anouk, especially with their effort in tweaking the classic breakfast|lunch items, and though it is a bit of a higher end cafe, I would definitely return!

As the photo stream will indicate, I've been to Vegeme quite a few times, and ordered the majority…read moreof their menu. Experience shows that their dishes aren't all equally good. They've got a bit of a Korean slant to the menu, and most dishes smell strongly of sesame oil, which is delicious but gets a little same-y after a while. At their worst, Vegeme can deliver something simplistic and lacking in protein; some of their dishes are rice or noodles with sauce and one or two vegetables and without a whole lot else. However, those are good as a light meal, and regardless, you can eat well for your money. At its best, however, this place offers some pretty nice things. Bibimbap should probably be considered their signature dish, and while I waited a while to try it, it was quite good and had plenty of variety with kimchi and bok choy, soybeans and tofu, and carrots and corn with plenty of sauce on the side and rice underneath, and served in a legit hot stone bowl. Other winners include their dumplings, carbonized bamboo rice cakes, corn fritters, their gigantic noodle soups, and the intriguing basil paste inari. And while one might expect a vegetarian restaurant that caters to dietary restrictions to be a small, dingy space hidden in some distant suburban strip mall, this one is a decent location between West End and the cultural center, and gets a lot of foot traffic. It fills at peak hours, but it's also open mid-afternoon when many other restaurants are not. The crowd ranges from Asian tourists to local hippies and quite a few random passers-by. For me, it's generally the place I eat when I don't know where I want to eat, and the real challenge is trying to order just the right amount to get stamps on my frequent buyer card.

Great variety of delicious items, very reasonably priced, clean environment, friendly staff.read more

Milton market is a nice enough market in Brisbane. I was looking for a heavier craft experience and…read morethis particular market has more food options. There was a nice shop with scents for a car or small room that I considered getting some gifts from. Loads of food options here. From vegan, Japanese, Mexican, German and more. Lots of coffee options as well, but it was a million degrees and I was already dying from my last coffee. There was a traveling petting zoo at the market; I do not believe that this is a standing attraction tho. There was also a nice bouncy house for the kids. Great market, enjoyed the experience.

I'm cautiously a fan of the new Milton Markets (actually a relocation from another market). I don't…read moreknow about the old location, but the new one is convenient by all three of Brisbane's major modes of public transit, and also eminently driveable. It tends to be a packed house, full of bad pedestrian behavior but good vendors. The range of sellers here is eclectic and upper crust, even compared to its numerous competitors. They have some very expensive (but very good) bakers, an entire stall devoted to nut milks, a french toast truck, and, at least the last time I went, adoptable greyhounds. They also, for a market of this size, do very well on actual vegetables, including an organic farmer and several other substantial stalls. Indeed, they've got things for all sorts of people; if you want to make ultra-healthy food at home, you can come here for ingredients, and if you want to indulge, you can stop by their fudge stall. People with restrictive diets should be pretty happy; a South American stall offers to cook their breakfast dishes with cactus instead of egg (and their beans are tasty), and a variety of decent options abound. This market is mostly food (though there are a few tents of clothing and other sundries). I would suggest avoiding this place if you are a compulsive spender, as there are a lot of ways for your money to disappear fast. But since I'm self-disciplined (and my exchange rate is favorable), I find it worthwhile to visit.