I really love the concept of this place: the combination of Asian with raw should be jarring, but somehow it works out well. The restaurant is small, but manages to not feel crowded. Staff were prompt to serve us and, though the food took a little while, it was quite good. I had the raw nachos: it tasted excellent but there were waaaay too many crackers and nowhere near enough of the sauces (which were served on the side), which was disappointing. The nut milks were a little grainy, and the chocolate one was... very cocoa-y. The raw cakes were good. I am disappointed that I didn't try any of the meat dishes to compare them to the raw dishes. The greatest problem I had was the prices: it's very expensive for what you get. I would certainly go to Yong's again, but I do hope that their portions and prices become less inversely proportionate. read more

Yong Green Food - Calamari - Korean Near Me - Fitzroy, VIC

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The first time I came here, I ordered a rawsagna (raw lasagna!), and was really pleased with the taste. It came in a beautiful wedge-shaped slice (like a cake). I wish the slice was bigger though. I got the dragon bowl the second time I came here. This dish consisted of brown rice, salad, bean sprouts, and... soy beef! The beef imitation was a good attempt; it tasted nice but wasn't really like beef. The rest of the dish was pretty simple and light but the combination was nice. My friend got the pho, and we were all very surprised at how it turned out. The broth tasted nothing like normal pho, and the noodles were different. We were kind of disappointed. The dish wasn't bad, it just wasn't very good. But what made it worse was that my friend had ordered it expecting a vegetarian version pho, not something completely different. My conclusion is that some dishes on the menu are terrific, but not all. Their take on a well-known dish may be very different from what you are used to! However, the unconventional feel of this little place definitely helps it fit in with Brunswick Street! read more

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Hands-down the best vegan food in Melbourne. The food is delicious, the menu is diverse, and the service is great. As far as mains go, I've had the Mexican Chili Beans, the Lentil Hot Pot, and the Dragon Bowl, and they've all been delicious. My meat-loving father had the Japanese Curry and practically licked his bowl clean -- he kept saying, "Are you sure it's not real beef?" For less-pricey options, they also have wraps -- I've had the faux-chicken wrap and it was delicious. They also serve alcohol -- last time, I had the Purple So Mac cocktail with soju and pomegranate. It was amazing, and really unique. I seriously want to come back and try every item on the menu. Allllllllll the thingz. As far as atmosphere goes, it's a bright, welcoming place that's often buzzing with people. More of a warm-and-friendly vibe than a romantic date-night vibe, probably, but still a good place to take your feller. (or lady.) The staff is also super-friendly, smiling a lot, and the food comes out fast. They made a mistake on our last bill (adding a dessert that we didn't actually order) and they immediately subtracted it, apologising profusely for their error, as though they had stabbed a small child. We kept saying "It's ok, it's ok!" You don't often get service like that in Melbourne. Price-wise, it's more expensive than Vegie Bar across the street, but really in line with most restaurants in Melbourne, and definitely good value since the food is consistently delicious. Really one of my favourite places to eat in Melbourne. read more

Went here for a friend's birthday and was excited about the diverse menu - vegan / raw / organic etc. Even the wine was "biodynamic"! Don't get me wrong - everything tasted great, even the mock chicken and I usually don't like mock meats, but felt it was a bit overpriced at around $20 for a main (and this is coming from a Perth girl!). Also the waiters seemed a bit impatient taking our plates and glasses, always asking if we were done yet. Vibe was kinda rushed. Melbourne, I think there's better value out there if you love raw and vegan, even on the same street. But love the unique Asian-fusion vegan menu - the rawzanga in particular was a standout. Good for special occasions but won't be going back regularly until my wallet can handle it. read more

Yong Green Food - Rawzanga in all its glory! How many layers? - Korean Near Me - Fitzroy, VIC

Best resturant going around!!! Accomodates all good types: Raw, Organic, Vegan and Vego. Love the place, best astmosphere, always busy but always room for more. Staff are so friendly and helpful and lovely. Food is amazing! :) i want to come back to try the whole menu - all looks amazing and what i have eaten there has always been exceptional. Rawsange blow my mind, and all the other Raw menu items are delish and incredibly made too. Juices are fresh and thirst quenching. The food is of the highest quality and i love that they believe in food being more then just food. Love the place - has opened my mind to the world of HEALTHY food and that it doesnt have to be complicated or expensive for delicious 'good for you' food. read more

Found Yong's in October of 2011 and have become a regular - I was actually sad when they closed for Xmas. I've liked everything except the Thai Green Curry - watery.. read more

Wow - vegetarian, vegan, AND raw options all find pride of place on Yong Green Food's vast menu. The menu is predominantly Asian - Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, and Indian - with some Italian, Mexican, and American thrown in for good measure. I was initially a bit sceptical because the menu was so broad (and somewhat random), but was quickly won over when the food arrived - the dishes definitely hit the target! The servings were quite generous, so much so that we couldn't fit in any dessert (shame, as I'd heard so much about the cheesecake). The down side? The long wait. We went on a random Tuesday night, and we had to wait for about 45 minutes. The next time I go back, I'm going to make sure I get there early! read more

Was pleased to have the opportunity to visit this place as had been recommended on several blogs I follow and also by friends and family in Melbourne. So on our date night (thanks to sister in law) we ventured forth to Brunswick. Couldn't get a table straight away as the place was already kicking but they took our mobile (they don't do bookings) and we headed a few doors down to another vego joint for a quick entree while we waited. Service was friendly and quick. We had a Korean BBQ dish and a soy fish dish both well presented with a range of accompaniments. We then had a raw tiramisu which was divine. The food was really good and not too expensive. Portions were completely adequate so whoever thought they had not had enough to eat must have a very big appetite! Love to visit again and try some more of their extensive menu. Was hard to decide!!! And it is all vegan...... read more

Like many lifestyle vogues, the raw food movement has taken the world by storm. As such it attracts a lot of both innovators and those in it to make an easy profit. In fact most raw food specialty items are quite pricey to buy from shops - taking advantage of those people who choose to eat a more limited diet. Well the thing I love about Yong Green is that they do simple raw food at very reasonable prices - as it should be in my view, the food is bloody well raw for god's sake! I also like the fact that they have a mixed menu of cooked vegan food and raw food items. As if to say that they are serious about healthy and interesting cuisine - but are not dogmatic about it. I am a massive raw food fan, but I like the relaxed attitude Yong Green takes towards raw cuisine. Anyway enough of my rants. Whether you are a raw food/vegan fan or not, I believe Yongs is well worth checking out. The reason is that both raw food and vegan cuisines encourage some interesting 'cooking' techniques and let you experience flavour in a way most of us are not used to. So if you are into food in any way at all give it a go. At $10-15 for a meal you simply can't go wrong. But I am keeping back the one thing that makes Yong Green particularly special. It is their raw desserts. If you have never tried a raw dessert and want to know what raw food is all about - skip the zucchini lasagna and the dried cashew wafers and go straight for the desserts. I guarantee you that they will be one of the best things you have ever tried. And Yong Green are masters of raw desserts! read more

It's taken me over two years to write a review, but honestly the wait was worth it. I've tried every main, dessert and entree they offer. I have little experience with the raw. 5 stars for these guys, amazing food and service, highly recommended and an amazing place to go and be able to try ANYTHING on the menu! Well done guys, we'll keep coming back read more

Well I was not really happy to go to a veggie place, since I love meat so much, but I had to try. And it was... Ok. I had a thai curry with brown rice, and hopefully the curry was nice enough for me to eat this weird rice. Tried a non-alcoholic pina colada, which tasted more like water than anything else. Would I go there again ? No, but I have no reason to come back. It's just seems like a very nice place if you4re vegetarian. Well.. read more

Easily the best vegetarian restaurant on the Brunswick Street strip. A lot tastier than Madame K's and more realistic with their portions than Vege Bar. I ordered the Japanese curry as I'd had a similar dish several years ago at a restaurant in New Zealand. It was delightful, full of flavour and mixed well with the brown rice that was served as a side. The mock-meat was very much modelled on beef and had the exact texture and flavour. My girlfriend ordered the chickpea korma, which she wasn't hugely impressed with, but it was her second choice as they'd run out of the green curry. We went to this restaurant on a Friday night and arrived late (8.30pm) to try and avoid having to wait, but unfortunately this place is so popular we still had to wait 15 minutes. A lot of people arrived after us and had the same problem, but they all stuck around, which to me is a sign that the place is a favourite of many. read more

Looking at the rest of my reviews, the only greenery I have on file is the Botanic Gardens. I visited Yong's last week and expected it to be much the same as its Brunswick Street vegan neighbours. I was sceptical to say the least. I mean, EVERYTHING tastes better with bacon right? But wow. So flavour. Such amaze. I ate the Quinoa Fritters to start, followed by the Tofu Katsu and a decent slice of humble pie. 4/5 because like I said: everything tastes better with bacon. read more

This place has great service, amazing pho, and an insane amount of vegan options. Such a great place to go on a cold Melbourne day to sit inside and have a hot bowl of comforting pho. This is a must-visit in Melbourne! read more

Cashing in on the green trends in today's society, Yong Green Food has really hit the mark and made its presence felt. I was recommended by a friend and since visiting have kept the recommendations flowing. Purely a vegetarian restaurant, half the menu is dedicated to raw food while the other half contains noodles and curries. Although named as a generic Asian restaurant, there is a strong leaning towards Korean food. The food is so fresh, that you can feel the goodness running through your body. We got here about 7:30 on a Wednesday and the place was packed. We waited a couple of minutes for a table and were swiftly given menus and recommendations. The service was hurried and simple but friendly. I had heard about the 'rawsagne' and was delighted when it turned up. A huge lasagne-esque eggy, mushroom, zucchini feast for the appetite. I've been back half a dozen times now and am never disappointed. read more

Yong Green Food - Korean Near Me - Fitzroy, VIC

This is my new favourite place for healthy vegan food. The food is very fresh and bouncing with great flavours. The staff are very friendly and quick. The decor is cosy and comfortable. read more

Food- amazing raw options (we had the Nachos and Pizza) Drinks- Maca Chai is a must Service- perfect. They are quick efficient and friendly. They offer a wide array of vegan and raw food whilst the staff display no pretentious attitudes life VeggieBar. I'll be back!! read more

Our friend really wanted to have dinner in this restaurant since he heard a lot of good things about it, therefore our expectations were rather high. I can't remember the name of my dish (see photo) but it was good - nothing special, but good. I was not very happy with my choice of beer (milky Japanese beer), but that's on me, since I love to try out "new" beers. All in all, we were happy with our dinner and the restaurant. read more

Yong Green Food - Korean Near Me - Fitzroy, VIC

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Exotic place to enjoy a tasty and healthy vegan meal. I thoroughly enjoyed the quinoa fritters, the red beans and brown rice with cashew cream and guacamole and the mango lassi with almond milk. What a spectacular meal! read more

Yong Green Food - Mango lassi with almond milk! - Korean Near Me - Fitzroy, VIC

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I remember there was a time earlier this year when I was getting a hell of a lot of deja vu. Everyone would keep bringing this place up in conversation - Have you been to Yong Green Food? And it's always one of those things of the moment you actually go, you're never asked about it again. Yong Green Food is a Japanese/Korean whole foods restaurant. The dishes are simple but in a weird kind of way. The menu itself is vast and at times confusing. If you see something you've had before, feel free, otherwise those of you being first timers I would recommend sticking to the specials board. My friend ordered a cashew bread from the menu, and got exactly what it said. One piece of cashew bread, dry, tasteless and without any sort of topping or spread. The specials are combinations of these dishes - curries and burgers - and are much safer options. Always tasty, and with less than average prices on all the dishes, feel free to waste a lazy holiday lunch here. read more

Excellent organic, raw food Eat in or take away. Open for dinner Mon - Wed and for lunch and dinner Thurs - Sun I eat here every time I am in Melbourne and am never disappointed. Be sure to save room for dessert too. read more

Awesome location. Good service except when they're busy--the summer roll in pix took 20 min from order to serve! I had the spicy tofu curry which was rather bland and needed lots of salt (it was a little spicy). I will go back but not in a rush. read more

Yong Green Food - Summer roll (mate said was delish!) - Korean Near Me - Fitzroy, VIC

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This is my favourite vego cafe ever. If you're at Yong Green Food, you really want to make the most of their 'raw food' specialities. My favourites are rawsagne (layers of thinly sliced vegetables with cashew nut cream), raw nachos (gluten-free chia crispbread with beetroot dip, cashew nut cream and gucamole), raw cheescake (gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free - not sure what is exactly in it) and the awesome home-made mint and lime kombucha., read more

I really wanted to like this place. The one star is for the delicious sweet potato chips. The rest of the food and experience is not so great. I have an allergy to cilantro/coriander leaves which I made VERY clear at the beginning and throughout the meal to the server. Guess what my meal had in it- yup coriander. It didn't get any better, and when we went to pay, I mentioned to the manger what happened and his attitude was horrible. My friends who are locals said they haven't been back many times as over the last year the quality of the food and service has declined greatly. read more

The friend I have been with were has enjoyed this vegetarian restaurant food which was very tasty and delicious. The ambience is great and he staff friendly and hospitable. read more

I'm currently cleansing so this place was perfect, vegan, raw and vegetarian. Food is fresh and everything I saw looked delicious. I had the dragon bowl but substituted rice noodles. Veggies were fresh and it was still very filling. Tried the Thai green curry and everything that came out looked amazing!! Even if you are a huge meat lover, I'm sure you could find something awesome. Dessert looked great and with no added sugar besides agave, you can't go wrong! Some items can even be requested with no sugar. Will try a smoothie and nachos next time! read more

This is the kind of unexpected place when you first walk by and think "another junk food place". I trusted my Yelp fellows who gave good review and I'm glad I did!! Reasonable menus and super creative dishes. You'll will be surprised. The service was good, and the waiter will always try to accommodate your special requests! From starters to deserts, everything looks and tasted absolutely perfect! Good good, good price, interior to be improved but still deserve 5 stars in my opinion! read more

I was excited to eat here after hearing so many great reviews on urban soon, but unfortunately just found the food underwhelming. We ordered the dragon bowl and the korean bbq and there was nothing special about them...I feel like I could make these at home and I am not a very good cook. It seems like it's a typical vegetarian restaurant that doesn't has to try as hard since it's got a captive audience. Probably won't give it another go. read more

It's been a while since I ate here, but the memories are good. We tried the kimchi dumplings, green curry and....er, something else. As I said, it's been a while! Would definitely go back. read more

The food is excellent, the ambience is great, the service is wonderful. I've eaten here twice. Each time I've enjoyed my meal immensely, the service has been helpful and just right. It's a great environment in which you are able to sit and have a good conversation without feeling rushed or crowded. read more

I have read nothing but good reviews about this place. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing, but I was served up an extremely bland dish - predominately brown rice with a few lettuce leaves, sesame seeds and only a few small cubes of tofu (and I mean a few). The miso that came with the meal was lovely, but a few sips and it was gone - really not enough. And this was $17? I will not be eating here again. read more

The location is great and this place can get really packed. Food options are good and their selling point is the "organic" label.

Good service (altho my mate waited 20 minutes for the vegie wraps you see in the picture). Good food--healthy but not as tasty (and I had the spicy curry) as I had hoped. Awesome location in Fitzroy. Fresh juice (I had the immunizer). I will go back again but won't rush (pretty expensive for bland tasting --yet healthy! food). read more

Yong is a favorite of mine. I eat here at least once a fortnight. Favorite dishes are the pho and dragon bowl. Burgers are great too. And the kimchi is AMAZING I usually order at least one side of kimchi. Also the Makgoli rice beer is delicious. The staff are always happy and friendly. I really love this place read more