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

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.

Place doesn't exist.. tried three times to find it and nothing .. probably should tell people your…read morenot in business anymore .. would be helpful

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.

As a vegan I love the salads and the vegan options in hot food…read more The Govinda's crew, however, have an identity crisis. For a long time they tried to upsell and tempt customers to buy more than they wanted. When this trend stopped and they started to say helpful things to their customers, I also encountered a staffer trying to upcharge me thinking that I was too stupid to know what the stated price was. I hope that they learn the true value of honesty in business.

Great spot for veggies like me while in town. Affordable and delicious vegan food that's healthy…read moreand tasty! Highly recommend this spot!

I suppose I have two excuses for waiting so long to visit this local restaurant so obviously…read morecatered to my needs. For one thing, unlike its downtown sister locations, this Vege Rama has little Indian or even Indian-ish food at all, which is odd. Their menu is about half pizza, and half of some fairly American (or Australian, or Western in general) entrees. I would have been much more excited for it if they had Indian food. The other excuse, somewhat contrarily, is that I was worried that whatever they did have would be good enough that I'd get hooked. Having finally had enough of walking by their appealing specials board, I tried a pizza with fennel, potatoes, peppers, and spinach. The array of toppings blended well, and it was flavorful enough that I would order again. The chai I got looked cool but wasn't earth-shattering. I suspect there are better things hanging out in their extensive drink menu. They are all-vegetarian, and apparently they ask everyone who orders a pizza if they want gluten-free or vegan. This is probably one of the best vegetarian restaurants I've ever seen in terms of its location and its vibe. Usually, they're fairly basic places hidden away somewhere, but this is perhaps the most visible restaurant in West End, with alfresco seating on a prominent street corner at the edge of South Brisbane. It's a nice-looking place, and it's often crowded (it certainly wasn't empty even on the cool midweek evening I stopped in) with some classically West End-ish highbrow hipster types (if ever you wanted to see what vegetarians look like, walk by here on a Saturday evening). The prices are higher than their food court location downtown, but not unreasonably so given the location and quality of dining experience. I remain miffed that I can't get a side of lentils or a dosa, but what they're offering seems worthwhile, and I'll likely be back before too long.

We came for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. We ordered the bean burger and frittata. The dishes took…read morea little while to come out, which is a bit surprising given that it was a weekday lunch. My frittata was also a bit cold in some parts, but overall the food was fresh and tasty. Overall, we liked the food, but we wouldn't go out of our way to come here.

Delicious vegetarian Indian food in the CBD. A little more expensive than I expected, but meal…read moredeals are good value and it's delicious!

Much better than your average mall food!read more

Fairly good food, slightly pricey but understandable as its in the City. I've been here a few times…read moreand the last one I had just roti canai for about $8. It's one roti and three dipping sauces. I wasn't that hungry at the time so this was perfect. Though a full roti meal with a meat dish would have also included one sheet of roti, which seems a little small to me. The drinks menu is interesting, I always love the variety here. Love the lychee soda and the coffee and tea mix with coffee jelly. Service is touch and go. A few individuals seem friendly but most seem super busy, stressed & too rushed, but I won't hold that against them! Hopefully they'll feel better next time haha.

Average/good food, frosty wait staff. Our food came out at very different times so a few members of…read morethe family were waiting, a few of our dishes went cold waiting. Would probably be ok if there were only people eating. Had to ask for water for the table etc.

We LOVED it here. We found this cafe while trying to find a place that was open early. My husband…read moreand I were still not fully adjusted to the time, and as I was 13 weeks pregnant I really needed to eat right after waking up. We loved it so much that even after we adjusted to the time we just kept going back. We loved the coffee bar, avo toast the with a side of bacon to add to the top, and the pancakes with caramel sauce. The caramel is made fresh and is literally amazing. The staff were super friendly too.

I have nothing but an abundance of compliments to give to Grey's Cafe & Bar. Since they recently…read moreopened I understand they are awaiting a highly anticipated remodel and are still buckling down on all those little kinks that new restaurants experience, but our Mother's Day dinner is proof that great management and a feverish passion within the staff will take a new restaurant to great heights in due time. Max & Alberto - part-owner and restaurant manager - impressed me with their full on Italian charm. Just by their initial fervor and enthusiasm right when we walked through the door to being escorted to our table outside I knew we were going to be taken care of. Hailing straight from Italy - including the head chef - there was no doubt in my mind that the night would run smoothly. We enjoyed complimentary olives soaked in rich olive oil and seasoning with warm, herbed-focaccia bread to start us off. Since it was Mother's Day, we were given a gorgeous complimentary prosecco that I believe was called Cuvee Astoria DOC (Of course anything given on the house is always extra special because it shows that a place is willing to go the extra mile to make a lasting impression.) Started with a classic bruschetta that was served with two toast points. I asked our server that if a family were to order this dish would there be more than two pieces served and was told that they would portion it out differently but it would still be the same amount. I'd definitely recommend ordering more than one for your appetizer if that's the case. For my main I had this decadent gorgonzola risotto with mushrooms and some kind of herbed sausage. It had just the right amount of flavor matching the proper texture that makes risotto, risotto. We all know that risotto is a hard dish to execute, especially since it's easy to make the dish too heavy on your stomach if done incorrectly, but I'd absolutely recommend ordering it at Grey's since everything from taste to portion size was superbly done. I licked my plate clean. We finished the evening with Gancia Moscato D'Asti Prosecco as our dessert/digestif. The sweet, sweet taste of sparkling wine dancing on your tongue always tastes better after a languid, engaging dinner with a loved one at a restaurant that makes you feel right at home. We felt at home at Grey's. First-rate food, great conversation, and a night full of charm and wonder. What more can you ask for while dining out?

Wow! What a find! Really smooth coffee. EVERYTHING is gluten free! And sooooo good! We tried the…read morebagels today, fresh and tasty! And since it's a celebration lunch: sweets! Lime Coconut cake and Lemon Curd tart were shared and they didn't disappoint. The cake was moist and so yummy! The lemon curd, just as tangy as I like it.

From the owner: At Finiky, we cater to those with intolerances, serving fresh gluten free and mostly dairy free…read moresweet and savoury treats as well as breakfast and lunch.