I've been to this place a couple of times now. The staff seems always prepared to serve your needs…read moreat any time with super kind attitude. Their soups are simply amazing and their menu is enormous.

I saw this new place and thought I'd give it a go. I got the Assorted Imperial Rolls. I was told…read morethey are msg free. Msg is bad for you. The rolls were so yummy and taste so good. Not oily or anything like that. I will definitely give this place another go. H

This is a brand-new vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant in Footscray, right around the corner from the…read moretrain station. And it's yummy. I like Vietnamese food, but vegans and vegetarians usually find Vietnamese cuisine a bit tricky because it can contain beef stock, pork bones, etc. during the cooking process. And sometimes stuff gets lost in translation, where "vegetarian" in a Vietnamese restaurant could easily mean "no chunks of meat actually in the food but including animal products in the stock or sauce." So yeah, even "vegetable pho" or "vegetarian pho" is questionable. I'm always a little uneasy eating at a regular Vietnamese restaurant for that reason. But at a fully vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant, a lot of those concerns evaporate. Lots of times the owners are vegetarian Buddhists and will definitely not use any beef or pork in their cooking process for religious reasons. You still have to watch out for egg, but it's a lot easier overall. Huong Viet is one of those places. Nearly all their meals are vegan, with the egg-containing meals being the exception rather than the norm. And these ones are clearly-marked as "vegetarian" on the menu, so you know you can avoid them (or request modifications to make it vegan). I came with two friends and we shared three dishes: the Com Đo, the Tàu Hu Chiên Xa, and the Mì / Hu Tieu / Pho Xào Thap Cam (geez, giving the ol' Character Map a good workout). The Com Đo (tomato rice, cashew nuts and sesame shredded tofu) was the least impressive. It was still tasty, but kind of ordinary. I think adjusting the spices would give it a bit more flair. The Tàu Hu Chiên Xa (deep-fried lemongrass tofu), however, was DELICIOUS. A really nice lemongrass flavour and plenty of veggies to offset the unhealthiness of eating something deep-fried. We enjoyed this dish a lot. The Mì / Hu Tieu / Pho Xào Thap Cam (stir-fried rice noodles with mixed mock meat) was also tasty, although not all the mock meats were that great. Mock meats are not all created equal, and some of them definitely tasted better than others. But the flavours of the dish were quite nice and I'd order it again. (Make sure to specify "vegan" on this one so they don't give you egg noodles.) Price-wise, this isn't dirt-cheap Vietnamese but it's still very reasonably priced. Atmosphere-wise, Huong Viet was super-clean and bright and nicely decorated (although a lot of the pictures on the wall were of European places, not Vietnamese places. I'm guessing some of this decor "fell off the back of a truck" somewhere, ha!) Service-wise, SUPER friendly staff -- he just seemed like a really happy and cheerful guy, and positivity is contagious, so that was nice :) Will definitely go back and try some of their other options (especially their house specials, which are $2 off at the moment).

I was not sure what to order for a while and the staff recommended the deep fried tofu. I have I…read morehave really enjoyed how good it was and the staff was super friendly and serviceable.

My all-too-short tour of Melbourne's extensive vegetarian food scene left me with the conclusion…read morethat I would have just as happily eaten here or at its sister restaurant all the time. The soup I ordered was every bit as nuanced in flavor as I might have hoped for, and the ample bean sprouts and flaming hot chillis enhanced the experience. The custard apple smoothie I tried was substantial and delicious. I would have happily sampled the rest of their menu, which is notably thorough in the choices it offers and the tastes it caters to. They are happy, for example, to adjust up or down the levels of mock meats (never my favorite thing, though I tried them here) among other ingredients. The service was quite thorough and efficient for a modestly priced place, and they had a delicious array of vegan desserts. The main drawback would be (predictably) a heavy reliance on soy products. The location is in one of the sketchier neighborhoods I've seen in Australia, but I was quite happy to take the streetcar there. Notably, there is a second location elsewhere in the city, which I did not even figure out until after I'd finished with this one.

We had a great lunch at Fina's ! If you like Vietnamese food…read moreand are vegetarian or vegan, the choices here are amazing. Very tasty and healthy food. Plus some yummy cakes and desserts, with vegan options too. We had the very yummy 'Fina's Vegan Salad' and vegan vietnamese pancakes (Ban Xeo). If you've never had Ban Xeo before, you are missing a sensational taste treat! Fina's is definitely worth the trek over the bridge to Richmond.

While Loi Loi is far from the best Vietnamese restaurant in the stronghold of this part of…read moreRichmond, they deliver pretty consistent and cheap meals. They also have a great sign (see photo), so I give them the benefit of the doubt on an outward aesthetic level at least. Loi Loi have this crazily extensive menu that covers a whole lot of Vietnamese, Chinese and Indian staples. While the flavours sometimes lack in depth, the produce is always fresh and of the dozen-or-so meals I've eaten there, I've never had something that was bad. But, I've never had a meal that I'd call great either, so it kind of falls into a bit of a no-man's land in terms of Victoria Street Vietnamese. That said, the Mee Goreng (Indonesian?) is pretty good and the servings are bloody huge. So if you're hungry and don't want to line in the more popular and potentially much better places up the street, Loi Loi is a soft option.

Had sweet and sour veggies and chicken lemon grass with chili delivered late on a Wednesday night,…read morefood was great! Still hot, not greasy. Chicken was good quality.

This is only losing a star because they forgot to give me cutlery and a lack of credit card…read morefacilities! This is a vegetarian restaurant and has amazing choices! I was over the moon. I couldn't decide between entrees so for such a cheap price I got two. I had fried wontons and fried tofu entrees and for my main was polenta haven. The wontons were delicious with a lovely sweet sauce drizzled over them. The fried tofu came with a gorgeous sauce for dipping but the masterpiece of this place was the polenta haven! Omg dreamy - a large chunk of polenta within a bean and tomato stew base. Heaven! Highly recommend

Drive past here all the time - stopped in for dinner and it was great…read more Great value and friendly service, main meals are actually really large sizes as well.

Second order on Uber Eats. First time was good, second time very very ordinary. Every dish was…read morecool to cold. Every one. When we should have been eating, we were microwaving to get the food somewhere near warm. A pretty ordinary experience. A combination of the restaurant and the Uber driver I'd say. It'd take a lot for me to try this place again as there are so many other good options in the area. I'd wanted to order from Gler and that was the better option. 22 days earlier It's a solid 4. Solid competently made local Thai fare. The basil fried rice was good. "The rice is nice" as the beautiful one put it. The green curry with chicken was lovely too. The highlight of the three dishes. The pad Thai with prawn was good as well. Not inspiring food but very solid. Good on Uber Eats tonight. The speed of the delivery was excellent. Under 20 minutes. Outstanding. It's a 3.6 for me.

Lovely family-owned Thai restaurant with plenty of choices at very reasonable prices (especially if…read moreyou're bringing your own wine) with choices that includes vegetarians. However, if you don't want to BYO they've got a really good beer and wines on their menu.

Admittedly we only came here because we left another restaurant nearby that had pet dogs in it, was…read moretoo loud, etc etc. But sometimes, things happen for a reason and I'm glad we got to try this cute little local gem. It's got a nice ambience to it; the decor is sweet and the music is nice and even the chairs are ultra comfy and vary from table to table. The menu is as you'd expect for Thai, and the service was good. We ordered the Samosas, which really are just curry puffs. These were nice, but just needed a meat option like Chicken, for my liking. There was only vegetable, and I felt like meat was missing for sure. Having said that, the flavour was there and they were nice and hot (temp wise). The other entree my friend ordered was the chicken spring rolls which were lovely. Now the only issue with these two items, is that they come in two's. Most other restaurants have them in fours. We switched one out with each other, so we got one of each, but it left us kind of longing for more ... The main came out in good time and it was really nice. Nowhere near the best I've ever had, but they tried to put some effort into the presentation and it looked pretty. It was Chicken Fried Rice and if you have a Thai craving, it definitely scratched an itch. We didn't order dessert as the options were way too limiting, and also, we had to ask for menus as they weren't forthcoming (and restaurant wasn't busy), and so by the time that happened, it was almost too late to be eating that. Having said that, I'd come here again if in the area. It's not one of my favourites by any stretch, but they provide reasonable service in a cute and quaint setting and parking is easy enough and the prices are good. If you're in Port Melbourne wanting a good Thai meal, give this a go.

Wonderful new Thai restaurant with really friendly staff and delicious food just off of Bay Street…read moreand a block from the beach in Port Melbourne. We love the Tom Yum fried rice and the Pad Se Ew, as well the good selection of beer and wine. Four Thai beers! As well as BYO wine. Caters for vegetarian, vegan and kindly accomodated for our FODMAP requirements (no garlic or onion). Great service whether you take away or eat in.

No obvious signs or bright lights…read more Sitting near the corner of Waverley and Warrigul Road, boy am I glad to have stumbled upon this place. With both indoor and outdoor seating, this small restaurant welcomes people of all sorts and has Japanese beer on tap! Wooden chairs and tables with menus on wooden boards, Cafe Carpenter combines Japanese and Korean flavours and does it well! I have found a quiet hideaway near home!

Oh..where to begin. Korean, Japanese and everything in between, the sheer variety is a bit…read moreoverwhelming at first. If I could order everything I just might. Normally I am a bit skeptical about places with too many choices, but at this place they do not disappoint. If you are looking for a friendly neighborhood restaurant and drinking place (Like an Asian Fushion Cheers?), but maybe are unsure of what you want, but just know that you want good food, then Cafe Carpenter is the place for you. It is not easy to find a place with a classically trained chef from Japan and someone who also actually lived and breathed the Korean street food scene. Food wise, from the LA Ribs, to the Donkatsu, and Takoyaki everything is excellent and authentic. Wide selection of alcoholic drinks, coffee, as well as desserts. The pricing is also very reasonable for comparable quality. While the quality, variety and service were all excellent, the one thing that stood out most for me was the friendliness and warmth of the owners and staff. I highly recommend.