Tea Master has some annoying limitations, most notably their hours (closed at 8 pm and on Sundays). However, they do offer a very interesting menu and their tea selection is impressive. The teas I've ordered (my favorite being the genmai cha with toasted rice) have come with a full set of pots for steeping and cooling and a sealed bottle of additional water. They're really quite nice. The food is all-vegetarian. Some of their dishes have been a little too basic for my taste, and I was notably underwhelmed by their none-too-spicy ma po tofu. They seem to really, really like bok choy as it's come with pretty much every dish I've had. However, if one gets deeper into the menu, they offer some appealing things. Notably, I was pleased with their hot pot, an impressive display of ingredients with a lit burner under the soup containing a variety of fake meats, noodles, and rice cakes and sets of vegetables, rice, and sauce (very hot sauce if you go for the spicy option) to add to taste. I couldn't even finish the thing and they were nice enough to pack it in several containers to go. They also kick out some nice fried little appetizers. It's small, but I've often seen it well-attended, and it is a go-to in the Fortitude Valley area for me. read more

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Being vegetarian I've forgotten what it feels like to have to decide between so many menu items ;). What do you mean, I can order the duck and even the lamb? Wow. Tea: It's one of the few places in Australia that brews their tea properly. They give you three vessels. A pot for brewing, a vase for holding liquid that has been brewed to perfection, but doesn't fit in the cup, and the cup itself. There is nothing worse that over brewed tea and this classic Chinese set up prevents it. They have a lovely selection of greens and oolongs to choose from, in addition to your traditional black tea. The tea is of average quality, so tea snobs won't be all that impressed, but it's still far better than anything you'd find in a Brisbane cafe or coffee shop. Food: The chili bean noodles, deep fried radish cake and the cold sautéed bean sprouts were all fantastic. Their food leans on the salty side but in a good way. What a lovely find! read more

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My feelings about Tea Master are totally mixed, but I still find myself back there occasionally (and probably would be there more if the parking wasn't so difficult at times). The opening hours can be tricky, seem to change, and are lunch-focussed, which makes getting there difficult as well. Their mock meat is definitely usually more mock than meat, and most of it seems to be "Lamyong" brand, reheated - which you can buy at many asian supermarkets, as well as places like The Green Edge. I realise that conventional restaurants don't make their own meat (instead, buying it from a butcher/whatever), but when it comes to Vegetarian restaurants, home-made is so much better, but so rare. It's mostly very tasty, though. Considering they are a vegetarian restaurant, their vegetables definitely need work - they're often overcooked, oily, and underseasoned, which is exactly how I found their noodles (and why I order rice). It seems like the meat is the main focus, and the vegies are just there for a bit of colour. Like most veg restaurants, you can't really go wrong with the entrees (which are mostly deep-fried), and delicious. With the mains - I've never had anything truly terrible here, because most of the mock meats are nice (even if often nothing like what they're supposed to be), and leave you craving more, and it sometimes the niceness of the protein component is in how they've cooked it that day. Tea Master has quite a large and substantial menu of both entrees, mains (including Bento boxes), asian-style desserts, and various teas, bubble teas, and sweet iced drinks to go alongside your meal, and they do takeaway fairly well. If I had my way - I'd probably only order the veggie meats and proteins, on a platter, take it home, and cook my own veg and rice. There is an art to reheating frozen veg proteins (and I'm not great at it. We don't eat them often. They are kinda weird until they're on your plate). Sorry I can't be more definite, but as I said - Tea Master leaves me perplexed. It's definitely worth a try - but I find Kuan Yin (across the road) just that little bit more reliable, even if they pretty much have the same philosophy/menu about their food. read more

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I do not plan to frequent this spot as I am a huge fan of meat, but on this day I was hungry and desperate for something quick, easy and nearby. I had my take away mushroom meal within 5 minutes and I was on my happy little meatless way. Note that this place is CASH ONLY!! read more

I'm a huge fan of The Tea Master - mostly because its one of the only reasonably priced Asian take aways in the CBD/Valley that do a huge variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes. I've never really been one for the whole fake meat sort of thing, but Tea Master do it brilliantly. I like their vege duck more than I ever liked actual duck when I wasn't a vegetarian, and it's refreshing to know you can order dishes like a Laksa vegetarian style, which would ordinarily be made with shrimp paste or fish sauce. Quality wise, it's on par with most Asian restaurants in this price range - the best part is that they don't do meat. So if you're a vegetarian or vegan, it's definitely for you! Their service is always great - it's cash only though so make sure you go to an ATM first! read more

The best Asian vegetarian and vegan meals in Brisbane. Great service friendly simple cafe.

I've previously been a fan of Tea Master (though my heart has always belonged to the nearby Kuan Yin Teahouse), so I was pretty disappointed to get such a lacklustre meal here. I ordered the spring rolls, chicken-sesame noodle soup, and a winter melon iced tea. The spring rolls were small and very crispy, and were more wrapper than filling. They were also covered in a sweet sauce that, while tasting perfectly fine, was very one-note. Some tartness from citrus or vinegar would have been welcome. The melon tea was oppressively sweet, and the soup was wayyyy too oily. The faux meat was well-done as usual, but overall I did not enjoy the meal very much at all. read more

Pros: Impressive mock meats, properly-seasoned food, not too salty, decent prices, quick service, offers take-out Cons: high fat, no whole grains, vegan replacements (i.e. soy milk) cost extra, small restaurant, cash only My husband and I went to this restaurant together one afternoon. The entrées we selected were handmade dumplings and the vegetarian bean curd prawns. The dumplings weren't "oh-my-goodness-these-are-amazing," but nevertheless I was pleased with the overall flavor of the dumplings. The flavors of the wrapper and filling melded together well. The bean curd prawns were breaded, deep-fried and served on a bed of shredded iceberg lettuce. I enjoyed the texture of the prawns, but it seemed more comparable to chicken than prawn.The outside was crispy and the inside was moist. They were pretty oily since they were deep-fried. I ordered the Malaysian vegetarian curry lamb with white rice. WOW. I was impressed with the appearance, taste and mouth-feel. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender. The mock meat melted in my mouth. It tasted as if it had been stewed on a low heat for hours. The curry was perfectly seasoned, too. My husband ordered the vegetarian roasted duck. I was shocked at how the restaurant imitated the taste and texture of layered fat on an animal. The duck was tastefully seasoned and flawless. Full Review: https://www.carobcherub.com/tea-master-review-vegan-restaurant-brisbane/ read more

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This is a small, unassuming Asian veggie place in Fortitude Valley. We came here near closing time on a Monday night and got two meals: the vegan mutton curry and the non-vegan mushroom steak. I really like the vegan mutton, and my partner loved the mushroom steak. Both meals also came with a nice complement of sides: bok choy/greens, fruit, and a dessert pudding. The food was a really good value, too. This is a great place to stop by for a meal if you're in the area. read more

At Tea Master you'll be able to order different types of noodles and soups. Although these are not the only type of dishes they have their menu is filled of mixed Asian food which come at a cheap price. read more

This is our favourite place for delicious vegan food! Try the Tea Master noodles or the Sacha noodles and always get the fried chicken and you won't be disappointed. read more

As a vegan, this place is great for me. I feel at home with all the choices, the small setting and the simple, peaceful atmosphere. I like that most of the dishes are more subtle in their flavours than the dishes I've had at many cheap asian restaurants. It doesn't make you feel sick as a result of heavy sauces and too much oil, and is really enjoyable to eat. The tea/drink selection is really good. Here's another bonus: If you're on a FODMAP diet and want to eat some vegetarian/vegan food, this place is perfect. My mum, who is on this diet because of digestive problems, could eat most things here. Most of the dishes just use bok choy and carrot as the main vegetables. The tofu and mock meats are fine to eat, and they don't use onion in anything. read more