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....

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.

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.

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!

We have here a small Indian food store, with a restaurant attached, all vegetarian. It looks and is…read morein substance quite similar to places I've seen on the other side of the world. This is not a bad thing; clearly having the groceries and restaurant together is a model that works. I went for the Sunday brunch buffet. This is not expensive, it is all you can eat, and I ate all I could eat. Did I really need to scarf down three baturas, three vadai, two idli, two parathas, and a wealth of chickpea curry and sambar to dip all that in (and some upma, because, you know, healthy)? I felt a tad queasy afterwards as a result, but there was nothing wrong with the food, that much is for sure. Readers who do not know what these things are would be well advised to experiment; most of them are fried, based on some combination of rice, wheat, and lentils, and all of them are delicious. To top it off, they had chai, which was quite sweet and some of the best I've had. The place is a bit of a dive, not to any scary extent but it isn't fancy. The grocery element is modest, and includes mostly packaged and frozen foods, with some nice grain and bean selection, but nothing really fresh. The place does catering, and the restaurant is open for more traditional made to order food as well as buffets at other times. If you're up for some reasonably priced, vegetarian (and reasonably vegan-friendly) food and can make the trip out to Kenmore, I'd give it a shot.

This is the best curry I have ever tasted. My friend and I were both super stoked so we blended…read moreboth of our curry's together and damn. She was bloody sensational.

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.

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.

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!

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?

We recently noticed, while driving past, that No No's had an exterior makeover since our previous…read moredining disaster there when new owners took over and we vowed never to return. So, being curious, we decided to stop in, at our own peril, to happily discover the previous owners have returned, turfed out those they sold to, and have really made the place look more Lebanese fast-food fashionable. There's a massive menu board with a broader array of kebabs, meat options and salads, and more much-needed interior seating. However, there's been a big change to the pricing too with a Shish Kebab previously $9.50, now $16, and lacking tabouli...which used to be on every kebab and made a disappointing difference to the Lamb & Beef Shawarma Rolls (aka Doner Kebabs) we ordered today. They lacked flavour that the tabouli added and with just diced lamb and beef, lettuce, tomato, hummus, onion and a squirt of tahini wrapped in a toasted pita bread it just wasn't the same. And this from the original owners and their kebab recipes! Can adding tabouli really be that unprofitable? We're happy that No No's has returned to it's "almost" former self and there were plenty of customers enjoying the Lebanese food. And while the place looks great inside and out, it just wasn't the same that we had come to know and love before the carnage of the sale and buyback. Please consider a return of tabouli.

We had been customers for 25 years at NONOS authentic Lebanese cuisine, so sad to see that the…read moreprevious owners have sold up and moved on. To our disappointment the new owner I believe is the ruin of NONOS, it is just not the same anymore. There were so many negatives about this place, for a start the hummus was very dry and missing the lemon ingredient, there was no tabouli because he did not make any, the bean salad was not fresh. The sweets cabinet was nearly empty and the cabinet kept with the vine leaves and kibbie were not on display but were all covered in thick plastic bags. If the new owner continues down this road, he will have killed off all the "good will" the previous owners built up. They always worked so hard at their business and they made everything from scratch. NONOS is gone and will never return, I will miss the great food and warm wonderful service and I will always have great memories