Vegan
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Asian
Finer dining set amongst Hyde Park by St Mary's Cathedral. Serves yum cha at lunch with dishes coming out regularly from the kitchen during peak time. Asian style meals at dinner. No garlic or onion used. Fully vegan, including alcohol, since Jun 2019. Reported closed August 2022.
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2-4 College St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 31 Aug 2022 by Guest
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Added by eric on 01 Aug 2007
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196 Reviews
First Review by Petesternz
aknight
Points +26
Awesome location + good but expensive food - Edit
It's super expensive here, but being so close to the city, I find myself here regularly. The Yum Cha for lunch is pretty great, lots to choose from - plenty of mock meats but also some healthy wholefood options too. Wish there were more non mock-meat dinner options, but the eggplant and mushrooms are pretty good!
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Amazing location
Cons: Expensive
Guest
Atacama
Points +24
Not that good - Edit
Way too expensive for what you get. High price, little food, average quality. Only reason to go is because its located in the park.
Read morePros: Lots of options , Great location in the park
Cons: Expensive, Small portions, "mains to share" is hardly enough to share
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AlfalfaKitty
Points +91
Great service - Edit
Tasty food with the most ridiculously fast service ever. Staff were fantastic and very helpful with the menu. Great range of food and drinks. Lovely atmosphere also.
Read moreCons: Expensive ++
Guest
Estelle.ghost
Points +1122
Hits the spot! - Edit
This place is wonderful. Food is flavourful and you can tell that care has been put into it. The green tea dumplings were really something! Friendly staff too and really chilled atmosphere. Worth the prices for sure.
Read morePros: All vegan , Tasty, Good atmosphere, especially at night
Cons: Expensive
Guest
GlennFraser
Points +327
Number 1 Vegan in Sydney - Edit
It’s still the place to show off to overseas visitors. It’s combination of location, styling and excellent food is beyond par. I’ve been visiting Bodhi in its various guises since 1991 and have always been a fan.
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Glebeite
Points +111
Fab Vegan Yum Cha - Edit
I always take our visiting friends here and whether they are vegan or not they always love it. Great food, very fast service and lovely to sit under the trees.
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LarrahV
Points +624
Love this place! - Edit
I love all the dumplings! Amazing food amazing staff amazing ambience = next level dining experience! Thanks
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Fang
Points +321
Bodhi is a destination experience - Edit
I've eaten at this delightful restaurant many times, and often take non vegan friends along. The dumplings are delicious, and sitting under the trees, eating them, is a lovely experience. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Good food, Great vibes, Good service
Cons: Pre-made rice paper rolls. I want fresh!
Guest
DaiPrange
Points +14
great vegan yum cha - Edit
Great vegan food. The best location but a bit pricey.
Read morePros: 100% vegan
Cons: expensive
Guest
legumessvp
Points +162
yum cha heaven - Edit
I was not overly impressed with their dinner (before my vegan days) but am so glad I returned to Bodhi to have yum cha. So fresh and so many options. My favorite were the veg dumplings - carrot & ginger and the spinach. Yum! Will try their dinner again one day...
Read morePros: Beautiful indoor/outdoor setting
Guest
meislnicoline
Points +939
yummy yum cha - Edit
Loved the yum cha here and the atmosphere!!
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RachMeow
Points +71
My favourite restaurant on the planet - Edit
Bodhi is literally my favourite restaurant. I lived in Sydney for many many years and often used to go to Bodhi (when I could afford to)... I even used to go when it was in China town so I've been going here for years. I now live in London and have just got back home to London after a 2 week holiday in Sydney. I think I went here for yum cha maybe 6 times in 2 weeks (I dread to think how much I spent)!
Read moreBodhi has so many different types of steamed dumplings and they're all good but I love the spinach, snow pea, bok choi, mushroom, shiitake, green tea, beetroot etc. I'm not a fan of any type of fried food but there are so many dumplings and BBQ and vege buns that I'm happy to fill up on them without running out of options before getting full.
I have taken non vegan friends here and all of them like it too.
It's a little expensive but I think it's totally worth it, the food is really fresh and delicious and the outdoor seating is lovely too.
Pros: Dumplings, Delicious, Nice outdoor seating
Cons: I live in London now so can't go here often :(
Guest
AnastaciaJanowska
Points +555
Absolutely amazing! - Edit
The location of this restaurant is perfect, the atmosphere is quiet and relaxing.
Read moreThe food is so delicious with endless varieties and you want to try everything! You will for sure impress your friends with all these vegan prawns and pork. I loved everything and I wish I could have a bigger stomach! :)
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CheleneGreenQueen
Points +218
try everything - Edit
Everything was so amazing ! Dumplings on deckkk
Read moreIt is quite pricey but very worth it .
Fist time to have pecking duk ever in my life and it was quite tasteful
The sticky date pudding
The taro chips
The everything .
Prawn bites
Steamed buns
Beautiful location
Great atmosphere
My favorite restaurant in Sydney
Guest
sousuneautrelentille
Points +327
Insanely good - Edit
Had dinner here tonight and loved every minute of it! The bao were delicious, as were the dumplings. We chose the duck as the main course and enjoyed it immensely. Worth the price, in my opinion. Beautiful setting, very nice staff, and all vegan! Two thumbs up from me!
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RayB
Points +828
absolute heaven - Edit
I’ve been here twice so far, once for yum cha lunch and once for dinner. Both times were great but I’ll have to rave about the dinner a bit more... special shout-out to the ‘chicken’ skewers, the betel leaf and the ‘duck’ pancakes, soooo amazing! I don’t think there had been anything we didn’t like so far! I’ve also only tried one cocktail as yet but they all look amazing! Their website does however mention to double check the cocktails are vegan before you order as some are made with egg yolk.
Read moreThis place has indoor and outdoor seating, depending on what mood you’re in, and is just a short walk from St James Station. I would highly recommend this place if you live in Sydney or are visiting, it’s a must!
Pros: ‘chicken’ skewers, indoor or outdoor seating as preferred, near public transport, short walk across the park
Cons: need to double check cocktails before ordering
Guest
Gado-Gado Gal
Points +132
My happy place in Sydney - Edit
High quality vegetarian dim sum (yum cha) has made our visits to Sydney that much better. They smartly took advantage of the parkside location to include patio dining that feels surprisingly secluded while only meters away from the busy streets lining Hyde Park. The shitake mushroom yam cake with crispy soy and vegetables, and pandan sago are to die for! We've never tried dinner because the dumplings are fantastic, but we'll definitely try it soon.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-02-02
Pros: Gluten-free menu, a range of dim sum options, including greens, lovely parkside location
Guest
Durianrider
Points +372
good vegan carb feast. - Edit
Been going here for a few years. Nice flavors
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Cycliz
Points +332
Great for lunch - Edit
The Yum cha lunch, with small dishes coming out of the kitchen among which you can pick whichever you want to share at the table, is really good. Usually ends up costing $20-25 per person for my friend sand me.
Read moreThe dinner is very nice, especially with the romantic lighting outside (be sure to book in advance). I love the mushroom nest and the grilled portobello but the main dishes are a bit pricey. The shiitake asparagus dumplings as entree are excellent.
Pros: All vegan delicious yum cha lunch, Nice and quiet atmosphere
Cons: Pricey dinner place
Guest
AriellePerkett
Points +637
Was nice - Edit
I had a dinner here, we had drinks, entrees and mains. Everything was nice and the service was good. Luckly we booked as they weren't taking walk ins.
Read moreI would go back there for the location and to show off the place to visitors. But I wouldn't rate the food to die for. It was nice but wasn't amazing.
Pros: all vegan food.
Guest
sanluvegan
Points +200
Great vegan yum cha - Edit
The concept is fun, but it also makes you spend money, because you want to try all the dumplings and dishes they offer. One of the best lunches I've had in Sydney, but a bit too pricey.
Read morePros: Delicious vegan food, Instagram friendly, Friendly staff
Cons: Expensive
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Italian.vegan
Points +308
Good yumcha - Edit
I've eaten here a few times. The yum cha for lunch is nice.
Read moreI've also had dinner, where my favourite was definitely the fried eggplant. Also the sticky date pudding for dessert!
The atmosphere outside is great, very spacious and you're in the shade under huge fig trees. Inside is a little more crowded.
Pros: Lots of vegan choices, Nice outdoor atmosphere, Can take large bookings
Cons: Inside is a bit crowded / noisy at night
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Sierra7
Points +252
Yum cha - Edit
Delicious all vegan menu (the food at least) with loads of wonderful dishes in a beautiful setting. Try the peking duck pancakes, really filling and scrumptious.
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mamm
Points +310
Loved the vegan yum cha!! - Edit
So happy to have found a vegan yum cha. Great variety, everything is nice. The only problem is that as most dishes serve 3 ans i went first by myself then with my mum, I ended eating way too much both times!!! The desserts are great too.
Read morePros: Nice outdoor setting
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vanveganz
Points +84
Wow! soooooo good! - Edit
You forget sometimes how easy it is to make delicious food with minimal ingredients. Was so impressed and wanted to go back but just didn't have time. In general Australias care a lot more about their cuisine than the average American. It certainly shows in a place like this. Every dish was better than the last. Maybe we got lucky, but maybe the most delicious experience I've had at a restaurant since going vegan
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WoodyAndBertie
Points +870
Never again - Edit
I had avoided Bodhi for many years due to issues with their old restaurant in Chinatown, however I finally decided to give them another try. A bad mistake.
Read moreDespite the place being only 20% occupied I was told that I could only have a table for a maximum of 45 minutes. I ordered and the meal was delivered within 5 minutes which can only have happened if it was prepared well in advance. Served on a plate in a rice paper (or similar) bowl there was a mix of mushrooms, nuts, tofu and chewy asparagus - all drowned in a thick creamy sauce with a side order of rice. It was only a smallish meal but was very heavy and, as I discovered, almost indigestible. In fact I gave up half way through and paid nearly $30 for the experience.
This was an overpriced, unpleasant and hurried meal. I will not be going back. The website won't let me give it less than two stars but it barely deserves one.
Updated from previous review on 2017-08-30
Pros: None
Cons: Expensive, indigestible, unpleasant
Guest
Messier
Points +34
good for impressing - Edit
The ambience is nice, especially when you sit outside. Service is a bit disorganised but functional, the staff are very friendly when they are serving you though so that's definitely a plus. The food is edible, but for the price you pay.....it's nothing exceptional.
Read morePros: - Everything on the menu is vegan, this place shou
Cons: - Expensive - Very small portions - Taste is medi
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