Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Indian
Hare Krishna affiliated restaurant in a tucked away location, so look for it. Offers Indian vegetarian food such as samosa, pakora, dal, and combo plate meals. Around one-half of the menu items are vegan. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-5:00pm.
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Lawson St, Shop 7, The Pier Arcade, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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Last update on 10 Oct 2020 by Pradsm
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32 Reviews
First Review by KelseyApple
kelseyjaynex
Points +2927
Wholesome little spot - Edit
Cosy, small cafe tucked away in a laneway, good for a quick & cheap lunch. The kofta and dal were really tasty, $14.50 for 2 options from the counter if I remember right.
Read moreThis is nothing like the Cardamom Pod on the Gold Coast in case you were expecting a similar vibe 😅
Pros: affordable especially for Byron, healthy & wholesome, convenient
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Iluv2roam
Points +94
Exceptional - Edit
Excellent service & food even close to closing. Had medium bowl with vegetarian lasagna & vegan dahl & rice; took raw berry pie for later (JUST TRY...BLISS). ALOT of food for very fair price. Also take away offer option @ closing....go find out!
Read morePros: Flavors, Options for small place, Service
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jollyhoe
Points +964
Gorgeous place - Edit
Amazing food, good vegan options and nice atmosphere.
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Valeriazwow
Points +1050
Simple and tasty vegan food - Edit
This is a really lovely hidden gem in the heart of Byron Bay. Simple, healthy and tasty food on offer with lots of exciting desserts too. I got a large TA box filled with: tofu salad, bean salad and the vegetable curry. I also got the raw vegan tiramisu which was incredible!
Read morePros: Really affordable (14 aud large TA boxes), Raw desserts
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bibinkaa
Points +28
Blissful experience - Edit
This wonderful place is filled with love for food and people😄I fell in love with their organic dhal and the cakes! I will be back to experience more of it.
Read moreThank you so much for your service Cardamon Pod!
*vegan options
Pros: Satisfies all the taste buds , Lovely and welcoming owners, The heavenly cakes!
Cons: None
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NDVegan
Points +6425
Wholesome - Edit
Hearty, wholesome Indian food. Great value and yum. The curries, koftas, cauliflower pakoras & the sago pudding are all so tasty.
Read moreCasual dining and quick meals from the bae maries. Also its healthy food for feeding toddlers. Easy to chew, healthy and delicious. My bubs loves the curries and Dahl. I wish they had high chairs.
Updated from previous review on 2022-06-15
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JohnPrior
Points +1021
Nice place with good food - Edit
A great option for budget travelers. Lots of vegan options.
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Sarbee13
Points +381
Loved it - Edit
Absolutely delicious and affordable. Lovely family behind the counter.
Read moreWe got the huge vegan samosas with mango chutney and daal with rice. Highly recommend!
** Also they had a sign out on the main sidewalk, so was very easy to find.
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Jez
Points +504
10/10 Local Vego Joint - Edit
Byron institution for vego friendly food at a good price. Best Dahl in town, their lentil mousakka is heavenly and their curries are tasty too. Staff are super friendly too
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VanessaBallard
Points +15
Best food - Edit
We have visited this place many times over the years while on holidays. I am never disappointed. Today I had dahl (outstanding as always), eggplant pakora with mango salsa (superb), and salad (fresh and delicious). Honestly can't fault this place, except the food is so good I always end up eating too much! Got a raw treat to takeaway (as was so full) and just had that with a cup of tea and it was delish. I have eaten at many places in Byron but this place runs rings around many of the more expensive, fancy places. I am already thinking about what I'm going to order tomorrow for lunch. Awesome food at a decent price.
Read morePros: Dahl
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ElizabethOrtegaGait
Points +48
Excellent place - Edit
A small gem a bit hidden, but with delicious dishes served in really large portions. Lots of vegan options and very affordable. Staff extremely nice and helpful.
Read morePros: Delicious, low price
Cons: Small, only 3-4 tables
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chiaracr
Points +330
friendly atmosphere and amazing food - Edit
I love indian currys and this is a great place for them! Really friendly staff and a lot to choose from! the only place close to the main beach where you can get an affordable and delicious meal.
Read morePros: friendly staff, great taste
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michwind
Points +208
Good food at reasonable price - Edit
Usual Hare Krishna options with some vegan and some veg. The food is fine for a quick vegan fix. Nothing outstanding.
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Wraynos
Points +20
Nice food - Edit
Vegetarian but has a good selection of vegan options. The food is pre prepared but doesn't lack in flavour.
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LC70PZJ70
Points +703
Delicious food at a great cost - Edit
. Brilliant food. Excellent staff.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Many options, Affordable prices
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keatonfrenchfrey
Points +54
Great food, nice people - Edit
You’ll love this place if your vegan/vegetarian/omni. Had about 5 different items on my plate and enjoyed every single one
Read morePros: Great portions, Sweet service, Best lentil Dahl whoa
Cons: Background music never changes
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DanPhilippou
Points +275
Easy and fast! - Edit
Lovely service, easily choose between a small, medium or large plate and fill it with whatever you want. Lots of Vegan options and super affordable. The small plate is more than enough for a dinner, but I went for a large because I just loved the food so much.
Read morePros: Lots of Vegan Options, Friendly Service, Easy and very fast
Cons: They offer a lot of plastic packaging
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tengarine
Points +292
Great food and service - Edit
Definitely recommend, yummy food and good service. Gluten free and vegan options are labelled
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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Woitel
Points +35
This place is great. It has lots of vegan and vegetarian options. - Edit
We had great food and all for a reasonable price. I'd definitely recommend it
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Reasonably priced, Good service
Cons: No cons :)
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nhansson
Points +487
cheap and tasty - Edit
Had a great meal here. I got a lot of food and it was also cheap! The vegan options were also marked. Staff could have been a bit more engaged when customers are choosing their meals.
Read morePros: cheap, tasty
Cons: staff
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Ghost1111
Points +64
Decent - Edit
NOTE: I got here late
Read moreFood wasn't great and the service was less than good.
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necius
Points +457
Good food in Byron Bay - Edit
My partner and I visited the Cardamom Pod on our recent trip to Byron Bay. I had the rice and dhal with a pakora while my partner had kofta and rice; we both found the food to be very satisfying. The prices were reasonable, though somewhat higher than what I am used to at similar stores in Brisbane.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2016-11-22
Pros: Good food, Convenient location
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amano
Points +165
Getting Worse - Edit
We have been going here for many years and unfortunately it has become worse over this time.The server yesterday placed his hand inside the salad bowls and touched the salad as he was plating it up.We noticed him handling money before and after this.There is a general air of unenthusiasm amongst the seemingly transient staff.The salad{broccoli and tofu] was swimming in overly sweet chilli dressing.
Read morePros: Open early to late every day, Vegetarian
Cons: Disinterested careless staff, Average tasting food
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GazWatson
Points +216
amazing food - Edit
Ate here last night. the best vegan food I've eaten in Australia so far. I'm here in Byron Bay for a couple of days, I'll try and eat here again. the kofta balls were amazing.
Read morePros: loads of good vegan options
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LanceSmith
Points +16
Great value. - Edit
After chancing upon this place, we were delighted to find Vegan food available, no waiting, in and out in good time. Food was excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to return, in fact we did the very next evening, this time ordering a bit less because the servings were very generous.
Read morePros: Good food (Vegan), Vegan food, Reasonable prices
Cons: Can't think of any
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Lanky
Points +404
Surprised by the other reviews here - Edit
The best thing about the Cardamom Pod is that is one of only a few vegetarian places in Byron.
Read moreThe worst thing is that food is cooked off site and heated up with a microwave.
A friend of mine who worked there for a while refused to eat the food he was serving.
The food itself is ok, but hardly standout. The quality is on par with those take-away Indian Home Diner style places we see around in the cities, however is costs almost double.
For a region that seems quite cosmopolitan, Byron Bay's food is still pretty White. Even the Chinese places in the area stick to 1980s classics like sweet and sour pork. The lack of authentic ethnic cuisine in the region might be why so many reviewers here praise the bland food at the cardamom pod.
Pros: Vegetarian, Convenient
Cons: Microwaved food, Bland, Overpriced for mass-produced takeaway
SeanSubhadraPinnell
this is a wrongly advised and untruthful review. nothing at the cardamom pod is cooked offsite but everything is cooked daily and fresh in the kitchen, and heated on the stove at night except in times where there are only small amounts to be heated at the end of the night. its not very thoughtful or nice to make statements on a public forum that are completely wrong and the quality and freshness of the food is the particular quality that has been bringing the locals in droves for almost 15 years. next time you review a place take the time to find out the facts and don't write about peoples hard work and passion in an offhand way based on hearsay . thanks dude. i challenge you to come in and see the food being prepared any day and find out whats up then we can print your apology. subhadra, chef/owner
Read moreLanky
Thanks for clarifying, Sean. You only heat up some of the food with a microwave, not all. Good to know.
Read moreThe "hearsay" you speak of is actually coming from a close friend who worked there for several months. It would surprise me greatly if he was mistaken in his belief that he was using a microwave to heat up pre-prepared food. It would also surprise me greatly if he was making up wildly false claims about the establishment in which he worked. I would be happy to come in and see you preparing fresh food- what would be a good time to do that?
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NomadShane
Points +126
Cute Cafe Like Eatery - Edit
Its a small cute little cafe style eatery with outdoor seats. You order by the plate and pay $9 for 1 choice with rice, and add $3 for each additional thing you put on your plate. Decent portion size, I left perfectly full. Free water and free smiles.
Read morePros: Service
Cons: Size
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