Vegan
Chinese
Take-out
Asian
Cantonese restaurant at this location since 2014 - became fully vegan in 2019. Menu offers dumplings, soups, fried rice, noodle dishes, yum cha, and tofu dishes. No onion, garlic, shallot, or alcohol. Open Thu-Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-2:30pm.
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21 Rosella St, Doncaster East, Doncaster, Victoria, Australia, 3109
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25 Reviews
First Review by sarah m
PotatoesTho
Points +13576
Spicy equals tastier - Edit
Nov 2024
Read moreRevisited for takeaway after many years.
Enjoyed the satay chucken ; it was maybe a little too mild in flavour, but the amount of chili was probably just right. The black vinegar r*bs were tangy and substantial and best eaten with plain rice as they are quite intense on their own. The Char Kway Teow was very mild but nice enough. If I ordered again, I would ask for more spice.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-07
Pros: Friendly staff, quick service, Pleasant atmosphere, Vegan!
Guest
MelanieFyffe
Points +16
Amazing hidden gem!!! - Edit
Best vegan lemon chicken ever!!!!
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onagz
Points +48
Our go to vegan takeaway - Edit
Have been here many times and the food is always great. Our favourites are fried rice, cashew chicken, sticky bbq ribs and sweet and sour pork. The owner is also really nice.
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GeorgeVanis
Points +40
Hidden gem - Edit
Got the 'spare ribs' and it was delicious. Never knew this place existed, tucked away in a random side street, but will definitely be back!
Read moreTiggy
I must get round to trying this place. The good looks delicious 😋
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chatreuse
Points +3143
Get the black vinegar spare ribs! - Edit
The black vinegar spare ribs are worth the drive to this restaurant. The spare ribs have a nice crisp exterior in a savoury tangy sauce, and on a bed of fried noodles.
Read moreI always order this dish whenever I'm here. Last night, we also ordered the Szechuan tofu, which was very good, silken tofu with some TVP mince to make it more substantial. The sauce had a nice kick, and it didn't linger too long, which is good if you can't handle too much spice.
The lady there is friendly and great prompt service.
Pros: Black vinegar spare ribs, Friendly service
Guest
neko_cam
Points +196
Friendly service, modest menu - Edit
Friendly staff, fully vegan menu, a few listed GF options (and some additional items can be made GF despite no indication on the menu).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-09
Pros: Friendly staff, Fully vegan menu
Guest
sandoitchi
Points +54
Great food - Edit
Unassuming little shop with a small menu (they’re a bit understaffed though) but that doesn’t stop the food being great!
Read moreCompletely no onion, garlic, shallot, chives or leek it seems, but still flavoursome food.
They also sell vegan dog and cat food.
Pros: No onion, garlic, leek, chives
Guest
Morgyn
Points +142
A step above the standard mock-meat place - Edit
We had the BBQ pork buns, cashew chicken and Szechuan tofu and all were very tasty.
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madelinek
Points +2142
delicious!!!💓 - Edit
had a cashew chicken and tofu dish and they were both great! staff was lovely and double checked everything was gluten free💞💞 would definitely recommend:) they also have vegan pet food, kind of random but we love a vegan business
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Tigerquoll
Points +167
Incredible mock meat dishes - Edit
Totally worth travelling to check out this tucked away little restaurant. All the dishes we tried were so delicious. Our standout favourite was the ribs, but the sweet & sour pork, chicken drumsticks and dim sum were all top notch.
Read moreThe whole place is vegan. They even have a fridge stocked with vegan pet food for sale.
Pros: Everything is vegan, Texture and taste of mock meat is spot on, Fast, friendly service
Guest
AnimalsForFriends
Points +120
Realistic dishes and good service - Edit
The food was overall quite good, but I particularly found the duck surprisingly well done. The Sze Chuan eggplant and Sze Chuan tofu were also enjoyable.
Read moreService is great and the dishes were served pretty fast.
Updated from previous review on 2020-02-15
Pros: Great meat-like dishes, Fast service, Nice layout and environment
Guest
samichon
Points +16
Superb food. Best tofu I’ve eaten - Edit
I’ve been searching for that one place that goes beyond the norm. I have found it
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vegan888
Points +98
Amazing food and service - Edit
The food was fantastic! We had a range of entree’s and mains, the quality was amazing. My favourite dish’s were the entree chicken satay skewers and the sweet and sour pork. It was so refreshing not having to ask about ingredients as everything on the menu is vegan.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly service
Guest
mmang0
Points +46
A hidden gem! - Edit
This is a rare place that actually does vegan yumcha dishes. They even have vegan xiaolongbao (soup dumplings!). I went with a bunch of omnivorous and they loved the food and found the duck especially convincing. Even they really wanted to come back😄
Read moreI’ve been once before for the father’s day full Yumcha- that is a must, they have a much bigger menu for the day (also on Mother’s Day) and it was a great experience!
Pros: Amazing yumcha , Reasonable prices, Lots of parking
Cons: The opening hours are strange- check them!
Guest
LachlanMcGill
Points +22
Fantastic - Edit
Great staff and great food. Been going here for years.
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Susanhey
Points +29
Great suburban yum cha - Edit
I went with my non vegan parents to this place. It's quite hidden but I love that they serve all day yum cha and everything is vegan. We really enjoyed our meal and I was happy I got to try vegan yum cha at last! The reddish cake and xiao long bay were quite good!
Read morePros: Vegan, Friendly service
Cons: Not many customers which is a shame
Guest
Jaws25
Points +42
fantastic - Edit
Great food, great owner, the prices are good! Highly recommend!!
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Buddy45
Points +95
wow really great meal - Edit
The interior of this restaurant is really tastefully done out, unlike most similar restaurants. Very reasonably priced and beautiful meals, fresh and very yummy. Highly recommended
Read morePros: tea is especially nice
Guest
miawmiaw
Points +150
Good place, enjoyable meal - Edit
Had dinner there recently.
Read moreFound the menu not too long but with a number of things we would certainly want to try. Ordered 4 dishes, prices were relatively lower than some other places, serving sizes were fair. More importantly, dishes were cooked with love.
Overall, a good experience. Will be back to try out more dishes.
Pros: Good ambience and decor, Delicious vegetarian food, Friendly staff.
Cons: $2.5 per bowl of white rice.
Guest
KingKong
Points +124
Nice little place - Edit
This place used to be over at Lt Collins in the food court but they've now moved to their new site. Not that I'm complaining cuz it's closer to where I am.
Read morePrice wise, it’s not the cheapest but it not the most expensive either. Flavor-wise, I’d describe it as Canto-Vietnamese and if you’re in that mind frame, the food’s pretty good. For lunch, we had the Pho, Mushroom noodles and the Laksa. Serving size was decent size so I can’t complain about that.
Given it’s only open for a few months only, I expect them to find their feet and improve over time but it’s a good start. We’re definitely going back again since we’ve also had their Bo and Kuey Teow for dinner (take away) the serving sizes ain’t bad.
The cons here really are: location and speed. Location is the main problem since their isolated. You must drive to get there and even then it’s hard to find. Here’s the tip: from the city, find your way to Blackburn road (either by the Eastern Fwy, Canterbury or Whitehorse roads – I suggest the Eastern if you can). Make a left at Blackburn road and slow down as soon as you see the Beverley Hill School on your left, and TURN LEFT at that street. Rosella street is the first left bordering the school.
The other con is the speed and to clarify, it’s the wait time for the order to be filled. They need to pick up the pace a little. The restaurant wasn’t packed out at the time and we weren’t rushing to get out however if they get busy and/or we’re in a hurry, then the dining experience might not be too great. Again, they’re new so I’m expecting that they’re still finding their feet.
Flavor and price wise, no complaints. I’ve had food courts that charged me more for substandard food so they’re going a fairly good job in that regards. Just bear in mind that you’re not at an Indian, Thai or Malaysian place where the idea is that the flavor kicks you in the fork. It’s Canto/Vietnamese so it’s more about subtlety.
What I’m hoping is that they slowly develop their menus further and concentrate on being something that is lacking in the veggie food market right now in Vic, and that’s a really good noodle joint that does a good Canto BBQ range: fish ball noodles, beef tendon noodles, etc. As Veggies, we’re inventive and that’s a niche that’s currently unfilled at the moment. There’s a lot of Thais, Indians and Sino-Malaysians but not one that does a decent Canto range.
Pros: Food, Price, Service
Cons: Location, Location, Location
Guest
mutant bean
Points +215
High hopes - Edit
We went here thinking it would be great looking at the menu and reading reviews. But left a bit disappointed as everything was mediocre and quite bland. Also it cost a bit more than it should. I would rather go to Vegie Bowl, it's not far from here.
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Gerrard8
Points +25
Can't wait to go back - Edit
I finally got around to visiting Chanhouse the other night, as I've heard some great reviews from friends.
Read moreIt's a newly renovated restaurant and the decor is clean and modern which is pleasing, especially compared to some of the other restaurants I've been to recently.
The taro fish and black vinegar spare ribs were delicious, I'd probably order those again next time I'm there, although I'm keen to see what else they have to offer.
I went on a Saturday night and there were quite a few people there but the friendly staff were quite punctual and helpful in explaining the dishes to me.
The price point was affordable, and the portions were a decent size for what I paid for.
Overall I'd rate it quite well, probably the pick of the bunch for me in terms of the eastern area. I'll be going back to get a better look at the rest of the menu.
Pros: Service was quick and helpful, Extensive menu, delicious, Quite affordable
Guest
max.melb
Points +86
Extremely expensive - Edit
Visited once. Dishes are simple and below expectation with the prices charged comparing to other veggie restaurant in town. The price of rice is exorbitant and ridiculous. For a group of 6 persons, we have to pay $40+ just for the rice!!! Also the service is extremely slow ...
Read morePros: Place is quite new and looks clean
Cons: Exorbitant and ridiculous price for rice, No speciality dish, Poor service
chanhouse
Hi max.melb,
Read moreI am sorry you had a poor experience at Chanhouse. We pride ourselves on providing our customers with the freshest ingredients and produce in our dishes. As such, we believe our menu is reasonable priced. Again, we are sorry you feel the rice you ordered was expensive. Our rice is charged on a per bowl basis to prevent wastage which we value deeply. Upon reviewing your order, your table of 6 had ordered 15 bowls of rice and was charged $37.50.
Please find below a link to our Facebook page and our menu:
https://www.facebook.com/chanhouse.wanfoyuan/timeline
https://attachment.fbsbx.com/file_download.php?id=801099596595361&eid=AStFd2jkASLiUuRDGmvj7j34KH4MsYFXIUhzKC3AYhWz79rbqiOWQUK8bptkAr7hO4U&inline=1&ext=1434880519&hash=ASuc0imn3EaaWTI_
We hope you will return to Chanhouse and we have an opportunity for you to leave with a better dining experience.
Kind regards,
Chanhouse
Guest
Shezzi Smith
Points +26
Will definetly become a regular! - Edit
I went for the first time last night with my non-veg partner. And we were both very satisfied and agreed to go back again as there was so much we wanted to try on the menu! My favorite from our visit was the Mongolian beef which was also gluten free. The sauce was so tasty. I was very impressed with the prawn crackers also as I have been craving them ever since going veg! Spring rolls also a recommended entree. Also very impressed with the amount of gluten free, so many options for people who have intolerance's and allergies. Atmosphere is nice and clean compared to other Chinese restaurants and I would definitely invite friends and family for a night out. Already looking forward to going back and trying more!
Read morePros: Delicious, Atmosphere, Affordable
Guest
sarah m
Points +185
All round delicious! - Edit
We were sad when Chan House closed in the city and eagerly awaited the new location! It was worth the wait (and is worth the drive)! Favourite dishes are: black vinegar spare ribs, char kway teow, sweet & sour pork and the spring rolls! Plus a lovely, clean space and friendly service!
Read morePros: Delicious, Many dishes, Friendly service
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