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CLOSED: Enlightened Cuisine
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Vegetarian
Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Chinese
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Asian
Malaysian
Family-owned vegetarian restaurant with Asian style decor. No onions or garlic used. Parking on Kavanagh Street or Wilson Car Park. Reported closed Dec 2016.
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113 Queensbridge St, Southbank, Victoria, Australia, VIC 3006
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Last update on 28 Jul 2017 by Guest
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14 Reviews
First Review by adam antichrist
Minijessila
Points +44
Tasty but limited options if you don't want mock meat - Edit
Two of us dined there tonight. We had the spicy eggplant tofu and sweet and sour pork. The eggplant dish was really tasty. Luckily we read the review first as the portions are big. The options are kind of limited though if you don't want to have mock meat.
Read morePros: Lots of mock meat options
Cons: lack of other options
Guest
happyhuman78
Points +51
Really tasty and extremely good value at lunch! - Edit
We shared a main and entree (dismiss & chicken kung po) and they were both really tasty. The main was huge and we were very glad we decided to share...def enough food for 2. We went for lunch and were the only customers. service was a little pushy considering we were the only one's in there but still friendly enough.
Read morePros: Awesome range on menu, Really tasty food, Very generous portions
Cons: Service was a little pushy
Guest
jre8995
Points +423
OK - Edit
Huge portions - 2 of there dishes could happily feed 3, if not 4 people
Read moreTheir Spicy Eggplant was good, but the rest, for me, was just OK and nothing special
Pros: Big portions, Friendly
Guest
bianchina
Points +167
Quality Asian and mock meat dishes - Edit
There's an enormous variety so there's something for everyone. My bf loves their laksa, I like the curries and the duck best. Good place to take non-veg friends. A little more expensive than what I'd normally pay for this kind of thing. Lots of delicious starters and desserts too! The lunch menu seems to be a bit cheaper for a similar amount of food.
Read morePros: very yummy Asian food, prompt attentive service, pleasant atmosphere
Cons: prices are a little high
Guest
fletchiekins
Points +124
One of my all time favourites - Edit
This restaurant is one of my all time favourites. Due to location, my love of mock meat and the excellent Asian food served here. The staff are friendly and it is not expensive (for the portion received). This is probably not the healthiest vego food available but who cares when it tastes so good?
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jacqui2
Points +146
Huge menu, nice food - Edit
I was in Melbourne for business last month and this was the closest veggie place to the conference. The menu was huge (mostly mockmeats) and the place reasonably popular, but they found space for me. I asked what was recommended and ordered crispy 'duck'. I was a little disappointed with the starter (nothing special, just typical spring rolls) but the crispy duck was awesome. I have never tried mock meat like that before. It was very reasonably priced, and worth the walk from the centre.
Read morePros: great food, variety, value for money
Guest
Maddi
Points +680
Tasty and reasonably priced in classy surroundings - Edit
November last year I was in Melbourne with my vegan husband and omni mother looking for a place to eat - we were recommended "Enlightened Cuisine" and not disappointed!
Read moreThe menu is quite heavy on the cheatmeats which isn't to everyone's taste but we all found something we could enjoy, the service was friendly and efficient and the restaurant had a comfortable classy feel to it.
We benefited from some kind of lunchtime offer (can't remember exactly the deal) so it worked out really reasonable for 3 substantial meals with alcoholic drinks.
Would definitely recommend this place, even tho it is a short (10 mins?) walk from the CBD it's well worth it.
Pros: Extensive menu, Smart environment, Good deals at lunchtime
Cons: Not entirely vegan, Lots of cheatmeats
Guest
dumpling
Points +69
No Dumplings - Edit
Went there by myself, not the type of place to eat alone as the dishes were about $17.00 each so I stuck with the starters. 2 Vchicken Skews with Satay Sauce $5.50 yum, 5 crunchie fried wontons with sweet orange coloured sauce $5.50 yum and a very tiny serving of wonton (3)soup, hmmm not too sure of its freshness $6.50. A pot of jasmin tea $2.50 not really of good quality, didn't want to drink it, but they forgot to charge me, Total bill $17.50
Read morePros: it exists, no onion or garlic, all vegetarian
Cons: expensive for one person, must go with group, no dumpling soup
Guest
Petesternz
Points +1447
Good but pricey - Edit
Liked this place quite a bit. The dishes were a little hit and miss, though. Loved the fake chicken dishes, which really hit the spot, and the hot and sour soup was tremendous. The fake duck with vegetables was super boring, however, and another mixed vegetable dish had no spice or vigour. Still, the dishes that were good were great. And we would go back - although we'd be a little selective in ordering. And is it pricey! Be prepared! About $16 a dish - including pure vegetable dishes...
Read morePros: good fake meat
Cons: pricey, hit and miss
Guest
KingKong
Points +124
Good food, nice atmosphere - Edit
OK, first of all, I have to say I have a vested interested in this place. I had my Wedding here.
Read moreThat out of the way. Food and service is good. Nice ambience. Not a bad place for a formal date (quiet, classy and not to pricey).
Besides a good menu, they also do a good steam boat as well. During chinese New Year, they do a Prosperity salad that's one of the best around.
Good take out menu.
They now also sell Frozen vegetarian food as well.
The main downside is parking. You're option is either to park at Crown and walk across (Nearest exit is near Galactic circus towards Queens Bridge). There is parking at the restaurant but it's limited. Someone needs to hold out of the car and ask one of the staff to let them in.
Pros: Food, Price, Service
Cons: Parking, Parking, Finding it
Guest
Lea
Points +415
Excellent and friendly - Edit
The barbeque not pork is even better here than the Green Gourmet in Sydney, and that's saying something! My only critique would be that, like many of the faux-meat Asian restaurants, it is hard to find a dish containing enough fresh vegies to satisfy me. But for a big dose of delicious protein food, it's hard to beat.
Read morePros: Great faux meat dishes, Nice decor, Friendly staff
Cons: Needs more vegetable dishes
Guest
juicyfruitz
Points +24
market EC - Edit
I've eaten at EC market stalls not at their restaurant but I'm looking forward to going. Their lemon chicken is completely amazing and drool-worthy, from its fried 'skin' and tender 'meat' to its super-sweet sauce. The lamb and potoato curry is also amazing.
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Michael Tait
Points +149
Top class vegie restaurant - Edit
Up-market decor sets Enlightened as one of Melbourne's best vegie restaurants. The food is excellent, service good, prices reasonable (especially their lunch menu which is quite a bit cheaper). Michael Tait
Read morePros: Great food, Very nice ambience, Casino precinct
Cons: parking problems
Guest
adam antichrist
Points +32
Always good - Edit
I have eaten here many times since January 2005 and this is my favourite city restaurant. Vegie Hut in Box Hill is slightly better overall, but loses due to the location. If you are visiting the CBD or central suburbs of Melbourne, this should not be missed!!!
Read moreThe tamarind fish is exquisite. The only complaint I have had is that the banquets aren't that great. The huge buddha statue in the entrance is also a nice touch.
Pros: awesome food, great service, nice decor
Guest
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