Vegan
International
Western
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Asian
Fusion
Gluten-free
Licensed fusion restaurant serving Asian and international cuisine. Offers vegan Korean BBQ. Menu includes entrees, burgers, bowls and salads, mains, sides, desserts, smoothies, juices, coffee and tea, and alcoholic drinks. Vegan establishment that started serving meat November 2023 and reverted back to fully vegan March 2024. Open Mon-Fri 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm.
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41 Reviews
First Review by Kittybiscuit
Jennamay
Points +395
Tasty vegan food - Edit
I really enjoyed the Gnocci. The satays were also good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-16
Guest
ShaneFoxFront
Points +1433
Great choices, need better presentation - Edit
I enjoyed the food, ordered the duck slavaki and it would have been great if the “duck” strips were cut small. They were extremely long and chewy so every bite you had pulled a 15cm “meat” piece out so, it made it difficult to eat and was really annoying.
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Malaka 🖕
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Tixeon
Points +165
Delicious - Edit
The food is outstanding. Very fancy and delicious. Great fresh juice and smoothies too.
Read moreVery friendly staff.
My only comment is that it took a while for the food to be made, but they were quite intricate meals, and very fresh, so that is understandable.
Pros: Delicious, Friendly staff
Cons: Not appropriate if you are in a rush
Guest
madelinek
Points +2333
yummmy - Edit
diverse dishes and not too bad price wise for the area! staff lovely
Read moreParadisescape
Thank you for the kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed our diverse menu and found our prices reasonable. I’ll pass along your compliments to the team—they’ll be delighted to hear! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
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evoontoast
Points +1630
Came for the KBBQ - Edit
Came for the first vegan Korean BBQ offering I’ve seen - and as someone from an Asian background whose family LOVE going to regular KBBQ, I was ecstatic.
Read moreLook, the novelty was kinda there, but I do feel like they could’ve incorporated more Korean flavours (eg using gochujang) and fun side dishes (banchan). The ‘meat’ they used was also thick giant pieces of savoury ‘duck’?? So didn’t really work for the Korean flavour.
Fun tho!
Guest
TracyThompson
Points +36
Amazing - Edit
This place is lovely. Nice vibe and delicious food!
Read morePros: Nice vibe , Friendly service , Delicious food that is different
Guest
tardis3
Points +612
Not too bad - Edit
Read moreI had dinner at Paradisescape tonight and was fortunate to find a parking spot nearby, which can be quite challenging in this area. The restaurant has a cozy and inviting atmosphere, with warm lighting and tasteful decor that creates a relaxing dining experience. There was plenty of seating available, so I settled in and ordered the stir-fry Peking duck with noodles and a side of chips. I requested the stir-fry to be prepared with less oil and the chips with less salt. Unfortunately, the stir-fry was still quite oily, and the chips were rather salty. I did mention this to the proprietor. Despite this, I appreciate supporting vegan restaurants and was pleased to have the opportunity to dine there.
Pros: Fully vegan , A large varied menu, Nice ambiance
Cons: Too much oil , Too much salt , Seats were a bit uncomfortable
Paradisescape
Thank you for dining with us and for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and found a spot nearby. Apologies for the extra oil and salt, but we’re happy to hear you still enjoyed it enough to finish the bowl! We’ll make sure to take extra care with special requests next time. Hope to welcome you back soon!
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soyboy100
Points +171
yum - Edit
yummy mango lassi we bought one and they split it in two cups for us 💖
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vegjimbo
Points +54
Consistently high quality - Edit
Great food, with a good variety of options.
Read moreParadisescape
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and appreciated the variety we offer. Our team works hard to maintain high quality, and it's always rewarding to know our efforts are appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back to Paradisescape soon!
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PiiEscanfella
Points +98
Delicious food - Edit
Happy to have found Paradisescape.
Read moreOne of the best Laksa I've ever had... The duck noodle is really good too.
Pros: Laksa absolutely delicious, Reasonable price
Paradisescape
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that you enjoyed our Laksa and stir fry peking duck noodles. It means a lot to us that you consider our Laksa one of the best you've had. We aim to offer both delicious food and great value, so we're glad to know you appreciated that. We look forward to serving you again soon at Paradisescape!
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Seitanicveg
Points +1099
Fresh, Flavourful, Eclectic - Edit
Great food! Highlight was the gnocchi - was like something you’d get in a fine dining Italian restaurant.
Read moreParadisescape
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our gnocchi and that it reminded you of fine dining. We take pride in offering fresh and flavorful dishes, and it's wonderful to hear that our food made an impression. We can't wait to welcome you back to Paradisescape for more culinary delights!
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whichezra
Points +314
Please stay vegan - Edit
I am tentatively happy that this place has gone vegan again. They have a very varied menu, which can be a little off-putting (I tend to assume places that do everything aren't amazing at any one thing, or they're good at something and terrible at something else) but I've been pleased with the food I've got here so far. I'll be making a point of ordering/popping in more regularly when possible to support their move back to being vegan, and plan to try more things. So far I've tried and can recommend the bibimbap, the laksa and the duck noodles.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-22
Kittybiscuit
I can recommend the gnocchi and oyster mushroom too!
Read morewhichezra
Oh awesome! The gnocchi is next on my to-try list so that's good to hear
Read moreParadisescape
Thank you for your support! We're committed to staying vegan—there's no turning back.
Read moreWe understand your concerns about variety, and we're committed to ensuring that every dish on our menu is crafted with care and quality. It's great to know you've enjoyed the bibimbap, laksa, and duck noodles so far.
Looking forward to welcoming you back as you explore more of our offerings at Paradisescape!
Guest
novog1
Points +1507
Great variety - Edit
Yummy vegan food lots of choice
Read moreParadisescape
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're glad you enjoyed the variety of our vegan options. We love offering delicious choices for everyone. Hope to see you again soon at Paradisescape!
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Tiggy
Points +14585
Escape hatch - Edit
Yes the title is a bit obscure, but it’s a reference to the way this place panicked and started serving corpses when the CLC hit (as if this were an *escape hatch* from the economic downturn. Thank you very much). I’m sympathetic to the financial desperation but still think the idea was ill-founded. I am cautiously glad they have gone vegan again, although it will be forever ingrained into my mind that they may turn if the going gets tough. I’ve now had dinner there two weeks in a row. The menu hasn’t really changed since the years BC (Before Corpses) but we ordered a couple things I didn’t remember seeing before: the grilled king oyster mushroom with vegetables and tempeh, and the unagi don, preceded by the delicious chicken dumplings and not-bad chicken skewers. To be honest most things were a bit on the sweet side, particularly the mushroom dish, flavoured with a syrupy, sickly sauce, so much so I could feel my digestive system starting to have a few reverse jolts. The kale in this dish was deep-fried into deliciousness (Kim Hill, 1995) but this was the only highlight, although the tempeh was OK. Even the mushrooms themselves were a bit tough and the vegetables lacklustre. Moving on, the don was a little sweet too but I generally enjoyed this more and liked the texture of the unagi. On the next visit we were careful to choose more savoury (and lighter) dishes. The lemon, salt and pepper calamari was delicious, with the calamari itself having a lovely flavour, and served with a tasty fresh dressing, but this was much smaller dish than we realised. (At $20.99, certainly the price gave no hints.) I don’t tend to get excited about poké bowls but the one here ended up being quite tasty and the ingredients combined well, with the yuzu mayo providing moistness and coherence to a dish with varied textures and diverse but harmonious flavours. Support one of the few remaining vegan dining restaurants in Melbourne if you’re able - so it doesn’t jump out the escape hatch again.
Read morePros: Menu is currently vegan, Much of the menu is good to excellent
Cons: Anxiety they will start serving corpse again., Some dishes are sweet to the point of cloying
Tiggy
It appears to be the same owners. The quote is very disappointing and even disingenuous.
Read moreParadisescape
Thank you for your candid feedback. We understand your concerns and appreciate your support as we navigate these changes. There has been a shift in our management team, and Paradisescape is now under a single owner who is fully committed to staying vegan—no turning back, even if it means facing tough decisions. Our team is continually working on refining our menu and flavours, and we hope you'll give us another chance to impress. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to create the best experience for our guests.
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blovessummer
Points +362
Lots of options - Edit
I’m so glad they returned to a fully vegan menu
Read moreWhatever you are in the mood for you should be able to find something here with the variety on offer
It’s also a really lovely environment
Paradisescape
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you're enjoying our fully vegan menu and the variety we offer. Creating a lovely environment for our guests is important to us, so we're glad you felt that too. We look forward to welcoming you back to Paradisescape soon!
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Karen🌱
Points +130
Tasty & plenty - Edit
Went with a friend and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Great variety of meals. I went with 3 entrees and my friend had the Hokkien noodles. She struggled to finish hers 😆. Beautiful and fresh and very delicious. My absolute favourite was the Bao.
Read morePros: Great variety, Generous serving , The bao !!!!
Tiggy
Hope this place stays vegan this time.
Read moreParadisescape
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friend enjoyed your meals, especially the Bao—it's a favourite of ours too! We're glad you appreciated the variety and generous portions. We look forward to serving you more delicious dishes at Paradisescape soon!
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KatieBatty
Points +1512
Great options, nice variety - Edit
March 2024: it is full vegan again!
Read morePrevious review: I've ordered take-away from Paradisescape several times. I've had the Venezuelan pancakes, fish tacos and baked gnocchi. The only negative is the choc chip cookies (which the menu describes as "mind-blowing") were just store bought Leda choc chip cookies. They definitely need better cookies than that.
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-08
Tiggy
So glad it’s gone vegan again! 😀
Read moreParadisescape
Thank you for your continued support. We're glad you've enjoyed many of our dishes such as Arepa, fish tacos and baked gnocchi. We appreciate your feedback about the cookies and will take it into consideration as we work on improving every aspect of our menu. We hope to exceed your expectations next time you order from Paradisescape!
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crispi_1971
Points +775
HUGE portions, REALLY nice decor and atmosphere, LOVELY staff. - Edit
First time - had Satay Skewers, Cauliflower wings, Stir Fry Peking Duck With Noodles, Baked Polenta Parma.
Read moreGreat atmosphere - cosy, warm - quiet enough to chat.
As of Dec 2023 they now serve actual beef, goat, chicken, pork, mutton and lamb. :(
This was their response:
We truly appreciate your support as a valued customer.
After careful consideration and feedback from our diverse customer base, we have decided to expand our menu to include a variety of meat options alongside our vegan offerings.
This expansion is part of our commitment to providing a more inclusive dining experience for all our guests. While we remain dedicated to serving delicious vegan dishes, we also want to cater to the preferences of those who enjoy meat-based options.
We understand that dietary choices can vary, and we believe this evolution in our menu will allow us to accommodate a broader range of tastes and preferences. Rest assured, we are working diligently to maintain the high standards of quality and flavor that you've come to expect from us.
Your feedback is always valuable to us. Thank you once again for your ongoing support, and we can't wait to welcome you back to Paradisescape.
- Team Paradisescape
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-10
Pros: some vegan options, large serves
Cons: Now serves meat., not as cheap as it used to be
Tiggy
I hadn’t read this review until now. I am disappointed to see that the business considers veganism a matter of inclusivity rather than animal liberation. This is the attitude that makes businesses think all they have to is provide one ‘vegan option’ and they have done their duty to veganism, while continuing to serve slaughtered animals. We wouldn’t want to exclude the poor marginalised corpse-eaters, would we? This is why, despite the fact the restaurant has now become vegan again, I worry it might return to serving flesh if they feel business is slow.
Read moreParadisescape
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We understand the disappointment and concerns that arose from the previous decision. However, there has been a significant change in our management team, and Paradisescape is now under a single owner who is fully committed to staying 100% vegan—no turning back, even if it means facing tough decisions. We're dedicated to offering delicious vegan dishes in the warm and cozy atmosphere you enjoyed. We appreciate your continued support and hope to welcome you back soon.
Read morecrispi_1971
Fantastic news. Thanks for that
Read moreTiggy
@Paradiseescape - Yes thanks for making a statement on that. It’s good news to hear.
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yeloveit
Points +102
Very tasty and good quality - Edit
My second time here and the food has been wonderfully prepared and tasty! I had tbe hoisin duck and cauli wings. Both nice.
Read moreWould be great to have more of the specials be vegan.
I will be back :)
Paradisescape
Thank you for your kind words and for coming back to dine with us! We're thrilled you enjoyed the pecking duck noodles and cauliflower wings. We're committed to expanding our vegan specials, so stay tuned for more options in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back to Paradisescape soon!
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Aloo
Points +7444
I drive across town for the Laksa - Edit
It's true, when it was a vegan restaurant this is where I would go for Laksa. It was a great size, full of vegetables (and mock prawns). The depth of flavours was so good: a balance of spice, coconut milk, noodles, and all the veggies.
Read moreI also recently enjoyed the peking duck. Although a little on the sweet side for me, it was also brimming with flavour and colour.
Love the service, the location (usually not too hard to find a parking spot) and the broad range on the menu. From burgers, to noodles, to pasta...there is something for everyone. And every time I have been there, I have had an amazing dish.
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-10
Paradisescape
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you drove across for our Laksa—it's a favourite among many, and we're glad you enjoyed it along with the Peking duck. Your compliments on our service, location, and menu variety mean a lot to us. We're committed to continuing to deliver amazing dishes every time you visit. We look forward to welcoming you back to Paradisescape soon!
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Ebsveg
Points +2539
Nice food in a good location - Edit
I thought the food was good. The menu was quite diverse and I found the ambience to be pleasant. Unlike others though, I didn't think the service was that great. Maybe it was because I was by myself but no one came over to get my order and even after trying to go up and order with no one there I gave up and ordered on my phone. This was fine except they didn't have the full menu available and you could make notes/modifications. So I ended up settling for something I wasn't 100% sure on.
Read moreI got the bimbimbap which was nice, but I think just lacked some flavour. Overall it was a nice experience, I wouldn't be rushing to go back but if I was in the area I would likely try it again.
Pros: All vegan, Diverse menu
Paradisescape
Thank you for your honest feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the food and ambiance, but we're sorry to hear that the service didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we'll work on improving our service, especially for solo diners.
Read moreWe also apologise for any inconvenience caused by the limitations of our online ordering system. We're continually refining our menu and flavours, so we hope you'll give us another try if you're in the area. Your input is valuable, and we aim to make your next visit even better!
Guest
MarleyTyler
Points +795
Varied menu - Edit
Quite a varied menu. I had the buckwheat gnocchi and it was creative and delicious. My partner had the “beef” burger but wasn’t impressed. He still would be happy to return and try something else.
Read moreParadisescape
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed the creative and delicious buckwheat gnocchi. We're sorry the "pulled-beef" burger didn't hit the mark for your partner, but we appreciate his willingness to give us another try. With our varied menu, we're confident there's something that will impress him next time. We look forward to welcoming you both back to Paradisescape soon!
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SharonButton
Points +149
Very interesting menu selection - Edit
They got it all covered, from entree to dessert and also a variety selection of drinks (wine, smoothie, chai tea, juice and all) I really like their Vegie fish taco, refreshing, also they sticky date pudding with vanilla ice cream. We had the pull beef burger, love the texture and taste, will definitely order these again
Read morePros: They offer no onion garlic menu, Online ordering, Quick friendly service and attentive
Cons: Wish we could also order in person with them
Paradisescape
Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the fish taco, date pudding, and pull beef burger. It’s great to hear that you appreciated our diverse menu and quick, friendly service. We understand your preference for in-person ordering and will consider this feedback as we aim to enhance the dining experience. We look forward to serving you again at Paradisescape!
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chatreuse
Points +3253
Generous portions - Edit
We came here for a meal in that inbetween time (very late lunch, very early dinner) and it was very quiet.
Read moreWe ordered the eggplant kimchi bao which was ok, a little spicy, but the bao was quite soggy at the bottom, from the sauce.
We also got the hokkien Peking duck, which was a very generous serve. It was very good, but I found the sauce a bit sweet for me as I'm not a fan of hoisin or teriyaki style sauces.
I would love them to bring back the drunken noodles, or do a more savoury sauce with these noodles. The texture of the duck was quite odd, very soft, and unlike any fake duck I've had before.
Tiggy
Yes it would be nice to have a more savoury option. I’m not at all a fan of sweet sauces.
Read moreParadisescape
Thank you for your detailed feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the generous portions and the Peking duck noodles, though we appreciate your thoughts on the sauce and texture. We're always looking to refine our dishes, so your suggestion for a more savoury sauce and the return of the drunken noodles is noted. We're sorry the Bao wasn't quite perfect that time, and we'll work on improving that. We hope to welcome you back to Paradisescape soon for another meal!
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lisaelvis
Points +101
Long overdue review - Edit
Lovely staff! So nice !!
Read moreAmazing good, very tasty & beautifully presented.
I had the gnocchi. It was delicious!
Pros: The great food , Friendly staff , Convenient location
Cons: I’d like to see more support for the business 💚
Paradisescape
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the gnocchi and appreciated our friendly staff and convenient location. Your support means the world to us, and we're always grateful for customers like you who help spread the word. We look forward to welcoming you back to Paradisescape soon! 💚
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QuiecheWebb
Points +42
MUST VISIT - Edit
All of their dishes are soooo flavourful and the main meals are pretty filling. My favourite is the duck noodles, Korean bimimbap, poke bowl, soba noodle salad, fish tacos, baked gnocchi and the tempura eggplant bao. Chefs kiss! The only thing is they have forgotten accompanying sauces a few times when we’ve ordered takeaway so just make sure they’re all there when you get your order. Prices are around 20-25 dollars for a main meal but they’re always yum.
Read moreTiggy
Last time I was there the lemongrass stir fry was so dry and bland we couldn’t eat it. Maybe they forgot the sauce.
Read moreParadisescape
Thank you so much for such a enthusiastic review! We're thrilled that so many of our dishes have become your favourites—it's always great to hear when our food hits the mark.
Read moreWe apologise for the occasional oversight with the takeaway sauces and appreciate your understanding. We'll definitely work on ensuring everything is included with your orders in the future.
Your support means the world to us, and we're always grateful for customers like you who help spread the word. We look forward to serving you more flavourful meals at Paradisescape soon! 🌟💚
Guest
hydomel
Points +391
Sweetest staff and excellent food - Edit
We loved the Peking duck noodles and the massaman curry. The two young men who I think own the place were so sweet and polite and welcoming. Definitely recommend, especially as the place is licensed!!
Read moreParadisescape
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Peking duck noodles and Massaman curry. Your kind words about our staff mean a lot to us, and we’re glad you felt welcomed. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon at Paradisescape, where you can enjoy more great food and drinks in our licensed space!
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