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

Vegan
16 Jan 2025

Tasty vegan food

I really enjoyed the Gnocci. The satays were also good.

Updated from previous review on 2025-01-16

ShaneFoxFront

Points +1433

Vegan
16 Jan 2025

Great choices, need better presentation

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.

Tixeon

Points +165

Vegan
10 Nov 2024

Delicious

The food is outstanding. Very fancy and delicious. Great fresh juice and smoothies too.
Very 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

madelinek

Points +2333

Vegan
04 Nov 2024

yummmy

diverse dishes and not too bad price wise for the area! staff lovely

Paradisescape

06 Nov 2024

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!

evoontoast

Points +1630

Vegan
24 Oct 2024

Came for the KBBQ

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.

Look, 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!

TracyThompson

Points +36

Vegan
19 Oct 2024

Amazing

This place is lovely. Nice vibe and delicious food!

Pros: Nice vibe , Friendly service , Delicious food that is different

tardis3

Points +612

Vegan
10 Sep 2024

Not too bad


I 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

06 Nov 2024

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!

soyboy100

Points +171

Vegan
30 Aug 2024

yum

yummy mango lassi we bought one and they split it in two cups for us 💖

vegjimbo

Points +54

Vegan
26 Jul 2024

Consistently high quality

Great food, with a good variety of options.

Paradisescape

02 Aug 2024

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!

PiiEscanfella

Points +98

Vegan
01 Jul 2024

Delicious food

Happy to have found Paradisescape.
One of the best Laksa I've ever had... The duck noodle is really good too.

Pros: Laksa absolutely delicious, Reasonable price

Paradisescape

02 Aug 2024

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!

Seitanicveg

Points +1099

Vegan
30 Jun 2024

Fresh, Flavourful, Eclectic

Great food! Highlight was the gnocchi - was like something you’d get in a fine dining Italian restaurant.

Paradisescape

02 Aug 2024

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!

whichezra

Points +314

Vegan
22 Jun 2024

Please stay vegan

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.

Updated from previous review on 2024-06-22

Kittybiscuit

22 Jun 2024

I can recommend the gnocchi and oyster mushroom too!

whichezra

22 Jun 2024

Oh awesome! The gnocchi is next on my to-try list so that's good to hear

Paradisescape

02 Aug 2024

Thank you for your support! We're committed to staying vegan—there's no turning back.
We 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!

novog1

Points +1507

Vegan
19 May 2024

Great variety

Yummy vegan food lots of choice

Paradisescape

02 Aug 2024

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!

Tiggy

Points +14585

Vegan
19 May 2024

Escape hatch

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.

Pros: 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

16 Jun 2024

It appears to be the same owners. The quote is very disappointing and even disingenuous.

Paradisescape

02 Aug 2024

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.

blovessummer

Points +362

Vegan
26 Apr 2024

Lots of options

I’m so glad they returned to a fully vegan menu

Whatever 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

02 Aug 2024

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!

Karen🌱

Points +130

Vegan
04 Apr 2024

Tasty & plenty

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.

Pros: Great variety, Generous serving , The bao !!!!

Tiggy

05 Apr 2024

Hope this place stays vegan this time.

Paradisescape

02 Aug 2024

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!

KatieBatty

Points +1512

Vegan
18 Mar 2024

Great options, nice variety

March 2024: it is full vegan again!

Previous 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

22 Mar 2024

Paradisescape

02 Aug 2024

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!

crispi_1971

Points +775

Vegan
21 Jan 2024

HUGE portions, REALLY nice decor and atmosphere, LOVELY staff.

First time - had Satay Skewers, Cauliflower wings, Stir Fry Peking Duck With Noodles, Baked Polenta Parma.

Great 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

22 May 2024

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.

Paradisescape

02 Aug 2024

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.

crispi_1971

03 Aug 2024

Tiggy

03 Aug 2024

@Paradiseescape - Yes thanks for making a statement on that. It’s good news to hear.

yeloveit

Points +102

Vegan
22 Dec 2023

Very tasty and good quality

My second time here and the food has been wonderfully prepared and tasty! I had tbe hoisin duck and cauli wings. Both nice.

Would be great to have more of the specials be vegan.

I will be back :)

Paradisescape

02 Aug 2024

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!

Aloo

Points +7444

Vegan
22 Nov 2023

I drive across town for the Laksa

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.

I 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

02 Aug 2024

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!

Ebsveg

Points +2539

Vegan
25 Sep 2023

Nice food in a good location

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.

I 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

02 Aug 2024

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.
We 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!

MarleyTyler

Points +795

Vegan
23 Sep 2023

Varied menu

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.

Paradisescape

03 Aug 2024

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!

SharonButton

Points +149

Vegetarian
29 Jul 2023

Very interesting menu selection

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

Pros: They offer no onion garlic menu, Online ordering, Quick friendly service and attentive

Cons: Wish we could also order in person with them

Paradisescape

04 Aug 2024

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!

chatreuse

Points +3253

Vegan
17 Jul 2023

Generous portions

We came here for a meal in that inbetween time (very late lunch, very early dinner) and it was very quiet.
We 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

17 Jul 2023

Yes it would be nice to have a more savoury option. I’m not at all a fan of sweet sauces.

Paradisescape

04 Aug 2024

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!

lisaelvis

Points +101

Vegan
05 Jun 2023

Long overdue review

Lovely staff! So nice !!
Amazing 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

04 Aug 2024

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! 💚

QuiecheWebb

Points +42

Vegan
18 May 2023

MUST VISIT

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.

Tiggy

19 May 2023

Last time I was there the lemongrass stir fry was so dry and bland we couldn’t eat it. Maybe they forgot the sauce.

Paradisescape

04 Aug 2024

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.
We 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! 🌟💚

hydomel

Points +391

Vegan
30 Apr 2023

Sweetest staff and excellent food

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!!

Paradisescape

04 Aug 2024

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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