Vegan restaurant reopened Feb 2019 at a 10-minute walk from Redfern station. Serves vegan versions of Chinese dishes. Large space with a courtyard, can cater for banquets and private event dining. Call (02) 9319-0502 | (02) 8005 2932 to place your pickup order, or for delivery use UberEats, Deliveroo, Menulog, and EASI. Relocated from West Ryde. Take away & pick up only due to maintenance. Open Tue-Fri 11:00am-2:30pm, 5:00pm-8:30pm, Sun 11:00am-2:30pm, 5:00pm-8:30pm. Closed Mon. Kitchen closes 8.30pm.
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101 Cleveland St, Darlington, New South Wales, Australia, 2008
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Last update on 25 Dec 2023 by Isabellahwang
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76 Reviews
First Review by Isabellahwang
Leadehh
Points +13
Best spot if craving ‘meaty’ Chinese - Edit
Eating Vegetarian at non-vege Chinese restaurants often sucks as you’re left with just slimey vegetable dishes.
Read moreTian Ci however, offers all the “traditional” Chinese options but with Faux meat.
My Aus-Chinese girlfriend and I drive the 25 min drive here to get pickup (only does takeaway atm), at least once a month it’s that good.
Usually order Mongolian ‘Beef’, Sweet and Sour ‘Pork’, ‘Chicken’ and Corn Soup (my gfs fave for which she says is just like the meat version she was made as a kid growing up), Signature Fried Rice and the Chow Mein all of which slap.
Only downside is it’s only takeaway but it’s definitely worth getting at the price points, especially if you crave the meaty dishes of a ‘normal’ Chinese.
Free orange is a bonus too.
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-25
Pros: Great Faux meat dishes, Quick meal prep, Classic Chinese dishes
Cons: Only takeaway
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slikespizza
Points +965
Very good - Edit
Ordered delivery. Had wonton soup and dumplings to start. Finished with a pork in rice dish. Very satisfying meal.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-15
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DTS
Points +1087
Excellent takeout - Edit
We ordered a meal on Uber Eats. Our order came in with fresh fruit we didn’t order! Greatly appreciated
Read moreMeal was delicious especially the chicken satay and the curry which we had with mushrooms and steamed rice
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-06
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uschiverena
Points +576
Tasteless - Edit
The only good dish we had were the fried lions mane pieces. All the other dishes we ordered were really tasteless. Did we get all the wrong dishes?! Bummer.
Read moreSarilein
Oh was thinking of going but might skip it then
Read moreuschiverena
There are so many good reviews, maybe we went on a bad day??
Read moreSarilein
I don’t know - some google reviews are also pretty bad
Read moreknm73
Interested to know, what dishes did you get? The fried mushroom and curry potato are some of my favourite ones.
Read moreuschiverena
Definitely a mapo tofu. Can't remember the rest, sorry!
Read moreUnfamiliarnostalgia
It’s hit and miss but there is good dishes my experience has been pretty good
Read moreLeadehh
Place is great… tasteless is too subjective a lens.
Read moreI would definitely try the place.
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Rah_B
Points +94
Well priced, disappointing food - Edit
This place seems to fall for the mock meat trap. It resembles the taste of meat, but doesn't taste good.
Read moreWhat I ate was very heavy, yet not redeemed by its flavour. Potentially I (and my friend) were just unlucky with what we ordered, but I got the feeling that was not the case.
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Aussietraveller
Points +571
Yummy and good price!! - Edit
We had the deep fried tofu, Mongolian kebab entree thing, fish curry and fried rice and it was all so delicious - good price too!
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RachelMcCombie
Points +62
My favourite vegan spot in Sydney - Edit
I have been ordering from Tian ci for nearly a year now and I honestly will never stop!
Read moreI have never been disappointed by one dish, the food is so full of flavour and absolutely divine! They are constantly adding new things whilst keeping the classics incredible.
Love this place and tell everyone who will listen how much I do!
Pros: Delicious food, Fast service , Incredible options
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LauraBlöss
Points +83
nice dinner place in Sydney - Edit
I went there for dinner and was surprised by the huge menu... not something I am used to anymore😉so, naturally, I had a hard time choosing and ended up opting for the spring rolls (with dipping sauce) and the Chow Mien, which was delicious.
Read moreI also decided to have a little dessert and got a very unique dish which was deep fried ice cream with a topping (strawberry, chocolate or maple syrup) and I have to say it was amazing and unlike anything I've ever had before.
I'll probably go there again just for that haha
Prices were reasonable and the staff was very attentive; overall a nice experience and strong recommendation :))
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-14
Pros: friendly staff, quickly served, delicious 😋
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oldmatedaniel
Points +44
lovely - Edit
"prawn" crackers and deep fried ice-cream that gave me nostalgia for my childhood trips to the local Chinese restaurant. very good quality mains and a lot of deserts not on offer elsewhere. they give free fruit after the meal which is very refreshing. very nice vibe in the restaurant with friendly staff and nice area out the back.
Read morePros: deep fried icecream, big menu, friendly service
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LuckyPig
Points +291
Cute vegan Restaurant with amazing friendly stuff - Edit
The food is delicious, Not expensive and the stuff is super lovely & friendly!!!
Read morePros: Delicious food , A lot of options , Not expensive
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HappyOtter
Points +297
Best restaurant in town 😋 do yourself a favour and try it! - Edit
The staff are lovely, the food is consistently phenomenal, and the servings are generous.
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travellingbutterfly
Points +1339
Lovely little place - Edit
I was warmly welcomed with water, crackers and quick service. I was in a hurry so the staff accommodated me by serving my food and then putting it in a takeaway container. The food was delicious and cooked well. They even offer fruit at the end and walk you to the door. Very lovely place.
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misstyqe
Points +162
Little gem in the city - Edit
Came to this place as seen on Happy Cow and it did not disappoint. The hardest part is deciding what to eat from their menu coz the options are endless! Absolutely delicious food and the service was just as amazing. Lovely staff and ambience. Highly recommend !
Read morePros: Lots of variety to choose on menu , Service was 10/10, couldn’t have asked for better, Dishes have generous portion sizes
Cons: None
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KateTownsend
Points +300
perfect for quick lunch - Edit
great service, cheap prices and heaps of choices. huge portions of delicious food !! yum
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Josey
Points +71
Will come again! - Edit
Very tasty & good substitutes
Read morePros: Great vegan options!, Friendly staff, Reasonable prices
Cons: Nothing
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sfio
Points +3210
Excellent service - Edit
Come here for a quick dinner. The service was excellent. The menu is extensive with many different options. I ordered a starter as well as a main dish, which was probably ambitious, especially given that the starter was fried. They offered a few pieces of complementary fresh fruit, which I couldn’t fit, but was a lovely gesture. The decor is cafe style, which suited me well, but if you are looking for something upmarket or cosy, this isn’t the place.
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xxxeml
Points +16
Excellent service， good food - Edit
I visit TianCi for my birthday every year, anyone visit me in sydney, I will take them there, my favorite place
Read moreTianCiVegan
Thank you so much for an awesome rating and a wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the delicious vegan food at Tian Ci Vegan! Thank you for being a loyal customer! We hope to see you again soon!
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Buddhi
Points +470
Yummy - Edit
The food was fresh and absolutely delicious. Great service and a positive atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back soon!
Read morePros: All vegan, Tasty, Reasonable prices
TianCiVegan
Thank you so much for an awesome rating and a wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the delicious vegan food at Tian Ci Vegan! Thank you for being a loyal customer! We hope to see you again soon!
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mikawasthere
Points +108
Sydney Top 10 - Edit
One of my favorite spots for some yummy vegan food. Abundance of options. Never disappointing. Staff are very attentive and lovely. They have lunch specials menu as well with many options starting at $10.80.
Read morePros: Large menu, Different mock meats and classic chinese dishes, Great price
Cons: Nothing
TianCiVegan
Thank you so much for an awesome rating and a wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the delicious vegan food at Tian Ci Vegan! Thank you for being a loyal customer! We hope to see you again soon!
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GrayHorwitz
Points +1998
Tasty and great value! - Edit
Big portions, cheap lunch specials, and good flavors! Huge menu and friendly service too!
Read moreTianCiVegan
Thank you so much for an awesome rating and a wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the delicious vegan food at Tian Ci Vegan! Thank you for being a loyal customer! We hope to see you again soon!
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djwhite
Points +156
A succulent Chinese meal indeed - Edit
We thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service provided by Tian Ci, some of the best Chinese food I have ever had in fact, with some of the best staff. We ordered the san choi bao, curry puffs for entree, and the stuffed tofu, Buddha feast, and Tian Ci signature fried rice for main. All were exceptional, with strong flavours, pleasant aromas, and were presented beautifully.
Read moreThe service from staff was friendly, attentive, and chatty, and we were even offered some complimentary fruit slices before we left.
Will be back!
DDriscoll
will make sure to try it out, thankyou DJWHITE! also wondering if you have a boyfriend haha 🤪
Read moreTianCiVegan
Thank you so much for an awesome rating and a wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the delicious vegan food at Tian Ci Vegan! Thank you for being a loyal customer! We hope to see you again soon!
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for
Points +201
Cute little secret pocket - Edit
The amazing service here makes the food taste that much better. Big variety on menu. Cheap lunch specials.
Read morePros: Good prices, food comes out fast, Staff are kind and attentive, The fruit gifts are a lovely thought
TianCiVegan
Thank you so much for an awesome rating and a wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the delicious vegan food at Tian Ci Vegan! Thank you for being a loyal customer! We hope to see you again soon!
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CamiloTakoda
Points +38
Amazing - Edit
I must say this place has become one of my favs.
Read moreThere’s many dishes which makes it hard knowing which ones are the ‘good ones’ though they usually are quite good. The curry chicken with rice was really well done, I came in my mouth.
A review worthy discovery.
#Veganuary
Updated from previous review on 2021-01-09
TianCiVegan
Thank you so much for an awesome rating and a wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the delicious vegan food at Tian Ci Vegan! Thank you for being a loyal customer! We hope to see you again soon!
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stevieprime
Points +25
The best vegan homely dinner - Edit
We come here once a month, part of our list of the vegan restaurants we really enjoy. The pork and tofu clay pot, deep fried trout, lemon chicken, signature fried rice, basil fried eggplant etc, everything has been enjoyable. The staff are soooo kind and always offer suggestions. Reminds me of when my mum cooked for me
Read morePros: Tastes like home, staff are so friendly , Vegan mock meat that my omnivores love, Well priced for the quality, inexpensive
TianCiVegan
Thank you very much for a five-star! We are thrilled to hear awesome feedback from our customers! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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tom1996
Points +16
Great customer service - Edit
The staff were very attentive to us. Lots of options as well.
Read moreTianCiVegan
Thank you very much for the five-star! We are thrilled to hear awesome feedback from our customers! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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jvke
Points +20
Amazing - Edit
Good food, nice staff. Mapo tofu was delicious. We will be back again.
Read moreTianCiVegan
Thank you so very much for an awesome rating, we hope to see you again soon!
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Happysoiboi
Points +1049
Yummmmmmy! - Edit
Got Tian Ci via Uber eats tonight. They gave me a free apple, So cute. I got the veggie beef fried noodle and it’s delicious but the beef tastes abit off, I’m not sure what it is but not a fan. I’m definitely going to try all mock meat dishes though as all the other reviews are great!! I also got the chicken satay skewers and they’re perfect 😍 will definitely keep supporting this place😄
Read moreTianCiVegan
Thank you for supporting us and we are looking forward to seeing you again soon!
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