Modern Australian and fusion cuisine restaurant, switched to become all-vegan in 2019. Dishes vary and includes a mix of western style and Asian style dishes: stir fried vegetable, ginger dumpling, crepe, pizza, stuffed filo, croquettes, Vietnamese crepes. Desserts include crumbles, chocolate lava cake, and ice cream. Can provide banquet tasting menu for 4 + persons. NOTE: As per current restrictions, restaurant can only serve a maximum of 10 customers at any given time. To ensure all customers are catered for, dinner service will take place in
three sittings: 5:00pm-6:30pm, 6:30pm-8:00pm, 8:00pm-9:30pm. For reservation enquiries, email info@yullis.com.au. Open Mon 5:00pm-11:00pm, Tue-Sun 12:00pm-11:00pm.
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417 Crown St, Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia, 2010
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157 Reviews
First Review by thelink
PayalParekh
Points +151
Very different - Edit
This place serves Asian cuisine with a different twist. The food was delicious and options were plenty.
Read morePros: Zucchini flowers , Crispy Wasabi Cauliflowers
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WinandSkye
Points +120
Great food - Edit
We had the banquet so it was a little bit of everything. Really enjoyed it but be sure to go hungry as it was a lot of food.
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kajabear
Points +883
Fun and surprising! - Edit
Definitely recommend😄Book ahead!
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InadvertentlyVegan
Points +875
Call it a 3.6 - Edit
Great to have an all vegan restaurant as they aren’t as common as I’d like them to be, but….
Read moreThe restaurant is surprisingly large for starters, seating outside, seating inside downstairs and there is a decent amount of seating upstairs as well, you would certainly need to book at times as it wouldn’t be hard to be flat out busy. We found it very noisy and that seems consistent from other reviews, people talking loudly at the next table and the music didn’t help as people were then trying to talking over the top of that. The music changed at one point and we thought we had a reprieve but they kicked it up a notch.
Food wise, the menu has some well thought out and creative options to choose from, good plan to go with a few people so you can try a few things or go a few times to work through them. Menu is broken up into small medium and large plates.
We were a group of four and had Shitake Mushroom Balls, Mini Vietnamese Pancakes, Kale and Saltbush Gyoza, Grilled Kimchi, San Choy Bow, Crispy Tofu with green papaya and Sesame Crusted Eggplant. The Pancakes and Gyoza weren’t GF FYI. This was just enough food for our part, so if you have a couple of strapping eaters, small plates are small.
Shitake mushroom balls were deep fried and bit overdone to me, erring toward charred and very greasy, the wasabi mayo they were sat on was nice. Mini pancakes were ok, nothing stunning, I expected a cucumber hoisin type presentation but they were a bit lack lustre. The Gyoza were interesting, got a good hint saltbush hit in one, pastry seemed a bit underdone even being fried. Grilled kimchi was good and we were very curious, it was nice, a bit sweet but well presented. The san choy bow was small and underwhelming, mainly lettuce with a hint or something.crispy tofu was underwhelming the tofu coating had no seasoning so was pretty bland, papaya salad was ok. Crusted eggplant was interesting, bit greasy but each small eggplant was full crusted in sesame seeds so was something different.
It was hot when we went but was ok, glad to get outside but it was a hot day. Funky area, good for a wander, pub across the road if you want drinks before or after. Parking can be a real challenge if you drive, light rail runs past the end of the street but not sure where the nearest stop is.
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-17
Pros: Good thought put into the menu, Quite a bit of seating considering, Yulli’s own brew available
Cons: Can be noisy, Parking can be a challenge, Trendy, pricey
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Isabellalowery
Points +154
Amazing for a special occasion. - Edit
The vibe in here is so special and it was great for our occasion meal. We sat outside in the back and it was quiet enough but still has a great vibe. We tried the dumplings which were amazing! The zucchini flowers were also really yummy. I didn’t love the adobo cauliflower. They have a tasting menu which I would be excited to try. They were easily able to cater for my nut free partner.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-01
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2020
Points +35
Disappointing dining experience - Edit
The restaurant is a very noisy place with too many tables crammed in a small space. Food is lacking in flavour and overpriced for what you are getting.
Read morePros: none
Cons: noisy, no privacy, highly overpriced
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LinnetTalsma
Points +190
The best - Edit
We had the gyoza and the money bags to start. Then the cauliflower and mushrooms. Then chocolate lava and date puddings. We also had several cocktails. All was amazing. Best vegan meal I have had in Sydney.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-14
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JoanPrice
Points +46
Every bite delicious and surprising - Edit
We arrived at 5 today, so the restaurant wasn't at all crowded. Service was quick and friendly. The menu was so intriguing that we had trouble deciding what to choose. Once we did, our taste buds and we were elated. Everything was fresh, creative, and beautifully presented. We ordered two appetizers and one large plate (the barbecue mushrooms -- superb!), and everything was "wow!" delicious. We topped it off with the extraordinary chocolate lava cake which was warm, wonderful, and covered with berries and flowers. We loved Yulli's so much that we immediately made another reservation for day after tomorrow so we can treat ourselves to more of the menu.
Read morePros: excellent food, fast and welcoming service, excellent food (did I say that already?)
Cons: no cons - perfect meal in a delightful setting
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JakeTolan
Points +22
Great vegan dining - Edit
Highest recommendation for any vegan visiting Sydney.
Read moreSydney has a lot of vegan restaurants, but most of them are basically fast food. Not only is Yulli's food excellent, but it's one of the only vegan restaurants in the city that veers more toward traditional dining. Highly recommend any vegan visiting the city give this place a try.
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ProfBob
Points +1231
Vegan deliciousness - Edit
Our favourite plates were Zucchini flowers - magically filled with a beetroot based sauce that oozed out like savoury jam from a donut as you cut into the battered Zucchini. And Wasabi Cauliflower that had a beautifully balanced kick to it. We sat in the main (Standard) part of the restaurant at fairly low tables and in a lot of background noise, which was a bit too loud for us, so we probably would have been better outside on the pavement. There’s also bar seats opposite the bar - stools you can swivel on whilst eating of a low shelf. Plus at the back there’s further seating. Staff are very attentive and friendly. Food is amazing - if you’re in Sydney go !
Read morePros: Exciting and unique vegan food
Cons: Bit noisy
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Nellymac
Points +23
Consistently great vegan option - Edit
The banquet menu delivers great vegan options for a very reasonable price.
Read morePros: Variety, Value
Cons: No AC makes it hot on a stinker like yesterday…
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TrevorBNE
Points +83
Fantastic vegan banquet - Edit
Vegan restaurant for 10 years, fantastic food and service.
Read morePros: Broccolini was particularly great, So was the gyoza, and the mushroom balls
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OleTegtmeyer
Points +20
So delicious - Edit
My friend and I, we ordered the menu they offered and it was soo delicious. You get three courses plus dessert if you want.
Read moreI highly recommend that because you get a taste of almost everything 😍😋
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Maddi
Points +674
Trendy veggie wine bar in funky neighbourhood - Edit
EDIT: Almost 12 years later I went back to check this place out. Delighted it's still there, still awesome and now completely vegan!
Read moreHaving heard a lot about this place I shepherded my vegan husband and 5 friends (ranging from the vegetarian to the carnivorous) to Yulli's on the night of my 30th birthday. It's in a very boho neighbourhood and makes a lovely walk from the centre of Sydney along Crown street lined with bars and boutiques. Yulli's was not a disappointment - it had a trendy wine bar vibe with a good varied menu and a separate menu for vegans, as well as a good choice of vegan wine & beer. Food was varied and unusual (my husband & his omnivore friend both said the bitter melon pancakes topped with thai curry were the best meal they'd ever had) and service was friendly and efficient. Downsides were that it was very cramped - they seemed to have gone for quantity of covers over comfort of diners, although I guess you can't blame a small business for that, pretty pricey and again didn't stay open as late as you'd expect on a Thursday in a 24-hr city! But still comes very highly recommended and well worth a visit - it's an unusual experience and very nice to be in a trendy wine bar that's all veggie :-)
Updated from previous review on 2011-09-28
Pros: Inventive tasty food, Great atmosphere, Fab concept
Cons: Quite expensive, Pretty cramped inside, Closes at 11pm
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Gemkvegan
Points +1891
Banquet menu had lots of variety - Edit
Decent set menu at $44, lots of variety in the menu although not huge portions. Favourites included the dumplings and crispy broccoli. Not a big inside space so needs booking. Staffing wasn’t great - they tried to take food away when we were not finished, and were not attentive with eg. refilling water.
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EUK
Points +24
Great! - Edit
The Korean fried broccoli is amazing! Pricey considering the portion size, but reasonable enough. If going with a group, I would recommend sharing. Gets very noisy and packed, especially around dinner time. Staff are very attentive and friendly IF you've got a reservation (from my experience).
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Spiceislife
Points +226
Avoid the banquet menu. Just order what you want - Edit
I’ve been to Yulli’s 3 times and so I feel like I can give a fair review. Although, as someone who grew up eating Asian food and working in hospitality, I will admit I have high standards and this review of an Asian fusion place will reflect that.
Read moreThe first time I went with a few couples and shared with my partner, second time I had the banquet menu, third time recently, we shared a bunch of things as a table. I would recommend the latter.
Avoid the banquet menu as you really don’t get much and so you cant enjoy the food as much. The thing about asian fusion, is that you can’t expect it to taste how you normally would have it so Yulli’s take on certain foods can be a hit or miss, depending on what you like. Perhaps that is why I think the sticky date was there it best, as it tasted as close to how it should. Overall it was interesting but I don’t think they have the balance right in each dish and so nothing blew me away.
Staff also aren’t very attentive to refills of water which to me is a basic requirement for a review of a restaurant.
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ChiaraCordova
Points +77
Perfect - Edit
Definitely entered my top 3 of the best restaurants ever tried. We took the banquet menu and it was special. All really good. Nothing to say. Excellent value for money
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yumchadong
Points +5547
Meh - Edit
Yulli's serves Australian-Asian fusion in a very casual setting. Seating arrangements were uncomfortable and very tightly squeezed together. Dishes were oily and sweet. I would generally describe the food as “pub food”. Fittingly, they also seem to brew their own beers. We tried their mandarin IPA which was good, far better than any of the dishes we ordered.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-13
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flow08
Points +629
Great spicy tofu large plate - Edit
Made a reservation in advance as it's a popular place. The friendly and attentive staff got me seated straight away. Portion was just right.
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ABerger
Points +38
Amazing Food - Edit
Yulli's is incredible in terms of food, drinks, and atmosphere. I have been going since they were vego rather than vegan, and while I miss the old zucchini flowers, everything else has only gotten better.
Read moreAlso highly recommend visiting their brewery, as it is a treat.
Pros: Delicious food, Good selection of wines, Yulli's Brews beers
Cons: Not cheap (though reasonable), Can be noisy
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Slyder
Points +1573
Yullicious - Edit
Superbly presented, fresh and vibrant food, with great beers to match.
Read morePros: All vegan, Well priced , Yummy flavourful food
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lindaishungry
Points +206
Come for the desserts - Edit
We had the taster menu. Deserts are exquisite! Other courses were mostly spicy, so if you can't handle spice, just order a la carte. If you love spice, this is the place for you!
Read morePros: Taster menu allows lots of variety, Desserts were exceptional, Fast service
Cons: Lots of spicy dishes , Only two mocktail choices , Door was open so a bit chilly
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bfeitosa
Points +5199
Creative, authentic, but some dishes need rework - Edit
Firstly, the staff member who received us seemed like she didn't want to work anymore, even though the place was empty except for maybe for customers. After bringing us the menu as an afterthought, another less moody staff member took our order. The san choy bow brings a subtle sweet aftertaste amongst the initial intense rush of spices, and the zucchini flowers have this lusciously smooth cheesy filling with a beetroot bang that definitely pairs well, even for beet haters like me. The leek dumplings tasted more like scallions, and the wasabi cauliflower seemed like two separate dishes that someone forgot to mix, still tasted OK. The cauliflower papardele seemed to need some more cheese flavor, but also tasted OK. In general, I think they deserve extra stars for dating a bit and for working out some great combinations, but some dishes still need some adjustments.
Read morePros: Good food, OK price, Creative choices
Cons: Questionable service, Some dishes need some adjustments
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spise01
Points +949
Dessert is the best part! - Edit
Warning: the cauliflower papardelle is spicy (at least for people with low tolerance), other than that good.
Read moreThe kale and saltbush gyoza were delicious, especially the sauce. The server took our plate away quickly without saying anything/looking at us though when we finished the gyoza but we wanted the sauce.
Dessert was the best part. We got chocolate soufflé and sticky date pudding, both delicious! Some of the best dessert I’ve had since going vegan.
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KATIE H
Points +297
Great spot good flavours - Edit
Had a really good chilled meal with a friend, booked a later table and was left to chill and chat over some great dishes. The brocollini with chilli jam was the stand out. A gluten free menu is available to help with other dietary requirements.
Read moreGreat choices, cool vibes.
Pros: Good choices, Cool vibes, Brocollini
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GrayHorwitz
Points +2024
Fine dining and fresh tastes - Edit
Nice service and good food. A lot of very plant focused dishes so if you’re looking for a fresh, less processed experience this place is good.
Read moreUpdate: excellent tasting menu! Very nice journey. Lots of food.
Updated from previous review on 2022-09-15
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