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Green Gourmet - Newtown Vegan Restaurant  
4.5 cows based on 8 member votes based on 8 member reviews
115-117 King St, Newtown, Sydney 2000
02-95195330
Type: Vegan, Chinese, Buffet, Take-out
Info: Vegan Chinese restaurant. Yum Cha on Saturday and Sunday lunch. Has a buffet bar where food is charged by weight - available at lunch daily and for dinner Tue-Sun nights. Open daily. Price: Moderate.

   
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"I LOVE GREEN GOURMET!"  
My Rating
Excellent
nikkidynamo
3-10 Reviews
7
Posted on: Saturday, November 14, 2009
Review: When I lived in Sydney I used to go to Green Gourmet at least once a week. It's my favourite restaurant in Sydney and I can't wait to go back to for a visit just so I can eat there again. The prices are great, the service is fast and the food is delicious.

Over the three years that we were customers at Green Gourmet we took heaps of non-vegan and non-vegetarian friends there for the yum cha and every one of them loved the food - even though most of them were expecting not to.

I've never had the buffet, we prefer to order off the menu when we are there for dinner, but it always looks delicious!

Did I mention that I love the Green Gourmet?? :) You should definitely go there!

 
Pros: Everything!!! * *
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"Decent Yum Cha"  
My Rating
Fair
rach
Over 10 Reviews!
18
Posted on: Monday, July 06, 2009
Review: This is asian (chinese) vegan. Ive been twice for yum cha on a Sunday and its always packed. The food is OK, a good selection but some are a bit hit and miss. It does the fake meat. Nice dumplings. I'll go back here. It was about $18per head for yum cha (we ate a lot though!!). It isn't fantastic but it is OK.
 
Pros: Yum cha is good * Nice dumplings *
Cons: Packed and noisy * *
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"next door is green gourmet DESSERT"  
My Rating
Very good
philjdomm
Over 10 Reviews!
112
Posted on: Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Review: vegan dessert...like SFCity Cafe Grateful! organic dessert
 
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• came back: UPDATE dim sum was mediocre and the buffet dinner was edible. its alright.... response by philjdomm
"Decent veg*n yum cha"  
My Rating
Very good
VeJo
3-10 Reviews
10
Posted on: Sunday, December 28, 2008
Review: This place is pretty good -- lots of variety. Coming from Melbourne, we've not found anywhere as good as Natural and Healthy Vegetarian Restaurant in Doncaster yet... or Enlightened Cuisine in the city (Melbourne). But Green Gourmet comes close.
 
Pros: helpful staff * good value * good food
Cons: not as tasty as Melbourne equivalents * *
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"Deep fried vegan ice cream Mmmmmm!"  
My Rating
Very good
Lea
Over 10 Reviews!
15
Posted on: Friday, August 29, 2008
Review: The food is scrumptious - in addition to the dishes listed in 'pros', I love the 3 treasures chow mein and the 'oysters' (battered mushrooms - be careful to let the heat out before biting). Tragically, the weekend yum cha service is usually very bad - you can sit there for an hour and get 3 things, 2 of which are stone cold. Week days/nights are best because there are more staff and you can get served. Don't bother ordering the fancy teas - you'll get jasmine regardless and be charged the higher price. The first time we ordered the ice cream, it was so creamy we didn't eat it because we didn't believe it was non dairy. This is also a great place for family meals with non-vegetarians - our relos actually ask us to take them there. Afterwards (till 8pm) you can pick up some delicious vegan ready made chilled foods and pantry items in the shop next door (including the icecream). The great cooking staff are sadly let down by some of the serving staff (on weekends) including the owner I am sorry to say who sits up the back chatting to his friends while you wait 20 mins just to get a menu (this was not a one off experience either). I've had some very frustrating experiences here, but if approached strategically, I still think it is one of Sydney's best.
 
Pros: Vegan deep fried ice cream * Crispy skin not chicken * Brown rice available
Cons: Yum cha service usually bad * Not enough staff on weekends * We always get the wrong tea
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"Great Food & Variety"  
My Rating
Excellent
janivegan
Newbie Reviewer
2
Posted on: Thursday, August 30, 2007
Review: This is my favourite vegan restaurant. It is such a delight to always be able to order straight off the menu without having to cross exam the staff about what dishes contain. The staff are unobtrusive but will help you if you seek their suggestions. The owner Colin is a wonderful person who has taught us so much about food & lifestyle.
Some fascinating dishes and a wonderful grocery next door. If you are on a budget the buffet is available every night except Mondays.
Lovely drinks as well.

 
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"Great Vegan Food"  
My Rating
Excellent
khity
Over 10 Reviews!
16
Posted on: Friday, June 22, 2007
Review: Green Gourmet must be one of the oldest vegan restaurants in Sydney as everyone knows of it! They have a buffet by the plate if you prefer to try it all, but the meals are better to buy (in terms of quality). Those fried entree's really load down your plate. The tofu ice cream is great, but small quantity. The meals are good, chinese style. The vibe is happy there.
 
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"Yummy!"  
My Rating
Very good
Petesternz
Over 10 Reviews!
85
Posted on: Thursday, February 22, 2007
Review: I agree with the last reviewer. It was my first visit, but won't be my last. Very good food, with nice flavour, and it is not too oily or heavy. Not the best Asian vegan place I've ever been too, but well worth the time and money. They do nice fake meat dishes, and everything had good flavour.
 
Pros: big portions * clean *
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