{"id":15149,"date":"2016-01-12T07:00:51","date_gmt":"2016-01-12T15:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=15149"},"modified":"2016-01-11T21:37:36","modified_gmt":"2016-01-12T05:37:36","slug":"zen-oasis-vegetarian-restaurant-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/zen-oasis-vegetarian-restaurant-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Zen Oasis Vegetarian Restaurant Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p>What a lovely and peaceful way of vegetarian dining at Zen Oasis where food and zen are so beautifully fused together. The combination of the serene gardens and the wholesome vegetarian buffet lunch was too much to pass up&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic1-1.jpg\"  rel=\"attachment wp-att-15150\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Zen Oasis Vegetarian Restaurant Review\" width=\"520\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic1-1.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic1-1-300x75.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This winter I&#8217;m in Sydney visiting family, and while I&#8217;m here I&#8217;ve decided to check out a vegetarian restaurant that everyone so raves about.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/zen-oasis-berrima-10729\"  target=\"_blank\">Zen Oasis<\/a> is an Asian vegetarian buffet restaurant, about 90 minutes from Sydney, so perfect for a day-trip on a weekend with my family.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic2-1.jpg\"  rel=\"attachment wp-att-15151\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Zen Oasis Vegetarian Restaurant Review\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic2-1.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic2-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The restaurant itself is a large bamboo house surrounded by landscaped gardens, sculptures and a picturesque lake too. The vegetarian food comes with over 30 selections of appetizers and main dishes, freshly wrapped sushi, home made desserts and a wide variety of hot and cold beverages.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic3-1.jpg\"  rel=\"attachment wp-att-15152\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Zen Oasis Vegetarian Restaurant Review\" width=\"520\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic3-1.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic3-1-300x112.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The peaceful ambiance and dining experience reminds me a lot of Tenryuji Zen Vegetarian Restaurant in Japan.<\/p>\n<p>Sushi, anyone?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic4-1.jpg\"  rel=\"attachment wp-att-15153\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic4-1.jpg\" alt=\"Zen Oasis Vegetarian Restaurant Review\" width=\"520\" height=\"124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic4-1.jpg 1798w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic4-1-300x72.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic4-1-768x183.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic4-1-1024x244.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Saunter over to the deep fried food section and you&#8217;ll be surprised by the array of food that comes fried. There are fried spring rolls, fried oyster mushrooms, fried curry puffs, fried wontons and so many things fried! Especially, the fried crispy seaweeds are sweet, crunchy and wildly addictive!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic5.jpg\"  rel=\"attachment wp-att-15154\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15154\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic5.jpg\" alt=\"Zen Oasis Vegetarian Restaurant Review\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic5.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic5-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Part of Zen cooking is about balance. After so many things fried, it&#8217;s a good idea to sip up some remedial soup that is bountiful at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/zen-oasis-berrima-10729\"  target=\"_blank\">Zen Oasis<\/a>. There&#8217;s herbal soup with shiitake mushrooms, but the hearty soup made with lotus roots and goji berries is deliciously comforting for the soul.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic6.jpg\"  rel=\"attachment wp-att-15155\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic6.jpg\" alt=\"Zen Oasis Vegetarian Restaurant Review\" width=\"520\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic6.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic6-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s even a healthy fruit section.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic7.jpg\"  rel=\"attachment wp-att-15156\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15156\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic7.jpg\" alt=\"Zen Oasis Vegetarian Restaurant Review\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic7.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic7-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Any room for dessert? Don&#8217;t miss out the vegan jelly, it won&#8217;t disappoint.<\/p>\n<p>*<a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic8.jpg\"  rel=\"attachment wp-att-15157\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic8.jpg\" alt=\"Zen Oasis Vegetarian Restaurant Review\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic8.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pic8-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The sculpture gardens and ornamental lake\u00a0bring a sense of calm and relaxation. It&#8217;s\u00a0truly a different dining experience at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/zen-oasis-berrima-10729\"  target=\"_blank\">Zen Oasis<\/a>. A walk outside after a hearty meal is all the more rewarding.<\/p>\n<p>The restaurant only opens on the weekend for lunch between 11:30AM to 1:30PM, but it would also open for private group reservations between <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_2065849293\"><span class=\"aQJ\">2:00PM to 3:30PM<\/span><\/span>. Because the restaurant is busy and highly popular, a reservation is strongly recommended. The price is AUD$35 per adult and AUD$18 per child. Children under the age of 4 are\u00a0free of charge. Though the price is seemingly high, for what it offers, the unique dining experience is very worthwhile.<\/p>\n<p>Details:<br \/>\nZen Oasis<br \/>\n230 Medway Road, Berrima, NSW, AUSTRALIA, 2577<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:%2B61%202%204877%201285\" target=\"_blank\">+61 2 4877 1285<\/a><br \/>\nSaturday and Sunday only, <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_2065849291\"><span class=\"aQJ\">11:30am to 1:30pm<\/span><\/span><br \/>\nVegetarian and vegan<\/p>\n<p>About the author:\u00a0<em>About the author:\u00a0I have a passion and desire to create delicious healthy food so I can share with those who feel the same. Come join me in my culinary creations! You can visit my website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.veggiecravings.com\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">www.veggiecravings.com<\/a>, and find me on Facebook (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/veggiecravings2\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">fb.com\/veggiecravings2<\/a>), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/veggiecravings\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/veggiecravings\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Twitter<\/a> +<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/veggiecravings\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Pinterest<\/a> (@veggiecravings).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What a lovely and peaceful way of vegetarian dining at Zen Oasis where food and zen are so beautifully fused together. 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There are fried spring rolls, fried oyster mushrooms, fried curry puffs, fried wontons and so many things fried! 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