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On November 10, 2021, Maya Masala was closed until further notice. Notices on the window said this was for safety reasons while the building was being renovated. They said the reopening date would be advised on the restaurant's website. https://mayavegetarian.com.au There is dairy in most dishes at Maya Chat House, better known as Maya Masala or Maya Vegetarian, but the printed menu marks vegan dishes with a V (including, strangely, some that come with yogurt). There is also a handwritten list at the counter, so staff can tell you which of that day's curries are dairy-free. If you ask, they can arrange a vegan version of the thali (now $16.90, as at December 2016), which may require doubling up on one or two curries to make up the four. The roti should come without ghee smeared on it, you forgo the raita, and they can replace the dessert with one of two very sugary vegan sweets displayed at the counter. Other than the thali, a good vegan bet is the masala dosa ($12.90 in Dec 2016). The prices recently went up yet again, and it is no longer the bargain it was years ago, but I still look in for the thali when I'm in the area. Maya has an alcohol licence, but vegans should tread carefully with the wine. Oddly for a restaurant that does not serve egg, Maya stocks some pretty ordinary wine brands that clearly state on the back label that they were made using egg or milk, and traces may remain. A shame: Maya could have supported one of the wineries that make a point of being vegan-friendly. Updated from previous review on 2021-11-11