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• Nice vegan option in the western suburbs

This is a small, unpretentious restaurant in a complex close to the major Forest Lake shopping centre. The owner, Chin, was friendly, food came out pretty quickly, and three of us had an amusing night and low cost meal. We had three dishes that we shared as well as some plain rice: vegetables in black bean sauce, 'fish' and chips, and a spicy 'chicken' dish. Each of us leant towards different things. The vegetables in black bean sauce were tasty and something i think we all enjoyed. The chicken had a zing and was quite gingery (too much for me, but the others liked it). The 'fish' in the fish and chips was a piece of 'meat' substitute in seaweed, covered in batter. The batter was more doughy than greasy. As such, it's not like the greasy take away effect you get from the 'fish' and chips at at place like Feed The Earthlings - something some people might appreciate, others miss. The chips were nice. One of us said that he would've eaten dessert, but there were only a few choices and none appealed. Like the Loving Hut, this place is inspired by the work of Ching Hai. As such, you'll find posters, maybe tv (if it's on - it wasn't on the night), and written material from her organisation there. All in all, good service, nice food and an enjoyable night. Hopefully the restaurant will make a go of it. I plan to return sometime!