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Vegan
Take-out
Asian
Catering
Vietnamese
A vegan Vietnamese food restaurant featuring an extensive menu of dishes made with tofu and vegetables plus a range of mock meats. Has high chairs for children. Open Mon-Sun 5:30pm-10:30pm, Tue-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm.
82 Reviews
First Review by Altotude
suryarose
Points +429
Great vegan food - Edit
We’ve been several times before but kept forgetting to take photos. The crispy chicken is always great. The meal sizes are pretty good! We asked for a combination fried rice but ended up with a normal fried rice and my partner didn’t think it was great. I quite enjoyed the dumpling sauce and the duck wraps (forgot to take photo) was quite nice too.
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zoecampbell26
Points +129
The lemongrass tofu is to die for - Edit
Au Lac is my favourite place to go out for dinner, vegan friends and non vegan friends all love it.
Read morePros: Fully vegan menu, Delicious , Great place to bring non vegan friends and family
Cons: A bit pricey but worth every cent
Guest
CristyPC
Points +296
We love Au Lac - Edit
Au Lac is a family favourite. So many great options. They are all delicious. We especially love the ginger ‘(fake) chicken’, tamarind ‘(fake) fish’, dry fried eggplant and laksa. They’ll do everything without onion too and have a range of GF options.
Read morePros: Heaps of delicious choices, Consistently good, GF options
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InadvertentlyVegan
Points +1037
Top spot in Dickson - Edit
What a great restaurant, wish this was local to us. Great restaurant, good vibe, busy, friendly staff.
Read moreIt’s called AuLac Vegetarian but the menu says no dairy and no eggs, so I’m not sure what else is left other than honey maybe but I didn’t see that on there. Menu also says it’s vegan so maybe it used to be vegetarian.
Anyway top spot. Shame we didn’t have the free loaders along as we could have tried more dishes. We had the Lemongrass Tofu, Eggplant in Claypot Sensation and Steamed Berry Brown Rice. Had lol these as Gluten Free.
Green pawpaw salad with tofu was very good and it is a bit of a staple for us.
Lemongrass tofu was very good, good flavour, shredded lemongrass and some chilli on a bed of lettuce. It is deep fried so crunchy outer and soft inner.
Eggplant claypot was also very good, good flavour. Red berry rice was also a nice change, good serving size as 1 portion.
Shared pot of tea being a good size vegan Vietnamese ice coffee (cold) was also good.
Great meal, will go back when in Canberra next, this would be a regular haunt.
We noticed the oil as we don’t cook with oil so I won’t put that as a Con as it is quite normal when we eat out.
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-28
Pros: Good location, busy precinct, Busy restaurant might need to book, Plenty of GF options
Cons: Parking can be very challenging
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DanielBarryJenkins
Points +31
Amazing 🤩 - Edit
Had a great experience here. The service was friendly and attentive, the food came out rapidly and was delicious!
Read moreThe “duck” was an absolute highlight!
Pros: The “duck”, Service , Speed
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DaveCollins73
Points +20
Such delicious vegan Vietnamese food!! - Edit
Pho soup and lemongrass soy chicken were off the hook!
Read morePros: So many options , Everything delicious , Spacious room
Cons: Couldn’t eat everything!
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SRD0060
Points +13
Great food - Edit
Great place i love it. I will be back
Read morePros: Lots of options, Great food , Plenty of seats
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travellingbutterfly
Points +1606
Covid Care - Edit
I am in isolation with covid for the week in a place I am unfamiliar with. A delivery order of pho with vegan chicken was exactly what I needed to care for my body. It was so delicious, despite knowing that I would have a different experience if I was dining at the restaurant and the dish was served hot. I will 100% come back and enjoy this meal again. I was really satisfied.
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Kat4Paramed
Points +868
Pricey - Edit
A relatively standard all vegan Asian cuisine restaurant, however the cost seemed a bit high considering how much you were getting.
Read moreAll in all, eh.
S.John
Yep, I have to Agree With You on This Point : The Prices are STILL Significantly HIGH in 2025 !!! :-((........Some Dishes do not Match The High Prices due to LACK of Flavours ......
Read moreS.John
I've also seen At Least 30 Customers giving " One Star " as well as " Two Stars " on GOOGLE Review ........There are number of Tasty Vegan Restaurants in Sydney though ....
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Iellwen
Points +81
Nice but not as good as woden - Edit
I preferred the woden because it's much nicer inside and a larger restaurant. Also the food was a bit better there.
Read moreStill a great vegan restaurant with many options.
Pros: All vegan restaurant
Cons: Woden is better
S.John
I have heard of WODEN Restaurant for Years BUT It's A Bit Far from where I live .......NEVER Been there , Will DO In Near Future .
Read moreJust Recently , I Got A Bad Customer Service ( From DICKSON 's " Au Lac " ) as well as The Wrong Food was Given to me ......No Contact via Email as well as Instagram + Facebook ......They Even REMOVED My Complaint on Their Facebook By ONE Staff Member .......VERY Hostile Experience that I've Ever Got from ANY Restaurant So Far :-(((......
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Essdubz
Points +124
Best in Canberra - Edit
One of the best vegan restaurants in Canberra. I can't speak highly enough of this place. Try the Tamarind Fish when you go. Staff are super friendly and has a great atmosphere.
Read morePros: Fully Vegan, so many options
Cons: On the expensive side
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vegeTARAian
Points +358
Great menu - Edit
Whenever I come to Canberra, this is one of the veg eats spots on my list. Wasn’t a big fan of the honey chicken but did enjoy the soy beef with chilli. The duck pancakes are lovely.
Read morePros: Big menu, Generous serves, Reasonably priced
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tanjaa0815
Points +116
Mock meat - Edit
I tried the vegan duck and chicken. I don’t know if it tastes anything like the real thing but it was delicious.
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tobs
Points +81
Fantastic - Edit
Excellent atmosphere, great service and a menu that should have something for everyone. Prices are reasonable too!
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emily96w
Points +122
Impressed by this meal - Edit
Very tasty options here! We had the “soy honey chicken” and “pepper beef steak”, with a side of vegetables. I woke up the next morning feeling light and energised, unlike I normally do after gorging myself!
Read moreThe “steak” was extremely meaty tasting (I mean this in a complimentary way, v tasty), and I would have been concerned that it was really meat had it not been a vegan restaurant.
Staff were friendly and the place was packed! Reasonably priced too
Pros: Lots of options , Mock meats are well done , Friendly staff
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assailants
Points +133
My Home - Edit
I have been going to Au Lac for over ten years, so of course there has been times when my meal wasn’t great - but overall, I love this place.
Read moreGreat food, staff aren’t as good as they used to be, but I love Au Lac, lots.
Pros: Good food, Lots of options, Overall good environment
Cons: Communication isn’t great, Bit speno
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AquaUnderwood
Points +90
Amazing - Edit
I absolutely love this place, my favourite restaurant. The staff is great, friendly and knows what goes into everything.
Read moreThe entreès are amazing:
Spring rolls
Nuggets
Corn soup
Wontons
Wonton soup
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Mains I love the chick’n curry
Laksa
The curry fish and so much more.
Pros: Lots of delicious options , Big variety , Nice environment
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HannahShania
Points +442
My favourite restaurant - Edit
The service is really good and the food is amazing I recommend this place! Amazing mock meat, and there is a lot of options on the menu to satisfy anyone.
Read moreI love their nuggets, corn soup, wontons, crunchy wontons, spring rolls. The main meals are huge but worth it.
Pros: Everything is vegan, Tastes good, full of flavour , Fast service
Cons: Kinda cold (temperature wise) inside
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sabinetoo9
Points +61
Great mock meat - Edit
The roast ‘duck’ in a love you most sauce was absolutely amazing and from memory and reports back from friends, its indistinguishable from the real thing!
Read morePros: Completely vegan menu
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britmahe
Points +44
Love love love - Edit
Absolute favourite!
Read more100% recommend the southern spiced “pork”, massaman curry and honey “chicken”
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Argonaut
Points +129
Good if you like mock meat - Edit
This place is great if you feel like some mock- meat. But ironically, if you just want something with veggies you can't get it! Also, the vegetables here frequently seem gluggy and goopy, rather than fresh and crisp.
Read moreS.John
I've also seen At Least 30 Customers giving " One Star " as well as " Two Stars " on GOOGLE Review ........There are number of Tasty Vegan Restaurants in Sydney though ....
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Thepowershower
Points +84
Absolutely love this place - Edit
Probably my favourite restaurant in Canberra. The BBQ southern fried dish (can't remember which type of soy meat it is) is amazing I have dreams about it sometimes. My non-vegan friends absolutely love it too.
Read morePros: Full vegan menu
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Simon_Melbourne
Points +13
Best vegan roast duck ever! - Edit
Exceptionally good mock meat dishes. We had the roast duck (smokey hoisin-like sauce) which was crispy on the outside and tender inside. Partner had the fish, also excellent, although personally the taste a bit realistic for me :P
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wikraa
Points +16
Amazing food - Edit
Super tasty, generous portions, all vegan with many gluten free options (separate menu available), fair prices, will definitely return. Recommend eggplant dish.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Lots of gluten-free options
Cons: Decor could be improved
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indianagreg
Points +28
Vegan/Vegetarian Delight - Edit
Such a great place to eat. Fresh and tasty dishes and a great location. My favourites include the Eggplant Claypot and the Duck roles. Check it out you won't be disappointed.
Read morePros: Variety, tasty, fresh
Cons: Non
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RichT
Points +324
Great Meal Great Find - Edit
Decided to visit Au Lac for our first vegan meal in Canberra. We were not disappointed. The restaurant was almost full (always a good sign) and we’d not reserved but a table for two was quickly found. Ordered ‘Beef’ Rendang with berry brown rice and Wonton noodles as mains. Lychees and ice cream with strawberry topping for dessert. All tasted great.
Read morePros: Excellent menu choices, Value for money, Tasty food
Cons: Crowded so might need to reserve
Guest
lydiakurnia
Points +110
Absolutely yummy! - Edit
Beautiful food, yummy salad too! We used to go to the Wollonggong branch all the time because it’s closer to home. Wish it was still there but no matter - Canberra is just two and half hours away 😂
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