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Vegan
Take-out
Asian
Catering
Vietnamese
An all-vegan Vietnamese restaurant with an extensive menu, which includes mock meat and tofu based dishes. As of Jan 2018, has one other location (Dickson) and both are owned by the same people. (Please note despite the word vegetarian in their name, it is a vegan restaurant.) Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-10:00pm.
30 Reviews
First Review by creativedreamer
Junivera
Points +126
Fresh and Delicious - Edit
Their foods are always fresh and delicious. My favourite place to order delivery in Canberra. Thank you for looking after me.
Read morePros: Fresh vegetables, Delicious soup, Simply tasty
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Joe_86
Points +60
Great value - Edit
Absolutely delicious and so cheap!
Read morePros: Delicious, Cheap, Fast service
Cons: N/A
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MikeOnBike
Points +75
This is some of the best you can get anywhere - Edit
We had dinner with three friends. The roast “duck”, green curry, eggplant claypot and the Vietnamese pancake were all very good. Everything was delicious, very well prepared and attractively served. We could happily go back to try different dishes.
Read morePros: Very well cooked food, Good variety of food to choose from
Cons: Nothing detracted from a great meal with friends
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CSL
Points +307
Tasty vegan! - Edit
No trip to Canberra is complete without a trip to Au Lac. Large selection of tasty dishes. Prawn crackers are oddly addictive.
Read morePros: Vegan delights!!, Broad range of dishses, Prawn crackers.
Cons: Medium level prices. , Sometimes gets quite busy.
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Nahein
Points +38
Amazing - Edit
Love their food…..it’s just delicious ! So nice to go to a restaurant and you can simply order everything on the menu
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Derf29
Points +36
Relax - Edit
So good to know that we can eat everything on the menu. So much choice it’s almost overwhelming.
Read moreFeels weird asking for the chicken (or pork or beef) despite knowing that it’s vegan.
Pros: Tasty, Huge portions
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LuckyPig
Points +291
Great duck and pork ! - Edit
They know how to cook. Went there with a none vegan friend. I really thought it's meat...Had to convince him it's not 😅
Read morePros: Many options, Really tasty, Really fast served
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ScherylHay
Points +535
Delicious all vegan - Edit
Everything is vegan so amazing variety! I will certainly recommend this restaurant to any vegan.
Read morePros: So many dishes to choose from it’s great!, This is also handy as take away, All the meat dishes with soy & tastes remarkable
Cons: Moderate expense
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BettinaGorton
Points +28
🫶🏻 - Edit
So good!! The food was amazing and the staff were lovely. Highly recommend ❤️
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ChristopherMeder
Points +154
Excellent Food - Edit
Everything here is awesome . Very fresh and tasty vegan food. Can't go wrong!
Read morePros: Amazing amount of options , Delicious food , Fresh
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EleanorShellstrop
Points +53
The most delicious vegan food in Canberra! - Edit
This is the ‘go-to’ restaurant for our family - luckily it’s fairly close! We have been visiting Au Lac on a regular basis since it opened. Its delicious Vietnamese menu is completely vegan and amazing.
Read moreMy kids adore this place. Their favourite dish is the tamarind fish and satay chicken sticks. Mine is the shantung chicken and the BBQ skewers. I also like the rendang curry.
Each dish is brought out very quickly and the restaurant runs like a well-oiled machine. My only complaint is that it an add up to quite an expensive outing; totally worth it though! #Veganuary
Pros: Unbelievably fast service , Delicious options
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Bethanyjmw
Points +177
Must try for any vegan in Canberra - Edit
Au lac is amazing and there’s still so many menu options I’m yet to have tried. The laksa and duck wraps are a highlight. My Omni partner says he prefers the vegan duck wraps to regular real Peking duck wraps, which is a real compliment.
Read moreThis restaurant uses a lot of fake meats which I don’t normally love, but there are also some menu options that are a more “traditional” vegan style with tofu etc.
Pros: So many options
Cons: So much fake meat (which some people may like)
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AquaUnderwood
Points +90
Great - Edit
Not as good as Dickson but they are still delicious and has a nice setting.
Read morePros: Delicious , Variety , Vegan
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heartfeltsarah
Points +221
Best vegan food I’ve ever had - Edit
Ok this is also the first vegan restaurant I’ve been to but wow. So wow. Everything I had was amazing and what my family had looked amazing too
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Ebsveg
Points +2255
Amazing - Edit
I've been here several times and it's always so delicious. Very heavily mick meats but there are tofu/veggies as well I would recommend the mock chickens and pork over the fish and beef.
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lilyanne
Points +22
Great vegan food mostly mock meats - Edit
In my opinion one of the best (and only) vegan restaurants in Canberra. This is the second store opened by the same owners.
Read moreThe food is vietnamese with fairly heavy use of mock meats although there are dishes without as well. The dishes are flavorsome and quite a few of my meat eating friends are happy to come here!
Possibly a little heavy on the oil sometimes depending on what you order.
There is a selection of lovely mixed drinks (non alcoholic) also.
Recommend the 'Eggplant claypot sensation' and 'Southern BBQ pork'
The owners are so genuine and humble and just want to get more people to try vegan food without being pushy; they are really lovely!
Pros: All vegan
Cons: Bit oily
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Violekoe
Points +54
BEST RESTAURANT - Edit
This is literally the best vegan restaurant I’ve ever tried!!
Read morePros: Amazing taste, Fast service, Amazing service
Cons: None
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HannahShania
Points +426
The best - Edit
Au Lac is by far the best vegan restaurant you'll ever visit. The food is amazing the service is top shelf. Especially the one in Dickson.
Read moreI recommend the nuggets, spring rolls and the corn soup (for the entrees)
Mains the curry chicken and fish are amazing.
The soups are really delicious too, the wonton soup is a favourite. The teas are sweet but it hits the spot.
Pros: Lots of options , Big variety , Good prices
Cons: No cons
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2lentilforyou
Points +524
Great all vegan restaurant - Edit
This is the second location of Au Lac in Canberra. Menu is all vegan and lots of curries, soups and entrées to choose from. There is a variety of mock meat used in the dishes but many also offer tofu and/or veg. Some desserts available. Food comes quickly and is usually pretty fresh. This is also comparatively affordable for what you get.
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FettStieg
Points +107
High end SE Asian vegan restaurant. - Edit
Iconic dishes from Malaysia, Vietnam, China & Thailand carefully represented in animal free format. Everything we ordered was delish. Many mock meats are used.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan so it's very safe. Quite posh., Not overly expensive.
Cons: Not overly authentic but who would know?!
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dkwaynard
Points +50
Sooo gooood - Edit
Food here is amazing. Only tip if you’ve not been before is make sure your order a vegetable dish to accompany your main. Most of the “meat” dishes only have a bed of leaves. Otherwise this place is awesome.
Read morePros: Delicious , Service, Location
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Jess1221
Points +161
Absolutely the best vegan food in Canberra - Edit
SO SO DELICIOUS!! Au Lac has the best vegan food in Canberra, the menu is quite large and has all types of mock meats and vegan versions of traditional Vietnamese dishes! The owners and staff are lovely and the food is amazing! Highly recommend this place to everyone ❤️
Read moreEven has deep fried vegan ice cream !!
Pros: Many options, Traditional dishes , Delicious meals
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JessicaSavoie
Points +48
Yummmmmmm - Edit
Exceptional vegan cuisine. My carni family loves the fake meats too. ❤️
Read morePros: Super fast. Lightening speed. , Lots of fake meat, VEGAN FRIED ICECREAM OMG
Cons: None
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emroisen
Points +177
Delicious - Edit
Such good Vietnamese food! The staff are helpful and the restaurant is very relaxing. Really good prices and large portions!
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Milnesco
Points +612
The best in Canberra - Edit
My favourite and best restaurant in Canberra for vegetarian and mostly vegan cuisine. The service is friendly and efficient.
Read morePros: Fantastic service
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BelindaMilne
Points +22
Canberra’s best - Edit
Canberra’s best Asian vegetarian restaurant with delicious food and great service.
Read morePros: Everything is tasty
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MelanieCpn
Points +43
Great place - Edit
The best mock meats we’ve had. I took the roast duck and it tasted really close to the real thing. My partner had the laksa and said the sauce was one of the best he’d had also. They also have desserts. Generous portions and reasonable prices on top of a very fast and friendly service. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Laaaarge menu of 100% vegan dishes , Taste, Service
Cons: Haven’t found any.
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