Vegan
Asian
Vietnamese
Asian cuisine restaurant near Newtown station, est. since 2015. Menu features a range of southeast Asian classics like laksa, pho, Vietnamese rolls, satay skewers, eggplant fritters, spicy tofu and veggies noodle soup. Open Mon-Sun 5:30pm-10:30pm, Thu-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm.
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341 King St, Newtown, New South Wales, Australia, 2042
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160 Reviews
First Review by hippywoman
YoshikoTakeuchi
Points +417
One of my favourite places to visit! - Edit
Absolutely love this place! Honestly one of my favourite places for Asian vegan food in Sydney! They have an amazing variety of food and everything we ordered were so good – and for a great price too! Value for money is a 10/10!
Read morePlease check out my full dining experience from the link below.
https://cookingwithyoshiko.com/vegan-vietnamese-lunch-at-golden-lotus-newtown/
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-15
Pros: Tasty & affordable prices
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Ebbplant
Points +362
Best in Newtown - Edit
Amazing curries, amazing prices for Sydney and good vibes always!
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Flume
Points +204
My most frequented restaurant for a reason - Edit
Every time I go to Golden Lotus I have the Laksa and find it 10/10. When I don’t have the laksa I find the meal 9/10 and just wish I had a laksa. Everything is amazing, but gosh the laksa is next level.
Read morePros: Laksa, All vegan, Relatively cheap
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dans.world.tour
Points +369
Well-loved, one of the best places ever - Edit
Golden Lotus always seems to be one of the busiest vegan restaurants around, and for good reason! Their menu is fantastic and nothing is better than the LAKSA which is my go-to dish for a quick takeaway and I have ordered it a ridiculous number of times! My non-vegan friend says it’s the best laksa he’s ever had too!
Read morePros: Laksa, Lemongrass chicken, Beef rendang
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alex_spurdle
Points +22
so yummo!! - Edit
An absolutely chocka menu, with so heaps gluten free options.
Read more100% vegan and only $3 byo.
I had the stir fry noodles which were delicious
Pros: Fast service , Gluten free options
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ChristinaFothergill
Points +147
Veganism is magic! - Edit
I was actually headed to another restaurant but I saw the sign and just had to stop!
Read moreThe menu options were wonderful and it was hard choosing. I had the beef rendang and Jasmine rice. Serving was a good size with leftovers for lunch the next day.
A super popular restaurant and I can understand why!
Pros: Great menu options, Delicious flavours , Good serving size
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moccymoccy
Points +5322
One of my favorite in Sydney - Edit
One of my favorite restaurant in Sydney. It specializes in Asian cuisine- its combination laksa is amazing!
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EatwellEatPlants
Points +317
A must visit if you're in Sydney - Edit
Amazing quality food that isn't crazy expensive.
Read morePros: Flavours , Price, Choice
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Aussietraveller
Points +518
Delicious affordable vegan food - Edit
The food here is so good! Everything is really tasty and fair prices. Wish there was a little more space between tables though
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JamesManley98
Points +88
Beautiful Spot - Edit
Walked in without booking and had a fantastic meal, perhaps the best vegan Vietnamese food I've ever eaten.
Read moreThe portion sizes are huge, so be careful not to over-order. This is not a negative thing!!
The tofu satay and deep fried chicken was beautiful and would highly recommend.
There's so much variety, and I already know what I'm going to order next time..
Pros: Quick service , Cheap, Variety
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EmiEats
Points +708
Top Quality Vietnamese Food - Edit
I came here without any expectations and was blown away by the food selections we’ve had. The Saigon iced coffee hit the sweet spot and I can definitely say that this would be one of the best places to have a bowl of vegan chicken phở 🍜. You would get more toppings than any other restaurant and the broth is flavourful! The mixed appetisers plate was enjoyed by all. My mother was pleased with the vermicelli noodles salad w/ tofu and spring rolls. My sister loved the combination rice noodle stir-fry. We finished off with fried soy ice cream and the presentation was very cute ☺️
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-06
Pros: Great ambiance , Many dishes to choose from, Friendly customer service
Cons: Can get packed with customers , Pricey but worth it, Can only dine for 60 minutes
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philwky
Points +3065
Amazing - Edit
This is not only the best vegan food we’ve ate in Sydney, but some of the best vegan food we’ve had around the world.
Read moreCannot recommend this highly enough. You must try here!
The beef rendang was the stand out dish.
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Seatown_vegan
Points +7630
Many different cuisines - Edit
I decided I wanted to noodles for lunch so came here. I ordered their Laksa and duck rolls. The duck rolls had a minimal amount of sauce inside of them. I wish they had sauce on the side for dipping. Would have made them way better. The laksa was delicious. #Veganuary
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hcdelamusique
Points +41
Vegan laksa blew my head off - Edit
Vegan laksa just tastes like nothing else (combination laksa). Make sure you get it! We got takeaway and only con was the amount of plastic—i get that it's good to separate broth from mains for freshness but it doubles the plastic containers, which is a shame. Then multiple bags (albeit biopak) for the toppings. I also got the spicy tofu soup—broth was flavoursome on its own but it pales in comparison to combination laksa.
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Jay13
Points +213
Just incredible - Edit
My partner and I went here after the Vegan Camp Out on our final night in Sydney and my god the food was amazing. It seems we lucked out with table availability as it was so busy so maybe worth phoning ahead or making a booking.
Read moreI had the summer rolls for an entree and the veggies and tofu pho for main, which was incredible and great flavour. Very good portion size too. Plenty of gluten free options too for celiacs and gluten intolerant people
Then I had lychee ice cream for dessert which was delicious too plus cherry soda which really hit the spot during the spicy pho.
The atmosphere was really welcoming and coming from Perth it was so refreshing seeing so many fully vegan places. 11/10 for this place.
Pros: Gluten free options, Good portion sizes, Fully vegan
Cons: Not really a con but it's busy so book ahead
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bryonyhickson
Points +1020
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Edit
Food was good with lots of options. Starters were the real standouts. Pho didn’t blow me away. Service was a little lacking.
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1995_Vegan
Points +445
Diverse menu of classics and rarer fare - Edit
There's a lot to like about Golden Lotus, but my favorite thing is that you can get everything from standard Vietnamese and pan-Asian dishes (e.g., Pho, Stir Fried Tofu With Chilli Basil Leaves) to those you almost never see on a vegan restaurant menu (e.g., Vietnamese Sugar Cane V Shrimp, Fried Fish With Lemongrass) -- and it's all great!
Read morePros: Diverse menu, Special dishes
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gracebeville
Points +48
Favourite spot in Newtown - Edit
This place is the absolute best especially the Laksa I order it once a fortnight it’s that amazing. If you’re in Sydney and just stopping by this is the one to go to.
Read morePros: Laksa, Satay Skewers, Pho, Good price, Very quick
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Spiceislife
Points +222
Pho sure the best vegan pho - Edit
I order from Golden Lotus religiously every week. Pho has always been a comfort food for me and they have all the right parts to what make a good pho. The broth, noodles, vegetables, pork belly and chicken strips are a must have! I also love that they add chilli in it and they’re generous with the bean sprouts. I usually also treat myself to a few entrees that are my favourite - the satay sticks, duck pancakes and mushroom fritters.
Read moreOther things I’ve tried but aren’t as good as the things mentioned above:
Laksa
Fried rice
Entree banquet minus mentions above
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-27
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Vix333
Points +768
Delicious!! - Edit
Absolutely loved this place. Had the lemongrass chicken and plum duck, finished with a deep fried soy ice cream. Not sure what’s with all the negative reviews, maybe this place is a bit random but I’d say this is one of the best places I’ve eaten in Sydney!
Read morePros: All vegan , Delicious , Pretty good value!
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chatreuse
Points +2806
Will do in a pinch - Edit
Went here for a second time as nothing else was open. As the first time, it was a little underwhelming.
Read moreHad the spring rolls (which unusually didn't come with fresh lettuce, but perhaps that was because of the late hour), and eggplant fritters which had a very nice light crispy batter, but incredibly oily.
For the main, had the stirfry rice noodle with combo soy meat and veggies. The noodles were quite lukewarm until you got to the centre noodles which were nicely hot. The sauce was light and delicious. There was WAY too much fake duck, which is not normally in this type of dish, and I don't enjoy fake duck as much as other fake meats. There were about 2 pieces of tofu, I would have preferred just tofu and veggies.
I never understood why it's so much more popular than other nearby vegan Vietnamese restaurants, but I'm glad it's around.
Pros: open later than other restaurants
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MelissaW
Points +940
One of the Sydney classics - Edit
Never a disappointment, they have so many great options and really reasonable prices, right in the heart of Newtown. What more could you want!
Read morePros: So many vegan options , Great location , Good prices
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Zouker
Points +46
Amazing Food - Edit
Amazing Vegan food. However, Let down by service. Order off App - no physical menu. Bill came before one of us had finished. After we paid my friend was still finishing her drink & they told us we needed to go. My friend said I’m just finishing the drink - they came back a few minutes later & we were rushed out the door.
Read moreYes it was a weekend & understand they need to get as many people in as possible. But It was only early & there were other tables available. It just made it not a great experience.
Pros: Great Food
Cons: Expensive , Poor Service
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Fiona0797
Points +29
My Partner and I’s Favourite - Edit
I really love the vegan duck and calamari they serve. The staff are very nice, and I never had a negative experience eating there. Great vibe for an evening dinner.
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bongbong733
Points +14279
Disappointed - Edit
Here's a vegan Vietnamese restaurant, which is one of the many restaurants along the "Vegan Mile" of Newtown. They have a diversity of dishes featuring mock meats and tofu. Rice needs to be ordered extra.
Read moreTo me, food looked boring and unlovingly prepared. Tastewise, dishes were either too salty or too dry for me. One dish, we couldn't even finish... Portions are also not very big, so eating here became pretty expensive. We were three people and were still hungry after 3 dishes and an appetizer, so we ordered a fourth main dish.
You order via an app, with minimal interaction with staff. Service was cold and rushed.
The restaurant is quite popular and it was always full, when we passed by it. If you get a table, be aware that the space may be stuffy and crowded.
Cons: taste should be better, gets expensive quickly, crowded yet cold atmosphere
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EleanorRuck
Points +415
Amazing - Edit
You have to try the combination laska! So many incredible choices 🙌🏼
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Tiggy
Points +13599
Decent - Edit
It’d been eight years since I was last here not long after the restaurant first opened and it seemed to be very busy and popular now. I found it slightly unusual that customers order using a QR code, yet pay at the counter. From the fairly extensive menu we ordered the broken rice and the tofu, vegetable and cashew stir fry. The mock meat in the broken rice was nice and most and the egg substitute - made of filo pastry and not at all eggy - was quite appetising. Both dishes were tasty and a reasonable size, but not standout. Prices were typical at around $22. It seems like a decent vegan Vietnamese restaurant, but with the concentration of vegan options in Newtown it is one among many.
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