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Serves meat, vegan options available. This restaurant is owned by the son of Mother Chu's Vegetarian Restaurant owner. However, it does serve meat but provides a separate menu for vegetarian dishes, which includes some popular Taiwanese snacks. The restaurant has branched out to a cafe next to it, serving milkshakes, ice cream, coffee, and desserts. Open Mon-Sun 8:30am-8:30pm.
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Shop 1, 86-88 Dixon St (at Sussex Street), Haymarket, New South Wales, Australia, 2000
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Last update on 18 Apr 2013 by Guest
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11 Reviews
First Review by MaitreyaBelmore
Sarilein
Points +20600
Fair 3.5-4 - Edit
Came here because not much vegan friendly spots around Chinatown. Vegetarian listed are labeled, but staff was nice and confirmed vegan. Had some delicious spinach tofu dumplings (great value!) and Mapo tofu. Mapo tofu has option without rice too - very much appreciated. Should have asked for extra spicy. Mapo tofu comes with nice Szechuan flavour and seitan. Could use a pinch more salt and chilli for my liking
Read moreSeating arrangements are like back in Asia with small tables and chairs quite crumped but kinda cool. It can be a bit cold since it’s basically a hallway in a building connecting two streets without doors. Cool vibes though and packed
Pros: Spices and Sauce on table , Dumplings
Cons: A bit cold to sit, Not clearly labeled vegan
Guest
BritLostInOz
Points +27
Meh, go to the original mother chu's for better experience. - Edit
Mapu tofu not great. Wouldn't recommend. Wintermelon tea was 10/10 though
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-16
Pros: Decent amount of veggie options , Wintermelon tea was incredible , Fried bread sticks good
Cons: Mapu tofu very oily , Quite an overpowering coriander taste
Guest
Lycious
Points +1415
Vegan and vegetarian options. Fast paced environment @ Chinatown. - Edit
Vegetarian options is on the last page of the menu. Dishes with eggs are clearly labeled.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-18
Pros: Fresh soy bean milk
Cons: Dishes tend to be oily.
Guest
LalaLima
Points +128
One of the best in town - Edit
The food is so tasty!! 😋
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Food tastes delicious
Guest
SimoneDK
Points +30
Staff does not speak english - Edit
I asked if any of the vegetarian meals were vegan, and she did not know what that meant. Then I asked if the noodles were made with eggs and she did not understand that either. I eventually just took a chance and ordered the vegetarian noodle soup and it was pretty bland.
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Jade-AliseSwarbrick
Points +24
Amazing food and service! - Edit
I love this place - a fully vegetarian option in the middle of the city. Lots of great options and friendly staff. Decor isn’t the best, but the food is awesome so totally worth the trip!
Read morePros: Lots of veggie options, Central cbd location, Friendly staff
Cons: A little expensive for what you get
Guest
BroPsyHippie
Points +87
Go to the “real” Mother Chu’s - Edit
Mother Chu’s Vegetarian Restaurant. In Pitt St
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Lozcriston
Points +842
TERRIBLE!!! SERVED US PIG STOMACH!!!! - Edit
This was the worst restaurant experience I've ever had!!! The vegetarian bun was cold, and soggy. The glutinous rice roll was served in cling wrap and tasted like plastic. Then the "fried tofu vermicelli soup" came out. We had specified we were vegan, and ordered everything from the vegetarian menu. We even asked her to repeat back our order to double check. Tried the broth, and it tasted like pork. Tried something that looked like bean curd, and it tasted like pork as well! Asked the waitress again if it was vegetarian, she said "ohh! You're vegetarian? No, that's pig tripe" !!!!!!! I was SO UPSET!!!! We cancelled the rest of our order, and they refunded us minus the bun, roll, and 2 drinks (which still cost us $20!!!!!)
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leonardhall
Points +326
Tasty Veg Options - Edit
Vegetarian section is on the last page of the menu folder. Food is tasty and well priced. Good portion size. I had the stir fried green vegetables and vegetarian congee (see pics).
Read moreI have a video review on my youtube, see my profile.
If you're visiting Sydney and in the China Town area then this is a good place for veg options. There is another Mother Chu's on Pitt St. which is Vegetarian only and I hear is good too.
Pros: Tasty, Good price, Easy to find location
Guest
sbszine
Points +250
Taiwanese vego food - Edit
There's a vegetarian menu here if you ask for it specifically. I enjoyed the pickles, the congee (made on water, not stock), and the steamed bun. The staff are friendly and it's a fun bustling atmosphere. Legend has it that the proprietor's wife is the daughter of Mother Chu from Pitt St, so we refer to this place as Son-in-Law Chu.
Read moreYou pay at the table when you order, so have your loose change ready.
Pros: Vegetarian menu, Dishes not seen elsewhere
Cons: Vegan options not marked
Guest
MaitreyaBelmore
Points +416
Conveniently in the Heart of Chinatown - Edit
This eatery is conveniently tucked in the heart of Sydney's busy Chinatown. On the window, some kitchen hands are busy making dumplings, yu-tiaw (Chinese donuts), and other snacks. They mainly serve meat dishes, however do ask for a separate VEGETARIAN MENU, which includes vegetarian fried rice, fried noodles, noodle soups, congee (Chinese rice porrridge), stir-fries, etc.
Read moreThe food taste good but doesn't have the "wow" factor, but the prices are good value, ranges from $1.20 for snacks/entrees and from $7.50 for main meals. The location is also very good, in case you are around Chinatown and hungry, especially if you are with non-veg friends - you would be able to sit down together and order what everyone prefer. There's always something for everyone here. This place is always buzzing with customers especially lunch and dinner time.
A must try: their Taiwanese snacks which they are famous for, e.g. dumplings, yu-tiaw (chinese donuts), vegetarian buns, pancakes, congee, and soy milk drinks (hot or cold).
Pros: convenient location, cheap, separate vegetarian menus
Cons: doesn't taste "wow"
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