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Ren Dao Vegetarian Restaurant offers classic Singaporean cuisine prepared by a chef with 20+ years experience in vegetarian Asian cooking. Will cater to dietary needs, and has many vegan and gluten-free options. Has express lunch menu, with call-ahead option. Upstairs room available for receptions or special occasions. Directions: Located almost opposite the Elsternwick train station. Open Tue-Fri 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Sat 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-9:00pm. Closed Mon.
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275 Glenhuntly Rd, Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia, 3185
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Added by inthemooood on 03 Feb 2012
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40 Reviews
First Review by inthemooood
C.A.T.TV
Points +55
Mock fish packed with flavour - Edit
Unbelievably realistic texture for the "fish skin" of the tamarind fish that's packed with flavour. The siu mai and loh back rolls were good to set up the mains. The mochi with the strawberry, black sesame, matcha and durian were the best way to finish a wonderful dinner! Great service and such a lovely atmosphere.
Read morePros: All-vegetarian/vegan menu that my omni husband can
Cons: Have to ask if a dish is vegan
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Kittybiscuit
Points +10535
Good 3 1/2 - Edit
I’d never been here but heard the laksa was yummy. I wanted to order the golden pouch but they were out. We ordered the loh bak rolls and the curry puffs. I enjoyed both but the curry puffs were huge. Probably could have just done with 1 entree. I loved the sauce that came with the rolls.
Read moreI ordered the laksa. It was huge and so many noodles. I enjoyed it but not my favourite laksa. Lots of tofu though which was a plus. My partner had and sambal king which he really liked.
They were out of the drinks I wanted and also a few of the entrees. My partner was going to order the roti but disappointingly butter is used for that.
Updated from previous review on 2026-06-27
Cons: Using butter to make roti
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stopsign_runs_
Points +2926
Nice vegan options - Edit
Dined in and had take away meals from here, Thai Sweet and Sour Chickn, Sambal King, Green Curry, and the Kung Pow Chickn in its own fried potato bowl. All were very tasty. All vegetarian, menu marked with vegan and gluten free options.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-22
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Storme
Points +46
Reliably Delicious - Edit
I’ve been here a few times and I’ll keep going back.
Read moreAll of the food is absolutely delicious and they give great portion sizes!
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-21
Pros: Decor, Naan, Butter Chicken Curry
Cons: Mochi Desssert comes absolutely frozen
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lauraspeechly
Points +36
Amazing Vegan food - Edit
You can’t go wrong here, everything is really good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-15
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NDVegan
Points +7041
Lunch pack for the win - Edit
This place is so good. It was exciting when i worked nearby. The yam basket is pricey but tasty. Usually get laksa or noodles.
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LesleyMills
Points +230
Vegan at Ren Dao - Edit
Popped in for lunch looking for a quick vegan meal just after they opened for the day. Didn’t disappoint.
Read moreLovely vegan chicken curry with rice and only $15.
Very helpful and cheerful staff
Pros: Vegan chicken curry was lovely, Great price , Happy and helpful staff
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chatreuse
Points +6741
Incredible mutton curry - Edit
- Mutton curry: so flavourful, loved the fresh bay leaves used, and perfect level of spice for me.
Read more- Tom yum hokkien: delish fake meat +soft textured tofu, maybe could be charred abit, and would benefit from the addition of some veggies.
- Thai fried rice: very good, tasty pineapple and charred chikn pieces, would be better with some veggies.
Lovely staff, knowledgable of vegan. Was told the roti and curry puffs are not vegan, not sure if that was marked in the menu though.
Pros: Mutton curry is DELICIOUS
Cons: could do with more veggies in couple of dishes
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Raspberries
Points +680
So good! - Edit
Absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the Nasi Lemak!
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Aspiedude
Points +28
No Singapore noodles - Edit
For a place described as Singaporean, I thought they would have one of my favourite dishes, but to my bewilderment, I couldn’t see it on the menu 😕
Read morekafca
The range is huge.
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jessicalovescows
Points +781
Yum! - Edit
Really yum and a lot of variety.
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abby_lemon
Points +119
Favourite! - Edit
I have been eating here for years and it is always delicious. The laksa is the best - I always order it and it is consistently amazing. All the other dishes I’ve tried have been great too. Absolutely incredible and high quality vegan food. Cannot recommend more.
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Gaylef
Points +138
Delicious food - Edit
Fresh, delicious food and friendly staff.
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aashkat
Points +629
Delicious Food - Edit
Had beautiful experience. Staff is super friendly and food is delicious.
Read morePros: Delicious vegan food
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Ruwi
Points +771
Delicious - Edit
Delicious Malaysian cuisine. Vegetarian with lots of vegan options. Tasty food, good value for money.
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RitaActress
Points +79
Omni friendly - Edit
I've been here a few times with omni fam and friends.
Read moreCrave their laksa every winter!
Pros: quality, friendly, good value
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kikotakeda
Points +116
Great restaurant - Edit
I have been this place with vegan friends, non vegan friends everyone loves their food. I love all the food I had here but my favorite is curry laksa. Don’t forget to order loti bread with it. Can’t wait to eat at this restaurant again!
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travellingbutterfly
Points +1606
My regular! - Edit
One word...laksa. I do try other dishes but always keep coming back to the laksa. It's consistent and comforting. I cannot say anymore except it's the signature dish that I rate higher than high. Staff are lovely and it's a nice little place to eat. But...laksa is why I go there.
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Isa..Sav
Points +260
Yummy food, beautiful staff - Edit
We had the lunch specials which is a cheaper option. The dishes were so flavoursome and filling. The lady who served us was so nice, very kind atmosphere inside.
Read morePros: Large vegan menu, Lunch specials
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MishyCampa
Points +28
Friendly Service - Edit
Had the butter chicken and green curry. It was delicious and the customer service was great!
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Tahnee
Points +262
Great vegan Asian cuisine - Edit
I love this place! The noodle soups are delicious and less than $15. Mains are a bit more expensive though the portion size and quality is good. Lots of options on the menu including some that aren't Asian dishes (e.g. chicken parma). Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Vegan, Extensive menu
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EliseBlack
Points +387
Such good food! - Edit
Super high quality Asian food, although their vegan parma is highly recommended !!
Read morePros: Best Asian vegan food I've had
Cons: Expensive
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Chriskmadsen
Points +18
Best vegan restaurant in the area - Edit
This is simply an amazing vegan restaurant. There’s not many in the area around St Kilda and this is not only have Vegan option on every dish on the menu but also serves spectacular food.
Read morePros: Great food, Lovely service, Good location
Cons: Not using social media to promote
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JessTravelsALot
Points +64
Best vegan Asian food - Edit
I eat here more often than I should! The whole menu is vegan now.
Read moreEverything is great but a few must try dishes are the Butter Chicken; Olive Fried Rice; Green Curry and the Roast Duck.
Also one of the best options in the area for vegans.
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Lovely staff, Consistently good food
Cons: Dishes come out at random times , Can be very quick or very slow , A touch on the expensive side
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PotatoesTho
Points +13764
Chock full of mock - Edit
I have dined at Ren Dao a number of times and have mostly been very pleased with the meals. The last visit was a bit hit and miss and our dessert order was completely forgotten - previously the service has been exemplary.
Read moreThe menu is very mock-meat heavy but if you are after something vegetable or tofu based there are a fair amount of dishes to choose from.
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Pleased to see the newest version of the menu is very clearly coded. A large portion of the menu is vegan, although it is still 'chock full of mock' which will please many no doubt.
Updated from previous review on 2015-08-07
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v.rach
Points +78
The laksa! - Edit
Been addicted to the laksa for many years now.
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EmmaZ
Points +875
Loved the place - Edit
Absolutely love this place. Soooo many vegan options and my non-vegan family loved it as well. So fun to try new vegan dishes. Will come back!!
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