New favourite restaurant! I can't believe I'd not eaten here till now. I had the macro dragon bowl and the oyster mushroom calamari. Both blew my mind!
I’m down from Sydney visiting my daughter who’s vegan which means lots of eating out at vegan places. She said Yong is supposed to be the best, it was her first time there and after dinner we agreed, it is the best.
Had my first but definitely not last visit today. The food & service was great. The best tiramisu I have ever had. Thought the serving sizes were good and not over priced. Would highly recommend a visit.
Delicious!! Nourishing food, hearty, full of flavour. Loved the chickpea miso and dragon bowl. Hard to choose from so many delicious options!
Love this place! Food is amazing and healthy. Highly recommend
This place is amazing ��� favourite place to eat in Melbourne
Yong green nourishes every member of our family with delicious plant based cooked food, and the raw menu is absolutely devine xx
Awesome and tasty wholesome food. Once of the best vegan places I've been to and everything is delicious.
Honestly the best vegan food I have ever eaten! And all the staff are soo kind ! and have amazing skin ahahahha
I've tried Yong Green food several times and have experienced a great consistency and quality in all their dishes I absolutely love their green curry and their dragon bowl
Been eating here for years and after every meal I feel amazing. The food is so healthy, delicious and beautifully presented.
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
+4
In between lock downs, we were lucky enough to head out to a good old favourite. Yong Green’s has been serving up delicious vegetarian cuisine for years, and is still going strong – despite all. With an Asian flare and everything meat-free. We were in for a treat. Cauliflower florets were battered with rice-flour, crumbed and fried, served with a chilli soy mayo. These delectable bites were crisp and more-ish with the tangy sauce.
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Yong green foods dishes were all very good. I came for my boyfriends birthday, and we booked the day before on zomato for 6 people. However, when we arrived they said we did not book, even though we had the confirmation email from zomato to show we had for that time and date. Luckly, they had room, as it wasn't too busy. The service wasn't great. It took at least 15mins for a server to come over and get our order. They also didn't explain how big the servings were. For 6 of us, we ordered 4 entrees and a main each. When in fact, the 4 entrees could've been enough feeding us all, with the addition of one main. It was a shame to see so much food wasted. It was good that we were able to take home some of the dishes in containers. The mock-beef did not have much seasoning or flavour, however, the tofu was very nice for protein substitutes. I would come back to see if the service was having an off day just because all the food was fantastic aside from the mock-beef, and it's very affordable now knowing how big the portions are.
Full Time Wholesomeness
+5
Isolated at a hipster corner of Fitzroy along with a few other popular vegan eateries, this whimsical, modern and green ambience matches a secret hangout for vegan hunters as the layout of seats are casual and fun to have company with. The food on the menu are mostly Asian fusion with a twist of Korean style. Our favourite dish would be the oyster mushroom calamari with fresh tomato and aioli sauce. Coated with chickpea, rice batter and chia seeds, the resembling calamari was creamy, starchy, dense, a perfect delight companying with some spirit :)
Came here with a few non-vegan friends and we all left full and happy from the delicious food. There were lots of options to choose from for any type of eater. I would recommend the Lime Crush drink or Watermelon Crush drink and the Udon noodles (although my friend's lentil curry looked so good too!)
✨Pros: Food came out quickly, delicious drinks
✨ Cons: Not really anything. The waitress did get out table confused with the one next to us a few times but we didn't care.
Fast friendly service, great quality food and a cosy ambience. I always leave happy and full from this vegan gem. I’m also a big fan of their tempeh.
Tried this place for the first time and it was amazing! Personally not a vegan but enjoy good vegan finds! Wanted to order everything on the menu but obviously couldn’t so will definitely be back to try others on the menu. Everything we ordered tasted amazing and was not one drop of disappointment. Even the drinks were amazing, got the espresso martini and it is one of the best I’ve ever had!! 😍 Highly recommend!
Courtney (@rawpublic_)
+5
Yong Green has got to be one of my favourite places to eat in Melbourne. I’ve tried pretty much everything on the menu and it’s all really good.
I’ve never been a huge fan of mock meat until I have it a try at Yong Green. The Teriyaki ‘Chicken’ is amazing! I’ve taken quite a few friends and family here when they come to visit Melbourne and they always rate the food highly too.
Staff are so accommodating and friendly, I haven’t been able to fault the place yet. If you’re really wanting to dine here I highly recommend making a reservation so you don’t miss out.
Really enjoyed the oyster mushroom ‘ calamari ‘ and the kelp noodle pad Thai which were both really inventive and delicious . Although the pancake platter was really stodgy, bland and was the only poor note . Overall I still really enjoyed my experience .
Regularly eat at yongs!
It's always so hard to choose because everything is delicious but i usually end up with the classic dragon bowl!
The service is amazing and everything comes out so fast.
Ordered take away lunch
Was a great healthy option when on a specific diet for food intolerances
Heard about it from a friend so wanted to check it out
Took a while for my food but was happy once I ate it
If you want healthy delicious vegetarian food, this is a must go place. I ordered the zuchinni lasagna, kimchi dumplings and Jap chae, they all tasted great. Staff is also friendly and helpful when I ask some questions. Worth going all the way to Fitzroy to try this place. Komawoyo!
Enjoyed our meals here tonite. We ordered macro bowl, udon bowl and japchae. All lovely especially the japchae. Finished off with peanut butter brownie with soy ice cream. Delicious. Staff were very helpful.
Cauli pops are a must!!! Always back to try the different vegan options! Just a bit on the pricier side which doesn’t have us coming back as often as we would like to.
Came here with a group of friends for a catch up mid week. Really liked the vibe of the place. Good thing we made a booking though because it got real busy at one point. The food was really good. I'm not vegetarian but I do enjoy the way they did the food. Loved the fried cauliflower for entree was a stand out.
Loved this place! Amazing innovative menu, really enjoyed the oyster mushroom calamari, rawsagna, kelp pad Thai and raspberry cheesecake! Beautiful! Wish we had something as good as this in Perth.
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We have been a couple of times here and the service is variable depending on whom you encounter but we encountered some hospitable people. The food quality seems to have slightly declined lately in terms of spices and flavour profiles. The ambience is not sophisticated and the tables are a little too close for comfort but a lot of people do not mind it. I found it a cross between a cafe and restaurant setting.
The food is not original in concept but above average in taste. The green curry was not spicy at all and was like salty coconut milk with a hint of chilli even though I requested extra spice. The same applied to the lentil hotpot although what can you expect with crossing cultures. There was a lack of authenticity in the mexican dishes. The Dragon bowl was average in punchiness and quantity over quality. The rawsagna was good and a nice balance of subtle flavour without over doing it on the grains that get stuck in your teeth. What is generous is the vegetables. However other dishes seem to have an overwhelming proportion of cheap rice and not enough sauce. The cauliflower nori was good for something healthy and grain and carb free in an alternative to sushi but again lacked flavour. Everything is good but just needs to go that little bit further in herbs and spices. The desserts are good and silky in texture but overpriced for something I can do in my blender.
The matcha latte was good as it was the real deal and not a pre-mix and not overly sweet. The drinks menu is excellent for options and vegan friendly ideas. Good effort here.
Would recommend this place as above average and accessible healthiness taking on traditional concepts and veganising them. Don't go here if you have a soy allergy though.
Consistently excellent. I get eat here fairly regularly and it’s always fresh and delicious. I love the variety. Staff are always great, food transports well for take away too. Highly recommend!
Amazing vegetarian restaurant. Lots of flavour and very high quality dishes. Service was also great, lots of friendly smiles. The watermelon soju and the teriyaki chicken was really yummy. I recommend booking ahead of time as they get busy. Loved the food will definitely be back soon.
This place is amazing! The food is light and yet filling, with an amazing Korean staff on hand so not only is the service impeccable but the taste is authentic. Cannot tell you how much I love this place, definitely try the silken tofu spicy soup and the Kim chi pancakes!
What this place does with vegetarian and vegan foods has to be seen to be believed. I had never tasted anything like their Kimchi Dragon Bowl and it is still my favourite vegetarian dish! Cashew cream, brown rice, wheat chicken, slaw and of course Kimchi. Everything felt so healthy and cleansing...and the flavour!!! Treat all the vegetarians in your life and take them to this great little establishment.
The staff were really friendly and the restaurant is very spacious. Love all the dishes we had here. I'm usually a meat lover but these dishes amaze me!
AMAZING! I went with 6 other people who were all meat eaters yet they still devoured everything we ordered and loved it. Really good vegan menu, loved the variety. Also loved that they have no garlic/onion options. I usually take photos for the review but the food just looked too good to wait. Will definitely be back to try more on the menu!
I’m honestly surprised at the high rating. I’ve been dying to try this place, due to its great wrap in the vegan community (not that I am one, but I have many a friend who are). Service was average and food was actually pretty bland. I ordered the buckwheat crepes, because I’m GF and make a mean buckwheat pancake myself, but these were quite rubbery and awkward to eat. I also got a side of tempeh as my protein and it was pretty standard marinated tempeh, but the tamari sauce was so bland, there was barely a hint of sesame. The highlight of my meal was the rice beer! All in all, I think you’re better off at the Vegie bar to be honest.
Although it wasn't very authentic Korean food, the fact that this Korean(?)/Asian restaurant is vegan is a huge plus. It was delicious. We ordered the pancake platter, pho, katsu, kimchi dumplings, and "tuna". Loooooved the dumplings, but I love anything kimchi and also anything dumpling so it was a pretty easy one for me. The pancakes were tasty too but quite oily, which made it hard to eat so much of it. Tuna was meh but the rest were quite nice so would definitely recommend this place.
Went here few days ago with my friend to have dinner. I’ve had Thai Green Curry with Tofu, while he had his burger with sweet potato chips and a hot chocolate. 😆
Have to say that green curry is quite spicy 🌶 but the food was good!
I’ll say this time and time again: Yong’s oyster mushroom calamari is one of the best things to eat in Fitzroy. Not oily, with a crunch to die for. Worth every cent.
My Yin and Yang Charger reminded me strongly of an incredible vegan platter I had in Kyoto last year. That platter and the Charger share a well-balanced yet diverse array of flavours and textures, made with ingredients you can savour the quality of. The miso soup is one of the best I've ever had, packed with that sweet, sweet umami.
Service varies a bit from fine to friendly.
Their ambience is not my favourite. It has this half-finished feel and adds nothing to your experience. Although you could say its appropriate for a place that screams humble but dedicated to the food. You'll leave feeling incredibly healthy and totally satisfied.
I love Yongs, I’ve been coming here for many years. The buckwheat crepes & the macro bowls are a must have. The customer service is always excellent too. If you love fresh & healthy food that is full of flavour you won’t be disappointed.
10/10. Everything about this place has amazed me. Food is jam packed full of flavour. Portion sizes are big. EVERYTHING CAN BE MADE VEGAN. Also vegan cheesecakes. Do I need to say more??
The Gluten-Free Foodie
+5
Every time I eat here I love it a little more. The mushroom calamari are my absolutely favourite. The dishes are inventive, yummy and good for your gut. The atmosphere is lighthearted and while a little tight on a Fri/Sat the feel is consistent with the cuisine.
super fast service with a smile and beautiful staff whom are extremely willing to please. the menu offers amazingly creative options with variations to suit individual liking. the portion sizes were very generous, mixing together perfect combinations of flavours and textures. my tummy left feeling happy, full and ready to come back again soon!!
We were very keen to try Yong Green that we came in 12pm sharp and were the first customer of the day. We ordered kimchi dragon bowl (half wheat chicken and half tofu with tahini sauce), and lentil hot pot. When the latter came to our table, we were a bit surprised because we expected it to be a soup.... lol it’s the name but that’s okay. I liked my kimchi dragon bowl, and the portion is big that I had to take away mine (which is good because I could save it for dinner).
Absolutely loved this place and its shot to the top of my favourite vegan places in Melbourne. The Korean pancakes and sushi rolls as entrees were huge meal sized serves on their own. Followed up by the green curry with tofu and wheat chicken teriyaki which were both packed with heaps of flavour, we were so full by the end! Highly recommend an espresso martini with almond milk as a great cocktail option. This is now my definitely go-to Vegan place in Melbs!
To set the scene: it's stupid climate change hot in Melbourne. I've somehow been peer pressured into too many beers. Everything is bad. Everything is wrong. Nothing will be good again...and then...a bowel of dragon bowl perfection is placed in front of me and the world is sweet and good again.
This Diner Is Anonymous
+4
I struggled to make sense of this menu. Mexican? Thai? Italian? Indian? It's a strange combo of all. I ended up having the Thai green curry, which was really nice. Pretty standard green curry with vegetables and tofu. It was pretty pricey at $19. The kimchi dumplings were excellent, as was the oyster mushroom "calamari" (why restaurants insist on using meat names is a mystery to me). Overall, it was a nice dining experience. I think Vegie Bar across the road has a little more ambience and better decor for around the same price.
Although gluten free and vegan foods are on the rise in Melbourne, it is surprisingly difficult to find a restaurant that offers a broad range of both gf and vegan options. That’s where Yong Green Food comes in. It caters to almost every dietary requirement under the sun, with a handy colour coded menu. The chilled ambiance and roomy tables also made it a great place to catch up with visiting out of towners and friends.
Food was served promptly. Service crew was very polite and ambience very cosy. Would come back again. Location is easy to find and although place was crowded, we were found a table within 10minutes which was a pleasant surprise
Highly recommend this place 👌🏻. I would say this is definitely one of my favourite vegetarian and vegan places in town. We ordered the oyster mushroom calamari, japchae and macro dragon bowl which was very delicious, flavourful and fragrant. However for dessert, we had tiramisu which tasted a bit weird. Leaves a very unpleasant taste
Food- 9/10
Service-9/10
Ambience - 7/10
Overall- 8/10
Awesome!!! Awesome ambience for meal with friends after a long day. Food is fantastic! Will come again for sure! Must try for all vegan or vegetarian food hunters.
Good place to eat, especially if you are vegetarian and appreciate Asian food. Located in a trendy suburb of Melbourne, this is a better class of vegetarian establishment in terms of serving delicious, clean, tummy-pleasing and healthy food for vegetarians and vegetarian-food appreciative persons and really anyone that enjoys healthy and delicious food. This place was busy when I visited. Beware of parking inspectors if parking nearby, otherwise - would recommend to people looking for something different and tasty compared to the usual greasy burger joints in this area.
Beautiful cause and community. Can be quite pricey but you are getting tasty, clean food that caters to vegetarian, vegan, and raw vegans.
Enjoyed even by my father, a meat-eater!
Ilovevegetarianmelbourne
+4.5
Very healthy food, unfortunately i'm not as keen as others when it comes to healthy bowls... however i was still very surprised by the good taste in their food.
Waited around 15-20 mins for food- tempeh had a funny aftertaste, curry was good and the food overall was pretty ok but not amazing. Nice interior and the staff were efficient.
Expensive but delicious. Always go here when i'm feeling like a clean meal- great fresh vegetarian food. Could almost convert me to being 100% vego- if only they came to my house to cook everyday.
Yong green food. Healthy modern cuisine with Asian fusion. Nice curry with bean curd and cakes. Very low carbs and healthy food. Cosy environment to try.
Perfectly located vegan restaurant in Fitzroy... I liked the watermelon soju drink ... enjoyed Hawaiian pizza and the vegan Tiramisu. Taste was good but did not taste much like coffee .. it might need more coffee. Pho was ok.. Dragon bowl and dumplings were my favourite... Good customer service 😊
Healthy at it's best. With some meaty flavour. Ordered the Yin&Yang, teriyaki chicken rice, soy tuna side and matcha crepe. All were very delicious. To those who love to eat soy meats, this is your heaven place to be. The highlight is the teriyaki chicken. A must order if you go there! The matcha crepe is lacking some flavour on its own, but with the chia seeds sauce, is actually not too bad. The soy tuna was a good side dish to try, worth to order too. Those who been before and didn't like it, give yourself another try for the teriyaki chicken.
We enjoyed the dinner there. We like the dragon bowl and dessert the most. Although I am not a vegan, the food was really tasty. I always thought I would not like brown rice as I have been accustomed to Thai jasmine rice, here changed my view.
We will be back to try more different things for sure.
Easily one of the best food places within Melbourne.
The food is so fresh and you feel good as you eat it, that kimchi bowl tho and the teriyaki chicken was incredible.
Great service, great food, great staff
Went here with my completely non vegan family who loved all of the food here. And I have some very picky members of my family
Been here twice now and each time it's been great.
The food comes out quick and it's tasty! I love the chickpea korma - it inspired me to have a go myself at home.
Service is lacking - once you're seated your lucky to see a waiter that isn't clearing up another table or seating other patrons. Our order was finally taken and then we had to change it twice because the waitress didn't realise that our chosen dishes were sold out.
Never really noticed this place, yesterday my friend said it was recommended to her for vegetarian food (she is vegetarian). We went at around 8pm on Friday night, they first said there was a 10-minute wait on a table but then there was a table available straight away anyway.
We shared the raw pizza, one of the bowls and a noodle dish with tofu. All the food tasted really crisp and healthy. It was enough and yum. Had a glass of riesling and my friend had the syrah. The wines were good too.
Service was nothing special, but nothing wrong with it either.
Always delicious and our food come out so quickly! The nachos are great to share and the fried kimchi dragon bowl is worth every penny! The cold saki was quite a surprise that is worth trying *warning* can be strong! The chocolate vegan cheese cake tastes smooth like a mousse which just melts in your mouth without being overly sweet. My favourite place!
Food is always on point. I'm a regular and have never been disappointed by the good or the service. Highly recommend Yong's for quality, wholesome food.
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! 😍
As a huge fan of greens and all healthy stuffs, this place really satisfied my needs!
Got the dragon bowl (tofu, brown rice, miso soup, assorted veggies, and gochujang paste)! It was so good! The portion was just right and the composition of the bowl was perfect!
My friend got the special of the week- Yin and Yang platter. She loved it! (Especially the gochujang tofu skewer)
Will definitely go back to try more of their menu! Loved it!
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Been meaning to try this place for a while and overall was pleased but probably would opt for a different choice of meal next time.
I didn't want anything heavy for lunch on this day in particular and heard good things about the dragon bowls so decided on the dragon macro bowl however in hindsight given it was a chilly day I should have gone for something a little warmer like the green curry, lentils or the pho which all sounded and probably taste delicious. I found it was a lot of rice and chopped vegetables, which were yummy but after a few mouthfuls became quite dense.
The chickpea miso that came with it though was a lovely accompaniment.
We also got the chilli bean nachos which were really good and a winner for both of us.
I would definitely recommend trying the super latte which, some may shy away from due to the mushroom aspect BUT I found it didn't taste anything like mushrooms. Instead, probably the best way to describe it is a raw hot chocolate, not overly sweet but due to the presence of the cocoa, sweet enough and certainly tasty.
Overall I'd definitely come back and try something else and would recommend it as a spot for anyone looking for a wholesome, veggie feed !
Longing for much needed greens? Well yong green food is the place to be! This is one of our most favourite vegan and vegetarian places in Melbourne. Situated in the trendy Fitzroy, yong greens delivers fresh, scrumptious and healthy meals!
We shared the crisp and silky tofu skewer - a great starter dish. The must have lentil hotpot with organic chickpeas cooked in spices with tomato sauce and smoked eggplant and served with brown rice! And the tasty stir fried kimchi dragon bowl with brown rice, kimchi, seaweed, shiitake and probiotic lemon tahini sauce, served with their home made chickpea miso soup - this dish was the highlight-must try dish! And to top it off we had the raspberry white chocolate cheesecake made with organic raw ingredients.
Go and do it for your bellies 😉!
One of the best vegan/ vegetarian eateries in Melbourne!
Delicious, hearty and flavoursome food with generous portions and reasonably priced. I've even taken some of my meat-eating friends there who absolutely love Yongs! Who said vegetables were boring?
And I love that the menu caters for gluten, garlic and onion intolerances and no sugar options.
My only "complaint" would be that I don't live close enough to eat here everyday ❤
Me and partner went here for dinner a couple of weeks ago, the food was amazing and the service was excellent ! we will definitely be back 😋😋🤤🤤
Healthy, vegetarian/vegan friendly restaurant with Asian inspired dishes. Even carnivores can find a decent meal here without the craving of feeling the need to eat meat. I had the macro dragon bowl which was nice but I'm not sure I'd have that again as it was quite bland.
Fast, tasty, healthy and fresh. This restaurant ticks a lot of important boxes. Had a great meal here this evening - chickpea korma was filling and delicious washed down with a tasty home made juice of orange and ginger.
Omg! This place is amazing. Staff were lovely and food was perfection. Can't wait to try more things on the menu. Plenty of veg and vegan options
I don't usually eat vegetarian / vegan food but this place was amazing! beautiful food and atmosphere. Would highly recommend! Had the Pho and green curry. And immune booster to drink! Too good. Will definitely be back!!!
Really impressed! The oyster mushroom calamari was probably the best thing I've eaten in a long time. We had the macro dragon bowl & Japanese curry - flavour was great. Best of all, I think I'd be able to take non-vegan people there & they'd really enjoy the offerings. Love how clearly labelled everything is (GF V). Left very full with happy tummies! Staff were polite, fast service, we'll be back!
I am very impressed with Yong Green Food. It exceeded my expectations. The photos on Zomato made me think the food was going to look very green and boring but I was proven wrong.
We ordered the Tofu Katsu and the Dragon Bowl. The Dragon Bowl at first looked like it contained lots of lettuce but thankfully that wasn't the case. The soy beef was very convincing and looked like real beef! It still shocks me that we have gotten to the point where we have been able to create fake meats that look and taste like the real thing. How is this possible??? The beef did taste a bit plain but tasted very good with the flavoursome chilli paste.
The Tofu Katsu was the highlight. So much flavour!! This proves that tofu can contain a lot of flavour!!
I also had the Watermelon Soju Crush but it didn't really taste alcoholic. It was very pretty but maybe would not recommend it.
Excellent range of options. I really appreciated how the restaurant was relatively health concious and offered a nutritionally abundant range of vegan and vegetarian food. Although, the chicken burger was rather oily and the fake chicken was questionable! I found that the bowls were a little overpriced for what they presented, considering they were 70% rice, but they provided a fantastically aesthetic photo opportunity! Lovely atmosphere but not particularly outstanding in contrast to competing Brunswick joints.
I'm an Omnivore but in this place I was perfectly content to be a herbivore. I never knew Oyster Mushroom Calamari could be so good! The deep fried mushroom in rice and chickpea batter was better than most real calamari versions I've ever had. The Japchae was sweet potato noodles pan fried with various vegetables. There was a sweetness in the savoury dish that made me want another mouthful and another mouthful. My friend's Japanese Curry was outstanding - fragrant, flavoursome and filling. The hearty dish is ideal for the upcoming cold weather.
Efficient service in a well lit space with some interesting focal points. Take a moment and look up.
I don't know why it took me so long to go here. They have so many excellent options - everything looks so tasty. The beer menu is great too.
Great atmosphere (although a little loud), quick service, good food and price is about spot on.
Scrumptious dinner, every thing was excellent and refreshing, had
- oyster mushrooms calamari , coming with a delicious cashew aioli
-cumcumber salad
-Thai green curry
Every thing was vegan, even the drinks, to go with the meals we tried a Pinot noir and a Riesling
Very good experience
Recommend it!!!!
I couldn't be happier that Yongs has been so successful in Brunswick st as it is one of my favourite diners in Melbourne. Everything I've eaten has been superb but personal favourites are the tuna wrap and the king mushroom calamari. It gets busy and at times noisy, but the food is worth it and all without an animal screaming anywhere in the food chain to provide you with a nutritious meal. A must visit.
Kim Chi Dragon Bowl was exactly what I needed, fresh and full of flavour. The miso was delicious, well balanced and not too salty. Highly recommend Yong Green Food.
Came to Yong Green Food with a few friends, and we were definitely impressed! They're food was very fresh and high quality, which is probably why it's quite on the pricey side. Overall, a great place, but wish it wasn't so pricey:(
Really nice food and customer service! Really enjoy my Sat brunch in this nice atomosphere! I Will definitely recommend this place to all the foodies!
The oyster mushroom calamari and the lemon crush was absolutely beautiful. The raw Hawaii pizza and kimchi tofu bowl was tasty. My boyfriend who leans on the omnivore side says that he'd come here again. The only down side is that tables are too small and the bowls and drinks become a hassle to move around. Would visit again!
Friendly staff greeted us as we entered, seated us quickly with water to the table immediately. Good came out super fast - Amazing food, a variety of flavours, fresh and not oily or over cooked.
The best vegan spot I've ever been. Inspiring wholefood menus and delicious combinations.
I am definitely coming back when I visit Melbourne again!
I ordered the "Ying Yong" which is a selection of side dishes with rice & cauliflower miso. This was delicious AMAZING. Just the right amount of each thing. I would order this again as it changes with the seasons.
I'm gluten intolerant and I've been eating less / no animal products lately as they are disagreeing with me. This place had so many options for me - amazing.
Amazing food and a fantastic atmosphere! It's so hard being vegan finding places that offer you such a large and wonderful variety and Yong Green Food did not dissapoint!!
Easily one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Have never received a poorly constructed dish, whether dine in or takeaway. And no matter how much I eat in any sitting, I'm still left feeling light and satisfied.
oh god...this place is insane! An absolute gem. Only downside...always very busy!! Food AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! Quite loud inside, but nothing too much to detract from experience. Anything tastes good! Great try (even if youre not vegan/vegetarian) simply amazing
Yongs is a vegetarian, vegan and gluten free double fronted shop restaurant, on tram route 11 stop 17, situated on Brunswick street in Fitzroy. It is simply decorated in orange tones with designs painted on the walls, wooden tables, clean amenities and an open kitchen. I went with a group of 7 hungry foodies and we weren't disappointed. The menu was vast. We had Nachos , the yin and yang charger, Mock chicken wrap (which was huge and you would have never known it wasn't chicken $12), Mock Tuna Nori Roll, Macro Dragon Bowl and Japanese Curry. The meals were well balanced and the flavours were amazing. The only comments that were made is that the vegetables in the Japanese curry needed to be cooked a little more (which is a personal preference) and that we had to ask for salsa to accompany the nachos for that extra bit of freshness but the Nacho were fabulous. I found the prices reasonably priced ranging from $6 - $20. Well worth a visit even for the carnivore and we will be returning.
A very funky vegan option in a very funky neighbourhood is Yong Green Food, which does an Asian twist alongside a diverse and interesting menu. Unlike what our CEO says, there’s not too much diversity in here. I’ve headed over to Yong Green Food a few times now, with a work group as well as checking it out with a vegetarian-minded friend. Service is very polite and the restaurant has a nice, homely feel. The food has a pleasant vibrancy and the orders come out looking like its been prepared with detail and care.
Mostly vegan restaurant and heaps of options. Had trouble choosing but decided on the pho (but pricey at $17 though) because the table next to me had it and it was really nicely presented. It was just ok. My friend had the "chicken" and enjoyed the meal (though it wasn't presented as prettily as my meal). Very easy to get a table at 7pm on a Saturday so bonus points for that, and the staff were very attentive. They do not split bills and have an eftpos minimum.
I went for dinner at Yong with my boyfriend on a Sunday night. Yum! We ordered three mains between the two of us. Japanese curry, Thai green curry and the black bean noodles. All were flavoursome and tasty. The noodles were my least favourite due to the saltiness and the thick gluggy sauce. Total bill was $55 which is probably a bit overpriced for the quality if the food. Seating is also a bit cramped. Good service. Love the concept. Will be back.
Brunswick street is a vegans dream and Yong Green Food is no exception.
For starters I ordered the pizza and for the main the dragon bowl.
The pizza was in a small, rectangular portion, however it tasted excellent and I only wish it was in a bigger size.
The dragon bowl was also very tasty and I left with a satisfied feeling in my stomach.
The mock chicken tasted very similar to real chicken too and whilst I have little experience with vegan restaurants, will definitely come back again to try other options
Had the macro dragon bowl which was amazing! Tasted so fresh and healthy, with generous portions of vegetables, tofu and the peanut sauce which was delicious. Also had the raspberry white choc cheesecake, and i loved it! Honestly tasted like real cheese, smooth silky texture. Definitely coming back for more.
If you think eating healthy must be equivalent to munching on bland salads or chewing lifeless chicken breasts, well then think again. I was so impressed that this humble local restaurant could put so much creativity into their dishes to satisfy the health-conscious foodies. The "Rawsagna" was simply genius! Who'd have thought of layering zucchini, mushroom, sun-dried tomatoes and cashew cream together? Tasty food without the guilt is definitely a win-win situation.
What isn't there to love about this place?? Is delicious, healthy, organic and had plenty of vegan and gluten free options!!!!!! Everyone is catered for! Unfortunately I didn't get to try the raw desserts but definitely will next time!
This is one of my favorite places to eat, must have visited over a dozen times!!
The yin and yang charger is a newish popular dish which is great except for the potatoes.
The "must try" and "always get sold out" dish is the green curry. It's the best curry I've had in Mel and I'm not even a curry fan. The biodynamic brown rice now with quinoa is also the best tasting rice.
The improved batter of the fried oyster mushroom makes it more crispy and flavoursome but I miss the old sauce.
We took away the dessert and found them all very healthy, light and not sweet at all.
The white chocolate cheesecake was yum whereas the caramel slice and tiramisu didn't have much flavour.
Can't fault any of the fresh juices, so refreshing and healthy.
Tried the honey date tea and really like it. Such a great winter warmer drink.
Chicken looks like togu. Nice restaurant. Nice people. Nice decoration. Great location. Great chai. For groups or alone. Very calm. Healthy.
Excellent service, variety on the menu, tasty food and a cute setting. Green curry is delicious. Will definitely recommend. Look forward to my next visit ☺️
Came here 3 weeks ago and omg it was amazing. Who would of thought that raw, vegan, healthy food could taste so damn good! Can't wait to come back!!!
Guilt is an inherent part of being human. Guilt eats away us at all. It stays with us for years, decades, entire lifetimes, even. We magnify the tiniest wrong we've done to Burj Khalifa proportions. We flagellate ourselves incessantly and unceasingly. This is the human condition.
Eating at Yong Green eradicates all guilt.
9/10, would definitely overcome guilt here again
A cute and cozy casual lunch/dinner spot. Great presentation and flavours to food, majority of the menu is vegan which is awesome!! Service is quick and prompt, small dietary adjustments are offered and can be made. Id definitely come here again, it's also a good spot to introduce vegan food to non-vegans. The only recommendation I'd give to customers is to get in early for dinner! they dont take reservations, so Friday night and weekends get really packed and you can wait up to an hour for a table!
Absolutely brilliant!
If you are a vegetarian looking for delicious food with fast and friendly service, then Yong Green Food is a must! Ordered the Oyster mushrooms, Macro Dragon Bowl, and the Tofu Katsu. The meals arrived in under ten minutes. Only issue is the price. The meals are around $20 which in Fitzroy for vegetarian is slightly overpriced. However keeping the taste and service in mind, Yong Green Food is an absolute winner!!!
One of the best vegetarian dishes I finished without complaining that it needed meat. Initially was skeptical because the last vegetarian/vegan place I went to was so disappointing and overrated (located in St.Kilda) but this place impressed me. The food was simple and delicious. Would definitely come back here again.
Yong Green Food is such a great place. I love the atmosphere and very clean and peaceful place. I think the food is quite nice, a bit plain but when you eat the food there, you notice it is very healthy. It is way overpriced though, the servings are quite small and not worth it. I do understand, however that their brown rice along with some other ingredients are organic so I understand why it is expensive. I have been here twice and both times had lovely service, waitresses were very nice and patient. I wouldn't be in a rush to come back as I want to try other vegan places. But it is definitely a great place to try.
AMAZING! Best vegetarian restaurant I have been to. The fake meats are to die! & they have so many options. I love being able to order anything on the menu. The service was good, good vibe. My favourite vegetarian place in Melbourne
Yong Green serves vegetarian/vegan food with some dishes can be made GF on request. I think the menu is quite comprehensive serving many types of cuisines. Its Korean bbq, mock tuna nori roll, teriyaki 'chicken', and Japanese curry are highly recommended.
FANTASTIC FOOD! I recently had my birthday here and the variety for a vegan was absolutely a charm. The service was excellent and the prices were reasonable. Would definitely come here again. My meat eating friends loved it.
I was expecting more from all the hype.. Yes menu is okay if you like mock meat.. It could have fresher and healthier food.. For me food was okay but not amazing
For me is always the question "Why looking vegan restaurant always messy, dirty and uncomfortable " which is really annoying for me.
I had the watermelon smoothie, which was delicious. The tortillas are very good and my main dish the teriyaki "chicken" was ok.
Good choice for vegetarian and vegan! Food here is really delicious!~ the king fish and quinoa are impressive~ strong recommend the dessert here too! We ordered the Black Sesame ice cream and cheese cake, both are yummy! Will come here again~
When neighbouring restaurants with inflated reputations fill up, I'm first in the door at Yong Green. Delicious food, friendly staff, efficient service, cosy atmosphere. I've never managed *not* to order their almond milk cacao smoothie... heaven in a glass. Dragon bowl, tofu katsu and raw pad thai are all favourites.
My vegan friend and I travelled across Melbourne because Yong Green Food looked like one of the best places to for dinner in the city and it didn't disappoint! My introduction to vegan/raw food was a surprisingly wonderful experience and though not being vegan, the food and atmosphere was excellent! My only criticism would be the seating, not all that spacious and we were situated next to the fridge (so it seemed) but that wasn't too big an issue. Highly recommend!
Photo of the pho the green salad, watermelon crusher (this tasted so real it's not funny) and lime crusher attached
I ordered the tofu katsu. The patty was really flavoursome and filling, the coleslaw was fresh and it's dressing was creamy and delicious. The interior has a quirky yet homely feel, the staff are reasonably friendly, the portions are good and the food presentation is simplistic yet lovely. On a negative note, the menu is a tad bit expensive for just vegetables. My mum ordered the dragon bowl, I tasted some of it and it was so bland and didn't taste very fresh. She ended up having really bad stomach pain from it. It's a shame that the quality varies so much depending on what you order.
Five stars for delicious dishes filled with so much flavour. Nothing can compare to that amazing tiramisu cake I had for dessert, it was absolutely amazing and a MUST if you ever visit.
Yong green are delicious, definitely one of my favourites :) the kimchi gyoza are a must try! Their kombucha is beautiful! Service is fairly quick. They have some awesome raw options, the rawsagna is pretty tasty.
A wonderful surprise. Utterly delicious. And we went back the very next day. Yuuuuum.
The photos I took are of the raw burger which was really yum and I'll order that again in the future. We also had the green curry, a little watery but the flavour was perfect. The mushroom calamari was just ok, but the White chocolate cheesecake was Devine.
The next day we ordered the raw pad Thai. Good flavour but I wouldn't order again
Fantastic and buzzing little spot. In their menu they have a little section where they speak about their ethos: looking for organic, local food if possible and offsetting all their carbon footprint.
We had a delicious green curry and the Tofu dragon bowl. Fantastic!
Yong Green Food delivers all that it promises to both Vegans and non-Vegans. I know I will certainly be back for their Rawsagna – a take on what a lasagne would be in a vegan world. It was absolutely delicious. The decadent cashew sauce paired with the delicately sliced zucchini and marinated eggplants made for a delectable combination of flavours. It was the perfect summer dish.
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Fitzroy seems to have an endless capacity for vegan and vegetarian restaurants. Yong Green Food is either new, or perfectly capable of keeping up with trends. It specialises in raw, vegan, gluten free and biodynamic foods but still has plenty of cooked dishes and many of the old school vegetarian favourites (buckwheat pancakes, lentil and chickpea burgers, nori rolls, pizzas, curries and stews).
I went there as I practically drooled over the menu one morning while out shopping. Plenty of fermented foods and drinks, plant based meals and even quite a few mock meat options. I feel like I haven't had mock meat in years!
My dish didn't disappoint - mock sword fish with lemon tahini sauce, biodynamic brown rice, steamed veggies, lotus root chips, house made pickles and miso soup. My meat loving partner had a dragon bowl with tempeh, brown rice, seasonal vegetables, kimchi, seaweed and lemon cream. Everything was tasty and would suit vegans. Plus, we both walked away full and feeling healthy. Even our drinks fit the bill - I had a cultured drink with fig, ginger, cinnamon and lemon; my partner had an alkaline watermelon and lemon crush.
I recommend you book as you might get turned away or have a long wait. We didn't book but we went straight after work and within 15 minutes of arriving there was not one single table spare.
If you go to this place you will also need to get past the flaky wait staff who seem to be off in dream land and the slightly grubby feel to the interior (it may just be the poor lighting).
Good service, my mum really liked her japanese curry and I liked my katsu tofu. we both loooooved the chocolate cheesecake. will return to try more things !
I go here at least once a fortnight because of how much I love the food. It's very affordable and very delicious. I have taken my family (full of meat eaters) here several times and after sigh hesitation at the start they now can't get enough of it!
The portion sizes are generous and it's such and staff were super helpful and friendly. I tell everybody to eat here!
I have never really looked at something labelled raw food and thought to myself "Mmm how do I get me some of that", not until I stumbled upon Yong Green anyway. An initiative of a couple Korean siblings, Yong Green highlights a going back to basics approach with their menu - vegetarian and vegan biodynamic meals. Their signature dishes include the rawsagne, the raw vegan blueberry cheesecake and the green tea ganache. The meals feel wholesome, the price range is $$ and the ambience is low-key. Paper lanterns galore!
One of the best meatless meals I've ever had! I tried the Rawsagna, which was so, so delicious. The cashew cream held the components together so well and was my favourite part of the dish. My friend ordered the soy king fish. It didn't really taste like fish, but it still tasted good. We wanted desserts, but unfortunately their kitchen had already closed by the times we were finished with our mains. Keen to return to sample their desserts next time.
The food are pretty good! Like the smoothie! My friend is suffering tho because no meat.not waiting for long, they are quite fast actually. Table is a little small for two people
I couldn't believe vegan food could be so tasty! I came here with a few friends and we shared all the dishes.
The rawsagna was delicious, nice texture and really well presented.
The pad Thai would have to be everyone's favourite dish, sauce was delicious and the portion was very generous.
Quinoa patties are also a must try!
The kimchi gyoza was not so good and was the last thing left on the table.
The deserts were to die for, my favourite was the tiramisu, the caramel slice and cheesecake were also good.
Had dinner with a friend. Ordered the Japanese curry and the soy king fish as mains; both were tasty for vegetarian meals but I preferred the king fish dish. As desserts, we had the caramel slice and raspberry white choc cheesecake. It was yummy without it being overly sweet, good treat without feeling like a glutton. 😜 The service was quick and staff were really friendly! 👍 Great place if you're keen to try some vegetarian dishes.
Love Yong Green Food. Fresh, creative and healthy vegetarian/vegan food. Always insanely quick to arrive. Service is friendly and attentive. Had the kimchi dragon bowl and it was ridiculously amazing!
Melbourne Vegetarian
+3.5
Good food. Good service unfortunately the portion was a bit small as after finished up starter and main, me and my bf still feel hungry.
End up we went to our regular place "vegie bar" for our favorite rasberry cheesecake for dessert.
we will come back for more. Hopefully we order something else that able to filling our belly.
It is a nice place and has a creative menu. Unfortunately there is no green tea cheesecake anymore. I ordered stir fried kimchi dragon bowl and it tastes normal. Anyway all food is in healthy style.
Super fast service, extensive menu and oh my god dat mushroom calamari doe. My favourite place when I want to be healthy but want amazing flavours at the same time! 🙌🏼
Love this place, Pad Thai, veg lasagne, dumplings etc.. Drinks like crushed ice watermelon juice, Acai or Tumeric shots, coconut water, organic cold chai. It's all delish soul food! Only thing is this place is pretty pricey. Don't expect the place to be fancy, it's a relaxed simple decor with a chilled out vibe.
Finally managed to get ourselves to Yong! Have been wanting to try it for ages! Friendly service, very healthy & tasty food! The meals were so filling (great value for money) and were accomodating to dietary requirements. We'll be back for sure!
I went to this place well over a year ago and have been meaning to do a review for them for quite a while now.
This place is absolutely awesome! The amount of vegan friendly options along with an extensive amount of meals being organic, it's definitely one of my favourite vegetarian cafes!
When I ordered the 'Raw Falafel Wrap', it wasn't exactly what I expected but then again, I ordered it before I really knew what raw and healthy food was! It was interesting opening up my container to see three raw falafels on a sheet of lettuce but it was delicious, especially the mango salsa that came with it!
As this place is vegetarian/vegan and a lot of it organic, the prices for the food is extremely reasonable!
I highly recommend this place to omnivores AND herbivores if you're after a good feed! Cannot wait to go back!
One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Top quality vegan/vegetarian meals and desserts. so much flavour and love put into my food. The food is fresh, filling and colourful. Skeptical Non vegos love this place too. Can't fault yong green
Incredibly extensive menu! Heaps of yummy vegan options. I had some high expectations and thought it was good. Not amazing, just good. Unfortunately I got served a spelt veggie bun that was still cold in the middle... That was the largest let down here, and also since the food came out so fast it was a bit unforgivable. Had they spent another 5 minutes making sure everything was as it was meant to be I would have given a higher rating.
The kombucha was great, my mum had the maca chai and she liked it. We also got the summer rolls and the quinoa fritters to share.
Quinoa fritters were soooooo so yum! Best of everything we had. A lot of summer rolls! I think it was a little much for us but they are small. The smoked tofu is awesome and there is lots of flavor.
I look forward to coming back and giving this place a second chance.
Delicious food and healthy too! Service was fantastic. Food was out quickly after ordering and the staff were all so friendly and helpful! Great atmosphere
Great food, fast service and tasty food. Only let down was a rude staff member who rolled their eyes at our table when we took time in deciding what to order.
Never dissapointed with this place. Consistently delicious food and great service. Although I think the prices could be cheaper it doesn't stop me from coming back. BYO wine makes it even better.
LOVE this place. Delicious and nutritious food with a huge menu. The rawsagna is a must and also the desserts. I've been here with non vegos who were sceptical to start with but they loved it and kept coming back! Yum!
The only down is the ambience.
As a vegetarian your options can sometimes be limited when eating out. And when it comes to vegetarian restaurants, it can be a mixed bag. But Yong's is a must visit for any vego in Melbourne.
Food (10): I cannot fault it. Very creative dishes that are bursting with flavour. Even my meat eating friends enjoy coming here. It proves that Vegetarian food can be more than risottos and deep fried garbage.
Ambiance (9): Very clean with comfortable seating. Nice lighting too - a good atmosphere for a night time dining experience.
Service (10): Perfect. Extremely friendly staff.
Value: (9) For the location and quality of food, the prices are very reasonable.
Overall (9.5): Every Vegetarian in Melbourne has to dine here at least once. A high standard in vegetarian dining. I only wish it was open 7 days.
The Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake has taken raw desserts to a whole new level for me! Absolutely incredible! Great proportions of base to cheesecake, amazing creamy texture and complimented perfectly by the raspberries on top. What makes it even better is that they do takeaway.. perfect for those days when you don't have time to stay for a full meal and would rather pick up a treat to have on the go! Great atmosphere and really friendly service, will definitely be back!
Wow!!!!!!!!! We ordered the Thai green curry! This was out of this world amazing. All the food coming out looked so good it was hard to choose. I can't wait to come back and try something new. We were seated straight away and the service was very quick!
Love this place. Never fail to give me something delicious and healthy. The macro dragon bowl and raw lasagne are my favourite healthy dinners and the raw deserts are too die for!
Great vegan place - I took 8 carnivores here and they couldn't believe it wasn't meat. It's my favourite vegan place :) I love its sustainable practice as well
Yong Green offers a wide variety of vegan/gluten free choices on their menu. They have raw, asian, pizza, salads, sandwhiches, smoothies desserts, all very flavoursome and fair priced. Staff were friendly and helpful. We ate there few times and loved it every time. The big tempeh burger with coleslaw was huge and tasty, the pho dishes is a must try, and their tofu dishes are a standout too. Definitely a place to go try out!
The tofu katsu was a good solid meal, I enjoyed it, although not as memorable as I was hoping. It needed a more unique flavour to the Japanese mayo sauce, or something more creative than a standard coleslaw bed, or on point texture to make it shine into the 4/5 category. It's not enough to just be healthy or organic, it has to be healthy and have a special flavour or texture that you don't find anywhere else. I'd like to go back and try the Macro Dragon Bowl.
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A wonderous assemblage of 6 gathered for some guiltless constructions of kimchi pancake, lentil hot pots, organic burgers dragon bowl and quinoa fritters. Spectacular presentations, the coconut chilli sauce invigorated the finely-drawn tastable aroma of the fritter. My kimchi pancake; incredibly light nevertheless inhibiting a potent satiation of fullboreness and furthermore, splashing over some hot sauce heightened a mighty flavourful kick! The organic tofu stemming from the dragon bowl was a little perplexing upon tastable initiation however after a few mouthfuls the appreciation materialises and you actually forget about the articulately dense operation of what this establishment conveys amidst their produce. Scenic florality as is depicted from the concept of "Yong Green" - even the desserts are astonishingly spectacular! The tiramisu is a must try and I'm not even a terimisu enthusiast. A non-traditionally creamy variation as opposed to its spongy velvety original formula. Even the chocolate cheesecake was mouthwatering but for $10-$12 per serving you would expect the portions to equalise the size of your palm at the very least. Hitting back up the greenery again soon! :)
Awesome lunch with a friend. Raw food lasagne, basically a raw veggie stack... Rawsagne! Was delicious! Would for sure come back here. Next time I'd get the desert.
Very tasty healthy food, quick service, at a reasonable price. Couldn't ask for much more! Had the Korean BBQ and would definitely return to try some of the other hunger-inducing dishes on the menu.
I had dinner at Yong Green Food with some friends in November and forgot to write it up until now. I had lunch with one of those friends recently and she reminded me that I hadn’t written a blog post about it. So here it is. To be honest I have mixed feelings about my first visit to Yong. The place is jumping and busy all the time. Everybody seems to love it and rave about it. I had looked forward to it and had high expectations which is always a hurdle in itself.
Great food and service. Sometimes a wait to be seated but they're good at estimating a time and even call to let you know so you can run off to a bar while you wait.
First vegan style restaurant and tasty enough, felt guilt free with fresh herbs and nutty spicy flavours. Will go again after a fried hangover.
So shocking that vegetarian food could be this YUMMY! Tried the katsu covered with quinoa which is just simply an amazing and yummy dish. The desserts are must tried dish and it tasted similar to the usual cheesecake. Great job on promoting vegetarian and healthy dish!
Best organic food. Ever.. Yong's never disappoints! Everything on the menu is guilt free and delicious, a combination you don't come across very often. I've been coming back for years and have absolutely loved every meal I've eaten there. Staff are friendly and attentive as well!
Great food. First time in a restaurant of this sort, but I can actually say I loved it. Very tasty and great service.
Perfect!. Lovely waitress who helped us choose what to order. The Lentil Hot Pot and Seaweed salad was perfect. The food is so flavoursome and healthy. The Dragon Ascent juice is absolutely AMAZING. And very quick.
Love it!. I just love their food, there is a wide variety, raw and cooked food. The deserts are also excellent.
A little over priced but great food. Awesome to be eating something delicious and feel like ypu aee putting nutritious yunmy goodness in your belly. Great food, great gaux meat just a bit over priced
The Homemade Kimchi Gyoza was steamed perfectly- the skins weren’t too soggy or too chewy and the kimchi filling was not too hot, it had just the right amount of spiciness. The texture reminded me of eating tuna flakes- meaty and light; loved the fullness of it despite it being vegetable
This was Mock Salmon Roe aka raw sushi, filled with finely chopped carrots, cashew cream, sunflower seeds, capsicum, cucumber and avocado alongside a wasabi tamari sauce. Despite its small size the sushi was very tasty and not as a dry as I was expecting, although a lot smaller than I was expecting for $13. Fortunately I’d ordered other dishes,
Yong green food is a vegetarian/vegan restaurant created by people wanting to make a difference. It has a really nice vibe about it. The food is organic, eco-friendly and no living beings are hurt in the making of these incredibly delicious meals. My brother suggested the place (him being vegetarian and all) and I had some doubts at first (me being a meat eater and all) but I eat my words, I was pleasantly surprised...
For those who have never heard of this place, Yong Green Food is a lovely little restaurant on Brunswick St, Fitzroy and is basically the epitome of nearly every green eating lover’s dream. It’s run by two Korean sisters and offers a range of guilt-free dishes that accommodates to the needs of everyone PLUS mother earth! There’s an abundance of Asian-inspired dishes despite being owned by Koreans with their menu based on cooked, raw, organic, vegan and gluten-free options.
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Another Vegetarian restaurant option that serves mostly vegan, raw, organic, gluten free and you know, all that stuff. I met up with my blogger friend, Wanderingmint and her friend Steve for dinner. Yong Green Food had far been in my list for quite sometime ever since my absolute amazing experience at Vegie Bar (a vegetarian restaurant). I expected Vegie Bar's standards, but Yong Green Food wasn't on par. Not that its bad, it was just decent. Organic Chilli Bean Nachos, 15AUD Overall dish was very dry to the throat, and barely enough sauces for all the chips. The corn chips were served with chilli beans, guacamole, sour cream and organic cheese. Some jalapenos on the sides where everyone would just sweep it under, and left them all behind. Homemade Kimchi Gyoza, 13AUD Flimsy looking Homemade Kimchi Gyoza that barely forms a shape. I say the chili soy sauce served with it was its saving grace. Kelp Pad Thai, 19AUD The Kelp Noodles were delightful. It wasn't everyone's ' favourite, but I loved it anyhow. Amongst all that mixed organic veggies, thin kelp noodles were coated with chilli cashew sauce with strongly spiced tamari almonds that were extremely addictive. Buckwheat Crepe, 13.50AUD I have high expectations for the Buckwheat Crepe because of how it looks, and the craze over it on on Instagram. This crepe was absolutely organic, vegan and gluten free with braised shiitake mushrooms inside as the standout ingredient folded within. The white sauce underneath was wasabi soy mayo. I thought with kewpie it would taste better. Overall, if not for the presentation 13.50AUD was a bit much to hand over. Fried Nori Roll, 13AUD I liked the Fried Nori Roll, but again, it was slightly overpriced. They wrapped mung bean noodles with tofu, sesame leaves and some veggies around three nori seaweeds. The sauce was lovely as well, it was sweet, sour and therefore called the yuzu citrus dipping sauce. Dragon Bowl, 19AUD Dragon Bowl was incredibly amazing and its one of the re
The service was extremely quick, but I’m not sure if that was because they were closing soon. Our drinks came out within a minute or two and were both very green. As a person who doesn’t drink a lot, I love creativity when it comes to mocktails, smoothies or juices and Yong Green Food ticked this box.
Service was friendly, no complaints there...the decor is hippy in an endearing Korean way. Would I return? Heck yeah.
The majority of Melbourne vegans need no introduction to the wholesome and delicious food on offer at Yong Green Food and the midweek queues out the door are testament to the fact that the word has truly gotten around! Yong Green Food offers an extensive all vegetarian (mostly vegan) menu with an abundance of gluten free options - along with raw, organic and biodynamic dishes.
I am a lover for all things vegetarian and vegan in the foodie world. In fact sometimes I wonder why I haven’t turned vegetarian yet, but…I have my reasons. Yong Green Food as the name suggests is a little vegetarian and vegan establishment in Fitzroy on Brunswick St that serves patrons food that is not only delicious but is good for body and your conscious as well. It is the perfect place for vegetarians, plant based eaters and vegans alike and becoming fast a favourite among the many health conscious lovers of food that is wholesome and nourishing for the mind, body and soul.
Expensive Delicious Habit.
+4.5
So when DK suggests that we go somewhere to eat raw vegan lasagne, I'm all ears. Especially if there is the chance for raw chocolate cheesecake afterwards!
Yong’s is a vegetarian restaurant, there are many ‘gf’s on the menu and many more ‘v’s (vegan). All of the dishes pictured were vegan and gluten free...
Yong Green Food is just over a year old and still going strong. We stopped in a couple of Saturdays ago before a friend's birthday drinks to grab something to eat. The last time I was there I was so overwhelmed by the many interesting choices on the menu that I didn't know what to order. This time I was so hungry that I just picked the first thing that I saw - the Teriyaki "Chicken". My bf picked the Korean BBQ "Beef".
The best raw vegetarian place in Melbourne, Yong Green Food was created by Korean ladies. Go Korea~! Since trying their delicious dishes, I am addicted...
The waitresses are polite, and the ladies preparing food at the front desk are helpful and attentive when approached. I was delighted to be presented with a vegetable rawsagna, picture perfect as captured by so many other diners. I was initially feeling a bit sceptical about trying the rawsagna because I hadn’t been a big fan of vegetables during my childhood and/or early teen years, and it was only this year that my taste has seemed to change and I’ve been able to tolerate vegetables
I absolutely loved the Rawsagne (layers of zucchini, mushroom, onions, marinara and cashew cheese). Although the portions were small, it was quite filling.
All in all, Yong Green Food delivers all that it promises to both Vegans and non-Vegans. I know I will certainly be back for their Rawsagna (especially when the weather is warmer).
Best Vegan food in town.. I absolutely LOVE this place! As a Vegan it's hard to find a menu where you just want to order everything. I come here regularly and can not fault a dish. Service is amazing and speedy, food comes out quickly- even with a packed restaurant and the actual food is always perfect. Gold star. I can't recommend this place enough.
Great alternative to Veggie Bar. A bit further up the hipster path of B'wick street is Yong Green Food and it is definitely worth the extra few steps! Offering an array of asian inspired raw and veggie options, it's a vegetarian's nightmare (so much to choose). Usually go for a curry dish and a dessert - it never disappoints. Quieter than veggie bar and slightly cheaper too. Green thumbs up for you Yong!
Raw food is a winner. I have only eaten off the raw menu which is very good. Both the pizza and in particular, the burger were really tasty and satisfying. Really lovely staff too.
Great, healthy, food. The food and service was great. I would definitely recommend this restaurant, especially for vegetarians or vegans looking for a cute venue with a wide, interesting range of dishes.
Extremely polite staff only further complimented by fantastic and interesting food. I have been eating at Yong green food for years and it's always perfect!
If you're torn between a few places on bustling Brunswick St.. The answer is always Yong Green. They've never let me down so far and I'm quite happy to drive the 1 hr from my hometown to eat their Kimchi Gyoza!!
Favourite !!. Absolutely amazing food here! I've been at least 5 times in the past year and every time food is quality, staff are lovely, atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect in the neighbourhood. I've been 3 times with hard core meat-eaters and they loved it!
absolute faves - green curry, chickpea korma, dragon bowl, kimchi gyoza. and the wheat beers are actually great!!
always a treat eating here and would unreservedly recommend this to everryyyoneee!!
Great food - lots of vegan options. Great place.
A++++++. I don't know enough descriptive words to express my love for this place. Its perfect, perfect food, prefect service and perfect atmosphere. Yay for Yongs!!!!!
Deliciously different.. Beautifully presented food that tasted as good as it looked!
Staff were lovely and attentive.
Menu was reasonably priced and extremely creative and diverse in the dishes available.
A fabulous dining experience - a quality, cheap and nutritious feed!
Can't wait to go back! :)
All the food was amazing, full of flavour and beautifully presented. Staff were very attentive.
My Favourite Vegan Restaurant, Hands Down!. My favourite vegan restaurant! :)
The fact that it is all very healthy, fresh and vegan is what makes me frequent this amazing restaurant at least once a month.
Friendly service, delicious food!
Really great food. Loved the kimchi gyozas. Only thing was I ordered a curry with chicken instead of tempeh, it arrived with no meat, I asked if there was meant to be chicken, the waitress went and consulted the chef and came back and said "there is chicken in it, it's the stuff that looks like mushrooms"... Um no they were mushrooms haha slightly strange but laughed it off. Will be returning to try other stuff, great service!
1st time at a vegan restaurant and it was an experience. A good one. But I'm not returning any time soon. They have a Very large creative menu. Impressed with the flavours and combinations put together.
The Tofu pattie with brown rice and coleslaw was the most amazing dish that my brother had ( I kept picking at his plate) the rawlasagne was fanstic too.
The carmel slice was nice, it was a tad on the salty side. This place has lovely and attenntive staff, the wait is line is worth it. I will be back no doubt about it.
2016 - update! TOFU KATSU IS STILL JUST AS AMAZING AS 2014. THANK YOU.
Absolutely amazing food! Must try a desert too! Everything about this place is fantastic!
A must - best food!!. I love this restaurant - love the organic food, the fact that we can eat there with food intolerances ( as all menu items are clearly marked to cater for many dietary requirements). Food is delicious. I had the Lentil hot pot without sugar. Divine. Hummus a great touch. Also shared the "chocolate cheesecake" which was AMAZING! I rarely order desserts but this one sounded so natural and "healthy". The worst part about this restaurant is that we live too far away and can not frequent it as much as I would like. Would love if they opened another south of the yarra!
Love it!. This has got to be one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. The staff is always super friendly and the food is amazing. Do yourself a favour and try one of their white chocolate cakes - so good!
Something for everyone. Extensive menu, friendly and fast service . Try the daikon salad , it is awesome !
The food and service at Yong Green are very good. We were able to get a table for 4 on Friday evening with no booking, although the restaurant filled up while ate. Yong has a pleasant vibe, although perhaps it could use a little facelift to freshen up the walls, decor and bathroom. The raw tiramisu is just about the most delicious thing I have ever tasted. I can't wait to go back and have it again.
INCREDIBLE!. Came here today for the first time after much anticipation and definitely was not let down! The buckwheat crepes were delicious, but the real stand out was the raw chocolate cheesecake! Both the service and the ambience were outstanding also and I can't wait to come back to try the rest of the menu!
Had an excellent experience at Yong Green food for lunch. I ordered the Macro Dragon Bowl whilst my friend ordered the Mexican Chilli beans; both came out quickly and were delicious! The Macro Dragon Bowl was particularly good; a lot of flavour, nutritious, wholesome, and a generous serving. Definitely coming back here soon!
Delicious!. Such a huge range of vegetarian food - everything I ate was DELICIOUS, everything I saw at the tables next to me gave me food envy. I'd have to say this is now my favourite vegetarian restaurant in Melbourne. The staff were perfect - not too pushy, but always available. The vibe on a Sunday lunchtime was perfect - intimate, light and airy, I could have stayed all day. Can't wait to go back!
Tasty and... Vegan. Amazing oraganic tasty food quick service and not to expensive
Good on you guys
The chia chai is amazing quick food great vegan food quick and healthy i will definitly be returning thankyou yong
Delicious and filling. I've just started incorporating more raw meals into my diet and I was told Yong was the place to go. From the front, it looks quiet but once you get inside, the place is packed. After my meal, I could see why. I ordered the immunity juice and the raw nutty burger which was delicious. I don't know what dressing they put on the salad, but i've never eaten salad so fast in my life. It was yum. Plus, unlike most raw meals I've eaten recently, this one kept me full for hours. Will definitely be back and will be making it a regular place to visit!
Never disappoints! Tofu Katsu is amazing, but I think everything is great, particularly almond milk smoothies :)
Fabulous Dessert. I enjoyed the main course a curry but I'm not really into vegetarian food so I probably wouldn't go back for mains. Dessert on the other hand was beautiful - chocolate cheesecake which was light, delicate and full of flavour. I savoured every mouthful without the heavy richness of a dairy based dessert.
Came here with speculations about veggo food but was surprised by the flavoursome taste and textures of the foods! wonderful service keep it up!
Recommend the raw pecan falafel any day!
I love this place so much. Thought a year ago the standards had dropped but that are back in full effect.
Had the buckwheat crepe today with shiitake mushroom and a coleslaw, both vegan and GF and delicious.
The other had a dragon bowl and we shared the choc cheesecake.
The staff are lovely and put good vines in the food. The atmosphere is lunch is very pleasant over the hectic dinner.
Absolutely love this place!!
Was excited at first seeing the menu! I love raw healthy meals and to see they used freshly made sauces free from added sugar and dairy was a relief!
the food was delicious and the staff were helpful and friendly!
get on their raw amazing deserts!
Really tasty and nourishing! Great service too.
Amazing!! I couldn't find a.... Amazing!!
I couldn't find a single negative thing to say service was outstanding you can't book so they take your name and number and actually call when the table is ready.
The food was incredible we had buckwheat crepes and raw falafel wrap (both were favourites of the night!) then tofu Katsu which I didn't believe was vegan due to the creamy tangy mayo but it was! And there chilli beans. White choc and rasp cheesecake then tiramisu
Only point is tirimusu is delicious but doesn't have a prominently coffee flavour like traditional (but still amazing)
Will go back without hesitation
Equal or better than Vegie Bar. I loved the Japanese Curry. Will be returning!
Delicious!. One of my favorite restaurants in Melbourne. Everything I've had at Yong's has been amazing. The staff are extra friendly as well :)
Have I told you lately that I love you?. Yong's Green Food is not only next level delicious, it's staff are so lovely and calm it's as though they are beautiful water babies who come out of the tranquil ocean only on full moons to work at Yong's.
Everything there is prepared with top notch ingredients and love.
Even the water there tastes good, I'm not even kidding.
100% best place in Melbourne
Better than Vegie Bar. If you like vegie bar but you don't like the 'vegan fad' come here. I enjoyed a lovely vegan meal with my friend the other day without the push and shove of some of the places that surround. Much like you, i actually like to sit at a table and hear my friends talk. It is a much more chilled vibe here and i am definitely coming back again and again. The staff are super friendly and down to earth. I like how the staff genuinely care that you enjoy the meal and have a good experience. Unlike other places near by we got a table right away and the staff were exceptional in their attentiveness and presence in the restaurant. Not at all in your face, but when you needed them they were always a glance away. This is refreshing in comparison to other vegan cafes i have experienced. Come here , try the raw pad thai and cheese cake. AMAZING! I forgot to mention the food is fast to come as well. It is a WIN, WIN, WIN.
Highly recommended!! I have been to here around 3yrs ago as first time. And still go to here:) Services are good, staffs try to smile all the time eventho it's very busy. And foods are aaamazing!!:D very unique!
Insanely good. Such a fan of Yong Green Food. The Mexican beans are my favourite, although that raspberry cheesecake gets me every time. Always packed so get there as early as possible and be prepared to wait... Maybe spend a bit of time going over that menu- it's so hard to make a decision, everything is just insanely good!
Amazing Amazing Amazing. The food here is amazing. If you a vegetarian, vegan or just a health nut you must try there food. You will not be disappointed.
Absolutely amazing food! Highly recommend. I was surprises at $10 for a chicken skewer but it was probably the nicest piece of chicken I've ever had!! (Very spicy tho!)
& the raw macadamia pizza is brilliant!
Can't wait to try the deserts.
Pretty good. had planned dinner at moroccan soup bar that fell tgeough. ended up here. awesome!! great vegetarion food. really tasty, fresh and beautiful flavours. gyoza we so good we had 2 batches, i had the korean bbq with soy beef, loved it while my wife had the stir fried veggies and rice, was also really tadty. will def be beck
AAA!!!! Amazing food Attentive staff and Awesome atmosphere, will be returning for sure!!
Unique menu!. Dined in with 2 friends on a Friday evening. Staff were attentive and polite, but seemed a bit too busy - the place was at capacity so it's more than understandable. Despite being understaffed, the food was brought out promptly. Everything we ordered was perfect. The menu was really unique and nothing I've ever tried before. Overall a great dining experience!
Amazing healthy and tasty food with warm service. Love everything about this place, only fault is there is so many things I'd love to try on the menu but not enough stomach space! had the honey date tea, macro dragon bowl and chocolate cheesecake this time and they were all delicious. definitely coming back!
Just amazing. The raw food is amazing. Rawsagnia is spectacular.
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This place is always busy, and they don't take bookings. We had to wait 20min for a seat which they call your mobile once it's free. Which was fine so we had a cocktail at Polly cocktail bar which is close by while we were waiting.
They are super friendly at yong greens!!
Me and my boyfriend don't usually eat this food but thought it was a good idea as I'm on a detox. My boyfriend is the complete opposite of this kind of place, he loves his steak and beer haha! So I was a little worried. But we loved it!!
We ordered the Nori Rolls and Raw Nachos to start off with which were both amazing. The chia chips for the nachos were awesome.
Then I ordered the Raw Nutty Burger which was nice especially with the cashew cream but I did feel like the burger could have had more flavour, and he ordered the Tofu Katsu which tasted like meat! He loved it and sooo filling he almost couldn't finish it. I had a few bites coz it was amazing.
Then we finished with Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake oh my goodness to die for melts in your mouth and its all raw yum!
Also my boyfriend had the Red Rice Beer which he said was up there with the best his had. I had a sip and it tasted so crisp and refreshing.
Amazing food and its all raw, definitely coming back.
THE BEST. Seriously Melbourne needs more raw vegan / vegetarian cafes ... Each time I have eaten here I have easily spend around $100 that is because I just want one of everything on the menu :) Thumbs up
Delicious. I only discovered this place a few months ago, since then I've been here five times. The menu is extensive, the food is fresh and arrives really quickly even when it's super busy. The staff are friendly and efficient and when I've had to wait for a table they're happy for you to go off for a drink somewhere and they'll call you when your table is ready. I happily eat vegetarianbut this place also leaves my partner - who is a carnivorous European - quite content! A more consistent and tasty alternative to the veggie bar down the road. Not to mention a much nicer environment to eat in!
The beat food ever. We drive from Hampton east to eat there regularly. The best items are the mushroom calamari, the raw pad thai , the green curry , the buckwheat pancakes and the tofu burger and the white chic cheesecake with berry sauce. Also amazing is the rawsange and the raw nachos. The food comes out very fast and consistently delicious. Frank ,one of the waiters is very helpful at recommending the best dishes to try. Very friendly service and always busy. They don't take bookings but you can usually get a table within 15 mins. By far my favorite food in Melbourne. Love it .
I love this place! Food is fresh and so tasty. I must say its a little bit pricy but I guess you gotta pay of good right!
Staf are simply fantastic.
Real Food!. Never disappointed with a meal at Yong Green Food. I live on the South Side but happily make the visit for a real and delicious meal at Yongs. When my man is having a pizza night in, I grab Yongs to go!
Absolutley brilliant! Best on Brunswick st!
Delicious!. These guys have such damn nice food. I had the chia pudding on the weekend and the pecan pie! Always so good. Cannot believe it's all so healthy!
This has got to be the best spot for vegans in Melbourne. Huge range of options. Everything is delicious. Staff very friendly. Even the coffee is good. Pushed to criticise, I might say it's not super cheap, but personally I'm happy to pay slightly over par for top quality. I just wish I lived closer in which case I'd go weekly. Recommend the dragon bowl with soy "beef" and the cold noodles. But it's all good here.
Amazing!. Would highly recommend this place. Good service & food is very tasty!
Yong Green you ol' dog.... Awesome chow chow. All the staff are so friendly and smiley that I thought I was in a Colgate ad. Stop reading this and go there now.
Amazing. . Healthy and fresh! Thank u sammy for bringing me here xoxo
Can't believe it took me this long to get here! Nom nom nom amazing! Great raw options :)
Came here on a Thursday evening to celebrate with some girlfriends. The service was great, and the wait time for your food to cook was SO short!! The place was so full around 8PM. I got the highly recommended dragon bowl, just to see what the hype was. It's basically a tofu bibimbap without the hot clay pot. Thought it was a bit overrated, but my friend got the burger...and it looked so massive for a cheaper $12! The desserts all looked so tasty and delish, but they ALL contain nuts. Overall, the experience and the food was superb. Would come here again to try the tempeh/fofu burger and perhaps a smoothie!
Quick and easy good, healthy food. Raspberry white chocolate cheesecake is amazing!
Nice fresh food and juices. Plenty of choice for vegans and raw foodies.
I love yong. Such creative, wholesome and tasty dishes. I love the rawsagna, and the deserts are amazing. the staff are so lovely, you always feel at home. I'm so happy that this place exists!
Love it! Had tofu katsu and apricot honey tea, it was so delicious and filling. I would have had the green tea ganache for dessert but I couldn't fit it in! Can't wait to come back and try something else.
1st raw food experience. As this was my first dabble into raw food I didn't quite know what to expect but I was bowled over with how good it was. The flavors were sensational and the experience has certainly whet my appetite to give this way of eating a go. We had a family lunch here for fathers day and while some family members were not keen to be going to an alternate restaurant (we are ca carniverous family) everyone walked away very happy and satisfied. There are plenty of menu items to choose from albeit light on meat content.. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.
LOVE this place.. I couldn't stop saying it all night. The raw nachos were amazing and the Raw lasagne was gorgeous..
I'm not a vego. vegan. but the food here is awesome. excellent.
LOVE LOVE LOVE. I love this place! The food is healthy and tasty.. my favourite dish would have to be the tofu katsu, the coleslaw plus the crunchiness of the katsu made every bite delightful! For the Pho - it would have been great if the flat rice noodle was used rather than vermicelli noodles. The quinoa fritters were delicious! Can't wait to go back to yong's!!
The raw Pad Thai was delicious! This place is an absolute gem! Lots of flavours, lots of options, my new favourite vegan dig in Melbourne.
Fantastic healthy food at a very reasonable price. Will certainly be returning!!
Awesome place!. They have a great range of vegan and raw food which I love. very creative and delicious. food tastes very clean and fresh
YUMMmmmMmmmMm!!! So good. Their mains and cakes are amazing. Vegan nachos are great! And the cakes.... Yummmm
My favorite dish is the Thai green curry with brown rice. But, everything on this menu is delicious. The drinks are beautiful. The staff are attentive. This place needs to expand because its so popular due to the awesomely creative and yummy food. Thank you Yong Green foods for giving us organic, orgasmic foods.
There isn't much to say except that this place offers quality, delicious food with plenty of options to satisfy the vegan, vegatarian, raw foodist, and carnivorous. Taste buds loved it, body is happy, wallet is not suffering #winning
AMAZING!!!. Went here last week for lunch - food is superb!
wonderful, tasty, clean food - super quick and friendly.
highly recommend the brown rice sushi and the quinoa fritters.
the bread for the burger was so tasty i could've eaten a whole plate of it alone!!
Love this place. Absolutely love your restuarant and concept. Food is always great and the service is fast. Wish you were open more often. Especially on a monday.
Tasty and healthy food offering vegan & gluten-free alternatives. Being on a restricted diet, I found it difficult to find a venue for a special birthday dinner. Yong Green Food ticks all the boxes! The food was inventive, fresh and delicious. The service was also excellent. We enjoyed the Dragon Bowl, Katzu Don and the raw chocolate cheesecake. It is worth going just for dessert. The vegan, gluten-free cheesecake is amazing! Can't wait to return.
Came here for dinner tonight, second visit. Quick service. Shared the Quinoa patties which were really yummy. Followed by Mexi-chili beans with cashew cream and guacamole, Delish! My friend had the raw Kelp Pad Thai which was plentiful and consistent to last visit. Both decided to have dessert of Raw Lemon cheesecake, omg amazing! Raw Peacan Pie was tasty also, the banana and date flavours really shone through. Big thumbs up Yongs!
Creative. This place is definitely overpriced so it is worth getting something that is really 'out there' to get your moneys worth.
We had the kimchi dumplings (delicious, but only a serve of 5!), the quinoa patties (again, beautiful, but only 2) and the oyster mushroom calamaris.
For people like me who don't eat dairy or gluten, this place is a haven, but we will be saving it for special occasions because of the cost.
Great. Staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. I am not vegetarian myself, but found the food to be ‘light’ and tasty, with quality ingredients. The menu is quite extensive and varied, not just twelve variations of eggplant goo in a tomato-based sauce that one often gets in some vegetarian places.
It's alright, great place to take vegan friends.. They'll appreciate it
A guiltless dinner experience. I've been here twice and both times my experience has been very positive. Service is quick and food albeit simple, is tasty and healthy. I always leave satisfied and without feeling guilty!
Surprisingly Tasty. As a passionate carnivore, i was apprehensive making my first steps into this hippy vegan heaven.... how wrong i was!
I was in a group of 4 - we shared a number of mains and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Would be keen to return and try out some other options from the sizeable menu.
Only potential critcism is that the waiter didn't seem particularly knowledgeable - i asked what was in the dishes and he hadn't a clue. I'm sure people must ask questions like this a lot, it would provide a bit more reassurance if staff had this knowledge to share.
It was also a bit on the pricey side. All in all, i enjoyed the experience and would definitely return in the future.
Yum! Table service was a bit slow but you quickly forget that when you eat the food.
Very nice. One of the best Vegetarian options around, nice clean tasty food.
A+.. I love everything I've had here, but there is so much more on the menu I want to try. The green tea ganache is unbelievable.
Have never been disappointed by a meal here. Everything is amazing!!!!! Sweet staff and speedy service too
This is my favorite quick/cheap place to eat. I considered not writing a review because I don't want to share this place with anyone, but the raw lasagna needs to be tried by everyone; my meat obsessed dad even loved it. The chocolate fudge made out of avocado tastes like heaven. The best bit is everything is so healthy and fresh you can stuff your self silly with out feeling guilty.
This is probably one of the best, if not the best, vegetarian restaurants I've been to. Its got an amazing selection of food to choose from and every meal I've had has tasted damn incredible. It's also very reasonably priced. It's not as cosy as it could be, and service is sometimes rushed, but then again no wonder, it's always jam packed.
Thoroughly enjoyed my first trip to Yong on Saturday night ... Clearly popular with all ages...no bookings but we got seated quickly with service to match... The food was sublime.. Fresh tasty and imaginative fare ... Reminded me of the food at the upmarket health retreat Camp Eden... High quality and very good for you!
I really love the food and the concepts.. But it's so expensive.. $79 for two people.. Drinks were $8. I'm not leaving a negative post but I was suprised the food was so expensive
Surprisingly AMAZING!. I took my mother here because she's allergic to everything and we both love vegetarian. It was packed (good sign) and buzzing with good vibes. I ordered the Rawsagne and my Mother had the stir fry with brown rice and we wolfed them both down with absolute pleasure! The lasagne tasted incredible, the cashew cream actually tasted like the best white sauce I'd ever eaten and I was immensely happy with my choice. The brown rice stirfry was just as amazing, an incredibly large serving which she, a tiny woman of only 5'1/4, finished in minutes. I can't recommend this place enough.
Go there and eat happy.
Quirky, friendly and delicious!. Vegan, gluten-free and raw spectacular! There is something on the menu for everyone. Between the group, we had the mexican chilli beans, the chicken wrap, the tofu katsu, the chickpea curry, the lentil hot pot and the summer rolls: all were delicious! The tofu katsu was particularly good. Desert was delicious, the lemon cheesecake, the fudge and the black sesame icecream: all great. A little noisy, but an excellent place to catch up with friends or family when there is a vegan in the family. Yong Green Food has also won the Victoria Vegetarian Restaurant of the year 2010 and 2011. I'll be going back many times!
A++. Only complaint about Yong's is that the menu is too big and I'll never be able to eat everything on it! Everything is fresh and outstanding. Yong's is really a special dining experience, for vegans and non-vegans alike.
Best Veggie place in Melbourne. If you're a vegetarian or vegan I highly recommend you try this place. Food is consistently excellent, staff are incredible friendly and vegan dessert is amazing! Prices are also very reasonable.
My new favourite restaurant!. I dined at Yong Green Food last night for the first time and was WOWed like I haven't been in a very long time.
From the enthusiastic greeting upon my arrival, to the delicious and filling meals (I had the Chia Nachos and the Macro Dragon Boat - which I have been dreaming of ever since) this restaurant was one of the most pleasant and delicious experiences of recent times.
I will not only be back, but am on a mission to try and learn how to recreate such healthy and delicious fare in my own home!
10/10.
Some of the best vegan food I have eaten in over 15 years!
THIS PLACE MAKES ME HAPPY. I love Yong Green. I wish the owners every fortune. The staff, the consisent high-quality of the food is like nothing else on the Brunswick Street strip.
The Macro Dragon Bowl and the Black Sesame Ice Cream is heavenly.
Terrific food loved the quinoa fritter and tofu katsu. They messed up our order that kept us waiting for our mains and forgot the Kimchi.
The chick pea korma was particularly good. Very pleasing service.
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Goodbye Vegiebar, Hello Yongs!. Filling a long-needed gap for raw/vegan/vego competition in Melb's marketplace, this place ticks so many boxes for so many reasons. Initially the only off-put was having to wait for tables - efficiently solved by adding 2nd shopfront. Staff are effortlessly unassuming- quiet, quick, informal, attentive unlike the attention seeking sychophants at VB across the road. VB has long dominated that market on Brunswick St for Vego food and it's timely a new competitor showed them how it's done in 21st Century. Its boring menu- long overdue for innovation not only in recipes but display, marketing, concept AND service not to mention noise levels. I don't know about you but if I wanted to eat in a nightclub atmos, I'd go to Izakaya Den.
Yong's menu alone is v reasonably priced and complex, creative, delicate and sensational! Makes VB dishes look what they are: steamed veg with satay sauce which I could make any night at home. Having the options to chose from Raw or vegan or vego is wonderful- we immediately need outlets in Brunswick, Preston and hey, Doncaster shopping Town! this movement for clean, fresh and reasonably priced food must start to become more dominant in a foodie capital like Melbourne.
I really like the staff at Yongs bc they are minimal and don't work there just to 'perform' as 'staff of....'.it's also good to see a few males added to the crew( Korean lensless black glasses due a winner!).
Menu - look around u- check out what others are eating at tables - you will know the winning dishes this way! Stab in the dark combinations are often not successful but the more you go, the more you try and the better you know what you prefer. It's an extensive menu- u could go for a whole year and not have sampled each meal. Desserts ARE definately worth trying - don't overlook these little jewels. Each one a work of artistry, clever planning, thoughtful ingredient combinations and simple display.
I love this venue for so many reasons and I can't wait to see it spread across the city - although, it becoming a Lord of the Burger mark II could be v unpalatable!
Kinder Cuisine - Karla
+4.5
Vegan heaven!. Fantastic menu with a mostly Asian / Indian influence. Plenty of raw food options here as well. My partner is not vegetarian but he enjoyed the delicious food as much as I did as a vegan. You have to try the raw fudge for dessert! So good!
Such a lovely place - so modest about how gorgeous their food it. I'm confident of a healthy and wholesome meal every time.
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Best Vegetarian Asian Style Food. I have been to Yong Green several times. Although vegetarian asian style places are dime a dozen in Melbourne, this place seems to go the extra mile, where the food is always of a higher standard. I really appreciate their Kim Chi as it is so difficult to find vegan kim chi elsewhere and I live the myriad of forms in which this healthy condiment appears here: Kim Chi sushi, kim chi gyoza, and probably my favourite, kim chi pancake. I also really love the health conscious approach of Yongs (which I’m really into) which means you can order kombucha, superfood smoothies, macro-biotic dinners, tempeh green curry (one of my favourites) and an extensive raw menu that is such as rarity in Melbourne. While the raw mains are impressive and creative, the raw desserts really shine, with the raw cheesecakes having the added bonus of not being overly sweet.
All in all a very special restaurant, one in which both vegetarian and asian styled restaurants could learn something from. THIS is how its done.
Amazing!. Really friendly and helpful staff.
Try the raw cheese cake, A-MA-ZING!
Consistently lovely. Have been to Yong Green's four times so far - love their motto and their food. The staff are polite and friendly and the service for us tonight was super quick (although I think it slowed down for others once the 7pm truck load of diners arrived) I love the raw cacao shake and the tempeh burger. Rawsagna and pecan pie didn't disappoint tonight. The icecreams are big serves so definitely worth sharing! Love the decor too...highly recommended!! Vegetarian's wet dream indeed!!
Divine!! Beautiful staff, a.... Divine!!
Beautiful staff, atmosphere and food.
You can feel the love...and you can taste it!
We love it.
Almost turned me vegetarian. The food is so good here you are almost tempted to ditch meat all together. I wish there were more places like this in Melbourne. I hope they've started a trend!
We came here to find inspiration for raw food recipes and we were not disappointed. The food was amazing service was great. Chia chips nachos was very tasty, as was the vege burger and seaweed salad. Desserts were rich and yum. We didn't appreciate the doof doof music but guessed that was to speed up the turn over. Great vege dinner. Yum
AMAZING. I LOVE this place SO MUCH!!!!!!! everything about it is great the staff the atmosphere, the food is so lovingly created.
A vegetarian's wet dream. Seriously good vego food here. Their burgers are cheap and tasty, and their other mains are to die for. Their fake meat has a fantastic texture, and is incredibly tender. They have a particularly delicious Japanese curry here, and I can never go past their raw cacao shake.
Add to that a really lovely atmosphere with good service and a great price, and you've got yourself a winner. Just be warned that the place is pretty small, so be prepared to wait a while for a table, and no large groups. I love Yong!!
I'm Wrapped!. Yong Green's was recommended to me by my work colleagues so I thought I would check it out. Upon my arrival, a lovely young waitress greeted me and seated me in a spot near the kitchen, so that I wouldn't get cold. I was spoilt for choice by the menu, being a vegetarian I sat there in glee. I decided to order a Lentil Wrap and as I was on my work break, asked for take away. I scoffed down my warm wrap as I walked back to work and was incredibly delighted - it was one of the most delicious wraps I have ever feasted on. I highly recommend Yong Green Food, it's not too pricey and it's very delicious!
Yum Yum Yum. Walked by Yong Green Food thinking it was empty opend the door and jammmed packed. Orderd lunch Vegie Burger and my partner Rawsagne...OOOOOOOOHHHH my, the best we have ever had, so much so we went again for dinner both had a cooked meal which was very filling. The deserts to DIE for Raw Cheese Cake" blueberry" and Raw Pecan Pie...just wish the peices were bigger...they were just the best. Will be back again and again...cant wait!
Amazing! Great flavours without compromising the health factor. Greenie smoothie rocks and the macro dragon bowl was so tasty. Definitely my local from now on.
Fantastic food and service. The grilled chicken burger was amazing!
Creative, delicious, nutritious food! A dream come true for any vegan or vegetarian!! Would highly recommend!!!
Kind service. Came in here two years ago because my group and I got kicked out of Bimbo Deluxe (due to bringing in birthday cake ... lighten up guys), and it looked like it was the only cafe that could accommodate a big group like us.
The lady working was very sympathetic to us and allowed us to stay and eat our cake :) Little did I know that this cafe is a well respected foodie venue!
The teas were amazing and the service was very friendly. Definitely recommend this place :)
Good Vegi option. Nice atmosphere with a good service that you'd expect from a casual place. Good range of vegi menu with a good quality.
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Giving veganism a good name. The signature dish here is the rawsagna, a raw version of lasagna constructed with layers of zucchini slices, mushrooms, spinach, raw tomato sauce and cashew cream. We ordered it for the sheer novelty, fully expecting to hate it (raw zucchini? raw tomato sauce??) After the first bite though, there was no question the plate would be licked clean. It wasn't just a great vegan dish, it was a great dish, period.
I'd also recommend the green tea cheesecake and the pecan pie, on the caveat that they aren't judged against how well they mirror their non-vegan counterparts. In this aspect, they would fail but judged on their own merits, they are delicious. In fact, they should probably be renamed to green tea custard slice and banana-pecan mousse pie which more aptly describe how they taste. But since I'm not the owner, you'll just have to set your own expectations!
The chicken burger was pretty good - the soft fluffy bread was a standout. However, give the kimchi gyoza a miss. The bland, pasty filling combined with the doughy skin was disappointing.
Yong Green Foods has been high on my list of places to try for a while now, but after visiting I'm only sorry I didn't get there sooner! Firstly I went there for lunch Thursday with a friend & ended up enjoying it so much that I was back there for lunch on Saturday with 3 other people. Even my sister who is a confirmed carnivore (& who nearly killed me when she found put there was no meat) loved it! Personally, it's not only the idea of Yong Green Food I love- they also deliver on flavor & satisfaction. Every taste makes it easier to forget that the majority of the menu is vegan, & the presence of brown rice leaves you full well before the meal is finished. Oh, & as a side note- I don't know of anyone whose been able to finish a meal here. I really can't recommend this place highly enough- good for the body, soul & wallet!
Anybody who knows me knows I love my meat! Parma and pint, beef phò, etc - I eat anything from Bogan to Asian, what I don't do is vegan! BUT! I was dragged to this place I'd never heard of, all I knew was they don't serve meat, AT ALL and seriously, a plate without meat is unheard of for me! ....anyway, dragged, against will, looked over the menu, saw the words, fish, beef and chicken and got confused. I thought meat and fish made from tofu was a myth and something they only did in The Simpsons.... Thankfully, it's not! Oh my!!!! Can I just say, WOW!!! YUM!!! I'm going back!!! I'm converted, it was great, if you haven't been their, you NEED TO!!! you'll be thankful you did!
Dragon Bowl. Simple, filling, and yum. Tofu could have had more flavour, but overall very happy.
Beautiful and very tasty raw and vegan food. Lovely chai and flavorful MEAL size salads.
I was Yonging for this food.. oh bad pun. So on a cold wintery night, my friend and I finally made it to Yong Green, after many "I can't make it tonight, sorry!" Beautiful warm setting, quaint wooden tables & funky staff. We enjoyed beautiful Kim Chi Sushi: perfectly executed! The Dragon Bowl with Soy Beef and Brown rice with big steaming bowls of Miso.. Quince Honey Tea sweetened our cold bones and we grinned over the raw chocolate cheesecake. Was such beautiful food that came out within 10 minutes of ordering! Thoroughly impressed and looking forward to going back and trying all the other healthy temptations on offer. Cheers Yong
How can this be?. Raw carrot cake? My daughter took me for Mother's day lunch. I was intrigued by the raw carrot cake as well as the raw cheesecakes. BUT sweet heaven... to the point that i went back to Yong Green Food cafe three more times in the following fortnight to savour bean nachos, sweet fruit tea, cheesecakes, salads, dips and yes much more carrot cake. Those girls get about the cooking business in a pitter-patter manner that seems to involve secrets, magic and love potions.
Healthy and delicious, this is like having therapy. I shared a large smoothie with a friend and had the chickpea wrap. I have since been back for an immune booster and the teriyaki chicken. There is a lot of love in this restaurant!
The next stage in veganism. Yong Green is one of those special places where the great and warm service is matched by the food. The Tuna on rice is not huge, but doesn't need to be. It's a meal that you linger over, dipping bits of the pretend tuna into the magic sauce. After I finished I could barely eat dessert, but Yong Green's raw vegan cheesecake is one of the great joys of Melbourne dining. It is simply the finest dessert I have ever eaten. It agrees with the system too: it energises and there is no nasty sweets hangover the next day. As another reviewer on this site aptly said: if you are vegan you simply MUST try this place. I would add that if you love food, be you a vegan or carnivore, you must also try Yong Green.
Rawsagne!. Who would have thought 'rawsagne' would be so delicious?!?! I was very intrigued and after reading many reviews thought i'd go out on a limb and try it. It was so different, yet delicious. The raw carrot cake was amazing!!!! Although i haven't been fully converted to the raw vegan movement i can honestly say the food is anything but bland and simple and i can't wait for my next raw experience!
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Stomps on expectations. I went to have lunch at Yong Green Food with a friend on Tuesday. We were greeted by the loveliest ladies and offered a table. The service was incredibly quick and friendly. It was one of the most surprising and delightful lunches I have had in a long time.
The most memorable dish we had was the Nutty Burger, an item which is 'raw cuisine'. For those who are not familiar with it, raw cuisine is meals which have not been cooked as the name suggests. I saw a documentary while I was in Beijing about raw cuisine and was quite sceptical about how it would taste. This burger blew me away! The burger pattie was made of carrots, walnut, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, vegies and herbs, all served with raw tomato sauce, cashew cream and salad. It was incredible! I cannot stop raving about it to everyone I know! In addition, the cashew cream was the most perfect compliment to the pattie.
I loved eating at Yong Green Foods and look forward to trying more of their raw cuisine. They have converted me from being a sceptic to an avid fan!
Amazing raw cheesecake, fantastic menu!! CANT wait to come back!!!
Love it. Great food caters for everyone. Lovely place 10/10
AMAZING!. Beautiful amazing tasty AND value for money food made by the loveliest graceful ladies - raw organic vegan options aplenty, this is my idea of heaven! I love this place and will be telling everyone i know!
LOVE IT YUMMMM YUMMMM. The service, food , beverages, deserts are all mouth watering and delictable!!! and priced right
THANK YOU Yong Green Food you rock my world!!!
Love it!. Highly recommend it - great food, lovely staff, check it out!
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Best Veggie Restaurant in Melbourne.. I'm almost reluctant to post this review (cause I kinda wanna keep this baby all to mah-self) - but in the spirit of converting more of the omnivorous population to sweet, sweet vegetarianism, please allow me to wax crazy-lyrical about the extraordinary phenomenon that is Yong Green Food.
We moved away from the Fitzroy area about a year ago - at around the same time the two of us made the switch to being full-time vegos (as opposed to semi-pesco-flexis).
However, now fully fledged lettuce-munchers, living smack-bang in the middle of the CBD, the search for decent vegetarian fare is paramount to us.
This evening, we were in desperate need of great food, and working late on a Saturday evening, we really couldn't be arsed cooking for ourselves. I wanted some hearty green goodness, so we thought, "Vegie Bar it is, then."
Hubs isn't the hugest fan of Vegie Bar's loud, raucous and often abrupt cafeteria-style dining - I tend just to ignore it and tuck into my steamed vegies. But this evening, we couldn't even get a table.
Up the road we trotted to Yong Green Food ("you know - just to have a look") - this place too, was packed. But there was *something* about the vibe that made us more than happy to dash up the road to St. Judes for a drink while we waited for a table.
When we finally sat down to order, I nearly fell of my chair with the pure thrill that was reading the menu - it caters incredibly well (relative to most other restaurants) to gluten free, raw food, and vegan customers. This makes me happy, largely because any combination of the above is sure to ensure in a tastier, healthier dish, irrespective of how one might normally eat. Plus, the plethora of dishes that are clearly marked "organic" added to my overwhelming delight.
We ended up ordering the phenomenally fresh Seaweed Salad, the Dragon Bowl (which was a vegan, brown-rice based bibimbab, complete with vegie & funghi-based miso), and the freakin' amazing (what I suspect was homemade) Tempeh Burger. I also had a green energy juice (I think it was called this) - which was (roughly) a juice of leafy greens, apple, carrot & ginger. Pricey, but all organic. So not really that pricey with all things considered.
All up, we paid $45. For 3 very hearty, largely organic gourmet veggie dishes and an organic juice, this was small change to part with.
I should also add that the atmosphere was wonderful, warm, safe, and hugely, hugely fun, and the staff were just wonderful. Generous, polite, swift, friendly (if a little run off their feet - but hey, that's Saturday night for you). Everything was glimmering with love and mindfulness, clean and deeply positive.
Yong Green Food: "Food for Sustainability" is the epitome of compassionate eating in Melbourne. I can't actually recall having eaten at a vego restaurant anywhere else (in the world, to be honest) that has taken such generous care of the mindful eating community, and serious foodies at once.
A raw delight. While raw food is their main selling point, I went there to try something new and that's what I got.
Ninja quick service and a delightful atmosphere, my raw burger was a pretty tasty treat given all I previously knew about raw food was salads.
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Vege Delights. This is one of my new favourite restaurants! I especially loved the fake pho bo which was not only delicious but the closest thing I've had to those I had in Vietnam.
Love it. Ive always wanted to try raw food but don't have access to it,unlike my sister who lives in the usa and always raves about it.anyways i wasn't diaspointed.i had the rawsagna and it was really filling and delicious,i could eat it everday.i also had the chocolate raw cheesecake which was nice maybe a bit to rich it tasted like loving earths cocoa butter which is nice but very rich,it must have had a similar component in it,i'm defiantly going back,we should have more raw food restaurants in melbourne,its so good for you.i wish they had a delivery service so i could order the items for dinner at home.
Absolute delight. I make sure i pay at least one visit to Yong Green when I come to Melbourne. Delightfully tasty and presented food. All good elements of an excellent organic/vegan/raw restaurant are there sans pretentiousness and high price tags. Very highly recommended.
If you are vegan you NEED to go here.. Best raw vegan food in Melbourne. Yong Green Food is probably my favourite vegetarian restaurant in Melbourne. For a small restaurant the menu is huge but unlike other places i've tried, they do such varied food so well.
My favourite meal here starts with a smoothie, they are all good you really can't go wrong. But you should probably get a large glass because if you dont you will want more. Next I get the Raw Nutty Burger. The size of this meal is decieving - it looks not that big, but its so satisfying to eat. The burger patty is full of flavour, and the cashew cream goes so well with the crisp salad. I dont think i could ever leave Yongs without eating dessert. Raw Vegan Green Tea Cheesecake. This dessert looks as amazing as it tastes.
I love everything about Yong Green Food........
Yummy Vegan Friendly and Gluten Free. Went last night. Had the Japanese Curry, it was super delicious! I'm not vegan, but most food is vegan & friendly which i thought was great. Can't wait to go back.
Delicious, interesting, good atmosphere.. When you're vegetarian, you can get a bit sick of the small amount of options on offer when eating out. This place is awesome because I can eat everything on the menu and there's such a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan and raw food dishes to try. I love that so much of the food is delicious, yet it also feels like you're doing something good for your body - even when eating the desserts! Also, the people who run this place are lovely. Highly recommended!
Brilliant Vegan Restaurant. Visited this place for the first time two nights ago - I just so happened to park my car outthe front and I was about to go to another restraurant but decided to try my luck with this instead.
The food was unreal - I had the Thair Green Curry with brown rice, and also the nachos with beetroot & hummus dips. The food was really lovely, tasted amazing, very generous servings, and the prices were excellent - the curry and rice was $13.50, and the Nachos about $8.
The raw food options were also great - there is a really amazing variety of high class vegan and raw food options that even non-vegetarians like myself can really enjoy!
A wide selection of vegan/veg/GF food on the menu. Has delicious pancake as starter, tasty mock fish and decadent blueberry dairy free cheesecake. Will come back.
Stunning. I came here for the first time a couple of weeks ago I was excited by the raw food concept it is something that I follow but not 100 %. I came with a friend who ordered a cooked green curry. I ordered raw nachos and raw blue berry cheesecake. I am hooked. I am back today after dreaming about it for over a week. I had rawsagna and choccheese cake this time. I will be here a lot. And after I gonthrougj the raw menu I am going to try the cook menu too. Lovely atmosphere. Lovely owners. Good prices.
Unassuming little restaurant. Korean sushi here is very tasty. Good range of vegetarian options.
Yong Green Food is another place I frequent with Simon. A cozy little vegetarian place with a generous selection of vegan, raw, organic and gluten-free options in the menu, it successfully caters to a niche market while also satisfying those like us whose
In both my experiences at Yong Green Food, I have thoroughly enjoyed myself. It is run by some lovely Korean women, who are just so friendly and attentive. Food comes out incredibly quickly, my brother commenting it was almost like being in a fast food pl
I'm not usually the biggest fan of vegetarian restaurants, often finding the food kind of bland and uninteresting. Even some of the bigger name places around Melbourne have left me disappointed and thinking there must be more to it than this. While not converted to a vegetarian lifestyle by Yong Green Food it's the first vegetarian restaurant that I've been to in ages which has left me wanting to go back to try more of the menu rather than just willing to return. irst of all, despite the rather nondescript exterior the interior is brightly coloured and interesting. A large dragon painted on one wall, floral decorations on another, a little dark but comfortable and cosy. Complement this with quiet but polite and friendly staff and first impressions are all positive. The menu is a mixture of raw and vegetarian dishes. For starters Snooze and I went for the raw nachos. I thought the chips were more like a seedy crisp bread than the normal crunchy corn chips, but I did enjoy the accompanyi
Had the most wonderful experience at Yong Green last night. My friend and I were served by Kashew (hope that's how you spell it) and it was the most attentive and friendly service we have has in a long long time. The lovely server took us through the menu so patiently (everything looked so good it was overwhelming) and gave us the best suggestions. The food was clean, fresh, healthy and huuuuge and we will definitely be back. Also - whatever you're paying this amazing man, it's not enough!!! 10/10 service :)
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