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Shakahari Vegetarian Restaurant

84/100 (1459 ratings)

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"A great place for asian-fusion vegan food. Heaps of labelled gf options which make life much easier for dietary requirements. The service is always..."

Fallon Cashell

"Had dinner here on a Sunday night without a reservation. Plenty of tables available. I really don't like the atmosphere, not cosy at all. We had the..."

I. D.

"Homely restaurant serving comfort food. The satay was delicious - definitely worth a try! Their seasonal strawberry lassi was also delicious...."

Fatcat

"Visited Shakahari and tried the laksa and the satay. Holy moly! They were good! The laksa was “to die for”, exactly as the waiter had described...."

Courtney (@rawpublic_)

"Fantastic food. It was very comforting and homely whilst also being incredibly unique. The minimalist design of the restaurant itself juxtaposed the..."

Jem Ryan

"Amazing service! Food came out fairly quick. Ordered mushroom agnolotti, eggplant with paella, and a lasagna. Mushroom agnolotti had so much flavour..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"Asian fusion. The menu says it's vegetarian, but I think it's almost vegan. The fried skewer of beancurd in Legendary Satay is tasty. As for dessert,..."

Lesley Luo

"This restaurant is such a lovely cozy place to have dinner. The food was very delicious and healthy with great presentation. We had hotpot with..."

Hân Trịnh

"Went to this place with some friends on a Saturday night. Have to say it is some of the best veggie food I have ever had and very creative and well..."

Glenn Cogar

"checked it out with partner on vday. was a cosy place with eclectic design and decor - south east asian meets refurbished victorian. looked after by..."

Soymilkisagoodbeverage

"Absolutely enjoyed myself! We booked ahead of time just in case but there were still tables available. We ordered three mains to share as we all..."

Loz Arthur

"Finally got to try Shakahari! I had originally booked the table for 14 people but in the end I had 18 people so I was really happy that Shakahari..."

Caroline Beaney

"Shakahari is a sorted restaurant for the vegetarian s and vegans in Melbourne. I had been here for dinner with friends few weeks ago. We ordered..."

Anjali Bhat

"Shakahari never disappoints. The restaurant is set in a restored old house - with warm colours, polished floorboards and open fireplaces. The staff..."

Itsbetterthanbaditsgood

"One of the best restaurants I've ever been to! Delicious, innovative, well presented and tasty food. I loved the Avocado Magic and Legendary Satay...."

The Gluten-Free Foodie

"Comfortable restaurant away from the bustle of Lygon St. The food was surprisingly very good quality, my expectations of Vegetarian restaurants are..."

José

"Very tasty food, great service and the food comes out really fast. The laksa is a great size and delicious, not stingy on any ingredients, highly..."

Kim

"Shakahari is a great place to visit as they offer a range of vegetarian and vegan dishes that are well thought out. Their menu shows that they've..."

Vera7

"Very cozy place for a hearty vegetarian meals. The curry is great! Will surely return to try out more on the menu. Must try for all vegetarian out..."

Jericho Law

"Positives: Avocado fritters- Crisp and creamy bites of delightNonya curry- Filling- A flavoursome, tasty and creamy..."

Jennie Diep

"a great spot to have modern indian vegetarian cuisine with vegan options available as well. brought my mum and a friend who are vegetarians to dine..."

Foodie Panda

"I have been here, of course, a long standing institution for vegetarians and vegans. It is admittedly some time ago since I last visited, but the..."

Andrew T

"This restaurant serves really tasty vegetarian food. There were 4 of us and we ordered the quinoa croquettes, saffron quinoa,rice + rice and the..."

LittleM

"A fantastic meal! Couldnt recommend it more. Starter & mains were cooked perfectly. I used to think the Vegie Bar slop was good vegetarian! Now..."

David Ensor

"I came here alone as I was just moving from Sydney to Melbourne and was in need of some gluten free and vegan cuisine.I ordered the..."

Rebecca

"Had my birthday dinner here with my friends 2 weeks ago, mind you none of us are actually vegetarian but the food are just amazing and we are really..."

XiaoHui Teo

"Very healthy lol! A good place to come to if you are on a hard diet. The food was all nice enough, not very satisfying though, I was super hungry..."

Michelle Young

"Tasty vegetarian food that makes it feel as though you never need meat in a dish. Satay skewers were probably a stand out followed by their curry...."

Little.miss

"I’ve previously heard some great things about Shakahari, and with an eclectic menu and vibrant service it served as an excellent choice for a..."

Donutsam

"Very nice South-East Asian oceanian fusion food in a hidden lane way right besides the Italian eatery street. The menu is short but with great..."

Full Time Wholesomeness

"Looks smaller from the outside but quite roomy inside with simple decor and pleasant ambience. For entree I had the avocado magic which was delicious..."

Helen

"Avocado magic entree was very good if a little small, and the main courses were delicious. We ordered the satay shakahari and the lasagna, both were..."

Emma

"Melbourne is the place where you don't get food only vegetarian food easily. So for people like me who is here for a short visit, this place is a..."

Parth S Rawal

"We hadn't made a booking at Shakahari, but got a table towards the back of the restaurant easily enough when we visited on a Friday evening,..."

Andrew Turner

"Lovely vegetarian restaurant. Food is always delicious, the receipes are well elaborated and the dishes are quite creative. I recommend the..."

Williams Alex

"ive been coming to this place for a number of years - menu never changes, but consistency of food always remains the same; tasteful and authentic!..."

Linda Nguyen

"I came here the other day with a vegetarian and a meat eater. We shared the mushroom dumplings and avocado magic for entrees. Loved both of these..."

Fainzee

"My first visit to this lovely place with high ceilings and umber/burnt orange walls. Couldn't decide what to order; so many interesting options...."

Vegogutz

"this is a good vegetarian staple, the meals are inventive and a little exotic, making it tricky to decide what to have (I am saying that's a good..."

Academic013

"We came back here after a long time between visits to catch up with our favourite vegetarians. The croquettes as always were lovely, and would..."

Rahul Barmanray

"I appreciated the warm, homely ambience of Shakahari - a very welcoming presence as you walk in. Our meals came out pretty quickly which was great. I..."

Gabby

"I came here with a group of friends a while ago and this place was packed. The menu was quite broad and the menu items looked quite creative. I..."

Khpn

"Service is nice and fast!Food: Entree-avocado tempura is nice, but not as good as reviews. I would prefer Japanese tempura . But the..."

Yolanda Wong

"I really loved this place! I ordered the Urban Spaghetti dish; it was tasty, fresh and a good portion. I also shared the cheesecake which was also..."

Teeny Reeny

"Delicious food, large servings, quite expensive. Lovely home restaurant vibe, especially when sitting near the fireplace. The setting can be a little..."

Mim D

"Pretty yummy food. I tried the avocado fried in tempura. Love the location and was treated to very friendly service too. Great experience..."

Sasha19

"Enjoyable and tasty. The Quinoa croquettes were a real standout. Would highly recommend, but beware on a hot night as there is limited..."

Michael Byrne

"As a significant other to a vegetarian, finding a truly exceptional dining experience where both herbivore and carnivore can be equally happy is a..."

Oni San

"Had dinner here with my boyfriend and the service was absolutely amazing from all the waiters. They were very polite and accommodating, even when we..."

Jackie Pipe

"Great option for vegetarians. Absolutely loved Avocado Magic. We were hoping to try lasagna but it wasn't on their menu anymore. Enjoyed the food..."

Food Explorer

"Fantastic food. Ambience a little old school considering the contemporary menu items, but brilliant, tasty and creative upscale veg dishes...."

ShaSha

"Food was delicious, staff were friendly, decent atmosphere. I would recommend it to non vegetarians and people who cant eat gluten as well as other..."

Alicia Fox

"Great indian vegetarian dishes. Had a get-together after a successful project. Portions are reasonable, but expects it to be on the expensive side...."

Kimky

"With so many enticing dishes on offer, we decided to share an entree - a signature dish called Avocado Magic (vegan, non-dairy and gluten-free). ..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"Absolutely amazing place, would recommend to any vegetarian, people who enjoy eating vegetarian (aka me) or even people trying to start trying..."

Food1995

"Shakhahari is a legendary place to dine at. A place which is more for love for food than any fancy thing. People there are sweet and trust me..."

Jashan Kumar

"Simple and elegant dinning. Serving interesting food shakahari celebrates flavoursome combinations of food and spice. Good seating options and..."

Mondale

"I have been here a few times and have always been happy with my food. There are always so many good dishes to choose from and they seem to update the..."

Esther

"Great place to take Vegos and even your more sceptical meat eating friends. Great atmosphere and delicious food, always a hit.The staff are..."

Ali Ward

"Enjoyed dinner here tonight. Had the potato, veggie and chestnut pie . Very warming on a cold night , really delicious. Tasted Hubby's curry, also..."

Netty

"Great Place!. Always a pleasant experience! They have a courtyard too, which is nice in..."

Amulya Merit

"Shakahari seems to be doing rather well given they also have one in South Melbourne and it isn’t surprising because they’ve managed to make..."

Typical Food Blog

"Oh my. I ate one and a half desserts today. I’m so stuffed. But it was worth it. Shakahari has it all: great food, friendly service and a relaxed..."

Mochi Jungle

"Shakahari is quite an unassuming restaurant. Appearing as if it’s been converted from a Carlton house, it’s easy to miss if you’re walking..."

Francesca Hambly

"Entrees this evening was a hard decision within itself. The tables favourite of the evening would have to be the Kerabu. Here they combine a salad of..."

Em Belden

"This bowl came with braised turnip, ginkgo nuts, spicy tofu and braised seitan. It takes me back to Asia, very asian influenced. No strong sauces..."

SylviaOng

"It has a very homely feeling. To start off with we had drinks. They do have wines and beers on offer as well as non alcholic drinks such as..."

Katherine Chiu

"The space is a converted home with polished floor boards and yellow walls (infusing the relaxed and casual feeling that typifies the university..."

Melbourne Lifestyle Blog

"Shakahari is one of Melbourne's vegetarian instutitions, having been around for over 18 years. The menu definitely has a slight Asian skew to it, but..."

Ashley

"Simply Delicious!. As a masterchef judge would say " Food made with love". Had some laksa for a team get together and the experience was awesome...."

SrPr

"It's so great to have a place to eat where all but two options on the menu are vegan !! the ambience here is great, the food is divine and the..."

Zara McDermott

"Awesome quality food!. Had a really good meal at this place and the prices were very affordable. The menu offers alot of variety. Only problem was..."

Roy Boy

Claypots Barbarossa

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"Fresh seafood, generous portion at an affordable price. We ordered marinara pasta, grilled king prawn, octopus and seared swordfish to share among 3..."

Full Time Foodie

"I ate here with my partner where we shared the clam and ham chowder, oysters, grilled veggies, cuttlefish and the seafood pasta. Every dish was..."

Carlinaed

"Claypots doesn't look like much but it's much loved by many people I know so I finally gave it a try. It surpassed expectations - my meal was one of..."

Quince And Cheese

"Good food and environment. I’ve been here a few times already. Highly..."

Daniel Sudjaja

"One of the best restaurant in hardware lane. We enjoy the grill king prawn and pasta. Not to mentioned they offer zomato gold deal..."

Hungrytummy

"My wife and I had a lovely dinner here and we are pleased to say that we enjoyed our visit. We started with the stingray tacos which had a fresh..."

Richard Nguyen

"Not business in weekend. Nice service and great food, the pasta with 🐙 is 👍. Also the beef. Price is reasonable, will be back with friends..."

Sweet N Spicy Queen

"Nice arrangement of seating area inside and outside the resto, nice and friendly staff, good choice of food and drink also their collection of wine..."

Arieorange

"Everything in this restaurant wow-ed me! Before we were even seated down the waitress have alr gotten the sourdough bread appetiser ready for us! The..."

Priscilla Yeo

"What I love most about Claypots is the cosy European ambience. I suggest you visit at night - that’s when you can really feel the warmth in this..."

Shish, The Foodie

"I could get behind this Mediterranean diet. The squid ink pasta was sublime, with beautiful fresh clams that left me wanting more. The swordfish was..."

Austin Lee

"Need a good seafood, soupy hit? Well look no furtherLOVED:🔸the unique decor with bottles or wine, old style books and repurposed..."

@eat.wit.chu

"Good ambiance and good customer service. The Mediterranean flavour with a touch of Asian fusion agrees with me. It's not easy to decide which..."

Linda Naam

"Claypots Barbarosa, CBD is the youngest among the other well established Claypots sister’s restaurant in Saint Kilda and South Melbourne. This..."

Jeffry

"Had dinner here Monday night with the boyfriend. I love the atmosphere here, and location. It’s nice for a date. My boyfriend isn’t a big fan of..."

Ryan+Maryane

"Came here with a friend, ordered the sambal crusted stingray, pasta puttenesca veg option, amattriciana Alla Romana and two San gria cocktails 😊..."

Sylv

"My partner and I made a dinner reservation at Claypot Barbarossa through The Fork on a busy Friday evening. We..."

Adelyn Goh

"Located in the popular Hardware lane which is within 5 minutes walk from Melbourne Central station.We got:- Seared hervey bay scallop with..."

Harmony

"We loved our late lunch at Claypots Barbarossa! It's a seafood restaurant but they actually have many delicious vegan options..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"Ordered the braised barramundi wings (5/5) and clay pot Barbarossa classic with spaghetti marinara (3/5) - too spicy with little pieces of fish and 1..."

㊙️ The Traveling Foodie

"Came here on a Saturday night without a booking. I did ring up to to make a reservation, but they said just come early, no need to booking. So we..."

AngeLuvFood8

"My boyfriend and I give it high rating for its cozy and beautiful atmosphere, very tasty seafoods and attentive service and live music, fantastic..."

Yolanda

"Once again we enjoyed an excellent meal at Claypots. The fish is always so fresh and it is beautiful presented. The oysters were perfectly shucked..."

Bani Mehta

"I recently went to Claypots hardware lane as part of a group of 6. We were on a Fork Dining special so only paid $35 a head plus drinks. Ordinarily I..."

Antoniette Santoro

"A lovely seafood restaurant.. loved every dish we ordered. Simple food that tasted delicious! Very nice European atmosphere and great service. Will..."

Dulasha Fernando

"Tried this place with the 50% off special. Food is yummy... could be a little expensive without the discount with the amount of food we’re having...."

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"Came here with a promotion for 50% off...and who can criticise half price seafood! The wine is great value for starters - $26 for 500ml (this..."

Linda

"Want a perfect evening with your date ? Want an relaxed evening with your friends and family over a nice wine, some Italian Opera / Songs / Music and..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"We found this spot as we were wandering down the hardware lane. It has been one of the best find so far. It was rather late and they were still open..."

Grounded Gourmet Globe-Trotter

"I’ve been here twice with my friend. Everything is always so fresh and reasonably priced. Nothing fancy but so cozy, and you can actually taste the..."

Ai

"I dont know why this place has a just 3.6 star, id been there last week on Thursday night and ate various dishes such as fish and shellfish. All food..."

Be Honest

"Had lunch today with friends fabulous food, all fresh and ever so tasty. we had a mixture of items and everything was of the highest standard. ..."

Diana Nelson

"Really good seafood at a reasonable price for the CBD. Love the fact they fresh seafood daily and as a result you always get a great selection...."

Grace Jennings

"Fabulous seafood lunch for $ 20Per headVery enjoyable - will come again. The service was friendly and the snapper with roasted vegetables..."

Tammy Martin

"Really nice place for a tea in the afternoon. The Moroccan Mint Tea is one of the best drinks I have had. The service is also amazing, lovely..."

V.and.g1995

"Good food, well priced as well. Service was very average though the night we went. Had an empty wine bottle taken away without being offered a..."

Kotix

"Excellent Seafood Restaurant!!! Very Friendly staffs 😃. Definitely coming back..Thanks heaps to the chefs for preparing such delicious..."

Saeem

"First time at Claypots Barbarosa and the food was amazing. It really lived up to the Claypots brand - seafood with Mediterranean and Asian..."

Stephen Clendinnen

"My new fav oyster place. Good food, friendly service and live music. What else we could ask more? Don't forget check out their daily special board...."

Sambuca Sam

"What a fabulous lunch!Greeted at the door by two enthusiastic ladies and ordered some oysters to have indoors and ordered an octopus roll to..."

Rebecca.dawson23

"Georgous food delicious .Service great , beautiful staff . Delighted they are in CBD . Can't wait to try more dishes . Had a light lunch and it was..."

Love It Or Like It

"Casual urban style dinning & has a very laid back Mediterranean ambiance. Good quality serving & again more casual style & value of dinning. Staff..."

MelbfoodCritic

"What a great find! We enjoyed all the dishes we tried but especially loved the sandal stingray. Interesting menu, funky little venue and great food!..."

SK

"As good as the original Claypots in St.Kilda! Glad to know that they have opened one on Hardware Lane, much closer to where I work. It would be great..."

Inty Cheng

"A great new addition to the laneway. We head here for lunch all the time for seriously fresh and delicious seafood. They are always very friendly and..."

Wanderer

"Dishes taste good. And service is good too. People would not feel uncomfortable because the sweet service in the restaurant. Anyway, it is a really..."

Chengcheng Feng

"Claypots Barbarossa is the fourth venue from owner and restaurateur, Renan Goksin, who’s vision is to combine Australia’s laid-back lifestyle..."

The City Lane

"Funky atmosphere with great music, we had a carafe of Riesling only $20, sardines plate, scallops, field mushrooms, mixed grilled vegetables,..."

Krishna Brannigan

"Excellent service, great recommendations of food, staff who are really happy at where they are! I fell in love with this place two years ago when I..."

34adventurers

"Live music on Thursday nights until around 8:30, highly recommend visiting then! Ordered a few small dishes to try different things. They..."

Sammy

"If you enjoy fresh, uncomplicated seafood you are going to love Renan Goksin’s new food offering in Melbourne’s Hardware Lane – Claypots..."

My Poppet

"First time in the new claypot venue, and i have to tell, they did it again. It is just great. The marinara was amazing, beetroot cured trout on bread..."

Fabian Diaz Moreno

"Good quality seafood at amazing price, which is a rarity in the CBD. The chefs really know what they're doing, the staff are lovely, the menu is..."

Miasma.org

"Great seafood and atmosphere, affordable too. Skip the tourist traps nearby on hardware lane and come here. Seafood pasta was a highlight, wine was..."

Nick

"Beautiful, cheap, fresh seafood. Lovely wineg and great, friendly service. Ignore the tourist traps in hardware lane, this is the place to be..."

Amy Howell

"Love the atmosphere of this place - books lining the walls, interesting bric-a-brac... It's quirky, comfortable and unpretentious. For fans of..."

Kaye B

"Hi - I was astonished and very surprised as I wandered down Hardware Lane though the crowds to arrive at an almost empty restaurant. I wasn't however..."

Wayne Leicht

"This is by far the best place I have been for a unique seafood experience. Everything on the menu is unique and I wanted to sample everything. I can..."

Robert Donald

"Great atmosphere and amazing customer service, almost perfect for a mixed group of dietary needs. We got whole fish, oysters, muscles and nearly all..."

Cameron (camwholikestrees)

"We found this hidden gem open when everything else was closed. And it was a blessing in disguise. My husband and I have had many seafood and tapas..."

Shahinoor Ali

"Lovely seafood restaurant with good vibes and delicious options. Had a mix of small plates and mains - my favourite was the sambal stingray! Sat..."

Aimee

"Me and my friends had a great time at Claypots. Our waiter Prince was awesome and attentive. I’m definitely going to go back the next time I come..."

C Johnson

"Great food and experience. Staff was friendly and helpful. It is a small space so it gets pretty squishy on busier days. Enjoyed the clam chowder,..."

James K

"Love this gem and the vibe . Casual seafood place with happy staff to serve you. We ordered lots of seafood. Chili mussel is a must and the claypot..."

Andrew Goh

"So many unique and tasty dishes. From Abalone, to Chowder, Oysters and Superb Bugs, it’s a must visit. Set in the vibrant Hardware Lane it also..."

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