Really good meals and really great times here. They encourage people to eat more veggies and less meat which is what we should do. Australians as a whole have too much meat and not enough vegetables in a day
Such good quality food and service and for such a low price, of course we donated generously to show our appreciation, but it’s great that the option is there. Really takes the pressure off dining.
As a long time lover of the Lentil as Anything at Abbotsford convent, the St Kilda one left a little to be desired but is still a fun and yummy lunch or dinner destination.
While the St Kilda one is also pay-as-you-feel, it's much smaller and like a 'normal' restaurant with a menu and table service.
The food is still great, I'd probably give it a 5 if I hadn't been to the Abbotsford one, this one just doesn't have the same atmosphere. Still live the concept!
Salomon Andres Anais Saavedra
+5
This restaurant is the best ! I really like . The pay as you feel concept is incredible. The burger is my favourite dish . Every time I have time try to go cause it is also a good experience interacting with people who work there.
Dale Zeinheiger Culpin
+4
As an avid meat eater I was skeptical about visiting a vegetarian place but my girlfriend insisted! Very tight seating inside but not really an issue at all. I ordered the Okonomiyaki and it was surprisingly delicious, great sauces on top too! My girlfriend ordered the mixed vegetable curry and I had a few bites and it was nice too. But the pancake was the stand out. Only issue was service was pretty slow and it didn't appear busy, but we weren't in any rush. Overall was pretty nice.
I love lentils so much! I always get the green Thai curry it is sooo delicious and I love the idea of supporting the community and those less fortunate! I wish more people would donate more money while eating there though ! Staff are so lovely, I’ll always be back for a cheap feed ! Yum !
Was here for lunch. Packed with people. The concept of this restaurant is you pay as much as you want. The menu is small consisting mainly of vegetarian options. Had the Thali of the day. Waiters were friendly.
The staff at lentil as anything are always lovely and happy to have a few jokes with my friends and I. I am a huuuuuuuge fan of the okonomiyaki!!
I love this place. Of course the menu is very simple but is very good.
If you are vegetarian or vegan like me you have to try.
They are very good and friendly people.
Beautiful atmosphere.
Service is very warm and friendly!
Ordered:
Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancakes)
Delicious. Almost like the asian version of pizza.
Highly recommend my Vegetarians/Vegans to go here.
This 'not for profit' is a gem, and its limited menu has something for everyone. The curry's are not spicy and could do with a little more oomph. Service is dandy.
I enjoy this place as it enables me to be cheap even though I make a decent wage. The pancakes are great and the curry is fine but I don't complain about anything with high vegetable content as I'm petrified of cancer and convince myself I can avoid it if stuff my face with cabbage and broccoli. The St Kilda branch is far superior as there are not so many pretentious "artistic" types and the last time I was there I got to share a table with this down and out guy who had injured himself while working in the mines. He didn't shut up for the entire 25 minutes but that's ok I'd pay to hang around homeless people. I'd go to the salvos for breakfast but that's taking it too far. Anyway the staff are always very nice and cute and a bit hippyish but that's a good thing. Highly recommended!
Tasty food, reasonable portions. Pay what you can for your meal. Always had veg / vegan options. Meals change but one option almost always centres around South Asian ("Indian") cuisine like a curry or dhal.
What a lovely concept. Such lovely food, and lovely volunteers. Well done guys!! Pumpkin salad, japenese pancakes and the curry were my favourite!!! But the tofu burger looked incredible!! 😍
If you are in Melbourne you MUST try "Lentils"😍😍 it's such a unique experience with a rotating seasonal menu and you pay why you feel you can contribute. I had the "Oko" and it was one of the most delicious things I've ever tried. Cute setting in a great location, highly recommend!
Loved the concept and food delicacies. Appreciate the efforts of food makers who dwell into making so much food and serve everyone with same compassion yet do not expect any monetary benefits in return but what we can contribute in our wish! Kudos to the everyone from the staff to the owner. Hope we all can contribute more and get to eat amazing delicious food.
The okminyaki (Japanese pancakes) at Lentil As Anything triggered what has now become a deep and passionate obsession of mine!
When I lived in St Kilda I used to visit frequently and the food was spot on. It can get very busy - expect a wait, to be seated, and to be served - don't visit if you're in a rush. But totally worth it.
And pay it forward! :)
My favourite food place in St Kilda. Run by volunteers, Lentil As Anything is a non for profit vegetarian restaurant where you choose the amount you want to pay. Inside, around 40 people can sit with a couple more tables outside. Can highly recommend the lentil burger, the Japanese pancake dish and the curry dish. Do note thay it's get very busy and you might have to wait a bit before a table comes free.
I love pancake 🥞 and vegan hamburger 🍔 with sweet chili sauce taste really yummy 😋 definitely will go back again soon.And hop I could find some day to be volunteer there
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