Vegan Options cuisine: the best places to taste it in St Leonards

9 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Moody Chef
The Moody Chef
90/100 (1142 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Juice & Smoothies
Burger
Cakes
Pancakes
Salad
Juice & Smoothies
Eggs Benedict
Sit down
Café
Australian
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Visa
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts American Express
Delivery
Street Parking
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"The best sandwiches in St Leonards! Can’t go wrong with whatever you choose to eat here! Do not miss out on the sweet potato fries; best I’ve..."
Therese-Ellen Garsuta
"Everything about this cafe is quality. The service is friendly and efficient. The menu is creative and extensive. The food and coffee is amazing. I..."
William White
"Why didn't I come here months ago??? Truly spectacular food and service here at the Moody Chef in St Leonards. Pancakes are so soft and fluffy, miso..."
Cynthiaeats_
"I never know that St Leonards have a nice place to eat like Moody Chef!! even the name is ‘moody’ but i think the Chef’s mood is always good!..."
Felica Angeline
"Great food, friendly staff, good service and lovely decor with hanging greenery and artwork. Chef is definitely not moody in demeanour, but in name..."
Irenke Forsyth
"Came as a guest. A popular cafe in St Leonards and plenty of people having take away coffees. Also a few takeaway options ready to go! I usually..."
Sydneyguyrojoe
"We went to visit The Moody Chef on a Saturday morning and were pleasantly surprised by the wide variety in their menu and the friendliest customer..."
Celeste Godoy
"Elated with my experience at the Moody Chef! Not only was the food absolutely delicious! The coffee (and coffee art!) was fabulous and the..."
Kimberley Jane
"A bustling cafe in midst of the high rises of St Leonards. Being Saturday, the surrounding area with all the offices was almost dead quiet. The cafe..."
Manz
"I visited this morning with Cynthiaeats_ for a Saturday breakfast.A great venue filled with greenery, lots of tables and super friendly..."
Hungry Diner
"One tip only: please, order the slow cooked beef with polenta, mushroom e eggs! To DIE for! The coffee is really high quality and the pancakes? Best..."
Marcella Bade
"The Moody Chef is a local gem, it offers delicious cafe food and drinks. I have frequently the cafe many times with my family. Make sure you visit..."
Strawberry_vee
"I tried their Korean BBQ Chicken Salad Bowl, which was a fusion salad with char-grilled marinated chicken, edamame, fried tofu, pickled cucumber,..."
ChippityChirp
"A nice place to go for lunches in the area. They’ve got a great salad selection and sides that changes from time to time so you can never get bored..."
Lien Nguyen
"Always my favourite cafe when I worked in St Leonards. Quite friendly staff and tasty food. However, waiting time might be a little bit long..."
April
"Verdict: belly satisfied! Located conveniently 3 minutes away from St Leonard station, this cafe checked all the boxes. Solid food👍 Extremely nice..."
Feedthatbelly
"Love this hidden gem.Coffee is on point, breakfast here is scrumptious. I normally get the BLAT so good. 💯Will definitely be coming back..."
Ricky Cavanagh
"One of my work offices is in St Leonard's and the Moody Chef is a convenient spot for coffee or lunch. Today I tried the corn fritter wrap - it..."
Kama-Jade Ghosn
"Atmosphere is always lively, food is fresh, tasty and generous servings, staff are helpful. Coffee is great - strong, short and powerful. Highly..."
Jonathan Scott
"When the weather was perfect, felt so nice to sit inside the Moody Chef, with large door opened and fresh air flew in. They have different menu..."
Jianierrrrrr
"Jin and I have been to The Moody Chef a handful of times, in fact, it’s where we had our first “breakfast date”. There is a lot to like on this..."
Jin & Jase
"I dropped by this place on a Saturday and service was prompt and friendly. With a large menu full of different foods, indecisive decision making on..."
Life And You Photography
"A perk of my summer research job at St Leonards was breakfast at some top notch cafes. The Moody Chef has 2 cafes and a coffee shop within walking..."
Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)
"Nice funky little cafe on the north side. Welcomed by a counter full of treats and very professional service. I had a pretty standard bacon and eggs..."
Glutenfree_sydney
"WHY IS THE CHEF MOODY? HEHEHE The Moody Chef is located in Crow's Nest but has two other stores in St Leonards as well. I check out the original..."
Weekendfoodescapes
"I go to the Moody Chef everyday for my morning coffee and lunch. The variety of salads and fresh food is amazing! The staff are really friendly, it's..."
Gillian
"I like the atmosphere and the service they provide! It's a shame I can't visit more often as it's quite far from where I live. Oh they also have..."
Etudeofmemories
"Nice cafe, good ambienceDon't remember the name of sandwich but it was amazing. Bread was very very tasty and also very filling. Wasn't..."
Ankush Baveja
"Great indoor and outdoor space. Busy with office peeps during the mornings. Some items on the menu are a bit exy but some are average. Coffee ok,..."
Amys_food_adventures
"Went here for a quick work lunch last week - this place has great fresh and interesting dishes and salads - the service was super friendly - it's..."
Wardn467
"T H E ☆ M O O D Y ☆ C H E F To feed the hungry masses of super awesome salads, I can see why these guys now have 3 establishments..."
Foodies Guide To Sydney
"Excellent salads, wraps and fresh quiches. Great choice for sit down lunch or take away in St Leonards. Friendly service. I've brought a couple of..."
Mel
"Fantastic food and exceptional service. The chef and staff were very happy to do simple request for simple food for toddler and I had some extra..."
Mrs Foodie
"Nice open layout with funky decor featuring wooden/green colour schemes lured us in on a cool Saturday arvo. The place was packed so we were seated..."
Lois Oh
"Great decor and ambience which just makes you want to sit there for hours, which we did, for a relaxing weekend lunch. The service was attentive..."
S H
"One of my favourite cafés !! I eat here every week and it never disappoints. The food is so delicious and the staff are very welcoming. The coffee..."
Michelle Brown
"LOVED this café.  The atmosphere was perfect, fresh and clean and energetic.  There is a great vibe instantly as you are greeted by the..."
Jennifer Wright
"Not a great atmosphere for a cafe, it feels a little outdated, but the food is far from that. The baked eggs were the best meal with a rich tomato..."
Rachaeleatith
"Great food, great atmosphere, great service!. Had been meaning to try The Moody Chef for ages and it was definitely worth the wait! We got Baked Eggs..."
Bel X
"We loved our experience here. When guests come into town, this will very much be one of the places we take them as part of showing off the wonderful..."
Tamara Manfredi
"Outrageous breakfast menu, great..."
Ryan Hiscox
"I was introduced to the Moody Chef cafe by various family members, and I've always been pleased by its fresh ingredients and comforting breakfast/..."
Chloe
"A winner! Went here for breakfast today with my bf and couldn't fault it. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, quick service and most importantly..."
Fortheloveoffood
"Service needs to improve. I've eaten here for breakfast quite often over the last few weeks. The food and coffee are great and can easily be..."
Mountainview547
"Yummy. Nice breakfast menu, best milkshakes I have had in Sydney. However very overpriced, service is..."
Foodie
"Moody Chef has a good selection of yummy soups and salads for lunch! Coffee is bitter for my taste. Unfortunately the orange juice is not freshly..."
Mon
"Best roasted veggie frittata..."
Robi Solomon
"A great place to eat. I've been to The Moody Chef on 3 or 4 occassions now. I love the food, it's clearly freshly prepared and good value for money...."
Wine And Dine
"Pleasant cafe with great food and service. Will definitely come..."
K
"A very comfortable place with good service and understanding wait staff. Food price varied but my porridge which was cheap was awful and wattery. My..."
Itamar Steigrad
"Happy at The Moody. This is clearly a successful operation. The place is very buzzy and the staff are friendly and happy, which belies the name of..."
GregFresser
The Wooden Whisk
The Wooden Whisk
90/100 (3919 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Juice & Smoothies
Sandwiches
Lamb
Burger
Pork
Juice & Smoothies
Salad
Eggs Benedict
Sit down
Australian
Café
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Excellent breakfast spot! Bustling vibe with friendly staff. The place was packed and they found us a space and our food and drinks came out really..."
Joel Foxall
"The spring field was really awesome .. I have been visiting this place for takeaway coffee and sandwiches. Today , I dined in for lunch and this dish..."
Chitrali Nag
"Picked 'Eggs Benedict' and 'Spring Field' total cost $37.9; Actual Price $18.95, booking through thefork). Eggs Benedict - One of the poached eggs..."
Eric Wong
"Deluxe burrito was deliciously packed with tasty bacon,egg, jalapeño, aioli, tomato and greens. Perfect dirty chai. Friendly service, meals came out..."
Charmaine Wan
"We ordered a Cappuccino, Kids Strawberry Milkshake, Classic B.L.A.T with Hashbrown on the side, and a Pulled Pork Sandwich. The coffee wasn’t the..."
Ayushma Dwa
"Great value breakfast, fantastic food. The setting is quaint and casual, but the food is exceptional. Hard to find better than this in the area, and..."
Damien Donnelly
"Always a great experience dining here. Both food and coffee taste..."
Frank Fu
"Wooden whisk was outstanding. I ordered sandwiches , fruit platters and wraps for a lunch function. It was great. High quality. Friendly service...."
Tracey Kloner
Green Gourmet
Green Gourmet
85/100 (670 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Malaysian
Vegan Options
Asian
Chinese
Malaysian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Duck
Ice Cream
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Malaysian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Street Parking
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"Love this restaurant! Often go there and also get takeaways frequently, highly recommended and they have the yummiest vegan cakes..."
Claire Celia
"The lunch buffet is the best. Staff are always super friendly and helpful. The cakes are..."
Joff Rey
"Great vegan food and amazing..."
Ognjen Stetic
"Satay skewers and not chicken shangtung were super awesome! Will go..."
Annabell Hanthorn
"I love eating here. Every time I am in Sydney I enjoy knowing that I can eat anything on the menu karma..."
Ricki Moore
"Amazing vegan food and friendly service the best vegan place on the north..."
Jovana Subotic
"Went to this place because I loved the Newtown one. St Leonard’s is better on my opinion, close to the station, less crowds more attention to the..."
Pinicolada
"Such friendly customer service. The BBQ buns are to die for. Pretty reasonable prices for the serving sizes as well. I highly recommend if you are..."
Hannah
"Great find in St Leonards. Must have passed it a few times. I had the eggplant and the soup, both fantastic. Highly recommend to visit not..."
MrJan
"Was recommended to try this vegan gem and feeling very happy after filling myself! Started with spring rolls and quinoa vegetable buns and..."
Tony
"I love meat and dairy so when I went vegan for 3 months, I was struggling a lot. I am not a big fan of vegetables and I found most vegan meals fairly..."
Chey_ct
"I tried the Raw Lemon and Blueberry Cheesecake at Green Gourmet St Leonards and it was delicious. The texture was smooth and the blueberry and lemon..."
Jasmine.lam92
"Really great Chinese vegan food. The service is also really lovely here. We came for dinner and ordered a few dishes, upon inspection the chef..."
Tanya
"Really good vegan food.At lunch time they have a buffet. It's not an "all you can eat" type thing, you choose the things you want, and then..."
Andrew C
"Delicious vegetarian and vegan food. I go regularly. The burdock salad is mouth-watering and the sticky rice is almost addictive. The evening buffet..."
Russell Turner
"Popped in there tonight quite hungry. Instead of a main, I ordered a selection of starters and wasn't disappointed. Authentic Chinese taste in the..."
Andrew Morton
"I had kept the Green Gourmet card close by until one of those rare moments my boyfriend agrees to accompany me to a completely vegan/vegetarian meal,..."
Anna
"We've tried Green Gourmet on a Saturday lunch. The menu is complete with all the dishes typical for a Dim Sum. We had 7 dishes to share between 2 of..."
Pietro
"While the Aunt had her yummy deep fried goodies, I scoffed these delicious soy satay sticks, they weren’t claiming it to be mock chicken (though I..."
Rosamund Turkington
"First time and I loved it! Their eggplant parcel is so..."
Tina
"Delicious. Love it!!!The food is amazingMy favourite is the curry puffs for the entree, and for the main the golden plum slice (with..."
Cat
"A bit pricey but worth it. Great fresh wholesome food. Love the 'Monks choice' hot pot and the 'not meat Shan Tung chicken'. The sticky rice and..."
Mrs F
Bay Thai Restaurant
Bay Thai Restaurant
85/100 (220 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Asian
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Vegan Options
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Pad Thai
Thai
Asian
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Fabulous food, so authentic. Serving sizes are good. Waitstaff are attentive and quick. As if March 2022, all entrees $10, mains $20 (come with..."
Steve Kirby
"Beautiful food , absolutely loved the honey chicken , satay chicken sticks were amazing, will definitely be back , staff are very..."
Emma Debono
"Highly recommend Bay Thai, thank you for impressive meal & service tonight we will definitely order..."
Stuart Darby
"Great takeaway option in St Leonards! The massaman curry and vegetarian pad thai were highlights! Staff were friendly and welcoming despite being..."
Ange Smith
"A must when ever we are in St lenards. Bay Thai is authentic, no frills, deliciose, afordable and filling. Great friendly staff. Very accommodating..."
Karmen Hession Bonnici
"The food was great, we go to many Thai restaurants and this is definitely one that I would recommend checking out. The staff are friendly and even..."
Eugene Grift
"Best Thai food in Geelong...."
Stuart Villanti
Szechuan Garden
Szechuan Garden
84/100 (586 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Pork
Beef
Pancakes
Chili
Ribs
Prawns
Szechuan
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The $35 per head banquet was nice! Service was on a whole average, but could have been a little more attentive. I particularly enjoy the ma po tofu..."
Dave Reviews
"Outstanding food, good service. Quite unlike any other Chinese restaurant on the north shore (or elsewhere). Best described as modern Szechuan..."
MCMLVI
"Generous servings. Tasty above average. Attentive service. Been dozen..."
Rodney - Villa D'Este
Caffe Nostra
Caffe Nostra
82/100 (245 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
"A popular small cafe in the midst of the mid rise residential jungle of St Leonards. The space is a bit awkward (people bumping into your chair as..."
Manz
"A lovely, friendly cafe that deserves a second visit purely based on service alone! And also I had a sip of the coffee and it was..."
Anna
"The food from Caffe Nostra is so vibrant, healthy and very pretty. They have their food presentation spot on! One thing disappointing about this cafe..."
Joy Jiang
"I've been walking past this cafe for the past few years but didn't have a change to visit until recently. I tried their protein lunch box with..."
ChippityChirp
"Great breakfast....with lots to choose from...service very friendly...and fast even on a busy Saturday.....Coffee was..."
Rob
"A brilliant option. Healthy, tasty and great service!Burger is to die..."
Challe
"Great coffee & friendly, attentive service. Awesome 'protein box' lunch options,..."
Sare
"Superb service. The avocado on toast came with a delicious pesto drizzle on the side as well as some pickled vegetables; a great combination. Will..."
Dane Marcus
"Coffee is really yum and staff are so friendly and helpful 💜 will be back here again for my morning coffee and almond croissant..."
OMALIA
"Every now and then I discover a rare diamond in the rough. Let me introduce you to Cafe Nostra. Unassuming little cafe without bells and whistles and..."
Thabani Ndlovu
"Delicious food with so many gluten free and vegan options. Their smashed avo board is phenomenal and a definite must to order, as are the hot pot..."
Rosie P
"love the breakfast here - the coffee is good and the corn fritters with eggs is a high class fusion of ingredients - was surprisingly brilliant! i go..."
A D
"Okay, I'll admit that we weren't planning to eat here today but our first choice is closed Sundays. Actually, I'm glad that it was closed because we..."
Oz Lurker
Song Nhi Vietnamese
Song Nhi Vietnamese
81/100 (3309 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vietnamese
Asian
Vietnamese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken and rice
Vietnamese Coffee
Bun Bo Hue
Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls
Vegetarian Rice Paper Rolls
Grilled Beef Wrap
Spicy Beef Noodles Soup
Mixed Hot Pot
Beef Pho and Fried Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Bowl of Pho
Noodle
Chicken and Tomato Rice
Combination Hot Pot
Beef
Prawn and Pork Rice Paper Rolls
Special Combination Rice
Crispy Chicken with Tomato Rice
Combination Vermicelli
Pho Bo Rare Beef Noodle Soup
Chili
Pork & Prawn Crispy Crepe
Prawns
Black Paper Beef with Tomato Rice
Fried Chicken Egg Noodle Soup
Pho
Pork
Sit down
Asian
Vietnamese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Got the ginger chicken and it was amazing! Taste is clean to the pallet and it makes you keep on eating it. Love that you can feel the ingredients..."
Wandrovert
"I've been here a couple times. The interior is interesting with white painted wooden tables, lots of greenery and a marble bar. The staff are also..."
Hungriestsam - Samantha
"This place was recommended to me through my work manager and he has informed me it’s his favourite Vietnamese restaurant in the area and that..."
S
"They reopened around 3 months ago and we cannot wait to visit this place again! We ordered 2 special combination (for 2) rolls, grilled pork chop and..."
Hayley
"I am a Vietnamese and I love the Hue style beef noodle at Song Nhi. All other dishes are also tasty and good value. The food is authentic enough to..."
Jane N
"Arguably the best Vietnamese on the north shore. I've come here multiple times and the food is always consistently good. The service is efficient and..."
Kadots
"Ordered: Prawns & pork crispy crepe, Special hot & spicy fried rice, Rare beef pho ($40 for two). We are now somewhat regulars here at Song Nhi..."
Jin & Jase
"My absolute favourite Vietnamese place in Sydney. Hands down. I live in the lower North Shore which means it is closer for me than Cabramatta,..."
Laura Cohen
"Great Pho and Mong - a local favourite. BYO and a great local to go if you don't want to cook at home. Reasonably priced -- do get an extra serving..."
Rob Chan
"My go to place for lunch when I feel like something satisfying.The raw beef pho is very tasty, perfect during cold weather, the combination..."
Monica
"Basic decor, soft, friendly and helpful staff. Pho Tai was perfect with great balance between salty broth with tender beef and firm noodles. Seafood..."
Chris
"Very good quality vietnamese food - I had a special beef pho. It was worth paying the $2-$3 premium over cheaper variants in vietnamese eat-out..."
Kololee
"Recently moved to Crows Nest having lived next to Flemington previously (great Vietnamese dining locale). I must say, Song Nhi satisfies my appetite..."
John Kim
"Brilliant value for money. When a restaurant is full of expat Vietnamese you know it must be good. This is not modern fusion like you see in so many..."
Jeff A.
"This place is always busy!. Away from the hustle and bustle of Crows Nest this restaurant is always busy and I think I know why. The price is pretty..."
Sydney Diner
"One of the best. Amazing rare beef pho!! And plenty of nice hot..."
E.claire
"Perfect Pho for a Rainy Day. It was raining non-stop and super cold outside so we decided to warm up by feasting on pho. I had the special pho with..."
Constant Diner
"Staff were fantastic and accomodating, giving us cheaper and easier options and asking if what sort of options they could make for our meals to be..."
Ella Russell
"I Really like the food here. classic Vietnamese dishes, salads are my default goto food. Nice place to catchup with friends and..."
Ka No
"The best pho!!! The special beef was delicious, the tripe was tender and fresh, the sausages and rare beef was just wonderful. Perfect broth. Highly..."
Gemma Simons
"Great Vietnamese food, probably one of my favourites in Sydney. Everything is so fresh, packed with flavour and comes in generous portions. The..."
Genevieve French
"Highly recommended. Great service and the staff are very conscious of food allergies if you tell them. They were able to make vegan options for you..."
Stephen Clissold
"It’s the best Vietnamese place in the Crows Nest/ St Leonards area, and I have tried out almost every single one in the area. Probably also one of..."
Natalie Nguyen
"I can’t rave about this restaurant enough! The people are so lovely and the food is truly amazing! Do yourself a favour and get down to Song Nhi in..."
Amber Griggs
"Sydney, St Leonards Reasonably convenient location on the northside. Prawn rice paper roll, grilled meat vermicelli, rare beef noodle soup and..."
Choong Lin
Rough And Bare - St Leonards
Rough And Bare - St Leonards
81/100 (398 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegan Options
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Sit down
Australian
Café
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
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TTang
"This cafe is one of my favorite cafe in Sydney. I think their all food are so unique. For example, this gorgeou looking chocolate hotcake is plan..."
Hungrysanna
"Perfect place for brunch if you’re looking for unique and healthy dishes. Despite how healthy they are, the portions sizes are huge so you know..."
Bitesandstamps - Kamellia
"Starting the week the right way with a visit to Rough & Bare in St Leonard’s 💯 All their food is gluten-free and refined sugar free and each..."
Lasaanya Sips
"Looking for a café that you can indulge at but not feel the guilt?? This the venue for you! located has two locations St Leonard & Mona Vale..."
OneHungryHuman
"Rough & Bare is a popular health food restaurant in St Leonards. I ordered roasted salmon with hot chocolate (they didn’t have soy so I opted for..."
Strawberry_vee
"Loved this place!Came here for lunch and had the lamb shoulder and the chicken and kimchi salad. The lamb shoulder is amazingggg!! Highly..."
DailyDevours
"Nutritious, gluten free, wholesome food without compromising on flavour and aesthetics. Great spot with plenty of seats inside and spacious enough..."
Alexy_kes
"This place is definitely a hidden gym! I absolutely love all the dish that I ordered here. It is full of nutrition yet was super delicious!. coconut..."
Aileen
"With a glass house as your exterior, its hard not to enjoy the nice sunshine that seeps through. Came here on a voucher, ordered mushroom and eggs..."
Pacc
"New opening, already very popular with a solid queue for table, and then another queue at the counter to order. The seatings are rather cramp, the..."
Manz
"This cafe was very aesthetically pleasing, although the service was a little bit slow (people arriving after us received their order first), however..."
Latte Queen
"This place is amazing. Great food and drinks, great decor, great ambience and I love the concept. Love the health books on the side and the indoor..."
Chey_ct
"What a brilliant place! Love the huge art works on the wall. Staff are excellent, food is good. Coffee tastes great but please do Soy. They have done..."
Mark
The Rice Den
The Rice Den
79/100 (1036 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Chinese
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Chinese
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Calamari
Calamares
Prawns
Noodle
Beef
French Toast
Fish
Dumplings
Fried rice
Pancakes
Pork
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Cantonese
Hong Kong
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Outdoor Seating
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Amazing food, great service with friendly, attentive and professional staff and really good ambience! Would highly recommend this..."
Leanne Laughton
"Love this place. Food first rate, atmosphere wonderful. Highly..."
Julia Grunwell
"We ate at Rice Den last Saturday night Fantastic food, great service, excellent wine list at reasonable prices. The service was outstanding. Their..."
Julian Watt
"Long term Rice Den fans and a wonderful night on our anniversary. The food and service was spot on and made it a special night - thanks Roy and..."
Tim Emery
"We recently enjoyed a fantastic evening at the Rice den. The service was perfect � we felt very well taken care of. The food was so delicious we..."
Lyn Black
"Awesome place! Great atmosphere, staff and of course food! Highly recommend..."
Georgie Neil
"beautiful food and incredible service. would highly recommend it to anyone I know..."
Monique Muscat
"Delicious homemade cooking and super attentive staff. My 2 y.old daughter absolutely loved the steamed scallops and we did too (plus the soft shell..."
Maz Loe Pang
"Excellent food in an excellent environment with excellent..."
Scott Bushell
"Loved this place. Just happened to stumble into it too. A great..."
Ben Herden
"We just had dinner at the new St Leonards location. What can I say. We were impressed with everything - the amazing food, warm atmosphere, friendly..."
Natasha Lee
"I frequent The Rice Den regularly. The food is excellent, the cocktails AMAZING and the entire team very professional and friendly. Totally recommend..."
Tony Tzoumacas
"Food was great and service was..."
Simone Thomas
"I thought Roy would be taller in person. Awesome food though..."
Marty O'Connor
"Delicious food, the place always smells amazing, lovely atmosphere and excellent service. Have been 3 times this week. This place is a must visit...."
Madalyn Maher
"The Rice Den is a nice Cantonese restaurant situated in St Leonards. They have friendly staff and serves up delicious Asian fusion dishes. I have..."
Strawberry_vee
"Fantastic place for authentic Chinese cuisine. Very simple and delicious recipe. Ordered Satay chicken which was served quickly had awesome..."
Chinmmay
"Creative, modern Chinese food is often either disappointing in flavour or grossly overpriced. Rice den however is moderately priced and a lot of..."
Ned
"My rating for this place is actually 4.5 but unfortunately Zomato does whole number ratings now :/ The Rice Den was a pleasant surprise! At the end..."
Foodie Loving Food, Food Loving Foodie
"We ordered some simple dishes and they were tasty. The staff were friendly & good looking too ; ) I liked the fitting of the restaurant. Just a FYI..."
FluffyHamster
"I’ve been here on multiple occasions. The food is very consistent fusion Cantonese, above average although not spectacular.The Rice Den..."
Connoisseurc
"Great Canton Food, beef tataki was my dish of the day! The beef is perfectly cooked, it melts in your mouth.Chicken Croquet paired with..."
Howard Phung
"As someone who have lived in Hong Kong for more than half of my life, the Rice Den is a trendy restaurant in Sydney that actually does traditional..."
Feedthatbelly
"Ordered:1. Traditional hand made cheong fun - I like their sauce and it goes well with the rice flat noodle 2. Bbq pork neck - this is so..."
High Tea Queen
"Ordered the xo fried rice, soft shell crab and shandong chicken. Everything tasted absolutely amazing!! Just wished the shandong chicken is crispier...."
Xylenn Fellycia Sartika
"A little pricy...the food doesn't meet my expectation...the environment is good and cosy. Suitable for couple dating or enjoy a little..."
Pepper Lam
"As a Hong Kong blogger, I personally am super excited about this restaurant called "The Rice Den" and it is possibly one of my most intimidated..."
Hong Kong Blogger
"What a fantastic restaurant. Beautiful fresh and modern Chinese cuisine, and excellent service. The duck sang choi bow and satay chicken croquettes..."
Dr Nom
"Very nice deco and design choices in this place. It's been put together with love. Lots of interesting retro objects. Some beautiful ceramics...."
Xedaptre
"I frequent The Rice Den regularly. The food is excellent, the cocktails AMAZING and the entire team very professional and friendly. Totally recommend..."
Anthony Marcus
"The food was 10/10 excellent! We loved every dish. The service was outstanding, they even put a candle in the desert for a birthday without us having..."
Melissa Hurwitz
"While Chinese food is one of the most sophisticated and influential cuisines in the world, somehow we all have learned to tolerate the abrupt..."
The RnB Diary
"It is a crime I did not write this article before the year’s end. Realistically this venue should be in my Top 10. It served me one of my favourite..."
Spooning Australia
"The Rice Den is conveniently situated only a few minutes walk away from St Leonard’s station, serving up an interesting take on Cantonese cuisine...."
Sydney Tum Tum
"I used to love the The Rice Den when they were in Chatswood. It was casual & unpretentious yet, fun & social, and had the most amazing delicious food..."
Manz
"Pretty looking place. Good for a date night. Went here for lunch and tried their lunch special Singapore noodles. They are just average - very..."
Nandini Gaur
"The Rice Den does a modern take on Cantonese style cuisine. The chef was telling us that creating the menu provides him with a sense of nostalgia as..."
Thewhereto
"The Rice Den is so very pretty, but wasn’t as big of a space as I had imagined. They had one large long table and maybe a handful more tables for..."
Anna
"Honestly, I was quite sceptical about the supposed modern take on canton food because I was brought up with the traditional way of eating. This trip..."
Jessica Guan
"A high school friend lived close by, so decided to catch up with him nearby in St Leonards. Heard about this place from my mum, decided to give it a..."
Michael Li
"T H E ☆ R I C E ☆ D E NGreat casual dining, serving Modern Cantonese. My new fav lunch spot in the St Leonards/Crows Nest area. I highly..."
Foodies Guide To Sydney
"Menu choice was very limited and overly priced. Chicken and shitake mushroom was quite bland. Cheong fun was average - couldn't taste the layers, it..."
Dreamer Down Under
"During our visit we had the banquet menu - good value for $46 per person.The highlight of the feast was definitely the beautifully cooked..."
Monica
"was visiting some friends close by, checked ZomatoAnd found this place. Came here as 6 people, so we ordered the set menu. Which is..."
Tastingthecloud
"Great service and friendly staff the 5 spice duck and rice was delicious. Portions were a great size and The interior was beautifully decorated .Will..."
ARAS ENNA REZARF
"Hard to fault. I've eaten here three times, as a couple and with a group. Looks enticing from the outside and is just as good inside. Warm, inviting,..."
Escott-Gregory Roz
"We managed to grab a table without notice one Friday night (late) which was fantastic since it turned out to be one of the best meals I've had in a..."
Foodie Mookie
"Cantonese cuisine with a twist.This is our favourite go to place when we are craving Cantonese cooking - that's damn tasty and the walls are not..."
Polly Lala
"I was pleasantly surprised by my visit to Rice Den. Seeking a nice place for a work lunch, we had walked past this place a few times. But the small..."
MSGCafeteria
"I am marking this place a bit lower due to the price of some of the dishes. Its got a cool modernised asian decor, limited seating arrangements and a..."
Foodpic Pro
"Absolutely love this place! The decor was nice and pleasant - very warm and welcoming. The food came out relatively quickly and we were well attended..."
Dave Reviews
"I love it when restaurants provide a complimentary dessert or drink for special occasions. The other night, we celebrated my friend's birthday at The..."
Snapshots Of Food
"Recently, my partner and I ventured to Sydney for the weekend. The main reason for the trip was because my partner had a course/conference, so I..."
Sarah Oh
"Tasty modern Cantonese cuisine with great customer service to match. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Dishes we sampled..."
Amys_food_adventures
"This place is amazing. Located on a corner in st Leonards .. Bossman Roy has a wonderful restaurant serving up innovative modern Cantonese dishes..."
Sweetandyummie
"This place came into my mind when I was planning for a dinner catch up with our long lost friend. Serving modern Cantonese-inspired dishes, The Rice..."
Let's Nomnom
"What’s going on with the North Sydney area? It wasn’t until I started looking through my calendar did I realise how many trips I was making into..."
Insatiable Munchies
"Overall, The Rice Den managed to pass my tastebud test without excelling in everything. Modern Cantonese can be difficult and with the exception of..."
Thefoodstroll
"Do it, Do it!A great addition to the St Leonard's dining scene. Not that the competition is fierce. Busy on a sunday night and no wonder. Quite..."
Julian Watt
"Duck sang choi bao starter and soft shell crab main were the two highlights of our visit and I recommend getting those. The beef cheek wasn't to our..."
Daniel J
"To borrow a dated phrase: “Chinese, Japanese goodness gracious what are these” is something that comes to mind about The Rice Den. It’s not..."
Noodlies
"The Rice Den used to be one of the few Asian fusion restaurants situated in the heart of Chatswood, but it seems like their growing popularity has..."
Excuse Me Waiter
"The Rice Den was a small casual dining restaurant originally located in Chatswood, it has since moved and is now a full restaurant is open in St..."
Charn Tangson
"There’s a sense of excitement that pervades the atmosphere of The Rice Den and in the demeanour of Roy Chan, one of its head chefs, as he stops by..."
I Ate My Way Through
"The Rice Den was a small casual dining restaurant originally located in Chatswood, it has since moved and is now a full restaurant is open in St..."
Charn Tangson
"{ _anne_with_an_e // review }I've been keen to try the new Rice Den at their new St Leonards restaurant after relocating from their former..."
_anne_with_an_e
"If you’re ready to abandon those regrettable nights of greasy Chinese take-out and upgrade your midweek meal read on. Head over to the new..."
Eat Drink Play
"St Leonards has been curiously devoid of restaurants, relying on the neighbouring Crows Nest to offer a diverse range of cafes and restaurants. So I..."
Wendy Fung
"Without a doubt, The Rice Den is one of my favourite restaurants. You step into the tiny place and it doesn't feel at all like you're in Chatswood..."
Love Fooding Around
"...proceeded to bite into the quail eggs. They were quite enjoyable, encased in a light crisp batter and accompanied by sweet teriyaki sauce drizzled..."
Chloe
"My favourite dish was the school prawn stack. How can one not enjoy fried school prawns? They were light, crunchy and fresh...."
Sydneylunchboxsydney
"A good meal isn't just about good food; customer service, atmosphere and pricing are just some of the important factors. My recent visit to Rice Den..."
Shanshan Lam
"Just like every other time I’ve been here, tonight I am very satisfied by my meal. The Rice Den is one of the few restaurants who can do great..."
Excuse Me Waiter
"The Rice Den is the newest addition to Chatswood’s burgeoning dining scene. It’s a small restaurant with Asian comic strip images adorning the..."
Penguin Says Feed Me
"A new breed of modern fusion restaurants are wooing food lovers all over Sydney. They're casual, cool and..."
I Ate My Way Through
"Yummy food, decent prices!. TLDR: Overall a great experience. Would have liked the dishes to be less sweet as after eating only one pork rib I felt..."
Jason Yu
"The barramundi and green apple salad is amazing, but the noodle and fried rice are way too..."
Alison
"Love the Den!. This is my fail safe for kick ass Asian in Chatty!Love the food and..."
Dpercival73
"Great place. We were welcomed as soon as we popped are heads in... No booking and the place was packed, sat outside under warm lamps an enjoyed all..."
Mmb_sjd
"Everything is amazing! Try.... Everything is amazing! Try the crocodile skewers! Nasi Goreng is always different wherever you go. The Rice..."
KimberlyAyu
"Interesting and yummy food. Very friendly..."
Lychee Macaroon
"Tasty Thai. Who needs to hang out in Surry when you can get it in the 'burbs!Great pad thai, soft shell crab, and the qual eggs were..."
Mukie
"Love it everytime!. My mates and I love this place. We go every few weeks, and have done since it opened, and the consistency of service and food is..."
Katherinelovesfood
"Been here a couple of times, love it! Service is great (especially the main guy- cool, friendly and chatty). Don't usually like fusion Asian food as..."
Jen
"Friendly staff and the food are quite good. I had tried the tomyam fried rice and steam cheung fun and both turn out very good. Will definately go..."
Food Adventurer
"Staff are friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere for a casual date night or catch up with friends. Food was nice. Pad Thai definitely stood out, it..."
Court
"Excellent service. A little trendy restaurant. Decent serving size, good vibe, and most importantly, excellent service...."
Hungry Sydneysider
"Lunch. Ate here earlier this week. had the prawn soldiers, chicken kebabs, mi goreng fried rice and fried (green tea, vanilla) ice-cream. Good..."
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"The crab was fantastic. Lovely..."
Alex J
"Trendy Thai. The Rice Den has a very funky and trendy atmosphere with friendly and attentive staff. The curries are full flavoured and their small..."
Kenneth Valenton
"By far one of the best Asian style restaurants going around. Nice vibe, awesome food and friendly staff. Keep up the good work..."
Xan
"Yum!!. Deliciously great food, really friendly staff, funky little shop and atmosphere!Have been there 3 times over the past 2 months.. I love..."
Kim Stam