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The White Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant

185 Victoria Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3003, Australia
(03) 9326 6040
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Ranked #999 of 2,437 restaurants in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Cuisines: Chinese, Vegetarian
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singapore
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012

We used to buy take away here, rang to place an order and was told "the boss wants you to come to the restaurant, not order take away" Unfortunately this doesn't suit, so we won't be returning.

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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

We have been there sometime ago but were a little put off by a recent review that did not like the service they received. So we decided to give it a try and were were very happy with the quality of food and the service was excellent. Considering the waitress did it all by herself and the restaurant was almost... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

As longstanding patrons of white lotus, we were excited to take interstate visitors to experience what has been our favourite vegetarian restaurant in Melbourne. Arriving at opening time (6pm) we were assured we could have a banquet for four finished by 7.30 in time for our theatre booking. We waiting an hour for entree - 4 springs rolls. We begged... More

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singapore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

This cash only restaurant serves traditional vegan food, mock duck, fish, chicken etc., it has been around for over 20 years and the menu hasn't changed. Unfortunately the duck had a sour taste the last time we ate there and I am thinking that the gluten may not have been as fresh as I would expect. Altogether a low cost... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2011

We went there for the first time after hearing rave reviews. As a vegan, I was excited to be eating somewhere with so much choice for me on the menu. The decor is an immediate turn off, clinical tiles on the floor and walls don't create much of an atmosphere. However, the service makes up for this as they try... More

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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2009

My partner recommended this restaurant and the reviews here were good so I thought, give it a go. The fake steak and vegies really didn't cut it. My partner enjoyed her meal. At this stage all I will say is forget the steak and vegies.

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Berlin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2009

I have been to the white lotus a bunch of times and love the service, the atmosphere and the food! I have convinced so many of my die-hard meat eater friends to come along and they all love it. I highly recommend the 'lamb' and the 'crispy skinned fish'. Yum!!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2008

Nice and cheap but perhaps too much frying

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2008

awsome, fake meat fun.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2008

Excellent vegetarian food, friendly service.

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