Vegan
Western
Beer/Wine
Asian
Vietnamese
Gluten-free
Licensed cafe and restaurant serving vegan food, hot and cold drinks, and desserts. Dishes include stir fries, rice dishes, noodles, burgers, soups, salads, bao and dumplings, as well as sweets, including several flavours of gelato. Beer, wine and cocktails available. Business operates on solar power. Open Tue-Sat 5:30pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-3:30pm, Sun 5:30pm-9:00pm. Kitchen stops 30 mins before closing. Closed all Public Holidays.
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Last update on 16 Jun 2024 by Guest
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120 Reviews
First Review by chantea
larabanana26
Points +141
All time favourite restaurant! - Edit
I love this place so much! I’ve lived in the area for 6 years and have tried lots of vegan places around Melbourne and this one takes the cake! My partner and I come here for every special occasion we’re celebrating. We always order the pho and katsu sando, those are the best!! We often try a third dish for something new and the rest of the menu never disappoints!
Read morePros: Pho, Delicious food, Lovely setting
Cons: None!
Guest
kimmyeats
Points +787
I still miss the old bam bam - Edit
I love brother bon and all the new changes since they stopped being loving hut years ago, but I still miss the old bam bam dish and wish they'd make it instead of the new version! It was seriously iconic. Also the food is extremely expensive... Most expensive broken rice I've had and I was shocked I had to pay extra for the lil soup that is usually included everywhere else you get broken rice! But the food is delicious and I'm happy to see a vegan restaurant still going after all these years.
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Rachelxvegan
Points +362
Incredible food - Edit
My partner received a voucher for Brother Bon so we went for dinner. We shared the tofu entree which tasted like battered fish, it was amazing. I ordered the satay udon noodles and my partner had the hanoi salad. Both had great flavours and huge portions- we both took home leftovers.
Read moreSo many creative gelato flavours and cones to choose from. I got bubblegum and my partner got black sesame which we both loved. Highly recommend! Bit pricey but great for a special occasion.
Guest
Seitanicveg
Points +1285
Good but it's overpriced, processed pub food - Edit
Don't think this place deserves the hype it gets, as (I suspect 90%) of the food is some from a packet (frozen imported mock meats).
Read moreI like vegan junk food/comfort food, but when they charge premium price, I expect a bit more (like house made sauces and seitan).
The food here is what I'd expect to get a pub for a fraction of the price.
Mate got fried chicken for $32 and payed an additional $8 for measly side of mash of gravy. They gravy was watery and looked and tasted to be from a packet.
Our food all came out at different times, which was frustrating (at least a 10 minute wait). Mate was almost done their dish when mine came out. No one checked to see if we wanted more drinks in between. Alcohol also really expensive.
Far too expensive and not a lot fresh veggies.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-21
Pros: all vegan, friendly staff, huge area
Cons: too expensive, cost doesn't really match the quality
Tiggy
Agreed it is very expensive but the flip side is that they do pay their workers properly. Many restaurants keep their prices down by underpaying staff.
Read moreSeitanicveg
they also give their staff great discounts on the food as well!
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nikhui
Points +401
One of the best in Melbourne - Edit
Consistently an amazing quality of food, huge ever changing menu, and the loveliest of staff.
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luigurl7
Points +328
Found a new favourite - Edit
Brother Bon has always been one of the most recommended places to go to so I'm so glad I finally got to go. The menu is so extensive I wanted to try everything! My husband who is omni was also actually pleased! We got the tofu bites, Taiwanese popcorn chicken and the lion's mane from the specials and they were delicious. The staff are very attentive and friendly. We shall definitely go back!
Read morePros: Good casual space, Good menu and food, Nice staff
Guest
aaronsmythe
Points +28
Worth a try - Edit
Quite tasty and good service but rich and seemed too focused on faux meat rather than vegetables
Read morePros: Good service , Drink range
Cons: Small portions
Guest
TenayaSeet
Points +135
So good - Edit
Huge menu, all vegan and allergens listed.
Read moreReally tasty food and gelato
Cons: The menu is maybe too big
Guest
LauraMatute
Points +244
Best soups ever - Edit
This is probably one of the best vegan restaurants in Melbourne, you must go. The menus are longggg , plenty of options which we as vegan, are not used to have, so its challenging to choose (life is hard). Service is very good, all people are from heaven.
Read moreReview 2025: went again, only getter better. Go!
Updated from previous review on 2024-06-15
Pros: Soup, Service
Cons: A bit loud, Too many separated menus
Tiggy
Absolutely agree 🤩 it’s one of the best restaurants in Melbourne 😋
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aggressivechickpea
Points +261
Amazing food :) - Edit
Lovely vibe, food came out super fast and v accommodating and friendly staff, defs pay them a visit. The ‘duck’ was really nice as was the papaya salad😄
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jessbates
Points +596
Amazing - Edit
The best vegan place in Melbourne. So many options and such good food.
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bonisaurus.rex
Points +128
Delicious menu filled with fresh Asian fusion dishes - Edit
Amazing tasty food, very fresh and friendly customer service. Had the stay skewers and char kawy teow. Both were delicious! My partner had the fried chicken with volcano sauce and was very happy. The carrot cake was a nice dessert to top it all off too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-03
Pros: Tasty, Fresh ingredients , 100% vegan!
Cons: Fairly pricey
Guest
NatashaLeeSmith
Points +42
Always great food!! - Edit
I always love a menu where I can eat absolutely anything on it. So many meals to choose from and they're so delicious.
Read moreStaff are friendly and it's a lovely atmosphere.
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-30
Pros: Food was delicious , So many things on the menu, Mock meats
Guest
NDVegan
Points +6646
So tasty! - Edit
Omgoodness the laksa and the pho are incredible! Such perfect flavours.
Read moreI used to come here back in the Loving Hut days too.
Always a delicious feast with friends.
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-12
Pros: Flavour sensation , Variety, Vegan dessert
Cons: Pricey
Guest
DarylLewis
Points +26
Sharing plates - Edit
Vietnamese based with good sharing plates. The rice paper rolls were huge! Lots of veges in them. Loved the bam bam cauliflower and the mushroom bao.
Read moreAlso had cocktails
Pros: Good service, Bam bam cauliflower
Cons: None
Guest
kittykat44444
Points +58
Favourite restaurant in Melbourne! - Edit
My absolute favourite restaurant in Melbourne!I've been here a few times now and everything I've had has been brilliant. I tend to come here more for special occasions as it's a little on the pricier side but the food is definitely worth it. Staff are super friendly and helpful, giving great recommendations (much appreciated when everything looks so good on the menu!)
Read moreI had the Char Siu Wonton Mee, which comes with a side of soup and chilli oil if you want to add a little extra spice. All the flavours are so well balanced and the mock beef is almost too good to be true. If I could give more than 5 stars for this place I absolutely would! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pros: Fantastic, friendly service, Delicious food, Great portion size
Guest
veganbabe69
Points +227
Disappointing 😣 - Edit
Unfortunately I don’t have much positive to say about this place. My friends and I made a booking here and weren’t given our table until 20 minutes after we arrived. I ordered the satay udon noodles with vegan chicken (you can choose between a range of mock meats and proteins) which ended up costing over $32 even though they were listed on the menu as $29. It should go without saying, but over $30 for a plate of noodles is pretty astronomical. I’d be happy to pay this much for a large plate of noodles if I was sharing, but this plate was really only enough for one person. Staff however were friendly and attentive.
Read morePros: Offers a range of mock meats to add on to dishes , Offers house made gelato
Cons: Overpriced for what you get
chatreuse
yeah this is what prevents me from going more often
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Squizsh
Points +961
Beautiful food, extensive meal, excellent service! - Edit
We’ve been coming to brother bon for over a year now, most recently last night to celebrate my partner’s 25th Birthday. While the price may be quite high, the portion sizes on the mains make them justified, and the taste and quality of the food is nothing short of extraordinary. From everything entree right through to dessert, you can’t go wrong with anything on their extensive menu, which is a little overwhelming for vegans as we’re so used to just picking either one or two things on a menu in any other restaurant.
Read moreIf you come in, get any of the fried rices, and the edamame. Oh my god the edamame is incredible.
Pros: Edamame, Fried rice, Friendly service
Guest
Llobby
Points +253
Always a good vibe - Edit
I’ve been eating here since it opened as Loving Hut and it’s always had a great atmosphere, staff are always friendly, service good, food comes out quickly, plus there’s always interesting and varied food choices and specials. And yes, it is definitely expensive. However it’s a vegan restaurant that’s stood the test of time that is always a good time, so I’m happy to support Brother Bon.
Read morePros: Tasty dishes, Great atmosphere , Food comes out fast
Cons: Can be expensive
Guest
Rachael17393
Points +191
Best Laska - Edit
Food was amazing! Highly recommend a visit.
Read moreCons: Service, Price
Guest
Jay13
Points +214
Best in Melbourne!! - Edit
If I could give this place 6* I would! The food is so damn good. And the portions are very generous too!
Read moreSo much flavour, and there are plenty of gf options too. I visit here at least twice every time I visit Melbourne.
Updated from previous review on 2022-04-30
Pros: Gf options, Bun Bo Hue, Portion sizes
Cons: Book ahead, can get busy, Not much else
Guest
whichezra
Points +322
Not cheap, but good - Edit
It's taken me forever to get around to coming here and I'm glad I finally made it. I got the pho and my friend and I shared the green papaya salad and they were both great. The papaya salad was so fresh and delicious, it's not easy to find a good vegan papaya salad so I'm glad I've discovered this. The pho was pretty enormous and had a great fragrant flavour, the herbs and bean shoots on the side were also super fresh. Somehow our two soups, two drinks and one salad came to over $100 so it isn't the cheapest meal you're going to get, but I couldn't fault the food or service at all.
Read moreTiggy
I say it every time somebody reviews BB: a lot of restaurants underpay their workers to keep prices down. While I agree BB is pricy, they do pay their staff properly.
Read morewhichezra
Yeah I'm absolutely happy to pay for good working conditions, and I think the food is worth the price
Read moreTiggy
👍🏻
Read moreKittybiscuit
You both inspired me to go here for lunch today. It’s worth it!
Read moreTiggy
Oh yeah it is like one of the top 5 places in Melbourne in my book
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YohanⓋ
Points +6400
One of my all time favourites! - Edit
I’ve been coming here for many years, and have never been disappointed! The new mushroom baos are off the charts! The service is always great and the restaurant is very clean.
Read moreThe prices are a bit too expensive for what you get. The value for money isn’t great these days imo.
Updated from previous review on 2019-11-28
Pros: Great variety of fully vegan food, Nice staff, Delicious food
Guest
Jackfruitie
Points +164
Super tasty - but a bit pricey - Edit
Very nice food - however, for what you get - it definitely did feel slightly more on the expensive side. Still well worth a visit. I’d particularly recommend the bang bang cauliflower.
Read morePros: Tasty food
Cons: Slightly pricey
Tiggy
Yes it isn’t cheap but they pay their staff properly. Some restaurants keep their prices down by not doing this.
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blovessummer
Points +362
One of our favourites - Edit
It’s on the expensive side but the food here is always amazing, the atmosphere and staff are great and it’s just an overall lovely experience.
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jessicalovescows
Points +471
Yummm - Edit
Sooo delish! I'd heard so many good things and it exceeded my expectations. The vegan egg - omg. I'd eat here every day if I could. 😂
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Sarilein
Points +23121
Not as good as others - Edit
Update
Read moreFood was delicious again - the pho is really intense
Unfortunately it was the 2nd out of two times that food came 10min apart which is really annoying especially without saying anything
Also expensive for what you get
So either one finished eating or you have cold food that’s why only 4 stars
This restaurant was on my list for quite a while. Extra plus: fully vegan and nice family history behind the actual restaurant
Great interior, larger than expected and service superb.
Menu is huge - which made me question the quality first but quickly got convinced otherwise
Food was superb
Bao bun with crispy chicken was decent as were the steamed rice cakes. Banh Cuon is one of my fav viet dishes and I had it multiple times in Vietnam. If you have tried this place you know what’s it like in Vietnam. Love it when places create authentic dishes!
It comes with a higher price as well though. Reading other reviews I think it’s kinda sad to make prices go up for 10$ in one year each dish, but it is what it is
Food was stunning. Certainly serving a whole lot of different cuisines from Chinese to Thai to viet to Mongolian - but the viet dish I had plus the bao: amazing (maybe I’ll ask for sauce on the side though next time) overall a great meal and will be back because I need to try more dishes
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-20
Pros: Service!, Bao chicken and banh Cuon , Atmosphere
Cons: Expensive , Food does not come same time
Guest
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