Vegan
Japanese
Thai
Delivery
Take-out
Asian
Plant-based Thai-Asian café with a-la-carte and buffet options for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Includes entrees, snacks, chips with vegan dips, rice bowl with choice of curries and stir-fries and some hot soups. Open Mon-Sat 5:00pm-8:30pm, Tue-Sat 12:00pm-2:30pm. Closed Sun.
70 Reviews
First Review by gherk
BenPartridge
Points +25
Wide variety, delicious food, great service - Edit
So many items to choose from it was hard to decide what to eat. The roti and chive cakes were delicious. Black pepper beef was great too. Would love to come back in the winter and try the curries or soups. Very reasonable prices as well
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-02
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kimmyeats
Points +908
Not overrated! - Edit
The 5 stars they have on here is well deserved. The food is amazing, well priced, large servings and also the service is fast and the staff are super friendly. Definitely need to come back to try more things. If they made a vegan ramen I think I would ascend to heaven
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hbosamia
Points +26
Amazing food and very friendly! - Edit
I ordered Fried Rice and they made the best friend rice I ever had. Hands down ❤️😋😋
Read morePros: Lots of Vegan options, Friendly staff, Yum food
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barefootherbivore
Points +74
Great food, super cheap prices - Edit
Amazing menu, everything we ordered was delicious and we had 2 mains, an entree and a side and it was only $44!!!
Read morePros: Great selection , Fresh ingredients , Cheap
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SusanWong
Points +459
Great food and service - Edit
Staff was friendly and nice. Dishes are yummy and didn’t need to wait long. Ingredients are fresh and everything was flavorful.
Read morePros: Laksa, Spring Rolls
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VeganJeanie4
Points +18
Laksa heaven! - Edit
I live out of the area, but this was available for UberEats.
Read moreWhat a lovely surprise to find the quality of the food and even a freebie Miso for my first order!
Laksa was incredible, as was the Pad Satay and Chive cakes.
Absolutely incredible!! Will be ordering again!!!
Pros: Everything was incredible. A-class in every way!
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HungryLiss
Points +460
This is vegan heaven 😍 - Edit
This little unassuming cafe serves 100% vegan food. Everything is delicious and great value.
Read moreAny time I'm in the area I have to go back. Do yourself a favour and give it a go. $15 to $30 per head and yoy will walk out stuffed and satisfied!!
Pros: Amazing options all 100% vegan ♡, Everything is fresh, delicious and hits the spot ♡, No vegan tax. No weekend surcharge ♡
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dirtydine
Points +134
Amazing food - Edit
There’s no better feeling than walking into a place that is 100% vegan and proud of it. Ordering is easy and no need to ask a hundred questions. The food was so good, we will be back.
Read morePros: Cheap, Delicious , Fully vegan
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JacksonTurnbull
Points +41
100/10 - Edit
I'd say I've been here around 3 times but each time was just as amazing if not better than the previous time so I genuinely can't remember anymore. One of the best vegan places in Melbourne by far. Amazing owners, amazing food, please support these guys! Tried the chicken noodle soup for the first time and the soup to the chicken and everything in between was amazing. Can't wait to come here again!
Read morePros: Amazing owners, Delicious food, Variety of dishes
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Seitanicveg
Points +1787
Cook for me - Edit
The best Asian fusion in Melbourne!
Read moreBig serves (enough for two people). Great value!
The food I've had here has all been great!
The satay udon is must try!
Unlike other veg Asian restaurants this one is not shy with the great veggies! Good balance between mock meats and fresh veggies.
Owners always friendly and food comes out quick.
One of the best vegan restaurants in Melbourne!
Updated from previous review on 2024-06-10
Pros: eclectic asian fusion, all vegan!, friendly staff, flavourful, afforable
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beancurdled
Points +1675
best Thai for the best price - Edit
Half way through my lunch and I ordered so much I had to pause and write this review. The menu is vast, prices are great, and I'm rarely in this area so I got excited and ordered chive cakes as well as the lunch special with curry and mock meat. First, the chive cakes are the perfect texture, I think they might be homemade, served with a delicious sweet soy chilli sauce. The vegan duck was cooked fresh and crisp, with fresh salad and fluffy jasmine rice on the side. I like that they serve the curry in a separate bowl. It was super creamy with a bit of a chilli lick, soft tofu and tender veggies. The atmosphere is casual. Owners are friendly and service is quick. There are cute drawings of cockatoos on one of the walls. I wish Cookatoo Kitchen was closer to home or work for me! #Veganuary
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CabernetS
Points +500
Great value, yummy food - Edit
Cockatoo Kitchen is a cheap and cheerful Thai vegan takeaway with some tables for dine in. We had the lunch time specials. The portions are large, the food very yummy.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Generous portions , Great value
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ChrisWinn2001
Points +26
Flavour and value - Edit
Visited on my own and ordered the Vegan Duck Red Curry Rice. Total of $22.50 which is very good value in 2024. The meal was delicious and filling.
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Nicky12
Points +46
Wonderful Food - Edit
Wonderful food. We had spicy tofu poke bowl with soba noodles, vegan chicken katsu curry with rice and chickpea massaman curry with roti. So good.
Read moreSecond visit - we had the special ‘rice and two curry’ option; Thai laksa with tofu and udon noodles; and drunken udon noodles with vegan chicken. The flavours were, once again, extraordinary. The food in Cookatoo is truly exceptional and definitely not just for those following a vegan diet. Our party was a mix of plant-based diet enthusiasts and committed carnivores and everyone was equally impressed with the taste and quality of all the dishes. Portions are also really generous and beautifully presented. I cannot recommend Cookatoo highly enough.
Visit three! We had nam tok salad with tofu and udon soup with gyoza, which we shared. Stunning flavours yet again. Planning next visit already.
Back again for more. So tasty yet again. Owners are a lovely Thai couple who prepare and serve this wonderful food always with smiles on their faces.
Final visit before our return to Ireland. Amazing again. This time we shared the yom salad with tofu and the lentil Penang curry with tofu and coconut rice. We also had two cups of Jasmine tea. We will miss Cookatoo so much. Spread the word. This food is unmissable.
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flowtothesun86
Points +80
Delicious fake meats, huge portions, great Thai flavour - Edit
We loved the vegan duck red curry and the vegan sweet and sour chicken. Both were huge portions (we ordered coconut rice and roti to share but couldn’t finish it all!) and a great value for money. Fake meats were very lifelike and the flavours of our meals were so fresh and delicious. Really glad we made the trip to this small but mighty restaurant
Read morePros: Big portions, Great flavour and fake meats , Good value for money
Cons: Small restaurant so had to wait for a table
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JacquelineS
Points +208
Yummy vegan food - Edit
What a cute little restaurant with lovely owners!! Really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. I had the Thai laksa and could not finish it.
Read morePros: Asian style dishes, Super nice owners, Tasty food
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JenniferArévalo
Points +56
Delicious, inexpensive, beautiful atmosphere - Edit
The food was simply amazing. I tried the tofu curry with rice—it was the perfect blend of spice and flavor. The duck was also incredible, bursting with rich flavors, all in just one dish!
Read morePros: Flavour , Price , Music and staff
Cons: I would like some dessert but they don't have any
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Omanda
Points +69
Super fresh homemade Asian amazing - Edit
This is such a good restaurant with incredible fresh food. Excellent prices made perfectly.
Read morePros: Variety , Taste , Service
Kwanny
Thank you for your kind words☺️🙏
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onegreenbean
Points +470
Might be my favorite vegan restaurant - Edit
Wow, this place is a gem! Absolutely not to be missed in Melbourne!
Read moreCookatoo Kitchen is a small restaurant serving various asian dishes (mainly Thai but they also have options such as poke bowls or ramen). The food there is DELICIOUS, tastes super fresh and flavorful, I could eat there everyday 🤩
On top of that, the owners are the kindest people and prices are super reasonable especially the lunch set which includes a serving of curry, rice and salad.
I definitely recommend trying the panang curry and the poke bowl 👌
Pros: Amazing food, Reasonable prices, Kind owners
Kwanny
Thank you for the kind words ☺️🙏 Hope we get to cook for you again when you're in the area!
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YohanⓋ
Points +6799
What a gem! - Edit
This place is small in size, but such great space. Owned by a lovely Thai lady and her husband, this place is 100% vegan, has many delicious healthy options and offers ready made food as well as À la carte dining. The food was really tasty and the owner was delightful. I’ll be back for sure!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-10
Pros: Fully vegan, Delightful owner
Cons: Small space but still nice.
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TonyMacaroniRyder
Points +354
Ticks all the boxes - Edit
Amazing.
Read moreAmazing food, amazing location, amazing prices, amazing staff.
Currently making excuses to head to Bridge Road to make my way through the menu!
Pros: Tasty, Well priced, Generous portions
Kwanny
Thank you so much for the kind words. It means a lot to us!
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PotatoesTho
Points +13680
Impressed - Edit
Everything we ordered was very well made and well presented. The chive cakes were crispy and tasty. The laksa, rich and full of noodley goodness (best shared as the creaminess can be overwelming ). The chikn noodle soup had a very nice flavour, plenty of veggies and lots of noodles. The roti was fairly standard but at $3 a serve, great value. Overall, a very good lunch!
Read morePros: Great value, Good quality, Friendly staff
Kwanny
Thank you so much for the kind words. We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed our food ☺️🙏 Look forward to cooking for you again soon!
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chatreuse
Points +4888
Great food in a lovely cosy atmosphere - Edit
The menu has really expanded since we were last here, and it's so great to see the owners doing well.
Read moreI really loved the appetisers we ordered, especially the korokke (delicious fried mashed potato, and much bigger than anticipated! with a delicious bbq based sauce), and the chive cakes which came with a delicious slightly sweet/tangy soy based sauce.
The laksa was very nice, and I especially enjoyed the tempeh squares? in it.
The pad Thai was sadly quite bland, hopefully that changes because I love pad Thai.
I really felt so cosy in this restaurant, the music and chatter of the other patrons were just all at the right level. The drawings and figurines of cockatoos was a cute touch as well.
The prices for the main meals are super cheap, especially considering the generous proportions.
Kwanny
Thank you very much for visiting Cookatoo Kitchen again last night. We really appreciate your kind support and valuable feedback that we will be improving upon in the future ☺️🙏.
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Karen🌱
Points +142
Insanely tasty - Edit
Have been meaning to make it here for ages. Did not disappoint !!!! The food is unbelievably tasty - the laksa was the bomb 💣. Huge variety to chose from, great value and lovely service !!!
Read morePros: Tasty food, Big serving, Great value
Cons: Not fancy seating
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Tebs
Points +134
Love this place!!! - Edit
Really well served and the price is super fair. The staff is also really kind. I love this place!!! I’ve been there a few times already and will definitely come back other times. It’s so good to know that they are 100% vegan 💚 this meal on the bowl on is the Crispy Vegan Duck Poke Bowl, it was so delicious that I couldn’t take the photo before start eating 😬 they have some snacks on the counter and I always buy some because they are really good too, last time I bought the peanut brittle and it’s just amazing!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-23
Pros: Tasty food, Fair price, Super friendly staff
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Lozzachi4
Points +25
Fresh and delicious - Edit
The katsu curry is a must! Thai fried rice was also delicious. So tasty and fresh will definitely be going back, staff were super friendly as well
Read morePros: Mock chicken, Friendly staff
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Neth
Points +1162
One of my new favourites! - Edit
Wow! To start with, the owners/staff make you feel like friends from the first visit. There is a really wide range of dishes and at very affordable prices! I got the Japanese curry with katsu chicken. The katsu curry was a Fry's schnitzel but at $16, I'm not complaining! The sauce was amazing but the rice/sauce ratio was a little off with slightly too much rice. I also got tofu as a side and duck as a side which was an extra $2 each (absolute bargain). Will definitely be back! I only wish they were closer.
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