Chinese restaurant located above Noodle Kingdom with access via a lift. Has vegetable dishes, stir frys, rice plates, and mock meats. Simple, pleasant decor. Re-opened following renovation, Dec 2016. Note that not all alcohol is confirmed to be vegan-friendly (wine is not vegan friendly.) Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-10:00pm.
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L3 264 Swanston St (at Chinatown), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3000
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Added by KingKong on 27 Jan 2013
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148 Reviews
First Review by KingKong
BennyTheVeganEgg
Points +214
Great Chinese restaurant - Edit
It's a very nice restaurant where you can try vegan versions of so many weird things, like sea cucumbers or shark fin soup.
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Quinniemay
Points +107
Huge meals for an awesome price - Edit
I couldn't believe I walked past this place for months and never knew it was here! The menu is extensive with so much to choose from and the meals are huge! I definitely ordered too much the first time I went but everything was delicious!
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l0vec0urtney
Points +493
Delicious All-vegan Food!!! - Edit
I was lucky enough to get taken to Gong De Lin on my birthday and WOW it was amazing!!
Read moreThe service was good, the menu was huge with lots of options both vegetable dishes and mock meat dishes.
We opted for the ‘hot and spicy chick’n’ dish, salt n pepper ‘squid’ and the duck pancakes. All were absolutely amazing. I would definitely go again and highly recommend.
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RoseTaylor
Points +132
Delicious - Edit
Flavourful, authentic delicious!! Loved everything. All vegan. We had the sour and spicy noodle soup, pan fried dumplings, wontons in spicy sauce and veggies. All were fantastic.
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious, Lovely staff
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ChalkyWhite
Points +172
Yummy - Edit
Was very surprised on how good the food was. Super yummy we absolutely loved it and can’t wait to go back
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wils
Points +96
Vegan Chinese restaurant - Edit
Nice food and fully vegan! Would love to go back and try more from the menu.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options!
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hannah.akka
Points +178
Disappointing - Edit
We ordered fried rice and pan fried dumplings both tasted awful and we couldn’t finish our meal. The staff were nice, the food came out quick but I really wouldn’t recommend.
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NielDagondon
Points +61
Vegan chinese! - Edit
Tucked away in a non descript place is an awesome vegan chinese place.
Read morePros: Dumpling noodle aoup
Cons: A bit pricey , They prefer cash, which can be a hassle.
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CarlDuhs
Points +40
Nice food, a little expensive. - Edit
Quite easy to find. Food was quick and delicious. The fried red bean pancake was delicious.
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orangebinx
Points +52
Very tasty - Edit
It takes a while to find this place because you have to go up the lift, but when you find it, it's a lovely small restaurant with diffetent types of seating. The menu is extensive and it's fairly priced for what you get. I got the wonton noodle soup as per a friend's recommendation and it was really nice and flavorful but the broth was a bit lacklustre. Very good place to come to for a cheaper filling meal!
Read morePros: Well priced, Lots of options
Cons: Difficult to find
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kafca
Points +226
Fabulous Asian tastes - Edit
The entirely vegan Gong De Lin offers a mega range of menu choices with a lot of faux meats, including lemon chicken and giant prawns. The seaweed and pinenut rice is tasty and salty and makes a great alternative to their fine fried rice. The range of entrees is also wide, like the broad beans with 'ham' and the usual spring rolls and dumplings, but they pride themselves on offering dishes different from the usual vegan Chinese fare. This is a great place for a special meal, but it gets busy after 6pm and a booking for this time is probably a good idea. When it comes time to pay they sometimes ask if you can pay cash, but they take card.
Read morePros: Great range and tasty, Friendly service, Reasonably quick
Cons: They try to get you to pay cash, Gets busy and crowded after 6pm
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Bozo66
Points +26
Hidden but delicious - Edit
It took a little extra effort to find this place though nothing too drastic but it was really worth it!
Read moreAcross several visit we were stuck by just how many option there were to chose from!
Huge selection and everything we have tried has been fantastic.
Oh if you were thinking of getting the deep fried ice cream then you must!
Pros: Deep fried ice cream, Huge choice
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SamBissett
Points +103
Vegan Chinese - Edit
Awesome little vegan Chinese restaurant. All your classic favourites veganized. Friendly service, good CBD location
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Aloo
Points +7703
Place of many choices - Edit
Hold the press! They do vegan fried ice cream now!
Read moreAnd now back to my previous review...
Such a wide range of dishes to chose from. I have been visiting for years and I think the quality has actually improved.
I recommend the sweet and sour pork, and hot and sour noodle soup. But the dumplings are lovely and the sizzling dishes are exciting.
Service is generally good, although variable. Prices are good and it's in such a convenient location in the CBD.
Updated from previous review on 2015-11-09
Pros: Quality food, Big serving sizes, Vegan fried ice cream
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apanjwani
Points +72
Yum Chinese food - Edit
A little expensive but food tastes authentic and yummy! My favourite is the vege curry with rice
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Vegetate
Points +331
Hidden gem - Edit
Part of the fun of eating here is the little elevator ride up to the restaurant, makes it feel like you've discovered somewhere secret to eat! Then you are delighted with a massive all vegan menu, if you are indecisive you may have to order several things, but if you can't finish you're meal, staff will provide you with take away containers, all you need to do is ask! One of my favourite places to eat in the CBD!
Read morePros: Generous portions, Quiet relaxed atmosphere , Excellent location
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Esrahummus
Points +112
Not so special - Edit
I don't understand why everyone is so excited about this place.. I went to Gong De Lin several times and tried different dishes but it just isn't that good. Too sweet and too oily. It's not bad but there are better asian vegan restaurants in town😄
Read morePros: Prices are good, Big portions
Cons: Oily, Too sweet, Staff isn't really friendly
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oliviaanna
Points +350
Delicious! - Edit
Really yum food, the sweet and sour pork was amazing. Good service and clean restaurant. Only downside is it's quite expensive for the portion sizes.
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SpencerBitcon
Points +42
Hidden Gem! - Edit
I work across the road and never noticed it until today, you have to take a lift up from Swanston. Menu is massive and 100% vegan, very exciting, eating the Ma Pao Tufu and rice, very spicy, perfect. Service was really friendly and fast, maybe I’m here in a good day as opposed to the other reviewers.
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SonjaLagune
Points +46
I am in love - Edit
This restaurant is AMAZING! Took my non-vegan boyfriend here & he loved it. Highly recommend the sweet & sour pork. Will definitely be back. Also has a nice atmosphere.
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jasonds
Points +66
Mean service - Edit
I love the food here, and I've been coming for years, even though it is a bit pricey. But the service is really weird/rude. Since day one of dinning, staff seemed to carry an air of disinterest. I always try to be friendly, but the two main staff just seem so cold. It's quite unusual! I hate eating here alone.
Read morePros: Food
Cons: Service
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Edent
Points +724
Pretty good - but go to the bar upstairs - Edit
The mock meats are all variations on a slab of flavoured protein. The veggies, dumplings, and sauces are delicious though. Go up to Goldilocks bar upstairs - they serve cocktails and some of the dishes from the kitchen.
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CamilaSilvaL
Points +7477
Gyosas - Edit
I only came here to try the gyosas and they didn’t disappoint.
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IrenaJovanovska
Points +43
Excellent food and service - Edit
The food was delicious! Customer service was fast and amazing.
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4everVegan
Points +151
Great food - Edit
One of my favourite places to eat in the city. They have a good range of vegan food here and I have to say my favourite dish is the sweet-and-sour “pork” on rice.
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RowenaRowenaBeyonce
Points +423
Amazing selection - Edit
Hidden up a lift this place has an extensive menu of Asian delights. Lots of mock meats and veggie dishes. Great prices
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PamVegan
Points +62
Reliably good food - Edit
A regular choice for vegan food in Melbourne CBD. Extensive menu with almost everything vegan.
Read moreVegetable dishes (fried green beans, sweet and sour shiitake mushrooms, Singapore noodles) are my preference over mock meat dishes. Extra chilli provided on the side if you like. Now on 2 floors both with different atmospheres.
Pros: Consistently good quality , Extensive choices
Cons: Staff can be a bit hit and miss
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