Vegan-friendly
Taiwanese
Restaurant serving mostly Taiwanese style vegan food. Will be adding more menu items. Offers passion fruit black tea. Reported to serve non vegan items December 2023. Open Mon 11:30am-2:30pm, 4:30pm-8:30pm, Wed-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 4:30pm-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-8:30pm.
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Shop 2, 152 Scarborough St, Southport, Queensland, Australia, QLD 4215
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Last update on 28 May 2024 by GreenerOutlook
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Added by Kieli on 08 May 2012
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53 Reviews
First Review by Kieli
TishM
Points +70
Asian hybrid style - Edit
We had some really nice food! Crispy chicken was pretty nice, but our favourites were the Cashew Nut and the Thai fried rice! Both delicious! Both came with vegan chickn.
Read morePros: Delicious, Friendly, Well priced
Guest
bun
Points +131
Try the Taiwanese Chicken - Edit
I beg you. The best crispy chicken with the perfect amount of crunchiness.
Read morePros: Taiwanese chicken
Cons: I didnt order enough Taiwanese chicken
Guest
sunsatori
Points +1329
Yum yum yum - Edit
So many choices!
Read moreWe ordered the rice paper wraps, stir fry veg with ginger sauce and jungle crispy chicken.
Yum!
Food was great, service was prompt and friendly.
Will be back to try more on the menu.
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-15
Pros: Yummy food with herbs and fresh ingredients, Lots of veg*n options, Good service
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LochNess
Points +18
Cannot recommend highly enough!! Amazing!! - Edit
The food is absolutely delicious and the vibes are immaculate. Generous portion sizes and the staff are so lovely. Would recommend trying the Pad See Ew, the deep fried vegan teriyaki chicken and the BBQ pork buns! The Black Mountain tea is incredible!
Read moreOnly the spring rolls and Hokkien noodles aren’t vegan.
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Robsenga
Points +59
Great flavours - Edit
We shared the 3 spice chicken and lemon fish. Loved the flavours. Wish we were more local as would be a regular visitor if we were.
Read morePros: Flavours, Good value , Quick and polite service.
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Mike Munsie
Points +3466
great vego restaurant in Southport - Edit
called into Kuan Yin Tea House today to pick up some takeout on the way to Surfers … previous owners were Taiwanese, new owners are Thai … so Thai food features on the menu … I had Thai fried rice and was surprised that it filled the takeaway container to the lid … if you like spicy food just ask … I’ll be back next time I’m on the Gold Coast … public transport close by the restaurant
Read morePros: lots of variety , large serving size
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nai_pony
Points +74
New owners have made improvements - Edit
New owner very friendly, came out and chatted with us. Moving towards mostly Thai style dishes now, previously served mostly Taiwanese. Now all vegan.
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kelseyjaynex
Points +4493
Huge menu & huge portions - Edit
The staff were super friendly, it’s a nice small business to support.
Read moreChilli wontons were missing the chilli sauce, bacon roll was a unique dish and really tasty, duck lychee curry was very good, and the herb fried chick’n special was massive but a little plain. The dishes are generally very mock meat-heavy.
We’d be keen to come back and try some different dishes, the menu is so big it’s hard to know what they do best ☺️
Pros: great value, tons to choose from, lovely staff
Cons: food seems a little hit and miss
Guest
nikhui
Points +506
Huge variety of food - Edit
Large selection of 100% vegan food. Had the laksa, the most popular chicken, fried rice, and bao buns. All delicious!
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katierrm
Points +285
Delicious - Edit
A beautiful restaurant with delicious food and great service
Read morePros: Food was delicious , presentation , Affordable
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JoDogz
Points +38
Delicious lunch - Edit
A favourite that we don’t get to often enough due to the distance from home. Today we made it in for lunch and weren’t disappointed.
Read moreWe had the Thai fried rice and the Herb Fried Chicken.
The rice (a regular order for us) was supper tasty with soft and succulent chicken pieces throughout.
The Herb Fried Chicken was delicious, two really tasty dipping sauces and the coating was light and delicate and crispy. Will definitely be ordering it again on another visit.
Pros: Delicious food, Delicious food, Amazingly friendly staff
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OceanPrime
Points +280
Fully vegan Asian - Edit
Lovely spot to dine inside or out, lacking the wow factor but most dishes are tasty
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-09
Pros: 100% vegan, Fair prices, Pet friendly outside
Cons: Alot of the menu is deep fried, Midgees outside tables at night, wear long pants
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VeganTraveller09
Points +1261
Good tasty food - Edit
Have been to Kuan Yin a couple of times now and really enjoyed the food.
Read moreCasual dining and not licensed so not a “restaurant” atmosphere as such but will be back.
Very friendly staff.
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AnyaTan1
Points +13
Very bad vegetarian chinese food - Edit
As a vegetarian chinese, i am immensely disappointed with the food for the following reasons:
Read more1. All food contains chicken (not specified in the menu)
2. Soup is too thick (highly infused with starch flour)
3. Mapo tofu is cooked with frozen vege?
4. All food is tasteless and taste the same.
5. Food doesn't taste like Chinese food at all.
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ChunKit
Points +15
Extremely Disappointing - Edit
Kuan Yin, known as the goddess of mercy made a vow the ease the path to buddhahood for all living beings. However, her tea house in gold coast has proven this to be quite challenging.
Read moreThe vegetarian "chicken" was used in all every single dish that I ordered and had no business being in those dishes. Example, we ordered mapo tofu that came with frozen vege with extra chicken toppings and no promised vegetarian "mince meat".
The bbq pork fried rice came with what do you know, more chicken. Seasoned with extremely generous bottles of pepper.
I'm a Malaysian Chinese vegetarian for context, but this is a sorry excuse for vegetarian Chinese food in general and the high reviews baffle me.
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KatB82
Points +85
Delicious & reasonably priced - Edit
The food was so yummy! The service was amazing & we will be back again soon!
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gianmarcofochetti
Points +58
So tasty ! - Edit
Had vegan lunch for 3 people, flavours are absolutely amazing and portions really big !!!! Staff is lovely too😄thank you guys!
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mrowka
Points +129
Epic - Edit
Excellent food! All vegan and many gf options. They booked for a dinner time so make sure you book your table. Top notch starters and fresh coconut! Highly recommended "chicken" drumsticks and pineapple fry rice!
Read morePros: Food!, Service , Chicken drumsticks
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TimBanks
Points +30
Yummy vegan food - Edit
The food was really nice and the service was happy
Read morePros: Wonton soup, Fried rice
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Lea-Southport
Points +82
YUM - Edit
Very friendly service and great menu!
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NarelleHudson
Points +20
Delicious and so welcoming - Edit
My food was so fresh and delicious. The menu was so extensive and the staff were so warm, welcoming, and accommodating. Highly recommended and will return next time I am on the Coast.
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TheVeganTravelShow
Points +1420
Amazing! - Edit
In 2023 Kuan Yin has truly upped its game!
Read moreUnder new ownership, this ex-Tian Ran (Mermaid Beach) chef has switched things up, given the venue a facelift and spruced up the menus.
Still featuring all the favourite vegan dishes us Gold Coast veteran Vegans have grown to love from Kuan Yin Tea House.
This place is great.
Previously, we had low expectations as dishes were hit and miss. Not anymore! It’s a go-to to feed your vegan Thai & Chinese cuisine cravings.
No garlic or onions used.
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-30
Pros: Many choices, with a casual dining setting, and very tasty vegan food.
Cons: High calorie foods, it’s in Southport, and there’s street parking weekdays.
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Sara.s
Points +71
Delicious vegan food - Edit
This place serves delicious food. First time I got the noodle soup which was so good but then I had a taste of my partners satay chicken with coconut rice. That stuff was so delicious we had to come back another day for me to get.
Read moreLove this place
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Delicious
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BevanBond
Points +28
Best Vegan in Gold Coast - Edit
A great Find, have on Holiday in Gold Coast and using this App to find the Vegan restaurants in the area.
Read more4th night out trying different Vegan restaurants and this has got to be the best.
Will definitely be going back before leaving.
Pros: Lots of options on the menu, Staff were welcoming and passionate , All Vegan menu
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rjaneruns
Points +584
Deserves 4,5. Nice fully vegan Asian menu - Edit
Seems to be a mix of curries, wontons, roti, noodle soups, rice dishes.
Read moreVery extensive menu - all vegan.
Would go back but would choose other items, had the hot and sour soup, didn’t love the flavour.
Pros: Great large menu, All vegan , Decent prices
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Simonejones
Points +49
Incredible! - Edit
Tasty fresh and authentic Asian dishes 🌱
Read morePros: Amazing flavours, Super friendly , Fresh
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anna1988
Points +1038
Delicious lunch - Edit
Nice little restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere. My food was tasty, can recommend the bento box with tonkatsu.
Read morePros: All vegan, Friendly staff, Tasty
Guest
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