Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Indian
International
Buffet
Salad bar
Take-out
Asian
Casual, cafeteria atmosphere eatery. Menu changes, may include lasagna, spinach filos, samosa, salads and dessert bar. Has vegan. Hare Krishna affiliated. All dishes are prepared from selected natural, fresh ingredients. Currently open for dine in. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-7:30pm, Fri 11:30am-8:00pm, Sat 11:30am-7:30pm.
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101 Reviews
First Review by tessha_m
tardisco
Points +241
Nutritious, yum, worth it - Edit
Very good value meals which are colourful, nutritious, pretty tasty and filling. Casual/relaxed/chill atmosphere was nice. 😁👍
Read morePros: Good value, Nutritious , Nearly fully vegan
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stopsign38
Points +1152
Good value meals - Edit
A cool little place upstairs off Swanston St. Most meals are or vegan. Curries and salads were quite nice.
Read morePros: Nice curries , Price, very good value
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deirdrewh
Points +533
Amazing prices - Edit
Casual buffet restaurant with different formulas. I went with the vegan platter (only 12,50) which included rice, 2 curries, two salads, dessert and a drink. The food was good and it's a great spot for cheap vegan food.
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DaniByrne
Points +22
Well priced wholesome meal - Edit
My vegan dinner consisted of a tasty tofu and veggie curry and big crispy salad, semolina based dessert and lassi. It was flavoursome and fresh. Healthy dinner for a great price. The restaurant is clean and airy and altogether super pleasant relaxing space. Will be coming back for sure!
Read morePros: Fresh crispy salads, Many food choices , Nice interior
Cons: No
tardis3
Except the Lassi is not vegan
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DianaH.
Points +20
Fantastic - Edit
Hello, I wanted to thank you for the incredibly good food. I was here for the second time today and it tasted fantastic again. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: The wonderful food, The atmosphere, The nice staff
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chatreuse
Points +3237
Disappointing lasagne - Edit
I've been wanting to try the vegan lasagne for awhile and finally it was in stock.
Read moreSadly it was BARELY lukewarm, and had a noticeable capsicum taste throughout (blergh). It was really nice and cheesy though.
The samosa was tasty and hot.
Cons: Lasagne barely warm
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jessicalovescows
Points +330
Big portions and cheap - Edit
So many options, lots of comfort foods and always delicious. It is vegetarian though so be sure to check for the vegan marked options.
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beancurdled
Points +1673
tried and true - Edit
How is it that I haven't reviewed Gopals yet?! It was the first vegetarian restaurant I ever visited in Melbourne, back when I was in high school and caught the train down from the country in Y2K! As a poor, teenage vegetarian, I loved the feast plates, especially the halva. Now the halva is vegan and they have soy custard too! I haven't seen my favourite spiced date and oat slice there for a long time though. I miss that.
Read moreNow I work nearby and the vegan lasagna special with 2 salads for $12.50 is my go-to if I forget my lunch or don't have time to prep. The lasagna has nice creamy bechamel and roasted pumpkin. There's usually about half a dozen salads to choose from and they're always fresh and crisp, served with zesty French or nutty tahini dressing. I'm not a huge fan of the curries, due to the strong asafoetida flavour, obiquetus in Hari Krishna cuisine! I do sometimes enjoy the $10 "not so hungry" special but I choose a double portion of kofta, instead of another veggie dish, served with rich sweet tomato sauce, rice, and salad.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-13
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KateBohmer97
Points +600
Delicious and cheap - Edit
Lots of vegan options and very cheap in price for what you get!
Read moreI’ve been there a few times and it’s pretty much the same options to choose from each time..
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Cheap , Buffet choose what you want
Cons: Same options , Not 100% vegan
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Seitanicveg
Points +989
Old school vego! - Edit
This place has really stood the test of time, which really says something!
Read moreThe malai kofta balls and samosas are the highlights.
Food is a little under seasoned, I find.
Cheap and affordable. The different "plates" allow you try a lot of different dishes.
The menu is vegetarian/mostly vegan aside from the lasagna and maybe one or two other dishes.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-21
Pros: cheap/affordable, lots of options
beancurdled
The lasagna has been vegan for a while now! I think the only thing that isn't is the spinach and cheese pie. And they have both dairy and soy custard.
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AlisonT
Points +126
Good food, great price - Edit
Mainly vegan and pretty good, a decent meal for a great price.
Read morePros: food, very casual atmosphere
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novog1
Points +1469
Vegetarian Indian - Edit
Nice selection of Indian vegan, good value
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-29
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JessMurfin
Points +337
Cheap & wholesome - Edit
Very cheaply priced for what you get. Curries were delicious, rice was perfect. Just the salads were a bit lacking in flavour & crunch
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Black Seville
Points +1025
Fresh and healthy food at a reasonable price - Edit
This place is along the busy Swanston Street where there is a lot of pedestrian traffic. There is a small entry that leads to stairs that go to the second floor. There is also more seating on the third floor. The prices are really good with the most expensive option being the "Feast Platter" which is $13.50 which has a lot of food. You can select which curry dishes and salads you want, what type of sauces you want etc. Some of the food is not vegan eg the mango lassi that was sold had dairy in it, but the labelling is clear so there shouldn't be any mistakes. The food seems very fresh and healthy. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Excellent value for money , Tasty, fresh and healthy food
Cons: Not everything vegan
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Zanse
Points +44
My go-to place in Melbourne - Edit
Gopals has been serving up consistently great food for so many years that it's my most-visited eatery in the CBD. With clearly-marked and varied vegan dishes, and the vegan platter at $12.50 (2 curries, 2 salads, rice, dessert and a drink) you can't go wrong.
Read morePros: Large portions, Consistently tasty dishes, Excellent value
Cons: Stairs can be an issue for people with mobility pr
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philwky
Points +3199
Nice Food, Amazing Prices - Edit
Found this thanks to happy cow.
Read moreNice friendly staff, with a warm welcome cafe feeling.
Food was really tasty, especially the peanut sauce curry and the portion size for the prices was unbelievable!
Highly recommend.
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ChristinaLee94
Points +2794
Amazing value - Edit
I had the vegan platter with two veggie curries, rice and some salads. It also comes with a drink and a dessert. The curries were flavoursome and the salads added freshness. The dessert was unassuming but really tasty. A date halva. It would be incredible if the mango lassi drink option was vegan. Otherwise a great place, glad I was finally able to visit.
Read morePros: So cheap , Vegetarian business , Tasty food
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LC70PZJ70
Points +730
Consistently delicious - Edit
Great food. Big selection. Prices are fantastic.
Read morePros: Selection, Prices, Tasty dishes
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Mohinilibre
Points +40
Vegetarian Oasis- - Edit
Traveling with my husband through Australia we passed through Melbourne and we didn't want to miss the chance to try the vegetarian food at a Hare Krishna restaurant, so we went to Gopal Restaurant. And ufff too delicious, very good price and lots of food. The guys are very friendly. Everything excellent.
Read morePros: Located in the city center, Tasty, Very delicious desserts
Cons: Not breakfasts
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harrisonfm
Points +722
Salads get you 5 stars - Edit
Here you can get a decent portion of curries and salad for a bargain price.
Read moreProbably didn’t need that second plate at Crossways anyway…
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sadbasilcomplex
Points +69
My Go-To Melb Meal!! - Edit
The best lunch destination in Melb! Such great value, taste and portion size. On my most recent visit, I got the “feast platter” for $13.50 - rice, two salads, two dishes, soup, dessert and a drink! You get a great selection from the bane-marie, including shepherd's pie, numerous curries, koftas, pasta salad, etc. The desserts change daily - in the past I’ve had varying types of semolina desserts and this time round a date pudding with custard. Extremely good.
Read moreGreat for those who are health-conscious, with low oil and salt content in the main dishes and salads. All meals are flavoursome and satisfying - I always come out full!
The restaurant itself is simple and serene, quite a contrast to the congestion and smoke-filled air of the streets! It’s a little veg oasis in the middle of the CBD.
Highly recommend!
Note: The restaurant is up a flight of stairs, so accessibility will be an issue for a few.
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-07
Pros: Lots of great options, Amazing value, Serene Atmosphere, Mint lemonade drink is !!!
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CaitAsh
Points +567
Tasty food - Edit
Great value for money. $12.50 for the vegan platter including drink and dessert. Rice, 2 curries and 2 salads.
Read morePros: A number of options, Value for money, Location, view down to the street
Cons: Dessert was not the best
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Valeriazwow
Points +1050
Such good value!! - Edit
So much choice, massive portions! 12.5 aud for the vegan platter (rice, 2 salads, 2 curries, vegan dessert, drink)
Read moreThe curries aren’t life changing but still very tasty! Definitely recommend.
Cons: The drinks aren’t great😒very sweet!
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emilyy
Points +34
Nice curry - Edit
I love the curry. I tried the vegetable kofta and the tofu curries, and they had lots of flavour and the texture was really nice. I can be a bit picky when it comes to texture, and I really liked how the curries weren't mushy.
Read morePros: Lots of flavour, Nice texture (the curry isn't too soft)
Cons: Lack of Accessibility (upstairs)
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AnneWhite
Points +66
Great affordable food - Edit
It’s so lovely to have lots of vegan options, all of which are freshly made and super tasty.
Read morePros: Great vegan and vege options , Very cheap , Very friendly staff
Cons: Up a really big flight of stairs!
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friendlyfoodie
Points +23
Yum and so cheap - Edit
Food was really yum and fresh. I loved the salads, super good location too. Will return next time I'm in the city.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-24
Pros: Food is really tasty, Salads are super fresh and delicious , Peaceful environment
Cons: Steep stairs, not sure if wheelchair accessible
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ilikevegg
Points +350
Yummy food great price - Edit
Great hearty and healthy vegan food at an awesome price. No frill dining at it’s finest. This place is a Melbourne institution and I hope it stays that way.
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