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Ren Dao

Asian, Vegan Laksa & Mock Meat

Vegetarian

$$

Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Bring your own wine if you’d like alcohol with your meal; reviewers note the restaurant is BYO.
  • Good to know: Ask staff to confirm vegan preparation for specific dishes; one reviewer noted that the roti and curry puffs weren’t vegan.
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  • Consider the Tom Yum Fried Vermicelli; a reviewer praised its vegan, gluten-free preparation and large serving.
  • Try the laksa, a frequently praised dish with generous portions and tofu.
  • Try the homemade steamed dumplings or Yam Treasure Ring, both called out as dinner highlights.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention hot plate tofu, curry and butter chicken.

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Also chicken curry, curry puff, green curry, kung pao, loh bak rolls, fried rice and bak kut teh.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and cozy atmosphere.

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Also praised for attentive service, beautiful interior, fast service, good value and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Ren Dao serves Singaporean and broader Asian vegetarian cooking, with vegan versions of dishes such as laksa, curry and mock meats; reviewers particularly praise the generous laksa and hot plate tofu. It’s a relaxed, family-run spot near Elsternwick Station, with warm, attentive service, large portions and BYO wine.

Vegan menu

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Ren Dao · dine-in · 15 dishes

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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275 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
17:00–21:00
Wednesday
17:00–21:00
Thursday
17:00–21:00
Friday
11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00
Saturday
17:00–21:00
Sunday
11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:00

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Outstanding food
  • Outstanding service
  • Great atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Abundant · 10+ dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, mock meat, soy meat

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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