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Golden Lotus Vegan Newtown

Vietnamese Laksa, Fully Vegan

Worth ordering: Laksanamed in 13 reviews

The laksa is a recurring favorite; reviewers recommend it for dine-in and takeaway.

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Top tips

  • Try the duck pancakes or duck bao buns, both praised by reviewers.
  • Go early or allow for a wait, as the restaurant is often busy; a reviewer reported a 10–15 minute weekend wait.
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  • For a filling meal with a range of dishes, reviewers enjoy the vegan beef rendang and jasmine rice.
  • Consider taking the train, since reviewers say parking nearby is challenging and the restaurant is close to the station.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Duck pancakes

  • Worth ordering: Noodles

People also mention stir fry, curry and pho.

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Also aubergine clay pot, bao, beef rendang and bun bo hue.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, fast service and generous portions.

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Also praised for affordable, good value, lively atmosphere and cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Golden Lotus is a fully vegan Vietnamese restaurant known for its laksa, with pho, rendang, duck pancakes and an extensive selection of tofu and plant-based meats. It’s casual and often busy, but reviewers describe quick, friendly service, generous portions and good value; weekend visits may involve a short wait, and parking nearby can be difficult.

Vegan menu

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Golden Lotus Vegan Newtown · dine-in · 100 dishes and drinks

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341 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

Opening hours

Monday
17:30–22:30
Tuesday
17:30–22:30
Wednesday
17:30–22:30
Thursday
12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:30
Friday
12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:30
Saturday
12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:30
Sunday
12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:30

the food

4.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Great service
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Everything on the menu is vegan.

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