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Rice Paper Scissors

SE Asian Plates, Vegan Banquet

Worth ordering: #4 Curry in Melbourne

Try the sticky fried tofu, smoked broccoli salad and Khmer red curry with mock duck.

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Top tips

  • Good to know: Check the total before ordering a set menu, as some diners felt the banquet pricing and surcharges added up.
  • Consider the five-plate banquet for sharing; a reviewer said a group of nine found it filling.
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  • Ask for a vegan equivalent when ordering the banquet; one family reviewer said this was accommodated without an extra charge.
  • Book ahead or allow for a wait on busy evenings; one Tuesday-night reviewer waited an hour.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Saladnamed in 5 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Smoked broccoli salad

  • Worth ordering: Sticky fried tofu

People also mention pumpkin curry, sweet potato bao and thai chive cakes.

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Also beetroot curry, black sticky rice brûlée and broccoli salad.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and attentive service.

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

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Rice Paper Scissors serves Southeast Asian share plates, with vegan dishes such as sticky fried tofu, smoked broccoli salad and Khmer red curry with mock duck. The clearly marked vegan choices can be built into a five-plate banquet; reviewers praise the friendly service and outdoor seating, though several find the set menu pricey.

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15 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Opening hours

Monday
12:00–14:30, 17:00–21:30
Tuesday
12:00–14:30, 17:00–21:30
Wednesday
12:00–14:30, 17:00–21:30
Thursday
12:00–14:30, 17:00–21:30
Friday
12:00–22:00
Saturday
12:00–22:00
Sunday
12:00–21:30

the food

4.5 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
  • Great service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, mock duck, soybeans + 1 more
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