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Mother Chu's Vegetarian Kitchen

367 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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Find Mother Chu's Vegetarian Kitchen

367 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 2 9283 2828
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Mother Chu's Vegetarian Kitchen

This Pitt Street sanctuary delivers deeply savory Chinese vegetarian cooking with no shortcuts. Plant-based regulars steer visiting omnivores toward the sprawling picture menu without worry over stray broths or animal fats. Tables fill fast for crispy wheat gluten in wonton soup, bubbling clay pots of tofu, and chili noodle broths fragrant with lemongrass and Thai basil. Advance planners lock in the Peking duck pancakes twenty-four hours ahead. Mother Chu hosts the clean, unhurried room herself—trading loud background playlists for easy conversation, before bowls of eight-grain sweet soup and black sesame rice balls arrive at the table.

  • All-Plant-Based Chinese Classics: An extensive plant-based menu packed with house-made wheat gluten, sizzling clay pots, and mushroom dishes without hidden animal stocks.
  • Pre-Order Peking Duck: A traditional showpiece made from plant protein and served with classic wrappers, available exclusively with twenty-four hours advance notice.
  • Calm CBD Dining: A clean, unhurried dining room managed personally by Mother Chu, intentionally run without background music for easy conversation.
  • Traditional Sweet Finishes: Traditional post-dinner bowls include rich eight-grain sweet soup with black sesame rice balls and home-made soy ice cream.
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Why Diners Choose Mother Chu's Vegetarian Kitchen

Discover why diners seek out Mother Chu's Vegetarian Kitchen for authentic plant-based Chinese homestyle cooking, serene CBD dining, and inclusive group meals.

  • Authentic Chinese Umami Crafted Entirely Plant-Based

    The kitchen crafts traditional Chinese classics and homestyle noodle broths using house-prepared wheat gluten, soy proteins, and fresh mushrooms without sacrificing deep, authentic savory flavors.

    They make vegetarian dishes packed with chinese umami flavors.

    Alina Haider

  • Specialty Preorder Plant-Based Peking Duck

    Diners can enjoy an exclusive banquet centerpiece of plant-based Peking duck pancakes by placing an advance preorder a day ahead.

    We came for the Peking duck pancakes, but you must order them a day or more prior.

    Jason Turton

  • Acoustic Calm Free from Background Music

    In contrast to surrounding city dining, the restaurant maintains a music-free, serene dining room where conversation flows naturally.

    I also really appreciated that there was no background music and it was easy to talk to one another.

    Rachael Hart

  • A Peaceful Sanctuary in the Sydney CBD

    Located right on Pitt Street, the minimalist and tranquil interior provides an unhurried sanctuary away from downtown noise.

    A nice little reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the CBD with a nice clean and spacious interior and not noisy.

    Inari Saltau

  • Welcoming Gatherings for Mixed Dietary Preferences

    Whether hosting out-of-town visitors, family celebrations, or omnivore companions, the menu ensures everyone feels accommodated and thoroughly impressed.

    Each time I have visitors come to visit me, I sure to bring them here to entertain them. They all acknowledged it was the best Chinese vegetarian foods they ever had.

    Bruce Lo

  • Attentive Hospitality for Every Dietary Restriction

    Staff attentively navigate guest dietary needs and allergies, offering genuine hospitality and generous portions tailored for table sharing.

    The staff are very kind and polite and are very accommodating to your dietary preferences, allergies and food restrictions.

    Bhairavi Giridharan

Signature plant-based Chinese homestyle dishes and banquet centerpieces

  • Peking duck pancakes

    We came for the Peking duck pancakes, but you must order them a day or more prior. The spend min. is $25 per person and we had to ADD dishes to get above the min. spend. Very generous servings.

    Jason Turton

  • Wonton noodle soup

    Our kids can’t get enough of the crispy gluten with wonton noodle soup, while we keep going back for the chilli noodle soup.

    Priyanka Indrodia

  • Crispy tofu

    We ordered the San Choy Bow and Crispy Tofu as entrees and then the Honey Pumpkin and Braised Eggplant in Black Bean Sauce for mains. There wasn't a single bad dish. Everything was amazing.

    Tayla L

  • Curry claypot

    Absolutely loved the curry claypot! So flavourful, comforting and perfectly cooked.

    Sara Angelica Mora

Other favorites

Complementary starters, comforting beverages, and traditional desserts

  • Sweet ginger tea

    I ordered a sweet ginger tea which hit the absolute perfect spot for my sickness.

    Julia

  • Summer bun

    Managed to squeeze in dessert, which was the summer bun and the star of the show.

    Mimi Cross

  • 8 grain desert with rice balls

    our absolute favourite was the 8 grain desert with rice balls, which had sesame in them!

    Rachael Hart

  • Curry puff

    I also had the curry puff to start which was delicious the pastry texture was just perfect and the apricot dipping sauce was unmatched.

    Jubbi Georgia Rose

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and attentive hospitality at Mother Chu's Vegetarian Kitchen

  • Personalized Table Ordering by Mother Chu

    Mother Chu personally visits tables to guide guests through the extensive menu and tailor dish selections to individual tastes.

  • Advance-Order Peking Duck Preparation

    Specialty vegetarian Peking duck pancakes are handcrafted exclusively for guests who reserve them at least 24 hours in advance.

  • Music-Free Dining Sanctuary

    The dining room deliberately operates without background music, creating an acoustic sanctuary for effortless conversation in the CBD.

  • Thoughtful Dietary Customization

    The kitchen carefully modifies recipes to accommodate individual allergies and restrictions, including mushroom-free and gluten-free diets.

Before you head over

Practical dining tips for planning your visit to Mother Chu's

  • Preorder Peking Duck Early

    Preorder the Peking duck pancakes at least 24 hours in advance, as this signature dish cannot be prepared on demand.

  • Consult the Back Page or Host

    Flip to the back page of the extensive menu for a clear breakdown of base ingredients, or ask the owner directly for personalized recommendations and allergy modifications.

  • Book Ahead and Arrive Early

    Reserve your table ahead of time and allow ample time for freshly made dishes, or arrive early around 5:45 PM before tables fill up.

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