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Vina Vegan Restaurant

395 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

Recommended by 24 people

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395 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

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+61 2 9557 0456
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Vina Vegan Restaurant

King Street regulars flock to this cozy Newtown mainstay for plant-based Vietnamese comfort food that convinces even stubborn carnivores. The kitchen turns out hearty noodle soups, sizzling eggplant, and crisp bánh xèo with pineapple dipping sauce—entirely free of garlic, onion, shallot, and chive. Gather a noisy group for a casual feast, crack open your own BYO wine, and catch a complimentary mug of spiced chai on weeknights.

  • Strictly allium-free menu: Every dish on the extensive menu is prepared entirely without garlic, onion, shallot, or chives, giving peace of mind to pure vegetarian and Buddhist diets.
  • Budget-friendly BYO: Guests can bring their own wine or beer for a modest three-dollar per-person corkage charge alongside generous, shareable portions.
  • Weekday complimentary chai: Diners stopping in Monday through Wednesday are treated to complimentary cups of house-brewed hot spiced chai.
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Why Choose Vina Vegan Restaurant

Why diners and mixed dietary groups choose Vina Vegan on King Street

  • Authentic Plant-Based Vietnamese Cuisine

    Vina Vegan serves traditional Vietnamese noodle soups, stir fries, and pancakes fully plant-based with rich textures that convince both vegans and meat-eaters alike.

    By far the best vegan Vietnamese food we’ve had. The flavours are unreal and the meat texture is perfect.

    Andrea Barros

  • Strictly Allium-Free Menu Freedom

    Unlike typical Asian restaurants that rely heavily on allium bases, the entire kitchen prepares dishes without garlic, onions, shallots, or chives so dietary restrictions are seamless to accommodate.

    If you are vegetarian with no onion & no garlic it is great option as you can order everything on the menu.

    Angela Mahon

  • Budget-Friendly BYO Group Dining

    With generous portion sizes, quick table ordering, and an accessible $3 corkage BYO policy, groups can gather and celebrate comfortably without inflated bills.

    Definitely got value for money, dishes were very reasonably priced and was great to have BYO ($3 corkage charge per person)

    Grace

  • Welcoming Atmosphere for Large Groups

    The dining room easily accommodates shared meals, celebrations, and gatherings with flexible seating and warm, attentive hosting for parties of all sizes.

    The staff are kind and friendly, the atmosphere is very relaxed and perfect for bringing groups.

    Daniel Cung

  • Complimentary Weekday Spiced Chai

    Guests dining early in the week enjoy house-made spiced vegan hot chai served on the house from Monday through Wednesday.

    They also give complimentary chai on Mondays to Wednesdays which was wonderful and a welcome addition to our meal.

    Amelia

  • Equally Delightful for Non-Vegans

    Non-vegan partners and friends consistently express surprise and delight at how satisfying and flavorful the plant-based versions of classic Vietnamese dishes are.

    as a non-vegan person, I can honestly say the food was absolutely delicious 😊✨ Such a lovely experience everything was full of flavor!

    Ceren Tekin

Customer-favorite Vietnamese noodle soups, sharing pancakes, and wok dishes

  • Vietnamese pancake

    One of my must-try dishes to share with friends or family is the Vina Pancake, paired with pineapple🍍 sauce..absolutely perfect! 👌🏼

    trulin surbakti

  • Mock duck pancakes

    The not duck pancakes were Devine!

    Grace

  • Combination fried rice

    Combination fried rice, vermicelli noodle salad and curry noodle soup are my personal faves!

    Daniel Cung

  • Laksa noodles

    Laksa noodles very tasty😋

    Anshu Pahuja

Other favorites

Sides, house-spiced teas, and vegan desserts

  • BBQ steam buns

    Shout out to our favourite side, the BBQ steam buns

    Nex

  • Complimentary vegan hot chai spice tea

    They offer complimentary vegan hot chai spice tea Mon - Wednesday at the moment too.

    Bhavna Sreekant

  • Sesame ice cream

    i would highly recommend making sure you leave room for the sesame ice cream - it is incredible.

    Grace

  • Matcha ice cream

    Matcha ice cream 10/10.

    meii

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful dietary care, warm hospitality, and dining conveniences that elevate your visit.

  • Weekday Complimentary Spiced Chai

    Guests dining between Monday and Wednesday receive a complimentary cup of vegan hot spiced chai tea as a welcoming touch with their meal.

  • Dedicated Allium-Free Kitchen Preparation

    The entire kitchen prepares dishes completely free of garlic, onion, shallot, and chives, allowing strict allium-free diners to order across the full menu without modifications.

  • Budget-Friendly BYO Option

    Diners can bring their own preferred beverages for a low corkage fee of $3 per person, making celebratory dinners and gatherings cost-effective.

  • Accommodating Group Seating Configurations

    The front-of-house team flexibly shuffles and adds tables to accommodate expanding parties and large group bookings even within a small dining room.

Before you head over

Practical advice on dietary ordering, BYO details, and midweek perks at Vina Vegan.

  • Order Allium-Free with Confidence

    The entire menu is prepared without garlic, onion, shallot, or chive, allowing strict allium-free diners to comfortably select any item without modifying dishes.

  • Plan for BYO Corkage

    If you plan to bring your own beverages for a group gathering or casual dinner, note that BYO is welcomed with a $3 corkage fee per person.

  • Visit Midweek for Free Chai

    Drop in for lunch or dinner from Monday to Wednesday to enjoy complimentary hot spiced chai tea served with your meal.

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