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Sweet potato gnocchi with mushrooms, sugar-snap peas and chive cream at Vege Rama in Brisbane.

Brisbane's best vegan and vegetarian eats

ANNE-LOUISE BROWN From rainbow salads to silky almond tofu, here are the city's best plant-based dishes. Contains: Total comments1

sydney

Peruvian

The Plant Gallery

Amy McNeilage A spirited first-time restaurateur aims to challenge perceptions of vegan food. Contains:

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (5)

melbourne

The classic burger served at Burger Project in Melbourne.

Burger Project, Melbourne

Simone Egger Are Neil Perry's burgers better? Contains: Total comments1

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (34)

sushi

Peruvian

The Plant Gallery

Amy McNeilage A spirited first-time restaurateur aims to challenge perceptions of vegan food. Contains:

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (5)

seafood

Fish and chips at North Bondi Fish.

North Bondi Fish

Myffy Rigby Is this fancy seafood shack home to Sydney's best fish and chips? Contains: Total comments6

Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (65)

turkish with a twist

Sutlac (rice pudding) is served warm at Tulum.

Tulum

Dani Valent Tulum shows that Turkish food isn't just dips, pide and kebabs. Contains:

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (14)

yorkshire pudding

Yorkshire pudding rolls at Rufus in Prahran.

Rufus

Michael Harry Is this the most absurd bar snack in Melbourne? Contains:

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (6)

modern greek

Pick up a Chinese barbecue duck and make this warm weather favourite tonight.
14/20

Atalanta Bar and Greek

Natascha Mirosch Forget the old-school moussaka and bouzouki music at this Greek restaurant. Contains:

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (2)

liquid nitrogen

Liquid nitrogen is used in desserts to Harry potter effect at the Apo.
15.5/20

The Apo

Natascha Mirosch The Valley's new bar-eatery serves savoury eclairs and magical desserts. Contains:

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (3)

smokin' hot

House-smoked blue mussels with salted almonds at Black Fire in Canberra.
14.5/20

Black Fire

Natasha Rudra This mighty Italian-Spanish menu is mostly meaty, often smoky. Contains:

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (73)

dumplings

Chicken, beef and vegetable dumplings at Yat Bun Tong.
12.5/20

Yat Bun Tong

Catriona Jackson A dumpling diner from the pair behind Woden's Chinese Kitchen Dumpling House. Contains:

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (17)

sydney

Duck fat chips at Grand Duk.

Grand Duk

Amanda Hooton A welcoming haven in The Rocks does things a bit differently. Contains:

Rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
reader rating (1)

melbourne

Yorkshire pudding rolls at Rufus in Prahran.

Rufus

Michael Harry Is this the most absurd bar snack in Melbourne? Contains:

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (6)

canberra

Mini lobster burger at Vincent restaurant in Canberra.

Vincent, Barton

15/20

Kirsten Lawson Here's why you should visit Vincent... Contains:

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (22)

outdoor-friendly

The Not So French Toast is the cafe's most sought-after dish.

The Picnic

Candice Chung This family-friendly cafe takes great advantage of its proximity to Burwood Park. Contains:

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
reader rating (1)

french

A new stage is set, complete with grand piano and chrome mic stand.

Restaurant Hubert

16/20

Terry Durack Restaurant Hubert is a new restaurant with a seldom-seen wow factor. Contains: Total comments1

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (31)

bar

The flaming chorizo is soaked in sherry.

Bibo Wine Bar

Myffy Rigby The chorizo is literally on fire at this Double Bay outpost of Portugal, in the best possible way. Contains:

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (32)

burgers

The classic burger served at Burger Project in Melbourne.

Burger Project, Melbourne

Simone Egger Are the burgers better at Neil Perry's Burger Project? Contains: Total comments1

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (34)

crab croissant

Soft-shell crab croissant burger at White Mojo cafe in Melbourne.

White Mojo

Dani Valent This might just be Melbourne's most Instagram-friendly brunch menu. Contains:

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (5)

americana

Spicy hot dog with sour cream, cheese and jalapenos at Freddie Wimpoles.

Freddie Wimpoles

Michael Harry The George gets an Americana-themed makeover. Contains:

celebrity chef

Verrine with guava sorbet, tropical fruit, whipped coconut cream and sugar 'glass'.

Billykart West End

14/20

Natascha Mirosch Ben O'Donoghue's second Billykart is a clever package. Contains: Total comments1

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (12)

pizzeria

Margherita pizza at Mister Paganini.

Mister Paganini

13.5/20

Natascha Mirosch Meet Mister Paganini, the new face of authentic pizza in South Bank. Contains:

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (8)

negroni sorbet

Negroni sorbet and Campari at Darling & Co.

Darling & Co

14/20

Natascha Mirosch Paddington's new darling pitches somewhere between posh pub and bistro fare. Contains: Total comments1

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (3)

french

White chocolate mousse with sweet potato crisp and rhubarb at Les Bistronomes.

Les Bistronomes

15/20

Natasha Rudra A cliche-free taste of the Left Bank in Braddon. Contains:

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (9)

caribbean

A selection of dishes at Betti Bravo's in Canberra.

Betti Bravo's

13/20

Natasha Rudra Betti Bravo's brings a splash of rum to Kingston. Contains:

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (7)

indian

Chicken lollypops at 7 by the Lake Indian restaurant in Canberra.

7 By the Lake

12.5/20

Natasha Rudra A pleasant Indian restaurant on the Kingston Foreshore. Contains:

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
reader ratings (8)

Chef profile

Sake Melbourne bar manager John Ross-Jones.

John Ross-Jones

A twist of the exotic and a splash of Japanese inspiration. Read more

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