🥡 Vegan Chinese Restaurants in Melbourne (2026)

12 restaurants 6 fully vegan 6 vegetarian

From dim sum to dan dan noodles, find the best vegan Chinese restaurants in Melbourne, Australia. Buddhist vegetarian traditions meet modern plant-based cooking at these incredible spots.

Last updated: May 2026

#1

Box Hill Dumpling Garden

VeganChinese$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 8 Carrington Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128

Vegan Chinese dumpling restaurant in Box Hill with xiao long bao, pan-fried chive dumplings, and silken tofu with chilli oil and spring onio…

#2

Chilli Garden

VegetarianChinese$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 32 Kingsway, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

Sichuan-style vegetarian Chinese in Glen Waverley with mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, and hot-and-sour soup.

#3

Docklands Dumpling House

VeganChinese$$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 750 Bourke St, Docklands VIC 3008

Vegan dumpling restaurant in Docklands with crystal skin har gow, chilli oil wontons, and jasmine tea.

#4

Golden Chopsticks Veg

VegetarianChinese$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 6 Jackson Ct, Doncaster East VIC 3109

Vegetarian Chinese yum cha restaurant in Doncaster East with steamed crystal dumplings, turnip cake, and black sesame tong yuen.

#5

Gong De Lin

VeganChinese$$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 466 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000

Traditional Chinese Buddhist vegetarian restaurant in the CBD with multi-course banquets and intricate mock-meat presentations.

#6

Kew Lotus

VeganChinese$$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 147 High St, Kew VIC 3101

Vegan Chinese restaurant in Kew with mapo tofu, steamed bao, and eight-treasure rice in a serene bamboo-lined space.

#7

Knox Noodle Kitchen

VegetarianChinese$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 35 Mountain Hwy, Bayswater VIC 3153

Vegetarian Chinese hand-pulled noodle restaurant in Bayswater with dan dan mian, wonton soup, and spicy bean curd stir-fry.

#8

Nomad Dumplings

VeganChinese$$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 287 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121

Plant-based dumpling specialists in Richmond handcrafting creative fillings like truffle mushroom, smoked eggplant, and kimchi.

#9

Shandong MaMa

VegetarianChinese$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 310 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Popular vegetarian Chinese restaurant in the CBD with handmade dumplings, noodle soups, and Sichuan dishes.

#10

Dumpling Lab

VegetarianChinese$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5
📍 22 Main St, Box Hill VIC 3128

Vegetarian dumpling specialists in Box Hill with pan-fried, steamed, and soup dumplings with creative fillings.

#11

Veggie Garden

VeganChinese$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5
📍 308 Barkly St, Footscray VIC 3011

Budget-friendly Chinese vegan restaurant in Footscray with generous serves of noodles, clay pot dishes, and mock-meat mains.

#12

Veggie World

VegetarianChinese$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5
📍 13 Market St, Box Hill VIC 3128

Large-format vegetarian Chinese restaurant in Box Hill with dim sum, hotpot, and extensive tofu menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find vegan Chinese restaurants in Melbourne?

VeganBites lists 12 vegan-friendly chinese restaurants in Melbourne, Australia. Top picks include Box Hill Dumpling Garden, Chilli Garden and Docklands Dumpling House.

How many vegan Chinese restaurants are in Melbourne?

There are 12 vegan-friendly chinese restaurants in Melbourne. 6 are fully vegan and 6 are vegetarian with strong vegan options. Browse all with ratings and maps.

What is the best vegan Chinese restaurant in Melbourne?

Based on vegan ratings, Box Hill Dumpling Garden is the top-rated vegan chinese restaurant in Melbourne. It has a vegan rating of 4/5.

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