Veggie Chef

Oakleigh vegan laksa, char kway teow and bentos, with allium-free cooking on request

Small, clean and cosy room of roughly six to eight tables with a warm, family-run feel. Relaxed and unfussy, though it can feel squashed when full and a few diners would like some background music.

Plant-based mock meats and tofu, vegan dishes clearly marked on the menu, allium-free (no onion or garlic) sauces on request, ordering at the counter or by QR code, weekend specials, booster seats for toddlers.

Malaysian-Chinese home-style cooking (char kway teow, laksa, Hokkien noodles, wat tan hor) alongside Japanese bento and curry dishes. Malaysian diners say it tastes like home, even in vegetarian form.

Generous portions and a huge menu for modest prices, which regulars call great value. One diner found it a touch pricey for a canteen-style meal, but that is the outlier.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.