Mother Chu's Vegetarian Kitchen — Restaurant in Sydney

It was my father in law's 70th bday and we brought him to the city to celebrate. We made a booking for 19 ppl for lunch. We quickly ordered a variety of dishes, the service was painfully slow. There was only one waitress for the whole restaurant and I get the feeling that there was only one person cooking in the back. Each dish took abt 30mins to arrive, our children were hungry and impatient. I asked the waitress several times when the other dishes would arrive, she had no idea. We waited over an hour and still no sign of our children's food. I desperately resorted to ordering 8 bowls of steamed rice and handed them to kids and scooped some of the left over sauces from my family's dishes to give them to the kids. After 2hours of waiting for the kid's dishes, I enquired about the dishes again, I couldn't get a straight answer. However, when I tried to cancel 7 dishes from our order that was when the waitress became rude. I adamantly cancelled the remaining 7 dishes as it was nearly 2 and a half hours of waiting for dishes that came in dribs and drabs. I couldn't understand why other customers- 4 tables to be exact, came after us, yet their food came out pretty fast while we were still waiting for ours.

The dishes that did come out, the portions were small, food was salty and oily. I don't justify paying a plate of oily vegetables for $28. Everything on the menu is expensive and unworthy of its price.

If you've had awesome vegetarian food before, you will know this place is dodgy.

It was my first time at this restaurant, and it WILL be my last.

If you like vegetarian food? Try Simple Asian restaurant, it's one third of the price and double the portion size. The bonus is, you don't have to wait to 2 and a half hours for your food...

Standard, reliable, delicious, healthy Chinese cuisine. Extensive menu. Very friendly staff. Good space between tables, front door kept ajar for air circulation. Everything is delicious and nicely presented. Soups are per person, so one can enjoy the wonton and another can choose hot and sour(about $7/serve). Lots of gluten, tofu, crispy rolls, and some breaded fried specialties for those who like the American style dishes. Hot pots, noodles, stir fries. I had an order of spring rolls which came crisp with just enough sweet sauce, and a lovely garnish of shredded lettuce, cucumber and carrot. The wonton soup was perfectly seasoned and flavourful, the wontons like little tortellini and bits of carrot shred and bok choy spears. I had the Kung Po gluten which came with red capsicums, zucchini chunks and onion (or the white parts of bok choy). Not too sweet, and the chilies soft and not very spicy. Bite into the chili carefully! The steamed rice is a P erfect portion for one. The pot of tea I ordered was Oolong of good quality. Most fishes range between A$18-24, and are ample portion for 1-2 persons. Surcharges for credit card (minimum A$20), and holidays. Take away containers .50 cents. Considering how many Asian restaurants close between December 20-January 4, it was just a delight to find them open on December 28, serving home-style comfort foods in a calm and serene environment. Covid decimated the foodservice industry, fortunately the decades of quality food, availability of take out and delivery kept one of the CBD’s reliable dining outlets going. It’s not fancy, just simple tasty fare served with a smile by people who truly thrive on feeding the hungry a product that they are proud of. I will return again with my...

This restaurant offers a truly unique dining experience, serving traditional Chinese cuisine that adheres to the Buddhist vegan tradition. This style of cooking, increasingly difficult to find even in modern China, showcases what we see as the true spirit of Chinese cuisine. The restaurant, run by the descendents of Mother Chu, who lived to the ripe age of 97, preserve these culinary traditions.

The protein options are varied and well-executed, ranging from wheat protein (gluten) to soy in its various forms. The food itself is flavorful and beautifully presented, demonstrating a clear commitment to quality. The service was enthusiastic and warm, adding to the pleasant atmosphere. The decor is appropriately Chinese, featuring handwritten texts that enhance the overall ambiance.

However, one area that could use improvement is the restrooms. They could benefit from some sprucing up to align with the high standards set by the food and service.

Overall, we were very impressed with this restaurant. The authentic cuisine, the warm service, and the unique experience make it a worthwhile visit for those seeking traditional Chinese vegan food. We hope the restaurant will address the restroom issue to further enhance the dining experience.

As ordinary consumers, we are not paid or compensated in any way for this review. We are always looking for reliable and transparent businesses and hope the owner will take this feedback into...