Shakahari Too - South Melbourne

I had visitors from New Zealand and Sydney and my guests requested to have vegetarian and one of them is Vegan. I did a search online and found Shakahari Too.<br/ <br/ Upon speaking with one of the staff, we found out owners are of Malaysian background and hence why the menu is a mix of Asian/Western fusion. <br/ <br/ LOCATION<br/ <br/ Conveniently located on Clarendon Street in South Melbourne between York and Coventry Street.<br/ <br/ As you walk in the restaurant is a little understated, but there is a homely feel. There is an upstairs area which is good for private functions.  There is also another section at the back as well.<br/ <br/ SERVICE<br/ <br/ Extremely friendly and down to early staff.  Introduced each menu item as they were delivered to our table. Offered great tips in food items.<br/ <br/ MENU/PRICE<br/ <br/ Between 4 people we ordered the following to share: <br/ <br/ Entrée: Walnut Yuri Noodles, $16.00<br/ (Korean clear noodles – 100% sweet potato noodles, tossed in a sesame ginger oil, olive leaf paste, fresh herbs and seasame seeds. Topping: julienned cucumber, cabbage, ginger, coriander, beancurd crisps and caramelized walnuts)<br/ <br/ Mushroom Hempseed Ravioli, $16.50<br/ (Poached freshly made ravioli filled with mixture of mushrooms, hemp seeds and Thai basil. Stock: mild soy milk and vegetable stock flavoured with lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves)<br/ <br/ Main: <br/ Quinoa Croquettes, $21.50<br/ (Crunchy croquettes consist of yam, potato, quinoa, dried turnip, roast macadamia nut and diced vegetables. Side: Kimchi and steamed greens. Sauce: mild chilli onion wasabi)<br/ <br/ Legendary Satay, $21.50<br/ (Fried skewers of beancurd, seitan, onion and capsicum. Side: pickled purple cabbage and pink radish, blanched greens. Sauce: mild satay peanut)<br/ <br/ Calsparra Paella Rice, $22.50<br/ (Calsparra Spanish rice cooked in turmeric vegetable stock and pistachio. Stew: grilled eggplant, red capsicum, zucchini, tomato, quince paste and seeded mustard. Side: rocket greens with quince vinaigrette).<br/ <br/ Dessert: <br/ <br/ Black Sesame Pudding, $15.50<br/ (Black sesame flour, organic soy milk and grated candied ginger – sauce: pumpkin and coconut sugar)<br/ <br/ Lime Coconut Cheesecake, $15.50<br/ (Coconut kaffir lime cheesecake set with agar agar powder in a base of dates, walnuts and chia seeds)<br/ <br/ Raw Chocolate Berry Mousse, $15.50<br/ (Mixed berries, dates, banana, Belgian cacao and organic coconut oil)<br/ <br/ Organic Coconut Ice Cream, $8.00<br/ <br/ VERDICT<br/ <br/ <br/ Vegetarian and Vegan visitors were extremely impressed by the menu. I took was quite delighted to try something different.<br/ <br/ Overall, we enjoyed everything we ordered. Everything was delicious and full of flavour, my only issue was that the servings was on the smaller side including the mains. The satay and croquettes was my favourite. The noodles (entree) was super yummy and I think we could have ordered a second serve of it !<br/ <br/ Although it looks like we ordered alot for four people 2 entree and 3 main's it really wasnt enough and hence why we kinda went all out on dessert.<br/ <br/ I loved the black sesame pudding it tasted more like solid jelly and it went really well with the organic coconut ice cream which was light and refreshing. <br/ <br/ The Raw Chocolate Berry Mousse was a bit too heavy and sweet for my liking but again if you have it with the Organic Coconut Ice Cream, its actually quite nice.<br/ <br/ The Lime Coconut Cheesecake, didnt taste like cheesecake, I think that was my least favourite dessert.

Wholesome and delicious vegan food in a spacious and beautiful venue. Everything is made fresh-to-order, yet the service is quick and professional. My personal favourite is the satay. Lots of colourful vegetables served with seitan and tofu that's absolutely drenched in a flavour-packed sauce. YUM. I'm craving their food right now...<br/ <br/ The one and only complaint I have is that the serving sizes are a bit small compared to the price you pay.

Wow! The flavours are spectacular. LOVED the satay. By far the best. I can't stop thinking about it. Also make sure you get the Tofu Caramel for dessert.I was indifferent to the paella (not at all like what a paella should be) but will be back to try everything else. And to eat that satay again.

Although I have been a vegan for 4 years, I was quite concerned about the obscureness of this menu. However, Shakahari Too did not disappoint!<br/ <br/ I was with a large group and therefore got to try the entire menu between us, which was a treat! I could not fault anything, and the staff were so friendly! <br/ <br/ Such a quaint, yet delicious restaurant for both meat-eaters and vegans to enjoy together.

Love their vegan lasagna! It is a dish I get every time I go. It is my ‘go to’ dish.<br/ <br/ Their laksa is amazing too.<br/ <br/ A great place for those non meat eaters. Service friendly and great.<br/ <br/ Small menu but still a good selection of options.