Nourishing Quarter – Cleveland St, Surry Hills.

This little restaurant next to the Norfolk Hotel on Cleveland St looks like the kinda place your nana would hang out and play cards at. The food is absolutely amazing which fortunately more than makes up for incredibly laid back service.

Vegan status: almost entirely vegan

Price range: $12 - $16 for mains, entrees and desserts around $8

Recommendations: Quinoa noodle salad, the fresh spring rolls and the Passage to India Curry.