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Chat For Tea Vegetarian Restaurant

25 Armstrong St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

Recommended by 6 people

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25 Armstrong St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

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+61 3 5331 3898
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Chat For Tea Vegetarian Restaurant

Chat For Tea turns pan-Asian plant-based dining into a comforting ritual on Armstrong Street North. Regulars gather over Chinese and Malaysian recipes—steaming vegetable dumplings, mock duck, and green curry layered with rich satay notes. Lightly battered tempura arrives crisp, tossed in wasabi pepper salt. Inside, modernised traditional decor and pot after pot of specialty tea create an easy space to linger.

  • Pan-Asian Plant-Based Menu: Chinese and Malaysian plant-based recipes including vegetable dumplings, mock duck, and green curry.
  • Crisp Tempura & Savory Flavors: Crispy tempura tossed in wasabi pepper salt alongside rich satay plates.
  • Teahouse Ambience: Warm, modernised traditional decor paired with pots of specialty tea for catching up.
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Why Choose Chat For Tea Vegetarian Restaurant

Discover why locals rely on Chat For Tea for flavorful plant-based Asian dining and relaxed social catch-ups.

  • Diverse Regional Pan-Asian Recipes

    Chefs prepare an expansive variety of Chinese and Malaysian plant-based recipes, from mock duck to house-crafted green curry.

    A lovely variety of Asian vegetarian dishes, with Chinese and Malaysian based recipes.

    Nathan Au

  • Skillful Preparation and Distinct Flavours

    Every dish is thoughtfully crafted and executed, delivering crispy textures and balanced seasoning like tempura with wasabi pepper salt.

    The tempura has a light crispy coating and is seasoned with wasabi pepper salt, one of the best I've ever had.

    David Chen

  • A Relaxed Setting for Gathering with Friends

    A lovingly decorated dining room paired with attentive hosting provides a welcoming backdrop for long conversations over tea.

    has created a lovingly decorated space with a warm atmosphere, making Chat For Tea the perfect place to meet with and catch up with friends.

    Michelle Maya

  • Comfortable Teahouse Environment

    Modernised traditional decor and a calm dining atmosphere offer a comfortable space suited for slow dining and casual bites.

    Would highly recommend any one wanting a bite in a comfortable environment.

    David Chen

  • Accessible Value for Dine-In or Takeaway

    Guests receive generous, flavorful plant-based fare at reasonable prices with accommodating staff, whether dining in or carrying out.

    Very well priced, with friendly and attentive staff. The decor and ambience really fits the vibe you expect. Very well worth trying out, either eating in (preferably ) or taking away.

    Nathan Au

  • Reliable Destination for Wholesome Meals

    A welcoming venue that reliably serves wholesome vegan dishes alongside specialty tea, making healthy dining easy and satisfying.

    Chat For Tea is our go to place for a healthy and delicious vegan meal.

    Michelle Maya

Customer-favorite plant-based Asian dishes

  • Tempura

    The tempura has a light crispy coating and is seasoned with wasabi pepper salt, one of the best I've ever had.

    David Chen

  • Mock Duck

    Love their mock duck recipe

    Maria Dobson

  • Green Curry

    their green curry was divine!

    Maria Dobson

  • Veggie Dumplings

    Veggie dumplings are the perfect starter if you're having dinner here 😉

    Maria Dobson

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