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Shakahari

201-203 Faraday St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Recommended by 15 people

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201-203 Faraday St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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+61 3 9347 3848
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Shakahari

Tucked behind a bright red corridor in Carlton, Shakahari serves inventive plant-based cooking made entirely from scratch. Slip out to the quiet backyard garden—leafy and calm—before ordering. Locals make a beeline for Avocado Magic and the hand-rolled dumplings to start. From there, shift straight to the house laksa. Regulars count its perfected, aromatic master stock among Melbourne’s finest, side-stepping aggressive heat in favor of rounded depth. Crisp green papaya salads and skewers of satay land right on cue from a quick, communicative floor crew.

  • Inventive Plant-Based Fare: Entirely scratch-cooked plant-based dishes, led by hand-rolled dumplings and Avocado Magic.
  • Signature Laksa: A fragrant, milder bowl built around a house-perfected vegetable master stock.
  • Quiet Backyard Garden: Secluded open-air dining tucked away among leafy plants.
  • Attentive Table Service: Communicative floor staff with swift pacing between entrees and mains.
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Why Diners Choose Shakahari

Why diners choose Shakahari for inventive vegan dining, attentive service, and courtyard dining.

  • Scratch-Made Plant-Based Cooking

    Dishes are crafted entirely from scratch, including hand-rolled dumplings and deeply developed laksa broth.

    Beautiful healthy vegan food all cooked from scratch. Loved the hand rolled dumplings 🥟 so delicious!

    Mathew Bacsik

  • Inventive and Unique Flavor Profiles

    The kitchen delivers distinct, imaginative flavor profiles across an expansive plant-based menu.

    The flavours were really unique and inventive! There were great vegan options.

    Z

  • Quiet Backyard Garden Setting

    Dining in the plant-filled backyard courtyard offers a calm, secluded environment removed from the street.

    I love the backyard!! It's quiet and the garden plants were adorable!

    Momo Chang

  • Seamless Booking and Fast Service

    Easy reservations and prompt floor service make visits smooth, whether booking ahead or dining spontaneously.

    The service was incredibly quick. All the dishes were good but the avocado magic was exquisite. The booking process was very smooth and the staff were quite helpful.

    Snigdha Prasad

  • Thoughtfully Paced Table Service

    Waitstaff communicate clearly and pace courses smoothly, ensuring starters and mains arrive at ideal intervals.

    The table service was really good, perfect timing with bringing entre and mains.

    Z

  • Knowledgeable Menu Guidance

    Knowledgeable staff offer helpful food and drink pairings alongside warm, attentive hospitality.

    The team provided brilliant service with good recommendations of food and beverages.

    Momo Chang

Inventive, scratch-cooked vegetarian and vegan favorites loved by diners

  • Laksa

    Best laksa in Melbourne we think. So flavourful. They’ve really perfected the stock.

    Mathew Bacsik

  • Avocado Magic

    All the dishes were good but the avocado magic was exquisite.

    Snigdha Prasad

  • Hand Rolled Dumplings

    Loved the hand rolled dumplings 🥟 so delicious!

    Mathew Bacsik

  • Green Papaya Salad

    The green papaya salad was so fresh and delicious

    Momo Chang

Before you head over

Practical recommendations for seating, portion planning, and room ambiance at Shakahari.

  • Opt for backyard garden seating

    The backyard garden area offers a quiet, relaxed atmosphere surrounded by plants, making it a peaceful alternative to indoor dining.

  • Plan entree portions with mains

    Portions for entrees lean on the lighter side, so consider pairing starters with a hearty main dish like laksa or dumplings to ensure a satisfying meal.

  • Be mindful of indoor acoustics

    The indoor dining room lacks soft furnishings and can echo, so diners sensitive to noise may prefer outside seating or requesting a quieter corner.

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