Brainwave Cafe - Darlinghurst

I had the non-chicken Hainan rice and a mushroom dish with caramel, cashew nuts, and coconut milk. My boyfriend had the soy pork burger, which was filling and r... read more I had the non-chicken Hainan rice and a mushroom dish with caramel, cashew nuts, and coconut milk. My boyfriend had the soy pork burger, which was filling and really delicious.

Brainwave is one of my favorite spots in Ultimo! They add a creative, thoughtful vegan twist to classic dishes, and it never disappoints. The staff is friendly,... read more Brainwave is one of my favorite spots in Ultimo! They add a creative, thoughtful vegan twist to classic dishes, and it never disappoints. The staff is friendly, and the service is excellent. The ambiance is charming and refreshingly unpretentious, unlike many other vegan places. Whether you’re vegan or not, you should definitely try this restaurant for its amazing food and service. We’ll be coming back time and again!

The atmosphere is delightful, and the food is excellent—though it could use a few more vegetables. However, the flavors are rich and satisfying! It's also great... read more The atmosphere is delightful, and the food is excellent—though it could use a few more vegetables. However, the flavors are rich and satisfying! It's also great that there are power outlets available. A wonderful spot for lunch!

This place has flown under the radar and I have no idea why. They have a childhood favourite Hainan chicken rice, vegan style. I had to have it. It was valiant.... read more This place has flown under the radar and I have no idea why. They have a childhood favourite Hainan chicken rice, vegan style. I had to have it. It was valiant. The poached chicken was the hardest to pull off but they kinda did it. They're was a tender white piece of breast with what appeared to be some chicken skin on top. The creativity was immense. The rice was gingery with the cucumber, thinly sliced tomato and sauces. Sure it really couldn't replace the OG but it was pretty good rendition of what was pretty impossible. Other mentions was done char Siew bbq pork with some chips which I thought was odd but it was tasty. Great job overall. Will try to make it in to the shop.

Definitely a bit of a hidden gem, my favourite place to get coffee in Ultimo and I'm not even vegan! I'm now hooked onto oat milk cappuccinos, and when paired w... read more Definitely a bit of a hidden gem, my favourite place to get coffee in Ultimo and I'm not even vegan! I'm now hooked onto oat milk cappuccinos, and when paired with their teriyaki tofu wraps you can get a well priced delicious lunch. Their food is in general always tasty.