As many a passionate Buddhist knows, being a vegetarian doesn't preclude you from enjoying delicious and nourishing cuisine. On the contrary, the opportunities for culinary enlightenment are close to endless, as this hidden gem of a cafe down an alleyway in Balaclava goes to show.
Guided by the ethos of Bodhidharma, a monk who was said to have established the branch of Zen Buddhism, Monk Bodhi Dharma presents an ever-changing healthy menu of breakfasts and lunches that borrow from global cuisines, predominantly featuring South-East Asian and North African flourishes. The boutique delights include sweet corn and ricotta hotcakes, a South Indian tomato rasam soup, and a Zanzibar black eye pea, sweet potato and coconut stew. Of course, their specialist teas and coffees are also top drawcards, best enjoyed perched on a stool at the communal table.
Adam Bub
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Mon-Fri 6.30am-4pm Sat-Sun 8am-4pm
Breakfast, Cafe, International, North African, South-East Asian, Vegan and Vegetarian
Signature dish: Zanzibar black eye pea, sweet potato and coconut stew served with sella rice or cous cous and house-made chilli jam
Mains: $7-$14
Dessert: $3.50-$4.50
Payment accepted: MasterCard, Visa and EFTPOS
This venue accepts bookings. Group bookings are supported.
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