The menu is exclusively vegetarian and designed to be balanced, nutritious as well as innovative. In keeping with its original Indian inspiration, the interior design of Shakahari's Carlton location uses basic village tones and simple furnishings.

What's on the menu at Shakahari vegetarian restaurant?

As starters, avocado wedges and red capsicums rolled in thin eggplant slices then "tempura fried" in a rice batter, served with a jade green sesame coriander puree - Mushroom hemp dumplings, shredded green papaya tossed with various raw vegetables, roasted cashews, organic tempeh (traditional soy product originating from Indonesia) and fresh herbs - Vegan, non-dairy, gluten-free, no onion or garlic salad called "Shakahari".

As main courses, crunchy croquettes consisting of yam, black quinoa, buckwheat, macadamia nuts and diced vegetables - Deep-fried skewers of beancurd, Seitan (wheat gluten - derived from the protein portion of wheat), onion and capsicum dressed with a mildly spiced peanut sauce - Organic Japanese udon noodles, young spinach, mushrooms and bean sprouts - Baked lasagne of Italian vegan lasagne sheets layered with two mixtures... and so much more to discover!

Concerning ambience and staff:

It looks smaller from the outside but quite roomy inside with simple decor and pleasant, warm and homely ambience. Staff is great but not very reactive.