Lentil As Anything

Editorial Review

Lentil as Anything (L.A.A) is a non profit Incorporated association, celebrating compassion, individuality and artistic expression.We embody a philosophy that challenges and defies our money driven consumerist society.Lentil as Anything's philosophy of "no set prices" is a social experiment that encourages people to have an internal conversation with their conscience and their own ethics.You choose what you feel is an appropriate amount to pay for the food and service provided, with the awareness that our fresh produce is organic.

Address

Abbotsford Convent/1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford, VIC, 3067

-37.804559 144.996135

Contact Details

Phone:

Work (03) 9419 6444

Email:

abbotsford@lentilasanything.com

Website:

http://www.lentilasanything.com/

Restaurant Summary

Venue Type:

Restaurant

Cuisine:

Asian

Speciality:

Vegetarian, Disabled Facilities, Outdoor Seating

Hours:

Daily 9am-9.30pm

Editorial Review

In the grounds of the Abbotsford Convent, formerly the Convent of the Good Shepherd and now a precinct for arts, culture and education, sits Lentil as Anything. A non-profit incorporated association, Lentil as Anything embodies a philosophy that defies today's money-driven society. A self-proclaimed social experiment, there are no set prices here and customers are left to decide what they feel is an appropriate price to pay for the organic vegan/vegetarian food and service provided. Sit indoors or out under low hanging trees surrounded by the Yarra River, the Yarra Bend Park and the Collingwood Children's Farm.

Breakfast is available till midday and although the selection is small, the offerings, such as sweet pancakes with yoghurt, maple syrup, sultanas and almonds, are delicious with all ingredients freshly sourced from local organic suppliers. Alternatively, from the all-day lunch and dinner menu, choose a lentil or tofu burger with mayo, lettuce, tomato, cucumber and a choice of satay, coriander-pesto, sweet chilli or hot chilli sauce; or a traditional coconut-based Sri Lankan pumpkin curry served with yoghurt, eggplant relish, red rice and roti. Otherwise, take your pick from the daily changing specials board.

Veda Wickens, December 2006