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04/10/2026
There's a word for the food we serve: prasadam.
It means food that has been prepared with care and offered with devotion before it's eaten. It's why our kitchen starts before sunrise, why the recipes haven't been cheapened, and why people tell us our food tastes "homemade" even when we're serving 300 guests.
Vedic-inspired cooking. Mindfulness, purity, care. Melbourne, since 1978.
Ask us what that means for your event — we're always happy to explain.
*DFood
03/10/2026
Restaurants come and go on Swanston Street. We've been feeding Melbourne since 1978.
That's not a marketing line — it's decades of the same principles: recipes passed down through generations, quality seasonal produce, food made from scratch every morning, cooked with mindfulness, purity and care.
Our catering runs on exactly the same standard. Same kitchen, same devotion, larger table.
Weddings · corporate functions · cultural celebrations · family events · festivals
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*D
02/10/2026
Friday team lunch, handled.
We deliver vegetarian catering across Melbourne C*D and beyond: golden samosas, curries, rice, fresh salads, roti and homemade drinks — set up on your table, ready to serve.
Everything is 100% vegetarian with vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, so you brief us once and every person in the room can eat.
Booking a recurring weekly or monthly slot? Even easier — tell us the day and we'll be there.
📩 [email protected]
📞 +61 426 253 439
*D
30/09/2026
Happy World Vegetarian Day 🌱
Here's the catering version of today: when the whole menu is vegetarian, nobody at your event is an afterthought.
No separate "veg option" arriving late from the kitchen. No guest quietly eating bread rolls. One menu, one buffet line, every plate as good as the last.
We've been cooking this way in Melbourne since 1978 — Vedic-inspired recipes, prepared with mindfulness, purity and care, adapted for how Melbourne eats now.
Planning a wedding, function or celebration? Today's a good day to start.
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*D
29/09/2026
Last week of the school holidays. The fridge is empty, the kids are feral, and nobody wants to cook again.
Send us the headcount instead.
The Intimate Table is our home-gathering package: curries, rice, salads, fresh roti and dessert, cooked this morning, delivered and set out so you can actually sit down with your family.
100% vegetarian. Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options on request.
Term 4 starts Monday — go out on a good feed.
📩 [email protected]
📞 +61 426 253 439
*D
28/09/2026
Three ways we cater — pick the one that matches your room.
1️⃣ THE INTIMATE TABLE — home gatherings and small celebrations. A shared feast, delivered and set out.
2️⃣ THE CURATED BUFFET — our most-booked package for milestones. A full buffet line with everything on it.
3️⃣ THE GRAND BANQUET — weddings and large functions, scaling to a thousand guests.
Every menu is 100% vegetarian with vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options built in — not bolted on.
Save this for when you're planning, then send us your guest number and we'll match you to a package.
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*D
28/09/2026
Good food should feel fresh, wholesome and full of flavour. 🌿✨
From vibrant salads and nourishing curries to comforting bakes and sweet treats — there’s something delicious waiting for everyone at Gopals. 🥗🍛
100% vegetarian. Fresh ingredients. Authentic flavours.
Come enjoy a meal that brings good food and good vibes together. 💚
📍 Gopals Pure Vegetarian, 139 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
📞+61 426 253 439
🌐 www.gopals.com.au
27/09/2026
You already know us for lunch on Swanston St. Fewer people know we cater for a thousand.
Buffets, shared feasts and plated banquets — all 100% vegetarian, most of it vegan, cooked the way we've cooked since 1978.
Weddings. Corporate functions. Cultural celebrations. Family milestones. Festivals.
We prepare, deliver, set up, serve and bring our own equipment. You choose the menu; we handle the rest.
Tell us your date, venue and guest numbers and we'll send a personalised quote.
📩 [email protected] ·
📞 +61 426 253 439
*D
26/09/2026
The hands behind your favourite dish. 🙌
From folding samosas at dawn to the tandoor and the table — meet the craft that fills your plate every day.
📍 Gopals Pure Vegetarian, 139 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
📞+61 426 253 439
🌐 www.gopals.com.au
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25/09/2026
Decades of cooking with devotion in Melbourne.
Not a trend, not a gimmick — just consistency you can taste.
📍 Gopals Pure Vegetarian, 139 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
📞+61 426 253 439
🌐 www.gopals.com.au
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24/09/2026
That cheese pull. 🤤
The Lasagne Special — our chef's pick and Melbourne's most-loved. You'll see why.
📍 Gopals Pure Vegetarian, 139 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
📞+61 426 253 439
🌐 www.gopals.com.au
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22/09/2026
Long before plant-based was trendy, one Melbourne kitchen was cooking with devotion. 🪔
Melbourne's Hare Krishna food story — and it's still written every day on Swanston St.
📍 Gopals Pure Vegetarian, 139 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
📞+61 426 253 439
🌐 www.gopals.com.au
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22/09/2026
Struggling to find a filling, 100% vegetarian lunch in the C*D? 🍛
We've got you — a proper plate on Swanston St, not just a sad side salad.
📍 Gopals Pure Vegetarian, 139 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
📞+61 426 253 439
🌐 www.gopals.com.au
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21/09/2026
Are you fully vegetarian? Do you have vegan options? Can I just walk in? 🤔
Your Gopal's questions, answered — straight from us.
📍 Gopals Pure Vegetarian, 139 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
📞+61 426 253 439
🌐 www.gopals.com.au
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20/09/2026
5am. The ovens are on, the spices are out, and this spinach and cheese pie isn't going to fold itself. Every morning, made fresh from scratch. 🥐
📍 Gopals Pure Vegetarian, 139 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
📞+61 426 253 439
🌐 www.gopals.com.au
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19/09/2026
"The Lasagne Special tastes completely homemade." — a Gopal's regular. 💚 We don't need to say it. Our regulars do it for us.
Leave us a review — we read everyone.
Review link - https://g.page/r/CU3SSzxCJODpEAI/review
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18/09/2026
Melbourne does brunch well. We just do it 100% plant-based — vegan platters, mango lassi, and cheesecake that runs out by midday. 🥭🍰
📍 Gopals Pure Vegetarian, 139 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
📞+61 426 253 439
🌐 www.gopals.com.au
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17/09/2026
Lunch, sorted. 🍛 $13.50 for the whole Feast Plate — rice, two curries, salad, dessert, soup and a drink.
No decisions, no compromises, just a proper Melbourne lunch on Swanston St.
📍 Gopals Pure Vegetarian, 139 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
📞+61 426 253 439
🌐 www.gopals.com.au
*DFood
15/09/2026
"Vegetarian food has no protein." "It's bland." "I'll still be hungry." 🙄 We hear these every week. So here are 5 vegetarian food myths Melbourne still believes — busted, one plate at a time.
📍 Gopals Pure Vegetarian, 139 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
📞+61 426 253 439
🌐 www.gopals.com.au
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09/09/2026
For over four decades, one kitchen on Swanston St has been doing things the slow way — with devotion, not shortcuts. This month we're lifting the lid on the food, the hands, and the story behind Melbourne's favourite vegetarian kitchen.
📍 Gopals Pure Vegetarian, 139 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
📞+61 426 253 439
🌐 www.gopals.com.au
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07/09/2026
Comfort food made with care 🍽️ From our lasagne special and vegan platter to spinach pie and apple crumble pie, there’s something delicious for every appetite. Come hungry, or just enjoy a little sweet treat!
📍 Gopals Pure Vegetarian, 139 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
📞+61 426 253 439
🌐 www.gopals.com.au
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04/09/2026
Layers of comfort in every bite 🍝✨
Indulge in Gopal’s Lasagne Special, made with rich slow-cooked sauce, tender pasta, melted cheese, and a fresh crisp salad. Your perfect comfort meal is waiting!
02/09/2026
Pull up a chair. 🍽️
Good food tastes even better when it’s shared. From vibrant curries and generous plates to something sweet at the end — there’s always room for everyone at Gopal’s.
Come hungry. Leave happy. 🌿
*D
11/08/2026
Your lunch just sent you an Airdrop. 👀🍝
And honestly… you should probably accept it.
Layers of delicious lasagne, a fresh side salad, and a lunch worth stepping away from the desk for. 😌
So… Ignore or Accept? 👇
📍 Gopals Pure Vegetarian, 139 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
📞+61 426 253 439
🌐 www.gopals.com.au
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08/08/2026
Hungry? We’re ready for you! 🍛✨
From wholesome salads and comforting curries to delicious vegetarian favourites, there’s something for everyone at Gopals. Come dine in, grab your favourites to go, and enjoy food made with love. 🌿
⏰ Mon–Sat: 11:30 AM – 8 PM
⏰ Sun: 11:30 AM – 6 PM
Visit us and make your meal a little more delicious today!
📍 Gopals Pure Vegetarian, 139 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
📞+61 426 253 439
🌐 www.gopals.com.au
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Address
139 Swanston Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000
For the vegetarian/vegan restaurant located on Swanston Street in Melbourne, there are a few options for getting there using public transport. The closest train station is Melbourne Central Station, which is about a 10-minute walk from the restaurant. Alternatively, you can take one of the many trams that run along Swanston Street, such as tram routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 16 and 64.
If you plan on driving to the restaurant, there are a few parking options nearby. There is an underground car park at QV Melbourne just off Lonsdale Street, as well as a Wilson Parking lot on Little La Trobe Street. However, street parking in the area can be limited and expensive.
For those looking for an Indian restaurant on Swanston Street in Melbourne, there are also several public transport options available. The closest train station is again Melbourne Central Station, while the tram routes that run along Swanston Street (1,3,5 etc) would also be useful.
Driving to this Indian restaurant may be more difficult due to more limited parking nearby. If you do decide to drive however, there is some metered street parking available in the surrounding streets off Swanton Street or another option would be commercial lots like Secure Parking at CitiPark on Queensberry St or Wilsons Parking at Queensberry Sq.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11:30am - 8pm |
| Tuesday |
11:30am - 8pm |
| Wednesday |
11:30am - 8pm |
| Thursday |
11:30am - 8pm |
| Friday |
11:30am - 8pm |
| Saturday |
11:30am - 8:30pm |
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What people say
Vegetarian and vegan restaurants have become increasingly popular in recent years, as more people are embracing plant-based diets for health, ethical, and environmental reasons. Gopals Vegetarian Restaurant on Swanston Street in Melbourne is a shining example of the best that vegetarian and vegan cuisine has to offer.
Established in 1980, Gopals is the oldest vegetarian restaurant in Melbourne, and it has been owned and operated by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) for the past 31 years. The restaurant was started by Kurma Das, a renowned internationally vegetarian master chef extraordinaire.
Gopals offers a wide range of delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes that are sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. From classic Indian curries to innovative salads and sandwiches, there is something for everyone at this restaurant. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.
One of the standout dishes at Gopals is their signature thali plate, which features a variety of small dishes served on a large platter. This allows diners to sample a range of flavors and textures in one meal. The thali plate includes items like dal (lentil soup), chana masala (spicy chickpeas), rice pilaf, raita (yogurt sauce), and naan bread.
In addition to its delicious food, Gopals also has a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes diners feel right at home. The staff are friendly and attentive, ensuring that every guest has an enjoyable dining experience.
Overall, Gopals Vegetarian Restaurant is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves great food. Whether you're a committed vegetarian or just looking to try something new, this restaurant will not disappoint.
