Dahl, vegie pattie and salad. Nom.
Lentil as Anything is a unique dining experience in food mad Melbourne. Patrons enjoy a vegetarian or vegan meal and then make an anonymous payment in a wooden box, what they believe the meal is worth.
The are three Lentil as Anything restaurants in Melbourne: Abbotsford, St Kilda and Footscray with the Abbotsford eatery being the biggest.
It is situated at the picturesque Abbotsford Convent, and open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The breakfast menu includes eggs and pancakes while lunch is a help yourself buffet of healthy vegetarian fare including dahl, salads and vegie curries.
A band plays every night.
The restaurants are staffed by a mix of paid staff and volunteers who may be: struggling to find employment; new migrants; refugees; and people with disabilities.
The restaurant provides them with training and educational opportunities which builds their confidence, and skills. Staff can also receive assistance with access to legal, health, housing and education services.
Tuck in.
