Just a short walk from Newtown train station is Golden Lotus, a Vietnamese vegan eatery that seems to be full all the time. And after going there, I can let you know that it’s popular for a reason!

The clay pot fried fish is one of my favourite dishes in Sydney. Incredibly rich and packed with deep flavours, and the vegan fish texture is also great. Other delicious dishes I’ve tried here include the rich and creamy laksa, and the yellow noodle soup with rich broth and generous toppings.

As I mentioned, this place gets pretty busy. If you don’t want to wait long, visit on a weekday, or have early dinner here.