Restaurant
Tian Ran Vegetarian Restaurant
8/2468 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218, Australia
Find Tian Ran Vegetarian Restaurant
8/2468 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218, Australia
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Book NowAbout Tian Ran Vegetarian Restaurant
Tian Ran turns out beloved Chinese takeout classics in Mermaid Beach with an entirely plant-based, allium-free kitchen. Locals and longtime regulars flock here for nostalgic Cantonese comfort food cooked without onion, garlic, dairy, or cross-contamination worries. Tables fill up with sticky Peking spare ribs, crisp lemon chicken, and steaming wonton soup. The kitchen balances wok tosses and rich sauces using soy, mushrooms, and seaweed—yielding textures so convincing that omnivores rarely notice the swap. Diners finish off the feast with battered banana fritters alongside hot tea.
- Classic Takeout Staples: Sweet-and-sour pork, Peking ribs, and lemon chicken replicate classic Cantonese takeout textures using plant proteins.
- 100% Allium-Free Kitchen: Every dish is prepared strictly without onion, garlic, dairy, meat, or outside cross-contamination.
- Generous Family Dining: Hearty combination fried rice, rich curries, and wonton soup satisfy plant-based diners and omnivores alike.
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Why Diners Choose Tian Ran Vegetarian Restaurant
Experience authentic Chinese plant-based favourites prepared in a dedicated allium-free kitchen.
Authentic Chinese Takeout Classics Plant-Based
Tian Ran crafts faithful, nostalgic versions of classic Chinese takeout favourites including sweet-and-sour pork, Peking ribs, and lemon chicken using textured plant-based alternatives.
I haven’t had vegan meat Chinese food in sooo long and this didn’t disappoint!
Gillian Chant Flavourful Mock Meats and Generous Portions
Diners can order across an extensive menu without compromise, enjoying authentic dim sum, won tons, and combination fried rice prepared with fresh ingredients.
they use good quality mock meats the fish tasted authentic enough and the rice was packed with good veggies and flavoursome.
Lavin Lalwani Strictly Allium-Free and Pure Buddhist Vegetarian
The entire kitchen operates free of pungent alliums—garlic and onions—as well as dairy, meat, and MSG, meeting Buddhist vegetarian requirements.
all made without meat, dairy, garlic, onion, or MSG. Every dish is bursting with rich, authentic flavour.
Joshua Fox Dedicated Kitchen Free from Cross-Contamination
As a dedicated 100% vegan kitchen, Tian Ran eliminates any threat of cross-contamination from animal products or outside food, giving total peace of mind.
Feels great to know that whatever we choose is vegan too, and there's no risk of cross contamination.
Louisa Chamberlain Crowd-Pleasing Flavours for Omnivores and Vegans
Omnivorous family members and friends are consistently amazed by the convincing tastes and textures, making group dining seamless and enjoyable for all diets.
An omnivore out to lunch with my vegan son, I was especially impressed and not a little blown away by how tasty everything was and how incredibly unnoticeable the lack of 'real'meat was.
Mel Bougaardt Generous Sharing Plates for Family Gatherings
With broad family packages, generous shared servings, and an extensive menu, Tian Ran caters smoothly to group gatherings and family dinners.
Our family was keen to try a place to eat where everything on the menu was vegetarian. What a great find. Extensive menu offering lots of choice. Serving sizes were good.
Laurel Raethel
Most popular items
Signature Plant-Based Chinese Classics
Peking Spare Ribs
The Peking spare ribs were a highlight for me.
Gillian Chant Lemon Chicken
Lemon chicken was such a nostalgic treat that I haven’t found a good version of for a while.
Jaccob Ralph Satay Chicken
mouthwatering satay chicken
Max Craigen Sweet-and-Sour Pork
My meat-eating husband had a hard time distinguishing the difference and difficult time getting his head round that it wasn’t real pork in the sweet-and-sour pork dish.
Gillian Chant
Other favorites
Appetizers, Dim Sum, and Desserts
Banana Fritters
banana fritters with ice cream for dessert. Everything was so delicious
Luz Miranda Curry Puffs
I would especially recommend the entree curry puffs
Mel Bougaardt Steamed Dim Sims
I highly recommend the homemade steamed dim sims
Peta Campbell Steam Buns
Very friendly service as we ordered the chicken drumsticks, steam buns and sweet & sour chicken. It all tasted awesome
Chantelle Hiley (Chantelise)
Before you head over
Practical advice on parking, menu options, and dietary dining at Tian Ran
Plan around-the-corner parking
Street parking directly in front of the restaurant is unavailable, so plan to park in the surrounding streets around the corner when arriving by car.
Ask for the dinner yum cha menu
If you crave dim sum classics during an evening visit, be sure to request the dedicated yum cha menu, which is available all day.
Order freely for allium-free diets
Diners with strict Buddhist vegetarian guidelines or allium intolerances can order comfortably, as all dishes are made completely free of garlic, onion, and meat without risk of outside cross-contamination.
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