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Tian Ran Vegetarian Restaurant

8/2468 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218, Australia

Recommended by 14 people

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Find Tian Ran Vegetarian Restaurant

8/2468 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218, Australia

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+61 494 338 007
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About 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

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the food suitable for vegan and onion- or garlic-free diets?

The restaurant specializes in plant-based Asian cooking made completely without meat, dairy, garlic, onion, or MSG, eliminating the risk of cross-contamination from animal products.

What are the portion sizes and popular dishes to order?

Portions are generous and substantial, with popular choices including Peking spare ribs, satay skewers or chicken, combination fried rice, sweet and sour dishes, and banana fritters.

Where can you park when visiting?

There is no parking directly in front of the venue, but street parking is available on surrounding side streets and nearby free parking options can be found in the neighborhood.

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