Vegan Restaurant Near Alphington for Modern Sichuan Dining
Discover Bold Plant-Based Sichuan Food Near Alphington
We welcome Alphington diners to SHU in Collingwood for a meal built around the flavours of Sichuan. Chilli oil, fragrant spices and the distinctive tingle of Sichuan peppercorns bring warmth and depth to our fully vegan menu. We pair those flavours with vegetables and plant-based ingredients to create dishes that feel lively, generous and worth sharing.
If you’re looking for plant based food in Melbourne, join us for a relaxed weekend lunch or settle in for dinner with friends. We love seeing a table try something unfamiliar, pass a dish around and find a new favourite. Book a table and come hungry.
Our Dining Options
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10 Course Vegan Degustation
Take your time over ten courses inspired by Sichuan cuisine. We serve a sequence of plant-based dishes designed for an evening to savour.
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Chef's choice of 5 course
Let our chef choose five courses drawn from hometown street food and family recipes. It’s a relaxed way to explore our cooking.
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Unlimited Yum Cha Sat/Sun
Join us for unlimited vegan Yum Cha at lunch on Saturday or Sunday. Bring friends, share plates and enjoy a lively weekend table.
MAKE A RESERVATIOn
Please read carefully before making a reservation
Last minute (less than 12 hours) cancellation, reschedule or no show will incur a fee of $55 per per person. We do not refund or credit if you have prepaid your meal.
We cater most dietaries and allergy requests such as gluten, alium and nuts free, they need to be provided with in 5 hours or on the spot will incur a $15 catering fee.
We do not cater for any dietary requests for Yum Cha
Birthday cake is accepted with a $20 service fee.
No BYO
10% surcharge applies on Saturdays and Sundays.
Explore Our Vegan Degustation and Weekend Yum Cha
A long dinner and a lively weekend lunch call for different menus. For a special evening, our 10-course vegan degustation gives you time to explore a range of Sichuan-inspired flavours, one dish at a time. Our chef’s choice five-course menu offers another way in, with a selection shaped by the kitchen. On Saturdays and Sundays, we bring everyone together for unlimited vegan Yum Cha, served over a two-hour lunch sitting.
We’re in Collingwood, within reach of Alphington, and we welcome vegans, vegetarians and anyone curious about vegan food in Melbourne. Choose the experience that suits your plans, then reserve your table with us.
Give The Gift of SHU
Need a gift? Want to introduce someone to the world of plant based dining? Buy a gift card for one of Shu’s experimental or 10 course dining experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We’re based in Collingwood and welcome guests visiting from Alphington. If you’re looking for a vegan restaurant near Alphington, you can join us for dinner during the week or Yum Cha on the weekend.
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Yes. Everything we serve is plant-based, including our 10-course degustation, five-course chef’s choice menu and weekend Yum Cha. We use Sichuan flavours to give vegetables and other plant-based ingredients plenty of character.
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We serve modern vegan Sichuan cuisine. You’ll find flavours such as chilli oil, aromatic spices and Sichuan peppercorns throughout our cooking. Some dishes bring heat, while others offer a gentler introduction to the cuisine.
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Yes. We serve unlimited vegan Yum Cha at lunch on Saturdays and Sundays, with a two-hour sitting. It’s a chance to share a variety of dishes, so we recommend booking ahead if you have a particular weekend in mind.
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Yes. We welcome birthdays, group dinners and other celebrations, and we have dining spaces available for private events. Let us know your preferred date, group size and the kind of occasion you’re planning, and we’ll talk through the dining options with you.