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Shu Restaurant, Collingwood, AU-VIC

Shu Restaurant

4.4
4.4
486 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Asian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Welcome to Shu, once the name of Sichuan province, southwest China, now home of innovative plant-based cooking in Collingwood, Melbourne

Currently we are offering a 10 course vegan degustation. Inspired by Sichuan cuisine, this plant based set menu is all about innovated Chinese cuisine, embracing the healthy plant eating and showcasing seasonal local Victorian produce. From raw and chilled appetisers to fiery but mouthwatering authentic Sichuan flavours of the street food to complimenting premium wines and cocktails, Shu takes you on an adventurous journey of modern Chinese cooking.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Chinese, Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9090 7878
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Experiences

  • 2024 Christmas special 10 course degustation

    A$95.00 per person

    22 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for a menu put together by 10 of the best dishes of the year and enjoy the most celebrated holiday special Shu has to offer with your guests this Christmas.
    2024 Christmas special 10 course degustation photo
  • A la carte menu or gift card booking

    Multiple dates available
    Shu's brand new A La Carte Menu : " Pick n Shus " offers varieties of dishes in various sizes and styles. Gift card holders wish to book for 10 course please book under this option and leave us a note of the 10 course request.
    A la carte menu or gift card booking photo
  • Brand New 10 Course Degustation 2024

    A$95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Shu's 10 course vegan degustation has been a house signature since 2015. Inspired by China's southwest Sichuan cuisine, Shu presents a modern Chinese dining experience with his hometown flavours using only seasonal and local produce. Starting with plant oyster dish celebrating tofu, and a hand crafted pot plant, this set menu takes diners through multiple courses and showcases various cooking methods, flavours and textures. It is designed for the curious palettes and adventurous minds. Please allow 2 hours for this experience. Available every night when open.
    Brand New 10 Course Degustation 2024 photo

What 486 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Melbourne

    Healthy

  • Melbourne

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inner City North

    Innovative

  • Inner City North

    Healthy

  • Inner City North

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shu Restaurant impresses with "wonderful flavours and creativity" in a unique plant-based dining experience. The "amazing" MuSHUroom series and experimental courses feature distinct Sichuan tastes. While some found the flavors competing, the "impeccable" service and eclectic ambiance often win hearts. Ideal for adventurous food lovers seeking innovative plant-based cuisine.

486 Reviews
  1. Lisette

    Tasmania

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Sorely disappointed with the all you can eat Yum Cha The mocktails were sickly sweet & lacked anything fresh The food was either dry, hard or strangely combined We won’t be returning

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  2. Nadia

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were very excited to take our mother for yum cha for her birthday and ended up disappointed. The food was underwhelming. It tasted like a lot of the dishes were frozen and microwaved just before serving. Several items on the menu were different from what was advertised online on their website, and the dishes that were the same looked different from the photos. The pace of service was so slow, we would eat a tiny morsel and then wait ten minutes for the next course, despite it being “bottomless”, we left still a bit hungry. The one dish we enjoyed the most, they ran out of when we requested more. It seemed strange that there was no dessert. When we went to pay, the server verbally asked if we wanted to tip, which was an awkward interaction. Overall, not worth the money.

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  3. Anita

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really loved the food, well 3 out of five dishes were totally yum the other 2…just ok! Service was excellent and drinks delish! Thanks guys and ladies in kitchen!

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  4. Michael

    Sunshine Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined for the special mushroom tasting menu. Food was interesting however some of the flavours were muddled with a couple of the dishes in the tasting menu being hit and miss. Nice staff and good cocktails. If you are vegan and want a tasting menu I’d give it a try! Good value even if the dessert was not wonderful.

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  5. Alejandro

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shu has delivered again. The MuSHUroom series is a must t try. Looking forward to the third one - bring on Summer Series.

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  6. Brigitta

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love the food that Shu creates. The unlimited yum cha was just delicious. I’m amazed at his creations and flavours. It was my 3rd time at his restaurant but first time having his yum cha and I can’t wait to go back. If you haven’t been to Shu yet, please go and experience his plant-based food!! You won’t regret it!

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  7. Rochelle

    Victoria

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Came here on recommendation for a date night. Food was absolutely delicious. The ambiance is shabby chic, however it is a confusing mix of modern contemporary with a hipster element. Wait staff walk around in all white - many of them weren't very friendly providing a "stand offish" service manner which seemed quiet cool. The bartender Alex was the shining light - he was super friendly, went above and beyond and was really interested in giving great customer service. It was a busy Saturday night and the degustation took almost 3 hours. Some courses came out within a few minutes of each other - others there was a 30 min wait. The food itself again was delicious, flavoursome and really interesting mixes - really unique. Glad I tried this on recommendation

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amongst the eclectic and exciting details of it’s decor, Shu Restaurant provides an excellence in hospitality. Their customer service was wonderful with the staff greeting us with a warm welcome and maintaining that warmth and attention to detail throughout the evening. The presentation of every dish and how it was delivered to the table was greatly appreciated. The fusion of flavours was delicate but didn’t fail to make our tastebuds sing with joy. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Shu and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a luxurious adventure into plant based cuisine. I have dined here before and they never fail to impress our guests. I will certainly be back for more enjoyable meals!

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  9. CarolynK

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s all true! All the rave reviews about this little gem of a plant-based restaurant are absolutely spot on! We had the $55/head unlimited yum-cha today and yes, we all had seconds and some of us even had room for dessert😋 Every dish was so beautifully prepared and presented, service was excellent and the delicate flavours of each just left us wanting more! Thank you to everyone at Shu for a fabulous Sunday afternoon celebrating a birthday

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  10. Dani

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was stunning and service fabulous. Our omnivore son who hates mushrooms and tofu ordered seconds of both. Can not recommend Shu more highly

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FAQs

Shu Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 486 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Shu Restaurant

147 Johnston St, Collingwood, AU-VIC 3066

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Palmer Lane and Johnston street
  • Area
    Collingwood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Chinese, Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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