🌱 100% plant-based · No onion, no garlic · 46 La Trobe St, Melbourne City
πŸ”₯ New: Vegan Ayam Gepuk 🌱 100% plant-based ⭐ 5.0 on Google

Melbourne's 100% plant-based Southeast Asia street food

Fiery Vegan Ayam Gepuk, tangy Penang Assam Laksa and hearty rice bowls, cooked fresh by Chef Shawn in the heart of Melbourne City. Not a drop of onion or garlic.

Mon–Sun 12pm – 8pm
2 minfrom RMIT & QV
0468 333 834Call or WhatsApp
Chef Shawn of Mush n Burg, Melbourne CBD's 100% plant-based Penang and Indonesian street food restaurant
Chef Shawn's
signatureTangy Penang Assam Laksa
  • 🌱100% plant-based
  • πŸš«πŸ§„No onion Β· No garlic
  • 🌢️Spice level your way
  • πŸŽ“Student-friendly bowls

β€œBringing the Best Southeast Asia’s Vegan Street Food to Melbourne.”

β€” Chef Shawn

Our story

From Penang Island to La Trobe St

Chef Shawn grew up in Penang, Malaysia's street-food capital, in a home where his mother was pioneer in selling vegetarian food long before anyone called it a trend.

When he moved to Melbourne he noticed how few good vegan choices there were for Asian street food. So he brought the top few favourites here: Penang Assam Laksa and Indonesia's Ayam Gepuk, both cooked 100% plant-based, with no onion and no garlic.

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5.0 from Google reviews

What diners are saying

β€œAs a noodle soup enthusiast, I really appreciate the effort put into the broth! That sour tamarind punch with real torch ginger flower and fresh mint is something you rarely find vegan in Melbourne.”

Toby ChanGoogle review

β€œNewly open Vegan Cafe.. what a hidden gem! They are all about staying loyal to the most down to earth ingredients and flavours, that's good for our guts, I call it food for the soul. I make my own laksa, so I know there's 20 over ingredients in this. When I had their assam laksa, it's so delicious. The owner is from Penang, Malaysia. Warm, humble friendly service, makes you feel at home. Will definitely recommend many to experience their yummy creation. The owner will be increasing their menu items shortly with burgers, so let's try their laksa.
Pros: friendly warm service, Wilson parking around the corner, authentic Penang food, no onions and garlic, chives
Cons: restricted number of seatings”

YueRanGoogle review

β€œThe chef is passionate and the food is excellent and innovative. The laksa has the freshness of a very good Vietnamese pho (but the broth is a deep and unique mix of sweet, sour, and salty flavours. It's fruity and herby and fragrant and NOT boring like some noodle soups. You WILL want to finish the broth!). It's also unlike the typical coconut milk-heavy curry laksa you get elsewhere, which in my experience hide the lack of freshness with sugar and saturated fat. This laksa keeps you hooked by simply being good, creative, and thoughtfully prepared.!”

Archer RoseGoogle review

β€œCame here for the vegan assam laksa and it did not disappoint! The taste and the texture of the broth was spot on, plus they used the right type of noodles for the dish as well. I got to speak with the maker who told me there’s something like 20 ingredients that goes into the broth, which explains its beautiful depth in flavour. The team there are all extremely kind. Will definitely be back again.”

Vicki LimGoogle review

β€œWe visited Mush & Burg today and absolutely loved the food! My wife tried the Assam Laksa and I had the Ayam Gepuk both were incredibly delicious and full of flavour. We’ll definitely be coming back for more!”

ZiRui OngGoogle review

β€œVegan assam laksa too good!!! 😭 It's hard to find in Melbourne, vegan even more so. Tasted perfect and legit. Polished off without a trace (no before pic only after, too good, sorry). Keep adding legendary vegan dishes to the menu please and thanks. Excited to eat again.”

Charlie AllenGoogle review

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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Do any dishes contain onion or garlic?

No. Everything is prepared without onion, garlic, shallots, leeks or chives, so the menu suits Buddhist vegetarians and many people with FODMAP sensitivities, without losing the authentic flavour.

Can I customise the spice level?

Absolutely. Tell us your heat level on WhatsApp, at the counter, or in your DoorDash order notes, from mild and aromatic to properly fiery.

Is everything fully vegan?

Yes, the kitchen is 100% plant-based. While we share our cafΓ© space with Chali, every Mush N Burg menu item is prepared and cooked in a 100% plant-based kitchen, using vegan/vegetarian ingredients and preparation methods only.

Do you do catering? Can I get a quotation?

Yes. Choose from our menu and add karipap, spring rolls or fries, then use the catering request form or message us on WhatsApp. We'll send you a quotation based on your guest count, items and pick-up or delivery needs.

Catering

Bring Mush n Burg to your table.

Office lunches, student club events, birthdays and gatherings. Choose from our menu, add some party snacks, and we'll send you a quotation.

From our menu

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    Vegan Ayam Gepuk SetCrispy smashed vegan chicken, nut sauce and sambal on rice
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    Vegan Penang Assam LaksaTangy tamarind herbal broth with fresh herbs
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    Vegan Gong Bao Rice BowlGong Bao Rice
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    Signature Portobello BurgerSubject to availability during our re-launch

Party snacks & sides

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    KaripapMalaysian curry puffs
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    Spring rollsCrispy, golden and easy to share
  • 🍟
    FriesGreat alongside burgers and rice bowls
1. Tell us what you need2. Get your quotation3. Confirm & enjoy

Request a quotation

Fill in the details and it opens in WhatsApp, ready to send to Chef Shawn's team. Quantities are a rough guide, we'll confirm everything in your quote.

What would you like? (enter quantities)
From the menu
Party snacks & sides

Or call 0468 333 834. No payment is taken until you accept your quote.

Visit us

Right on La Trobe Street

Two minutes from RMIT, QV and the State Library, next to the tram stop.

Checking hours…
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Address

46 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000

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Hours

Monday – Saturday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Sundays: alternate weeks. Check Google Page for updates.
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Parking

MacKenzie St Carpark or 333 Exhibition St Carpark or QV

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Public Transport

Tram stop 8 Exhibition St. City Circle or Tram Line 30.

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Mush n Burg

46 La Trobe St, Melbourne City
Dine in Β· Takeaway Β· DoorDash delivery

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