Whilst people are going on about how violent or racist we have become, Lentil as Anything is solid proof that there are still great, honest people in this world that believe in helping one another and are pro-active in integrating our multicultural society. Lentil as Anything currently support a variety of different causes including giving hospitality training, English lessons, driving lessons, legal aid and emergency housing assistance to those with disabilties, long term unemployed and refugees.
On Saturday Stu, Nick and I had a great day at Lentil arriving for a late lunch around 2pm with a six pack of beer and a bottle of pinot. I hadn't been to LAA since my old hairdressing days with Leeanna, when we couldn't really afford to eat out and couldn't be bothered cooking after drinking a couple of afterwork jugs at The Espy (wow, I was so cool back then!).
We managed to get the table in the little courtyard out the back all to ourselves and settled in to what would be a very fulfilling day of eating and drinking. Stu ordered the mixed curry platter for the three of us. At Lentil due to there being no prices on the menu, when you order this dish ensure that you let them know how many people will be sharing the platter and the size will match accordingly. What came out was a lovely platter consisting of three different curries, including a pea and potato curry, a mixed vegetable Sri Lankan curry and a pumpkin curry with roti bread, brown rice, salad and yoghurt.
The curries were all vegetarian and made using fresh, flavoursome organic vegetables and most importantly they didn't make you feel unhealthy or heavy, which some people find after eating curry. The brown rice is a great addition and should be used more often in other establishments.
We paid $35 for the platter. This was what we thought it was worth and considering none of us had too much money left in our wallets after what has been a very expensive month, I couldn't think of a better way to enjoy eating out on a budget with your best mates on a Saturday.
Lentil as Anything crew, keep up the good work!
Website: http://www.lentilasanything.com/ (note the website hasn't yet been updated with new sites)
BYO: YES
How did you decide on what you should pay? You paid about $12.00 each
ReplyDeleteWhat to pay seems to me to be the difficulty. If you hate the food you still don't want to seem cheap, on the other hand you don't want to get carried away and have to eat at home for the next few weeks.
LOve the review....
ReplyDeletebut hey, no brunswick store!
Thanks P Phelps! Must have misheard that information on Sunday. I hope they open one in Brunswick soon, it would work well.
ReplyDeleteLiz (food fable)
Hi Em,
ReplyDeleteThe staff don't watch when you put the money in the trunk and nobody else can see what you decide to pay. When I was studying and didn't have much money sometimes I only paid $5. This is the beauty of Lentil as Anything, you pay what you can one any given occasion and if that is a tiny amount one day maybe the next time you go you may be able to afford to be a little more generous.
Nobody at Lentil as Anything is there to judge you!
There is a Lentil as anything in Brunswick on Victoria Street. YAY
ReplyDeleteHola Lentilians ^_^
ReplyDeleteI just wanna leave a comment of thanks and support to the amazing staff who make Lentil as anything as good and great as it is.
I admire the foundations of Lentil, being that it is there to help members of the community, promote healthy eating and in my eyes bringing friends and new friends together.
There have been times in my life when I havent had much money - and needed a healthy meal. I have always made up for my short change donations when I have been able to.
I really hope Lentils one day expands around to othr cities in Australia as I reckon this place makes a strong statement on the Melbourne culture. Im looking forward to visiting Lentils next weekend :)
Went for a meal for the first time to Lentils as anything at Collingwood today. Enjoyed the meal. Best of all it is organic and healthy. Keep up the good work. Hope they expand to the suburbs.
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