ex-work colleague to catch up here since last year (last year, being a month ago :) ) but we ended up having to cancel on each other.
FINALLY, about a week ago, we managed to find ONE day when neither of us were ill and we could actually meet up!
How it works (apologies for the bad photo)
I've never actually eaten at any of the outlets before, but I've noticed that the Abbotsford Convent one does get busy. I like the concept, about how you pay what you can for your meal. Those who can afford to pay, pay; and those who can't, don't. Unfortunately I have heard that the business has not been doing well, which is a pity - it makes you question how it may be possible for a business to show grace but still be sustainable.
Buffet setup
Anyway - Lentil as Anything, Footscray, has a buffet set-up - you grab a plate and pile on what ever you can (I can just hear my mum right now, "make sure you finish everything on your plate! Do you know how many starving kids there are?!")
My plate o' dinner
Oh - did I mention that it's a vegetarian restaurant?
I piled on some salads, some curry, some pasta but loved the dhal best (that's the orangey-red blob of lentils on the bottom left hand of the above photo). Dessert was apple-crumble - not a massive fan.
Had a coffee after dinner (espresso machine present) and it was actually not bad!
My friend J and I had a discussion during dinner about what would be considered a reasonable amount to put in. After discussion, we agreed that if you could afford to pay, anything between $15-25 would be a reasonable amount.
What do you guys reckon?
When I last went there I paid $17 for my meal (including coffee). I really like the buffet style meaning you can eat as much as your appetite will allow. If you are not hungry you just have a small portion. And you pay based on what you eat and your experience. I will be going back again and again. I think I was one of the only white people there. It is a very multicultural area. But that adds to the appeal. It feels very exotic and it is not pretentious. Everyone is made to feel at home.
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