{"id":64145,"date":"2025-08-13T03:49:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T03:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/64145\/"},"modified":"2025-08-13T03:49:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T03:49:11","slug":"beloved-sydney-restaurant-announces-shock-closure-after-five-years-and-fans-are-heartbroken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/64145\/","title":{"rendered":"Beloved Sydney restaurant announces shock closure after five years – and fans are heartbroken"},"content":{"rendered":"

By SHANIA OBRIEN, LIFESTYLE REPORTER<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 20:06 EDT, 12 August 2025 | Updated: 20:06 EDT, 12 August 2025 <\/p>\n

One of Sydney<\/a>‘s favourite vegan<\/a> eateries will shut down at the end of the month, and loyal customers say the loss will leave a huge hole in their weekends.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Green Sprouts Chinese Vegan Restaurant on Military Road in Neutral Bay revealed the news in a heartfelt post to Instagram and Facebook<\/a>, confirming its final service will be on August 31.<\/p>\n

‘After nearly five incredible years, Green Sprouts Vegan Chinese Restaurant will be closing its doors for good on August 31st,’ the statement read.<\/p>\n

‘Since opening in October 2020, we’ve had the honour of welcoming thousands of vegan and non-vegan diners from all over Sydney, and we’re grateful to have been voted one of the best vegan restaurants multiple times.<\/p>\n

‘This journey wouldn’t have been possible without your love and support. While it’s heartbreaking to say goodbye, we are truly grateful for every moment shared.<\/p>\n

‘Thank you for being part of our story – and come to say goodbye in the next couple of weeks.’<\/p>\n

The Military Road venue quickly became a cult favourite for its authentic Hong Kong-style yum cha, complete with dim sum carts wheeled to diners’ tables and a 100 per cent plant-based menu that won over both vegans and meat-eaters.<\/p>\n

As news of the closure spread, loyal customers filled the comments with tributes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Green Sprouts Chinese Vegan Restaurant on Military Road in Neutral Bay revealed the news in a heartfelt post to Instagram and Facebook , confirming its final service will be on August 31<\/p>\n

One said they were ‘devastated’ and admitted they had ‘no idea where to go for yum cha now.’\u00a0<\/p>\n

Another described it as ‘the saddest news’ and vowed to visit before the month’s end to say goodbye.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Others revealed they travelled from interstate just to eat there, with one Newcastle customer admitting they made a ‘special trip’ every time they came to Sydney.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Many urged the owners to keep them updated if they start anything similar elsewhere.<\/p>\n

Some diners became emotional recalling their favourite dishes, from the famed turnip cakes to the mango custard buns, black sesame balls, bean curd rolls, and vegan duck pancakes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

One regular said the restaurant had been their ‘go-to for every birthday and special occasion’ and praised the food as ‘better than the real thing.’\u00a0<\/p>\n

Another wrote, ‘I hope this is not the end of your vegan restaurant dreams – your food is incredible.’<\/p>\n

The shock announcement comes amid a wave of high-profile Sydney restaurant closures.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Military Road venue quickly became a cult favourite for its authentic Hong Kong-style yum cha, complete with dim sum carts wheeled to diners’ tables and a 100 per cent plant-based menu that won over both vegans and meat-eaters<\/p>\n

In June, two of Sydney’s best-known waterfront venues – Sak\u00e9 and El Camino Cantina at Manly Wharf – shut down after 15 years on the lease, following what hospitality group Hunter St. Hospitality described as a ‘commercial decision<\/a>.’\u00a0<\/p>\n

In mid-July, award-winning Sri Lankan favourite Lankan Filling Station in Darlinghurst revealed it will soon serve its final hoppers after seven years, with chef-owner O Tama Carey calling it ‘the end of an era.’<\/p>\n

For Green Sprouts fans, however, the countdown is on – with just over two weeks left to savour one last meal before the doors close for good.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Many are already planning farewell visits, while others admit they still can’t quite believe the city’s best-known vegan yum cha will soon be gone.<\/p>\n

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