October 29, 2024
While True North is conveniently placed along my public transport route from work to home, Brother Bon is my stalwart for the cycling route. There's a lot to love on the standard menu, but the specials are often extensive and always worth consideration. Most recently I took a chance on the creamy udon carbonara ($28) and absolutely loved it!
The name alone gives away that we're not going for authenticity here, and given that Brother Bon is all-vegan this dish is going to satisfy neither the add-cream nor the egg-only carbonara camps. Soft udon noodles are a great comfort food, enhanced here by a thick, creamy sauce dotted with mock-bacon, garlic mushrooms, green onions and parsley. I carefully rationed out the grilled mock-chicken served on top, relishing its layered texture, and happily crunched on the novel garnishing mushroom chips. This dish served the joy I'd derive from carbonara, even if it lacked many (any?) of the traditional ingredients.
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Brother Bon
377-379 High St, Northcote
9077 1335
Accessibility: The entry is flat and tables are moderately spaced. Most tables are low and paired with backed chairs; there are also high benches along the front window with backless stools. I ordered at my table and paid at a low-ish counter. Toilets are individual non-gendered cubicles with a shared sink space. A cubicle I have used included menstrual product disposal, and another one was marked for both wheelchair access and a baby change station.
That sounds like our sort of noodles! Though you would be welcome to my crispy mock chicken!
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