The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Alphington, May 2024

Benjamin's Kitchen

82/100 (988 ratings)

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"The best meal out I've had in a long time! Highly recommend the soft shell crab sliders, Thai green chicken curry and pad thai. Refreshingly fabulous..."

Sophie Funslow

"We had a birthday with four guests plus a baby in a pram. Nothing was too much trouble. We brought a birthday cake and they were really lovely about..."

Jonathan Chapman

"The food was beautiful the service was top class a most enjoyable evening that I’ve had in a while definitely will be back, think i’ll take the..."

Leah Murray

"This little place is amazing and the food is..."

Lynnette Griffiths

"My second time here, food is delicious & service is great, will definitely be..."

Tracey Guy

"Delicious food and awesome service! Best take away food I've probably ever had. Can't wait to dine in next time and have the full Benjamin's..."

Tori Gentle

"Food and flavours never disappoints. The breakfast squid is an all time..."

Kevin MN

"Been there about 6 or 7 times now. That five spice calamari never gets old! Or the pork belly. Or the ginger beef. I'll be back again very..."

Kate Marshall

"First time there over the weekend. The staff were super friendly and helpful (especially Katherine). The interior is beautifully light, calm and..."

Sean Warren

"We hastily brought my brother in laws birthday dinner booking forward three weeks when the government announced new lockdown restrictions and had one..."

Good Food Good Mood

"This place is really cosy and not loud of over crowded like some restaurants can be. The decor is beautiful and service is great. The menu has so..."

Moniquev-d

"My wife and I dined at Benjamin's Kitchen a few weeks ago. We had friends visiting us from Sydney, India and Osaka, Japan. There were 6 of us and as..."

Bigem

"This place is utterly delightful. The food is very tasty, the service is fantastic and the atmosphere is vibrant and lively. If you want a..."

Mark Frank

"I’m not entirely sure about the powder blue decor or the fluffy clouds, but then that’s just me I prefer dark and cosy. The food on the other..."

Enjoy It

"We ordered takeaway from this little kitchen and thought the food was fresh and nice. We had the dumpling, Mongolian Rump Steak Slices and fried..."

Lifecycle

"Best Thai Food ever! The staff are very attentive, the interior is aesthetically pleasing and cosy. I highly recommend the green curry! Best I’ve..."

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"Beautiful little restaurant with lovely decor. Staff were accommodating to our large group. I ordered the mee goreng which was tasty and I had food..."

Quackalackaa

"Looks small from the front but two large rooms upstairs. Friendly service and great staff. Food was amazing. Pork belly and beef dishes was..."

Finners

"Went with a group of friends and shared some dishes. Calamari, pork belly and fried chicken were delicious! The lychee lime soda was also a hit! Was..."

Stevo

"Great menu making it hard to choose what to have! Nice atmosphere and wonderful service. All the wait staff were very friendly and attentive. Would..."

Gazman

"Our reliable Sunday night go to.. Red duck roast curry, coconut rice, pad thai and roti and satay sauce. Consistently fresh and tasty! I love the..."

Jessie1079

"Off the beaten track in the inner eastern suburb of Alphington, Benjamin’s Kitchen offers pan-Asian cuisine in a contemporary venue. The space is..."

The City Lane

"Some of the best modern thai going around. These guys have the best green curry with such authentic flavours. Cant go past those coconut prawns..."

Lucy26

"Take it a notch further please .....A fusion of Asian favourites cooked by a Malaysian ethnic chef presented in a Western "cafe" style...."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"This place is one of my favourite pan asian restaurant. The service is excellent and staff are very attentive. The dishes are outstanding not too..."

Michfish

"Pan-Asian suburban place with a warm interior. Service is friendly, and the food is simple yet well-presented. The type of place it is for the..."

Honest Helen

"Beautiful ambience, speedy and friendly service, incredible food, creative drinks and reasonably priced. Came here for a date night with the hubby..."

Georgia

"Head for the big illuminated 'B' - not Beaurepairs, but Benjamin's Kitchen! A Well presented and contemporary space filled with delicious Asian..."

James

"The thai red curry duck is a winner! Better to eat in! This is a such a nice set up!Yes, you will love the modern twist!Sure, this is not..."

Johann

"My wife and I visited Benjamin's Kitchen after finally securing a booking by chance after many months of trying. The service by Anna and the other..."

Ramon Bowman

"Got takeaway here. Very good quality meals, fresh and tasty. A bit disappointed with the chicken green curry though, it didn't really pack a punch,..."

Liv

"I love Benjamin's kitchen, good take on Asian fusion pretty still keeping all the flavours. I highly recommend the green curry and the duck red..."

Mia

"This is a light and airy feeling place, which, once inside, doesn't feel like you're on a main road in a not particularly 'ambient' area of..."

Gotham

"Went here the other night with 6 people and a baby. First time and we loved the food and the experience. Very nice place. Would definitely come..."

Warren Mills

"A restaurant that has a lot of variety on the menu. The Laksa was great, you can get it cheaper at other places. Still it's not that expensive and it..."

Gruby

"Second time here, and still love the interior decorating. We were seated upstairs and sat by ourselves until we finished our dinner before other..."

Aubrey

"Good was amazing! The duck curry, soft shell crab burgers and the coconut prawns was delicious. The biggest downfall was the service. Sitting down at..."

Krystal

"Wow - what a gorgeous looking restaurant. Absolutely loving the whole cloud/sky decor theme. Decided to try the $95 for 4 living social banquet deal..."

Split The Bill

"WOW ! Really impressed and can't believe it is only 5 minutes from home ! The food was top quality and well presented and priced. Good inconspicuous..."

Nick The Greek

"We've driven past this place so many times without realizing it was a restaurant and I'm so glad we stopped by for a look tonight! Really tasty food,..."

Kat

"Good Asian food is few and far between but Benjamin's was excellent. We went as guests of friends who have been devotees of Benjamin's for some time..."

David

"Fresh interior design with well presented dishes, if you come here make sure to try the soft shell crab buns, roast duck red curry and coconut tiger..."

Hao Wang

"Thai-influenced Asian cafe that is a cut above the usual. The attractive bright dining area, like the quietly friendly service, was a real lift to..."

Family Guy

"Actually, a really good selection of fairly authentic pan-Asian/South East Asian dishes. Our favourites include the green curry and the golden crispy..."

Meeateor

"10/10 I ordered through menu log and the food arrived right on time piping hot and fresh the servings are so generous I don't know why people above..."

Mj

"Not often that you find a local ( non CBD ) restaurant of this quality . The decor is young and fresh and the staff are very good . The food is..."

Stephen

"Great small restaurant. The menu has heaps of smaller dishes making it ideal for a bigger group. All dishes i have tasted are extremely tasty. Only..."

Lam K

"Great local modern asian cuisine in an unassuming little shop amongst tyre yards and gyms. Fantastic decor but does get very loud. Be sure to book!..."

Luccio

"The cafe just opened when we arrived, so most tables were empty and it gave us a relaxed feel, completing our "lazy Sunday" vibe. It gave way for..."

Tee

"Went to Benjamin's Kitchen for Dinner on Sunday with friends and found a little gem tucked away in Alphington! If you like Asian fusion this is worth..."

Yorkstergram

"amazing food every time! great service, cute restaurant. great spot for a heathy and fresh take away dinner. Reasonably priced and great experience...."

Gigi

"Love love love!Such an incredible atmosphere.Clean and a lovely area to sit in. The service by the waitress was faultless and the food..."

GoodFoodHunter

"Amazing food, a real favorite the calamari was tasty and cooked perfectly I have also had the pad Thai which is a favorite. Highly recommend!..."

Victorian Dinner Critics

"I almost don't wanna say how good this place is because right now it feels like a tightly held secret, but it is just SO GOOD! Group of six had..."

Betsy

"Absolutely mouth watering! Those soft shell crab buns...dancing tastebuds! Lychee, lime and soda drink to start with very refreshing. Rocking with..."

Romont66

"We got delivery and it was hot!!! Green curry and pad Thai were spot on and very tasty. Looking forward to eating in next time and trying the crab..."

Tina Foley

"What a fantastic venue! We went here for the early sitting with 10 people and it was great. We all had an entree and then shared the mains. The..."

Simmie_b

"There are two sittings - an early (530-720) and later (730 onwards). We have only tried the later session and it's been good service and child free..."

Sharyn Honey

"Went to Benjamin's Kitchen for a friend's birthday. We had the $45 banquet and it was pretty amazing. Started with soft shell crab bun which is not..."

Beatrice

"We had a wonderful meal. A very unusual delicious version of modern Asian cuisine. The ONLY thing is that the view from the front window is onto the..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Food was a good standard. Flavoursome and rich. Portion sizes depend on the individual item. Some are great to share and are well priced, others are..."

Daniel

"Its a decent place in the area and look trendy from outside. Staff are nice but that's pretty much it. The food is horrible , I think the..."

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"I'm so glad there is some decent food in the area. Everything we ate was fantastic. Well..."

Glenn

"Fresh and delicious. Had a meal here on many occasions as it ticked all the boxes - fresh, yummy, beautiful interior. Portions may be on the smaller..."

Owenmel

"To the people complaining about bad value, what drugs are you on, the menu is very well priced, the food is very high quality and the service is..."

Johannes

"I have added a new favourite to my list of places to eat in Melbourne!. Wow! Where do I start?! I had the pleasure of dining at Benjamin's Kitchen..."

Mel_2310

"Fast, fresh, delicious, local & a good price - what more do you want?!?. This place is just amazing! Its so little and discreet from the outside but..."

Likes Eating Out

"Great experience!. A group of us went to Benjamin's kitchen this week. I'm glad we booked as it was super busy. Our waitress was very happy and..."

Laura

"Loved it! Helpful staff who explained what and how much to order. Super fresh and great flavours. Instant favourite. Make sure you..."

Katie Rizk

"Great Food Great Price. I went to Benjamin's Kitchen with my Mum and Partner and between us ordered the Kung Bao Ji , Salmon Tataki and Pad Thai. All..."

John Parry

"Great food, but service a let down.. This place is a great addition to the neighbourhood. The venue itself is warm and inviting and the aroma coming..."

Grace Kwon

"What a great local place for a quick but delicious meal. After reading the reviews I decided to give the place a try. We rang and they said they were..."

Keith Jolly

"We live near by and will be coming back for sure. Outstanding fresh and delicious food. The salmon rice paper rolls were such a surprise! The..."

Jojo

"Great food, great service at a great price. We have dined here twice since it opened recently and it will be a regular haunt. The menu selection is..."

Greg-caine

"A brilliant addition to the neighbourhood. It's not often I'm blown away, and not from a place open only two weeks. The food was fantastic..."

Ivan

"Love this place. This place is a must!!! Five stars !! The squid was delicious and the Mongolian beef was..."

Brittany D

"Perfect. I can't go to Victoria Street again. This would have to be the best Thai I've had in years. It rivals Paladarr up the road (also a great..."

Mattmat14

"New found gem. Love Benjamin's Kitchen!! It's definitely a new found gem in Melbourne. Friendly staff and nice ambience for a date or a casual dinner..."

Dez

"DELICIOUS!. Was at the restaurant a couple of nights ago with some friends and ordered pretty much the entire menu. The food was tasty, not too salty..."

Nomnom

"When new places pop up in the northern suburbs, I get a little excited because to put it simply – we ain’t got much.So when I heard..."

Mon's Adventure

"Benjamin’s Kitchen is a two-storey light filled Pan-Asian restaurant tucked away in Alphington. Visiting for lunch we ordered the crab buns, San..."

The Brunch Specialist

"Incredible food & service. I love how bright and light it is in there too!..."

April Lyell

"A hidden gem. The food here is amazing, and the staff are always helpful and friendly. There's a great mix of asian-inspired food that's next level...."

Ross Monaghan aka theMediaPod

"A delightful experience, a decent portion on every dish, and great service. Our favourite is the Breakfast Squid, which is very crunchy. Another one..."

Ray S

"I have a very short list of dishes in Melbourne that I can count on to make me feel better no matter how low my mood, my very best friends if my..."

Andrew Patterson

"Has been a favourite restaurant for years. Food is consistently good whether you are dining in or getting take away. Favourite dishes are the chicken..."

Kate Marshall

"The food is delicious. We had the dim sims, tofu and rice and it was brilliant - very healthy and great vegetarian options. We’ll be..."

Sara Jenkins

"Wow, am very impressed the quality on offer here. picked up two dishes, staff were friendly and our dishes- Hawker Style Mee Goreng and Vege Laksa..."

Grant Overend

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"So disappointed this place has closed.A terrific local stalwart serving fine Thai food in a lovely atmosphere. You will be..."

Foodie AC

"This place is a hidden gem! I went back this weekend after not going for about 5 years (simply because I forgot to) and it’s still just as great as..."

Felysia Dirchalidis

"Very tasty food - good service and a beautiful setting. Definitely worth a visit and we always come back here. Paladarr definitely..."

Richy

"This is an excellent restaurant in every respect. The food, service and atmosphere are of the highest standard. We particularly enjoyed the 3 Kings..."

Janakohout

"Blown away by the food, service and the gorgeous gentleman Brian. Thank you for an all round wonderful evening and experience. I would highly..."

Maria Kairouz

"Had a wonderful dining experience here, was worth crossing town for. As a Red Balloon voucher user we’ve dined elsewhere and been treated like..."

Carla Dunne

"Haven’t been here for years but had great memories. It’s as I remembered it! The food is great and can’t be faulted and the service is a little..."

Gee

"Received a red balloon voucher for Christmas for a banquet. Was even better than I expected! Very polite service, classy decor and amazing authentic..."

Dom87

"It’s been many a long year I visited Paladarr. Not sure why it took me over ten years to return, the atmosphere here and food even on a sleepy..."

Enjoy It

"Mums birthday last night and she chose Paladaar for her celebratory dinner. This is one of her favourite Thai restaurants and I distinctly recall us..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Take away pad Thai had very generous prawns and meat quotients. No chilli, toasted peanuts or coriander? Super sugary and no zing (I added lime which..."

Michelle

"Had a party of 10 and decided to celebrate a birthday with a dinner here.The restaurant was fairly quiet but I guess you would expect this..."

Sf32393

"Second time visiting this restaurant, we liked it the first time so decided to come again. We bought a voucher for 4 banquets’ including a drink..."

Amanda Cannuli

"Kaboom..... That was a great start to tingle your tastebuds with "Miang Karm" - DIY, make your own topping on the Betel leaf; with dried..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"I went here with my family for my Birthday. The atmosphere was great, I have finally found a restaurant that isn't too noisy even if it's busy. The..."

Kate Mac Aulay

"My friends and I had made the trek here from the north western suburbs due to the Entertainment card and good reviews. I was not disappointed, best..."

Munch On Melbourne

"Exquisite food and a beautiful atmosphere. Paladarr really is a hidden gem. The food is authentic yet modern. Can't help but tell everyone about it...."

Sara Pontonio

"Lovely atmosphere, fireplace in the winter, lovely delicious food and amazing attentive wait staff. Corkage is a bit high though. Not your everyday..."

Lesley Rose

"Thank You Thank You Thank You. Our meal last night was SUPERB. Tried different things on a new menu.Just sensational.Prices was amazing. Ambience..."

Janet Vague

"Absolutely incredible food. So fresh and tasty. We ate from the street food menu and each dish was unique. Those lotus root chips are a must! Service..."

Krystal

"Went with a friend to paladarr on a Tuesday night which is 'street food' night. The menu had great variety and was reasonably priced. Staff were..."

Larosa.alisa

"I enjoyed everything about this place.The dining room looks amazing, the staff were friendly and super-efficient.The food was a little..."

Craig Richardson

"We received a gift voucher via Redballoon, and given the restaurant was fairly far from home, were a bit nonplussed to be leaving on a rainy, cold..."

Danielle

"Dined here on a 'school' night with a group. The dining room was half full and it appeared that there was only one waiter working the room.Took..."

The Tastebud

"Do yourself a favour, and eat here asap!Amazing. Amazing. Amazing.Highlight of the menu: keffir lime and ginger ice cream.Friendly..."

Kaushini

"We had dinner on New Years Eve at this restaurant. Food is very good, solid Thai flavours. Some dishes better than others but overall very good...."

Farsh

"We've been to Paladarr countless times and they're hands-down the best Thai in the 'burbs. You need to hunt to find the place sitting in the..."

Two Bears And A Fork

"have been to Paladarr many times as a local and am never disappointed. fresh delicious authentic Thai food! always great service and always a..."

Gigi

"Based on the first visit I would give this place a 5. The second and third times I came here were still great but changes in the menu and the general..."

Daniel

"Truly beautiful food, beautiful opulent decor and discreet professional but friendly service make this a winner. We have been here 3 or 4 times and..."

Cafeeverymeal

"Absolutely great food. Great service. Lovely atmosphere. Intimate restaurant. The food is so fresh and your tastebuds will do a little dance in your..."

Romont66

"We had a wonderful dinner at Paladarr last night. The food was exceptional... We struggled to find a favourite as all were delicious... My personal..."

Brigitte

"Quite the 'hidden gem'. Great food - light and tasty and complex. Comfortable environment which catered for a number of different diners - the..."

BlueberryHill

"Flavour plus. We had a really nice experience and had excellent food, the duck curry was a favourite and the bugs were scrumptious, an added bonus..."

Darren Smythe

"Great atmosphere and food. Very good quality meals we were lucky enough to come on a voucher so the price was reasonable. It is fine dining at a..."

Nick The Greek

"The two of us dined at the Paladarr Issan last night and left feeling immensely lucky to have secured a table and very blessed to have experienced a..."

Jane Bean

"I can see why Paladarr is popular – the seating is comfortable, decor elegant and their staff were very eager to cater for our dietary..."

Typical Food Blog

"Upmarket Dining in the suburbs is rare but when it is done right, is always a treat. Paladarr Thai has all the trappings of a potentially good..."

Shanton

"All in all, Paladarr ticks nearly all boxes for us; and we're looking forward to heading there..."

Two Bears And A Fork

"This was an absolutely delightful way to start a meal and for those who've never eaten Thai, it's great introduction to its..."

Two Bears And A Fork

"Take Away Review:. Can't speak for dining in, the prices are too high and we have small kids anyway, but the take away is interesting, its served..."

Adso

"Exceptional hidden neighbourhood gem. Senses were pleasantly graced by charming..."

TheWildMushroom

"Food, Service and Atmosphere all quality. Frequent diner.Although this isn't your budget thai restaurant, the food is quality and it is..."

Stefan

"I liked it yes, but it's not really worth the price you pay, the servings are so small for the price! If you want that ritzy well waited on feeling,..."

Molly

"Bucket list!. Put this place on your bucket list, their Issan special minced chicken with coriander, spring onion, mint, chilli, lemon juice, fish..."

1234buzza

"Exquisite cuisine. Love their Fragrant Chicken Green Curry, wow, worth the..."

1643jemjem

"Melbs best Thai. OK big statement - esp. since Thai is my fav cuisine. But this place is definately the best Thai place in Melb (and I have been to..."

Esco

"A Thai treasure - will definitly be back soon. We dined here as a group of eight friends and enjoyed the occasion on all levels: food, service,..."

Good Food With Friends

"Great genuine Thai tastes. Recently arrived in Melbourne looking for good genuine Thai food and Paladarr Thai was suggested. We were delighted by the..."

Francis Rob D'Emden

"Beautiful! (again!). I dined here again recently with trepidation after my celiac diagnosis. The staff were knowledgeable and the food still..."

LB Gluten Free

"I just finished dinner there and we were extremely happy. Great service, great atmosphere fantastic food. It was not cheap but we definitely got..."

Magilla Gorilla

"Love the food here! Great for when there is a few of you because you can try more of the menu. Would definitely recommend a cooking class as..."

Sez

"Best Thai I've ever had by far!! I'm coming back for..."

Micky D

"Fantastic service, delicious food. Great atmosphere and tasteful decor. Will definitely be..."

Mysterycat

"Nice. This was a nice dinner but not mind blowingly good as I had hoped. The menu reads fabulously. I was more than a little excited to finally get..."

K C G

"Went to Paladarr last night through red balloon and had a great meal it's not quite your usual Thai a bit more upmarket in regards to food decor and..."

Christine Roberts

"What a fantastic restaurant. First time we visited we fell in love with the banquet courtesy of Red Balloon. We returned with friends to try some of..."

Muffin Top

"Well impressed. Came here on a red balloon voucher experience, the only disappointing thing was seeing so many other delicious dishes go past that we..."

Lunchinmunchkin

"Delicious food and beautifully appointed. Will definitely be..."

TrickyGee

"Great thai food, awkward service. The food was very good. Very fresh. In the top 10% of Thai food in Melbourne. Good value for money. Flavours were..."

Melb Foodie

"Pleasantly Suprised. My boyfriend is used to fine dining so when he suggested we go to dinner somewhere over 'my way' (Ivanhoe) I panicked and hit..."

Lee

"EXCELLENT QUALITY FOOD AND GREAT SERVICE Great Thai restaurant with authentic dishes and nice wine list. Service is brilliant. Three of us were there..."

Ian Woodruff

"Nice restaurant with great food. Tom yum was spicy and hot. Vegies were not overcooked and mushy and you could taste the coriander in the dishes...."

David Clifton

"We have dined many times as a couple and with a large group over the last 10 or so years. You can certainly tell the food is prepared with love, well..."

Hershey

"Wow I just read Sue Lovelace's review. I cannot even fathom a review like that for Paladarr. I have been a guest there at least six time over the..."

Zeb Nagi

"Had dinner with friends via a Living Social deal (although most of them had been there in the past). It was a lovely experience. We had a great..."

Tim Richardson

"So, this has to be one of the best Thai restaurants I've ever been to. Having lived in northern Thailand, I found this the most authentic as well...."

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