Asian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Brunswick East

Shimbu Tibetan

90/100 (293 ratings)

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"really enjoyed a low key dinner at this place. Beef momos are really good and so is the spicy chicken curry (not too spicy but just right to be..."

Jinn

"I really want to like Shimbu more than I did. I enjoyed the flavours of my tofu curry and fried/steamed momos, but I found it doesn't compare to..."

Quince And Cheese

"Beautiful steam, fried momos and fried noodles. So excellent food. The service and ambience was great too. All in all had a great experience here...."

Kishore Mitra

"Ambience is great, the fit out has has a really homey feel to it. Gets really busy 7pm onwards. Usually better to book ahead.Would..."

Keshav Maharaj

"Went for dinner after hearing about this restaurant from some friends the food was great really liked the pork belly tacos, the lamb curry and the..."

James Lee

"Nice cosy restaurant with excellent ambience. Perfect place to catch up with friends as it is not too noisy. The staff were nice and welcoming and..."

M.D

"Great atmosphere, we came here just before the dinner rush and it was very peaceful. The tofu tacos with chapatis are incredible and the sauce they..."

Aleksandratravels

"A great little place with friendly and welcoming service. The food was delicious and highly recommend the dumplings! Definitely will be visiting..."

Laurie Fleury

"Quiet restaurant, friendly service and flavoursome dishes! Went with friends and we shared beef dumplings (fried), chickpea & potato curry (my..."

Foodie Girl 🍴

"Good ambiance and great food. Love the choice between traditional and modern cuisine.Loved the roti, so flakey and buttery. It made the tacos..."

Vick Eats

"We weren't sure that we wanted to eat, so we wandered along this little strip of restaurants near to where we live. We were very happy that we..."

Cafe Cathy

"Our first experience with Tibetan cuisine in Melbourne and it is quite a pleasant one! Shimbu is a family owned business with the owner working in..."

Jolene Lim

"I love Shimbu! Very friendly service, nice decor and tasty food. Ordered the vegetarian banquet which was very good value with momos, curries and..."

Margie

"IPYou know life is all about journeys! This one is so out there that you need to absorb what I am about to say! My partner Ally brought me to this..."

Ossie Khan

"We couldn't fault this delightful restaurant. The wait staff were attentive, knowledgeable, responsive and unobtrusive. We ordered the fried beef..."

Anthony

"The food is fantastic and fresh; get extra roti because it is amazing. The service is lovely. It's a great restaurant for weeknights after work or if..."

Girl Eats Everything

"What a delightful experience, the food was exceptional I will be bringing people here often, recommend the spicy chicken curry. The service was..."

Joshua Diaz

"We have been going here since it opened and it never disappoints. The tacos are the best, especially when you add the avocado. And all the curries..."

SophieDoph

"Come here with my girlfriend almost fortnightly since we found Shimbu. Didn't really know what to expect when we first went in having never eaten..."

Nick

"Got the pack for two off UberEATS. Considering it was delivered on a bicycle, was surprised that the curry didn't spill more - it had slightly spilt,..."

The Beard Eats

"Great service and the food was delicious! The restaurant was clean and had air-conditioning which was perfect for the hot Melbourne day. They even..."

Mabelle Bo

"Aptly named Shimbu (translated to "delicious") is a family run eatery with dishes hailing from Tibet. The second restaurant from the team previously..."

Gastrology

"Dropped in for a quick dinner, service was friendly - food was really good, started with pork dumplings which were juicy and hot, the chickpea and..."

Sugar_licks

"This gem of a place has become a regular outlet for me (remember to bring cash for a discount). Never once had a bad meal here and can never get..."

Hao Wang

"Fantastic place located in Lygon Street. Certainly a welcome change from the many generic restaurants found in the vicinity. Staff were extremely..."

Steven Shipley

"Came here for dinner with a group of 9 friends and we reasonably enjoyed ourselves. The food was good, we particularly loved the soft shell crab..."

Thuyteeisaboy

"Such an incredible place. Really interesting blend of traditional Tibetan food with a modern fusion twist, and helpful staff on hand to introduce all..."

Adrian Yeung

"A family-owned Tibetan restaurant, Shimbu comes from the same family who previously owned Wild Yak in Northcote. Both traditional and modern Tibetan..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Shimbu in Tibetan means delicious as well as. highly pleasing to the senses. . Shimbu brings a unique collection of traditional and modern. Tibetan..."

Melbourne Glutton

"My girlfriend and I ate at this restaraunt and it was beautiful! The food was amazing, and the service was second to none. We ordered the beef momos,..."

Radley Cardente

"The quality of the food served, given the price, is simply unbeatable. Along with their ever-evolving modern menu, I’d definitely be back for more..."

Penguineats

"And by sha momos, I mean beef dumplings. The Tibetan kitchen is a unique experience, with influences from both India and Nepal. Culinary traditions..."

Food Comatose

"HOLY YAK! LOOK AT THOSE SHA MOMOS! And by sha momos, I mean beef dumplings. The Tibetan kitchen is a unique experience, with influences from..."

Food Comatose

"Fabulous food. Definitely will be coming back to try more of both their traditional and modern menu. Lamb curry, pork tacos were outstanding. Great..."

Amanda

"Tibetan food is a new thing for me. Shimbu in Tibetan means delicious as well as highly pleasing to the senses. It is an apt name for this family..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"I came here midweek with a couple of friends and ended up ordering almost the whole menu which the friendly staff helped us navigate. The chilli..."

Amy

"As a chili lover, this definitely exceeded the threshold for myself. Friendly staff and great recommendations. The chili chicken wings, fried chicken..."

Natalie S

"Came across this cute little restaurant and thought I'd give it a try! Man the food was so good! Definitely would suggest the tacos! I love that they..."

Felicity Jumba

"Came here for dinner before heading to the pub up the road. It was busy for a Wednesday night, food came out relatively fast considering the amount..."

Jeffrey Do

"Great little gem located on the other side of lygon in brunswick.Interior is very interesting and modern, food came out quick and service was..."

D

"Shimbu's is an overall nice and affordable place to eat. Tibetan food can be bland, but it's hearty and filling. Perfect for a winters night. We had..."

Veginspo

"This family owned Tibetan restaurant serves a flavoursome combination of classic & modern Tibetan style dishes. Be prepared to be taken on a culinary..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"We hadn't tried Tibetan food before and were very glad we tried Shimbu. Good atmosphere and friendly service and the food was delicious. My only..."

Matt

"Yummy, fresh and delicious food!! Service is attentive and the restaurant is clean, slick and well presented. Try it and let the food speak for..."

Jai Luke

"Shimbu is a family run Tibetan restaurant with Tenzin and his mum and dad in the kitchen and more family running the show in the restaurant, I’d..."

FoodieAboutTown

"We were recently invited by the lovely Tenzin to dine at his restaurant Shimbu, a Tibetan restaurant which recently opened in Brunswick East. So..."

One Piece Left

"Delicious healthy food. My friend surprised me with an order, it was beyond my expectations. Healthy vegetable dish that contained noodles with all..."

Charles B

"Was not sure what to expect never had Tibetan food before but was pleasantly surprised! Staff were amazing very attentive and atmosphere was great..."

Emily Jaksch

"Have been here twice so far, the staff have been very friendly and even let us in to eat when it was very close to closing time. I've had the marmo..."

A Wild Fallon Appeared

"I think this place is okay, but I think with a few simply changes it could be something special. The chairs need backs; stools are not okay for a..."

Vegemite Girl

"Before eating here I'd never tried Tibetian food. This place has a lovely decor and yummy food. Most of the food is fairly cheap at about $15 for a..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"Very good for the price. The whole meal cost $47.60. The fried beef dumplings were nice. The spicey pork belly was very nice and the Calamari Solo..."

TarnishedPath

"Came here on Friday night! Staff was super friendly and helped decide what to choose off the menu, MUST try the pork belly soft tacos..."

HangryGal

"Shimbu Brunswick East offers Melburnians a taste of a cuisine that’s not too common in Melbourne – Tibetan food. It’s a family business, with..."

The City Lane

"Shimbu is a Tibetan restaurant recently opened on Lygon St in East Brunswick. They serve a combination of traditional and modernised Tibetan food and..."

Olive Sundays

"Love trying new dishes. Feels like it's a combination of Indian and Thai cuisine. We had some nice little starters and ordered rice and tacos, which..."

Hamish Cramer

"Really enjoyed the food here. It's slightly different to the usual Asian offerings in the area, but in a good way. Looking forward to going back to..."

Geoxmel

"First time having Tibetan food tonight, and was slightly disappointed as we felt the food wasn't anything special. We ordered a Reece Peanut..."

Hilda Lee

"Shimbu is East Brunswick’s newest Tibetan inspired eatery. On the Italian dominated street, the Sha Momos and Sha Khatsa are conspicuous against..."

Hungrycookie

"A fusion of traditional and modern style Tibetan cuisine, cheap eats & great service in a family run restaurant Our favourite dish was the..."

Melbourne Foodie Memoirs

"East Brunswick's latest eatery presents a unique blend of traditional and modern Tibetan cuisine, with aromatic curries paired with..."

The Food Society

"Went here with the misses last week for the first time and the food was awesome! Friendly staff, cheap price and tasty food. Will definitely come..."

Mike Le

"After seeing this new restaurant pop up on Lygon street and after reading some great reviews decided to give it a go and I was not disappointed!..."

George Gee

"Second visit here today and was once again blown away! Amazing food, service and atmosphere! The shimbu fried chicken is a MUST-have! Possibly some..."

Dee Ignacio

"Just wanted to say the food is great! Very tasteful, very different cusine and styling of food! Not to mention the great customer service that this..."

The Food Veteran

"Been a regular customer for the restaurants on lygon street, brunswick. Saw this modern new restaurant which just opened, thought we'd go for dinner..."

Vincent X

"Just had diner there with my girlfriend. So satisfied by the food and service! Loved the fried chicken, the red curry and the bao bun was the best I..."

Dayne Kpm

"Absolutely loved it!Never had Tibetan food before and was really curious to try it. Great environment and staff was really friendly. Will go..."

Jaimie

"Newly opened place in Brunswick East. Was recommended to me by friends who know I love a good dumpling. Was not disappointed! Staff were very..."

Adam

"So I tried this new Tibetan restaurant tonight that my friends were talking about at work, and I must say the experience I had was astonishing! The..."

Kevin

"I work opposite this new restaurant, so had to try it out. It's family run from what the waiter told me. Has some really cool decorations and..."

Jeffrey

"Was on lygon st thinking what to eat, saw this awesome restaurant so thought I'd give it a try. Best decision I've made by far. The food was..."

Tasha

"Delicious clean food. The beef momos were plump and juicy. The layered Tibetan steamed buns are a must try and an instant favorite for me. I had them..."

Abhimanyu Asokan

"Love love love Shimbu! Great food and value also! Cocktails are also really yum! Cute dining space and the service is very laid back and feels..."

Laroy Koloni

"First time try of Tibetan flavour. I may say that the restuarant met my expectation by delivering a unqiue taste in cuisines. The dishes were light,..."

Pushkar Madan

"My favourite restuarant. It's a chill, quiet atmosphere and the flavours of the food make me so happy. I constantly recommend this place to..."

Lucy Brown

"Lots of delicious food and really friendly staff. We had a great time over..."

Aniko Kariko

"Outstanding food. They have mixed Tibetan ingredients with a variety of styles and the end result is absolutely fantastic. The fusion tacos are a..."

Damian Burne

"Oh my god, where to start?? Best dumplings ever Best Roti ever Best Coconut rice ever Best Chicken curry ever Best lamb curry ever The Tibetan bread..."

Carlos Herrera

Matsumoto Japanese Restaurant

85/100 (2382 ratings)

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"Superb! We’re addicted and order it every week. The menu and taste remind me of izakayas in Japan..."

Dwport5150

"My partner and I absolutely love the food here. We order almost once a week! The sashimi main is always fresh and delicious. So are the gyozas..."

Dc

"My first time trying this restaurant is through ubereat delivery. Although the world situation is awful, this place and their dishes brought a little..."

FoodieQueen21

"amazing fresh sashimi and sushi, homemade green tea ice cream was so good!! personal favourite was the unagi..."

Leticia

"Yummy seafood ramen, great broth. Portion is average only but overall the taste is..."

WK

"I cant believe it’s been 8 years since I’ve visited Mastumoto Japanese restaurant in Brunswick 😊 It’s so nice to know that they’re still..."

Daisy Never Too Sweet

"Loved it..."

Damian Smith

"This was a really great Japanese experience. After watching Jiro Dreams of Sushi in the morning, we had cravings and found Matsumoto on EatClub. The..."

Gee

"Sushi and sashimi was delicious, very fresh. Food was mostly great, gyoza was a bit average though, still good but not great. Very busy place, some..."

JK

"So fresh and delicious!Went with a group of 5 girls and we ordered the large sushi boat, eggplant, seafood teppanyaki, soft shell crab karage..."

Potatolover

"I live nearby and this place never lets me down, the soft shell crab sushi, the prawn tempura sushi, Katsu, and octopus are delicious. Highly..."

Emily Lawrence

"I must admit I wasn't sure what to expect at Matsumoto. Japanese food always sound simple on paper, but to be able to execute it perfectly can..."

Hello. Imnikki

"4.5. The restaurant is very spacious, bright and well decorated with japanese ornaments. It seemed to be a local favourite as we came here for a late..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Loved the food would definitely try..."

Al Allaoui

"The food was amazing, great seafood! The seafood boat was amazing, had many varieties of fishies, would love to try everything else on the..."

Steph Nguyen

"This beautiful restaurant in Brunswick has been serving up fabulous Japanese cuisine for years, and it's popularity suggests that the quality of food..."

Morgs71

"I visited this wonderful restaurant recently and what an experience it was. The restaurant is cosy, nothing too over the top which I liked as I..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Matsumoto bring fine Japanese cuisine without the high end prices. The venue brings a very casual and warm feeling but delivers on the amazing..."

EatPicLove

"Went there last Saturday for dinner. We were very satisfied with the food and their Sashimi was very fresh. Service was fantastic. Highly..."

BL Gan Anne

"Had a nice experience here. We ordered the sashimi boat, this was presented beautifully and was fun to eat our way around. Would come back for the..."

PositivelyDelicioUs

"Loved my experience here tonight! Food was delish and my fav would have to be the super fresh sashimi and Katsu Curry 🍛 Dayum the perfect dish for..."

Wendy Tseng

"Super busy on a Saturday night, would recommend booking in advance. Good variett of sushi, sashimi and rolls. We got the sushi boat to share and..."

Tania

"Recently visit Matsumoto, the amazing Japanese eatery located on Lygon Street. It was packed on a Friday night and this is a good sign...."

M3lissa____

"What a lovely place! From the moment you walk in greeted by beautiful smiles. A lovely setting with heaps of great options on the menu. Specialising..."

Nay Nay

"Amazing food, incredible service! Staff are always super friendly and polite. Sushi selection is a must 😍 Can’t recommend this place highly..."

Nick Bav

"We were kindly invited to dine at Matsumoto and we chose a Sunday night for dinner. When we arrived, the whole restaurant was full and diners were..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Real rating: 4.5 Came in last night for the deluxe sushi boat that my best friend won via social media and it was such a delicious prize! A good..."

Cindy

"Located towards the quieter part of Lygon street this is definitely a Japanese restaurant worth trying. We have been coming here for years..."

One.hungry.girl10

"I came here to Matsumoto for the first time last week after a good friend said I had to try the food here. I used to frequent this classic Japanese..."

Nomafoodic Chipineats

"Went to try out this long established Japanese restaurant in Brunswick and wasn't disappointed! The edamame portion was generous and really fresh and..."

Hungry Jeweller

"Matsumoto has an wide range of options on their menu - especially great sharing dishes and bento sets.The deluxe house special (sushi &..."

Eats With Kayli

"I could totally have this banquet for two from Matsumoto *all-to-myself*🤗! Luckily the food at Matsumoto is amazing value for money🤑, the..."

Platecreative

"The sushi is delicious. My tummy was very happy during this experience. It wasted fresh and yeah Ill definitely be back and the service was good..."

Vlogs By Andrea

"Main Pros: A large vegetarian set menu , prompt service and reasonable prices!Main Cons: Seating was very squished and atmosphere too hectic..."

Edithmarina.rock

"First time visiting Matsumoto located on the busier strip of Lygon st towards Brunswick. The Sashimi was great, good quality fish and quick to..."

Yun Peng

"Love this place... always a good idea to grab a quick bite at Matsumoto... all of their sushi is freshly hand prepared upon ordering and their menu..."

Tolga

"3.5 In amongst the great variety of restaurants on this section of Lygon St, you’ll find Matsumoto, a warm and friendly Japanese eatery. The sushi..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Matsumoto is a popular local Japanese restaurant located at the quiet end of Lygon street, Brunswick. I ordered the vegetarian curry rice for a..."

Vegetarian Food Lover

"It is a busy place and food was quite good. This is my second time here as it’s the best Japanese in the area. The reason for 4 star is the lack of..."

Daniel

"4.515 years of operation is certainly quite an achievement and in that time Matsumoto appears to have gained quite a solid loyal following...."

Espy Eats

"I dined as a guest of Matsumoto last night and loved everything about it. A bit of an institution having been open for 15 years I was impressed to..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Wafu beef was good. Juicy and tender, and the sauce was nice. Chicken katsu was also pretty good. Little bit pricy though. Oh yeah the tempura banana..."

Chardos

"Matsumoto is a really nice Japanese restaurant in Brunswick. The quality of the food is really good, the portions are decent as well. Very reasonably..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Loved the sashimi! Nice and fresh. Very friendly service too. This restaurant delivers great food and service. Also great value for kids..."

Joy J

"Love the sashimi, we also had oysters natural which were fantastic. The staff are just great and so welcoming. So great for kids too, we got given a..."

Claire Choco

"Amazing food and fast service! Would definitely recommend the sushi boat for die hard sushi fans or people wanting to try a little bit of everything...."

Ruby

"Found this gem on Zomato despite it being there for years!Glad I did! The food is soo good! Staff very friendly and polite. Have..."

Sterling Archer

"Very tasty! I’ve had two vegetarian meals here, both haven’t let me down and the price is very reasonable. The service is very quick for the..."

Macey Oakfield

"Matsumoto is pretty much part of my staple diet when I am in need of urgent Japanese food. It’s been in Brunswick for as long as I can remember,..."

Yorkstergram

"Been here a number of times now. Although the decor isn’t as good as some of the other Japanese restaurants I’ve been too. The quality of the..."

ForForkSteak

"Been eating at this place for years. Such a great local restaurant. My go to dishes include avocado ebi (prawn) rolls, Wafu steak, gyoza and the..."

LouLou Loves Food

"Finally back to some Melbourne sushi since our holiday in Japan together! Being so highly rated, we decided to give Matsumoto a try with high hopes..."

Kevin & Emily

"Can't speak more highly of Matsumoto.Staff are very friendly, attentive and professional. The food is delicious, very fresh and perfectly..."

Richard Wheelwright

"I've been living close to this place for about 1 year and never been there until a couple of months ago. Not many wines on the list, but the In..."

Melbourne Food Lover

"Friendly staffs delivered great services , my little girls loves eating here. We came all the way from Doncaster.This place is highly..."

Rita

"It was quite busy as you would expect on Valentine's Day...Came with the fam....decided to order a few entrees and a main each...the entrees included..."

Hungry Hellenic

"Really nice sashimi. However the sushi chef seems to focus on the sashimi and someone less experience works on the rolls as these are never as good..."

Melbourne Epicure

"If you're in the area and want cheap Japanese then Matsumoto is the place to go. The choice of the menu is your general standard fair so don't expect..."

PippityPop

"Good option if you are looking for a Japanese restaurant in Brunswick, Lygon area. Service was decent, Staff was lovely and polite. Food was good,..."

Jayda S.

"After passing here many times and always seeing a crowd, it was time to experiment here. From an extensive menu, we ordered Takoyaki (octopus balls)..."

J0yy173

"North side of Lygon street in North Carlton, this spot has some of the freshest sashimi in Melbourne. The sashimi and sushi boat is great value...."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Really good place to come to for a special occasion. My family and I went for dinner here and ordered some things to share. One of my favourite..."

Lolaraean9

"I had drove and walked past this place almost 50 times before ordering takeaway sashimi one night and I was overly impressed!I have since..."

Sophie

"The lunchtime banquet was nice. The staff were very friendly. I especially enjoyed the dessert and the Japanese beer. Company was..."

Food Hussy

"I’ve been here a few times and it’s always good. The okonomiyaki and takoyaki are two of my favourite entrees. The sushi and sashimi are always..."

Mrs Mark

"The bento boxes are fantastic, the vegetarian one is really tasty. The service is always professional and friendly. Really love this..."

Jocelyn

"What can I say about Matsumoto that hasn’t been said already? Sufficient to say: it’s our favourite Japanese restaurant! Simple fresh food and..."

Booch23

"Decent Japanese food, no wait time, good service. The bento lunch specials had plenty of food and good variety as well. The additional fruit at the..."

Melbourne Food Journey

"The shop is in good shape. The price is also the people, not too exaggerated, the atmosphere of the shop is good, very suitable for this..."

Nainiu200205

"A cozy Japanese restaurant with extensive menu. I’m so glad I found this place as I’ve been craving for Takoyaki for years. The seafood were..."

Sasa Hej

"Really love this place, the service is amazing and the food was amazing ! HIghly recommend the miso eggplant..."

Nhi Nguyen

"beautiful place with beautiful food with beautiful souls. i enjoyed a lot with my mates. the food was delicious, well presented, and good..."

Siraj Khanal

"It was super busy and not the best Japanese I’ve had but the food was reasonable and the service friendly. $320 for 7 and that included a bottle of..."

Mez OBrien

"Food are delicious and service is great. We had our business lunch today. Wide spacing between each table. Will definitely go..."

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