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Woking Amazing
92/100 (907 ratings)
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"Tried their salt and pepper squid at last years gluten free festival at the food truck park. Did not realise it was vegan until I went back today...."
Lauren Iac
"Woking Amazing is AMAZING!! We have had their food at the Preston truck park, Welcome to Thornbury, Whitehart Bar, The Fitzroy Beer Garden and Vegan..."
Gwyn Beaumont
"Not sure what to say but WOW! I didn't intend on eating a full vegetarian meal i just saw duck and WOW again. Im so blown away i didn't even realise..."
Seli Srdanovic
"Woking Amazing is the best!! I have brought along many friends to eat your food and everybody loves it. I'm craving your yummy food right now! Peking..."
Pepper Preston
"The food truly is amazing. Leaves you wondering how they create and cook it all, and all vegan! As a gluten-free vegan, I do appreciate eating at..."
Justine de Jonge
"The food is so good that it always sells out early! I’ve been lucky enough to have it a few times and it never disappoints! One of my most..."
Bianca Welsh
"I went to the Edgars Mission Foundation Day that served up three courses of Woking Amazing AMAZINGNESS! Cheesy Nachos, Peking Duck Pancake and Red..."
Charlotte Drene
"INCREDIBLE! My mum and I tried the Peking Duck dish at the Festival of Light in Bendigo today and it was so amazing! The staff were so lovely and..."
Maddie Franks
"I ordered a massive lunch spread from Kat and Mike. So much great food. Food was out of this world. My vegan guest was blown away with the quality..."
Brad Eyles
"I'd rate the Woking team a 10 if I could. With food that keeps you going back for more and friendly service what more could you want? Thank you for..."
Casey Morrissey
"Im a Whole Food Plant Based kinda gal... but I gotta say, every now and then you gotta follow the crowd and find out why this tent always has the..."
Jan Saunders
"Inventive, fresh, delicious. Peking duck pancake not to be missed, and if they’re offering the eggy bacon roll when you catch them, you’re..."
Paula Hough
"Can't get enough, had the chance to try their squid n fish recently and they were so tasty! Always look out for when they are going to have their dim..."
Taylor Foster
"I've eaten from Woking quite a few times now, and without fail every time I'm blown away! My #1 though is most definitely the dim sims at World Vegan..."
Beth Davey
"The food is excellentThe staff give a damnThe prices are fairAnd the options are few but plentifulI'm not one for low hanging..."
Wraith_kabab
"So glad I finally made it here, delicious food in a friendly casual atmosphere. The squid had bouncy texture and great flavour. The tempura mushrooms..."
Oliolioli
"A growing gem, perfect addition to the vegan community. The owners/chef's were extremely passionate and eager to deliver an excellent food..."
Meryl Sukumar
"Absolutely outstanding food. Had the BBQ pork buns, Peking duck pancakes and chicken katsu curry. My favourite was the curry, but it was all..."
Elly Jackson
"Delicious food and wonderful ambience. My current favourite dish is the katsu curry. I HIGHLY recommend this place. I try and eat here at least once..."
Justin Mead
"I've enjoyed their food several times.  It's so tasty and, of course, being cruelty-free makes it a huge winner.  Their caesar salad is REALLY..."
Kat Rina
"Delicious food and down to earth owners. Have followed their journey from little stalls at markets to a permanent shop and they have never wavered on..."
Lj.vincent
"I have loved every visit to Woking Amazing. The food is delicious and the Caesar salad is the best I’ve had. Kat and Mike are always welcoming and..."
Tracey Davey
"This place is ALWAYS amazing. Menu regularly changes so there's almost always something new to try. The only thing I wish was that they were open on..."
Alix Reginato
"This place really is WOKING AMAZING! I tried their PEKING DUCK PANCAKE at the Big vegan market and it was delish!! So keen to visit the..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"Love this place - tasty casual food, relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff.   So glad they made the switch from food van to permanent venue.  Wife..."
Simon Newstead
"All the food is great. Especially the Peking duck pancake. It was really busy when I went and only 2 people working in the kitchen so we had to wait..."
Kim
"Just opened in their new home in Collingwood after mobile food trucks. It's great to be able to sit in and have a 'duck' pancake with..."
Albert Kwok
"Love the new permanent home on Smith Street folks.  Nice to be able to sit in and enjoy your fab vegan food.  Had a great meal.  Loved the smokey..."
S McGregor
"World vegan day 2017. Had dim sim (fantastic filling) and fried chicken (mock tofu, could pass off if you only had a few pieces) with bbq sauce. The..."
TigerTreeEats
"Had the peking duck pancake and the satay chicken pancake - both amazing - especially for food truck food. Value and taste are 5/5 - You wouldn't..."
Gazeats
"The duck wrap and beef wraps are the absolutely amazing tasting. Also had the salt and pepper squid, dim sims, dumplings, and sugar cane prawns..."
H
"Came here last night at the Preston food truck park for their 'vegetarian and vegan' night. Tried the Peking wrap which was pretty close to actual..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
Eat A Scroll
91/100 (8 ratings)
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"Very yummy scrolls, pastries and really good coffee.The presentation is amazing. Went there about a month ago . Someone mentioned they are..."
Peter Evans
"So many pretty things to choose from! I think I've pretty much tried most of the cruffins and scrolls with my fellow scroll enthusiast friend. My..."
Wandering Ella
"We bought takeaway from here. 2 scrolls, a blueberry lemon custard one and a Nutella one. We bought it around lunchtime and had it a little after tea..."
Zara.lou
"Looking for a crossiant I had heard about this place so I was keen to try this place. And I'm really glad i did. I had a plain crossiant..."
Timinmelbourne
"My oh my, Eat A Scroll - heavenly! Just the cutest space in Collingwood- light filled, airy with bright fun prints on the wall. Scrolls all look..."
Sugar_licks
"I’m mostly a big fan of the scrolls over at Eat a Scroll, only up the road a little from the donutsam residence. To put it lightly, they’re a..."
Donutsam
"If Marie Antoinette were alive today she would never have uttered her famous phrase....instead she would probably be found in Collingwood espousing..."
PacMan
"SO GOOD. Impossible to choose so opted for the tasting pack. If I had to choose a favourite it would be the salted caramel swiftly followed by the..."
Sybarite
"I've tried the raspberry, nutella and the ferrero rocher scrolls and still want more. They're fresh and soft and delicious. They hit the spot any..."
Irene Khoo
"Everything from this shop is seriously good. I first visited when it was a pop-up, and was very happy when they converted to their permanent..."
Expensive Delicious Habit.
"Julian is a scroll wizard!! I organised two scroll cakes (that serve 8 each) for my partners birthday!! You can't beat the original flavour in my..."
Sarah Cornish
"DO: Any of the scrolls. They're soft, pillowy, delicious and come in an assortment of flavours. Salted caramel and Nutella never ceases to amaze...."
David Food Leasing
"I've been here few times now and tried variety of scrolls to eat in & takeaway. Coffee has good strong flavor with beautiful design if the barister..."
Leena
"Can definitely see why these perfect pastries were featured on Zomato's Best Bakeries of Melbourne collection. Was led toward the Matcha Green Tea..."
Matthew Watt
"Have I found heaven?Was given a 6 pack of "ooh so cute,yes it's too cute to eat" scrolls for teatime. Photo is self explanatory.Beautifully piped..."
Reiijoce
"Eat A Scroll is a cute little cafe in Fitzroy, serving up soft and fun flavoured pastries. Tried the taster pack and my favourite was the cream..."
Kell
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JZY
"Located in bustling Collingwood, Eat A Scroll was opened by husband and wife Julian and Tammy Chew, after the resounding success of their pop up. The..."
The City Lane
"I visited Eat a Scroll on a Sunday afternoon with my partner. I was in the mood for something sweet and I probably got the sweetest scroll on the..."
Ash
"Great scrolls - highly recommend the "tasting box" of 6 mini scrolls for $10! Moist, delicious and freshly baked. Will definitely be back for..."
Snacker
"Eat Scroll Bakehouse on Smith St is the home of handmade scrolls in an assortment of different flavours. The ferrero rocher and lemon and blueberry..."
Taking A Bite
"Ah…scrolls. They bring back fond childhood memories of the times where mum would pick up scrolls from Saint Cinnamon after work as a special treat..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Pastry Chef Julian Chew has rocked our world with a delivery of these perfect, wonderful cinnamon scrolls! Forget doughnuts and muffins or danish –..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Eat A Scroll came to cinnamon-scented life when Julian Chew (ex-owner of Ivanhoe's popular Lip Café and chef), discovered that his cafe was..."
Gastrology
"Yummy scrolls and cruffins (if you buy four or more they are slightly discounted). The scolls all have a slight taste of cinnamon, which I had not..."
Julycheee
"These scroll are just yummilicious. While people are crazy over croissant , donut, cupcake, cronut, muffin and etc... scroll is certainly not to be..."
Bon Bon
"Really tasty scrolls! We can really taste the passion that Julian places into each and every scroll. Tasted really good with some scroll ice cream as..."
Justin
"Nice, simple, good 30min stop if you need a coffee of a scroll. Friendly service, not crowded. If you only need a coffee it is not the best place in..."
TheWhiteSherpa
"Love the idea of a store dedicated to the humble scroll and cruffin. The coffee scroll was deliously soft with the right sweetness of coffee. ..."
Thrice As Nice
"Their Croissant was very fresh and light, and the Almond Croissant was even better! We really enjoyed both of them. Service was very..."
M&M
"Good trendy little bakery with good pastry.We tried a mushroom parmesan quiche and a walnut apple scroll.The flavours of the quiche..."
Hungry Panda
"Melbourne's answer to the cinnabon, these scrolls are well-flavoured and not too sweet. The scrolls themselves are light and good carriers for the..."
Baker Bowie
"Love this place, it has great food and customer service! The cinnamon scrolls and Chai are my favorite! Will definitely recommend this place to my..."
Susan Burton
"This place is awesome. Every time I walk past it I have to get something. The Nutella one is really delicious but my favourite is the snickers...."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"There is no doubt that I love cinnamon rolls. Since my favourite place in Chaddy shopping center closed down a few years ago, I had not yet found..."
One Piggy & A Bear
"The blueberry and lemon scroll was definitely fresh, as it was very soft. However, while it definitely was not bad, it was not that memorable and was..."
AH
"Just a quick review because I had to say how wonderful this place is. I walked in quite late today and tired after a long day and didn't..."
Madeleine Frances
"Gave this place a visit when it was a pop up scroll, tried a couple of their scrolls and all were absolutely delicious! The cruffin was just alright,..."
Keen For Cuisine
"Love this place. Simple place simple scrolld but amazing taste. Highly recommended for sugar fix. Service always good. Apparently they moved couple..."
Zhweishan
"Melbourne is so obsessed with donuts right now, but I think I may have just found the next sweet thing this city will fall in love with – scrolls...."
Frenchtoastandindiepop
"My absolute favourite place in Melbourne, the staff are amazing, the coffee is delicious and the SCROLLS!! My favourite is the cream cheese/walnut..."
Jawdy
"Such a wide variety of delicious baked goods! The staff are super-friendly and very helpful if you're overwhelmed by choice as we were. The coffee is..."
Megan Jayne Zabell
"Amazing little bakery with artisan baked goods! I had the Nutella cruffin and Mum the cream cheese scroll and both were amazing. Really cute little..."
Foodiemelbourne
"So many options!!! Big scrolls, little scrolls, pastries of all shapes and flavours, donuts, cronuts, muffins and cruffins. The scrolls are made out..."
Charlie M
"We were late but managed one of the last cream cheese scrolls and it lived up to expectations. Will be back and earlier for the salted caramel one...."
Q
"Went with the intention of buying just one scroll but left with three scrolls, a cruffin and a coffee. Didn't disappoint. Definitely would be back..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Sweet addiction. Passed this pop up on my adventures in Collingwood and ducked in to peruse and sample their wares. They stock gourmet monsters like..."
Jarryd
"Scrolls have been taking over Instagram lately and it made me crave for it everytime I scroll down my Instagram feed. After a brunch session around..."
Evelovelle
"When you’re in need of a little sweet pick me up at the start of the week, what better way to to treat yourself than with a little sweet scroll..."
Minh Thuy Le
"Great scrolls and staff. I have been in here more than 3 times for my favourite chocolate scrolls. The scrolls are always delicious and the young..."
Ceydakurtoglu
"Nice coffee and scrolls. Always have good service here, and the coffee and scrolls are amazing! Happened to have some delicious sourdough sticks when..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Delicious scrolls!. We came here to try a couple of scrolls and ended up buying four as they all looked delicious and they were!! The coffee is ok,..."
Dee
"All were good, but the stand out for me was the pumpkin arancini. They were small and delicate but really tasty. In a way it was a shame that they..."
MelbourneVita
"After brunch we went to Pop Up Scroll, which Wendy had really been looking forward to. We each bought a “cruffin” (croissant muffin) because we..."
Ani
"Urgh it happened again, blogger didn't save any of my work :( and for some reason my internet has been horrible the whole day! First world problems..."
Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)
"The latest creation from Julian Chew, former owner of the popular Lip Café in Ivanhoe, Pop Up Scroll, has just touched down in Smith Street and..."
Gastrology
"The next new "old thing" in sweets has "popped up" in Collingwood in the form of Pop Up Scroll.  I'm always up for something sweet so Bubs and I..."
Eat.Play.Shop.
"I came into popup scroll last month, the scrolls are absolutely scrumptious, esp the delightful cream cheese scroll, this place is great for a 'pop..."
Hannah Burt
"Cool but cheerful atmosphere and awesome scrolls. Pretty sweet but awesome all the same...."
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N Lee Bakery
90/100 (1895 ratings)
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"Great as always!!! Pork rolls to die for!!!! Bread rolls are..."
George Litho
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-I was strolling around in..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Bloody brilliant Banh Mi with cold meats. Pate was spot on! Egg, Bacon and cheese toastie just so moorish. These guys know what they are doing. Get..."
Mistermister
"N.Lee is very famous for their Bahn Mi in Melbourne. So I went there to try them out. After the first bite, they became one of my favorites. I got a..."
Thats My Food
"Wow. We drove a long way based on reputation and it did not disappoint.One of the best proportioned banh mi’s in the country. Excellent..."
Liem Dao
"Banh Mi thats all we need to say this place is an institution in the Collingwood area and its a reputation that has been rightly..."
HEARD Magazine
"Probably the closest bánh mi you will get to being like what you'll find in the Vietnamese enclave of Footscray/St Albans/Abbotsford! Perfect for..."
ElCompass
"This place has to be one of the best value lunches in Melbourne. There is always a line outside this place and for good reason. The grilled BBQ pork..."
Jason Griffin
"Came here just now. Ordered myself a pork roll and they made me two! Paid for both so didn’t get any special treatment but did get two bloody good..."
Jesse (The Ghost)
"Love this place !! Amazing Service! Really well priced food great place for breakfast on your way to school or work, can get quite busy but..."
Whealeats
"Do love these simple bakeries which are in three locations around Melbourne. This one today is in Smith Street, Collingwood. I can always tell by the..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Unassuming little bakery - the long queues at lunch time indicate there's something special on offer. Sandwiches made to order - and the pork..."
Keith Lawrence
"Delicious and freshly made food. The banh mi is always tasty; the rolls nice and crispy with a good amount of meat. The staff are also happy to..."
Audrey Kate
"N. Lee Bakery cafe in Collingwood. Always busy and long queue during lunch time. BBQ pork roll is definitely a must try for Vietnamese street food...."
Steven Gu
"This place is my go to banh mi if I'm around Collingwood. It's located along Smith St - you should be able to spot the place from a distance (look..."
Rifan Thamrin
"Good banh mi and crispy baguette with fresh fillings! Pork crackling and grilled pork is the most popular but everything else is good too - buzzing..."
Mi55Bee
"Best Bahn Mi you’ll find in Melbourne. Everything is so fresh. The grilled pork comes hot straight off the pan as well as the grilled onion which..."
Cheesy.boys
"I'm a big fan of Vietnamese pork roll's. And N. lee doesn't disappoint the BBQ pork roll being one of the best around. It's fresh and quality..."
@ageci21
"Had my first bahn mi experience here! They have set the bar high. I ordered the crispy pork bahn mi and it was packed with flavour!!! So generous..."
Katrina Chen
"I couldn’t believe it that I had to line up for a roll..but I did and it was worth the wait (the line moves quite quickly). BBQ pork roll was a..."
FoodN
"Very tasty pork rolls. Although a little expensive for the roast pork with crackling. In Springvale you can get just as good quality for $4.50...."
Revolver
"Hands down one of Melbourne’s best banh mi. Crisp rolls, hot juicy pork, pate and fresh veggies. There’s always a line during lunch hour but it..."
LouLou Loves Food
"I can't believe I've ONLY just discovered this bahn mi place after living in collingwood area for 2 yrs now. Of course I'd heard about it, but I..."
Speccy
"My friend and I came here around noon on a Thursday to grab a Vietnamese roll. There was a short line outside the store but the line was moving..."
Hangry Horace
"I. Love. Bakeries. And I also love. Banh. Mi. But here, these noisy gals do a crazy good sesame seed knot roll, sliced ham, cheese, iceberg or mixed..."
Lady In Bread
"Love love this bakery.  It is our regular weekend ritual to drop in to get the Vietnamese roll. Have been doing it for the last 10 years.  Trust..."
Lifecycle
"Hands down - The most amazing banh mi in Melbourne!!!! I always get the grilled pork banh mi with extra meat & extra patê!!!! Delicious!!!! I..."
Pip M
"Fantastic Vietnamese rolls! The bread is so crispy and the fillings are generous. They also make coffee that puts some 'specialty' coffee joints..."
PlasterPillow
"Love a good, fresh Vietnamese roll with lots of chili & coriander - and that's exactly what we got at N.Lee. Simple fare made well and well priced -..."
Mel
"N. Lee offers the best baguette bread in town, and of the many banh mi options on Smith Street, it’s generally the busiest. The queues are worth..."
Donutsam
"Everything a bakery/sandwich shop should be (take note Subway). N Lee is an institution here on Smith St. Have the Vietnamese pork roll with the..."
Gerd
"Adding to the legions of fans before me, this is THE place for a Banh Mi in Melbourne. Grilled pork, extra chilli with dried shallots and you're set...."
Pasta Of Muppets
"Goodness doesn't have to cost a fortune .....Clean shop, pleasant service, fresh stuff and even branded paper packaging,..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Amazing, amazing, amazing. Best pork rolls and the best fresh bread made daily! On top of this, the prices are so cheap and reasonable! I have..."
Reviewer91
"Unlike its South Melbourne counterpart, this banh mi bakery is open on Saturdays! Hoorayyyy! Definitely worth the queues N Lee make the best banh..."
J
"Safe to say this is one of my favourite Bánh Mì shop in Melbourne and with that crazy high score, a lot of other people's also.Been here quite..."
MSY123
"Came here expecting great things, given the rating and the reviews, and was a bit disappointed. It wasn't terrible, but it isn't the most amazing..."
ElsewhereBriefly
"Another great review of this place might make the line longer but dont be intimidated, it moves quickly and it will also give you the chance to..."
Mista Baby Spinach
"I visited this place for a Sunday lunch and it is the best Banh Mi place I've been too in Melbourne. It is super fresh and tasty. My partner and I..."
Ash
"I have been frequenting this Vietnamese bakery for years, and for only $5 with change their pork roll in a softy crispy roll is one of the most..."
Crispymelbreview
"After visiting Vietnam and Hoi An, in particular, no banh mi in Melbourne was as satisfying till I visited N Lee. Great banh mi and iced vietnamese..."
Delon Andre Coutinho
"“I would have crawled naked across broken glass to get here.” – Anthony Bourdain . N Lee is unmatched in providing delicious banh mi, also..."
Skinny Glutton
"So happy I found this place!!!! I just don't seem to associate collingwood and Fitzroy with honest, no frills Vietnamese food! But today I came..."
Joy
"I love N. Lee Bakery. It is hands down the best banh mi I've ever had, including my banh mi binge in Vietnam. I've found most places around the world..."
T.Ly
"I go the pork belly roll, with Vietnamese salad (comes standard with pate, coriander, carrot etc) add avo and chilli. Comes to about $7. One of the..."
Cheese Fiend
"Best quality and best value. Staff helpful. Sometime there's a long line but it moves fast. Worth it! Tofu Vietnamese roll a favourite. Coffee..."
Mary Quinn
"Where do I even start? One of the best Vietnamese bakery in Melbourne or even southern hemisphere! Roast pork roll is my favourite because they..."
HatesBadFood
"Have been coming here for around 20 years for there beautiful banh mi.  Crunchy rolls with beautiful fresh fillings means you need to be prepared to..."
Melbourne Foodie
"First time here and tried the new crackling pork sandwich. Just the right balance of sweet, salty, sour and spicy. Not to mention, cheap too! Loved..."
Eat The Streets
"If only it was a little closer to me! Tofu rolls so delicious and cheap I'd eat it for lunch most days. Sometimes I even eat lunch at 10:30 to beat..."
Rhys
"Grilled pork roll is my go to but with their new addition of crackling pork I'm torn as to what my favourite is these days. Always busy always people..."
Scrantic
"Tofu roll..."
Spanna3
"Always fresh and..."
S3371348
"I fell in love with the humble banh mi after eating a few in Vietnam; when they’re done freshly and properly, they’re just about the best..."
Jess Carey
" N Lee Bakery is the tipping point between bringing your lunch to work or getting a really cheap but sensational lunch at this place for probably..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"Awesome Bakery. Best place to get viet rolls apart from Richmond / Springvale / Footscray! And reasonably priced..."
Taiwanren
"Smashed a Vietnamese pork meatball salad roll in 5 seconds flat-doesn't get any..."
Kc
"The best. This place is an institution and if you go on Saturday afternoons you'll get bread straight out the oven. Mouth watering BBQ pork..."
HANGRYmonster
"Good food, not so great service. The rolls are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the bánh mì is overall very tasty. While the..."
Supercallafraga
"U thought the best bang mi is in footscray or Vic st??? Wrong!!! N lee is the best, the best tasting pate in bread n the most crispy bread! I could..."
Jun
"Lots of Choices.I like what I had on my first try (Vietnamese grilled pork roll), although I would prefer less margarine/butter next time...."
Good Food Chaser
"Grilled Pork Roll BOO YAH. The grilled pork rolls at this shop bring meaning to my..."
Max Danger
"Best vietnamese sandwiches in Melbourne!. This place is as perfect as a sandwich shop gets. Seriously...."
Melb Foodie
"I love getting porked at..."
Getaround
"Delicious pork baguette, absolutely delicious. So simple and yet so very satisfying. And unbelievably priced, $4.30..."
Moreplease
"I go to the one on Lt Collins St and the Vietnamese pork rolls are to die for! Well worth the daily..."
John H
"What's a great Bacon & egg + coffee. I really fall in love with this bakery. Their bacon & egg is so great, look like they always fresh bake..."
Howard
"Bland, stale, uninviting.... IS MOST DEFINITELY NOT how you would describe this charming little bakery that specialise in the delight that is a..."
GolfDeltaFoxtrot
"This place is a bakery that does pies, sandwiches and importantly, it does traditional Vietnamese pork rolls. These rolls are only $4.50 and..."
Sandeep
"THE BEST VIET ROLL IN MELB. Ok so we are currently obsessed with vietnamese rolls and we have tried a few and NOTHING compares to a grilled pork..."
Kathryn Narelle
"Best grilled pork rolls in melbourne. Grilled pork roll + chilli = HEAVENI think about N Lee practically on a daily basis and my only..."
Gagwood
"Been all over searching for a rival but after eating these viet pork rolls for the last ten years, they top of the..."
Raymon Ching
"Best Grilled Pork!. Can't go wrong with a Vietnamese Grilled Pork baguette, just like you are in Saigon! Best hangover cure or great for breakfast,..."
Tess Whicheloe
"Best Lunch (THE BEST) 9.8/10. Hands down best value lunch going around. $4.50 for the best pork roll (or probably pretty much any roll) of your life...."
ChasingSuns
"Mobile review. A favourite lunch spot. huge prawn rice paper rolls for $5. The accompanying sauce comes with an option of fresh chill & fried onion...."
Brunny Girl
"Yum!. My fave place to get the delicious Vietnamese Pork Rolls in their fresh bread rolls!!..."
Ilovefood
"LOVE. I love love love their vietnamese grilled pork rolls, with suspicious home made mayo, pate and sauces. and loads or fresh corriander, carrot..."
Feathers
"Have the pork roll!!!! Go out if your way to try one. So yummy and the best value I've had in..."
Sharyn Honey
"      The legendary Banh Mi – Vietnamese BBQ Pork Roll, crusty white baguette, pate, carrot, sweet bbq pork with that pink edge, chilli,..."
FoodieAboutTown
"I read a lot of great reviews about this place before visiting and I'm going to add to that collection!!!. I visited on a Sunday lunch time and had..."
Fat 2 Fit Lisa
"Great banh mi’s here. Ordered the crispy pork banh mi and a meat pie for a friend. Bread was soft on inside and crunchy on outside, and generous..."
S C
"N. Lee banh mi lives up the hype for being one of the best in Melbourne and most accessible for those living in the inner city. Not all fillings are..."
Briseida Tran
"Alright I'm going to say it. This was the best Bánh mì I have ever had. Was the crispy pork and I loved it! Fresh bread, meat cooked to perfection,..."
Emily Tyrrell
"Legendary Bahn mi on Smith Street. Decently priced and always hella fresh. Can get quite busy around lunch hours so best to get in early if you want..."
James Twite
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"What can I say. My wife and I rate this amongst the top restaurants in Melbourne. It's the complete package from service to top quality food. Thank..."
Yani Kabylakis
"Amazing food, service and place.. took my pregnant wife here, it started with one guy who sat us down and swopt her chair for a more comfortable..."
Vince Scarpa
"My family have been regular visitors to this great restaurant over the last 6 years. We went this time to celebrate my sons 12th birthday 🎂 as it..."
Warren Doyle
"Had dinner there last night great food great service recommend to all and will be back again..."
Mick Yacoub
"All the food was delicious, booked for my birthday dinner and the service was lovely. Highly..."
Cat Roe
"What an exceptional experience! Great service, delicious food, excellent work. I told the staff on the phone that we are booking for the evening for..."
Mark Khoder
"One of Melbourne's best places. Price quality outstanding perfect for a good start into collingwoods exciting nightlife. As a person who works in..."
Patrick Greber
"What a place, amazing creative delicious food, friendly staff and I assure to be back...how about tomorrow? Yeah, book me..."
Esther Thiry
"I can't explain what I had the experience at this place... Ive been japan 40 times but this place can not compare with any other..."
Bohyung Lee
"So good! I've been looking for a good Japanese else restaurant since I moved to Melbourne. The food is amazing, plus they do delicious..."
Gavin Brett Thomas
"Great dinner experience with great customer service & beautiful Japanese food. Their new dessert menu, Green Tea Creme Brûlée is to die for & the..."
Paula Risanto
"Went there for my birthday dinner and the service was amazing, smiles from the staff and all my family. The food was sensational, highly recommend..."
Madeleine van der Molen
"Had dinner with friends here last week. The night was great: food is so good, the host is nice and service is excellent. We will be back very..."
Thong DO
"The food here is amazing. Each course is well balanced and stands alone as a great experience. Plates run expensive for Smith Street however I found..."
George Forgan-Smith
"Really tasty food but it’s a little pricey. Fish tacos were amazing along with the meat skewers. Also the plum wine (green tea) was amazing. Would..."
Trent Cliffe
"I made a booking here to celebrate two of my friends' birthday. I don't think the lady is aware of the booking. Again, it doesn't really matter as we..."
Sing Chongkijthavorn
"An amazing dining experience on Smith Street in the heart of Collingwood. The staff are amazingly friendly and attentive, and the restaurant and bar..."
Brendan Hong
"Great food, Great atmosphere and excellent service. ( and great company) All the makings of a great night out. Although I did not partake, I would..."
Matthew Robinson
"Delicious food with varied excellent cocktails and sake. Quite a cosy atmosphere. The staff and service was excellent and the prices were..."
Tom Churack
Mamanee Thai Restaurant
87/100 (413 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
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"Best one in town. A superior original southern Thai place even comparing to Those restaurant in..."
Wanchana Tongkhampao
"อร่อยจนเกือบหยุดไม่ได้ สุดๆไปเลย..."
Woottichai Naen-Udon
"Awesome food... if you lreally like spicy food go to mamanee..."
Kongsak Superboy Muensang
"The food was excellent we enjoyed everything that came out. Very reasonable price..."
Rob Nason
"อร่อยแบบรสชาติไทยแท้ ๆ ต้องไปลองให้ได้นะครับ The original taste..."
Danupol Pimpadima
"Best thai restaurant in..."
Jason Z. Soo
"For those familiar with Thai cuisine, this is about as authentic as it gets in Melbourne. Super underrated spot. Clearly a more southern Thai food..."
FRAG
"Came here again for the second time and still would love to come back. I feel like it is the only southern style thai restaurant we have in..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Cha Om Omelette and Hat Yai Fried Chicken - to die for! Stir fried pipis, soft shell crab apple salad, yellow curry tamarind leaves with grilled..."
Peanut KrenCH
"Delicious & huge portions! Owned and operated by two Thai aunties for over 20 years. Your best bet for authentic southern Thai food in inner city..."
Jade Diep
"I always struggle to find an authentic thai food in Melbourne. Most thai restaurant that are scoring high in zomato tends to disappoint as their food..."
Loon Chan
"Authentic no frills Thai food. Stumbled on this place whilst walking past and saw the old Thai lady prepping food near the front so we took it as a..."
Chubbylover86
"It blows my mind that there isn’t a queue of people trying to get in here every night. Ive been eating here for years and the food is consistently..."
Camilupo
"Perfection, in the way it does what it says on the tin. For a cheap, casual Thai eatery, Mamanee is peerless in its ability to truly mirror what a..."
Ben Milroy
"BEST THAI EVER! absolutely love the thai food here. Live south east melbourne and if i wanted thai i will travel all the way down here to dine for..."
Mr Wong
"I'm neither here nor there about this one. I'm not sure I could pick this passable Thai restaurant out of a line up of any other Thai restaurant in..."
Iris Myandowski
"I have been here twice for take away. The staffs are very friendly and attentive. The foods are tasty and the price are fairly reasonable. If you can..."
Ko Rea
"Mama knows best at this cosy, understated Thai cafe in Smith Street of Collingwood. From the outside Mamanee Thai piques the curiosity of the..."
Donutsam
"UPDATE 25/04/2017Consistently surprising, authentic, rustic, tasty, pleasant and for less than $50.00 dinner for two? I think those..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Simply the best thai food in Melbourne - the spicy soup called gang som is sooo goood and the waiters are very friendly too. I would definitely..."
Asubiyakto
"Dined here for dinner...Thai is some of my favorite food, and was not let down.Started off with some Chicken Curry Puff pastry,..."
Davie 'G' Gorham
"Best Thai on the Northside for sure!!! Love this joint. They Care about what they do and have the best legit Thai dishes. Pew pew pew..."
Arabian Princess
"Good food and very friendly service. No fuss with how the food came out. Efficient and friendly service. The waiter would always pay attention to our..."
FionaC
"We love Mamanee! It's our family's go to restaurant for any excuse for a celebration. Our favourites are the Southern thai yellow curry cooked with..."
Saw Hoon Lim
"My Fiancé and I dined here last night. After reading through the reviews we were excited. Upon entering our initial thought was that it was..."
Stuart Rooke
"I've been going to Mamanee Thai for a few years now and it never disappoints. Front of house is generally manned by the owner's nephew. Extremely..."
One Piece Left
"Ordered couple of dishes (as you do at a Thai restaurant) and was surprised by the above average tasting of all of the dishes I ordered. The Tom yum..."
Carissa Lee
"We went here for dinner and really enjoyed it. The massaman beef curry was delicious. We also had the pad ped which was very spicy but yummy. The..."
Helen Bryson
"Been here several time but this time it doesn't taste good anymore ... Don't know what happened :/ hopefully it's just a one off night... This is..."
World In A Bite
"If this place was any more authentic Thai, there would be elephants wandering the street outside. Two lovely ladies bringing the tastes of southern..."
Craig O'Brien
"I got takeaway here on a recent Melbourne trip (the beef jungle curry and a curry puff). The food was prepared really quickly, and I enjoyed it-- the..."
Ashlee B
"Authentic Taste with no parallel in Australia!!!! Apparently this is not the place to get the boring ordinary Thai food like others, this place is..."
AI Isra
"Food here was well presented and with flavour. Staff were very attentive &other thing I liked most was that it looked very much like a family..."
Solo_safari
"Great Authentic Thai Flavours. Title says it..."
Frank
"My wife and I had lunch here today. We ordered a Pad Thai Chicken and a Green Curry Chicken. Both dishes exceeded our expectation. Very authentic and..."
Victor
"Had our first meal here tonight. Food was excellent and we will be back..."
Mike S
"Authentic spicy Thai. On the slightly more expensive side, but quite authentic. Don't go there for pad Thai or a red Thai curry, be..."
Justin
"Not bad, but not that special. I was in the mood for Thai, and reading the rapt reviews of Mamanee put me in the mood to go there. It's not bad, but..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"They deserve their high rating. Fantastic food,up there with some of the best Thai food I have eaten. The portions are really big..."
Alwaysnuts
"Excellent. I love smith street for this reason. mama nee has been here for years. there are two of the best and cheapest thai restaurants within 200m..."
Fifi
"Yummanee!!. This has taken over from the other around the corner thai restaurant for me.The staff are friendly and the food fresh,fiery and..."
Jjaass
"Spicy, spicy, and spicy!!! This is the kind of food that I do need on cold days. Thx..."
Emily
"What a find. Staff exceptionally helpful i have a nut allergy and they bent over backwards to accommodate me, they also respected our taste for mild..."
Jennifer.laird
"Fantastic service that was quick. Food was delicious. Very large menu choice. Coconut rice and panang curry was superb. Will be..."
Alison Davies
"Reliable and Delicious!. My partner and I get take out and/or dine at Mamanee Thai at least once a fortnight. We have never been disappointed with..."
Rosey
"Yeyyyyy REAL thai food- full of flavor, huge portions..what more could you..."
Eurasian
"Delicious spice. Such great service and authentic, delicious Thai food. This place boasts the hottest dish I've found in Melbourne AND one of my fave..."
Bella
"Great food and service. very attentive..."
Wayne
"Tasty and good. Tasty big servings of good cheap thai - just don't ask for mild! :) Probably the best thai in quality vs ration on smith street. We..."
Maude Farrugia
"Unpretentious thai grub. This place has served me up many good dishes. prices have gone up so most things are $15+ but you get big portions so it..."
Goldie
"Best Thai food. Unlike many pretentious Thai restaurant, this is delicious and have the home made feel about it. The service is always excellent...."
Don CyberJunkie
"Great Thai food. Amazing food. But make sure you bring a company of more than two so that you can order a few different dishes to try. Serving size..."
BD
"Pretty authentic. Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here. We ordered a decent array of selection and the food came out promptly and service was..."
Nomnom
"Hot stuff. I went on a Friday night with two other friends and I'm glad we booked a table because it was packed all night. Wait staff were helpful..."
Evian
"We only recently discovered Mamanee despite living quite close. We have eaten there multiple times now and the food is consistently great. Our..."
Ambri
"Authentic Thai. We went last night and really enjoyed it. It was packed and seating was a bit tight, and service was a bit slow at the start but the..."
EmmaV
"Wow. The food was fantastic! Had the Sum Tum and Larb Tofu (which they made by request) and both were amazing. Food was clean with a great balance of..."
Andrew
"Great food!. Nice and authentic southern Thailand style food. They even have dishes not on the english menu that the Thais from that area can order...."
James Wong
"Friendly service, clean and fast. The best Thai in the area. You could walk straight past, but it's a great place to eat. The Chicken Chili and Basil..."
Corey
"Excellent and authentic Southern Thai food, plenty of Thais eat here which is always a good..."
SteveR71
"I absolutely love Mamanee. The food is always fast, fresh, and tasty. I dine in often because I work nearby, and the service is consistently..."
Louise Naimo
"Fantastic real taste of Thai food !! I love the Southern-style Yellow curry and the crispy pork with Chinese..."
wanna ker
"Finally, an authentic Thai restaurant that serves up a proper Thai curry! Delicious, authentic cuisine and a down to earth atmosphere that makes you..."
Annabelle Wong
"Pleasant, courteous staff. Very very tasty, cheap and cheerful!. Meals are cooked fresh and relatively quickly. I like Thai food! For coelics like..."
Ainsley Gomez
"Southern Thai style, indeed. Where mild is hot and hot is 🔥 Decor is typical for a Thai establishment that puts flavour ahead of form. A bit..."
S C
"Delicious authentic Thai food and very friendly wait staff and the two aunties behind the magic in the kitchen. CAUTION - even mild is very spicy! I..."
Lauren Kate
"Amazing authentic Thai food. Highly..."
Sisiely Wong
Goon Bbq
86/100 (1075 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Korean
Asian
Korean
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
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Sit down
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Free off-street parking
Full Bar
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Takeout
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Street Parking
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Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
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Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"[TAKE-AWAY FOOD]As restrictions has slightly lifted, I met up with a friend for take-away lunch. We decided to go to Fitzroy area as we..."
AngeLuvFood8
"Picked up takeaway - spicy pork bulgogi and chicken mixed (from from chefs recommendations) - both fantastic! Food travelled well (15mins by foot..."
Geoff Stoker
"I was hungry and in Collingwood when I decided to try Goon BBQ again as I haven’t been here for a while.The service was great, friendly..."
Timinmelbourne
"All..."
주재호
"First of all. The waiter is an absolute gem. He's so damn nice, it honestly makes the experience so much better. The worst part of zomato gold is..."
Phlox Lim
"Wasn't expecting much but this place was crazy good for lunch with a $9.50 Lunch Cup Rice Express offer advertised on a banner out the front. That..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Authentic Korean food and Wonderful host. Highly recommend the place for a evening with few close friends. Very reasonably priced quality..."
Zack Baala
"Excellent BBQ with a huge array of very tasty sides. The bean stew and cheese corn were standouts. The lunch specials are great value. The new spicy..."
Chela
"We were invited to come for dinner to the newly opened Goon Korean BBQ restaurant which is located at 270 Smith Street, Collingwood. A great location..."
Dine And Dash
"This week I was very lucky to be invited to experience my very first Korean BBQ, at Goon BBQ! My husband and I arrived at the venue soon after an..."
Oj_always_eating
"Great Korean BBQ place in Collingwood. The place has a unique vibe and really interesting decorations. It's a perfect spot to enjoy bbq and..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"This is a fun new restaurant on Smith Street in Collingwood. It is reminiscent of a 70’s restaurant with its stying and the 70’s music playing..."
Timinmelbourne
"Goon BBQ at Collingwood. Love the decorations a bit Korean and a bit funky. Interesting lunch menu with a lot of small Korean snack to choose from. I..."
Steven Gu
"Went here spontaneously with my boyfriend and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The owners of the joint were very friendly and made us feel right at..."
Jennifer Khong
"Driven past Goon a lot recently and have been tempted to try it being a lover of KBBQ.Came in on a cold wet and quite Tuesday night and was not..."
Lukos
"4.5A newly opened Korean bbq place run by Danny and his wife. Opened with their love of kbbq, traditonal Korean interior set the mood for..."
Cookielessvee
"A great experience and very good quality of meats for what you pay for. We had a lot of food and enjoyed every single thing. A special thanks to Mini..."
Priscilla Li
"Great food. Great vibes. The team and fantastic welcoming and fun. Love this little spot on smith street. Generous servings and great sides not to..."
Robert Donald
"Had soooo much fun at this place and what a great experience! i came to dinner quite bias against Korean bbq. Never like the concept of paying..."
samuel crowley
"Wow, great environment, super tatsy food, nice staffs. We had Bibimbaps, one with beef and the other one with tofu. They both were tatsy and..."
Alireza Asadi
"ORDERED: 🐮🐷​ BEEF & PORK SET (2 people) ($88.00) - Marinated beef la galbi - Pork Belly - Sliced beef belly - 7 side dishes (pop chicken,..."
Jasmine Nguyen
"Staff are very welcoming, food is top quality! Lovely little place with attractive music and an authentic Korean taste,..."
Elliott
"This review is a little late. We celebrated the end of our 3 weeks holiday in Mel at this restaurant in May. Have to give it a 5 star rating for the..."
Joyce Seah
Crossroads Cafe
85/100 (120 ratings)
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Australian
Asian
Australian
Asian
Asian
Australian
"Good variety on the menu. I had the beef pho, a rotating vietnamese special. Was really yum. Big serving too! The staff were friendly and the space..."
Danielle Wilson
"Food is great for the price! Came in for breakfast and grabbed two bacon and egg muffins. Delicious, especially the scrambled egg one. On top of that..."
Chris Hoang
"This is the local eatery near our office. Food is basic but always tasty for a quick lunch time bite. Menu is always changing and the price is cheap..."
Hbomb
"Proactive and friendly service. Very helpful and flexible as well. The coffee was good...."
Cynthia Leong
"Really nice little cafe serving the local area for lunch & morning tea. Highly recommend the Vietnamese Pork..."
Matthew Croft
"Both the food and staff at crossroads cafe are awesome. They have the best Banh Mì that I have tasted in Melbourne. The dining areas are spacious,..."
Sara Jacobs
"Great priced home cooked food and great staff. Really friendly bunch and a great mix of tasty..."
jonathan holdsworth
"Excellent customer service! Very friendly and delicious food! Thankyou Michael..."
Pio Pelayo
"Love your banh mi’s ♥️ They’re the best in..."
Christopher Hoang
"One of my favourite lunch spots in Melbourne! Food portions are extremely generous, the food is always phenomenal and the staff are a delight. It's..."
Katarina Thomas
"Lovely veggie glass noodles! Try them if you can! Always super friendly welcome from the staff, and they have vegan desserts. Sorry we moved out of..."
Michelle Brook
"Amazing food! Michael and the team always deliver the best Vietnamese Salad you've ever tasted! Very good value for money as..."
Josh | Made In The Shade
Trang Bakery And Cafe
84/100 (514 ratings)
Bakeries
Vietnamese
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Cheap Eats
"I generally like to think that I’m an aficionado of the Melbourne Banh Mi, and I have to say that this bakery is the bakery of choice. Do yourself..."
Rohan Flack
"The food is amazing and even though there’s pretty much always a queue out the door, it doesn’t take long to walk in and out with a delicious..."
Catherine
"Although it may look unassuming, the food here is the best Vietnamese in the area in my opinion. The banh mi rolls are always stuffed full, it is..."
AH
"I'm obsessed with Trang, one of the only bahn mi shops I'm aware of that offers such a range of mock meat. I love all options, but the chicken and..."
Quince And Cheese
"YUM! Trang is well known in the area for their Banh mi’s (GET THE BBQ PORK!) in conjunction with N Lee and Sunny’s just up Smith street. All are..."
Judene Messi
"Trang Bakery & Cafe is a Vietnamese bakery in Collingwood that sells a small selection of Vietnamese delights, that’s developed somewhat of a cult..."
The City Lane
"One of the best bánh mì's I had in Melbourne. Someone said it's a bit on the expensive side ($8 for a crispy pork roll), but we say hell no. This..."
Hungry For Chips
"Yeah bloody good Bahn mi. Can’t wait to eat more from here, very good value for many and just totally delicious ya know. I love the 4 vegan..."
Lilly Hooper
"Great Vietnamese pork role with a huge amount of salad and internal fillings to satisfy any hungry diner. This place will be a destination point..."
Timbo
"Great value for money.  Has become a lunch staple for us, even though there are 100+ food places between where we are in Northcote and Smith st..."
Andrew Collins
"Dropped by for a quick bite for breakfast. Staff were friendly and decor was simple. Ordered the crispy pork. Flavours are not quite the same as..."
ElCompass
"Had a crispy pork roll and it was delicious - seating is pretty basic on the footpath. Staff are friendly and if you're vegan they have options for..."
Matt
"The eggplant tempura is delicious, crispy but not oily. There's a good mix of fresh salad ingredients in there too.The vegan doughnut wasn't..."
H
"Even a sudden destructive hailstorm couldn't keep me away from vegan roast duck banh mi. I'd just learnt that banh mi meant I could eat Vietnamese..."
Iris Myandowski
"Just got back from Vietnam last month, Vietnamese roll at Trang Bakery are the real deal! Loved it, will definitely be back. We had the special Trang..."
Fiona Sammut
"One of those classic bakery's that are run by the same family for years. The rolls are really fresh and you can't go wrong for lunch for one of their..."
TravisV
"This place makes very good banh mi which are jam-packed with flavour. The ingredients used in their banh mi are also distinct from others that may be..."
Dimzib
"Cravings for a Vietnamese bread roll kicked in while I was down in Fitzroy, luckily Trang Bakery was not too far.I orderer their Crispy..."
Must Be Hungry
"V E G A N O P T I O N S ✔️ We tried the vegan "duck" banh mi, it was SO good!Also tried the lemongrass tofu banh mi which was also..."
Zachary Balmain
"Up there in terms of the best banh mi I’ve had in town, and probably one that feels a lot more authentic and traditional. From the shop front it..."
Donutsam
"No joke, best Banh Mi I've had in Melbourne. Staff working there are extremely friendly, with plenty of smiles. Had to hold myself back from getting..."
Michael
"Excellent banh mi. Expensive compared to St Albans but need to account for Collingwood rents. High turnover so always fresh including the..."
Eliza B.
"A fresh, vibrant menu serving traditional vietnamese cafe favourites alongside a great variety of fragrent vegetarian and vegan options. Friendly..."
Leah
"Went to the bakery in Camberwell. I had the Bahn Mi with roast pork. So fresh. Crunchy roll. Delicious! Located right near Camberwell market- perfect..."
Leanne Backhouse
"Get serious and get some trang inya! My wife is on the hunt for the perfect Bahn mi and this place certainly took her fancy. We both had a pork..."
JDP79
"Trang will hardly win awards for design and aesthetics - a single front shop fit with virtually the entire space taken up by the servery and little..."
Keith Lawrence
"Quite simply the best banh mi in Melbourne. Hands down. No line is too long to justify getting one of these packets of pure gold. Gluten free options..."
Ben Milroy
"This place is the bloody best. I'm drooling just thinking about it. Long lines at lunch but it moves super quickly and is well worth the short wait...."
Lara Chan-Baker
"My go to cheap eat. The usual Banh Mi offerings but done really well. The bread is fresh and crunchy. Fillings (especially the pork) are great..."
LoveMyCake
"This place is my new favourite cheapy local. The service is so sweet, and they start to remember your order very quickly once you've been a few..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Crispy pork roll hands down the best in Melbourne!!!!!! The pork is so perfectly cooked and so packed full of ingredients. Don't change the menu..."
The Official Food Hunters
"I’ve been to Trang six times this year and have so far failed to blog about it.  Five of those times have been at the Smith St shop and the one..."
Quincesandkale
"Trang Bakery and Cafe - Crispy Pork Bánh Mì. Work colleagues were going for a lunch round to this place. I ordered Crispy Pork Bánh Mì. It was so..."
Dvk
"Bun [Rice Vermicelli]. Healthy, delicious and filling option for a cheap..."
Hillary Trang
"Best vegan duck banh mi in Melbourne..."
Swingingtits
"Smith Streets' finest!. Best pork rolls in Smith St! Great menu! Forget N.Lee and forget Sunny's. There can only be one. Trang!! And now they have a..."
Dickmont Jones
"#1 Vietnamese bakery in..."
The Fish Man
"Great buns! The pate, the p.... Great buns!The pate, the pork, Chrispy fried onion... Stuffed full with the lot. Huge line, cheep..."
Lishy Pants
"Took me right back to Vietnam thank you..."
Smurfette
"The crispy pork roll is to die for! The bread is fresh and delicious and the lady behind the counter is such a sweet heart. Will definitely be..."
Berberecho
"Too good, literally, now the lineups are so epic I have to go to my second favourite lunch spot Momo. Momo is ace..."
Martin Newkirk
"The best. This is number one in Melb, forget your..."
Hugh M
"Have been to this place before and had the Banh Mi - and let me just say, the new crispy pork rolls are one of the best I have ever eaten! Freshly..."
Sam Difference
"A crispy pork a day, keeps the doctor away!. The absolute epitome of sub/rolls. Having tried other bakeries in Melbourne, this is by far the..."
Justin
"The absolute freaking best. The..."
Idonotlikesushi
"Best rice paper rolls on smith st. Been here a couple of times since it opened... Had a lemongrass tofu salad roll which was OK, however it was a 44..."
Amy Volich
"The girls are very friendly. And the rolls are filled to the brim and are quite nice. They have some nice interesting combination..."
Jack
"For any lover of Banh Mi you need to come to this Collingwood institution. There is a reason that Trang commands a queue of people waiting for their..."
JoJo Foo
"Crispy pork banh mi roll was great, very fulfilling. Vietnamese iced coffee was good too. Quick service condisering it's busy. Recommended for..."
Onnida Thammapratheep
"I tried their crispy pork belly banh mi and it was the best I’ve tasted so far, it was so flavoursome and the meat was so juicy. Their chicken..."
Pauline Heng
"Easily the best Bahn mi in Melbourne $10 for crispy..."
Hugo Klempfner
"Super quick service in this very busy cafe. My crispy pork roll was very good, and this place does not hold back on spice which is excellent. The..."
Timinmelbourne
"Probably some of the best Vietnamese rolls I have ever had. The staff were also super lovely as well! Definitely would..."
Maroun Hindy
"Super delicious food, Vietnamese coffee to die for and super fast service. We had one crispy pork banh mi and one trang special roll. Best pork roll..."
Michael Boyer
"Love Bahn Mi here but find it a bit pricey. Taste hits the mark and they do yummy vermicelli salads..."
Raju Lakshmana
Shu
83/100 (1030 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Sit down
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Mid-range
"Modern, hip and funky on a pretty ordinary part of Johnston St in Collingwood, this semi-industrial joint has surpassed expectations and survived for..."
Keith Lawrence
"I was so lucky to have the opportunity to experience Shu’s famous 10 course degustation the other night, and it left me so impressed!Upon..."
Stelly
"It was overall a rather interesting take on Modern Asian Fusion. Within our 10-course degustation, the quality of produce was clearly of utmost..."
Penguineats
"I enjoyed an amazing dinner at Shu over the weekend.The atmosphere was very retro/funky and different in a great way. It was a massive..."
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
"Highly recommend their Vegan Experimental Tuesdays! You get 5 courses for $25 - what a steal to have a party in your mouth! My friends and..."
Jenn
"Cannot rave about this place enough. Not only is the space incredible (such a great vibe) but the staff are amazing and the food is next level !..."
Liv (nourishinglively)
"Visited Shu for the first time on the weekend with my partner and we both loved it!! We decided to go with the two different degustation menus, vegan..."
Aidan Moriarty
"Came here for the vegan options and was simply blown away. Not normally a vegan eater, but was invited to try their degustation. Top quality food..."
@foodtom
"Really amazing vegan and meat options here. The decor inside is amazing and all made by the owner, Shu, which I think is so great. Experimental..."
Julia Sansone
"Checked out their 10 course vegan degustation the other weekend, which costs $55 per person.I loved the variety of flavour combinations..."
Eats With Kayli
"I was lucky enough to be invited to try a 10 course degustation in Shu Restaurant! Here’s my favorites for the day!Beetroot and green..."
Win - FSC
"Got to try out Shu’s degustation menu $65 for 10 course (seafood and meat) and they also have the vegan degustation option at $55. All the..."
Harmony
"Not your stereotypical restaurant, Shu restaurant in Collingwood, is a vegan friendly destination offering delicious and affordable modern Sichuan..."
Miagoreng.com
"4.5 We came here to try the new degustation menu and was blown away by the price of only $65 for 10 courses Shu who is the..."
Vivian
"There’s something about a degustation menu that gets me really excited and Shu offers amazing 10 Course Sichuan Degustation for $65 ($55 for Vegan..."
Kheng OMNOM
"One of Melbourne’s most unique & exciting restaurants. Having had the 10 course vegan banquet twice - I can confirm it is amazing! They also do 5..."
Hunting For Greens
"Loved my recent visit to Shu Restaurant to have their new 10 Course Sichuan Degustation. Each dish was very unique to anything I've seen, each with a..."
Foodloverwhojiggles
"We loved our visit to Shu which offered a 10 course Sichuan Degustation of delicious modern Asian cuisine. The entire place is a fun..."
Agreekable
"It may be Another Asian Fusion Restaurant in Melbourne but this one is unique ! Specialising in Vegan degustations they now have a non-vegan option..."
One.hungry.girl10
"Went in today and was absolutely in love with the menu. Usually can't take spicy, but this was definitely was worth the taste. Highly recommend to..."
Andy Lim
"Collingwood’s modern Chinese restaurant, SHU continues to please with its latest Autumn menu. Seven years on, the restaurant has continued to..."
Gastrology
"Wow! Tried the Experimental Vegan Degustation on a Tuesday night at Shu. $25 for 5 yummy fresh interesting dishes! I was really impressed..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"The decor is absolutely mad - super eclectic and super cool. Our waitress was also stellar. Unfortunately, despite an early booking where there were..."
Spirited Stardust
"What a great vegan experience! All the dishes were so colourful and beautiful. Everything tasted very fresh and delicious. Will be back soon for the..."
Bigmelbappetite
"Walking into Shu, we immediately noticed the quirky/funky decoration of the place. We really like the modern and fun vibe the place..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Amazing vegan cuisine! Not once did I utter the words "yep, that's vegan alright". All of the dishes were creative and carefully planned resulting in..."
Wandering Ella
"What an incredible dining experience at Shu. This place delivers, from the very on-trend decor to the service to the incredible presented, innovate..."
Quince And Cheese
"Shu Restaurant opened at the quiet end of Johnston Street in Collingwood back in 2012 and has been a constant work of refinement since. Owner Shu Liu..."
The City Lane
"A step inside shu will satisfy both your eyes with the whacky and fun interior as well as your stomachs with their epic modern take on Chinese food...."
@twogoodtoresist
"We absolutely loved the quirky atmosphere! The place has such a fun vibe and was filled with so much colour! However, most importantly, the food..."
Top Food Melbourne
"Although I can understand where the other reviews are coming from, we had a beautiful meal at Shu and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. We were..."
Nini Foodie
"If vegan food was always this good I would convert!Amazing food, service and ambience, highly recommend. The vegan degustation was amazing value..."
Nicole Jones
"Went in for the vegan degustation and everything was amazing. My absolute favourite was the shitake and soy wontons and I was incredibly pleased to..."
Marlowe
"Cool vibe and really yummy food! Love that so much of the menu is vegan!! Got the shiitake wontons to start which were delicious and the mushroom..."
Chewly Madly Deeply
"Shu's restaurant is an experience you must try. The food and decor is unlike anything I have tasted/ seen before and I travel out of my way to dine..."
Ilovenoodies
"Great dumpling night. All you can eat $25. Service good. Also in the Entertainment book for a large carte. Modern different tasty sensations. Good..."
Deborah Bowen
"Went for the vegan degustation experience which was fantastic! 10 courses of delicious and great looking asian inspired dishes.  Great atmosphere,..."
JustKoz
"There's certainly a lot going on in this restaurant - it's like I've stepped into an episode of Portlandia! But really, food was all great (we took..."
Megan M
"The degustation introduced me to Asian food in a new and exciting way.  There was far more spice than I am used to but it was done well and I coped..."
Green Gourmet Giraffe
"Just had dinner at Shu once again. Love the place and its innovative approach to Asian cuisine. Never had a bad meal here and happily recommend it to..."
Paulie
"Shu Restaurant is a great looking retro joint in Collingwood. The interior is a bit out there, but its not overly done. There are neon lights almost..."
KT
"The coolest restaurant! The decor is amazing and adds to the dining experience. The food itself is just as beautiful, the kitchen clearly take pride..."
Jenna Jay_Food
"Nice retro restaurant in Collingwood. Service was very good with friendly staff, the meals were also very nice. Portions are quite small with a bit..."
Jake
"Shu Restaurant in Collingwood has been at the top of my must-eat list for a while. Every Wednesday evening is dedicated to vegan dining but..."
Veganopoulous
"Pretty cool decoration, the waitress was very kind and lovely and the food had an amazing presentation. Even tho the food was beautiful looking I..."
Jo The Fairy
"Really creative approach to Sichuan cuisine with a nod to fresh locally sourced ingredients. Presentation is beautiful, flavors are superb. Genuine..."
Sean Stove
"Awesome food. Trendy place. Great service!! Will be..."
Joel Stoddart
"Encouragement from friends after many a successful dinner party led Shu Liu to open his own modern-Sichuan restaurant in Collingwood back in 2012...."
Goodhearted
"Memorable. Great spot, with a design that suggests Warhol, and a menu that successfully crosses tapas and meze styles. It is a bit pricy, but the..."
Jeff
"Well worth a visit. Went along on a voucher tonight..and what a pleasant surprise, the food was all delicious, service a bit slow, but then it was a..."
Joan Bray
"The food is adventurous and delicious. Well worth another visit. I was not enamoured with the interior fitting, and the service on the evening was a..."
Jikon Lai
"A very interesting decor that belies the somewhat scummy, graffiti-laden outdoor surrounds - shower curtains, dark music and beakers instead of..."
Murrayhead
"Wasn't sure but left very pleased. Somebody had told us about Shu but not what an experience it would be, was overwhelm by the decor very quirky and..."
Nicky
"Shu is very good. Enjoyable and innovative food. Good service. Nice contemporary surroundings. Been here three times and myself and our friends..."
Two Sheds
"Truly a hidden gem. Located at the much quieter end of Johnston St between Wellington Rd and Hoddle St, this place really is a hidden gem. Creative..."
Karen
"Amazing!. Had a really great experience at Shu last night. We had a mix of meat eaters and vegetarians and were really well catered for. Staggered..."
Fizzkakz
"Taste sensation. From the delightful welcome to the delicious array of beautifully presented food, this was a wonderful experience. Great concept..."
Super Cilious
"I discovered this funky restaurant by chance and was just so pleased. I don't really relate to food critics who go on about infusion of flavours etc..."
Scott
"Just. I recently discovered this best kept secret in Johnston St, Collingwood and could not speak more highly of it. It is that good, we booked it..."
Maike
"Delicious food and terrific service. Love having this gem as a local restaurant. Amazing flavours, strongly recommend..."
Anna Leibel
"Loved Shu, fantastic modern take on Sichuan food -..."
Hannaht
"No boo hoo at Shu. I love sichuan food, so it was with some interest that I went here on a wet Thursday night. We had the set menu and the food did..."
Witharowapoa
"This place is like Art on a plate. I leave feeling inspired. Everything is made by one chef so service can be slow but go there expecting that as it..."
Tara Choudari
"Amazing flavors, spices, unique food, excellent service. A must for anyone wanting an exceptional dining experience, we had the set menu..."
Murray
"Amazing chinese food!!!. This restaurant blew my mind on the weekend, super cool interior, great ambiance, excellent services and most importantly..."
Mr Foodie
"Delicious food, excellent service and awesome atmosphere. Shu deserve much more attention than it gets. Highly recommended!Try the beef..."
Ches
"Amazing food coupled with excellent service...."
Sally Hastings
"Not the best sichuanese around. This place is super trendy. The decor evoked some sort of opium-den-cum-military theme with a team of hip (but not..."
SP
"Went here with 3 friends last Friday night for dinner and each of us were so impressed by the robust and diverse flavours of each tantalizing &..."
Amanda Galteri
"I like this place. Good service, authentic sichuan food with a twist. I had the pork belly and it was delicious! I'd recommend it to anyone that..."
Traveller
"Thumbs up. Had the set menu there and found it was great value - Really fresh food and a great range of modern takes on dishes, along with more..."
Jeremy Crow
"Causing a stir!. You've got to wonder about any place that generates such a polarized response from people patronizing it. I for one am one of the..."
Nick C
"A delightful four senses experience. A creative restaurant where taste, smell, sight and sound are harmoniously celebrated. The owner has done a..."
Kiwi Girl
"Delicious food with modern twist, fair price.Authentic Sichuan style by the Sichuan chefs, hence spicy & with appropriate heat.Great decor..."
Alexander Prince
"Delicious. What I find interesting about this restaurant is perhaps less to do with the restaurant itself and rather to do with the general discourse..."
ReluctantReviewer
"My opinion. I have had the amazing pleasure of eating at SHU numerous times now.I have to say, from the interior design to the maticulous..."
Adame_adamu
"Shu always a pleasure. I had the pleasure of eating at Shu a few time this year and every time was a pleasure. The food was delicious and the staff..."
Jane Louise Hayes
"I like it hot. Delicious SichuanDelightful StaffDirectional Interior and great lighting You have to try the stuffed chillies with..."
Joshy Nom Noms
"Yum!. So good! I had a great time at Shu. The space is modern, hip and welcoming. I was impressed with the creativity put into the food which was..."
Rebecca Kereopa
"Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! I had the best time at Shu, the food was amazing and service was spot on. My first visit was a party, perfect venue, so..."
Paul
"We love SHU!. I had the pleasure to experience one of the best dining experiences ever at Melbourne restaurant Shu. I recently had my farewell party..."
Nikki Clark
"What a delight!. I was so lucky to experience Shu for a friends going away. Such a great venue! From the front modern urban style, to the stylish..."
DannBack7
"Wonderful Chinese!. Great concept, great food, be prepared for your mouth to explode with falvour. if Chilli is not your thing, simple; just request..."
Fashionmuuse
"Unique Dining Experience. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Shu!I visited this restaurant with four friends after having read a..."
Bianca Jade
"So sounds like the last couple of reviews missed the point that Sichuan is spicy food...go figure! Appetizers and entre are particularly cheap and..."
Falcon
"Just off the food lovers mile of Smith Street is the delightful Shu restaurant. From the mass ‘Spoon Planet’ in the window to the coat hanger..."
FoodieAboutTown
"The tastes of this unique little salad were held together by the house-made chilli jam, but it was the silken tofu and salmon, contrasting so..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Just wow! Easily the best vegan/vego restaurant I been in Melbourne. The variety, taste and atmosphere is amazing. Not fine dining or casual - in..."
Raji Gunatilake
"Amazing food! I was totally blown away with all the dishes as they were all fantastic! I think I have found my new favourite restaurant in Melbourne...."
Cecilia Casillas
"I am a dedicated Carnivore! But this place has makes eating Vegan enjoyable. The staff are fantastic - they care about the experience the food and..."
Paul Steele
"Amazing vegan restaurant. The degustation is fantastic, so creative and tasty and well balanced. Great industrial-chic space with a surprise out the..."
Nick Coppins
"Flavorsome creative vegetarian sichuan cuisine. We left feeling satisfied - it was just the right balance of flavor and quantity. It was definitely..."
Jelyn Yoke Jia Thong
"The food was absolutely delicious but a bit pricey for the portion size and the waitresses were very nice and friendly. I'd recommend to..."
kathy chung
"Interesting vegan concept, overall delicious meal but some of the sauces were either too salty or too raw (literally raw vegetables packed..."
P. Bills
"This vegan degustation was beautiful, interesting and challenged my taste buds. It was definitely worth the experience but personally this wasn't as..."
Michelle Jarni
The Old Raffles Place
83/100 (1768 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Malaysian
Singaporean
Asian
Malaysian
Singaporean
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Laksa
Fish
Nonya/Malaysian
Sit down
Asian
Singaporean
Malaysian
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Very good Singaporean! We ordered for takeaway:- Hainanese chicken rice set: tasty rice and chicken, the accompanying chilli sauce definitely..."
Nalia
"Emperor pork spare ribs , colonial beef curry, lobak rice and Balinese spare ribs All excellent and good portions The food is better than..."
The Oracle
"The food is AMAZING! Probably the tastiest laksa i’ve ever tried, also absolutely love the basil fried rice, the racecourse char kway teow, and the..."
Sophie Caruso
"The most authentic char kway teow in Melb! I've unfortunately never visited the place myself but I've ordered their food through Doordash plenty of..."
Deflykira
"This place looks like it’s been around for ages. The place isn’t flash but the food is consistently good and authentically Singaporean. The..."
Lostandwander
"This place is soo old school I felt like I was going back in time lol. The service was excellent, friendly and helpful.Starting w a Ayer..."
Timinmelbourne
"4.5Been meaning to try this for ages. Best char kuey teow in Melbourne. Generous amount of prawns and flavour with a nice gravy holding it..."
Gee
"First time review. Lunch with family today, ordered singapore hokkien prawn noodles, fried carrot cakes, chicken rice and char Kwan teow ( Singapore..."
Laura
"Visited this place recently. Booked through the Zomato app and that was a pleasant experience. Fast confirmation. I would describe the decor as..."
Vivacious Lady
"Finally got the chance to try this restaurant. The interior design and the photos on the wall really brought me back to the old times of the streets..."
PacmanGo
"Amazing food that def reminded me of home. The hokkien noodles is a def must have. We thought the cha kway teow was a tad too sweet but has the wok..."
Emily
"The old raffles place in Collingwood. It is a 4.5 out 5 experience for my lunch. I ordered the hainanese chicken rice set. It was nicely presented..."
Steven Gu
"I adore Old Raffles Place. Not for the food, which is good albeit a bit overpriced, but for the aesthetic, ambiance and charm of dining in a culinary..."
Quince And Cheese
"I spent meany years in Asia, specially Malaysia and Singapore,  this place is without  any doubt la Crème de la Crème, the very best one can find..."
Alberto Semo
"I love this place. A cosy homely place which lives up to the hype. I was introduced there by a coworker and apparently it’s always packed. Quality..."
Ann.ha267
"I came back to The Old Raffles Place after a year of having been and Allan welcomed my big group of 20 with open arms. Some of us had the $45 banquet..."
Nikki
"Probably the best chicken rice I’ve had in Melbourne. The chicken was cooked beautifully and the rice was fragrant. The portion was very generous..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Great atmosphere! Good place to catch up with family and friends. Absolutely loved the beef randeng and pork ribs! Garnishing wasn't so great as they..."
Linda
"The old raffles place is vintage Singaporean and is a personal favourite. They're restaurant is old style homey and that's a part of the reason I..."
Ziggy
"Nice place to eat if you are craving for hawker style food. We ordered the char kway kak and the lorong 29 fried Hokkien noodles, chicken rice and..."
Freia Hu
"In this old corner building with a vintage decor, take your tastebuds on a trip to old style Singapore and Penang.Favourites like the..."
J0yy173
"This place is my all time favourite! Highly recommend the prawns, amazing meat quality and taste just gets better and better. I love the owners, they..."
Sood Shaina
"Amazing food, homey ambience, lovely service and great chat about the good old days in Singapore. Thank you Alan and dear Carol for making my..."
Barb Griffin
"The decor is not flash but the food here was top notch, fresh and flavoursome. Loved the Kallang Roti Beef and Penang Char Kway Teow. Looking forward..."
Mrs Mark
"The old corner building with its colonial vibe is a fitting home for the old raffles place. Everything you want to find on the menu, reminding you of..."
Chela
"How can this place only score only 3.6? Ok so it's not the cheapest but quality comes at a price and this is 110% worth it. We've eaten in here twice..."
Clifford Moss
"A rare little gem - completely authenic... delicious food and welcoming atmosphere. Alan and Carol thank you so much for having us last night. The..."
Min
"Fantastic hainanese chicken rice!!! This is just like you get in Singapore!!!! Flavoursome rice coupled with perfectly cooked chicken! The broth was..."
Steph
"So glad we found this Singaporean/ Malaysian hidden gem in Melbourne! Their Toa Payoh Chye Tow Kueh tastes just like the ones in Singapore. Can't..."
Melbourne Foodieee
"The Laksa is fantastic! Almost as good as Laksa King. I actually only got takeaway, but what dropped my score down is the relative expensive pricetag..."
Speccy
"Always reliable and delicious: this place is an old favourite. Beans with tofu and sambal so tasty! Hainanese chicken rice and char kway teow are..."
D
"What: A Singaporean/Malaysian restaurant worth its salt because the tautology ‘roti bread’ doesn’t exist anywhere on its menu. Bloat score: 4..."
Sonia Nair
"Such a great local place. Would have to recommend the Singapore Sling to really kick your night off!! Chicken rice is to die for and finishing off..."
Ed Gorwell
"Great asian restaurant I could never get sick of it the hor fun was delicious highly recommend itIt didn't look convincing and it took me by..."
Freddo
"I have been hunting for amazing curry laksa in Melbourne for a year now.. This is hands down the best I have had here. Food is great and staff are..."
Patrick Little
"So so so good. The ribs are out of control. So great. The kind of place that makes me make satisfied noises when I eat there. Excellent, recommended...."
Mr Hand
"Not the most appealing place to look at but my goodness the food was great! The ribs were definitely the highlight and probably the best I've hard to..."
Theknifeandforktalk
"My favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Unpretentious, friendly and absolutely superb food. Martabak, Chin Chao, Kway teo, Lemongrass and chili..."
Branch Bacardi
"Came by here one Sunday having an intense craving for Singaporean food.We ordered the char kuay teow, the Hainese chicken rice, and fried..."
Tony
"A good old singaporean restaurant that serves all the delicious singaporean/Malaysian cuisine that I miss and love. My favourite from this restaurant..."
Bon Bon
"Welcoming and authentic family-style restaurant.  Food is authentic as possible.  Price is excellent, portions are full of ingredients and good. ..."
Ab
"Don't be fooled by the look of this place! Raffles is a legit joint serving up a variety of Asian cuisine. The restauranters that own the place are..."
Arabian Princess
"Whenever I am craving a taste of home, I go to The Old Raffles Place. How can one go wrong with a name like that. The owner is Hainanese, and makes..."
Kay-Lene Tan
"Excellent food with casual service and hilariously out of place music (ala piano version of Titanic theme). Chicken rice was almost perfect, while..."
Renato
"The food here is authentic and amazing. The decor is mildly run-down yet pragmatic. The service is attentive, polite and friendly. I would rate this..."
David Bright
"Best hokkien mee in town, and that's coming from my singaporean wife. I've been to the other singaporean restaurants around eg newton circus but this..."
David Choy
"Old Raffles is definitely somewhere you should drop into sometime if you haven’t already. The standard does tend to vary from night to night but..."
De-brief Me
" And so began my love affair with Old Raffles Place. Conveniently, when I moved to Melbourne I was living in Abbotsford for years and Old Raffles..."
Gagwood
"I don't know about you guys, but I absolutely L-O-V-E curry laksa. It's got to be one of the best inventions of all time as far as I'm concerned...."
Peet
"Good menu. Raffles has a great variety of dishes. Reasonably priced and good sized servings. Very friendly..."
Rogue Spoon
"Yummy authentic Singaporean food. Can't go wrong with old raffles place! Authentic tasting Singaporean / Malaysian food.Chicken rice is a must..."
Taiwanren
"Very nice Hananiese chicken rice. Our family ordered a whole hananiese chicken rice and it was delicious. My boy ate 2 bowls of the chicken rice and..."
ILoveToEat
"Reliable local. Fantastic noodles. Chewy, sweet desserts. Cheap cocktails. Fast service. No frills fill..."
Kelly Belly
"Been meaning to go here for years because everyone says it's good. Finally did a few weeks back before a gig at the Tote. The very definition of..."
Lostsheep
"Pleasantly surprised and a taste of home!. Finally found a place with lovely Singapore food: old raffles place in collingwood! 1. hainanese..."
Lydiapebbles
"Enjoyed!. Great food, cant go pass the Hainanese Chicken. It was amazing. Check the specials well, it may not be for..."
Jamie.mccutcheon
"The fried hokkien noodles is my fav, truly authentic taste, belachan chili goes really well w it... other dishes were good too... thumbs up.. my all..."
Green Apple
"Yep, happy with that!! Really nice food, loved every dish! Very nice..."
Food Is Life 👌
"Raffles Place is our new found diamond in Melbourne city. Food here is excellent and most authentic. We had the Lor 29 fried Hokkien Mee which was..."
Serena Tan
"Taste of Singapore. Great taste from street food of Singapore to top restaurant fare. Comes with the nostalgic old charm and images. Very friendly..."
Jared
"Really old place but nice food. We found this place when we visited a Thai restaurant nearby. We felt like we're transported to a..."
Jess Liauw
"Strangely Nice. Old photographs of Singapore with 180 degree views of Johnson v. Wellington corner, the Hainanese Chicken Rice was..."
Mifune
"Nice, comfort food. Liked the noodle dishes. Laksa was not bad, either. My sis liked the chicken rice, but noted that it was a bit salty. We also..."
Anhsfoodblog
"Laska was good. Sat night in March. Ordered the combo laksa, roti, and chicken skeweres. All the food was nice and service prompt. We got there quite..."
Realrayman
"Great!. This place has great chicken rice! The rice is flavourful, the chicken is soft and tender. The chilli is a little sweet but overall its..."
Puneet Sethi
"I'm reluctant to write a review because I don't want this beautiful restaurant getting ridiculously busy. The sambal kan kong makes me happy, And the..."
Cochin
"Mobile review. The best Black Pepper prawns in town - massive crunchy prawns with a spicy, but not sweet black pepper sauce. I could eat these every..."
Brunny Girl
"Yum. On the way to a show,myself and partner decide to pop in try try this place.We were greeted by an elderly asian man who didn't seem to..."
Jjaass
"Very good laksa. I tried this place a few months back and wasn't wowed. The seafood laksa was good but I decided to try around. After trying Blue..."
Eztiger
"The best Singaporean Restaurant in Melbourne. It's very hawker style so don't expect fancy. Those craving for that authentic Singaporean taste would..."
Kangkong
"Totally Authentic. This place has the best Singapore hawker food that can be found in Melbourne. Authentic char tow kuey, char kway teow, indian mee..."
CA
"Two thumbs up. As far as foreign cuisine in Australia goes, this is as authentic as they come and is probably among the best Singaporean fare you..."
Ed
"Great place to enjoy a casual meal their menu is extensive and fairly well priced for what you get. At times during their busier parts it can feel..."
Daniel Brown
"Most original singaporian food in this..."
Steve Baron
"The restaurant is divided into 2 parts, the kitchen & the dining area. The walls are painted pink and is lined with old colonial photos of Singapore..."
Jeroxie
"Wow! The dining experience there was great! It's a cosy place that serves yummy Singaporean food. The fish curry was the best curry I have tried in..."
Mag Y
"Great place, delicious food. The Old Raffles Place has a wide varieties of food and the overall food will make you salivating. Hainanese Chicken Rice..."
Dan P
"AMAZING!! It was impossible to find authentic KL Hokkien Mee until I found out about this place! The taste is so on point and correct! I haven't had..."
Felicia Chiew
"Singapore dishes . Fantastic,been there a many times. Friendly atmosphere..."
J J
"This place is 100% legit. Classic Singaporean Hawker style..."
Julian Joseph
"It’s been in Collingwood for over 20years. Quite a selection of enjoyable dishes. Should try, pricing slightly on the dearer side but not..."
Adrian L
"Great authentic Singapore style local dishes, had black Chai Tow Kway, with delicious and smooth carrot cake and lots of sweet black sauce. Also had..."
Peter Koh
Tonkin
82/100 (491 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vietnamese
Asian
Vietnamese
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Pho
Sit down
Asian
Vietnamese
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Tried this place for dinner and was really impressed. Service was excellent and food was amazing. Baos and spring rolls were delicious. Vermicelli..."
Christina
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Really good! Great affordable and relaxed spot for some decent food. They have a huge vegan and veggie range but..."
Jake Unsworth
"Yummy Vietnamese food, fresh ingredients and super tasty, amazing vegan options and real vegan pho! And Orion beer on tap! Sweetest waiter, thanks..."
Super Cilious
"Friendly staff and great food . My sister in law loves the vegan duck pho and vegan coffee. My favourite is the pork bao . We will definitely come..."
Truonglindy
"Tonkin served delicious Asian-fusion/Vietnamese food in a cozy setting. Staff were friendly also, making Tonkin an excellent lunch/dinner..."
Angel Khong
"Great place, cool vibe, nice decor. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and very accommodating. After advising I wanted the tofu pho but didn't like..."
Mega
"Great place to get your vegetarian meal. Half of their menu is vegetarian/vegan dishes. The pho broth feels clean and different to your pho broth...."
Debby
"The only place I know that grills beef for their pho, which adds a whole other level of charred goodness! Broth was delicious, spring rolls were..."
Lizzie Mai
"Deserves to be way more popular than it currently is. Vegan / vegetarian Vietnamese options (who doesn't love all those v words?) and great, friendly..."
Iris Myandowski
"A cozy, beautiful and vegetarian/ vegan friendly bar and grill located in busy Collingwood! I visited Tonkin recently and had a wonderful..."
Juhi- Culture And Cuisine
"Found this place because of eat club and it was a great find! The food was really genuine, tasty and fresh. We loved the chicken ribs and bao!..."
Foodforthought
"Very friendly staff, cool atmosphere, great service and excellent food. We went in for a beer during happy hour and had the papaya salad, salmon..."
Nick.huntsman
"I recently discovered this humble restaurant and it instantly became a favourite of mine. The venue is spacious and nicely decorated. The food is..."
Jade Richards-Butler
"Token slowly became our go-to for a sneaky drink after work. On top of the Orion tap beer, there are a variety of cocktails that are worth a try as..."
Richard Yang
"Little hidden gem down on Smith St. Great little nook to check out with a small group of friends. Share so you scab a bit of everything and taste..."
Ninja
"Dropped by for lunch, very nice design and friendly staff. Ordered the lunch bowl :) making me happy. The grilled pork was tender and rich in..."
T
"Cosy little hole in the wall amongst the old shopping outlets of Collingwood. The food was tasty, tastes as authentic as you can get on smith st and..."
Meo0owchi
"Staff were very friendly and helpful. The happy hour is definitely worth stopping by for ($12 cocktails, $6 beer) as it applies to the whole beverage..."
Supercallafraga
"Checked this place out about a month ago with some friends after work and was not disappointed. Love love LOVE the cocktails! If you're not sure..."
Foodme
"We heard about a new bar & grill opening up around the corner and decided to drop in and see what its all about. The food were delicious, the service..."
Duy Tran
"Had dinner here on the opening night! Food was excellent across the board, dimly lit Edison bulbs add to the ambience, as well as beautiful exposed..."
Calum Schwindt
Wabi Sabi Japanese Restaurant
81/100 (1129 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Bento (Lunch Box)
Sashimi
Pork
Gyoza
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"🇯🇵 japanese food🍱 breakfast set🍣 chirashi🏚: Wabi Sabi Salon📍:..."
Sense Of Food
"I love Wabi Sabi so much! It's healthy and fun and colourful and so tasty. The food is wholesome and affordable for what you get. I recently got a..."
Quince And Cheese
"This place has very similar if not the same menu as Neko Neko but somehow the food here tasted better, perhaps made with more TLC.Vegan..."
VegoLover
"Tried two of the ramens there. The tofu one and the shoyu shickoji one. The Tofu one was great , I really enjoyed it, quite spicy which I..."
Tabi Ei
"Loved the ambience and the food. Been there twice and was extremely satisfied with both the food and the service on both occasions. The jap curry was..."
Beverly
"A late night supper here and it was superb. Seated at a lovely crafted timber table with the restaurant still sprinkled with diners on a Tuesday..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Wabi sabi salon in Collingwood. I am really into this small cosy cafe or restaurant. Give you a unique Japanese fusion and like something you won’t..."
Steven Gu
"The food and service is really good here. I got the tempura mushroom dinner bento and the veg gyoza. However I feel they're a bit overpriced,..."
Kim
"Wabi Sabi has completely changed the way I view Japanese food, these guys definitely know how to put on a feast! With a great selection of vegan..."
Miriam Haug
"The food was amazing. I dont usually eat sashimi and I'm now a convert. Second time I've ever eaten ramen and such a standard has been set that I..."
Eva Las Vegas
"Wabi Sabi Salon has recently updated its menu so I was keen to visit. The offering skews vegan and pescatarian, with four types of ramen (three of..."
Nadia
"3066Wabi Sabi Salon was well located for our Friday evening plans, we'd booked a table which turned out to have been a good move as it was pretty..."
Andrew Turner
"We came as a group and they put us in a nice area at the courtyard (covered with heater on). Friendly service from the moment we walked in. I don't..."
Budi Sudarto
"Because I had wanted to try Wabi Sabi a long time before they closed for renovation, I came here with no holds barred when it finally re-opened and..."
Fatcat
"Now the team from Neko Neko, still a fave are doing wonders at this place. As a vegan I find lots to choose from and all of it delicious. No really I..."
Bob Weis
"Love the noodles here. The broth has a rich yet subtle flavour and the atmosphere is very nice. We have had lots of team lunches here and the service..."
JtotheG
"Came here to try the newly revamped Wabi Sabi and was not disappointed! The new menu appears to have more choices I'd want to eat and on this..."
Hangry Cat
"Plenty of vegetarian/vegan options. The tempura, tofu and tempeh salad and ramen were all super yummy!! Very reasonably priced. Highly..."
Donna
"The dishes were tasty and flavour packed with an attention to detail. I loved the cosy woodsy traditional Japanese decor, I didn't feel like I was in..."
Aggie Koczwara
"One of the most expensive lunch bento box I have experienced. Simple work only a few pieces of tuna. Presentation is elegant. Despite first..."
David Liao
"Let’s continue our culinary journey on Smith Street and we come across yet another Japanese restaurant. This cozy eatery with its indoor wooden..."
Cheronnie
"This place is the perfect amount of japanese boho kitsch and the food is amazing. Can never go past the tuna sashimi salad and the beef tataki -..."
Amy-Louise Rutherford
"Wabi Sabi salon presented beautiful insta-worthy meals. I had chicken katsudon, it was a little bit cold, but I think this could be because they were..."
Hangry Jules
"Kaarage was not as crispy as I like kaarage to be. Mushroom Bento was delicious and the black cod was very flavoursome although the Bento was not..."
The Hangry Hippo
"You get a good Japanese curry for about $20. You generally can't go wrong with a katsu and even though it's good it could be a little bit..."
TravisV
"Great food and wonderful experience . The waiters are very accommodative . We are strict vegetarians and they changed our order to minus eggs and add..."
Abhijit Nayak
"Wabi Sabi is an authentic and cosy Japanese restaurant in Collingwood. Service was great and there is an outdoor seating which is perfect for larger..."
Jiji
"There are plenty of ramen options on Smith Street alone, but this place is a decent pick.  The sweet potato chips were an absolute delight - the..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"A Fresh take on Modern Japanese Food!This place was on the list and we decided to go and take a look, we arrive and the place was full..."
Just Jamie
"One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Great atmosphere and food, a bit pricey is the only downside. Service is also pretty good. Highly..."
Belle Eats Melbourne
"I went to Wabi Sabi Salon after Neko Neko couldn't fit my group in. Luckily they let us book the beautiful outside area that has a mini Japanese..."
Caroline Beaney
"Such a cute atmosphere. The back area is nice when the weather is good. The sashimi slices were tiny but the black cod with saikyo miso was one of..."
Clalla Morishita
"I always delight when I find an authentic Japanese eatery just like this one. Lunch on Sunday here was wonderfully relaxing. I enjoyed the gozen, it..."
Soleil
"I recently attended a friend’s wedding that was catered by Wabi Sabi Restaurant. So here is my review for the catering component as I have yet to..."
SueyLuey
"Came here with 6 people for mums bday.This place is nestled in with a stack of awesome restaurants next to it, so it has to be good otherwise it..."
Food Glorious Food
"Wabi sabi! What a great institution on smith street when you want to get Japanese food. Came here the other night, and got their Grilled Black Cod..."
Yuan Diego
"Always a fan of Japanese food .... especially a quirky one.This place is exactly that, once you go inside as first impression doesn't give..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"I can't tell you about the rest of the menu, and I'm not sure I'll ever know, because when I return here to eat again, I'm not sure I can order..."
Gotham
"I'm very confused with how to proceed in eating my small, dainty meal with lots of sections but luckily it tastes good. There are a lot of vegan..."
Iris Myandowski
"Love this spot to get a bento, they are always top qual. Here, you get options of meat, fish or veggie bentos and I have had all types and they're..."
MandyToorak
"Had the agedashi tofu and eggplant bento and really enjoyed it. It was vegan but you'd never know- full of flavours and versatility. The tofu was in..."
Skellie
"My favourite Japanese place here in Melbourne land is Wabi Sabi Salon. They have an inventive, interesting menu that delights the tastebuds with..."
Donutsam
"Not so traditional but very delicious. Crispy agedashi tofu with intense umami sauce and crunch of fresh daikon strips. The slightly seared ocean..."
Delicious Doris
"Loved their food. Wagyu is tender and great. Deep fried chicken is very juicy which I would say it's one of the best I ever had in Melbourne. But..."
Fryday Night Foodie
"A couple of weeks ago, I went to Wabi Sabi Salon for the first time. This day had torrential downpour and we were seated in the quaint 'outside room'..."
Expensive Delicious Habit.
"Fantastic food, some of the best Japanese I've had in Australia. Great service and lots of different traditional options on the menu. The $25 dinner..."
Patrick Leyland
"Took me by surprise that this Japanese Fusion cuisine has quite a large serving! I'm usually not a fan of fusion cuisines, but I have to..."
Oh Hui Wen Wendy
"Feel like you've been transported to Tokyo as you walk through the doors of this charming eclectic Japanese restaurant. Their menu offers a great..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"A great place to stop for lunch! We ordered the sashimi lunch plate and the teriyaki chicken. I really wanted the bento but wasn't keen on deep fried..."
Matty T
"A group of 8 in a busy Friday night and we all were really satisfied with the food and service. All dishes were very tasty, unique and nicely served..."
Shlomi
"If you loved your eating experiences in Japan (generous services, multiple components, weird and wonderful)  then tada! Wabi Sabi is the closest..."
Amy Fogs
"Good value for money. Had the meat bento which was pork today and it was juicy and tender. Love all the pickles that come with the bento..."
Kirsten Tanner
"First time eating here last nice and I'm wrapped to have found another gem of a restaurant. Our waiter was fantastic, full of jokes and entertaining...."
Cristy Phelan
"Came here for lunch on Monday and got the meat don lunch set. I have to say it was really delicious. I got the crispy chicken as that was the meat..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"Wabi Sabi lunch considered of my chicken teriyaki and husbands' bento box. My chicken was really nice and tender, teriyaki was spot on. Bento box..."
MsV
"Very solid Japanese restaurant with good food.  There is a cool outdoor seating area as well.  Service was okay.  Reasonably priced as..."
Mrs Mark
"Went here for a friend's birthday and had a really good lunch experience. Dishes were varied, interesting but most importantly, very tasty. Staff..."
Mark
"Good Japanese, with a sizeable with many standard dishes having an interesting twist. Quirky but pleasing interior with an interesting set up...."
C
"Love this place so much! Best atmosphere, delicious fresh food. My favourite this to have here is the raw wagyu! Definitely give it a try if you..."
Rhianna Hume-Cook
"Stepped into a different country, a different time altogether, when I entered Wabi Sabi. Having spent some time living in Japan, Wabi Sabi felt..."
Chillout.im
"Had to wait a little for takeaway and they sat me down at a table with a beer. The atmosphere is great and the chicken teriyaki don was a delight -..."
Renato
"I think the best ramen I have had in..."
Stuart Smith
"Very relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff :-) I really like their interesting selection of sushi! The only thing is that I don't like the style of..."
Erica Parkes
"Loved the lunch bento box with terriyaki chicken – it was amazing. Some quality Japanese rice and Japanese salad plus pickled vegetables and..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"I don't eat sushi, so this isn't the place for me! But I went along with a mate, and he declared it to be good. It's on good old Smith St in..."
Mic Cullen
"White fish tempura bento; the fish was really fresh and I was really happy that they weren't dripping with oil! The portion of the bento was..."
Addy
"While some of the food may not have been complete winners for me, the atmosphere and the service did completely win me over, it's so nice to be able..."
Ashley
"Yummy!!. Everything was yummy! Prawn tempura, salmon sashimi, wagyu wrap, ocean trout sushi, all for a reasonable price. Will come back and..."
Lovefood
"Authentic Japanese food, friendly attentive service and reasonable prices. Our party of five ate here last night and all were impressed with the..."
Daddyboy
"Great atmosphere and pretty good food.. Have been a few times for lunch. Has a great atmosphere, is run by some friendly young Japanese women. There..."
Roger Kaputnik
"Yum yum yum! Every dish we had was super tasty and delish and a little different to the normal japanese u get everywhere. Service was great and..."
Sandybee4444
"Do yourself a favour.. Wabi Sabi Salon is wonderful. The Agadashi tofu is delicious and their rice paper rolls are to die for. Do you yourself a..."
Ash
"Love the plum wine, & weekday bento box..."
Monique
"Solid. Set course menu surprisingly good value - and substantialGood foodGood atmosphere and serviceWill..."
Moov
"Great food and service. We ate here on Saturday evening with our daughter and her boyfriend and on a warm Melbourne night eating in the rear..."
Wonder
"Incredible bento box! Staff were lovely and accommodating. Seriously, the bento box was..."
Emily N
"Sunday special of ramen was great to warm me up on a cold winter day beautifully taste broth with melt in the mouth pork well worth it . Heading back..."
Rockabilly Boi
"So delicious! I just loved it. The pork belly dish is phenomenal as is the soba noodle..."
Deezarock
"Love their sushi rollsss. Best sushi roll I have had, other dishes are okay and healthy. But the miso soup can be quite tasteless..."
Gwyneth Wong
"Mmm mmm. Lots of yum vego..."
Brooster
"Great and a bit different. This restaurant is a winner. Try it and be a bit adventurous in what you..."
Imprettyfussy
"Wabi Sabi, hai!. Amazing experience at Wvabi Sabi Salon. We tried the Omakase set, with five courses for $45. It began with sashimi, the kingfish was..."
SalmonySalmon
"Had lunch in the outside area. Group of 10 and kids. Nice food, good service. Will be back...."
Leeroy
"Went here with my wife for dinner. Great flavours with fresh ingredients and service was pretty good. Pork belly was perhaps a little overcooked..."
Goinghome04
"Great tasting dinner with authentic Japanese flavours despite portions on the small size. Great Jap beer selection and friendly service. Highly..."
Jack
"Great service- fresh food that is full of flavour- amazing soba noodle..."
Eurasian
"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! What more can I say? Had the Fish Bento with Miso Soup and also an Asahi... was nice and cold and just capped off an..."
Jason Inglis
"Been here a few times - easy to spend too much but having lived in Japan for abt 7 years I find it the closest to what I experienced in Japan..."
Eric Wilson
"Expensive but tasty. Finally get a chance to try out this restaurant, it was monday night and the place was quite empty (which I think is acceptable..."
Steffi Junanto
"We had a great night here last week. We had the entire restaurant booked and ordered a banquet. The staff were very sweet, only slightly slow w..."
Rowena J
"Quality japanese food you cant fault. I am very impressed with the decor, service and food. Despite being seated in a separate but cosy shed at the..."
Unforkettable
"The Worst atmosphere. I was told to sit next to my husband and to sit in front of complete strangers, and the other strangers squeezed in right next..."
Mel
"A unique and modern approach to Japanese cuisine. We tried 5 dishes and desert, all of which were sensational. Love it, love it, love..."
Glenda Fry
"Great all round. Was brought here on the recommendation that it was the 'best Japanese in Melbourne' and can say that it's not too far from that. I..."
Sweet&Sour
"Food is amazing. But we sat out the back and it stank like a..."
Nic
"Food and service were lovely as always, but it is hard to eat here with a group (we were 8), especially with the new summer menu. Items are too..."
Aviv
"It's one of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. The decor is rustic and the little courtyard is beautiful. I always order the lotus root..."
Marina
"Loved the salad. The sesame dressing salad is my favourite. Very fast service but a little bit..."
Don CyberJunkie
"Yum!. We tried this place on a whim... Loved it! Exactly what we felt like - Fresh and generous serves. We loved sharing the massive vegie and..."
Northcotechicky
"Fantastic Japanese!. Rated best Japanese Restaurant in Victoria 2010 in the Restaurant and catering awards, this place is a little hidden gem!..."
Carley Ludlow
"Great sushi. Favourite place for a quick lunch - great spicy salmon hand rolls. And only..."
Brunny Girl
"Amazing place - food is delectable, service is outstanding and the traditional Japanese decor is great. Don't sit upstairs though - gets far too hot...."
Jesspo
"One of my favourites. I *love* this restaurant. A wonderfully original japanese menu, and *great* for vegetarians too. The seaweed salad is..."
T
"Good food and relexing atmosphere! Especially the Yellowtail salad and the wagu sushi are..."
Zinnia Cheng
"This is one of the best Japanese I've ever had. Salmon and avocado was great, tempura flounder was ok, pork belly pie was so intense and duck breast..."
Jess Liauw
"Fresh and tasty jap with a twist. Wabi Sabi is not your average Japanese joint, and has a refreshing menu of fresh, light and slightly quirky dishes...."
Sharyn Honey
"Japanese eatery wait staff who are actually Japanese? Priceless. Great warm sake and super cute..."
Mme Ange
"Great creative dishes. Reasonable prices. Good seasonal..."
Food Angel
"You could do much worse than a visit to this quirky Japanese cafe who can lay claim to an amazing signature dish. I'd gladly eat just this - Wagyu..."
SerendipitousK
"It was four years ago since we came here and the food this time was much improved from the previous experience. The menu is designed for sharing but..."
Joanne Lung
"Overall good experience. Dishes looked fancy. The salmon sashimi was a bit too salty, which made the following dishes tasted plain... Vegetarian..."
Lena
"Looks a small restaurant from the street, but actually quiet large as there are other areas. The service was great, especially the waitress,..."
John Lawson
"My friend and I enjoyed vegetarian lunch there. Our dishes were nice and colourful with a variety of vegetables. The staff were very friendly and..."
Chia
"Took my partner on a date night here, booked online noting allergies and that I didn't want to be near the door. When we arrived she clarified my..."
Justin Curreen-Harris
"Oh my goodness, the service here was lovely! The food was equally great, price was reasonably cheap for the portion we received. Saving this as one..."
Nadia Craven
"Spent a week in Melbourne and this was the best restaurant out of all of them. Interior is quirky and clean, staff are polite and service is quick...."
Eshlie A
"Great food, a lot of choices for all diets and really well priced, lovely staff… it gets a bit crowded and can be really noisy, great for quick..."
Mz Beatz
Chalawan
80/100 (119 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Beef
Oyster
Pad Thai
Curry
Prawns
Asian
Thai
Delivery
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
"Had an extremely wonderful dinner at this place. We were a group of 6 plus 3 kids and although the sitting was quite tight it didn't stop us from..."
Brunching
"This is some seriously tasty, fragrant, yummy food. The prawns and kingfish enters were great, the pork belly was good and the beef cheek green..."
BlueberryHill
"I love this restaurant. As far as Thai goes in Fitzroy, this is definitely the most authentic, and yet it still fits in as a Melbourne restaurant...."
Joshua Moore
"The ambience is modern and relaxed. Designed by Studio Equator, the beautiful space is anchored by the reptilian central bar covered in scale-shaped..."
Gastrology
"Incredible. If you're after a place for a relatively quiet bar-setting date with drinks and amazing tapas styled dishes, Chalawan is a fantastic..."
Nomafoodic Chipineats
"Surprised by the poor reviews below considering this one of the best Thai meals I have ever eaten! We did end up over ordering (a little..."
Keith Lawrence
"We are regulars here and every visit to Chalawan was always a great experience for us. The food was really good and the service was always friendly...."
Aim A
"I went there following my friend's suggestion and it wasn't disappointed me at all.I have been trying many thai restaurants in Melbourne as..."
Sweet_tooth_bo_boo
"I first came here because the recommendation from a friend and decided to come back as the food was really amazing. Also, the service was really..."
NoCapsicumPlease
"The food here was fantastic!! I'm Thai and it s not easy for me to find authentic Thai food in Melbourne. I wohad say most of Thai restaurant not..."
Bom Wasin
"As in any good Thai establishment, aromas of coconut and the sweetness of basil greet await as you enter Chalawan. The versatility of the humble..."
Veg&TwoMeat
"We came here fire dinner on a Friday evening and ordered the duck larb, beef cheek curry and stir fried mushroom dish. They were all super yummy. The..."
Jikon Lai
"We walked past and decided to give this place a try. It's quite small, so we decided to sit at the bar. The cocktails we tried were quite strong, so..."
Elonie
"Came here on a Tuesday night. There was only one table occupied but a few more people walked in when we were there. Their meat is not free range..."
I. D.
"Had a great night out with the girls there a few weekends ago! Tried every cocktail on the menu and you would too as they are Delicious! Food was..."
Vika
"Great Thai food and Cocktails, real authentic and fresh. If you know Thai food well you know this place is doing everything right and detailed.  We..."
Nextstep Inter
"Love this place! Really delicious Thai food in a nicely fit out restaurant. Nice place for a dinner date or with a group of friends. Great..."
Barbs Blarbs
"Excellent place to hangout and relax at night. I went there 2 times.All of staffs were friendly and service minded. They recommended me some..."
Bui
"More interesting than your standard suburban Thai restaurant with a giant drinks menu. Only two vegetarian options but it's not a huge menu..."
Iris Myandowski
"Ocean trout curry.. awesome Lobster pad thai.. awesome Barstaff..... awesomeSmall and easy to miss but definitely check..."
Jamie Dendle
"Had a great experience here and opted for ordering ala carte. The food was fantastic and would highly recommend the cocktails. Definitely a place to..."
Shehani De Mel
"The combination of quality ingredients and an east-meets-west vibe was a constant throughout the dishes we had tried. I'm quite picky when it comes..."
Theycallmemaggie
"Had a few glasses of wine at Marion... Met a friend after work. A couple of cocktails @ Black Pearl.... We planned to research a dinner spot, but it..."
Dougie Thompson
"Northern Light has made way for the king. Chalawan, the crocodile king, to be exact. Chalawan isn’t the place for traditional Thai. It’s..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"There’s a new crocodile king on Smith Street and his name is Chalawan. Opening its doors a few months ago, Chalawan is a cosy, contemporary..."
The Plus Ones
"There’s a new crocodile king on Smith Street and his name is Chalawan. Opening its doors a few months ago, Chalawan is a cosy, contemporary..."
Ashanie Mekhala Perera
"Really surprised about the low ratings here. Food was absolutely delicious. Staff were very friendly. We had beef cheeks, pork belly and ocean trout..."
Travman
"Chalawan is the latest baby on the block which has been opened for a few weeks and serves modern Thai cuisine in a rocking venue. When you step..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"I don't understand why this restaurant has a low rating,is that because it is pretty new ? Well, I came here with a friend and we find the food..."
Bon Bon
"Super lovely staff and tasty food. Really Interesting and original cocktail menu that aligns well with the food menu.  Cool space. Will be back for..."
Rich
"Really interesting and flavoursome Thai food- a lot more complex than your typical Thai restaurant. Is in between easy tiger and jinda thai...."
Jmk
"Sensational food, great cocktails, friendly staff. Had Scallops for starter,then The Beef Cheek curry and the banana ice cream!! You will be in..."
Giinko Tk
"Best Thai food in Melbourne , really love it especially the banana ice cream . Would love to come back one day. Good place for tasting some..."
Kevin Cai
"Lovely attention to detail, great staff, good beer and fab food, esp the desert- banana ice cream - will return for sure one day..."
Emily-Ann Nash
Aka Siro
79/100 (2271 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
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Mid-range
"This place is absolutely amazing! Everything was spot on! Great staff and delicious..."
Liliana Pasán
"Intrinsic EATing whilst in Melbourne. Be prepared to wait as seating is communal but constant. Thickly sliced Salmon Sashimi with wasabi and..."
Josephine Mulipola
"Bustling atmosphere and delicious food. It's dangerous sitting at the service counter - everything that is dished up looks sensational so you just..."
Gavin Collopy
"I absolutely love everything about this place. Super delicious food, friendly staff, and nice..."
Marcellina Putri Marzully
"One of my all time faves. Love this..."
Melissa Charlie Brown
"Delicious food, great service, staff very friendly. Really enjoyed the staff conversing amongst themselves and with native customers in Japanese,..."
Rick Cuddy
"Excellent service, homely atmosphere and fantastic food..."
Rose Chan
"Service was excellent. Staff were friendly. Food was beautifully presented. I could easily make a habit of dining..."
Judith Napier
"So minimalist, so chilled out and great food!!! Will be coming back again and..."
Sandy Edmond
"Another amazing night at one of Melbourne’s truely authentic Japanese restaurants.. And a wonderful menu to boot. Treat yourself your taste buds..."
Darius Dezen
"One of my faves. Everything on the menu is..."
Luan Ngo
"Tonight we had tapas menu.. Amazing..."
Gianluca Bocci
"It's rare to find, but when you do find a real authentic Japanese restaurant you know it is going to be good. This is definitely one of those places...."
Mike Ramensky
"Wonderful taste mix making me more more hungry and wanna order more!!!..."
Jacque Chan
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-One of my favourite restaurants..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Beat japanese hot food in melbourne...."
Jieun Ha
"I love love love love this place so much! The best Japanese home-cook place ever - very authentic. Only one page of food menu but everything is..."
Momojojo
"I love Aka Siro’s! Their speciality is the teishoku – set lunch meal which includes a dish of your choice, bowl of miso soup, salad and unlimited..."
AngeLuvFood8
"We waited almost an hour for Aka Siro but it didn't seem to bad because concept of a visible wait list also made it very..."
Jasmine
"This is by far one of the best Japanese restaurants I've been to in Melbourne. The moment you step through the door and greeted by the staff, you're..."
ABC Eats🍜🍙🍩
"This place is the secret tunnel to Japan - your authentic Japanese experience starts the second you step into this cozy restaurant in Collingwood...."
Eat_Sleep_Repeat
"This small place offering Japanese food is very lovely. The food is authentic Japanese. Be sure to try the Gyu Teki Teishoku and the Agedashi..."
Val
"My favourite Japanese cafe in Melbourne! A must visit for good quality Wagyu beef and chicken karage! The Higarashi specials are a tasty option too...."
Sarah Quek
"A small cozy Japanese restaurant at Collingwood. Went there for Saturday lunch and it was a little bit of wait to get seated. Ordered wagyu..."
Eatwithbonny
"We waited for half an hour to get a group table. Well worth the wait. Excellent service and great foodie experience..."
Paul J Fisher
"This place, is as good as it gets for classic japanese casual dining. The cocktails are damn good, the food is good. The only thing is that it can be..."
John M
"Aka Siro which means red and white and is a simple eatery in Collingwood. The food is simple,homey and it gives you a taste of Japan! The menu is..."
M3lissa____
"Very lovely place, warm and cozy atmosphere, family style Japanese dishes, very cute they wrote the specials on the pot lid, the tofu and curry we..."
FoodieInMel
"Visited Aka Siro for dinner and it always a pleasant dining experience with them. The restaurant is small but the food is outstanding and a little..."
Cindy
"This is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Melbourne Taste so authentic and delicious for sure!Should try it whenever you're in..."
Emerensiana Vitalis Handoko
"5 stars for the most delicious Sunday lunch at Aka Siro. Absolutely love the cosy, warm ambience. A slight wait (30min) for our table which was worth..."
Nina Lily
"I crave for genuine, homey Japanese food once in a while - not sushi/sashimi, but the kind of teishoku (set meal) and kobachi (small dishes) that one..."
Usagi
"Bring on my carnivore instincts. The Teki beef steak was fabulous. My friend had the cheese and ham katsu which she said was soooo tasty. Literally,..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"this is definitely one of my fav places in melbourne. been here many many timeshomey japanese foodgyu teki beef steak, salmon..."
Jonathan Ong
"Great food and ambience. Good quality food for a reasonable price. Recommend the beef steak dish and the king prawn. The place is small inside and..."
GoMelbS
"I always come back to have a feel of Japan. Their beef and karage chicken are one of the highlights. Not forgetting their katsu curry and daily set..."
Xiaoqin Samantha
"Have you ever felt so willing to give a business your money?We’ve been dining here every weekend for months during their lunch..."
Jessica
"Highkey my favourite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne. All their dishes are amazing, but I especially like their karaage and teriyaki hamburg! Their..."
Kelly Effendi
"My partner and I attended Aka Siro on a Thursday night and it had a real nice vibe, it felt like we were back in Japan. The food and service were..."
Nick Galofaro
"I love everything of this restaurant: the food, the portion of each dish, the vibe, the decoration and location. Thanks for a delicious..."
Phuong Anh Ngoc Do
"Aka Siro in Collingwood. Nice Japanese restaurant and only open from Thursday to Sunday. Nice ambience and friendly staff with good service. Open..."
Steven Gu
"Very busy on weekend. The seating is quite tight due to the small size of the shop. Food and drinks are excellent with unlimited rice. Service is..."
Bui Thao
"I love this place! The decor and small area reminded me of a cosy home. The food was amazing, each dish was flavourful and made me want more. Alhough..."
Carynn
"I loved this place. I've been want to go for ages and finally went. Can't recommend enough. It's small and quaint, and the food and experience is..."
Kotix
"Such a hidden gem in the back streets of Collingwood. Aka Siro is the perfect spot for an authentic home cooked Japanese experience. Definitely try..."
AlwaysHungryForMore
"Always love coming here at lunchtime for some traditional Japanese Home Cooked dish 🍱🇯🇵.My favourite to order is always the..."
Little Picky Very Hungry
"Very homie Japanese restaurant,really enjoy the atmosphere there, very causal ! I’m a fan of curry, this curry is a bit salty than others, but if..."
Juneren
"The food is delicious.  Very close to being authentic, in a great setup.  The place is very busy but the food was still fairly quick.The..."
Bobby
"Oishī Tabemono !Akasiro is deserving of its high rating but please don’t be fooled into equating that as a fine dining establishment...."
Robocop
"A small but busy restaurant. My coworker and I arrived around 12:20 on a Friday and we were lucky enough to nab two seats that had just finished. We..."
Nom Monster
"A  little slice of Japan in Collingwood - ambience was reminiscent of dining in Japan from the interior design to the chefs in the kitchen...."
Obie
"My partner took me here for dinner. We were seated at the bar on stools. This is a cute little Japanese restaurant serving tapas style dishes...."
Timinmelbourne
"Had the karaage special and it was yum. Very traditional and made me feel like I'm in Japan. Only reason I did not give a 5/5 is because serving size..."
Melissa Wong
"First time come here for dinner,small japanese restaurant and love the positive vibes around it. Remind me of the authenticity of local japan..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"Finally got a chance to visit over the long weekend. We were early and waited at another cafe. Before 12pm a lot of people started lining up. We were..."
One.hungry.girl10
"A small restaurant where you can eat authentic Japanese food!!I would be a regular customer if here is close to my house.Ordered Higawari..."
Chai
"Nice, authentic Japanese food in a japanese setting. Between the 4 of us we ordered the meat dishes (4 dishes) and rice. Portion sizes are okay, but..."
APoddy Belly
"So authentic and fresh!! The Katsu curry was just done perfectly! Definitely coming back for more. Tiny venue, so not super comfy and only takes..."
Linda
"Went to Aka Siro and tried their famous Kara-age Teishoku & Sumomo (soda + ume drink). They were great! Kara-age was crunchy & not too oily, and that..."
Stepo
"Loved this gem! We visited on Sunday during lunchtime. We ordered the ham katsu, mix fry and chan chan yaki teishoku..All of them were hearty and..."
.rednosekuma
"The best Japanese restaurant I have tried in Melbourne! Best deep fried chicken as well! A lot of yuzu dishes which I absolutely love! How I wish I..."
Rosie
"Japanese Restaurant tucked away in a corner in Collingwood. Excellent food, very friendly staff. Still very traditional which makes it authentic...."
MelbFood
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I loved the vibes of this place, it feels very authentic and the staff are so welcoming. 🍩Lizzie..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Cute small Japanese joint in the back streets of Collingwood. My pork cutlet katsu curry was fairly generous, curry tasted homemade, the cutlet was..."
RoamingEats
"Have been recommended by friends to check this place out. Came here for lunch and got a seat by the counter. Wait staff was not that attentive as he..."
ElCompass
"It was our first time visiting. We're pretty skeptical about the rating.But! After the meal, I have to say they deserve it.The staffs are..."
Cheng YuLing
"one of the best japanese restaurant in melbourne, the quality never drop and it feel like eating at home. Really nice for lunch, i haven't try dinner..."
David
"Cute little restaurant tucked in a side street in collingwood. Fresh quality ingredients with simple effective combinations of traditional japanese..."
FlavourFavours
"My little brother is always picky with food and can hardly finish any brunch food that we share with him. Brought the family to Aka Siro today, LO..."
Jeanajoy285
"Cute cafe and reminds me of Japan. The food is good and close to what you would get in Japan. Lunch on Saturday was busy and crowded. Customer..."
Cathy
"I love the interior of this restaurant! It seems that we are dining at Japan. The food was amazing, the service was very warm and welcoming too...."
Vendy Foo
"Little Gem in CollingwoodExcellent service and pride in food. The flavours were balanced and well thought out and maintained the integrity of..."
Judith Pimentel
"Food: - Teriyaki Hamburger Teishoku: 2 beef+pork patties and heaps of different types of vegetable (green beans, sweet potato, eggplant,..."
IsaH
"One of the best Japanese eatery I have ever tried. All the cookings were tasted like authentic Japanese, clean and delicate flavors. Had a lunch here..."
Ferry Gondo
"Great little place with fantastic staff!! Quite busy on a Saturday night but managed to get a table for five. The menu had a great variety of options..."
Loz Arthur
"I was here last weekend for lunch. Queued for 30 minutes cos it was no empty seat left.I ordered kara~age curry, and i really love it. The..."
V3R0
"The restaurant has a family feel (not fancy at all), the food is not as salty as some of the other mid-priced Japanese restaurants. Although I'm not..."
Alice
"Nice food but nothing special ! Limited vegetarian options. Very small dining area and sharing this area with kitchen makes the restaurant a bit..."
Zomatoaddict
"We arrived at the restaurant at 12.10pm for lunch on a Sunday and the place was already packed. We still managed to get a counter seat. Service was..."
Hangry Horace
"This place remind me of small cozy family restaurants appeared in so many Japanese TV series! The food all taste fresh and delicious. You can feel..."
Durianne
"Small place that serves amazing and honest food with a great service. Everything that we tried was incredibly good and walked out wanting to visit..."
Pablo Ruiz Andujar
"Oh my god have been here twice and-Amazing !Awesome authentic vibe, very cosy- efficient service Great sake 😍😍And holy wow..."
Frances Mona
"I highly recommend coming here and giving it a try. This is authentic and well priced food. decor is cozy and stylish. I want to go back to try..."
Minimoo
"The restaurant serves the Japanese authentic cuisine located in Collingwood, Peel street.The place was pretty small but cozy. The interior design..."
Jeffry
"DELICIOUS!!! 😋😋This is my favourite Japanese restaurant in Collingwood! It is authentic, fresh and hits the spot every time! My..."
Jiji
"DELICIOUS HOMEY JAPANESE FOOD!!Yes yes yes!!! You most definitely should try this place. I almost always order their gyu-teki! The interior..."
Jean
"Highly rated Jap restaurant for good reason - it's a really quaint and unassuming shop on Cambridge St and the food is made with care. Ideal to make..."
Good Food, Good Mood
"Thought it was a nice cosy place with pretty yummy food. Though I must say that it was rather expensive and the servings aren't very big. The food I..."
Sotasty
"I've been walking past this sweet little Japanese restaurant for years without even noticing it's there. There is only one vegetarian main (tofu and..."
Iris Myandowski
"Beautiful food, beautiful location. Have visited many times and has always retained quality. Friendly staff and solid service. Highly recommend..."
Flo May
"Aka siro has always been one of my favourite and go-to places for japanese food. It gives a homey vibe as it serves their humble and affordable..."
Eliza T
"If there’s one common thread running through our meal at Aka Siro, it would have to be the light and delicate nature of each dish. Though each had..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"The atmosphere, customer service and food is really great. Honestly very minimalistic and just good quality ingredients. Take note: specials come on..."
HonestAsian
"If you haven't tried aka siro, you've got to check it out. This review is purely about their lunch menu, but since they opened a few years ago, they..."
Yuan Diego
"On a Thurs only the tapas and the regular dessert menu is available. There's no sake _menu_ but if you describe what you're looking for, they'll find..."
Lioslaith
"Really good! Great service, great food. One gripe is that we ordered the two pork belly dishes expecting chunks of pork belly. Instead, it was more..."
Telyawhat
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JZY
"Been here so many times, this authentic Japanese little restaurant is amazing. My favourite dishes are the Navy curry - the best one in Melbourne!..."
Tuck Tuck
"Two of us had 3 smalls, 2 mains n a salad. We had miso soup too. Everything was so tasty, loved every dish! The ginger cocktail I had was also very..."
Snow
"Nice small japanese restaurant, big portion and good quality food. Love coming here for lunch! too bad they dont accept cards, remember to always..."
Yuxi Chen
"Excellent, authentic modern Japanese food. It's like a little restaurant you'd stumble upon down an Alley in Tokyo... Well run and lots of soul in..."
Michael Dunn
"Magnificent. Service, food, atmosphere - all perfect. Cannot be faulted. Love it. Love it. Love it. Broccoli and ricotta is pure genius. Did I say..."
Tigerland
"Thursday tapas win! Hubby and I shared 5 tapas dishes (including 2 specials - meatballs and fish) and I'm already raring to go back for more! Fish..."
Shimona
"Lovely little Japanese restaurant. Stepped into the shop and it felt like I was back in Japan. Had the Higawari Teishoku, which is the three dish..."
Super Soba
"Went dinner with my family.If you guys wanna find some authentic Japanese cuisine you must try this one!We ordered Barramundi, Salmon, some..."
Capcimen
"Two of us came just before a gig, they picked 5 dishes for us to share plus two drinks. We loved it all - Dishes like the eggplant and..."
Ronnie
"Dinner are served tapas style for sharing, recommend reservations. I've been to akasiro so many times and they never disappoint. They constantly..."
Jodie Poh
"Had dinner at Aka Siro last Saturday night with my wife, we both really liked this place - calm, friendly atmosphere, genuine Japanese restaurant,..."
Chris Shearer
"Feb 2017 update:We pushed our score to a yummy 4.5!This is the first time we tried their dinner menu and we were very impressed with the..."
Luke And Hannah
"Great meal, lovely service and excellent drinks. The fried chicken was crisp and perfectly balanced with the cabbage salad. The eggplant was tender..."
Frog
"Nothing pleases me more than finding a quaint little hiding spot glowing with charm and pleasant surprises. I’ve lived in Collingwood a little..."
Donutsam
"I had a higarawi tesuko which was trio of eggplant, deep fried chicken and baked potato with cheese. The meal came with miso soup and a bowl of..."
Goji
"Walked past this place couple of times, been wondering if they are another westernized Japanese eateries like the others surrounded. Well I am glad I..."
Bribe My Reviews W GoodFood
"This would be one of my favorite new restaurant/café. I ordered the gyu-teki teishoku which was cooked to perfection. The special secret sauce..."
Tom
"Came across this place today and it was a great find! The food was really different and really good. Service so friendly, nothing was a problem and..."
Foodlover12
"Hot trending restaurant offering Japanese home cook eating experience. Nothing fancy or pretentious food, they are all humble japanese home food..."
Ferolen
"Have been wanting try out this place for a while. Had lunch there today, but sad to hear the gyu-teki was unavailable, settled for the karage, which..."
Maria
"Always a go to place for a great Japanese meal! Their Gyu-teki Teishoku (beef scotch fillet) would have to be my favorite dish. The beef is always..."
Nom Nomz
"Simply the very best teishoku styled meals at Aka Siro. My absolute favourite Japanese diner in Melbourne. Here, you don't get delicately..."
Tony
"I wish I could rate Aka Siro higher than 5.0/5.0. I can't fault it in the slightest. Every dish is perfect. This is Japanese at it's finest. Cheap,..."
Lauren Shay
"I've been to this restaurant twice, and it never fails to amaze me! The food itself is simply delicious. In addition, you can eat the rice as much as..."
Peifinna Pangestanu
"Came here on a Thursday night (around a month ago) not realising it was tapas Thursday but we were keen to still try it any way. It's a small and..."
Quynh
"Collingwood harbours some of the best examples of certain food types available in Melbourne, and for Teishoku styled, set meals, Aka Siro is no..."
MSY123
"Great retro Japanese ambiance. We went for dinner & it was fully booked. After few minutes we given a small counter table. Japanese homely food with..."
MelbfoodCritic
"My new favourite place! The experience was perfect from start to finish. Service was exceptional, food was amazing and wine was also really good...."
Kate
"My favourite go to place when I'm not sure what to eat. It's Japanese food but maybe not as you know it. Nice and casual, home cooking, it's..."
Laurie
"Love the food ! Especially fried chicken! So tender and full of flavour and yet no greasy feel. Suggest to put in eftpos. Will be visiting again...."
CL
"Visited this little gem on a Thursday night for their tapas menu, and will definitely be back to try the full menu. The tasty little morsels were..."
Ab_cat
"Consistently great. Generous portions, super friendly service, cool atmosphere and a great selection of not stereotypical but still very Japanese..."
Steven Alexander Connors
"As soon as we sat down we were given some menus and a pot lid that had the daily specials written on it. We didn’t have to wait long for our food..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"I loved that the specials are written on a pot lid! What came after is a tasty, home style Higawari Teishoku, friendly service in a cozy setting...."
J0yy173
"What a charming little place! Delicious, flavoursome food in an cosy, authentic izakaya-style setting. Really enjoyed the dining..."
Meeateor
"Waiters were very friendly, food was served reasonably fast. We tried multiple dishes - the traditional fish and the steamed tofu were standouts, and..."
Annabelle Woo
"Amazing Japanese place, with delicious food and great service. Blue cheese and sweet potato; surprisingly works well together!!Plus they..."
Simon
"Wishes I had discovered this place earlier! Such incredibly delicious food! With a Special twist on Japanese food, share plates dinner, Great price-..."
Amimi
"been here just last night for the first time. very nice foods but such small portion, may need to order 10 dishes or more for 4 poeple , im..."
Tam Nguyen
"I Just left and I can't say how satisfied I am right now. The chicken karaage was amazing and as was everything else, filled with warmth and goodness..."
Tash Nastoilov
"Small restaurant and lots of staff means the staff are really attentive, service was excellent. Small portion sizes and relatively cheap price per..."
Benjamin Pian
"It's now one of my favourite Japanese restaurant in melbourne. The teishoku was delicious!! Nice environment and the staffs were very friendly...."
Nikuyama
"Food is always delicious, they do small plates which means you can try lots of things, and I like that the menu has some unique options I've never..."
FoodIsMyFavourite
"Absolutely love this place! It was highly raved about by a close friend of mine, and we decided to give this a shot. We ordered the chicken karage,..."
Rachel Tan
"Been driving past this place a few times. If not for the slight glow from the lights inside the restaurant and the many times where I've seen people..."
Big Eyes For A Big Tummy
"My Japanese friend told me it is really a good place to try the Japanese dishes and I live Japanese cuisine, so Last time my friend and I went here..."
Ran Zheng
"Dined in on a late Saturday afternoon. Place was busy, so we sat on the "bar" area, which was good as we got to see the chefs in action...."
Mistletoe
"Highly recommend this place especially during summer. Some dishes are simply amazing. Not in big portion but still filling. This is a cozy but yum..."
Reneeee
"Omg the food here is divine. Super authentic and affordable. I only wish it was open more lunch times in the week, than only Thurs and Friday, as..."
Claire
"Aka Siro has always been a favourite Japanese restaurant of mine. They serve different menu for lunch & dinner. Personally I prefer the lunch menu,..."
One Piggy & A Bear
"Tonight was the best night. My partner and I have had the best Japanese food in town. I don't even remember how many dishes did we order. 😊..."
Gaga K
"Great little Japanese place. We went on Thursday for dinner so the menu was Tapas style and every dish we had was great. I couldn't fault the food..."
Duncan
"Our air bnb host recommended this restaurant to us so we headed down. We were so happy to find such good food for such a great price ($25 each)! I..."
Jemma Atkinson
"Aka Siro, slightly off the hipster beaten track that is smith street bring back a feel of japan and quality eats, no complaints from me on anything..."
Steak Me Out
"Great home cooked japanese restaurant. a rare gem. I have been here twice and would really recommend to everyone. It is hearty food cooked with care..."
BD
"I love Japanese food and this is definitely the place to satisfied my taste buds! I orderd he chicken karage with bowl of rice. At first when i..."
Ellen Silvia Oetomo
"This. Is. Japanese. Food. This is not a western imitation of Japanese food, and you won't find the standard udon-ramen-katsu-sushi menu a lot of..."
Alex Caton
"Eat here, seriously. I never liked Japanese food, then I came here. I never wanted to go to Japan, then I came here. Best for lunch on a lazy Sunday,..."
Martin Newkirk
"“It’s good when food tastes good, it’s kind of like proof you’re alive.”― Haruki Murakami. Since I began working at what is seemingly my..."
Skinny Glutton
"Excellent honest Japanese food, homely ambience. Reminds me of a gem I found in Ueno, Tokyo. The curry here is bloody amazing. Perhaps the best..."
Finding Resonance
"Nice cozy small Japanese restaurant. The staff spoke Japanese, average service. The lunch menu was really simple, few special of the day wrote on the..."
Jianierrrrrr
"Reminds me of my time in Japan. Quick, fresh, friendly. Check out this nice cut of sashimi. The interior setting also threw me back to Osaka...."
Matthew Nigel Gillet
"So I'm in love with Japanese food, but this place is a winner because it's different. Don't expect your typical udon/sushi/teppanyaki, this cosy..."
Arthur Yim
"Love this place. Genuine japanese food. Great service. This place is small, and you may have to wait for a seat - but definitely worth it! The staff..."
The Beard Eats
"Casual, but very tasty and authentic Japanese food. Many set menus (teishoku) to choose from. My favourite is Gyu-teki teishoku (beef steak). It’s..."
Kefalonica
"Took a friend who was visiting from out of town here. Food was incredibly fresh, high quality, authentically Japanese, made with care, and delicious...."
Doran
"Good food. Food here is really great. Fresh ingredients prepared with care.Staff are friendly but there are room to improve in terms of..."
Aeroplane Jelly For Me
"Love it!. Been here for lunch and dinner. Both sensational! One of my favourite Japanese spots in..."
Taku
"Menu at Aka Shiro Reminds me of going to Japan when we visit Aka Shiro. I have been to Japan numerous times and love the food, the meticulous nature..."
The Peckish Connoisseur
"This small café situated on the corner of Peel St and Cambridge St was staffed by Japanese. Half its seating capacity was dedicated to bar seats,..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"The place has great character, the food is deliciously authentic, and the staff are courteous. Highly..."
Sheepish
"As soon as you enter you are greeted warmly, which is not unusual for Asian restaurants, especially the Japanese ones, but you can feel there is a..."
Secret Temple
"Love this place if there was coffee I would be here for lunch every..."
Crdav1
"This place is great! Light and airy, relaxed atmosphere and super friendly staff. Food was fresh and delicious with generous portions. Can't wait to..."
Prue Kasby
"Loved it!. We ate here for the first time last night and loved it! Staff are very friendly and the food was really good. Highlights were broccoli..."
Nicola Crisp
"Lovely for lunch. The interior and ambience of this restaurant is beautiful, and the staff are wonderful. We visited for lunch, and the food was very..."
Julycheee
"Very tasty, nice ambiance & friendly..."
Latte Jay
"Yep - ticks all the boxes. Inexpensive, fresh and delicious. We were here for dinner. Will be..."
Hoody
"Beautiful place. Wonderful food. authentic, home style Japanese ambience. Felt like we were in the back streets of Tokyo. Loved it and will be..."
Gabrielle Pestinger
"Just perfect. I literally just ate here with my girlfriend for lunch, and we have both decided that we adore this place. It's quiet and intimate, the..."
Jcapaul
"Always delightful. Been here for lunch a few times now and it's never disappointed. Food is tasty and of good quality, and portions are generous. I..."
Daz
"Japanese delight hidden in Collingwood. What a delightful surprise... This reminds me of the quaint little Japanese eateries I had the privilege of..."
Tastytasty
"Frikkin fantabulous. Visited for our third time last night and it did not disappoint. As a starter we had the salmon sashimi and oysters which were..."
Facebook User
"Delicious!. My bf and I love this place! We always order the karaage chicken dish and it is the best we've had in Melbourne! Keep it up guys! Look..."
SHYLOKeats
"Bloody hell, that is a good Tonkatsu!. I have now eaten here four times, three times and once for dinner. This place is as authentic as it gets from..."
Oz SituAsian
"Consistently excellent. One of Melbourne's most authentic Japanese restaurants, and authentic as in 'the kind of place you might actually find in a..."
Richard J
"Just Gets Better and Better. We just had the most wonderful dining experience at Aka Siro. Service was great and friendly : ) Food was absolutely..."
Grace Bull
"The only Japanese food in Melbourne made by Japanese! this is real Japanese food people, after living in Japan I came back to Melbourne trying to..."
K.S
"Genuine & cute. Simple and real. Lovely staff. Honest food. Nothing more I need from my local..."
Loveandmalbec
"Lunch. Excellent food, I had the pork belly omelet, delicious. Great service and food, everyone enjoyed the meal. Rice and miso included in price,..."
Daniel
"Loved it - Sat night izakaya tapas menu. Everything was well presented and tasted just like the izakaya bars in local Japan. Definitely a keeper!..."
Baahjaven
"Real Japanese teishoku in a open space similar to izakaya style. If you are looking for simple delicious Japanese set meal, this is the..."
Acky
"Yummy homestyle Japanese. Had a lovely lunch here. Attentive service with a smile and a warm atmosphere in the backstreets of Collingwood. The food..."
Hungrymoo
"Best Japanese in Melbourne. Aka Siro is consistently excellent. I go there around once a fortnight and have never been disappointed. I love going..."
Anon
"Great, light meal. We really enjoyed it. Had rice balls, pork belly and tofu. Delicious, nice ambience (early sitting Friday evening). Attentive and..."
Fifi
"This place reminded me of some of the Izakaya bars in Japan. Authentic, fresh, beautifully presented and delicious. The sake was top notch too. Will..."
Catherine Forge
"Mobile review. Not a hand roll in sight at this small open planned restaurant.The specials are written on old anodized aluminum saucepan..."
Brunny Girl
"Good authentic Japanese food. Price tag of $20 per set is on pricy side, but the dish has good flavor and portion of the food is adequate. I think I..."
Saysay
"Most delicious food I have eaten in ages! It is so beautifully presented and cared for. The dining room is warm and welcoming, staff very friendly...."
Ness
"Simple oh-so-good japanese. Where do I start? Hmmm, the amazingly friendly and attentive chef and staff? Or the cute little setting tucked away from..."
Kelvin Wong
"Good value Osaka-style Izakaya. Lunchtime main dishes come with rice & miso (home-made) included. Interesting fresh juices and side dishes ($3.50..."
JiroMiki
"Set to Impress. Aka Siro’s open plan kitchen is the focal point of the restaurant. Low laminated table are teamed with long bench style seats which..."
Nathaniel Stockley
"Most authentic Japanese in Melbourne. Before I say anything I just want to say I took photographs at this place and had absolutely no problems..."
Sofia Levin
"Nice afternoon brunch, very clean and simple, but warm n cozy, good service, fresh ingredients, comfortable seating. right..."
Love Food
"It's great to find somewhere doing authentic, deliciously simple Japanese cuisine. The char-grilled eggplant with miso component of my vegetarian..."
Nanza
"Can be pricy lunch but worth it!. It is not every day lunch for me since $18 is a bit pricy but the Tonkatsu set I had was super great and worth it...."
Kimba_the_possa
"Feel like you could be in a back street in Japan. Great vibe, great food. What more can you ask..."
EscargoMan
"Great Authentic Japanese food. Shared 3 dishes with sides which were all beautifully presented and very tasty. Staff were very friendly and helpful...."
NJ
"It's great to see this place just opened up. It's a lovely light-filled space with really friendly staff. I got there on a quiet Saturday and had a..."
Ro Man
"What a beautiful place! The food is so fresh and the people are so happy and friendly..."
Jimjams
"September 12, 2012 Aka Siro 106 Cambridge St, Collingwood, Melbourne, Australia (No phone Number) When we visited Mina-No-Ie we spotted this small..."
Piggyeatalot
"It's not every day an awesome cafe/restaurant opens in the building you live in, but today is that day, and it's a great thing. Akasiro is open, and..."
Mic Cullen
"So you think you’ve eaten Japanese food in Melbourne? I don’t doubt for a moment that Aka Siro serves the most authentic Japanese in the state;..."
Sofia Levin
"We both loved the detailed little touches in the Japanese cafe… from the rustic wooden benches, to the patterned blue cushions that we sat on, the..."
Fatboo
"Quiet pricey BUT the foods are awesome. Fresh sashimi. The pickle is awesome. Complexity of the dish compliment each others. Yes the foods were cold..."
Regina Siena (resatriel)
"Delicious and beautifully presented, but a bit..."
Jarek Głowacki
"The place has changed its format most likely due to covid. They only do takeaway bentos although you can always eat at the restaurant. Regardless,..."
Timur Nugroho
Xeom
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"Walking up and down smith street my new Favourite food street :D!! My cousin loves Asian seeing as its not to much of that in country outback..."
Billy Enholm
"We had the Duck Curry with Roti and the Beef & Beef Brisket Pho finished off with a Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Absolutely delicious right down to the..."
Kelvin Young
"Food is fresh and tasty!! My partner and I enjoyed a fantastic meal satay skewers were great!! Rice paper rolls were huge but still very delicious,..."
Roger L Mcdonald
"Always a great place to take the kids for an early dinner. They love the duck curry roti, and spring rolls. I love the..."
Ian Wong
"Great vibe, fresh food and busy even on the Royal Wedding night. Very well priced in a funky and entertaining part of the..."
Jane Louise Brearley
"My new weekly beef pho spot, i love it! The fit out is cool, the food is quick and quality, couldnt ask for much more. Classic..."
Natalie Meredith
"Friendly staff and the food was really delicious with a very reasonable..."
Vineet Verma
"Vietnamese salad with vermicelli noodles and chicken. Best Vietnamese food I've had outside Vietnam. Friendly service..."
Jillian Anne De Laine
"I got some take away from here. The food was good.Initially the vegetarian fried rice was tasty and a good size.The vegetarian..."
Timinmelbourne
"Went here for lunch . My friend & I were starving so we ordered a massive feast. Inside is very spacious with lots of seating & the food came out..."
Eating With Ebony
"Went here for lunch . My friend & I were starving so we ordered a massive feast. Inside is very spacious with lots of seating & the food came out..."
Eating With Ebony
"Went here for lunch . My friend & I were starving so we ordered a massive feast. Inside is very spacious with lots of seating & the food came out..."
Eating With Ebony
"Absolutely love this place! Living in the CBD, Viet food is just not the same as the west however once I tried this place - so excited to have found..."
JMS
"came here with a few friends for lunch recently for the first time, and we were pleasantly surprised with how delicious XEOM’s viet food is! the..."
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"It’s been a while since I came here but so glad I returned. Xeom (pronounces sigh omm which roughly translate to taxi or vehicle) is a fabulous and..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"The food is yummy 😋 I have ordered delivery and takeaway The prawn spring rolls are so tasty The chicken and veggies stir fry is..."
Reba Finn
"Xeom offers a modern and casual take on traditional Vietnamese street food. Despite their contemporary interpretations, the traditional signature..."
Penguineats
"Xeom Vietnamese restaurant in Collingwood. It is a modern design Vietnamese street food restaurant with nice and clean ambience. Normally you won’t..."
Steven Gu
"Soon as I walked in I had a great vibe about this funky hip restaurant...and I was not wrong as this was backed up with the great yummy and delicious..."
Split The Bill
"4.2Like other recent and well credentialled reviewers, we really liked Xeom. It’s a very nice place. The cuisine might be called modern..."
Two Sheds
"We were lucky enough to have been invited to try their food. We definitely love the concept of the place. Having lived in Asia for a bit, we know how..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"What a great restaurant this is! Such a quirky and cool concept – with the little streetcarts replicating a street food atmosphere. Immediately..."
Oj_always_eating
"We were fortunate to be invited to Xeom last night, a stellar Asian restaurant in Collingwood. I loved the vibrant interior with colourful posters..."
Good Food Good Mood
"A group of us called into Xeom tonight to sample some of the great Street food on offer in this cuteLittle venue. Xeom has been open for over 4..."
Espy Eats
"4.5What a wonderful discovery this place is! I spend quite a bit of time on Smith St but generally it’s exploring the bars - but this casual..."
KnowingMelbourne
"With its funky vibe, Xeom serves up incredible Vietnamese street food at incredibly decent prices too! They are known for their “pho king”..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Nice little place for a quick bite of soft shell crab rice paper rolls and tender chicken pho . Wouldn’t complain about anything there, flavours..."
Nikki
"The food at this restaurant is fantastic! Very fresh and delicious. The staff are happy to make amendments to the menu. Reasonably priced for what..."
BIRCHER QUEEN 👑
"A solid and dependable destination for quality pho and lemongrass chicken. Generous servings (for me), tantalising soup and prompt service, what more..."
Kenneth Cheng
"The food here is really great, but the service was not. It took ages to get seated and have our orders taken, so don’t go here if you are in a..."
Tastybass
"Love this place. We haven’t eaten in but we order ubereats or Deliveroo almost every week. Food is tasty and fresh!! Yum. I order the slaw and my..."
Jazzdron
"Absolutely delicious Vietnamese food! So fresh, filling and easy to share with friends so you get a little bit of everything. We ordered rice paper..."
Theknifeandforktalk
"Another spot that was selected as it was on the Ubereats app! (Uber eats fridays are a big thing at my workplace).We all went for vermicelli..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"Have come here many times, the food is always amazing. Love the Bahn Mis and Rice paper rolls particularly. Service can sometimes be slow, depending..."
Bridget Bassett-Smith
"Ordered some takeaway from Xeom and it was pretty good for the price. I got the crispy chicken on tomato fried rice and while it was alright, I just..."
Wandering Ella
"The food is fresh and flavoursome. Our favourite is the spicy chicken ribs. Interior fit-out is cool and functional! Service is ok and probably the..."
Tom Ge
"Been here a few times, the vermicelli noodle/salad is delicious, staff take out the stuff i dislike which is nice but last time i ordered the Pork i..."
Food808
"Favourite place, the atmosphere is really good and the staff are lovely. Highly recommend the coconut curry! I use the app Liven to get 25% cashback..."
Niki
"Authentic find, glad we came here. We had their soft shell crab vermicelli bun and crab Vietnamese coleslaw and they were moorishly good, soft shell..."
Soleil
"Walked in because Peko Peko was shut, man what a score. The bun with Soft shell crab was 😳 freaking amazing. Their coconut desert thingy was fresh..."
Richard Marchandise
"Thanks Xeom, I really enjoyed the meal. Beef pho, coconut dessert and Vietnamese coffee were great. Great addition to Smith St,..."
Danny
"Awesome vibe and decor! Had the Beef and Spring Roll Vermicelli Noodles - recommend! This place has been busy both times we have visted. Expect for..."
Foodie Friday
"Walking up and down smith street my new Favourite food street :D!! My cousin loves Asian seeing as its not to much of that in country outback..."
Billy
"Doing a wander down Smith Street we were very pleased to come across this Vietnamese Street Food restaurant, our choice for a quick lunch. Really..."
Foodinfocusz
"I saw a photo of Heston Blumenthal eating here so I decided to try. I ordered the Pho Tom Yam which I think was pretty good. Husband had the pho and..."
Gabby Webb
"We come to Xeon at least once a fortnight and love the spiced chicken ribs, the pho and vermicelli dishes. Staff are friendly and food is always..."
Sylvia Tai
"Food is really fresh. and staff lovely.  Rice Paper rolls very good. very good value for money with most dishes  $15 or below. Surprisingly it has..."
One More Glass
"Didn't expect much from this place but was pleasantly surprised, coming from a Vietnamese person! The food here is rather decent, though slightly..."
Kevin To
"We were welcomed by a very friendly waiter. In recent times I have found it difficult to find flavoursome Pho, this beef pho did not disappoint. The..."
MRL
"Great service, and love the decor!The prices are decent too, and food was not too disappointing - we were pretty hungry so we wouldn't..."
Ramieleatsshootsandleaves
"Xeom is great! I eat there about 3/4 times a week...I cannot get enough of the pho! It's cheaply priced too & the service is always lovely...Tommy in..."
Lucy Whichello
"Came here for a late dinner on Saturday with a large group. We were all very hungry and ordered a variety of dishes to share including, spring rolls,..."
Bopnbeep
"Had dinner here with four people, after walking pas it a few times (because we love the neighbour Pabu so much). Service was friendly, food was..."
I. D.
"Yummy food at decent prices! We were looking for this burger place we couldn't find and were too lazy to walk a few streets over or re-park the car...."
Chad
"When you want some tasty Vietnamese and you don't want to go to Victoria St, this is the place to go! Fresh tasty food, friendly helpful staff,..."
Bruce McDonald
"BRIGHT, VIBRANT & FRESHWe keep coming back for the great food and the friendly service. Tommy & the young lady with the lovely..."
Darryn Mawby
"As soon as you walk in, you immediately feel the warm welcome from the staff and can tell they had spent a lot of Time thinking of the concept of the..."
Eat Dance Travel
"An impressive little place with the best betal leaf rolls ever! The crispy chicken ribs were fab, guilty pleasure stuff. An all round impressive meal..."
The Taste Tester
"My babes and I got to Xeom at 11, as they were just opening up for the day. Being Viet, my babes mentioned how the look and feel of the layout is..."
My Babes And I
"We had a group of 6 gather for dinner and these guys were very accommodating. We had a few babies with us and it wasn't an issue as they are fairly..."
Hannah Ling
"The Pho had great flavour - much like the better pho places in Footscray or Richmond. The Vietnamese pancake was nice but too floury with not enough..."
Renato
"Xeom does a really good pho. Staff are really friendly and food always comes quickly and ingredients are fresh. Great addition to Smith street food..."
Facebook User
"Wonderful Viet food in a very funky setting.. Great food. Friendly staff. Good range of beers. Lots to look at. I love the array of bottles and..."
Simon Pender (SiTheDogBlogger)
"Not as good as Victoria street but still hearty Vietnamese food and great..."
EatingOut
"Delicious food. I must compliment this restaurant on thei Vietnamese which I found subtle and delicate and tasty with a generous serve of herbs to..."
Nowvoyager
"I enjoyed the food but the floor staff are letting this place..."
Crdav1
"Probably the best Bun Bo Hue I have had in the inner north - top notch - mos def heading back real soon!. A few negative reviews for this place, but..."
Gregor Handson
"Fresh and tasty. We loved the chicken coleslaw and the Pho is full of flavour. The beef could have been a little more pink (rare), but I can forgive..."
Nicole Raynal
"Authentic Vietnamese food. This place serves very authentic vietnamese food. It isn't packed with msg so the flavours are more subtle than a lot of..."
Makeitwhatyouwant
"Nice venue, great food, quick service. Thats why we come here 3 times a week. Love the crispy chicken on tomatoe fried rice and my..."
Feed_me
"Very good authentic Vietnamese food. I have eaten here twice in the last few days. It's good, friendly staff and very tasty & affordable food. I had..."
A_waterhouse
"The place is nice to have a casual meal on a weekday. The staff is kind and very..."
Alastorraven
"Tasty. If f Brunswick st is becoming a little dated smith st is moving along. Xeom fits the bill with a modern approach to the standard Viet..."
TP
"Great food, great atmosphere.. Best dice beef in town!!!! Tried XeÔm for the first time today & glad we drove over 30k to try out this new eatery in..."
Sxv_666
"Tasty Lemongrass Chickin. And very good Ban Xeo and Rice Paper..."
Michael Setiadi
"When mixed through with fish sauce, this was your classic Vietnamese vermicelli salad, albeit with more care taken with the ingredients. The chicken..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"The egg noodle wonton soup I had was delicious and so full of flavour. I love avocado shakes and coconut so when she told me they a coconut shake, I..."
Teresa Saludo
"I went there for lunch today with a friend and we ordered curry laksa, fried chicken with egg noodles and prawn spring rolls The food generally..."
Shan Yang
"We have always been on the look out for great banh mi rolls. We tried XEOM. These rolls were exactly what we'd been looking for. The rolls were so..."
Leon Smeaton
"I got some take away from here. The food was good. Initially the vegetarian fried rice was tasty and a good size. The vegetarian rice paper rolls..."
Timinmelbourne
"Xeom is a great example of Vietnamese street food. Great extensive menu with all the greats and covers vegetarian, meat and seafood options. Good..."
Aaron Soroka
"Food: delicious! Enjoyed everything that came out. The chicken pho was perfect, and a generous serving. The menu is quite big also, with a huge..."
David N
Bowl Bowl Dumpling
73/100 (962 ratings)
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"We ate lunch there on the way home from a weekend in the city. It was my 2nd time but l just a small snack last time which is why l returned, l..."
Julie Camm
"The food at Bowl Bowl is fantastic. It’s delicious beautifully presented and the menu not too big that you can’t make a decision. We arrived last..."
Jos Cousens
"This has become a favourite!!!. Food is awesome, the staff exceptional and welcoming. Highly recommend the salt and pepper squid and chitalian..."
Christopher Bird
"The food was just amazing! We had the platter and all different kinds of dumplings they do, and 4 different beers and pale ales ... I'm gonna go..."
Saba El
"Delicious food and great service, even BYO wine from the shop across the road ;-)..."
Brett Williams
"� my Bowl Bowl. The food, environment and feel of the place is friendly-fantastic. Great staff and the owner Qin is just a total legend who's..."
Mark Blanch
"I enjoyed a delicious meal, all the staff were beautiful, attentive & went out of their way to accommodate.. delish! Excellent on all..."
Kim Lyons Short
"Amazing food you must go. Beautiful food served by friendly..."
Kay Foss
"Great food and service. Purchased their home made jar of spicy sauce. Delicious! Will definitely return. ..."
Joanne Blunt
"We just popped into this gem of a place tonight! 8pm on a Saturday night, no reservation and got a table for 6. We shared some of the sharing plates..."
Sal White
"First time there, excellent food. Great, friendly staff. Wonderful..."
David Reddacliff
"Second time being here, the foods are very nice, specially dumplings. Nice setup restaurant and friendly..."
Hugh Hung Nguyen
"I had The Signature dumpling and the Chitalian dumpling. The signature was AMAZING! My meal was so awesome I'll be back for sure! Service was great,..."
Hannah Micich
"Best damn dumplings I've had in a very long time. I'm addicted to their signature dumplings with it's delicious chili and nut and good things..."
Lauren Marr
"My favorite dumpling place outside of Footscray and the CBD with a little bit more style and friendly and attentive service. I haven't wanted to let..."
Di Cunningham
"Bowl Bowl is a little dumpling restaurant in Collingwood with lots of character. The mismatched colourful plating and wooden tables make this space..."
Olive Sundays
"Omgness Bowl bowl Dumpling is such a great place to hang and have a meal at. If you are ever in the area I would highly recommend a visit...."
The_littlehungrylife
"Amazing place for Sichuan food. We loved the duck pancakes, the dan dan noodles and the cocktails. Large selection of drinks on offer and some yummy..."
Yas Food
"I really miss visiting Bowl Bowl every week for lunch with my ex colleagues! Ever since I moved jobs, I haven’t had the chance to revisit 😊 I..."
Daisy Never Too Sweet
"Bowl Bowl is vibrant and cheerful restaurant located in Collingwood. Their menu serves up a range of innovative Sichuan cuisine that's perfect for..."
FOOD TRIP
"Signature dumplings are the best in Melbourne without a..."
Allira Boadle
"Love the signature dumplings. A really good atmosphere. Service was really quick. Our vegetarian friends didn't love there's as much however I..."
Katie
"We came here after a very disappointing meal and was so impressed by their signature dan dan noodle! The soup was so flavoursome , a combo of spicy..."
Vivian
"Have been there for many times. Best Dumpling in town! Lovely stuff, relaxing environment, and beautiful meals. So proud to be a Chinese and..."
Liz
"I’ve been here few weeks ago when raining and i saw this shop on the just street. It was so cold and need to some warm soup. Actually I didn’t..."
Be Honest
"Saw some photos of this place few days ago, didn’t know they have two outlets next to each other. The one with backyard and garden is the newer..."
Chang Chang
"The signature dumplings were perfectly delicious- a must have. The chicken and prawn ones were also gorgeous; well balanced with whole large prawns..."
Kate
"Bowl bowl dumplings on Smith street. It is a very interesting Chinese fusion street food restaurant served traditional Chinese dumplings and ramen,..."
Steven Gu
"I've been here three times now and I haven't been disappointed! Highly recommend ordering the red hot cow dumplings, salt and pepper squid and the..."
Hot For Food
"A regular favourite for us. Excellent. Tried the function room just up the road as there was 7 of us last night. Same quality food and friendly..."
Arnie
"Whoa hold up this place dishes up amazing handmade dumplings and Classic Chinese dishes, and is set in the actual cutest backdrop of pretty china..."
Yorkstergram
"I’ve tried dumplings in every hype dumpling restaurant in Melbourne, and whilst there are clearly some amazing dumplings out there, this is..."
Danny Newman
"It’s no surprise that the best dishes we sampled at Bowl Bowl Dumplings were, well, the dumplings. While their mains weren’t bad by any standard,..."
Penguineats
"Smith Street, Collingwood is a food lover’s paradise. With so many good restaurants to choose from, it can be quite a confusing decision. That’s..."
The Spice Adventuress
"The kitchen is led by part owner and head chef Kun Fu who has an impressive resume working in kitchens since he was 17. Starting his culinary journey..."
Gastrology
"A good, authentic Chinese eatery in the northern suburbs isn't always easy to come by, but Bowl Bowl has tried to keep true to it's Sichuan roots..."
Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)
"This place is AMAZING! the food is superb! Very friendly staff! And the Dumplings.... omg DELICIOUS! Make sure to try the signature dumplings. Always..."
Carmy
"mmmm, chicky prawn dumplings= amazing, could eat these every week. The wonton volcano's are full of flavour and bursting with chilli.  Quick..."
Brunny Girl
"What a delight to be invited to Bowl Bowl dumpling last night. Located on bustling Smith st, there are actually two Bowl Bowl establishments within a..."
Good Food Good Mood
"This place is a must try if you’re in the area! We were spoilt for choice, even our newly vegan MBH foodie was delighted with what was on..."
Must Be Hungry
"Fantastic dumplings (especially the ‘signature’) and the manager Wy is very nice and funny. Other people in my office love the ‘salt and pepper..."
Kate
"The first thing I noticed when we sat down at our table in Bowl Bowl dumpling restaurant was the beautiful plates they had for each customer. The..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"Great modern take on Chinese. Very delicious, Fresh, Flavourful. Just booked in again to give it a second go. Definitely worth checking out...."
James James
"Some of the best dumplings in Melbourne. The signature boiled dumplings are unreal and hard to go past - highly recommend. Service is always great..."
Anne
"Finally got to try the dumplings at Bowl Bowl. They’re really good! I would recommend The Signature dumplings. If looking for a spicy dumpling I..."
Caroline Beaney
"Love dumplings? This is a perfect place for you! They are so fresh, tasty and full of flavour. Hits the spot every time! Must haves: the..."
Jiji
"Pretty great new spot! Busy for a Thursday lunch so glad we booked. Varied menu has something for everyone and I’d love to come back to try..."
Got_2_lunch
"Ordered through Uber Eats for lunch at work. Had - The Signature (yum! with that sauce!) - Volcano dumplings - yes!! the..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"Excellent dumplings! This Sichuan street food restaurant is delicious 💕Great big range on the menu so it suits spicy lovers and non..."
Melody.mt.tang
"Bowl Bowl rocks (& I'm not normally into Chinese food)! Yummiest dumplings. The water bomb and volcano and the signature dumplings  as well as the..."
Speccy
"Found the service at Bowl Bowl to be really good, with staff very attentive. Finally a place that has a gluten free dumpling option! My husband also..."
Steph
"I'd describe this place as a westernized Asian restaurant. The food and service was decent. The Mongolian beef is a must try, it's full of flavour..."
Linda
"Yummm!!! Delicious dumplings! They have some classics but some slightly different ones too which are definitely worth trying! Great cosy and busy..."
Liz
"Incredibly delicious and seemingly healthy. I had a big bowl of dan dan noodles. Cant wait to go back and try the dumplings and more of their dishes...."
Danielle Wilson
"I'm on bit of a run here with great eateries after another so wondering how long my luck will last :)This place didn't disappoint! The beef..."
Mills
"Really impressed by vegetarian pan fried dumplings from bowl bowl. I always try dumplings with cabbage and all veggies but at bowl bowl I had..."
Melb_food_trend
"We stumbled across Bowl Bowl when visiting Collingwood and we were quite excited by the great dumpling menu. If Dumplings is not your thing the menu..."
Nman
"Just heard about this slightly fusionized dumpling restaurant in Collingwood and went to have dinner here tonight. Very busy but we were fortunate to..."
James Wong
"The salt and pepper tofu is so good! the zesty noodle salad was also really really good! The service was also very good! Looking forward to coming..."
Eebz
"Went there on a girls night out. Didn't really know what we wanted and therefore got the waiter to suggest dishes. The dumplings were delicious. BUT..."
Edelweiss
"Delicious dumplings and wonton soup. We had as a takeaway and service was quick and friendly. We would define go back and try some more food...."
Comfy Chairs
"harmony environment, friendly staff who gave detail explanation of the menu and good suggestion in food ordering!Excellent house made pork..."
Kia
"Shared a big amount of vegan dishes, love the menu. My favourite dish was probably the dumplings, eggplant dish and salt n pepper tofu. Will be back..."
Lil Miss Vegan
"Because of so many great reviews about this restaurant so decided to eat there last night. The things I have noticed is great the atmosphere, the..."
Van Tran
"Second time in this restaurant and must say the food  and presentation is still fantastic. The balance of the dumpling meat and tasty sauce..."
Owen
"I don't spend a lot of time down Smith St and I really don't know why as there always such a great vibe and good choice of eateries. We stumbled..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Been there a few days ago, the food was great especially the signature boil dumpling. It's the most unique dumpling I ever had, couldn't have it..."
Calvin Tan
"Food was excellent, highly recommend you check this place out. We had the duck spring rolls and signature dumplings. We followed their..."
Chorney
"came here for dinner at 9pm for dinner. the waiter was very helpful and recommended me with the right dishes that i wont feel guilty for and at the..."
Bon Bon
"Loved this place. We were visiting Melbourne and some friends who lived locally invited us to dine the night before NYE. Fabulous service and amazing..."
Nick Moffatt
"Very good dinner here. Flavours that we don't usually find. Dumplings, tofu, cumin beef, fish with picked veggies. Very attentive staff. Splashed..."
Salted Caramel
"The food and service were excellent, and the decor was nice and fit in well with the area. Great to see an authentic Chinese restaurant opening in..."
Shanna
"We had about 30 minutes for a quick bite to eat before attending a course in Collingwood, luckily where we parked and where right opposite Bowl, Bowl..."
Julie Camm
"Sichuan fusion food, interesting, tasty, and elegant. The dumplings are my favourite, pork, beef, steamed, pan fried, paired with special dipping..."
Xia
"Very enjoyable dinner with fusion Sichuan style food. Staff were very friendly and dishes were well executeed. Traditional Sichuan food with a..."
South Yarra Food Lover
"The signature dumplings - exceptionally good. Full of flavour and crunchy peanuts on top. Perfect amount of chilli. Best dumplings this side of..."
Livilivilivil
"Great food, great atmosphere, great staff- this place truly checks all the boxes. I often have lunch here, I'm a huge fan of the signature..."
JE
"Bowl bowl has great dumplings for a reasonable price. The signature boiled dumplings and the water bombs are my absolute favourite. The waiters are..."
Wendy M
"Lovely and authentic dumplings place. Good xiao long bao and siomay, the former rich in its juices and the latter filled with flavor and plenty of..."
Hungry Ronin
"Ordered the signature dumplings and the honey chicken. Although the skin of the dumplings were a bit too thick, the stuffing and the sauce were..."
Karine Thai
"The signature boiled dumplings are the best dumplings I have had. I regular here just for these. The food is great here and is definitely a must try...."
Jordan
"I went here today for a friends birthday lunch! The food is delicious and super affordable. Most of us ended up getting the signature dumpling, which..."
Brunch Lover
"Delicious dumplings well worth the extra 1 or 2 bux more when compared to a standard China man special dumpling house. They have special or..."
Fenwinkle
"I loved this place, I have visited twice now, this time I had wonton volcano for a quick lunch stop on a cold winter day. It really did warm my belly..."
Ab_cat
"Upon the dumplings arriving at our table, we had little time to take photos because we were already stuffing or faces with them! However, the fried..."
Mel
"Wow! Live in the area. This is gem. Food is so well presented and tastes better than it looks. Will definitely be back. If you're looking for a quick..."
Sam Paul Fearnside
"My fave dumplings in Melbourne! The Signature Bowl is amazing, such a perfectly blended mix of chilli, peanut flakes and sauces. My mouth is watering..."
Trenise
"YUM! Came here for a friends birthday, we haven't been here before so we were at little nervous! Once the first bit of food hit our mouths the nerves..."
Jay
"Loved it. Reasonably priced. Great food. Ideal location. I'll be a return customer for sure. How good are dumplings!?! Sitting out front with a bowl..."
Scott
"We visited Bowl Bowl on Saturday night at 7pm, there were 7 of us out celebrating one of the group's birthday. Absolutely delighted with how the..."
Martin Godfrey
"Veggie dumplings and chitalian dumplings... DELICIOUS!! One of the best quality tasting dumplings I've had to date, I was very impressed. Service was..."
Melbsgaleater
"This place you must try if you love dumplings! Volcano, pan fried and specialty dumpling dishes are standouts. Cumin beef as good as Dainty Sichuan...."
Elsie The Cow
"Went for dinner on a Saturday night with five friends and loved the food. Xiao long bao were delicious, as was the signature dumplings, Tiger beans..."
Imojaune
"Fantastic place for a quick but excellent lunch. Had the chicken dumplings plus the pork and cabbage dumplings. Both were plump and full of filling...."
Troy Mortleman
"A nice little dumpling place in Collingwood. Came here straight after a disappointing dinner experience at pabu grill and sake for our 2nd dinner...."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"Easily the best xiao long bao my partner and I have had in Melbourne! Waiter also kindly advised us to get their Signature boiled so it comes with..."
Robert Asuncion
"Nicely positioned among the trendy shop fronts and cafe eateries of Smith St Collingwood is Bowl Bowl Dumplings. Please correct me if I am wrong but..."
Ashlee Adams
"As visitors to, and lovers of Melbourne, our group was not disappointed with the Bowl Bowl experience! Just delicious, fresh food, friendly wait..."
Steph
"Love this place! Small menu but every item is done to perfection! At the moment this is my favourite dumpling house. Plus the choice of..."
ManjaManja
"Absolutely delicious dumplings and wonderful service. Have been in quite a few times and have not been disappointed once. Now our regular Collingwood..."
Paul Phillips
"Good dumplings, with a smattering of non-dumpling dishes that are also pretty good. Nice fit-out, fast service if a little curt. Not a bad spot for..."
C
"The eggplant dish was amazing, so soft and lovely ! Plus really nice vegetarian fried rice, salt and pepper tofu. Can't wait to go back..."
Mel Bedggood
"Fabulous food & service. Stumbled across this place on a Monday lunch time. Straight away met with fabulous service, our waitress was as excited if..."
Caroline
"Love this place! The best chilli sauce dumplings EVER! So moorish and addictive. Also tried their new mango dessert, to die for. Everything is so so..."
Two Birds
"Some of the best dumplings I've had in melbourne - definitely try the original pork dumplings (boiled) - best secret sauce ever. The XLB rival..."
Megan M
"Best dumplings on smith street. Period. Good prices, friendly staff that are happy to serve you their great food. Try the original if it's you first..."
Ändrü
"along the gertrude end of smith street, bowl bowl occupies a cosy shop front, fashioned to look like someone's living room. the boyf's roommate has..."
Eat.more
"We had dinner here after the Gertrude Street Projection festival and loved it. We had the dumplings which were super delicious, the squid which was..."
Ann Dando
"The best dumplings in Melbourne! Period. The food is excellent! The dumplings are plump and full of flavour and the sauce and broth's are amazing...."
Loveroffood
"We've eaten here a few times, and had take away a few more, and the food is always fantastic. Plentiful, cheap and delicious, the dumplings are..."
Scarlet
"Stunning dumplings. Only slightly more expensive than cheap city dumplings but such a world of difference!! These dumplings are the best! Really..."
Hannah Alexandra
"This place has some of the best dumplings I've tasted! They are so wonderfully clean and fresh. The bowl bowl dumplings are beautiful, the chicky..."
Ali
"OMG GF Dumplings!!!!. There are two types of GF dumplings on the menu! They are so..."
Emma Lucas
"Yes Sir!!!!. Smith St needed a stand out dumpling joint, this is it! The dumpling dish listed as dish number 1 on the menu is perfection - get..."
Dthomas
"Best takeaway dumplings. After reading other reviews I decided to drop in for an easy takeaway... the Xiaolongbao are dangerously tasty, i could have..."
Facebook User
"Yum!! We went there on the weekend for a friends birthday and we all agreed that the dumplings were some of the best we have ever had. Super cheap,..."
Katie84
"The fillings are delicious but the dough of the dumplings could be thinner, if they are going to rival places like mama shandong. The bowl bowl fried..."
Jikon Lai
"Amazing food and friendly staff. Reasonably priced too. The head chef is an ex-chef from Silk at..."
Andy
"Dropped in for a quick lunch at this new establishment. Service is very friendly and menu is small but with enough dishes to come back for another..."
Maxi
"Do not miss this one. Our family just had lunch here and as much as it hurts me to say this because it will be harder to get a table, this place is a..."
Barasmiller
"Bowl Bowl is our go-to in Collingwood. Not only are their traditional recipes consistently excellent (our faves are Shanghai noodles, chicken fried..."
Jason Zhou
"WOW. Just WOW. Vegan flavour BOMB! I can't even explain how insanely delicious this food was. The chili oil is magnificent also! Get the dumplings..."
Georgia Pitts
"Love the restaurant ambiance and food here! Lush plant of decor and stunned courtyard with refreshing space(next time Imma bring groups to here). The..."
Вики Котов
"Delicious food and drinks, lovely service and great atmosphere. Pricing is alright, could be better but the food is amazing. The staff here are so..."
AJ Selleck (Khashana)
"A very cute & warm place. Preference would be backyard seating, the ambiance is really nice and cute. Food and service were excellent. Tried the Lamb..."
Hussain Arsiwala
"The food was sensational! The chef was so nice and agreed to cook me the old fashioned Cumin Beef which is now no longer on the menu just for me..."
Austin Wan
"The food is fantastic my partner and I ordered the dumplings. The ambiance is quirky, very Smith Street, love the Women's Weekly cookbooks on the..."
caroline s