Fusion cuisine: the best places to taste it in Fitzroy

Rice Paper Scissors Fitzroy

88/100 (4765 ratings)

Restaurants

Gluten Free Options

Fusion

Asian

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vietnamese

Fusion

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

Drinks

After-hours

Fish

Crab

Pork

Duck

Oyster

Calamari

Calamares

Tapas

Ribs

Curry

Beef

Ceviche

Salad

Chili

Lamb

Sit down

Asian

Fusion

Vietnamese

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Reservations

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Seating

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Drinks

Dinner

After-hours

Lunch

Mid-range

"truly asian fusion at its best. everything is packed with flavour and balanced really well. especially love the lamb ribs. always a recommendation..."

Jonathan Ong

"Fresh and flavoursome. Great over..."

Vi Tran

"I was here for the vegustation, and having been an avid meat eater, safe to say, this is the place to come to if you want to fall in love with vegan..."

Rohit Mu

"Went to Rice Paper Scissors for a Dinner of 3 on February 8, 2020. It was my first time and the freshness of the flavours were overwhelmingly good...."

Alan Nguyen

"Fantastic food and service First restaurant I got to go to. As I had just arrived in Melbourne from New..."

Aaditey Bains

"Excellent food, beautiful staff, very friendly and welcoming. One of the best Asia fusion food I’ve had. 5 stars from me. Keep up the good..."

Bibha Sharma

"I have been to the RPS in the city, and always wanted to try the Fitzroy branch too. Same layout but it was much easier to get a seat here! The food..."

Lisa Giles

"Went on a Tuesday night so it wasnt too busy. Service was very friendly which is always an add on to a good experience. We ordered 5 dishes..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Rice paper scissors caters to all tastes and will accommodate for allergies and food intolerances inc gluten and dairy. They also have a vegan menu..."

SouthEastEater

"Fabulous modern Vietnamese cuisine packed with punchy flavours! We shared the snapper, barramundi, lamb ribs, beef and duck salad. All were 5 star..."

Karina J

"Rice Paper Scissors is a good place to chill with friends as their Asian street food dishes are all designed for sharing.For starters, we..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"We were invited to Rice Paper Scissors tonight a restaurant I have previously experienced at their sister venue. I was surprised at how crazy busy it..."

Good Food Good Mood

"This place has been on my foodie bucket list for so long and finally an opportunity to try it. We were on the waiting list and for a Friday night we..."

Nay Nay

"There's a reason why this restaurant can claim three successful venues. Their take on Asian fusion is interesting and very well executed. They offer..."

Quince And Cheese

"We were very kindly invited to dine at Rice Paper Scissors in exchange for an honest review. This place serves modern Southeast Asian tapas-style..."

Crabapples For Lunch

"I have been wanting to visit Rice Paper Scissors for the longest time and tonight got to try their 5 dishes share menu with cocktails and dessert...."

Espy Eats

"My partner and I were kindly invited to dine as guests at Rice Paper Scissors in Fitzroy. We chose to attend on a Saturday night at dinnertime. When..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Rice Paper Scissors Fitzroy is situated right in the heart of bustling Brunswick Street. We were invited to try some of their dishes. It was a very..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Had a wonderful experience here. The food is lovely and inventive and although the plates seemed small, by the time we finished eating we couldn't..."

Eating Around Town

"Love love love Rice Paper Scissors. Have been coming here ever since they first opened their doors. Such a gem of a place delivering mouth watering..."

Jill

"Everything was well marinated. It is full of Asian flavour but also something unique added on that goes well with drinksWe love the BBQ..."

Mỹ Linh

"We went here on a public holiday, the service was great and the staff were mostly attentive however I felt the public holiday surcharge was a bit too..."

Applejuice

"We had such a lovely evening at Rice Paper Scissors. We went with the recommended 5 dishes to share and it was so much food!There was a braised..."

LifestyleByLily

"2 people, very long wait time as they didn’t take booking but since we were determined to try the place, we busied ourselves in the CBD during the..."

PS91

"Good vibe here. Staff are friendly and efficient. Food are delish. Definitely recommending tuna cracker and pork belly bun. Sit at the bar and enjoy..."

Nicole Deng

"Having tried the sister restaurant in the city, I knew that my visit here would be a treat.Such great value with amazing food! My friend..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"The deserts were amazing!!! Would go back for the desert. We had the Kaffir lime and homemade coconut ice cream and ‘mum , I dropped my ice cream...."

Tabi Ei

"+ Great tasting menu. Serving Asian fusion exactly as what I am always craving for. Fun staff.- Waiting a bit long. But food quality is..."

Hao_Dao

"Nice spot and delish food! Selecting 5 options gives you a good range to taste. Service and ambience were great. If you are craving for Asian food..."

Amisha Patel

"My new favourite restaurant!! Everything we tried was delicious, interesting and well portioned. The price point is great for an upmarket but not..."

Kate

"The 5 dish menu is really good. Picking 5 dishes for 2 people allows you to try a good range of food. The pork belly and ceviche are especially good...."

Dumba

"Came here for dinner with mum and really enjoyed it here is what I ordered:- Asian greens: Mum and I loved this, I don’t have a photo but it..."

Camille Tran

"went for dinner at about 9:20 and had a 25 min wait, so worth it! Amazing options for any gluten free foodie ❤️ The papaya salad was the..."

Najjar43

"Love this place, we seemed to come back here every year around my birthday for dinner. I was there last night for dinner with my nieces and nephews..."

KVH Loves Eating

"Went there for lunch on Sunday and was very happy about the choice. Absolutely awesome place! The staff is very friendly and helpful! The food’s so..."

Dashy The Foody

"Love the food and the service here! I visit this outlet more often than the city one. Easier to get a park in front of the restaurant and less busy...."

Laura Kimberley Soh

"Wheelchair access outside. Moderate step to go inside but we were able to manage with our own 90cm ramp with electric wheelchairs. No accessible..."

Ramp It Up

"Food is delicious! My favourite is the duck salad or the bao buns. I have been to both Fitzroy and the city location. I prefer the Fitzroy location..."

Anna

"Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night with friends. It was very busy but the food came very quickly. Really enjoyed every dishes! Great place to..."

Nina Lin

"Love this place so much , I always come back for the lamb ribs as they are some of the best I have ever had. The price is so reasonable and the..."

Vivian

"Came here for dinner on a Saturday night and only had tables outside. It was very busy but food came out very quick. Ordered the roti, pork belly and..."

Alijargalb

"Great service and food! Was so impressed with the food which was amazing. Went with 4 girlfriends and we were able to get our fill from ordering 5..."

Louise Jones

"Really delicious food with great service. Would have given 5 stars if it was economical. I ordered the 5 tapas for $65 for 2. After having it I was..."

Hotshot

"Went here for lunch during the week and had the $59 special where we could pick 5 dishes to share. Very hard decision as they all sounded very..."

Stephanie Campbell

"Fun place. Great friendly staff and tasty cocktails. The food may not be fine dining but for the price it is hard to beat. Tasty, casual and great..."

Eat Me!

"My Key 3 Pointers• You must enjoy sharing food. Don’t attempt if you want your own three-course meal to yourself,• Can’t decide..."

MsConnoisseur

"My new favourite! Like a fly kick to the face, flavour just hits you and I love it. Can't get enough of this place. Hero dishes..."

Hungry Habit

"5 stars for each of the 5 Devine dishes I tried in shared meal - and I could have easily chosen another 5 favourites (a good excuse to come back)....."

Amanda Tinworth

"Excellent and value for money Asian/Thai dishes. You can also choose 5 dishes for 2 people for $59 lunch or $65 dinner. Generous portion and..."

J88

"Consistently nailing it since they opened.Menu 10/10Service 10/10Vibe 10/10Setting the bar for Melbourne dining experience every..."

Jus Looking

"Small portion sizes that provide such flavor. Service was quick and all end on positives apart from the wagyu beer we ordered which was cold. Apart..."

Davisco Sprincorza

"Great little place. Be prepared to wait for a table though. We waited 90 minutes! You can go off for a drink elsewhere while you wait though and they..."

Veta Bajaj

"I had my 30th birthday upstairs in the private room and I cannot fault this restaurant! The waiters and staff were so accomodating - they set up the..."

Teeny Reeny

"Came here on a cold Monday night and the place was nice and warm and cozy. The atmosphere was nice and calm. The service right from the beginning was..."

EatsByM

"Amazing! 10/10We had the Asian greens, tuna on rice cracker, baguette, bao, ceviche in the 5 for $65 deal. Everything was brilliant. Service was..."

Sally

"Went in as a group booking and got our own separate area. The staff were really friendly and the food was really good; majority of the food was..."

Kevin Peng

"Gastrology recently enjoyed a decadent feast of vegan South East Asian small plates at Rice Paper Scissors. Top picks from the menu included stunning..."

Gastrology

"Amazing food with modern take on Asian cuisine. Love the unique blend of flavours. Moderately priced and worth every penny. Friendly staff. Enjoyed..."

Bear Noms

"Super friendly and helpful staff, great wine (more Australian wines would be good though) and phenomenal food! Definitely order the calamari, pork..."

Megan Ford

"Love the outlet in the CBD, and this one is just as fantastic. Took some friends there, and the service was fab. A little aloof at first, but warmed..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Food was delicious and prices are affordable for an Asian fusion - went there once was really excited to come again so I came back second time round..."

Where Is The Chilli

"I have been here a number of times and have never been disappointed. They don't take reservations so going at 7 on a Friday night, you would expect..."

Alan Tse

"Enjoyed our experience here. attentive staff, great selection and quality of food. sharing plates enjoyable and there servings were reasonable size...."

Nick

"Absolutely loved this place! Let’s start with the customer service, the host was a super cool dude and waiters did a great job. Although wait time..."

Daniel Hoang

"Amazing food and amazing service! Took a little while to get a table but being a very popular place on a Saturday night was understandable. The tasty..."

Danielle Debruin

"This place was fantastic! There was a bit of a wait but they got us seated as soon as they could and they were lovely wait staff. The food..."

Kady

"Delicious food and excellent value!! The dinner menu is set up for two people to select five dishes for $65. So if you’re feeling particularly..."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"I have been looking forward to Rice Paper Scissors for a long time. The last time I tried going was in the city & there was a 2 hour waiting time!..."

Vegetarian Food Lover

"I find It really hard to order here as I find so many of the dishes so appealing. A great place to share dishes. The lamb ribs are really good...."

Brunch Diaries

"I finally made it to RPS!!!! First time i attempted the city one and they told us it was an hour wait at 6pm as we wernt able to book so we gave up..."

SueyLuey

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: very busy even on a Thursday night, but great to see hey have expanded into the surburbs.🍩Lizzie..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Had a blast here at Rice Paper Scissors. We sat up at the bar and found the staff really lovely. The space is definitely a tight fit but the food is..."

Allison Dempsey

"Wow so yummy!!! Our favourite dishes were the smoked broccoli from the vegetarian menu (absolutely outstanding flavour. Like nothing else I've put..."

Emily Painter

"Had such a pleasant dining experience at Rice Paper Scissors. Really large range of vegan options, waitress gave great recommendations and the..."

Meg McKewen

"We went with the $45 for 5 dishes special which is a great deal that let’s you try lil bits of all the good stuff on offer! 🥬 Milawa Duck Larb..."

Josh and Jade

"Food was great except for greens with pork belly which was rather burnt. Service was fantastic too! My fav dish was crispy coconut cup with a variety..."

Lee Jel

"Went here for a birthday, and ordered the banquet, great value for money for a party of four. Beef with the lettuce cups (not pictured here) was the..."

Debbie Nik

"A delightful dinner consisting of a choice of 5 tapas style dishes of south east Asian origin. The highlight dishes were the crispy barramundi salad..."

Richie W

Rice Queen

76/100 (1994 ratings)

Restaurants

Gluten Free Options

Asian

Vegan Options

Fusion

Asian

Vegetarian Friendly

Fusion

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

Drinks

Tapas

Tacos

Ribs

Curry

Toasts

Korean Fried Chicken

Lamb

Dumplings

Fish

Fried rice

Salad

Pork

Duck

Sit down

Fusion

Asian

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Takeout

Dinner

Lunch

Drinks

Mid-range

"I’v only been here a few times and tried dumplings and cocktails! I like the internal decoration, it’s dark and colorful! The only thing could..."

Zomatoaddict

"Staff were welcoming and very helpful. Food took awhile to come out and the portions are small. Atmosphere is nice, overall wouldn’t rush to..."

Maddiekbarnes

"This place was on my bucket list of things to eat for so long and it did not disappoint one bit. The atmosphere is amazing and is probably one of the..."

Jasmin Pradhan

"Absolutely love this place! I came here awhile back and ordered the queenie shot (tequila with a green shooter) and some fried chicken KFC to start..."

Kheng OMNOM

"Recommend booking this place get full very quickly, but the food speaks for itself! It’s such great food and great for sharing with the company you..."

Emma Louise

"This place has an amazing atmosphere with great food for sharing and drinks! Best way to catch-up after a long week and just relax over great food..."

Cmzajicek

"Really yummy food! 3rd time going here and every single time I go, every dish is great (consistently tastes the same each time) and the food comes..."

Amirtha Lakshman

"Rice Queen serves up some of the best Asian cuisine in Fitzroy in a quirky and fun venue that regularly drags the hungry mobs in. With a kitsch decor..."

Morgs71

"The bar was lovely to us, they made us surprise vegan mocktails which were exquisite! Once was grapefruit based, the other was chocolate based and my..."

Ash.m.watters

"Really awesome venue. We had the poached prawn, pork belly, Korean fried chicken and the squid. All dishes were fresh and really good sizes. Drink..."

Aimee Joseph

"A step below the top modern Asian fusion resteraunts in Melbourne, but a step above your standard Asian food venuesVibe and ambience was..."

Jonathan Voulgaris

"On a wet and cold Melbourne day there’s no better way of warming up than with great spicy Asian food. We shared Korean fried..."

Fatchops

"Rice Queen is one of my favourites in the Fitzroy area. All of the dishes are fabulous, particularly the pumpkin curry and the Korean fried chicken...."

AH

"Caramelised Pork Bites I really like sour things so the dipping sauce for the twice cooked pork belly was absolutely amazing. It’s such a god..."

Kathy Chen

"Taken here by a dear friend that really suggest me to try this Asian Fusion restaurant and wow it was a good choice. We ordered quite a lot:-..."

Myako Sinaga

"I came here for my birthday dinner last night and was not disappointed. For starters we had the pork belly bites which was my favourite because it..."

Helen

"Great atmosphere and vibe, service was average but the meals were great! Great Fusion Asian flavours executed well. I will definitely be returning!..."

Vick Eats

"I came here for a birthday and just can’t believe how much fun I had. So many good friends to chat to and really opened up about issues that we had..."

Jesse (The Ghost)

"Nice retro oriental interior and it was spacious. KFC chicken ribs were nice and flavourful but bit dry not juicy felt like made from frozen chicken..."

MelbfoodCritic

"There's a reason Rice Queen is so hyped. First off, the interior is highly thoughtful in every aspect, from the cute staff tee shirts to the knick..."

Quince And Cheese

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I love the vibes of this place - but the staff at the front needs to get his shit together. He was super unimpressed..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"It was our first time visiting Rice Queen and it was such a lovely night!Seared wagyu beef tataki - as you can tell from the picture, the..."

Win - FSC

"Interior is 👍 however main portions are quite small considering the price ( eg the fried rice and noodles). Standout dishes were pork belly bites..."

A-R

"Rice Queen is the perfect place to show someone a taste of Melbourne. Nestled near the end of the the bustling and lively Brunswick street, walk in..."

Stephanie

"4.5We were early diners at Rice Queen today which is probably one of the more visually stunning eateries down Brunswick street. The interior was..."

Espy Eats

"Service was quick and attentive, ordered chicken wings and the prawn toast which is a must to have. Is a trendy place in Brunswick and attracts a lot..."

Davisco Sprincorza

"Rice Queen - Who wants to be a Princess when you can be a Queen?Wait for it..... we got a park almost right out front of the restaurant. ..."

Only If Its Good

"Gorgeous interior and great service - food came out super fast.I ordered the hickory smoked cauliflower with caramelised miso bechemel sauce and..."

Spirited Stardust

"Absolutely love Rice Queen, both via Ubereats and IRLz! Such a cute little outdoor seating area for peoplewatching, quaint artwork and little..."

Yorkstergram

"Absolutely loved this impromptu weekday lunch at Rice Queen. No queues, laid back ambience and amazing food.Started off with fresh coconuts -..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"I've been here numerous times and would give every experience 5* The restaurant is decked out with cool interior, nice atmosphere, good food intended..."

Five Star Char *

"I landed in Melbs late on a Friday night and was starving! We went to a restaurant who told us that unfortunately their kitchen was closed and we he..."

AdzTheFoodie

"Hooked in for a very quiet feed and a beer. I've always loved retro Asian and this places has it in spades. Really enjoyed the green paw paw salad..."

Matt

"Cool venue with fun vibe and kitch decor. We decided to share a range of the small dishes so we could try more things. Between two we ordered the..."

Kate Dougherty

"Love Love Love Love. Came with a big group of 20 so had the high tables at the front and we went with the banquet. The soft shell crab burger was to..."

Mj

"I really really love this place. It’s great value, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is awesome! Food favourites: the..."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"So we walked In last night & what can I say... the service was terrible. It took us forever to have our order taken, then the food came out at random..."

Coffee_cherry

"Absolutely recommend👌, the food the 🍷 the ambience the music, everything is just amazing in This place.Good value for the quality and..."

Naz Ardalani

"Lovely atmosphere from the moment you walk in. The restaurant and bar is very well decorated with lanterns and Japanese cherry blossom. The food is..."

Elizabeth Wallace

"Fantastic and funky restaurant with a modern Asian twist. The right balance between kitsch and sophisticated. Great dining experience. Loved it!..."

Renee

"I organised a big meetup group of 18 people for the $49 banquet last night. The banquet was different to when I had booked a few months ago. This..."

Nikki

"Don't have a bad thing to say about Rice Queen! Amazing food and can cater so well for vegans. Would recommend it to anyone who loves Asian with a..."

Hungry Caterpillar 🥑

"Literally saved my dad’s life.At lunch today, Dad choked on a piece of food and if not for Adrick our waiter, who applied the Heimlich..."

Joannevr

"We happened to stumble upon Rice Queen as we walked down Johnson Street the other night. Intrigued by the initial architecture, we decided to venture..."

Pastry.loving.foodie

"This place for me I worth driving all the way from Manor Lakes and spending 30mins looking for parking.The caramelised pork bites- OMG..."

Laura Kaziavin

"After looking at the photos here, I really wanted to try their salads. The spiced duck version is just yumm! It is a must try whether you like duck..."

The Gastronaut

"I've heard wonderful things about this place but my friend Cody refuses to bring me, so I am living vicariously through the reviews on this..."

Lorraine Murphy

"First time I went to rice queen it was super good however I have just been recently and the service was pretty average however the food was still..."

Sassyfoodqueen

"The decor, lighting and layout of the restaurant was very trendy and everything from the lights to the food was oriental inspired. It had a very..."

Lisa Nguyen

"Visited for an early Monday night dinner. First of all loved the interior and vibe inside. Super cool and definitely got us excited!..."

Soylattelover

"With the spring and summer months approaching, one pines for the sunny and warm days in which Brunswick st comes into its own. A plethora of beer..."

The Modern Gourmand

"Always enjoyed the food here.The fried rice is some of the best that I've had anywhere.I can also vouch for the pork belly being damn..."

Mark Gayle

"Fantastic place on Brunswick st! Love the set up inside and the food is so delicious! Great spot for first dates or for groups of friends, it's my go..."

Kat

"Good venue for groups with a vibrant atmosphere especially on the Saturday night that we visited. The service was friendly and attentive (they did..."

Yume Yume

"Best Singapore Sling I've ever tasted hands down! Sticky pork bites are my personal favourite. Really love the decor, great place to sit in..."

Liz

"Love the beautiful interior decor of this restaurant/bar. We came here for drinks after dinner on Brunswick street. Lovely cocktails and great..."

Foodie In Paradise

"Food and cocktails are incredible!! The Korean fried cauliflower and gado gado are to die for! The restaurant has a great ambiance and great to go..."

Liv Harris

"The staff were super friendly and the food was amazing! As we had 15 people we ordered fromThe banquet, they catered really well for the dietary..."

Molly Lowe

"Rice Queen offers great food and a really nice ambiance. I've been here a number of times now and each time have been really happy with what I have..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Lovely atmosphere. Beautifully decorated. Great food and drinks. Took my sister here for her birthday without prior knowledge. Was not disappointed...."

Bree Smith

"It’s dark and moody, decked out with plastic cherry blossoms, red lanterns and a variety of other kitsch decorations. Welcome to Rice Queen. Wok..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Amazing stunning place, loved the interior decor and the food was absolutely delicious! Will definitely be coming back here again and recommending to..."

Sandy

"Amazing atmosphere, great cocktails and a beautiful twist on asian street and good variety of vegan options and very very helpful staff...And..."

The Carnivor & Vegan

"Awesome fit out! Great for date night or group dinners in a good location. Got a selection of items - some were better than others. MY TOP PICK:..."

Yourmelbournefoodguide

"Amazing banquet including a variety of entrees and mains! Friendly staff & incredible food...We will definitely be returning customers :)..."

Cmtamb6

"Cool, super busy resteraunt in Fitzroy. Food is quite yum ! Staff were good. Can't wait to go back and try out some of the other things on the menu !..."

Sharna

"Great food (especially love their fried rice and squid salad!). Their banquet "Feed Me" portions are tiny. I'd normally take away food and the..."

Jia Sheen Nah

"Firstly LOVE THE DECOR. I could not stop looking around. I went there for my 20th birthday and decided to do the set menu (where the chef chooses..."

Jess Lee

"This is the one restaurant that I recommend in Fitzroy this area. Used to go paper and scissors before. This time we wanna try something different...."

Calvin Zhuo

"Thoroughly enjoyed our food here. We had a cider each with ginger that was really nice. Shared KFC cauliflower which was so delicious! Bun chips,..."

Let Laura Eat

"Absolutely love this place! I always go for dinner and it never disappoints! Favourite dish is hands down the KFC ( chicken ) So good every time ...."

Madeleine Athans

"The atmosphere is just superb, and the wait staff are very attentive. We had the set menu and every dish that came out was just delicious. They have..."

Bruce Willis

"Great interior and overall vibe. Good range of food for meat eaters, vegetarians or vegans. Had the soft shell crab lettuce wrap and shared the 12..."

Michy

"Love the interior decorations and layout of the restaurant. Such great vibes and music. Waitresses are so friendly and attentive with great..."

Jessica

"Lots of good gluten free options, especially their Korean Fried Chicken which I could eat every day. Fresh, tasty and fun food and quick, friendly..."

Lil' Wheatard

"Good food, menu has a lot of gluten free options which is great. However, it feels very similar to Rice Paper Scissors, just more expensive. We had 1..."

Rohin Aggarwal

"Quick catch up with a friend who absolutely loves this place. I can definitely see why! Love the decor and ambience of the restaurant.Food..."

Annie Haak

"Really delicious modern Asian cuisine and really nice atmosphere. The venue is really large and good for big groups. Great place to catch up for..."

Harley Stafford

"Have been trying to get here for a while and finally on Monday I was very fortunate that a friend was available for a bite and catch up. The decor..."

Sweet Chilli

"We dropped in without a reservation but we were seated quickly, brought drinks and had the menu explained as it was our first time dining here. We..."

K And E

"Came here for my dads birthday and we were absolutely blown away by both the fantastic food and fabulous service. Shared a whole heap of plates..."

Ashleigh Cristine

"A gorgeous energy and atmosphere at Rice Queen. They have a really cute set up. The service was very speedy. We loved the entree's! We had the pork..."

Pip

"I've only been here once but it was incredible! Best food I've had in a long time. The bao (bun) chips blew my mind! Also had some incredible sake...."

Elle Jaybee

"At first service was great .. Very friendly and fast, then there all of a sudden was a 30 min wait in between meals which was slightly frustrating..."

Darian

"Great delicious food, great service. I also tend to order with uber eats because I know you guys are my safe bet. Love it! Anything you get..."

Bonchikiwawa

"We ordered a range of dishes between three of us last night, all the dishes were full of flavour. The decor is amazing. The only reason I don't give..."

Jessica Saunders

"I can't describe how good this place is in words. The most tasty flavorsome quality food iv ever tasted. The KFC chicken was mind blowing. The pork..."

Deecee

"Will def come back. Had lunch with work where some of us shared some dishes which I enjoyed all. But the best was the Korean fried chicken and that..."

Julesdm13

"The chef at this restaurant serves one of the most balanced Asian dishes in town. At Rice Queen we tried the Korean Fried Chicken which was a bit..."

Luke And Hannah

"In my quest of eating my own body weight in fried chicken not called KFC.... just love Rice Queens 'Korean Fried Chicken' its tha bomb!! Come here..."

Shockjockdeano

"Love everything about this place!Great decor , friendly attentive staff and a fantastic menu.We had booked a table for 9 of us and they..."

C U Jimmy

"Really love this place. Always great food and great vibes. Last time we opted for the 'Feed Me' 7 course option and it was amazing. Bao buns, KFC,..."

AP23

"My wife and I are regulars here. Love the design and really enjoy most of the food. Fave dish without doubt is the Korean fried chicken, give me a..."

THE_G_MAN

"Really cool place. Buzzing atmosphere with a great range of asian food, drinks and cocktails. Can get fairly busy so best to book a table. Would..."

Reviewer91

"Great vibe great food, would recommend 10/10. ..."

Crystal Yeung

"Do yourself a favour and just get to Rice Queen. It's high reviews and continued popularity are no coincidence, it is a seriously delicious feast..."

MJ

"Delicious!! So glad we tried this little gem. Beef salad so good. Shared a few plates & enjoyed everything. Service fast & didn't have to..."

Hungry-Caterpillar

"Caramelized pork bites. Another beautifully presented dish, 10/10 for presentation! If you love pork belly you are not going to go wrong with these,..."

Jar-Fed

"Love the decor and sense of occasion it helps create - a convivial, fun filled evening of good company, good food and drink to be merry.To..."

Keith Lawrence

"Great food, ambiance and service. Also, incredibly good with gluten free options. The fried chicken was a standout dish (and gluten..."

Jules

"Had a really enjoyable dinner here with friends last night. It was a Friday, and without a booking we waited for about half an hour for a table,..."

RosaNZ

"Went on a Sunday for lunch. Décor was awesome as you can tell by the photos on here. Only a few tables of people there so not full at all, but my..."

Carmen N

"Rice Queen is by far my favourite restaurant in Melbourne, every dish is so tasty and the service is impeccable. Highly recommend the squid..."

Grace Darken

"Always our go-to option for high quality food in a casual, cool and fun setting. This place just about has it all. KFC is to die for!!! Love..."

Ben Milroy

"Good not great. Excellent service at tables. Bar a bit slow. One of the best looking restaurants I've seen. We had a large group of 20 so were made..."

Dionne

""...FINALLY GOT HERE ~ GORGEOUS DIGS.. FABULOUS VIBE.. LOYAL CREW.. NICE DRINKS.. INTERESTING FOOD..." Okay.. sweltering today - Monday,..."

Tee Ice

"10 out of 10 for a quirky environment and a fun night out. Wouldn't say it's cheap but because the bar makes some great cocktails it's an awesome..."

Peter F

"The atmosphere, the staff, the food, location... All amazing!The music was great and the staff extremely helpful and knowledgeable when it came..."

AlwaysHungry

"Came by for dinner with friends tonight & tried the salt & pepper squid salad and the fried rice with char siew & prawns. The squid salad was..."

Ali T

"One of the most beautiful Asian decorated cafe at Brunswick street. Perfect place to chill and drink w friends and they also offer Karaoke. Will be..."

J88

"Yum! An awesome, relaxed (and amazingly appointed) cafe/bar/dining place that accurately relects the vibe of Brunswick St. Used a Groupon and was..."

James Yelwar

"Amazing atmosphere and super delish foods. The service is very friendly and awesome. We had beef tataki, Korean fried chicken & calamari noddle..."

Style Bite Melbourne

"Went here with 2 Groupon dealsThe banh mi rolls and Korean fried chicken.Really good value for moneyNot sure I would pay that price..."

Kbrly

"What do you get when you combine a funky, fun fit-out, good vibes and tasty food? Rice Queen. There was only one problem with our visit, so make sure..."

Two Bears And A Fork

"What a feed!!! The service is great, the food is some of the tastiest Asian fusion I've had in Melbourne and the portion sizes are great for value...."

Emily

"Great food, really fast service, again amazing food, you should take the banquet option, it's a really good idea if you want to taste a bit of..."

Little Foodie

"Amazing food. Amazing atmosphere. Amazing staff. Would go back in a heart beat. Great spot for a date night and reasonably priced food! ..."

Clare Louise Wilson

"First time here, made a booking prior as it was Saturday night. When arrive the staff were very friendly, very informative about the menu. We..."

Biscuit Musca

"Came to rice queens for the first time for lunch on a weekday to celebrate my sisters new job. The food was absolutely incredible, and the waitress..."

Rose Clayton

"Came here for a drink and stayed to try the menu. Really good quality and plenty to choose from. The pricing is very reasonable. Hope they do well...."

Nick The Greek

"Delicious and incredible atmosphere! Dined with a large group and we had the banquet option. When I hear that word, I assume mundane dishes. However,..."

Le_orange

"Asian fusion at its best. I love this place i have been there many times now and continue to be a regular. Why stop when your on a winner.My fav..."

Fernando Anthony Dimasi

"Finally made a visit to this restaurant after hearing a lot of reviews from people. The interior looks great with all the red ornaments hanging from..."

Rennie

"What a beautifully designed space. So cool and quirky with great food to match. I love it here and am never disappointed. Bring all my mates to..."

BAddict

"Rice Queen has been a pioneer of Asian fusion cuisine for almost / over a decade now. I had missed out on visiting its former abode, but was lucky..."

Melbourne Glutton

"One of my all time favourites, always impresses those I take there. Great atmosphere, great food, great drinks and really reasonable prices with..."

Ali Ward

"Rice Queen is one of the many venues that serves up tasty pan Asian food, with influences from all over the world. Rice Queen was originally a live..."

Trading Plates

"Big fan of Rice Queen and now our lucky friends live at the end of their road so guess where I suggested we have a catch up over lunch?! Perfect spot..."

FoodieAboutTown

"I have driven past this place so many times that when one of my friends suggested I chose a place for dinner I quickly said here as I've wanted to..."

Keden

"This place never lets me down, extremely good quality Asian infused menu from starters to deserts, busy place with a great decor. Friday's & the..."

Jay Jamieson

"This place is awesome.Delicious, flavoursome Asian fusion food- not terribly experimental, but really does hit the spot. Yummy cocktails,..."

Live2Eat

"I had booked a table here for 4 a little while back and have been a regular ever since. The decor is a perfect representation of the menu -..."

Tasty_Gurl

"Attentive service and great food. Dessert menu was pretty limited though with choices really being just panacotta or ice cream, or variations of ice..."

Occasionalist

"We love this place for Sunday lunch. Sitting in the window watching everyone go past eating lovely food and drinking reasonably priced wine is my..."

Ann Dando

"Food average, goat curry was all bone and hard to eat. Service a bit amateur but earnest enough to be good. Yeah, food not good enough to..."

Chris

"Lovely food ........ Great service ....... Some good vego options ........ Music good level for food before hitting the town ........."

Estelle Mae

"Love it. Great atmosphere, service and food! Get the twice cooked, caramelised pork! And the KFC!!!!!!!! Easy to see why it's so..."

Jhonnylawz

"Opened minded foodies only! A great place for cocktails and small bites to share!. If you want to hang out with friends and have awesome cocktails..."

The Gini Concept

"Good work. Had the pork bites, KFC and the DIY Tacos (Pork). All extremely well done with the Tacos very surprising. Prices look expensive but very..."

Porkie Pig

"How could this not been 93%?!. How can this be only 73%? let me just say. BEST.FRIED.CHICKEN.IN.MELBOURNE. Period. Great vibe & awesome cocktails..."

Jkcrows84

"Great dessert, will happily head back in for a sweet bite. It’s a cute space with gorgeous decor and a chilled out atmosphere, a little overpriced..."

Jess Carey

"Slow service, fast meal delivery. Wednesday night, 1/2 full however the staff just don't seem to be organised. One poor guy who greets the customers..."

Mr B

"Love the atmosphere!. I've been here twice in the past couple of months with two different friends. The first time we had reasonable sized main meals..."

Malbowker

"Good food and good service. This was my second trip to rice queen. Their food is delicious. Had some tasty rice paper rolls and the duck curry...."

Mr. Brunch

"Pretty good date night restaurant. Cocktails - deliciousFood - amazingAtmosphere - fun Service - great at the start, but had trouble..."

Nene

"Here isn't a place for boring fellows. Asian food here aren't boring at all. You won't see lemon chicken, sweet and sou pork, red, yellow green curry..."

Foodhunterxxx

"Amazing!! Went with a friend who is deadly allergic to nuts egg and seafood. They could not have been more helpful and informative about the menu...."

Chris Gulliver

"Great atmosphere, bit of a wait for a table but was our own fault for not making a reservation for a Saturday night! Food was prompt, service..."

Laura

"KFC quality. Always quite delicious but oh boy the service is not so good. great night but the team who serve here need to get themselves togrther...."

Jayman75

"Had dinner on Sat night with some girlfriends for a hens night. Place had a great vibe, good music, good service & good ambience. Initially very..."

Foodie

"I have been to Rice Queen several times and it never disappoints. Having several allergies makes it difficult for most restaurants, but they're..."

Dani D

"Love this place! Awesome decor and atmosphere. Delicious food! The mushroom tofu dish is to die..."

An Hindson

"Was hard to get a walk-in table for dinner on the weekend but once you're in omg so worth it! The KFC is a stand out, and the coconut panacotta..."

Livv

"Festivus - I Like it. Ended up sharing about four entresAll very nice and looking around at other meals I am confident of the sameThe..."

Deanricho_1999

"Love the atmosphere and the food was delish. Went here for a mid week catch-up with a girlfriend. It was perfect. Nice and quiet. The food wasn't too..."

Lauren Maree

"Hard to fault. Everything that came with the 'Me So Hungry' banquet was great, but in particular the KFC and the sesame toast. Service was great..."

Sam Scriba

"Great vegan options, lovely food and..."

Kelly

"The place to be. Came in on a thursday night with mates for a relaxed night, and the atmosphere was great, wasn't too packed, had decent music..."

Joshua Wu

"The best tofu San chow bao EVER!Have tried both their meat & vego options and would jump to recommend either! Fun place with lively..."

Lynnkon

"Love it. Went to dinner here on Wednesday night after having a drink here the night before and thought the setting was gorgeous. Was not..."

Ainslie Samec

"Great atmosphere and good service! Came here yesterday and had the Korean fried chicken, home made pickles and prawn and sesame toast. Everything was..."

Jonna Lindell

"Service was a Shocker but definitely a must try. Second time round and the food & cocktails were delicious. The Gado Gado with side of brown rice &..."

Phoebe Spalding

"Oh! My! God!. The food is spectacular, the service is friendly and high quality. Famous for it's KFC (Korean Fried Chicken), but the dish I would die..."

Damien Hills

"Great atmopshere, perfect for big group. Loved the food. Absolutely loved Rice Queen. Had a big group for a birthday dinner and they customised a..."

Lopha

"Quick and delicious. A group of us had dinner here last night after a long hot day at work. The service was fantastic. We ordered 4 different mains..."

Lana McLean

"Went here as vegie bar was full and I've come too accustomed to the menu. So glad I crossed the road as Rice Queen is now my new favorite! Such good..."

Sophie Einöder

"Been here 6 times, food and drinks very tasty and great service and ambience - dont know why people are so picky - good value food for type of..."

Claire

"Wandering past and the decor caught our eye. From the moment we entered the staff were knowledgable, friendly and accommodating.We had the..."

Kasey Vanilah Ryan

"Great taste. We stuck to the entrees, had the KFC, which was wonderful, crispy and tasty with a great sauce. The pork bites, excellent and the sesame..."

Cafe Cathy

"I had a bday dinner here for 11 people last night and can't wait to go back again! The staff and chef consulted with me over our set menu the..."

Jessica Manz

"What a great place, the atmosphere is fantastic, such a great space to have drinks/dinner in, it's enchanting. A d our food was really fabulous,..."

Alwayshungry

"Fabulous decor - great staff that are attentive and helpful, the small dishes are spectacular you must try the ssam and the KFC - also papaya salad..."

Sugar_licks

"Love love love this place.... Great food, service(by the awesome and very cute Janice) and atmosphere. A great modern twist on various Asian..."

Trav

"Heaven for a Coeliac.. I can't possibly express the extent of my love for the (gluten free!) Korean Fried Chicken. However, I think any other kind of..."

Nikki M

"Ate here for my birthday with my husband and overall was a good experience- service friendly, most of the food and drinks great but we were both..."

Emmilio

"Delightful!. First off - love that you can book. Oh, the sense! Service was snappy and friendly - there was never a time we had to get eye contact to..."

Ruby-Jean

"Like Chin Chin but without the wait. Prices are similar and a tad on the high side. Decor is funky and cool. Like you're in Chinatown- New York..."

Mistermister

"A friend and i went to Rice Queen for the first time on Sunday night, the place looks amazing lanterns hangin down, dj spinning cool grooves.. The..."

Wes Champion

"Saturday night - delicious food. Baby Bahn Mi's must be tried- so amazing, we had them for entrees and for dessert. I shared the Seafood curry for a..."

Merrie McCulloch

"Great atmosphere, cool decor, great service and tasty food!..."

Tommy Rodger

"Good job guys!. Me and a mate popped in on Wed night for a quick bite.. great service and the atmosphere was cool! Loved the prawn toast dish and the..."

Wes Campbell

"We came down for a meal on Wednesday night and after reading some of the bad press on here we where kind of unsure of what to expect, we need not..."

James Finn

"Delicious food with great tunes. We really enjoyed dinner here. We were a large group and they catered for us with a banquet. Nice selection of yummy..."

Kelly

"Tasty food and good vibes. Dinner here was awesome... service was good and the place looks amazing. had fried chicken and samosas which were so..."

Kaytee

"Rice one.!!. Last nites Korean fried Chicken was seriously yum.Nice one queenies.We will definately be back.The Karaoke room was the..."

Grace

"Pretty nice but nothing special. The décor is nice and fresh with a colourful and inviting feel. Ok for Friday night drinks but nothing amazing. The..."

Sebastine Fox

"Amazing food Amazing servic.... Amazing foodAmazing serviceNo wonder this place is always full!!Sharing plates is definitely a..."

Jeff Tin

"Really enjoyed my prawn and squid sonething... The hard noodles were confusing at first but gave it an exciting texture. The waiter was friendly,..."

Patrick Doyle

"We are locals to Bruni st, lured in on Friday night by the bright decor and buzzing environment, We were even treated to a show by a Japanese belly..."

Rachel T

"We love this place!. The fitout is great, staff are friendly. I always get the caramelised pork, it is delicious - we love it so much we come back..."

Tasha Potter

"We recently celebrated my birthday there and it was fantastic. The food, ambience, decor and service all combined to make for a great..."

Mark Rycroft

"Had dinner here Saturday night.! I liked the food very much.! The service was terrible and they rushed us out the door as quickly as they could after..."

Foodie B

"Great place!. Great decor, great atmosphere, had some really yummy food and wine which was all reasonable priced.. couldn't ask for anything more..."

Julianne Scullino

"Had a great night out at rice queen with 5 friends. Staff were happy to let us have a few drinks and order as we got hungry- had a great little serve..."

Happyharriet

"Pretty yummy food and awesome decor. This is very different from when it was on Smith Street, a lot smaller, but they have gone to town with the..."

Connie75

"Loved it!. I walked in with the idea I was going to st Jude's for the first time. The staff seemed like they were flat out and said they were booked..."

Bekka Beek

"Much improved on the old Rice Queen. I wasn't keen on the original Rice Queen's food but obviously some positive changes in the kitchen with some St..."

S_Melbourne

"Had dinner else where drive by and had to turn around to check this place out. Love the decor and outdoor smoking area at the front. Had a wine and..."

Scarlet

"Such a great restaurant, fun, flirty and fabulous, a night at Rice Queen is always a good one. The staff are easy going, the menu is a ridiculously..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Firstly – Rice Queen has moved!! A short trot from their old location on Smith Street, they are now on the hustle and bustle of Brunswick Street..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Atmosphere was lovely and staff were super friendly and attentive. Loved the food, it was delicious, packed with heaps of flavour and the best part,..."

Debbie Nik

"If you’re looking for good food and good alcohol, make sure you check out Rice Queen! We were there during happy hour and got the oysters for only..."

Celine Yee

"Went here for drinks & then came back for dinner. Such a warm & welcoming environment! Austin (venue manager) is so skilled at what he does & all..."

Tim Firth

"Such pretty decor, great service, quick food and also so so yummy 🥰 recommend the KFC cauliflower, the lemon mocktail, and lychee cider..."

Emily Painter

"Austin and his team are next level hospitality. Such lovely food and outstanding service just makes your heart melt. This is a great venue. Food is..."

Jazz Bir

"asian food in an amazing interior 🥘 beef massaman 🐟 kingfish 🍤 prawn toast 🍆 crispy eggplant 🥢 xo tofu 🏠: @ricequeenfitzroy 📍:..."

Faa Papon

"Situated in a cavernous space and boasting a sophisticated yet fun vibe, this is the place in Fitzroy to go to if you're after an Asian fusion feast...."

Reset

There are 3 restaurants

Cuisine

Dietary restrictions

Meals

Structure

Dishes

Fusion cuisine: the best places to taste it in Fitzroy

Ranking

Sort A-Z

near you

Filters

Jonathan Ong

Vi Tran

Rohit Mu

Alan Nguyen

Aaditey Bains

Bibha Sharma

Lisa Giles

Eating Away Melbourne

SouthEastEater

Karina J

Some Bunee Loves Food

Good Food Good Mood

Nay Nay

Quince And Cheese

Crabapples For Lunch

Espy Eats

Willtravelforfood17

Sunny Days Melbourne

Eating Around Town

Jill

Mỹ Linh

Applejuice

LifestyleByLily

PS91

Nicole Deng

Simmyeats.Melb

Tabi Ei

Hao_Dao

Amisha Patel

Kate

Dumba

Camille Tran

Najjar43

KVH Loves Eating

Dashy The Foody

Laura Kimberley Soh

Ramp It Up

Anna

Nina Lin

Vivian

Alijargalb

Louise Jones

Hotshot

Stephanie Campbell

Eat Me!

MsConnoisseur

Hungry Habit

Amanda Tinworth

J88

Jus Looking

Davisco Sprincorza

Veta Bajaj

Teeny Reeny

EatsByM

Sally

Kevin Peng

Gastrology

Bear Noms

Megan Ford

This Diner Is Anonymous

Where Is The Chilli

Alan Tse

Nick

Daniel Hoang

Danielle Debruin

Kady

Followthefoodmelbourne

Vegetarian Food Lover