Went there 2 out of my 3 night stay in Melbourne. For was superb on both nights but the pork belly was outstanding. Wait staff and manager were all friendly and welcoming. Will recommend to all my Melbourne friends.
We loved the food and the cocktails so much!! Great staff + service . Was one of the yummiest meals I have had in years, high up on my list of favs. Soooo YUM!!!!!!
had A fabulous lunch Mother’s Day the food was so tasty ‘ ♥️🍾. Great service. We would definitely recommend it we will be going again loved it ‘ assorted dishes from vegetarian to meat and spicy loved it 🍾😃
My husband and I went for a special anniversary meal . From start to finish, the service , the lovely waitresses and the atmosphere all made for a fab experience . The food was exquisite . The barramundi and the crispy chicken curry amazing and the green papaya salad 🥗 was so refreshing we also had lovely entrees to wet our appetite the pea fritters and lamb potato cakes and the wagyu cheesburger dumplings all so delicious . Drinks were a bit expensive but you are in one if the most liveable cities in the world 🌎
We will be back to try the Monday night 2 for 1 banquet
Thanks 🙏
Absolutely loved this! Went here for our anniversary dinner, had the $89 banquet and every dish was divine! Perfect portions, perfect spacing between lots so nothing went cold. Warm and comforting environment. Worth every buck!
Excellent food and service. Had our wedding dinner held in Burma Lane and it was outstanding. Guests can't stop raving about the food (massaman beef, Yummo!), staff were very accommodating and all smiles. Shout out to Matt, Jaimi and Anthony. You, guys, are amazing! Will definitely visit again - Clarice and Weese
What a beautiful night, staff were fantastic and the food, well we ordered the Banquet to be shared by 2.....beautiful food, awesome flavours and so so much.
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Got 50% off on 8-Course Set Menu through theFork! Didn't get a chance to visit its well-known sister-restaurant Red Spice Road yet but no doubt it's just as good if not better. The ambience was impeccable especially with this beautiful painting on the wall and service was friendly and prompt.
All the dishes were tasty - full of flavour but not overpowering to the point where ingredients lose their tastes. Shan Tofu, Lamb Shank Curry, and Caramelised Pork Belly stood out out of all. Pork Belly was crispy outside but succulent inside and lamb shank was so soft that it fell apart as I dug my fork into it. Went wonderfully well with rice!
My personal favourite was surprisingly Shan Tofu - never knew tofu could taste like that. It had this distinctive herby starchy flavour which was very addicting. Only thing I didn't like about the set menu was Chai Panna Cotta - not that it tasted bad but just not a fan of its pudding-like texture. Overall, with 50% off deal- definitely worth it!
Comfortable, quiet restaurant with a decent, tasty, asian fusion lunch banquet, good place to catch up or have a work lunch. Had the five spice pork belly and the slow cooked lamb shoulder for mains, would definetely have that again. Finished with the lemongrass (deconstructed) cheesecake - didnt look great but tasted great. Service was good but as expected since we were only one of two tables at the time.
Eatingtravellingcouple
+4
A FAVE FOR ASIAN FEASTING!
This is one of our fave places to go to the city. We love what's on offer on their menu and love the ambience of the place.
We went on the weekend and ordered Shan Tofu, Duck Donut, Smoked Chicken Wings, DIY Salmon Tacos and our usual favourite The Five Spice Pork Belly.
We would normally give a 5, however the pork belly really let us down this time. Whilst the skin was crispy, the pork itself was tough and dry and unfortunately no amount of dressing/sauce made it enjoyable.
Regardless, we still enjoyed our overall meal and visit and would return again.
🥂 boozy brunch is back!
🐮 slow cooked beef brisket
🐽 five spice pork belly
🥭 green mango salad
🍔 wagyu bacon cheeseburger spring rolls
🍷 bottomless drinks
🏚: Burma Lane
📍: Little Collins St, Melbourne
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📝: Boozy Brunch is back at Burma Lane! And only for a limited time only. Treat yourself to lunch and unlimited booze for 2 hours as you enjoy delicious Asian dishes from the Linger Lunch Menu every Saturday up until March 14th.
❤️: The drinks include bottomless mimosas, prosecco, white and red wine. You can also opt for the more luxurious option with Louis Roederer champagne, or go non-alcoholic if you’re driving.
The Linger Lunch features dishes like Wagyu Bacon Cheeseburger Springrolls, and Five Spice Pork Belly. However, other dishes were really bland and I didn’t really like it as much.
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Burma Lane is offering bottomless brunch every Saturday from 12pm-2pm, and of course I had to try it. Unlimited boozy refreshments? I’m in! Choose from mimosa, prosecco, red or white wine, or go all the way with the luxury package that includes Louis Roederer champagne.
As part of the bottomless brunch menu, you’ll get two entrees, two mains and two salads to go with your alcohol-fuelled lunch. The wagyu cheeseburger spring rolls was such a treat to eat – crisped and did indeed oozed the meaty and cheesy taste of a cheeseburger within. The betel leaf with barramundi and chillies acted as a palate cleanser, light and refreshing.
For the mains, we had the beef curry and the famous five spice pork belly. Having had the pork belly at their sister restaurant before, it is just as amazing as I remembered. Sticky, sweet and smoky, with tender chunks of pork belly with crisped skin, this will blow your mind. The salads were a bit light on flavour, and the stars of the meal were definitely the mains.
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
+4
Came here for their bottomless brunch on Saturday. I was really impressed with the wall arts inside the restaurant. So amazing. The brunch started with beef spring rolls and barramundi betel leaf, both were pretty good! Then we had beef curry, pork belly with rice as main course. They were flavourful! However, we think the salads could be better. They lacked some flavour.
The staff was really nice and attentive!
We were actually looking for somewhere else but gave up and walking back up Little Collins St we came across this place. The menu looked interesting so we walked in. And it was terrific! Interesting food - interesting ambiance - interesting wine/cocktail list. We had a starter each (barramundi betel leaf & scallop), then a couple of entrees (chicken marsala taco & king fish ceviche) to share and finally a larger plate (chicken green curry) - it was all good. I realised that this is a sister restaurant to Red Silk road which is always awesome so great to find another place doing interesting asian food so well.
Lovely restaurant, with a really nice ambience. The food was all delicious- we found the entrees to be our favorite course of the night, especially the spring rolls.
Worth visiting.
Booked Burma Lane for my friends birthday. Didn’t know what to expect as it was our first time trying Burmese Fusion. Staff were super friendly and attentive. We were given great recommendations and suggestions as it was 40+ degrees outside. Every dish was flavourful and delicious. The cocktails were impeccable. We loved the interior and the vibes. I forgot to mention in the booking note that it was my friends birthday but staff overheard me and took their own initiative by surprising us with candles on the Chai Pana Cotta . I would highly recommend and definitely come back to try everything else ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Really awesome and delicious food. Service was attentive and friendly too. Value for money. Will definitely come back again
Explosion of flavour and great service.
Burma lane is class, firstly I loved the wall art And the vibe is really cool.
I enjoyed all the dishes. However, my friend is vegetarian so no meat dishes were ordered but that did mean I tried something I wouldn’t. But I will be back to try many more dishes.
We ordered:
The tofu
Barramundi betal leaf
Pickled tea leaf salad
Kung poa cauliflower
All fantastic and seasoned really well. Flavours were different for all the dishes with kicks of chilli here and there.
DELICIOUS 😄
Really nice food, great service, and contemporary dining room. Not as adventurous as some other Asian fusion places but really great combinations of flavours and textures. Well worth a visit.
Their food is amazing! We ordered duck donuts, crispy barramundi with pipi, braised short ribs with bao and cauliflower. Trust me, they are really yummm :)
We were here on a great mid week discount deal, but the food is so good it was worth the price before discount. There were very interesting flavours like wagyu cheeseburger spring rolls, lamb tartare, salmon taco, duck donut and 5 spice pork belly. The plates were all cleaned at the end. Nice decor tucked in a quiet side street of CBD. A gem.
A great asian infusion restaurant. I loved the DIY taco and the pork belly. The service is impeccable. Serving portion is very generous, which I enjoyed very much.
We came here for lunch with our colleagues. We shared the 29$ per person banquet. It started with beef and bettle leaf as well as Tofu with raddish and lemon juice taste. Later we had rice with chicken and vegetable as well as salad consisting of charred corn. Overall I enjoyed the dishes and service and I recommend visiting here. However , no extraordinary meal here so I cannot give it a 5/5.
Had the $55 feed me for lunch today and it was yum. Started with chicken wings, doughnut and fish taco for entree..beef ribs, Kung pao chicken and pork belly for main and tea panacotta for dessert. All dishes were great tasting and my favourite was the beef ribs! Will be back when feel like a big Asian meal.
Joanne | Melbournecitay
+4
Overall score: 19/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
in 5 words: classy cbd asian fusion restaurant
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Review: we started with cocktails, which was pricey ($22) but delicious nonetheless. The 50 shades of earl grey is highly recommended - am a fan of anything with gin and yuzu!
The shut up & feed me ($79pp) was especially worth it with the 50% deal. Shan tofu was interesting. Really enjoyed the chicken wings (nice Korean spice added to it) and five spice pork belly. You can’t fault the flavour of these dishes, they are reminiscent of Sister restaurant red spice road. Wish they gave more of the pork belly though
the lamb shank and charred corn salad were okay - really liked the mash that came with it. Lamb meat could have been more flavourful. Chai pannacota was a delicious end to our banquet, and I loved the strong tea aftertaste with my earl grey sorbet.
All in all, this place might be pricey for the portions (without the discount). But what you get in return is outstanding service and lovely ambience. Recommended for celebrations.
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Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ambience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Presentation: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Price: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
An amazing journey of some sensational food. Delicious and highly recommend to anyone who loves a bit of adventure with food. My favourite was the soy braised beef short rib, pickled cucumber, chilli jam, coconut, bao.
Little Bit Of Everything
+4
Finally managed to visit Burma Lane for dinner, it was long overdue. It was a perfect Saturday night dinner. Amazing interiors, those high ceilings elevate the space to a whole different level.
Quite a few options on the menu to choose from, if in doubt go for the Feed me option. For entrees, we got Gochujang & Honey roasted Salmon Taco and Duck, Shitake, water Chestnut Doughnut. It was disintegrated Taco with all the elements on the plate, both the entrees tasted sensational. The doughnut was soft and moist filled with deliciously cooked Duck. Before we started with the mains we ate Snapper Ceviche as palette cleanser. For mains, Charred Corn and Five-spice Pork Belly. Charred corn was definitely my favourite dish, simple smart flavours put together on a plate, the corn had a beautiful Charred taste which amplifies all the flavours. Pork Belly just melts, it was spiced and cooked to perfection. We were pretty full by then but had to try one of their desserts and they were nice enough to let us take one home. We got the passionfruit and dark chocolate sphere, I wish we bought two of those because sharing one when it's so deliciously made gets hard. Each dish was cooked with care and served generously. Great customer service and very relaxed ambiance.
Delicious food in the heart of the city, Burma Lane has a lot going for it. Firstly, it's a beautiful venue. Quite a large space with gorgeous art and lighting, comfortable seating and a glamorous atmosphere. We were looked after by fab staff who were great at offering suggestions for us to try. There is also a good wine and drinks list, and fantastic Asian spins on classic cocktails.
The food however is the standout. From delicious stir frys, to the most mouth watering crispy pork belly we've ever had. Salty and crunchy crackle, but tender and tasty meat makes this the hero dish. We also loved the bao, as this is the perfect sharing dish, and helps lighten the mood as it's fun assembling your own bao.
I really can't fault Burma Lane in any way, as everything met our expectations and more. It delivered on ambience, food and service, and you can't really ask for more than that.
Went here for my mother's birthday last week and had a great time. We had the bigger of the two banquet meals and it was so much food! Stand outs were the duck donuts (you have to try them, you won't find them anywhere else!) and the short rib. Obligatory honorary mention to the pork belly which, like at Red Spice Road, is delicious. We swapped the dessert for the one offered on the other banquet menu (earl grey pana cotta) and it was also excellent. The wine selection was very nice, but on the small side. On the whole it was delicious but probably too rich/salty for my tastes. With a banquet that big they needed to balance out the salt. Also there was a massive draft from the front door which meant I had to keep my jacket on during the meal (it was an outrageously cold night though). The staff were lovely and I might come back to have a slightly smaller meal.
We always go to their sister restaurant “Red Spice Road”. We decided to give Burma Lane ago. The has a beautiful decorations. You could sit down on either downstairs or upstairs. Both level have few staffs who always ready to help you. We tried the one of the banquet menu “shut up and feed me”. 8 courses plus desserts! I’ve never tried a duck doughnuts before, Have you? If you want to explore more about Asian foods, this is a good place to go
Wow wow wow! Hunger aside, Burma Lane did not disappoint one bit. Every single dish was delicious. Stand out dishes - cauliflower & dumplings, pork belly and corn salad. Definitely returning and soon!
Thanks to the amazing @burmalane for the constant wine top ups & delicious Asian fusion food 🥘at the LAUNCH of their BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH 💖🌟🤤
This mouthwatering curry was Devine ~ full of flavour and soaked / coated the rice so well! @melbrunchqueen And I enjoyed a romantic table setting for 2 whilst it looked like a crazy wild raining storm was brewing on the outside. Where else other than @burmalane Would I rather be?
The ambiance is impeccable & one word to describe this place, classy! Great wine selections, an overall stunning space in the heart of the CBD! If you love Asian fusion & endless top ups of wine then this place is your jam!
We came to try the new Bottomless Brunch and it was so exciting to try something different to the standard breakfast options at other bottomless events around town!
The food is very unique, everything was delicious and the staff were very prompt with refilling our drinks! Standout dishes were the chicken curry, five spice pork belly and the fried chicken wings.
The only dish we didn't enjoy was the pickled tea leaf salad, which was just a bit too unusual for our taste. But there's so much other food to be enjoyed, we still walked out very full. We had the $79 option with bottomless prosecco, pinot gris and shiraz and with the unlimited top-ups and generous portions of food, it's reasonable value!
Worth trying if you're over the standard eggs benny brunches everywhere else!
What a memorable meal!
Brilliant flavours, highly creative ideas for food. Busy with an excellent vibe. They have a sharing menu which is great as it allows you to try more things. Beef brisket bao was one of the best dishes we have tried during our 3 weeks holiday in Australia. We would highly recommend, perfect for curious holiday makers, couples or celebrations as is truly special
We tried out the new bottomless brunch this weekend and it exceeded all expectations. 6 dishes and bottomless Prosecco, Pinot Gris or Shiraz for $79 which is such good value. The 6 dishes are full of flavor and generous portions. The Prosecco is also very good! Such a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon with friends! We will be back! Thanks Burma Lane!
As a huge fan of the 'feed me' concept we went here for their Shut up and Feed Me dinner menu for $72 each.
The food was pretty consistently great. Although unlike the likes of chin chin I wasn't completely full as some of the plates were very small.
The restaurant is beautiful, very big and grand. Although as the restaurant was quiet when we went with many spare tables, we were surprised to be sat upstairs next to the toilets!
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I have been wanting to try out the sister restaurant to Red Spice Rd for quite some time now. Last night we dined & had the Tasting menu First Name Always, Surname Hungry for 85pp.
When entering we were greeted by a bubbly staff member who seated us at our table. The place was beautifully decorated, loved the paintings that were done on the walls.
We started with entree's consisting of Duck Donuts delicious with the sour cherry sauce, Betel Leaf Green Pea Fritter was tasty, the Cured Salmon on Nori Cracker was my favorite went down a treat wish I had more. Smoked Chicken Wings, sesame ok but not my favorite.
The main event then comes along the Coconut Poached Chicken, Papaya, apple, fennel, Vietnamese mint & peanut salad was unctuous. The Five Spice Black Pepper Caramel Ginger Pork Belly was fantastic.
Now I am not a trout person but I believe I may be a convert with they way it was prepared with Fennel-parsnip & vanilla puree, mushroom, kaffir foam & coconut, another I have died and gone to food heaven moment.
I was disappointed with the Braised Beef Brisket with Chu Hou & Daikon, Pickle although the taste was lovely we found the brisket to be dry. Another salad Pickled Tea Lead, Cabbage, Peanut Crispy bean & tomato salad was nice.
Dessert, I don't usually eat out but OMG was this awesome, Tea Time: A Chai Pannacotta yum yum. China Jasmine Jelly yum yum, Earl Grey Sorbet yummy yum, Milk Gel & Tea Crumble. My only complaint about this is that I ate it way to quickly, not overly sweet and such a nice way to end an overall spectacular Menu.
Thank you to the staff that served us on the evening you were all lovely :)
Service was great, food was delicious, especially the pork belly. Cooked to absolute perfection, the only improvement would be to increase the amount of garnish - this will help cut through the richness somewhat.
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Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ambiance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Value: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
We did the ‘Linger Longer Lunch’ menu with six dishes.
The first three dishes were served as entrees. They were the ham and turkey dumplings, cured salmon and smoked chicken wings. I found the dumplings tasted a bit odd because it came with cranberry sauce, but it was very creative. I loved the chicken wings and would have had more. The sesame coating was delicious. The cured salmon was good, but not memorable.
The next three dishes were to share and came with rice. We had the slow braised chicken, five-spice pork belly and braised beef brisket. I loved the slow braised chicken the most. The chicken was tender and the sauce was fantastic.
The service was quick and diligent. Overall a fantastic lunch experience. I will definitely come back.
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We've always enjoyed dining here even though we hadn't been back for awhile, so it was an easy choice to bring some overseas guests here. They now have set menus that can cater for dietary requirements and my friends chose the "Shut Up and Feed Me" option.
In no time the first of four rounds arrived. Every dish was a taste sensation with abundant flavours and complementary textures. Locally sourced ingredients were used to produce an interpretation of the Burmese cuisine. The highlights were the smoked chicken wings, pork belly and papaya salad, finished off with a fabulous passionfruit semi-freddo. The chicken was a bit overcooked for my liking. Generous serves ensured we waddled out with full bellies.
With a classy and quiet atmosphere, it's a comfortable setting to enjoy a longer dinner conversation. Service was helpful and attentive throughout the visit. Attention to detail and a little less clanging during the crockery changeover would've netted the 5 but it was still a great experience.
Went for Monday lunch when it’s buy 1 set menu, get 1 free!
Service great
Food great
Most of all, my guest had a long list of dietaries yet the restaurant still was happy to accomodate us on this special
Thank you so much!! Will be back
Yum!! We booked via Dimmi and as an unexpected bonus got 30% off a banquet menu. I also noted in the booking it was for a birthday dinner which was acknowledged with a candle in dessert - a nice touch!
We had the “smaller” dinner menu and we were FULL. We were also able to make a small switch between menus which we appreciated!
Thoroughly enjoyable night out with the girls - I’d happily go back!!!
A great hidden gem! We had the “shut up and feed me” menu - and boy were we fed! Burma Lane’s food is flavourful, hearty and soul-warmingly good. The general staff were friendly, and to top it off the waitress that served us was funny too! 5/5 will be back ✨
Came here on a Friday night but it wasn’t as busy as we expected. We ordered the “shut up and feed me” set menu. Pork belly, wings and dessert (a passionfruit semi-freddo) were some of the highlights. Tomato salad and tofu were a bit bland.
Great quality Modern Asian food and superb service. The lunch special is only $39 per person (and half price on Mondays) and is a serious quantity of food and a great selection of the menu. Slow cooked lamb shoulder was seriously good, as was the pork belly. Worth a visit.
There’s a nice symmetry to this pointless story: the cuisine at Burma Lane is also a little less Burmese than it once was, but that’s OK. Pan-Asian with a modern Australian twist is a trend The Dear Luncher can get his portly frame around ....***This would be a 3.5 if Zomato didn't remove their .5 options***
I had a great experience for lunch in this place.
I had some of the grazing tapas-sized dishes, and I was very impressed with the creativity of them all, and the wonderful mix of flavours. Everything I tried was yummy and satisfying. Perhaps the thing that surprised me the most was their tofu dish; tofu is one of those ingredients that, unless you know how to cook it, it can be bland and boring. Not here, the dish was so full of flavour and so silky that I would go there just for their tofu dish.
Attentive service and genuinely friendly staff.
Beautiful premises.
A bit pricey but totally worth it.
I have never given any restaurant a 5/5 but this is truly beyond my expectation. Food is amazingggg and service is good as well. I would say one of the best services I've received in Melbourne so far. We ordered:
1. Duck, shiitake & water chestnut doughnut - 5/5 ( HIGHLY RECOMMEND ). Combination of sweet and salty blows your mind !
2. Betel leaf, green pea fritter- 5/5
3. Cauliflower, potato dumplings -3/5
4. Spicy Prawns, squid ink noodles - 4/5
Definitely one of my fav restaurants in Melbourne ❤️
Hidden away in little Collins away from the fancy restaurants :) Offering a more warm welcoming casual dinning experience with delicious Asian fusion dishes :)
Beef tartare - nicely seasoned in bite size :)
Kimchi oyster shot with salmon roe - oyster were really fresh I can eat a dozen on my own :P
Pork belly - reminds me of the ones from red spice, golden crispy with red vinegar n peppercorns caramel sauce yummy 😁😁
Assorted tea dessert - if U love tea you'll love this dessert :P you get to taste different types of tea with this little one (dessert taste so much better than red spice)
Would love to come back n sample other dishes :P
Really enjoyed this place! Although not very Burmese and quite similar to its sister restaurant (Red Spice Rd), we still loved the ambiance, service and food!
We had the duck donuts, lamb pie, spicy wings (yes they have a kick!), calamari, prawns, pork belly and tofu topped all topped off with a nice bottle of red and we were stuffed :) thanks for a lovely meal!
Nice ambience for dinner by candlelight with good service as staff was attentive and polite. We came when it wasn't too busy at 5.30pm so food was quick to arrive.
Dumplings is crispy with tender and juicy meat, and as the name suggest; it was literally a burger in a dumpling with a side of pickle that acts as a palette cleanser. Chicken wings was spicy, tangy, sweet, and crispy with the sauce evenly coated.
Pork belly is not as sweet as the counterpart at Red spice but had the same crisp texture. However there was less sauce and some part was a little dry. The servings is small and expect to fork out a bit for your meal.
Solid menu, with enough variety to keep you intrigued. Personally I love this style of food, so it was an absolute winner for me! Shout out to the delicious Purple Rain cocktail I had! Yummmoooo
We ordered the cheeseburger dumplings, chicken wings, squid and pork belly. The food was amazing! Wow! The only let down was the pork belly - it was a bit dry? - but still very good.
Ambience 5/5.
Service 5/5.
Food 4.5/5
We will definitely be back!!
Loved both of my visits. Staff are incredibly friendly despite being a busy and large restaurant. The set menu banquet option is great value for money and all the dishes I had were interesting, varied and tasty.
A welcome change to the great but ridiculously over popular Flinders lane restaurants!!
Another day, another asian fusion restaurant in Melbourne. Can someone do anything new anymore??? Well actually I don’t care because this place actually gets the food right and the concept in kinda cute playing on the revolutionary Myanmar but still look very western. It was spacious high ceiling and yet cozy.
The food was really delicious but quite pricey! The calamari and pork belly was my favorite. Burgers dumplings was interesting too.
The servers there were some European girls I think but they were very nice and attentive!
The drinks I really didn’t care for.
Food: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Ambience: 4/5
First up, I’d like to point out that the manager of the place, Matt, was the perfect host. So often you get sassy staff at decent eateries in Melbourne and it does my head in, but he was friendly and helpful from the get go. Went for the tasting menu and he was happy to accommodate us changing a few dishes. Deliciously sticky chicken wings with a hint of smokiness were delish. The potato cake was interesting and the cheeseburger dumplings actually tasted just like their name! The pork belly was so flavoursome and had a papaya salad on the side. Mains was the spatchcock with crispy skin with another salad on the side. Dessert was lemon cheesecake. Overall, we really enjoyed the experience and cheery service. Having the option for a carafe of sparkling is also a great thing!
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Celebratory dinner here with a friend post exams. With two people, we had:
1. Wagyu cheeseburger bacon dumplings, vietnamese tomato sauce and pickle
- liked the flavours, but essentially it was a cheeseburger in a dumpling :), dumpling itself was beautifully made, thin and lovely
2. Lo Mai Gai (rolled chicken breast, shitake master sauce, pea puree, chilli sambal)
- I was excited about this dish, with Lo Mai Gai being one of my favourite dishes growing up. While it did not remind me of my past, it was a good dish. The chicken breast was nicely done, stuffed with well-marinated mushroom/rice. The pea puree did not make too much of a difference in the dish itself, and sambal was good.
3. Beef Brisket, Chu Hao, mint pineapple relish, peanut sambal steamed bao,
- clear winner of the night. beautifully made beef brisket. Fill a bao with a generous serve of this, and the accompaniments and it was lovely. More than enough beef to go around and more.
It was a weeknight, service was attentive and welcoming :)
I dined here 3 years prior on the pre-theater menu and was not very impressed with the flavours at the time.
It's great to see that menu modifications they've made have really made a difference to the food here :)
Decor and atmosphere is spot on! Great service and friendly staff. The cheeseburger dumplings are an absolute must try!! Amazing! The other food is good but small sizings for the price. Go for the cheeseburger dumplings...
Absolutely amazing! Came here for a friends birthday and so we got the 'Shut up and feed me dinner'. Deeeeee-licious! Food was so tasty. Staff were wonderful and very friendly. They had a very extensive wine list...found my new favorite wine here! And my god, make sure you try the lemongrass cheesecake for desert!
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Ambience: 3.5/5
Food: 4/5
Staff: 4/5
Will I return: most likely yes
Celebrated a friend’s birthday party here one night. A bonus that this is one of the few restaurants in the city that allowed a la carte dining for larger groups rather than making everyone get the set menu.
The staff were friendly and guided us on what to order. They even allowed for cake cutting without charging us a cakage per person. We ordered a few dishes to share and everything tasted really good. The downside is that the beef dish with the steam buns only had three pieces. The fried chicken was a favourite amongst everyone but the consensus was that it was really difficult to eat a whole wing without making a mess everywhere. If they were cut up into drumette and wingette sizes, it would’ve probably been easier to eat. Despite that, every dish was pleasantly nice and much better from my first visit to the restaurant a year ago. Will happily consider coming back again to try a couple more dishes we didn’t get to try.
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Enjoyed a very pleasant dinner at Burma Lane on Wednesday night. Mr B and I had booked, but given the time of year, it was fairly quiet. Staff were lovely and attentive and were prompt in providing us with a drink and menu options.
We went with the $69 feed me option and the food started arriving quickly. Starters included Betel leaf with snapper, herbs chilli & lemongrass, Shan tofu with smashed tomato, peanut & herb radish and smoked chicken wings with sesame and green onion. The highlight for me here were the chicken wings. Very tasty! The other plates weren't anything to be scoffed at either. For seconds we were offered the Cauliflower with potato dumplings, charred Brussels sprouts and a pickled tea leaf cabbage salad with peanut, crispy bean & tomato. Both offerings were both quite delicious. The dumpling were soft little pillows of loveliness. For mains were brought Beef brisket with chu hou, braised daikon and coriander, accompanied by a roasted carrot with paneer, pistachio, pomegranate and lentil salad. Both dishes again were enjoyed thoroughly! Lastly the lemongrass cheesecake dessert was brought out and I hit my wow moment for the night. Not that there was anything 'fancy' going here, but I absolutely loved it, and was sad when it was over.
Mr B and I were very happy with our dinner here. Good quality dishes and a good quantity too. Recommended for a lovely Asian fusion banquet.
Great service, waiting staff very lovely and food was brought out promptly. Delicious cocktails and food!! Recommend the octopus and Tuna dish, although portions are small and I still felt hungry after several dishes. A tad overpriced too. However definitely worth a visit.
Delicious food & wine, wonderful atmosphere, fabulous service. Perfect for couples, families or friends. I have been here 3 times & it’s always a delightful experience.
Good service and ambience. Staff is nice and friendly. The food was ok for the price. It was ok to try this place twice but wouldn't do it again. There arent any wow or amazing flavors to remember.
I was curious to try this place based on it’s interesting blend of cuisine.
First thing I can say about the venue is it’s high ceiling and fantastic mural when you walk in. However this is let down with bright lights and no really buzz or vibe.
Service was friendly and the tapas and entree style was quite good. The donut duck entree was delicious. Mains were okay. We ordered the snapper.
The dessert took 20min as they stated to us but was way to chilli and really over powered the rest of the dessert which was quite a shame.
The cocktails were decent and has some very interesting concoctions.
There isn't a lot of Burmese food in Melbourne so we were excited to try Burma lane! Food was tasty and service was very good. This was during renovations so we were not at their regular restaurant (instead a pop up at Meat, Fish & Wine) and so the space was a bit darker than usual but still extremely beautiful. We were given a glass of Prosecco on arrival to apologise for the change in venue which I thought was a lovely touch. Our favourite dish was the tea leaf salad - very fresh and interesting flavours. We were so full we had no room for dessert but keen to revisit and try more of the menu! Our hostess was a delight and added to a great night!
Either I was absolutely starving or this was one of the tastiest meals I've had in a very very long time.
Servings were generous but still couldn't get enough! Definitely will be coming back.
The octopus is a must try!
Burma Lane shares the same owners as Red Spice Road (love) and Meat Fish Wine (loathe, see both previous reviews). I was pleased to see BL fell firmly into the love category. Deee licious beverages (why are the Zomato menus always out of date or incomplete, don't worry cocktail fans they have them). Dishes came to the table vibrant and packed with flavour. We chose to order a la cart rather than take up the feed me menu due to some fussy eaters in our group. It is sharing style food so this worked well for us, the picky among us shared together and the other more adventurous half of us shared between us. The lamb shoulder was sensational. I loved the little cumin lamb potato cakes with mint yoghurt too, very delicious.
The space itself was beautiful rather modern and contemporary and there was a lovely ambiance. An early mid week dinner was relatively quiet so it felt very calm and relaxing. It would actually be a really fantastic date night venue. Service was exemplary
Came for dinner on a Saturday night. Waitress was amazing; friendly, provided some good food recommendations and enjoyable chit chat.
Food was fantastic, especially the duck doughnuts, cured salmon and cheeseburger dumplings. While there are alot of fusion asian restaurants around, we found the balance of flavours was particularly inventive and imaginative.
DO: The feed me menu if it's you're first time. However, stand out dishes were as follows: chicken wings, lamb shoulder, pork belly (similar to the amazing Red Spice Rd), wagyu cheeseburger dumpling and cumin lamb potato cakes.
DON'T: You dare leave without dessert. Nutella French toast and Pineapple cheesecake was the shiz.
TIP: We were delighted to score the best seats in the house thanks to Monique. If you can go upstairs, closest to balcony overlooking the downstairs area.
We really enjoyed our two recent visits to Burma Lane. They have a great lunch time special which is good to keep in mind for your next work meeting or outing. They have a selection of Thai fusion meals which are all tasty and flavoursome.
We tried the chicken wings which were sticky and delicious, the red curry which packed a flavour punch, the potato and pork croquettes are crispy and creamy. The squid and nori noodles weren't my thing, there was something about consistency that I didn't like.
The slow cooked lamb bao were yum and the pork belly and the mushroom stir fry were absolute standouts.
Worth giving this place a go 👍🏻
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Burma Lane is run by the same team than also runs Red Spice Road. It serves up Asian inspired tapas and sharing style dishes that combine Asian and modern Australian flavours. We came here one evening in a group of three for dinner and will share that experience with you. To start we got a glass of red wine and white wine, which we thought would be nice to accompany a fancy dinner out.
I really love this restaurant. Having been to Burma on a number of occasions, I can say that some of the menu is authentic. However, i haven't traveled throughout, so i don't know about the rest. The tea leaf salad was wonderful, as was the ceviche and smoked eel. Ill be back.
FoodingAroundMelbourne
+4
Decor in this restaurant was really beautiful and classy. Came here for a family dinner and it lives up to expectations. Food was tasty and not overly expensive.
‘Created in Melbourne, Inspired by Asia’…..that tagline fits Burma Lane perfectly. I was at Burma Lane recently for a tasting of their new menu and also to view the photographic exhibition, ‘Seasons of Gold’. And as part of my work with Indian Link, I was also doing an interview with Anu Kumar, one of the photographers taking part in the exhibition.
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Enjoyed the "Feed Me menu" for $29 pp. Our favourite dish was the five spice pork belly. This was full of flavour along with crispy skin too. The chicken wings were equally delicious with a great sticky sauce and we loved that it came with cute little wet wipes so you can enjoy with your hands 😉.
The pickled tea leaf cabbage and shan tofu with smashed tomato provided freshness and texture to the meal.
The restaurant also accommodated dietry requests (no nuts) so my eating companion was able to enjoy the "Feed Me menu" without missing out on selected dishes.
We completed our yummy lunch with Pineapple Cheesecake, combined with the pandan, honeycomb and white chocolate ice cream. The coffee also hit the spot!
The only downside was the wine was on the expensive side for Melbourne CBD.
We did feel the ambience of the restaurant would also be great for a working lunch, with a large seating area there is lots of room to move and have a work meeting. The set menu would also assist in making selection of food quick and easy.
The artwork on surrounding walls was visually appealing as we sat and enjoyed our meals.
Thanks for inviting us to try your menu.
My colleague and I went here during the week for a nice lunch. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a smile and seated immediately. I absolutely love the interior of Burma Lane. It's intimate and cosy without being pretentious. The art on the walls is definitely photo-worthy too.
I'm an indecisive eater so was very happy to see a 'feed me' option which my colleague was happy to go for as well. For $29pp we shared 5 delicious plates! The waitress kindly asked if we had any dietary requirements or if there was anything we didn't eat. I just mentioned that I don't eat beef or pork. Everything that came out was delicious and full of flavour. The ceviche-style style white fish is definitely a must!
Great food, great cocktails but the service is a bit up and down. I've been here for corporate banquets which have been welcoming and warm and then dined here with friends in a group and the service has been cool and distant.
great atmosphere. great food. great service.
I really enjoyed the food there. Will definitely come again. the atmosphere was comfortable and the staff was really friendly
We popped in here for dinner as the menu was appealing and the place looks inviting and clean. Service was great - Purple Rain cocktail was nice. We started with entrees of cured salmon, green pea fritter & cod croquette... all very tasty and delicious. Then small meals of Wagyu burger dumplings which was abit bland really so not that appealing the Papaya salad just had too much chilli in it but the Lamb potato cakes were nice. The meals came out quite quickly.
Our experience at Burma Lane last night was amazing. Luckily I called 5 minutes ahead to make sure there was a table - even at 8:15 they were very busy.
Our server was very friendly and attentive, and the food had unusual flavour combinations. The nori noodles with octopus were umami and creamy and paired with ginger. Delicious. The fried squid was also very tender - the waiter said that it's cooked for 8 hours. That dish was a bit small, but I would still recommend it.
In all a great date night - topped off by a great dessert.
Toilet rating: 8/10
Burma Lane takes you on a culinary journey which (refreshingly!) awakens your palette.
The service is great and the decor is very cool...and now I'm just writing to add the the word count because apparently 140 words makes a review complete (no matter the content).
Burma Lane is a great venue! Recently they had an interior revamp and had the iconic artist Mike Eleven in. The revamp definitely paid off, in my opinion it has some of the best interior design I have seen in any restaurant. As well as a great interior, Burma Lane also serves very good food. Honestly I had no idea what to expect. Their food is extremely refined and great for sharing, I am really looking forward to going back and trying more. We just let the chef choose what we had so we had no idea what had come out. Chefs menus excite me.
Everything was just ok here. Doesn't live up to Red Spice Road. The service was just average here. The food was good but nothing special for the price.
|| the secret of success in life is to eat what you like || I loved the salmon dish on the new menu at Burma Lane Cured salmon, smoked tomato romesco, anchovy Kewpie, shallot, seaweed cracker, absolutely delicious! Each dish on the menu is inspired by Burmese cuisine and captures diverse Australian cuisine with an Asian flair. // What's as Good as a Cheeseburger you ask? Cheeseburger dumplings that's what! // The amazing dumplings are on the new menu at Burma Lane Filled with Cheesy Wagyu Beef and bacon, with Vietnamese tomato sauce and pickle. There are many more dishes as well as mocktails and cocktails to tickle your fancy on a night out or lunch with a friend. Attentive staff, beautiful atmosphere. A must visit in the CBD!
In Melbourne, we live in a fast-paced, forever changing foodie world. What is trendy today could be old news tomorrow, and the very best restaurants are constantly changing and recreating their menus to keep us all engaged in their scene. This is why it was so refreshing to see popular CBD restaurant Burma Lane moving away from its Burmese style menu of seasons past, and re-opening with a new and exciting Modern Australian meets Asian fusion vibe that celebrates Melbournes’ multiculturalism. We loved getting a sneak peek of the new menu from executive chef John McLeay, and were impressed by the European tapas style influences sneaking into the food along with the subtle Asian flavours and impressive cooking style. Each dish was flavoursome, texturally exciting and plated beautifully.
Little Picky Very Hungry
+4
本來期待吃到一頓正宗的緬甸菜，結果是一家fusion的餐廳。店面裝潢和氣氛都很好，服務也很周到，很適合聚餐的一個地方。
*茶葉沙拉還蠻正宗的，很鮮有點酸酸辣辣很適合伴飯，必點！*新疆羊肩真的是乾到一個點，肉質又老又硬，給你bao夾著吃也沒用，有點醬的話會更好。*豬腩肉比我預期中要好，味道很足，但如果肉質再嫰一點會更好。
喜歡吃緬甸菜的朋友可以試試這家店！
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I was expecting to have an authentic Burmese cuisine here, but turns out it's more an Asian fusion meal in a good way 🇲🇲🇦🇺
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We ordered the PICKLED TEA LEAF SALAD🍃($19) It was not as weird as it sounds, actually tasted interesting. The mixture of picked tea leaf, cabbage, peanut, crispy bean, tomato salad goes so well with rice🍚 Easily became one of my favorite Burmese dishes.
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XIN JIANG LAMB SHOULDER ($34) was overly dry and not tender enough, would be better if it's juicier or has sauce along with it. Love the crispy rice though
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My favorite dish of the night was the PORK BELLY with black pepper caramel and green mango salad 🐷($34) It was better than I expected, the sauce was spot on. The texture could have been softer but I do enjoy it a lot😋💦
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Staff were attentive and friendly, the interior is astonishing. Would love to come back again : )
Not as good as red spice road but definitely still a cool place to check out! We ordered to many dishes to share but the highlights for sure were the Burmese buns - Steamed buns filled with crispy fish, green mango salad, turmeric mayo awesome! Also the lamb Slow Cooked w/ Yoghurt w/ Pea & Tomato Biryani was also delish! Definitely check it out, also utilized the entertainment book voucher so scored $40 off!
This Diner Is Anonymous
+4
Had our staff Christmas party here last year, and it was lovely. We had the banquet menu and most of the food was fantastic, the chicken salad, beef cheek and pork belly being stand outs. I do prefer the food over at Red Spice Road because of the slightly more subtle flavours. The biggest thing stopping me from giving a higher score is that the service is incredibly quick. For a Christmas party, it would have been nice for the food to come out in a staggered fashion rather than all at once right at the start. A great lunch regardless.
A beautifully designed space to dine in. The restaurant has a lovely feel to it. We dined as a group and shared a number of plates between us. The dishes were all very well presented, adequate in size, and the flavours were well matched. The service was friendly and attentive. I liked that I could book ahead of time. I would definitely return.
I came eager to try Burmese food and I was expecting good things given my experience at Red Spice Road. Though my mind wasn't blown, I didn't leave disappointed! The fried shan tofu was quite nice and I loved the crunchy bits that dressed the dish. The bao was soft, fish was crispy and the spicy mayo had really good flavours. The The pumpkin curry I felt was lacking in flavour and I wish there was more sauce because we were left with way too much paratha. The pork belly was delicious, the sauce was absolutely spot on, but the texture of the pork belly could've been softer. The highlight for me was actually the Laphet Thoke (pickled tea leaf salad), had a real nice balance of flavours and textures.
Overall a wonderful dining experience but not exceptional.
Wow! We're not sure where to begin! Firstly the interior of this restaurant is breath taking and really makes you feel like you've stepped out of melbourne into a heavenly haven of deliciousness! The cocktails here are some of the best we've ever had! The smashed tofu entree is an absolute must, the fish baos were fantastic too! The seared salmon salad honestly tasted like nothing we've tried before! The vegetarian curry and barramundi were delicious and flavoursome. Peanut butter parfait and coconut tapioca desserts were beyond amazing. Really- not a bad word to be said here- service, experience, value for money included!
My dining experiences at Burma Lane involved unique dishes that were very dissimilar from one another, making the banquets a very good choice. This restaurant has the best interior design among all Apples and Pears restaurants. In terms of food, some highlights were the smashed beef salad as it had great texture, and the pickled tea leaf salad due to it's interesting taste. I also liked the beef cheek curry and the duck curry - they had bold sauces that were stronger in the flavour of stock rather than coconut cream compared to most traditional curries. I found that most savoury dishes were generally on the sweeter side, and the fried goods had too much batter. As for the desserts at Burma Lane, none of them were amazing. In fact, the coconut water tapioca with pineapple flavoured cream tasted very artificial and I couldn't have more than a few bites of it unfortunately! Overall, Burma Lane is good for new experiences and the interior is very nice to be in.
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Great value for money considering the specials they have going on at the moment. We decided to go ala carte first time around just to get a taste of the place. The fish bao was amazing, the salmon betal leaf not so much; it tasted a bit like asian inspired canned tuna to be honest. The lamb ribs were pretty dry and were crying out for some sweet, sticky sauce, I ventured to ask for more sauce, but having tasted how terrible the dressing actually was, I'll have to admit it was a good call for the kitchen to go light on it, which isn't really a good thing. I quite liked the crispy skin barramundi, but I did find a bone in it (maybe it's just not my time for fish) and the beef in the curry was cooked really well but I thought the sauce itself was a tad strong. Highlight by far though was the paratha, which is perfectly buttery and moorish, I could've easily eaten 5 of those with a good curry sauce to dip into (or even without). All in all though, I will definitely come back on a Monday to try a banquet.
This place is very good. Nice atmosphere, good service and excellent food. The meat dishes are balanced by the delicious salads. I have been several times and always enjoy it. It's also fine because some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on
We ordered the onion fritters for entrée, very crunchy with interesting flavors. The duck curry was off the bone and good enough. The beef salad is not really a salad, more like a pulled beef smash, well seasoned and soft, highly recommended.
The five spice Panna cotta was a surprisingly delicious taste, while the mung bean custard was a bit forgettable.
Worth trying.
The five spice panacota is my fav dish of what we ordered : onion fritter for entry, smashed beef salads and duck curry for mains. The curry is very light, maybe that's the burmese style kind of curry.
The cured salmon was done perfectly, the bao hit the spot with regards to flavour, and the parfait satisfied the sweet tooth. Lovely service.
These days, most of us could consider ourselves fairly well versed in South East Asian cuisine – Thai food has become a takeaway dinner staple, Bali’s now a favourite holiday destination, and even the fare of Laos and Cambodia has started making its way into Western hearts and bellies everywhere. But Burmese food…not so much. Even this diehard foodie could claim little knowledge of the cuisine, before sitting down to Burma Lane’s 19th Street degustation dinner. The stylish CBD eatery hosts a handful of banquets every year, each one designed to introduce diners to a different faucet of this delicious, yet underrepresented, cuisine.
Came here on Saturday night for a 6pm booking for 4 people.. We were slightly late however the staff were very friendly and accommodating!! As it was not fully booked we were able to stay as long as we wanted (and not out by 8pm which was a bonus)
I love red spice road so had to check out Burma...
The place is really nice. We ordered one starter Chicken Wings and two main for share Beef Cheek and Peas Fritters with rice. Our meals are very delicious! We'll definitely come back
We had a lovely dinner at Burma Lane. We were a difficult table with a pescetarian, a vegetarian, one nut allergy and one 'normal' diner. We ordered the banquet and nothing was too much trouble despite our specialised table requirements. The food was fantastic and just kept coming out (suitably assigned to the right dietary issues). Staff were super friendly too. Delicious and a fun night out. :)
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
+3.5
It would be easy to be overshadowed if your stablemate is the ever-popular Red Spice Road. Burma Lane is headed up by Executive Chef John McLeay, who also looks after RSR, and the menu takes inspiration from both modern and traditional Burmese food, injected with a Modern Australian twist. The multi-level restaurant is dark and modern, and the contemporary feel is furthered by walls featuring local art and a colourful mural of now State Counsellor, Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Oh my gosh - my new favourite restaurant! Took my mum here for dinner and we loved every aspect, what a find! We arrived early at 5pm, for a pre-theatre dinner, weary from browsing the shops. Such a beautiful restaurant - really impressive, stunning birdcage light fittings, very modern Asian décor with a big colourful portrait of Aung San Suu Kyi painted onto a wall, cleverly reflected in mirrors on the opposite wall. Very relaxed, elegant vibe, would be perfect for a romantic night out.The food - yum yum yum! If you like spicy modern Asian, this is heaven. On the advice of our super friendly and helpful waiter Greg, we started with Shredded Fish with Betel Leaves, Tomato Pickle, Lemongrass, Coriander - in a word, divine. The Chicken Corn & Potato Samosas were also delicious, accompanied by a beautiful tomato relish. For mains, we shared a Slow Cooked Lamb Biryani (mild) and an amazing salad - Laphet Thoke (Pickled Tea Leaf, Cabbage, Tomato, Peanut & Sesame Salad w/ Crunchy Bits ), the flavours and textures were superb. We also ordered a light and crispy Paratha bread - the best I've ever had. Finally, we managed to stuff in dessert: Coconut Water Tapioca, Passionfruit Cream, Candied Popcorn, Cashew Praline (all in one dish) and Five Spice Pannacotta, Thai Mung Bean Custard Cake, Pineapple Jam (the other dish). Oh dear lord - the flavours, the textures, the presentation! I don't usually take photos of my food, but I couldn't resist. What a meal! Service was faultless, the staff were so lovely, I can't wait to go back.
Quality and Flavour are two distinct features that come to mind when dining at Burma Lane. From the moment the Swine entered the premises this place oozed class. This includes the room decour, tableware, and courteous staff. Bravo staff - who handled the Swine's bad humour about Tofu with total professionalism. The room/s are elegant and awesome. The Swine brigade ordered a banquette option and loved every little bit. The fish, meat and salad options were full of flavour and piggy scrumptious. The Swine wishes he could move in here - absolutely loved the Burmese cuisine. Yes the Swine will be back...and yes Burna Lane is a big fat Swine Approved!!
Immaculate and nice settings complement ed by friendly staff.
Foods different and unique - the lamb biryani and duck curry is a must.
Had a delicious meal here for a group of 6. Got the banquet and definitely had enough food - practically rolled out of there. Everything tasted very fresh and flavorsome. The waitress was very good and explained what every dish was.
Had an incredible meal here for my birthday. It was my first time trying Burmese food and this place set the bar pretty high. I loved everything we ordered. The service was also fantastic. The waitress made sure to explain what every dish was when she put them down on the table. The restaurant also had a lovely ambience and would make a great choice for a date night. I can't wait to return!
Service was great; staff were friendly and attentive filling or water glasses.
Beautiful restaurant and set up;
Down side? Being seated next to the door and when it opens you get a cold breeze down your back. And that's not from a walk up; that was from a booking made weeks in advance for 6 people. Pretty disappointing not to have prime seating.
If you are going to order food go for the char grilled beef and the vanilla cheesecake! Absolutely to die for.
Great spot for a an intimate dinner, a much quieter restaurant than the norm these days. Food was really good but was a bit disappointing that the chicken wings weren't in fact GF as stated, they aren't cooked in separate oil.
Great food! I went there for my birthday it was great! Loved the pork belly and the cocktails were creative and delicious!
Lots of Asian fusion flavors!
Burma Lane shares the same owners as Red Spice Road and serves similarly tantalising South East Asian cuisine, with a particular focus on Burmese flavours.
Situated on a quieter part of Lt Collins Street, Burma Lane was a perfect location for a group catch up, with ample space inside and no long waits required.
The food was great. We ordered a range of small dishes and larger dishes to share - the highlights were the slow cooked lamb and roasted pork belly.
The food at Burma Lane is probably not authentically Burmese, but you can certainly expect a good Asian fusion meal.
Attended for lunch a few times. Great set menu and waiters are always helpful with choice if required. Delicious food in good proportions. Great for a group.
There aren't that many Burmese eateries so we didn't quite know what to expect. I'm not sure how authentic the food is to Burma but it's definitely delicious and similar to the other Asian fusion restaurants around.
The starters were the highlight especially the Bao buns. Yum!
My boyfriend and I came here for dinner yesterday. The atmosphere was nice, loved the lights in the birdcages. We ordered beef curry and fisherman's stew as mains. They were generous serves and went well with plain rice. As for desserts, we ordered 'can't choose'. We were glad that this was one of the options because we have problems choosing desserts all the time! The coconut panna cotta was our favourite, I wish there were more lime. The dark chocolate mousse was good, I think it would work if it was a dark chocolate ice cream! The salted caramel ice cream with cheesecake was the disappointment - we thought we would see a bit of the cheesecake, but we only saw the crumbs underneath the ice cream.
Anyway, it was a very good dinner. We really enjoyed it. The service was great too!
We had a wonderful experience here last Sat evening. We were keen on a banquet option but didn't think we'd have time prior to our show. Waiter said no problem and arranged the kitchen to bring out dishes out a little faster to ensure we'd make it on time and get to enjoy the banquet. The start of wonderful service received all evening. This was our first time eating Burmese food and absolutely loved it. Each dish was wonderful cooked and packed full of flavour. It was on the more expensive side but for a special occasion worth it. Highly recommend coming here!
A refined experience. I popped in with a friend for the lunch special 2 Mains for $22 per person.
We order the short rib, which literally fell off the bone and the chopped chicken. Both were a flavour bomb and came with a side of rice to ensure you could soak up all those delicious juices. Staff were friendly and had good service, but I will mention we were in for an early work day lunch and were 1 of 2 tables in the restaurant.
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I had been recommended Burma Lane by a number of friends here in Melbourne who said that I would absolutely love it. I think part of this was because I have a keen interest in all things Burma (having travelled and worked in the region in the past ), am adventurous in my food choices and loveeeeee asian food. So when my friend asked me to join her for a meal there, I was more than happy to come and try it out.
First for the good - really lovely service and great wine. The design of the restaurant is interesting, intimate and really warm. However, I felt a little let down by the food...but perhaps that was because of our choices in dishes, or maybe the strong, confronting flavours of Burmese food were watered down for the Australian market?
We shared dishes, with the most anticipated one the Shan Tofu which I have a great love affair for ...but it didnt live up to my personal hype. I felt like the chunky tomato on the top could have been smaller pieces to make it less of the main ingredient or the tomato could have been made into a spicy fishy tamarind salsa? something that replicates the sour sauce that you will get when you eat this in Burma...perhaps i will come back, or maybe i just need to learn to make Burmese dishes at home instead ;)
Delicious!! The samosas, the slow cooked lamb, and the beef short rib were the bomb. Great, full flavors present in all of the food eaten in the banquet. Nice open space, and wont break the bank. You gotta do it!!
I have eaten here twice before and today for the third time. I thought it was just luck the first two times that the food was so good. I mean absolutely brilliant and each dish has such incredible flavours. The food is similar to Chin Chin but equal to or better in terms of originality flavours and port in size. Every dish and I have tried just about everything on the menu is outstanding and I am super critical bugger. Apart from the food the service, setting and price is also very good. This should be in Melbourne's top 10 restaurants.
The following three dishes arrived together, each competing for space in my stomach. The Rangoon Mohinga with it’s delicate rice noodles, wrapped around turmeric cooked rockling. The zesty lemongrass broth smoothed the flavour profile and the addition of a yolky egg is always pleasing.
The Tea Tree Leaf salad was the highlight of my last sojourn with Burma Lane. The tea leaves are pickled so that they have a piquant taste, reminiscent almost of blue cheese. The wilted pickled leaves are stabilised by the generous mix of crunchy shallots, broad beans, sesame seeds and peanuts. The addition of tomato adds a quintessential sweetness to this salad dish. Whilst I do not usually make friends with salad, I would happily become form a blood pact with this salad.
Burma Lane brings contemporary Burmese cuisine to the Paris end of Melbourne. The interiors with its wall hangings, birdcages and retro-inspired artwork is interesting and the service is exceptional. The plates are designed to share with noodles and salads offered as accompaniments. Burma Lane is the brainchild of the company that brought us the chain of Red Spice Road restaurants. Deliciousness!
Tried this place with my parents as they were staying at a hotel across the road, was simply surprised, such an underrated little gem. The service was impeccable and the food matched. We tried the sweet potato samosas and shredded lamb cakes, both complimented each other and were a great first taste. Next the beef short rib was to die for, again a melt sensation in your mouth. This was paired with the pork belly and rolled chicken aloo. Definitely recommend to anyone who loves a bit of upmarket asian and doesn't want to wait hours to get into a restaurant in the CDB. Will def be back
Great ambience. Prompt and attentive service. Food was excellent! Highly recommend the roasted pork belly. The coconut panacotta and the vanilla cheesecakes are must haves..
I was a bit sceptical, as I think Red Spice Road is one of the most over-rated restaraunts around. But the food at Burma Lane was great and service far superior to the sister restaraunts. Well worth a visit.
Went for a business lunch and had their express lunch menu. The place was rather empty on a Monday when we went in at 1pm. Felt a bit deserted, but waitress was pleasant enough. The fish cake and leaf entree were nice. Fish curry main was interesting but the fish was a bit dry. Dessert was lovely. Only thing was that towards the end of our meal, the place seemed had turned off its aircon and it got quite chilly inside.
I tried this place after I saw that it was also run by the same people as Red Spice Road - a restaurant I absolutely love! I didn't think Burma Lane was as good as Red Spice Road but it was a nice dining experience overall. It's a nice looking restaurant with romantic ambient lighting. Nice place for a date! We ordered the betel leaves for entree which were nice. For mains we had the pork belly and the lamb slow cooked in yogurt. The lamb dish was nice. I liked the flavours in the pork belly dish however the skin was a bit too tough for my liking. It was a bit if a struggle to eat. Service was lovely and location is great in the heart of the city!
Flavours are delicate and sophisticated. Mixture of east vs west flavours which combine together well. Everything was cooked very well, nothing was over cooked and salads were well dressed. Recommend the lamb and potato croquettes and fish curry. Wouldnt bother with the betal leaf entree.
I just wish I could come here more often. By the same people who do Red Spice Road. Ive always found the food to be tasty and flavoursome, and (being Burmese) it's a nice change to the regular Thai flavours and experience. The staff have always been friendly and accommodating. I did find the acoustics a little poor when the restaurant is busy, so it's sometimes a little hard to hear people if you're in a group. They also do goo lunch specials.
Fantastic little gem. We found this place while looking for a place for dinner. We definitely made the right choice to walk in!Managed to find us a table without a booking on a Friday night. Service was excellent and very friendly staff.Food was generous, well priced and tasted authentic. Menu variety is not overly huge, but what they do have on there is amazing. We ordered the Pork Belly and Slow cooked Lamb and I couldn't fault it! Tender, soft meat with just the right mix of spices.Ambience is great too, its a loft style restaurant with a mezzanie but still has that cosy feel to it.Will definitely be back!
Wonderful ambience everything was delicious especially loved roaring rum cocktail and it's in the entertainment book! Bonus for a chilli coriander lover.
Had a great pre-football meal. The staff were really great and the food was delicious !!!
Burma Love. I have been here about 4 times, I just love it. I always go for the banquet, loads of yummy food for the price. Love the crunch to each dish!
Had the $40 lunch menu. It was great!! So much food and dessert was delicious!
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Perfect. We came here at the weekend, initially when we first arrived we were told by the host that there was a 15 minute wait, they took our name and number and said they would call us when a table became available, 10 minutes later we got a call but we had just bought a drink, the lady told us that it was fine and not rush finishing drinks the table was ours.
When we arrived at the restaurant we had been remembered by the host who showed us our table and asked whether we enjoyed our drinks, we felt this was a nice touch as most hosts would just show you your table and spark no conversation.
After being given a menu spiel by our waiter, who suggested if we didn't want to make any decisions then the banquet was the best option, so we obliged and picked the $69 banquet and plumped for a $49 bottle of sav blanc which we felt was extremely reasonable
The best non decision ever
Everything stood out, from the delicious potato cakes with lamb and yogurt to the tea-leaf salad and the beef ribs just melted of the bone. There was plenty of food for the 2 of us, the timing of the food was great as was the friendly service, even wiping down the table after every course was a nice touch.
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Burma Lane and will be back in the near future with friends.
Was a taste sensation Fresh.... Was a taste sensation
Fresh herbs and the scallops were amazing
Very genuine friendly staff, excellent service
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Overall good experience. Went here last night (23/3) with friends (table of 5). We drifted here almost by mistake as Mammasita our original choice had the usual line up out the door and a 30-45min wait! I'm glad we did end up at Burma Lane - I have visited the sister Restaurant Red spice QV and was sure to expect good things based on that experience! We had some Smashed Sweet Potato, Broad Bean & Cashew Samosas to start and they were super - washed down with fresh Tiger beer (on tap) - For main I had the Wet Spice wok-fried Chopped Chicken w/ Noodles, Cucumber, Chilli, Crispy Shallot & Green Onion Garnish - this dish had a great kick to it and would highly recommended it - My fellow diners had pork belly - that looked amazing too- the Restaurant itself is a great fit-out, very clean and crisp - the only small down note was with the service - I think we had a new waitress and her service was a little wayward although she was trying her level best and knew the menu and made some insightful and wise suggestions with entrée sizes etc - However the biggest disappointment was at the end when she more or less made an announcement to the table about tipping - it was somewhat odd and awkward in the delivery as she suggested we could tip if we felt "it was warranted however it was entirely up to us" - I would have thought that customers wouldn't need to be prompted about this - surely if you want to tip - you tip - think we could have done without the American style - not so subtle suggestion - just not a great way to round out an otherwise terrific dining experience!
we were ecstatic to have stumbled upon one of the best meals of our lives.
Nice food. We enjoyed dinner at Burma Lane. The space is appealing, service very friendly and attentive without being obtrusive, and the food creative and tasty. We had potato and shredded lamb cakes as well as the tea leaf salad for starters, followed by the rockling, turmeric cauliflower, pork belly, chicken aloo, and whitebait fritters. The tea leaf salad was the standout but everything was very good, and plenty of food for five adults and a three-year old. With a heavily marked up bottle of red ($20 in store => $60 at the table) the bill came to about $60 per person, which is reasonable for an up-market restaurant. Good experience, will go again.
Amazing food, excellent service from an English guy and a girl with glasses, beautiful dirty martini. Didn't feel rushed even though we dined late
Asian fusion done well. Great little place, tucked away, excellent service
Like it but Overpriced !!. The only one thing I liked on the menu was the betelnut leaf salad. The ambience is good,but the food doesn't make the cut.
Entrees and service were both fantastic, we had all of the starters and enjoyed them all, mains were average, the heavy noodles served with our chicken and fish dishes didn't match the nice fresh flavours of the dishes. Overall a nice setting, but would stick to smaller dishes and bypass the mains next time.
Excellent service delicious food. The duck leg is fantastic. An interesting cuisine, great to try a different profile of flavours and textures. Will return.
Great place but food doesn't stand out. Visited on a Saturday night and although the restaurant was packed the service was faultless. Staff were friendly and attentive. We ordered a variety of dishes and whilst the pork belly and lamb potato cakes were tasty, none of the dishes really stood out. In saying that, it's worth the visit just for the ambience and reasonably priced wine list. It has the potential to be brilliant just needs a bit more wow factor on the menu.
Sophisticated atmosphere G.... Sophisticated atmosphere
Great service very attentive
Highly recommended
Highly recommend!!. Fantastic restaurant. Love the decor, friendly staff and the food is brilliant. Like a lot of others we had the pork belly. WOW!!!!!!!!!! INCREDIBLE!!
Desserts are amazing! Best I've ever had-I have tried a few lol! Up there with quay in Sydney. Can't wait to go back!
Celebrated my birthday at Burma Lane last Saturday night. We, had a 5 course meal which was set at $65 which was value for money. The menu was delicious and the service was great. Highly recommended!!
OH! MY! GOD! That meal has to be the best I've ever had in Melbourne. There were 3 of us which ordered the pork skewers, lamb cakes, betel leaf for entre and ordered another serving of the lamb cakes as were so good. Then we shared the pork belly which was not overly sweet, the wok spice chicken and the slow cooked lamb. For desert the creme caramel with crunchy popcorn topped off the night. We were happily full and left with a smile from ear to ear. 10/10 Burma Lane. Thank you for the experience. I will get back to Peth and tell all to come and visit.
Very cool dining room, beautiful interior
Service was fine
Food was mostly good (especially the curries), although some of the noodle dishes were very bland
Good value - we shared food and paid only around 50/head (including drinks/dessert!)
Oh and the lychee mocktail was divine!
Highly recommend. Exquisite food and efficient friendly service
Yay for booking!. Food & service were great and we're happy that the restaurant takes booking! hate waiting for 1.5 hr for a table at those restaurants who don't take booking ... parts of the charcoal pork ribs were dry & tough. other small plates & salad we ordered were fantastic, also enjoyed the mocktail!
I went to Burma Lane for the third time last night & I can not get enough of this place! The staff are very friendly (relaxed and not arrogant at all) and willing to go out of their way for you if you don't want something too chilli or spicy! The decor is high end, minimal but with an Asian flavor. I had 4 starters and a salad last night and I was absolutely stuffed! The waiter (nice easy going guy can't remember his name but English accent) asked if we wanted a main and I couldn't fit it in! I frequent red spice rd and the thing I like about Burma Lane is I leave satisfied and not feeling like I'm going to explode from over eating like at red spice. I'm not a Burmese expert but from the menu it does seem different to red spice rd. The white wine (sav blanc) and beers are very tasty. I've got my friends onto this place and they've also been back multiple times, I will be back again for more potato cakes and curries!
Really enjoyed it. Excel.... Really enjoyed it.
Excellent service from staff who are friendly and informative. Nice modern decor with a simple design. It still gives the whole place an intimate vibe.
Food is fantastic. Definitely different to Red Spice Road (which is Thai). This is Burmese food with a western and modern twist and is still a lovely fusion of Indian and Asian flavours. The palate is simple but is also adjustable to your liking by using the different sauces.
The feeling when you finish your meal is balanced. The food does not feel heavy but rather light (which leaves room for dessert!). If you're not after a big main meal, it is very easy to pick 2-4 different entrees and it will be sufficient enough and you'll still get a great mix of flavours.
Each selection compliment each other so it is easy to mix and match.
Would highly recommend to family and friends!
Nice experience. Nice space and flavours were big and hit the spot.
Downsides were the serving sizes of the main dishes (small for the price) and the desserts were pretty average.
Really fresh flavours and delicious food. We had the potato cakes filled with lamb belly to start off with followed by chicken turmeric curry and the flat rice noodles with tofu puffs. The potato cakes looked amazing and tasted as good as they looked. The curry was flavoursome, and the chicken was extremely tender. It was not that spicy, though. The noodles were a tad underwhelming; I loved the tofu and the vegetables but found the noodles too starchy and not that tasty. The place is very elegantly decorated, and our server was great. I would definitely go again, but would not order the noodles again.
Amazing service - friendly, happy and true hospitality. Now to the food - amazing, flavours are fantastic and you get to make it has spicy as you enjoy. Great variety and if your not sure ask your friendly waiter, only too happy to help your selection!
Restaurant has an amazing feel, great atmosphere and decor is interesting.
Cocktails are fanatsic. Wine list is great.
Definitely worth a visit.
Great flavours. This place is almost hidden along little Collins amongst all the office buildings. Modern decor with a very Melbourne vibe to it. A big mural of Aung San Suu Kyi as you enter. Very friendly and attentive service with some good help in deciding a dish. Went for the soft shell crab entree - had a nice crunch to it! Followed by the ling and chicken curries - great flavours. The dessert was a bit of a miss - coconut/pandan jelly, just go for the coconut ice cream it was nice. Overall nice intro to Burmese cuisine and a definite one to try in the CBD.
This place absolutely blew my mind!! Highly recommended. Trust me I'm a good judge after growing up on khaut swe, mohingha and pickled tea leaves. Burmese food is on the map! Pls open one in Perth!!!!!
Came tonight for a team christmas dinner and the best word to describe the evening was BRILLIANT! Company excluded, the venue was gorgeous, service from the staff and restaurant manager amazing, cocktails (mojitos!) and wine clean refreshing and delicious and the food was interesting, flavourful and inhaled by everyone at the table! We let the restaurant manager choose our menu for us (taking into account dietary requirements) and all food was outstanding, but my personal favourites were the potato cake small dish, the khuat swe noodle dish and the melt in your mouth beef cheek curry! Cant wait to come back in 2014!
Enjoyed the experience thoroughly! Highly recommend trying this place.
The food was fantastic and very flavourful. My favourites were the potato cake and the betal leaf chicken dishes from the small bites and I enjoyed the pork ribs from the bigger bites section.
The desserts were sensational yet not too rich, the jasmine rice flavoured icecream was different but definitely one I'd have again and again.
I tried two of the cocktails which were summery and fresh, and went down a treat!
The service overall was great. The staff were attentive and enthusiastic about the food!
The atmosphere was fun and relaxed and I would happily enjoy eating at Burma Lane again.
Great service + decent vegan. Great little place. Excellent service and much more relaxed than red spice road. Mentioned I was vegan and the waiter did up one of the delicious tea leaf salads especially and did threw it in for free (!); had this in addition to the vegan main (tofu noodles) and coconut ice cream. Definitely worth a try!
The food took me back to my travels through Myanma (Burma). Great food, friendly & knowledgable staff. Every dish was full of flavour and the decor is tasteful and comfortable.
Had the best of Burma and I have to say it was Awesome! Really creative dishes that will have you trying more and more. Service was a little average but food makes up for it
Delicious food! Best pork belly ever. Fair price and not as busy as Red Spice Road. Totally recommend it! Definitely coming back for the Sago and Coconut pudim.
Delicious and not too heavy. Beautiful Summery menu. The 2 salads we tried were both a stand out. We had tip top service from start till finish in every respect, knowledgeable, friendly, attentive and of course the meals were just impeccable in both taste and presentation!
The pork ribs melted in my mouth and all the wines we sampled as a part of the banquet were absolutely amazing.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - especially if you're after a meal that's not going to make you feel bloated - just a healthy full! Amazing. oh, and LOVE LOVE LOVE the artwork. Pinot noir was my fave wine fyi. See you again Burma Lane xx
Treasure on Little Collins. Great food, great service, get the bloody banquet! Tucked away on Little Collins St, Burma Lane is an addition to my Melbourne favourites, been here twice now, and no disappointment so far. Staff are charming and attentive, no big wait for meals. I'm a beer lover, but the Swami Delight mocktail is just sensational!
As mentioned above, let the chefs fix up a banquet for you and sit back!
Such simple dishes such as Shan Noodles are bursting full of flavour, with your own choice of condiments, you can pick and choose flavours to your liking.
Semolina cake, Sago & coconut pudding are two brilliant desserts you must try.
For those complaining about portion sizes verse prices, there is a Hungry Jacks around the corner, on Russel St, I hear you can upsize your fries there!
Food was reasonable, but definately over priced
Great food. The potato cakes are soooo good! All the food we had was really good. Excellent service and a great atmosphere. Will def go back, highly recommended
Awesome place, food was lovely fresh flavours, the potato cakes are to die for. We will definitely be back
Absolutely must try the lamb potato cakes. . Sensational
Up There!. From the moment we walked in the staff were super attentive, and made us feel welcome and relaxed. It's a spilt-level modern layout inside, with enough room to comfortably hold a lot of people. The cocktail list isn't extensive, but there are some great flavours on there - the mango stood out for me in the "Sugar and Spice". Deciding to taste a whole range of dishes, we started with the potato cakes - a must have! the soft shell crab - another must have! Curry puff rice noodles - a rich coconut flavour. Pickled tea leaf salad - the best flavour, and texture I've had in a salad for a long time. Beef Cheek - very rich, and melt in your mouth meat, and finally the lamb ribs - also melt in your mouth. Everything was excellent, and I can't wait to go back and try all the other dishes. All up we paid $150, which I didn't think was too bad considering we tried so many dishes, and left very full! Well done Burma Lane!
The food was expensive and served in pretty small portions but absolutely delicious - the pork belly 'little bite' is definitely recommended! The service could be improved but hats off to the waitress with red/coral coloured hair (don't know her name sorry!) - she was lovely, attentative, knowledgable and accommodating for the gluten-free and peanut-free requirements of our table!
Interesting 8-dish menu with the exception of the turkey spring rolls, presumably an attempt at an Xmas twist, but a failure. Wine recommendation was excellent. Tables too small for the amount of food they serve at once, should have thought that through! Another annoyance was charging us for two bottles of water after replacing one which wasn't empty with a full one we didn't ask for.
Super service and clean flavours. Each dish was unique enough to make it very memorable. I have had better cheeseburger spring rolls but everything was enjoyable
A top quality Modern Australian Asian Fusion food. My top pick is their pork belly! Crispy and delicious through and through. Their biggest let down was their chicken curry which was no different than a street side food store. But hey, still good!
Burma lane is a fantastic modern Melbourne restaurant with food inspiration from around the world. Located in an iconic Melbourne laneway it really is a hidden gem. Food was delicious, priced mid-high end. The five spice pork belly is a real standout. The cocktails are fantastic, we made our way though majority of the list with each being better than the last. Well worth a visit.
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Got 50% off on 8-Course Set Menu through theFork! Didn't get a chance to visit its well-known sister-restaurant Red Spice Road yet but no doubt it's just as good if not better. The ambience was impeccable especially with this beautiful painting on the wall and service was friendly and prompt.
All the dishes were tasty - full of flavour but not overpowering to the point where ingredients lose their tastes. Shan Tofu, Lamb Shank Curry, and Caramelised Pork Belly stood out out of all. Pork Belly was crispy outside but succulent inside and lamb shank was so soft that it fell apart as I dug my fork into it. Went wonderfully well with rice!
My personal favourite was surprisingly Shan Tofu - never knew tofu could taste like that. It had this distinctive herby starchy flavour which was very addicting. Only thing I didn't like about the set menu was Chai Panna Cotta - not that it tasted bad but just not a fan of its pudding-like texture. Overall, with 50% off deal- definitely worth it!
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Burma Lane is offering bottomless brunch every Saturday from 12pm-2pm, and of course I had to try it. Unlimited boozy refreshments? I’m in! Choose from mimosa, prosecco, red or white wine, or go all the way with the luxury package that includes Louis Roederer champagne.
As part of the bottomless brunch menu, you’ll get two entrees, two mains and two salads to go with your alcohol-fuelled lunch. The wagyu cheeseburger spring rolls was such a treat to eat – crisped and did indeed oozed the meaty and cheesy taste of a cheeseburger within. The betel leaf with barramundi and chillies acted as a palate cleanser, light and refreshing.
For the mains, we had the beef curry and the famous five spice pork belly. Having had the pork belly at their sister restaurant before, it is just as amazing as I remembered. Sticky, sweet and smoky, with tender chunks of pork belly with crisped skin, this will blow your mind. The salads were a bit light on flavour, and the stars of the meal were definitely the mains.
Food was delicious and the menu was creative. One of the interesting dishes on the menu was the cheeseburger spring rolls. Other stand out dishes were the chicken wings, beef ribs and the chai pannacotta.
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