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Coda

89/100 (4416 ratings)

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Contemporary

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Ribs

Eggplant

Lamb chops

Curry

Salad

Prawns

Chili

Crab

Scallops

Steak Tartare

Duck

Meringue

Oyster

Quail

Calamari

Tuna

Lamb

Calamares

Fish

Salmon

Pork

Beef

Parfait

Cheesecake

Buffalo mozzarella

Tapas

Sit down

Asian

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Full Bar

Reservations

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Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

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Fine Dining

"Hit and miss. Great location and staff were very good. Half of our dishes were really good but one dish was undercooked and another just not up to..."

Aaditya Bajwa

"Great Melbourne spot. The service was friendly, as we went their for a business dinner they didn't bother us with much smalltalk. The food was pretty..."

Geniebear

"We had such a good meal here. Being Asians, we know our food, the flavours were packed.. unique.. we are already looking forward to our next meal at..."

SimbaLovesFood

"Took my parents here who from New Zealand and we have not stopped raving since. We did not make a reservation but we able to get a table for 4 at 6pm..."

Laura Voice

"@codamelbourne Mid week pleasures at Melbourne's one hatted restaurant.Tucked away in a basement on Flinders Lane.Had the chili caramelised bug and..."

M3lissa____

"Great service, nice wine paring, sommelier was very professional, the food were interesting and delicious, Vietnamese and French fusion. Had a great..."

FoodieInMel

"Its sooooo good!! I had the cauliflower, spatchcock and lamb, it was the right portion for one (lady). Then I had the peanut dessert (recommended by..."

18mh18lv

"Have been wanting to go here for donkeys and I finally did and it did not disappoint food is an absolute 10/10. We had a couple betel leafs which..."

Birdman

"Love going to Coda for some nibbles and cockfails. We always grab a few dishes to share hereThe crispy prawn betel leaf is a must, and the..."

Teeks

"I had been looking forward to this place, and in summary, the place has excellent food and some very creative drinks. However it’s a bit over..."

Alan Tse

"Upon opening our doors in 2009, we were thrilled to receive the The Age Good Food Guide's 'HatAward' and have maintained it ever since. Complementing..."

Robin

"I made a zomato account just so i could write a review about how good the scallops were. The service was attentive, charismatic and..."

Sarah P

"This place is AMAZING!One of the best experience we have had in Melbourne.All of the food on the menu is to die for, we had several shared..."

Kerrie Peck

"Excellent food and service!Every dish was fantastic. Food comes out at a good time and you never feel rushed.Veggie curry was..."

Rowland

"Excellent food and fantastic service. The staff are extremely courteous. The food arrived on time. The only downside was that the restaurant's..."

Apoorv Malhotra

"Went here around 6pm with my friend. We have been told to finish by 7.30pm. Anyway, was a nice place but a bit pricey. I had veg curry 🍛..."

Perry

"I feel so lucky that I can get a table for Saturday lunch. All the foods are excellent except the calamari salad. It’s a bit too hot for me. Even..."

Gourmet Explorer

"Great friendly service and pleasant relaxed atmosphere, obviously a very popular place as it filled up quickly while we were there but we didn't feel..."

Susan Susan

"Great restaurant with friendly waiting staff and a fresh innovative menu. Highlights include the crispy skin chicken and the dessert menu. Highly..."

Dumba

"We went there for a date night. Had some amazing champagne and white wine. The staff helped us pick the best of the menu. We got mostly the small..."

Tabi Ei

"Yep. Delicious. Not much to fault with this place. A contemporary and creative menu that was nicely balanced. Premium ingredients used which were all..."

Linda

"Took my boyfriend here for his birthday last week and it was a wonderful experience! The staff were very helpful and welcoming, and the food was..."

Kira Dinh

"This was a place I had booked us into and WOW didn’t disappoint. What a really nice place to come for dinner. Lovely restaurant and friendly staff...."

Donna&Shane

"I love the lunch here. Especially sitting up at the bar to eat where you can also get glimpses of the master chefs at work in the kitchen! Really..."

Tanya

"Another great gem of Melbourne cbd hidden just off flinders lane in a basement setting. Expect Asian fusion style food but with a kick of french..."

Tasting Notes Melbourne

"Bartender and waitress who served us were an absolute delight. It was so nice that when we asked which cocktails the waitress recommended, she was..."

Stefan Piritidis

"One of the most interesting menus in Melbourne. Food that is a bit different and excellently executed. Great service and stylish surrounds...."

Eat Me!

"Wow! Didn’t know that Vietnamese cuisine can be this fusion and creative in its textures and flavours. Great share plates selections and wine..."

Ling Yuan

"This was an outstanding restaurant experience. We were seated at the bar, which worked well as we could see some of the kitchen work and gain an..."

Harrysingh Rawat

"It was funny arriving here midweek with a girlfriend to have a D'N'M over some good food and great wine. Most of the other guests were dressed more..."

Blefdot

"Mod Asian with a side of great service. Helped through the menu like an old man hopping out of a bath. Everything was flavorful and spectacular. I..."

JB

"We had lunch at Coda today and loved it. We started with the crispy tapioca and prawn betel leaf. It was so crisp and delicious. Next was the Hervey..."

Chippie

"We enjoyed a great pre-show meal here early on a Thursday night. We dropped in without a booking and were fortunate enough to get a seat at the bar...."

Samantics

"Delicious.. what more can you say. Everything that came out of the kitchen was either delectable (prawn betel leaf) or unique (Thai basil sorbet with..."

Jo

"We came here for dinner. Was it cheap? Nope. Was the serving generous? Nope. Was it delicious?Yes, except for one dish. The first dish that came..."

Don Djoe

"Wow! Great food, wonderful service and an excellent wine list. Really enjoyed the tuna salad, quail lettuce wrap, squid salad and the tea infused..."

Fredster64

"“That’s a nice view of the bins,” said my husband as he looked out through the ground-level window. I saw the monochromatic arches of Chanel..."

Occasionalist

"Celebrated anniversary dinner. We let the restaurant bring us dishes until we were full. It was the same as an $80pp degustation which was superb..."

The Barrister Snob

"Don't usually opt for Vietnamese-inspired but glad I did! Had the tuna salad, palm heart salad, fried eggplant and accidentally ordered steak instead..."

Milla Vanilla

"Amazing restaurant. Food was delicious and service was fantastic!Favourite dish: Fresh oysters. Rating: 5/5Service: 4/5Food:..."

Sweet.connoisseur

"Whilst we thoroughly enjoyed the food we did leave a tad hungry still, despite spending nearly $200 on food alone. Plus, I believe we made some poor..."

Lauren Maree

"Coda is one of Melbourne’s best. What they do they do so well! The service is always impeccable. It’s often described as modern Asian but I’m..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Simply divine! Every single dish was spot on perfection. The service was second to none! The roast chicken & the ocean trout were our favourites!..."

Lella Dee

"Another hidden gem within Flinders Lane, Coda offers fine Asian fusion dishes, ranging from something little to nip on, shared plates or bigger..."

TweeVy Ngo

"Cool basement area where the restaurant is - atmosphere is buzzing. Food is modern Asian Fusion. I ordered the prawn betal leaf which was crispy and..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Service at Coda was great.. lived up to the expectations!Food was good however scored slight lower because have had more of a flavour explosion..."

Wine And Food Lovers

"Coda has been an old favourite and it never disappoints, I always get the scallops and lamb cutlets but everything on the menu is lush. The wine..."

Chronicles Of A Foodie

"The place was packed and buzzing when we arrived for our dinner reservation and we enjoyed every dish we ordered. A great spot for date..."

Tina Tran

"After multiple failed attempts of trying to get a reservation at Coda, I was finally fortunate this week and it's fair to say it lived up to the..."

The Judge

"Went here on a Saturday evening without a booking with the two of us and got a seat at the bar which was great. The service of the bar man was..."

Tom Hill

"Went there with a group of frd last week. The seafood there tasted so good, especially the lobster n oyster. The sauce was so good. The soup was..."

Milktealayer

"Phenomenal. Melbourne’s best for me. Great food, great wine list, great atmosphere. We continue to go back time and time again. Never disappoints...."

Sam Tamblyn

"Five stars out of five for every staff member of the Coda team. Sat at the bar, every bar person, wait staff, manager... a credit to the restaurant...."

Moetfan

"😱Lizzie's first impression: The place is underground and is everything a typical Melburnian asian fusion place should be - dim lights, a bar with..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"We went to Coda for lunch yesterday and having dined several times at Tonka we were intrigued to see how Adam D’Sylva’s famed other restaurant..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Some really delicate interesting flavours, I preferred the dishes with punchier flavours. Only real disappointment for me was ordering a truffle dish..."

Mel

"Such a great find! My friend and I wanted to try chin chin but there was 2 hour wait, so we left quite quickly... BUT on our way back we found Coda..."

Kirsty Haggerty

"Smaller: Hà Nội style fried rice paper roll with pork, truffle and nuoc cham & Crispy tapioca and prawn betel leaf with kaffir lime and green..."

Sassyfoodqueen

"Dined here last night with girlfriends. We were a little late but they accompanied for us and all the food came out on time! Fantastic service could..."

Donut Kill My Vibe

"Great food & great place....all dishes we ordered are great, balanced flavors.... highly recommend duck larb with cashews, full of flavors. For two..."

Lcche3

"Great Modern Asian cuisine. There's a mixture of Asian and western food, not so much fusion but as a seperate dish for example we had duck curry with..."

Food Junkie

"Very nice place. Very good service. Food is good, the entrée was the best, duck from the main course was really nice. Very hard to get a table;..."

ITomx

"I had a really good time here. Food was very full flavoured and an excellent pace. We sat up on the bar where there was a good view of the kitchen,..."

AmyEats

"Service like the food always great efficient clean and well trained a true reflection of high standards, love the bettel leaf and the scallops..."

Ramskil Thomas

"Absolutely love this place, my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. I've been a number of times and have never been disappointed, great for an intimate..."

Kat

"The underground location definitely adds to the modern, intimate vibe of the restaurant. Service was fantastic and food was up there. Portions aren't..."

Guzzling

"We came her for our anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint. The setting and décor was lovely, with soft lighting and the seating was..."

Colleen Eljari

"A nice restaurant. Another excellent Melbourne modern Asian spot. Came here with old friends and had a lovely time. My opening negroni set the..."

Two Sheds

"Quality melbourne venue. All dishes were very good - Steak tartare, duck curry, calamari, kingfish. Pinot from central Otago even better. Service..."

Stretts

"Came here on a monday night and it was still busy and full of atmosphere which was great! food was delightful and service topped off my whole..."

Louise

"Cannot fault customer service. Top notch staff!! Felt completely at ease. Ordered several small dishes as I was by myself. But each dish was bursting..."

Mysy

"Had lunch here today. The dishes were quite small, even the main course. But they all taste pretty good. I was going to order the roast duck curry..."

Veronica Lin

"10/10 evening. Came here for an anniversary dinner and the service, restaurant, drinks, food and staff in general were fantastic...."

Phoebe Rothfield

"Went here with a group of 4 after having it on the "to try" list for a few months. The service was impeccable, attentive without being overbearing..."

Steph Giles

"Really lovely dining experience! The atmosphere of Coda is delightful, would be a great date night setting. Four of us went to try some of the shared..."

Lisa Giles

"Excellent king fish dish and great Shiraz on glass. Duck was well cooked but king fish is definitely the best out of 5 dishes we tried! Will comeback..."

Dugie@Moon

"Went with a friend without a booking and we were lucky to get the last seats at the bar. After being seated by a host, rather than wait staff, it was..."

Jamie

"Took my partner here for his birthday as it was high up on his list of places to go on Flinders Lane. This place had great ambience and atmosphere...."

Kimberley Leggett

"We had wanted to dine at Coda for the longest time but it was always fully booked. We managed to secure a booking via the website three weeks in..."

Hangry Horace

"Came in early at about 6:30 and was lucky enough ti score a seat at the bar. People that came later than us wete unfortunately turned down! During my..."

Dilys Yeak

"Great atmosphere, just off Flinders Lane. Because it was lunch and a business meeting we were pressed for time, service infallible but didn't feel..."

Sneha Arora

"My friend treated me to a night at Coda for my birthday, the food was great could not fault it, and majority of the service was fantastic - the main..."

Foodandwinefan

"We cannot recommend this place enough, we were even more happy at the fact that you can make a reservation (no lining up - hooray ! :)).Highly..."

Lyn

"For me it was hit and miss. Some dishes were delicious and others I'd be happy to not have again. The scallops, lamb ribs, steak and buffalo..."

Kady

"A Birthday Dinner Done PerfectlyCoda A Modern Asian in the Heart of Melbourne, and a super yum one too! A wide Menu to please..."

Just Jamie

"Hidden away in the basement, a delightful place to explore.Delicious fusion Asian food with awesome presentation. A place suitable for..."

Nodame

"Went for a little stroll down Flinders Lane while waiting for our table at Chin Chin. Coda was extremely enticing from the lane so we thought we..."

Eatdrinkbe_merry

"Great vibes, delicious food, impeccable service. There was quite a wait between each dish, but our waiter noticed this and notified the kitchen...."

Simone

"Coda was okay. I preferred tonka over coda but I think my friends and I should have followed our gut and selected the right dishes. The lady who..."

Valerie L Jovee

"Been to Coda a couple of times now. Very sleek interior and immaculate service. Great sharing style menu combing both Asian and Mediterranean..."

Kate Dougherty

"Came here for my husbands birthday. We had a booking and getting in was no fuss. It is located off a one of Melbournes beautiful laneway of..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"Tasty , great experience indeed .. I like that you have the option to order as many pieces as you like , which is good as you can try more dishes..."

Reem A Ch

"Service was excellent, venue is very intimate and romantic in my opinion! Food was great, Asian French fussion, my highlight was roast yellow duck..."

Jane B

"After my previous flawless dining experience with Coda, this Asian inspired restaurant quickly became one of my 'New Faves' in Melbourne...."

The New Fave

"So there’s this little ol restaurant serving up cuisine that’s best described as French – Asian fusion in a basement on iconic Flinders Lane...."

MelbourneVita

"Been years since I've been back here again, and definitely worth the revisit ! Food was spectacular, and so was service. :) don't skip out on all the..."

Munchkinmichie

"Interesting is the best way to sum it up. An asian style menu with touches of classic French. Walked into a dark dining room with a great buzz. We..."

FoodFoodFood

"My friend and I had dinner with Coda a day or so ago and it was pretty much the best dining experience I've had in Melbourne.The food was..."

Anna

"Easily the best food and service I've had in my time in Melbourne so far. I had the duck curry which was excellent, and finished with a salted..."

SynVisions

"This place never fails to disappoint, it's amazing, the staff are lovely and would strongly recommend. I have yet to have something I didn't like on..."

Charlotte Rose Nicholson

"There is certainly no shortage of Asian fusion restaurants in Melbourne and five year old Coda has been one of the most acclaimed. Hiding on a..."

Aussie Meets World

"How have I never been to Coda? It’s definitely now up there with my favorites. So confession time, I’m not 21 anymore but I’m sure it’s still..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Fantastic. Delicious food, great wait staff and sommelier was perfect with a recommendation for wine. The meringue dessert was a winner! The..."

Patchy

"Love love love the food. Service is pretty good and personal. Unfortunately, we over ordered and didn't have enough space for desserts. What a shame!..."

LoveFOOD Hate BADservice ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ

"I can understand why we had to book this place 2-3 months in advance, because it was amazing! Highly recommend the bay bugs, scotch and the meringue..."

Kathleen

"We always love this place.. great food, staff are awesome and attentive.. The door guy Trav was very hospitable.. see you very soon coda...."

Greg G

"Mixed feelings about this place, it's not 'that' great. The food was Asian French fusion, very small plates to share. So you need to order pretty..."

Brunching

"I looked forward to attending this Melbourne dining institution. I had heard great things about this joint.Our waitress and the sommelier..."

The Tastebud

"Really loved this place. Food, drinks, service, all big ticks from me. My favourite dessert here would be the s'mores parfait. DELICIOUS!!!! Highly..."

Susie Tran

"Excellent food, excellent wine pairing. Service was great and we were made to feel very welcome. Even though I am a pescetarian and my partner a meat..."

Shannon Fox

"Enjoyed our lunch here. Starters were fabulous. So fresh and tasty. Mains were lovely, again very tasty flavors, however my partner did say that the..."

Missy Mahony

"Must be one of my favourites in Melbourne!Had to wait for 2 months to get a table booked but it was well worth the wait. Food is amazing!..."

Orkedia

"Never disappoints. Service is spot on- attentive without being pushy. Food is also consistently good: blackened quail, lettuce delights, duck larb..."

FoodN

"Excellent dining experience.Set underground in an alley off Flinders lane. Always buzzingFrench-Vietnamese inspired contemporary cuisine...."

The Epicurean

"Hard to know where to start. Loved, loved, loved it. Waited two months for a booking and it was worth every minute. Industrial feel without..."

Sheridan Honey

"Thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Coda last night. Delicious cuisine with some dishes I'll definitely come back for. The kung pao chicken and the..."

Mesmaty

"We had the most wonderful dinner at Coda last week - everything was perfect! Cocktails and wine were fantastic, and the food was EXCEPTIONAL...."

Pippa Skinner

"Delicious dishes with yummy wines to match. These guys know what they're doing. Combined with a great vibe and comfortable space, a winning..."

Fortheloveoffood

"Had dinner here recently on a whim. Had no booking and just walked in off the street. No table was free at the time however we were told if we were..."

Kenneth Seymour

"Their big share plates are much better than starters. Sizzling seafood was the best. Bigger on flavor and size but food took a while to..."

Croissant Lady 91

"DO: If you're in a group of 8 or more, do the set dinner menu. No thinking involved. If not, do the crispy prawn, moreton bay bug, quail, twice pork..."

David Food Leasing

"Another special evening at Coda where our waiter took us on an amazing journey. As usual we let him choose the dishes which we shared around the..."

Jerzgrl

"Been wanting to come here for the longest time ever and we had to make bookings one month in advance for a table for 3! Their menu is really..."

XiaoHui Teo

"Located off one of Melbourne’s cool hipster cobblestone lanes (ladies think hard about your shoes if you know you’re heading to this place)...."

LaFussPot

"Exceptional! This place just blew us away. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with a smile. The ambiance and decor of Coda is cozy, fresh..."

North Fitzroy Food Addict

"Had a great little lunch today , oysters were great nice and creamy , the bugs on betel leaf was so good . Aperol smoked trout yum and the pork hock..."

Julie Cassie

"Great spot, incredible food and great wine.Coda is a great place to go with a few friends, try lots of tasting plates on the menu and enjoy..."

Melbourne Explorer

"One of the best modern Asian fusion restaurants in Melbourne. The menu and the food is always inventive, creative and absolutely delicious...."

Matt

"Melbourne's 1 hat top restaurant - Coda is renowned for its modern Thai/Vietnamese fusion menu. Love the small dishes created by chef Adam D'Sylva,..."

J88

"Good fusion-Asian cuisine, lovely staff, chef came to our table to take photo with us. I love their use of different herbs & nuts in almost all their..."

TT

"Popped my Coda cherry last night, and boy I'm glad I did. It was like gastronomical healing. The French Vietnamese cuisine was nothing like I've ever..."

Nithya Nagarajan

"Celebrating a 1 year anniversary means there's a lot of pressure on dinner location. Having to book a couple of months out adds even more ......"

Leon Thomas

"Beautiful food, great wine and service. Price is on the high but it is to be expected from fine dining. Very impressive experience...we..."

Vivi

"Ambience and serving were amazing. Food choices plenty. Taste good too. I recommend their mozzarella balls, duck curry and crispy betel. Desserts was..."

Chia Yuen Chong

"I would definitely recommend Coda. Majority of the dishes are full of flavour! The crispy Ha Noi rice paper rolls were cooked to perfection and the..."

Tina N

"Amazing tasting food using the freshest ingredients. Highly recommended especially if you want to eat food that you wouldn't replicate yourself...."

MariaPia

"Took me a long time to come out and check it out and I wish I did it sooner. Te service is faultless. The menu has something for everyone but the..."

Finger Lickin

"Summary Review: A+++ in my restaurant books! This fine dining restaurant offers a modern contemporary Asian and Australian dishes. It is on a little..."

Mz_J

"Amazing food!! Went here for lunch with my friend, the food was really good. We had ocean trout, lamb chop, scallop as an appetiser and shared beef..."

Food Affair

"Went for a birthday and it was lovely. The staff were great and the food was great! I highly recommend Coda for the causal, yet attentive service and..."

Uqui

"Beautiful food with a beautiful setting. Was very impressed with the flavours and would definitely go back but there are just so many good..."

Steve Levon

"How good is Melbourne! Literally spoilt for options in this amazing city! We had such a good experience at Coda.. All the food was absolutely..."

Simplicity By Sarah

"Hard to get in on any night. We struck a fluke on a Tuesday and let them surprise us. We didn't choose a thing other than the wine and unlike some..."

Kamo First

"Quite a busy place. Nice atmosphere. Tapas was nice, especially the prawn, scallop and rice paper rolls. The duck curry was average, though the..."

Lucky Star

"This is Melbourne's latest IT laneway restaurant dishing up upscale Vietnamese fusion cuisine. My friends enjoyed Coda on the last occasion and..."

GiGi MV

"Quite a nice underground style bar/restaurant. Very impressed with vego options! The maître d' was not friendly at all, zip points there! The wait..."

Will Power

"My best meal all year! Great location, cool fit out (special mention for the lights over the bar) and excellent food and service. I'm a sharer so..."

Corpie Foodie

"Coda has always been fantastic.I always try and sit at the bar if it's just the two of us. We managed to get seated without having to wait. We..."

Patrickctully@gmail.com

"Wow, this place was amazing. The food was perfectly seasoned, and bursting with flavor. We left the dish selection to the waiter, and he did not..."

G Train

"Great food and service, also well priced. I don't like set sittings though, I felt pressured the whole time to keep eating and ordering quickly etc...."

Theo Walcott

"Can it get any better? This is, without doubt, the best restaurant in Melbourne. Service is superb. All staff know the menu thoroughly and..."

Codaholic

"Upmarket modern dining choice with strong Asian influences that has remained of a high standard since opening. Great fitout, buzzing vibe, food..."

C

"Amazing! Food was incredible, walked in without reservations and service could not have been better. Excellent choice for an impromptu date night..."

Michelle Martin

"4 stars for food, 5 for service and ambiance. Walked into Coda randomly and was pleasantly surprised by a fantastic meal and super friendly staff...."

Alisha Murphy

"Best food joint in Melbourne by far. Hidden away at the back ally's of the Grand Hyatt this place is a gem. You can only do a tastings menu if you..."

Jason Griffin

"LOVE this place. I have been here three times now and every time it has been really amazing. My favourites on the menu are the Yellow Fin tuna salad,..."

Katieppie

"Being a restaurateur myself, Coda is one of not the absolute favourite. I own the iconic Dunyazad Restaurant and I can testify that Coda has..."

Waleed Talj

"I really liked Coda. It was a little frustrating not being able to book, but the waiter gave us a side table and some free entrées as other guests..."

Gillian Fulton

"Came here for my wife and I's anniversary. Absolutely brilliant. Great food and the service was faultless. Highly recommend the yellow duck curry,..."

ToMaZo

"A really nice place. The dessert is my favorite, the wagyu brisket is nice as well. And the curry duck is very very tasty. I will definitely come..."

Andrea Zhu Yunjia

"The restaurant was fully booked on Thursday night but we needed to eat early before the theatre so we took our chances with a walk in and were..."

4chillies

"Scallop (entree) and eye fillet (main) was quite good. Service was great. Quail (entree), rice paper roll (entree) and fish (main) was decent -..."

B. Spencer

"Was very keen to come after dining at tonka and coda did not disappoint. Firstly we had the scallops. I thought that it was nice but nothing..."

Jay

"Simple and fresh flavours. Asian twists thru the modern Asian / Australian menu. Great service and wines. Always a brilliant evening ........."

SN

"Dropped into Coda for a quick bite. Wow is all I can say. They blew me away. The basement environment was very comfortable and interesting. The..."

Comment Mike

"Exciting food, great wine list, friendly staff & great ambiance. Not pretentious & fake and not one dish came out that made us feel like it was..."

The Pierced Palate

"Outstanding food! Could not find one fault in any of the dishes we ordered! The presentation was gorgeous as well, and the flavours were so bold, yet..."

AH

"Great food, ambiance and service. Stick to the amazing entrées and you won't be disappointed. Each dish is so flavoursome and you'll want to try..."

Hhunni

"We decided to have an after dinner desert flight on a Monday night. We walked into Coda which has a lengthy wait list and managed to sit at the bar...."

Teebo

"Am I in Paris? Or am I in Hanoi? Simple humble Vietnamese dishes with complex Vietnamese flavors influenced by the sophistication of French cuisine...."

Mariposa

"Loved their savoury dishes more than their famous souffle Try steak tartare ! Also scallop dish tasted wonderful too Just a little annoyed..."

Hee Young Shin

"Ate here a couple of weeks ago I a group of four. Had meaning to come for years and the timing never worked out with bookings. It was worth the..."

Fiona

"Order most of the menu? Tick. Fantastic service and delicious food? Tick. A rambling about my portion control issues at Coda? Yes indeed! Spectacular..."

The Other Jess Tuck

"Great fusion restaurant. Loved loved loved their desserts, decadent, refreshing, not overly sweet. Excellent and efficient service, Staff are helpful..."

Mz_J

"Great food and service. The seating is below the street which gives it a cosy dungeons feel. The food is great - tried almost everything on offer..."

Vikrant Chaudhary

"Came here for my birthday and it was awesome. Good atmosphere and the food was spot on. Would highly recommend this place for a birthday or even for..."

Kevin Jung Hak Yun

"Fabulous food with beautiful flavours and presentation. Must have the plate of sizzling prawns to start, followed by Yellow Roast Duck Curry and a..."

Steven L.

"It's one of the fine dining that you would think about going back again. It's priced correctly in terms of quality, quantity and service. Wagyu beef..."

IamHungry

"As a fan of a hipster Asian cuisine, it is time to go back to the original one – Coda. Surrounded by Chin Chin and Lucy Liu and meatball and Co,..."

Frogfoodventure

"Coda is a nice restaurant, bit of a weird entrance from the lane way yet not hard to find, service was fantastic! with great suggestions for both..."

CoutureChef

"It's okay. It isn't in the league it likes to think it is, but the foods good, the service is great when you get it but if you aren't who your waiter..."

Out & About

"Absolutely delicious. Food was great and so was the service. Wait staff very attentive. Had a lovely experience. Will definitely be going back soon...."

Jkkelly

"Written in retrospect of a visit from over a year ago , went for lunch in a group of 8 and the waitress helped us order ,amazing food and service on..."

Sajina Mathew

"Such an amazing dining experience at Coda. The food was of a very high quality, we enjoyed every dish we ordered. You get what you pay for, which is..."

Redcat

"Great food, great service. The bar tender especially made the experience terrific as he drew a map for us on how to get to a bar we wanted to go to..."

Skyemaree12

"Wonderful evening of exceptional food and great intuitive service. We came in without a booking but were well managed until one became available...."

MalvernCustomer

"Fantastic. The staff are amazing and on the ball. No detail was missed. The waiter picked out a selection of dishes and they were all..."

Dirty Hobo

"Anniversaries. Anniversary dinners. Aren’t they swell? Well, Alice and I had ours the other day and she surprised me with a booking at Coda. I have..."

Karma Clarke

"Coda is an amazing restaurant tucked beneath the hustle and bustle of the city. In a basement off Flinders lane, this hidden gem has a sensational..."

Olive Sundays

"You cannot book this place, it is always packed. On a Friday night, after waiting for almost two hours, a table was ready for us. The ambience was..."

Daisy Yum (daisyumblog)

"Coda is a one hatted restaurant, tucked away along Flinders Lane on the corner of Oliver Lane. Its food is known as French-Vietnamese or ‘Modern..."

De-brief Me

"I didn't have much time to lament not ordering half a dozen of the quail before the soft shell crab rice paper roll with Mr Vo’s special sauce was..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"There was a small furore in the press in May 2012 about Coda. Interestingly enough a happy couple presented themselves at the restaurant without a..."

Epicurean Of Southbank

"I had dined there half a decade ago so I though it was high time I returned to this chic culinary haven, nestled in typical Melbourne underground..."

Cee Dee

"Coda is a hidden little restaurant located in the basement of 141 Flinders lane, corner of Oliver Lane. As you can see above, it’s a bit hard to..."

Dan From Melbourne

"It was a typical Friday night in the city and I was meeting someone for dinner. Originally we had planned to go to Chin Chin but got there just after..."

One Fat Cow

"Coda is an exciting chic hatted restaurant just off Flinders Lane in a groovy basement that serves up innovative sharing style with Asian influences...."

The World Loves Melbourne

"One of the "must try" dishes of the joint were the betel leaves piled with spanner crab, galangal, roasted chilli and lime. These were sensational, I..."

Let Me Feed You

"I love their creativity in creating each dish by marrying different cuisines together and obtain each creation. They seem to take a concept of "feed..."

NiCNAC

"the coconut panna cotta/pudding with tapioca; also the modern-Asian desserts seasonally..."

MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents

"Not your ordinary salami, which generally taste mostly of salt and chilli, this one was delicate and had a hint of smokiness. Went very nicely with..."

Jenster

"I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Coda. It is very "Melbourne" - tucked away in a lane, understated and minimalist. It doesn't need to be any more..."

Georgia B

"Menu-wise, Coda was also similar enough to its competitors, offering 'smaller' and 'bigger' plates. Smaller plates were pretty much entree/appetizer..."

Angel Khong

"The savoury menu is dotted with delightful renditions, whilst the sweet section swings completely into French territory. I can’t say I can fault..."

Al' The Picky EAter

"I love the food -- yellow fin tuna my favourite! The venue is really nice and the wine list fantastic! The service could do with some improvement..."

Nis

"High class fusion. A mate an I recently dined at Coda - We normally like to order a degustation or tasting menu to have what the House believes are..."

Kieran Barns-Jenkins

"Magic spot downstairs and such an amazing selection of food... Star service was magic really impressed with the set up and service such a a great..."

Food 2 Run

"Outstanding service. Came here for my birthday dinner and was impressed with the food but even more impressed with the service. Wait staff were..."

Mel Robertson

"I got it on a bad day, then a good day, so I am confused. I really didnt pay attention to the menu the first time and came away a little..."

Porkie Pig

"Delicious food and a great evening.. Loved our dinner last evening. Been here a few times, the food and staff are fantastic. What makes a perfect..."

Biancca

"Coda was recommended by a friend, and was a remarkable experience. Although difficult to book last minute, I managed to get a lunch reservation (a..."

Claire Lillian

"Enjoy this place.. The first time my wife and I attended at Coda it was a Saturday night. The place was packed and we had no booking. The staff were..."

Robertbalmer

"Beautiful food.. Had my anniversary dinner here. We loved it. The trout, lamb, spanner crab and mozzarella are the star dishes. We also enjoyed the..."

Karma Clarke

"Fantastic place. Second time I've been here and this time I chose to sit at the bar. Staff are great, food and wine equally as impressive. Tough to..."

Jamie Cant

"Their tapas entree (not the singular ones) were all very well balanced and full of flavour, as what you would expect with Asian cruisine. Mains were..."

Dooey

"Perfect balance?. The food is great with the flavours in close to perfect balance. We ate a truly memorable Tuna(raw) daikon salad exceptional Morton..."

ChrisR

"Full of flavour. From service to food this restaurant has spunk. The duck curry was AMAZING, as were the appetizers, salad and dessert. I will..."

Speccy

"Wow!. Went to Coda last night. What a beautiful fusion menu. Stand outs were the Aperol cured oceean trout, quail lettuce delight and the list goes..."

Jade

"Enjoyed everything we had. We shared lots of plates so we had a good sample of a lot of dishes on offer. I recommend doing. This as well. Great..."

Stefi

"Brilliant! Take a bow Adam D'Sylva & co!. Coda has everything I want when I go out to eat. A cloakroom for a start! Friendly, warm welcome, prompt..."

Bc4774

"Love this place. Coda continually impresses me!Every time I visit this cracking little restaurant it's aways abuzz! Last visit I was..."

A.burgess

"Always amazing. Coda is one of my favourite Melbourne restaurants! Always satisfied after every meal, I don't recall a dish that I've had that I..."

Ann

"Devine Experience. What an experience. All staff were brilliant. The food was amazing, flavours and textures of each dish made us wanting more. The..."

John

"We went to Coda last night and had a combination of small/tapas dishes and bigger dishes as well as dessert. All the food was very tasty, fresh and..."

Foodie13

"Awesome!. Coda delivers on all levels. The restaurant itself is stylish with a grungy basement feel, and a seductive and classy ambience. Food and..."

HungryBoy

"Exceptional!. Was a little wary given recent negative reviews. However, we walked in without a booking early on a Saturday afternoon, and the..."

Manmar

"Sunday Lunch. What a wonderful lunch. Friendly, happy & attentive staff and food to match. Interesting wine, good options by the glass. The steak..."

Verveleha

"A little on the expensive side and service hit and miss but did..."

Bobbywong11

"First time Coda diners but definitely won't be the last. Sitting at the bar cheerful and extremely helpful wait staff help navigate the menu and put..."

Mark Anderson

"Such an amazing meal.. We especially loved the crispy pork spring rolls! Order lots of little dishes- you won't be disappointed! A fantastic..."

Alicia

"Delicious. Had a great night. No reservation and they got us in. Staff were friendly and attentive but not pushy or in your face. Even suggested a..."

Sheza13

"Five Star Customer Service. Nothing was too much trouble for these guys!! It is so refreshing to get such fantastic customer service matched with..."

Haveabeerwithdave

"Still good. Good food even better wine list Curry and a bottle of..."

Le Paradis

"Great service. Great food. Nice fresh..."

Delish 27

"Great food. Dined here recently prior to watching a comedy festival show at The Forum - great venue to go but better if you allow more time to relax..."

I Love Food

"I loved the food & atmosphere, so delicious! Highly recommend..."

Anon

"Impressive on all fronts - you'll go back again and again. Booking - easy and friendly service that always try and fit you in - very welcoming at the..."

Jgalvez

"Lovely eveerything. Came here for a birthday lunch and loved it. The wait staff were really helpful and pointed us to some dishes we may not have..."

Shar

"Best desserts ever!. The desserts here are amazing. I have never had better desserts anywhere else...."

Louisaholly1

"Delicious solo dining experience. From the moment I stepped in until the moment I left, every bite was more delicious than the previous.I..."

Melanie Henley

"' Exceptional dining experience' is probably the best way to describe eating at Coda. It was simply sensational. Everything on the menu works so well..."

Antoinette

"Best dining experience I have had in a long time! We had the option where they bring out the chefs recommendations - great idea as everything was..."

T

"Fabulous. A brilliant sub lane way dining vault is Coda. Casual yet highly attentive and professional service is matched by excellent, inventive..."

Bellefood

"The most magnificent meal I have had for yonks!!Not just a meal but an experience !!Compliments to the chefs, compliments to the bar staff...."

GarbageGuts

"This little goldmine hidden down in the basement off flinders lane is a fantastic restaurant to dine at,with not only delicious food but fantastic..."

Rachee Baybee

"If i've gained weight- it's coda's fault. This place is delicious. It's a must try, once or twice or ten..."

Lindahaynes.f

"Great food. Wouldn't say it was spectacular, but what they do do, they do very well. Crispy prawn betel leaf, Hervey Bay scallops, tempura bugs, lamb..."

Matt

"A Melbourne must-do, Coda is a safe bet. Recent visits have disappointed, with FOH too cool for school and lacking enthusiasm, and food a step behind..."

Don Valentine

"Work lunch #1. The social club organized a set menu. The spanner crab, pork belly and ice-cream was memorable. The service was..."

Aus Open 2014

"Everything was outstanding food and services. Great choice of wines. good..."

Vernicapaolo

"Degustation was amazing. Definitely will come..."

Mistermister

"Absolutely brilliant. Huzzah..."

Nathan Gurarie

"Great start to an evening of dining; brilliant entrees!. My wife and I decided to hit up Coda and Tonka on the same night, and kicked things off with..."

Corbossa

"Loved it. Ate here yesterday with a few friends. Buzzing atmosphere, knowledgeable service, efficient. The menu had lots of great choices and we..."

Issie

"Probably one of my favourite restaurants in melb. Great mix of very exciting flavors and amazing staff. Atmosphere is very cool and great for..."

Lance

"One of the best!. Afterwork drinks and some light food no better way to spend a cold windy Wednesday night. Always love it here at..."

Gregmather

"12 Hour Ribs - Delish!. Visited Coda for lunch on a Sunday. They weren't booked out, so enjoyed a 3 hour relaxing lunch. Very attentive staff...."

Helen Lai

"Pricey but delicious. Cool set up with very friendly staff. The food is amazing, I love the soft asian / french combination. Good wines. Food isn't..."

K

"Fusion bliss! Absolutely delicious food, expertly prepared, sensational flavours and fresh ingredients. We wholly recommend, in order, the 12 hour..."

Jonathan Shrapnel

"Legend manager!. Tommy is the..."

Ryan P

"Everything was outstanding from the food to the service. Five stars. Well done guys great..."

Dean

"I like this place enough as food & wine was excellent but let's face it - it's jazzed up Vietnamese food designed for western tastebuds. $11 for one..."

Hollytd

"Perfect! a must to..."

Lovetoeat

"Perfect. Loved every bite , great service at the bar , fantastic menu and a well run kitchen . Looking forward to going back..."

Andrew

"What a fantastic time at Coda a must to eat at food staff price..."

Jeff Cassar

"On the fence. Atmosphere/venue were great, food was very good to excellent, service was pretty good - went missing from time to time eg no one paid..."

Mark From Melbourne

"Excellent food. Beautiful restaurant, excellent front of house staff, very friendly and informative. the food was so delicious and very well..."

Sanjee

"Simply delicious. Yum yum yum!! Great food, service and..."

Natroxstar

"Always good. Very consistent been many times food is always pretty good and the room is..."

Jennyk

"Love it..... 8 of us went through to eat here. It was on the expensive side of things but the food and the experience was great in my view. The..."

Travis MacLachlan

"Incredibly Impressed. My friend invitied me to dine here and as I'm vegan I normally check the menu before hand to see if there are any options I can..."

Hannah C

"Brilliant!. The duck curry was to die for. Plus the lamb cutlets were amazing. Very enjoyable..."

A And T-Patts

"The good is consistently gre.... The food is consistently great. I think I've eaten my way through the menu by now. Good wine list. The staff are..."

Jools Gardiner

"Small dishes & Dessert. Next time I go, I wouldn't order the mains, as I don't think they were worth it.. had 3 of the smaller dishes and they were..."

Bigeater

"Good experience. Nice staffNice set-upNot too noisy (went on a sunday night)Good and interesting food. Very handy to share$80 pp..."

PuMan

"This is my favorite restaurant. Great vibe, the most delicious food and great reasonable wine list. Love going here such a..."

Penny

"Contender. Loved the room and the feel of the place. The bar looks like a fabulous spot to while away a few hours and the edgy buzz of everything..."

Richard

"Sit at the bar. Took my daughter here on Saturday night and we came away very satisfied. Beautiful food, excellent service and staff had just right..."

Mish

"Really good service! From..."

Anon

"Fantastic!. Man this is a great place, One of the more professionally run places in Melb. awesome food, great wine list, attentive and really nice..."

Shanelucas46

"Just Lovely. I had a beautiful dinner here at the bar with a friend (we didn't book but the bar option was fun right beside the kitchen where we..."

PoleDancer

"Well Polished But Pricing if You Come Hungry. Fusion food has never sat well with me but I decided to bite the bullet and visit Coda on..."

Cheezles

"Friendly staff. Great service. I found the food Imaginative and tasty. We triedMost dishes on the menu. Will be back. Thoroughly..."

Gary Charman

"Amazing people behind the bar, who care about your order and are genuinely nice. We got so full we couldn't eat sweets, def going back as they looked..."

Brendan Hunt

"It's a must. Hands down one of Melbourne's best restaurants! Amazing food, consistently good service & great..."

Pasta Please

"Sensational from start to finish ! A hidden gem in Melbourne's lane ways..."

Grazia Prochilo

"Excellent from start to finish, steak tartare and the fried prawn in betel leaf were superb, friendly and knowledgable waitstaff and a dangerously..."

EatingGuy

"Can't wait to come back!. Went for a business lunch after hearing great things about it and wasn't disappointed.Service staff were some of the..."

Harry McGoldrick

"Yum!!! I went here with a group of 6, we had the $80 set menu and it was delicious! The starters consisted of beautiful little morsels such as..."

NomNoms

"A great city spot. I need to visit Coda at least once a month, even if it's just for a glass of bubbles and a chat with the amazing host of staff..."

Pinkender

"Absolutely fabulous. Love the food, staff and atmosphere. Everything is always fresh and tasty. Will be back..."

Angela

"Luv it!. Went there for business lunch. Love it! Can't wait to be back with friend..."

Foodie

"Worth waiting for. It took me 3 weeks to book in for a Friday night... It was worth it!!!!Polished up, stylish, delicious, different and worth..."

Rachel Jones

"Lovely Time Had. My friends and I had a wonderful lunch. We tried quite a few of the dishes. The Sugar cane prawn withsweet chilli sauce was..."

Rebecca

"Not only was the food just fabolous! But the service was just excellent! They look after you here! Not to mention how amazing the cocktail flavours..."

Nacho

"Worth it. Excellent food, helpful and friendly staff, several vegetarian/veg-modifiable dishes. One of Melbourne's..."

Iloveveggies

"Amazing food and service to match. My partner and I booked Coda for our anniversary so we were hoping for something special, and we were not..."

Geoxmel

"I like it. A lot of hype but entirely justified.slick service ,innovative food and never a sense of being rushed.my tip would be to avoid mains and..."

Uroldoc

"Had yet another amazing dinner at Coda! We left our food choices to Kate and Michael and as usual they used their expertise to deliver the best..."

Stuart Neil

"Steak Tatare. Can't stop thinking about this steak tatare! Coda makes a simple dish taste better than anybody else...."

Bne-eats

"Would go back just for the banana monkey fritters. To die for. Great staff and service..."

Ninja

"Love it love it please open Coda in..."

Greg Willmott

"DELIGHTFUL DINING. There are few places in Melbourne that tick all the boxes for a great dining experience.CODA definitely is up there with..."

Lily

"Superb. I've wanted to dine at Coda for a number of years now.I was not disappointed, My better half and I had so much fun ripping through this..."

Street Cred

"Simply..... ...amazing. Not many places impress me enough to give me a sense of longing to go back, but Coda does. After failing to get an actual..."

Connie75

"Good food to share...I recommend all the smaller plates to share. the tartare is a must try with the oysters. not too sure what the fuss is with the..."

#LivForFood

"Exceptional service - from entry to wait staff to wine service - friendly, attentive and proactive without being overbearing. Great food too. Quite..."

Ivan Ross

"Great fresh and tasty menu. Excellent service. Desserts to die..."

Kirk

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Jase

"Great place to have some nibbles and some drinks before you head off out. the food is tasty, exciting and well exicuted .think i might become a..."

Pancho

"Impressive. Had a lovely time at Coda last night, food, atmosphere and service are all top notch, with some of the most professional staff ive come..."

Alimex

"Just go!. I have been multiple times and despite my expectations increasing each time, they somehow surpass them. Food incredible (the left side of..."

Lauralee

"Perfection. Have now been to coda a couple of times and am counting down the days 'till i can come back for more! the zucchini fritters are my..."

Me

"After wandering in on a saturday night at 7:30 we were asked to wait 20mins. While waiting for 30 mins we had a very attentive service telling us how..."

Simon B

"Fantastic food, service and ambience. Get..."

FoodieUS

"Good fun. Was there for lunch on Saturday...great service!! Really helpful waiters (who were also very cute haha). Food portions were quite small but..."

Stacey

"Absolutely fantastic. I've been to Coda twice now and I think it is fantastic. The only problem is that everyone else thinks the same because both..."

CindyMichelle

"Have been several times and always had a great experience. Food is top notch with both delicate and intense flavors and the drinks are delish! Wait..."

Sam S

"Always surprises me. Coda is a gem.Every time i remember to eat at Coda, I leave the place astounded by how enjoyable the food is.Its open..."

Northsider

"Food was good, but the restaurant needs better ventilation. Comes out smelling like..."

ASH

"Spoilt!. The scallops in the tapioca are simply..."

Lisa McDang

"A date with your wife is always going to be wonderful and Coda was a great place to enjoy a night without the kids. We absolutely loved it. The..."

Warch

"Take it or leave it... its my second time at Coda and it was good, just good though. Staff were friendly and service was good but for what it is..."

Sweetcheeks

"Along with the service and atmosphere the food was very interesting and I would defenitly go back. The duck liver parfait was..."

Raw Meat

"Service attentive, yummy asian fusion food without going overboard, portions right and wasn't as expensive as I had expected for a restaurant like..."

Big Eyes For A Big Tummy

"Coda was everything I expected. Our Waiter was fabulous recommended everything for us to try and drink and was very attentive. The food and flavours..."

StyleS

"From succulent lamb cutlets with chimi churri sauce to a stunning yellowfin tuna salad, the quaint Coda restaurant in a cool and under-stated..."

Gunther

"Goodness. After finally getting a booking with Coda by booking a month in advance for a weekday dinner seating, the food still exceeded by high..."

Oyster

"Fantastic!. Tasty, tasty food! We dined here before a show so our time was limited.The staff were fantastic, especially our waitress, Alice! Alice..."

Shany

"Best service in Melbourne?. It's taken us over 2 years to get to Coda for various reasons and now I can't believe we waiting that long. The stand..."

RobG

"Regulars. When my husband and i visit Melbourne to see the fam, we always make room to visit coda also.Our romantic night out here has always..."

Ginababina

"Very content :). I had the loveliest dining experience at Coda recently. The service was exceptional. I found all the staff to be friendly, helpful..."

Ilovefood

"Consistent Performer. Really worth a look but the buzz has worn off now, can get a table most nights.Smart asian food with a great..."

Diner

"Wow - worth the price tag. I'm always wary of expensive restaurants with a reputation that outweighs their value. I was pleasantly surprised,..."

Suedy

"When we 3 friends found ourselves in a queue of over 1 hour at one trendy "no reservation" restaurant, we just couldn't stave of hunger long enough..."

Madam Boots

"Good, not great.. After hearing so much about Coda, we finally managed to get a spot there after three days of trying (or so). Service was good and..."

Kenneth Lee

"Contemporary Coda. We expected a lot from this young chef and he delivered.Coda is a hot. Great urban decor off Flinders Lane. Its busy, always,..."

Gracefully Grazing...

"Well after a few attemptes to get in to other "we dont take bookings" restaurants (what is is with the approach! Very frustrating when you know where..."

Shane Parkinson

"Went for my wedding anniversary last night and had a fabulous dinner. Staff were professional yet casual and the food was delicious. Crispy pork..."

Peet

"Subtle and delicate flavours. After trying to book this place unsuccessfully for 2 months, I decided to just walk in on a saturday night during the..."

Kiss And Eat Up

"Not bad. The desserts were to die..."

Feigy Simpson

"One of the best. Fantastic food, and a great wine list. Will definitely go back..."

Michael Rose

"Always kind.. I've been here 3 times now and have had a memorable time on each visit. have always been stocked with the sommelier, paying close..."

Rohan Cooke

"Can't wait to return!. Fantastic dinning experience. Food was so fresh, best quality ingredients. A little bit pricey but definitely worth it. We sat..."

RitaP

"Cool location. Underground. Open kitchen so you see all the action. Cute waiters. Yummy scallops. But a tad..."

❤️

"Pleasant surprise. Stumbled in here when it first opened. A few first time jitters, but nothing too unforgivable. Overall, good service and decent..."

Kelly Belly

"Very good food. The steak tartare is fantastic. Wine a bit over priced but food is..."

Joe Rudolph

"Young guns comes out blazing .. but still got lots to learn. Yeah, the food was OK. The decor was oh-so-cool laid back yet modern feel, and I can't..."

Hungry Ronin

"An experience. Sometimes you find a restaurant that makes eating an experience and that's what Coda was to me. I was excited to come here after..."

Daniani

"Just go!. We've eaten here twice now and both times were fabulous. The food is divine and the service brilliant, even the first time when we just..."

S And M

"Adam d'Sylva rules OK? Ate at Tonka and Coda in the space of a few days. Formulaic to a certain extent ( trendy, a tad noisy , plates for sharing..."

Mike B

"Awsome. Went for diner here last week and had the Crispy prawn and tapioca betel leaf and these were awesome and the Blackened quail was very..."

Mars

"Coda!!!!. The food here is definately the best asian in melbourne...."

Wally542

"Great food, bit quirky but great service!! Very enjoyable..."

Bb

"Can't Understand the Criticism. I really can't. Perhaps I was there on a good day. Perhaps I am not as critical of price. What I can say though, is..."

Dr Oyvind

"Close call. The waitress was a bit rude but manager helped to sort it out. The food was very nice...."

Hungry Brunette

"A few hits and a few misses. At last I can tick Coda off my Wishlist! The overall atmosphere is great. They have done a good job of converting the..."

Ange

"Loved loved loved it!! I had tried in vain to book a table for what felt like months to no avail, and when I tried ( and failed yet again) to get a..."

Emma B

"Coda! Fantastic! Really cool atmosphere with food and service to match. The service is right there without being in your face. Confident and..."

Angus Dawson

"Loved it. Sat at the bar and got the lowdown on the food as it was being served to us and others. Brilliant food and great service at a reasonable..."

Kieranb

"Impressive. Let me start by saying I love Coda. Have dined there a few times for lunch, dinner and nibbles with drinks on a Friday night and always..."

Michelle Gore

"Coda is good but not the immaculate beacon of dining that the hype might suggest. A recent lunch visit included overly long waits between the small..."

Alice Fleming

"Refreshing Asian flavours that Are unique and pleasing yo the palate. I enjoyed all of my meal except the duck curry. The rawness of the curry really..."

Agogo Lee

"Coda is about the food, every dish is unique and special. The kitchen staff care about their creations: fresh produce, bold combinations and simple..."

Matthew Carlo Donazzan

"Like it but the food was a bit hit & miss. Did dinner at Coda on a recent Sunday, Sunday is a good day to go if you are into wine as the sommelier..."

Lisa

"Coda is sleek, stylish and uber-cool. If you’d like a table in the restaurant section, it’s necessary to book in advance. Otherwise, grab a seat..."

Tubbymistress

"Coda is one of those hard-to-find-lane-way-hidden-in-a-basement Melbourne restaurants. From the outside, it doesn't look much. When you go in,..."

Food Lover

"In music, a Coda is a passage that brings the song to a conclusion. My experience of Coda Bar and Resturaunt was surprising - in a good way - and..."

Anthony P

"Yeah, yeah, so I'm probably the last blogger in Melbourne to finally review Coda. It only opened a couple of months ago but is already So Hot Right..."

Eating Melbourne

"It’s below street level, and has a great vibe as soon as you walk through the door. The windows allow you to see people’s feet shuffle on by, as..."

Iron Chef Shellie

"It's been awhile since our visit to Coda and had a fabulous birthday lunch here. The seafood dishes were delicious and refreshing, the pork skewers..."

W W

"The restaurant is fitted out nicely. Staff are friendly and attentive. The food is excellent, with the only criticism being the tempura bay bug had a..."

Chuankai Lim

"First visit to Coda. Thoroughly enjoyed an absolutely delicious, fun birthday dinner. Top notch food quality and unique flavours - the seafood dishes..."

Lindz Bradford

"Housed off Oliver Lane you’ll find Coda, another venture by Chef Adam D’Sylva, the same guy behind Tonka. Coda offers up Euro-Vietnamese dishes..."

For the Love of Food

"We had a lovely dinner at Coda over the long weekend, service was great and food came out pretty quickly. We really enjoyed the salmon gravlax, duck..."

Ling Yi Goh

"Incredible meal with 7 guests at Coda. Every dish was faultless which is rare in a set menu environment like we had. The service was impeccable and..."

Phil Horner

"You will always enjoy a beautiful balanced meal at Coda, we particularly enjoy the variety and the Asian fusion in some of the dishes..."

Angel Astrid AC

"The staff were extremely warm, friendly, informative and welcoming. The food was exceptional giving tastebud explosions. Our waiter even ticked off..."

Debbie Graham

Rice Paper Scissors

88/100 (5987 ratings)

Restaurants

Fusion

Thai

Asian

Gluten Free Options

Vietnamese

Vegan Options

Thai

Asian

Vietnamese

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Dumplings

Pork Roll

Salad

Chili

Lamb

Crab

Fish

Duck

Pork

Tapas

Ribs

Prawns

Beef

Baguette

Ceviche

Sit down

Vietnamese

Fusion

Thai

Asian

Serves Alcohol

Reservations

Gift Cards Available

Seating

Full Bar

Table Service

Accepts Credit Cards

Wheelchair Accessible

Outdoor Seating

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Finally got to try Rice Paper Scissors, after seeing everyone go! So much yummy food, loved the fusion and the combination of flavours available!..."

Joanne Liu

"Cute place to have dinner with flavoursome dishes that packs a punch. We had 7 tapas dishes and a bottle of red that came up to around $160 but well..."

Lightworker Trinh

"4.5 stars Rice Paper Scissors is quintessentially perfect Asian fusion. The tapas-esque menu offers a plethora of flavour-packed dishes that are..."

Melbourne Food Monkeys

"Food is to die for! Love this place!..."

Anna Shannon

"Great lunch today was so great to to our regular waiter..."

Kenn Ayres

"Quick friendly service - Food was excellent with highlights being the fried barramundi and the eggplant tempura - would I go back..."

JB

"Everything we ordered was delicious and filling for its..."

Wearekimleaf

"What a great place with exceptional flavours and seriously good cocktails. Our group of four opted for the $37 a head five-course dinner special -..."

Aaditey Bains

"Oh my gosh we love this place!! The food is always so yummy! We’re never ever disappointed highly highly..."

Brogan Duyndam

"The food was yummy but we felt as though they didn't really want us there. We were largely ignored for our entire meal, then at one point the..."

Leshae Brown

"Visited Rice Paper Scissors for lunch at 12pm without a booking and we were seated immediately (although the place quickly filled up by 12.30). For..."

Stelly

"The food is great but the portion size can be quite small especially if you're sharing between 4 people - not sure if they didn't change the portion..."

Angelica

"Great venue for a small work function. Share plates we inexpensive and great. Great..."

Matthew D Benson

"One of our favorite places to dine in and always recommended it to friends when seeking a new place to try. Go more than once and try their..."

Khrisey

"Great vibe with friendly staff... great food to share... we came here in the afternoon so not so busy as it would be later... loved the Vietnamese..."

Donna&Shane

"⭐3.7/5We were seated at 9.30pm on a Friday night after placing our name at 8pm for 2. Initially when ordering, we decided on 4 dishes but..."

Maddie Lee

"Just as delicious as it’s Fitzroy sister! We had the twice cooked chicken and crab curry specials, the lamb ribs, barramundi and roti. All were..."

Karina J

"The ambience of the restaurant is cozy! The service staff was very friendly and knowleadgeable. Worth definitely the visit, the que is long, so if..."

Srslyfoods

"We had a great experience here, the wait staff was really friendly and helpful, the menu were really unique, Philippine style cuisine, the dishes..."

FoodieInMel

"Must go to restaurant in melbourne and definitely have to try the lamb ribs!!! I always go here when I'm down there...."

Karen Liang

"Good food but too cramped for space. Would be great if there was a bit of space to move your hands without wondering if you are going to knock..."

Rastafarianf50

"Having only moved to Melbourne at the beginning of the year, Rice Paper Scissors has come to be one of our favorite spots! I love the idea of sharing..."

Amy Read

"Great place for dinner despite the long queue. If you plan to come here, be sure to expect at least a 40 min wait. But the wait is definitely worth..."

Eleanor

"We got to experience an amazing Filipino experience! This venue is modern and decorated with its Filipino traditional style. We all sat on communal..."

Agreekable

"Fabulous restaurant.There was a line of people outside the door on the night of my visit, and I soon found out why. Service is sharp,..."

Famished

"Rating 5/5Service ★★★★★ Food ★★★★★ Ambience ★★★★★I've been to this restaurant countless..."

Urban Muncher

"This place is so great! Great for sharing and trying everything! I recommend to book as this place gets booked up and even when you have booked..."

Emma Louise

"Staffs were friendly. We only wait for about 5 mins during dinner time. Lamb rib is my most favourite dish. Then Tina sashimi and Thai BBQ (source..."

Jessica

"This restaurant is hands down one of the best Asian fusion with sharing menu! Every single item that we ordered was just fresh and of the highest..."

Rifan Thamrin

"This is my one of the favorite place for chilling dinner with friends. I like foods that with coriander and restaurant’s special sauce would be..."

Be Honest

"Probably one of the best restaurants in Melbourne. The staff were anything but dull; and were extremely chatty in the best way possible. The level of..."

Mafrazamjah

"Food was amazing and the service was excellent as well! I would recommend getting a reservation beforehand because waiting is usually about 30mins up..."

Kimberly Wijaya

"Came here to celebrate friends birthday. Food is great, we shared a few small dishes. The let down is their service, a bit pushy for my opinion which..."

Hon

"Finally having an early finish to work we were able to make our way down to RPS for a dinner session, it was already pretty full and we had to settle..."

Mustard

"excellence staffs and meals. We were waiting for half an hour to get in but it totally worth the wait. Food was supb packed with flavour and very..."

GabbieFood

"What a vibrant and busy restaurant. There is always a queue for waiting list here so make sure you’re early or you’ll have to wait very long for..."

Humble Anna

"Coming on a Saturday night with no prior booking, we had to wait for an hour or so, but the waiting was worth it. The service was top notch & the..."

Salwa Gautama

"This place is so small and overly occupied - best to book a table and make sure you get there in time as they do not hold the table for long. We..."

Chii

"Cool asian fusion restaurant. Friendly service and food taste nice and packed with flavours. It was a cold day but we had to sit outside because they..."

Ramesh Maurya

"Came here for dinner a few years ago. Came in for lunch today.Ordered the lunch special - pick 5 dishes for $59.Picked Crying..."

Leo

"Out of 300 reviews this is my 5th, 5 STAR Review 🌟🌟🌟This place is the best!! I’ve been trying to come here for years! And..."

KITCHFIT

"This is one of the nicest joints in Melbourne for Asian fusion. Service is lovely and food is full of flavours. In terms of quality and style..."

Vivien 🍓🍙

"Super nice food!!! Street food from Asian, good serves and friendly staffs~~~ my family really enjoyed our dinner here~~~portion is perfect to share,..."

Emily Xia

"Rice Paper Scissors is one of the Asian fusion restaurants constantly mentioned by Melbournians as a favourite. With a friend visiting from overseas..."

Jamie

"Pre theatre Asian fusion tapas! We got here 30 minutes after it opened and my word was it already packed! Lucky my friend and I managed to..."

Amy Flood

"This is one of my favourite places in Melb. Highly recommend it! There is usually a long wait time so book in advance if you can :) My fav..."

Linda Zhang

"Busy little place for a good reason! It was a chilly Melbourne evening so we opted to wait for a table inside & headed next door for a drink...."

Alicia M

"My friends have been raving about Rice Paper Scissors for the longest time so I decided to come with a few friends. We came at the end of lunch..."

Aaron Chin

"I cannot even begin to describe the flavours this restaurant creates! If you are in Melbourne you NEEEED to go! But be sure to go at lunch time or be..."

Food Girl 101

"RPS has always been a popular go to for asian fusion food in the CBD, and for good reason. All the flavors are strong but well balanced, and..."

Diana Xie

"First time experience here, and wow, the food was incredible. Service was excellent and the vibe was great. We ordered the $69, 5 dishes option. Very..."

Melbfoodie

"The food and the rating on zomato speaks for itself. This is definite place to try! We ordered a few cocktails, the pork belly bao, duck salad, fried..."

Lil Porker

"Amazing food experience! Had a great date night out with hubby and will definitely bring friends and visitors to enjoy it again too. Must try more on..."

Irene Borges

"Came here on a Friday night and had to wait 1.5 hrs before we were able to be seated. The restaurant was so busy and cosy. We ordered the $69 dinner..."

Danielle Nguyen

"Absolutely fantastic food and staff- had to put name down for a wait but it was totally worth it. Had share plates between 4 of us and every dish was..."

Sally

"My go-to asian fusion joint. Such amazing food, flavours and dishes for such a good price. The lamb ribs, soft shell crab baos, and ceviche is..."

Sarah Ngo

"Another great lane way restaurant. Great feel especially on a friday or saturday night when everyone is relaxing after a big week. The food is..."

Daniel Arnott

"Food here is worth queuing for. Delicious Asian fusion cuisine with great cocktails. I normally try to come here for early dinner. Pork belly is to..."

Sammy

"Love this little place, food is always sensational, Thai, Vietnamese influenced, although you have to get in early to get a table as they're can be..."

Nelson

"When you arrive and see a queue it can be off putting.... but. When Travis smiles and takes your details, you know your in good hands.We toddled..."

Flavietta

"We tried the Mekong mule and for food had soft shell crab, asian greens (both excellent), bbq lamb ribs (nice), thai ceviche and thai fried chicken..."

SDeans

"Great food, make sure to take a few friends so you can try more dishes. Lamb ribs and the fried chicken are my personal favourites. Won’t need a..."

Dinesh Amin

"Rating: 4.5Food: 4.5Value: 4Ambience: 4Service: 5Hands down best service and most friendly staff ever. The staff were..."

Munching With Mel

"There’s something for everyone from the menu of fresh, flavoursome dishes. Had the ceviche, soft shell crab salad, betel leaf, dumplings and..."

Milla Vanilla

"Had a really good time with my partner at Rice Paper Scissors, the staff was very accommodating, the food came out fairly quick and very tasty,..."

Richard Tom

"Foodwill deserved 3 stars base on the taste to compare with authentic vietnamese cuisine.But service and the effort try to mingle the flavor to match..."

Foodninja

"Fantastic with their food in terms of taste, value and coeliac safety- they prep things carefully and have separate procedures for gluten-free..."

Zoe Chin

"Great food! Must try places in Melbourne for sure! Great prices and even better flavours. Good service. We had the 5 share plates for $59 and a..."

Nidhi

"Yas for meeeee 😗 I love this restaurant not just food, but love the staff here as well ❤️ they are so goooood 👌🏻 happy to come here..."

Quinn Tran

"Visited with friends and chose 5 dishes which wait staff portioned for the four of us to share - Allof the dishes were SO delicious. Great fresh..."

Melanie Potter

"My score 3.5 stars. I surprised J with lunch at RPS for her birthday - we had a 1.30 booking on 18th Dec (not her actual birthday). We were..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"Really enjoyed dinner here!! Heard this place gets busy quick so we came early and got ourselves a table. Everything from the service to the food was..."

.ji.sama

"Finally got to go here without having to wait. The hype is real people! Amazing food (calamari was my favourite) full of intense, unique flavours...."

Kimmy

"Small, unpretentious little restaurant that packs a punch. Absolutely loved their desserts, and their soft shell crab salad was a nice treat. I..."

Little.miss

"Had the most sensational end of year staff party at RPS. The staff were incredibly accommodating, the food and drinks were spectacular, the service..."

Xavali

"This place has been on our list for a while and the high expectations were met with two thumbs up. We had so many delicious tiny bites of which the..."

Lifecycle

"This has very easily become my favourite place in the city for lunch. I live in the eastern suburbs, so anytime I travel into the city, I come here..."

Anotheronebitesthecrust

"Love both outlets - this city one is busier but food and service equally outstanding! Have now moved away from Melbourne but will always visit when..."

Laura Kimberley Soh

"I have been to this place twice and still love to go back. They are a small restaurant in liver pool street serving Asian fusion dishes. The..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"I have been here twice before but didn't get a chance to get in due to the long queue, luckily this time my frd & I were able to grab a seat at..."

Chuhong Wu

"Consistently good asian food across different cuisines. (Vietnamese, Balinese, Indonesian and Thai). the restaurant delivered a really filling and..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Been wanting to try this one for a while now. Came here with a couple of girlfriends for lunch. We decided to do the set lunch, pick 5 dishes for $85..."

Food Junkie

"Wow e Delicious food and drinks in a really nice atmosphere. Not only did the food taste but good but looked good, presented beautifully..."

Yume Yume

"Taste so nice, i really like the food and its awesome! The minus thing is i need to que for a long time, but really its worth with the price and..."

Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto

"So soo soooo yum. Well worth the wait for a table. We sat communal style which allowed us to see what others had ordered. Menu is designed to share..."

Tish Piaser

"What a great place for a meal. Love the portions and the 5-dishes-for-2 is a must. Tried almost all the choices now, and have yet to find one that is..."

Cheesy Orange

"Busy night and full of hungry diners. We needed to wait to have a table. Other than that, staff are trying their best to accommodate their customers...."

Duchess_Arg

"I have chosen this lovely place for my birthday dinner with my friend. Overal, everything went very well. The food taste so richful and delicious...."

Jenny Duong

"Heard good review about this place. The place was pretty small, not ideal for large groups. The staff was really friendly and the service was quick...."

Makan2Melbourne

"Food was really well priced, loved being able to choose five dishes for the two of us. We had steamed pork buns, lamb ribs and chicken drumsticks. It..."

Erin King

"👍 Fun range of different tapas dishes with a punchy bite of vibrant and diverse flavours from each dish👍 vego/vegan options are a..."

Tina T

"Funky, cramped place to go for an Asian inspired tapas meal. Take the set menu option. The price is outstanding for a high quality meal. You need to..."

Maylene Mikaelson

"First time coming here and served well with the friendly staff. Love the decor, ambience and vibes. We ordered duck salad, papaya salad, crying..."

Val

"YUM! We of course went for the five dishes for $35 a head, which we found to be great value for money! All dishes we tried were delicious, the..."

Chips Before Dips

"Came here with a friend on a Friday night after a long day at Uni. We ordered the duck papaya salad, lamb ribs, thai fried chicken, sticky pork belly..."

Chris Li

"If possible, I would rate it 3.8. Really like the deco here, but food is just average. Staff is really nice and helpful. We three ordered 5 dishes...."

Juerong Qiu

"Nice tapas! Delicately cooked and best for share. There’s limit rooms however the vibe was not bad at all. We expected a long queue and it’s good..."

Charlie

"We were able to be seated after a 5min wait. It is very cosy being seated beside other people. $32 will get you five dishes shared between yourself..."

Chantelle Hiley

"Absolutely love this place!Ambience : 4/5. Busy eatery bit manageable. Casual yet comfortable dining area. Gentle music which makes it a perfect..."

Moieats

"The atmosphere is great but there are not many tables inside. If you visit at the peak hour, you will be wait for a while. The food are all mouth..."

Jessie Foodie

"Came here a second time yesterday for my birthday lunch. It never seems to disappoint. Nice staff and yummy food. Was happy with the customer service..."

Kira Dinh

"Small but well organised restaurant. Leave your name and phone number and they’ll sent you a text message when there’s a table ready for you...."

Jean Jean

"You have to wait for a table but the bar staff keep you entertained! All the meals we had were amazing, except for the veggie banana blossom salad,..."

Matilda Rose

"We came here as a table of 6 on a Saturday night. We had to put our names down for a table but then you can go get a drink and they text you when..."

EmLou86

"Having been to rice paper scissors, I like the ambience of this restaurant better and it's great they allow reservations. The service staff were..."

Food For Thought

"The staff here are so nice, explaining the menu for us. We have 4 people, and ordered 3 people potion set also some dishes.Recommend today’s..."

Helen Hu

"Always have heard lots of good things about this place so came over on a Wednesday night at around 6:40 ish, and of course it’s packed. It was a 30..."

Faye Ye

"Food: Overall, every dish tasted great. However, they were very similar in flavour, with most dishes being of a sour nature, with a bit of spicy...."

Daisy

"Can get very busy during peak hours so be prepared. They have a 1.5 hours seating allowance which I guess gives you enough time to enjoy your meal. $..."

RGAnders

"It was very busy so we took a table outside with a nearby heater. The food was delicious, the service great and while it was a bit expensive, $59 for..."

Veta Bajaj

"I went to Khao by Rice Paper Scissors just before it closed. The food was some of the best I've had in Melbourne and even though it was at HWKR, I..."

The Hand That Bites

"Great food ! Awesome staff.!! Fast service !!! Generous portions! So happy here.. small place but effective! Great stuff! Will be back whenever i’m..."

Yohanes Satria Julianto

"With its intimate New York loft meets balinese chic decor, relaxed atmosphere, impeccable service and mouth watering South East Asian shared plates,..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"A great experience every time we visit rice paper scissors. We were lucky tonight to only wait about 5 minutes when we arrived (around 5:30pm). When..."

Thi

"Attentive staff, service was good. Nice hip atmosphere. Seats were uncomfortable though. Food was good, but I wish the rotti was smaller but in more..."

Wintice

"Beautiful food! Dishes were bursting with flavour and service was super friendly. A very enjoyable lunch, will definitely go again. My favourite was..."

Viv OY

"Duck salad was amazing. Wish I knew the ingredients to it. Tamarind fish was also great. Fiance loved it and she rarely enjoys fish. Would definitely..."

Mwhy Tran

"Every dish we ordered was full of different flavours, everything tasted really fresh as well. My favourite would have to be the duck salad and the..."

Obsessedwithfood

"After visiting and being impressed with the Fitzroy outlet, had to pay the Liverpool Street outlet a visit too! It definitely did not..."

EatsByM

"Absolutely love this trendy little restaurant. We arrived and put our name down for a table. As there were four of us it would be a 45min wait so..."

Clare

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Shiran Zhang

"My girlfriend took me there to have dinner. We order some day special like fish and scallops. Pretty good experience with her. Hope next time I can..."

元霸李

"Super popular restaurant and for good reason! A group of us came here for dinner and really enjoyed our experience! We arrived slightly late (6:30pm..."

Rachel Jade

"Great atmosphere, interesting menu, tasty food! We got in early, which worked well - this is a small and busy dinner spot, perfect for..."

Figures

"Hawker style asian fusion in a rustic setting. Doesn’t look fancy off Liverpool street, but the fancy food :). We booked for the 12PM session and..."

Tracey @ NoWongFood

"What a great little restaurant specialising in Asian tapas.We went for the five dishes for two but supersized up to cover four..."

Austin

"great food and drinks... came here with friends and had a great night. the food was so good, loved the ceviche and also the service. We'll be..."

Chickenliver

"Lovely place. Food is delicious and the service is really good (fundamental to a good dining experience IMO)...It is a little loud but it all adds to..."

An

"The pictures speak for themselves! Tender yet crispy lamb ribs, papaya salad with beautifully balanced flavours, crispy pork belly, a decadent..."

Kath's Food Indulgences

"Outstanding food, and to top it off... incredible customer service! Shout out to Travis there, who went above and beyond to make sure our experience..."

Lara.stephens

"One of Melbourne's must eat at venues. You kind of make the assumption if you say to a friend "let's go to rice paper scissors" for dinner, you just..."

Descartesmuse

"Been here a few years ago and stopped in unplanned. Great deal for 5 dishes - plenty for 2 fairly hungry diners. Had a glass of the Pinot each which..."

Tim

"Amazing service! The deal with 5 dishes is a great choice to delve into trying a variety of dishes! In particular, the lamb ribs were marinated and..."

Grape Life

"Food was in decent portions, taste was outstanding: especially barramundi fillet in turmeric sauce, lamb ribs and duck salad. $69 deal for 5 dishes..."

Gingin

"Try their set menu as it works out to be best price. Order the pork :) .. you're welcome! This resto never disappoints. Theyre cocktails are..."

April

"One of my favourite go to restaurants in Melbourne!A little bit of a wait on days, but well worth it.The Thai Ceviche and the BBQ lamb ribs..."

AndrewToe

":) great food, friendly staff, funky music, ambience and affordable. Would happily re-visit this place again and again :) thanks to the lovely staff..."

Caitlin Kingsley

"Portions small but packed full of flavour. Really enjoyed the chicken and the wagyu beef. We had food before coming here so we didn’t get to eat..."

Melbourne, Let’s Eat

"We had to wait a little while in line for a table, however this wasn't a problem as you expect to have to wait at popular restaurants. The food here..."

Whenfoodsonpoint

"Apart from a massive line and wait for a table the food here is so good, so full of flavour. I also loved the atmosphere and the cocktails are so so..."

Frances Mona

"Flavours are amazing and they all pack a punch! Been here twice already and everything on the menu is worth trying! If you love Asian fusion then..."

Felix The Cat

"A great experience on every level! My friend and I arrived at 12.25 on Friday for lunch - no booking. As it was already full (opened at 12) we were..."

TJ

"Been here many times. Tasty food and great price. Its a cosy bar we like. It’s worth while for the long wait. We always pick the pork belly and..."

Snow

"Lamp was amazing!!! The staff are soooo nice!!! We’ve been here several times and the food always surprise us. Good music and friendly..."

Zu Ning

"My favourite restaurant in Melbourne. My girlfriend and I have been here a few times and loved it every time. The food is SO tasty, we've tried..."

James Ter

"We came here for lunch. Interesting place that was packed to the rafters during peak hour work lunch for a Friday.We were not to keen to..."

Split The Bill

"Waited for 30 mins but it's worth it !! The staff is really nice and we had a small conversation, even though it was packed inside of restaurant...."

Koko

"If you have not tried this restaurant yet, time to give it a go. The crying tiger is definitely one to try. Great place to catch up with the girls!..."

Moetfan

"It is unfortunate that they dont take bookings for this restaurant. It is a small, packed restaurant. Great value for money ($65 for 5 dishes to be..."

Obie

"Delicious. Very small place, you might need to wait to go in, we waited around 20 min on Friday night. Sharing tables. Food is delicious, portions..."

Deniz

"Food was amazing! Perfectly cooked and the perfect amount of selection to choose fromStaff were super friendly and accommodating to changes I..."

Elle Donagher

"just had a lunch here earlier this week. They are always full on the peak hour and dont receive any reservations. So we have to wait for..."

Key🍕

"It is sort of like an on tray snack to me, but it is quite filling. It is sort of a modern Asian food from a different cuisine such as Thai,..."

Missfoodie

"I’ve been wanting to try Rice Paper Scissors(RPS) for over a year since my colleague told me about this restaurant. RPS don’t take phone..."

Jolene Lim

"YUMMMMMM!!! The sticky pork belly (this one is soooooo so good so defs get it), crispy duck salad, Thai fried chicken, and the Thai ceviche were so..."

VP

"Came here for the first time and picked the five dishes option. Service was good and it was only an hour wait on a Friday night. Food came out really..."

Ray

"Have to say the food here was 100% worth the wait and absolutely delicious. This is my second time here and we decided to order 5 dishes to share..."

Julie Nguyen

"Excellent. This place packs a serious punch in terms of flavor. All dishes are delightfully prepared with lots of depth, nice presentation and..."

Melbourne Epicure

"Mr Chef: PLEASE keep the king fish collar!The special you had last night which was the salt & pepper king fish collar was OUTSTANDING! Please..."

Cassandra Nahrung

"Hubby and I came here before a show and we're lucky enough to see friends there that shared a table with us just in time for the first lunch service...."

Hangry Mama

"Love the tapas style dining experience which allows you to choose 5 different dishes for a set price. The dishes are quite small but you are left..."

Sophie Donnison

"I used to walk past this spot 3 times a week for a few months and I’m glad to say I’ve finally managed to dine here. It’s definitely wise to..."

Jinn

"Coming from an Asian background and eating Vietnamese food my whole life, this food was decently delicious for me. This restaurant captures the taste..."

Jimmy Nguyen

"Wonderful service and atmosphere, the value for food was fantastic as well. There's not much to say other than you must definitely head here if you..."

Oy

"The food & service here is 10/10! I strongly recommend ordering the “5 for $65”, which includes any specials for the evening. Staff are..."

LG

"Always a great experience eating here. We usually get the feed me menu which is great to share between the two of us. It gets crazy busy so pop your..."

Cakescookiescoffee

"One of my faves, right up there along with longrain and supernormal. The Mekhong mule cocktail is delicious!! Best dishes here are: - Barbeque..."

George David Michaelides

"This is a really really good Asian fusion tapas style restaurant. The food and service were amazing and I am definitely going to come back (I’d..."

IEats

"Always great fun to try the menu items. Everything is well balanced and just a little different. There weren’t many non pork or shrimp options when..."

Pennae

"{ _anne_with_an_e // review }* ORDERED: 5 dishes for $65 (for 2), great value.Lamb ribs - (my fave) succulent, perfectly cooked, so tender..."

_anne_with_an_e

"Wow, so good. Really really really enjoyed it. Got the 5 dishes for $65, definitely recommend it. Got dessert as well- wow. Wow, wow, wow..."

Rama

"Amazing food! Everything we ordered was so yummy. Service was really friendly can’t fault the place. We will most definitely be back again in the..."

Jo Landi

"Been wanting to try this place for AGES but kept getting interrupted by other travel plans. Finally got to go during my last trip to Melbourne and it..."

Nem

"Haven’t been back for a while. Most food was still lovely prawn wonton, octopus special, but the pork belly was almost inedible so fat and took so..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Had lunch 5 dishes for 2 on trip to Melb in laneway restaurant. Was seated at the stools overlooking the staff prepping cocktails. Service was a..."

2A1K

"This place does a great lunch deal, they do 5 dishes for $29.50 per person. A work colleague and I went in on Friday for a treat. The great thing is..."

Kirsty Haggerty

"Friday night date night done well 🙌🏻👏🏻 Favourite dish was the ribs. Literally came off the bone, and the sauce on it was the bomb.com!..."

Fiona Nguyen

"Really great atmosphere in a very small space. Food was great but still does not live up to my expectations after waited for almost 1 hour for a..."

Tomato.Girl.

"Good fusion！ better arrive before it open, otherwise you will end up in a long waiting queue. Ordered a set meal for two, strong..."

Rinny Wang

"Nice food and service. The only thing is the sitting arrangements. You have to share with others and the sitting is not..."

Joanna43429

"Arrived early and still had to put our name down. Went for a wine around the corner while waiting. Well worth the mucking about. By far the best,..."

Rtm

"SO.YUMMY I forgot to take pictures after the first 2 dishes were served. Betel leaf and ribs were mah fav! Staff always check up on you, seating is a..."

Eatmeef

"The lamb there is really good, love it so much. And their service is really good, the staff were friendly and warm welcoming. Strongly recommended go..."

Jtsgqsdhrzm

"Basically one of the best south east asian restaurants in Melbourne. Can't go wrong with whatever you order, drinks and definitely food..."

Food Reviews

"Fantastic food! Well prepared, original, great combination of flavors and textures. We had 6 dishes and were impressed with every single one. Great..."

Pawel Malczewski

"Five dishes for $65 is an absolute bargain for the experience and flavours. Must try the dumplings and Lin-Jee Sour. Every dish we had was made with..."

Nic D

"I used to rave about rice paper scissors to all my colleagues however today it was disappointing and not quite how I remembered it a year ago. My..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"Great ambience and atmosphere! Staff were attentive and the food tasted so good. We got the 2 for $65 platter of 5 dishes dinner deal. BBQ lamb ribs,..."

David Liang

"TASTY TASTY TASTY! There is no wonder why this place is such a hidden (yet well-known) gem tucked down a side alley just off Bourke St. With a great..."

Kimberley Leggett

"The food is amazing. Stumbled in looking for asian food on a busy Friday night.We were not disappointed one bit.A place I would..."

Melbourne's Finest Foods

"I had the 5 dishes meal with 2 other of my friends and loved it. The selection is wide and with very original fusion twists too. While the space was..."

Jennifer

"Been here last night! The service was great and the foods were amazing! Affordable prices! Highly recommend the lamb ribs and the pork..."

Zillily

"So good!!!!!! I seriously have nothing to say other than the food blew me away with their deliciousness ❤️ Me and my friend got the 5 dishes..."

Rizka Natasya

"This is my absolute favourite restaraunt in Melbourne. You can't go wrong here. The service, food, ambiance and value for money is perfect. Get there..."

Renee Sturtevant

"My friend and I picked the $60 menu here. Definitely get your money's worth. I would highly recommend ordering the pork belly here! On..."

April Sacluti

"Cute little restaurant. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Food was good, we had the kingfish ceviche, pork buns, lamb ribs, barramundi and the..."

Jstina Cho

"I love the atmosphere at this restaurant! It’s quite hippie that a lot of youngsters would love to hang out at. There’s always a queue so just..."

Vendy Foo

"Amazing service and food! The wait staff are super attentive and friendly. They give off a great vibe and the food was beautiful. As inside was a bit..."

Georgia Sing

"The taste is good, the weight is moderate. It’s a nice place for dating with someone.Easy to try and share different kinds of food with ur..."

Yanhui Liu

"The food here is undeniably great! But.... the location, the ambiance and the actual physical state of this place is why I can’t give it a 5 star...."

Sophia Collantes

"It was just delicious. My favorite was bloody Mary cocktail. Lamb ribs, crying tiger, duck salad, bao's. I thought the crispy Barramundi was a bit..."

Remy Matthew

"We've been to the Fitzroy place, so we knew what we were in for. And we were not disappointed, if anything we were simply reminded of the incredible..."

Jay Contor

"^oWo^ sawardeekap troi oi this place is xxugoi oishi desune~~ rice paper scissors? More like rice paper rocks haha geddit cos this place roxx lmaoo..."

Truman Tang

"Love this place! Excellent bbq lamb ribs and pork belly here! Also, the soft shell crab baguette, bbq king prawns and ceviche are pretty good!..."

Rachel Lai

"Hard to fault, our second visit to Rice Paper Scissors and we walked out even more impressed than the first time. To mix it up we ordered a different..."

Nathan Galea

"The waiters were very nice and attentive, however the ambience of the restaurant was abit lacking and isolated but probably due to the fact that we..."

Sandra Dao

"This place is one of my fave dining place in Melbourne. Foods are always tasty, and customer service are good. We usually ordered the 5 plater to..."

Yulz

"ShizukoVery good and interesting restaurant. This restaurant doesn't provide booking for dinner. So you have to arrange your time properly, otherwise..."

Vivi861

"Amazing food and service! Having been here before on a Saturday night and reading such great reviews, my high expectations were not met when I last..."

Linda

"Been here a few times and absolutely loved it! Sticky pork belly was the favourite dish but everything we tasted was delicious. I'm hoping they do..."

Zee

"The perfect spot for a birthday lunch. Love that you can book and the five option lunch deal was the perfect way to try a bit of everything. The..."

Gillian Griffiths

"Pretty much everything here is amazing. My favourites are probably the Sticky Ribs and Crying Tiger.The ribs falls off the bone and melts..."

Turtle 🐢

"This place is CRAZY popular. We were here at 5:30 on a Wednesday and it was nearly full, by 5:45 they had a wait list of people. And I know why! The..."

Jess Guscott

"Just had lunch here and I have to say, it was delicious! I can see why this place has such a high rating. My friend and I went for any 5 dishes for..."

Kevin Jung Hak Yun

"I have finally made it to Rice Paper Scissors! We had to wait an hour and 45 mins to be seated, needless to say that we were famished by the time we..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Brilliant. Couldn’t fault any part of it. Service was great from the staff today. Pictures don’t do the food justice. Fresh, fast and very very..."

Luke Purcell

"很有特色的Asian Fusion，午餐是$59 两个人选5道菜晚餐是$65 2两个人. 一般开业后半小时里都会坐满人了..."

Christinana

"Rice Paper Scissors is a tiny but very popular restaurant hidden in a lane way. Funny think is it has nothing to do with any rice dishes. It serves..."

Hello World!

"5 delicious share plates between 2 people for $65? Sign me up! Barramundi, prawn dumplings, BBQ pork buns, mini banh mi, fried chicken. That was our..."

Dale Zeinheiger Culpin

"Service was friendly and obliging (I made a terrible mess and loads of requests- all of which were happily met). The atmosphere was chill, the food..."

SN

"The food was interesting in a good way but not something to crave again. One of the dishes came 15minutes after the others but the overall service..."

Skeyfei.jia

"This place never fail to impress. I've been here twice. I would have given this place a 4.5 rating if it were not for the waiting staff who ushered..."

Springsfield

"The $59 for two lunch offer is good value. The food is very clean and crisp. Th service was prompt to take order by there was a long wait for the..."

Phillip Wilkie

"WOW this place was fabulous - wonderful atmosphere! The staff were friendly, drinks were great & the food was really fresh & delish! I will..."

Shell Samuels

"Beautiful Asian fine eating place with set menu that is value for money. All the flavours were delicate and delicious. Had a selection of Asian..."

Ferry Gondo

"After failing twice to get in, it was third time lucky for me on a Wednesday night! Mind you, I still had to get there 10 minutes before it even..."

Nini Foodie

"Great food and great wait staff! Definitely worth the wait, albeit a very long one. Best to go with the pick 5 plates to share option, it doesn't..."

Kevin

"I normally don't eat anywhere I have to line up, but there's a cocktail bar next door so we put our names down and went for a drink.Fast forward..."

Chris

"Small place with minimal seating inside and very hard to get booking. The menu is designed to be shared dishes and the food is fusion Thai/Asian. I..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"The 2 of us had the 5 dishes set, it was a lot of food. The dishes are well cooked, as the meat is crispy and tender, also dishes are flavored with..."

Alice

"went there for dinner on a friday night, it took us 1 hr of queuing, but the foods were so amazing. Would love to go back there again, it just the..."

Actuallyitslucy

"The ever busy cafe Rice Paper Scissors, long queue to get the seats.The good thing is that you don't have to wait, you can put your name in the..."

Jeffry

"Got in early and the place is filled up with people in 15 mins. Order share menu for 3, way too much food, hit and miss between dishes, down turn was..."

Baysidefoodie

"Amazing food and great environment! It's a good idea to stop by like an hour before your planned dinner so they can prepare a table for you. Around..."

Estefania Giraldo Pineda

"In the last two weeks, I've had the pleasure to dine at RPR. What a ripper place. It's rare that you find a menu from which you could happily order..."

EmmDee

"Good food and good service. It's very affordable if you go with a group of people as the menu is designed for sharing. that way, you get to sample..."

Nen

"Wow! Wow! Wow! I love this place. Super cool and super salivating. The staff are fun, electric and very welcoming. It's been on my list..."

Pjgirl

"Pick 5 dishes on the menu 59$ for 2 people. Worth it and cheap. Delicious food and also good service. A perfect place to go to share a few dishes..."

Fay Godanda

"Had lunch here today - ordered 5 dishes for $59 AND IT WAS AMAZING!!! Had the pork ribs, fried barramundi, Viet baguette w soft shell crab,..."

Shu

"I enjoyed the whole experience from the 'cool' waiters (without being pretentious) delivering lovely service to the lovely ambiance (small with..."

Fernando Longo

"Came here for lunch with a few colleagues. We went for 5 meals for $30 each. Every dish (except one) was fabulous and so delicious. The only one none..."

Ihoward

"Rice Paper Scissors rocks! (Thanks to Jacquie for the title)I love using my hands to eat food and Rice Paper Scrs has this printed on the..."

Michael Daaboul

"Amazing! Delicious food and friendly service.Staff were happy to help clarify the menu and make recommendations. I had the duck salad (OMG)..."

Mel

"Came here on a Monday night at 5.50pm and got a table immediately. Love that the staff who attended to us was very friendly and helpful with the..."

Debra

"We arrived at ~730pm on a Saturday night and were told it would be about an hour wait for 2 people. Happy to wait as we'd been dying to try this..."

Hanu

"Decided to give this place a try after reading so many positive reviews. We got there at around 6 pm on a Sunday and were told there was a ~30 minute..."

Ocean

"This is a great place for modern Asian cuisine done simply but full of flavour. Everything on the menu is delicious and done right. A perfect place..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Really good food. Would definitely recommend it to others. Wasn't plan on going but glad we did. The tuna was exceptionally good! Should order tuna..."

Julien Lay

"Went here to celebrate my friends birthday and it did not disappoint, every dish we tried was amazing and perfect for sharing between 4 people, I..."

Jade Eden Loosli

"Certainly deserves the high ratings, I absolutely love this place. Was completely satisfied with the 5 dishes between 2 people, the portions are..."

Maria

"Very yummy dishes. Fun sharing them. A bit too noisy to talk much. Waited for quite a while to get seat but they take your name and number so you..."

Syt

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Rice Paper Scissors is a South East Asian restaurant in the Melbourne CBD..."

Love At First Bite

"Consistently really good food full of flavour! Really good value too for the amount and quality. Super busy really quick so have to come really early..."

Michael Dunne

"The Maitre D went above and beyond to look after us on the evening. The food was outstanding, and the atmosphere perfect. Best dining experience..."

Amile

"Had duck salad and wangyu beef. They come in small dishes. The duck salad is nice. Dishes are special in their taste of Vietnamese and Thai fusion...."

Charis

"Great service , great food , tremendous value for money . Pork buns were to die for . Had a one hour waiting on Friday , well worth it ! Great going..."

Rajan Chanana

"Came here right at the time they open on a Friday evening and place was already packed! I think rice paper scissors is one where I'd try because of..."

Kayacrackerrs

"When meeting up with former Dubai friends (this time in Melbourne), we decided on a relatively casual approach to our evening — which involved..."

A To Za'atar

"Really nice food here, would recommend! The menu is set at $65 for five dishes for two at dinner which surprisingly is a good amount but..."

Rsq1

"Arrived at 6pm on a Monday and was greeted by a very friendly waiter. Got my name taken down and it was approximately a half an hour wait. If you're..."

BubblyCake

"Friendly and accommodating staff. Lively environment. Excellent and sumptuous food. Price range was on the medium scale. Left the place with a happy..."

Jeeth John

"This is my favourite Asian fusion place in the city. I always get the 5 dishes to share with a friend. Each dish is seriously finger licking good...."

Belle

"Did the $65 per person 5 course option and was very impressed. The pork buns and fried chicken were delicious. The lamb ribs were exceptional👌...."

Bachd3

"Rated quite high on Zomato, hence we went there to give it a try. very busy restaurant when we went there at lunchtime. Mainly Tapas and Drinks. Duck..."

Cottonball♡

"Love love this place. But you need to get there early to get a spot. And I mean early, I mean before the restaurant opens at 5:30pm... so many people..."

Yourmelbournefoodguide

"Cobain dinner disini waktu liburan ke Melb.. Tempat nya kecil (paling cuma ada 3 table for 6 persons di dlm + table bar & 2 table di luar)..."

Inggrid Zhao

"Asian street food tapas.. Say no more!Who says that you can't double up the banquet? Certainly not me. RPS provide a "pick 5 between 2"..."

Pitted4Lyf

"My friend suggested me this place he really like. I do like as well... the food seem to look less but it actually fill me full like hard to move..."

Sweet_tooth_bo_boo

"Great food and friendly vibe. Great place for a quick catch up or date. The food is amazing with lots of flavours. A must try is the betel..."

Priya Radha

"Sticky pork belly and Vietnamese iced coffee. I think there is condensed milk in coffee. Sweet and taste good. Sticky pork belly was bit spicy for..."

Austin

"Melbourne is full of hidden treasures in dodgy looking alleyways, and Rice Paper Scissors is one of of those treasures. I had heard for a number of..."

Secret Night Out

"Ordered: Thai Ceviche, BBQ Lamb Ribs, Crying Tiger, Cucumber Som Tom, Sticky Pork Belly and Roti. Thai Ceviche: Nothing special in terms of..."

Jennifer Gong

"A wonderful lunch experience, BBQ lamb rib was awesome and the crying tiger was cooked right on the spot. Duck salad was fine and all the waiters and..."

FoodBooster

"Try the: Thai Ceviche and the BaoAfter numerous, and I do mean numerous, attempts at securing a meal here, we've finally managed to score..."

Wandering Ella

"Super awesome food! Had to sit outside and wait an hour but the food was certainly worth it. The BBQ ribs were outstanding and the serving sizes make..."

Daniel Taylor

"I've had one fantastic experience here and one very ordinary one. The first time it was extraordinary. Loved every dish we had and the staff were..."

Two Sheds

"Had a lovely Wednesday night at Rice Paper Scissors. Had a 40 minute wait to be seated, which was to be expected and exactly what the person at the..."

Melissa Kate

"I was lured in by the $65 dinner deal (5 dishes between 2) and excellent reviews, but I left with only one thing on my mind... the..."

M.

"the food is really good, especially the lamb rib, so tender and full of flavor! had the "mum i dropped my icecream for dessert, very interesting. it..."

Jing

"Worth a trip for when you're in Melbourne! Decent options on the menu that is vegetarian friendly! Also make sure you order the desserts..."

Naman B

"I think the best words for review are: I will come back again. Don't ask me why. I don't want to write 140 words to say how good is...."

Laurence Song

"Get your name on the list early ( about 1.5 hour wait at 6.30) and go enjoy a drink somewhere while you wait, because it is so worth it. The 5..."

Courtney

"I ate here twice in one week as it was so good. It's always really busy but they were so helpful in finding me a spot at the bar to eat the first..."

Sneha Arora

"Was looking for a special place in which to reunite with a Sydney friend I had not seen for more than 30 years. Was convinced by on-line reviews that..."

Urban Foodie

"Great little place with amazing food and cocktails. The only (slight) negative I have is the small wait and the fact that if you eat at the bar they..."

Kriti Kapoor

"Love this place!!! Their dishes are delish! No complaints only just the wait time and the fact that the place is small so you have to get in super..."

R1987

"The wait is worth it!!!Genuinely my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Everything was perfect. Had a great seat at the bar, ordered some cocktails..."

Arron Conran

"So after all my hard work of making a feasible schedule for our Melbourne trip, Mr. T decided to throw the schedule out the window. We made a last..."

Lyv To Eat

"Nice paper scissorsFeeling something fresh?This Vietnamese is the bees knees,No really it's the bestGrab a beer or..."

ShortPunMoreFun

"my husband and I came into this place randomly one night and to my delight, this place was amazing! by far one of the best asian fusion places I've..."

Doodiethefoodieblogger

"For a cheap Asian Hawker style feed, the prices commanded didn't really justify portions and satisfaction. Whilst flavours were quite nice, it was a..."

Cynthia Giang

"I was on Fitzroy this week a bit hungry, found this place on Zomato and decided to give it a try.I had malaysian BBQ Chicken, BBQ King..."

Eduardo Dias

"Great value for money! We had the five dishes between 2 for only $65 between us. I thought the food was delicious with amazing bursts of flavour in..."

Nicole

"Enjoyed rice, paper, scissors, immensely! We ordered the 5 dishes for a a set price for 2 people. The fried chicken (gluten free) was an absolute..."

Melbournian

"Asian tapas for the win!! We were in a group of 3 and went out for dinner last night. We arrived appx 8pm and only had to wait about 20 mins for a..."

Sandrena DOlivera

"Had lunch here today. Food was great. Love the lamb ribs and the caramelised pork! Taste so good. They take bookings for lunch so we didn't have to..."

Veronica Lin

"Have been here twice before and never left disappointed! Asked for recommendations and the main seller seems to be the sticky pork belly and it's not..."

Jasmine Wong

"Nice food but nothing too out of the world! I think the reason it has so many good reviews is the tapas style asian dishes are not that common for..."

Med

"Rice Paper Scissors, Melbourne cbd, cuisine - Vietnamese. Was looking for a restaurant for dinner before the "Book of Mormon" show (which I must add..."

Sweta Ajmera

"As a Sydney gal visiting down south, you want to find the cool places that are quintessentially Melbourne so you can come back to Sydney and tell all..."

Eatdrinkbe_merry

"Food here was BOMB. Went for the lunch banquet (you can order 5 sides for $59) and tried the BBQ lamb ribs, Wagyu beef slices, Vietnamese bahn mi w..."

Sandy Natalia

"Yummy asian style tapas that doesnt break the bank. Galloping horses and bbq lamb ribs were the standout. Many low carbs options too. Service is..."

JJ

"Another restaurant that I have bookmarked for a while but never got a chance to visit until today.Thoroughly enjoyed my meal and would..."

Ilovefood13

"It was a last minute meal with friends. Tasty, a little on the warm side (although we were asked) and quick. Of all their dishes, we enjoyed their..."

Arissa Lee

"Fabulous service & delicious food. We tried the Crying Tiger (you must get this!), the Duck Salad (another must), the Greens (ditto), the Crispy..."

Julie Osborn

"This place is A1 consistant and just keeps doing a great job day in day out.Been a few times now and always try something different and have..."

Matsta1975

"what an amazing experience at Rice Paper Scissor. All food have an amazing flavour we had grill calamari, crispy burramandi,BBq lamb ribs, mushroom..."

Alessandro Love Good Food

"Awesome food great service a must visit if you are in CBD area in love with the variety of food they offer.Ambience-5/5 Food-5/5 Price-4/5..."

The Foodie

"We discovered this place a little by accident and it proved being a great choice :D We ordered the 5 dishes to share and none disappointed. We also..."

Vanessa Espírito Santo

"Rice paper scissors... ROCK BOOM explosion in the mouth of flavour is what you can expect! Came here early at 5:30 to reserve a spot for the..."

2wo Fat Girls

"Want to try an affordable Asian styled tapas with deliver bang-on flavour and freshness? @ricepaprscrs is a place to go-go! This South Asian-fusion..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"It was perfect, until..... We'd had our 5 course menu, food was amazing, service was acceptable, and then we were asked if we wanted..."

Elizabeth Maree

"Love RPS and it was well worth the 1.5 hours on a cold and rainy night! Only for you RPS. Asian tapas that were rich in flavours and smells that..."

PS91

"such a long line but definitely worth it. the wait was for an hour and a half and only allowed to dine for an hour. must try their lamb ribs,..."

Forknifespoon

"This place is wonderful! My friend Brought me here for my birthday and what a meal! The price is very fair and the cocktails are toooooo yummy! The..."

Lily

"It would be a 5 if it weren't so crowded, noisy and small. It helps that the service made up for it. Plus, food was amazing! Some people may argue..."

Chee Ching Low

"Finally managed to get a table with just one hour wait on Friday night. Tried to have dinner here twice but failed due to long waiting time. I have..."

Wandering Spoon

"Love this place! Food was so fresh and tasty and the service friendly and welcoming. Recommend the lamb ribs, pork belly and betel leaf king prawns...."

Anna

"Rice Paper Scissors is one of those truly memorable & classically Melbourne experiences. Always a wait before you get in, but the awesome..."

Retno Widyanti

"Been here so many times, and always had 5dishes for $29 per person. Never been disappointed with the food served, service is also nice, will always..."

Young Foodie

"Definitely a must try for Thai food lovers. 5 course meal was a good choice. Sauce is amazing and the barramundi was my favourite dish so far. Waiter..."

Teranai

"9 of us managed to get a table outside the restaurant. Although on the side walk, it was very pleasant being a typical Melbourne lane way. We decided..."

Tim Heng

"Great food and service! If you want to beat the queue, best to get there just before 5.30 pm and have an early dinner. Flavoursome asian tapas with..."

SKS

"This is probably one of the best restaurant meals we have eaten in a very long time. The food was lovely. A bit on the pricey side but worth it. The..."

SuzLovesFood

"Wow...Wow...and Wow...what food man !! You know one of those places, where nothing goes wrong...from the moment you are waiting to be seated, till..."

Abhishek Jain

"Great place for good value, contemporary asian fare. Really enjoyed the char grilled meats, and lamb ribs - probably a bit on the pricey side but a..."

Flytonewyork

"One of my favourite Asian fusion restaurants in Melbourne and very reasonably priced! There is usually a wait so get there early and put your name..."

Jiji

"I've never had a better meal in my whole life (and I eat a lot).Me and my mother attempted to come two nights previously and didn't plan for the wait..."

Katherine

"We ordered the $59 lunch for two and had to choose 5 tapas from their beautiful selections. We selected lamb ribs, prawn in batel leaves, duck salad,..."

Megan

"Amazing ! Cannot wait to return to RPS.Set menu definitely the way to go.Food flavoursome and very enjoyable.Service good despite..."

Rebecca N

"Couldn't fault it. Shared the 5 dishes deal with 3 friends and could easily have repeated every dish. so delish. Couldn't turn down dessert as I..."

Maphilldas

"It's hard to get a seat here and there's a good reason for it! The food is such value for money and is consistently good despite occasional changes..."

Fattie Kat

"Service: 3.5/5, all of the waiters were very helpful but I felt like they were rushing us and it made us feel a little bit uncomfortable as we felt..."

Allieson

"So good. Worth the wait and a really fun place to have dinner with the girls or even a date. The staff are fantastic and the food was..."

Samantha Todd

"This place is nothing short of awesome. Vibrant service, centrally located and the food is simply world class. The best surprise is the modest bill..."

Robbie Neller

"Great food and service, try the lamb it's a must. Sell Beerlao which is awesome. Good vibe and atmosphere will come again for sure. Need one in Perth..."

Gen Bailey

"Stunning dishes efficiently served by caring friendly staff. Wonderful. The menu is not complicated and the wine and drinks list is refreshing...."

Andy Stevenson

"There's a reason this place is always super busy!! The food is amazing and dishes are small meaning you can try lots of different dishes and share..."

Stace

"Really great tastes from South East Asia tapas style. I was there by 5.20 and there was already a line to get in. Service was super friendly I was..."

James

"let me start by saying i love thai food.. this place was crazy good not only with food but service and surroundings. was referred from a friend and i..."

Julia Maria

"Great ambiance. Great food. Witty and courteous staff. Would go back again definitely. Price is reasonable if you have a pair, $60 for 2 people, with..."

Shuun

"I have to say that this is one of my favorite restaurant in Melbourne. I love everything - modern rustic ambience and mouth watering food. It is..."

Anj Tan

"This place is popular for a reason - it's a foodie haven with innovative use of ingredients and flavours. The 5 tapas for $59 lunch is awesome value...."

J0yy173

"The food and service was very good a little bit spicy but that is individual like or dislike The verity was very good value for money very good..."

Bruce Collins

"Dining with one of those can you stop taking photos and let me eat type people therefore I only managed a sneaky snap of our drinks so let me use..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Headed to RPS for lunch on a Wednesday, based on hearing good things and reading reviews. We opted for the 5 tapas to share, to taste a wide variety..."

ToFeedTwo

"Food and service is great! First came here when it first open and no one even knew about them. The food was amazing and I couldn't wait to tell other..."

JD

"Came for lunch on a busy weekday. Had a range of dishes from pork bun to beef to shrimp. All up we had 4 dishes and every one was delicious. The..."

Blueberrypie

"I always eat at this place. It's my go to place, I love all their dishes. I'm a massive fan of their vermicelli noodle salad dishes. Their rice rolls..."

Mia

"Very good tapas. Not too expensive and delicious. Will definitely come back again. Price is calculated per pax. But u have to wait for seats as this..."

Sherly Huang

"Food was fantastic and drink menu is interesting enough with some special cocktails...We had kingfish sashimi, fried barramundi, wagyu..."

Z For GoodFood

"Never thought Asian food can be made like this, interesting and tasty. Forgot to take photo of the first three dishes, probably because the dishes..."

FooDori

"Best Bloody Mary in Melbourne . I'd go all the time just for it. crying tiger and duck salad must try . Very friendly stuff. But may be they should..."

Foodslut

"I rocked up for a super early dinner, but let me tell you, even if you don't, it's worth the wait!Tuna ceviche and banh mi were my favourites,..."

Petitefat

"We booked a lunch session (12-1.30) in order to ensure we had a table and wouldn't be put on the waiting list. The place filled up completely by..."

Iryna Sakhatovska

"Was very busy on a weekday night, waited about an hour. It was definitely worth it though! Ordered two dishes-the pork belly with salad and a chicken..."

Chelsea Cottonaro

"Goodness! Dining at Rice Papr Scrs was my best Melbourne culinary experience so far. The Lamb Ribs is a must-try, didn't notice it was marinated with..."

Priyanka Tobing

"Rice Paper Scissors has been on my bookmarked list for quite some time. We got the Share the love menu where you order 5 dishes to share. Intrigued..."

The Jaminator

"On arrival a very friendly hostess took our details table would be ready in about 15-20 minutes, it was very busy, we went for a drink around the..."

April_eats

"pretty delish! venue is small, there is a wait, no space to put your bag (should add hooks under the table), service is not attentive, since we were..."

Lovefood

"Love their tapas and the variety of choices. Very special combination. Everything was pretty good, apart from the king prawns which was overgrilled..."

Charlie Jenn Lian Ng

"We loved every morsel. Such a great concept with delicious share plates, overlooking the fab bar staff hard at work whipping up new cocktail..."

Coffeesnob

"One of the best meals of my life. From the exceptional service to the unbelievably layers of Asian flavors, this restaurant is something special...."

Wikus Du Toit

"Favourite resteraunt in melbourne 👌👌 lamb ribs and pork belly is a pure food orgasm. No bookings but totally worth the wait and really good..."

Ebony Hammat

"It's in a small lane, but it's so popular. We order 5 dishes with $59 for 2 people. The first dish is scollap with ginger and chilly, wrapped with..."

Gourmet Explorer

"I love Rice Paper Scissors. Have been a couple of times for lunch - the share menu is awesome. $29.50 per head and you pick five dishes for the table..."

Hanah Penrose

"This place is worth the wait! I went on a nice Friday night and arrived about 7.00 and we had an hour wait which wasn't too bad especially when..."

Emma Louise

"This restaurant by far serves one of the most delicious dishes I have tried this year. Albeit the difficulty in dining here due to its popularity, it..."

Clarissa

"Great place for light meals! Portions are relatively small which means you can try a more dishes in one visit.Lively atmosphere, great..."

Gary Mak

"Absolutely delicious. We chose the ceviche, crying tiger, lamb ribs, fried chicken, and dumplings and all were outstanding. Cocktails were also..."

Flowerbutton

"As we left the restaurant in spite of the blistering cold winds and rain there were people sitting outside and waiting for a table. Now that I’ve..."

Ferris Wheel Flight

"This is currently one of our favourite restaurants and have returned multiple times as a testament to it. The thing that my partner and I love about..."

Iris Liang

"We went with the 5 dishes to share between 2 people ($59). The Betel Leaf was a let down, not much flavour at all. The blood orange overpowered..."

Vee

"This is my first time come to this famous restaurant and I meet three friends(now u can see how popular it is). We arrived at 6 pm at Friday night..."

Hui Tao

"I've tried to come to this restaurant 3 times, with no luck getting a table (for 2). The wait time for a table is usually 2-3 hours on Friday nights..."

Avolette

"- Value for money: 3/5 - Service: 5/5 - Food quality: 4/5Revisit? YES!RPS was unique of its own. By that I mean the..."

Rida Hakeem

"Service and food is amazing and staff are so friendly and helpful. The pork buns, pork belly and chicken are all definitely worth a try! Delicious!..."

Jordy123

"A great hidden gem, interesting "finger food"package, i meant 5 for $55 from my memory？ Waiting staff n bartenders are friendly, easy going and..."

Ray Wang

"We had 5 choices to be shared by two, we were very full and extremely satisfied with all the dishes. The drinks were amazing, complemented the dishes..."

Hannah Jung

"Ventured here on a Thursday night at around 9pm, was advised of about a half hour wait (which we expected), so we went to the bar next door and had..."

Rachel Jaye Honner

"Awesome menu, food is excellent. Have been here several times and am never disappointed. Would recommend to anyone looking for Asian fusion..."

Steve Boz

"Me and my friend ordered a set of 2 so that we could choose 5 different dishes, which is really nice. Everything was really tasty. I love it a lot,..."

Quinn

"Wow. For once, a place that lives up to the hype. Each dish an explosion of flavour- lamb ribs & galloping horses the highlights. Dessert Mum I..."

Foodie AC

"My friend and I ordered the $59 set for 2 people with the choice of 5 dishes. We also ordered extra roti on the side and a lychee drink which was..."

Traceynn

"I wish i could give this place 7 out of 5, but zomato won't allow me. Eat here if you want to enjoy your life. Lamb ribs are the..."

CholoEats

"Amazing food!! Even though we missed the 1st session and had to wait 1hr it was worth it! Staff are friendly and service is great (including the..."

One.hungry.girl10

"Rice paper scissors has been saved in my bookmark for a while, personally I am very interested the food they offer. We came on a Wed night..."

Jianierrrrrr

"What better way to start a new week than new people at new food places. Rice Paper Scissors has been on my list for a little while now and has two..."

Donutsam

"It's a small space, so small that the most obvious features of its interior are the clusters of bodies arched over one of the few high, solid wooden..."

Katherine's Food Diary

"Great location in CBD, amazing portion sizes for cheap dollars. They have unique specials which can tickle your fancy, only issue is the wait to..."

Amanda Rajendra

"While we had to wait 45 minutes for a table, it was well worth it. The food was sublime, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. There is total value..."

Emma

"Amazing food. So glad I was there at 11.55 to grab a table. Will definitely be back. The flavours were authentic. Service was perfect. Can't even..."

Melinda Duke

"Book a table would save a lot of time, and the booking system works very well. We have five dishes and two desserts, all of them are nice, well..."

VodkaO_ZS

"Flavourgasm! PSA: The place is small and be prepared to wait! If going on a Saturday night for dinner I recommend you aim to get there..."

Annika Morris

"Ok, here's the thing, I DO NOT like herbs. So... I was quite nervous about this place. However, I think they've done a really good job in convincing..."

IsaH

"Food is yummy, menu is simple and easy to navigate. Felt rushed through out our visit though despite having to wait over an hour and wanting to..."

Louisa Berry

"specials are sooooo nice! If you do not want to wait, you should come here earlier. ..."

Meredith Kang

"Had heard very good things about this restaurant and it did not disappoint. The service was great, very friendly and helpful staff and the food was..."

Kylie McClean

"The place maybe small, but the ambience is superb. Love the South East Asia inspired hawker style they've put into the place. Makes it feel so..."

Pauliwag

"Went to celebrate Eid here, Finally decided to wait for an hour and we got a table! Service was great! It's a very tiny little restaurant but amazing..."

Food Affair

"Big big fan of this place. Value for money, punch of flavour, cool, hip, fast paced and fun. What else can you ask for in a city eatery? Love it here..."

Susie Tran

"Been here 4 times and it's hard to find anything that comes close. Amazing! The pork belly was the stand-out dish for me. I'm from Sydney and I..."

Bill Hurst

"Best asian fusion in town! I love this place. Tiny little tucked away store and reasonably priced. You really get a good taste for all the different..."

Tina Salameh

"BEST Asian Fusion cuisine we've ever had! Every dish was packed with flavour, unique and innovative. Also, service was impeccable! The dishes were..."

Sherena Ng

"This little restaurant competes with the big names. We rarely go anywhere more than once because Melbourne has the luxury of many amazing..."

Plummy Loves Yummy

"Can't fault this place, perfect for date night. Small wait for a table which was no issue given new mountain cocktail bar is next door. The lamb..."

Glenn Sampson

"Went here for the first time this evening. Food was fantastic, amazing blend of tangy, sweet and savoury. Friendly service and great..."

Heath Andrews

"Been here for a second time and I could not leave here without giving it a review. I highly recommend this restaurant for those who love asian fusion..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Can Asian food get any better? If you were visiting Melbourne and only had one place to eat this is it. All the dishes are carefully crafted to send..."

Livetoeat

"这家店很火，在唐人街的小巷子里，之前排队太长错过两次，这次终于吃到crispy barramundi:..."

Hexian Wang

"“Rice is great if you’re really hungry and want to eat two thousand of something.” – Mitch Hedberg. Rice, Paper, Scissors has perfected the..."

Skinny Glutton

"Felt a little bit rushed as soon as we sat down - being asked for our drink order then food order. Food was rushed - we hadn't finished one dish and..."

Krystal

"Excellent service, the waiters were so helpful and suggested an amazingly delicious selection. We took some friends there with us the second..."

Studio Untagged

"Exceptional Viet fusion restaurant with great dècor, music and friendly staff. Be prepared to wait for a table for a while on a Friday night. But I..."

Magicfiretruck

"Still fully packed even though it was noon on weekdays, staff are really friendly and the decorations are nice. Services were fast considering there..."

Joni Wang

"LOVE THIS PLACE!! Food is always on point, freshly made and staff are super friendly :)I would highly recommend ordering the pork belly and..."

Jeffrey Do

"The best place for Vietnamese fusion!! I would always come back for the lamb ribs, bahn mi, galloping horses and the mango dessert. Just cant get..."

Shannon Tjondro Koesoemo

"What a great feed! Good selection of cocktails as well. The place is small (hence a bit of a wait) but they've done well with the space available...."

Xtina

"Each of its CBD and Fitzroy locations are intimate, personable venues; the cocktails are as cheekily-named as they are imaginative; and, most..."

The Food Society

"First time having Vietnamese fusion!!! Food was amazing. I love the idea of share plates and each plate was incredible. Each dish had a bite to it..."

Dolly The Explorer

"I came to this restaurant on a weekday night and it was still very crowded. The staff is very friendly. The food and drinks are good too. Great..."

Fion Koh

"Fantastic dinner there last night. Each dish was of quality and full of flavour. Would definitely go back as the service was great too. My personal..."

Greggy

"Wowsers! What can i say? Delicious food!! Amazing flavours! Quite reasonable price too! You can do a thing where you get to order five small dishes..."

Thuaners

"Excellent service 10 out of 10! Fabulous and delicious food of course! Will be back soon definitely. Flavours are out of this world! Every dish..."

Nik TiF

"Came on a Tuesday afternoon and got a table straightaway. Chose to have the $59 five dishes to share and this remains the best deal as the dishes a..."

Mich.f

"Tantalising food for such a good price!! The staff were efficient and friendly; we overstayed our welcome by about 15 minutes and they were very..."

ALC

"Have tried to get a table here a few times and not been successful. Got a table tonight by being outside at 5.30pm sharp. The staff were super..."

Mon

"Great place, noticed a couple of comments about it being rushed, which is true, but understandable. Go there for the food, it's not really a bar to..."

UNO

"Fantastic! We ordered 59,5 dishes for 2 people, and none of them is a disappointment. They are rich-flavored, tempting decorated, although the..."

Amberli

"Came here for lunch on a Thursday, and the two of us managed to get the last table available (ouside). We ordered 5 dishes for $59 for two people,..."

Min

"Loved this place! Very impressed, we asked for a table inside obviously bit of a wait as expected, we arrived back after being notified of our table..."

MR E

"Absolutely delicious! $59 for five share plates, which was more than enough for 2 of us. Gorgeous Riesling for $11 topped it off beautifully...."

Rhonda Murray

"Brilliant. The service was excellent- very personable staff. We sat outside (by choice) and even in the dead of winter were kept warm with the..."

Steph D

"Delicious!! The food is mouthwatering, everything we ordered was on point! Definitely worth lining up for an early dinner. However the place is quite..."

Vivi Wulansari

"A great place for a quick lunch or a casual but hip dinner. The vibe is pretty chill. The Asian fusion is done well as the presentation of each dish..."

I Have A Reservation

"1 hour and 15mins is the least amount of time I have ever been allowed to have a meal in. It's a bit over the top, it's not like it's a Michelin..."

Glorious Food Melbs

"Outstanding. My son and I had a nice lunch at the tables outside. The hustle and bustle inside showed what was to come. Amazing service with quality..."

James Yelwar

"Went on a busy Saturday evening. Despite the chaos we had a great guide who took us on an amazing taste adventure! The food was delicious and packed..."

Peter Van Buuren

"The food is excellent and the service is good too. The portions are small so it can be quite expensive. The dishes are creative and palate..."

Ashleigh Dougherty

"Rice paper scissors has been quite a hype and definitely got my tastebuds begging me to try. Asian tapas which consist of heavy Thai influence in its..."

Justin Wong

"Went here out of the blue for dinner, got there just in the nick of time to be seated (sat outside, wasn't a bad night to do it). If we'd got there..."

David

"Never disappoints. The dishes are amazing, perfect for sharing. The staff go that extra mile to make sure you feel looked after & your..."

Rebecca Coombe

"The food was delicious and the staff were fantastic. My partner and I went for the $59 deal, where we could choose any 5 dish on the menu to share...."

Beng Lim

"Had high expectations for rice paper scissors after waiting 1.5 hours in 5 degree weather, and I'm glad to say that it was worth it! The..."

Hilda Lee

"Rice Paper Scissors is this tiny restaurant tucked away down Liverpool Street. Its not a place you’d find unless you were looking for it, but it is..."

KT

"Don't come here if you want to catch up with someone - because the only thing you'll be left talking about is the food. The best tapas style food and..."

Lauren Butler

"Absolutely loved this place. The $59 deal for two people sharing 5 courses was filling enough for a couple and was a fun way to try many dishes in..."

Elaine

"Fusion Asian finger foods. Very popular with the locals and must be there early otherwise expecting long wait. Not cheap but good yummy foods!..."

ToMmy VeNantius T

"We arrived at 5.30pm right on opening time and we got a table for 2 straight away. We were only allowed 1 hour and 15 mins for our table which was..."

Kat_Eats_Mel

"If it's been too long since you bragged about your dinner on Instagram, then it might be time you paid a visit to Rice Paper..."

Eddie Han

"They were flexible enough to place a larger portion for 3 people, from the 'choose 5 to share' menu. I think the beef salad is slightly chewy but..."

Zhitian Zhang

"We went here early on a Friday night and walk straight in. Service very friendly and fast and food was delicious albeit a bit messy and cumbersome..."

Iheartmelbourne

"Rice Paper Scissors is a funky little establishment with quick service, quick food, and a good atmosphere serving modern Asian tapas.We..."

Erin

"One of my favorite Asian fusion restaurants! My partner and I visited and got the 5 courses for $55 and it was great value. Hint: get the pork..."

Emma

"We were lucky enough to walk in and sit down immediately without a booking (available only for lunch, I believe). We were met with friendly service..."

Amy

"Loved coming here! I love that it's all small meals so that you can try a bunch of things & it was a really good price as well. Stand out meals were..."

Kiffdcosta

"Probably abit overpriced for its unpretentious food but always a place that delights my tastebuds. Long wait and their limited dining time were my..."

GezaEats

"This place had such beautiful service, so friendly, from start to finish. Great cocktails & drinks selection.. Tapas were flavor-full & well sized...."

Giorgia

"The market is flooded with modern Asian establishments all trying to reinterpret classical or hawker styles dishes with their own twist. South..."

Howardwashere

"Loved this place! Great value, delicious food. The soft shell crab baguette was my favourite. I also loved the Mum I dropped my ice cream. Make sure..."

Katieppie

"Loved loved loved this place! Never being a big fan of tapas I was sceptical about trying this place but I take that all back now! Every dish we had..."

Belinda Vee

"Finally got to eat here on our third attempt whilst in Melbourne always very busy even on a Sunday night at 6.00 pm had to wait half an hour but..."

The Two Tasters

"59 dollar tasting menu is a must when coming here. Food is unbelievable, in a quirky Melbourne laneway this is a perfect venue for any occasion!..."

Garth Christie

"Got a table straight away when I came here and usually always get one. One of the best and healthy places I have eaten at with great and quick..."

Thomas Jacobson

"Easy to get a table here without any hassles. Food is very good. Definately would come back when im in the essendon area with my family. Just hope it..."

Jessie Stuart

"One of my favourite places to dine in the CBD. My favourites include the crispy barramundi, sticky pork belly, balinese roast duck, crying..."

Tony

"We arrived at 2.15 and got a table straight away. The food is delicious and fresh. The cocktails were amazing...the Lemongrass Tom Collins I can..."

Jodie

"This place gets so packed. Knocked back when we tried to do a walk in during lunch but we made a booking for the next day and it was so worth it. The..."

Lole Lole Lole

"Must like sharing tables (on stools) , or sitting at the bar (on stools).... Must book... If that's ok with you then you're 'ready to eat with your..."

I Bite

"Fantastic lunch. Cool modern vibe. Delicious food. Amazing service. We loved it. Tried the deal 5 dishes for 59. Pretty good value. Lamb ribs were..."

Avi

"RPS is certainly funky, and worthy of your hard earned when you're eventually offered a table. However, is it worth hanging around 60-90mins for a..."

Iceman

"A trendy Asian Fusion small restaurant in a side lane of Melbourne ..Clean amenities, friendly atmosphere serving fresh and flavoursome food - what..."

Donna Braden

"来了两次才做评价。觉得是非常适合两个人去的餐馆，59能试5道菜简直就是吃货福音！！..."

Bonnie Ke

"Very tasty food. The menu is designed to share and every item we ordered was excellent. The cocktails were a little disappointing and took a long..."

Tom Curney

"Thoroughly delicious! Must come back to try rest of menu. So tasty, fresh and so full of flavour. Loved sitting sitting at counter and watching the..."

I Am Hungry

"Went here with a couple of mates and got a set for 6 people of 5 dishes. portions weren't even close to being for 6. Disappointed in the portion..."

Shaun Chua

"Had a great meal with excellent flavours. Not designed to fill the stomach so just be weary if you are intending on doing..."

Clay Wong

" Yum yum yum! Loved everything except maybe for the sliders, they were still good but not to the standard of their other dishes. The drinks were..."

Lovefood

"The pinnacle of modern Asian cuisine, I absolutely loved it! Staff were super friendly and accommodating, happily running through the menu with us...."

Charlotte Huddle

"Asian tapas done amazingly well, fused with solid service and put at good-value price points. I am sure you can check out the menu and my pictures..."

Hungry Ronin

"RPS combines two of my favourite things when it comes to food; tapas & Asian. Not only is the service great, the food itself reminds me of being..."

Kelsey Hancock

"I have come here many times with groups and as a couple and i could not recommend this more. Their food is asian fusion similar to what you will find..."

Khpn

"well you might think it is a little bit pricy but that is before you taste their fantastic dishes. I recommend the '$59 for 5 dishes' and choose what..."

Yk Lu

"Excellent restaurant!We've been here a few times coming to Melbourne,high quality food and great price.Well done guys!Great range of..."

Daron Mac

"Went here for Mother's Day. A nice selection of share plates of lamb ribs, fried chicken, sticky pork belly, king prawns and barramundi. All were..."

Dazzling

"I've walked past this place many times before because I was always too hungry to wait. But today I was determined to try it and cross it off my list...."

Occasionalist

"RPS has been on my "must-eat" list for long and yesterday got time to explore this Asian fusion tapas, finally, and the dining experience over there..."

Lily Qiu

"I must say, I did judge the book by its cover with this one – I was enchanted by the décor at RPS, so we stopped in for a very late lunch-snack,..."

Adventures In Winterland

"Absolutely incredible Asian food! Went for lunch and shared five meals for $59 - best value around! The food was all of exceptional quality, but I..."

Brungiel

"I’ve made a plan to visit this fusion tapas restaurant since last year but did not have a chance to do it. Luckily, I stumbled upon the busy..."

Nona Tukang Makan

"After a hiatus of coming to Melbourne, this was one of my to go to places to try since there isn't one in Sydney yet. We ordered the special of 5..."

Derek Lee

"I went here with a friend for dinner tonight. I was shocked that the wait was more then an hour on a Wednesday night but we rode it out in another..."

Sarah Loves Food

"Amazing!!! Best fusion I have ever had in Mel. I really love the staff, dishes, environment, indoor design here!! I strongly recommend pork belly..."

Tiana

"Just go. I normally resent this kind of dining, I'mmore a cheap, homely, greasey spoon kinda guy but this place is fantastic and real good value..."

Armitage Shanks

"The service was first class as was the value for money. Had the 5 dishes sharing, each with a slightly different taste palate. This was finished with..."

R.M INC

"Spicy, delicious and fresh - we had the glazed lamb ribs, pork belly, wagyu beef, barramundi and BBQ pork. All fresh and tasty with sweet, salty,..."

Britt Gow

"Great little tapas placed using fresh asian flavours. Be sure to get there early to put your name down for a table. Plenty of places to drink close..."

CanReadMaps

""A" for Amazing food and staff. Highly recommended, especially the Crying Tiger. Papaya Salad with Crispy Pork Belly was another dish that really..."

Maria Lav

"Amazing food! Great value staff lovely... Worth the wait Wine list could improve slightly, and the gentlemen out the front needs to lighten up..."

Amy

"Recommended to me by my friend. But I did find everything tastes somewhat similar. But 59 for two sharing is really good price, staffs are extremely..."

Yolanda Wong

"It seems like a good place to have a dinner, but the problem is that I have not come to have a try. I would like to introduce this to my friend and..."

Liqiang Yan

"Finally found a place to bring my Melbourne visiting friends and family. This place is GREAT! Great food, great location, great service. And when I,..."

Kal

"My second time here. Once again their dishes are spot on. Loved the caramelised pork and ribs. The venue is too small for the crowd but the wait is..."

Elisha Lee

"why have one dish when you can have five? why not share food with all the table, and why not tantalize your taste buds to a bunch of experiences..."

Constanza Wilhelmy

"A hidden treasure and worth queuing for. Quick , generous serving, and friendly service - Melb's best modern Asian tapas restaurant. Much cheaper and..."

J88

"Great food, great service. Came back a second time for the lamb ribs! Be prepared to wait during Friday and Saturday nights. The alcoholic drinks are..."

Lucas Foo

"Fantastic food, good service, can't wait to come back to Melb again to try the rest of the dishes we missed out on! I know it's good when I don't..."

Fonda

"Went with a friend for a Wednesday lunch - little to no waiting (in contrast to other times when the lines can be 1hr long!). We went for the very..."

Fatcat

"Fifty nine - 5 dishes to share between two! Vietnamese & Thai cuisine. Coffee needs to have more condensed milk to be moe authentically Viet. Lamb..."

Jane Le

"I like this place so much. Forgive its sloping outside tables and unforgiving stools. Forgive that the table had left over food morsels that were..."

Mans C

"Best. Place. Ever.Consistently 100% amazing food and service. Be prepared to wait, but it is worth it! Try the chefs menu, very good price..."

Kaylia Byford

"An Asian hole-in-the-wall tapas bar in Melbourne? Hell, yeah! I am in!When I heard about the raves this joint is getting, I knew I have to..."

The Happy Tummy

"Good value. 5 dishes for 59 and it's easily enough for 2 people. It's essentially a slightly worse and cheaper Chin Chin, but still..."

Tony Chen

"The food totally lived up to their hype!We ordered:- Crying tiger- Betel Leaf- Thai Ceviche- Pork Buns- BBQ octopus..."

Amy Yan

"Absolutely delicious! There has been at least a 45min wait each time I've been but it is 100% worth it! Lobster Betel Leaf, Ceviche and Crying Tiger..."

Lella Dee

"Beautiful Asian Tapas, Cool and cozy vibe, Great service, Well priced menu.I've been there so many times now. Crying tiger is my top dish,..."

Vivi

"Tasty food and impeccable service to match. We were lucky enough to get the last spot for 2 at 6pm, sharing a table with another party of 4 which..."

Bopnbeep

"Really lovely and good atmosphere, good service and nice food with a creative menu. A couple of dishes stood out but others were quite average for..."

Sarah Qi

"I have heard so much about this lil gem and I'm so glad we finally made it!! As with most places in MEL the wait is ridic! About an hour and a half..."

?Treva♥️'s Food?

"Where do I begin? The atmosphere was nice, staff was super laid back and easy to talk to. The pork belly was definitely the best pork belly I've ever..."

Crystaleats_

"Great flavor and cocktails. Super busy so make sure to get there early and the pop over to Double Happiness bar to grab a few drinks while you..."

Zach Kutlow

"It's a busy place but definitely worth waiting to find a seat. The food is absolute perfection and the price is worth it. We were two and got the..."

Zargol Harandi

"Location :-Tucked away in Brunswick street just off main Parliament St, this place can be easily missed if you're not glued to finding it. The..."

Rishab Mann

"Very busy but you wouldn't know from the level of service!Attentive wait staff - Not a dry glass at any point.The food came out very..."

Fork You

"Awesome food - close to the calibre of chin chin. Small place and reasonably priced. Tapas style food is fun and good beers selection. Will go again...."

Conor

"（English review below）最好的asian..."

JZY

"•A busy and trendy restaurant that is worth waiting for in the line•Arrive early, if you find yourself needing to wait 45-60min, I suggest..."

Getinmybelly

"I've never really been a fan of Asian fusion cuisine but this place has really made me one! I can't really find fault with the food here, really -..."

Terence Lee

"Amazing food, great friendly service. No bookings for dinner. had to get there at early (530) to get a table for the first sitting, second sitting at..."

Andrew Carland

"Delicious asian fusion food at a really reasonable price. We had 5 sharing meals for $59 and it was a great way to taste a few different things. The..."

Duty Manager

"On a Friday night, be there once it opens or be prepared to wait in a long queue! We got the 5 for $55 and an extra dish because we thought the..."

Linda

"-Prices has since increased a little to $59 for 5 dishes.-1hr to 1.5hr wait for a table. Seating/Eating sessions go for an hour (to accommodate..."

Lara May

"What @ricepaprscrs creates could be the best southeast Asia and fusion food in CBD. 😋 I've had Crying tiger/ BBQ Lamb rips/Vietnamese soft shell..."

Joyce Wu

"The soft-shell crab slider was defiantly worth trying. The seafood salad was also packed with great flavors but my friend who couldn't tolerate spicy..."

Elderblood

"The food here is excellent! Amazing flavours and presentation. The lambs ribs are the best. Just wish I could rock up and get a table every once in a..."

Eat_drink_melbs

"Great experience as always. Had a selection of dishes which were great and flavoursome. The ban mih and pork bao are highlights. Best to get down..."

David

"Very pleased with this place.. The service is great, well looked after, modern,ngood food, decent price. Highly recommend the 5 dish for $55, just..."

CHI@food

"+: good food (we went for the 5s and loved all 5), service (the staff knew her menu well and was a good help when you only get to choose 5 options..."

Alliwantisgoodfood

"Fantastic food. Great location and really friendly staff. We couldn't have asked for a better start to our holiday! This was our first meal is..."

Ramya Manchanda

"We enjoyed every lunch dishes esp $59 for 2. The lamb and pulled pork were the highlights for us. Excellent food and customer service. So glad we got..."

Sandy.lee.sn

"Rice Paper Scissors is one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Not just because I love modern Asian food but because everything is small and..."

Fussy Eater

"The 5 dishes for $59 cannot be beat. The pork belly is a must, the betal leaves and the crying tiger dishes were also stand outs. I have been here a..."

Av

"My first question to my friends or colleagues was always "how have you been to Rice Paper Scissors?" You have to try this place out. And..."

Michelle Chen

"Came here on a Tuesday lunch time. Was lucky enough to get a table outside and the weather wasn't too bad. My friend and I got the $55 share where..."

Alisha McLean

"Loved the food, I get the hype. Whilst most of the food is deep fried, you don't get the feeling you are over indulging. The wait to get a table is..."

Justin

"A BIG FAT 'YES' FROM ME. Rice Paper Scissors takes Asian fusion to the next level. Definitely worth the wait. Go out, have a drink, come back, and..."

Vivien

"AMAZING!!! Wait time was nil but we did get there just before 6pm. The service was great. Both waiters were really friendly. we decided to get the..."

Chelsey Ramos

"Really nice Asian joint for a quick bite to eat, very reasonable prices too. They have 5 dishes for $55. I especially liked the betal leaves and..."

Heidi

"We had the Crying Tiger Beef, Lamb Ribs, Crispy Wings, Barramundi and apple salad, and the amazing pork belly. Everything was exceptional. Good..."

Antoniette

"Love love love this place! Came down from Sydney and this was on the top 5 to eat places in melbourne and it definitely lives up to the..."

Littlefoodie

"How have we not found this amazing place before?My usual aversion to places that don't take bookings was set aside once we entered the bar next..."

Evah

"Food was great. Loved getting 5 dishes to share for only $55. Enough food for two and not too pricey. Staff were a little too abrupt to walk ups..."

TJ

"Being young and Vietnamese is probably why I am so into Asian Fusion cuisines. However , not many have successfully pleased me . Either the..."

Johnny Nguyen

"Great ambience and this place combines two of my favourite types of food - Asian and Tapas!Overall the food was tasty without being..."

Rick Bob

"Great place for finger foods The 3 of us had their tasting plateDishes served: Crying Tiger Beetle LeafThai Ceviche..."

DisCallsForAMuzz

"How to set up and run a successful Foodie restaurant 101 ....Learn from this guys;There's NOTHING so super"duper"natural about..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Excellent service and great food. Reasonable price. A must try place! Soft shell crab baguette was a bit disappointing though. Will def go back again..."

Patronus

"I really enjoyed the food served here, I would say it's a fusion between vietnamese and Thai. I did the $59 menu where you choose 5 dishes of your..."

Hillary Finds Food

"Fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food. I was completely blown away by the food and the service. The hosts were helpful and the food came out..."

Mzlanah

"Lovely little place with awesome food! Friendly staff and super accommodating! A great little find and will definitely go back to try the rest..."

Shruti Mouli

"If you can get a seat in this tiny little place in an alleyway, you'll be sure to delight yourself. Delicious food, friendly wait staff and quick..."

Maggie Hunter

"Highly recommended & rightly so, this is cutting edge fusion in a cutting edge atmosphere. Vietnamese soft shell crab roll was just perfect & the..."

Theodora Minas Gianniotis

"Love this place - when you can get in! Soo popular but really worth it. Great, tasty food and reasonably priced. Looking forward to exploring the..."

Redwine

"Rice Paper Scissors has been making waves since it opened and I’ve been wanting to try it for the longest time. We arrive for lunch, specifically..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"We made a booking here for 6 people for Sunday lunch. The staff were super friendly and explained to us how the menu works, $30 a person and you get..."

Leah Sen

"Small restaurant with high reputation, so don't expect to get a table easily. The BBQ Lamb ribs was the best dishes we ordered, well flavored and..."

Ezio Hungary

"One of our greatest finds is Rice Paper Scissors tucked away at 19 Liverpool St, Melbourne. We went for lunch and loved it so much that we decided to..."

Tempting Palates

"Restaurant was small and it is difficult to get a seat during the dinner period. Luckily my second attempt was successful. Food was amazing but it..."

Tony

"Fast, furious, delicious, busy and cosy. If you are looking for good eat but don't want to spend a money come here. We tried the rice paper roll,..."

Kaushik Som

"was good when i went there with my family, we ordered quite a lot with also the special menu that was offered.the ceviche was definitely a must..."

MF

"I have been going to this place so many times now and I must say I don't think I will ever get tired of it. They are always busy. I suggest you come..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Love this place: priced superbly at just under $30 per person for 5 different tapas dishes of modern Asian fusion. Rotating specials board. Try it,..."

Gee

"Came here today with a friend and got the 5 dishes for $59 deal. Everything we ordered was great and full of flavour and I liked the concept of..."

LeixD

"My favourite restaurant in all of Melbourne. Stumbled across RPS by chance and after perusing their menu, thought that it was very much up to Chin..."

Samantha Tyrrell

"We arrived to find a small restaurant packed to the brim. People were spilling out onto the streets, but these people didn’t seem to be waiting for..."

Gem

"Really great food! Had the special $59 for 5 dishes and it was great. I liked 4 out of the 5 dishes, it's probably because I didn't read the..."

Carlo Macatuggal

"Opened in 2013, Rice Paper Scissors is a quirky little spot located on the Eastern end of the CBD.The concept is simple: a fusion of..."

Vincent Vu

"This place was absolutely amazing! Should cost so much more for the quality of the food. Went on a Wednesday and luckily grabbed a spot right when..."

Casey Zaccaria

"I love so much this restaurant, food is amazing. But too many people and the place is too small, I waited more than 1 hour for my turn . Staff are..."

To Anh Duy

"After a little hiccup the night before we landed a spot at this much talked about eatery.It was worth the wait. Although two dishes were a..."

David Oldfield

"To avoid circling around the block while waiting for a table, definitely try to arrive as early as possible, even for a mid-week dinner. We..."

Perpetuity Of Food

"Price just went up when we came. It was 55 for two share with 5 dishes. Now 59. But still da best. Killed it. Perfect lamb rib, wonderful King prawn,..."

I_M_M_ND_

"This place deserves 5 star for the best asian fusion dishes they have, kind and helpful staff members and cool ambiance. The location doest give..."

Food Is A Blessing

"The restaurant is small but very modern and cosy. It was full and we were put on a waiting list. 1h later we were seated at the bar, and we honestly..."

Marine Piersotte

"This place is fantastic. I dined here several times when it first opened and was incredibly impressed. The only thing that has changed is how busy it..."

Patrickctully@gmail.com

"Loved it from the moment I walked in amazing atmosphere, to the staff's quirky personality, the food was epic!! We left it up to the waitress to give..."

Melb > Perth Girl

"Had a delicious lunch today - all dishes (especially the ribs and the pork belly) were fantastic, and the mango crush drink was delicious. Our only..."

Anna

"Woah this place is the bomb man.. So lived up to its hype! Got the 5 dishes for $55 per 2ppls. So got a taste of everything.. Ribs beef fried chicken..."

Vinny

"Had lunch here with my wife on my birthday and fell in love with this tiny little restaurant. Great service and friendly staff. Food was absolutely..."

VARUN KAPOOR

"amazing place for a reasonable price. ordered 5 dishes for $55 and it was enough to fill the two of us. dishes came out fast and service was quick...."

Cookielessvee

"Really great place for lunch. Come early as always packed solid. Special kudos to our friendly American waiter for excellent child friendly service...."

Uroldoc

"Sooooo amazing I had ribs and they were just supreme it's the best restaurant in Melbourne and we are going back next time we are in Melbourne! ..."

Robyn O'Riley

"Nice small restaurant hidden down one of Melbourne's Laneways. Menu is set up as an East Asian Fusion tapas which was fun and delicious! It was also..."

Grizzly

"For a first time customer to Rice Paper Scissors must say it was awesome, the service was fast and the meals were to die for, as it was an..."

Jason See

"goodddddddddddd！！！！！140 words！？ok，ok，ok，ok，i just want to improve that I already came this restaurant...."

Ashley Dong

"Came to check out this place after seeing the awesome reviews and we were indeed happy with the quality of food! Opens at 12 and the place is quickly..."

May

"Cheap quality food in the city is hard to find in the city. The one hour restriction might seem a bit full on but the food come out straight..."

HellsBathroom

"This was my birthday "surprise" dinner at another one of Melbourne's modern, fusion Asian restaurants, serving up amazing, reinvented dishes..."

Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)

"There was a bit of a wait for seating (venue not full) and order being taken but not a big deal. Food was delicious. $55 for 5 dishes between two is..."

Belinda

"Went without any expectations. Was very pleasantly surprised. The 1 hour time restriction is rather limiting but overall, it's a pretty good deal...."

Princess_Porky

"Love this place. Tasty meals, friendly staff & a gorgeous ambiance. A long wait for a Thursday but this was worth the wait. I'll be back for..."

Deborah Pacheco

"Great busy crowded place. Get there early or there's a wait list. Awesome and cheap 2 person menu 5 different dishes for $55. Love the different..."

Munchinmelbourne

"I arrived just as lunch service was finished (2.28) but was allowed in *yay*! I ordered the goi ga which was just ok - the chicken had a bit of an..."

Foodandwinefan

"Loved this place! It's so popular we had to wait 1.5 hours but thankfully, my friend went down earlier to place his name on the waiting list. And..."

Boxitrepeat

"Dined here on a Saturday with a party of 6 and we lovedd it! Arrived at the place early (5.50pm) for dinner to beat the weekend crowd and were seated..."

Nom Nomz

"Delicious and affordable asian fusionWe ate at the CBD restaurant. The place is small so there is often a wait for tables. We arrived at..."

Melbourne Foodie Memoirs

"Top 3 Zomato Rating in Melbie. Asian Tapas Bar. Most of Dishes had alot of WOW factor with amazing blend of spicy and sour. My favourite was the..."

Howard Phung

"Been trying to dine here for a couple of times but they are always crowded with long queue! Came here early in the evening and managed to get..."

XiaoHui Teo

"One of my favourite places to eat in Melbourne. Love the modern tapas take on some of the Asian street food delicacies. Had the $55 choice of 5 tapas..."

Bayu Prasakti Tjandra

"Food and service were sensational, we couldn't have enough of the caramelised pork belly (highly recommended). The staff were very friendly and..."

Hannah Duong

"A vibrant little restaurant serving delicious asian fusion food. We waited for a table for around 45 minutes (waiter was accurate in estimate) and..."

Woofa R

"This is a nice little place in town if you want to try a selection of asian tapas dishes. We tried the $55 lunch special which got us 5 different..."

Megan M

"Nice little casual style hawker restaurant. Drinks are great too. Especially for a post work drinks and small foods it's perfect. Would definitely..."

HH24

"Very tasty food and great value for money. Has a reasonably sized choice of dishes to order, most of which are very good. Some of the specials can be..."

C

"If you're coming here in large groups, don't expect to order one of everything or mostly everything as you will be limited to the $55 for 2 option..."

Minh Thuy Le

"Waiters are polite and kind. However, the food service is a little bit slow. My recommendations are the crying tiger, ceviche and balinese duck..."

Andreas Saputra

"A tapas food outlet located on Liverpool street, though I went to this place after seeing marvelous reviews but was disappointed with the less..."

Shantanu Agarwal

"Had the $55 for 2 menu which included 5 dishes. We picked the lamb ribs, fried chicken, bbq king prawns, betel leaf with lobster and crying tiger..."

Sue

"Great price and great taste! Would say if you like dining at chin chins but aren't quite happy with the prices then this is your spot! They allow you..."

Ai Ng

"Food and service was amazing here. Didn't have to wait long either. The dishes that really stood out for me was the Galloping Horse and BBQ Lamb..."

Jeffery Lim Shi Qiang

"Amazing. Loved everything about our experience to Rice Paper Scissors. The menu offered just enough without being overwhelming. With just an hour to..."

Putfoodinme_

"Mate, less than $30 bucks for 5 tapas...you can't get it anywhere with that price. The other bonus is that, the food were so tasty. You will..."

Marietta

"Probably the best dinner I've ever had. Do your self a favour, it's worth the wait for a table. Go next door for a drink and they'll text you when..."

Lauren Green

"Wow what an amazing dinner! The food here is so tasty & is very well priced. You may have to wait for a table but it's certainly worth it. The..."

K

"Went here for lunch and absolutely LOVED it. Went early (1130am) because we knew it would get busy and it did. We weren't aware but Apparently you..."

Foodie1988

"Been there twice and still in love with their food!! Highly recommend their sticky pork belly, crying tiger(beef) and Thai ceviche!!! Too bad that..."

Mabel Lee

"waited 40 mins, but totally worth it! very nice soft drinks, love the soft shell buns. and $55 for 2 ppl of 5 dishes! not pricy at all~..."

Jane Xiaoqing Xu

"Seated at 8pm after putting our names down at 6.30pm. Not too bad for a Thursday night considering you can pop next door for drink at Double..."

Umami

"Great food, loved the pork buns the most. As the sessions are limited to one hour they will seat you if some of your group is late (which is..."

Anweener

"Everything are soooo Good！ the food service and environment and location! Can't wait for the second time! Must try everything on the menu..."

Smily

"Down a nestled single car laneway on the parliament end of town, Rice Paper Scissors is one of my all time favourites. I stumbled across this place..."

Victoria

"Awesome! The most delicious food I have ever tasted in Melbourne! Uh... Even in my life! Really amazing! We 3 girls enjoy all the dishes here! We..."

Streamy

"Melbourne's food scene is an exciting one. Places like Rice Paper Scissors add to and indeed make that reputation. We found the place using Zomato..."

Ann Jacob-Chandler

"We had seen that it opened at 6, so we tried to get there a little earlier.. but was shocked to find the place was already full, and had to go on a..."

Jay Linsell

"Most of the food that we ordered were so delicious! Ribs were by far my favourite. Really bad that they don't take bookings, as it's a really tiny..."

Simone

"Soo soo soo good, exceeded my expectation！Bring eating experience to a whole new level. The staff are professional, warming and accommodating...."

Meltoneater

"If you're looking for the perfect place that caters to all your senses, this is it!Food- 5/5 Two options - either order individually OR go..."

Saabrin J

"Small, cosy restaurant with amazing food, even better desert and extremely friendly staff. Ordered the 5 dishes deal and grabbed a variety with my..."

Rares

"Best. Ever. So, so, so tasty and fresh. Great service. Fun vibe. AMAZING food. Great cocktails. Love it! Would live here if I could...."

Idon'tcookbutIeat

"Category: Casual Asian fusionPrice:..."

Hosaki

"The portions are generous, especially if you go with the 2 people for $55 option which gives you 5 dishes of your choice from the menu. The staff..."

Delightfullytasty

"This cosy hidden germ serves you yummy food w good price, the dish size is perfect for two ppl to share. Make sure you come here a bit early as seats..."

Annie Lu

"This place was awesome! It's rather small and quite packed at peak hours but it was worth the wait. The staff were really friendly and helpful. As..."

Sophina Chong

"This has to be my new favourite new spot in Melbourne. The wait was about an hour but 100% worth it. The sticky pork was incredible and we where..."

Clare Louise Wilson

"I'm a Thai food lover and this restaurant with limited seating offers the most delicious Thai food I have ever eaten in Melbourne. The betel leaf..."

Facebook User

"Rice paper scissors is a cool hawker-style dining space where they serve a range of tasty dishes inspired by South East Asia. Sort of like Asian..."

Olive Sundays

"We booked a table for 2 and were seated at the bar. We had the 5 courses for $55 - sticky pork, ribs, crying tiger, galloping horses and crispy..."

Julia

"My wife and I had the 5 dishes for $55, which is exceptional value for money given the quality of food and portion size. We really enjoyed all of the..."

Josh Hall

"It was my first time here for me and my friends. I have only heard good things about this place, and I was not disappointed! The food was just..."

A.E.L

"As a group of four we had an awesome range of great menu items, all very creatively presented. The ribs were sensational and a highlight for me! The..."

MsLizzyK

"Arrived at Rice Paper Scissors ard 7.30 and got informed that a seat inside is about an hour's wait. Happy to sit outside so only waited for like 10..."

Olivia Xiao

"Food was amazing! Especially the lamb ribs, meat melted off the bone. Great value too. Only issue was the blaring music, couldn't even hear the..."

Courtney

"Cozy little place with great food, had pork bun, sticky pork belly, duck leg, crispy barramundi, lamb rib for 55, great value, the sticky pork belly..."

Lisa Wang

"Arrived at 6.30pm on a Saturday night expecting an hour wait however we got a seat outside straight away under the heater. The food is 10 out of 10..."

Birdman

"Arrived on a Thursday night just before 6 and all the space indoors had been taken. However it wasn't such a chilly night so outdoors was fine,..."

Eslow

"At 55 for two people (or 27.50 pp no matter how big your party is), this is one restaurant to visit. Stick with the tried and true favourites..."

Alexis Lee Yue Xiu

"Asian-inspired finger food served up in share platters with a range of beers and cocktails to wash down your meals. The space is cozy, and is tucked..."

Nithya Nagarajan

"Rice Paper Scissors is a popular small Thai restaurant so booking is a must. I had the 'share the love' banquet which you can choose any 5 dishes for..."

Gabby Webb

"i am totally in love with this place, me and my friends were sitting at the bar in front of the chefs. totally excited as we can see how they..."

Natalia

"Got there at quarter to 6pm just before service on a Saturday night and it was already chockers, luckily there were just the three of us and they..."

Andre Boun

"Live up to its rating ! A fabulous place to hang out with friends. Not suitable for a large group of people. This place is super crowded and never..."

Hartini Wong

"LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! We always order the 5 tapas for $55. Good variety of dishes to choose from and the specials are delicious and always..."

Lime N Coconut

"This is my all time favourite place for tapas! I have tried a few tapas place around Melbourne (Chinchin, supernormal, lucy liu ect) but, this place..."

Lora Phan

"I am a little sad that this eatery has become so popular; fantastic for Rice Paper Scissors but bad for me as it just means it is harder to get a..."

HungryMe

"The crying tiger was just AMAZING and love their Waterfall Pork Salad - the mix of the herbs made an authentic taste of Thai. Interesting Mini..."

Mozel Cao

"Arrived at 6.20pm on a Friday night to find a friendly waiter informing us of a 45 minute wait. Ended up being only a 30 minute wait.We..."

Ka

"We got there at 5:45 just before it was open for dinner so we were able to get in straightaway without having to wait. Very cozy inside with limited..."

Kimmy_desu

"I had dinner there tonight with my partner we got 5 dishes for $55 and 2 cocktails it was by far the best dinner I have had in a long time everything..."

Amy Crockett

"Delicious was very happy with my meal had a great time in this small but lively place. Its hidden in a Melbourne laneway like most of melbournes best..."

Carol Jenes

"Rice Paper Scissors is a South East Asian inspired hawker dining bar situated on Liverpool Street in Melbourne. With it's mouth watering menu and..."

The New Fave

"Rice Paper Scissors is a South East Asian inspired hawker dining bar situated on Liverpool Street in Melbourne. With it's mouth watering menu and..."

The New Fave

"I went here for lunch today and I was surprisingly impress. The food was fresh and the service was great. If your in the city and looking for a quick..."

Leon

"Love this place! Generous amounts of food for the price you pay which is cheap as chips! We were so stuffed. My favourite here is definitely the..."

Ellie K

"This place had spectacular food, great atmosphere and fantastic drinks. Few problems, very small venue and too much coriander (sorry to say just..."

Jordan Greaves

"Best food I have ever had. Get the lamb rips, and then get the lamb ribs again, definitely go again before I leave Melbourne! Amazing service, cheap..."

Stephen Rolfe

"Had a delightful lunch here. Love the style and concept. Quaint, warm and just welcoming. Friendly staff, perky and smiley. Best part was the kitchen..."

Sam Siren

"Wow im really impressed with this place. Been here a few times now just decided to write a review to say thanks for such great night here the food is..."

Craig Freemann

"love love love it here! 5 dishes for $55 and have never been disappointed, no matter what I pick. Popular destination so either get there early or..."

Beryl

"People say this restaurant is the little sister of Chin Chin. I say this one is way better. We ordered roast duck, sticky pork belly, char grilled..."

Luke And Hannah

"Finally made it in the other day, and the build up to eating here did not disappoint. The five dishes for $55 is incredibly good value, and the food..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Such a great hidden gem. Came here for a work lunch and was not disappointed!! Great service and decent portion sizes with reasonable prices. Food..."

Katherine.meulen

"Cool, original, great food, great staff, great wine and cocktails, this place is the bomb!! The structure of the 5 dish share option is inspired and..."

Long Lunch

"We walked passed this place few times and it is always packed. Went there on sat 6pm needed to wait for half hour, quicker than expected. Food was..."

JeCci

"Lovely food and good value for money! The set menu comes with a lot of food to share and it isOnly 55$ per couple! The waiting list is long..."

Kari_food Lover

"You must go to this place!go, quick, run don't walkwe got lucky at 6.15pm on a friday night and managed to get a table straight..."

C

"WOWZA! Came here with a group of 9 (a nightmare for any small restaurant) and they were great about it! Of course we had to wait for a table..."

Bre Gerritsen

"We were hungry souls tonight as we just came back on a day out from the Grampians. Rice Paper Scissors was perfect because its portion sizes are..."

Evelovelle

"Came here for dinner on a Friday night after seeing in the Trending This Week collection. We got to the restaurant at 5.40pm and were already around..."

Marat

"AMAZING! Words cannot describe how great this place was. The food was full of flavor and cooked to perfection.The staff were out of this..."

Corza_21

"Wow, is this place a bit of a treat or what! I can safely say that I really quite enjoyed the menu options on offer here, as well as the service, and..."

JW

"Do yourself a favour and dine here! We had the $55 for 2pax select 5 dishes option and were not disappointed! Sooo much food! The pork belly and..."

Amazon

"Fantastic food, great little spot for a quick lunch on a Friday. Could've easily stuck around all afternoon. Only disappointing part is not splitting..."

Russell Brenner

"Amazing and authentic Asian cuisine. Have recommended this restaurant to so many people as think that the $55 for 5 courses is such good value for..."

Beryl

"Dined here and really enjoyed the experience, the management was great, few minor confusions with the menu and the price when you have three people..."

Grant

"Rice Paper Scissors is a South East Asian inspired hawker dining bar situated on Liverpool Street in Melbourne. With it's mouth watering menu and..."

The New Fave

"This place is budget asian fusion at it's best. 5 dishes for $55 for 2 people is exceptional value. While all 5 dishes we had were extremely tasty,..."

Christina Tee

"Great vibe, friendly attentive service and quality asian inspired food with a twist. I would come back. I especially enjoyed the balinese duck with..."

Vn03935

"Fresh colourful dishes that are designed to be shared, bustling atmosphere and efficient service. Rock Paper Scissors is another one of those..."

DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD

"Thai food like no other how can you combine flavors so well and yet be able to taste each individual ingredientwell done-we will be back ..."

Thomas Devana

"We really like the food we had, especially Thai fried chicken was one of the best fried chicken we've had! We got the $55 deal for 5 dishes and all..."

Live_in_melbourne

"We used our hands shamelessly and shared, shifted and shuffled things around so that everyone got to try everything. There’s no room for selfish..."

ByTheSpoonful

"I have been putting off coming here for too long - thoroughly enjoyed everything that we ordered as part of the $55 for 5 item deal. The soft shell..."

John Reynoldson

"Flavor is there with good selection on menu, service was good and dishes were explained properly. Nice experiance, looking forward to come..."

Micheal Pikket

"Rice Paper Scissors is just over a year old and are churning out more delicious Vietnamese morsels than you can shake a Bahn mi at. Owner Rahmie..."

Trading Plates

"Luckily got a table straight away as extreme busy! We got the five dishes for $55 deal. Really enjoyed every dish we got. All very flavoursome and..."

I Love Food

"Good food that was worth more than the price charged! I was expecting better service from the FOH staff at this good restaurant. Highly recommend..."

Einney

"Great food but......... Waiting time was an hour which was not a problem, they take your mobile and notify you when your table is ready. You have..."

Judy

"How good is this place !. Very good, that's how good. Don't know how they do the quality for the price. Got there and it was full (no surprise,..."

Towillathome-inbox

"Do yourself a favour and dine here! Great staff, cool vibe and great food. We picked the 5 dishes for 2, everything was..."

Sarahphillipsid

"Get in early so you don't miss out. Loved this place, we were so lucky to get the last table when we arrived at 6pm, they don’t take bookings so if..."

Heldawg

"Great Food and cocktails! L.... Great Food and cocktails!Lovely flavours and relaxed atmosphere. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Will come..."

Emma Sharpe

"GREAT!. Great atmosphere. Food was fantastic. Cannot speak more highly of the restaurant.My only (small) criticism is that the beer was too..."

Djl

"Like Chin Chin but good. As mentioned by other reviewers the style of food is similar but without being dragged down by mediocre and expensive main..."

StickAForkInIt

"So amazing! Delicious food! Make sure you get the..."

Dahl

"Flavour explosion!!. We went here for dinner last night and it was such a fabulous evening! Travis the host was so welcoming and lovely... he..."

CU_Foodie

"My friend sago landed in Melbourne a day before me and managed to try this place for lunch. He raved about how good it was and after sending me..."

Simmybear Eats

"I love this place!. Prawn Betel Leaf, Lamb Ribs, Crispy Thai Chicken, Barramundi (OMG!) ....ALL amazing!! So delicious. Timed it perfectly...."

Caitlin

"YUM YUM YUM!! The food here.... YUM YUM YUM!!The food here is absolutely amazing!!! Best pork belly I've ever had and hands down beats red spice..."

Meghan

"In love. First time trying this place today and it was amazing!! Every single dish was absolutely delicious, just spot on with the balance of..."

Amy

"One of my all-time favourite go-to restaurants. Have been here 5-6 times since they opened and have always loved their food. Fresh, tasty, and just..."

Epicureal

"Delicious. I had the 5 tapas for $55 offer. The tapas were delicious - lots of amazing flavours and most of the dishes were cooked to perfection...."

Urbanette

"An ex colleague from a long time ago was in town this week. Amazing how Facebook keeps people connected! And we made plans to catch up in the week. I..."

Minda Barley

"Well hidden in a hard to find location, is this gem of a restaurant. Their sharing dishes are superb and their salads were mediocre. Lots of flavour,..."

FOOD TRIP

"... I am going to do is describe to you a nice, well priced, meal... Prices per dish vary, but cap out at about $18 for a large 'meal for one' salad...."

Snow Crab Nebula

"Amazing!. Amazing food and great service! Highly recommended this place. We'll be back for sure! One of the best places in..."

Whoisjoe

"Best Meal I Had in Melbourne. Went here for Lunch, and it was amazing! Best meal I had the whole trip in Melbourne, packed full of flavour,..."

Anon

"I love this place! Great food, funky vibe and great service. Will definitely be..."

SS

"Cool little hideaway. Small but definitely cosy establishment suits the type of food they serve up here. Nothing flash but simple good flavours...."

RMan

"My 2 Thumbs up !!. Every single thing is so yum..."

Itsflorenz

"Fantasia!!!. Loved it!! Food was amazing and the Manager was divine, he ensured we didn't over order and helped us revise the number of dishes we..."

B Thorn

"Fabulous. Awesome little place down a laneway at the top end of Chinatown. Fun atmosphere, really friendly staff - and the Asian tapas food was YUM !..."

Ceekay

"Excellent, authentic south-east Asian place. Full disclosure: this is my cousin-in-law's restaurant.Went to my cousin-in-law's restaurant..."

SB Tang

"Surprisingly impressed. I'm usually fussy when it comes to Asian foods but this place blew me away. We took up the waitress' suggestion of the $27.5..."

Just Another Foodie

"My favourite restaurant at the moment. Have been multiple times now and the food and service is always good. Although they can be quite busy the..."

Hoey

"I'm going to try everything on your menu. This place is amazing if you want to share food with your friends.Everything I have ordered has been a..."

Bonchikiwawa

"More WOW than Shamwow!. This is most definitely my new favourite place. Incredibly delicious food, great service and bang for your buck. The place..."

Anna K

"We were recommended to go there and it was fantastic. Awesome staff and outstanding food. We will be back and urge many to visit. 10/10 price, food..."

Paula Rogers

"Great modern tapas style Asian. Lunched here a few weeks back. We had the banquet, portioned for the 3 of us, and let our waitress choose the dishes..."

John

"Forget Chin Chin's.... This place is the best we've come across since moving back from Hong Kong two years ago. Since being back we've tried to find..."

Eat Tweet Love

"Great value for money. Awesome food and service! The $55 option with 5 tapas for two to share is really good, if you like tasting a few different..."

Kora

"Can't wait to go back again and again and again.... I was so happy with the first visit which was just last week. Today I went back again. Matt (one..."

Overheard

"Everything about this place is..."

Jessica

"Rice Paper Scissors is cool. It's tucked halfway down Liverpool St - the fact that you kind of have to hunt it down makes it even more cool..."

Tardar Sauce

"Interestingly innovative. The food here is a mixture of South Eastern Asian cuisines, including Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysian... (can't remember all)...."

Kenny Nguyen

"Best restaurant in the City. Always impresses. Staff are fantastic and the chefs create wonderful..."

Ilovemelbourne

"Amazing!!! Food was superb & service was outstanding. Every dish left me wanting more. Highly recommended people to try this little city gem out...."

Michael Taggiris

"Very Cool. Nice service, great food, highly..."

Sen.titus.ng

"Oh so very good!. As we ventured off on one of our regular date nights my partner and I decided to give Rice Paper Scrs a try. So many people have..."

The White Rabbit

"Superb! staff are super friendly too. whisky marinated ribs are great. we had the spatchcock with banana blossoms & that was so amazing and delicate...."

Jonathan Ong

"Great food but mixed service. Great variety of foods and flavours and neat selection of asian beers. Delectable ribs, juicy duck buns, zingy squid..."

AvK

"Great friendly service, knowledgable wait staff, amazing tasting food , brilliant atmosphere. Perfect for a few friends to a group. Hot tip- you need..."

Kasey Vanilah Ryan

"Divine. The staff are wonderful and attentive and the food is gorgeous. I will definately be returning! Cannot speak highly enough of this..."

Ash

"Melt in your mouth lamb ribs. Been here twice in the span of 2 weeks! Lovely staff, the place has a great vibe and delicious food and cocktails! Keep..."

SHYLOKeats

"The dishes here are yummmm yummmm yummy! Love the fried chicken, BBQ ribs, pork belly bun, som tham, kingfish ceviche. Simple, delicious and similar..."

Ally

"Love this place! Flavors so delicate and complex yet hearty and satisfying! The style and ambiance are very simple but funky. Friendly service and..."

Mariposa

"Wow! So many flavours in one mouthful...."

Marni Baker

"Great tapas selection!! Highly recommend..."

Gautam Agnihotri

"Papaya Salad. Tastes like I'm back in..."

Sophie Einöder

"Amazing Amazing Amazing. Owner was very helpful in suggesting a sharing platter for the group I was with that was celebrating a birthday. Amount was..."

Tatiana-craven

"Amazing food (share plate for 2 for $49), outstanding service, delicious cocktails and great atmosphere! A must visit whilst in..."

Holly Landers

"Great little place: super food and friendly staff. I went when they first opened (on my own), food was good, but service slow. They have ironed out..."

James

"Good find!. Good location (theatre district), great service & excellent food. This is a South East Asian tapas restaurant, and we spent a laid back..."

Manmar

"Wow. Wow. Wow. Flavour packed, divine food in a quirky setting with great staff. Yes please! I'll be..."

Gabrielle N

"First time, definitely not the last time. I had dinner for the first time last night at Rice Paper Scissors and it was a great night out. There were..."

Felicity

"Welcoming, professional, creative, delicious, memorable. I had a great first experience at this restaurant with 2 close friends tonight. The space..."

Nicole Joy

"The selection of five dishes was great value. Food was truly excellent and service was perfect, helpful but not..."

Ashwin Mathur

"Brilliant food. Enthusiastic and attentive..."

Latitudes

"Awese atmosphere, service and food. Cheap and amazing..."

Daniel Pursehouse

"A great dinning experience.... Refined asian street food, tapas style. A great concept. Friendly staff, very well executed dishes, thoughtful..."

Melbvegasmusic

"WOW!! The food was simply amazing and the service was first rate. Each dish was outstanding with flavours that were both complex and yet simple. My..."

Rickbigc

"Gem of a find. Great spot for after work drinks and snacks, which turned into a mealthe crying tiger was superb, so tender and flavoursome, the..."

Jordan4321

"Amazing food, exceptional service. DELICIOUS DELICIOUS DELICIOUS! Kim's service was fantastic, providing recommendations around what was best to eat...."

Inlovewithbrunch

"Sat at bar opposite chef and serving staff, very informal and friendly. The small serves were tasty and unique. We spent all night talking to owners,..."

Kevlaur1

"Brilliant hawker style food.. Amazing from start to finish. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted like an old friend by the barman who proceeded..."

LucyBoots

"This place is awesome!! As good as the better known hawker style places but half the price.Get in early or be prepared to wait as it's a..."

AdamnNess

"Agree with all the other positive reviews. Killer food, competent and friendly service, and reasonably priced. Tip - get there early to avoid..."

Neil

"Yum!! Will be back again very soon..."

Foodie

"Goody gum drops.. Little restaurant big heart. The two owners work there. Cool dudes. Service was competent without a fuss, apart from a point where..."

Ice Cream Sandwiches

"Yummy food but kitchen needs to get the orders out faster. The food is really tasty; it is 'asian tapas style' deliciousness.However, every..."

Somebodyfabulous

"What more could you want - Under-stated casual/cool environment, friendly staff, great cocktails and amazing food that matches some of the best spots..."

BlueJay

"Every dish ranges from good to out of this world. I'll be back. And..."

Mr. White

"Absolutely amazing food, could not recommend this place more! the staff were very lovely and friendly and the whole atmosphere is great. would..."

Poppy

"Amazing food with a great atmosphere and staff. I highly recommend this place and will definitely..."

Rachel Fisk

"Ridiculously fantastic food for really great price. Funky atmosphere and super friendly and professional service. Fresh favours awesome..."

Susan Williams

"Nice surprise. 5 share plates for $45 is perfect for two. The food is tasty and the cocktails are pretty decent too. Great place for drinks and..."

Seoulcitykitty

"Awesome Went for dinner , .... Awesome Went for dinner , only went in cause my friends recommended it to us . Loved the food and service..."

Loveroffood

"Glorious food!. Food is a wonderful, blend of East/West and they like to experiment. We turned up on a slow Friday night yet the staff were not..."

City Dweller

"Amazing amazing amazing! Love it just as it is! Go now before the rest of Melbourne discovers! Staff are so lovely, I'd change nothing about this..."

Gigi

"Great little addition to the street. Tasty treats and good casual service. Will be good when they get a bit more serious about the drinks but off to..."

Hung Dong Long

"Awesome!!. Cool little Asian tapas in one of the Melbourne laneways. We stumbled across this Jem when our intended restaurant was closed for the..."

Cath Van Kretschmar

"Good value modern Asian food. Cute, and very good people watching, seating out the front and a cool fit out. We had the 5 plates for $45, plus a..."

Allana

"Wow!!. Dropped by for lunch here today based on word of mouth reccomendations. We were blown away by the taste sensations, it was like a party in my..."

The GM

"Party. Been waiting for something new and fresh.Heard through some friends who went and it lived up to there recommendation.Food was..."

Sjenkins

"Had a great meal last night very healthy as well also the place had a great vibe loved..."

Lorraine Stafford

"Amazing food! Exceptional staff and customer service. I eat out a lot and would have to say that the freshness and flavours produced in the food is..."

Stui Rooke

"Amazing food and service!!. All I can say is that "Rice Paper Scissors" is a MUST TRY for anyone looking at experiencing a delightful mix of asian..."

AjDs

"Rice paper Scissors- I Win!!!. I love what you can find in the city with all these hidden little gems everywhere. Well today we found RPS! A friend..."

Symee09

"Wow.....we were lucky enough to find this little gem yesterday for lunch !!!Fabulous exotic flavours....Highly recommend it .....Tempura..."

Kelly Kerwin

"Had lunch outside on a weekday and it was fantastic. Lots of little dishes, the deep-fried pork rinds were probably a little overly indulgent (not..."

Gasbrake

"Popped in for lunch . It had only been open 2 days. The guys said they were doing a soft opening week until the liquor licence comes thru. But I can..."

Su Jen Lee

"New modern asian. Awesome new place with tapas sized small plates , all with modern , yet authentic , asian flavours. Perfect for a night at the bar..."

Shane Stafford

" Melbourne's iconic laneways of food and festivities really don't disappoint when they keep serving up places such as Rice Paper Scissors (19..."

Bunnybloggers

"The service was swift, the portion sizes modest, thus the two of us managed to work our way through a significant portion of their intriguing menu. ..."

De-brief Me

"RPS works off the concept of small plates of delicious Asian-inspired mouthfuls. The helpful waiter suggested we go for the $25/each sharing menu..."

Expensive Delicious Habit.

"Rice Paper Scissors offers a great take on the modern Thai/Vietnamese street food theme with a casual vibe and wallet-friendly prices. Shorter wait..."

Amy W

"The BBQ Lamb Ribs ($11) were marinated in a mixture of soy and Mekong whisky, and melted sweetly and succulently off the bone, helped by a generous..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Now I understand why this place is always packed and they never bother to do takeaway. The food here is amazing, and so affordable! Most of the..."

Melbourne Glutton

"The son-in-law eggs were different to how I’d seen them before, just fried rather than boiled followed by a quick deep fry. This meant that the..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"The staff here are so friendly! I came in for a solo lunch and they were immediately chatty and warm. The gentleman who I think was the manager gave..."

Rachel Sellers

"Absolutely INCREDIBLE time having dinner here this week!! There were 2 of us and we did the $45 pp for 5 sharing dishes option. Not only was the food..."

Jessika Costa

"Popular Thai restaurant. Lots of vegan options. Special is $45 per person for 5 dishes. Good variety and could not fault any dish. Fresh quality..."

Bill Mrozek

"Banquet for two (45 pp) for lunch. You can choose five dishes from the menu. All of the five dishes were really well done. A little bit sweet for my..."

K

"Good vibe restaurant. Staff super friendly, delicious food and tasty cocktails. Also, the 5 dishes to share is a great option for the price. Dessert..."

Vanessa Wingert

"Enjoyed lunch for 3. 2 having $45pp 5 share plates and 1 teen choosing 2 dishes. The food was delicious. There were a lot of other customers so it..."

Susan Lengyel

"There are many reasons this Southeast Asian fusion restaurant has been around for years and still is very popular. Funky yet bright interior decor,..."

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