The best Prawns in Melbourne | Sluurpy updated in April

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Jula Sihapanya

"My friends and I decided to venture out to Docklands to satisfy our Thai cravings at this restaurant. Walking in, the restaurant is quiet, with a..."

Decent Feed

"One of the best Thai restaurants I’ve been to. Tucked away hidden in docklands, this little restaurant is a gem. Love the fried rice, so..."

RGAnders

"One of the better Thai restaurants in Docklands. Great for lunch or takeaway. Service is generally good and fast. Food is authentic and price is..."

Diesel

"Nine Elephants is one of my favourite restaurants in Docklands. I’ve been a number of times and they consistently bang out great dishes. We booked..."

Fusspot Foodie

"Found this place browsing the net because we were unsure what to eat and so glad I stumbled upon this spot. Ordered the coconut prawns and drunken..."

The Food Book

"As far as value for money goes, this is the best Thai food in the Docklands. Stopped here after work one night and had an amazing Tom Yum soup,..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"This has to be one of, if not, the best kept secrets in Melb. Docklands is so off the beaten track but well worth the visit for this fabulous..."

Mark Russell

"I love the Pad Thai, I have it with prawns which are always perfectly cooked. The flavours are mouth watering. I also like the Boat Noodles soup..."

Trekking Food

"Always reliable and tasty Thai! I ordered the pad Thai with crispy pork and extra sauce for $15. Suggest extra sauce as it can be a bit dry..."

Linda

"The food here is very nice, if a vegetarian please mention it to the person serving you as thai food is ought to have shrimp/ oyster sauce(even if it..."

Neegita Sharma

"Yum Thai food is ur crave of the hour? Then this is the answer. Would suggest you do a reservation before you go else you will have to wait for..."

FoodieMe

"The food and service was amazing. Very impressed with the Pad Thai and prawn avocado salad, highly recommend! :) We will definitely visit Nine..."

Laurena Merlino

"Best Thai in Docklands!Definitely the best Thai in Docklands and one of the tops in Melbourne. This place serves dishes that are rich in..."

Luke And Hannah

"I've been here a few times, love the food here, probably the best Thai I've had in the city and so reasonably priced, especially for the CBD. It's a..."

Max

"This place has really delicious food. I had the coconut prawns and pad see ewe with crispy pork and both were fantastic. Just beware the food is..."

CCC

"Very tasty food just be careful with the level of spice you order. I ordered mild which was hot. Would definitely go again. The staff were great...."

Dash Thevarajah

"Nice place for lunch. Had the cashew pork stir fry with rice. Found it was a bit spicy for my taste, but ingredients were fresh and overall meal was..."

Luke Martini

"Excellent Thai food at Docklands area.. little difficult to get table during lunch time.. however nice food and and hood ambiance. Serving time is..."

Soundararajan K

"Ah Nine Elephants. When I used to work around the corner from here we would order this every single night at about 8pm whenever we were still in the..."

Good Food Good Mood

"A very little restaurant with a highly elevated Cashier, bar counter & submerged kitchen. It feels a little confronting, like an altar. Despite that,..."

Nomafoodic Chipineats

"Great food. Lovely quiet environment. Perfect for dating. Friendly staffNice wine Recommend green curry, garlic rice,..."

Anna Le

"Just have visited once. Above average ambiance. Little annoying was the long time. Food quality was good. Can try once more for good..."

Gaurav09005

"We loved our visit here tonight. The staff were great - even making helpful suggestions for our 9yo. The venue is small but nicely decorated. The..."

SuzLovesFood

"I've been here many times. It is the best thai in docklands with no doubt. It's authentic but you must book this place as it's really small and..."

Taeyeon's Hamster

"Great place for lunch! The food both looks and tastes amazing! But just a heads up, never ever order the 'Thai Chilli' level of the chilliness unless..."

Divya Sharma

"Small, but good food. Table was wobbly, easy fix that would make the experience better. Got basil dish. Even the very mild was petty hot! Glad I..."

Jennifer Barnett Carr

"Great food, good service. Coconut prawns & soft shell crab for entree was yummy! No deserts, but the coconut icecream is always good. Quite..."

Leonie J

"One of the best tasting Thai food in Docklands, I keep going back for more. Love the green curry paste fried rice with beef, pad thai and Nine..."

Looster_Foodie

"Tasty, well priced, clean, BYO and delicious. What more could you want? Taken they're a small place and you have to create the atmosphere but great..."

Smart Diner

"Delicious fried rice dishes here albeit a bit steep for c.$14 a dish with a poor meat to carb ratio. Could work with toning down the oil too,..."

Kell

"Best pad Thai noodles I've had in awhile! Not too sweet or too hot, perfect balance. Great variety on their menu. I'll go back to get my Thai..."

Xtina

"Great food and great service. Best Thai food I've had in recent memory. The Basil Crispy Pork Belly was a highlight and the menu has plenty of..."

Cameron Harding

"Fast service and decent Thai food. Serving sizes for some dishes can be on the small side but the quality of the food makes up for it. Can be very..."

Jessicaaaa

"Really nice food here. If you like your food spicy, you will love this place. I don't mind a bit of kick, and a medium was still very hot. All good..."

Mark Quadrio

"Great flavours with an extensive menu. We really enjoyed the duck curry and their roti is delish. Loved the chili scale on the menu to avoid..."

Rachel K

"Great food, we ordered crispy pork kra paow, beef pad thai, and papaya salad. They were all enjoyable. The pad thai was slightly bland with very few..."

Don Djoe

"Nine Elephants was quiet on a Saturday night. It felt oddly small, probably because of the imposing front bar area. They made amazing lemon lime..."

Julycheee

"Nine Elephants is a hidden gem anyone who works in Docklands should visit! The resturant is quite small, I recommend booking for lunch - walkins..."

Jessie

"I’ll admit it: I don’t get pad thai. But everyone seems to kick up such a fuss about the rendition here that I had no choice but to try the..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"After several reviews and work colleagues visiting, I finally decided to give Nine elephants a go. We (me and wife) were there for lunch today..."

Anuj Anand

"Their pad thai is delicious! One of the best that I've had in a while. I also tried their red curry with beef. Their food is on the spicier side...."

Biggiechee

"Awesome Thai food in Melbourne...Not only close to my office, it is closer to my heart as well.Fried rice is my favorite which makes me go back..."

Srusti Acharya

"I have always admired Thai food, so I consider its a great discovery to find such an amazing Thai dining option, just in my neighbourgood! The..."

Rishabh Shukla

"I tried Pad Thai, som tum (papaya salad) and their signature fried rice for dinner with my wife. Good taste at reasonable price and food was served..."

Jack Tran

"Have tried the boat noodles, pad Thai, yen tau fo, red duck curry, basil beef stir fry. As far as Thai places go I think this is probably one of the..."

KSWH

"One of my fav thai restaurant. The nine elephant fried rice is my top 1 to order. It has crispy pork in it and u can choose your level of spiciness...."

Debby

"I work in the area, go on fairly regular basis. "Authentic" spice levels to choose from. Other reviewers think it's on pricey side, I disagree. Can't..."

D.Lamington

"Nine Elephants is always busy during lunch time. Good food and environment but a bit pricy. I really like the Pad Thai here, wok tossed to..."

Stevotango

"Super hard to find as there is no signage for this place. Although it was kind of in the middle of nowhere the food was surprisingly good. Quite..."

FOOD TRIP

"Excellent food. The environment is also nice. A very enjoyable night with my girlfriend. We order the green curry, soft crab and nine elephant fried..."

Oliver Sui

"Its been a few years since we last dined at this Thai Restaurant. They have move a few shopfronts down the road from when I last visited. The food..."

Robbo Kris

"During non-peak hours, Nine Elephants offers diners an exquisite experience in Thai-styled dishes in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The..."

KC

"I went here for my birthday dinner with 5 friends, the food was lovely and really reasonablly priced. The staff was really nice and served us..."

Ryan Miller

"Great service and lovely food. Entree were lovely and not really that hot, main was delicious however I had to order it with no chilli as I am not a..."

Big nick

"Staff were very accomodating from the moment we walked in the door, seated quickly with noise levels to a minimum. NE have a vast variety of menu..."

Matthew Aitken

"Dined in for dinner on monday, its quite and calm. Good ambience and a decent list of drinks menu. In terms of customer service and food quality..."

Pradeep Kumar

"I lovved nine elephants signature spaghetti. It was fresh, vegetables were crunchy. Usually Thai dishes will be lite sweet, but this one was..."

Markande Shruti

"Great food, although i noticed the fried rice portioned has decreased quite abit since I first visited a couple of years ago. As many has commented,..."

F Paul

Straits Cafe Melbourne

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best afternoon high tea i have had in a while. The staff are exceptional and the food was great as well as the lighting and gentle music in the..."

Eve Pajak

"Had a fantastic experience at straits cafe tonight the servers Michael and Grace were delightful, had no issue answering questions and made sure..."

Beth Walters

"We had high tea using a scoopon voucher. High tea was fantastic! So much food, unlimited sparkling & tea or coffee! Staff were fantastic - our..."

Karen Ann

"2nd visit for high tea all I can say is service is outstanding food fresh and tasty now looking forward to making a 3rd..."

Kerry Campbell

"The cafe is lower ground but nice atmosphere. The place is quite clean and nice looking. The staff are very friendly and professional. I got to try..."

Jel_J_Chriee

"This is the second time we have attended high tea at the Straits Cafe using the Groupon voucher ($59 for two persons) and both times have been quite..."

Eatingtravellingcouple

"What a delight! Very impressed with the service from calling in to book, to the friendly greeting upon arrival and attentive service throughout the..."

Srslyfoods

"I came here with a friend for high tea to celebrate her birthday and we were beyond impressed by the effort they made to make her birthday special...."

Chey_ct

"Nice place at under ground floor of rendevous hotel melbourne but they have no (not less or a few, 0) cheese and olives. It’s normal for locals but..."

Veta Bajaj

"Found this on Groupon and was very pleased. Ribbon sandwiches were delicious, scones were very nice and the sweets were plentiful. Service was very..."

Ashleeats

"I've been here twice for high tea with my girlfriends. We got Groupon vouchers which were $25 pp and it was definitely great price value. It includes..."

Lisa Gresens

"Had a nice hi-tea with some friends. Good portions and with a glass of bubbly. Service was fairly good. Only bummer was a strict time limit in the..."

Lil’MissNyonya

"High tea was great- a generous serving of fresh, delicious sandwiches, scones and small desserts. The staff were very friendly and helpful too...."

Michelle Graham

"What a lovely dining room. Good wait staff. We did enjoy our meals. Nasi goreng was a good size with two chicken skewers and two chicken drummets,..."

SuzLovesFood

"High tea for two at The Rendezvous Hotel's Straits cafe! Beautiful setting and ambience here today. Had such a wonderful time - food was delightful..."

Melbsgaleater

"Ambience was of an old world men's club and not to my liking much at all but that aside the dining was pretty damn decent. Service and kitchen to..."

Martin C

"Enjoyed afternoon tea here with the family using a living social voucher. Presented with a 3 tier stand, top tier were scones which was served warm...."

Omnomnoms

"Came with a family of four using voucher, very quite Saturday afternoon, just two tables have been occupied, Sofie provided a very good service to us..."

Sandra Qingxia Xu

"Gastrology recently joined Mr Arthur Kiong, Chief Executive Officer of Far East Hospitality ( FEH ) for a sumptuous Singaporen Degustation luncheon..."

Gastrology

"Went to this place as we wanted to treat our overseas guests with Australian steaks! We had no expectation so were pleasantly surprised with both the..."

Jerestene Saher

"What a delightful experience Straits Cafe is. The staff (Yana) were consummate professionals and the food exceeded all expectations. Certainly worthy..."

Iceman

"Came for dinner using an our-deal voucher which included a bucket of prawns, two steaks and a bottle of wine. The ambience of the restaurant is great..."

Kimmy_desu

"Great service, good food and perfect evening.. Went for dinner with a group of 16 for three people's 21sts. Managed to get an awesome deal on..."

Jac

"Nice. NIce place for dinner, took mum here and she loved..."

Anna

La Camera Restaurant Southgate

83/100 (2237 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"My girlfriend said that grilled calamari was “LIFE CHANGING!” The atmosphere was wonderful, the staff are the friendliest we’ve experienced...."

Tom Crvenkovic

"What a beautiful place! Tucked away, High above the Yarra River, we were lucky enough to get a balcony seat! The cheese arancini balls were..."

Katerina Ana

Adonis Cats

"Great food great service. Balcony definitely best option if weather is right. The 8hr slow cooked ox cheek is sublime. The paella is perfectly cooked..."

Thomas Reeh

"Easily one of, if not the best Italian restaurants my partner and I have been too! Great service and attention to detail especially with a small..."

Anthony Pike

"Last minute find. 16 people and was accommodated with ease. Service was impeccable. Food even better. Had some sort of pesto with Italian sausage..."

ROGER LABBAD

Merchant

83/100 (1030 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Cash Only

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very impressed....without prompting, they offered to make a vegan meal for me. Lots of places force me to settle for vegetarian. This sort of..."

Dawn Sims

"My partner and I shared the 4 course meal. Absolutely amazing, a taste of what's on offer and really great quality food. I strongly recommend this..."

Tori Norrish

"Fantastic food from start to finish. Great simple Italian food that was good enough to make me forgive a few minor service flaws. We will be back. A..."

Scott Burchell

"Fabulous meal, attentive and experts at their craft - Chef's specials are definitely worthwhile. Noisy but that's an Osteria isn't it? Loved..."

Robyn Newson

"Our large family experience was excellent. The food, the staff, the fact that it is a busy environment all added to the experience. The wine list..."

Maggie Bain

"We are from out of town and my son chose this restaurant because he studies Italian and hospitality in Year 11. It was hands down the best dining..."

Meg Nichols

"Very good food and exceptional..."

Sherelee Rose

"Beautiful food and lovely staff - a veritably congenial dining..."

Thornton Christensen

"Amazing Atmosphere, brilliant food and wine! Highly..."

Jo Sabatino

"OMG I had the braised rabbit and it was..."

Stephen Loyer

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Fred Pugsley

"Everything was delicious. Service and food was 8/10. I would recommend and definitely would visit again. I would give the pasta a miss next time..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"Our lunch experience was enhanced by our charismatic and super friendly waiter. The bread was lovely, but the highlight was the extra virgin olive..."

Custardbun

"Had a meal here last night, service was good and waiter allowed us to taste wine prior to ordering a glass as we were unsure which to go with. Had..."

Vege Eats

"enjoyed a spur of the moment lunch here today. Had beefcheek croquette for entree and shared the fettuccine spiced ragu (although couldn't taste any..."

Teddys99

"Had lunch at Merchant recently and it was very good. I had a grilled snapper dish with sides of roast potato and salad and everything was yummy...."

SDeans

"The food was mostly good, with the only disappointing dish being the beef carpaccio with horseradish and grain salad. The pacific oysters..."

Jesskaar

"Great food!!! We were a large group and the restaurant had organised a sharing menu. The food was well selected and a great balance of the..."

Ananya Singhal

"Great place for a work lunch, quality food and knowledgable wait staff without being too stuffy. Fit out looks great and the pasta dishes were all..."

Rick Nuddock

"What a suave venue. The Dear Luncher managed to walk on through to this place through the Rialto at random when the faint aroma of meat was detected..."

The Dear Luncher

"The food was OK. But not worth the price tag. I came for a lunch with colleagues and it took 40 minutes for our food to come out so we had to scoff..."

CCC

"I really like Guy Grossi's Merchant restaurant which can be found at the bottom of the intercontinental hotel. They serve delicious Italian food with..."

KnowingMelbourne

"DINNERThis place was great, it looked great, was clean I loved dining here. The food and service were great and it was actually pretty..."

Emma

"Enjoyed dinner here for a work function. A very comfy atmosphere to enjoy a few drinks and a very hearty Italian feast.Highlight of the night..."

Split The Bill

"Came here for lunch and ordered the day's special - some seafood spaghetti dish. It was pretty good. For a bustling venue at lunch time, service was..."

Looster_Foodie

"Great date night at this Northern Italian gem. Menu suited both of us and the drinks were definitely a good match. Overall a cozy restaurant and will..."

Sandra Carpinteri

"Great new menu, friendly and helpful staff. Very authentic Venetian food! Highly recommended! The ambiance was fancy but not pretentious at..."

David Enes

"I came for a work dinner (sorry, no photos) from a selected limited menu - three courses that I couldn't finish a single one of!!! I started with a..."

YummyMummy

"A wonderful experience at Merchant for a special occasion. The food was fantastic, and the service matched. The saffron arancino was crunchy on the..."

AP23

"Merchant Osteria Veneta is one of those Italian classics that never fail - sometimes forgotten, it's one of those places that every time you go you..."

The New Fave

"Highly Recommend!We dined here on Saturday evening and was greeted by each and every staff member working which automatically made us feel..."

Crispybacon

"Awesome. Amazing food and chefs. Very pleasant atmosphere. Great people. Love it. ..."

Paula Bacalhau

"Very good, food and seafood was cooked perfectly, service was great, place was clean. Nothing else to say. Maybee time for a menu change? Come here..."

Gaetano

"Been here many times before but this time around I nearly got lost as Rialto was going through a bit of a refurbishment and I couldn't easily see the..."

Occasionalist

"Great northern Italian food. Service always good. Fantastic risottos and grilled fish. This is a place that is always busy for lunch and caters..."

Stretts

"A little bit of Italy in the middle of the city. Not the tacky Italy that you can sometimes (not all) find on Lygon. You may be surprised at the $26..."

Food In My Tummy

"Been here a few times over the past couple of years and found it very consistent in quality. Awesome food and they obviously take great care in..."

George Martin

"The Swine loves the Intercontinental and Merchant. This place is quality Italiano all the way be it in main serve meals, deserts, drinks or coffee...."

The Swine

"So very very good!! Would go back in a heartbeat. Great food, service and wine. We were there for a midweek lunch so wasn't overly busy which was..."

Lois Lane

"18/Mar/2015Here for dinner after a long absence and the restaurant still looks great, modern and clean. We were shown to our table and..."

Rennie

"Had an great meal for a farewell of a colleague. Some of the group were not happy with the pasta but I thought it was delicious. Very simple and..."

Mophki

"Came here for a birthday dinner and had the set menu. The food was divine and there was so much of it! The cured meats and duck liver pate were a..."

Bopnbeep

"Haven't been in years but I have such fond memories of this place. The service was good, the ambiance was fantastic, and TV was visible out the..."

Princess_Porky

"Great place, great chef. Good sharing dishes, really nice quality and always good service. Great for a family outing for something special. ..."

Shane Lucas

"Simply the most wonderful Italian feast we've had in Australian for many many years. Coming from Sydney we get so disappointed with the standard of..."

Temples Markets

"A great evening and even better ambience.. The cocktails were served just right ! I love a good cocktail .. Vodka goose !! Some amazing..."

Sunaina Jaswal

"Very good..... But not as Great as I was expecting.Don't get me wrong, food was good, but seemed to be lacking something to make it a great..."

Ramand

"In an environment which potentially could be viewed as 'posh', it is surprisingly casual. It had a warm ambience and guests are encouraged to take..."

Thequestfornoms

"The Merchant is a restaurant located at the bottom of the Rialto Tower, 495 Collins Street, Melbourne. It’s a very mediterranean restaurant,..."

Dan From Melbourne

"Overall, it was a good experience mainly due to the pasta dishes being superb. I’m dying to go back to have more..."

Jaime

"Another magical pairing was between the superb Enkir saison (seasonal) pale ale of Birra Del Borgo from Italy and the Einkorn Tortellini, Cuttlefish,..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Went to dinner here for my 21st birthday and it was absolutely gorgeous. Fabulous staff and mouth watering food.Thank you..."

Madeleine In Melbourne

"An enjoyable experience. I have visited the Merchant Osteria Veneta a number of times over the years. Earlier this week I was staying at the..."

Esmerelda17

"Fantastic customer service, we dropped in here on the spur of the moment had a drink and nibbles. The food tasted beautiful, so fresh and enjoyable...."

Ilike2eat

"A true taste of Italy. I visit Melbourne quite often and make sure I have dinner at MOV every time I am there. Delicious, authentic and wholesome..."

Lisa P

"Sensational. What a lovely experience. This is a late review, we visited Merchant for lunch in November 2013.I'd highly recommend you share..."

MelbourneMiss

"Paying for the rent. Disappointed with the risotto's (we had two)... seemed like a generic risotto base to which the actual fare was added to, on..."

GetReal

"Reliable Northern Italian. We have eaten at the Merchant of Venice a number of times over last couple of years. It offers good Northern Italian food..."

Acidroadrider

"Polenta!!!!. Great to see so many polenta dishes available considering Northern Italy is known for its polenta!! A lot of risotto dishes to choose..."

Ziggy

"Nice wine! Chilled atmosphere. Lovely place. really enjoyed the atmosphere . The walls around the booths are for writing on and are alive with past..."

Estelle Mae

"Delicious. The food here is fantastic. I highly recommend visiting merchant for a wonderful dining experience, from the open plan kitchen, the..."

Nick

"Regular spot for my morning coffee... Sometimes a line but good consistent coffee & professional service everytime. Decor and ambiance makes you want..."

Rosely

"Third visit in six months and doesn't disappoint. Great food matched by service. Chefs on display work like a well oiled machine. Would recommend the..."

Argus

"Loved it! We had a great night out at the Merchant. Free tapas at the bar while we waited for the rest of our friends. Once we were seated at our..."

Nicole Leech

"Great food, great wine and great service. Best night out in a long time ... Highly recommend..."

Daniela

"Leave room for dessert!. When we booked a table for lunch for 4 people, we advised that one of our party would be in a wheelchair and we were..."

Maureen Murphree

"True Melbourne. Not perfect, but thats not why you go. Have been 4 times and love the selection as well as entrees as tasting plates to share...."

Nick

"Terrific place. Excellent and attentive staff. Food fantastic and about the same price as pub food. Great quality and good size servings. Best duck..."

Viclegal

"Best coffee ever!. Friendly staff, absolutely great coffee. When I'm craving for a coffee, in the morning or any time during the day, it has to be..."

Shil Grao

"Great venue, great food, excellent service, give it..."

Warwick McCormick

"A pound of pork flesh!. Ok, so I went to this restaurant last Thursday and had a fairly mediocre experience. It just so happened that, by complete..."

Ruby-Jean

"FANTASTIC!. My partner and I ate at merchant last week. Service is fantastic!. Friendly, efficient and warm. We were welcomed and seated by a lovely..."

Eateneverywhere1234

"One of the best in Melbourne. Having heard only good things about this place my hopes were definitely high and I was not disappointed. Very attentive..."

Eggcupmoose

"A great place for a quick bite for lunch or a catch up over coffee. Plenty of seating inside and out (great people watching). Traditional Italian..."

Warren Tate Speaker Coach

"Cozy place for some regional Italian food. Service was great, although the food portion could be improved. The dishes weren't that spectacular as..."

Gen

"Cozy Italian restaurant tucked away from the main road. The place is dimly lit and offers a great selection of Italian dishes. Pasta is homemade...."

Isabelle Tran

"It's always a pleasure dining at Merchant. A broad range of delicious Italian dishes complimented by great coffee and a lovely selection of wines and..."

Nick Brittain

"Came in for lunch the other day. Had the sirloin, cooked to medium rare. I was honestly impressed. Meat was succulent and delicious. Will definitely..."

Elyas Daud

"It’s like being invited to step inside an Italian cookbook - delicious traditional Italian fare without pretentious hoo-ha. The lunch menu is full..."

Craig Lawrence

"Lovely Italian dining experience. Also a great spot for breakfast or a coffee..."

Evelyn Hamlett

Waterfront

83/100 (2214 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Had a great lunch today Thursday. Food surreal service excellent. Would highly recommend. Our meals consisted of tuna best ever . melt in your..."

Cath Uit Den Bogaard

"Excellent service , excellent food , would recommend this place to anyone that wants to be looked after when they are in Melbourne, these guys know..."

Chris Davis

"The 400gm rib fillet was the best steak i have ever eaten. To put that in perspective i am a 30yr vetran chef and a professional steak cook. I salute..."

Paul Drabble

"Lovely meal. Top class service! Caters for gluten free with no..."

Christine Allison

"The dessert plating amazes me the most.The salmon, the steak, mussels, prawns, oysters are all fresh and yummy. Have to admit the pricing is on..."

Sunny J

"The staff are really efficient. They could probably do with more but the waiter we had was dealing with about 8 busy demanding tables and he managed..."

CK

"I really liked this place, the atmosphere was very cosy and home-like which made my partner and I feel comfortable. The food pricing was reasonable..."

Samantha Le

"A spectacular experience is an apt description for our first visit to this outlet. Situated along the beautiful Southbank of Melbourne with seating..."

Rigard & Jeanine

"A great restaurant for a beautiful night out in Melbourne! I had the steak which was nicely charred to my liking and awesome ambience! Loved the..."

Therelaxedtraveller

"had work gathering here, I could try seafood platter which is over the top, crab was so fresh and so many variety too, I loved steak, I had scotch..."

Sisi Love Food & Wine

"Good service and great food. Ceviche is fresh and the rest of the seafood is tasty. Seating areas are well sheltered and the location is..."

Dumba

"Wow! This place is amazing and the food was fantastic. The oysters Kilpatrick are amazing! We also had some seafood chowder and breads with olive oil..."

Maryke Fry

"Our family love this place, kinda like my 9 year old chubby self loved stuffing my face full of cake. It's okay, I've come to terms with those life..."

Melbourne Food Girl

"Meal: DinnerOrdered: Red Wine, Snapper and Steaks Having eyes Waterfront Southgate for a while, we finally got around to trying..."

Pav Arneja

"Lovely decor, polite wait staff, terrific menu, good coffee. And the food was really nice-so all adds up to a wonderful dining experience! I had..."

KClovesherfood?

"I caught up with a friend here tonight who was craving champagne and oysters and was not disappointed. I was personally a little disappointed with..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Was here for my birthday dinner. Everything was great from the beginning. The staff is very trained here to provide really good customer service and..."

Viranki Gunasekera

"This place really took me by surprise! I’ve always wanted to try @waterfront_southgate however sometimes I don’t trust the restaurants in..."

Sassyfoodqueen

"I went here at least once a year, the food is amazing and fresh. Of course staffs are caring and friendly. The price is worth paying. High..."

NW

"Our usual go to place for the friends to get together. We always get the large sushi platter to share, sometimes two because it’s so good, and then..."

James Yousif

"Melt in your mouth eye fillet, even though it is a seafood restaurant they do know how to cook a good steak! They serve fresh, quality ingredients..."

Sophiecoulton_222

"The evening team here who took care of my friends and I, from the host to our stationed waitress, they were all very hospitable. It was very pleasant..."

Will Tran

"No booking and got a table straght away. A knowledgeable waiter with very quick service. Food cooked to perfection and well presented. Great flavours..."

Nay Nay

"@Waterfront SouthgateOur local seafood restaurant. Nothing better than sitting looking over the Yarra at Flinders St station and the..."

Chronicles Of A Foodie

"There are two reasons Waterfront has been busy on the two occasions we've eaten there: exceptional service and excellent food. Menu caters for a..."

Helen Stearman

"I love the the view and ambience of this place and had a European feel in it.I ordered a green Thai curry with mussels it was decent size and..."

James Tully

"Kids meals the beef a little bit hard. oysters and fish were fresh.specially the oysters were taste good.service were very good.the steam barramundi..."

Typhoon

"Very pleasant. Service good and the seafood linguine good vfm and top drawer. Says it all when it was the only place busy on the front last..."

Gary Blair

"Quite a fancy lookin' seafood restaurant with a bit of a European feel. The oysters were really fresh and they seem to go better without the..."

FoodforThought

"Had a wonderful meal to celebrate a birthday. The service staff were impeccable; friendly and helpful. The food itself was tasty and well presented...."

Sneha Arora

"Searching for lunch by the river, Waterfronts elegant display of wine and meats drew us into a very glamorous dining room! We opted for the weekday..."

M.

"Great service and entertaining friendly staff. Good coffee. Lovely view and ambience. The sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce was finger..."

Saloni

"What a great find. I remember eating in this restaurant in its old South Bank location. Seafood platter really lovely and the service was fantastic a..."

Dawson Brister

"Came here on a Sunday night for dinner with the family, and we all had a fabulous night! The vibe here is great, the staff are attentive, and the..."

Stelly

"Lovely birthday dinner here last month I had the seafood linguine which was amazing and mojito and lychee cocktail. Entree was fresh oysters....."

Lauren

"Managed to get an outside table with a great view of the city. We started with Coffin Bay oysters which were sensational, then I had a Scotch steak..."

James Whittaker

"The calamari 5/5, it was really fresh and just enough sauce but it took super long to arrive as they forgotten our table and had to remind them...."

Michelle Khor

"Excellent mix of fresh seafood, good pasta and prime steak. Wide range of wines by the bottle or glass and great service. Good view over the Yarra..."

Gavin Gusling

"Grilled and seafood are quite popular here. sauce is delicious. dessert was not too bad.good location and good atmosphere.Preferably..."

Sam

"Ate here on Christmas Day after a long flight. Food was exceptional, I got the sesame crusted tuna which was exactly what I felt like, it was light..."

Nati Celliers

"Beautiful! We had a wonderful meal in the welcoming environment of the waterside. Everyone in my party loved their meal, but I especially recommend..."

Luc Wolthers

"Beautiful food & great service at this posh restaurant. The pan seared salmon comes with mashed green peas and topped with a scallop. The grilled..."

Ling Yap

"It's a lovely restaurant. Nice location. Nice view. Nice decoration. I guess if you're looking for seafood this restaurant it's for you. We were..."

Ana Gonçalo

"If you're a massive seafood lover like myself this places is heaven for starters we ordered oysters along with a main sized sushi platter.for main..."

Melissa

"Came here for a work Christmas function. Beautiful views of the Yarra and nice rustic décor. We were a bit squashed so I felt a sorry for the..."

Michy

"Despite my skepticism of this building/area being a complete tourist trap I was pleasantly surprised with Waterfront. We recently came here with some..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"Went here for a business lunch on a weekday. There was plenty of space. It take a while before they came and take our order. I had a salad nicoise..."

I. D.

"Wonderful place for steak and seafood. Our steak was cooked perfectly medium with lovely pink in the middle and the mushroom sauce was the best I had..."

FoodieCCC

"Fantastic. Seafood heaven. Great wait staff. Lovely selection of meals. Our waiter catered for a seafood platter with extra's to start off..."

Lotty Loves Food

"For a large dining eatery it is what you would expect, staff are attentive food is ok great place to watch the world go buy. Being in south bank it..."

Tony Panton

"It's exactly as you'd expect, walking past the venue. Quality food and great service. My friend and I came here on a Wednesday night and had one of..."

Rachel Jaye Honner

"I've been here a few times and never been disappointed..the food is delicious and the service is always good.. It's not that overpriced compared to..."

Natalie NC

"Ok for starters I don't no why your rated so low,we are from NZ and have been here a few times,service A class food AAA class,views etc everything..."

Ayaan

"Food and service awesome well worth the effort to walk over here. The food was fresh. The tuna was slightly over cooked so was dry but apart from..."

Pun McC

"Been here a couple of times now and has been consistent throughout. Seafood is very fresh across all the dishes which contained it and the lamb chops..."

Jac

"Only went in for dessert and was won over by the pavlova and cheesecake being on the menu! Staff were lovely and attentive but my goodness the..."

Theknifeandforktalk

"Wow. What an improvement. My family visited the waterfront today and i think they have got a quality sushi chef, finally! It was 1st visit in last..."

Jin Jang

"An absolutely beautiful restaurant full of charm. The lighting makes the place feel cosy, despite it being large. The staff were very friendly,..."

Brunch Lover

"If you're a massive seafood lover like myself - This place is heaven! For starters, we ordered oysters along with a main sized assorted sushi..."

Jelena Louise May

"I have tried their California Roll and King Prawn. And both of them are very delicious.Coming from Hong Kong, I think most of us would find..."

Alexau1130

"Beautiful view and delicious food! I like wine here very much~ services and dishes are exquisite, u can enjoy some performance……anyway, want to..."

Siyou

"Do: the eye fillet or rib eye, or the whole New Zealand flounder. Don't: skip dessert. Sticky date and chocolate fondant were great. Not..."

David Food Leasing

"Sublime seafood and service !Lunched at Waterfront 15th February. Could not fault the friendly yet knowledgeable efficient staff, the beautifully..."

Julie Burke

"We had seafood platter.. I love the oyster serve in cold.. but.. not the rest of the seafood.. was too cold for me.. but, still taste good with..."

MB

"We went on Saturday night and had a really nice meal for dinner. We had the Seafood Paella for 2 which was very tasty and then for desert the..."

Dills

"We had a fantastic lunch today. Beautiful fresh oysters, large king prawns, nicely cooked snapper, sushi and sashimi main and desert. No complaints..."

Geraint Gardner

"Could not find a fault for this restaurant.The hot seafood platter was amazing with all the best quality food. Staff was welcoming and..."

Shania

"Absolutely love their lunch special.. Value for money, excellent service and ambience.. Delicious seafood chowder and lunch menu. Restaurant is great..."

J88

"Crowded restaurant, we were seated in between a couple of other tables and the bar. Felt a little bit too close for comfort. The waitress however was..."

Paige Wiles

"On a sunny afternoon eating the fresh catch was just wonderful. It is my second time here but the 1st time was a moonlit night this time it is worm..."

Kiran Dikshit

"We had a fantastic dinner here. We got in early before the crowds at about 6.30pm. It was still very busy at this time though. The man that greeted..."

Yummyintummy

"Surprisingly good seafood. It's a truth usually borne out that the better the view the worse the food. With such a warm night on a long weekend, it..."

Missdelish

"BEAUTIFUL SETTING!!! And beautiful decor.... This place is also child friendly and the staff was really nice and quite friendly with my child which..."

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"Had the barramundi in master broth with dumplings... Yum yum yum! Very delicious.. Table of 12 of us last night and there were no complaints at all!..."

Louisa Koko

"This place has really improved. Have a some great steaks here lately and also the seafood platter is a real winner. Yu won't be able to finish it. ..."

Shane Lucas

"Had dinner which included the Chowder special and then followed with Rib Eye steak. Both of these were excellent and service very professional..."

Gorilla

"Had the $35 express lunch here and it was great. Had the salmon and to be honest it was one of the better salmon entrees I've had in a long time,..."

DrinkAndFeast

"Lovely restaurant with a great view. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. A special mention to the calamari dish, which tasted amazing...."

Eileen N

"Came here for lunch one day and ordered the lunch special. Great place to sit down outside and enjoy the water view. Seafood is fresh and they have a..."

Marcel S.

"I had a really lovely experience here! They were very busy, but the staff were professional, got us a table with no booking and attentive without..."

Belinda Caldwell

"We came to this fantastic restaurant yesterday night and the experience was super duper. The food was not only delicious but also looked amazing. I..."

Tee Phan

"So I came here after receiving a voucher for my birthday. My first impressions was it seemed over priced and a tourist restaurant in the heart of..."

Luke Kenyon

"We celebrated our daughter’s 21st birthday last night & loved every minute of our experience at Waterfront Southgate. Our waitress Anna was so..."

Joanna Daffy

"I am giving this 5 stars but I want to give it more. My wife and I had an excellent dinner of entree oysters, salmon, barra (mains) and sorbet trio..."

Stephen Davies

"The Waterfront is an outstanding restaurant. Very friendly and professional staff, service was prompt and excellent, the food is fresh and tasty. I..."

Robert Hodge

"Love the food! Very tasty and well-presented. Great location along Southgate close to NGV, Arts Centre and Botanical..."

Zeph

Gold Leaf

Wheelchair Accessible

Shandong Mama

"Lovely black squid-ink dumplings, but I shouldn't recommend particular dishes until I've had them all and can actually say which I like best...."

Chris Borthwick

"The best dumplings ever!! Since moving to Sydney I miss Shandong Mama so much so that I asked a friend to bring some for me when she visited from..."

Jhessikka Lee

"One of the best dumplings and pork buns I've had !! We will be back 👍 A must try for..."

Sarah Ward

"Came back here after first visiting 4 years ago. Lived up to my memory. Loved the hot and sour soup. Bit underwhelmed with the squid ink dumplings..."

Ross Mayberry

"Been here 20+ times. Went there three times the first weekend I discovered it. Have tried most menu items and while the dumplings are insanely good..."

Sol Doak

"Best zucchini dumplings in town. Service is fast and..."

Matteo Senesi

"Absolutely marvelous dumplings. A little bit noisy, long..."

Valeria Egorova

"Never been to ShanDong MaMa but I have been to ShanDong MaMa Mini... I would have to say these are probably the nicest dumplings I've had in..."

Camille Bertocchi

"Sensational dumplings �� loved every bite..."

Jet Tranter

"Ohhhhhh the dumplings ��absolutely..."

Tracy Shaw

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark-Hidden in a small alley plaza in Chinatown known to have the best dumplings in the city...."

Melbfoodie_mark

"Very special squid ink dumping match with garlic sauce, crab roe tofu are great too. Dessert purple potato cake is amazing too, lovely mochi..."

Crazzzy

"I could see why my cousin from Sydney would fly down to Melbourne to eat these dumplings. The food is superb but the service is utterly poor...."

Tracey Loc

"Hands down our favourite chinese restaurant in Melbourne!! Their zucchizucchi dumplings and eggplant w rice dishes are out of this world. Highly..."

VitaminDee86

"The booths could be in better condition with lots of sticky tape. The dumplings are still very good. The Melbourne dumplings are excellent and are my..."

Ollie

"Delicious dumplings but the rice and noodles were average. Will go back for the..."

Musafir

"I saw Shandong Mama in an article for best dumplings in Melbourne. With that, I had to try them. I got the named mackerel dumplings. They come both..."

Chris Lee

"This is a great place located within the mid-city arcade. They have ample seats and booths for larger groups. I came here with work colleagues and..."

Rhonni

"The Spanish mackerel boiled dumplings are absolutely delicious: light, pillowy clouds of seafood. Not your usual dumpling place - lots of regional..."

Snacker

"Located in the middle of the arcade, and they serve amazing fish dumplings which is quite different.Would usually get the pork and mackarel..."

M3lissa____

"Delicious dumplings. And the first casual/cheap/dirty asian restaurant I've encountered that uses reusable metal straws! Yay!..."

Bingbong

"Loved the Mackeral Fish dumplings. It was juicy. Although the smell was fishy it tasted absolutely delicious. We also tried the dill-licious pork..."

Confessions Of A Foodie

"If you are in a mood for Dumplings, Shandong Mama is the place to go. I generally go to their Centre Place outlet as its closer to my workplace, its..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Mid city arcade - if you were a tourist you probably wouldn't stumble across it but there are some gems in this arcade. The place..."

Tinmans Treats

"3.5. Pork fried dumplings with fresh dill, spring onions, ginger, dried shrimp and sesame oil . One of the best places for unique dumplings...."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Another good dumpling place in the city. Great value. Been coming here for a while now. This time I tried the Claypots! The broth is tasty. Highly..."

Priscillia

"Had the vegetarian noodles and dumplings. They were surprisingly really good. Super happy with the meal. Only wish they were licensed, would have..."

Ji Song

"Order the Daryl noodle, order the Daryl noodle, order the Daryl noodle, all of the dumplings are really great but please order the Daryl..."

Alex Whitney

"Humble little place doing great food. This place does lots of dishes you will have seen elsewhere but it packs in the flavour. They also don’t pull..."

Richard

"The best pan fried dumplings in Melbourne! I love the pan fried chicken dumplings and I had never really had something like it before. Must try!..."

Tashveen14

"We were seeing the Harry Potter and The Cursed Child play at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne, and wanted to dine somewhere close by for dinner...."

Foodpornjournal

"not surprised this place is famous for their dumplings! the squid dumpling is really really delicious and the inside meat is so delicious. they’re..."

Loveeatingfood

"They serve their dumplings in a unique skin that is thinner than the usual dumplings in other place. Price is a bit more expensive but the fillings..."

Caroline

"I am not a huge dumpling fan but when a friend brought me here recently I had the most delicious dumplings I have tasted.I loved the..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"It's been a while since I visited Shandong Mama and this time I decided not to go for their dumplings which is what this restaurant is famous..."

AngeLuvFood8

"Only tried the Mackrel Dumplings panfried but will happily go back next time I visit Melbourne. The specials on the blackboard sounded great...."

Racveq

"Great place if you dont want the same old dumplings flavours. We got mackerel potstickers, spinach and minced prawn ,pork prawn and fungus.all were..."

Kit Cat

"Oh my - a fantastic experience at Shandong Mama. Tucked away in a tiny arcade - this dumpling experience is not to be missed. The mackerel dumplings..."

Mia U

"This place is known for their dumplings 🥟. Dumpling lovers surely know this restaurant which is hidden in one of Chinatown alley.The..."

Eatwithbonny

"Really loved Shandong mama, their food is consistently although their service can be a bit patchy. We ordered their fish dumpling which my..."

Piggyeatalot

"Really nice and yummy dumplings and fried dumplings. My partner is vegetarian and we always come here to have their vegetarian dumplings which is the..."

Kelvinchewsv

"I know this place is known for the dumplings but oh boy the mackerel fish balls are amazing. I have tried to cook it at home but it can't compare to..."

Tessa

"This was surprising good. Ordered the fish fried dumplings which is a signature dish. Was really good and not fishy at all. The fish was really..."

By JUDEE

"One of my all time favourite!Been multiple times. Every time it hits the mark.Consistent food quality.Always busy but..."

Jennyabouttown

"Located mid city inside the building . Customer service not bad , and the dumpling really surprising ^^ is tasty and juicy omg so yummy. Yeah is true..."

Pierre Pie

"Dumplings have changed a little with the proportion of ingredients since visiting first a year or so ago but they are still great. Their pan fried..."

Dani Boudville

"Really good dumplings. The mackeral , Melbourne, and steamed zucchini ones are delicious.I recommend fried over steamed for most of the dumplings..."

Mervin

"One of the better dumpling places in Melbourne. Although I must admit the flavour is not for everyone. You either love it or you hate it... they..."

Diesel

"Finally found a place that serves good fried dumplings!We ordered sweet and sour fish filet rice and prawn fried dumplings, both are really..."

WorldFoodie

"I recommend the panfried pork dumplings and the boiled fish dumplings. The food here is authentic, very reasonably priced and always delicious...."

Sharon Smith

"Loved the experience! Dropped in on a whim during a random stroll... Super friendly service and amusing banter. Tried some dumplings and some seasame..."

JC

"Had the best vegan dumplings of my life! Also tried the fungi and mapo tofu which was divine. Food customer service and can't wait to..."

Nomnom

"We had previously been to the Shandong Mama restaurant in Richmond and thought we should try out this one in the CBD. This restaurant is much nicer..."

Whenfoodsonpoint

"An unassuming shopfront nestled in Melbourne's lane ways provides some of our citys best dumplings.This wonderfully restaurant that feels..."

Mouth On A Mission

"mackerel fish dumpling | pan fried | eight treasure tea | simple tea break | totally good for my parents who are so "cina", glad that my mom loves..."

Michelle Chin

"After getting this place as a tip from friends and went because it had a fairly good rating on zomato as well. We made a reservation for 6 people for..."

I. D.

"Shandong Mama was such a great find for our late lunchtime feed. Food was so good, dumplings are well made with tasty fillings and prices are great...."

Tige

"The food is delicious, there’s no doubt but don’t come here if you’re not prepared for the low quality service. It took 30 mins for my..."

JJ

"Their signature dumplings is top notch!Awesome dish, the crunchiness from caramelization from one side and still soft on the other..."

Culinary Artist

"You don’t come here for the atmosphere or service - just for the dumplings. The dill spiked pork boiled dumplings are the best, and a generous..."

Kelly Belly

"It’s a family owned restaurant where “Mama” is actually representing the mother of the family. Really great place for dumpling!My..."

Leslie Yapi

"Had the pan-fried pork dumplings which came with a total of ten pieces; the filling consisted of minced pork with a dash of cooking wine and sesame..."

.itadakimasu~

"I love eating at this dumpling restaurant. It’s definitely not the fanciest decor or the cheapest dumpling but their veggie dumplings are great and..."

Unravelled

"This place was highly recommended for dumplings. So we ordered the fish dumplings and melbourne boiled dumplings (which had prawn). And they were..."

SDeans

"Freshly made dumplings that come right from the stove, I could not be more impressed. The dumplings are their signature dishes and the taste is..."

Kylie

"Not bad for a dumpling place but a bit pricey for the signature mackerel dumplings. I must admit they are tasty though. Everything else is normal and..."

Happyley

"ShanDong MaMa makes some of the best dumplings in Melbourne! Nested inside an arcade at the famous Chinatown quarter of Melbourne CBD, the unassuming..."

Edu VN

"The show stopper is their mackerel pot stickers. They are so good. Other items I have eaten are OK but not the same standard as the pot stickers. The..."

Dee Cee

"Came here for the dumplings experience and have to say the boiled dumplings were far better than the pan fried ones. The dumplings skins are thin and..."

Ayon Banerjee

"Food tastes great and comes out quickly. Has a real family run old school vibe. Staff are super friendly and tables fill..."

Eric Faafiti

"The vegetarian pan-fried dumplings are simply delicious! They seems more juicy compared to the boiled ones, although they are both very..."

M C

Mezzo

83/100 (1380 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"Dinner between shows, this venue was perfectly situated for a quick, but delicious bite. The staff were friendly, the meals quick and all tasted..."

Sandra Vouch

"Decent pretheatre dining. Really great stone fire pizza with lovely toppings. Calamari was a little chewy but the salad dressing with is was lovely...."

Eater123

"Everything we ordered, ie pork belly pizza, porterhouse steak and Napoli pasta, was good except the pasta. Pasta was just mediocre for the price we..."

Jiang Ng

"Pros- Good location .Nice ambience. Good service . Friendly Staff.Cons - Value of food and taste was average.There are better Italian..."

Sree

"Beautiful food, friendly service and just around the corner from the Princess Theatre.The pumpkin and ricotta tortellini is very tasty,..."

Kayah Meehan

"Very much enjoyed our entrees and main meals in this lovely resturant, friendly service and stylish decor. We will be back here. Joshua Waddell..."

Brianna Marie

"My girlfriend and I dined here recently and found the food was great. So far i cannot fault the service or offerings. My pizza was delicious and my..."

Joshua Waddell

"Had a pleasantly surprising Saturday night dinner at Mezzo this weekend. We had booked for 6:30pm and the restaurant was only partially filled. ..."

Melissa Kate

"Attended Mezzo for the pre-theatre dinner option on a busy Saturday night. Ordered an shared entree, main and dessert. Throughly enjoyed..."

Mel

"Great value and service, food was awesome too, couldn't fault it. Will come back and be recommending to friends. Beef cheek is insanely..."

Ozavsfan

"Went for a birthday celebration and had a wonderful evening. The food was great and a reasonable price, coffee was good and the service was smart and..."

Rowena

"Where do I begin to describe this wonderful evening? The mango panna cotta was the very definition of food art. The service was exemplary. The..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Not an extensive menu but what we ordered was all excellent, good service without being overly attentive (had to ask for coffee and the bill), well..."

Allan Watson

"Best Italian food ever in Melbourne... Fresh dishes and good atmosphere... I suggest every one to try it... For an amazing experience in a typical..."

Calogero Giambarresi

"Well worth heading here after 7.30pm once the pre-theatre crowd clears out. Really nice food with an Italian influence, and reasonably priced as..."

Warwickdymphna

"My partner celebrated at Mezzo and I booked a table for 14 in advance. I had to change the number of guests a couple of times and each time I called,..."

Happy Foodie Melb

"Fantastic modern Italian food with enough options to please the whole family. The owner is very hands on and it shows, plenty of pride in what he has..."

Luke Banitsiotis

"Italiano was the order of the day and Mezzo was the eatery of choice. Mezzo is a beautiful higher end establishment. It is decked out rather..."

The Swine

"Had dinner with friends at Mezzo. Service was great and professional. Food also was at high standard. Atmosphere was nice not too noisy which I like...."

Farsh

"Had the pre theatre sharing plates at $20 each for two, plus a bottle of wine, it was excellent. Service friendly and professional. And they do..."

Jane Russell

"OYSTER HAPPY HOUR! Happy hour has returned with half price oysters from 5pm to 6.30pm. Service and wine selection were good. If you like oysters I..."

Sandra Garcia

"A quick meal before Fiddler on the Roof. Great location and great staff - friendly and efficient. The restaurant was almost full but we had excellent..."

Jacinta Cloney

"A friend was visiting from interstate and I saw the 50% off deal via TripAdvisor, so we thought why not. We had a great time. The mixed olives were..."

MelbourneMiss

"The best meal my wife and I have had in Melbourne in years. We went there last night and ordered bruschetta and pizza and it was absolutely delicious..."

Lachlan Heshusius

"Loverly meal! Had a special for $39 per head for 3 course meal. Tasty share platter, calamari for entree. Mains and deserts were delicious :). Will..."

Cray

"Dinner service on a Fri was prompt and attentive. They ask if you are going to a show and have some pre theatre sets to get you on your way. They..."

BBG

"Love it. Went to Mezzo the other day for lunch. We shared two pizzas, best I've had in a long time. Great quality and affordable. Staff were..."

Roganjosh80

"Saturday night I had my mothers birthday at mezzo and was overly impressed with the quality of the food and service. The host who I think is the..."

PGS

"Overall, Mezzo is a great, reliable and quality place to enjoy some food, some wine and some good company. If you’re with a bunch of friends –..."

Dining Nirvana

"...the best outside of Italy, tiramisu della..."

MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents

"Mezzo has a warm sophistication with white walls and linen offset by dark timber furnishings, black curtains, boudoir style red fabric light fittings..."

Mel D

"...we’ve had a brilliant time, couldn’t have felt more welcome and will be back as well as trying out their new venture Mister Bianco in..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Our table came to the mutual decision that the meal was satisfying yet there was no ‘wow’..."

FOOD CHEE

"Perfect service. Nice food too!. The only reason myself and two friends wanted to come here was because it was BYO and we had a special bottle of..."

CindyMichelle

"Delightful!. I found this delightful restaurant whilst looking online for a place to eat near the theatres at the top end of town. The food was..."

Tiffany

"Good quiet place. Went on Tuesday, nice food, attentive service. Good for nice quiet night..."

Tim

"Great for private parties. We had a small wedding celebration dinner at Mezzo in March this year and were very happy with the service and quality of..."

Bel

"Loved it. We went to Mezzo a few Saturday nights ago. We were very impressed. The food was beautiful and the staff were extremely attentive, well..."

Paulie

"Great food, excellent service-our waitress Alison was exceptional,will definitely be back! Thank you for the great service, highly..."

Met

"Love love Mezzo, left our meal choice to the staff twice now and haven't been disappointed...great wine list...will definitely be..."

Saffron

"Great location, food and service. Called in here last night, very elegant and resonably priced tried the pork belly, was cooked to perfection,..."

Perth Reviewer

"Last Friday night was preferably after Italian that allowed BYO in the CBD; Mezzo came up trumps on both fronts .. and then turned out to also..."

Al

"Relaxing atmosphere. Good service, food was lovely - not big servings. Convenient location to accommodation and theatres. Would eat here..."

Mish28

"We stayed across the road in a large group. Mezzo was a great location to all meet, have a quick drink bite to eat and head off! Staff are..."

Happy Farmer

"Getting a table on NY eve at the very last minute can be quite difficult. We were lucky to a get a table set up for 10. We had a really great time..."

FoodiE

"My partner and I came here for NYE dinner. We started with an antipasto array for 2. Then a main each. Great tasty fresh food and really generous..."

Redthing

"Another delicious meal at Mezzo! Having been a couple of times before, I was keen to introduce it to some friends who had not yet been. We shared a..."

PenC

"Excellent!! Had 3 course pre theatre menu. The food was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. My steak & my mate's veal schnitzel were..."

Cuptart

"Casual italian. Except the steak is a bit over cooked, everything at mezzo is pretty good value, friendly staff and nice..."

Wen

"My friend and I had a fantastic experience here last night. The food was of a very high standard. We will..."

Kung-foo-die

"Greeted by friendly staff. Clean restaurant. Arinchini balls were amazing. Our pasta dishes were outstanding. Pannicotta was delicious. Prices were..."

Daniel Horne

"Flavoursome and interesting food and good variety. Matched to excellent wines. Service very professional, attentive and unobtrusive. the venue is..."

Darius Cheesman

"Had the grazing platter to share whilst waiting for a show to start at the theatre. It was exactly what we needed! Pricey, but you get what you pay..."

Kelly Falco

"A very nice casual dining experience. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly. I really enjoyed the environment of the restaurant and the..."

AP MD4

"My son and I enjoyed an early dinner here in between sessions of Harry Potter at the princess theatre. It’s ideally located if you need a quick..."

darnell mcmillan

Teatro

83/100 (1493 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have no idea who mans the grill here, but Boy, can they grill meat. Succulent, soft, flavoursome meats, and sides to die for. Come, eat,..."

Jean Skeet

"Busy as anything, but they found us a table and delivered one of the best pizzas I've had. Even though it had olives on it (which we don't like),..."

Bernie Wilborn

"Thank you so much Teatro and the very helpful young waiter who made sure we were in and out in a very short period of time. Delicious food and the..."

Hayley Mitchell

"We thoroughly enjoyed our food and drinks 🍸 last night the food was delicious, staff very good. Definitely going to dine here..."

Diedre Dixon

"The welcome by the staff was fantastic. Bright and friendly people ensured our visit was enjoyed. We had the Paella and a glass of Shiraz, and the..."

Bob Hathway

"Great food! Great service! Except for the ambient lighting is abit dark and have weird blue tone at the corner..."

Lida Wang

"I couldn't recommend this place enough if I tried, food fantastic but service outstanding, every time we went they deliver beyond and above. Your..."

Natika Mockler

"Pizza was amazing service top notch Definitely recommend it loved it..."

Robynne Hall Simmons

"Perfect place for fantastic food, quality coffee, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere! Whatever you order, highly recommend pairing it with a..."

Sara Kramar

"Amazing vibes here and beautiful water side views as you dine! Their seafood selection is amazing and I highly recommend trying their oysters and..."

Becky

"Fo0die dined as a guest of Teatro and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service.We dined on a Friday night..."

The Fo0die

"If you are looking for that perfect bit of Mediterranean paradise in Melbourne? Head down to the heart of Melbourne by the Yarra and you will find..."

Agreekable

"I love the place by the yarra. The service here is on point. If you are after some good wood fried pizza and sangria this is a must. Well..."

Nay Nay

"This place make the best seafood paella and their dishes are top notch! Chef Miki is such an amazing chef and the staff in general were amazing. I..."

Food Review Australia

"’Terrific Teatro’Wanted to have a light lunch along the picturesque Southbank and stumbled into this place & what a Mediterranean..."

Tripparooney

"I would give a 5* for it’s happening location. And best crowd over the weekend . I love the friendly staff looking after us through out ur dining..."

Deep Animesh

"This place is great! Amazing location along the Southbank promenade. The food is tasty and the service is amazing. Our waitress was so attentive and..."

Rach

"Part of the Southbank complex and next door to the much admired Saké. An early dinner on a hot summer evening with a table overlooking the Yarra..."

Mike B

"Visited this restaurant as my family and I wanted to have a nice dinner along the Southbank. We liked how there was a tapas menu option or you could..."

Anneliese

"Ever since my contiki tour group visited the best bar in Marrakesh named Teatro, I wanted to do a catch-up in the Melbourne version of Teatro. It's..."

Dr S

"What a wonderful discovery ! The staff was super friendly and efficient.The food was excellent. The atmosphere was really happy. What..."

CAC

"Came here after an afternoon at the NGV and had a couple of glasses of wine and the best mussels in saffron sauce I have ever had! The flavours..."

Georgia Marett

"Busy place on the riverfront and close to the Arrs Centre. The happy hour is great and the sangria is refreshing. Tapas menu is really varied. The..."

Dumba

"Delicious vegetarian pizza overlooking the scenic Yarra RiverOrdered:Ortolana: grilled eggplant, zucchini, roasted capsicum,..."

Jasmine

"Normally we would go to saki, however we decided to go to Teatro instead for something new! Was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the..."

Mia.grinch

"I been there many times and I love the view from this place. Food are also good and professional. Love the pasta and fish. Staffs are..."

FoodLoverQueenM

"This is a nice Tapas place tucked away at the side of the Yarra River.The place is warm, friendly and the service is prompt.I’d rate them..."

Sandeep Pandit

"One fine Sunday afternoon, we attempted visit to the NGV Triennial in which we left after about half an hour of being swarmed by the sea of other..."

The Unemployed 28

"The squid ink spaghetti is a must! Absolutely delicious and fresh seafood that is not overly heavy but a perfect balance of flavours. Was walking..."

Cindyy

"We enjoyed a lovely pre-show dinner for 4 at Teatro on a Friday night. The menu is on the pricier side but also definitely on par with other..."

Nini Foodie

"sooooooo goodThe ink spaghetti and seafood paella is the best I ever eat in Mellast time also had some pizza, so nice Good place..."

Scarlett Liu

"Great location below Hamer Hall on Southbank. Lovely staff. Enjoyed the tapas. Others enjoyed the roasted fish and the baby calamari. Spanish..."

Dvangee

"On a Sunday afternoon, we were seated outside (with heaters), watching the Yarra and passers by at Southbank, with lovely winter sunshine. The $15..."

Elletee

"We went on a Friday night and ordered tapas. Some hit and miss: the croquette were excellent with a creamy filling, calamari were good, perfectly..."

TheWhiteSherpa

"Handy spot on the banks of the Yarra. Seating inside and out and a few spots at a lovely sleek bar as well. Drinks menu is extensive. We order..."

Alison Read

"Nice place by south gate with somewhat average service. Staff were attentive but why did it take 3 people to find out what was in the sauces?Got..."

Lole Lole Lole

"We headed here on a Friday night after a misunderstanding with a booking at another restaurant. We only had to wait 1/2 an hour with no prior..."

Frittata

"The most beautiful Mother's Day feast and excellent service. Staff were all super happy and helpful and delivered such divine food to our table...."

Michelle Fros Salvatore

"A great spot to catch up in the city all day long. We went in for an early dinner before the crowds arrived which was great. The service is quick and..."

The Spice Adventuress

"Ordered the special paella lunch and a red sangria. The rice texture in the paella is a little different to the paellas we have tried. It has a..."

We Nomz

"Absolutely delicious food and friendly staff.Have been here a few times and each time has been great.Only a small few flaws in..."

Nic And Zoe Eat Stuff

"Love the atmosphere of this place had late lunch having cocktails and paella, reasonably priced service was friendly. If you decide to have paella..."

Mary-mia Ioculano

"We only had an afternoon "snack" and drinks here so I can't really give an in-depth review of the place. What initally attracted us to this place was..."

Florence Ferdinelli Evangelista Rosete

"Upon our first visit, we found that Teatro exuded a welcoming yet sophisticated ambience, situated in a prime spot alongside the Yarra and adjacent..."

Emily Choo

"We came across this during happy hour hence the $5 Estrella We ordered a pizza which had a wonderfully thin crispy base and accompanied that..."

Impress Me

"Lovely Italian/pizza place overlooking the yarra. Food is good, but expectedly overpriced. Servings are generous, staff are helpful and service is..."

Michelle

"February 2020 and a revisit. 3 pizzas, 2 sides and a bottle of wine (an excellent Seppelt Shiraz) - almost same order as first review! Pizzas are..."

Keith Lawrence

"Had a nice meal here recently. Ate the Margherita Giorgio woodfried pizza, which at $22 is a little on the pricey side for Margherita pizzas in..."

MandyToorak

"We had a lovely experience at our ladies work lunch at Teatro, Hamer Hall.The service was excellent, besides the fact the waitress forgot..."

Split The Bill

"Been here on numerous occasions but the most memorable was when I organised my sister in laws hens night here! We caught a hummer from my house and..."

T

"Food generally very good. Pizzas ok. Service has almost always been disappointing. Forget sangria, not well made. A little expensive but it is by the..."

Harrykarakinos

"Great view of sunset beside Yarra river. Traditional paella is tasteful with chicken and seafood. The rice is well cooked and chewy. Food is in..."

Beiley Chen

"We had a gorgeous lunch today sitting in the sun. Wood fire pizza with a beetroot, lamb lettuce and goat cheese salad .... Superb !! Coffees were..."

Debra Kistler

"Went to Teatro on a Saturday night and it seemed to be booked out. We were a little disheartened as the menu looked great, but alas, they managed to..."

Stav

"Great setting for a late evening snacks or meet ups. Melbourne skyline view and chill of Yarra compensated by heaters. Ortolana pizza was..."

Ankit Agnish

"Great lunch place we found in southbank. Pizzas are great and some of the entrées like calamari and chicken ribs. Friendly staff and beautiful view..."

Amy Tatosyan

"Had dinner here - randomly selected and it was new at the time. Service was great and staff were friendly and attentive. Menu has tapas style as in..."

Loveroffood

"Great food and service. We were a group of 7 and managed to get a table last minute on a Saturday night. Staff were very friendly and helpful giving..."

Monita

"Lovely service to a wide range of diners today. Families, couples, singles and cultures enjoying a relaxed dining spot on the river. Id already eaten..."

Krishna Brannigan

"Had the seafood paella for two, delicious! Lots of crab, prawns, fish, scallops and octopus. Sangria was ok but didn't have much alcohol in it. Quite..."

Dixie

"Came here for a team lunch. We had the set menu. Food was pretty good (however the dessert of the donuts was quite a let down).Service was good...."

AaronN

"Had dinner here last night we ordered the vegetarian paella for two it was amazing so tasty and the tiramisu was to die for. Def coming back. Great..."

Magda Hrisovergis

"It's a very nice restaurant with a great view of the yarra river! 👍The inside looks classy and comfortable.Service was great, friendly and..."

MF

"We went there for dinner. We had some tapas and pizza. Food was good. The spanish sausage were great with the grapes. Focaccia was good but it should..."

Elena Pera

"Order the 'Prosciutto' pizza & prepare to be amazed, minimalistic, but takes directly to the heart of Parma, Italia. The Spanish doughnuts are a..."

Timothy McCallum

"Great place to go for dinner with a group of friends as they have a variety of share dishes with italian and Spanish tastes they also have pizza...."

Fernando Anthony Dimasi

"The venue was excellent for outdoor dining near water in Southbank~ The waiters were polite and friendly enough to have a chat about themselves and..."

So Fungry

"Came here with another colleague for lunch and I was very impressed with the vibe and decor on the inside. It looks and feels very upmarket, which is..."

Wayne And Cassandra

"Love this place every time..staff food vibe. One of my favourite spots especially sitting at the bar people gazing with the city..."

SpiceMike

"this is my second round dinner today😂... I love their pizza so much, which the pizza is thin one and it is well cook...wont be scorch！I..."

Morgan

"Perfect venue for a nice meal and a great atmosphere.Some great tapas to choose from and an easy to follow menu, not to mention the delicious..."

MelbFoodsta

"We ordered the veg pizza with drinks and Tiramasu.. Must say both the things were just amazing and melted in the mouth. Esp, Tiramasu had a strong..."

Bhawna Gi

"First time here and i am very impressed. The food was amazing and all cooked to perfection. The staff were very attentive. I will definitely be back...."

Samantha Telepe

"Excellent atmosphere on a Thursday night. Friendly, efficient service. Exactly the sort of eatery you need before going to the Arts centre. I had a..."

Tim McGrath

"Fantastic place. Very nice atmosphere. First time there and i will most definitely be back. Was a little pricey but you get what you pay for...."

Vince Goosen

"Ambience: perfect for a date night or simply dining out with family & friends. Overlooks the yarra river at southbank and the city lights across the..."

Epicurious

"Shazzbeth. Love..."

Sharontaylor48

Potsticker Restaurant

"The son (Ryan) is annoyinghe kept on dancing around the restaurant singing let it go.Only 5% discount and the yum cha smells like..."

Lochlan DEGENHARDT

"Went there today just to check it out. Not crowded around 12 noon, Saturday (more people arriving later). The place looks great inside, the fountain..."

NZAURUSS

"went here with my man for valentines day. had rice and pork waffles for entree which was pretty good, the sauce on the pork smelt awful but tasted..."

Karvah McClellan

"Finally tried this place out after driving past it all the time it’s actually pretty good the food is all well priced and service is also good food..."

Paul Delaney

"Living in this area, Potsticker was a good surprise. However their service is a bit up and down. We were served a bit rudely by one of the waitress..."

Chandnidugal

"Plusses slightly more than the minuses - a bit of a "Hit n Miss" this place. The venue itself has had a chequered history over the years - many other..."

Eric Low

"Yum Cha where you fill out a list & they bring the dishes out. Very good, as usual. Standout items - special fried rice & mandarin beef. Extensive..."

Manmar

"Took the family for dinner and everyone loved it. The food was spot on and the service was friendly and efficient. The dumplings were very tasty and..."

Matt White

"Nice venue in Caulfield, it even has a fountain/pond area to dine around! The service here is good and very professional and the food is good without..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"worth to try. come with my friends birthday party . very good decoration and staff is polite. like here a lot. just the price is a bit..."

宋学军

"Delicious dumplings & the salt & pepper calamari is amazing!! To be honest, I haven't had 1 bad thing from here ever! Service is always lovely too &..."

Constantina Kyriazis

"A very solid Chinese restaurant with a nice varied menu. Everything had it's own taste and flavour (I've often find that some Chinese places can have..."

King Cole

"A throughly enjoyable meal of dim sum, beef randang, salt & pepper squid, eggplant, roti & rice - fantastic flavours! The staff are great, ..."

Badabooma

"Favourite Asian style food, salt and pepper tofu is to die for ! Restaurant is spacious, have had a few big tables there and the staff are great !..."

NK

"First time here and we left satisfied and happy. Food is excellent quality and fresh. Service is pleasant and speedy. We will be back for sure and..."

Traveller7201

"Consistently excellent. Love ordering from here, we always get the chills chicken dumplings and sesame beef loin, with steamed rice and pork buns,..."

Gemma

"We love this place. I don't understand the bad reviews, we think it is amazing. The Malay Style King Prawns are so delicious and the most gigantic..."

Cara Griesberg

"Great dumpling. I have tried some of the best dimsums at potsticker. My favourite was the beef. Dumpling. We ordered crispy chicken and teriyaki beef..."

Stephy

"Had yum Cha on wed excellent food . Service very good..."

Roz Swadling

"If you want good Chinese food, you've got to expect a bit of a price rise. I love the food here. The wait staff are very attentive and you can tell..."

Tamara Goostrey

"A pearl. Great location, excellent service & delicious food. Had twice already chicken basil. Not cheap..."

Bianca.voegele

"An easy evening. Very nice food at a reasonable price. service was attentive and atmosphere Is family..."

Laza999

"Dumpling heaven. Firstly I never pay attention to a negative review written by a person with one review to their name. Anyway I had been wanting to..."

Feeding_frenzy

"Yum cha lunch...ok. Attended at 12pm on a Friday for lunch.I had read plenty of outstanding reviews of the restaurant so I thought that I had..."

The Tastebud

"Food was delicious and reasonably priced, service was excellent, friendly/helpful staff and lovely atmosphere. We'll definitely be going back and..."

Jo

GB

"The food here was soooo good!!! And the service was great. It's true they didn't give the price of specials like other reviews state but you could..."

Sammywk

"Loved the dumplings and mango..."

Food LOve

"Been twice. Excellent food, meat dishes are cooked to perfection, very fresh. Like the decor. Efficient..."

Mariposa

"Good food. Yum Cha is good, been here twice now and enjoyed both occasions. Make sure you ask for the list so you can order your favourites,..."

Sarah

"On a busy saturday night we were placed at the communal water feature table which had a brightly lit tree in the middle of it. Certainly something..."

Ann

"Been twice. Have been twice once for dinner and once for Yumcha - think the Yum cha dissapointing as you need to order the sharing plates - but..."

NC

"Not bad. A little pricey but fairly tasty. We'll be..."

Sandy

"We love coming here as a family. Favorites include: the unusual but tasty laksa dumplings. The honey chicken is a big hit with the kids. Service is..."

Bestqualitycrab

"This place is great!. This is a review that is not written after a one off experience. I have been to the Potsticker around 5 times and that is..."

Annetteblight

"This place seems to have become a victim of some cowardly hate campaign. Just check out the incredibly generic "usernames" and multiple posts by the..."

Chunk Alunk

"What negative nonsense some people concoct. My experience was positive, the prawns were big and fresh (not the frozen type), the dumplings were..."

Amanda

"Excellent but Pricey. Can not fault food or service, price a little expensive compared with similar yum cha ie oriental tea house or..."

John Sanza

"Great modern Asian food we get takeaway once a week. I was abit tentative when they moved in as everything before pots ticker in this venue has been..."

Nikki O

"I went for dinner there a few weeks back and it was nice, then decided to go for yum cha... Hmmmm well it was ok.. Very expensive for yum cha.. The..."

Darren Greenway

"Best Beef Potstockers!. We've had take away from here a couple of times and it's been fantastic! The panfried beef potstickers are delicious, best..."

Fleur Luke

"Pleasant. We had a lovely yum cha. Great Peking duck and a few different things. Overall great food but a touch..."

Brilea

"Very Promising. Service was prompt and attentive, food was delicious. The dumplings we had as an entree were exceptional and I will be back for yum..."

Flapjacks O'Brien

"Love this new local!. Just reading the other reviews on this page and cant believe how harsh they are to a restaurant that has only just opened? I..."

Yasmin

"Wow.... An amazing dining experience, menu, food and service were beyond expectations, a welcome addtion to dining in..."

DA

"Five of us came to The Potsticker in Caulfield North on a Saturday night for a feed. We ordered two of the Aussie Banquets, as well as vegetable..."

Emily May

"The pork waffle and dumplings were great! The XO prawns were a bit of a let down but the other mains were tasty. The fried ice cream and fried Banana..."

Merhini Nesiah

"Went to Potsticker for a birthday dinner, and experience was outstanding! Staff were great, nice to talk to- and efficient in taking your..."

Christopher Heywood

"Very tasty yum cha with excellent service and wine list in lovely setting. Ornamental blossom tree with lights and water feature is a highlight..."

Hazel Megas

"Beautiful venue with beautiful food and attentive staff. Lovely place to sit down for Chinese..."

Nara Lee

"The water feature within the venue adds to an additional touch to the otherwise nicely layout restaurant. Menu selection at lunchtime is done through..."

Les K

"Would 100% recommend this place. The food was amazing! And the variety of drinks is incredible. Great cocktails and a wide range of..."

Nikita Varma

Bangkok Terrace

83/100 (1244 ratings)

"Best Thai in Melbourne. Loved it, coconut rice was delicious and roti bread is the best I’ve ever had. Would also recommend the pad see ew and this..."

Steph F

"Dim red lights, open kitchen and friendly staffCurry puff - sweet pastry with mashed veggies. The sweet chilli compliments.Green..."

Cookielessvee

Sarah

"Will come back for:+ Fish Cakes+ Crispy Prawns with green rice flake+ Prawn Tom yum+ Roast Duck saladLots to love in..."

The Casual Diner

"Been to this place countless times. The food never disappoint me. Love the curry and the duck salad. The staff are friendly too. The place is clean...."

Di Lay

"We went to Bangkok Terrace tonight for a family celebration. The service was of the traditional Thai variety with lots of bowing and the interior was..."

Good Food Good Mood

"lovely place, nice staff, and delicious thai food! the pad see ewe with beef is a definite highlight alongside the crispy barramundi! the vegetable..."

Vea Gunawan

"Pad Thai was way too sweet.Jasmine rice overcooked and mushy, a big letdown to go with the delicious pumpkin curry.Beef salad was great,..."

Big Fat Layer

"Have enjoyed every one of my meals here. They do a great pad Thai, and all the curries with coconut rice are also delicious! Probably had better..."

Lily Jae

"Flavours are really authentic, ambience enjoyable and cosy. Love the Tom yum soup, so good , be it on the small portioning side. Everything tastes so..."

Nomafoodic Chipineats

"Visited this venue for dinner with friends on a Saturday night. The venue has an excellent ambience to it and the staff was very attentive to our..."

Swapnil Sawant

"Amazing service!! Good food, great ambience. Definitely will be coming back! Pad Thai was absolutely amazing and so was the crumbed calamari entree..."

Emily Clare

"Open kitchen concept, delicious and fresh thai foods. Been to this place many time and never disappointed. Recommended booking in advance to have..."

Sylvia Da Silva

"Food is fantastic, very filling! Would recommend. Dessert serving size is a little bit on the smaller side, but still tastes wonderful regardless...."

Obaum0106

"Atmosphere - bustling, lively, hectic, noisyFood - nicely presented, tasty but on the sweet sideCustomer service - friendly when waited on,..."

Diner

"My partner and I booked last minute. We had a pile of starters to share. Spring rolls, money bags, prawns and satay chicken. The satay chicken was..."

Allison King

"Love the food / ambience and the staff is super polite and friendly !!We are Thai food lovers and I feel this place is best and less which ✅..."

Aurnie

"We stumbled across this hidden gem just by chance, making a last minute reservation with 30 min notice. We ordered oysters for entree, Pad Thai, the..."

Suste Nance

"The interior of this restaurant leaves me expecting the food to be pricey-however prices were very reasonable and the food was delicious...."

Retro DD

"Been here three times already. Really enjoy the service and decorations here. We ordered Fried Calamari for Entree, Green Curry with Prawns, Roasted..."

Liu Dai

"Nice atmosphere, always good food. Went with a group of friends and ended up sharing. If you like hot, it's delicious. Staff is friendly and good..."

Joel

"This is our local go to...for anything! Deliciously fresh and tasty Thai with stirfrys, curries and other yummy dishes. The flavours are rich and..."

Meeee Hungry!

"My current favourite restaurant. We are obsessed since moving in around the corner and are tracking about twice a week, mostly dining in but have..."

Mike Wilkinson

"I've been here once before and decided to try it again. Last time I came, service ok and food was decent... maybe that was because of my BYO wine...."

Shoo Shoo

"Love this place - flavoursome food, reasonably priced and always busy. Last night wasn't so busy but service was very slow. Thai green curry is a..."

Queen Foodie

"From reading the reviews, I have to admit I didn't have high expectations, so I was pleasantly surprised when the food was delicious. Would..."

Anna Yong

"Some of the freshest tastiest Thai around. The home delivery service was great. We will undoubtedly order from here again. Thanks Bangkok Terrace...."

Sally Waller

"Definitely the best Thai in Melbourne. I always have the green or red pumpkin curry and it's always consistently good. It's exceptional value for..."

Elle Lovestoeat

"Great local, easy to order and efficient service. Tasty and food portion keeps my wife and I happy for dinner and lunch..."

Clinton

"The food presented well and taste wise a bit above average. Food come quite fast considered the place quite busy on Thursday night. But the only..."

MaTo3735

"Gorgeous authentic Thai food that's absolutely flavoursome! Pretty pricey but a wonderful place for a romantic date. It is slightly loud inside,..."

Megha Koppa

"Great place for Thai food. Amazing tastes with a possible western twist?? Staff are great too. Thanks for a nice evening great green curry nice..."

Ari Armenopoulos

"After a tedious phone ordering session involving repeated confirmations we enjoyed a free home delivered meal as local residents last night. Quite..."

Laura Chen

"Best Thai restaurant in Melbourne in my humble opinion. There is a variety to pick from the menu but my personal favourite is the papaya salad! I..."

Mimi

"Great Thai food here!! I come here a bit and the food never disappoints! The hardest part is hooding what to have! The service here is also..."

Steph A

"Was searching for home cook Thai food since I'm Thai and happened to be picky with Thai food. Bangkok Terrace has take me back home and complete all..."

Rerai Eve Cragg

"I used to live around the corner from here and was a regular from day 1. Highly recommended, good for takeaway but the restaurant is decorated well..."

Lucas Mullin

"Very pleasant dinner out locally. Get there early so you can get a chair with a seat back as many are stools. The food was timely, hot and well..."

Lisa Tarzia

"I have been wanting to go to this place for a long time so finally ended up 2 weeks back for a friend's Birthday. This was my second visit though,..."

FoodHedonist

"Great Thai food with a difference! Beautiful interior and a varied, interesting menu made for an above average Thai meal in Camberwell. Food was..."

Sam

"This has become a favorite family spot - lovely staff, consistent good food, great atmosphere to catch up. Be mindful food tastes a bit sugary so..."

LocalJ

"Great place! Food was delicious, staff were very friendly & definitely value for money. Went there with a group of 9 and we all left satisfied. Would..."

John

"I really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. The food felt "authentic" and in any case really delicious. But the seating is not so comfortable, some..."

Mum Of A 2-year Old

"Enjoyed the food very much. A little unrefined in areas but I think it adds to the charm. Service can be hit and miss but overall pleasant and..."

Chicken

"Went Saturday night. Place was packed. Seats are quite uncomfortable. Prawns on betel leaf were great. Salt & pepper calamari was a bit stringy. Fish..."

Leanne Sheehan

"Great for a pre movie dinner.. Plenty of space. Kitchen is in the front so you can see everything they do. They aren't quick on service (order taking..."

Mistermister

"In the behalf of bangkok terrace,We are sincerely to say sorry about the slow serviced on the sat 20 august, we just found out about the problem..."

Nas

"Really enjoyed. Family dinner here with teenage kids. The noise and bustle perfect for our group and the food was really delicious. Especially loved..."

Gep67

"Modern ambience. Had dinner last night with a group of 5, waitress was helpful and efficient, no problems with service and meals, pad thai was a..."

Foodieplus

"Too many tables for the room. Amazing food which came out at a good pace for a shared meal for 6. Best Pad Thai we've ever eaten!But OMG this..."

Book.worm

"The dishes at Bangkok Terrace are amazing. Have been there many times and have enjoyed their great selection of entrees and mains. I only fault them..."

Lizzy

"Delicious. Went for dinner and was not disappointed. Food was so tasty and fresh it was really enjoyable. Only one thing was that the Massaman curry..."

Sammy

"Absolutely love this place! The staff are so so friendly and the meals are delicious. Even better that its BYO. Great traditional atmosphere. It's a..."

Positive Peach

"Great food, nice decor but crap service. Our meals came out at a reasonable pace, but our 3 mains were brought out 5-10 minutes apart. Also not one..."

Miss K

"Love it! Regular customer. I have been here three times now, the food is just fantastic. Went here last night for my birthday dinner and the other 8..."

Lauren Ashley

"Beautiful Thai food but very slow/inefficient..."

Antoinette

"Beautiful decor and ambience with plenty of noise and friendly staff. Food quality varied, most meals were nice without blowing us away. One chicken..."

Alistair Paton

"Great food, great value. Very good, creative food. The prawn on betel leaf was outstanding, and so was the roast duck salad. The papaya salad, salt..."

CR

"Great fresh food!. Dined here for the first time. Really impressive fresh, tasty food - loaded with herbs and quality ingredients. My two children..."

Andrea

"Quality Food. Easily the best Thai food you could ever find, and reasonably priced. Great decor, only suggestion would be for staff not to rush the..."

Dean Della

"Caught up friends here last night and it was great. Food delicious, not too expensive and atmosphere just right. Could have had another dish but..."

Hanna Murray

"Great service, delicious food. Had a party for 40 here the other night, staff were very attentive and accommodating. Food was absolutely delicious,..."

May

"FINALLY! Delicious fresh Thai and they delivered! Green flaked prawns and prawn pad thai incredibly fresh and tasty. Vermicelli spring rolls not that..."

Ayla

"Waited over 1.5 hours for main. 3 in the group received mains others had to wait even longer. Only received mainz after constant requests. Should..."

Andrew Ay

"I’ve come to Bangkok Terrace quite a few times and tried a lot of different dishes. I highly recommend the Massaman Beef Curry, which was the..."

Sarah Ellison

"Wonderful Thai cuisine. Soft lighting. Excellent service. What a beautiful restaurant. April 2021: Delicious Thai cuisine. Highly..."

Kien

"Delightful Thai food. The stir fry and curries are particularly delicious. The staff are always friendly and the service is..."

Sam Jenkins

Hutong Dumpling Bar

83/100 (1817 ratings)

"I have a friend visiting from Cape Town, South Africa who has never had dumplings before. I took her to Hutong for the best ever dumplings. I love..."

Beulah Abrahams Harris

"Had a fabulous lunch here - everything delicious including salt & pepper prawns and duck dumplings. Fantastic service and superb wines at very..."

Jennifer McDougall

"This is undoubtably the best dumpling restaurant in Melbourne. Do not miss this place, so book to avoid disappointment! Set over 3 levels the service..."

Jane Cumberland

"Tasty and delicious!! Their Xiao Long Bao is to die for. Awesome fried rice too! Highly recommend it for a scrumptious meal in the..."

Rob Daniel

"Delicious dumplings. Cantonese spicy dumplings were our fav...."

Marieke Meijer

"Amazing food and service highly..."

Facebook User

"One of my favourite places to eat in the city for dimsum, it’s a bit pricey as compared to different suburbs but always consistently good. The..."

Rachael

"Came here for a late night supper. The dumplings here are amazing. Totally agree with their TimeOut magazine feature. So juicy, skin is so well made...."

Natalie Kong

"I love the xiao long bao here! The skin is the perfect thickness and texture and the filling is fluffy and falls apart in your mouth. I also love the..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Really good value for their lunch special. We had xiaolongbao, steamed crab dumpling, boiled pork dumpling, shanghai fried noodle and special fried..."

Eatwithbonny

"Really delicious! Salt & pepper squid was sensational, super soft and tasty. I loved the dumplings, especially the xiao long bao! Service was..."

Mia Tua

"Hutong is the ultimate for wontons in chilli oil. And xiaolongbao. The potstickers can be a little inconsistent... sometimes the bottoms are crispy..."

Ann

"Love the decor and fitout at Hutong and the dumplings here are really good. My favourite has got to the xiao long bao, just how the dumpling skin is..."

M3lissa____

"This place used to be my favourite dumplings place to go in Melbourne, especially their Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings). But in the last couple of..."

Rifan Thamrin

"A consistent dumpling feed and the chilli wantons are definitely the best I've eaten around Melbourne. Not all the dumplings match this one though..."

Kyeema

"Its a bird, its a plane, its HuTong Dumpling Bar serving food faster then George Calombaris running out of a fair work convention.If your..."

Mr And Mrs S

"They have a very unique twist to their dumplings that did NOT disappoint. Bookings are a must. Service sucks but what you usually get at any asian..."

Wearekimleaf

"Spring rolls were pretty good no complaints there. The pan fried pork dumplings were our favorite. Shao long bao dumplings were also fantastic. The..."

Jake Keenan

"All of the workers are extremely attentive and had wonderful customer service. Probably my new favourite dumpling/Asian place in Melbourne, all at a..."

Nathan Harris

"3.5Today I had lunch with a work colleague at HuTong, we shared a bottle of rose and indulged in vegetarian spring rolls, prawn, mushroom and..."

Espy Eats

"As a food blogger, I'm often asked where the best dumplings in Melbourne are. Lucky for me, the answer is simple - Hutong Dumpling Bar. Spanning..."

The New Fave

"Love HuTong it is my fav for dumplings in melbourne. Our first dish today was a bit luke warm but the rest were nice & hot. All the flavours were..."

Wine And Food Lovers

"Great place for some crazy good dumplings that is price fair and taste amazing. The place is always busy and packed the atmosphere is lively and..."

Ayapom

"Easily my favourite dumpling place, and it never fails to deliver in terms of quality and consistency. The shao-long bao here is my favourite in..."

Nalia

"Nai ho ma raggazzi. Went here with nana the crazy greeks squadra Francesco for a going away lunch they enjoyed their food very much. Zaijian..."

Alessandro Calabro

"Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ambiance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Value:..."

Daniel

"When I heard that Hu Tong was of the best dumpling places in Melbourne, I had to check it out. Perhaps their signature dish is the Shao-long Bao...."

Adrian P

"A favourite among Melbourne dumpling aficionados, HuTong have been ruling Melbourne's dumpling scene for several years. Like Pelligrinis, Movida,..."

Tinmans Treats

"This place is super great for groups, BYO and a really good atmosphere. Staff are lovely, however the restaurant is always busy and booked out so..."

Salty

"Been here heaps of times. Xiao Long Bao and Chilli Wantons are great to start with. Pan fried dumplings are great! Possibly the best dumplings in..."

David Malcolm

"Gorgeous dumplings. The spicy wantons were so lush, they almost melted in my mouth. Mains on the other hand were average, but the ambience had a..."

Leila

"This place is has well priced fresh and good dumplings. Its never disappointed me. The steamed pork dumplings are my personal favourites. Service is..."

Nay Nay

"I was a bit nervous upon walking in because everyone seemed to be tourists but once the food arrived, I was pleasantly surprised. We didn't have..."

Bonnie Dilber

"The best place to have dumplings in the city. Probably one of the best places to eat in Melbourne. Every time I come it is a delight. I want to tell..."

Raphael Afonso

"Pan-fried dumplings at Hutong. So disappointed at this dish - it used to be awesome! Now it just seemed like a soft tasteless steamed dumpling with a..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Came here twice and in my opinion, they have the best Xiao long baos in town and that's the reason why I'm giving this place a 4. The skin is thinner..."

Chey_ct

"This is the place to come to for all kinds of dumplings (Xiao long bao, Pan fried dumplings, Wantons in Hot Chili Sauce). The dumplings here were..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"My favourite xiao long baos in Melbourne! They’re delicious little gems with bursts of flavour.I’ve been here so many times > 10 for..."

Molly Sivongthong

"Great location and very spacious! The food was pretty good, we had the steamed pork dumpling and the vegetarian dumplings, special fried rice x2,..."

LC

"So so greatly! We are having on my birthday tonight and all the food is so yummy as well, a nice restaurant and I like the restaurant style..,..."

Piyarat Pinthong

"I have regularly come here since they opened. They manager is a perfect example of old school Cantonese Hospitalities. He makes everyone feel..."

James

"one of the best xiao long bao in Melbourne, highly recommend for xiao long bao and deep fried king prawn with cream butter sauce, but the pumpkin..."

Jula Sihapanya

"Great XLB place! Very juicy and tasty. Went there right before they open for Friday lunch, and we were seated upstairs. No dim sum cart, but service..."

StepiiGM

"This is a fun, bustling restaurant with lovely decor. It's spread across two levels so much bigger than it initially appears. We went as a group of 6..."

EmLou86

"Swung by here the other day and I think this is the perfect place for a quick lunch fix in the CBD area. All the dishes were reasonably priced! My..."

Maki Eats

"The dumplings here are absolutely amazing! Loved the vegetarian steamed buns!Service was a bit lacking though. Got a booking for 7pm and was..."

Thooha Saleem

"Juicy dumplings and authentic. At times it can be very busy and with a long queue. It’s one of the places that have decent and real dumplings...."

Diesel

"Best dish: chilli wontons; do order 2 servings - it was perfectly balanced - spicy, sweet, savoury and sour. Pork filling was nice, skins were..."

TigerTreeEats

"Quick service and of course excellent dumplings. They have vegetarian options if that's your thing. There are 2 floors with large tables that can fit..."

MrReview

"10/10 for impeccable service. Xiao long bao was yum, but it's claim as best on town is contestable. The mushroom and prawn dumplings were great, as..."

Facebook User

"The best Shao-Long Bao’s and Chilli Wontons in town!! Couple that with some really affordable wine - win win! As for other dishes (ie spicy..."

Silk_rr

"Been here a couple of times and love the xiao long bao (Shanghai pork dumplings). The other dishes that I’ve tried there seem to pale in..."

Bear Noms

"Make sure you book, especially for weekends. This place is my go to dumpling place. service is good, food is great, prices are..."

Descartesmuse

"I went there last week for a late lunch. The restaurant was still quite busy but there was no wait time. I ordered their signature xiao long bao..."

Stackcats

"I came here for lunch along with my family. We had booked a table in advance and that saved us from waiting. We ordered quite a lot of food and I..."

Shanmuga Prabhu

"If you are a lover of dumplings and live in Melbourne, you cannot miss HuTong! I love that they have heaps of vegetarian options! However..."

Chandnidugal

"I come here for some of the best xiao long bao in Melbourne. Sadly the place is losing its authentic vibe and being overrun by disrespectful..."

Beat Eats

"Both HuTong’s are amazing and the CBD restaurant has a great atmosphere. The service is efficient but still nice.The dumplings are so..."

Me

"Some seriously amazing shao long-bao!!We also ordered some of the fried chicken which was pretty good. However, I think I might just get a..."

Renee Magnaye

"Service was good on a quiet Sunday arvo. XLB was hot and well-seasoned but the pot stickers were inconsistent - only half were crispy. Shanghai..."

Milla Vanilla

"Quick and efficient service. Tasty dumplings and good range of food. Prices are a little higher than some cheap dumplings, but the service makes up..."

Ruth Cathcart

"Really enjoyed this place!We were a party of three and were seated immediately but it was advised to make a booking beforehand. Service was a..."

Jen

"You always need to book to secure a place for dinner time, often having to return the table in 1.5 hours, but, the food is worth it! Xiao..."

Grape Life

"Came for the dumplings, was not disappointed. The Shao-long Bao was very good! Food came quickly and it was a nice atmosphere. Great value..."

Barsh

"😱Lizzies first impression: The decor of the restaurant is very oriental and creates an authentic look of the chinese culture. The service is quick..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Been here on thursday with few friends.Place was quite busy but the experience was bery enjoyable.Quality was good and food was really..."

Traveller123890

"Mar 2022. Visited HuTong at the recommendation of friends. Bookings are always required as this venue is extremely popular. The manager was quite..."

Andrew

"Everyone has their favourite dumpling place in Melbourne, so it's contentious to say a place is the best. While maybe not the best, this is one of my..."

Todd Burton

"Great experience expect for the waiter asking for tips at the end. Made us feel..."

Shay E

"The OG dumpling house, a trip to Melbourne isn’t complete without stopping in here for a xiao long bao, chilli dumplings and chilli fried chicken...."

Jess O'Shea

"Hutong has a really good menu and range of food choices for all. They had a lot of different dishes for vegetarians. We ordered the spinach dumplings..."

Kavit Shah

"Consistent quality of xiao long bao. Their spring rolls, chilli dumplings are also good. Their shanghai noodles are worth..."

Sze Wee Tan

Mamasita

83/100 (2858 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Rating: 4.5Food: 4.5Value: 4.5Service: 5Ambience: 4We decided to celebrate our anniversary at this fancy bar-like..."

Munching With Mel

"Everyone must try..."

Vi Tran

"Good Mexican food in the city. Corn is well cooked and has great flavour. The slow cooked meat falls off the bone. Service is..."

Dumba

"Probably the best Mexican I have been to. Close quarters dining in well designed space. Staff were friendly with a fast paced service. We had one of..."

ARMANEATS

"absolutely delicious food we especially enjoyed the potatoes guac and the jackfruit tacos!! the only downside was an annoying bar tender/server that..."

Ana

"Came here on a weekend with a booking, we were running late but I was very happy with how the staff waited for us and didn’t try to rush..."

Melbournefoodieee

"wow what a delightful dining experience! my friend and i chose the "feed me" option. after the first bite i took i was already in heaven! the..."

Thuaners

"Great food, great cocktails and friendly service. Will be..."

Rsv947

"Been wanting to visit this institution for a while. We tried a few different dishes which were all very delicious. The spare ribs absolutely melt in..."

Food Junkie

"I really love this place. I've been here a few times and it never disappoints. We arrived around 3.30pm, just before it started to get busy, so we..."

Rhonni

"We dined at Mamasita for lunch and really enjoyed the shared lunch menu for $29 per person. This consisted of the Smokey corn, ceviche, taco and ice..."

Val86

"Haven’t been to mamasita for more than 10 years, and it’s great to be back to fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Love everything here..."

Snowflower

"Discover Mamasita, one of Melbourne’s favourite Mexican restaurant hotspots on Collins Street in Melbourne CBD. If you enjoy Mexican tapas style..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Kara C was great and the girl with the accent who told me my coudaroy top was nice...."

Nicole Isles

"Oh. MY. GOSH! The fish tacos and corn here are something you HAVE to try if you ever go here. While the ox tongue and pork tacos are pretty standard..."

Sancha Noranho

"Didn’t have a reservation, they found us a spot at the bar, enjoyed the feed me menu. Tacos were legit. Tostada was yum and the food around us all..."

Srslyfoods

"Booked a week in advance and on the website there were 3 options for seating. Table, high chairs or bar. I opt for the table because it's more..."

Josephine

"Great service. Highly recommend the feed me menu. The veggie tostadita had heaps of flavour. Loved the cashew cream. Meat and veggie tacos were also..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"I would say the food is okay, good for when you’re feeling like mexican food but please note that the prices here are expensive and the portions..."

Walter

"SURCHARGE FOR CREDIT CARDS.This venue is very busy (always is!!!). We came for a romantic dinner. The lighting was low and created pleasing..."

LeanGuy

"Very happy it's possible to book these days so we could get a table without the fuss of queuing. The food here is great - so much flavour from the..."

J0yy173

"Fave Mexican place in Melbourne. Great atmosphere and dim lighting inside. Food was a bit slow to come out, but was delicious when it arrived. Good..."

JoKar

"Every single thing we had was absolutely delicious!Corn on the cob, chorizo quesadillas, FRIED FISH TACOS (omg) and the beef ribs were divine!..."

Sanjana Ravi

"Love the lime fish dish for the starters. The ox tongue taco was great, and the soft taco wrapped nicely around the ox tongue. The prawns for the..."

Kathy Wang

"Took our parents (for their birthdays) on Saturday night. Nice venue. We chose the Staff Favourites share menu and were entranced when the head chef..."

Kai Berberich

"Starters and desserts were the best. Main course menu was good but could have a widespread variety. Overall was a good experience of lunch with my..."

Chitrali

"Mamasita is one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. I always bring my interstate visitors here when they visit Melbourne. The ambience, food,..."

Jill

"Visited Mamasitas last weekend and had very high hopes after the rave reviews it has. Must say the cocktails are great and look super pretty service..."

MeaganJaye

"First thing very friendly lady staff Eleanor and the head chef. Very good interior and ambiance. Food is not delay everything on time.We..."

Chef ASD

"Amazing food, impecable service and great creativity in the drinks department. Chef Martin is very, very talented and the staff are (very..."

SL Member

"Tuesday evening catch up with some friends was perfect at Mamasita! Our host, Max has a top notch service! Great at recommending - everything turned..."

Jade Lim

"Now this was a dinner spot we decided last minute to check out. Didn’t want to keep going to Fonda for Mexican and caught wind of this spot tucked..."

Tim J Naismith

"Tasty food, lively ambience, lovely staff, overall interesting experience. We had a great experience with the mexican food here. The place is kinda..."

Megha Agarwal

"We had a tasty meal here tonight. The only downside was the hefty $15 price tag for the sparkling water (on tap, not bottled) which barely had any..."

Gaetano Vinci

"This is my favourite Mexican restaurant in Melbourne. No, in Australia. It’s a must visit for me every time I visit. We really need more Mexican..."

Marianna Tuccia

"First time here and everything was great! Love the chargrilled corn and tacos trust me they are so yummmm. Cocktails were also amazing. I ordered the..."

292397559

"Pretty decent Mexican food in a city where Mexican food isn't all that popular!Atmosphere: Pretty cool. Despite being on Collins street,..."

Billsmith.1829

"We went on a Friday night and the restaurant was really busy consistently throughout the evening. This meant the drinks service was really slow but..."

Foodie By Heart 💓

"Great food, service and location! Very well priced too. Went on Sunday night without a booking and ended up getting the best seat in the house, in..."

Danica Tanica

"Still to date, the Spanish place that tops the list for me. Everything here is just so fresh and perfectly balanced. The combinations are bang on -..."

Linda

"I love this place, i go here a few times per year with thw wife.Great service, great food, great atmosphere.I cant get enough, so i thought..."

Ellinas

"Excellent service! I really enjoy the vibe here and the food is delicious and very presentable. Everything is great but on the pricey side. The..."

Eliza Cade

"Came here at 4.30pm on a Friday as we knew this place was going to get busy. We were right, by 5pm the restaurant was buzzing. Very friendly and..."

ToFeedTwo

"AMAZING. Food, drinks, staff, atmosphere.. everything was so great. Great spice kick here and there. Had the fried fish taco (BEST dish of the night..."

Denise Lim

"The dish you need to try is the corn on the cob. Topped with cheese, chilli and a squeeze of lemon this is a must dish that should be on everyone's..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"A very famous Mexican restaurant in Melbourne for sure. Perfect hangout spot to enjoy some tacos and drinks. We have had many different dishes and..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"This place was buzzing with people. Staff were friendly and made sure we got a table, after a brief wait (and delicious drink at the bar). Tacos were..."

Karma Clarke

"Heard great things so headed in too see what the fuss was about. Venue was really nice and in a great location. Food was good but not great. It was..."

WillAfon

"I’ve waited so long to come here!! Arrived at 9 so beat the rush. The braised beef tostada was a highlight for sure. The meat is melt in your mouth..."

Linda

"Went here with the team and the boys. This place was mad. The malakias enjoyed their pork. They couldn’t get enough of it. They even tried the..."

Alessandro Calabro

"Great service. I always enjoy the vibe. Food is delicious and that’s why I don’t mind waiting in line for a table. I had a dish with cactus once..."

Anisha

"Beautiful Mexican food, but a little too expensive. My husband and I used to eat here regularly few years back, but the very loud music and endless..."

Oana Cristina

"Came here last night for a friend’s birthday. The place was full on a weeknight. Waited at the bar then got seated pretty quickly at the table. Got..."

Bear Noms

"Everything is great, but on the pricey side. The spiced got chocolate is very special and worth to try. Chicken wings and taco are nice. Other things..."

VodkaO_ZS

"I was here when it was fairly new and had to line up to eat to just a couple of months ago, but nothing has changed in their cooking. It is still..."

April

"Delicious! My favourite was the lamb rib cutlets, perfectly cooked and full of flavour, highly recommended! The tacos were yum - with lots of options..."

Viv OY

"My friend and I felt like Mexican in the city so we decided to try this place. Small wait for a table but that’s expected for a Friday night and no..."

Haley

"The best Mexican in Melbourne , Staff are wonderful and will help you choose the best items , however you haven’t properly been here until you..."

Chris Hasdo

"Love everything about this place! Such amazing food and drink. Incredible service and great atmosphere. The meats are all perfectly cooked and there..."

The.Top.Lifestylee

"Great fancy Mexican food. Good atmosphere. Most tables are bar tables with stools, which isn't a problem, unless you really care about traditional..."

Jon Humphries

"Hard to go wrong here, great service, good food, excellent vibe. We had the corn along with lamb, fish, and pork Tacos. All of them were good but the..."

Benjamin Sow

Peta McConachie (Postcards from Peta)

"Great service 👏 good food even though we didn't like the beef, barely touched it and had to return because sauce tasted weird. I got wrong..."

Onnida Thammapratheep

"Amazing! Will be back and try more stuff! Love the tacos and our server (long hair guy, sorry I forgot to ask your name) is so attentive and even..."

Anastasya Hong

"The food was fantastic, the cocktails were amazing (highly recommend the Mexican Mojito) and the service was exceptional! One of the absolute best..."

KC

"We loved our recent dinner at Mamasita. The staff are delightful and know their stuff: they helped us choose some tasty beverages. The food is..."

Kathryn M

"Fantastic service. We were seated at the bar and I have to say we had the best seats in the house. The bartenders are so engaging, entertaining and..."

Joshua A

Hunky Dory

83/100 (3115 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have to say the grilled salmon is always delicious and very well cooked, although not a very generous portion compared to the fried options. By..."

Greent

"Always my go to favourite. Consistently great quality always generous servings. Grilled fish, Greek salad and brown rice always spot on...."

Mistermister

"Always a favourite for a quick lunch. Generous sized portions and the salad and fish are always fresh. Can't fault it..."

Josh Alderson

"I don’t eat seafood. I know, I know... what could I possibly have to say about hunky dory if don’t eat fish? A lot actually... they’re not only..."

MelbourneLops

"My first Hunky Dory experience and I was looking for a little bit of everything on a plate. I do prefer fried to grilled but I felt that I've had..."

Mustard

"As someone who doesn’t eat seafood… I don’t have the most fun when dining at Hunky Dory! It definitely has the biggest serve of chips I’ve..."

Donutsam

"❤️ flake; grilled Atlantic salmon fillet ($19.50); quinoa salad 💔 prawn cutlets; seafood sticks 👍 flake is juicy,..."

The Superscript Diner

"Haven’t had a bad experience here. There are lots of options for yummy healthy eating with grilled fish and salad options. Very generous serving..."

Marissa Evans

"This is my favourite healthy dinner venue. The food is always consistently fantastic and so is the service. The grilled options and sweet potato..."

Chen Qian

"Hunky Dory is ever so reliable whenever the craving for fish and chips hit, and judging from the crowds at most of their shops around Melbourne, I'm..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Delicious! The fish is so fresh and I love how crunchy the sweet potato chips are. Hunky Dory is great value for money, you can get a huge feed for..."

AH

"Traditional fish and chips, huge sized portion and great sauces available to choose from. The fish was crispy and the chips are fried to..."

2 Good Forks

"Decent price, fresh food and good portion size. Not much more to say but can clearly see why this place is a favourite of many. Really good version..."

Ray

"Massive meal, didn't expect it to be that size. Fresh. Would return. Some of the professional tennis players eat here. Grilled fish with Greek salad..."

Nick Collins

"We came in for dinner tonight. Staff was great very helpful and friendly. Food was very tasty! Will definitely be back. Thank you Hunky Dory..."

Zappa M

"I always feel satisfied with the service, food and food preparation time. They have many variant seafood, please do try different menu each time you..."

Indri

"Great for lunch. Friendly staff, decent value for money, good portion size. Only complaints would be that it took a while for the food to..."

David

"I had a pleasant experience when I went Hunky Dory. There are lots of great options on the menu, and I opted to go for the Salt n Pepper..."

Nicole

"Was feeling like a surplus of fried food and hunky dory didn't disappoint. Wasn't too oily, super yummy. Got my fix. Looking forward to try their..."

Jen Waterpear

"A blend of healthy and treat yourself. The fish is nice, grilled flavours are tasty as. Sweet potato fries are a winner as well as the potato..."

DamoForce Food

"I'm always bewildered by the menu whenever I come to a Hunky Dory. There's just so much choice, but the combinations all seem kind of..."

Flying Forward

"Can’t fault the food here, it is spot on every time! The servings are HUGE and can easily be shared between two. My fav is the chargrilled calamari..."

Sarah

"Like it absolutely!!! One of the most POPULAR fish n chips shop just downstairs of my home. Like all its fried chips and seafood...even the potato..."

Miaolin Huang

"These guys do the best-grilled fish. COoked to perfection and full of flavour. I ordered the African and it was delicious. I usually go to the..."

Dine And Dash

"Starting off with the go to African for me I found it consistent with what I’ve known from the guys at other hunkys. A new addition to the menu is..."

George David Michaelides

"I m new here, and can not accept this kind of food before, but this one is better than other fish&chips I ever tried in Australia. . ..."

李宁然

"Hunk Dory is a great fish n chip venue. The service is friendly and fast. Always fresh and tasty and the char grilled Kalahari was fresh and cooked..."

Anna Singh

"There's a reason why hunkys is always pumping, particularly in summer. Dishing up fresh fish served with a wide range of salads and friendly service,..."

Costa

"Visited the outlet at South Yarra. Got the 'Old School' and 'The Bay' fried packs. Generous portions I must say. The fish were well cooked and moist...."

Thefoodie

"Had the calamari and chips pack for lunch and wasn't disappointed. Enjoyed the generous portion of the chips (be warned that you may feel quite..."

Foodlovermelbs

"Consistently good food, fresh seafood and great value meals - it's no wonder its a popular venue for all walks of life. Grilled calamari hasn't been..."

Kimberley Leggett

"Tired after work? Feeling lazy to cook😅? Well thats just me today. So we hit up Hunky Dory, our normal go to fish and chip place with no fuss👌...."

Must Be Hungry

"Good food a little pricy for what it is I been at lest four time it seems that they can't ever get the order right the keeping making mistakes I got..."

Il Buongustaio

"I love the fish here, very fresh and tender, especially the grilled one. However, the chips here not so tasty, lack of crispy texture and..."

Shijing Wang

"I come here quite often and have always enjoyed the grilled fish and the salad varieties. The atmosphere is pretty good and can get quite busy during..."

Rachael W

"We always know that we are going to get a good feed here! On a warm night Hunky Dory is all we need! We love getting the chargrilled calamari with..."

@twogoodtoresist

"Just a regular here who's always had pleasant experience.. especially today, as I was given extra salmon when I ordered salmon grilled pack for..."

Ignatia

"Great fish and chip franchise that has great produce and quite a variety to choose from, which differs it from some other fish and chip shops. The..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"Details: 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍I was so upset when hook line and sinker closed in Glen Waverley 😣😂 but then I remembered..."

T

"Love the fresh salads at Hunky Dory - the fish and chips are good too of course, but I really believe that it's the salads that make this fish and..."

Yvette.b

"Love Hunky Dory ! Delicious fish served with a choice of salad ( I had Greek) with rice or chips - portions are generous and very tasty A..."

Homerj

"Sweet potato fries are insane!! Had a few other items and wasn't too sure... I didn't rate the fish and the fish wrap too highly - tasty but could..."

Jess

"This was my first experience with Hunky Dory. Turned out I had a good time here. Food were fresh and tasty. Oysters is real deal! Worth the..."

Michelle Ploypailin

"Fresh Generous Fish & Chips. Almost never without a queue. Very generous with the carbs. The "coupled up" pack will happily feed 3 with the excessive..."

Laura Chen

"Great food. Decent pricing. Maybe some more variety would be good. The seats hurt my bum. But quite pleased with the food. Don't know what else to..."

Simon Chamravi

"Always reliable and tasty for the price BUT what is it with the annoying loud rave music, it doesnt make any sense and just BAD BAD music to eat too...."

TellEmWhatYaThink

"Yummy and healthy - always a good treat after the gym if you want a quick nutritious meal!! The fresh salads are always a great compliment to the..."

Vicky Wulff

"Love their fish on brown rice . Very healthy , different from the ordinary fish and chips , also the crispy calamari was my husband s favorite...."

Mrs Lavender

"One of the best fish and chips in town!!! It's reasonable price and wide range of menus (also including meat and chicken) will make you satisfied...."

Gustav Rafi

"Good grilled fish. A wander on a sunny day had me arrive in Chapel St with an empty tummy. The seafood display at Hunky Dory is always so..."

Missdelish

"I have been a handful of times with a mate, and every time has been good! The fish and chips are good and it's a nice place to chill with a couple of..."

Marcus Sebastian

"Low expectations, but it was actually pretty good. ..."

Slobodan Bradic

"best fish and chips ever. Melbourne style which means elegant fish and chips.Customer service good. food served always within a certain time. no..."

Wolf Of Collins St.

"Have been here many times...very busy place so stay away if relaxing/quiet is what you are after! Food and service is always great and prices match..."

Prahran Local

"Great place to stop and have lunch if you are after great fish and great salads. Their chips are good. Service is good . Will definitely be..."

Sophie

"The whole experience was hard to fault. Our fish and chips came quickly and were really well cooked. The chips were super crunchy and the fish moist..."

Andrew McSporen

"I have to give them 5 (or maybe a 10!).I am one of the many customers who would travel half way from the other end of Melbourne just to..."

Shubhajoy Biswas

"This place has become the Wednesday night ritual for my girlfriend and I; always busy, the staff are always friendly, the food is consistently..."

Leo Hogan

"I love my local Hunky Dory in South Yarra, it is always busy - the staff lovely and consistently good quality fish and chips - but please bring back..."

Umbrellaeats

"Hunky Dory has really good sea food. The service has also been pretty great so far, given that I have been there quite a few times. They are not too..."

Prageeth Silva

"Healthy fresh seafood dinner, heaps of people having dinner on a Sunday night. Great service, fast and efficient, decent portion for the price we..."

Mavis Tan

"Really good burgers, the place is so busy at night, but staff is really nice and helpful, you should ask for salt on the chips because they don't put..."

Little Foodie

"Great for a quick bite with friends. Love the African spiced fish w brown rice and greek salad. easy and great service. will keep coming..."

Rebecca R

"Solid fish and chip venue in a great location and reasonably priced. Big fan of the grilled seafood and spinach salad. Fresh oysters are of..."

Cocinero Picante

"Yum! Big portions and fresh seafood. A fancier take of the classic Fish& Chips, huge selection of fishes and side dishes (rice/salad/chips). Also..."

May

"Absolutely beautiful fresh seafood and great staff! I have been here many times and the standard has never dropped. One very happy customer..."

Dakota Deane

"Delicious and healthier take on fish and chips: The grilled calamari is my go-to, or the seafood salad. You can choose to have a side of chips/rice..."

Tia

"Really enjoy this particular Hunky Dory. The food is fresh and YUM and the staff are so polite and accommodating. I recommend you try it HERE..."

DRSSG

"Grilled fish, rice and salad. ... Cheap, healthy, tasty. Great food, great service. There are other fish and chipperies in the area, but don't waste..."

Leo Hogan

"Best fish chips I have had since a very long time. Fresh seafood display in the front area is a great idea. Very fast and friendly staffs. Came..."

Chilli And Butter

"Best fish and chips in Melbourne. I've literally never had a bad meal here. Food is always fresh, even the salads are fantastic! Never even had so..."

Fiona

"Delicious. The sun is out and it is time for lunch at Hunky Dory in Sth Yarra. The food came out as requested on seperate plates and was thoroughly..."

Cafe Talk

"Fancy Bacics. If there's one thing that's hard to stuff up, it's fish and chips.These guys have got it down to an art. The fish wrap is..."

F.sonnal

"Ticks Many Boxes. Very generous serves of fresh clean food. The calamari and fries were excellent, the quinoa salad needs tweaking...."

Check Please

"Clean modern restaurant, tasty fish - good price too. I had dory & the quinoa salad which was $13 and I couldn't finish it. Cheap tasty..."

Tardar Sauce

"Grilled fish was delicious! The calamari was also enjoyable, not too greasy/chewy like I've had in other places. Friendly staff as well even though..."

Jeanegg

Paradise Road

83/100 (1608 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food is fantastic, reasonably priced and great portions. We had our work xmas party there and the staff were very accommodating to our needs, the..."

Regina Satorre

"This is one of our the favourite place for Thai food in Melbourne. Other than the food been perfect, I would like to bring thank and appreciate the..."

Nuwan Fernando

"Awesome food and very friendly people Highly..."

Dimitrios Goranitis

"We went there for a mothers day dinner. Considering they were extremely busy. Staff and service were amazing. Friendly, fast and efficient. We..."

Frank Lagatta

"Such a yummy meal. Always a good reliable & delicious meal. Great service & friendly staff. The only thing wrong with it, is it's not close to my..."

Sally Young

"Excellent food and service, we were a group of 8 and everyone loved their food..."

Hafsa Hashmey

"Great service and delicious food. I came with a group of 12 people and not one person was disappointed. Banquet menu was more than enough spread of..."

Stephen Kimber

"Great ambience, good food, and friendly service. Our fav Thai place to go to for a nice Sunday..."

Rianto Soputro

"Delicious pineapple fried rice. Other dishes are very flavoursome and value for money. The only minor issue we had was that one of the staff was..."

Ely

"My go to Thai place for pineapple fried rice, calamari and soft shell crab :-)..."

Hattie He

"This is such a lovely space, but it can get load... I suppose that's a sign its great enough to draw the crowds!Pad Thai on point. Staff..."

Tess Presso

"The staff were extremely polite and accommodating to our request to swop a dish which turned out to be unsuitable for a special needs child in our..."

Grace Pan

"There is only one food I can review on this but I will just give my comments based on how I see other's reactions...My workmates and I went..."

Clueless_Chic

"Extremely good service, my glass was filled throughout the night and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The food was fresh and tasty and many..."

Lorenbligh

"Food is delicious at Paradise Road. One of the best Thai restaurants in eastern suburbs. Service is very welcoming and atmosphere is very..."

Melbxcuisine

"Arriving at Paradise Road, we were greeted immediately and shown to our table. The place had a lovely atmosphere and the decor was beautifully..."

Kershia

"We absolutely loved the food here at Paradise Road! The red duck curry was beautiful and the satay sauce was so peanutty - yum yum yum! The sauces..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"Paradise Road really changed my craving for Thai. It's not the type of cuisine I usually go for, but after having lunch there the other week, I was..."

Felisha Mendoza

"Authentic Thai place found upon research on Zomato for a place to dine on New Year’s Eve. Service was quick and foods were authentic and delicious!..."

M&M

"This is my second visit to Paradise Road and it is consistently good. We ordered vegetarian spring rolls, satay skewers and roti for entrees. Decent..."

Dine&market

"All food are delicious here. We r so lucky to meet with the special menu, seafood dishes. Partner always remembers what I love - soft shell crab...."

Kaseyzz

"Lovely Thai place with good service and delicious food. We like to order their whole fried fish with papaya salad, their green curry, tom yum soup..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Usually prefer green curry however the red curry with veg and tofu went down a treat with coconut rice! Creamy with a nice spice kick. The BBQ pork..."

Milla Vanilla

"I really love the food it so tasty. I will come back again. ❤ service is quite OK but still need improvement on professional. But really so nice,..."

Crissy Mi

"Best Thai food I’ve tried in Glenny so far. My friend and I had a Tom Yum chicken noodle soup each and shared some fish cakes and oysters as..."

Ttan

"I’ve visited this place many times but never got around to giving them a review. I’ve been going to this place for more than 3 years and I..."

Aayush

"Really really good food (I had the Massaman Curry). Very friendly staff and the venue has a snug cozy feel. Prices a a tad high, especially for the..."

Andries Van Wyk

"Came here last night for dinner. We ordered the fish cakes, penang curry and pineapple fried rice. Fish cakes were average unfortunately...."

@lukebMelb

"One of the nicer casual dining locations for Thai food in Glen Waverley. Booked a table for a large group (12) for dinner on a..."

Heidi

"Very much enjoyed our dinner here. Ordered the Pad Thai, coconut rice, tiger prawn rolls and soft shell crab special. Everything we ordered was great..."

Alexia Kara

"We ate at this restaurant this evening. Service was great, our host recommended the perfect combination of dishes. The place was packed being a..."

Aangelzzz

"Very tasty food and relaxed atmosphere. Food came out quite fast too, considering the restaurant was full. I would definitely come back..."

Nick Kikas

"I went here on a date. It feels as if the essence of Thailand is concentrated in the food and ambiance in paradise road. The staff were friendly and..."

Yianni Stoforidis

"The place is fairly small so with about 3 couples each with a child, it gets pretty cramped. Dinner time on a Sunday is extremely packed. Lucky for..."

Arisah Nguyen

"We had tiger prawn roll, papaya salada and salt and paper calamari and food was very nice.The service was very good and food came very..."

Mini Mooi

"Food was great and better than I though. My friend took me here and we had seafood pad kee mao and gaeng keo whan with rice. So good !! Hope we gonna..."

Piyarat Pinthong

"Enjoyable dinner on a busy Saturday. The food was great. The service was excellent. We were a party of 12 on a saturday night...a challenge for any..."

Sean Ej

"Friendly service and lovely ambiance. Had lunch with family there and found their dishes to be generous and tasty. Top marks for the generous..."

Sam D

"Friendly staff and food is delicious! You can order in advance to make lunch time outings more time efficient. Great place to go! We go here..."

Sonya Tawfik

"FOOD:5/5- I ordered almost everything has in the menu and I would say 9/10 dishes I picked so far is delicious- Nice dish decoration for..."

Cienna Nyn

"I haven't had Thai for a while and wasn't sure what to expect from this place. However I found the pad Thai I ordered was surprisingly yummy-not..."

Kira Dinh

"Always busy during nights whether weeknight or weekends, so booking recommended. Dishes always tasty but for the price, portions are too small. Nice..."

PS91

"Thai food here is amazing! A friend of mine took me here for dinner one time and I was just impressed with everything. The food, the service, the..."

Raymond "Gary" Nguyen

"My interest in this restaurant has started since it opened but never got a chance to visit as it always is packed during weekend. Yesterday we..."

Happytalent.66

"Decent Thai food - the flavours are really nice (had the pad thai & curry and rice), however I find the portions incredibly small and rather quite..."

Littlemissyh

"Went for friday lunch with a couple of colleagues. I had been to this place once and suggested we should give it a shot. Started with curry puffs and..."

Chasingawesomeness

"Blown away by the atmosphere of this place. Would 2000% eat again. Seafood meals are an absolute dream here, prices reasonable and very friendly..."

Ritu Makhija

"It was our first visit and the food does not disappoint us. The restaurant was fully occupied and we all know which is a good indication that we'll..."

Meily So

"Tried this restaurant for dinner for 4. food overall was ok nothing special. fried rice in the pineapple was a little more dry than other places we..."

Amy Tatosyan

"Not many places in Kingsway to get Thai - so this place is usually quite full for dinners. Booking recommended. Service is friendly with prompt..."

Ramieleatsshootsandleaves

"The menu is thoughtfully. constructed to appease different diners with ease. My favorite category, desserts, are just fabulous..."

Melbourne Glutton

"My favourite Thai takeaway!!! Got the seafood mixed platter and everything was cooked perfectly. Came out on a lovely sizzling platter and the sauces..."

Dolly The Explorer

"I like this place. The food is really nice. Great flavours. I don't understand why it has a mediocre rating! The pork buns have a great flavour. I..."

Foodtingtons

"Been here a few times and the service is really great, the settings and the tables and environment is really good.but the food... It is very salty,..."

Will

"Really delicious Thai food, and generous servings. Working in the area we are spoilt with great Asian cuisines. This for me was a standout. Great for..."

Tash

"This place is just incredible!!!:) one of the best thai food places you can go to!!! Lovely atmosphere, wonderful, friendly staff and the food is..."

Luke Spiezia

"An excellent Thai restaurant in the heart of Glen Waverley. The menu has all the traditional Thai fare you'd expect - fish cakes, pad thai, tom yum..."

Farzana

"Love the food, will definitely be my all time favourite place for Thai cuisine. Love the ambience and place. They can improve on their piped music..."

Sumaiya Rizvi

"Choosing to stay closer to the eastern suburbs rather than heading into the city for dinner, we ended up choosing Glen Waverly as our destination...."

Melbourne Culinary

"Fairly busy for a Wednesday night but the staff was attentive, always making sure the water glasses were full. Food was good, however the oysters..."

Dylan Slaven

"YO, THIS PLACE IS BOMB BIH. FISH IS OUTSTANDING, SON. THEM RIBS ARE FIIIRE, TOO. THIS PLACE IS TOO EASY, NO FRILLS. Would advise to book in advance..."

LA

"Great Thai restaurant in Glen Waverly. Been here 3 times so far and food was delish! Loved the tom yum soup, green curry, pandan chicken etc......"

Lil' Foodie

"Good Thai food for the Southeast side of Melbourne. I really like the lamb salad it's not exactly authentic but it's good. I find the duck used in..."

TT

"Great Thai food in Glen Waverly. Had the whole barramundi which was cooked to perfection and had absolutely delicious flavours running through it!..."

Brungiel

"My wife and I have dined here twice. The first time was great and second time was amazing. It is probably the best Thai I have eaten. Can't wait to..."

Homie

"Glen Waverley is home to quite a few restaurants in the main strip. Around the corner, you’ll find a few other nice places to eat, but priced..."

KT

"Really tasty Thai food! It's a bit on the pricey side but it's reflected in the good food. The service here is also fantastic. The waiters are..."

TresHungry

"Great place! The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Was there for lunch. We ordered the chefs special of Soft Shell Crab with pepper sauce and Thai..."

CoolBeans

"Paradise Road is where Glen Waverley locals go for Thai. Located on Coleman street, it’s right across from the hustle and bustle of Kingsway. A..."

Hungrycookie

"Awesome food and great service at reasonable price! Recommended for anyone staying near Glen Waverley area. Ordered a beef steak with Thai spices and..."

Satyaki Roy

"The food was absolutely delicious, packed with flavour and was of authentic Thai cuisine, rate very highly, with little wait time for food. However..."

Loulou

"Really good Thai option in the Glen Waverley area. Popular with the locals and super busy on the weekends. Recommended. Beef Pad See Ew $18.90. Stir..."

FOOD TRIP

"Same management as the elephant corridor so no surprise that the food is brilliant The crying tiger , salt & pepper calamari , Bbq pork ribs are..."

Jiten Bellani

"The menu is very extensive, with a large range of noodle, rice and curries. There is also a degree of choice in what type of protein component is..."

Flho

Cookie

83/100 (1102 ratings)

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Reservations

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Wheelchair Accessible

"Good food, good company - thanks merry..."

Heath McClaer

"Sister restaurant of Magic Mountain Saloon- Cookies is another great option for some fancy Thai food in the CBD. I ordered a dry Martini and I love..."

KEL

"This roof top bar is what melbourne is all about. Great views of the city with great drinks...."

Nay Nay

"Cookie Melbourne is a must go multi-level Thai restaurant and bar with a funky retro atmosphere. Enjoy delicious Thai fusion cuisine, generous..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Been here few times, the service always quiet nice, staffs were friendly and knowledgeable, the food was great, lots of different selections,..."

FoodieInMel

"Nice vibe, interesting menu and impressive wide range of drinks menus, the service was friendly and..."

FoodieInMel

"Great place to hang out with friends. love the beer here. Food is great too:)..."

Parul Aggarwal

"The scallops are one of the most delicious dishes I’ve ever had in Melbourne! The flavours and chilli kick are amazing. I could eat these every..."

Linda

"I haven't been here in such a long time, I used to come for Friday night after work drinks.Yesterday my friend and I dropped in for a wine..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"I used to go to this place a number of years ago for it's extensive range of drinks and it has not changed one bit - definitely a good drinking spot...."

Mira Listar

"I’ve heard a lot about this place previously and thought we would give it a try.We were pleasantly surprised. Some of the best Thai food we..."

Srslyfoods

"A Melbourne dining institute. I’ve been coming here for years and have always loved it. Everything on the menu is mouth watering and will leave you..."

Jill

"Cookie had good service, strong selection of drinks. The food was 'alright' you can certainly get better Asian/Thai food for less in Melbourne. Its..."

Red 5

"Came here for a quick lunch date with my partner. The place is quite and make my partner sceptical about this place. However, I had been here before..."

Eatwithbonny

"I don't know what country in particular Cookie's dishes lean on, but the ones our group ordered seemed to be a mix of Malaysian, Thai and Balinese..."

Kelvinchewsv

"Cookie as a absolutely amazing find, with beautiful food and lovely staff. Definitely one of my favourite places, if you go here I highly recommend..."

Edie

"Cookie is my go to for Thai food when I am in the CBD. You cannot go wrong with the food here. The mango salad is delicious. The jungle curry has the..."

Royce1903

"Good food, busy restaurant. Service ok, waitress didn’t explain the small, medium, large recommendations very well. When we explained we were..."

P

"Amazing ambience, great drink selection and incredible food. The pad Thai, drunken noodles and Penang curry are standouts for us. Highly recommend,..."

Rach

"Came here for dinner last night for a 40th and loved it! Great space and really delicious food - I found it was a great mix of what Melbourne does..."

Kimberley Leggett

"We came here for lunch... wouldn’t really know it was here if I hadn’t read about it... huge place you can see how it would get busy as great..."

Donna&Shane

"这是一家泰国餐厅哦。位置就在swanston..."

Lorna

"Cookie is a cool funkie bar that serves really good thai food. It is surprisingly authentic and very similar to what we have had in Thailand...."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Having only ever been here on a night out, I was nicely surprised when I went here for lunch on a weekday and it was great. The cocktails are AMAZING..."

Eatandbooze

"Always a great place to take visitors.so many beers on tap and great cocktails .. staff are kooky and helpful .. lots of favourites for me on the..."

Julie Cassie

"Went in last night for dinner. Had a couple plates to share and drinks. Pork platter was really good as was the fried chicken. Nice ambience aswell...."

Hamish

"Food don't really my cup of tea. Atmosphere is nice. Good for catchup with friends. Music is a bit loud. Balcony is good choice..."

Amyna

"Great place for getting sharing dishes. Enjoyed the plates that we had, the naan bread was so delicious. Service was pleasant, good atmosphere. Would..."

Foodserra

"You learn something new every day. Apparently this building was once the headquarters of the Australian communist party. Now there’s this very..."

Two Sheds

"We had lunch here with a group today. Lovely waitress. The sweet potato cigars were a bit strange, sort of sweet sort of savoury, didn’t love them...."

Vege Eats

"Trendy restaurant with cool lighting. Brought a friend from New Zealand here and we all enjoyed the meal. Great variety of fusion Thai food that was..."

Bear Noms

"A casual business lunch favourite. Amazing food, Great service and relaxed atmosphere. No need to look at the menu. Let the staff take care of if for..."

David

"Attended a 30th birthday here and the group were vegetarians so all our dishes were custom to be vegetarian. To my surprise I loved it and the..."

The Food Vogue By Le Seynt

"A bit dark, packed, and noisy even during weekdays. The pricing is slightly expensive but the portions are not too bad. Food is decent and flavourful..."

NoCapsicumPlease

"Such a great venue! Always has such a fun atmosphere especially when some of the dis are playing! Love the big list of cocktails! The food is also..."

C

"We came here for dinner on a Wednesday evening. The food was surprisingly delicious! I enjoyed the soft shell crab and mussels. The mussels were..."

Hangry Horace

"What can I say. Had a ladies dinner at Cookie. From the time I made the reservation to actually arriving at the restaurant the experience was..."

Kyriacoum

"A Melbourne institution! We've been going to Cookie for years and we love it every time. Last week we brought our friends here who were visiting from..."

Alice Gibson

"Fun venue with an enormous menu! Between two we shared the trout and chicken betel leaves, the salt and pepper calamari, the crispy pork belly red..."

Kate Dougherty

"Dined on New Year's Eve and the place was vibrant but noisy. Flavoursome dishes and decent sizes, especially the fried chicken. Attentive service,..."

Flaming Goose70

"I would highly recommend Cookie to anyone who loves Thai cuisine. I had the Lamb curry with eggplant & peas, with a side of coconut rice and..."

Nicole

"Simply loving this place!For New Years we have this tradition of getting a couple of mates together for some Thai food. Last year we went..."

MelbFoodHunter

"Great restaurant and efficient service. Our group had 10 people, so we ordered from the banquet menu and the food was delicious. It certainly had a..."

Kirsty Haggerty

"Really good and the rooftop is great at dusk when the sun is setting. Really beautiful, and the food is tasty and unique. The place is quite busy so..."

Emma

"Always the go to place when in doubt. There's so many options and so many great bars and restaurants you can go to. The stair walk is definitely..."

Madeline Agnes

"Updated 16/02/2018Make a return. Still absolutely beautiful. Ordered pork platter that I was dying to order last time and it hit every spots...."

Food Dine Roll

"Want good Thai in the heart of Melbourne? If you haven't been to this popular Thai eatery we recommend you to try it out! Cookie is situated on the..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"Tried this lovely place last weekend. Place was busy even though our dinner reservation was at 6. Entree was lovely! Main was good but took awhile to..."

Foodlover12

"I've been here twice. Always quite busy and loud but awesome flavours, variety and beers. I've never really loved Thai food until going here. Perfect..."

Rob

"Cookie is great. The bar is one of the most impressive in Melbourne both in looks and substances and it was one of the first restaurants to introduce..."

Espy Eats

"Fancy little place in Curtin house . The food is great - service is great , ambience and feel of the place is great ! Loved everything about it -..."

DT

"The food here is almost always very good. The pork platter is amazing and most of the food that I ordered like the fish never disappoint me. I could..."

Win

"I cool venue with lots of space. All dishes are set to share which is great. We ordered 3 small dishes and 1 medium and we went as a couple and it..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"Amazing place! My suggestion... Don't get the banquet and instead pick dishes of your own off the menu to share. You get a choice, still fill up and..."

Christina Mathiasz

"Good cooking of Asian dishes. Had some curries and stir fried dishes with rice last time visiting this place. Might be a bit pricier, but tasted..."

Ferry Gondo

"Had lunch here and it was good - grilled thai sausage, peppered snapper soup (very spicy), banana chili with chicken stuffed and mussels pancakes..."

SDeans

"Amazing cocktails and nice food. Service is adequate and super customer centric. They offered us some bubbles before dinner which was super nice...."

Daniel Bettencourt

"Wow I love this place my first time been there and I love it, no regrets what so ever the food are great and the friendly staff are good as well,I..."

Oral Sayee

"We ordered the mussels n roti bread.. I love the one in lucyliu and expected the same.. But it isn't.. It's average /good. We loved the snapper curry..."

Remy Matthew

"I've been here on several occasions as it's a bit of a Melbourne institution. Prime central location and authentic fusion food. I've spied many a..."

Good Food Good Mood

"We were greeted with a very welcoming smile. Everyone looks quite trendy. We were also seated by the window new the balcony which was nice-..."

Lily Fullgrabe

"A brilliant venue, that has an amazing vibe, great food and some delicious cocktails, came here for a gathering and the table ordered the pescatarian..."

George David Michaelides

"like ambience and most dishes are yummy and come in right portions. It always be the place that I take my guests out for dinning and drinking..."

Leng Mettarikanon

"Best Thai!Best service! Nice people!Desserts are really nice!I want to go there every day!:)Ground beef tastes really really..."

Yuxi Yan

"Lizzie's first impression: Kind of reminds me of Chin Chin but this place feels very chilled and their food/drink menu is soo extensive...."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"This place is great when you don't want to go all the way to chin chins. The ambience of this place is soo cool, love the high ceilings and the use..."

Justin

"Love love love cookie!! A great vibe with alot of tables but always packed! Great place for afterwork drinks or casual dinner. Loud space with lots..."

SueyLuey

"Decided to take my family up to Cookie and it was quite an interesting experience. It almost feels like the predecessor of Chin Chin. You've got the..."

Wandering Ella

"This is probably the most reliable meal in Melbourne. It never fails to disappoint. We always wind up ordering the same thing as it can't be beaten...."

BBQ Gypsy

"Cookie is on every foodie in Melbourne's list and I wonder why. I hadn't got around to visiting it until now as I'm always busy or its just too..."

Katherine Chiu

"What a fantastic Thai restaurant in the city- everything from the food and staff. We both had soup - I had Tom Kha Kai and fish fillet with sweet..."

Skippy

"Good decent Thai food located in the middle of the city. The food is always tasty and have generous portions. I always tend to over order when I am..."

Happyley

"At last I have found a bar in Melbourne that makes a Mai Tai the way a Mai Tai should taste. It's my favourite cocktail but gave up ordering it..."

The Pet Roo

"One of the best places to hang out in Melbourne I think. In the heart of the city, cookie is vibrant and fun and has delicious food. The cocktails..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Had some pork belly dry red curry and green papaya salad. Both dishes were wonderful recommendation by the waitress; to have a combination to..."

Cylee

"The cocktails were fantastic and the selection of drinks was vast, it was difficult to choose, however, the waiters didn't offer menus or take orders..."

Chanel Frendo

"Great night had drinks and dinner with some friends. Music a little loud we couldn't really talk. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful...."

Donm

"Went here to catch up with a few mates, was pretty busy but got us a table within 15 mins. That fried chicken is delicious, got the pork belly which..."

Jamie McMullen

Kumo Izakaya & Sake Bar

83/100 (1794 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Online order, pickup. Easy to use.Japanese dishes sometimes don't travel well with their delicate textures but the flavour is packed in...."

Affogato Addiction

"201908 long driven past Kumo, finally stopped in to this tram stylised Japanese eatery. I forgot to take photos so go check it out! Needed quite a..."

Nesscessities_gluttonness

"3.7 I’d give this placeMy mrs really really liked itI didn’t like it as muchThey were really accommodating with allergies,..."

Jonathan Voulgaris

"Really nice venue, high ceilings. Service not the slickest, but friendly and effective enough. Food is exceptional. Surprised it's not..."

John M

"What an incredible space. It used to be a bank and has maintained much of the original structure but the interior is complemented by smooth wood and..."

Quince And Cheese

"The crispy soft shell crab bao with nan ban zuke and thousand island was delicious to the last bite. So little but soooo good. Crispy and well..."

Eatenbymae

"I love the Japanese aesthetic of this restaurant. It has a Japanese Art Deco feel. We decided to share some of the smaller dishes. They were quite..."

SuziEats

"Great food authenticity done and served with style. Attentive staff who looked after a large party with ease. There is a private function room where..."

Gavin Gusling

"We ordered a few of the tapas and noodles and they were lovely, my absolutely favourite was the fish roe udon. I must say their service made it an..."

M3lissa____

"Kumo Izakaya is located along Melbournes famous Lygons street... the food there was pretty decent however the prices was quite expensive..The..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"Rating: 4.5/5Kumo, what an absolutely amazing experience! From the front you’re already wowed by the effort put in to set a japanese..."

Kayla Nguyen

"Will come back for:+ Fried octopus bites+ Spicy Salmon Taco+ Kingfish and Salmon Ceviche+ Sticky beef ribsWe had an..."

The Casual Diner

"Enjoyable feed with quality food in an awesome high ceiling venue. The service was attentive and the protein was handled with care. Authentic and..."

Linda

"Really enjoyed Kumo. Casual dinning with broad menu that is reasonably priced. Spicy tuna taco and king fish sashimi were stand out dishes. Sweat..."

Massivebird

"Definitely go for the chefs menu and if ure keen - pair it with a sake for an extra $45. My sis and I shared a 220ml sake and that was perfect. Food..."

April

"An excellent Japanese option! Menu is full with a lot of different choices - great flavours and advice from staff. Love sitting in a booth with..."

Elle

"Love the ambience of this place. The decor is great. Food is nice and service is good. Sashimi is fresh and karaage is tender. Great drinks list. A..."

Dumba

"Absolutely love this place. Food is incredible and service was amazing from a particular gentlemen who was extremely helpful in guiding us..."

Bongani

"Really enjoying the Melbourne’s food and wine festival with Matthew Evans and Andre kimoto this was a great educational evening with amazing sakes ..."

Krishna Brannigan

"Kumo is such a cute little Japanese restaurant with a very friendly and upbeat vibe to it!I'm vegetarian and sometimes find it difficult come..."

Chandini Vynatheya

"Amazing every time. Food is fresh and beautifully presented. Staff are knowledgeable and provide good suggestions. The specials are always winners...."

Nes

"Service: great, they handed me a chart with each dish and it's food allergy details. Food: fantastic flavours. Eggplant dish was one of the best..."

TigerTreeEats

"This place was so much better before they changed their potato salad...please bring back the old one with the potato shavings 👌👌 great food,..."

Esse Elle

"Modern Japanese cuisine---awesome selection of sake and pretty decent alcohol menu. Had the teriyaki chicken which was yummy but did not taste like..."

Emily

"We had the banquet $65. It's one of the best banquets I've had. The Japanese gnocchi was a highlight it simply melts in your mouth. Food: 10..."

Marge77

"Japanese food on an adventurous scale.This space is everything a 'normal' Japanese restaurant is often lacking.Large areas with spacious..."

Christopher & Marian

"Came with a small group of 4 for dinner. Ordered some sake and meals to share. Started with the miso, and then followed the teriyaki chicken, which..."

Stephanie Papazois

"Like this place. Wide selection of food, sake, and friendly service. I guess the restaurant is supposed to be a casual sake bar so the seatings are..."

Chad Obrian

"The decor and vibe at Kumo is so cool and typically Melbourne. It's the perfect scene for great food and drinks with friends and loved..."

Pass The Plate

"The decor is really nice and inviting. The food was really good, the sashimi was very fresh and we enjoyed all of the dishes including agedashi tofu,..."

Catdog

"My hubby and I love this place! Been here a couple of times and will go back. The atmosphere is pleasant and the service excellent. The food is..."

Katja Petrovic

"My boyfriend and I came here on date night. We enjoyed the food, wine and sake but found it a little overpriced for what it was. I didn't like the..."

Belle Eats Melbourne

"Had a sensational meal here last night! Couldn't fault the food, everything was delicious. The chicken skin snacks were incredible, I could have..."

Megan M

"Quality Food & Yummy CocktailsKumo is a fresh and super modern Japanese place towards the end of Lygon Street, with very cool..."

Just Jamie

"tl:dr immaculate service, great food, and SAKE! Also, they do take away.Just a disclaimer, I came here for a food and wine festival event,..."

James

"Sublime decor but unspectacular food -A) Their gnocchi dish was one of the best things I'd ever had.B) We had some nice starters,..."

Jess

"Been on my list for a while and went with the sautéed mushrooms, Japanese fried chicken, vegetable tempura and the ramen gnocchi with octopus. Loved..."

Gee

"Kumo is my first Izakaya (aka Japanese pub) experience and it totally exceeded my expectation. Love the trendy interior decor and high ceiling. The..."

Jolene Lim

"Absolutely delicious. Really good place for a meal in an intimate setting. The food is excellent. The ramen gnocchi is absolutely incredible. Will..."

Tom S

"Our first take on a different type of Japanese restaurant. Unassuming facade but once you go in, it'll take you to a visually appealing restaurant...."

Jake Gelvezon

"Amazing flavours! Only if sushi and sashimi were part of the banquets. But the atmosphere is great and a great place to catch up with..."

Helen Younan

"Nice decor, good food but inconsistent flavours. We came here on a Thursday evening and there were plenty of empty tables. We quickly ordered the..."

Luke And Hannah

"Ordered takeaway and got the pork gyoza, edamame and fried chicken.... had better edamame but the gyoza and fried chicken dishes were amazing..."

Gippsland Lad, Living In Brunswick

"This is a restaurant we have been to several times and is a usual go-to place when we crave good Japanese food. Staff are lovely and food always..."

FoodieAboutTown

"I don't usually make such a comment on decor. However the scene was set upon entry. Great decor and ambience. We decided on the chefs selection..."

Judy

"So many wait staff who only seem to do one function each! Weird daikon salad great! Sake suitably fetishistic. Chopstick rests stupid. Secretive..."

TWM

"Really good food but was a bit disappointed in the sashimi pricing for the 12 pieces as we felt it was quite expensive for what we received. Service..."

Krystal

"I would say the restaurant design is authentic. I strongly recommend the grilled king salmon, which is the so yummy! Sashimi is fresh as well. But i..."

Tiana

"Amazing restaurant! This would rank close to one of my favourite japanese places to eat at. First off, the takoyaki was amazing, it's usually my..."

Radley Cardente

"We had asked a Northern-based friend for some Brunswick-located recommendations and Kumo Izakaya was the choice for the night. The front and location..."

Donutsam

"Thursday night - Out on a school night 🤓-work dinner 🍽 beautiful fresh Japanese food @kumoizakaya , Lygon St, East Brunswick..."

Rosie Raiti

"I would highly recommend the Calamari Fish Roe Udon for something different and unique. Mixing the egg with the udon adds extra creaminess to the..."

Uyen Le

"The Calamari and Spicy Fish Roe Udon ($14.8) is... seriously good; slippery udon noodles and chewy squares of calamari swam about in a thick sauce..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Food is great, ambience as well. Service is patchy.One dish took AGES to come out, and everyone has finished their food before my companion..."

E

"Kumo packs out so get in early or make a booking! The food is perfect for sharing and very reasonably priced. The meals were well timed to allow for..."

Jacqueline

"Kumo izakaya are very yummy, definately some good options on the menu, the chefs are very creative. It is very expensive though, not something I'd..."

Charli.jay

"My partner and I are huge Japanese fans and Kumo hits the mark every time. The atmosphere is excellent, perfect for something more intimate..."

Aimzele

"Great food and good service. Probably the best Japanese food you'll have in Brunswick. Dishes are well priced and the venue and Japanese hospitality..."

The Critic's Critic

"Atmosphere was very warming and authentic. The food was beautifully presented and the taste was just perfect! The highlight dish was probably the..."

Dwayne Melbourne

"Gastrology recently joined Australia's top Sake Master and Kumo Izakaya owner, Andre Bishop for an intimate dinner to enjoy the award winning cuisine..."

Gastrology

"Good quality food, loved sitting at the bar which reminded me a lot of my dining experiences in Tokyo. It was quite pricey however and was the only..."

Rodney

"The best way to enjoy this place is to share as many dishes as possible. Went there with my family and enjoyed lots of taste plates to go along with..."

Luccio

"What a hidden gem! I'm not sure why it has such poor reviews. The food was delicious. Serving sizes are small, but that's to be expected from tapas..."

Redcat

"This place is such a hidden gem in Brunswick. You may have passed it 50 times without realizing it's there. The presentation of the food is true to..."

Ashleigh Dougherty

"Excelent japonese restaurant, great staff, great food! Busy! Need reservations. The miso soup was delicious, the ceviche very good. The beef tataki..."

Clemencia Liliana

"Came here with a Dimmi voucher and the newly opened restaurant is surprisingly authentic and awesome! Absolutely loved the izakaya experiment and..."

J88

"Kumo Izakaya has a beautiful interior - the dining booths in particular look so cosy. For two, we ordered six dishes plus two desserts. The menu..."

Julycheee

"Gastrology recently joined Australia's top Sake Master and Kumo Izakaya owner, Andre Bishop for an intimate dinner to enjoy the award winning cuisine..."

Gastrology

"The food here is immaculate. The flavours are delicate and well balanced. The presentation is pretty without being pretentious and the decor is..."

David Bright

"Take note: this place is not '$80 for 2 people' as Zomato suggests. $80 + per person is more accurate. The food is amazing, the variety and knowledge..."

Hania Trzaskowski

"Fantastic atmosphere and friendly service. We loved sitting in the booths and enjoying the ambiance.We ordered the banquet option and the..."

Josh_hajis

"Kumo is one of the better Japanese izakayas in Melbourne with a few dishes done as well as in Japan. The fish is fresh as are other produce and they..."

Diner

"Great food and attentive staff. One of the best Japanese places I've been to in Melbourne :) the decor is awesome as well, the high ceiling makes all..."

Nikita Singh

"Went here a couple of times on a voucher. Without it, might be very pricey. Food is very good, but does come at a price and Serving sizes can be..."

Jason Pham

Kisume

Accepts American Express

"I never write reviews, but Kisumé was just amazing! The food was spectacular and the service was great (our waitress took our drinks off the bill..."

Tamara Pintov

"Fabulous food and outstanding service. Loved the easy vibe downstairs.. Uni sushi and the chargrilled chicken thigh (chilli daikon!!) were highlights..."

Gladys Foster

"Reached early so went upstairs to the bar and had a (warm) sake...to me the only way to drink sake!! The edamame accompaniment I ordered was..."

Renuka Saraswat

"Splurge a little and do the private dining Chefs Table upstairs with Chef Moon. You won't be disappointed. Bookings are a must and recommend you go..."

David-James Nguyen

"Exceptional! Some of Australia’s finest produce served to our table by a samurai of Japanese cuisine. An eye for detail intimately shared with each..."

Daniel Berger

"The best food and service. Awesome management and staff....made our anniversary so special with great..."

Roman Peldys

"Could not fault the food in this restaurant. Absolutely outstanding attention to detail, the flavours were amazing and staff brilliant. Highly..."

Megan Louise

"Amazing table service, such friendly staff that really help make fine dinning more approachable The banquet menu makes it easy for those who..."

Jasmine Russo

"Came here for my birthday dinner and surely wasn't disappointed. The atmosphere of the restaurant was sophisticated yet cozy and the level of..."

Donna Nguyen

"Dined here for my birthday last night with the $125pp set menu and had an incredible experience.The service was professional and attentive,..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"We dined at the Chef’s table. Incredible food and service by our main chef. However the supporting wait staff were not very professional (e.g. a..."

Casey

"Had an amazing dinner last night here! Nice ambience & cozy. Chef explained each dish briefly & it tastes really amazing...."

Priscilla T

"OMG. This place, food, service, everything (except price tag) was to die to. But even the price was worth it on a special night out with my daughter..."

Alimaude

"Absolutely..."

Bean

"⭐️ 4.5/5 stars - 🍇 Food - we got the set menu for $88 pp, I thought this was great value for money as we were completely stuffed..."

Carmen

"We came to Kisume for my birthday on a weekend. I chose the 15 piece sushi omakase. We were promptly seated at the sushi bar and given the menus. The..."

Willtravelforfood17

"We came here the day after Valentine’s Day and ordered the Valentine’s Day tasting menu for $150pp. The overall experience was fantastic and we..."

BD Food Adventures

"We were delighted to have the new years special menu. The Omi Wagyu was tender, the hazelnut Dacquoise was soft, flavoursome and balanced. The best..."

Lachlan Chan

"I had booked the sushi counter to do the sushi Omakase, but it happened to be Chinese New Year so they on a special menu with auspicious prices like..."

Alan Tse

"Quality food. Attentive wait staff. Somewhat over priced but making the most of a good name so costs a bit..."

CK

"Kisume is the perfect place to spend your Saturday night! They have amazing Japanese food which is so fresh, full of flavour and tasty! The bento box..."

Gluten Free Bible

"Tasty food and great..."

Anonymous

"BEST RESTAURANT I’VE BEEN TO IN MELBOURNE..... maybe it’s because I love japanese food but honestly I was so impressed by the ambience, the..."

Danielle D’souza

"The aesthetic and food quality of this restaurant is amazing. Restaurant was a bit difficult to find but don't we all like a hidden gem? Best dish is..."

Diana Quach

"Dined at Kisume on Saturday evening. Very modern, clean, sleek restaurant serving exceptional food. It’s quite expensive, however, the experience..."

SouthEastEater

"I have eaten at kisume a fair few days and not once disappointed. Really great staff and the food is..."

C H

"This is a really nice modern Japanese restaurant. For starters, I really liked the agedashi tofu and seafood soba noodles. We also had the no nori no..."

IEats

"Loved the ambience of this place. Food is great too! A little bit on the pricier side but well worth it...."

M&M

"We came to Kisumé for an omakase experience at the sushi counter and were very impressed. The restaurant has a moody ambience and great aesthetics...."

JM

"Came here for my birthday party with family. Love the restaurant vibes and their customer service. I was really satisfied with food quality and..."

Eatwithbonny

"Booked a table at the sushi counter for a special event, the ambience is fancy casual but very fitting for a special event. Experience is very..."

Kayla Nguyen

"Came here with a a booking made hours earlier for 2 during a Saturday lunch. It was pretty quiet with a calm ambience.We were seated at the..."

Karen

"We went there for the set menu at $175 pp. The wagyu scotch fillet was beautiful, as was the snapper tempura and the cauliflower and mushroom salad...."

Ann

"Delicious food and intimate service. The macadamia cos lettuce salad is a standout for me. Such simple dish yet packed with flavors..."

Chao Zelin Ma

"Great experience at Kisume, amazing decoration very focus on the details. Personally don't like the Foie Gras Angus beef, I reckon is slicely bitter..."

Jack C Lin

"Fantastic service and faultless dishes. Thoroughly enjoyed the..."

Melbournefoodie

"Exceptionally friendly service. Nice, modern interior design. Fresh ingredients and delicious flavours. Beautifully presented dishes...."

Foodforthebrokensoul

"UPDATE: CHEFS TABLEEnjoyed chef’s table tonight, food was great. Some dishes were a slight miss, but enjoyed majority! The experience was..."

Foodie Takes Melb

"I'm a very lucky girl. I've had the privilege of partaking in the Chef's Table experince three times and I would keep coming back if I could! The..."

Ngocolat

"We had a great date night at Kisumé seated at the bar. We made a booking and were seated upon arrival by very friendly staff who also kept us..."

Jen Eats Away

"Had a amazing experience here, seating at the bar area watching the chefs preparing our sushi, nice atmosphere, the menu were interesting, very..."

FoodieInMel

"A good place for a formal date. However, it is definitely not a traditional Japanese restaurant, more like western style with sushi. Fancy location,..."

Joey Zhang

"Ambience: 8/10 Service: 7/10Taste: 9/10Value: 7/10Would recommend cauliflower salad and sushi plate.Sakura Hemingway..."

Hungrywombats

"Had the most delightful meal at Kisumé.The interior was very luxe, and the place was bustling.Staff were very attentive, friendly and..."

Pineapple San

"Late night meal - I’m in love. Set menu had plenty to eat- great flavours and the bar is a great place to watch them prepare food...."

Annette Y

"Our first omakase in Kisume was good! But we wanted to try something out of the list. So we ordered the crispy wagyu truffle in which came out as two..."

Vivi Susanti

"First of all I have to say this is the best dessert I have ever had! The staff are friendly and helpful, but the register lady is a little bit..."

Lareinaglory

"Attended a birthday on this cold weekend. This restraint was nice and cosy as we all enjoyed our meals which were gorgeous to look at and delish..."

Split The Bill

"📝: Discover a fusion of art, design, and dining. Kisumé draws on the purity and integrity of Japanese cuisine while infusing it with Australian..."

Sense Of Food

"Had a lovely evening here with my partner. Service was very attentive, which is excellent. Food was great, though I’ve had better at another fine..."

Jill

"Ive been here many times since its opening but this is the first time I write a review. Kisume is my fav Japanese food in town. The food is super..."

Huong Dang

"I love Kisume! I honestly do not like seafood but Kisume opened my taste buds and they did not disappoint. The dishes were flavoursome and the..."

Wearekimleaf

"🎙"OH, 'KISU-ME' UNDER THE MILKY TWILIGHT" 🌠.What was Edamame and Lentils favourite TV show? 📺 Answer Below..."

Melbourne Food Wanderer

"The evolving omakase menu at Kuro Kisumé is a symphony of flavours that appeals to all humanly senses and is truly emotionally evoking. Trust..."

Lydia Leong

"Delicious Japanese cuisine. So amazed by its flavour, especially the truffle wagyu ball - highly recommended! Ambience and service was really..."

Mrs E

"We dined here last year before Christmas. We had the set menu and all the dishesare fantastic. We spent almost 3hours because some dishes took long..."

Lyn Victoria

"Came here during Melbourne Money and my experience was quite good. Definitely some of the best quality sushi in Melbourne but it comes with a hefty..."

Andrew L

"⭐️ $95pp ⭐️ Excellent Service and Accomodating staff. ⭐️ High Quality Sushi. Tried a set and had to finish with citrus dessert which was..."

Anh Mantou

"I had the privilege of experiencing the chef's table with a sake pairing. Each dish was beautifully presented and eloquently explained by the chef..."

Tepa Rianii

"A fancy fine dining experience, and well worth it. We ordered the 5 course set menu at $140/person and the food quality was great. All the dishes..."

Keven Luan

"Had really high expectations for this place but was a little disappointed. I had a larger group so we had a set menu, the food was great but the..."

Sandy

Hooks At The Yarra

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place has made Melbourne my home, such a wonderful setting in the sun by the Yarra with glorious sunsets and amazing staff and food. Sue and..."

Annie Maher

"A place we love coming to where you can always find good service, friendly staff and great food in a prime location. Chilling out outside on a bean..."

Simão Lagoá

"Had an awesome night, lovely food and lovely staff with an awesome view! Cannot recommend enough considering the size of the meals and quality for..."

Mitchell Summerville

"Amazing food and fantastic customer service. We were really happy to find this gem of a restaurant on our last night in Melbourne. We will be back..."

Kellianne Reynolds

"Great Beer, relaxing under palm trees in the harbor atmosphere, good food and super friendly service, always fun - we like to go..."

Torsten Rohrbeck

"Hooks the Yarra, was fantastic. Superb fish and the beer was icy cold just the way I like it!!! Thank you Sue and Laurie superb afternoon. We will..."

Michael N Sue Rice

"What an amazing night had by all, once again I would like to thank Sue, Laurie and your staff, for there expert organisation skills for Bills party,..."

Merryn Stevens

"One of the best seafood platters I have had, would recommend it to everyone and the couple that run it are happy and..."

Adrian Dallow

"Great spot overlooking the marina at Yarra's Edge. Lovely outdoor area with lots of tables and beanbags under the palm trees. Menu has a wide variety..."

Kimberly De Wind Hewarathna

"Great food and wonderful service. Definitely recommend and go..."

Karlene Boyd

"Great food and friendly staff! You Cld actually taste the alcohol in the drinks 😆..."

Nae Nae

"Great service, food and wine arrived quickly. Friendly..."

Chris Potter

"Moreton bay bugs were delicious and plenty of meat. Great service gorgeous views of..."

Gwen Finnigan

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Chikao Suda

"One of my favourite restaurant near Docklands. Food is of high quality, tasty, fresh and the view is great. Staffs are friendly. Love everything..."

Jenny Chu

"Decor is a bit meh hence probably why I'd never stopped by but today I finally came here with a work colleague to give it a try. Service was..."

Melbourne Epicure

"** UpdateThe best beef cheek pies are on offer again! That gorgeous melt in your mouth beef and gravy is back. Fantastic that it is always..."

Split The Bill

"Not a bad marinara. Needed a little more salt, little more garlic to enhance the flavor further. Need a bit more pasta to go with the seafood. On..."

Jeffrey Lau

"Went tonight with my family for our dual birthdays, The food was excellent, fresh and tasty, and plenty of it, far too much for us to eat. The staff..."

Leigh Andrews

"A real unique space, you gotta sit on one of these big bean bags, sip a coffee or tea late morning or a glass of wine in the evening, enjoy the..."

Roslyn Foo

"Not to miss this place while paying visit to the South Wharf. One of the best fish and chips at MEL that I had. Instead of buying a Victoria Secret..."

Sour, Sweet And Salt

"Beautiful location, Its lovely to eat at the outside seating in the summer and they have great pizzas and souvlakis really great services and great..."

Sarahannierule

"If you are hungry, the $12 pizzas are good value as they are quite large for 1 person. They have a good selection of beers on tap as well as cheap..."

JT

"Great view from the restaurant and good atmosphere, would love to come back on a hot afternoon to try the bean bags outside! My partner and I shared..."

Paige Wiles

"Friendly helpful cheap and cheerful by the river! Tandoori pizza $12 with house wine $17 octopus salad water and smiles on the banks of the Yarra..."

Krishna Brannigan

"Had the seafood platter and it was absolutely gigantic. I can imagine many people wouldn't be able to finish it. Loved the morton bay bugs and the..."

Kimmy_desu

"Came past here with a friend and decided to grab a drink and something to nibble on while we waited for another friend. It's a great location on..."

Wayne And Cassandra

"The great little hidden gem is amazing the service is great and the food is great too. I've got no complaints about this place I was there on good..."

Back At You

"Cooked Prosciutto. I'm a big pizza fan and Prosciutto is my fav! but it was a first time to have a pizza with the prosciutto cooked on top! Not sure..."

Foodie007

"Magnificent.. Wonderful Seafood Platter for Lunch. The selection and service is exceptional. We totally enjoyed our experience. Definitely will..."

Amanda

"Mussels a must!. Brother-in-law and I spent a pleasant Tuesday afternoon at the fabulous little restaurant on the Yarra away from the noise and..."

Allen.anne.perry

"We bought a voucher and decided to give this restaurant a try .Overrall the food was great with good ambience and friendly staff.the only downside is..."

Ariel Lee

"Thanks Pete, Athena and staff for the right royal send off! A gorgeous afternoon lounging around in the sun with many beautiful friends. Food and..."

Jo

"Awesome Celebrating a farew.... AwesomeCelebrating a farewell as a gorgeous friends returns interstate. We enjoyed buckets of beer as we..."

Tania Behan

"Went to Hook's tonight with 3 other friends using a voucher including the 6 dozens of oysters with 2 bottles of wine. Service was great and food was..."

Anne Pham

"Not bad. We were given a voucher for the 3 dozen oysters and bottle of wine deal. My husband enjoyed the oysters, I ordered the moreton bay bug main..."

Al.bee

"Great stuff. Used a Our Deal voucher for lunch today comprising 3 dozen oysters + a bottle of wine all for $29.00 what a bargain. Fortunate for me my..."

Hawker

"We had lunch here with an online deal for 6doz oysters. Was fantastic. Enjoyed all of it and was well worth it. We did order a few other dishes..."

Laura Galdes

"Not bad. Came here on a voucher & expected a mediocre meal BUT was delighted with the meal. We ordered a crown lager BUT was not convinced thats what..."

Clenden

"Voucher review. We where a little sceptical about using our voucher for the thermidor lobster dish after reading some previous reviews. I would like..."

Gd

"Best Seafood in Melbourne. I have dined here a few times and had to spread the word about Hooks! The meals are always top shelf and the prices are..."

Luis Enrique

"Great service. We dined here on Friday night dinner, with a voucher for the Lobster Thermidor. The service here was amazing. Despite being half an..."

Jeza

"Dined at Hooks today for lunch. Thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Servings were adequate, fresh, tasty and well presented. We used a voucher for Lobster..."

Tracy Lee

"Voucher Deal. We ate here on Friday with a voucher for Lobster, the food was very good and the service was excellent. The restaurant is hard to find..."

Aatisket

"Lobster Thermidor success!. Came here on an OurDeals voucher for Lobster Thermidor for two ($39) at lunchtime. The atmosphere is beautiful -open,..."

The World’s My Oyster

"Great Experience. Will be back!. We went to Hooks as a result of buying 2 vouchers which consisted of foccaccia, prawns & wine for our good friends..."

R. Grant

"Mostly good. We went to Hooks as a result of buying the voucher which included a kilo of prawns, a drink and foccaccia. All of these were very..."

HB

"$10 lunch specials for pizza, pasta and risotto are absolutely delicious and the best value in the area. Gnocchi with blue cheese sauce was so..."

Louie E

"We'll Be Back. Stopped in for lunch yesterday. The service was very friendly and polite. The atmosphere was very relaxing, the food cooked to..."

Rick

"Great place, great food and great views. Highly recomend..."

Yeltz

"Nice location Friendly Staff. We dined on a Ourdeal voucher great deal upgraded to Sav Blanc for $10.00 extra.Warm Hot Night beautiful location..."

Dmc30202

"Hook Line & Sinker. WOW!! v.generous voucher deal...2 entrees, 2 mains and a bottle of their own Silver Hooks Shiraz :-) Thank you muchly!! Tasty..."

Jojo

"Beautiful location. We had lunch today on a voucher and was very impressed, wonderful location especially on a nice sunny day, great staff very..."

Nikki Ballard

"What a Fantastic Experience. Went last night with my wife with a voucher. Immediately greeted and shown to our table. The service was faultless and..."

Brian S

"Beautiful!. My friend and I went there for dinner tonight after reading mixed reviews. Our experience was fantastic! The service was friendly and..."

Toni Pascoe

"Professional service. Excellent food. Friendly..."

Tudobar

"Beautiful location. How lovely that we discovered Hooks @ The Yarra through a voucher offer. We were able to try some of their more high-cost dishes..."

Rose Mercer

"Had surprisingly lovely meal here tonite with group of friends. Had One Deal vouchers, was expecting less than great, given difficulty booking..."

Mrs AOM

"Was taken here on a suprise dinner with my other half and I loved it!Every course was perfect!We had the mussels and the whitebait as..."

PollyBallrat

"Great Deal. Dinner for 2 on Friday 7th Sept on an OurDeal voucher and enjoyed a lovely night. Difficult at first to get a booking, first time l rang..."

Jacquie

"Better than expected. Food Good....Service too quick between courses, table service was polite and friendlyThings I would like to see next..."

Carla J Wall

"Food was delicious! Loved the medallion of lobster! Entrees were delicious and great quality. Would highly reccomend..."

Rebecca Mathew

"Wow... Food was amazing! I've been here twice now and I can't wait for my next visit! I had the lobster tortellini and the steak. Both meals were..."

Food F4n4tix

"I love the concept of this restaurant, fresh seafood and great steaks. The service was fantastic and so was the food. We had the special of the day..."

Ruth

"Brilliant Fine Dining. All that i can say is , ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. The service is exceptional and the food was far superior to that of Crown Casino..."

Yiannis

"Best Seafood in Melbourne!. Fisherman soup is totally amazing. Service is excellent!! Fantastic..."

Meena

"I love stoping in here for a couple of beers. There’s always plenty of locals and the atmosphere is great. I always think of this place as the..."

Rigoniman

"💥💥We called in on Saturday to have a couple of drinks and to meet up with some friends. Tiffany and Andrew were both fantastic. A couple of..."

Mickey Lockett

"Me and my girlfriend just randomly walking into this restaurant in our vacation in Melbourne and we did not expect much since it was not very crowded..."

Thomas Tucker

"Great service. We dined here on Friday night dinner, with a voucher for the Lobster Thermidor. The service here was amazing. Despite being half an..."

Newson Jasper

"Please give our thanks to the Manager(s) and others for the tasty lunch and bottle of sparkling wine. We had an amazing time. The food at Hooks at..."

trung son nguyen

"This is a great bar with excellent river views right next to highly identifiable Webb Bridge. There is a lovely atmosphere outside, with plenty of..."

Kris

"I can not count how many times I have been to Hooks. I was firstly impressed by their furniture’s arrangement. As a bar, I expected to see the..."

Charlie Spielvogel

Chocolate Buddha

83/100 (1486 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"One of the best sushi experiences you can have in Melbourne undoubtedly.From the outset of our meal, we were greeted by staff who were..."

Kevin & Emily

"Gorgeous open space that easily catered for my table of 6 (with booking).Ordered:🍚 Sashimi Don: with fresh salmon sashimi marinated..."

Jasmine

"This is a great restaurant at Fed Square. It's beautiful inside and has ample seating, including a sushi train. The service was excellent, the..."

Rhonni

"It was Diwali celebration at federation square and we wanted to try something different, Japanese food seemed like a good inspiration. We had ordered..."

Mihir Baxi

"Wonderful service although we did have staff doubling up e.g. 2 waiter brought us water and 2 asked for our orders but they're just extra attentive..."

Ange

"Very beautiful food...."

Jordan

"What a delightful place to dine in the busiest and one of the prettiest places in Melbourne. Was super busy when we came here for a friend’s..."

LC

"This evenings pre gig dinner was consumed at Chocolate Buddha, not only does this venue do Japanese well, it caters for my GF, DF & Fructose..."

Espy Eats

"I struggled to find this restaurant. The gps made me walk past acmi a couple of times and the wall between the gray SBS building and ACMI until I..."

Dr S

"I have been to chocolate Buddha many times, because I have a friend who needs to eat gluten free and chocolate Buddha has a whole page of gluten free..."

Sanyk28

"Had the salmon maki rolls and the apple crumble. Food was absolutely amazing, as was the location. I sat outside with a view of federation square..."

Emma Catherine Beacham

"A dinner with a small gathering of friends. Option of a la carte was a nice surprise, and some restaurants only offer set menus for groups. Staff..."

Junichi

"Don't worry its not all chocolate! That was my first thought when i saw the restaurant sign as we entered anyway. Great prawns and bento box. They do..."

Veta Bajaj

"Don’t let the name fool you - this is a Japanese restaurant and a very good one at that.We had lunch her on a wet and cold Friday and..."

Austin

"I had dinner here tonight and just wanted to compliment all the staff for their amazing service. I eat out a lot but the genuine friendliness and..."

Claui

"We had a fabulous meal here Sunday night. There were six of us and everyone's meal was excellent. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable of the..."

Disommer

"Love this place, been here so many times and never been disappointed!! Lots of vego & vegan choices. Highly recommend the agedashi tofu and the..."

VegoLover

"Delicious food and fantastic attentive, helpful and friendly service. The Vegetable Maki and Nasu Dengaku (Miso Eggplant) are must tries! I just..."

Ellie

"Great food... Great place indoors and outdoors... and amazing service. Our food was a bit late so they shouted a whole cask of Sake. Talking about..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"Went to this restaurant for our company Christmas party. The whole restaurant looks nice and relates to Japan. The food was okay, kind of lacked some..."

Kaley Nguyen

"Extremely friendly staff. Good food and even better deserts, my personal favourite being the green tea brûlée! Although it could use more noodle..."

Brittany Clark

"Ordered teriyaki chicken and grilled salmon lunch trays. The grilled salmon is quite good, the skin is crispy and the fish meat is juicy. But the..."

Stella

"We came here for dinner on a Saturday night to meet with a friend.I was not sure what to expect and ordered the Tori soboro noodles this was..."

Split The Bill

"Outstanding food and faultless service. Had dinner here with friends on Friday and we ordered pretty much every small dish on the menu - everything..."

Blergh!

"A recent return (Feb 2020) confirmed the delights of Chocolate Buddha. There's been a complete refit - this was my first time since reopening (had..."

Keith Lawrence

"Always happy to come here with a group of friends for a meal! Great atmosphere, service, food and cocktails! Its also a great place to watch the..."

Melbfoodluva

"My Mum and I had the most delicious meal here - it was 10 days ago on a crazy evening in Melbourne due to the footy. It was very busy (pre footy time..."

Meg

"Great night with the lads. Service was exceptional. Food was great with no real misses amongst the multiple shared plates we ordered. A busy Friday..."

Matty

"Such an unassuming name for a Japanese restaurant. Very informed and friendly staff. Great food and service. A little sterile in the ambience Dept,..."

Dazz Inator

"Great Japanese with a nice view of fed square. Good lunch special and friendly informative staff. I will definitely return to try a few more options...."

Anna Wheelahan

"I went for dinner tonight w Simmyeats.Melb, her partner and my friend which was sooo much fun. The service from the moment we walked in the..."

Timinmelbourne

"I haven't been here in years and last night I warmed up with my first ever ramen experience. I ordered the spicy pork ramen but instead of pork I got..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Visited yesterday for weekend lunch. Very quiet inside. Was greeted by the very enthusiastic host, given menus to look at and we took some outdoor..."

Tania Salu

"I had heard on a few low fodmap support groups that Chocolate Buddha catered to the low fodmap diet so I thought I would give the city restaurant a..."

Fussy Fodmapper

"I had a really good time here! I ordered the Nabeyaki Soba because ever since playing Phoenix Wright Spirit of Justice i always wanna get the soba..."

Thuaners

"Friendly and professional staff who are always very helpful and attentive. Great atmosphere and amazing Buddha status to admire. The good is amazing..."

N

"Went here after a show as nowhere else was serving food. Pleasantly surprised. Great service, very friendly and helpful staff. The food was delicious..."

Izzy Wild

"Chocolate Buddha definitely has a menu that caters for most however we don't believe the food is worth the extremely high prices or arrogant service...."

@twogoodtoresist

"My friend used to work here and was telling me how it was really tasty and traditional. Given we have both spent time in Japan I was eager to check..."

Good Food Good Mood

"I honestly do feel this place is a tiny bit over-rated. It is always super crazy busy and I feel that is probably what brings it down a bit. It..."

Lilly Pilly

"I've been to chocolate Buddha a few times now. A trendy and very well located restaurant in Federation Square of Melbourne CBD.Really good..."

Dinermelb

"3.8 to be exact. Better ramen than I had in a while. The soup wasn't bad at all, certainly not bland! The chasyu was a bit ordinary, not enough fat..."

KC

"We arrived and sat outside. The service was impeccable and the waitress was lovely. We ordered a couple of small dishes that were all amazing...."

Allison King

"I've been to this place a number of times, due to it's convenience and fabulous noodle dumplings, and can't believe I haven't written a review before..."

Shazzamataz

"Great place for a quick dinner if you are around Federation Square, great friendly staff- delicious food and a lovely place to people watch..."

Sugar_licks

"Excellent spot for a meal if you're visiting ACMI or the Ian Potter gallery at Fed Square. The food was really good, although a little on the..."

Ben To

"Frenetic and fabulous. The crew know there stuff and are very efficient. And the food is delicious, portions generous and enough choice to please..."

Check Please

"A great location with better than average standard and unique dishes, but at a relatively hefty price. My Spicy Pork Ramen ($22) was good,..."

TonkleChicken

"Food was alright, didn't really wow me but I suppose it was pretty unique Japanese with a western twist. Had the pork lunch tray, I liked the brown..."

Kristie Koo

"Love this place, great menu, great taste and welcoming staff. My favourite is the spicey pork ramen A great place to meet up with friends in the city..."

Zessie

"Chocolate Buddha has been a go to for me whenever I am forced to spend any amount of time in the CBD. It has a great outlook, I quite like the shared..."

Oni San

"Delicious pork belly and fantastic tempura pumpkin cooked to perfection; soft on the inside and light crispy tempura batter. Staff are friendly and..."

Cristy Phelan

"The name won't tell but this place is actually one of the better Izakaya restaurants in Melbourne. Great range of small share dishes and wonderful..."

MelbFoodHunter

"Federation Square is known for its diverse amount of of people and restaurants.Certain restaurants give real emphasis and an example of..."

Taking A Bite

"We had lunch at Chocolate Buddha on Saturday to celebrate a family birthday. There were 11 of us ranging in age from 15 to 77, with pretty diverse..."

Dave Ansett

"We recently went to chocolate Buddha for lunch on a weekday. Considering it's in Fed Square, it was surprisingly quiet, ideal for a slow lunch with..."

Simon

"Had a great night, food lovely...and too entertainment with our waiter Michael. Wonderfully attentive, hilarious and professional.............."

Ali Horan

"Was looking for somewhere to have dessert and came across this place. Really appreciated the warm and friendly service. My friend and I tried the..."

Jennyaichen

"I came here for dinner with a group of people on a Saturday night. Most of us were running late but our table was still reserved for us. The renkon..."

Faye

"We had a lovely meal at chocolate Buddha. The food was consistently good across the 4 dishes we ordered and the service was attentive. Overall, an..."

Steph Hanson

"Last Saturday a group of us met at Federation square to have lunch at a frequently talked about local spot. Chocolate Buddha is a communal Japanese..."

Ashlee Adams

"I like this place, food is fresh & good quality, service is efficient and friendly. Well located. They accommodate dietary requirements really..."

Yuppiehippiechick

"Summary Review: This place serves simple Japanese dishes done well and presented well. In an inviting communal seating environment, this is the place..."

Mz_J

"Had dinner here on a Saturday night, they were packed but the service was really good and the food was pretty quick to come out!The servings..."

Food Architect

"Great food and service, you have to try the Korean chicken and the plum wine , the dumplings are great and the prices reasonable, have to book in to..."

Peter Emmerson

"I don't know where to begin with this place! The food is just to die for, the location is central, the staff are super friendly, cocktails go down a..."

Elizabeth215

"What a delightful dining experience! Chocolate Buddha was the restaurant chosen by my partner to cap off our five-day Melbourne visit, which..."

Food Baes

"Such great and welcoming service, really cool place to chill. Got iced chocolate and was delicious!!!!! Unfortunately didn't order any food -..."

Gabby Deg

"Service is excellent, very nice waitersI got the Buddha dumplings and age- dashi tofu, it's a very salty ( only today not other times I ate..."

Olivia

"Lovely Japanese restaurant overlooking Federation Square.Pros- friendly, polite service- fresh, healthy food- fast..."

Purple Anise

"By far my favourite restaurant in Melbourne.The wait staff are really friendly and the food is AMAZING! Try the pumpkin rolls and the..."

Becks

"This japanese restaurant is just located at Federation Square. It is nice to seat either inside or outside. I prefer seating inside to have a more..."

MF

"We had lunch there today (2.30pm, kitchen still opened!), the staff was really good and extremely friendly. We shared some pork belly (to die for!)..."

Foodielicious

"We wanted something to snack on before dinner so we ordered the mapo tofu & kingfish sushi roll. Did not expect the tofu to be so good! Kingfish..."

Gossipgalaxy

"I came here for dinner with my parents today. We ordered the tempura soft shell crab salad, sashimi don, wagyu don, spicy pork ramen and green tea..."

Gwendolyn Tan

"I truly love this place! Never disappointed. OK, so it gets a bit busy on weekends, but that is because of the brilliant location, versatile food..."

Cafeeverymeal

"Had lots of delicious meals here over the years, honestyCan't remember having had an average dish let alone a bad one - lovely crockery, well..."

MrArk

"Yum is the first word that comes to mind! Huge variety of food and drinks on the menus accompanied by huge flavours! Willing to cater for any..."

Nashii Babic

"I go here for a quick drink and some nibbles with a friend on a regular basis. Staff are always friendly and the food is consistently top notch! ..."

Little Pink Piggy

"Been back here many times for the great food, great service and great location. If you're after something fun, social and casual as a couple or with..."

Ali Ward

"I'm not sure why there are negative reviews about this place, perhaps those that wrote them had had a bad day? I couldn't fault this place from the..."

Dave Owen

"As usual I received the best service tonight at Chocolate Buddah. The food is always amazing but the staff are always and without exception so..."

Michaela Uzima

"Gourmet gluten free lunch. Not just gluten free, but really tasty and beutifully presented! Will be back next time we're in..."

Trish

"Having been there previously for a number of years and again just in early February 2014, the relatively low Urbanspoon rating is a testament..."

Shanton

"To celebrate the end of the uni semester I headed to Chocolate Buddha in Federation Square. The joint has been around I believe since Federation..."

ELouise

"All the elements work well together for a tasty and clean dish - the silken tofu made..."

Aggofato

"Chocolate Buddha has long been one of my favourite Melbourne restaurants. It's right in the middle of Federation Square and serves fantastic Japanese..."

Bri

"...discovered that it was a japanese restaurant. i was immediately pleased with my selection. i started with an asahi beer, because i'm a cliche..."

Laura Brown

"I had trouble trying to write this epic Ramen post which is why it has taken me so long. Personally, ramen in Melbourne is actually quite..."

Jeroxie

"Yet another cloudy, winter day in Melbourne. Usually I would have loved to stay at home in the warmth all day with Iron Chef Rob watching DVDs but..."

Iron Chef Shellie

"I love dining at Chocolate Buddha. The food is great especially the izakaya menu which is lovely for sharing with friends. The staff are friendly and..."

Lula

"Excellent service and food!. Friendly staff with excellent customer service. Food was fast and delicious .. very hard to pick a favourite dish of the..."

Winterz

"VERY GLUTEN FREE FRIENDLY. It's casual and the service matches it. Service is not bad, but it's nothing to write home about either. Asian cuisine is..."

Coeliac.livingglutenfree

"Had a fabulous meal. My son is GF and the menu caters well for food allergies. Not the cheapest but excellent quality and excellent service. Highly..."

Colleen

"Love this place!. I had lunch here yesterday with some friends, and we had a fab time. Our designated waiter Lucas was absolutely charming, and kept..."

Supersnazzy

"I have eaten here quite a few times in the past but not recently. There must have been a change in management...for the better!! All the staff super..."

Snake00

"YUM. I love everything about this place. I don't care if people say it's touristy and non-traditional. Ive been here a billion times and the standard..."

Confi_dance

"Great location. I've always enjoyed Chocolate Buddha when I've eaten here. Last week was no exception, although it didn't excite me as it had..."

Stvar1

"Rocked up on a Saturday night with 3 kids 4 adults and no booking. We were looked after by a great waitress. Food was fantastic as was the..."

WestISbest

"Delivers. Chocolate Buddha isn't claiming to be a restaurant which provides totally authentic Japanese food. What it does well, it delivers: casual..."

MelbourneMiss

"Good environment and excellent courteous service with prompt delivery of both entree and mains. Food was well presented and delicious. Gluten free..."

AndrewS

"I used not to. It is not the best available but it is a staple for the regular cbd Japanese food attendee who values gif food. Tempura is..."

Stephen JR

"Can't stay away.. Have been coming here for many years and have seen so many staff come and go, menu alterations and renovations but I keep coming..."

Tara Devii

"This place still has good food, namely the newly added salmon avocado roll w apple wasabi, but it is a long way from where it used to be. Much..."

Brando The Pig

"Yum!. I often have to work in Melbourne, and this is one of my usual safe bets for good food and quick..."

Sarah

"My favourite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne! The food is always great, the restaurant is nice and easy to get to and the staff are really friendly!..."

Alyce M

"I love buddha. People usually write bad reviews because they have nothing better to do, Chocolate Buddha is a great venue in an awesome location and..."

Basil

"Best place to eat in Federation Square. Not the best Japanese I've had but still tasty. Venue makes up for the lack of flavour and moderate to high..."

Blake

"Great Experience. On first glance... A majestic row of seating, elegant service, with a menu to die for.A curry so perfectly made that......"

Obi-wan Kenobi

"Phenomenal Japanese cuisine. Chocolate Buddha is about to become my new go-to restaurant. Super convenient location - check. Gorgeous fit-out with..."

Emma Winton

"Great Food!. Awesome food, have taken friends from interstate and overseas and everyone really..."

Cameroncallister

"So so. Not too sure if I would return again. I think whether you would like this place or not just depends on what your after. The food is great, but..."

Erin Mahony

"Quick bite to eat!. Dropped in on a number occasions, but recently had the king fish and prawn sushi... Simply AMAZING! The sashimi and sushi here is..."

J.Hutchison

"Yum!. Menu is small (1 page for hot mains) and a little pricey- but I still love going here! The barramundi and the eggplant are to die for! Just..."

De88ie_9irl

"Good for quick meal. Well priced and tasty share plates. Service efficient and friendly without being..."

Turtle

"Great food! It's a lovely place to go for a special Japanese meal as it is pricey compared to all the sushi shops around Melbourne. Loved the tempura..."

Hello Kiki

"Japanese in Fed Square!. Not cheap but great location and a good restaurant for large parties.Japanese food is the bomb and they do a..."

Lily N

"Good Food and A Nice Location.. Chocolate buddha has nice modern australian cuisine, a good wine list and a nice location overlooking the Yarra, give..."

Gursharan Chana

"Ur paying for the location here as the food isn't anything out of the ordinary. Having said that I've been several times and will prob go back. I've..."

Tanya Pappalardo

"The food is good. We get a large vego dish to share. Beer prices are..."

Big Mojo

"Gluten free menu is a bit limited compared to the rest of the menu but food and service very good...."

Samuel Cox

"I'm a sucker for the Teriyaki chicken here-plus the location is good if catching a show in the city. Still a..."

Luke

"Ra-ra-ramen! For the cheap price tag and speedy food it's good when you're in a rush. To all the people out there who are unhappy that the food comes..."

Jade

"Overpriced for average taste. You're paying for the atmosphere. Its a nice place to socialise. The food is average, its food you can get anywhere but..."

Munchinmelbourne

"Loved it. Tasty food, good wine selection (Plum Wine was different) and lovely personal service. Looking forward to returning with friends, family &..."

Foodie

""which powder do i eat?!". Yum yum bento box was really good...the spicy little powders on the table are great on rice and id never had them before..."

P's Bottomless Pit

"Decent. From memory, not a lot of the food from Chocolate Buddha appealed to me, except, perhaps ironically the (Korean) bibambap. I've had it twice..."

Christina Ngo-Nguyen

"It's all about the location and this is reflected in the prices. We came here on a Monday night and couldn't fault the service. The entrees were..."

Rob

"Really enjoyed my experience there. Staff were helpful and lovely, ramens were massive! I left very very full and the prices of dishes was expected..."

Celia

"Tasty food, adequate service, great location. Ordered a rice and a noodle dish, both of which were tasty. Shame they don't do ordinary gyoza though...."

Foodi

"Great location, busy and lots to choose from on the menu. Communal eating style (long benches) so it's great for groups. A bit disappointed though..."

The Hungry Badger

"Central location & great food. Every time I go to Chocolate Buddha (and it would have to be in excess of half a dozen), I tell myself I'll try..."

Nadia

"Suprisingly Good!. At a restaurant called "Chocolate Buddha" I would not have expected Japanese food, but this place was, and business was booming...."

Iron Chef Shellie

"The atmosphere And the food were excellent. I highly recommend it if you love Japanese food. The only downside is there are no waiters taking orders..."

Sargon Younan

"The service here was friendly. We really enjoyed the entree and sashimi sharing options. The fusion flavours were also great. The ambience and..."

Jen G

"Chocolate Buddha is a great venue for family with little children. They do amazing children dishes, and delicious Japanese inspired dishes. We had..."

Zainurul Rahman

"Always one of my favourite places to eat in Melbourne. Great healthy food, great atmosphere, easy to get to and always something happening in..."

Ajanta Judd

"Absolutely delish! We were walk ins late on a Saturday and we managed to grab two spots at the bar - the staff were so incredibly lovely. Food was..."

Tiffany Vines

"Great spot! Great service! Extraordinary flavoursome food, which is presented well. All in all a great experience as long as you don't require a seat..."

Mark Nussy

"Chocolate Buddha continually amazes me. The staff, the food, the location & vibe all nailed. This will always be my favourite place to go for dinner...."

Alec Latchford (xSmartalec)

"The restaurant is located right at the centre of Federation Square and so easily accessible by public transport The food was incredible! Most..."

A Mitra

Hawker Boys

83/100 (1086 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ordered a range of items and was not disappointed. The chicken banh mi was delicious and the bread fresh. Extra points that the chicken was..."

Ms.bs

"Went here as a group of 4 on a Saturday night, we booked in advance though when we arrived there were quite a few tables free. Service was quick and..."

Teigan Price

"A favourite of mine! Since the closure of Paper boy, Hawker Boys has been my go-to. Really delicious rice paper rolls and vermicelli bowls. I have..."

H.leong

"Hawker boys on Hardware Lane. It is a nice clean modern style Vietnamese street food restaurant with good service and tasty Vietnamese roll...."

Steven Gu

"Popped in for dinner with 2 work colleagues and ordered almost all the small dishes to start with then some mains and all I can say is everything was..."

Jason Griffin

"This funky little restaurant on Hardware Lane is a great place to visit for Vietnamese food. We had the lemongrass pork belly vermicelli bowl and the..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Food - Vermicelli with crispy tofu and spring rolls - 5/5 Serving size was perfect, and the tofu was crispy the whole time even after being..."

Brian Kim

"We really enjoyed dining here. We ordered pork spring rolls, banh xeo (Vietnamese crispy pancake) and lemongrass chicken vermicelli bowl. All the..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"A great little spot on hardware lane. I love this food! It’s so tasty and there is so much choice. Not too spicy, not too bland it’s always..."

Amy Flood

"Recommend the beef pho and lemon grass chicken rice, we loveeeee it ! And the price are very reasonable as well, with big portion ! Worth a try..."

Dickson Chong

"Some places are all style no substance. Other places have plenty of substance, but no style. Thankfully, Hawker Boys have both. It's a pleasant place..."

The Dear Luncher

"Hawker boys is a casual eatery on Hardware Lane boasting a fantastic menu that has a good balance of small to medium to large sharing dishes...."

Decent Feed

"Nice and snug in central CBD with a good selection of Vietnamese style dishes. Had the feed me with some friends to try the menu out, highlights were..."

Angela Fan

"Woah this is such a nice bahn mi. I recommend the Spicy Chicken. Love the double crisp coming from the bread and then the chicken. I think I found my..."

Ignatia

"Came here to find an inexpensive dinner option with good quality food and we weren’t disappointed!We ordered the “Feed me” option that..."

Mills

"Came here with my colleague for lunch and we really enjoyed the place and the food. We had the salad with spring rolls was so tasty. Well, must say..."

Hayden Alsop

"A decent little place situated on one of the most famous by-lanes of Melbourne CBD - Hardware Lane. We chose to sit outside as the weather was quite..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"For lunch it was Lemongrass Pork Belly rice bowl... Very nice, however it could have used more chilli... I will be going back to taste more of the..."

Nate

"Fresh Vietnamese, with friendly staff and quick service. The interior is minimalist and clean, but we take away more than we eat in. Love their..."

Karma Clarke

"Good engagement from staff when going to pay and loved that they split the bill for the group. The Vietnamese pancake was delicious and crispy. It..."

Chantelle Hiley

"***3.5*** The Pho is not bad. Soup is tasty. Veges looks carefully cleaned. Waitress are friendly. The soup is not as clear as Phos I had in Vietnam,..."

Liuconglong

"Body Posi Dietician was in town from Ararat, and so I set myself the mission of finding an intolerance-friendly yet suitably exciting lunch..."

Sonia Nair

"Came here with a colleague for lunch. Had the salad with spring rolls. Refreshing and tasty. Love that you can order whole coconuts to sip from...."

TriedNBested

"Amazing ambience for such a tiny restaurant that's hidden away. The best banh mi in the city with a twist.The Spicy Crumbed Chicken is..."

Masterffoooods

"Have been to Hawker Boys on many occasions. Love there soft shell crab banh mi with a coconut drink to go. Went for dinner with mates and i..."

Jason Puy

"Went with a group of mates for dinner, loved the food and service. You have gotta try the vietnamese shaken beef OMG THE FLAVORING!!! Will be back..."

Sambat Chea

"Good place for office lunch, went there with my colleagues.Service time was reasonable and food was good.Tried chicken spicy bun. Was..."

Varun Chandwani

"had dinner here a few nights ago, luckily i made a booking - it did seem quite popular around 6. Easily located with its neon sign in hardware ln :)..."

Jade

"Great little place for a quick casual dinner with lots of dishes for groups to share (opted to go down this path as dishes were a bit pricey..."

JC

"Hawker Boys bring in both Vietnamese and Chinese tastes with a modern twist to it. Simple menu with great flavours. Excellent customer service, the..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Soft Shell Crab ‘Bun Me’ - Love the flakiness and the subtle sweetness of the bread itself. Not to mention, their soft shell crab is just simply..."

Travel Food Journal

"Rating 4.5/5Service ★★★★★Food ★★★★Ambience ★★★★ Conveniently located in the..."

Urban Muncher

"This small vietnamese restaurant tucked away on Hardware Lane is a small treasure! Not too busy on a weeknight, open and bright, the food at Hawker..."

Clarissa Whitehead

"Absolutely loved this place. The restaurant itself which is at the top of Hardware Lane is modern and clean. The food was delicious and fresh, I had..."

Hailey

"Have been here a couple times now and have been met with friendly and prompt service! Enjoyed the traditional vermicelli noodle salads which was both..."

Skliu16

"Very nice atmosphere and presentation of the food. The rice paper rolls were delicious. Friendly service too. Will be back to try some other food in..."

Honest Reviews

"Had an amazing night here at Hawker Boys. Food is wholesome, fresh, big serves and reasonably priced. Service excellent - even for those with food..."

Jania Warner

"OMG!!!!! Today, I ate the most delicious food in Melbourne!!! This food keeps coming to mind.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Char siu bbq pork, Wonton..."

Anyeonjae

"CBD workers and shoppers this place is perfect to stop for a quick and delicious feed. Skip the Emporium food court and enjoy food that is fresh and..."

Abs

"A nice little restaurant, was extremely quiet on the Friday we went so we were a little concerned! Food was flavoursome and well sized. Staff was..."

Mini Food Explorer

"Delicious food with amazing service. The street has a great vibe full of restaurants. The Wontons and Spring rolls were a hit! Highly recommended!..."

Jade&Gav

"Loved it, really nice. Great place to eat, loved the look of restaurant and enjoyed the food and so did my little girl. Lovely staff. Will visit..."

Angie Watts

"Not too shabby! Fit out is very modern and sleek. Food has a lot of my lunch time Vietnamese favorites but lacked maybe a little flavor. A quick..."

Got_2_lunch

"The Vietnamese Buggette never fails to impress regardless of where you get it from. But this place has a distinct flavor to them. Tried the..."

The Gastronaut

"Quick stop for a late lunchtime feed and we were impressed. The wontons were generously filled and were moorish with a big chili hit. The chicken bao..."

Tige

"Food was pretty good. Spring rolls and the shiitake dumplings were my favourites. We also ordered the vermicelli noodles with lemongrass chicken. It..."

Hangry Horace

"Great banhmi, it was spicy and the chicken was crispy. I found the bread roll was pretty unique, looks a bit carmelized on top - I know it may not..."

StepiiGM

"Delicious food, just slightly overpriced. The staff were friendly and attentive, the art on the walls was pretty cool. Seating outside would be nice..."

Gem

"Hawker Boys has been open for almost two years now and I am in love with the new additions to the menu! We ordered the feedmee option; chicken wings,..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"It was relatively quiet when we came here for dinner. We ordered the chicken vermicelli noodle salad and the prawn rice paper rolls. The noodle salad..."

LittleM

"Hawker Boys is a trendy restaurant that specialises in Vietnamese Street Food. The interior is vibrant and cheerful and the service is done with a..."

FOOD TRIP

"Excellent service and delicious food. We had the 4 dish per couple option so ended up with a great choice of dishes to enjoy as there were 4 of us...."

Lisayxxx

"This place is Vietnamese food the way mama makes at home. Simple and tasty. TRY:*any of the vermicelli salad bowls - they're all so fresh..."

Alice In Wonderland X Icebear

"A little gem in Hardware Lane. Vietnamese Street Food. Highly recommend the shared plate for 2 persons. A choice of 4 dishes from the shared menu...."

Sharon Mudge

"In this state of affairs (cold weather, the falling economy, stress and mental health, job security falling ... oh I did not mean to remind you of..."

MandyToorak

"Love coming here on my lunch breaks and enjoying the space upstairs. Mi myself and my spicy crumbed chicken banh mi cooked to perfection. Highly..."

Benjamin Woods

"I like this place. A clean fresh interior without the usual Pho cliches and awful lighting that plagues most cheap Vietnamese outlets. It's situated..."

Matt

"One of those laneway gems in Melbourne. Fast quick service even when it's really busy. I always order a side of spring rolls they're..."

Bkelly

"Relatively fast service! Interior was fairly spacious and neat. The food bowls may seem slightly insufficient at first, but trust me, it will fill..."

Jean

"The old hawker boys, back at it for another innings. The old larrikins serve up another winner. Tried and tested, true as blue, a great meal and a..."

Johnny :):)

"Opening in March last year, Hawker Boys dug its roots into Hardware Lane, serving Vietnamese street food with glimpses of Chinese in the mix. It’s..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Walk pass here almost everyday. Great cosy looking vietnamese restaurant for quick bites. Very friendly and cheerful customer service! Highly..."

欣玲刘

"Great little Vietnamese spot on Melbourne's busy Hardware Lane. Good menu options for either sitting in or takeaway lunch of dinner. A must..."

Melbourne Explorer

"Mains: Beef Pho, Grilled Pork Belly on rice.Dessert: Vanilla fried ice cream with syrup.Lemon iced teaSetting: Modern design with..."

Rev&Kach

"Can't decide? Go the VSP, a brilliant adaptation of a Vietnamese lunch box. Everything you want from Vietnamese food, all together! A rice paper..."

Kathleen Doherty

"My go to place for Vietnamese vermicelli salad! Their lemongrass pork and chicken is amazing! The staff are super friendly and love the décor..."

Lnn

"Crispy fried tofu 'bun me' is excellent and their rice paper rolls are amazing. I order from here at least once a fortnight and sometimes a lot more...."

Sam

"Casual dining, great for a relaxed dinner and great prices too. Wonton soup was simple but delicious, nothing fancy, but exactly what I asked..."

Benjamin Harris

"Stumbled across this place for a work lunch, service is friendly and the food is tasty. Though the menu is quite straight forward and standard,..."

DumplingDoll

"I tried Hawker Boys for the first time through Uber eats. The veggie spring roll vermicelli bowl and the tofu bun was fantastic! Great portions, well..."

Experiencejoysoflife

"I haven't actually used my zomato account in years but I loved this place so much it compelled me to write a review. My boyfriend and I were..."

Anna Mathews

"Note that I haven't dined at the actual restaurant but have had the food delivered via UberEats.The vermicelli bowl with pork spring rolls,..."

The Fo0die

"I have been craving for some Vietnamese loving and this bad boy has been filling in my instafeed making me salivate over my phone. Definitely not a..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Had the lemongrass chicken on rice and a side of wonton soup. It was fresh and delicious and the meat was well-seasoned. Everything is cooked to..."

Kimmy_desu

"Wontons, spring rolls, banh mi, 48 hours marinated Cha Sui... Hawker Boys does it all and with great success. They serve authentic (MSG..."

Munching Melbourne

"The Street Eats scene in Melbourne is definitely one that won’t be dimming anytime soon. There is something about being casually transported to a..."

Trading Plates

"A tiny nice and cozy Vietnamese restaurant. Vegetarian spring roll was nice and beef and beef ball pho was good too but for some reason felt like..."

Tan T

"This was our second visit after a really long time and the experience was as good as the previous one. This place specializes in Vietnamese street..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"Nice place. There were quite a number of people outside so had mine in. Nice deco with funky wall illustrations (which I loved), although the my..."

Suvankar Sen

"Very fresh beef and prawns in the beef pho and Vietnamese rolls. A hearty meal that hits the spot during winter. However, I found both dishes to be..."

H T

"My new favourite Vietnamese restaurant and go to Pho place in the CBD! I had the Saigon beef pho which was fresh, delicious and the broth was..."

Sera M

"This little restaurant is located in a small lane just off of Lonsdale Street. If you're looking to eat out during the day or the night (highly..."

Katherine Tomelty

Curry Vault Indian Restaurant And Bar

82/100 (1566 ratings)

Miss Katie's Crab Shack

82/100 (1057 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Ordered the crab boil 🦀 and fries 🍟. The chilli sauce is amazing, very recommended...."

Sekar Setyabrata

"There are alot of mixed reviews for this joint so here is my experience. We rocked up without a booking and were kindly greeted by the waitress and..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Visited Katie’s finally last night. I have been craving a crab boil for quite some time now. We went in thinking it was going to be crowded as it..."

Neha Patil

"What a great place for something of a change from a diet of noodles, rice, pho, pasta and roasts!Incredibly welcoming environment with the..."

Keith Lawrence

"The crab boil was excellent. Atmosphere bustling on a Monday night. Good service, prompt and professional! Will be back again!..."

Nomafoodic Chipineats

"I have been here a few times to fix my craving for cajun food. Not many restaurants in Melbourne serving quality cajun seafood dishes. The must-try..."

Kangaroo Blogger

"Love love love! The best corn I’ve ever had! So juicy and yum! Also the crab is amazing, love the garlic butter! I would definitely be..."

Kat

"So so good. I love New Orleans food and was shattered when Po Boy quarter closed so I am so happy to see another pop up on the same street. Had $15..."

Peanut Butter Cup

"A must try in Fitzroy regardless of whether you like crabs or not. The restaurant is famous for their crab boil which I'd highly recommend and it..."

Ryan Han

"Funky and fun place in Smith Street Collingwood. Although I'm not much of a seafood lover, that didn't mean I was left out. My friends had a prawn..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"4.5stars. The tacos were superb, the soft shell crab roll was really nice and the chips were generous. The crab boil was delicious! We loves the..."

Tina Salameh

"No. of Visit: 4Overall Rating: 4-4.2Will definitely return coz great seafood-boil is hard to find in Melbourne. I love how buttery the..."

Lancelthebard

"First experience was via delivery so this time we came to the store and tried the exact same order which were the chicken and waffles and crab boil...."

Melb_Belly

"Absolutely love this place. I had the seafood boil both times and it was amazing! We put our bibs on and dug right into the plate. The soft shell..."

Food Fairy

"AMAZING is all I can say, From the service to the decor of restaurant & food I have nothing else to say but amazing! Will defiantly be back. HIGHLY..."

Sarah

"Been to this place a few times. The bloody Mary’s are amazing and great value for money (they come with an olive pickle and a prawn!) the seafood..."

Natasha Sonsini

"Very cool venue, we loved how it was decorated in the seaside theme which made the experience very delightful! We of course ordered the crab and me..."

Agreekable

"Have been wanting to try this place for a while. Cocktails were delicious, great start. We didnt want to order the signature Crab dish, will have to..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"I've been wanting to come here for so long after hearing so much hype about it. The crab boil is a MUST !! Absolutley amazing. The soft shell crab..."

@lukebMelb

"3.5. Had one of the feed me menu option - tide over. Comes with mini prawn cocktail, fried green tomato, chicken ribs, fries, cornbread, fried..."

Streaky Eats

"Cute little cozy seafood place. I have been wanting to go to Miss Katie’s Crab shack for a while. Finally made it last weekend and I must say it..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Miss Katie’s Crab Shack is a nice restaurant with nice decor and friendly staff. We ordered the crab boil with an extra crab, home baked cornbread..."

Jiji

"The crab was delicious! We ordered the spicy crab option, which was one of the specials. Its a lot of work eating a crab, but i think that is part of..."

Thuaners

"The crab was delicious, it was in a really nice butter sauce. Had nice sides with it that were also really good - the chorizo was a stand..."

Marlo Gardiner

"Got crabs? Need crabs? I’m so glad Miss Katie’s has moved into my neighbourhood permanently. When they were in the city it was just a bit hard to..."

Alan Tse

"Food is delicious! Looks large and you might think that you can’t finish it all but really,it is a medium-sized serving. Bib is provided so you..."

Ardeth

"My friend Lisa suggested we have Miss Katie’s Crab Shack for lunch on a hungover Sunday and I jumped at the idea. As a bonus it was just up the..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"Have followed Miss Katie's ever since I first found them at the Rochester, love the soft shell crab burgers and the crispy school prawns are the..."

Ricky Jackson

"Big fan of the old bay seasoned chips and soft shell crab burger. Both were fried well. Tacos a bit meh but that's due to the taco shell itself...."

JJ

"This is a fun place to go for a meal. I liked the vibe, it was busy, but they still had time to look after us. Crab was delicious as where the spicy..."

Cafe Cathy

"I don't eat crab (the vegan tacos are fine, the cheesy fries aren't what I ordered but sure, why not) but those who do were thrilled with the whole..."

Iris Myandowski

"A different dinning experience for Melbourne. Crabs aren't something you usually find on a menu let alone base the whole restaurant around them!..."

George David Michaelides

"Great taste, small portions but still worth while. The negronis were pretty good. Lacks a bit on service but given that it’s a cocktail bar, it..."

MIKE HOFFMANN

"Chicken and waffles, absolutely amazing. I never really understood how these dishes compliment each other so well but this place absolutely nailed..."

Danny Nguyen

"As we leave the crap winter weather, we unfortunately also leave the crab season!! The Build your Own Boil is an absolute must try..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"Chicken and waffles? They may seem like a weird combination but after trying this for the first time, I loved it. The sauce complimented well with..."

Danielle Nguyen

"They're located at Ding Dong Lounge - so it was up the stairs to a quirky, funky nautically themed bar. We easily got a table at 5:30pm and ordered..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"Fam bam at this nice old school styled bar/pub, loved the set up and decorations. Was really looking forward to the crab boil, but unfortunately I..."

Sylv

"The place is split into two strangely enough. One place is a bar and the other a restaurant. You can only order food from one, then order drinks from..."

The Taco Cat

"If you're lazy like me, skip the lines and order via ubereats/foodora and then you can have ALL THE CRAB delivered to your house! Always ends up at..."

Alice In Wonderland X Icebear

"Get the fried chicken with waffles. Absolutely delicious and even good when cold. Love the sauce that comes with it. Also tried the crab boil but..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Enjoyed myself greatly here. Dining experience was fun, great ambience to the venue. Blue swimmer crabs were perfection with sweet butter. Enjoyed..."

Hungry Jeweller

"Obsessed with this place, I could eat here every day if I could. The nicest workers served me so I was so happy with their serve. Got the popcorn..."

Unknown

"Quite tasty crabs boil, comes with a couple of small potatoes, cuts of chorizo and corn. Portion was quite small, maybe feeds 1-1.5 people per boil...."

Edgar Darmawan

"Hahaha what an experience! So messy but lots of fun. Crab was pretty good. Worth going at least once, even if you're not a fan of seafood. Good..."

Bkelly

"We celebrated Mother's day dinner here, it was quiet tonight and we had no live music. But we didn't mind we could enjoy the crabs even better...."

Megan

"Came for dinner after my friend made a booking. Really liked the atmosphere of this place, the decor was really cool. You order the food at the..."

Stephanie Papazois

"My friends wanted to try this the other day so we decided to give it a go on a Sunday afternoon. We were seated in a booth by the window and greeted..."

Couchfoodie

"We had a delicious lunch at Miss Katie's on a wet Saturday afternoon. We were greeted at the door by 2 friendly staff and the service remained..."

Gemma

"Came here for a staff farewell party and the food was great! Everyone loved the crabs and oysters 🦀️ also had the Cobb salad with blue cheese..."

Melody.mt.tang

"LIT!: such a unique experience as you can eat crab though I did initially think.. just crab?but it was seasoned so well. The chips WITH the cheese..."

Jennitals

"Katie's Fried Chicken with fresh slawBuild your own boil with added crab and king prawnLocation: Nice vibes with stage for a live..."

Rev&Kach

"Staff were really friendly and food came out pretty quick. The crab itself was boiled well but flavours were not amazing or strong enough, would have..."

Denise Koh

"I know Katie's all about the crabs - they look DELICIOUS, and the friends I went with who ordered the crab boils said they tasted just as good - but..."

Sean Romero

"Had coconut crab which is on special that day. More of a place to have some fun using the mini hammer, but tbh personally speaking chicken&waffle are..."

Demi Wang

"Fresh is the best!Went to miss Katie's on the weekend for some lunch and let me tell you it was AMAZING! I have read previous complaints about..."

Jackie

"I've been a long time fan of the Shack since their days up in North Melbourne. Taste-wise I have absolutely no complaints. The seafood is fresh and..."

Fiona

"Wow! I saw the photos of this place and instantly had to go. Boy it was worth it! Crab was flavoured well, fried chicken was amazing and holy crap..."

Stefan

"Our food didn't take too long at all to arrive. I got the Katie's Fried Chicken. You could add French fries or Belgian waffles with real Canadian..."

Katherine's Food Diary

"the food 🦀️ 🦀️🌽🥔is very tasty and the ambience is lovely and nostalgic with great music🎵and lighting🕯️，the staff are all..."

Caroline J

"True Fitzroy gem! Came here for lunch and really loved the decor & theme. Most importantly though, the food was really really good. We ordered the..."

Fitzroy Forager

"Quality of food was great, portion size was a little small. Staff were friendly and polite. Was sitting inside at the back where there was a cold..."

Greg Tippett

"I came here with some friends on the weekend for lunch and left very happy. We had the crab boil, prawns, sliders and some chicken. All was fresh,..."

Indie

Sake Restaurant & Bar

82/100 (2508 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Waterfront

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great variety, everything ordered was good. Happily revisit to try other things..."

Denise Lim

"I quite enjoyed my dinner here but i'm not sure if it was the most worth dinner I've had. We had the unagi tacos and that was definitely my favourite..."

Connie

"Food 🍣🥩🍛☆☆☆☆The food was absolutely mouth-watering, especially the kingfish. We had the New Classics menu which had 9..."

Cynthia Cho

"Being Japanese, I understand flavors and what authentic Japanese food tastes like.Although I was not a fan of fusion Japanese, this place..."

Amy

"Sake is a classy modern Japanese restaurant with gorgeous views of the city and Yarra river. We had the classic menu that consists of the chef’s..."

Kris L

"Food was delicious but felt that the portions were too small and I left still feeling hungry. It's a little bit too pricey for what you're..."

Karen

"🇯🇵 japanese feast🍣 sashimi moriawase🐚 seared scallops🐟 nori crisps🍤 popcorn shrimp🦆 fragrant duck..."

Sense Of Food

"Perfect Japanese cuisine each & every time. Probably been here around 20-30 times for dinner. Super fresh, tasty and the service has always been..."

Freezinghot

"Popped in quite late after seeing a show at the arts center. Went for the set menu so that we could have a try of everything. My partner is allergic..."

Sam Pang

"Had a great evening dining here with my partner. The service was impeccable. Food was deliciously amazing, definitely better than Nobu. The ambience..."

Jill

"Absolutely love it here. The location is beautiful - overlooking the water, the service is fantastic and the food is AMAZING! Cannot wait to be back...."

Renee

"Been here several times in the past few years- both at Hamer Hall and Flinders Ln (but I am bias to the Hamer Hall one more).The food is..."

Teeks

"Both: 4*While there's a lot to say about Sake, such as the 50% off deal, ambiance and service, I can only say one thing: the..."

CoupleOFoodies

"Highly recommend this restaurant. Be sure to book and ask for table otherwise you may be seated at the bar which isn’t bad either because of the..."

Lil Porker

"Always nice to just relax and sit next to the riverside. The setting is modern. Went back this time and tried their new classic menu. Each..."

Lorli

"I tried Sake on a whim for dinner, as I was craving nasu dengaku and this place was nearby. It's not an incredibly authentic Japanese restaurant,..."

Quince And Cheese

"Pay for the view, the brand, the locationRecently ate here and had the $99 set menu, food was decent but at these prices I expect to be..."

Niceguy

"It’s Valentines Day and I arrived at 5pm no booking. They gave us the most amazing table and extended the booking. Staff were so professional..."

David Macfarlane

"I was impressed with the food here. Each dish came out quick and really enjoyed each dish. Kingfish, salmon and dessert was my favourite. We had..."

Hungry Koala

"A really nice Japanese fusion with a great view on the side of Yarra river. Been here a few times and good are always really good. The definitely..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"While I’m not a big fan of Japanese, I enjoyed our meal here. The location is lovely - right on the river front - and the staff were helpful in..."

Clare

"Beautifully decorated environment. Loved the table lamps that were placed on every dining table. It created a really romantic scene.Food:..."

Sweet.connoisseur

"Sake restaurant has a classy, intimate atmosphere, their dimly lit, modern interior giving an impressive first impression. Overall:..."

Kayla Nguyen

"I was so impressed with my experience at the Flinders Lane store I've taken family and friends to the one located at Hamer Hall for 3 times in a..."

～Happy Neko~

"Beautiful location when the sun is shining. Pricey but food is delicious for a special occasion! Sashimi is fantastic, all seafood dishes are..."

Sophie Maclure

"Located inside the Melbourne Art Centre overlooking the Yarra River, you’ll find Saké Restaurant & Bar, a dynamic sushi restaurant serving..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Great place for fine dinning because the price are high and the portion are tiny. The stuffs are so pretty and the river view is just amazing during..."

FBriacliff

"Great food, all very fresh and good quality. The popcorn shrimp and rib lettuce cups were delicious and the view of the bank is great if you sit..."

Cristian

"We came here for a late lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food. We ordered the nori crisps, kingfish carpaccio, octopus yakitori..."

Hangry Horace

"Definitely a must ! Great food, great staff, and lovely atmosphere. It’s in a beautiful place along south bank, lovely to look out at the water..."

Mia.grinch

"Nice ambiance. Service on point. Beautifully presented Japanese food with great sashimi. Good wines on offer. Great view of the bank...."

Melbourne Epicure

"Restaurant is in a great location overlooking the Yarra River! Didn't have a booking on a Thursday night and got a table for two straight away. Very..."

Sienna L Davidson

"Everything is just on point ..food is a bit at the pricy side but $260 for two is not too bad.. We enjoy it definitely worth for the price ..highly..."

Sunz Lim

"The quality of the food is great here, and the service is very good. The view overlooks the Yarra river and is nice during the summer. Inside, the..."

Dumba

"Gorgeous sun drenched restaurant on the river with a great sharing menu for groups. The food was all fresh and full of flavour. My favourite dish was..."

Sarah

"Great food excellent service nice ambience could not fault really.I would return again.I accidentally dropped my chop stick and before I..."

Michael Paxinos

"This place is so nice! The decor is modern contemporary and the staff are attentive. The food is great but a little on the pricey side. My favourite..."

Danielle Nguyen

"The ambiance, food and service at Sake Hamer Hall is always perfect. On a busy night you will have a bit of a wait for food but it’s worth it. The..."

Danii Dee

"Great place for lunch particular after diving into the world of Dior and thinking how appropriate for Melbourne in hosting something as elegant and..."

Tim Heng

"LIT!: the scampi tarte was a delightful punch of flavour. We also had a selection of sushi, mushroom hotpot, wagyu, alcoholic drinks and dessert on..."

Jennitals

"Didn't find saké to be as amazing as I thought it would be. Portion sizes are pretty small so make sure you order a number of dishes to get full...."

Justin

"Wow! This classy venue is amazing. It's good to be able to see the cooks in the kitchen preparing the food if you sir by the bar. I had to watch the..."

Joan Lee

"Great food. Great service. Great location. We ordered takeaway sushi and although it was very $$ the wait wasn't too long and the staff..."

Lilyvann

"I love this place! It's in a beautiful spot in Melbourne and on a sunny day it's a perfect spot to enjoy some delicious Japanese food, an Asahi and..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Yummmmmmy!!! Love the kingfish dish, and their 'Hattori Hanzo' cocktail combination may seem a little weird, but it was surprisingly good! Also, it's..."

Jean

"Absolutely amazing atmosphere and food! The sashimi platter was worth every penny! The saying goes... you don't judge a book by its cover but Sake..."

Diana Q

"A bunch of my pals and I had tickets to a show at Hamer Hall so this bit of prime real estate made a lot of sense, the restaurant is stunning, the..."

Street Cred

"We found the mains to be really small and were still hungry after our meal. Nice food but quite expensive though for what you get. Worth a visit if..."

TrevB

"Prompt service, great food. Friendly staff. Expensive, however worth it in regards to location and quality. Must book, seems to always be fairly..."

Casey

"Love coming to Sake. The atmosphere is great and the afternoon/early evening sun setting on Southbank makes it one of the premier restaurant..."

Filet De Boeuf

"Dined at Sake last week for a spontaneous mid week dinner. We had the degustation which was really well modified to accommodate our dietary..."

Edie Maxwell

"Service is excellent as is their drinks menu. Food is absolutely flawless. We dined for a pre-theatre dinner & they were extremely accommodating...."

Lovely LL

"Years ago I used to dream that Shaun Presland would bring the happiness that is Sake to the streets of Melbourne and when it finally happened I very..."

Good Food Good Mood

"The location is perfect, just in front of Yarra River, the venue and ambience is very nice. The food portion is a little bit small and the price is a..."

Jane B

"I love Japanese food so my standards are quite high... and Saké meets them all. Little plates to salad, to big plates to cocktails, it has all..."

IsFoodIsGood

"Have a good view of the yarra river.The food is good but expensive. I would like to go there another time with my husband and parents...."

Li Li

"Nice, but way too expensive. We liked the food, service, decor, and the location, but this all comes at a cost. Coming in for a quick meal..."

TonkleChicken

"Perfect location and view, great service. Quality of food is average. We had the banquet and the scallop & fish entrees were nice enough, but not..."

TT

"Beautiful location and delicious sushi! They have the best sushi ever! Only had two types of mocktails but they were both yummy. Service was a bit..."

CoCo

"Great setting on a nice sunny Melbourne day! Went here for a function and had some sort of banquet and the food was all really good!! ..."

Denny Patron

"Sensational signature menu, so-so service. A pre-show dinner at Saké was a stunning gastronomic experience but the awkward and annoying service..."

Missdelish

"It was a causal visit but a treat for my birthday. And boy.. what a treat! We decided on the "sake signature dishes" and relatively dry sake...."

Shanaka Eats

"Stopped for a glass of wine and a snack after a long walk. Had a French rose and the shrimp tempura. Service excellent and welcoming. Tempura crispy,..."

Chris Blyth

"Contemporary Japanese Dining in the Good Spot of town. Wonderful first date spot since it is well situated to enjoy the city lights and a casual..."

Laura Chen

"We went here on a Monday night and absolutely loved it. We were treated like royalty as we were the only ones of about 20 other customers there, it..."

Ellen Hutchison

"Came here with some friends on Friday - I love Japanese and how you leave feeling light and not sluggish and heavy. Pros: Food was very..."

Bianca Ross

Moshi Moshi Japanese Restaurant

"The food was amazing, seafood very fresh and amazing service...."

Luke Hardwicke

"Will come back for:+ Sashimi salad+ SashimiCame here off the back of the fork. And was delighted by the super fresh and generous..."

The Casual Diner

"Found this places randomly from a Facebook add and wanted to give it a go, very happy with the quality of the food, the tuna Tataki, chicken Karaage,..."

Fabiana Navas

"We were invited to Moshi Moshi today and what an amazing dinner we had. The freshness of the sashimi was so impressive and I absolutely loved all of..."

Good Food Good Mood

"This was the first time I have visited Moshi Moshi but it definitely won’t be the last, the food is absolutely amazing and delicious.We..."

Kim Miller

"Say moshi moshi (hello) to Moshi Moshi! A cosy and charming Japanese restaurant in Port Melbourne serving up delicious and fresh Japanese food, you..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Moshi Moshi is a cute restaurant on the busy Bay Street in Port Melbourne serving fresh seafood and really authentic Japanese service.I went for..."

The High Tea Girl

"A great local restaurant for fresh quality Japanese food! We have dinner here at least once a month and always order the feed me menu. The Feed Me..."

Split The Bill

"Awesome food and awesome service and awesome staff. throughly enjoyed the fantastic sushi, and also all the raw fish was absolutely..."

Ron Chua

"Amazing food selection! Fresh sashimi, wagyu tataki and dozens of other fresh sushi and prawns. Had an amazing experience with my friends! Highly..."

Frank77

"Their “feed me” menu can definitely feed a hungry giant! Food were delicious and service really good! The sashimi was very fresh, goyza was..."

Eeyore

"Moshi Moshi is a cute Japanese restaurant on the busy main road of Port Melbourne. It is a small space, but has plenty of warmth and character, and..."

Morgs71

"We went to Moshi Moshi on a cold Monday night. We ordered a variety of food from the 'Feed Me Menu' and the food was amazing. The staff were very..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"4.5A cute cosy street frontage greeted us when we visited Moshi Moshi on Bay Street in Port Melbourne. The inside was equally as welcoming as..."

Espy Eats

"A great visit to Moshi Moshi!The interior felt very Japanese inspired, with a lot of decorations and furniture that felt..."

Melanie (ForeverBrunching)

"Came here on a Monday night for my Mums birthday and were so happy to see that it was open. The staff were very friendly and accommodating right from..."

Tarryn Brandon-Cremer

"This is a great restaurant in Bay Street, Port Melbourne. My partner and I visited this restaurant with high expectations and we were not..."

Timinmelbourne

"Moshi Moshi has some super yummy veggie options available!I would definitely recommend the FEED ME menu! Such great value for all you can..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"Moshi Moshi is located on Bay Street in Port Melbourne. Offering a wide range of Japanese food & a relaxed dining space, we were looking forward to..."

Chronicles Of Nardia

"Came here for their Feed Me Menu (all you can eat) and we can confirm it was great value and quality food! The sashimi was thick sliced and..."

The World’s My Oyster

"Ate 😋: large sashimi platter, takoyaki and agedashi tofuStandout 😍: agedashi tofu (the outer shell was nice and crispy whilst the inside..."

Heleene34

"Have eaten here several times but our last visit since the menu upgrade was so good! We had the feed me option which is such great value and so many..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Fantastic food and customer service to match! We will definitely be back!Food is all well priced and prepared. Staff are very attentive making..."

Changfaith

"First time been here for a dinner with family. A very nice restaurant with nice food and good service, friendly staffs. Definitely will recommend and..."

Joycezhu430

"We love the ‘feed me’ menu at Moshi Moshi! Sushi is of a high quality and all made fresh on the spot. Rest of menu is delicious and abundant..."

Yummy In Your Tummy

"Feed Me menu was excellent, portions were very generous. Would definitely recommend. Great for large groups. Very filling. Excellent service too...."

Foodman101

"Opening on to the prime shopping and dining strip of Bay Street in Port Melbourne you’ll find Moshi Moshi – an unassuming family owned restaurant..."

Eat Play Live Melbourne

"Simply Fantastic!!From the moment we arrived for Christmas Lunch we were greeted with a warm smile which continued for the entire time we..."

Old Bull

"The best Japanese restaurant in Port Melbourne. We cake here to try the feed me menu, we saw it advertised on their instagram. The quality of the..."

Burgerlover

"A great restaurant for fresh quality Japanese food! We loved everything we ate especially the sushi donut and the gyoza. Staff were very friendly,..."

Olga

"Love the service at this place as it’s so quick. The traditional Japanese food with a modern twist is just beautiful and so delicious. If you are..."

Food Review Australia

"Moshi Moshi boasts a beautiful seaside location in the lovely, coastal suburb of Port Melbourne. Known for its affordable and fresh buffet menu,..."

2wo Fat Girls

"I've eaten here about 3 times in the last few months as I love their all you can eat buffet. Its such good value. We loved the edamame beans, the 7..."

David Stambolziev

"This lovely Japanese restaurant located in Port Melbourne serves both modern and traditional dishes. The staff was really friendly and energetic, we..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Did someone say buffet! We loved our dinning experience here at Moshi Moshi. We were greeted by the lovely Carina who made us feel like home. She..."

Ana

"While offering a modern take on Japanese cuisine, Moshi Moshi hasn’t forgotten the traditional foundations that makes Japanese food so..."

Penguineats

"Such good food and service. There was a little wait on the dishes but once you tasted them you understood why. Great ambience also, nothing to fault!..."

Kim

"Located on Port Melbourne’s busy Bay Street, Moshi Moshi is an ideal casual dining spot where cheerful staff will help you to choose your feast of..."

Suzie Scribbles

"I came here with a group of foodies to try their menu.We sampled an array of dishes. A japanese place lives and dies on their sashimi, and..."

Tinmans Treats

"One of my favourite authentic Japanese dining place in Melbourne. They serve a wide variety of dishes from well-presented sushi to Japanese Curry..."

Suezen Chua

"Located on the busy Bay Street in Port Melbourne, Moshi Moshi is a great Japanese restaurant serving up fresh and delicious dishes ranging from..."

Teresa.active.foodie

"So delicious! So friendly🤗 My friends and I really enjoyed food in Moshimoshi. My favorite dishes are Salmons and wagyu. All the best for..."

Xiao

"Fantastic experience! Big love to Moshi Moshi! Super cozy place for a sister date! I recommend to start with a bottle of plum wine and the..."

Feedyaninow

"It is one of my favourite places which can serve he best Japanese cuisine! It would be a shame if you missed it. Recommend soft shells tempera and..."

Xiaotong Xu

"The staff were helpful and fast, it was a bit hit and miss with the dishes, some were great some were okay and some were not to my taste at all...."

Monica Iva

"Last minute booking and they were able to accommodate our party of 4, great service. Sashimi was really fresh. The Chef's special of King Tiger..."

Sujeanlee12

"Japanese Western fusion best describes the food here. Our party of 8 thoroughly enjoyed having dinner here. Japanese styled art pieces adorn the..."

Alvin

"it was cold night we walked in this small nice cosy restaurant， the food is delicious ，friendly service and attentive，highly recommended，we..."

Zhangliqq

"Enjoyed every bite of the meal. Standouts were the California roll and the spiced tempura prawns. All the dishes came well spaced out and super..."

Chloe Bao

"Went there with some Japanese friends ...They were most impressed...food was great across the board. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone..."

Ken Benson

"Always put off by the cost of this little place. However. Invested in a scoopon and it was delicious. Port Melbourne has a lot of..."

Plummy Loves Yummy

"I ordered the sushi and sashimi platter and it was fantastic. Best sushi in Melbourne, authentic place and all Japanese staff. Liked the golden..."

Yoshiko Yano

"I really enjoyed dining at Moshi Moshi in Port Melbourne tonight! We stated with the salted edamame and pork gyoza, they were really crispy and..."

Heidi

"This is one of our favourite local restaurants. We have been coming for years for the amazing gyozas, fresh sashimi, and divine sushi rolls. The..."

Lou

"If you need a Japanese fix in Port Melbourne, then this is the place to go. The Sashimi is top quality and hard to go past. I recommend trying a few..."

Scott Mierendorff

"This is great middle of the road Japanese. I have mostly had good experiences with the customer service, food has been consistent (although not as..."

John

"Went here for lunch during the week and tried the bento box. Very good value for money, sashimi was spot on, tempura crunchy and tasty, and we also..."

Bernardo Jacobi

"Nice and cosy restaurant with a homely feel. The food here is pretty good, but not to the extent that I'd call it amazing. Here's my opinion on each..."

Kimmy_desu

"Bought voucher on groupon and had it twice here. Everything in the deal is so delicious! From beef tataki to chicken and salmon teriyaki! The dessert..."

Yolanda Wong

"My partner and I visited Moshi Moshi on Friday night after work, it was a last minute decision so we did not have a booking. The young male staff..."

Jacinta

"Local favourite. Visited this time with a voucher of 8 courses plus wine. Food, while not plentiful, was varied, tasty and well presented. The house..."

Linda Norman

"Very nice restaurant, love the fitout and the decor. Ordered most of the vegetarian dishes available (there aren't that many), and they were all..."

Asomek

"My partner & I love this place. Efficient service & good food at a good price. I love the soft shell crab sushi roll & Katsu don curry..."

Foodlover

"Moshi Moshi is a small Japanese eatery in Port Melbourne that my family regularly eats at. The food is fantastic, so fresh, the flavors are amazing..."

Sarah Mc

"Wasn't too bad especially when we walked in on nye unplanned and was greeted kindly by the waiters.Impressed by the taste of the food,..."

Lauren

"Alway great food. Thanks. It's my special treat lunch on salmon teriyaki bento that keeps me coming back. Perfect service and has been for years...."

Tonir

"Not bad, pretty good lunch bento box deal and the soup is very nice and slightly milky. Had the Panko fried tuna and was good value. Nice and..."

K2

"Food was really fresh but really really expensive! Came out hungry after paying $60 for 2.4.50 for 1 scallop is a little bit overpriced to my..."

Foodielicious

"Who wants a double round of sushi?! The sushi roll was that good we had to order another serve! I've dined here twice now and both times have been..."

Katieppie

"There gyoza is amazing said by my daughter. The place is a relaxing place but only BYO on Monday and Sunday which is unfortunate for choosing..."

Steve Cooke

"Fantastic concept but generally quite average. Portion sizes are quite small and although the food tastes ok they could do a much better job. Take..."

John K

"We have been here a bunch of times and this place just gets better and better. We had crispy calamari, tempura prawn, edamame, wagu takataki, rainbow..."

Charlotta Adolfsson

"Magnificent, consistent Japanese food. A "must visit".Had the sushi/sashimi bento which was fresh & delicious. It melted in my mouth. Only my..."

Nicholas

"After seeing Grossi Florentino eating at Moshi Moshi I really wanted to try the food at this restaurant. The interior is cosy and the service was..."

Sheina Pal

"great selection of sushi, partner and I spent 150 which i think is standard for a quality japanese night.however saying that, for a bit more i..."

Lovefood

"Good food , lovely staff good layout had to be here as it was recommended by a friend didn't go wrong at all the best a Japanese cuisine can get in..."

Sarah

"Dad's favourite. Brought Dad here for his birthday as it's his favourite and we loved it too. We just shared a variety of entrees which was plenty...."

Justanotherwaitress

The Crane Restaurant

82/100 (1089 ratings)

"The food is always delicious... and it’s BYO and there is a grog shop only meters..."

Jake Tudor

"Brilliant service and really delicious foods: the dumplings, buns and duck were so tantalising and tasty! We will definitely be back to experience..."

Troy Hughes

"Really nice food and excellent service, trouble is trying to get in very busy..."

Tony Pearman

"Lovely food, staff and venue. Would eat here..."

Dee Hart

"Great food, great friendly and attentive service. Dishes were very..."

Russell Cook

"Awesome staff rally friendly and amazing food honestly considering going back for dinner..."

Taylor Brown

"Great food, very tasty and fresh, we did BYO and that was welcomed..."

Andrew Malloch

"Still as great as a ever! Being coming for 25..."

Savvas Tziwnhs

"Quick service, excellent food - we'll be back, thank you..."

Joan Butler Gordon

"The best restaurant in Melbourne Chinatown ..their food is awesome..with beer and scotch it's recommended to have their chili beef..Tsingtao beer is..."

Siddharth Kanjilal

"I always have a nice Chinese meal when I visit Melbourne. The crane offered Melbourne’s typical high standard Chinese dishes, and for that reason I..."

Hungry Teddy

"Food was awesome! Would 100% recommend this Asian kitchen. Try Spicy Chicken Dish. Staff have a hard time interacting with Customers i..."

MonkEatingTales

"Located in the middle of china town. The place isn't big but wasn't crampy etiher and was pretty well kept. There's a tablet where you can order from..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"Ordered the classic sweet and sour pork and a mixed stir fry veggies with garlic. I like that both dishes are well balanced in flavour. The..."

Delia

"We're loving the salted fish and chicken fried rice ❤️ Also the fact that we were given an interactive screen that has a picture for each menu..."

StepiiGM

"Both of us unprepared, finally decided to walk imto.any random chinese restaurant we came across in China Town on Little Bourke Street before going..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"We ordered wonton in chilli oil, fried pork dumplings and sweet and sour barramundi with rice.The sauce of the chilli oil is a little spicy..."

Onlybeyoutothefull

"Came here for the weekend with my friend! It's quick service venue. One of the best Chinese cuisines must say. They have a large menu and pretty much..."

Ethan Oxenham

"Came here for the weekend with my friend, this restaurant had been around for ages and it's quick service venue. Order the pork chop rice in clay pot..."

Ken Leung

"I went in for a take away last week and the staff were surprisingly friendly. The food we ordered reminded me of the food in Hong Kong. I could taste..."

Angel Mak

"We dined here on a Saturday night and it was great. We had a selection of entrees. Started with the calamari, as we do everywhere it is on the menu..."

Hungry Little Caterpillar

"One of the best Chinese cuisines in Chinatown in my list. Love their stone pot collection, fresh ingredients with rich flavours. They offer iPad for..."

Eat. Sleep. Create. Repeat.

"This place is always pack and service is quick. They have a large menu and pretty much ive tried everything on it. Specially recommended the clay pot..."

Foodielover

"We were seated upstairs with other lively, large groups. The menu is large, with a lot to choose from and something for everyone. The Szechuan Chilli..."

TheRegul8rs

"Great food, you better try the duck, it’s absolutely delicious. Chinese brócoli is absolutely yummy, and you can BYO, which is great, really good..."

Diana Carolina Romero Delvasto

"Was delighted to be seated within 14 minutes in Chinatown on Chinese New Year in a Chinese restaurant. My friend kept raving about their iPad menus..."

Dr S

"A bustling restaurant in the middle of Chinatown, with the traditional hawker out the front trying to entice you in. Generous servings. Traditional..."

Sven C Nilsson

"Food was pretty good, we ordered the pork ribs in mandarin sauce and sizzling mongolian beef. The staff were friendly and interior was clean. Only..."

Red Velvet

"For an Asian restaurant, The Crane is well above average. Clean, good service, good food. Not super expensive either. Standard Chinese restaurant..."

James Ronoson

"Even after moving to and from states, the staff were as friendly as ever and even remembered mum and I (as well as our very specific dietary..."

Zac Vinko

"The food I ordered was great. Generous serving size and reasonable prices. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Ordering..."

Angehaha

"We had great dinner at Crane Restaurant. We had banquet for 2 persons.. 2 options, had the more expensive one. Pretty perfect package! Actually So..."

Finn & Filo Downunder

"Great for lunch or dinner. Quick service. Can get cramped a little at times. If you're going to lunch, the hotpots are awesome value. Just be..."

Kotix

"Chinatown random selection. The Dear Luncher very much enjoys taking a punt on a place never tried before and on this occasion it was The Crane...."

The Dear Luncher

"We have been eating at The Crane for 5 years now and l can not rave enough about the food... every time the food is consistently delicious and the..."

Tracey Williams

"The food is good.. ambience good.. but the service is a bit annoying.. we had to ask one of the waiters that served us for water 3 times still no..."

Wanderlust

"Friendly staff.. delicious food. Manager is hands on everything and looks so concerned that everyone is ok. Thumbs up! Careful dishes are quite big..."

LJ Shannan

"Like spicy Szechuan food? You gotta try the Peppercorn Prawn and the Peppercorn Chicken that Crane is well know for. There are tons of wonderful..."

Arijit Das

"It is in Chinatown. The staff is welcoming and nice. The atmosphere is quite good. They provide iPad to order food. The good thing is very quick, but..."

Jessie Foodie

"So pleased we found this place in Chinatown. Friendly and quick service, delicious food. Loved the (cheap) won tons in chilli sauce (I could drink..."

TeeJay

"Been here numerous times. Staff are always welcoming. The stir fries tend to be a little on the salty side, but taste fine when accompanied with..."

Sylvia's POV

"Perfect service from a small little restaurant here in the middle of Melbourne! The food was really good, service was fast and the staff were..."

Andrea

"Nice place with nice people, you can order whatever you want using the iPad, food comes up very quick.Suggest for people around CBD..."

Federica

"The Crane - a good Chinatown restaurant where you hit up a banquet, sample a variety of dishes (entrees, mains, desserts) with BYO wine. A pork dish,..."

Erin

"Amazingly fast service. Friendly staff. Order on iPad . Very efficient. Mandarin pork and BBQ pork buns were amazing!!! Would probably pass on the..."

JT Esse

"Really good mains, loved the beef in black bean. Also noticed multiple meals being brought out smelling and looking fantastic. The dumplings and..."

Joe Ringrose

"What a lovely find! Located in Chinatown, this restaurant serves up heaps of special lunch deals. The wait staff are lovely and accommodating, and..."

Pineapple San

"Food was great! A bit more pricy for China town but service was better than others! Would defiantly come here again! Looking forward to trying..."

Mmmfoood

"The Crane is a unassuming little Chinese restaurant off Little Bourke Street. Like most restaurants on the Chinatown strip, it has a number of..."

J-Fo

"Drop in by chance for dinner after the races. Loved the chilli chicken (very spicy!). Dumplings great. Staff helpful when approached and very..."

Casual Diner

"The food and staff are cheerful and generous, Be ready to make the first move though as the service may just seem a little abrupt. Dumplings are..."

FatGuy In A SkinnyGuy's Body

"We love this place and keep coming back. Spicy, tasty, authentic Asian food at a reasonable price. In saying that, there is something for everyone...."

Sharlene

"Randomly walked into this place because of the appetizing photos on their window. We ordered the mixed stone-pot that I don't recommend for everyone..."

Lanaa

"Not for the technically challenged - well at least when ordering.My annual girlie weekend in Melbourne is never complete without a visit to..."

Melisa Lewins

"Great spot for lunch..... We stumbled upon this small restaurant in Chinatown, serving mainland Chinese cuisine, fast service, good lunch options,..."

Spunkychicken

"One of my favorites. Love this place. The iPad ordering is fun and makes me feel like I can take my time without any pressure. I'm a vego and they're..."

Taniemc

"Food was good, fairly well priced. Clever iPad ordering..."

Dave Riddler

"Fantastic food- terrible iPad ordering system. The best pork belly I've ever eaten, best pork buns! Every dish was a winner! The food came out..."

Harry

"Liked it. Would have been nice to get a smile from one of the staff, but otherwise great food, incredibly quick service, great atmosphere, iPads are..."

Wendy

"Great menu and great food. Ordering with provided iPad means you never have to wait to catch the waiter's eye. I like the atmosphere, bluestone..."

Sarah MabelStark Hirst

"Great food, friendly service and well priced! Everything was flavoured very well and good portion sizes. Plus the added quirk of ordering your..."

Smiki

"Cracking little place. This is actually a really good little Chinese. Ordering through a tablet feels very fancy and new age, and when the food comes..."

Awolaussie82

"Wow!. I believe Crane serves the best Crispy Skin Duck on the planet. And the Honey Scallops (or chicken) - 'to die for'. I enjoy using the iPad..."

Cherieagibson

"Great food for a good price.Service was acceptable, food was out pretty quick also.Soup dumplings = For the..."

Derekandroll

"Was looking for Kun Ming, as both are listed at the same address, but found this place instead. We gave it a go, and weren't disappointed. The..."

Brent

"Love it, never had a bad meal and been going for years. Love the iPad ordering and love the chilli beef. Hot sizzling plates great..."

Egrek

"This restaurant was exceptional. Friendly service, innovative digital ordering, delicious food! They were more than happy to accommodate our large..."

Michael

"Good mid range Chinese place. Dropped in on a whim. Seafood dish I had was very nice. Fresh, tasty and piping hot. Plenty of seafood. Service was..."

Two Sheds

"I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and the Mongolian beef was spot on, the service was terrific and the iPads were a great way to order. Our meals came..."

Claire Dixon

"Excellent Experience. I've diner here two times now and on both occasions my experience was better than I expected. The innovative use of iPad..."

My Criminal Partner And I

"Yummy in my Tummy. It's hard to choose a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown but we were not disappointed. It was very fun to order from tablets and we..."

Endless_voyager

"Yum! Rocked up 12 minutes before kitchen closed. Ordered sizzling lamb, spring rolls, spicy calamari and the freshest tastiest pork buns ever!! Great..."

Kaitlen B

"Omg! So glad we choose this place amazing food great service we'll be back! Couldn't fault..."

Jacqueline Prior

"One word - > fantastic Mor.... One word - > fantastic More than one word - > very cool ordering system, lots and lots of verifies, and for the..."

Mehrad

"Excellent service I love everyone and would definitely come again..."

Angela Beechey

"Pure unadulterated..."

Miss Nommer

"@thecrane_melb, Chinatown 📍Never noticed this little chinese restaurant previously so was very excited to check it out! It’s a two storey gem...."

Sarah Shares Melbourne (sarah.shares.melb)

"Been craving for Mandarin Pork Spareribs which is the closest thing to the US America's General Tso and exceeded my expectations. Had XO seafood..."

Carlos Jaime De Leon

"This restaurant is located in the heart of Chinatown in Melbourne. The service is welcoming and friendly. The menu is extensive, with a good..."

Timinmelbourne

"We arrived with 8 people, they were very busy and we thought we would get turned away but no, just wait 5 minutes, they moved tables and people..."

Vanessa Cutcliffe

"great little spot for all your dumplings and noodle goods! found in Melb's China Town (and conveniently located towards Swanston St end). they have..."

Toki Nguyen

"Great portions. All came out steaming hot. Great flavours friendly..."

Amal Arara

"My favorite restaurant in Chinatown, great service and reasonable price, especially the lunch special sets. Have been a regular customers over 5yrs,..."

XZ C

"Loved this restaurant last night. The food was fresh and super tasty. Strongky recommend the pork buns and dumplings. Self-ordering through the..."

Sally McFadyen

Isan Soul Thai Street Food

82/100 (1468 ratings)

"Their food were super delicious! Especially the massaman curry and the prikking crispy pork! Loved it so much. So flavorful and delicious! The one..."

Happytummii

"I've walked past Isan Soul so often when visiting the CBD thinking I should try it out. Spoilt by choices I just didn't feel like Thai on that..."

Passion4food

"This place reminds me of eating in a little cosy eatery on Bangkok. With the rustic decorations and charms around the seating area.We tried..."

M3lissa____

"Absolutely loved the ambiance and the food here! The coconut rice was delicious and both the dishes we got were great. Loved that the dish as such..."

Tasha Elias

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: loved the concept of an open window which turns the restaurant into an open area. Such good vibes and very lively..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Food was amazing, restaurant had a nice decorative decor and service was good. Fun spot for a..."

Stellios

"Surprisingly good Thai food in a cosy spot that's bustling with activity. From the ample menu, we chose red duck curry and soft shell..."

J0yy173

"Very delicious food. Ambience 10/10Food 10/10Quantity 8/10Cost..."

Saajan

"Saturday night really busy quick service and quick food Red Curry duck great . Griiled beef great Seafood awesome. Come..."

Thomas Bradshaw

"Cool Thai restaurant which offers up some good dishes. Average dish price varies from ,$12 - $20. Upstairs and downstairs, don't have to wait too..."

ARMANEATS

"Great atmosphere and real Bangkok eatery experience. Food is so yummy and price is reasonable. Staff are friendly and it’s always an enjoyable..."

Ben Alba

"I visited Isan Soul a while back, however the food was unforgettable and one of my favourite Thai restaurants in Melbourne. Love how it's in the..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Best affordable thai in Melb. Unlike those trying to upfancy a thai cuisine which either ends up a fail and cause grief because you overpaid a..."

Moniker

"This is top class all the way through. The food is fantastic. It is cooked fresh so be prepared with a drink for a short wait. The ambiance is..."

Swethan Anand

"The kind of coconut ice cream that you can never say no to. Please order the papaya salad and crispy stir fry pork (salad I think it was?)..."

Heidi Liang

"Authentic Thai food. Everything we had was awesome. Real Tang and kick to every bite we had. Definitely worth a visit with your friends. Don't be..."

Shantan1130

"That word 'authentic' gets bandied around a lot these days when describing some restaurants. Isan Soul certainly isn't immune. I have passed this..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"I have been many times here. love the strong flavors. the crunchy pickled crab papaya salad is my favorite, followed by the prawn tom yum soup...."

SaladGirlMelbourne

"When you walk in you can feel like you are in Thailand with the tuk tuk and lots of detailed funky decorations. And the food is really authentic too...."

Eationary

"one of Melbourne’s best thai food in the CBD!the menus are tasty and reasonable-priced, and most of the dishes come with its own..."

Kresentia Aretha Tjahjadi

"The food was delicious, and it felt reasonably traditional. The venue is quirky and fun. The Curry’s carried a great hit of spice. The flavour..."

Chips Before Dips

"everything is good there. But the dishes is small and overall it is quite expensive. Definitely will visit..."

Wu

"SO. DELICIOUS. really tasty, traditional thai food in a great ambient restaurant that makes you feel like you’re in the streets of thailand. the..."

MELBFOODIEEE

"Just amazing!!! My husband and I ordered crab meat fried rice, padthai with king prawns and massaman beef curry. Everything was so perfect and..."

Foodislife

"taste was very authentic, but i do wish they had a larger menu to pick from. It appears to be a very lunch specific place. All in all - good lunch..."

Wearekimleaf

"Omg I love this place! I came there thrice a week once with friends and family and everyone loved it. Decent service and food comes really quickly!!..."

Jeena Shawarmon

"Well-priced and delicious Thai food with a varied menu. We especially loved the green curry and the duck curry. Their pad thai was also delicious!..."

Vuantran

"Tasty fuss free Thai food.Visited with 2 friends, the service was fast and friendly.The Pad See Ew was one of the best I have had till..."

DeeDee

"A super tasty and authentic thai restaurant in the heart of melbourne with cheap prices - what more could you ask for? Service is quick and attentive..."

Georgia Marett

"Best crab fried rice I never had, lots of crab meat mixed with balanced flavour. Beautifully cooked red curry duck, also the crying tiger perfectly..."

Laurence Song

"Easily one of the best casual Thai places in Melbourne. We had the grilled chicken skewer, red duck curry and crispy pork with Chinese broccoli. The..."

Ed

"Just loved this place and a much much recommended.Went with a group of friends and ordered few different dishes- pad thai, pad see ew, soft..."

We.eat.travel.love

"Food was great. The portion sizes were decent. Like other reviews say, the only downside was how jam packed we were. Perhaps removing some of the..."

April Oo

"We loved 😍The food was amazing! We loved the basil chicken dish although the spice is not for the faint hearted! The pad Thai was also..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Love the interior design of this restaurant ❤️ all the vintage decos are so cute ~We had the prawn cakes, red duck curry and crab meat fried..."

Melody.mt.tang

"One of our new favourites. It's quirky, it's fun and the red duck curry is to die for! Not too spicy and the meat is perfectly cooked. Would whole..."

Kate Bouman

"As detailed in my previous blog post, my first visit to Isan Soul was a disaster. We waited close to 50 minutes after ordering our food before we..."

Sonia Nair

"Love the retro decor and vibe of this place! Feels a little like Thailand.We ordered Tom Yum and Green Curry. Both are very delicious...."

Chewynoms

"Excellent place for a lunch... if it had a half star I’d give 4.5. $18 a dish is a little pricey for lunch, but the servings were very generous and..."

Alan Tse

"Some of the reviewers here have complained about bad service at Isan Soul but I found this to be the exact opposite when I went there for Sunday..."

Inem

"Authentic Thai restaurant with characteristics of Thailand in 70s - 80s rustic decor! Some of the items also reminded my childhood. I absolutely..."

Natmato

"Normally they are super busy and you have to queue up. The food was so yummy and Thai milk tea is good. I will go back and try other stuff next time...."

Bella Zhang

"Lovely causal restaurant that specializes in Thai street food. The noodles were my favorite dish, we ordered pad see ew and it was so so tasty! We..."

Lisa Giles

"Amazing atmosphere and very cool looking place. Food was absolutely delicious and flavoursome and very well priced. All around great experience!..."

Potatum Spicer

"Really delicious food packed full of flavour. Particularly liked the pad see ew, betel leaf with fish and the beef salad (the latter packs a decent..."

Steph Giles

"What a gem of a place. You may walk past it and not give it a second thought, but I promise you it is one of the best Thai restaurants around. ..."

Goodnessgraciousme

"Pro great Thai food 🤩😍Con not a lot of options for non meat eaters ☹️Verdict will definitely come back and hope they add more..."

Jennyabouttown

"I've walked past this place so many ocassions and a fan of Thai food I wanted to try it. As someone who has travelled extensively around Thailand I..."

Nay Nay

"Right at the top end of Bourke Street is this new-ish Thai restaurant with an amazing fit out that is guaranteed to make you feel as though you were..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Great atmosphere and decor matched by equally as impressive authentic food. Loved the Som Tom and sticky rice. Manager Naz and team really looked..."

Centrepet

"Rate: 4/5The service is attentive. The interior is gorgeous and really thought out. It feels as if you’ve been transported to Thailand;..."

Onlybeyoutothefull

"This new place popped up in the melb scene recently and it has definitely been getting a really good rep amongst locals. I mean, everyone was..."

G

"Staff are always very friendly here, food was alright, but the general vibe of the restaurant makes it a good casual hangout Thai..."

I Have A Reservation

"The decoration of the place is stunnning, like Thailand in the 80s-90s. The food is pretty authentic and quite good in general. It wasn't super..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Will come back for:+ Som Tum Thai (papaya salad)+ Grilled Thai Chicken Skewer+ Red Duck Curry+ Tom Sap (Soft pork bone..."

The Casual Diner

"Without exaggeration, this is the best Thai place in Melbourne IMO. The red duck curry, pork, soft shell crab, pad Thai, coconut rice etc were all on..."

Annabelle

"Great newly opened Thai food place to try. Enjoy the food and the vibe, especially the coconut 🍚. Highly recommend for people who like spicy food...."

July Dang

"This is the first time we went to this restaurant. All decoration are vintage and super cool. We ordered many dishes, in my opinion, "The grilled..."

May April

"Nice atmosphere. Pleasant staff. Food was pretty good. Tom yum seafood was on the spicier side than normal, could add a bit more seafood into the..."

cookiz forever

"Great food and atmosphere. Misses out on the 5 stars as the seating was slightly too tight and waiters and other customers kept bumping into us. Duck..."

Benjamin Cheong

"The “first time” I dined in there was amazing! Crying tiger was the most tender grilled beef I’ve ever tried. Dipping sauce also matches well!..."

Hana Hsieh

Tom

"A very busy eatery in CBD even on a Monday evening. Ordered red duck curry, papaya salad and soft shell crab curry, all were delicious. The red duck..."

W W

"The restaurant has a compact seating plan as the tables are very close to each other. You will overhear every conversation around you while dining..."

Yuhao Chen

"Amazing Thai Place with excellent food, a cozy atmosphere and funky decor. It's some of the best Thai food I have ever tasted and it was extremely..."

Moni A

Red Emperor Chinese Restaurant

82/100 (2160 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ambience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Value: ⭐️⭐️⭐️The..."

Daniel

"Came here for yumcha. The dim sums are very traditional and yummy, but lack uniqueness.The place is situated inside Southgate and in a more..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"We had a large, loud group of people for dinner and the staff did a great job dealing with us. No orders were missed and the food was really good..."

Amy Davis

"This has to be one of the best Chinese restaurants in Melbourne. Food, service and ambience make a wonderful dining experience, also be sure you..."

Justin Mohamed

"A regular go to place whenever we crave Chinese, Red Emperor always delivers and satisfies the Chinese food cravings. Love the fish and beef with..."

Pav Arneja

"We have been going here for 24 years to have Yum Cha at least on a par with ANY in the world let alone Melbourne. Simon and Christine are excellent..."

G Peter Robert

"Have you ever checked out a progressive dinner? It is a fab idea to try 3 restaurants in one night!What an absolutey gorgeous restraunt..."

Split The Bill

"I have visited Red Emperor on several occasions and it always delivers. The san choy bow was the best I’ve ever had.The filling was very..."

Louise

"We came here for the all you can eat yum cha on Mother's Day. The place was fully booked but food was served fairly quickly. The dumplings were well..."

Hangry Horace

"Polite & pleasant customer service, with staff who attended to all our needs. We ordered the salt & pepper calamari, peking duck & prawn dishes. All..."

🌊Pilates🐇Nurse🤸Nutrition🥑

"This place never fails to impress with food. We first went to Red Emperor 10 years ago and it was amazing food back then. Attended Mother’s Day..."

Vallia Dahdouh Meseiha

"Love the fresh lobsters and crabs here. Been here serval time for yum cha as well, beautiful view to the river as well, one of my favorite Chinese..."

FBriacliff

"Attended a banquet lunch here in the enclosed dining area. The service was impeccable, as to be expected for such fine dining Chinese. Food was..."

Julycheee

"We came to Red Emperor for yumcha on Sunday as part of my partner’s work social club Chinese New Year activities. It was a group of 12 people, 8..."

Jolene Lim

"I booked this place not knowing too much about it. To be honest, it was around Christmas and most places were closed or already fully booked so I was..."

Nick.mt.ooi

"Went for a work lunch and had yum cha. Got the choice between all-you-can-eat for $45 or just pay for consumption. Hard choice to make, but we went..."

I. D.

"Was there on the weekend (Saturday) for yum Cha and very happy with the food and service. There are wide varieties (good quality restaurant made) dim..."

Lianne

"Pretty pricey, but pretty good food. We have been here a couple of times for work events. It's usually pretty busy with people on office lunches...."

Justin

"Lovely spot located on South Bank. My children's first yum cha experience did not disappoint.We had a lovely meal for the 7 people in our..."

Sarena & Eashvar Chhotu

"Delicious food! Our waitress was so nice, we got the Banquet A for two people and it was delicious. Our waitress explained each course to us and we..."

Vanessa Nolan

"Visited last week - casual business lunch - for YumCha on a Wednesday at midday. Sat outdoors near the balcony facing the Yarra. Have been here I..."

Eric L

"The piking shredded beef was a standout! Lovely ambience and extremely friendly staff that are attentive to your needs. Delicious cookies and a..."

Junayed Chowdhury

"Incredible food! Particularly enjoyed the calamari which I think is a must for anyone thinking of going here. Service was excellent with the..."

Luke Strehle

"Amazing location, spectacular views, friendly and courteous staff. Excellent banquet options, outstanding ala-carte and yum cha and classic Chinese..."

Sohini Haldar

"We went here last night for dinner and ordered the chicken spring rolls, beef with shiitake mushrooms and the beef black bean which all tasted..."

The Hangry One

"I had somewhat low expectations, as many of the Southbank restaurants are tourist traps that don't rely on repeat customers. I'm happy to say that I..."

Rick Branham

"We went to a pre theatre meal and ordered slightly off menu with one of the dishes they where very obliging and the meal arrived without delay and..."

Bruce Collins

"Lunched today at the Red Emperor for the first time in over 10 years and ordered their Red Emperor Mandarin Chicken (stir-fried chicken breast fillet..."

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

"Yummy yummy Chinese cooking! Went with a friend; we tried the Banquet A. The Dim Sum and the Ginger Prawn dish was superb. The fried rice (we changed..."

Arijit Das

"Good service, the waiters were polite & helpful, the trolley cart people didn't give us greasies everytime we chose nothing from their cart. Very..."

Sophie S

"A royal in name only, the food is "common". Went for dinner with family members one night to celebrate a reunion. First course was sang choy bau,..."

Irene Hillier

"Went on Sunday for All You Can Yum Cha for 3 people ($55 per person). I got a table at the balcony with a nice view and it was well covered and warm...."

Cxndii

"Located at Southgate, Southbank a casual walk away from my place, this was a surprising delight. The place was recommended by my parents and it..."

Grace Sia

"Had the Yum cha Buffet. Amazing choice, quality and value. Dumpling of high quality and a huge range from standard to deluxe dishes. ..."

Wayne Tam

"Came here for yumcha lunch today for Chinese new year. The place was buzzing with people and the balcony overlooks the riverside which was a a great..."

FoodHedonist

"Cantonese Restaurant with the best view of Melbourne.Enviable location, elevated views of Melbourne.Another restaurant that we go..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Excellent NYE banquet, if extortionately priced! I've spent less money at The Flower Drum!! I'll be back, to sample their normal everyday..."

Manmar

"Excellent service food and wine experienced here with a client. You need to be hungry before coming here and eat their banquet. You will not be..."

Conisseur

"GREAT YUM CHA, GREAT LOCATION, FRIENDLY STAFF BUT SERVICE NEEDS TO IMPROVE -- I visited this place despite the low ratings and I am glad I did. I had..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"One more great Chinese restaurant, wonderful yam cha (Dim sum), I would have expected a better service but I think they just don't care as they get..."

Kiran Dikshit

"Red Emperor is known for its excellent BBQ pork buns, or cha siu bao. The bun was soft and delicate, the pork filling rich and sweet. These are..."

Amy W

"This was by far my favorite hot and sour soup of all time. Very delicious. The man from China even agreed, it was a 10/10. After the soup we all..."

Brian

"It’s my all time favorite place to eat Yum Cha. I’ve been going there for over 5 years now. The quality of the food is..."

Laura Brown

"Now located one level down, Red Emperor is now a much more intimate space, it's a touch stifling for me, but that's because I intensely missed those..."

Ashley

"Birthdays aren't usually a big thing for me or my family. My birthdays have generally been pretty low key and some years I don't think I even..."

Ashley

"My fav yum cha!. Bit of a foodie ( but aren't we all), and yum cha is one of my favourite Asian lunches. Others include pho ( cold weather), Korean ,..."

Jim_shim

"Great to have so many GLUTEN FREE choices. Really knowledgable staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our 3 hour..."

Paulie

"Best service!!!!!!!!!!!. They had the best service i've ever received in Melbourne, and the staff were lovely!!! i had dinner there and the food was..."

Michelle

"Excellent Yum Cha. On a recent girly weekend in Melbourne, we chose Red Emperor for a Saturday lunch as we both craved some yum cha and the place had..."

Melisa Lewins

"Fantastic range, great value for money and be sure to have the S&P Calamari. Warning the chilli paste that comes with dumplings is..."

Tim

"Good quality chinese dishes. Good quality chinese food but comes with a price tag and small portions. Ambience - good. Staff - average( depends on..."

Chan Hsu Mei

"April 2022. What a nice place! Not "inexpensive" but very good value for a very high quality meal. We wanted a good "Chinese" meal, and we got the..."

Cam Balzer

"This restaurant has withstood the test of time. I remember coming here 20 years ago and my most recent visit was Xmas Eve 2021. Food is delicious...."

Valyn White

"Authentic Chinese food prepared with style. The staff is very friendly, even some of them don't speak a fluent English, but the service is great. My..."

Vladimir Velikov

"If you’re a yum cha fiend and can polish off 8 to a dozen plates by yourself, Red Emperor is a great option for lunch. All you can eat yum cha -..."

David Maddison

"Came here for lunch. The place is buzzing with customers. We ordered Tim sum. The dim sum was good. Prawns dim sum was fresh. Service was good..."

Daniel Soo

"There's a choice of all you can eat yum cha or a la carte here. So definitely something to keep in mind if you can eat your money's worth! All the..."

Hello. imnikki

"they are a little pricey but for the location , i guess is reasonable. they pushing a little trolley with the Dim Sun which is pretty nice, a little..."

Lee Yu Xuan

"The staff were very friendly and service was excellent. The food was excellent, fresh and very tasty. Best Chinese meal I have had in years. Would..."

Gabrielle Lyons

Mr. Hive

82/100 (1418 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious food. Great Service. Ambience..."

Anna

"Mr Hive offers excellent value especially within the Crown complex. The ‘Victoria by the Glass’ menu is a great selection and also comes with a..."

Hazey

"Fairly surprised with the quality of food here. Considering we always have bad or mediocre dining experience. The steak was cooker perfectly and the..."

Debby

"This is fantastic spot located at Crown. It's beautifully designed with ample seating and excellent service. I came here for dinner and ordered the..."

Rhonni

"An unforgettable fine dining experience. Everything from the food to the atmosphere and the staff were satisfactory beyond belief. Would definitely..."

Donna Nguyen

"We dined post races at The Hive at crown. This is a modern styled dimly lit venue with a really sophisticated ambience and a intimate feel despite..."

Espy Eats

"LOVED both the café side of this restaurant and also the buffet. The buffet, (and I’ve been to a lot) was the BEST I’ve ever experienced, I came..."

Chan Can Eat

"Reservations was easy and service was top class. The beef cheeks and rib eye was done to perfection. Rocket Side dish was much better than..."

㊙️ The Traveling Foodie

"Very attentive staff, friendly service, amazing wine and great food. No negatives..."

Emilie Williams

"Food was absolutely delicious! The waiter was extremely friendly and easy to talk to. One area for improvement would most likely be the lighting it..."

Suanne Lee

"Starting with the service, it was flawless. Staff were attentive and friendly. Always ensuring we had enough water and happily catered with our..."

Melb_Belly

"Beautiful interior with spacious space. Came here for breakfast buffet. Loved their food selection. Service is attentive. Food were amazing as well...."

Eatwithbonny

"Dined here last night before a show at the Palms and it really impressed. The ambience is beautiful with its warm lighting and relaxing acoustic..."

Cherise

"Feeling as though I was in a bee hive, the ambience was so cool. I’ve frequented to Mr Hive both for Brunch and at night when it turns into a bar...."

EatsOfMelbourneAus

"All I can say is from the minute I walked in I was in love. An incredibly elegant and beautiful interior matched with cocktails and food to die for...."

Sweetoothbrunches

"Lovely dinner at Mr Hive. The highlight was the service, May in particular. She was attentive and helped us with all food and beverage preferences...."

Natalie Bruning

"Such a lovely atmosphere and a fantastic meal to be had. The waiters are really nice and knowledgeable, service was just as amazing. Food was..."

LC

"A semi fine dining restaurant, Mr Hive Kitchen & Bar served great steak and other modern Australian meals. Service was prompt and friendly, venue was..."

Angel Khong

"• Mr • Hive • Kitchen • And • Bar • - First of all I have no idea where the HELL this place gets there cheese from but it’s the best..."

Seline’s Calories

"Been here for a rare night out with the girls so decided to splurge. Definitely pricey but the service is impeccable and the food is incredibly..."

Kimberly Peterson

"The food is great but the service is a standout at this venue. They were great with the whole family including the kids. Every meal was delicious...."

Kim @FabulousDining

"In Southbank for breakfast or brunch it is hard to go past Mr Hive buffet. Extensive selection of pastries and breads. Eggs done multiple ways,..."

Sally S

"Keenly priced for a top quality restaurant. The preset $67 meals had terrific choices and were faultless - pre dinner drinks with a live singer had..."

Cornel Scheibling

"Originally we were just going to order room service for our night at Crown Metropol, so perhaps weren't dressed the best for such a fancy place..."

Renee @thehappyorganicgirlau

"I went to Mr Hive for dinner and drinks and thoroughly enjoyed it. They have a small but good selection of cocktails, and a decent variety of other..."

ChiPs

"Delicious cocktails and we couldn’t get enough of your popcorn! Live music was incredible, the vibe was so good. TJ served us, he was bubbly,..."

Belinda Polson

"Highlights from the dinner included a delicate Hokkaido scallop ceviche served with a spring time Oolong foam and fresh ginger and hearty slow-cooked..."

Gastrology

"Was in Crown this weekend, and decided to treat ourselves and splurge a little for dinner. We stumbled by Hive and decided to walk in, not having any..."

The Casual Diner

"Visited the restaurant for dinner. We didn’t have a reservation but was quickly seated. Very classy and spacious interior. Waiters were very..."

Caz Melb

"We had an absolutely exceptional dinner here. From the delicious cocktails we sipped whilst listening to the brilliant live music post dinner to the..."

Good Food Good Mood

"We came here for a birthday dinner last night. The staff were great and the "VICTORIA BY THE GLASS" menu is very good value. It's available Monday to..."

Li-yin Goh

"went here for a fancy dinner, on arrival asked for a table for two, the girl goes do you have a booking, we said no and it felt like she judged us by..."

Clarissa

"We celebrated an early Father's day here, did an online booking last night. No hassle we got a confirmation right away. We arrived 5 mins early and..."

Megan

"Went there last night for desserts it was delicious🍴👍 There was live music on sat night, i had the berry panacotta and bergamote curd. Both..."

～Happy Neko~

"These chefs know what they're doing in that kitchen!Great atmosphere, great food, great drinks selection... just bring great..."

Dwight Goodman

"Mr. Hive runs the room service at crown Metropol not everyday do I get that option to get food delivered to the room while in my pjs. The breakfast I..."

Nay Nay

"A group of us dined at Mr Hive last Friday and the food, service and ambiance was perfect! Most of us opted for the set menu and the food was amazing..."

Kylie Clark

"What a beautiful way to start the day, Breakfast at Mr Hive . Breakfast was really nice I had the light breakfast with poached eggs and salmon, eggs..."

Alessandro Love Good Food

"Jino has made our dinning experience unforgettable at Mr Hive on 4th Feb. Very attentive, friendly, professional and good sense of humour. Thank you..."

Mrs Ngai

"We came here for Christmas Eve dinner. Staffs were friendly and helpful. The food was good but took a bit long to come! Dessert was good but very..."

Meily So

"Amazing food, spacious venue, good service.We decided to choose Mr Hive as our place to celebrate Christmas Eve and we were so glad to find..."

Luke And Hannah

"You know how some of the breakfasts in hotels are not worth the money and just not up to quality? This is not one of them. I found food better than..."

I Bite

"Went here for Christmas work function on a Friday night 02/12/2016 table of 10. We were sited in one of the 'private rooms'. Decor: First..."

Mia

"Wow! Now this is good eating! First of all, we were greeted by a wonderful server named Jino. He was charming and lovely and really made our dinning..."

A Girl With Curves

"My partner and I had dinner here on Saturday night and we didn't realise that the restaurant was quite big! From the front, it looks relatively small..."

Ilovetoomnom

"Me and 2 friends went there for dinner, and we really amazed with the ambiance and level of service. The food we had, Pork Belly and Fish, was so..."

Anggit Maharani

"Great place. The food and wine has been a winner always. Especially the service! A shame the ribs has left the menu because of San Antone. Otherwise..."

FRancis

"Look maybe because we were at crown we had higher expectation. Beautiful dining room and service. The food was good but we did not get wowed by any..."

Eazy Over

"DO: The salt pepper calamari, wagyu sliders, scallops, pork belly or king salmon. DON'T: Forget about the famous Mr Hive chocolate bar...."

David Food Leasing

"Two visits to mr hives and both were great. I had the salmon both times I went there as I am obsessed with the cauliflower and the sauce it comes..."

BrunchQueen

"Beautiful yet simple modern Australian food. In a warm feeling dining room we were greeted with friendly service we ordered and our entree were out..."

Onlymidrare

"4.5/5 - What a beautiful establishment for a celebration! Staying at Crown for an anniversary the gorgeous staff up in the Crown business..."

ToorakM

"Great presentation throughout the whole night. Pan fried barramundi was amazing the beetroot side was delish. The sweet potato chorizo combo side was..."

The Fussy Stomach

"The morning buffet at this restaurant is really good. All food is freshly served. Especially you can grab top class omelette and hot cakes here. Must..."

Jhk

"We had our first year anniversary here and it was a really good experience. This is a very late post, 3 years later but better late then never! At..."

Food Hunter

"Great option for a really different dinner with lots of complex tastes and presentation. Can be a bit pricey but otherwise it is a great restaurant..."

Ross

"What a wonderful meal. Tha staff, the food and the location make this place a night to remember...recommend this place to anyone..mother in law from..."

Dominic Buick

"Came here for Christmas dinner as we had opted for pick your own food rather than a Buffet which is generally what you get on Christmas Day dinner...."

Darren Borg

"Had dinner here recently. Good food, friendly service and a good time to be had. A good selection of food, and the waitstaff provided some helpful..."

Timinmelbourne

"Just loved it, Our waiter was a blast and along with the tasty food and crisp cold beer he made our evening one to remember......Hidden Gem but worth..."

Dominic Buick

"Ordered:Entree;- Jumbo prawns, garlic, avocado & lemon- Chicken chorizo, prosciutto, terrine, corn relishMain;- Lamb rump,..."

WhenFoodMeetsFiona

"This hidden bar (I love hidden places away from the madding crowd!) is found down one of the many corridors at Crown, above the Crown Metropole Hotel..."

Lucie

"One of a top class restaurant in Crown. The food were delicious, service was great, we ordered the Lamb rump, carrots, sugar snaps, hazelnuts ($32),..."

Dvk

"Went here for breakfast and it was really good. Wife selection from the buffet with their own muesli, smoothies, plenty of fresh fruit, and the..."

David Lovatt

"This restaurant has a large bar and nice decoration, although it was a little bit dark inside the restaurant. The staff were friendly and the service..."

Food Food Food

East Imperial

"I came for Sunday Yum Cha yesterday with a group of 11 people. Firstly, the decor was beautiful. Such a lovely, clean and well presented restaurant...."

Nikki

"My bf and I were looking to go to a yum cha last minute, and called up East Imperial to book a table which was such a great decision!! Firstly we..."

Lisa Giles

"It's Worth to try it out if you'd like to know what's authentic southern Chinese food. Lots of fresh seafoods. We all had a very good night there...."

Elisha Song

"Tasty Chinese food, Szechwan beef and the beef and Chinese broccoli dishes were my favourite.Excellent service, friendly staff, great with kids..."

Lauren

"Came for yum Cha. Food tasty - well presented. Warm atmosphere and friendly accommodating staff. Standouts are duck pancakes, shanghai dumplings,..."

Ricardo Nemirovsky

"I have been here couple times and never let me down. Especially home-made Yum Cha! Tasty dishes, friendly manager. Great location, Easy parking. Keep..."

Hungry Tiger

"Great traditional regional Chinese food and some interesting dishes I haven't seen on a menu before such as a caramelized sweet potato dessert. Sweet..."

Benno

"The best experience I have ever had in Mel. Services are great!Fabulous food,especially Peking Duck pancake!I can't wait to make a reservation for..."

Muggle

"A hidden gem!. We had a lovely meal here and it was so good that we had already booked to come back again! Attentive service with excellent food and..."

CritiqueN

"Food is amazing, fast service and very friendly, the head chef is a..."

Hunger Monger

"Really nice food, impressive decor and odd service. We were asked what we would like to drink prior to seeing a menu of any sort. The translation at..."

Andrew

"Great for groups!. Went with 15 friends for a friend's birthday. Restaurant is beautiful but was very quiet especially for a Saturday night.We..."

Liv O

"Food is fantastic, great value for money and the service is friendly and excellent!! Can thoroughly recommend this venue for any Chinese..."

Chris Appleton

"Black seasame icecream and egg tart are highly..."

South Yarra Food Lover

"Enjoyable dinner. We had a very nice dinner here tonight. Apparently, the restaurant changed hands recently, and the service was friendly, prompt and..."

CR

"Excellent!!. Have been dining here for many years and have enjoyed working our way through the menu several times. Particular favourites are their..."

Old Bull

"I have just arrived home from a delicious banquet meal, and the food was outstanding, however what made the night truly memorable was the excellent,..."

Kaz Worland

"Loved it.... We had a large group(18) and we had the yum cha banquet for dinner. Bloody Delicious with the pork buns and the duck pancakes a real..."

Togey

"I wish there was a category "I like it but..." We went on a quiet Saturday an there seemed to be very limited options so we kept getting offer the..."

Fatchops

"Well worth it. Bought a Groupon voucher for this restaurant and went with open mind. Must say the surroundings are just really lovely. The staff were..."

Liz

"Soup dumplings are amazing!..."

Claire

"Wow what a great Restuarant best Chinese ever service impeccable great ambiance love it ! Thanks for a great dining experience Lisa..."

Lisa Baird

"Great food, good prices.. I've eaten here a few times over the last year or so and have nary a complaint. Food is fresh, slightly modern and tasty...."

Alex Maiorano

"Delicious food. Absolutely delicious infact. For a surprisingly quiet evening we got impeccable service and attention. The quality, timing and..."

Froodette

"Had a bit of a bad/awkward start when we were told corkage was $12 per bottle. Then when we told them we were interested in doing yum cha they said..."

Adriang

"First time. My first yum cha experience. I've only got one word for it. Incredible. Beautiful place, beautiful, intersting, tasty, potent food and..."

Lauren Shay

"Yum yum cha. We had lunch there yesterday and loved it. We arrived at 12, so it was still early with not many customers, consequently we were waited..."

Anna Rogers

"Arthur and the owner Aunty Chen are very friendly. They make you feel like home. Apart from the dishes from the menu, you can also call and tell them..."

Guru Gun

"Came on a Tuesday with no booking in a group of 3. Restaurant was empty except for us but the food was delicious and the staff helped us customise..."

Aidan Kelly

"Went last night for Mother’s Day and the food did not disappoint. The food came out hot, great portion sized and was absolutely delicious. Our go..."

Cathy Tang

"Must visit here for best service and the most delicious..."

Lydia Yin

"I love this place. The prices are reasonable, the owner looks for the best quality produce. I have lived in China, I married into a Chinese family...."

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