Vegan Options cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

Ruyi Modern Chinese

90/100 (1371 ratings)

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"A lovely dining experience overall. I booked through RuYi official website and received an instant confirmation. I requested a good seating area for..."

Mahendra Singh

"Love this restaurant. The kitchen and wait staff were so professional and nice. Service was attentive and a nice atmosphere. I've been here many..."

Patrick Williams

"We were here on a short holiday and stumbled across RuYi restaurant and were blown away by the wonderful friendly service. Sharing the family..."

Jaclyn Bailey

"What I love most about RuYi is being able to place your trust in the staff so you can concentrate on having a great time with friends. They actually..."

Sarah Brannan

"Had a date night here with hubby and couldn't have been more satisfied with the food, drinks, service and overall environment of the restaurant. It..."

Shirley Green

"Absolutely beautiful food/staff/experience. 100%..."

Brittney Thompson

"A great dinner here, good atmosphere, prompt and gutsy service finished up with great food and wine. The service here was the stand-out. Food was..."

Jonas Olsen

"I was a solo traveller looking for a good quality meal. RuYi was recommended by a friend. It is a very elegant and comfortable restaurant. the staff..."

John Smith

"Seriously the best dining experience I have had for a long time. Thanks..."

Nicole Tujague

"Amazing food and service! Will be recommending to all of my friends back in Perth to go visit if they go to Melbourne! Delicious..."

Charlotte Donatelli

"A very special place and amazing food for us on Thursday. I will be back..."

Tracy Youd

"Table for four was cozy but the excellent table service kept our table cleared. Staff were friendly and attentive. Good selection of Cocktails and..."

John Moon

"First time at Ruyi was very very good for me and my girlfriend! Starting with the good location. Its at the top end of CBD, close to our Collin..."

Harry Peterson

"I'm not that kind of person who likes to try different places all the time because a bad experience tends to spoil my night, for that reason usually..."

Anne Louise

"As being my favourite Restaurant, I try to go to Ruyi at least once a month. I've been to China twice and I have never tryed a Shao Long Bao so tasty..."

Lauren Hall

"Ruyi is nearby of my work place and I go very often for dinner with my partner after work, as we like the elegant set up, dim light and, of course,..."

Peter Noris

"My family and I had dinner at Ruyi on Saturday/Chinese New Year. It was our first time at the restaurant and we all loved it! We ordered a special..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"I like the environment and the special style that combined Chinese and western together. The Wunton is realllllly nice haha hahahaha. Also good for..."

Celia

"Fantastic, impeccable food with a modern twist on traditional Chinese food. Service was great and staff were very friendly. Restaurant itself has..."

Kathy Ji

"The restaurant was a tad quiet but don't be fool, the ambience is relaxing, the decor very nice and the food delicious. Only ordered a handful of the..."

Rubin

"Some friends and I went to Ruyi for dinner and I have to say it hit a 5/5 in all aspects.The ambiance was fantastic. Dim lights and modern..."

Albert Utset

"I ate here on Tuesday this week. Have been a long time fan of Ruyi and this visit did not disappoint. The best modern chinese in the city - fresh and..."

Bec Sarah

"We had fabulous service and excellent food and the decor was hip asian modern.Located in Liverpool st opposite a few very busy funky..."

Srslyfoods

"Service was very good, food was great! The dessert was underwhelming. We ordered the apple crumble - needs more ice cream or less crumble. The..."

April

"Found this gem down a wee laneway in Melbourne when searching for a good Asian restaurant with our 5 year old. The waiting staff were SO attentive..."

Harrysingh Rawat

"My daughter and I noticed this lovely restaurant while waiting to be seated at a popular restaurant in the same area. Though it was in darkness,..."

Caroline St Ruth

"The food here is superb. Each dish was absolutely delicious and unlike anything we had eaten before. The service was warm, although there was a..."

Flakeymanners

"Ruyi has a pleasant semi-Scandi decor and a wide variety of fresh and exciting modern Chinese menu options. When presented with the menus we were..."

Oj_always_eating

"It is a beautiful interior and very friendly service, however just lacked a bit of execution from both the kitchen and front of house.Wines were..."

Starr

"Really loved this place. The staff are very friendly and attentive. They were able to talk us through the menu and make recommendations. I have been..."

MELB JOURNAL

"Food was delicious with a myriad of flavours. The peking duck baos and numbing beef were my fav. Service was prompt and friendly, although cocktails..."

Skliu16

"Really good modern Chinese (best value of the current crop of modern Asian restaurants). I had a selection of five dishes which ranged from awesome..."

Hungry Tum

"Love Ruyi, come back here quite often!The bao bao and Peking duck rolls are amazing as well as the homemade wontons 😍 eggplant chips are also..."

Sim Sim

"We had dinner at RuYi last night with group of friends, all of us were impressed by the tasty food, gracious service and warm atmosphere. The..."

Jimlinemik

"Takes bookings! Service was ok but not great. Took a long time to the waitress to take orders. The food was yummy and of a food heat. The wine is..."

Mistermister

"I've now been to RuYi few times and on different occasions. The food and services has been sensational. The most recent occasion was a large group..."

Kevin

"Modern Chinese simply means Chinese Fine Dining in my opinion. The flavours are almost too familiar yet the dishes are visually foreign especially..."

Justin Wong

"Modern Chinese cuisine presented in a modern, almost Scandinavian look, fit out. Highlights from the dishes we chose were the ‘Fried Tofu with..."

Foodinfocusz

"Flaming King Prawn and Black Angus Fire Cracker.These dishes came recomended and didnt disappoint. Prawns were coked perfectly and presented on..."

Westbiwan

"Great spot for Valentine's Day 😊 we got the 5 meal banquet. It was so good and very filling. The chef picked what we got, but it was all really..."

Kiffdcosta

"My favorite restaurant in Melbourne and beyond. The whole experience from start to finish was spectacular! Service, presentation, flavor of each..."

Rai_niefoodieme

"I went with a group of 5 for the set menu for Chinese New Year and the food was great. It was 6 courses and the numbing beef, ruyi chicken wings and..."

Andrew

"It is a great time to enjoy Chinese food with my friends. I'm really fond of the environment of this restaurant, including design, light, service and..."

Ly122055073

"There are a lot of chinese traditional food. Among them bao bao is the most suprising food，which is a kind of chinese sandwich with peijing duck..."

Abnerzhaozhe

"the atmosphere is very attractive and the waiter is handsome haha. I really love the food some sweet some hot some sour. I love the candle on the..."

F1y2y3fy

"Fantastic! The location is kind of difficult to find but the Chinese food is soooo delicious, even the most tasteful I have ever tried in..."

Andy Xu

"A restaurant blend Chinese cuisine with modern cook skills. The materials are really fresh and tasty. Besides, winters in this place is pretty..."

Chengcheng Feng

"A unique modern Chinese restaurant, foods there are even better than traditional ones. Love 'Bao Bao' best! Great atmosphere and service. Staffs are..."

Meng Chen

"I went there for dinner with my friends, the environment was comfy and relax, felt like at home, the food were totally excellent, the service was..."

Blair Lee

"Was were a little sceptical to check out this place but let me just say... I'm so glad we did. The food was amazing. The were three hungry boys..."

Finger Lickin

"The food here is surprising. We have homemade tofu. I really like the texture. So creamy. And then the flame prawn is also my favorite, delicious and..."

Congl2

"This place is very good compare to many of the fusion/modern Chinese food restaurant. Surprisingly, unlike other fusion restaurants, the food here..."

Shirley

"Absolutely delicious! We ordered a take away dinner, staff were very warm and friendly. All our dishes were amazing, so many fresh flavours! The..."

Tara

"My girlfriend and I went to there a few days ago.We had a wonderful dining experience.My favourite dishes were chicken wings and toufu.Especially the..."

Victor1991

"I went to this restrauant with my boyfriend last night.I have to say this dining experience was fantastic.My favourite dishes were dufu, eggplants..."

Flora

"Went to Ruyi for my birthday dinner, food were delicious and will be back again someday. Ordered numbing beef, flaming king prawn, fried chicken..."

LoveToEat

"Few of my friends recommended this place to me. Finally i came with my girl friend for dinner last friday. The place was packed, the music was..."

Kwing Fai Wan

"Best chinese i have ever had. i have been warned before i came to australia, there is no really good chinese restaurant in Melbourne, most of them..."

金金

"I really enjoyed my experience here. The waiter was knowledgeable on the menu and extensive wine list and was able to make some great suggestions. ..."

Ilana Bueno De Mesquita

"Thanks to my friend, he highly recommended me to try Ruyi. I was amazed by the interior design and the most delicious Chinese food I have ever..."

Kim Ng

"Today I had a wonderful dinner with my friend in this restaurant . We loved the food so much ... We were ordered the tofu : fried tofu with Szechuan..."

Jessica Wang

"I enjoyed everything about this restaurant. The fit out is beautiful. The food was delicious. Everything we ordered was full of flavour and..."

Clare

"Came here in recommendation Must say the place is quite cool and staff are very friendly Good very tasty and enjoyable..."

Hollywoodmick

"Minimalistic, modern fitout opposite Rice Paper Scissors in the CBD. Modern take on Chinese, in essence distilling the large share dishes into diner..."

Potaoto

"Loved the food and service. The food was well prepared and full of flavour. Service was excellent. Everything we had (8 course set menu) was..."

DocJonFoodie

"Lacking the patience one evening to wait for a table at Rice Paper Scissors thought we'd try the near empty (weeknight) RuYi across the lane and was..."

BlueJay

"Ruyi is a modern Chinese restaurant located at Liverpool Laneway in Melbourne’s Chinatown. The name Ruyi is derived from a spiritual object that..."

Jolee Pink

"I went here with friends, we ordered 6 home plates, 2 sides and dessert. RuYi chicken wings + Szechuan eggplant fries + Numbing beef the black angus..."

Thekarinart

"I'm always a little sceptical of upmarket Chinese places because I've often found them to be more style than substance, but I was impressed by RuYi...."

Ophelia

"Found this place by accident when we walk around city. We gave it a try and never been wrong! We order 6 home dishes. And all of them were very good!..."

Angel Putritama

"Really liked it. The decor is chic and modern. The staff are lovely. We thought the food was outstanding. Wine list was fine too. Did a brisk..."

Two Sheds

"The food at RuYi appears simple, but the flavours have remarkable depth - Fried tofu with a Szechuan mayo and the szechwan eggplant fries are two..."

Rhys Young

"Had a fantastic experience- very attentive staff that catered for our group which included several different dietary requirements. Lots of variety in..."

Weloveourlamb

"Recently hit up RuYi with friends and it was so divine. The service was incredible and THAT FOOD..wow. It made an eggplant fan out of me which is..."

Chloe Walker

"I recently had the pleasure of dining with friends at Ruyi! The food and service was fantastic and the great wine selections really complimented the..."

Rebecca Delaurence

"Thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Ruyi 2 weeks back. We had a large group, and everyone was well catered for. Quite a few vegetarians and celiacs..."

Cody

"Really enjoyed our experience here. Food was delicious, my first experience with 'modern' Chinese and i wasn't disappointed. We went for the banquet..."

TJ

"Tonight my friends and I had dinner at Ruyi, a new contemporary Chinese restaurant on Liverpool St in the CBD. The venue is chic and minimalist in..."

D.P

"I don't like asian food and I had to go with my work colleagues so I can't judge the food; but service was fantast, and the average food rating by my..."

Wolf Of Collins St.

"Liked the eggplant fries and the ribs. Only got to try the Ruyi and Ginger cocktails but both were nice although I am a gin fan. Would return here to..."

Victor Chau

"Great food, great decor and most importantly for me, an excellent range of gluten free, which can be hard to come by for Chinese cuisine! Eggplant..."

Genevieve Clare Dickson

"Absolutely enjoyed their generous serving and high quality Asian cooking.. Had their lunch special and was just delighted that I came. Impeccable..."

J88

"Was there on Oakes Day so I am not sure if it was quiet as a result but the $29 lunch special is excellent value and should have attracted more..."

Elitebiz

"perfect venue for an enjoyable dinner adventure, suitable for couple/friends who'd like to have a sound conversation without disrupt by noises all..."

Vivien Shen

"Had dinner with another friend tonight and both of us enjoyed our experience. In my opinion, RuYi is a definitely a stand-out among all Chinese..."

MR K

"Had a corporate dinner here for clients. The food was fantastic, the wine well matched and the service was friendly. The atmosphere was perfect...."

John Crowhurst

"One of best Chinese Restaurant in Town! We had ( Meat Bao Bao) which was amazing ! And Flaming king prawn which was very special! We just love all..."

Vanessa

"RuYi is a seriously awesome restaurant. We've visited 5+ times and everytime impresses us and the friends we take with us. Sheng and Qian Qian are..."

Milly

"Had lunch here today after seeing on Dimmi's it has a $29 pp express set lunch until next Monday. Normally it's $35 but the one we had today also..."

Kimmy_desu

"The service of the venue was stellar, the waiter serving us was very friendly and described us each dish in great detail making the experience so..."

Rares

"A great night in RUYI.I booked RUYI last Monday for us, surprisely they were quite busy on Monday evening, but the whole atmosphere still calm..."

Chien-Nan Chen

"Love the service, love the food, love the space. Everything spot on, considering it was such a busy night, food and service still can maintain in..."

Cedric

"Had dinner with my friends. We like the food and staffs here. Particularly the woton! The staffs are nice and helpful. We will definitely visit..."

AnQi Chen

"What a fantastic spot in the CBD! Consistently great food. Love the dumplings! Great service everytime we've visited! Looking forward to going back..."

Chris

"Amazing food, friendly staff and a fantastic atmosphere. We tried a little bit of everything, but the highlight was the prawns and eggplant. Would..."

Annie Nelson

"Great food! Incredible service. Nice quite atmosphere, making it ideal to catch up friends. I would definitely come back to this restaurant!..."

Bel Mckenzie

"Food was absolutely delicious. The wings sang Choy bow were a definite highlight! I would definitely come again! Fairly prices and an easy location..."

Jules Mitchell

"Great restaurant which discovered by randomly walking around lonsdale street. Staff are really nice and the service is excellent! Food is also really..."

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Bauhinialikesgrapes

"Nice small place to have a quiet meal with friends. Friendly staff and the meals are a delicious delicacy. The mix of flavors give your taste buds a..."

Churry Kuang

"It is a very interesting Chinese restaurants with nice western brunch type decoration. The food was great although not very Chinese in general. And..."

Leslie Xian

"Delicious modern chinese cuisine, with traditional sauces with a unique tint complimenting chicken, tofu and seafood dishes. Great service and..."

Brian

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Jie Sang

"The overall experience was amazing with great service and charming decoration. I love the tables made by wood. Staffs were friendly. Environment was..."

Vicky Wu

"This is the second time I've come to Ruyi and it is still as authentic and classic as usual. One of the greatest things I love here were their..."

Facebook User

"Very very good services and very very nice food at Ruyi!! I really like the way they cook spicy chicken wings and the tofu. They are just being so..."

Shifan Deng

"good service and unbelievable food and wine. Really enjoy the wagyu steak. very nice staff and warm environment. so happy to have dinner with friend..."

JW

"They offer very good service and fantastic food and wine quality. like everything especially the wagyu steak, best of ever. will definitely be back...."

Orchid Yuen

"Interesting Chinese restaurants nicely decorated with cozy warm colours. Dishes are traditional Chinese fusion with modern again cuisines...."

JeCci

"I appreciated the opulent, traditional red jade tones of the decor and the hand selected gorgeous stoneware specifically chosen to compliment the..."

Jolee Pink

"A little restaurant, tucked away in the top end of the city. Right next to the Parliament House, and a few streets away from the famous Pellegrini's...."

Where'sTheFood

"A fantastic place to dine in. Had a really great expereince. They have an excellent service and awesome food. I love the mixed vegetables where the..."

Hartini Wong

"Such a great experience tonight at Ruyi! Amazing food especially the dumplings YUM! Such great service and atmosphere and will be visiting again..."

Beau Joshua Garlick

"This place is definitely a place to come visit no matter which side of the city your on, it's worth the travel. Very difficult to choose a favourite..."

Gabby

"Such a beautiful evening at Ruyi. Aside from the impeccable service and friendly nature of the staff, the food is absolutely one of a kind. Although..."

Cheyenne Harper

"It was really good experience, the staff really nice and I do think the bat tender really hot, lol.The food was really good, due to I am..."

Shan Huang

" nice Chinese restaurant! the food is qualified and the price is really valuable..Love the atmosphere of the restaurant..The staff is lovely and..."

Xlvlvlv6

"Very nice food.Really like the dumpling and the sauce here are very special compare to other restaurants. The atmosphere here are also good, really..."

Kevin

"love the food and atmosphere here！i ordered duck bao bao、dumplings、chilli beans、eggplant and chicken wings~very tasty and will definitely..."

JoJo Li

"This is a really great restaurant. I went with my friend and we had dumplings, tofo and chicken wings which all have great tastes. The service is..."

Jyunko

"IT is very nice place. The food here is fantastic. It's a good place for you to relax and enjoy everything. Highly recommended. The food is very..."

Xin MA

"When I went into Ruyi, the first impression is a sense of belonging that brings me back to my hometown, which is located in China. The restaurant..."

劉雨哲

"If u want to try the most Chinese style food in the most modern way, ruyi is a great choice that u can enjoy in Melbourne CBD. The materials are..."

Sunniechangjo

"A fantastic modern take on Chinese dishes.. I went with a friend who like me is vegetarian and were recommended some very good dishes including the..."

Tristan.2009

"Had a big family birthday there and the staff were incredible at setting the whole thing up. The five course banquet was AMAZING. The duck buns in..."

Alex Morris

"Fabulous experienceIt was recommended to us as a great place for Chinese food, but it is so much more, it is an experience. Food is delicious..."

Stephen Lee

"The food at Ruyi appears simple, but the flavors have remarkable depth. Ruyi is known best for its range of Chinese western style dishes, and..."

Leo Wong

"The idea of mixing the Chinese traditional food with other countries' type of food lead to a new outstanding taste I have never have before. Other..."

Kane Chen

"Find this restaurant through tripadvisor and have a really good time here. We have tried tofu prawn and chicken wing. Strongly recommend..."

Kaiwen Jia

"strongly recommend Tofu and cocktail here! Nice atmosphere and service. Have a really good time. will drag more friends to be here. ..."

Jackie Yu

"The food is brilliant, it is very innovating for the chief to combine traditional Chinese food with other country, the chicken wings are the mix of..."

A58801705

"Ruyi is one of the greatest modern restaurant ever , it could have become the best by increasing service experience. The environment is wonderful..."

Key

"My friend recommended me RUIYI and I really had trouble finding it at first as it is located on a small land and had the smallest name board I ever..."

Yulan

"An amazing place with wonderful interior design. What suprise me first was the friendly staff in this place. Different from other general Chinese..."

Jessie

"小小巧巧的一家餐厅, 非常喜欢他们的装修风格再配上温馨的灯光,很适合朋友两三人来吃,..."

Kevin Huang

"Tonight at Ruyi gave me a lot of surprises. Firstly, the interior design for this restaurant is marvelous. As a designer, I quite appreciate the..."

Greta Zhao

"RuYi is a great restaurant with modern decor that complements the unique and modern twist it takes on Chinese food. The Peking duck cones..."

Jenna Leong

"Warm and nice environment and delicious food . Staffs are..."

Scarlet Lin

"Great food and services, I really enjoyed both the looking and taste of the food. It also a very good place to talk to friends and workmates, try to..."

Kane Chang

"The food is very delicious, especially the tofu and the shrimp. The tofu tastes crispy and is very soft inside, and is different from the tofu that..."

Jialu Peng

"It's a great restaurant! The service is wonderful and the environment is good as well. Love the Tingling Prawn, there is a rich flavour, lovely..."

Alison Zhu

"Love the tiger prawn and tofu, quite and cozy place, the service is nice and will sure come..."

Yeats Lee

"The dishes were so great:)..."

Ayame Matsumura

"Great Dinner. We have got such a pleasure night here. Great environment, very comfortable decoration and table sets are just fantastic with their..."

Alfredlimx

"Great environment and a different take to Chinese cuisine. The decor at the restaurant was relaxing and neat. Perfect for a date night or girls night..."

Anniewg0210

"Perfect atmosphere. Homey restaurant hidden in a typical laneway in Melbourne. Great food in an awesome environment! Perfect for date nights and..."

Sophiay

"Taste not bad, enviorment is..."

Ernest He

"Nice environment~special tableware~food materials are..."

Scarlett

"Great vibe and fit out. Excellent service and very nice dishes. Will come..."

Yiran Tang

"Nice place!!. Really loved the roasted duck and their xiaolongbao!! Totally worth it, with good service and ambience (: had a great dinner with my..."

Ktt1658

"Nice setting and good service. The food is decent, I like the prawn dish. The atmosphere is..."

Ijuuin.akira

"Cosy restaurant with good ambience, food was tasty and service was good as well. Especially liked the Peking duck and tingling..."

Mixed95

"Loved the ingredients and taste!. This is our second time back at RuYi... We love the high quality ingredients that they use here, which is very..."

Tan.candice

"Great food, service and atmosphere. Best Chinese we've ever had . Stunning Dishes without msg so I'm still felling the love.Try the sot shell..."

Sylvesters1

"A place truly worth. It Is restaurant with true modern twist of old Chinese food. Eating there gave me and my friend a whole new view of Chinese..."

Lucy Wu

"Immaculately design down to the smallest detail its a lovely, calm space. The perfect setting for Chinese food that defies the cliche. Everything is..."

Theodore Timbuctoo

"Wonderful night out!. Had another amazing dinner at Ruyi. The food is fresh and flavoursome and the service is wonderful. It's affordable and the..."

Loucardwell24

"Excellent Food, Excellent Service and Excellent Atmosphere. From the moment you enter it is cosy, welcoming and stylish. Service was great and staff..."

Daniel.2.tg

"Peking Duck Bao Bao. A steamed bun folded around slices of Peking duck, some herbs and a creamy sauce. One of my favourite restaurant dishes..."

Erin

"Nice decor, friendly service and great food. Dumplings hand made are..."

Indigestion Kid

"Excellent dinner, had a last minute booking on a Monday night and couldn't have felt more accommodated. Shaun was a delight, not to mention his team...."

Gem Gange

"Great food and service!. The food was delicious and service was very attentive and accommodating! The prices are very reasonable. The gluten free..."

Georgia

"My friends and I were recommended ruyi by our hotel. As a person diagnosed with coeliac disease I am glad we went there (we don't normally have many..."

Kimmy Jo

"Out of the ordinary. Great tasting food, amazing fusion of flavours and excellent customer service! All the staff are very attentive and made the..."

Kristine Perdio

"Very good food from start to finish. There is a good flow with entree to main and just a good amount of dessert to finish. Must try modern chinese..."

MingJ

"A little gem. Had a great time tonight at Ruyi in a very modern and stylish setting. We really enjoyed all the dishes though the peking duck cones..."

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"The service was excellent. The food was even better...And can't miss out on flaming..."

Nicky

"Best Chinese restaurant there is in Melbourne!. I don't like to leave review for any businesses but the experience I had at Ruyi last night makes me..."

Luojie_gx

"The best!. A menu full of delicious food. Perfect attention to detail! Don't skip dessert - the banana fritter with black sesame ice cream is..."

Eldoan

"The most beautiful chinese restaurant in town!. The food is so unique, service is one of the best in Melbourne, warm and the pay attention to the..."

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"Wonderful modern chinese. Clean and delicious.. Fantastic food, including the vegetarian fare! I especially liked the sesame seed ice-cream, the..."

Come_in_burned

"Service was outstanding and the food was an absolutely delicious modern take on some Chinese..."

Hilary McLeod

"Delightful! From the fit out to the service to the food RuYi was great! Would recommend to anyone for a filling and delicious evening..."

HelloAFo

"Yummy food and awesome service. I highly recommend the place, the food was yummy and they also do have an amazing wine and cocktail menue! i love the..."

Ireneki

"Tasty food, friendly service!! Definitely worth a..."

Jenny

"Amazing food, perfect service. Nice and friendly atmosphere for a perfect dinner out with..."

Stoffpapagei

"Wow I'm not sure what trumps here, the delightful wait staff, the gorgeous restaurant design or the absolutely scrumptious food! Ruyi is unique in..."

Johnny Blue

"Amazing food and spectacular service.. Didn't know what to order so the waitress suggested the best share plates to get and they were amazing! New..."

Erin B

"Beautiful experience, wonderful food and friendly staff. Ruyi Dumpling and Wine Bar was the perfect place to spend with my friends to celebrate a..."

Sophie Letta

"Beautiful food, modern decore & amazing staff. Enjoyed a lovely night with friends in ruyi's chilled environment. All the food is amazing- in..."

Anna

"Great cocktails and service to match. Loved the dumplings and the Peking duck was awesome in both its flavour and presentation. Love..."

Ross

"We came for the food(which was great) but they also have amazing cocktails! Men don't normally like tofu, but this place has the most amazing tofu..."

Ross Horsey

"Seriously incredible service, nothing was too much to ask! The food was fantastic, delicate dumplings, oh and the light chilli green beans are to die..."

Amelia Kingston

"Had a fantastic meal, service was brilliant and the wine list was great as well. The Two Flavour Snapper was wonderfully presented and tasted..."

Tom Richman

"Delishes light, fresh and honest flavoured modern Chinese food! A beautiful small space decorated with delightful earthy ceramic table ware and..."

Grace Stewart

"Such a great little atmosphere! Had an awesome time, the food was amazing and the staff were very accommodating to our very particular..."

Ryan

"Fantastic food. Order the soft shell..."

Camillelescai

"Best dumplings in Australia.. Ruyi has become one of my favorite restaurants in Melbourne, its stunning interior and its quality of food makes me..."

Stephanie Korolija

"Yummy. Went here for dinner last night.chilli wonton and flaming prawn are must try. the food is amazing. good service,delicious food...."

Yumi Lee

"Amazing food, incredible service. Definitely will..."

Meika83

"This is the second time we came to ruyi after we spent our valentines there. The staff are so friendly and they go out of their way to make your..."

Josh

"Amazing food, great service the duck pancakes were to die for and the signature cocktail Ruyi is very..."

Guy Jukes

"Worth the visit!. Went for dinner last night. Had the eggplant strips, duck & tofu soup, flame grill prawn, and the chili oil dumpling. My favorites..."

Wholenezz

"I had high expectations of Ruyi given my partner had eaten there before, and he loved it. Usually with high expectations you end up disappointed. Not..."

Jay

"Finally, made my way here after reading on broadsheet many months ago, and still remember it, particularly the high design fit out, clean, sleek,..."

Dcee

"The food was really good. The wagyu beef was cooked to perfection and the truffle paste flavoursome. The banana fritter with black seasame ice cream..."

Nick Clarke

"WINTER SOUPS WORTH A VISIT!!. Went to check out the new autumn/winter menu. Was excited to see soup now on the menu. We ordered one of each of the..."

EbonyB

"The service is most excellent! I love the food especially flaming prawns. I would definitely recommend this..."

Charlie The Eater

"Some of the best steamed dumplings I've ever tasted!. These were some of the best steamed vego dumplings ive ever had!! The whole place is totally..."

Emma_scott87

"Affordable Highly Quality Dining!. Was pleasantly surprised at the affordability with most expensive meal being around $28. The quality for the price..."

Brooke Clarke

"Fine wining and dining. Was.... Fine wining and dining.Was taken here by some work colleagues for lunch. The place has a modern, light air feel...."

Tyler

"It's the little things. I d.... It's the little things.I dined here for the first time recently. As a left gander I have grown accustomed to..."

Jayde Dunkley

"Outstanding Staff and service. We were greeted at the door by staff and quickly shown to our table. Our waiter was very polite and friendly and gave..."

Andrew.scitech

"New winter menu -yum! Fr.... New winter menu -yum! Frequent diner at Ruyi. Recently released a new winter menu and this time they have..."

SarahBella

"AMAZING Looks amazing, serv.... AMAZINGLooks amazing, service is amazing, food is amazing. Sticky rice pudding is..."

Ashlee

"Best Chinese I Have Had In Melbourne!. Great food - fresh and delicate and beautifully presented. Staff are kind, attentive and know their menu..."

Jade Maree Anderson

"Went here with friends. Ordered a heap of smalls to share. The eggplant strips were amazing. I would also highly recommend the fried tofu! The food..."

Je8clarke

"My favourite Melbourne restaurant. Every time I eat at Ruyi it is the same. Great food, great service and great decor. My favourites remain the wagyu..."

Marianne

"Good restaurant. Come to Ruyi with my family. The foid is so different from all the other chinese restaurants light.clean.fresh...my mom said this is..."

Helena

"Lovely food. Asian cuisine that tastes natural. I generally suffer from a sensitive stomach but this was very nice. A different take on modern Asian..."

Haily

"Our experience at Ruyi was truly special. We came here for a celebratory birthday dinner and the staff were exceptional. Food was of an incredibly..."

Vanessa Fletcher

"As you wish ..... It’s the fourth time I’ve been here since Ruyi opened, which I think speaks for itself. As a group of three we shared 3 lots of..."

Tara Clancy

"A really unique Chinese restaurant, very different to the normal greasy food and red dragon décor. Clean and fresh food in a modern and comfy..."

Helena El-Najjar

"I've eaten at Ruyi twice now and both times the food was delicious. My favourite "entree" style dishes are the duck pancakes and some sort of..."

Somanyanimals

"Fresh and different. Coming from country vic, I’m used to chinese food thats out of a box and restaurants full of bamboo and waving cats. So it was..."

Soph

"No-one does Chinese like Ruyi. Fresh produce, contemporary design, tasty dishes, and a beautiful selection of..."

Sarah

"We went to Ruyi Saturday with my husband just because we were walking through the city and we noticed this discret restaurant in a hidden lane.. well..."

Bonybonybony70

"Great food, great experience. If you're looking for a great night, and not just somewhere to eat, then I would definitely recommend Ruyi. The..."

Marni.kate

"Very impressed. Had the seafood spring rolls and wagyu beef and both were amazing. Very nice..."

Amber Evans

"Great place. The food was simple and fresh, and the service was warm and inviting...."

Isidora

"I had the lunch special which was only $18. Good food for a reasonable..."

Francesca Hickman

"It didn’t have your standard chinese menu, but what it did have was nice. Favourite dish of the night was the duck stir fry – highly..."

Anj

"Delicious Find!!. We found this place tucked away in a laneway while wandering the streets of the city and decided to go in because it looked like a..."

Glitterbug_240

"Great night out!. Good atmosphere, contemporary look, delicious food and friendly staff. Overall, a great night out with..."

Hm-5141

"Really impressed!. We dine out often and were really impressed by the food, staff and decor! A great new restaurant with delicious food! Found it on..."

Carla De Ionno

"Fantastic menu. Staff are incredibly helpful and..."

Jo

"Visited Ruyi with a couple of girlfriends for dinner and loved it! The dumplings and the wontons were amazing, can't wait to go back. Had a great..."

Sophie

"Already a Favorite. I was introduced to RuYi by a work colleague a fortnight ago. Tucked away in a quaint little lane way, I am glad that I was - I..."

Greta Heywood

"Little Gem. OMG. If you live in Melbourne, try here. If your visiting, try here. In fact come to Ruyi then see the rest of Melbourne.Yes..."

Simon White

"From strength to strength. I've dined here a couple of times now & every time it gets better. I really believe that this little restaurant has a big..."

Veda

"I had very high expectations coming to RUYI and honestly they met them completely. Walking in we are overwhelmed by the simple and clean layout. It..."

Jason Kwan

"Not just dumplings!!. When you think Chinese you normally think 70’s interior, bad lighting, fish tanks, Lazy Susans & chairs that you once had in..."

Jade Lee Campbell

"A fresh take on Chinese cuisine. Went here after we read a timeout review. Great to see a new fresh take on chinese food amongst all of the dumpling..."

Tim

"The wine list here is only topped by the amazing service, with a personal touch by the owners who are clearly passionate about their beautiful..."

Stacey Van Harn

"Very satisfying dining experience. RUYI was the type of place that seemed to have considered every detail. everything down to the cups and light..."

R.charles

"#ilovedumplings. Yummy dumplings and great starters. Lovely light ambience to the place, gorgeous ceramic plates and glasses. Service was polite and..."

SLouise

"AMAZING, delightful and unique food, modern and clean decor and flawless service! Melbourne should be..."

Sabrina

"Our third time here in just over a week. Each time we have found out more and more about this enlightening showcase of Chinese food that I have..."

Mikdog

"Fabulous food, delightful French waiter, food was really great & loved the feel of the place with gorgeous earthen ware & stylish interiors. Great..."

Buster's Mum

"Last week, my husband took me out for lunch to Ruyi in the city – an Asian restaurant with a modern fit out. Ruyi translates literally as ‘as..."

De-brief Me

"Those used to paying $8 for a plate of 15 dumplings should stop reading now. Ruyi is about quality, not quantity, which is apparent as soon as you..."

Sofia Levin

"RuYi oozes character. We were served by Mercy and Sedrick and they were fabulous in the attention they gave us, the narrative and culture connections..."

Smita Raghavan Shetty

"This place is insane. The food is next level good. We got the 5 course tasting menu and the food was so good that we were almost about to ask if we..."

Tara McKellar

"Delicious! We had a set menu (mothers day special) and everything was thoughtfully set out. Very full by the end and very pleased. Oh and the staff..."

Patricia Santiago

"We work in hospitality and a friend of mine said we have to try RuYi for its high standards in hospitality. Finally made it last week and everything..."

sam booth

"Brilliant restaurant for dietary restrictions. My partner needs to avoid wheat, onion and garlic. We opted for the 5 course set menu "chef's choice"...."

Dione V-S

"Randomly walked in and wasn't disappointed. Tasty food, Attentive staff and Nice atmosphere. The tofu was very..."

Sparky

"Great service and food. Staff were very friendly. Food portions were very good. I recommend the 5 course..."

Shawn Soundron

Supernormal

90/100 (2929 ratings)

Restaurants

Asian

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Japanese

Fusion

Asian

Japanese

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Parfait

Lobster Roll

Noodle

Dim Sum

Beef

Prawns

Dumplings

Meringue

Lobster

Eggplant

Cakes

Pasta

Salad

Lamb Shoulder

Chili

Lamb

Crab

Pesto

Duck

Fish

Oyster

Sashimi

Tuna

Pork

Sit down

Asian

Japanese

Serves Alcohol

Reservations

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Private Dining

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Our delivery arrived on time last night for Father’s Day. Lamb and prawn dumplings were true stand out! We ordered individual items instead of the..."

Mistermister

"Ordered on door dash. The fried chicken was amazing. Extremely crunchy and juicy and not oily at all. Eaten with the pickle cabbage it really cut..."

Jessie Tran

"Second visit to supernormal & I’ll be back! Food was very high quality, reasonably priced & with a lot of flavour. The courses were well spaced out..."

Bridget

"⁣I've always wanted to try @supernormal_180 and I'm so happy that I can finally tick this one off on my list. A lot of people raved about the New..."

Tracey Loc

"..."

Seanchen0815

"Date Visited: 17th May 2019Average Spend $170 for two ppl with drinksTrendy Asian fusion restaurant amazing atmosphere and make..."

Food_Voyageur

"A must visit if you go to Melbourne!The combination of distinct Japanese flavours along with Hong Kong and Shanghai cooking is what makes..."

Lisafoodadventures

"Great place to have drinks and foods with..."

Vi Tran

"Been here a few times and enjoy the changing menus. Don't think I've had the lobster roll so will need to..."

James Mariano

"Supernormal’s menu echoes the space: clean, modern, elegant and just a little bit sexy. This Asian-inspired laneway eatery is anything..."

Leah

"..."

Grace

"Ordered the banquet 1 ($75pp). Had massive food coma after the meal. 1. Tofu crisp, avocado &bonito - Delicious yummy cream bomb2...."

Shin

"Would love to go back again..."

Jen Gen

"Came here for a business meeting for 4ppl and had a booth. Quiet enough to conduct a meeting despite a packed lunch crowd. Service was excellent,..."

The Budget Luncher

"Came here for a work function with my new team so no pics.This place is amazing service, food ambience too. We enjoyed the banquet...."

Split The Bill

"Good food, but nosy (problem to hear what the waiters said) and maybe a bit expensive to what we got. Overall a great experience and I have no..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"Been meaning to go here ever since it opened & finally had the chance to. Read reviews that it was best to go early and put your name down, then come..."

Alison Nguyen

"Foodies should definitely visit this place at least once to experience the innovative food, lively atmosphere and attentive service on offer. There's..."

J0yy173

"Supernormal is a slick, modern restaurant located on Flinders Lane, Melbourne with a menu influenced by Chinese, Korean, and Japanese flavours. There..."

Milo_wendy

"Supernormal is absolutely delicious! The food is so fresh & full of so much flavour! The peanut butter parfait is probably my favourite dessert in..."

Gluten Free Bible

"I come here time and time again for special occasions and each time I am blown away by the dedicated service that the staff provide. They are..."

Rachael Conway

"service very good. food is yum. the slow cooked lamb is the best. the sesame bread comes with the lamb is a bit chewy, and the peanut butter..."

Lawrence Leung

"It was always a struggle to get a table at Supernormal but finally, we managed to score a table for 2! I’m always a bit iffy with asian fusion..."

Josephine

"Yum!We had the banquet for dinner, and everything was delicious, right from the Supernormal G & T on arrival. Standouts for me were the..."

Chips Before Dips

"ordered the set menu LIT 🔥! : the lobster roll was the stand out dish for me. The brioche bun was buttery and soft and the lobster was..."

Jennitals

"4.6!Thoroughly enjoyed my experience hereWalked in and the front of house was on the phone but still made an effort to hold the phone call..."

Jonathan Voulgaris

"The lobster rolls here are to die for! I keep coming back for it. Worth the visit and price..."

Coleen.hernando

"The food was very good. The service was good. Extensive drinks list. I would recommend giving it a go. The duck bao and roast lamb was awesome...."

BradAtLarge

"Very noisy and busy. The most delicious asparagus - crunchy, but not woody. The lobster rolls were good despite their small size and not quite..."

Rhb

"Do yourself a favour. Come to Supernormal. Try the snapper. You will not regret it. The staff are truly amazing - I have been here multiple times and..."

Remie Plehan

"I wish I’d taken photos, because the food is beautifully presented. Recommend booking as a group though because it’s a long wait if you’re a..."

Facebook User

"Absoultely amazing food. Good service. They are fantastically accommodating to solo diners. They offer the set menu to solo diners, which is not..."

Eye Rolla

"Dine in bcoz my friend recommend for their Wagyu Brisket. All the food were..."

Naijee

"Had the banquet 1 for myself and the quality of food was very good, Lobster roll and the lamb were the lick of the bunch, and so was the dessert. A..."

Mark

"The peanut butter parfait is absolutely gastronomical....."

Jas

"Supernormal was listed within the ‘top 100 delicious restaurants’ in Melbourne featured in the Herald Sun. Queue early to avoid a long wait...."

SouthEastEater

"Delicious, great service and..."

Isabella Baker

"Been excited to try this place and overall it did not disappoint. Highlights to me were the outstanding service, attention to details and food served..."

Yau_i

"Had the fried prawns, potstickers, prawn & chicken dumplings, lobster rolls and peanut butter parfait. The last items were excellent, as was the..."

SDeans

"They have been around for ages and is popular amongst the locals. The service here is good and the staff is attentive. The highlights for us has got..."

M3lissa____

"An institution. Went for a date night and it was just wonderful. Service was great the whole time and you get A LOT. Yes it is expensive, but not..."

Vivien 🍓🍙

"Highly recommended and must try place in Melbourne. Nice selection of share dishes and every dish was well balance. The lobster roll was delicious...."

JeZzA

"The dishes were interesting, and delicious, the service was good, nice sake selection, will recommend visit with friends as the plates were more for..."

FoodieInMel

"Love the lobster roll at Supernormal. I found the roll bit pricey though. The place have a great vibe and lovely customer..."

Parul Aggarwal

"We ordered dumplings and the Lobster rolls for entree and ordered the whole snapper, winter veg and others to share - cannot fault anything we..."

JMS

"This dessert was literally LIFECHANGING.I’ve been wanting to try Supernormal’s Peanut Butter Parfait for months now and being an avid..."

Jianne Yong

"Recently went to Supernormal for the first time with one goal in mind - to try the lobster roll. We arrived at 6pm and had our name down for a 730pm..."

Suan

"Am a big fan of this restaurant since it opened. It would be nice to see some evolution from the menu more or enhancement to the staples such as the..."

Ben

"i love the food - price is just right. Staff are really knowledgeable about the food and what to recommend to customers. But the best part is, theyve..."

Jodilly Pendre

"Went there for dinner on sunday night. No booking and it was busy but they sat us down quickly. Brought our drinks straight away and took our order..."

Tabi Ei

"My cousins and I had dinner here and we opt for the banquet menu 1 for $69 per person. Every dish was full of flavour but my fave was the lobster..."

Jamie

"Been here a couple of times. Would recommend doing a la carte as opposed to the set menu, but for larger groups you must go with set..."

Megan Kong

"This is my new favourite place in Melbourne.The food is tasty and every mouthful brings joy.The service is friendly and guided us..."

Jayne Jackson

"Came here for the ramen lunch special which was absolutely delicious (and very big). I also really liked the toasted pumpkin seeds which we got as a..."

Fatcat

"Pretty awesome. The food look very simple but packed with flavour and taste amazing. Service was good. They have some awesome drinks and highly..."

GabbieFood

"It's all about the Service. We have been here many many times with our friends. We were a party of 4 this time. Cost $400. Chose Menu 1 Option and..."

Michael Gannon

"What an awesome please! The complimentary pumpkin seed is a great start, has the crunchy saltiness kick; king fish is good (i ordered twice in one..."

18mh18lv

"Great Food. Went to Supernormal with 2 couples. Never booked but they told us to go out and have a drink first. When return, we were well greeted and..."

Humble Anna

"There is nothing normal about Supernormal, it is well known for all the right reasons – and yes, you guessed it… it’s one of the restaurants on..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Had an amazing dining experience at supernormal over the weekend.We ordered a fair few dishes from each section and the highlight was..."

EatsByM

"📝: Supernormal is an inspired interpretation of the team’s favourite Asian eating experiences, bringing the best of Asia’s vibrant food..."

Sense Of Food

"Fantastic food with an exceptional range of flavours. Cocktails worth remembering for next time. And the team - just great! All very knowledgeable..."

Kerry Hale

"This was an absolute beauty. They have taken all the very familiar Asian flavours and taken them to the next level. The pickled veggies and mushrooms..."

Amy

"Great vibe of a restaurant Super friendly wait staff that'll attend to you throughout your meal. Their cocktails are really..."

Carissa Lee

"This not normal..... Really SUPER NORMAL. Had a wonderful experience over all their dishes. I would like to explore some of them....Beef..."

Chef ASD

"This was the 2nd time I had been to supernormal and it was just as good as the 1st, one of my personal favourite restaurants to dine at can’t wait..."

Adam Middleton

"This spot was easily the best spot I have eaten at in Melbourne. The food is incredible and I’m sad that we don’t have Supernormal in New..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"$69 for the banquet is very good value given the exceptional food and fabulous service. The lobster rolls are magnificent. This will become a regular..."

Wedders

"Located on Flinders Lane in Melbourne, this restaurant serves up amazing inspired Asian flavoured dishes. We started off the Easter long weekend with..."

Wherefoodtakesyou

"Absolutely amazing!!! Nothing to fault! The seafood was so fresh and it really shined!!! Everything was just a melt in the mouth and I wish I..."

Zacquilinelao

"Came here for a work farewell dinner and we ordered the banquet meal. The toasted pumpkin seeds was a delightful side dish - a precursor to how..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"My friend and I went to Supernormal on a Monday night to find it almost full; we were lucky to get the last two free seats.The kingfish was very..."

Daisy

"I have fallen in love with the lobster rolls here! Tried the $95 banquet and it did not disappoint. A couple of dishes weren’t to our liking but..."

GreedyCat

"Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner experience here. We made a booking for an early dinner to avoid having to wait for a table. Enjoyed sitting at the bar..."

Bayside Gal

"I’ve never been disappointed by this place, the food is incredible, the service is speedy and attentive and the wine (and sake) list is impressive...."

Catherine

"We went here on a Saturday night for our grown children’s Bday. Because there was a group they suggested the $69 banquet. What a treat. All the..."

Alison Gay

"Love the food. Everything is just excellent from the tiny lobster roll and the beef in a bun, truly taste sensations in each bite. The desserts are..."

Lily Steiner

"Havent been to supernormal for a while because last time I went I didn't find anything WOW.Went in again on a weekday lunch time, the place..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"I love the name of this place and I love the food even more. Cool vibes, attentive staff, super delicious food. I could have eaten all of the New..."

Marianna Tuccia

"So good. Lobster rolls were recommended and didn’t disappoint. Chicken & prawn dumplings were also fresh & delicious. Service was excellent,..."

Leonie J

"Lobster Roll ($17) ⭐️ 3/5 ⭐️Flathead ($36) ⭐️ 3.5/5 ⭐️Crispy quail ($20) ⭐️ 4.5/5 ⭐️🍴The food here is..."

Cafehoppingkids

"Lovely and delicious food at supernormal. We opted for the banquet 1 and I’m glad we did so since all of the delicious things we wanted to try on..."

Simply WonderFood

"I love the open kitchen in this restaurant where you can watch the chef preparing your meal. A flinders lane restaurant serving a Japanese fusion..."

Daniel Arnott

"Although Asian dishes were mediocre and overpriced, western dishes with some Asian flavours were fantastic. I liked their Tomato, mozzarella,..."

Tedson

"Everytime we come here always order the the lobster roll that never dissapointed (expect needs to be bigger 😅)Waited for awhile for the..."

Hon

"3.5 ⭐️. My boyfriend brought me here for my birthday a couple of weeks ago. I enjoyed it, but overall felt it was quite pricey for what you get...."

Dom87

"3.5 ⭐️ We had an enjoyable evening. I found the flavours to be quite quite delicate. The raw tuna was a highlight. We tried the special of..."

FoodN

"I highly recommend this restaurant. Had a wonderful atmosphere, fabulous bar and I love that you can see the kitchen clearly and all the food being..."

Srslyfoods

"Was recommended by a friend to come here and we managed to fit it into our schedule this time when we visited Melbourne.I thought it was a..."

Why__dee

"Exceptionally friendly customer service. Great layout and simple decor. We ordered the first banquet and enjoyed all dishes. However the flathead..."

Chris

"Had a really good experience dining here! I tried their beef tataki and lobster roll it was so amazing! Supernormal was incredible! Would recommend..."

Shari Scott

"Where to start? Well the photos taken don’t do the dishes any justice. Yes, they’re (the photos) atrocious I know, but consider this. I had to..."

The Go Go Mumma

"Had a really good experience dining here. Service and food was amazing. We had beef tataki to start, lobster roll (my fav!), tonkatsu..."

Eatwithbonny

"Great experience, i went here for Christmas staff party so actually we ha a set menu plus few extra choices.Food was delicious and fresh ,..."

GL

"Very enjoyable experience. The space was funky, menu was creative, food was cooked well and service attentive. Portions were on the smaller end so be..."

Linda

"Local organic growers have planted an abundance of heritage and heirloom varieties in preparation for NATSU. Think silken tofu made daily,..."

Gastrology

"We went with the $69 banquet as we couldn’t decide on the dishes and this was a good way to try lots of different dishes. The service and..."

Sinfully Delicious

"Finally went to supernormal last night and was really impressed. Staff were very friendly and efficient and the food was delicious. Between two we..."

Kate Dougherty

"Incredible. Thoroughly enjoyed the food, atmosphere and service here. The lobster rolls are hands down the best!! Lamb was delicious too. Our waiter..."

Foody13

"Love this place. Specially the lobster roll that is amazing. Atmosphere is great, place is clean and the staff is helpful and friendly. I’ll be..."

Ms Rodrigo

"Supernormal was incredible! We ordered pork Sando, gyoza, and outstanding duck dumplings that were presented in a unique way (meat was incased in a..."

Paige MacKander

"Been here quite a few times now. The food is always top notch! Specially love the duck pancakes! We also really also loved the caramel peanut butter..."

Jade Kidd

"As popular as ever. Full of 20 somethings enjoying the early evening. Lobster rolls have featured on Andrew McConnells menu since at least..."

Mike B

"Just as well there’s super in front of the word normal here because this place is anything but normal. It is in fact, extraordinary. A big wide..."

The Dear Luncher

"The peanut parfait alone is enough to get me to return multiple times. Staff are always very informative if you have questions or need suggestions on..."

Simone Hatake

"This was a spontaneous catch up dinner with a lovely friend and it turned out to be the most wonderful night. Every single staff member made it the..."

Susan Lloyd-Angol

"The quality of food at Supernormal is undoubtedly good. The dishes mostly lean towards Chinese food and we were quite surprised at how traditional..."

Sesame Eats

"This outlet of supernatural is one of my favourite because of the kind of service they provide is just awesome ,the staff is very friendly and they..."

Yashpal Sharma

"Food was delicious. My favourite dish was the beef tataki. For dessert i loved the earl grey milk tea soft serve. only downfall was had to wait too..."

Bella1

"Would rate 4.5. Love this place! We had the Banquet 1 and the school prawns to start with, the nori cracker with aubergine purée, the soy-tuna and..."

J Nguyen

"Nothing normal about Super Normal. Its Asian fusion that is super trendy and super delicious. Prices aren't the cheapest, We had the $69 banquet..."

Mr And Mrs S

"by far my favourite restaurant!food is amazing, always cooked to the perfect extent, service is extraordinary as waitress’ always checked up..."

Kim

"Fusion done right. Very cool laneway eatery. Do a banquet and just eat until you cant eat no more. Menu is great for sharing and the more you try the..."

Tish Piaser

"There's this one waitress who was rather annoying because she kept asking my friends and I to repeat ourselves over and over again, I felt that she..."

Sharon Lin

"Went here with a group of 8. I heard a lot of good things about this place before we came. We all decided it was best to do a banquet. We choose the..."

Tony

"It’s taken me a long time to check out Supernormal only because I hate waiting in line! So to avoid that problem some friends and I came on a..."

Ash

"Everything was delicious don't get me wrong, but the only reason why I didn't choose 5 stars is because not ALL dishes were as flavoursome as they..."

SK

"Perfect location for a quick lunch-- always loved the ramen on the winter menu. Lobster rolls are my all time favourite, however I don't recommend..."

Recovering Ice-cream Addict

"I cannot count how many times I have been here!Really love the lobster roll, king fish and lamb! It’s very tasty and fresh!Great foods..."

Jannette Chan

"Ordered the kingfish sashimi, lobster roll, vege dumplings, prawn and chicken dumplings, pan fried beef buns and the special was tonkatsu sando..."

Vicky Tan

"This place is superb. It's the place to be on special occasions. Service was incredible even with the crowd. Not to mention food was amazingly..."

Melissa Wong

"We had the banquet and left feeling so happy and full! The lobster rolls, chicken salad and kingfish sashimi were a few of my favourites. Great..."

Hannah

"Always provides me with consistently delicious food. Pretty much everything on the menu is good, customer service usually really up to standard...."

Bernard Slamet

"This is a restaurant that’s been reviewed to death. Still when they announced on instagram they’d be covering the restaurant with sakura flowers..."

Hungry Panda

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

Daniel

"Best dinner I’ve had ever. So fresh and beautiful food the waitress was really lovely too. Best place to treat myself for my birthday. Lobster roll..."

Taylor Compain

"Fantastic dining experience. Began with a cocktail that was tequila based and not overly sweet. We shared the lamb, duck, beef tataki and scallops...."

Karina J

"We arrived on a Wednesday night and were shown to our immaculately set table and brought water while we scanned our menus. A friend recommended the..."

Alison Read

"Super love with this place!! Love the food, the ambience and the service. Everything is on point. The lobster roll was absolutely beautiful...."

Leony Christie

"Finally gotten around to checking out Supernormal after all this time! There was only a half an hour wait so we were more than happy to chill out on..."

Hungry For Chips

"Can't believe it took me so long to try this place. We had a group of 8 and got the $69 tasting menu. It was utterly sensational. This was one of the..."

Jeremy K

"Great view of chefs in the action. Chicken salad was very refreshing. Sweet yummy brioche lobster rolls. Excellent service. Chose the standard..."

Miss T.A

"Had to try this restaurant as I passed by this place often and saw plenty of patrons. This Asian fusion place serves great tasty food. Loved the..."

RGAnders

"We dined here for a spontaneous late lunch and were very impressed.Even though dining at roughly 2:30pm the restaurant still had a great..."

Harrysingh Rawat

"Came here for dessert.The peanut butter parfait is heavenly. If you like peanut butter, you have to order this. I put a spoonful in my mouth and..."

Melissa

"Supernormal has been around for a number of years but even at 6pm on a Wednesday night this place is packed and buzzing.... it seems to still have..."

Freeo

"Amazing food and excellent service. I highly recommend the banquet menu to sample a variety of their goodies. My favourite was the peanut parfait..."

H

"Great night out at Supernormal with a group of girlfriends.Service was excellent, we had to get the banquet because of the size of the group but..."

Wine And Food Lovers

"Showcasing a modern Asian (heavily leaning towards Japanese) menu, Supernormal has become an iconic Melbourne institution situated on Flinders Lane..."

The Spice Adventuress

"I tried one of the banquets, the banquets provide a great variety of dishes, the size of the dishes gets bigger as the banquet progresses. Absolutely..."

Stephanie Jade

"Had a banquet in the private dining room. The service was good and the karaoke was fun. Food was good, with the lobster roll being a..."

Dumba

"Nice food, good service. We had a banquet menu and quite liked all the meals we were given, they were also quite accommodating of dietary..."

Annika

"Posh vibes with great food. Unique textures and flavours, definitely worth a try. Only wished the lobster roll came with more flesh. Would come back..."

Bear Noms

"What an amazing dining experience. Taking Asian fusion to another level. Staff were super friendly and attentive. Food was out of this world..."

Jason Lay

"Love the lobster roll and the seafoods are really fresh. Nice environment and great services, great place to sit at the bar and look into the..."

FBriacliff

"This restaurant is mixed Asian style. The interesting thing is most of the staff are westerners but they do cooking modern Asian food.At..."

Vivian

"Great service and great food at Supernormal. The lobster rolls are delicious. I could eat them all night long. We also tried the duck bao which is..."

LouLou Loves Food

"Tried to get in on a Saturday night and as it is for two had to be on a wait list. 45 mins was way too long to wait so we headed back on Monday for..."

Baba Gump

"We love everything about this place. The people are friendly and polite. Very comfy and relax. The food are all amazing. Generous portion specially..."

GoodFood HappyTummy

"Great vibe at this place - loved the kingfish and the lamb. Service and staff were excellent. Could not fault our visit and will be back. Thx..."

JB

"Normally not a fan of 'hyped' restaurants. But supernormal is fantastic. Service is great and food is wonderful. We always do the banquet, and it is..."

An

"The duck bao was the mvp of the night! It’s so tasty, creamy, just perfect 👌🏻 . I ordered the banquet, and i like most of them. It taste so..."

Khorry Sila

"This place is delicious and highly recommend booking in advance. We ordered a variety of dishes and couldn’t fault a single one. Will definitely..."

Sophie

"Love the space. Staff give great service and are very knowledgable about the food and drinks. Give great recommendations! My go to dishes are the..."

C

"Dumplings, Szechuan Lamb and Peanut Butter Parfait - say no more! Service is always great, and the wines are brilliant! A must do in..."

Natasha

"Great vegan options, staff are super attentive and the venue is nice too. Have been here on a number of occasions and would recommend to..."

Levi O'Neill Fernandez

"Random walk in one night and decided to go with the degustation. Can’t fault anything especially the lobster rolls and dessert! We sat by the prep..."

Shanaka Eats

"We went for the banquet menu - at $65 pp it’s great value. Standout dishes were the shredded chicken salad, and the slow-cooked lamb. Our waitress..."

Jess

"120/100 I went for the banquet and it was so good for value. Ceviche with yuzu sauce was delightful, the chicken salad was refreshing, couldn't have..."

Elisha Lee

"Love the atmosphere here - mixture of buzzing activity if you choose to seat at the bar / more privacy if you get a table in the main area. Either..."

Mysy

"An absolute Melbourne favourite of mine. The food is sensational, the staff are friendly and professional and the ambience is excellent. Their..."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"Best of the best! We have been here 5 times and still want to come back ! Their food is top notch ! Especially the lobster rolls and duck..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Fusion restaurants can often be hit-and-miss, however Supernormal delivers and some more. Lovely tapas with buzzing ambience, the attentive and..."

Tina Li

"Asian-Japanese Fusion. We stumbled across the restaurant while my friend and I were looking for a place to eat after our long walk around the City...."

LengS

"Overall rating is 3.7- rounded up for attentive staff and environment.Ordered: fried prawns starter - delicious but size is for two. -..."

Hungry Sloth

"Came here after a show, very attentive and fast service. The aim is to share a number of small dishes among a group of people. We had kimchi, seeds,..."

Helen

"The food at Supernormal is overpriced for the food you get on the menu. Staff were very prompt and informative about the dishes. We got there early..."

Melissa Yeap

"Went to Super Normal at the Art Centre and visited the Gallery food and service good and the venue was excellent Suggest it would be good if..."

Bruce Collins

"Another great meal at Andrew McConnell's restaurant. The lobster roll is superb. Though the raw plate was a little skimpy. Tastes are fresh and..."

Roberto.powney

"Tasty but small serves and pricey. Lovely soft lobster rolls on brioche, yakatori. Lots of butter and oil in fried dishes.A lower rating mainly..."

Connoisseurc

"The food was nice but nothing special. Given the portion sizes and that the food wasn't special I'd say that it wasn't value for money. The peanut..."

Hel

"Wander along Flinders Lane and there it is - Supernormal.I wanted to try out their food for a while now and so glad I did on my birthday...."

Shashank And Deepti

"If you love Japanese food with a unique twist then you've come to the right place. I love their food and drinks menu and the fact that there's a..."

John Michael Ong

"Very good menu, Japanese fusion. Good sized venue with some large tables available for groups.Some highlights are the pork belly, tomato salad,..."

Affogato Addiction

"We had a gorgeous late lunch here that I cannot fault. Just the two of us sat at the bar and were served by a super friendly waiter, in fact all the..."

Deezarock

"Asian fusion that has taken over Melbourne. Don't be surprised by the long queue outside. Have been here a few times with various group sizes...."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Highlights of my two visits to Supernormal would have to be the chilli dumplings, duck bao and the ambience. The lobster rolls were also a favourite..."

ANOMnymous

"Outstanding as usual! Was seated at a table promptly and service was attentive all night. Food was on point and came out staggered so as not to..."

Lucas Kowalski

"Tucked in Flinders Lane just opposite the Adelphi Hotel carpark, arrived for a pre-show Sunday lunch at this stylish casual restaurant which was full..."

Been?Here

"OMG, the peanut butter parfait with salted caramel and soft chocolate is hands down the best dessert we had this year. still dreaming about it..."

Lifecycle

"Supernormal is one of my favourite restaurants and one that I like to take people to or suggest for others to visit. The food has always been..."

Maxnco

"We got the shredded szechuan chicken salad, pot sticker dumplings, Chicken & Prawn Dumplings, broccolini, koji marinated chicken and the slow cooked..."

Alisha McLean

"Great high end food and lovely staff.I really enjoyed my experience here, it was very relaxing and you felt welcomed by the staff. I left..."

Lolaraean9

"Here I enjoyed wacky and delicious fusions and over all a great meal. I specifically enjoyed the lobster roll and the lamb. Great atmosphere with air..."

Summer Rae

"are they planning to change their menu anytime soon?getting really tired of it. If you havent been, go. Its good. The chefs crank..."

Eat Well

"Great food, great service, servings on the small size.Lobster roll, steak tartar, Loin of Pork, all good. Washed down with a couple of..."

Robert.powney

"Andy, Andy, Andy... absolutely nailed it. Such a hot day in Melbourne so to come in and taste the delights of the sea followed by some delicious..."

JDP79

"Supernormal. Popular restaurant is the town. Always busy and we ordered the banquet one for 65 each plus Saturday special wagyu beef bun. Nice food..."

Steven Gu

"Food(7.5/10): *Caviar (10/10): I loved this dish mainly because I’m obsessed with fish roe. It tasted fresh and had a burst of..."

Eating Sushi

"For me the lobster burger and raw beef are perfect! Strongly recommend this two. others all good. Atmosphere there is fantastic! All stuff are..."

Shirley Chen

"Three of us were keen to try tapas. I naturally thought of Spanish, but one of the girls suggested Asian tapas. I was a bit reluctant at first...."

Secret Taster

"Despite being so busy, there’s a positive vibe in this place.The lady we met was so overwhelmed with trying to fit everyone in yet she..."

Acky

"Modern Chinese food done with elegance and execution. Loved the ambience here, full of people, bustling with energy.Tried the banquet menu...."

Ferry Gondo

"I have to say this was my favorite restaurant, however this time is just terrible. It seems they changed the receipt or food supplier. The dumpling..."

Fan Xia

"Service was a little slow but very friendly! They even wrapped up our desserts in doggy bags so we could get to our meetings. We did banquet A. For a..."

CCC

"Finally got to visit Supernormal on a Saturday night for the first time, and boy were we amazed! From the service to the interior to the food, we..."

Stelly

"Went here for dinner with a friend and had the duck and Wagyu beef. Both dishes were amazing, would definitely go back for the wagyu. Better to book..."

Alijargalb

"Went here during a lunch time one time. Unfortunately I forgot to take photos of my food except this one, the mushroom ricecake. My impression of..."

Kira Dinh

"Came here for my partners birthday for the first time and I was not disappointed.The food was delicious, albeit a little on the pricier end for..."

Laura Kaziavin

"very busy place.Greeted by the rudest door staff ever, but continued in as we have heard great things about the food and drinks. Ordered some..."

Captain Tofu 💪🌱☘️🍀

"My bf and I had a date night here, and after being told it would be an hour wait, we were seated after 15 mins which was a very pleasant surprise. We..."

Lisa Giles

"I really enjoyed the food here, we came in on a Sunday afternoon before a show and the staff were great and the food was awesome, its hard to pick a..."

R.k. Newbs

"A good friend told me recently, you either obsessively love Supernormal, or you find it super overrated. I fall into the latter category. After..."

Flowerbutton

"Lamb Szechuan perfect size for two with a side of greens. Great recommendation for wine to complement. Super fast and excellent service. Thank..."

Francesbutler64

"Great food but I think it's overpriced for what it is, ambience is great as is location, still worth the experience but perhaps for special occasions..."

GG

"I’ve been here a couple of times (my work colleagues are fans), but I just don’t get this place. Huge wine list. The food really is good -..."

Facebook User

"May 2020 - ordered the lobster roll as takeaway and although I was surprised at how small it was, the taste was sublime. Best lobster roll in..."

Nalia

"The Andrew McConnell descendent is a great addition to Cutler and Co and Cumulus. A very trendy chilled out asian fusion restaurant, which has good..."

Ethan Wasserman

"Love the salty food here! The shredded Szechuan chicken salad was amazing ! 🙂 the chicken and prawn and beef tartare was delicious too. The..."

Mills

"Exceptional service and attention to detail in all aspects of the dining experience. A warm friendly hug for single diners with lots to see for..."

Loretta Piccenna

"Roasted cauliflower was so delicious. Was sitting along the bar. The staffs were really friendly. It is also a good place for drinking after work...."

FoodieLoveEatFood

"Came here for a banquet dinner and it was surprisingly pretty ordinary. We ate downstairs in the private room, which felt like our boardroom at work...."

Roblast112

"We once had a mad meal at chin chins which is and still is the pinnacle of asian fusion. On the way back to melbourne central station we ran into..."

Varun Kumar

"Supernormal, is supernormal! Its by far one of the coolest asian places I've visited! Ill start with my highlight; the lobster roll! Wow, this dish..."

ForkfullofLife

"I do love the vibe of this restaurant however the food is quite expensive the part i dislike the most was the lobster roll it was miniature with a..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

""What even is the name of this place?" was my first thought when my friend and I juggled to find a place for our bi-monthly meetups (that's a lie)...."

Cass

"Another example of the pleasure of Flinders Lane. Friendly staff, nothing but smiles and informative about additions not appearing on the menu. Not..."

Youngy

"Came here with a friend from interstate on a recommendation and it's was good but nothing special. the wine was lovely so was the tuna but the..."

Amber Barnes

"I LOVE THIS PLACE - one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. I would recommend going here in a group so you can make a booking, otherwise the..."

Van Nguyen

"Nice place to spend a night with. Lobster roll and the peanut dessert are my favorite. Will always come back for this two. In average , we spent 80..."

Daisy Duck

"Atmosphere was nice... staff were nice too. Food is quite good, I'll go here more for tapas however if you're a fussy eater... maybe consider..."

JN

"We had such an amazing dinner here for my birthday celebration! The food is absolutely delicious and nothing like I had ever tried before. I cannot..."

Kate Matthews

"I went to super normal last Sunday for lunch with a friend and we absolutely loved it! We sat at the bar and the stools were pretty comfortable...."

Mia Tua

"Enjoyed the banquet ($65) for lunch on a Sunday. Good mix of smaller plates leading up to the main of lamb. A little spicy for me but no doubt fine..."

Nut Grazer

"One of my favourite restaurants! Absolutely love coming here, the food is incredible! Lobster rolls - incredible, wagyu - melts in your mouth, and..."

Max

"Another popular Asian fusion restaurant in CBD area. We got there early to avoid queue. There was a basement and old video game station next to the..."

Jianierrrrrr

"On the Flinders Lane 'foodie trail'you'll find Supernormal. A Japanese-ish super modern eatery with concreted fit out accentuated with diagonally..."

Eat Drink Anon

"Had the Szechuan duck, lobster roll amongst other dishes. Everything was nice without being spectacular. However, there are a number of Asian fusion..."

JT

"I've been 3 times and every time the staff are very personable, menu is easy to find enough favourites. Love the sashimi and fried noriThe..."

Ramskil Thomas

"The best I could give this place is 'ok". Had the finely diced raw beef - ok, but sauce can be brutal at times. Butter chicken was not good - size of..."

Fernando Longo

"Had a lovely experience in Supernormal. We did the banquet and it was amazing. Lobster roll was very good and the sea bream as well. You must always..."

Sezza

"Food and service was great. We didn't have to wait long to get a table for two (on a Wednesday night). Based on our waitress' suggestion, we ordered..."

Yan

"The hype is fo real. This place is simply put, delicious. My friend and I sat at the bar and shared a myriad of dishes. The standout was by far the..."

Mon

"Food is amazing here, a little small but the flavours are impressive. Really cool vibe and some brilliant cocktails. Was a little hungry so just..."

Amanda Collins

"A well designed venue for a night out of dining. Intimate lighting with a lively ambience, resembling an airport lounge. Professional and prompt..."

Hungry Jeweller

"Very good. Cannot fault, beautiful food, very good service. Will be back.Highlights- Lobster roll, lamb curry, just the little things done..."

Joel

"Came here for lunch and got 5 courses, matching wines and cocktails. Firstly the ambience and service is very good and we enjoyed the theatre of the..."

Johannes

"Great atmosphere, modern and lively. We had a round table which worked well for 5. All the types of Dumplings, artichoke, lamb, kingfish, prawn, tuna..."

Stretts

"Lobster buns still a must, really simple first class melbourne ingredients with great technique. Love the fit out and it's originality. Great as a..."

James Lawrence

"Supernormal's food was absolutely delicious. The menu can be a bit restrictive for some and a lot of the portions are quite small but I was blown..."

Harley Stafford

"Was so happy with Supernormal tonight. It was a Tuesday night and we got a table with no waiting time at around 7 which was perfect. We were seated..."

CHRISTINE

"We always love to go to supernormal,nice vibe, nice people and nice foodOur favourite food is Wagyu steak and peanut butter parfait, one of..."

Mel's

"I wish I had a photo of the peanut butter parfait but I just demolished it too quickly it is that good. Before Supernormal came to be the owners had..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Whatever you do, get the lobster roll and the mussels.I myself do not like eating any kind of shellfish at all and the pickled mussels were..."

KLLYXNG

"Great, friendly service and delicious Japanese fusion food. Loved the kingfish sashimi dish. Portions were small so you can eat a variety of sharing..."

Willtravelforfood17

"I always recommend this place to friends. It is quintessentially melbourne. Always bustling, beautiful food, great cocktails, good service. The..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Great service with fantastic food!seabram and lobster Bao are my favourite !all the dish cooked perfectly,this is the best fusion Japanese in..."

Superfoodie

"The minute you step in to Supernormal, you feel welcome! The staff are polite and most friendly, despite not taking bookings, they have a wait area..."

Miles Davis

"Amazing food and exceptional service. The peanut butter parfait is the best dessert I've had in Melbourne. Always a trusty favourite place to..."

Juanita Alyce Guerrieri

"Super-awesome!Supernormal is anything but normal, because nothing normal can make me mmm more times than I can count. Located on Flinders..."

Michael Daaboul

"Love this place! Food is amazing, staff are great and it has a nice ambience! Dumplings - yum, chicken salad - yum, the lobster roll was Devine!!..."

CT

"The spicy rice cakes and lobster rolls were stand outs. The chicken dumplings were delicious and flavourful. The lamb was slightly underwhelming, but..."

Ashley8513

"On a Tuesday evening, got there at 7:30pm and had to wait 30 minutes for a table. Our waiter for the night was super friendly and bubbly! She gave us..."

Phuong Phan

"With its creative Asian fusion menu, Supernormal is anything BUT normal. Located on Flinders Lane, Supernormal can be recognized by its well lit neon..."

Kris Varanyuwatana

"The thing to remember when you eat here is not to order too many dishes because sometimes the waiters don't gauge your appetite correctly and you end..."

Nman

"Now my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Food is brilliantly done, inventive without being odd, careful without being fussy. We were made to feel..."

George Cockerill

"Food was lovely, we ordered the oysters.. fresh mussel.. refreshing with the pickle veggies ,dumpling.. flavoursome ,tuna.. deliciously light and..."

S

"Fast, friendly and enjoyable food. Good service and wonderful vibe. The food was delicious and fresh! Great for sharing with a couple of friends or a..."

Priya Radha

"This is a great place for share plates and some good conversations over food. You can't go wrong with a date unless you don't like Asian inspired..."

FoodHedonist

"Holy moly. I have no words to explain how delicious our meal was here. We did the banquet which was great value for money. The sea bream sashimi,..."

Foodismyfave

"Best date night spot in town, always on point service and a seat at the bar watching the kitchen work their magic is good fun. You have to try the..."

Edward Sanson

"Great food! Rene service was excellent - made the experience very memorable. Got a long wait time but worth it. The peanut parfait was..."

Bindiya

"We ordered set menu for four people. The bad thing is we must order same dishes but one of us want to have lamb. We came here for lobster roll which..."

Naomi

"One of the best food experiences in Melbourne. I was hesitant when I saw the menu but was blown away. The lobster roll is one of the best things I've..."

Foodserra

"All I can think of is wow!!! Roamed the city on a Friday night trying to find a place to eat. I had a party of 8 and they were able to take us in..."

Jasmine

"I adore Supernormal, Andrew McConnel has the formula so right. Thank goodness he decided to open this restaurant after closing much loved Golden..."

BrunswickBeetroot

"Been here now a few times, and boy does it get busy ... longest wait time for a table I've been quoted was ~2hours. Food and service is great...."

Mitochondria Powerhouse

"This place isn't cheap. And I'm not interested in hanging around waiting for a table at a place because they won't take a booking, but going for an..."

Gotham

"Might have taken me a long time but I have found the best lobster roll in Melbourne. It was so delicious I had to order seconds. beautiful soft bun..."

CultureClash

"We went on a Friday night around 7pm and were on the waitlist for about a hour and 15minutes, which was fine as we were seated and had some drinks..."

Urban Foodie

"Supernormal is anything but normal, a true modern Asian hybrid of many flavours. Great service and even better food. Can recommend the mackerel and..."

Kriti Kapoor

"I liked the McConnell brand better when it was operating as 'Golden Fields' in St Kilda (many years ago). Went here with a group of 6 on a Friday..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"When I visited one Saturday night with four girlfriends, there was a 45-minute wait. We managed to amuse ourselves by reading the wine list..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"Amazing service and superb food to top it off. Highly recommend supernormal. LeonM our waiter was absolutely fanatastic. It was my birthday and we..."

Gladys Effect

"Came here for lunch, however the dessert was the highlight. We shared the Peanut butter Parfait, salted caramel and soft chocolate 👌..."

Anne

"Supernormal was tbh just.... super normal. Had the lobster roll which seemed to be the MUST TRY dish but it was so cold it was weird. Dumplings were..."

Dilys Yeak

"Just getting around on CBD and stumbled on this place also recommended by a friend. I decided to give it a try.This place has a really cool..."

Eduardo Dias

"A really pleasant experience. The duck bao & peanut butter parfait were outstanding, although the chocolate was too bitter. Very busy, nice..."

Foodie AC

"Absolutely love this place. We had the banquet and every dish was just perfect. I especially loved the beef bun and the peanut butter parfait. The..."

Mark Laughton

"Amazing food! Great atmosphere and great service. Really enjoyed being able to see the chefs in action while sitting at the bar. Would definitely..."

Split The Bill

"Very nice share menu, priced well. The chicken and prawn dumplings were devine. Smallish but quality serving sizes. The service was attentive. There..."

Melissa

"I have been here a couple of times with both work and family and the cuisine is both smart and delicious. They take bland cauliflower and turn it..."

Kim Miller

"As my boyfriend loooves Asian food, I suggested Supernormal mainly for him (and because we love Andrew McConnell's Cumulus Inc.!). But I was blown..."

M.

"A busy modern Japanese fusion restaurant with a classy interior design and professional service staff. Indid the 69$ banquet which had a good range..."

IEats

"This another great restaurant, although I would only come here on special occasions as its on the expensive side. The food was all very tasty and..."

Foodie Guy

"We order a little bit of everything, all food was simple but tasty, nice presentation not crazy creative, but still nice and precise, fresh and the..."

Macarena Misterio

"This is where I would like to come back. It is really nice to sit at the bar where chefs are just in front of you making dishes~~ everything is..."

Happytalent.66

"Good drink menu with lots of choices of interesting beer and wine. Super attentive and knowledgeable service. Great food at decent prices. However..."

Emily

"Awesome vibes - perfect for late night dinner and cocktails! My top picks: lobster roll and peanut butter parfait (quite small but absolutely..."

Yourmelbournefoodguide

"We popped in for dessert and drinks after seeing a show at the comedy festival on Friday night, without a reservation. The staff were very friendly..."

RoxyMaxwell

"Really surprised how lovely each dish was.. everytime I tried a dish, I had to re read the menu to make sense of the flavours nodding my head whilst..."

Fiona Le

"I must admit that this is a great place to enjoy a night out and indulge yourself.good food great deserts, service is ok considering it's a busy..."

Roshanak Samadirad

"I'm nuts about supernormal! It's just a fantastic place to try.. The staff are always great and the food it out of this world. I would recommend to..."

Timbo28

"Can you really get a good sense of a place from a bread roll and a coffee? What if the roll is filled with delicious lobster and mayo? I'm a sucker..."

Honeylishuss

"Came here with a large group and had the banquet. A little pricey but the food is pretty great. Staff were attentive, and even catered to..."

Celine Wheeler

"The food was better than I expected. I liked the roast cauliflower, chicken dumplings, and fried custard. The peanut parfait was too sweet for my..."

Kyle

"Had been keen to try Supernormal after hearing rave reviews from a friend and it did not disappoint! Got there early (round 5.45 ish) to avoid having..."

Briony Barnard

"Interesting menu with a laid back vibe, a little too laid back on entry as we were seated to wait (which we were expecting) but not really given any..."

Ashley Rose

"We didn't make a booking but arrived early - around 5:15 and got seated at the bar. We decided to have non alcoholic drinks - the apple mojito..."

Jennifer Lay

"Andrew McConnell is my favourite chef in Melbourne and He never disappoints! He does the Asian fusion theme well, since he's cooked in shanghai and..."

Lily

"As supernormal doesnt offer booking for 2 people, we had to lined up for around half an hr. The rice cake was nice, crunchy on the outside, soft in..."

Anh Phan

"A great experience! A big on the expensive side. The waitress was quirky and entertaining! She really sold the specials, using a lot of descriptors..."

YummyMummy

"From Golden Field to Supernormal, everything is still impressive. The fit-out, the food from chef Andrew, and lovely service....those are keys for..."

Bradley K.

"Umm YUM! Been meaning to go here for ages now and finally got to go here for lunch with a friend. We were seated straight away; service was super..."

M. T.

"An excellent place, wobderful food and a splendid atmosphere.Took my girlfriend there for Valentine' Day.Although the place was packed..."

David Litewka

"I love how homey yet hipstery this place is❤ Also it's not too noisy, you can actually talk and have heart-to-heart convo. Great food, our favorite..."

Stri Nariswari Setiaji

"Amazing food by amazing chefs! I only wished I could try more dishes. The caviar cracker appetiser is a must try, same goes for the duck Pao!..."

Amanda Kwek

"End of last year when I visited Melbourne, I got seated at table 12 and now I got seated at the same table number. How is that for a coincidence? The..."

Finleyhimawan

"So whilst this wasn't my favourite experience it definitely wasn't bad. Good vibe with good food but the service and the fact that you can't book for..."

Steve Levon

"Went with a group and ordered banquet menu. We were all full at the end of our meal. Tasty food and friendly service. They were happy to change..."

Wandering Spoon

"Has a great time the food was amazing and the service was even better. Really well informed and friendly staff that helped with my gluten free needs...."

Gluten Free Melbs

"Super love this restaurant! Everything is perfect, especially the food! I strongly recommend the lobster roll, rice cakes and special pork..."

Tiana

"Must be a place that is also at Tullamarine as some of the reviews on Supernormal's Zomato page are confused as to whether this page is for Flinders..."

MandyToorak

"Had to wait a while to be seated but the staff came round to order drinks for us. We sat at the bar and the place is lively and fun. You have to try..."

Sallysfoodadventures

"Came with my sisters for dinner here and decided to go with the banquet option. Wasn't so sure about the option as I'm not a seafood fan,..."

Fatima Eats

"Best Lobster Rolls on the Planet!Arrive at Tullamarine...check into the hotel. Straight to Supernormal for lunch of New England lobster rolls!..."

Eatdrinkbe_merry

"Been here a few times as my hub works around there. Exceptional service, great ambience, and great variety of modernised asian food! I personally..."

Foodie Hoodie

"Adored the food and the restaurant.Popped in for lunch on my own. Was sat at the bar.Super helpful waiter who guided me through the most..."

The Tastebud

"Went here Sunday night on impulse as always so hard to get into. Gladly surprised that our party of 4 was able to be accommodated straight away...."

Lucy Di Salvo

"Winner winner modern Asian dinner!!! This place is awesome. Top price tag but well worth every cent. Lobster rolls are amazing,Twice cooked duck..."

Foodie B

"After numerous visits, the only way to describe Supernormal is consistently great. Food, wine and service, always the on point. Simple, clean..."

AdventuresofA&A

"I was having dinner with my friend at Supernormal a few weeks ago. The rice cake is our favorite dish and we have it twice! 😋 The lobster roll and..."

Miss Two

"Opting for the banquet due to too much choice, we were not disappointed. Every dish was bursting with flavour and I was especially a fan of..."

Cristian

"Delicious!! Pretty pricey though - I think we spent $170 or so on a meal for two with wine. We ordered the pan fried whole fish with burnt butter and..."

Telyawhat

"Had not heard of this place until recently. Service is very good, cocktails were yummo & the food is phenomenal. You must try this place at least..."

Lovely LL

"I love the food at supernormal - clean, fresh and good balance of flavours. If you have group of 5 or under for dinner, you will have to walk in for..."

SKS

"Heard much about this place and finally got to try their dishes thanks to my lovely boss! Asian Food with a modern twist- we loved the lobster rolls,..."

May

"How good is this place!The food was superb, Asian fusion tapasThe banquet is magnificent And the service was even better Probably..."

Bruce

"Lobster roll, raw tuna sashimi and lobster salad are the winners! Service is great! Venue is clean, nice and spacious and I try to avoid queue by..."

Jane B

"Another modern Asian restaurant in Melbourne you say.... Everything about my Supernormal experience was great. Upon arrival, we were told there'd be..."

Gee

"Supernormal, with it’s Japanese warehouse come industrial feel, is in my mind a picture of pure aesthetics. But not only that, they manage to..."

Kieren ORiley

"Walked passed and the name caught us ... high rating on Zomato so we came in. Big, spacious, modern and busy but we got a table by the bar. Excellent..."

Donna&Shane

"Staff are extremely friendly and attentive. We came for our friends birthday and was dining for almost 3 hrs on a Sunday lunch. The food was simply..."

Mabel Chau

"Nice contemporary food, nice location, and good service.......................... ..."

Amm Ar

"My absolute favourite restaurant in Melbourne! From start to finish, it's an awesome experience!Starting from the decor and atmosphere, the..."

Kieren O'Riley

"Simply one of the best restaurants in Melbourne. Fresh food and fantastic service. Don't let the wait deter you- it's totally worth it! The miso..."

@twogoodtoresist

"This is one of the multiple restaurants in Melbourne that have been in my radar for years. It belongs to chef Andrew McConnell of Cutler & Co.,..."

Gaby Mora

"I don't often eat this style of Asian food but it absolutely blew me away. The duck Bao was a major highlight as was the lobster roll. Highly..."

Grace Darken

"Totally amazed by every single dish and flavour. Excellent service too. The lobster roll is unbelievable! Everything we choose was a good choice..."

Martina

"Great service and incredible food. Some highlights were the smoked beef, cold cut chicken and the fried rice cakes. Had a huge selection of food,..."

Hana

"Supernormal on Flinders Lane is very appealing. It’s also number 20 of the 100 Top Australian Restaurants. Even though I just dropped in to try..."

Michele Walton

"The food and service were fantastic. They catered really well for a dairy allergy. The only downside was the hour we spent waiting for a table...."

Anika

"I love this place. In particular, the lobster roll is one of the most memorable menu items I have had anywhere. Can't book, so you have to line..."

Alfred David

"A bit of hype around this but didn't seem to meet expectations (may have been a bit to high?). Some stand out dishes were the lobster roll, chicken..."

Grizzly

"Always busy when passing by, I had the chance to try Supernormal tonight as a solo diner and got the last seat at the bar. Big tick on service. The..."

Martin C

"At Taste of Melbourne 2016 I tried your ICON dish: New England Lobster Roll $16. I started the event from you. I must say it was heavenly. It was so..."

S K

"Just visited for the first time. The food is amazing. The lobster roll is really to eat praying although you can't expect more than a couple bites...."

Bernardo Coelho

"Asian fusion is always an interesting cuisine with chefs combining the best of the behemoth that is Asian cooking. Acclaimed and well awarded chef..."

Aussie Meets World

"One of my all-time favourite restaurants in the Melbourne CBD. Their raw bar selections never fail to impress and the dessert menu has something for..."

Jessalynn Sukamto

"Lunch on Saturday for a birthday. Very good place. Duck bao delicious, lobster roll, kingfish ceviche, white chicken salad with noodles. Very helpful..."

Fifi

"Had the banquet for lunch as well as a few extras. Was initially worried the banquet wasn't going to be enough as I heard the serving sizes were..."

Szomato

"Yum! Bloody yum. Yummie! The table decided on the $65pp banquet so we could sample a few dishes. Amazaballs - New England Lobster Roll. Could have..."

Lyz Mizzi

"Oh man! Do you love pork belly sandwich? If you do, tell them to bring you special pork belly sandwich! It's not on the menu, but they will make it..."

Rifan Thamrin

"This place was fantastic! The food is great and the service was exceptional! However as it was packed, it was not an environment for a chat...."

Leesa Bee

"I've been here several times now. With my last visit being with a group of Londoners & a Sydneysider all here for work and pleasure. All were..."

Esseland

"Great fusion restaurant, prices can be pretty high though. My experience there was a little disappointing, we ordered their special fried chicken..."

SAM TEOH

"Absolutely DELICIOUS!!This is my kind of place! I thought Korean....hmmmm wasn't too sure.. but boy was I surprised.Me and my..."

Katelyn Amesbury

"Been here several times over couple years. Never disappointed with the quality of the food. They change their menu items regularly too so there's..."

Jm

"Great birthday lunch! We had the $65 banquet and it was certainly plenty of food, all of it very enjoyable. They were happy to cater for dietary..."

CRMelb

"Birthday lunch at Supernormal with my lovely usual crowd and we had the banquet menu. The service was excellent, and the arrival of our dishes was..."

Xia

"Potentially my all time favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Service, food, drinks AND vibes all get an absolute thumbs up. Kingfish sashimi and the..."

Rachel Jaye Honner

"Supernormal on Flinders Lane is very appealing. It’s also number 20 of the 100 Top Australian Restaurants. Even though I just dropped in to try..."

Michele Walton

"Walk past Supernormal and the lovely ambience drew us in for drinks and some desserts. We were welcomed by the excellent service of the service..."

Bernie L

"Tried to get in on Saturday night a little after 6pm but told next available table would be at 9pm. Tried again on Sunday night before 6pm and got a..."

Kerri

"Loved this place. I had lunch on my own on a Monday recently. The food was impeccable. And the staff were so great. My waiter suggested he get some..."

Rose Marie

"Whata great fusion restaurant on flinders lane! Forst time supernormal on a wed night - got a table easily at 5.30pm - spacious open restaurant with..."

SueyLuey

"Wonderful service and great flavours!!Loved the pickled veggies and toasted sunflower seeds. Lobster rolls never let you down and peanut and..."

PB

"Very trendy space sitting right in the heart of the cbd. Great great great services! I literally said a thousand times thank you sitting there for 2..."

Rainiest

"Date: 20th August 2016 I do tend to doubt the quality of Asian fusion places, until something Supernormal happened on my birthday. Similar..."

Aton5

"Really great food. So busy for a Tuesday night, but service was good and food came at a reasonable speed. Would certainly come back! Definitely get..."

Sam

"Finally a place that serves great food after 9pm! You can literally walk in at 11 and still be served ...What a place, huge, great staff and awesome..."

Lanaa

"Came pretty late on a Thursday so the wait wasn't bad. Stand out dishes were the Kingfish and Peanut Butter parfait! Menu changes seasonally, excited..."

Simone

"Disappointed about one of their staffs' attitude (female). Came here with my friend for dinner, we ordered Kimchi Radish, Duck Bao, and Fish. Anyway..."

Perry

"Consistently good. The lobster roll is always amazing and the duck buns are awesome. Really like it for dinner as the food filling and what I like..."

Nicole P

"Great, tasty food and a lovely ambience made it a pleasurable dining experience. Ordering the $65 banquet, it included a combination of various..."

Jac

"This place never disappoints. Tasty & interesting dishes packed with flavour ! They now even offer half serves so you can now try more dishes. The..."

Dianne

"Supernormal would have to be one of the best places I have ever had the pleasure to enjoy a meal in. Genius is at work here. The flavours range from..."

Lemongrass

"A great location, great food, amazing service and an experience visually and physically. A night out for our 10 year anniversary brought on an..."

Our Foodie Finds

"Healthiness Rating: 3/5(Focus is on taste, but quality ingredients and simple food preparation means you have a decent chance of eating..."

Eddie Han

"Supernormal has been on my go to list for a VERY long time, and after I dined here yesterday I was absolutely not disappointed. A few on our table..."

Elyssa

"Great place, one of my favourites in Melbourne. Tasty food, exciting flavours without being over the top and fussy. Service was good, a bit slow but..."

Jordan Williams

"Had a great night, got there just after 6pm and was able to get a table to 2 almost straight away. Went with the Banquet option so got to try a..."

R.M INC

"Supernormal is a modern Japanese and Asian fusion restaurant located on Flinders Lane, just around the corner from Brunetti’s on Swanston St. To..."

Minh Thuy Le

"Worth the wait!You will have to queue for a table which is standard anywhere on Flinders Lane so grab a drink from the very extensive menu and..."

Rachel P

"We came here for lunch and had an excellent meal. The ambience was most pleasant and the service was outstanding. For entrees we had the kingfish,..."

Grome

"Supernormal is a Asian fusion diner on the corner of Flinders Lane and Watson Place. The interior is quite simplistic, with a large dining area, bar..."

KT

"I wasn't expecting much from this restaurant, nor did I fancy lining up like many keen folk do to get a table. My friend, on the other hand, was..."

Famished

"What an absolute delight it was to dine at Supernormal on the Sunday evening. This place is always filled with hungry diners, so getting a table on..."

Foodcritique 101

"For months I was looking forward to visiting Supernormal after hearing such praise about their food and the beautiful dining room. My partner and I..."

Andie Porcaro

"amazing! Simply that! Great service by JILL and the mock tails are delicious! So so satisfying, highly recommend the Spiced Pear Pudding...can't wait..."

Sile Raver

"（English Review Below）中午去SAMU喝茶顺便吃了个午餐，tonkatsu..."

JZY

"Supernormal is an extraordinary restaurant. I don’t know how many people make that joke, but I’m representing. Quality ingredients coupled with..."

FOOD TRIP

"We (x2) arrived at 6pm on a Friday night and we were not able to get a table however the friendly lady at the front counter said we could be seated..."

Kat_Eats_Mel

"Good food and service. I'd suggest letting them 'feed' you, which will give you a real taste of what this place is about. I'm sure they will include..."

LulaLula

"Wanted to try their lobster roll and came here on a sunday night. Pickled veg- great to start with and very flavoursome!Smoked beef with..."

Sugarbutterflour

"Nice place! Customer service was greatLuke Nguyen was a nice surpriseLobster roll was too small, and expensive but tasted goodPickled..."

TKTMD

"Large, bunker style restaurant with a cracking cadre of staff, delicious Asian fusion flavours and the standard of service that makes you feel a..."

Angie St Kilda

"Always a pleasure dining at Supernormal. This time trying to impress two out-of-town friends. Supernormal did not let me down. Service fantastic,..."

Shaz Does Food

"Phenomenal front of house, our waitress was so friendly and willing to help out and share a joke. when we asked for a whiskey recommendation a red..."

Rebecca

"Great flavors, nice ambience! The lamb was lovely, and the prawn and chicken dumplings were also a great choice. I recommend visiting during..."

Orange2012

"Had the $65 banquet option, found it really good value for money. Staff was friendly and catered to a number of different dietary requirements at our..."

GandR

"Came here few days ago. I think their food in general lacks presentation. My absolute favorite was duck bao. I can eat 10 serves of this dish. It's..."

Ai

"Sharp service nice food attractive surroundings. Pricey yes but quality and imagination makes it value for money. Enjoyable vegetarian menu...."

Damagemanagement

"Pricey, but beautifully presented with fantastic flavour combinations.I tried the lobster roll and pork. A great spot if you have someone..."

Melbourne Explorer

"For Japanese fine dining, this place does not fail. Loved every dish I tried, and I was quite adventurous with my menu choices. What I've..."

GlassOfMalbec

"Supernormal is a great looking restaurant, a huge bar runs along one side where you can wait for a table or sit next to the people you are waiting..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Have been here numerous times since it has opened. A huge venue with outstanding food and beverage and very attentive staff. The only downside is you..."

Garth Christie

"The New England Lobster Roll stands among several entries as something I would want to have again, again, and again. The wagyu rump, the flounder,..."

Tony

"OMG just had the lobster bun absolutely delicious can't wait for the rest of my meal.Cocktails rather yummy too particular the sweet fruit used..."

Shar Henderson

"High end venue, delicate meals presented simply. Spicy beef bun was so tasty i went back for seconds, lobster roll was flavorsome and sweet,..."

Aaron O

"Went here with a group of girls and had the banquet. Overall it was pretty good, but I feel like from what we've heard about supernormal, they didn't..."

Kiffdcosta

"Returned here tonight to awesome food, good standards and consistent from last time. Very fresh and light. The duck was great and dumplings are a..."

David Hanlin

"Minimalist type decor but its a lovely, open, fresh feeling vibe. Dessert was unreal. Peanut butter parfait was a huge thumbs up. We came here for..."

Demi Pell

"The Sour cream cake, black sesame ice cream, strawberries and yuzu curd. If there is ever yuzu or black sesame, I am there – if they are together..."

Yum Foodprints

"Andrew McConnell is the brains behind Supernormal, Cumulus Inc and Cumulus Up, Luxembourg, Cutler & Co, The Builders Arms Hotel and adjoining Moon..."

Trading Plates

"I had lunch and dinner here, and the slow cook Sichuan lamb is a must have dish. The sauce is perfect, lamb is very tender. My fav dish so far. The..."

Annie Lu

"I had an amazing dining experience here for lunch. I tried the steamed whole flounder and it tasted great. I also like the duck drumstick from the..."

C.L

"Well the name is a lie because everything about this place really is not SUPERNORMAL, it's SUPERAMAZING!!Absolutely the best place I have..."

SofiaSnack

"Enchanting experience. Love how there was such a delicate balance flavors in all the dishes. Szechuan lamb was amazing with the spring onion..."

Mistletoe

"my girlfriend says, "you must come for dessert"!soft serve - miso and pink lady apple - love itpeanut butter parfait, salted caramel and..."

Zhitian Zhang

"Went here with friends for super early dinner, we couldn't get a booking for normal dinner time so we booked at 4ish, The place was right in the CBD..."

CLABEL

"Great place for a casual Saturday lunch with friends. So many great dishes to choose from all designed for sharing. Couldn't fault any of the ones we..."

Nichola Midgley

"Supernormal is super! That is basically all I can say. A friend and I had lunch here and had such a pleasant dining experience. I would highly..."

Giovanna Isabella

"I'm always a sucker for modern / fusion Japanese, and supernormal does it well. Have done the banquet here, and while a little on the small side,..."

Matt

"其实对这家店期望蛮高的，但是尝了之后也就觉得还可以？龙虾包最推荐！！的确是名副其实。sticky..."

Bonnie Ke

"Theres never a moment where I don't get excited about going out and finding delicious food combinations where it explodes nothing but flavours and..."

Em Belden

"What a great time celebrating a birthday. A short wait (enough to have a cocktail) and then straight into a bomb shell of culinary..."

Em Belden

"Great meal and great service! Had the kingfish, pork and prawn dumplings, duck bao and lamb shoulder between two people. Everything was really nice..."

J.zee

"Loved every dish we ordered; from the rice cakes to the cauliflower, the special pork sandwiches were delicious and the dessert was rich and full of..."

Wei-Chi Lee

"Absolutely loved this place, the food ticked all the boxes, service was great, and we had a nice spot at the bar to watch all those delicious morsels..."

Megan M

"Fabulous food here. We visited Supernormal during the Australian Open last year and I had a sudden recollection of how wonderful the food and service..."

Blacksheep

"Love coming here weekdays for lunch and a glass of sake! The entrees are superb and service efficient though sometimes lacking when they're..."

Dr. Andrew Simmons

"Really, really good. Worth the wait for a table. Great food and friendly service. We over ordered because we wanted to try everything and the..."

Princess Tallulah

"Came here last night just before closing to try the infamous Peanut butter parfait! Was so glad they put in our order just minutes before midnight...."

Keen For Cuisine

"Corporate lunch, 6pax. We had the "banquet". The food here was absolutely outstanding! And the waitress (matron?) was magnificent, taking time to..."

Jeff Whitenite

"I love Supernormal! I've dined here twice now and both times have been amazing.They're super accommodating to my vegan diet - so helpful and..."

Lilli Reed

"Supernormal is one of our favourite restaurants! Love everything about this place, from the friendly and attentive service to the decor. We got..."

The Frugal Cats

"Heard so many good reviews about this place and finally had a chance to check it out!! Totally enjoyed the food, service and ambiance!! White cut..."

Rem

"Lobster roll. That is all. Absolutely stunning! Fresh brioche, wonderfully fresh poached lobster with Japanese Mayo. Just fabulous. Everything else..."

Charliebitme

"They don't take bookings (unless 6+ people) so you might have to wait but it's worth it. I love this place. It has a cool and relaxed vibe, the staff..."

Lida

"Very nice. Vegetable Dumplings were highlight of my day... Melt in your mouth delectable!! The sautéed greens were slightly too salty though went..."

Zsari Gill

"Love love love the place! We went for dinner a little bit early as we were afraid that it was going to get super crowded. It was an excellent..."

Blythe

"Oh wow!!! Where do I start?!! Cannot fault this place at all, so impressed on all levels! I even tried food that I wouldn't usually try and it was..."

Dee

"Really enjoyable lunch experience! Nice bright for out and friendly and helpful service! Food was all fresh and real nice. Highlights were the..."

Denny Patron

"Went here with work mates for dinner. Great menu & cool vibes. Stand out was the twice cooked half duck. A true Melbourne dining..."

Freezinghot

"The food is nice but just as the name indicates, it is normal. Some modern fusion cuisine there, but the portion is generally small and you will have..."

Yolanda Wong

"The service was very good . But i was a bit disapointed about my dish. Not because it was disgusting in fact it was very good. But it wasn't..."

Fanny Foodie

"Tried Supernormal for dinner with a bunch of friends. Immediately I liked the vibe and bus=zz of the place. For me the energy is what eating out is..."

Dave Ansett

"Moden & sophisticated, an open plan kitchen with an asian fusion menu tick all the right boxes! Haven't been disappointed with the food and the..."

Daleslynn

"For a much anticipated restaurant - I had high expectations of this place, but unfortunately they were not entirely met. The standout dish was the..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"We ordered the banquet for 4 people and every dish was a surprise and a delight! The banquet starts with simple food and builds to more complex..."

Anita Hamilton

"Nobody likes waiting for food but the 30 minute wait on a Tuesday night was worth it. The new age Melbourne restaurant fit out makes you feel like..."

Finger Lickin

"The Peanut Butter Parfait is without a doubt the stand-out dish on the menu, not to be missed, and alone is worth the visit. In the comparison the..."

Food Baby

"Very interesting experience! I would say it's on a very slightly more pricey side. The photo I've uploaded is a lamb stew that can be shared and the..."

Ange Husky

"As a fan of McConnell's restaurants had high expectations. Which is probably a slight trap. Do I like Supernormal; absolutely; do I love..."

BlueJay

"The executive chef is very talented to create and operate the restaurant.No matter the service, the food and environment are perfect for..."

Jayden Kobe

"Really enjoyed it here. The cuisine is Asian fusion and very tasty indeed. We had a wide variety of dishes and couldn't fault any of them. Nice..."

Two Sheds

"We put our names down and was given an estimate 1.5 hours for a table. So of course we went elsewhere to get some entrees. When we came back we still..."

Amys_food_adventures

"LOVE SUPERNORMAL! We always go back when we are in town for a few lobster rolls each plus everything else on the menu! Divine! Love!! And always..."

@eatingupwiththehannashians

"Took a chance on a Wednesday night to attempt to lock in a table in this fashionable restaurant, having failed umpteen times before. Our trio got..."

Sabine.Findlay

"Before we head out to Trapt for some escapism, we needed to refuel and decided to stop by Supernormal. I’ve been hanging to come here since I’ve..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"A heady aroma of spices and caramel signals the arrival of dessert. Still warm in a cast iron skillet is a moist pudding, studded with chunks of..."

KYYL

"Love this place! Casual atmosphere offers great food and wonderful services. Lobster roll is the dish every table that orders. Recommend to try the..."

Vicki Guo

"After visiting here a fair few times over the years that it's been opened, I have extremely mixed feelings about this restaurant. Staff:..."

Mai Lam

"We had an amazing dinner here in December. We booked for thirteen people with a ridiculous amount of food allergies (and no, none of these were..."

Mophki

"Been wanting to try their famous New England Lobster Roll for a while but never got around to it as the other dishes didn't really temp me despite..."

Howardwashere

"I went to this spot not long ago with a few girlfriends! It was just a wonderful spot with incredible food to match. I think it's my next date spot..."

Melbourne Foodie Girl

"First of all. Service was amazing. We mentioned we didn't like one of the dishes and they responded so well, offered to remake it for us. This is..."

Rebecca R

"A lovely reliable restaurant for date night or to take the girls. Recommend getting there ahead of the rush to put your name down if you don't have a..."

Shannon Threlfall-Clarke

"Excellent friendly service. Staff happy to take the time to chat and remain friendly despite how busy it was. Food was quite good (: would recommend..."

Nathan Van Der Walle

"Delicious!! We ventured to Supernormal at the odd time of 4:30pm after seeing a play at the Arts Centre. Lovely & quiet at this time, so it was..."

Christine De Luis

"We had the banquet here which was really tasty without being mind blowing. Good small plates to start and main course of slow cooked lamb which was..."

Maikki Ryl

"Amazing flavours, duck bao and peanut butter parfait were my favs. They make a great whiskey sour too 👌🏽1 point I take off for the small..."

Tim

"This place is everything you expect of a well organised Melb CBD restaurant backed up by a famous chef. But it doesn't resonate with me...more of a..."

Cathie Cho

"Is it, though? So normal it's super normal? I think maybe not.There are a lot of 'normal' things at Supernormal - you go in, get a table..."

Melbourne Patron

"Real taste sensation. Great service. Great atmosphere. Big thanks Alice who really looked after us. My wife had some food intolerances and were only..."

David Cole

"This would have to be one of my favourite places. Locations is great, Flinders lane in the heart of the city, food is always great, deserts amazing..."

MelbourneFoodie

"Chef Andrew McConnell has added another restaurant to his repertoire and it's a beauty! Situated in the eclectic Flinders Lane, the Supernormal..."

Pomegranate Passion

"I was actually trying to find the Lucy Liu restaurant but with my awesome sense of direction I ended up walking the opposite way. Since I didn’t..."

Grace Sia

"We made no booking, just simply walked in. Thankfully before the lunch crowd rolled in. The place was almost empty at first. We ordered their..."

Jane

"We liked it a lot! Specially the lobster rolls and the dumplings. A very well thought of menu and the service is prompt. Need reservation though...."

Nitin

"My babes and I felt like having brunch in the city the day after New Years Day. Walking down Flinders Lane, we passed by a restaurant we had tried to..."

My Babes And I

"Having read the reviews, I expected a lot and was not disappointed from a taste flavour and atmosphere point of view. However the restaurant is..."

Mrs Mark

"A long wait today as everyone seems to be on holiday. We ordered while we waited (drinks) beautiful mocktail sorrynotsorry. Lobster rolls were..."

Krishna Brannigan

"We shared a delicious banquet menu at Supernormal over the weekend. The layout is contemporary and cool. Service is friendly and efficient. Our group..."

Tasty Tamales

"Can't believe I waited so long to try Supernormal! I think I sort of put it off because of the 3.5 rating (which I think should be higher) and the..."

Unravelled

"Fantastic way to spend New Years EveOrdered one dish from each of the 6 categories of dishes, each and every one was a fantastic fusion of..."

Mark Edmondson

"Supernormal is a tapas and share style restaurant with a focus on Asian influenced cuisine and seafood reimagined in a modern contemporary style of..."

JJfood

"Came here last night and indulged in the banquet - which could not be faulted. The restaurant was buzzing, staff were attentive and catered to..."

Putfoodinme_

"Straight up, have to say I wasn't blown away by the lobster roll the first time I came here. So glad I went back - we skipped the lobster and went..."

VYN

"On our last day in Melbourne back in June this year, we decided to have a “light lunch” at Supernormal. Supernormal, which kind of sounds like..."

A Food Fable

"Let's just say... There is nothing normal about this place. Food is bloody fantastic. Had the degustation menu and my partner and I left with pure..."

Justin Wong

"can't beat the new england lobster roll. lovely fresh sashimi. delicious twists on chinese classics like sichuan lamb, white chicken and dumplings...."

Potaoto

"Oh I finally got to try this place, and in one word just perfect. Every pieces we had as entree was delicious, the slow cooked szchuan lamb..."

Mona

"Visited with my beautiful partner for our 6 year anniversary. We didnt book but got in nice and early and enjoyed one of the best dining experiences..."

Luccio

"I’ve had Supernormal on my radar since it opened, and have tried a few times to go, but the wait has always been too long. On a boozy Saturday..."

Stuck In Transit

"This is currently my favourite trending restaurant. We ordered around 9 different dishes & every one gave us happy vibes. I love the sake choice with..."

Deborah Pacheco

"Yum yum yum! Had to repeat it three times because I can feel my third chin growing..Ordered fried spiced cauliflower, lobster roll, duck..."

Milla Vanilla

"We went for a family lunch for my son's 18th birthday.Very slick, efficient operation whilst retaining warmth and consideration for the many..."

Livetoeat

"A few hits, a few misses. Wasn't quite worth the hype. The broccolini salad was fantastic, as was the lobster roll. The tonkatsu sandwich was pretty..."

Princess_Porky

"Eating here on Sunday night was an awesome experience and my favourite Andrew McConnell restaurant by far, the vibe given off by its unique..."

Joshua Greene

"Good food!! Amazing dumplings, very delicious lobster roll however way overpriced.We had a great night and waiter was very helpful and..."

Mgisabellec

"Readers of this blog will know that we are fans of Andrew McConnell's food and have tried all his other restaurants Builder's Arms, Moon Under Water..."

Food Lover

"My favourite place! I've been to Supernormal many times and I never leave disappointed, or hungry. Delicious food at a reasonable price and..."

Erin Kathleen

"Heard good things about Supernormal and finally made it here for lunch today. It was packed!Had the spicy cauliflower, tonkatsu sandwich..."

Ilovefood13

"After finally getting a seat I must say it was totally worth it! Staff were great, food was tasty and the wine that went down so well was worth the..."

Amy

"Awesome variety on the menu and fantastic staff! The food is just great, we enjoyed every single dish. The only fault I can make is the portion size...."

Pooch

"Amazing gastronomical experience at this restaurant - we had a private room to a party of approximately 20 + people. Highlights : - tuna,..."

JKGasMan

"Have always enjoyed my meal here. Quite well sized with heaps of bar seats doesn't mean you won't have to wait at peak times, but it's worth it...."

Alex Tee

"Exemplary service. Not OTT, just really friendly and laid back. Brilliant vibe.Nicest roti I've ever had. Lobster rolls way over..."

MrsChoosy

"Exemplary service, outstanding flavours and fun experience. We took two seats at the bar and throughly enjoyed watching the ordered chaos of the open..."

EmmDee

"Interesting and tasty Asian fusion restaurant...Great tapas and small dishes to share. If you r dining alone, the chef will accommodate and..."

J88

"Love this place and the staff were fantastic and friendly . Was off the plane from sydney and able to get a late night table but yet the place was..."

Joel Urban

"If you're a first timer you can't go past the banquet, $65 for 7 courses which includes the famous lobster rolls while showcasing their other amazing..."

KC

"Came here for lunch today with some work mates and smashed the lobster rolls. They were yummy yummy in my tummy. The desserts on the menu sounded..."

Pepsi

"Great food, great service! A must do for sure! Hot tip! Wen u leave your name for a table don't leave they turn over pretty quick and if you wait you..."

Addam Cao

"The food and service were INCREDIBLE and the decor is quirky and interesting... prices were actually not bad for such a 'hip' eatery.Loses..."

Emily Atkins

"Great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Sitting at the bar we were entertained all night by the kitchen staff. Every dish we tried was..."

Lam K

"It is always a good sign when half way through a meal your group is deciding what they will order next time - after the first two dishes we were..."

Latitudes

"We visited this restaurant after hearing great reviews about their lobster burger. This was way back in February. We had the kimchi salad, lobster..."

Daniel

"This place takes fusion food to whole next level. The food here tastes good without even trying too hard. The simplicity of the deco makes the place..."

Ashmath Azoor

"Visited Supernormal with a few other friends last week for a birthday dinner. It was a pretty great experience with lots to choose from. We ended up..."

Jay Elliot

"Been here a couple of times, and the experience each time has been amazing! The atmosphere is great, with lots of seating both at tables and at the..."

Binula

"Loved Supernormal!! ! Amazing food and service, with a really cool vibe. We had the tuna appetizer, chicken salad, beef bao, lobster roll,..."

Yorkstergram

"This is my go to place for smart and on trend dining. Lunch is my favourite thing to do on a Sunday and Supernormal is somewhere i usually gravitate..."

Augustas Gloop

"Had a great night - delicious food and loved sitting at the bar in the kitchen watching everything going on! Definitely be back to try other options..."

Pauleen Brinkworth

"With friendly, knowledgable, unpretentious staff, a smart wine list with an interesting selection of sake and cocktails, creative and well executed..."

Sowhatiwoulddo

"Something a little different which my co-foodies and I enjoyed !! Got there at 6pm sharp , no line ! It was a sleek operation, food was flavoursome ,..."

Grazia Prochilo

"This is such a lovely restaurant, the flounder was beautiful!! They allow booking for a certain number but if you go early enough then you can easily..."

Foodie101

"Had a great night at supernormal. Food was really tasty and staff were good value. Staple:Duck leg bunsRib eye..."

Cocinero Picante

"Went for lunch with a group of 6. It was my first time here. It is excellent. Modern, clean, delicious food. We had guests from Europe and they loved..."

MarkM77

"Summary Review: Impromptu decision to have desserts at Supernormal after stuffing ourselves with uncontrollable amount of food at Chin Chin. It was..."

Mz_J

"Don't walk out without trying the Peanut Butter Parfait! This place doesn't take bookings. Be prepared to wait, especially on weekends. Don't let..."

Melbourne Foodie Memoirs

"The best experience ever. There set menu is amazing when you have a big group . Love that they have local beers and ciders on the menu . All these..."

Sym

"FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN MELBOURNE!!!! Everything about this place is wonderful, from the vibe in the room, to watching the kitchen, to the friendly..."

Alice Green

"Great sushi - go for the tuna to start off with a fresh, punchy entree.Dumplings are great, especially the chilli ones. Grab a..."

Jason Olive

"I absolutely loved my time at Supernormal. They cater well for allergies and the staff are so lovely. The peanut butter parfait is definitely the..."

Aneta N

"I have been here quite a few times and its always been delicious. The banquet is definitely the best value, with a selection of dishes working out to..."

EK

"Great and attentive service, water glasses were constantly filled and we were asked if we wanted more drinks or foods. The restaurant was packed on a..."

Tia

"(OPEN FOR VIDEO)The menu is tinted with Asian flavours, and each dish reads like a poem to my soul. The complimentary soy pepitas were..."

Jasmine Meutia

"Holy mother of fusion food! It's not the cheapest food night out BUT you will leave happy, you will leave full and you will be served by attentive..."

Kitty Mckenzie Johnson

"I love sitting up at the bar whenever I visit Supernormal, looking into the kitchen and seeing the different stations where each individual dish is..."

Dougie Thompson

"Lobster roll was pretty decent, just thought it was fairly small for its price. Duck was great, tender and tasty meat! Beef was nice, but thought the..."

Boxitrepeat

"I have mixed feelings about Supernormal. Firstly, I have to say that McConnell's old Golden Fields was my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. I was..."

Coco

"Faultless.Supernormal is a cut above. We had the banquet and each dish was a discovery of several Asian nations melted in one delicious..."

Urchin

"Superspecial. Wonderful meal and service, with atmosphere and decor to boot. Straight up fantastic food. Everything was delicious without trying too..."

Renato

"This was simple, but oh-so-good. The plump slices of bream were garnished with a trio of umami – roasted seaweed, pickled ginger, and a dash of..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Such a fantastic place for lunch. We've eaten here a few times now and rate it very highly. Then again, we think that anything Andrew McConnell..."

Gabi

"We really liked the simplicity of the decor. Wood, cement, stainless steel counter tops, Japanese/ Asian influences in the decor. We opted for a..."

E

"Good host service, who promptly got us a seat in front of the bar and took our orders for a cold beer during our wait for a table. Great..."

Chillout.im

"We thoroughly enjoyed every single thing we ordered here! Ofcourse as the place is popular there was a decent wait but where you wait they serve you..."

The Red Dress Melbourne

"Always happy to wait the time for a table which although can be upwards of 90 minutes, is worth it if you appreciate well crafted food and good..."

Rhi Godwin

"I can see why this is so popular! We needed to catch a flight so needed an early dinner so were there at 6pm. Not long after it was full. Despite..."

4chillies

"NICE FOOD, GOOD AMBIENCE, TERRIFIC SERVICE, OVERPRICED - My first visit to Supernormal was a bit of disappointment because I was looking forward to..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"Stopped in for desert. Had the peanut butter parfait and it was amazing. Would go back in a second to have again. It was quite busy and the service..."

JM

"2016Great vibe and environment, nice place to catch up with fiends, however they don't take booking for less than 6 people, so we went in at 6..."

Snoopy

"Supernormal is an Asian inspired menu created by the talented Andrew McConnell who is known for his highly successful restaurants, others including..."

Olive Sundays

"I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower but the cauliflower snack at Supernormal is so delicious, I could snack on them all day and night. We ordered the..."

Q

"Went there with friends for a dinner. Very busy place with a great atmosphere. We had to wait for a table and at the end decided to take seats by the..."

HungryPole

"Superpleasing. Translocation of Golden Fields greatest hits including the lobster rollsService ok but could be a little warmer even when busy..."

Uroldoc

"Was here last week for a birthday dinner and had an amazing experience. To start with, what made my experience so good was the service. The..."

Jay

"I was warned about this place. About how absolutely amazing it is. How it will open my eyes and palate. But it was super normal. Not super amazing. I..."

TheBearReview

"Supernormal is usually pretty busy. Went there for a birthday and we ordered quite a lot. To be honest, nothing really wowed. Don't get me wrong, the..."

Eat The Streets

"Everything was perfect, very good experience, food and desert..We will try other foods as well in the future..good variety of foods, lively..."

Roshanaksamadirad

"Fantastic service. Pricey but worth the visit. The lobster sliders are to die for. Best time to get there is around 6 pm. Put your name down then go..."

AL

"Nice food!good price!really love the lobster roll !friendly service !the staff can remember the face for returning customer!really appreciate..."

Real Foodie

"Nice fit out, good food and even better desert. That peanut butter parfait. Wow. Service was a little hit and miss but will be back to..."

Natskiee

"This is a great place to go for a special meal. The food is exciting and most of it is delicious. The lobster roll was a stand out. Desserts are..."

Live2Eat

"Food was amazing! Especially the deserts, Lobster roll omg! Had to wait for a table and is quite expensive but worth it for the deserts! Also try the..."

Amelia Scheriani

"Went to supernormal last Monday for the second time. We waited 1 hr for seats on a Monday night. Went with the banquet again like time and realised..."

JeCci

"I ventured here earlier this week and in the whole quite liked it. The lobster roll has been transported from the former golden fields in st kilda..."

Peter Evans

"Sometimes you just really like a restaurant.. This was one. We got a seat at the bar overlooking the kitchen. It's such a trendy fit out, big open..."

Teebo

"We had a really great experience on a Friday evening. No reservations so walked in, were given a time to come back and when we did, the table was..."

S3471762

"I was excited to come and try this place overall i was pleased but left feeling like the service was not the best and the some dishes were really..."

Jessie Wheeler

"Modern Asian fusion cuisine. Been here several times, whether for drinks and nibbles at the bar, coffee and deserts or the full shebang- always a..."

Mariposa

"I've been a few times now and will definitely keep returning. Here's what's absolutely excellent: broccolini salad, lobster rolls (of course), the..."

Fiona

"Love the fit out of this place...really minimal & cool! Staff were extremely accommodating with my many food intolerance and tailored menu items..."

TheSkinnyFoodie

"This place is nice. The waiting staff are so friendly every time which is a highlight. The food is nice. Cauliflower was my fave!!! As a vegetarian I..."

Fainzee

"Wow we hadn't left and were already planning our next visit. Great service and banquet was a great way to experience first time. Supernormal is..."

Tina Foley

"Supernormal. Kept seeing it pop up in a bunch of reviews....so searching for an early dinner in the city and off we went. Awesome service, great..."

Az

"What a wonderful restaurant. Fantastic ambience and the staff were terrific, particularly out waitress. They were very knowledgeable and made out..."

Tessm

"Firstly, they take bookings here, which can make meeting a friend for lunch much easier! The food was quite tasty and the real stand out for me was..."

Butterball

"We left quite a few restaurants in Melbourne promising ourselves we’d go back. But then we got super engaged in crossing the Top 100 restaurants..."

Jenn Radford

"I was really eager to try their lunchtime ramen and so I ventured into this popular eatery for the first time this afternoon. It was almost 2pm and..."

Kimmy_desu

"Everything here is just amazing! We got the banquet and my top picks from that would have to be the lobster rolls and the chicken with peanut chilli..."

Liz Elton

"A very slick operation, smoothly and professionally executed. Staff effortlessly move through the motions, and the results are mouth-watering. SN..."

Onara

"Wait staff are super friendly and the food thus far never disappoints! I've come for dinner on 3 occasions already. Only advice where to improve is..."

Tabouli Salad

"Very exy but worth a try. Food is great, ambience and great and overall a positive dining experience for me. Lobster rolls rock! ($17 a..."

Carlo

"First of all, 10/10 on customer service ! Really welcoming and makes you feel comfortable ! The food was so good! Lobster roll, big tick! And on the..."

Wilson Doan

"Amazing atmosphere and incredibly friendly waitstaff and the bar guys loved chatting to my Dad about all kinds of alcohol! The octopus and pork buns..."

Dakota Jones

"After stuffing ourselves with endless food at chin chin , we had to stuff ourselves even more with desserts, and as an impromptu decision we walked..."

Mz_J

"Ate half the menu. Quite impressed. Enjoyed the concept. Great beverage selection. Made a very specific aperitif order and wait staff didn't blink...."

KREAS

"Supernormal was a case of let's try it to judge for ourselves. I would say we were mostly happy with our food choices. The lobster roll was..."

Essie

"Serving sizes are small and it was expensive, but flavour is good. 2 mains fed the three of us. Flounder and Lamb was fantastic. rice was overpriced...."

Nick Parry-Jones

"I like this place, the lobster slider and pork bao were our favourites!We also had the slow cooked lamb which was quite nice.The..."

14KD

"Although this place has not the best reputation, I quite like it. The service is professional, and the restaurant has got a nice feeling. The food is..."

Sierra

"Great food and excellent service.Nothing to fault at all.Me and my friend sat on the bar and we enjoyed everything . Will definitely be..."

Sumi

"Great food! The smoked beef brought us back here for a second time and is the highlight of the menu. We've also had the white cut chicken which was..."

Sean

"Went here for dinner and I very much enjoyed my time here , service was great ! We have the school prawns and the wonton for entree , the whole..."

Isabel Loveband

"Love sitting at the bar savoring a glass of uneshu after a long day at work. Add raw oysters and fish...winner! My tastebuds always enjoy the use of..."

Ramen Girl

"Simple, light and satisfying dishes. With the great atmosphere and well prepared dishes, Supernormal has become one of my favourites in Melbourne...."

Joshua Pramono

"Food was average but service was exceptional! The only dish i liked was the New English Lobster roll, the lobster meat was fresh and interesting, and..."

Jen Searches 4 Da Perfect Steak

"A new favourite dinner spot in Melbourne CBD. This is not a cheap dinner for most, more like mid-high end dining (not sure if there is a term for..."

Feed Me

"Food and service was very good, however portion sizes are way too small. We ordered the banquet and additional dishes on top and still left..."

Ryan McMurray

"Service was great and staff were attentive. Good selection of wines and food was good. The slow cooked lamb shoulder and spring onion pancake was..."

Rosie Posie

"The dishes that I tried were really good albeit it being pricey. My friend and I shared 5 dishes-the prawn & chicken dumplings, lobster roll,beef..."

LittleM

"We arrived on a saturday afternoon to attentive, amazing, knowledgable staff. Stand out dishes were the lobster rolls and peanut butter parfait, will..."

Emma Hall

"Arrived at 6pm on Saturday with my wife. You can't make a reservation for a group of less than 6 people. We were seated immediately at the food bar...."

Quantopia

"Loved the lobster. Delicious but small portion. Nice ambience. When it comes the price, well it's a bit expensive. The service was prompt and..."

Yellow Snow

"When Supernormal opened last year it was the beginning of an exciting time for modern Asian cuisine in Melbourne. Sure, it was really just the..."

Ben Lee Kong

"Service very good. We asked for recommendations and the staff were able to help us select the food we want. Had the lobster bun, dumplings and salted..."

Edeline Amelia Prasetya

"Absolutely loved it! Staff were really nice, happy to recommend their favourite dishes and organised our food well. The mains were lovely and the..."

Hungryinhawthorn

"I absolutely LOVE this restaurant. It's atmosphere is great, and the food is amazing. It's one of the first places I'd recommend to people who are..."

Steph

"Have been here twice - once for a friend's birthday and more recently for my father's birthday. On both occasions I left feeling very satisfied and..."

Pd

"This modern Japanese restaurant is another venture opened by Melbourne's Andrew McConnell alongside Cumulus Inc and Cutler and Co. It has already..."

The Random Foodie

"Food are exquisite and delicious. Sometimes I need to wait for a long time. However, the price I think is a little bit expensive. It still need to be..."

劉雨哲

"Well worth the price. Lobster rolls are a must. price is well justified for the quality of the..."

Alex Gabriel

"Those lobster rolls!. Absolutely amazing food - especially the new england lobster rolls! was pleasantly surprised by the great service and attention..."

Inlovewithbrunch

"This place is just the place! The interior design is superb with its distinguish japanese vibe! The food was completely different from what expected..."

Sofia

"Good food and friendly staff. The environment is pretty warm and the waitress are passionate and friendly. I like the yummy soup and other snakes as..."

Scarlet Lin

"Super fresh and tasty food. Went for lunch was super busy but staff remained friendly and patient when taking my order. Service was surprisingly..."

Vince

"Wonderful feast of yumminess. Loved everything I ate. Fresh vibrant flavours. Great friendly, attentive service from staff who really know the food..."

Billy

"Strange Name. Strange name for a Japanese/ Korean restaurant but anyway it worked. Very popular place for dinner. Helpful service when it came to..."

GlutenFreeGirl

"Great Service. Had dinner here last Friday night, I rated the food somewhere between good and very good, the service (our waitress was Tania) was..."

Luke

"Superyummy!. We arrived just before 6 and were seated straight away in front of the bar. The place was buzzing with a great atmosphere, and we..."

Sweet2th

"Had a booking for three for lunch and we were seated in a nice booth, better table than last time I came. They only let you book dinner if..."

Some Like It Hot

"The Pork Bao with Tamarind Sauce was another top hit after the roll.. A tender pork neck patty was combined with the sweet and sour tamarind sauce..."

Let's Nomnom

"Supernormal is one of the latest additions to the Andrew McConnell collection. This wasn't the first time I had been to Supernormal and after..."

The New Fave

"My friend and I visited Supernormal for a Friday night dinner and waited for about 45 mins for a table – while we waited we devoured the..."

Adventures In Winterland

"Supernormal is Andrew McConnell’s latest offering which is based on his time working in Shanghai and Hong Kong. Korean and Japanese cuisines also..."

Miss Sage Sugar

"I've been to Supernormal four times now and it is one of the first places I recommend to people who are looking for a place for dinner in the city...."

Rebecca

"Yes!. Been here three times now. Just love it. Cold chicken noodles are amazing, dumplings are amazing, lobster roll well what more can you say,..."

Feeding_frenzy

"Loved this place , great menu , quick friendly service , great drinks menu and staff knew exactly what was what on the menu and..."

Julie Cassie

"Started out a little odd, very loud and couldn't hear the maître d' well so it was awkward and she came off cold. Was offered drinks while waiting..."

Foodiebec

"The best dining experience in a long time - truly amazing. Supernormal was the perfect dining experience - incredible food, service outstanding (the..."

Sputnik1

"Great wine list, had to eat over an hour for a table, which is standard for new places with hype. Very nice staff, although to our disappointment no..."

Joshua Rice

"Great service. Besides having to wait for a table, the food is great and the service is amazing, was really made to feel that they welcomed our..."

Tom

"Banquet Menu. Went there on a Saturday night and it was busy, had to wait 45 mins before we got seated. We ordered the banquet menu which was overall..."

Hungry Koala

"Worth the time and money!. Good food and company. What else? (: my friends and I will definitely come back..."

Ktt1658

"Visited in January 2015 with a friend and was thinking about the experience for days afterwards. A number of the dishes definitely had the 'wow'..."

Aishamae

"A very popular modern Asian restaurant so do come prepared for the long wait for a table. Dishes are perfect for sharing and the staff are very..."

Rosanna

"SUPERNORMAL pretty lives up to its name. The menu wasn't beyond your imagination. You won't read the menu and raise an eyebrow at it. It's not even a..."

Michelle Lui

"Can’t really head to Supernormal and not have the lobster rolls. These were just as good as I remembered them, big succulent pieces of poached..."

Eat.more

"The pork bao ($6) with tamarind sauce was another item I was keen to try. This came served with a mini deep fried pattie stuffed with plenty of..."

Foodpornjournal

"Another MUST TRY place according to a mutual friend. This friend also specifically directed us to the lobster roll then proceeded to drool slightly...."

FOOD TRIP

"We stopped into Supernormal for a lunch midweek whilst out on a ladies shopping trip. I had heard great things and not so great things about this..."

MelbourneVita

"Beauty of Melbourne is that, there are so many exciting new restaurants. One such place is Supernormal, located at Flinders Lane of CBD. Supernormal..."

Ryan Ilahi

"...Our seats were right where the desserts were being prepared and be could witness how one delicious Peanut Butter Parfait after another was churned..."

Edge Of My Plate

"“The decor of Supernormal was modern-Asian. I particularly liked the hello kitty vending machines near the tables and near the bathrooms down..."

Melbourne Food Baby

"...Crushing on: New England Lobster Roll Crush Level: 7.5/ 10..."

Nona Tukang Makan

"...first dish was House Pickles. Fennel, baby carrots and shiitake mushrooms. It was a bit too sour for our liking, but guess it opened our palates..."

The Peckish Connoisseur

"On the plates and vegetables menu there are a few interesting dishes, such as ox tail and mussels, so we weren’t excited about rolling the chicken...."

Jar-Fed

"March 11, 2015 March 11, 2015 / Jess Carey Thanks for the re-gram @zomatoaus - awesome shot and a great night! Last night I had the pleasure of..."

Jess Carey

"I believe Supernormal is elevating some typical Chinese/Asian dishes by using the best ingredients and a great deal of care in the kitchen. It is a..."

Ben Lee Kong

"Pig's ear!. Went there on Thursday night. They seated me even though my friend was not there yet (which was unusual). I had the Cobia as appetiser,..."

Creamofapple

"Fantastic service the night we were there. We had the 6 course banquet. Wasn't that excited by the cucumber appetizer or the white chicken and cold..."

Idon'tcookbutIeat

"We really liked our lunch ... The food, service, and cool ambiance were all spot on. We had the pork bao (perfect), veggie dumplings (amazing),..."

Rick Branham

"Loved it. Went for Saturday lunch and the staff were very friendly and accomodating. Food was DELICIOUS, we couldn't fault any of the dishes we..."

Katie Altmann

"I have been here twice now and loved it each time. The service is exceptional and the food was flawless. Had the banquet on my last visit. Every..."

Janica B

"In Melbourne for business and I was dying to try Supernormal. Let me just say this place is anything but normal! Had the most delicious meal. I ate..."

Gabbys79

"Lobster roll and the peanut butter parfait.. Had the banquet menu, The absolute highlights were the lobster roll and the peanut butter parfait. I'd..."

GGx

"Supernormal indeed. My husband and I went to Supernormal for a Valentines Day lunch. A few friends had recommended the place so I wanted to see what..."

Pamela Mistica

"Came on a busy Sat night pre theatre show. Although very busy my husband and I were accommodated for straight away and staff were straight onto the..."

Good Stuff

"Lobster Roll. Good but I eat the lobster with unmelted salt. That part is so..."

Ellen Chu

"Super food. Below average service.. Monday night. No queues - straight in. Greeted and seated. Menus and water - no problems. Got our drinks order in..."

Peter

"Love this place! Nice food, great vibe and great service. Our waiter helped us pick items based on how hungry we sounded and what tastes we were..."

That Girl

"Supernormal is such a fun addition to Melbourne. The service is outstanding- the gluten free options free flooding and readily available. The banquet..."

Amelia

"The Lobster bun is fantastic, Good..."

Alien

"Loved it when it was Goldenfields but love it even more. This could well be the best dinner I have ever eaten. Lobster rolls are insane as is the..."

Birdman

"Tasty, staff are friendly but not what you would expect for the price, small portions, there are several other establishments that outdo this place..."

Hungry Carnegie

"I attended a function here in the downstairs space and found it..."

Andrew

"Love this place. I have eaten here twice. Once for lunch a couple of months ago and then more recently a few days ago for dinner. Both times I found..."

Fiona

"Enjoyable Lunch. Had a lovely birthday lunch. The food was delicious and the service was good. Only downside is that the exhaust fans didn't seem to..."

Baba93

"Love it - one of my favourites places in Melbourne. The service is polished but friendly and the menu a delight. Have eaten here many times and have..."

Jane

"Mixed feelings - excellent lobster rolls. Service - 10/10Lobster rolls - 1million/10Other food taste - 9/10Price value for food -..."

Marilyn Jean

"Great lobster rolls. Had a great experience at supernormal a few weeks back the lobster rolls were some of the best i have had in Melbourne they are..."

Flashfryer

"Supernormal? More like Supercool, Superdelish. Arrived at 6.15pm on a friday night and were told of an hour wait, so we waited and to their credit it..."

Fashion Foodie

"Super Duper. Ate here recently and loved it. Walking in on a sunday afternoon we found it was not too busy, lunch was just finishing. Service was a..."

Come And Get It

"Supernormal superfood!. Had dinner at supernormal on Saturday night as a walk in around 9.30pm and had a really good experience. Our friend from out..."

Happy Camper

"Pan Fried Pot Sticker Dumplings. MEH- give it a go..."

Babyshu

"Ate here the other night, service was great, drinks were delish (supernormal smash and Ine Mankai sake especially).. dishes we ate which were extra..."

Garlic Breath

"Food ✓ Wine ✓ Service ✓ !. Cannot fault the newest addition to Flinders Lane, great atmosphere, awesome interior and heaps of places to sit...."

Michael

"Consider Me Converted. I visited Supernormal recently with a friend from out of town who also happened to be quite a good chef and friends with the..."

EHL

"Good food? Yes. Good Service? Yes. Expensive? Yes. Would I return? Yes.. As with many other restaurants run by high profile chefs, this place seems..."

Corbossa

"Cool, hip place with a good atmosphere however it lacks what Chin Chin an Lucy Liu up the road has- outstanding food! Worth a try..."

Talk O' The Town Pearcy

"Superwonderful. Had the loveliest lunch at Supernormal yesterday. The service from the get go was amazing - thoughtful, considered and..."

Blondie German

"SUPER AWESOME!!!. Loved the food but the vibe was a bit lacking, the baos were magnificent but not on par with others on the vicinity. All in all a..."

Jonahssarah

"I recommend the twice cooked duck bao with vinegar and plum sauce. Absolutely beautiful! Apart from that everything was very clean and tasty,..."

Rye

"Went for lunch. Can't understand the negative reviews. Service was great and the food was fabulous. Would definitely go..."

Rob

"Such a great food, great vibe, quality stuff you can expect from here. Fit out i reckon it's pretty good and different..."

Tonia Liang

"Yum yum yum. A very low-key fit out upstairs that's perfect for that business lunch or just even lunch with friends. Definitely a place to go to with..."

Bc4774

"Just Stunning Food. Went for lunch. Attentive service, good menu, wines were extensive, pricey but not overpriced. Shared the meals between..."

Kirk Muddle

"Maybe you choose the wrong item on the menu?. The food was not as bad as I thought it would be after reading all the reviews on here. I was very..."

The Pierced Palate

"Liked it but didn't Love it. I tried Supernormal last night and really enjoyed the lobster bun (which tastes like a fancy filet o fish with lobster..."

Ann

"Tasty, great service, fab flavours..... thanks Andrew !. Walked in at around 7.15pm just before the crowds and just loved every dish. We absolutely..."

Tastytasty

"Favourite meal in Melbourne!. Came here on a recent trip to Melbourne and it was one of the best Asian meals I've ever had! We had the kimchi,..."

Em Bradley

"Loved it. Totally delicious food, cool atmosphere, great service That peanut butter parfait I could eat you all day, a snickers on steroids it..."

Sl_pritchard

"Defo coming back again! I.... Defo coming back again!It was my second visit at supernormal. OMG! The meal was absolutely gorgeous. I..."

Jihyun Lee

"Supernormal = super awesome fusion food! My faves are the smoked eggplants, crab salad, duck bao, and of course the lobster..."

Iluvfood

"Loved the variety of delicious options. Great..."

Peter Jones

"Adventurous flavours. Visited on a late Saturday afternoon, it was busy but we got seated right away. Food was definitely creatively and delicious..."

Juicy Jay

"Not what I expected. Didn't see what was so good about the lobster roll and peanut butter parfait.. The black sesame chicken was refreshing though...."

Nomnomyums

"Definitely not Normal!. Wow. So glad my friends chose this place. We arrived at 645 for a 45 minute wait, sat on a bench drinking beers. Very..."

Seán Quinton

"What a delicious experience. Friendly staff, excellent service, fresh food,..."

Sharna Lee

"It is as if the peanut parfait with caramel topping was sent by aliens T H I S I ST H ET A S T I E S T F O O DA L..."

Jack Gale

"Really good, another great one from Chef Andrew..."

GaryM

"45 minute wait - worth it $.... 45 minute wait - worth it$65 banquet - worth it The staff are adorably friendly and the food is..."

Dish Pig

"Super flawless. The definition of a super cool yet unpretentious Melbourne dining experience - Supernormal. The service was truly impeccable;..."

Meg

"Dropped in for a loner's lunch. They do half serves of most dishes which is fantastic. All was truly delicious. Pig head bao and white cut chicken..."

Kelly Belly

"It was OK.. The staff appear to be trying really hard but really the outcome is average for the price. On the plus side it is one of the few places..."

Moov

"Great Food; Great Vibe. Went there last Friday with my wife. Came back before our allocated time and got a wine before being seated before our time...."

Md_curran

"Loved the eggplant dish. The numbing Szechuan spicy pepper chilli sauce brought back memory of my trip there many years ago. The lobster roll was..."

Cinnamoroll

"It's good but I was just under whelmed. Having been a regular at his restaurants for years, I expected more. A cold stark fitout and rushed service..."

Hung Dong Long

"Went last night and loved it. Great service and cool looking venue with great atmosphere and chill clientele! Loved the lobster roll and duck. Would..."

Follow B

"Mr McConnell you have done it again.. Title says it..."

Janeballantine78

"Loving the new restaurant on flinders lane and good to see many golden fields favourites still on the menu. Still can't go past the lobster roll and..."

Kiwi Girl

"A winner. Been there twice already. Great dumplings, lobster rolls as per Golden Fields. Service is great. Totally recommend this..."

Neil Waldron

"A few people I know (industry people, mostly chefs) told me not to bother, that the food was average and overpriced. I wanted to see for myself..."

Sean Judd

"Great relaxed atmosphere, and the staff were obviously experienced. We had a selection of the chefs choices, couldn't fault any of the dishes...."

Genie Lobodin

"31/1/16Really love Supernormal - the space is large and a tad sterile but once full of people is warm and inviting. No bookings and fill quickly..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Absolutely loved it. Every dish exceeded my expectations. I have tried fair bit of japanese fusion food and this is by far the best. Friendly staffs..."

Kk

"Fantastic Dining experience. I genuinely loved dining at Supernormal Canteen last night. The staff were friendly and evidently experienced. The..."

Antoinette

"A friend recommended me to check out Supernormal Canteen, which is a pop-up ‘experimental’ kitchen (not as dodgy as it sounds, I promise)..."

52melbourneweekends.com

"The jury (me and Blackburn J) is out. Supernormal is equal to super fun, super food and a visit wouldn’t be right without at least one order of a..."

Lobster

"No matter the cuisine, Andrew delivers, creating a trendy vibe and a queue of eager foodies. With the Midas touch, I question whether he is in..."

Hungrycookie

"Supernormal Melbourne has evolved from Andrew McConnell’s Golden Fields (now Luxembourg ) in St Kilda, with a stop past the Supernormal popup in..."

The City Lane

"This week, Supernormal Canteen blossomed into a restaurant. We had the good fortune of trying it out and boy were we impressed. The food was..."

De-brief Me

"The neon pink sign that glows from within invites you in and gives an anticipation of a fun dining experience. It’s a very large space with plenty..."

Rachi Perera

"It has been a while since I had been down south to Melbourne and a recent business trip led to an opportunity to dine here with my team. How could I..."

A Foodie's Joy

"Dishes such as Tempura crab served Vietnamese style with fresh lettuce and mint, cured octopus on a spiced capsicum and then Carpaccio of Waygu beef..."

Em Belden

"Melbourne is full of standout culinary options but we wanted to take our friends to somewhere that's "so hot right now" and somewhere acclaimed and..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"I had heard many good things about Supernormal’s lobster rolls so you can imagine my joy when our apologetic waitress told me they could do a..."

Chompchomp

"Popping up for just a short time before they move to permanent digs in the CBD, the ‘test kitchen’ next to Cutler & Co, the new baby is getting..."

FoodieAboutTown

"The meal was a good one, and the set menu included many of their signature offerings, including my favorite, the lobster roll. It was as creamy and..."

Melbourne Glutton

"Andrew McConnell always knows what he's doing, and this addition, even if it is a temporary one, to his empire is definitely worth a visit. It'll be..."

Ashley

"Dined at Supernormal for a birthday lunch and we had banquet 1; the selection of dishes was pretty good! We loved the tuna, it melts in your mouth...."

Angie

"Was slightly sceptical of Supernormal but having tried it, I can say it’s worth the hype. Though the space is been around a while it somehow feels..."

Quincy Malesovas

"Came down for a Melbourne trip and booked a number of venues for the trip. Hands down the best meal of the trip. Clever decor, thoughtful layout ad..."

Ben Maudlin

"At first I found the name of this place a little strange but after experiencing it, it completely makes sense. Everything had a normal feel to it but..."

Elliot Jackson

"6 of us had the $80 banquet and added the lobster rolls, worth every cent we were all filled to the brim. Our waiter Steven was gorgeous, attentive,..."

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