Asian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

"Salero Kito Padang has been dishing out cheap and cheerful meals without fail all these years. Popular with the lunch time crowd for the quick and..."

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Amanjot Singh

"Great service, amazing food and a very cool atmosphere. One of the best Indian restaurants in the..."

Bryce Lucas

"Very hip modern Indian cuisine, great service. We had a blast will come..."

Stuart Gundry

"Loved my dinner here food was great, everything was beautiful and fantastic service u all the staff. Will definitely go..."

Melanie Grieves

"Amazing tasty fresh food. I loved it. Relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff, good service and funny seeing the old Bollywood movies being..."

Noella Ramdhayan

"Delicious, Fantastic. Some of the best #IndianFood I've eaten out of Delhi. Portion sizes are huge. Value for money. Any wonder you're always so..."

Tanvi Oza

"The best indian i have ever had. And such amazing..."

Jordan Johnny Johnstone

"Absolutely amazing. My new favourite � The service was great. The food was flavoursome, fresh, original and modern. I'll be back next time I'm in..."

Ivanka Weierter

"I love all of Jessi Singh's restaurants and Horn Please is no exception. The spot feels a bit more casual and lively than Daughter in Law but is..."

Quince And Cheese

"Great service and amazing food.good level of spice and..."

Dumba

"Lovely service and amazing food. Very clean and inviting vibe.. the curries were so tasty and fresh with the meat cooked perfectly. Will ask for the..."

Kay Tee

"Came here for a food beer week function; the reminder phone call included advice to “be hungry”.Well, we certainly needed to be...."

Alan Tse

"We went on Sunday to locals night and enjoyed the buffet for 25 per person. The food was great, with butter chicken, beef curry, veggie korma, Salad..."

Robin

"Great food, amazing ambience, very cooperative staff, one of the best experiences. Here we found some good fusion food and modern Indian style of..."

Megha Agarwal

"4.5Jan 2020: came back this time for the banquet and the food was again excellent. Great value too for the amount of food we had, which included..."

Nalia

"This is one of my favourite restaurants currently. Delicious, well put together food. Modern Indian. Excellent service: I took my 8mo daughter and a..."

Ajcajc

"Let me start by saying that this is now my favourite Indian food in Melbourne. The service is quick and the curries are to die for. We have had..."

Elissa Cohen

"what a great curry house!Easy to find on the tram route and enjoyed our visit from the moment we walked in.Vibrantly decorated..."

Kirti

"Walking into Horn Please you notice the restaurant has a great vibe. I particularly liked the artwork around the dining area. The service is..."

Trevor Johnston

"**My rating would have been 3.5, but leaning towards 4**Any place with a new and fresh take on Indian dining excites me, and so did Horn..."

Rishabh Shukla

"Some great stuff here and also some average. Firstly the Samosas as an entree are amazing! Huge, tasty - a must have! I could eat two serves with two..."

Matt

"Great food and friendly efficient service. Particularly loved the cauliflower entre and the fish curry main. We’re from Sydney and heard they are..."

Naomi Crew

"Modern Indian with excellent curries and an amazing kulfi icecream. Decor is clean and modern. Staff are good but the place is very busy so it can..."

Melita

"We popped into Horn Please for s family birthday celebrations. This venue was a lovely space with great cultural Indian portraits hanging on walls..."

Espy Eats

"Amazing! We have visited Horn Please several times and not once have they let us down or dropped their standards. Even during their busy times the..."

North Fitzroy Food Addict

"Horn Please is now a regular destination for dinner. The food is delicious, the staff are great and the place is buzzing especially on a Friday and..."

Food For Thought

"Best Indian I’ve had! Beautiful interior, great staff and experience. Only thing I can say is that the rice that ‘serves 2’ is more suited for..."

Shab Sanaie

"I went to Horn Please recently for my farewell dinner before going to a short holiday to Hong Kong. The venue is vegan friendly. Highlight..."

Caroline Beaney

"BEST INDIAN IN MELBOURNE! Love Horn Please, and so does everyone I know that I have taken here. The mumbai crispy rolls, garlic naan, and don't even..."

Natasha

"Love this place. Delicious food. Particularly enjoyed the beer & fridge situation.Went here with my parents and loved every minute. Glad..."

Goodcoffee

"I’ve been wanting to come to Horn Please for ages and I finally got the chance to go tonight with a Meetup group. I don’t normally eat much..."

Sarah Loves Food

"0.5 marks lost because they brought out mains before our entrees and never actually got one of our dishes. But otherwise the food and the service was..."

Rogeritsbathtime

"Yes, it is named after a HORN or two ....There are two horns to play for on the counter .... great, clean cut, high ceiling dining area,..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"I’ve been here a few times now. Indian with a twist and some really lovely flavours. The Indian nachos were not what I expected, but..."

Ruth Cathcart

"Everything we ordered off the menu was super tasty. The cauliflower entree was a standout! Probably my favourite Indian restaurant in..."

Donna

"Absolutely fantastic !! Will definately be back soon as possible.Service was also great and very helpful with suggestions.But whatever you order is..."

Daniel

"Located in Northern Fitzroy, Horn Please separates itself from traditional Indian restaurants with its no boundaries approach to dining. Owner and..."

Gastrology

"Great authentic indian food!! As soon as i walked in, all i could smell was herbs and spices that i have never smelt before (first time having proper..."

FattyM

"Service was very good and food was quick and delicious. Staff were very easy to deal with. Also helpful with the menu. Loved being able to self serve..."

Matt Swindells

"If you're looking for a funky restaurant with a bit of a twist, then you need to try this place! We visited "Horn Please" for dinner on a busy..."

Split The Bill

"Great Indian food with a contemporary touch. I just simply loved how different it was to the standard Indian food you have at the usual places in..."

Sanj Tanya

"Delicious starters. We ordered beetroot paneer n,cauliflower in tomato sauce & gol gappas. Everything was yum. Main course was daal a lil sweet for..."

Gunjan Gulati

"Horn Please is a funny name for a restaurant. Why call it this?Answer : Horn Please, named after the hand-painted slogan on the back of vehicles..."

Christopher & Marian

"Horn Please had been on my radar ever since I heard about their all you can eat $25 Sunday dinner so I was delighted when then invited me to come..."

Good Food Good Mood

"An absolute gem in the middle of Melbourne. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by warm friendly staff and shown to a comfortable table..."

Brandgelist

"Located in the very trendy suburb of North Fitzroy, Horn Please offers locals a taste of authentic Indian with a decidedly modern twist.Despite..."

Penguineats

"Amazing service and some really good Indian food. Not very spicy, and very flavourful. Do try their selection of wines as well! The experience with..."

Sree Hari Shete

"Have been here many times and have never disappointed. Ate there tonight and once again all our meals were great. A bit more expensive than the..."

Alison

"We went here with friends who really liked it. Indian with an interesting twist. Service is very friendly. The beer fridge is cool! Meat is free..."

I. D.

"North Fitzroy stalwart Horn Please was originally opened by Jessi and Jennifer Singh back in 2012, quickly becoming popular for its tasty Indian..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Horn please is a great Indian joint with some really tasty food . We had a special Sunday buffet with goat curry , butter chicken fine basmati rice..."

Praveen Bajaj

"Went to Horn Please on a Friday night, around 7pm, and it was absolutely amazing. Four of us ordered two entrees (their nachos and something else I..."

Grace Kelly

"Nice space and fit out. The $25 buffet meal looked like good value. Unfortunately I wasn't as wow'd by the food as other reviewers. We found..."

Big Eyes For A Big Tummy

"Pricey but worth it!! Handmade baked naan and huge pappadams with seeds and spices must to try. Sunday evening deals all you can eat, lots of..."

Anna DN

"Horn Please, Fitzroy north, cuisine - modern Indian. This place has a knack of putting a twist on the most popular Indian dishes and make it even..."

Vegbourne

"The best dal makhani i've ever tasted. Simple as that. Some nice innovative dishes as well, almost verging on the indo-chinese. It's a little..."

James Bowers

"We've been here 3 times and we love love love it!!! Food is divine with both authentic and more unusual dishes on the menu. Easily the best Indian we..."

Suzanne Sharpe

"Loved it ordered through uber eats food was hot tasty andquickThese guys are doing a great job and deserve everything that comes there..."

Monte Hudson

"It's been a while since I last had Indian food and after eating here last night I can't really remember why that is! Flavours were great,..."

Yume Yume

"Best Indian in Melbourne. I could not believe that an Indian restaurant was getting the reviews that this place was so I had to check it..."

Pitted4Lyf

"Very happy only stumbled upon this as another restaurant was closed! Pleasantly surprised great tasting curries and the best Samosas I've ever tried!..."

Raquel Vitkin

"I absolutely love coming to Horn Please. On the occasions that we have been here the staff have always been lovely, the service is fast and the food..."

Scarlett Black

"I finally found my go to Indian restaurant in Melbourne! I have now visited Horn Please few times and aside from its sister restaurant..."

Rhi Godwin

"On my last trip to Moroccan Soup Bar, one of our other options if we didn’t want to bear the crazy queue there was Horn Please, a modern Indian..."

Donutsam

"Amazingly different from the normal Indian.. Check out their entrees Indian nachos and the one that comes with shot glasses.. Fish curry one of the..."

Gazeats

"The Dahl was the best I have ever had and I would recommend it to the vegetarians out there. The food was tasty and was reasonably priced, will..."

Kate Mac Aulay

"Great service and awesome food. The man who served us was extremely friendly, we were in a rush and he made everything happen quickly for us. Goat..."

James Fitzgibbon

"Quite an impressive dining experience, but even better when you accidentally turn up on 'Locals Night'. Needing a place for our usual..."

Leon Thomas

"Great food and service. We had the Beetroot paneer entree, which was amazing! The butter chicken is one of the best we have had. The ambience is nice..."

Tammy

"Horn Please is so yum! We came for dinner on a Thursday night and were pleasantly surprised that we were seated straight away. The service was..."

Kate

"Definitely worth a stop by this place for a good Indian experience. Stopped by on a Sunday for all you can eat buffet for $25, 8 selections to choose..."

Gary Boland

"The food was amazing. We had the gal Gappa between two (I think it would be best between 3-4) and the tandoori trout to start. The trout was cooked..."

Caitlin Mary

"If I had to say what cuisine I have for dinner every night it's probably 88% Indian food, I thought it'd be nice to compare all the Indian restraunts..."

Cheesey.dumpling

"Been to this place many time . Each dish and presentation is so beautiful. The staff is very friendly and helpful in choosing the good . The have..."

Ggeoff80

"Horn Please is a modern Indian restaurant in Fitzroy. I call it modern as there are some innovative dishes that are not normally seen in other Indian..."

Ching Gee

"Sister of babuji does not disappointed!!! One of my top must try Indian food in Melbourne. Horn please is beautifully decorated and modern...."

Food Dine Roll

"Excellent! Came on a Sunday and were informed that there was a buffet on. All of the currys were delicious! Fantastic range. Few chewy pieces of meat..."

JT Esse

"If you love Indian food and you haven't tried this place them you are definitely missing out. The food and the ambience is amazing. Try the..."

Gina

"Was very excited to try this place out. I've been craving Indian food for awhile now and convinced my partner to join me. His first words when..."

Josephine

"Wonderful delightful exciting nosh!I was highly anticipating my visit to Horn Please as it had been recommended by two friends who had been..."

The Tastebud

"Love horn please, it's just as good as its sister restaurant babuji in st kilda! I'm not not sure which came first but they were both awesome! My far..."

Heidi

"We came for the Horn Please Sunday local's night, which costs $25 (cash only) for all you can eat curries and rice. Unfortunately, naan is extra...."

T.Ly

"We've never experienced an Indian restaurant like this one. starting up with a lovely styled dining room with a modern ambience and friendly,..."

WALLFISH_

"We loved this place. We really would have loved the set menu but they only make it for 4. However we had a couple of entrées and 2 curries which..."

Belinda

"This place is great! A much better than average Indian restaurant. Great decor and delicious banquet, although the samosas were huge which made me..."

Janelovesabite

"This is not your usual Indian restaurant. It has an aussie twist to the Indian dishes - so when you compare it with other Indian restaurants, you..."

Foodie

"Delicious food. Indian food is one of my favourite cuisines, so I could have it any way but the way these guys make their dishes is definitely one of..."

Katvkis

"Really different Indian restaurant - creamy, tasty curries and beautiful produce. Curries can be spoiled if poor meat is used, but here all the..."

Erin

"Absolutely delicious! So fantastic. The staff were the friendliest and the food. Wow! We chose the chef's selection and were so satisfied with the..."

Christian Martinu

"Absolutely AMAZING! As soon as I stepped into the venue, I couldn’t stop smiling. It was such a lovely, lively atmosphere with great music. The..."

Sarah Rav

"Me and my partner came here for Valentine’s Day and enjoyed the set menu so much! They adhered to our vegetarian requirements so well and every..."

Tara Rogers

"We had a great Indian food experience in a relaxed environment. Absolutely superb flavors with quality ingredients in every dish and also excellent..."

Sheldon Florence

"Ambiance is really good. Amazing cocktails and starters. The food is unauthentic Indian food as they say so don’t expect spice. The main course was..."

Saransh Seth

"What a lovely experience! Although very busy the service was amazing. So much variety and great portions. The set $50 menu can't be beat as well. ..."

Heather Meredith

"Save this for the most authentic and mouthwatering Indian feast in Fitzroy @hornplease that specialises in Indian curries, street food, desserts and..."

ADITI SAHA

Wonder Bowl

"A must to go place for chicken and soup..."

Nathasya Christiana Suryo

"Food: Noodles are freakin' amazing! Add white wine provided.Service: Friendly.Ambience: Gotta go upstairs, but there's a..."

John Customer

"The superior soup was a nice level of spice and the matcha latte was lovely. Also ordered a tea egg which was nice and served relatively quickly...."

SkysTheLimit

"I have been here for quite a few times. It is located on the first floor near the corner of the shop lots. One of my favourite is their seafood..."

Fat Sushi

"Yummy noodles here. Loved the broth and the rice wine we can add to the broth. Definitely yum! The texture of the noodles itself were really..."

Sense Of Food

"I usually don't go for clear soupy based noodles but I really loved the Signature Seafood Combination Superior Soup @wonderbowl_auThe soup..."

Jenny

"This place is quite hidden and hard to find but it was definitely a good find. The interior is really nice and sleek. We got the spicy superior soup..."

Lily Tang

"This place is quite a gem! They are specialised in noodle soups. I had the fish fillet superior soup which had very flavourful broth that’s not..."

Lilian Wong

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Lorna

"I have been hesitating to come to this place, today I make the right decision. We parked our car at QV, its just 3 mins walking distance drom QV to..."

MissCat

"My new favourite place for Pan Mee!! Love that it is not overly flavourful and salty. The taste is light. But the chilli sauce is the bomb! Quick and..."

The Muesli Addict

"Been here a couple of times and love it 😍 i love the noodles as it’s fresh, the broth is really nice, very tasty, and the rice wine really..."

Quinn Tran

"Yummy chewy noodles! Tasty broth that doesn't reek of msg. Good portion size for the price. You can add on their signature rice wine into the soup to..."

Eatenbymae

"love this place! the decor is cute and beautiful and it has great vibes. the noodles are okay however, and some of the toppings in it taste very..."

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"Specialising in noodle soups, and stir fried noodles a wide variety to choose from. 2 vegetarian noodle soup options listed.Flavours in..."

Affogato Addiction

"Love the noodle dishes here. Have tried a few selection. The drunken chicken soup is very tasty although can get a bit messy. The spicy soup is not..."

Nomnom

"Another place that I normally go for noodle soups. Been here so many times. You should order the fried chicken as well. No need to book, just walk..."

Priscillia

"This place serves up one of the best soup noodles I’ve ever had! There’s a wide selection to suit your preferences - you can choose between clear..."

Kris L

"Eating a bowl of drunken chicken noodle soup with a generous serving of rice wine almost tastes like 'red wine chicken' - a Fuzhou dish my mom makes...."

Leon H.

"I didn't think I'd like this as much as I do. We've been here a few times and the experience has always been pleasant. The decor is modern and cosy,..."

Crabapples For Lunch

"A nice place for some noodle cravingThe place is definitely nicely designed, it's minimalist, clean and well lit. It's also pretty..."

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"I finally got to try out Wonder Bowl. My friend recommended that I just get the best seller, superior soup with drunken chicken. The soup was nice..."

Daisy

"Drunken chicken is a must-try!!! Very delicious with tender lean chicken drumstick, braised in an aromatic, signiture Chinese rice wine. The dipping..."

Aldsy

"had the seafood superior soup - really good! best part is you can add more chinese wine yourself. the spicy soup was a bit too spicy for us. texture..."

Jonathan Ong

"Serving generous, heart-warming noodle dishes, Wonder Bowl is definitely another great addition to Melbourne's expanding culinary scene. The superior..."

Yuen O

"Very clean place, friendly staff. The broth was very nice and that wine enhances the favor. The rice noodle was bit on the soft side, I personally..."

LoveEatLoveCook

"This place is a little bit hidden on the first floor. The noodle soup here are so good though. Such an unusual flavour, and with the addition of the..."

Elonie

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Yarn Phang

"Very delicious 😍😍 highly recommended !! The soup is tastier than I thought ! Best noodles soup I ever had in Melbourne !!! Moreover, the new..."

Catherine Qiqi

"This place exceeded my expectation!! I came here with the 'just another average noodle place' mindset and this place proves me so..."

Chewynoms

"Very nice noodle shop located near Melbourne central. The place is clean and decorations is nice. I tried the signature drunken chicken soup noodle,..."

Maπg0 £over ™

"Lovely little noodle shop in the heart of the city. Wonder Bowl is an expert at producing heartwarming noodle soup meals without any pretentiousness...."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Good environment. Nice service. Great food. Fair price.It's the fourth time I've been here and I like to catch up with friends here in such a..."

Sunny

"We passed by this shop so many times and finally we had the courage to try their noodles. Surprisingly their noodles and broth were amazing. We..."

Pluviophile

"Nice soup and tasty chicken. I taste classic Chinese soup style and very creative. Environment of the restaurant are light and young. Service is..."

David Chen

"Really enjoyed the food here! The noodle bowl is delicious and the place is nice. It is a good place to have lunch or dinner time with your friends...."

Pinky Chung

"A place for noodle lovers....because, yes, they are all about noodles. Love the springy noodles and the wine in the soup. The broth taste wholesome...."

Lil’MissNyonya

"Absolutely. Love. This. Place. The noodles are great and the broth is fantastic. I always go for the superior soup because it has more..."

Adele Joan

"A friend recommended this place for its rice noodle soup.The noodle soup came in a bowl with its edge chipped in a few different side....Not..."

Sabrina Sha

"Real rating 3.75 ⭐️ If you are craving for something soupy during the cold weather, this is the place to be!Claypot yee mee -..."

Win - FSC

"Love it! Cute restaurant and nice services. We have a lot of fun during eating the food, we got Spicy soup with meat balls, Spicy soup with beef,..."

Piyarat Pinthong

"Wonder Bowl is probably the first chinese eatery that allows customers to pour unlimited chinese rice wine into noodle soups - that is probably their..."

Valerie

"First time trying such unique noodle soup. The broth is clear but flavourful. However, I would wish there was less ice in my tea, as when I was..."

Meaghan Hồ

"Food: I tried the Superior soup with combination meatball and Superior soup with fish fillet. The meatball and the fish in these 2 dishes are good...."

IsaH

"Randomly discovered this little gem. This place has the best noodle soups in town! Tasty broth and ingredients. Each table has a bottle of rice wine..."

Steven Heng

"Ambience : 4/5. Came for lunch on a weekday. It was busy but manageable as people come and go. Nice minimal decor with bright lights. Food :..."

Moieats

"Items ordered:Dry flat noodle with minced pork, claypot yee mee, winter special’s chrysanthemum tea and gui ling gao herbal..."

Let’s Eat!

"My experience at Wonder Bowl was wonderfully pleasant. I was seeking a nice hot soup on a cold Wintery day. I opted for the signature seafood in..."

Sylvia's POV

"A great option for winter like this. Warm soup with tender chicken and soft rice noodle. Quick service with clean and bright environment. Personally,..."

VodkaO_ZS

"Perfect place for the cooler days like these! They mostly serve noodle here. They have lots of choice for us to choose. We picked the spicy and..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Its all about the broth! We had a delicious feast here trying almost one thing from every menu page. For me the highlight was the drunken chicken,..."

Split The Bill

"One of my favourite places to make a hot noodle soup during the colder seasons. The Signature Seafood Combination in Superior Soup is my go-to as it..."

Felicity Lynnette

"Friendly staff left my phone there and they put it safely for me to collect.noddle was very nice. Not oily at all. Chicken was very..."

Raiyan O'rouke

"What a perfect place for a comforting winter meal! The hearty, soul-warming soups make you feel like you're home. The crispy chicken wings were..."

Flare Dance Ensemble

"I can’t rave enough about this gem! I’m a big fan of noodles and soup, and this restaurant has some of my favourite authentic Chinese dishes...."

The_littlehungrylife

"I really enjoyed my delicious noodle soup at Wonder Bowl! I tried the meat balls noodle soup which was a great choice on a cold wintery night. The..."

Pineapple San

"It’s a nice, bright place to go for lunch and the food is yummy. I tried the drunken chicken, soup was really tasty and had sufficient chicken..."

Vonny Tjhin

"Have visited this store a number of times now and I hope this place never closes.The broth is the main drawcard. It's literally the..."

Sarah Tan

"Excellent choice of spicy soups, reasonable prices, and they take card, which is a bonus. They have small tapas dishes too. I went the spicy beef and..."

Mr MM Smith

"If you have followed me for a while you will know that I don’t like to give 5s! For a 5 everything needs to be perfect and this is just simply not..."

MelbFoodHunter

"There are lots of other noodles restaurants in the CBD but this one is very refreshing. The chinese wine complements the seafood broth perfectly and..."

Chloe Davies

"The broth tasted unique because of the rice wine. The broth was good because it wasn’t greasy and fatty like other broths. The fish paste and..."

Daniel

Jessica Nguyen

"As you make your way to level one you are enter a contemporary fit out canteen with touch of Asian accents. Order their signature drunken chicken..."

David Liao

"Came with a group of friends and we tried different types of noodles. My seafood noodles came with a good broth which wasn't too salty. Most seafood..."

Saladzzz

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Buyan LI

"I have been wonder bowl for quite a few time, the noodle soup is really yum, and the alcohol can add by yourself! And I really like their fried..."

HC

"I love their soup, it’s really nice. If you’re up for some challenge, try their spicy soup. Or else the normal soup drunken chicken is amazing...."

Chen Hua Liew

"Wonder bowl, near Melbourne Central, recently opened late last year and it has the most delicious noodles and noodle soups! We came here for lunch..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"Tried the pork belly and fish paste in superior soup. Yum. The soup is tasty, full of goodness and clean to the palate. The noodle is slightly soggy..."

Lianne

"A hidden gem right next to Melbourne Central. The place is well maintained, price is very reasonable and great portions. However, the customer..."

Sreerag Nampoothiri K

"A nice hidden gem! We came across this restaurant when we walked along the Lt. Lonsdale few weeks ago and decided to give it a try today. The place..."

Yos William

"Highly recommend the fried chicken and the spicy noodles! The rice wine is a must add! Perfect balance of toppings and noodles... I usually order..."

Andrea

"Freshly home made noodles and a wide variety of soup bowls to choose from. The spicy soup version is not overly hot, rating of 5/10 spiciness..."

Jay Jay

"Food: ordered the spicy beef and the spicy noodles as well as fried chicken ribs and deep fried tofu puff. The noodles were not bad but Tina's still..."

F Paul

"This newly opened restaurant is located on the second floor serves Chinese noodle soup. I'm normally not a fan on Chinese soup noodles because I find..."

Edwar Kartio

"Very clean place, friendly staff. The broth was very nice and that wine enhances the favor. The rice noodle was bit on the soft side, I personally..."

LoveEat LoveCook

"Affordable, quick, healthy, and consistently good quality food. The atmosphere is very casual, so it’s great for solo dining. I highly recommend..."

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Spicy Korea

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic staff, quick service, great price and most importantly fantastic food. Love this place. Serving sizes are big and l order from the light..."

Bozena Kozina

"Friendly staff, delicious food, quick service and no waiting as we went on a Sunday afternoon. This place is cost effective, their meal sizes are..."

Swati Shah

"Fantastic! My husband and I ate here when visiting Melbourne 2 years ago and again today. Both times the food was delicious. Such good value for..."

Lindsay Butchers

"This place is a hidden little gem... amazing food and cheap..."

Peter Stoj

"The food is amazing! Always in a hurry during my shift between trains and they even let me called in..."

Steve Shyong

"Fast service, amazing food and such good pricing! Yum yum..."

Aprille Miles - Hughes

"Went there yesterday for lunch and was very impressed with service and the food. We will be..."

Ramona Fraser

"The food here is fantastic,cheap and well cooked. The fried chicken is my favorite. We come here every..."

Lou Balassone

"I had the a spicy beef noodle which was yum and hot but i soo want to try fried chicken dish next..."

Shezzaberrie Sherilyn

"Found it by accident , great food, quick service. Good value for money for being in the..."

Nick Ralston

"Tried the KFC, it is sooo goood... Plus no added..."

David Widjaja

"Fast and efficient service. The original fried chicken was cooked to a good level of tenderness. Many places tend to overcooked their fried chicken...."

Snowflower

"Their food is always tasty and fairly priced so we keep going back. But once we tried their sundupu, we decided to not go back for a while as it..."

Emily

"Was seriously impressed by both meals. The chicken fried rice was full of flavour and omg the kfc..."

Pat Chand

"Original fried chicken is my favorite one. I've try soy and sweet and sour one. Trust me, you can't go wrong with the original. It's good with rice..."

Paul Panapiwat

"I had lunch today at spicy Korea . Apparently it is always very busy for lunch time. However , service is good and quick . I had pork fried..."

Salomon Andres Anais Saavedra

"A good Korean eatery. Price is cheap compared to other Korean places but doesn’t compromise on the quality nor the portion. No added MSG. Gets..."

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"My score 3.75 stars. J & I had dinner here on Sat 13th Apr before we went to the footy. We got a table just in time, within 15min it was..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"I reckon this little place serves up one of the best Korean fried chickens in Melbourne. Mouth watering stuff. Spicy crispy chicken - On point every..."

Followthewhiterabbit

"Had the pork and kimchi stew. They were very generous with their serving of pork and kimchi. By far the most ingredients I’ve seen in a pork and..."

Cupcakes1233

"Very generous portion and tasted pretty good. I had spring onion&mustard fried chicken.The waitress was not very friendly but she did what she..."

Taylor

"If you arrive here during the lunchtime peak hour, you'll notice a queue extending out to the street. That's because this is one of best places to..."

Anonymous Panda

"On a weekend afternoon, went to to this place for lunch as I was craving the spicy fried chicken-Korean style. Hence ordered the spicy crispy fried..."

Nupur Bhople

"Love Spicy Korea. Food is great. Well priced. Friendly. Best in winter when it's cold and you need bim bim bap to keep you warm. Not for dieters!..."

Goddesswhahaha

"Spicy Korea yummmi , there chicken Don was so Delicious I ordered more as i was hungry and simple as that it was super spot on with the..."

Mike Hunt

"Yum yum yumNo wordsI always come here before going to the football and I have the sweet n spicy chicken almost all the time. The staff..."

Oliver Paton

"Loved the KFC - Korean Fried Chicken.It was sooo tasty. Good portions and very good price.I think next time I want to try a hot pot, maybe..."

Jenny

"Best option for lunch.Mostly crowded but it’s worth.Very good ambience friendly staffPocket friendly good for groups and corporate..."

Adithya Asani

"Food was great, ordered the Beef bulgogi and seafood soup! (except the Kimchi, tasted a little weird), staff were very nice although there were only..."

Jenny

"Delicious and authentic Korean dish. Rich in flavor., Attractive appearance of the meal as well as Neat decoration. $17 is a bit expensive for a..."

Liuconglong

"Definitely 5 stars for KFC and vegetarian dumplings soup. Absolutely delicious. I have tried friend rice which was good, however prefer the soup and..."

Marton

"Busy Corporate lunch location. Tried the Beef Bulgogi. Not bad for $12. The place was quite packed when I arrived for a quick lunch. Had to order..."

Grape Life

"We ordered the Korean Fried Chicken 4 Combo it has the original honey soysauce and spring onion, seafood soup and sizzling beef bulgogi. I really..."

Hungry Jef

"Great for a casual lunch in summer, sit out doors as it can get smokey inside.Generous portions great flavours. For $15 -20 you can eat well and..."

Paul Rogers

"Is this the best Korean in Melbourne? No, but considering how close it is to southern cross and all the mediocre restaurants there Spicy Korea is a..."

Ashley8513

"Went there for lunch at 12pm on a weekday, and ordered a babimbap each for my friend and I, as well as a glass of wine each. About $15 each, which is..."

TimInMelb

"Great value Korean cuisine just off Southern Cross station. I've actually been here a couple of times before for lunch. Good portions and good..."

Must Be Hungry

"Love the sweet potato noodles and fried chicken here. The price is valuable. We don't have to wait for a long time. The taste was pretty good...."

Anzu Kagami

"Quick cheap eats and you get what you pay for. Good for lunch, I wouldn't go for dinner, it's just not that kind of place, but the speedy service at..."

BlueJay

"There is a resin this place is always packed! The food is both affordable and delicious. Standout was the fried chicken. We came here at lunch time..."

Justin

"yummy hot food and quick serve, service was just average but the price is value. I had kimchi and pork stew and they served it with rice, the food..."

Leng Mettarikanon

"Nice korean food at a reasonable price. Don't bother with the fried chicken, it's neither spicy or cripsy (at least the couple of times I've had it)...."

Mike Farah

"One of the best places for Korean food interms of price and taste. Quick service and polite staff who made sure we got seated soon during peak hour...."

Jubin

"Went here last night with a group of friends. Despite the large number of crowd food was served simultaneously. I heard this place was part of..."

Kristina Maria

"Come here often for lunch, absolutely consistent every time in terms of taste and service wise. Good luck getting a seat during lunch hour..."

Kyleth

"Food and Service: This tiny little place has loads to offer in terms of taste, texture and flavours. Not heavy on the pocket and that probably makes..."

Aashish Lokhande

"Went with a group of friends few days ago, pretty small place which is right next to southern cross station. Loved the service. The food was good,..."

Hungry Gwendy

"Good value for Money!This place is another recent eat i decided on trying with Matt saying it was a good and cheap place! I was not..."

Just Jamie

"My first time visiting Korean so didn't know what to expect. Staff were more than accommodating for our group of 8. The dumplinga were nothing like..."

Anthony K

"Great lunch spot. Warm welcome. Huge choices. Fresh food fast. In summary the taste of Korea in a charming street / hawker style atmosphere. Highly..."

LWS

"This place has a range of options for lunchtime office workers and is very affordable. However, it gets quite busy by 12 and also very noisy. My..."

Dr S

"My friends had the soup dishes which they say were delicious. I've had bulgogi n the spicy crispy chicken, taste is alright, but I thought the..."

Melly Tjoa

"Stumbled upon this place quite accidentally, but I'm glad I did! They offer a good range of Korean food at reasonable prices. Not a bad place for a..."

Abigail Pinto

"Light Meals for $11 were a very generous size, fried chicken is amazing and all round great service. Would definitely recommend to anyone in..."

Jarryd Latch

"Great "KFC"! LOVE. Wash it down with a beer! Good balance of salad + chicken and rice throughout a varierty or their dishes.... with that tastey..."

James Fabian Farelli

"“The lasers fill our minds with empty plans, I never knew I was a kimchi fan”Spicy Korea is slowly turning into one of The Dear..."

The Dear Luncher

"I go here quite often as I reside close-by. The food is good for it's price - it's fairly cheap. The happy hour beer is a nice addition. The ambience..."

Hoang Phan

"Delicious variety of fried chicken is great value for money, and always great service. Each serving is filling, and despite not being a big vegetable..."

Lucas Michael Westen Calvi

"This place is amazing! So quick and cheap you can go for lunch or dinner. Been coming here for almost a year and I've never had a disappointing meal...."

Tina Salameh

"I always come here as its so close to where I stay. The food is great in general and the price is reasonable. With $11 you get to have few different..."

Foodhunterxxx

"I have grown to love this place. They have great value for money with their meals and is great when you are hungry and if Indians are looking for a..."

Janhavi

"It's difficult finding a good lunch spot near work when I've only got a 30 minute lunch break... Fortunately I found Spicy Korea! I ended up..."

Caroline Beaney

"The foods are so nice:) Tofu and beef are the best menu ever~~:)) My favourite Korean restaurant!! I go there with my friends once in a..."

조효영

"We always order sweet and sour chicken for lunch to share. It's ver delicious and recommend! Price is ver reasonable as well, we almost come here for..."

Kezia

"Ordered off the light meal menu . Filling enough for me , great value for money and is taste . Will be back to try other dishes maybe for lunch..."

Isabel Loveband

"Have walked past many times before but tonight we decided to venture in as we were getting a bit tired of the choices in the area. As it was..."

Kimmy_desu

"My new favorite dinner spot. Great value for money and super tasty food. Love the staff very friendly and always fast service. Would recommend the..."

Kate Bolton

"My go - to place when I'm in the city for school. Staff are so friendly. The sweet chilli fried chicken with salad and rice is one of my faves. Great..."

Amy Millar

"Between the two lunch meals and a fried chicken, only $15! Great price for great flavour! The fried chicken is a thin light batter which melts in..."

Ai Ng

"We arrived at By Korea quite late. The staff were friendly and even though the restaurant was due to close within half an hour of being seated, they..."

KT

"If you're looking for cheap Korean BBQ that is tasty and decent size in servings, give this place a go 100%.Giving a 4.5 as the place is..."

Michael Adziovski

"Great place for lunch, although gets very crowded - makes it hard to squeeze your way to a seat. Staff can be too busy to notice you need attention,..."

FoodMe

"The spicy bulgogi is delicious and good value! I've been here a few times now and everyone I've invited has enjoyed it. They also have $5 bottles of..."

Craigo

"Been here few times for lunch, always crowded, between 12 pm to 1.30 pm hard to get seat without waiting, very good value lunch, tried their original..."

Snoopy

"One of the better lunch places in the CBD. I go here regularly as a CBD worker and this hits all the marks: tasty food, generous portions, fairly..."

Michael Nguyen

"Their soy garlic chicken was amazing, and their crispness on their chicken was perfect. I personally found their bibimbap a little too watery for..."

Belinda Rosee-Sunnies

"Nice surprise near station for delicious lunch before we left for the airport Great value under..."

jayne maree

"Bulgogi beef was nice. I think their spicy squid and seafood soup the taste could be stronger and more spicy. I prefer white rice too. They have..."

mai indasan

"Been here a number of times and the quality keeps on improving. Love their homemade authenticness and definitely great value for money. 10/10 Highly..."

Kaushik Duber

"Good and affordable lunch meal ($12 -15 ish). They are accommodating with my request for extra spicy chicken. The place is not thay big and get..."

F Paul

"Absolutely delicious Korean fried chicken! The decor is extremely chilled and relaxed. Staff are polite and friendly. We ordered the spicy fried..."

Daniel Law

La Kuaizi

"Got this deal from Groupon- $19.50 for coffees and breakfast for 2.. But you can only choose from limited menu (only 4 options available).. We had..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"I took my friend here for her birthday. Its this cute place hidden away off Flinders Lane. My first impression was that it was quite small, there..."

Joanne Liu

"Excellent place, had a 5 course meal here, everything was cooked to perfection and was delicious.Was also pleasently surprised at some of..."

David

"Asian inspired ... and mostly good.Iconic, classic Melbourne location, Manchester Lane, near Flinder lane ... underneath the Manchester..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"By far, one of the best groupon places I've tried. It's always a risk to try new places on groupon and some are hits while others are big misses but..."

Phlox Lim

"Dined here for lunch today. We ordered the lunch specials for $12 each. I had the baked sweet potato salad with fresh beetroot, quinoa, orange &..."

I Love Food

"Booked dinner here recently for my bday and it was delicious! Great lil joint off flinders lane. Beautiful fitouts. Have few seatings. Easily booked..."

SueyLuey

"The baked salmon and mango was outstanding - vastly exceeded my expectations. The lamb tacos were similarly fantastic. So healthy and fresh. Perfect..."

Sally Waller

" Dinner prior to a comedy festival event. Arrived at 7.15. Able to enjoy 5 starters to share within the hour. Delicious freshly cooked dishes...."

Sherilyn Harris

"Tucked away in a lane between Collins St and Flinders lane. Kuaizi Bar is one of those 'looks good, I'll try it' kind of places. Can't put my finger..."

Bryan Lane

"Hidden away in a small lane within Melbourne CBD, this place serves wonderful lunch meal. My friend and I tried the chicken and pork sliders which..."

Foodlover12

"Ordered their espresso, it was exactly what I was looking for. A woody taste with a strong cacao taste. For lunch had their pork belly espresso..."

P.Choko✨☕️

"Oh my gosh I came here tonight for dinner with 3 others In Melbourne for 5 days and unsure what to expect. The staff were so welcoming and the..."

Karen Inns

"Had a great dinner with drinks to follow with friends - had to admit I was surprised with the level of service and the quality of food. It was a..."

Trung Lau

"We went to Kuaizi Bar for lunch this last week-end while in Melbourne, having stumbled into Flinders Lane and chanced upon the establishment and its..."

Epicurean

"Interesting fusion food that tickles your tastebuds. We ordered the beetroot cured salmon with wasabi avocado puree and snake beans on poached eggs &..."

Kimmy_desu

"I love this place!Creative cooking combined with friendly and caring staff it makes you feel at home. The food is so different and..."

Beto Popocatepetl

"Great food! Lovely staff. Like the fact that we can eat outside now.Just had breakfast and the combination of flavours was fantastic. Will..."

Rita Chiquita

"Cozy and small. Spring rolls and pork baos were very fresh and exceptionally tasty. Banana dessert was successfully done. Service is a bit slow so..."

Atlana Yoon Jiwon

"Amazing place in the city. We enjoyed the Hangover Burger and the Grizzly Pancakes. Delicious! They changed their beer menu and allowed to taste..."

Ely Fornoville

"This was our best meal out on our vacation. Innovative menu with Asian fusion theme, excellent food (we asked for spicy, they delivered), and warm,..."

Alexis Leino

"Went in to enjoy the coffee as my husband had been there before on Wednesday unfortunately he said he had better from them but my first time it was..."

Michelle M

"A great place with nice vibe and super prompt and friendly services without overdoing it. One of the waiters, Peter, stood out in particular with his..."

Ryan H

"The chilli beef lunch special was really good (would've preferred more spicy but the flavour is there) Quick service and nice coffee. Will be back..."

Kelvin Kam

"Delicious food and coffee! My partner and I were visiting Melbourne last week and stopped off for breaky. I had a tumeric latte and the semolina..."

Genevieve

Darac Bar & Grill

"A nice cosy Korean restaurant with friendly staff. We ordered the Beef bulgogi and cold noodle set which was quite cheap for the generous amount of..."

Cookielessvee

"Darac Grill & Bar was a Korean restaurant located quite hidden on A’Beckett St in the CBD. I was told they were famous for their stews, so we..."

Angel Khong

"We ordered take away over the phone, and picked up, staff was really nice and the food was good, spicy but with a taste, and the amount was pretty..."

Loulou

"Small cosy restaurant tucked away in A’Beckett street with amazing ambience. I ordered the cheesy pork ribs with extra cheese and the bulgogi set..."

Phil Guo

"Korean army stew - delicious! The stew was so flavourful especially with the spam and tuna even though it was a bit hard to find. Good on a cold..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"My score 3.75 stars. J and I had lunch here on Tue 1st Oct. Young woman who served us was very good, attentive but without being in your face. ..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"Good mood, nice staffs, the army stew is No.1 in the..."

Hana

"I’ve always loved the bimbimbap here and finally had the chance to come back. The rice was so crispy and douse it with their hot and mild sauce..."

The Honest Glutton

"Went there on 2019.08.02 with one of my best friends to celebrate the end of our first week of new semester hahaha we ordered 쇠고기 +냉면 set..."

Savannah Pierce

"This place is hidden gems for budae jjigae!Visited this place with friends during this cold winter is perfect!Service was great, food was..."

Andrew S

"Cute little cosy busy restaurant. Large, enticing menu. The broth from my meal was just so tasty. Would highly rec this place, cant wait to try..."

Gdkf

Stelly

"I haven’t been able to find a Korean army stew better than the one at Darac! It’s served on a gas stove so the stew stays hot and is perfect for..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: always busy never quiet this place is bustling and has the best foods! 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: I love the..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Bustling place. Still very pack at 8pm on a Friday. Very bibimbap. I recommend you ask for spicy sauce. It's not really spicy. Just flavourful...."

Dimples

"The staff here is so friendly and patient! We ordered hotpot for lunch and it came really fast. It wasn’t the best Korean hotpot I’ve ever had..."

SSSangria

"My favourite place in Melbourne for army stew/budae jjigae, it is seriously so good on a cold Melbourne night. I think they have a lot more..."

Hungry Koala

"the army stew here is sooooo good here especially on a cold rainy day!prices are soooo affordable and the servings are so generous! the..."

ALICE ⚡️

"We dropped by Darac today for a quick lunch, and found it quite empty. It was only until we settled in that a couple more people came in. We ordered..."

Ahh_Blueberry

"Came here on a cold winter night for some army stew and it hit the spot! Perfect amount of spice, full of flavour and a great variety of ingredients...."

Hungry Ham

"The home to army stews. If you love korean stews just like me you have found just the right spot. Have been craving for army stew so i thought ill..."

M3lissa____

"We order the pork belly, chicken wings and beef noodle. The taste is so nice!!! The chicken wings is so tender and juicy. The dipping sauce with it..."

Shelley

"Real rating is 4.5Me and my friends go here often if we want to go for a great Korean feed. Specifically, we continue to rave about their..."

Matt Man

"Very nice, kwerky brick wall for korean restaursnt in Melbourne CBD.Staff was very friendly, the most popular dish is the budae jjjgae / army..."

Hon

"The best spicy cold noodle soup (bibim naengmyeon) in Melbourne makes my stomach go dokidoki recommend this dish on a hot summer day sooo refreshing ..."

Jessie Tran

"The dishes taste great with reasonable prices. The waitresses are polite. I may go there again. The only problem is that it is really smoky there. I..."

Xdjane7

"I came to this restaurant last winter. The first thing that I like from this restaurant is their services. The waiter & waitress were very friendly..."

Maria Yosephine

"I forgot to take pictures of our other dishes because I was hungry, sorry about that! I’ve been to darac a couple of times for their army stew, but..."

Thi

"Thanks guys! Awesome food and great drink selection. Great service and good vibe. Super busy but service was prompt and friendly. We will be back!..."

Katie De

"I’ve come back here again and again for their budae jjigae. I can never get enough of it, its one of the best in melbourne, i’ve always ordered..."

Jessica Felise

"Fantastic place to get your Korean food fix. Best bang for buck when it comes to Cheese Fire Chicken! The place can be crowded during peak hours but..."

Mark Luyun

"Korean army stew - delicious! The stew was so flavourful especially with the spam and tuna even though it was a bit hard to find. Good on a cold..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Located just opposite the RMIT basketball courts on A'Beckett, is Darac. Good value for the quality of the food, the quantity, the variety,..."

Melbourne Digest

"The best army stew I have never had! The staffs are nice, they are really nice as even it’s during peak times, they kept smiling and gave us the..."

Big Tummy

"This is such a cute place. It’s like hidden away sort of and it’s not that busy but the stews are sooo good. I usually come with 3 ppl and it..."

Lily Tang

"This is my favourite go-to Korean hotpot place! It has a college student vibe to it coz it’s so close to Rmit. If only I went to the city campus! I..."

Honestly

"Good place for the army stew. Various types of army stew are available depending on what ingredients you feel like. Would be the place when you want..."

Hee Seong Yang

"Thanks for the great food tonight during our late night feed with my parents. Friendly attentive patient service - thank you! Ps dad left his..."

Bellcreative

"Amazing stew and bulgogi - full of flavour! Good spot to drop by for a quick bite as they have good lunch deals. Restaurant is small and cosy, and..."

Kathleen

"Really enjoyed my beef bibomap! Although it could’ve done with a bit more flavour with the rice. Overall I’m excited to come back here and check..."

Linda

"First attempt to try the famous army stew. It was awesome! Delicious during winter the hot and spicy soup with ramen noodles and rice cakes was..."

RGAnders

"A quick work lunch option for me. Using the pencil and paper method of ordering, you can expect a large lunch for a very reasonable price that is..."

Melissa Kate

"The food was all delicious!!! I did not expect it would turn out this good. Ordered pork bulgogi(the best👍🏻),galbi (grilled ribs so..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"They claim to be hearty and authentic and they nail they claim.Visited 6pm yesterday Tuesday (10/7) and the place was 10% full filling up to 90%..."

Eric L

"In a cold weather, perhaps what you really need is a heartwarming soupy dish. Darac's Army Stew is indeed a good fit in regards to that. Darac serves..."

HANNAH

"Today was my first time eating here and it became my FAVOURITE place now!!!!! I had lunch with friends, the food was really good and the price was..."

Taetae

"Love this place. Pork Rib is a must have, it reminded me of ribs I had in Bali. If you want to taste one of the Korean traditional foods, give Army..."

Tasty_melbourne

"Can’t believe I haven’t been here earlier!!! They specialise in Army stew among other Korean specialties, which is the perfect winter warmer. We..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"My go to place for Korean hotpot. Had the pork shabushadu which was delicious. The portion is very generous. Also had the fried chicken wings which..."

Alittlehungry

"This cozy little place is always packed and there’s a line waiting when I was there. Good thing it was only two of us and I got a table after 15..."

Adi Marco Tobie

"Located in a secret alley, the taste of this Korean cuisine is amazing. You can either choose to order your favourite or cook your favourite item..."

Veena Balakrishnan

"Definitely get the army stew here !!! Nearly every diner was having this dish in winter and it was warming, moreish and delicious. Love that there's..."

Food For Thought

"点了很火的pork army stew和pork..."

Shiran Zhang

"Third time here. Layouts changed a bit. Same great taste and portion service was good. Full on Saturday night about 7pm. The cocktail we ordered has..."

Jocelyn

"The food is very good. I came with my friend and we called 2 dishes but we could not finish them because there were alot 👍👍 I reckon you guys..."

Nhi Tran

"We came here many times and this time we ordered Crab meat salad - the salad dressing was good but the crab meat is not actually real crab meat,..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Tucked away, you almost walk straight passed it. Hidden treasure in Melbourne CBD. Perfect for cool Melbourne night.Delicious Vegetable..."

Megan Burns

"Nothing better than eating a big pot of hot army stew when you are hungry! Always felt cosy and satisfied with the food. Service is also fast and..."

The Yabby In The Pond

"If you’re gonna eat Budae Jjigae in Melbourne, you gotta go to Darac. Nice and simple, taste is like Korea too. My recommendation: Spicy Seafood..."

Ye Rin Jung

"Hidden away on A'Beckett street is this gem.They get quite busy for dinner. I always walk in and occasionally queue for a table. I think there's..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Well priced for the quality of food. I didn’t get to try the famous army stew but will definitely come back to try it! Ambience is also very..."

Melissa Phu

"Had lunch here with mum. The food was very nice, just what we craved. The soup was a kimchi and cheese base which had the flavour of all the..."

Rachel Liu

"Situated cozily at A’Beckett st, this place is a no-brainer Korean place to have easy dinner with my friends. We absolutely love the army stew,..."

Adela Risha Saputra

"Best Korean restaurant for Bibimbap and Army Stew. Definately will come back for the Bibimbap. Fried chicken (L23) - Perfect!!! Could not..."

Leslie Yapi

"We like this place a lot for their soupy Korean food, it’s always fairly busy but never too long to get a table. The only annoying thing is not..."

Louis Du Plessis

"A decent Korean joint. The best and the most famous dish they serve here is the army stew. I would probably give 5 stars just for that. It came with..."

Nichakorn Pongsakornsathien

"Darac Grill & Bar was a Korean restaurant located quite hidden on A’Beckett St in the CBD. I was told they were famous for their stews, so we..."

Angel Khong

"Great food. Really nice, relaxed atmosphere. The kimchi soup was..."

Sarah Sloan

"Go there for the one and only Army Base stew, food, delicious, service was great..."

montague smith

"Not the Korean food connoisseur but I really did enjoy the food here. We got the bulgogi bbq set and teboki, along with a couple of cocktails. It's..."

Derwin Or

"Our large group were provided a table quickly on a weekend with no booking. We ordered the Korean BBQ with extra beef and the portions were great for..."

Michael Balkos

"Super cute and cosy. Me and my partner went in during the lunch period. We got a bibimbap to share since neither of us were super hungry. It was..."

Lucina Keng

Shakahari Vegetarian Restaurant

84/100 (1459 ratings)

"A great place for asian-fusion vegan food. Heaps of labelled gf options which make life much easier for dietary requirements. The service is always..."

Fallon Cashell

"Had dinner here on a Sunday night without a reservation. Plenty of tables available. I really don't like the atmosphere, not cosy at all. We had the..."

I. D.

"Homely restaurant serving comfort food. The satay was delicious - definitely worth a try! Their seasonal strawberry lassi was also delicious...."

Fatcat

"Visited Shakahari and tried the laksa and the satay. Holy moly! They were good! The laksa was “to die for”, exactly as the waiter had described...."

Courtney (@rawpublic_)

"Fantastic food. It was very comforting and homely whilst also being incredibly unique. The minimalist design of the restaurant itself juxtaposed the..."

Jem Ryan

"Amazing service! Food came out fairly quick. Ordered mushroom agnolotti, eggplant with paella, and a lasagna. Mushroom agnolotti had so much flavour..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"Asian fusion. The menu says it's vegetarian, but I think it's almost vegan. The fried skewer of beancurd in Legendary Satay is tasty. As for dessert,..."

Lesley Luo

"This restaurant is such a lovely cozy place to have dinner. The food was very delicious and healthy with great presentation. We had hotpot with..."

Hân Trịnh

"Went to this place with some friends on a Saturday night. Have to say it is some of the best veggie food I have ever had and very creative and well..."

Glenn Cogar

"checked it out with partner on vday. was a cosy place with eclectic design and decor - south east asian meets refurbished victorian. looked after by..."

Soymilkisagoodbeverage

"Absolutely enjoyed myself! We booked ahead of time just in case but there were still tables available. We ordered three mains to share as we all..."

Loz Arthur

"Finally got to try Shakahari! I had originally booked the table for 14 people but in the end I had 18 people so I was really happy that Shakahari..."

Caroline Beaney

"Shakahari is a sorted restaurant for the vegetarian s and vegans in Melbourne. I had been here for dinner with friends few weeks ago. We ordered..."

Anjali Bhat

"Shakahari never disappoints. The restaurant is set in a restored old house - with warm colours, polished floorboards and open fireplaces. The staff..."

Itsbetterthanbaditsgood

"One of the best restaurants I've ever been to! Delicious, innovative, well presented and tasty food. I loved the Avocado Magic and Legendary Satay...."

The Gluten-Free Foodie

"Comfortable restaurant away from the bustle of Lygon St. The food was surprisingly very good quality, my expectations of Vegetarian restaurants are..."

José

"Very tasty food, great service and the food comes out really fast. The laksa is a great size and delicious, not stingy on any ingredients, highly..."

Kim

"Shakahari is a great place to visit as they offer a range of vegetarian and vegan dishes that are well thought out. Their menu shows that they've..."

Vera7

"Very cozy place for a hearty vegetarian meals. The curry is great! Will surely return to try out more on the menu. Must try for all vegetarian out..."

Jericho Law

"Positives: Avocado fritters- Crisp and creamy bites of delightNonya curry- Filling- A flavoursome, tasty and creamy..."

Jennie Diep

"a great spot to have modern indian vegetarian cuisine with vegan options available as well. brought my mum and a friend who are vegetarians to dine..."

Foodie Panda

"I have been here, of course, a long standing institution for vegetarians and vegans. It is admittedly some time ago since I last visited, but the..."

Andrew T

"This restaurant serves really tasty vegetarian food. There were 4 of us and we ordered the quinoa croquettes, saffron quinoa,rice + rice and the..."

LittleM

"A fantastic meal! Couldnt recommend it more. Starter & mains were cooked perfectly. I used to think the Vegie Bar slop was good vegetarian! Now..."

David Ensor

"I came here alone as I was just moving from Sydney to Melbourne and was in need of some gluten free and vegan cuisine.I ordered the..."

Rebecca

"Had my birthday dinner here with my friends 2 weeks ago, mind you none of us are actually vegetarian but the food are just amazing and we are really..."

XiaoHui Teo

"Very healthy lol! A good place to come to if you are on a hard diet. The food was all nice enough, not very satisfying though, I was super hungry..."

Michelle Young

"Tasty vegetarian food that makes it feel as though you never need meat in a dish. Satay skewers were probably a stand out followed by their curry...."

Little.miss

"I’ve previously heard some great things about Shakahari, and with an eclectic menu and vibrant service it served as an excellent choice for a..."

Donutsam

"Very nice South-East Asian oceanian fusion food in a hidden lane way right besides the Italian eatery street. The menu is short but with great..."

Full Time Wholesomeness

"Looks smaller from the outside but quite roomy inside with simple decor and pleasant ambience. For entree I had the avocado magic which was delicious..."

Helen

"Avocado magic entree was very good if a little small, and the main courses were delicious. We ordered the satay shakahari and the lasagna, both were..."

Emma

"Melbourne is the place where you don't get food only vegetarian food easily. So for people like me who is here for a short visit, this place is a..."

Parth S Rawal

"We hadn't made a booking at Shakahari, but got a table towards the back of the restaurant easily enough when we visited on a Friday evening,..."

Andrew Turner

"Lovely vegetarian restaurant. Food is always delicious, the receipes are well elaborated and the dishes are quite creative. I recommend the..."

Williams Alex

"ive been coming to this place for a number of years - menu never changes, but consistency of food always remains the same; tasteful and authentic!..."

Linda Nguyen

"I came here the other day with a vegetarian and a meat eater. We shared the mushroom dumplings and avocado magic for entrees. Loved both of these..."

Fainzee

"My first visit to this lovely place with high ceilings and umber/burnt orange walls. Couldn't decide what to order; so many interesting options...."

Vegogutz

"this is a good vegetarian staple, the meals are inventive and a little exotic, making it tricky to decide what to have (I am saying that's a good..."

Academic013

"We came back here after a long time between visits to catch up with our favourite vegetarians. The croquettes as always were lovely, and would..."

Rahul Barmanray

"I appreciated the warm, homely ambience of Shakahari - a very welcoming presence as you walk in. Our meals came out pretty quickly which was great. I..."

Gabby

"I came here with a group of friends a while ago and this place was packed. The menu was quite broad and the menu items looked quite creative. I..."

Khpn

"Service is nice and fast!Food: Entree-avocado tempura is nice, but not as good as reviews. I would prefer Japanese tempura . But the..."

Yolanda Wong

"I really loved this place! I ordered the Urban Spaghetti dish; it was tasty, fresh and a good portion. I also shared the cheesecake which was also..."

Teeny Reeny

"Delicious food, large servings, quite expensive. Lovely home restaurant vibe, especially when sitting near the fireplace. The setting can be a little..."

Mim D

"Pretty yummy food. I tried the avocado fried in tempura. Love the location and was treated to very friendly service too. Great experience..."

Sasha19

"Enjoyable and tasty. The Quinoa croquettes were a real standout. Would highly recommend, but beware on a hot night as there is limited..."

Michael Byrne

"As a significant other to a vegetarian, finding a truly exceptional dining experience where both herbivore and carnivore can be equally happy is a..."

Oni San

"Had dinner here with my boyfriend and the service was absolutely amazing from all the waiters. They were very polite and accommodating, even when we..."

Jackie Pipe

"Great option for vegetarians. Absolutely loved Avocado Magic. We were hoping to try lasagna but it wasn't on their menu anymore. Enjoyed the food..."

Food Explorer

"Fantastic food. Ambience a little old school considering the contemporary menu items, but brilliant, tasty and creative upscale veg dishes...."

ShaSha

"Food was delicious, staff were friendly, decent atmosphere. I would recommend it to non vegetarians and people who cant eat gluten as well as other..."

Alicia Fox

"Great indian vegetarian dishes. Had a get-together after a successful project. Portions are reasonable, but expects it to be on the expensive side...."

Kimky

"With so many enticing dishes on offer, we decided to share an entree - a signature dish called Avocado Magic (vegan, non-dairy and gluten-free). ..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"Absolutely amazing place, would recommend to any vegetarian, people who enjoy eating vegetarian (aka me) or even people trying to start trying..."

Food1995

"Shakhahari is a legendary place to dine at. A place which is more for love for food than any fancy thing. People there are sweet and trust me..."

Jashan Kumar

"Simple and elegant dinning. Serving interesting food shakahari celebrates flavoursome combinations of food and spice. Good seating options and..."

Mondale

"I have been here a few times and have always been happy with my food. There are always so many good dishes to choose from and they seem to update the..."

Esther

"Great place to take Vegos and even your more sceptical meat eating friends. Great atmosphere and delicious food, always a hit.The staff are..."

Ali Ward

"Enjoyed dinner here tonight. Had the potato, veggie and chestnut pie . Very warming on a cold night , really delicious. Tasted Hubby's curry, also..."

Netty

"Great Place!. Always a pleasant experience! They have a courtyard too, which is nice in..."

Amulya Merit

"Shakahari seems to be doing rather well given they also have one in South Melbourne and it isn’t surprising because they’ve managed to make..."

Typical Food Blog

"Oh my. I ate one and a half desserts today. I’m so stuffed. But it was worth it. Shakahari has it all: great food, friendly service and a relaxed..."

Mochi Jungle

"Shakahari is quite an unassuming restaurant. Appearing as if it’s been converted from a Carlton house, it’s easy to miss if you’re walking..."

Francesca Hambly

"Entrees this evening was a hard decision within itself. The tables favourite of the evening would have to be the Kerabu. Here they combine a salad of..."

Em Belden

"This bowl came with braised turnip, ginkgo nuts, spicy tofu and braised seitan. It takes me back to Asia, very asian influenced. No strong sauces..."

SylviaOng

"It has a very homely feeling. To start off with we had drinks. They do have wines and beers on offer as well as non alcholic drinks such as..."

Katherine Chiu

"The space is a converted home with polished floor boards and yellow walls (infusing the relaxed and casual feeling that typifies the university..."

Melbourne Lifestyle Blog

"Shakahari is one of Melbourne's vegetarian instutitions, having been around for over 18 years. The menu definitely has a slight Asian skew to it, but..."

Ashley

"Simply Delicious!. As a masterchef judge would say " Food made with love". Had some laksa for a team get together and the experience was awesome...."

SrPr

"It's so great to have a place to eat where all but two options on the menu are vegan !! the ambience here is great, the food is divine and the..."

Zara McDermott

"Awesome quality food!. Had a really good meal at this place and the prices were very affordable. The menu offers alot of variety. Only problem was..."

Roy Boy

Paik's Bbq

84/100 (1938 ratings)

"Another throwback photo - Missing korean bbq so badly... I mean who doesn’t love kbbq?! 🥓🤤Dishes:🍲🍟🍔2 sets of mix..."

Instahungry

"If you’re looking for a korean bbq restaurant with fast service and a warm ambience, Paik’s bbq is a great choice!We ordered the set..."

Tony

"Food: Your good old KBBQ. No more, no less.Ambience: Have liked that place since it was the old owners Drumtong. Great for group..."

John Customer

"Me and my husband had a take away meal from this BBQ restaurant yesterday. Pork was really delicious. We were very satisfied with generous veggie..."

Susan Kwak

"Great food and service, nice portion size for..."

Chris James

"Lovely delicious food. Some dishes cheap enough to have dinner here every day. But most fun when sharing with..."

Eric Alto

"It is a really delicious restaurant..."

최주연

"Very very delicious. Very kindly service. Recommend to all..."

Gllee4352

"Amazing food and great customer service.The Korean BBQ here at Paik is exceptional. The portions you get including meat, the variety of..."

ARMANEATS

"Great service with great food! All the staffs were kind with..."

Jessica Chen

"Loved it! The food was absolutely delicious and there was the biggest selection of banchan I’ve had at any kbbq. Three different serves of meat and..."

Dom87

"멜버른에서 제일맛있는..."

양경민

"First time I came, everything so amazing.Friendly staff, yummy food~~~Come back again, again and..."

김동은

"This shop is the best resturant in Australia.I recommend for everyone!!!really fantastic bbq..."

유상수

"I recommend! I could taste Korean BBQ Thanks..."

김찬우

"I liked everything! Service was great ;) yummy😆 The staff was kind and the food was delicious. a neat, bright..."

Kim

"The staff who served us provided really great service. Food is great too. Overall 4.5 out of..."

NoCapsicumPlease

"Pretty..."

Li Fengli

"I had the best beef ribs in this Korean restaurant! It was very tender. I recommend soy sauce yeoltan Bulgogi for kids as my boys had enjoyed. I am..."

Sunny Chan

"Best korean bbq I’ve ever tried!!!! Good kimchi stew and..."

Sharon.suelyn

"This is my third visit to Paik’s BBQ and every time has been exceptional. Great service, food and atmosphere. One of the best Korean BBQ..."

Orian Ibraheim

"I love this place which has friendly staff and nice food. Also, fresh side vegetables are the best for me. My family love this area as..."

Boyoung Kim

"This is my second time coming here and still as great as my first visit.I have been to few other Korean BBQ place that are pricier than Paik's..."

Kyron Conrad Junus

"I love this restaurant, such a wonderful korean bbq in melbourne. Good mannered male staffs. Love the atmosphere. Should visit..."

Mango

"A lot side dishes came to our table, so friendly service, good mood place. If you are hungry, should come to here.But weekend’s so busy...."

장원석

"Fantastic amazing awesome really nice mood in korean bbq..."

Naeun Kim

"Amazing Korean BBQ and excellent service. Edward was the best waiter ever, He though us how to enjoy the real Korean..."

Rodrigo Andres Salcedo Nakayama

"Great customer service from Edward. Caring and delivers a great dining..."

Phillip Nguyen

"I have decided to try this Korean bbq restaurant because the high demand and recommendations from others to come.First of all the customer..."

Sylvia Le

"Came to PAIK BBQ to have dinner and was served and seated very fast! The food was exceptionally nice and the staff was very polite and friendly. In..."

Jenny Nguyen

"Had dinner with some friends. Food is perfect, something for everyone. Service was awesome and Edward was very accommodating. Will be back..."

Chaunguyennn

"Great value. Good quality. Plenty of sides. We had the pork combo and that was more than enough for the two of us. Staff is very attentive and..."

Ash Van Der Heijde

"Beat place in melbourne.Friendly and good service and staff:) (Edward of Staff is kind and..."

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Subin Kim

"Good meat for $78 combo will be coming back soon and very fast service very nice..."

Hana Elisa Kondo

"What a beutiful!! This is the best what I have ever..."

곽인찬

"We went here as my korean friend recommendation. It’s actually a nice place with a good ambience and a nice food too. The portion is okay, it could..."

Khorry Sila

"All the food was good and friendly staffs. My favorite..."

Soo Kim

"Good korean bbq meat, great sides and amazing customer service. We had the beef combo with japchae and rice balls on the side. Also would highly..."

KP

"Highly..."

Moieats

"Paiks bbq probably has one of the best spicy pork bulgogi in the area. It is a must order dish when you visit. The kimchi soup is also really good,..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Friendly service, and kind recommendations. Their kbbq set is wonderful with a lot of side dishes, their also help cook and cut up the meat. Very..."

Lynda Thele

"Good service and delicious food High quality meat and saucesThe combos are valuable to orderAnd the non alcoholic drinks are..."

YiJia Xu

"This in definitely in my books of one of the most delicious korean bbq experiences ever! Located on little Bourke street and a little bit far from..."

Cindy Tran

"📍Paik's BBQ, MelbournePaik's BBQ aka 새마을식당 is the star franchinse in Korea owned by celebrity chef Paik Jong Won. There was a..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"This place is definitely recommended. The service is terrific, the place and atmosphere also very nice. The portion of the small is a bit less than..."

Christo Nheu

"4.5/5 I’ve been wanting to try out Paik’s BBQ for a while now, so I was so excited when I could finally go. I went with a group of friends..."

Ahh_Blueberry

"Understaffed but average speed and the bbq is very tasty and relatiwy..."

Foodie Lindt

"Food and service was an absolute 10/10. Service was fantastic, the ladies were so helpful and I am not used to the waiters/waitresses cooking the..."

Christine

"We ordered the Beef Combo from Paik’s BBQ, which consists of boneless short ribs (Kkotsal), beef finger ribs (Neukgansal), marinated beef thin..."

Keen Chubby Eats

"Had an amazing first experience with Edward, he was so friendly and welcoming. Made sure we had a true Korean bbq experience. He cooked our meat to..."

Vee Nguyen

"Service was all great especially Edward was very helpful and attentive. We will most likely come back...."

Precious Taste

"Rating 4/5Service ★★★★Food ★★★★Ambience ★★★★ Again, another korean BBQ joint. I came here last..."

Urban Muncher

"I love all paiks BBQ menu. especially yeoltan bulgogi is best of best. all food tastes same as korea. so i felt like i came to..."

JIN

"Amazing BBQ joint in the CBD.The place had quite some seats, it did smell like BBQ but there was still ventilation. Staffs were amazing,..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"One of the best korean bbq in cbd. The staffs were very polite and helpful in grilling our meats. We ordered beef and pork combo, spicy kimchi stew,..."

Hungrytummy

"the food is good and the service is excellent! it's one of my best experience and after trying a lot of korean bbq i think this one is my favourite...."

Bellamonicawistan

"excellent service and food! the staff is very friendly! there’s a lot of choices of side dishes and they are yummmmm. no doubt will def come back..."

Little Cat

"Been to many Korean BBQ’s and I think this has been my favourite! Extremely friendly and fast service, food came out quick, and the largest range..."

Annabel Khamly

"It was really good restaurant! All foods were tastyand all staff ware friendly and kindI recommend Beef combo and beer-ritaI love..."

오울림

"Service was very fast and professional, all staff are willing to help. Meat are high quality and no freezer smell. Plenty off seat with big table for..."

Mint Pakaiwan

"One of my favourite Korean BBQ Most importantly, there has pork belly stabbed in a prune manner. Oh, it's softer You don't have to chew for a long..."

Wander Wider

"Had dinner there. Ordered a beef combo, pork belly, chilled buckwheat noodle soup, beef bibimbap and some corn tea. The quality of the meat is good..."

Zinnia Cheng

"We are from WA and you guys in Melbourne are so lucky to have Paik's BBQ. Food was amazing and felt like I was in Korea. The manager was super ultra..."

Kim Hwan

"Glad to finally try another one of Paik’s restaurants. We ordered a variety of food including bbq, soups and pancake. The bbq meat seemed quite..."

Danny Lai

"Really great Korean BBQ in the CBD. Lots of meat options with the pick of the bunch being the wagyu. We ordered one of the meat sets and some sides..."

Harry McGoldrick

"One of the top kbbq places in the CBD area, they serve up a variety of excellent side dishes. Their pork back neck and steamed egg with cheese are..."

Pauline Heng

Shujinko

"Love their Ramen, although a tiny place the atmosphere is authentic and if you happen to sit in the back area you can watch them make fresh delicious..."

Food Critic Alan Merda

"Rating: 4Food: 4Value: 4Ambience: 4A popular ramen chain loved by Melbourne. Stopped by to satisfy my hunger after a hard..."

Munching With Mel

"Karakuchi Ramen was great, not too spicy but the right amount, the broth was great and everything about it was pretty good. And good price for the..."

Gabby Bilobrk

"Been there a thousand time and the black ramen never disappoints..."

Uyen Nguyen

"What I like 💓 • perfect late night option• helpful staff • vegan options• fast service What we ordered..."

Carmen Ho

"3.5. Ordered takeaway, just a note that the website is not up to date and they no longer have the ramen set, plus I think the ramen has gone up in..."

Nalia

"Nothing beats a 24 hour ramen joint that never stops serving amazing bowls of ramen.You would step it in 10pm and it is packed full of..."

M3lissa____

"Food:Despite being a 24 hour ramen shop, the food is amazing and one of my favourite ramen places in Melbourne. I always order their signature..."

Mr. T

"Rivalling to steal the spotlight away from the broth is the spot-on, springy bite of the noodles. It’s a tough battle but I think the noodles won..."

Theycallmemaggie

"Dont know why such a big fan of ramen like ourselves didn't know about this restaurant any sooner. It has become our fav ramen joint recently. Their..."

Mai T Tran

"Such a great ramen place but on this occasion I tried the chashu don and boy was it delicious. From the flame torched chashu to the creamy mayo, this..."

The Roze Review

"The pork belly ramen was delicious! Broth was full of flavour and the pork belly was cooked perfectly.Loved the ambience as well. Such a great..."

Amy

"Authentic ramen restaurant, great broth. Many other options available too.Ramen, with egg $15.5Ramen salad, sesame sauce, vegetarian..."

Affogato Addiction

"One of the ramen places that a friend recommended to me. We came by for a lateish dinner around 2000 and had to wait about 20 minutes for a table...."

Benedict Uy

"We went on a weekday while they had the student 50% off promotion. Definitely worth it! Such a good..."

Sense Of Food

"This was my second time coming here and my girlfriends 1st time. The atmosphere and food quality here is amazing. Its honestly my favorite place in..."

D&T

"Another good ramen shop! Tasty and everything come together- but only 4 stars as I didnt like their noodles texture, the broth is really rough with..."

KC

"First time coming here and I must say best ramen I had so far in Melbourne! Food is delicious and serving size is pretty good! However the kaarage..."

Johnny P

"I will never forget, cuz this is the first restaurant I have been to when I firstly arrived in Melbourne, in the early morning of..."

Angel

"The best ramen offered in Melbourne in my opinion, the most comparable to those in Japan! The broth is beautifully rich and the noodles can be..."

Donna Nguyen

"We got the karakuchi ramen which came with a mildly spicy broth and delicious pork. We enjoyed the gyoza which added a nice variety but felt it was..."

Bear Noms

"24 hours, 7 days a week ?! wow a winner for us lucky people! This ramen place is always packed with people no matter the time or day. I always..."

LT X EATS

"Came here at about 10pm after a concert for a late dinner. There was a 20 minute wait but all good because you’re put on a waiting list and called..."

Jen Eats Away

"❤️ Shujinko ramen ($13.80); takoyaki ($9.70)💔 tsukemen ($15.50); Gyoza ($7.90)👍 excellent broth flavour and noodles;..."

The Superscript Diner

"Super tasty ramen spot (very busy around dinner time). I always order the vegetarian ramen, but it's delicious, light, and tastes very authentic to..."

Caitlin Jane

"Good place to go to in winter when you wake up at 3am and wanna get some food. Serving size might not be huge but the food is amazing. Not..."

Tommylicious

"Shujinko is a 24-hour ramen bar, and it serves hearty bowls of Tokyo-style broth ramen and classic Japanese snacks to satisfy the midnight munchies..."

Expat Gourmand

"Shujinko Ramen is a lifesaver if you crave for some late-night munchies. Though it may come as a surprise for many that Shujiko is a 24/7 store,..."

Sreerag Nampoothiri K

"the best ramen one can get at 4am in Melbourne for me by far.what's better than having ramen after a bender in the city? having good..."

Chinmay Khisty

"cant go wrong with a good bowl of quality pork ramen 😍 could easily down three bowls and then some 👌 great tasty pork based broth with handmade..."

Melbourne Food Wanderer

"Got a late night shift? Keen to have soup to refresh your day? Then u need to go to this 24hrs ramen bar! The crew were nice, the ramen,..."

Emily

"I usually wouldnt go out of my way to get ramen as my first experience at another ramen place wasnt phenomenal. However, this place was defs a hit,..."

S Zinger

"Best ramen in Melbourne, sometimes even at 5am you have to wait for a table quite a bit but it's always worth it! Reasonable priced and I love their..."

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"I’m going often with my boyfriend since I moved to Melbourne. The shujinko black ramen is amazing and the service is really fast, but we feel..."

Vanessa Maran

"A 24hr outlet doesn’t necessarily suggest quality but shijunku is an exception. The portion sizes were just right and proportionate to the price...."

Snowflower

"I used to dine at Shujinko on Elizabeth Street because it is near to my place. But yesterday, I passed by Shujinko on Russell Street and saw that..."

Kevin Yanwar

"Ramen all day and all night, which is what I absolutely love about Melbourne.After a few hours of drinking in the city with friends, we..."

Ash

"A freezing cold day in Melbourne had us craving ramen & we stumbled across Shujinko in Russell Street. It’s fairly small & cramped inside but we..."

Chronicles Of Nardia

"On a short break in Melbs, we went to this place twice, which I think is the most telling testimony as to how good a place is. First time we went..."

Hungry Koala

"For a 24/7 ramen joint, I think it’s safe to say Shujinko surpassed my expectations. Service was VERY quick, and the ramen was pretty good +..."

Leila

"🍜 Quality of food - 5/5👨🏼‍🍳 Quality of service - 5/5🏠 Atmosphere/Environment- 5/5💵 Price - 3/5What can I..."

Mãrszy

"Good bowl of ramen - Perfect for warming up from this Melbourne winter cold.Our lunch was a bowl of Karakuchi and Black ramen (extra spicy) that..."

Komal Thapa

"Possible real rating 4.5/5Came here on my weekend getaway in April. This place is hard to get a seat in at night, So I went saturday lunch time...."

Gourmet Rocket

"Ordered black ramen. Very quick service. Food came out in less than 10 minutes. Cheap eats. Very delicious. Great ramen noodles and meat was very..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"After visiting Japan, I acquired a taste for Ramen and I must say, Shujinko really do the cuisine justice. I ordered the signature and I feel it was..."

Vostok

"The signature ramen broth was flavoursome and garlicky. The pork meat had a charcoal, BBQ like flavour and the noodles were chewy and plentiful. Also..."

Yumyumfoodyum

"Had the ramen in the midnigh mt with karagee and fresh tap beer is the best.The ramen is nice, friendly staff.We also enjoyed the ice..."

Hon

"I always get excited for ramen. This place did not disappoint.Got their traditional pork ramen. The broth was good, once i put a little bit..."

Joshua Osborne

"A 24h ramen spot on Russell.The place isn't very spacious, and it's mostly always crowded, especially during eating times and late nights...."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"Came here on a Friday night before seeing a show - the wait was about 30mins. Once we were seated, the service was friendly and speedy, with our..."

Vicky

"For a more than decent ramen fix, this 24hr joint reaalllyyy hit the spot! We waited around 20min (considering it was like 1am) which was to be..."

VP

"my son & wife they enjoy the yummy food my son so happy because of the stuff they keep smiling on him , his so feeling comportble in this restaurant..."

Ervein Chow

"Good ramen. Good night eating place. Gyoza is a must try dish. Takoyaki was a bit disappointing. The staff are super nice. Did not have to wait long..."

Linh Lờ

"Easily the best ramen place in Melbourne. It reminds me of the ramen I was served whilst I was in Japan. The broth, egg and noodles are always..."

Mrzthejapking

"I visited with my partner on a weekday lunch. We were 3rd on the waiting list and only had to wait no longer than 15 mins which is pretty impressive...."

Beatrice Javier

"4.5. There was an expected wait when we arrived but also seated within 20 mins. The servers were lovely and polite, and we enjoyed our meals here...."

Lisa Giles

"Really enjoyed the ramen here. A friend and I both opted for the karakuchi ramen, which was supposed to be a spicier version. While it had a..."

(g)rain

"Been to quite a few ramen restaurants in Melbourne and this is by far my favourite. Been coming here for a while for at least once or twice a week..."

Eat With Kat

"Love the Vegie Ramen (still), the broth was soo umami and just nice, the charsu was sooo tender and moist too (extra side dish), always love to sit..."

Sri Setiyani

"Staff are great! Food is great. There a lot of variety to choose from and the place is spacious which gives you a lot of time to walk around, also..."

Phoebe Johnston

"BEST. RAMEN. EVER. Always a line, but worth the wait. Try the black ramen, you won’t be disappointed. If you can, sit at the bar and..."

Rocky Marando

"My favorite ramen in Melbourne! This place is amazing. Service is always quick and accurate. The food was delicious, I was very impressed with the..."

Mikayla Cooch

"Had such a great experience here! Large portions, fast service, authentic food and lively atmosphere just to name a few. Will come back for more! The..."

Vivian

"The soup was great! Gyoza is superb! Noodle was so so. It has only 1 dollar sign, I wouldn't rate it cheap. But overall, a nice ramen bar to check..."

Ken Jiang

"I've lost count of how many times I've been here because this place is a standout place for Ramen in Melbourne, if not the best of the best. I keep..."

Andrew B

"Fast service, efficient staff and tasty ramen. There are various choices from the menu. The place is slightly crowded but is expected because it's in..."

Vito Butardo

"Excellent ramen - broth was rich, salty, warming, garlicky. The egg perfectly marinaded and the helping of noodles plentiful. Pair it with a beer and..."

Sarah M

"Edamamae bean texture was tender and the salt ratio was in between a small McDonald's fries and a large KFC chips, the karaage would have make the..."

Carl Bronkhorst

Lulu's Char Koay Teow

Warra Warra Korean Kitchen

"Simply one of the the best Korean fried chicken places around. Very generous portions of the chicken plate that comes with teobboki, fries, marinated..."

Anand

"The fried chicken was on point. A good crunchy batter, not greasy at all. We had half and half, spring onion and creamy onion. Both were very..."

Tommi H

"Delicious chicken and sides, well priced, good indoor and outdoor seating options. Nice Soju and beers also. Friendly and helpful service. Great..."

Gary L

"Delicious fried chicken platter (hot and sweet chicken, original fried chicken, side chips, cabbage, radish, sauce). We also tried pork chilli which..."

Sujan Maharjan

"Insta: melbfoodie_mark YT: MelbFoodieMark ** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne! - I wasn't planning on getting drunk but you can't..."

MelbFoodieMark

"We came here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the delicious fried chicken that came in a generous serving. For $13ish, you can order the OK..."

Kandy Zz

"Warra Warra Kitchen is a Korean restaurant located in Bourke Street, Melbourne. The restaurant serves a wide variety of Korean cuisine including..."

Roshan Arjun Ananda

"No.1 Korean Chicken in Australia! Take away chicken also has the same quality as when you have it in the restaurant. Highly recommend..."

SH

Chef Lagenda

84/100 (2836 ratings)

"My score 3.5 stars (avge of many visits). J and I had lunch here on Mon 16th Mar and it was basically empty. Service very good and helpful. ..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"Great Customer Service. Hectic..."

Linh Nguyen

"Heard so much about this place from friends and finally went last Sunday! I usually have high standards on Malaysian food / Asian food and happy to..."

Space For Cakes 🍰

"Great food served quick. Prompt and friendly service. Didn't expect much, but ended up meeting my noodle cravings to a..."

Vivien 🍓🍙

"I came here recently for first time and GLAD I did! Moments earlier I was at the next door eatery being forced to sit 'squashed' between..."

Jay A.

"The combination hor fun and hainanese chicken rice is a favourite when i visit. Love the friendly staff and the food is amazing. The hor fun has an..."

M3lissa____

"The Laksa’s here are just as good if not better than laksa king. I found that any other item of food I’ve ordered off the rest of the menu..."

GlassOfMalbec

"Had the mixed curry laksa, soup was full flavoured with good levels of spice. Good mix of seafood and chicken in the noodles, prices are very..."

Forwang Li

"A friend and I came here last night, I had been here many moons ago but am happy that I decided to come back.A great menu with good..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Dare I say it - this place upstages its brilliant competitor next door Laksa King, though the difference between these two is marginal. Their serving..."

Thunder8621

"Chef Lagenda never disappoints me in terms of food. I am glad to know a place to go when I feel like good bowl of laksa although it is very rich that..."

Julie Lee

"Love the Chicken Curry Laksa and Noodle soups here.Been a regular customer here since they first opened many years ago.Great..."

Lina's Music House

"Yum yum yum!!! Cannot get enough!!! It's right next door to laksa king (the same owners I've heard??) and I would say it is the "cheaper" restaurant,..."

Tara Rain

"One of two quality Malaysian restaurants in Melbourne. The laksa is just sensational. The broth is flavoursome, the eggplant melts in your mouth and..."

Linda

"Absolutely love this place, my family and friends constantly come here. Great service and food is always amazing and cheap. However, the one thing..."

Sally

"Came here for an early dinner with friends on a Thursday evening. We had a booking and were comfortably seated upstairs near the air conditioning,..."

Vicky

"Always good food whenever we go here, they never disappoint. Their head waitress Steph is really nice and accommodating. Everything on their menu is..."

Louise

"Had lunch with a Malaysian friend. I ordered laksa and kuey teow. Kuey teow was properly chargrilled and nice with flavour you find only in Malaysia...."

Amid

"This is where the locals go when they want the best Malaysian food. Just delicious and consistent food, the roti rolls are so fresh and yummy!..."

Hungry Hippo

"Chef Lagenda has a bit of a legendary status in Melbourne to get your Malaysian fix, but keep your expectations in check.It really depends what..."

Flying Forward

"Being really disappointed with Laksa King lately, I have decided to try Chef Lagenda. I had two crazy and tired kids so I decided to quickly do a..."

Piggyeatalot

"This place is pretty good for lunch. Had the char keuy teow and it had the 'wok' charred flavour in it. Love those dishes with it. Had the entree..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"This is quite possibly the best restaurant in Melbourne for authentic and delicious Malaysian / Chinese food, and very affordable. I am in looove..."

Kris L

"Nice place for Malaysian cuisine. Great selection of dishes, plenty of seating and quick service. Took the whole family here and got seated and..."

JKGasMan

"One of the most efficient services I’ve ever ever had. The food was second to none and left me full to the brim. Don’t even get me started on the..."

Nicholas Cardona

"When I was at Laksa King last time I seen Chef Lagenda a few doors down. Did some reading, seen some good reviews so I decided to give the place a..."

A&S Eat Everything

"Their laksa may not be as good as Laksa King next door, but I found all other food except for laksa are so much better than the next door! Absolutely..."

Wasabi Lover

"Really good laksa’s. Maybe not quite as good laksa king but pretty damn close. On the plus side it’s a bit cheaper at $9.50 and your served..."

Cheesy.boys

"Great place great food if it was closer to home! Can you open one up in the Preston, Northcote, Thornbury, Coburg area??? I don't mind driving here..."

Robgac

"I've been coming here for years & only now have I felt the emotional need to write this review.Thomas (the owner) I met while dining here for..."

Chris

"Great place to go for a hearty meal. Laksa is good and the rooftop outdoor area is good during the summer. Convenient location opposite Newmarket..."

Dumba

"Being a Malaysian, coming here feel like I’m back home again. The food is authentic, and taste like how it’s supposed to taste, the real deal...."

RGAnders

"Delicious laksa, quick and efficient service, large portion and very affordable! The tea is free too, unlike at other chinese restaurants that..."

Finding.happiness.in.food

"Maybe the best laksa in Melbourne (better than next door, imo). Staff are always friendly and meals are very affordable. Favourite things are the..."

Tatiana Abbott

"Laksa King WHO? As much as I do like laksa king sometime there’s alway someone better! Chef Lagenda not new at all but always in the shadow of..."

Dre M

"Came here on a Saturday for a late lunch. Situated just a 5 minutes walk from Newmarket Station, this place is supposedly very busy...."

Moieats

"Best hawkers food around the area. Always busy.They also provide bubble teaChicken laksa - the best as they come with chicken and..."

Leslie Yapi

"My go to Flemington Laksa House.Nestled in the shadow of the Famous Laksa King, Chef Legenda holds its own with delicious and simple..."

The Vego Correspondent

"Fantastic, tasty food and amazingly priced!! M and I got the satay roti and BBQ pork buns, for mains I got the Char Kuai Teow and M got the Hokkien..."

Sakura Moon

"Went in with my boyz for a feed and this place was impressive!The lor mee was delicious!The char siew and roasted chicken were..."

Sivashankar Sivam

"Fantastic food, reasonable prices, generous serving sizes. Generous serving sizes. Make sure you reserve a table ahead of time, and prepare to..."

Jonathan Sh

"Been there for countless times and also ordered takeaway from there. Good Malaysian restaurant near my area. Always busy during dinner..."

May Li

"Vegan laksa is so much better than Laksa King next door. You can taste the herbs and there was a lot of veggies.Fried tofu was nice and..."

VegoLover

"I have eaten at this restaurant many times and will continue to do so. The selling points are nice food at decent prices. Hopefully will accept card..."

Minh

"What is Laksa King?Thats right... gone are the days having to wait in a huge line and dine at a hectic place with tables so close to one..."

Suburb Review

"Tasty and reasonably priced. A nice glass of white with my meal was only $6! Friendly service. Meals arrived quickly and were hot and fresh...."

Yumyum

"The food was very nice and there are plenty of options to choose from which I found very impressive. The serving sizes are reasonable and the prices..."

Stephanie Jade

"It was New Years day 2018 and we thought of trying out somewhere in Flemington. Understandably the place was packed and had to cue up outside for 20..."

Food Monkey

"😱Lizzie's first impression: Laksa King is always seen with the line but Chef Lagenda is also just as popular and only a few doors..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Simply the best! My hubby was in complete silence when he's devouring the laksa, he loved it! My fish head noodle soup was also..."

Eat Like Theres No Tomorrow

"Camas here once as we didn’t want to wait in the long line for laksa king, and I’m glad we did! The food here is very tasty and they have..."

Stelly

"Chef Lagenda makes one of the best vegetarian fried rice & the serving is generous. The fried rice has a mixture of vegetables including fresh..."

Vegetarian Food Lover

"Best service and food. Never disappointed, always tasty and fresh. Great value for money too !We have had their Laksa's...Nasi Goreng...pork..."

Dreammaker

"Great little spot in the heart of Flemington, right next to tram and train lines for ease of access. I went here for a friend’s birthday dinner and..."

Niki

"Ambience: 3.5/5 Food: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Will I return: Yes Came here for a quick lunch on a Sunday. It was busy but we got..."

AllyBelly

"Honestly, I still don't understand why people line up for ages to get into Laksa King. My thoughts are that Chef Lagenda makes a superior laksa, AND..."

Jesskaar

"Delicious place to have local Malaysian delights such as Laksa, Chicken rice and stuffs. This place was always busy and I always make a reservation..."

Ferry Gondo

"Located just next to Laksa King and not too far from Myong Tofu, another reasonable option for Malaysian food in Flemington. Smaller seating space a..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Been here twice in the last month. Awesome food. Pays to book before going to ensure you get a decent seat. Loved it both times we went and have had..."

Kiwi Living In The Big Smoke

"We wanted a quick laksa at our old fave Laksa King but left when told of the 15 min waitfor a table. Chef Lagenda was the obvious alternative as its..."

Little Pink Piggy

"Tasty food. Had vege laksa and curry puffs. Authentic flavour. Quality produce. Service was fast and efficient. Only downside was cash only payment...."

Cjk73

"This place lives up to the hype. Ordered seafood Laksa and roti bread with satay sauce, an identical order to what I had at Laksa King next door only..."

Dale Zeinheiger Culpin

"This little restaurant in Newmarket completely nails a Laksa. It is bursting with flavor and would have to say it's the best I've had. We tried it..."

Peppercorn

"Our go to place, even better than their next door neighbour imho. Have tried several items on the menu and food is always on point. Staff is..."

RiceEater

"Lagenda meal deal ☑️ beef rendang ☑️ laksa ☑️ Singapore noodle ☑️ koay teow ☑️ mee goreng ☑️ I absolutely love the food here...."

Tomlovestoeat

"Food took ages to come out and it wasn't even busy. But when it did, it was damn good. Had the crispy chilli duck, which had just the right amount of..."

Sotasty

"DO: Everything like we did. We did: the laksa, the crab (pepper and chilli), the chicken spare ribs, pork spare ribs, greens and Roti...."

David Food Leasing

"Been here since Laska King was closed. And it becomes my favorite laksa place. The laksa is so tasty. It was the best laksa I have ever had. And it..."

Quinn

"Chef Lagenda, as I have been told, hones the original chef behind Laksa King's infamous laksa. While these two restaurants battle it out near..."

Dimzib

"After hearing amazing things about chef lagenda I finally got the opportunity to find out for myself what the fuss was about. I decided to order..."

JLN

"Had Kung Po Chicken and Sambal Veggies. Both were authentic to the Malaysian/Singapore Style of stir fry. Can get very crowded and busy. Recommend a..."

Jonathan Tan

"The giant bowl of vegetarian laksa is what dreams are made of!! Lots of vego options. My boyfriend loves the fried duck and the nasi lemak! Quite..."

Maree Faraguna

"Good, spacious place to dine in with great selection of food choices. Always seem crowded all the time even during weekday. We tried this restaurant..."

Trang Nguyen

"Set in an ideal location and close to public transport, Chef Lagenda is the place to go, offering a broad range of deliciously made Malaysian dishes,..."

Frank T

"A very busy restaurant and great foods..."

tomato little

"When Malaysian food is what you want than Chef Lagenda is where you wanna go! Visited over the weekend and was SO pleased by the food. We tried the..."

Ebony Zappone

"Very authentic Malaysian food. Laksa is as good as laksa king next door. The three colour drink is not as good as from viet restaurants. Keen to come..."

Tom Jiang

"Usually viewed as the alternative to Laksa King if the latter is full, Chef Lagenda holds its own ground in the flavour department with similar and..."

Urban Nerd

Don Don Japanese

84/100 (4077 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Bento (Lunch Box)

Japanese Curry

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

"cant fault them on anything! great price, great food and great service..."

Rose Tonkin

"Really quick for staff to pack the food into containers, food really good for price although the menu is limited. Don don box really delicious, I’m..."

Shermy Lam

"Can’t really fault this place at all, the portions are massive and the prices are cheap as. Great feed for those days you don’t want to spend too..."

Leila

"Food: Okay.Service: Pay and sit.Ambience: Inner city. Loud students. Like that.Value: Was almost going to give 3 stars, then I..."

John Customer

"Great place for a quick lunch. Very affordable, great value. Amazing taste. I had a sashimi bowl. Huge amount of sashimi. Some of the best sashimi I..."

Joshua Osborne

"Probably my favourite eating place in the city. Food is cheap but tasty & filling. Adore the vibes..."

Skye

"The price is very affordable yet the taste was so good! One of the best Melbourne Cheap..."

SF

"I bought a tofu curry don yesterday for lunch. It was pretty good; the curry had a tiny bit of a kick, the vegetables were all good and the tofu was..."

The Happy Food Lover

"Ever since being hooked onto sashimi bowls, I've been on a hunt to try the best bang for the buck sashimi don. I can now safely say, Don Don does one..."

Valerie

"Well being a good fan of Japanese food, this place is a pure gem. My favorite is the chicken curry don. lots of chicken pieces together with some..."

Olesya Afonchikova

"Featured on Cheap Eats! These place have been around for ages and is popular with the uni students. This is perfect if you need a lunch..."

M3lissa____

"Food is served super fast. It's worth noting that the establishment is cash only. Even with a line the wait is usually only a few minutes. Recommend..."

Piknos

"Highly recommend Don Don. Food is served SUPER fast, I hadn't even finished paying yet and the food was already served!We got the following..."

Goldielyn Limsiy

"The food is great quality, Authentic and fresh. It's kind of Japanese fast food. The sfaff is very friendly and helpful. All of that at a very good..."

Srslyfoods

"I was in the mood for some healthy lunch meal, so I came to Don Don near Melbourne central after work. Can’t go wrong with classic bento..."

Sameer

"Don Don box. I usually walk past here during the day and there's a line out the door. Still busy after 8pm. My order was ready in about 90 seconds...."

Nick Collins

"amazing food, very quick service and great price. My personal fave is the pork katsu curry, I would highly recommend this to any curry lovers out..."

Marlena Adam

"Decent food at prices better than most of the places in the area. However, don't go expecting anything really nice.... and there are times where..."

Bianca Nguyen

"Good food for value! Sashimi don was delicious, packed with fresh salmon, pickles and salad. Portion is generous as well. The only meh for me is..."

Eatwithbonny

"Remembering those good old uni days when ques were really long for that yummy Don don bento box or a hot Chikan curry with rice.Absolutely cheap..."

Ricky.katyal86

"Love Don Don, where they have their ordering process so finely tuned. Some “global fast food chains” could learn a few things from Don Don. My..."

Custardbun

"Quick, tasty, affordable japanese don place. This place has extremely fast service that is even faster than macdonalds. I normally would get the..."

Caroline

"Quick & budget friendly Japanese eats.The place is quite spacious but it is always, like always crowded so it can feel cramped and..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"A joint serving rice bowls. A very fast moving place with very good value in proportion to their portion sizes. Tends to be crowded with decent..."

Rudy

"Great value for money; super fast service! Missed out on the fried chicken but the pan grilled chicken is pretty great too. Can’t fault the..."

Janice

"I really loved it... their serving is huge enough to fill your hungry tummy. The taste is authentic and worth it... a must try when in..."

Ashenjhay

"I have been visiting Don Don regularly for the last couple of months. Every day, after the gym, I walk up to this restaurant and get my Donburi. This..."

Sreerag Nampoothiri K

"Quick cheap delicious Japanese bento place. Service is so quick makes it perfect spot for quick meal or when you are in hurry. My go to dish is curry..."

Sammy

"Just about the best value for a lunch you are likely to find in the CBD. The Dear Luncher really wanted some ramen, but the staff member in question..."

The Dear Luncher

"Don Don's is on of my go to's for cheap eats in the CBD. Can be in and out within 10 minutes which is crucial when i'm on the go. I have been here..."

Matt Andreadis

"Absolutely love Don Don, found this place a while back when searching "cheap eats cbd" and it certainly lives up to that, I'm able to eat a filling..."

Eve Nixon

"Perfect place to go to for a quick yet great meal! The place itself can be quite messy sometimes but I can find a clean enough seat to enjoy my meal...."

Samuel Braim

"I had been to DonDon with a couple of mates. I was told that the chicken curry don is a must have and yeah it lived up to its name.Yummy, really..."

Andrea Gonsalves

"If you’re looking for a place to give your wallet a rest. Don Dons is the place to go. All meals are under $10 and they don’t stinge on the..."

Rara Chews

"The sukiyaki don has been a go to lunch for me. Cheap, plenty of it, and the ginger is easy to pick off (it's a bit strong for my taste). I wasn't a..."

Charlie

"Attended last night and was impressed. Seriously fast service, excellent choice available. I got the Don Don Box - chicken, beef, salad and bento..."

Crittenden Hennsesy

"Perfect place to go to for a quick, cheap meal. Most of the menu items are all under $10 and the portions are massive. Make sure to bring cash guys..."

Angel_eatz

"Cheap, taste nice, and served very quickly. It's very hard to beat Don Don in terms of value you getting from your paid food. The place itself can be..."

Don Djoe

"Very fast service and polite staff. The food was prepared well and very delicious. Will definitely come again. However, the wasabi was mixed with the..."

Georgina Qiu

"Great food, cheap prices! Cant go wrong!! 🔆LOCATION🔆Hidden away on Little Lonsdale Street (between Swanston and Elizabeth)..."

AngeLuvFood8

"Fast service, great prices, excellent food. This place is always packed and it is easy to see why. The food is prepared promptly and you..."

A&S Eat Everything

"Was worth the wait in line!.. Been wanting to try DonDon for a long time now, and I am fortunate I did. You may have to wait a little in line, but..."

Eatfoodlikeabossmelbourne

"Affordable, fast and really tasty. Went for two rounds of food! Got the curry tofu and beef and were both amazing! Will definitely come back..."

Mykiii

"Me and my friends always grab lunch at this place when we were in university. Their food is cheap, fast and yummy. It is kind of KFC but healthier in..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Cheap healthy good food. Been coming here for years!! Fast and tasty. Variety on the menu too. Even salad options. Always busy so always fresh...."

Heg

"Ace little Japanese place. Quick, simple and delicious! The menu is short and super cheap. Order, wait a few minutes and enjoy. Plenty of space to..."

Ruth Cathcart

"The most economic Japanese cuisine I have ever eaten in Melbourne. Great taste with enough volume of food. Will definitely try the second time...."

Savannah Pierce

"Taste so nice. Cheap. I like the food here. The staff is very friendly as well. Would definetaly come back here next time! They have a japanese..."

Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto

"Food is super cheap and the serving is generous. It is good considering the price! Definitely will be a great place for people who works in the..."

Iris Xinrui Chen

"Came back multiple times for a meal because the food here is just so cheap, delicious and quick. Food arrives under a minute after you pay, which is..."

Lady X

"I have tried the buta teriyaki don, sukiyaki don, beef curry don. My favorite one here was beef curry don, the curry sauce was yummy mixed with the..."

CQL

"Delicious food, very fast, very fair prices and portions. The real deal. Annoying that they're cash only, but I forgive them given everything else is..."

Hunter Poelsma

"Don't let yourself be fooled by the stigma that such cheap prices must mean low quality food! I did and the thought of how many great meals I missed..."

William Nguyen

"Absolutely worth it!!! Servings are generous, service is fast and dishes are super cheap. Would definitely come back if I want a cheap and filling..."

Julieeeteee

"No muss no fuss! The only place in Melbourne where you get your food before your change. Hearty hot curry on a cold winters night, or cool soba salad..."

Hungry Little Dinosaur

"I have been here for a couple of times. The wait time from you place your order till you get your food is even faster than Macca’s or any other..."

NoCapsicumPlease

"When it comes to eating out on a low budget, I really recommend this place. The decent sizing and reasonable pricing coming with an ordinarily good..."

HK Loves To Wander

"I have been going to this place for a long time now. This is one of the best places for students. Its cheap, have great food, and placed in just the..."

Thats My Food

"I had the tofu curry don for $6.5 which is surprisingly have a great taste and a generous portion. I like the flavor and I love that pickled radish..."

Floree

"This place has been here since at least 2001. There a reason for that: it’s darn tasty. The dishes are simple yet taste great. The prices don’t..."

Andrew Shelton

"Legit such a cheap place. The food here is extremely decent and tastes better than you would expect for the price. It’s great for a student budget..."

Joanne Liu

"Not many places can beat Don Don on their pricing. For the cost of a bubble tea, you get a full meal with meat in it! Service is super efficient..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Don Don is tucked away on little Lonsdale street with an unassuming entrance. The service is typical ‘in and out’ with a dozen or so options..."

Rachael Fisher

"Awesome place. We were here on holiday and visited this place three times! Food is great, portions generous - but what won us over was the very warm..."

Jean Ng

"Great place to pop in and out for lunch. It’s short and simple menu does wonders in helping to make a choice of what to eat, and coupled with the..."

Tea-sun

"Ive been here twice so far and have been loving it. Its menu is very small but portions are 100% worth the price. Taste is again a 100% from me. Def..."

Sushi_Monster

"I have been in Don don maybe 300 times, why? if you are student like me You will understand! The price is ridiculous is cheap!!! The food are..."

Diva Isabel Nebreda

"Came here twice during my visit to Melbourne and was absolutely blown away. The best Japanese curry I’ve ever had, the sauce was amazingly good and..."

Tony Do

"Cheap, tasty Japanese foods tucked outside of Melbourne Central. I only wished that the dish included more vegetables. Additionally, the staff only..."

Mh foods

"Ah, this is a great place if you want decent, affordable food quickly. I had the sake don with miso soup and green tea and it cost me $14 in total. ..."

Marta Tesoro

"Cheap eats. $8.70 for some sliced meat soaked in sake sauce and rice. Can't complain for the price. Quick fix, easy to eat. Extremely quick..."

Johnny Le

"Used to often eat at Don Don in 2014, but since then I've been employed elsewhere. Now that I work in the city again am ecstatic Don Don is still..."

Kevin Lim

"Best value food in the CBD. Sukiyaki Don comes with a generous serving of beef, and is only $8. Tastes amazing, and only a 2 minute..."

Charlie Hobbs

"Wow when people say "best cheap food in the CBD" they probably aren't lying! The Chicken Curry Don was delicious. Meals are quite small, but very..."

Jonathon G (Theerealjono)

"The best cheapest Japanese foods in CBD so far. The taste is fair, the service is quick. Most of the time always ready around 5 minutes since payment..."

Angga Dewa

Tian38

84/100 (1220 ratings)

Drums Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Brunch

Cheap Eats

"Absolutely delicious authentic food. My brother-in-law was Sri Lankan, and I have not eaten food like this for years. You can’t go wrong. Lots of..."

Ronald McCoy

"Generous servings, easy on the pocket and quick service. This is also one of my favorite place for teh tarik (pulled tea) and masala chai. Both teas..."

Ming

"Best butter chicken I have ever eaten!!! Flavourful and depth of spice with out being hot-spicy, delicious..."

Charlotte Lloyd

"My favourite place for lunch at Vic Market. Delicious Sri Lanka food. Generous serves. Friendly service. Lots of choice. Different combos to..."

Bill Mrozek

"Indian/ Sri Lankan restaurant. Tried their chicken Koththu roti which are cooked to order and curry buffet (rice & curry). Food was above average,..."

Yohan Pasqual

Ant's Bistro

84/100 (1146 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Easily the best chinese we've had. We're visiting from Sydney so squeezed two meals in while in Melbourne it was that good. We ordered salt & pepper..."

Kelly McCormack

"Food is always great here. Been many, many times and never had a bad meal. The owners are very personable and always there to greet you and say hi...."

Gwenda Moss

"Absolutely delicious meal. Very friendly. Cosy atmosphere. Highly..."

Corey Abbott

"Easily the best Chinese food in Melbourne. Consistently..."

Rory Macdonald

"I'm from East Gippsland but every time I'm near Chinatown this is my go to place. The Salt and Pepper Calamari is..."

Cameron Johnson

"Great atmosphere ,,, Staff lovely ,,, Great food ,,, Would definitely go again..."

Debra Crofts

"Very comfortable environment. A little gem in the cbd. Highly..."

Joe Kwong

"Food is so tasty, even the seafood which normally i dont eat, everything I tried (around 8 dishes) was delightful..."

Vivian Diaz

"Very nice food and friendly service. Great place to..."

Liz Mercovich

"Wonderful food and..."

Maureen Schuyt

"Busy place in Chinatown that does good fast Chinese food. Chicken ribs and mapo tofu were the..."

Dumba

"Dont be fooled by the name! This place serves up amazing chinese food. They have an order to share concept where you order a few dishes to..."

M3lissa____

"Tried Scrambled Egg White! It is simply amazing. Tastes 99% like crabs but it was all eggs. Clean and healthy. Great choice if you want to lose..."

Owen Wu

"I went here for lunch last week. Just off the main thoroughfare of China Town. It has several small and large tables. The food was amazing, despite..."

Donna Bagnall

"Ordered their Shanghai noodles here. Food is very tasty and consistent. Service is great, too. It has a good wine selection. The price is reasonable...."

Phoebe Johnston

"My friend and i dined here for lunch, it wasn’t too busy surprisingly but we enjoyed our lunch of classic sweet and sour chicken, beef black bean..."

LC

"Ordered their shanghai noodles, stir fry beef noodles and chicken and sweet corn soup and everything was delish and the portion size was decent. The..."

Piggyeatalot

"Little hidden gem in china town. The food has always been good and authentic. However the price point is also a little bit higher. You get what you..."

Diesel

"Stumbled in late Sunday night after a few drinks at Heartbreaker. Ordered all the good meaty, carby, fried things. Delicious dumplings, salt and..."

Kelly Belly

"This restaurant located in small lane. Decent food with reasonable price. Scrambled egg whites has been our favourite order. Friendly service...."

Debby

"This Chinese restaurant has an extensive menu of buns, dumplings and other staples such as roast duck and honey chicken. I thoroughly enjoyed the..."

Adam Scarf

"Brought my family who are from overseas here cause I've tried it quite awhile ago and I quite like it. Not knowing if it'll be as good as before, I..."

Ed

"Cheap eat. Byo wine. Old skool Chinese pretty popular and good service. Eaten here many times for a boozy lunch with friends. They have some..."

Peter Sinclair

"Think this is a good middle ground China Town choice. Not as crazy busy as your Shanghai dumpling house or similar. Quality a step up, so to price...."

Edward Schweitzer

"We all know that Little Bourke Street is Melbourne's Chinatown, and if you're lucky enough for your restaurant to be situated on that famous strip,..."

Professor_JER

"Solid Chinese. Good value and very tasty. Some msg though as you'd expect and service isn't the best but all in all, a good option for China..."

Kotix

"One of my favourite places for Chinese food. Usually have to line up during weekends but as busy as it can get, food is still served fast and..."

Ashy Sheppard

"Visited here as Sichuan house and Shanghai Street were fully booked (should have booked for a Friday night - doh!). We were persuaded by the lovely..."

Spaghetti Monster

"I've been here twice and had good experience both times. I've tried:Roast duck: nice, crispy skin, overall juicy but you do get the odd parts..."

IsaH

"Excellent food and quick service. The service staff is also quite friendly and accommodating. Ants Bistro never fails to relax me and recharge my..."

Normandhakim

"Food was great, service was excellent. Hopefully the owners will improve the living conditions for the occupants of the goldfish tank with the..."

Nat Alie

"this is our favourite place all the time. we always come here on special occasion and all my friends love it. my favourite dish is minister chicken,..."

Mochi Yama

"Tucked away from all the other bustling Chinese places in Chinatown - this humble shop is a hidden gem. Go past the typical Chinese front and..."

Hungry Hippo

"Good service, great food, excellent value.Can get noisy at times, but that's because it's a popular destination.I recommend the..."

Miles Davis

"是一間在跟朋友們決定要聚餐或是肚子餓想不到要吃什麼的時候就會想說"不然就去那兒吧" 的餐廳(笑) ..."

Ivy Yu Ti

"The place is nicely set up and gets quite busy around dinner time. We ordered salt and pepper calamari, cold noodles, chilli dumplings and a pungent..."

FoodHedonist

"Melbourne does upmarket very well, Melbourne also does trendy very well, what Melbourne seems to lack severely is comforting budget food - enter Ants..."

Nithya Nagarajan

"First time here tonight and the food was delicious. It's a loud little restaurant (due to design... But also the woman next to us who could have..."

Tiges

"Had lunch today. Ordered Crystal noodle salad, Minister chicken, and Scramble egg white for three. Everything was delicious except salad because it..."

M&M

"Good quality Chinese restaurant and it's not very expensive too. Good value for money and one of my favorites. ;) Very nice and caring auntie and..."

Inuneko

"Been here once about 6 years ago, the most memorable and recommended dish was the scrambled egg with crab meat, although looks boring but taste very..."

Snoopy

"Ants Bistro is a small Chinese restaurant tucked away in an alleyway off Little Bourke Street. Lunchtime would be the best time to try it out as..."

J-Fo

"I've been here many times. Food is very tasty and consistent. Service is great, too. It has a good wine selection. The price is reasonable. What can..."

Yellow Snow

"Probably the most reasonable chinese restaurant in melbourne. There are very few authentic chinese restaurants in melbourne, and this is not one of..."

Tony Chen

"10/10......."

Bryan Sally

"I've heard of Ants Bistro from my friends many times, and have been wanting to go since forever! Finally gotten the chance when Alfred and his mates..."

Addy

"Located in Chinatown, from the outside Ants Bistro appeared very much similar to other typical, non-upscale Chinese restaurants but from the inside,..."

Angel Khong

"Great food great atmosphere reasonably priced.. We were recommend Ants Bistro by a friend (Chinese) so we thought give it a go even though a lot of..."

Facebook User

"This place doesn't sound like a Chinese restaurant but the location and decor and crowds of extended Chinese families enjoying long long lunches..."

Gin

"It's a great place. Very tasty Chinese food. Tastier than usual if you're happy with a bit of spice. I really like this place. Couldn't fault one..."

Two Sheds

"The food is amazing! Service is surprisingly good for a Chinese joint..."

Feed Me

"Hidden gem. Wonderful food and amazing service. We will be back..."

Natusya3080

"Love it. Great staff and friendly service. Nice flavours. Will be..."

Charlotta Adolfsson

"Went here on a Saturday night with some friends before heading to a birthday party. We didn't make a booking because we knew there would be plenty of..."

Rebecca

"Best Peking Duck I've ever had. Went based on good reviews and managed to get a table straight away at 8pm on a Saturday night. Disappointed by the..."

Londoner

"Yum. Great food great service no need to say more just go there and see for..."

Mclaglen Family

"Went here on Sunday during lunch time. Weren't sure what to expect, but turned out to be an amazing experience. We ordered Five Spice Duck, Salty Egg..."

RnG

"Brilliant location brilliant dumplings. Ant's is a fantastic lesser-known restaurant off Little Bourke Street. Just around the corner from the hustle..."

Ellied

"Ants for Lunch. Went here with friends, one who was vegetarian so good to find a chinese place with good vegetarian menu options. Lunch menu was..."

Jimimel

"Hidden gem. Came across this restaurant by accident as it is in a laneway off Little Bourke Street . Food was delicious and they allow BYO and only..."

Gastronome

"The service is not very good at this place but I love the spicy fish! It's not authentic Sichuan recipe but still tasty, the baby bamboo shoots were..."

Eva Q Huynh

"Good reliable Northern Chinese food. Been coming here for years and thoroughly recommend the Minister's Chicken, delicious crispy deep fried chicken..."

Dylang8

"One of the best in Chinatown. I've been coming here for 6 years or more and the food is always fantastic with great hospitality from Steven and..."

Victor Lo

"Headed for dinner on a busy Saturday night with no booking but were promptly seated after a wait of a just a few minutes. Great menu and great..."

Dezezez

"I really like this restaurant, the service is great, I tried the smoked duck, and I addicted to it. This is the best Chinese restaurant in China..."

Lawrence

"This was our second port of call during our Duck Crawl. We opted for the smoked tea duck which was divine - highly..."

Iceman

"Best chinese in the cbd. I .... Best chinese in the cbd.I ordered sweet and sour chicken with a side of small fried rice. Both dishes were..."

Jesse1990

"Best Chinese food in Melbourne. So..."

Ivy Chang

"Sizzling beef is tasty, even if a little..."

Ashlee Khan

"BEST!. Best place to go to dinner, we go here roughly once a month! only thing bad is its pretty squishy but the food is to die..."

Racheeeelf

"Try it. We stumbled on this place for lunch. We were heading up to Dainty Sichuan on a Tuesday only to find it closed. Ants Bistro is in the same..."

Richard

"Ants bistro is delicious!! Have been going quite regularly and is one of my fav Chinese restaurants. Szechuan chicken, wunan pork ribs and gravy beef..."

BestReviewer223

"Loved the vibe and the Szechuan Duck, Salt n Pepper calamari was a bit oily and would pass on the braised eggplant. Great chili oil and dumplings..."

Stormie

"We visited Ants for the second time on the weekend remembering how good the food had been on our previous visit. What we had forgotten was how..."

Jo Gooden

"Great for lunch. I often go to Ants Bistro for lunch with friends/colleagues - the food is reliably good and the lunch menu is very affordable (my..."

Ophelia

"Good food and great service. It has been almost ten years since I went to the Ants Bistro. We were looking for a place for Yum Cha on Sunday but most..."

Lifecycle

"Best Chinise in Melbourne. Fresh and tasty food, great variety, very well priced and attentive staff. What else can you ask..."

Hungry Brunette

"Consistently good food and service. Ive ended up here many times after a few after work drinks on a Friday night and have always walked away with a..."

Elle.eats

"Food was really good. Service was slow, which was no issue for me, but definitely need some help out..."

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Aagaman Indian Nepalese Restaurant

84/100 (1686 ratings)

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"Wonderful service, fantastic..."

Theresa Connolly

"Browsing over the menu online, we thought we'd check out this restaurant as we all love Indian and Nepalese food and the combo is great. There..."

Cocacolaangie

"Our go-to Indian - we will always drive here to get the following: butter chicken, jeera rice, dal makhni, and cheese and spinach naan. Only place..."

Elly

"Great food, great ambiance, amazing hospitality. This place has the best authentic chicken..."

SohzFoodTrail

"3.5 / 5Not too many options to choose for a last-minute plan, Aagman topped the list as most of the restaurants shut by..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"Amazing food. Must visit for tasty indian food.Fab service and hospitality.Will visit again..."

RAUNAK JOSHI

"We made a last minute booking to take our parents out for Indian dinner and ended upat Aagman. Frankly I had never heard of the place and neither had..."

Foodie Ahlawat

"Very nice place to dine in. Staff were very polite and friendly. More importantly, the food is good. Highly recommended for any occasion or..."

Carven Loh

"Dined at aagaman last night because it was just down the road. We were pleasantly surprise with the yummy food, and tasty mango lassi, as well as..."

Ryan+Maryane

"Delicious and reasonably priced curry dishes and roti tasted amazing too. Love how you can choose the spice level for most dishes and not to mention..."

Michelle

"Absolutely love this place!! Best beans curry I've ever had. I should try different curry but I always order Dal Makhari. The staff was so super kind..."

Chai

"Aagaman arrives with a unique array of Indian and Nepalese delicacies created by Chef Ram Sapkota, with distinct clean and fresh curries and mastered..."

Robin

"After living in Port Melbourne for over four years we finally discovered this little hidden gem! The food was absolutely delicious and generous..."

JP

"We knew nothing of this restaurant and chose it on the basis of its location between various family households across Melbourne. We could not have..."

Anshul Khurana

"Lovely surprise find. Great variety food presented beautifully with friendly service catering for every need making us feel very welcome. Looking..."

Bronwyn.kennedy1

"Food & Service: I stumbled upon this place in South Melbourne and was completely taken by surprise. Food is slightly on the spicier side but if you..."

Aashish Lokhande

"Great food and service. We had cocktails to start. Butter chicken and lamb Rohan josh was delicious! Great service and food came out quickly..."

Rita K

"We are not a big Indian food eater but thoroughly satisfied with the experience. The food tasted great, the chilli chicken (which is highly..."

Debby

"The food is delicious and the servings are substantial. The staff are incredibly friendly and responsive. Fundamentally, this place is great value..."

Declan Higgins

"Came here and tried the tandoori pork ribs and the chow mein, the flavours were right up there and the pricing was fair, deserved a 4.5 but the app..."

George David Michaelides

"Not amazing, but not bad either. A good local Indian restaurant to visit from time to time. Service is ok. Ambience is good. Price is on the upper..."

Linda

"Every time we go there the food is generally amazing. We love the pani puri, the Punjabi butter chicken, their palek paneer, their naan amoungst..."

Piggyeatalot

"We've had takeaway from here before but this was our first time sitting in. Firstly, the staff were so friendly and kind! Big tick! We of course had..."

Heidi

"Popped down to Port Melbourne to wait out the traffic gridlock leading onto West Gate Bridge, and what better way to spend our time waiting by..."

Hello. Imnikki

"We were puppy sitting in Port Melbourne and ordered some takeaway from Aagaman. The butter chicken was a deliciously flavoursome curry. The chicken..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Chill vibe in the restaurant and friendly staff. The food was very nice, the only thing I would change is not to order butter chicken. But that's..."

Nic

"I have to start off by saying that this place smelt like urine when I entered. I'm certain it was just the smell of the cleaning products they must..."

Daniel Hill

"Love this place. The quality of the food is amazing. Service is very good. If you want a good curry come here. Not too pricey either. If you're a..."

Ivaan Londar

"Excellent service, atmosphere and food, best indian food in the area by far. The staff are welcoming and very helpful and and we are now..."

Balmport-1

"Whenever we think of Nepal, Mount Everest comes in mind. Before my introduction of Nepalese cuisine and culture, I'd must admit that my knowledge was..."

Foodsocial

"Found this little gem in our Entertainment book - quite unusual to find an Indian restaurant open at lunch time! We were the only patrons yesterday..."

Manmar

"It is so refreshing to find an Indian restaurant open for lunch. The aubergine curry, tandoori chicken and rice were fabulous. Presentation and crew..."

Check Please

"Quite simply the best Indian I have had in Melbourne, We mostly get Takeaway and the food is incredible each time! I come from a UK city that has..."

The One DV

"Aagaman is a Port Melbourne neighbourhood gem. The menu gratifies Indian and Nepali cuisine cravings with fresh flavoured curries and expert tandoor..."

Gastrology

"It was a delightful evening, enjoyed in the setting of a classy Indian restaurant.While the execution was not flawless, the majority of the..."

Penguineats

"Aagaman is a little eatery in Port Melbourne which specialize in Indian and Nepalese cuisine. The restaurant is clean and elegant to dine in, but its..."

FOOD TRIP

"Great Indian food. if you ever crave for butter chicken and naan bread this is the place to go. The staff is great too doesn't beat around the..."

Ryan Fitz

"it was excellent! try the chilli chicken!! everything was spot on!! Best Indian restaurant in my life :)?we'll definitely be back xx this is all i..."

Anja Dezman

"One of my local eat outs, great Indian/Nepalese fusion of flavors.A little on the pricey side compared to other Indian restaurants but the..."

Ayby Baby

"Have eaten in a lot of Indian restaurants and since moving into Pt Melbourne, this is by far the best we've ever come across. Authentic and wide..."

Sam

"Fantastic food!! Unreal thanks team! Always quick and friendly staff always hot and never have to re heat :)) would recommend as best Indian in port..."

Nick Smith

"Cute little place in the heart of Port Melbourne. The service here was fantastic (I'm assuming a family-run business?), and we were given some advice..."

Jay Contor

"Just beautiful. The food is so flavoursome and wholesome, just delicious! You just have to try the momos and if you're a butter chicken fan this one..."

James Brown

"We were looking for good Indian, and boy did we find it! Delicious meal! Really fresh and full of flavour. Great service to match :) we will be..."

Emma MacKenzie

"This is the second time I dined in a proper Indian restaurant and I loved it. The restaurant has a very Indian deco, a large peacock at the front and..."

Hello World!

"This is probably going to be my new local, big open plan, reminiscent of a curry house in south London. Delicious goat curry, have it hot if you like..."

Tony

"My girlfriend and I (Bonnie), went here for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. I'd never tried Indian before and she highly recommended this..."

Maddi Schembri

"Excellent food, i am revisiting the place with my family. My favourite is their Papdi chaat! One of the few Indian restaurants I have liked in..."

Ravneet Kaur

"Had dinner here, Recently tried Indian / nepalese food in Darwin for the first time and loved it, spice and all. Back home we discovered a..."

Joe Figjam

"What a gem tucked away in Bay St Port Melbourne! The service is prompt. The menu has plenty to choose from and the decor is simple and subdued. The..."

Sean

"Best Indian we have ever eaten. Top quality service ( they are all so lovely and will do anything to make your experience perfect). Sister is dairy..."

Laura Morgan

"Lovely place, friendly staff, awesome Gurkali Chicken!! I will definitely come back! I found this place here on Zomato and the place is worth the..."

Marc Fasel

"Aagaman is one of the best Indian restaurants in Melbourne. The food is super fresh, tasty and flavoursome, and there's no oil slick over the top of..."

Coco

"The most authentic Indian Nepalese restaurant that I have been to. Food was delicious with portion sizes great for sharing. Will most certainly be..."

Dunross

"Great find just walking by! Tasty delicious real Nepal/Indian food . Staff delightful helpful good service and with a genuine smile . Two visits now..."

Love It Or Like It

"Awesome food, flavours and service...we tried the dal makhni, mushroom curry and kadhai paneer. The lachha paratha, roti and naan were well done,..."

TravellingFoodie

"Really nice food, the banquet type menu is a LOT of food and more than enough for two. Good service as well, affordable priced drinks. The a sweet..."

Bernardo Jacobi

"My husband and I tried this place out tonight and loved it. Really flavorsome food and very fresh. The prices seemed reasonable too and comparable to..."

Chloe

"Such a great place! The food is amazing and the staff are so attentive. I've been there twice now and loved it just as much. We will definitely be..."

Sophie Watson

"So happy to have a good Indian in our area at last. Well prices and yummy food. Great service. Nans not the best though particularly the garlic one...."

Tricky

"This has become a local home delivery favourite. The food is superb. The tandoori salmon is a highlight and although my friends love the meat dishes,..."

YumYum

"Aagman is a Hindi word which means “Arrival”. The name here signifies the arrival of the restaurant as a steep start towards a food philosophy..."

FoodieAboutTown

"The food here is amazing. I regularly order the lentil curry dishes and they are always perfect. The portion sizes are substantial and I always have..."

Elizabeth Rose

"Had dinner here last night with my mum and absolutely loved it! Great food, extensive menu and reasonably priced. Perfect amount of spice added. It..."

Allie Wilks

"ive had lunch and and also gone back with friends for dinner. I can highly recommend this restaurant, it ticks all the boxes great food and ive tried..."

Julie Wilson

"Great Menu, good food and perfect ambiance. Service is good and offered tea while waiting for takeaway once, now I don't see that any where before...."

Subash Bose

"We are currently on our 8th take away order from this place in about 6 months. It is absolutely delicious and we are never disappointed! Worth a try!..."

Georgia Turner

"Had lunch here today. We had the thali lunch pack - both the vegetarian option and meat option. The food was generous and absolutely delicious. The..."

Miriamv

"Absolutely amazing food !. Hot food delivery on time and generous portions.An address to..."

Juliejo.keizer

"Delicious, Delicious, Delicious. I ordered take away for 7 people from here ( the bill was approx $140) and the food arrived on time, hot and..."

Kintsukori Lambert

"My mate took me to this place and was..."

Food 2 Run

"Chicken Badam Malai. IT WAS..."

Djsupplies

"Great food in Port Melbourne!. My family ate a wonderful meal at Aagaman. Th moms were delicious - as were the lamb and chicken curries! The banana..."

Kaparos_s46

"We had had takeaway from here before and were impressed so decided to go to the restaurant for a sit-down meal. It was wonderful! Delicious food and..."

Kate Steele

"Great addition to PM eateries. Have eaten here twice and very impressed... fabulous food, reasonably prices and attentive staff. Will definitely be..."

Mark Harding

"The food here is outstanding. You must try the lamb korma and the tandoori mixed grill. Great service and modern, clean premises. Highly..."

Jack Bee

"Excellent Nepalese yummy..."

Mark Goldberg

"Just great. Good food , great management and service and the flavors are just to die for , my new favorite place to..."

Veronica1761

"Absolutely Brilliant. Food and service was top notch.Mark my words, this restaurant will be featured in Good food guide very..."

Sawhney.sunny

"Came here with a group of friends, the garlic naan is one of the best I’ve had and not too expensive. Id be happy to just eat that. We also has the..."

Tom Jiang

"We visited Aagaman Restaurant located in Bay Street Port Melbourne for a Saturday lunch. We started with a couple of drinks, Nepal Ice Lager and a..."

Simone

"Very nice Indian/Nepalese restaurant. Atmosphere in this place was very pleasant and the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely..."

Yuemin Zhao (Alex)

"Really excellent meal. Good food. Lovely staff. Elegant restaurant. Recommended by a friend, so glad they did. Chicken momos were so tasty and..."

Rachael Angley

"The restaurent was like any other indian rest in melbourne. The staff is extremely polite and serves you with a smile always. All dishes are good ,..."

Balakrishna Reddy Mogiligundla

"Went on a Sunday evening and the place was packed! Really enjoyed the drinks, garlic naan and the pani puri..."

Tania C

"Excellent! Really delicious Nepali and Indian. The chicken momos and achar were awesome. Very tasty main dishes. Friendly welcoming service. A..."

John Leigh

Ippudo

84/100 (1079 ratings)

"The ramen is always amazing; reminds me of Ippudo in..."

Jennifer

"Rating: 4Food: 4.5Value: 4Ambience: 5Landing several franchises in Australia, IPUDDO has a selective range of ramen and..."

Munching With Mel

"love the food and service at this place, however didnt like waiting outside in the cold probally offer free hot beverage or outdoor heaters. I cant..."

Hailee Signoma

"I really like the atmosphere of the restaurant. The staff were very attentive and made the experience nice. The food was very very nice. Would highly..."

Sej

"Ippudo was very good overall! I liked the ambience and design of the restaurant as it felt very peaceful. I also think that the taste and..."

ARMANEATS

"Came once, had some delicious ramen and an entree of salmon rolls - the salmon absolutely melts in your mouth. Wanting to come back..."

Iryna Sakhatovska

"OMG! First time trying @ippudo.au it was a really great experience. I had the - Akamaru Tamago with flavored egg / special ippudo tonkotsu broth &..."

Fatboi Food Blog

"Akamaru Shinaji ($16)⭐️ 4/5 ⭐️🍴Haven’t had #ippudo in awhile and it’s still the same rich broth and tasty standards that I..."

Cafehoppingkids

"Yummy ramen and sushi. However, it is quite pricey for the size of ramen and sushi you get, and there is often a wait at peak times...."

Jeremy Wat

"Great food. Great venue. Child friendly. Highly recommended! Been there many times with great service. Mostly during the day though, but im sure at..."

John Customer

"I like the non ramen items more !! Will come again next week or when I have spare time !!! I recommend not coming during miday as it is peak time ,..."

Sasuke Hiroya

"Love the non pork ramen (veg and chicken broth ), ambience is nice very modern . Will go again for lunch when. I am free. Avoid 12.30 _1.30pm as this..."

Bayley Wilkinson

"I'd brag about their wagyu beef bowl alllllll day. I know this is a ramen store but look, they serve really high standard wagyu bowl alright. During..."

Sharon Jong

"Their seared salmon sushi roll is exquisite! The ramen is also one of the finest ramen in Melbourne...."

Teresa Tamika

"I went for the lot! Great ramen on a cold night...."

Mattblackontheattack

"Excellent ramen at reasonable price. Very good table service and a few dishes different from the same old. Wontons weren't too special and Japanese..."

Bernardo Jacobi

"Came here on a Saturday night, so waited outside for a bout 20 minutes before we could get a table. I like the modern Japanese minimalist decors, the..."

A Black Sheep

"After being put off by the perpetually long queues at Ippudo, we finally made it on a particularly quiet Saturday night. The setting was stylish and..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Had the Akamaru Shinaji which was delicious - I like any ramen with a bit of extra garlic flavouring. I asked for medium noodles and they were..."

Fatcat

"Weirdly enough, the ramen isn't what I come here for (sweatdrop)LOVE:🔸The baos are super soft, not the same as traditional baos but..."

@eat.wit.chu

"Food was great!! Was super duper full because the portions were so generous and the little extras we got was amazing! We did have to wait a bit even..."

Virgil

"The ramen was full of flavour, a very deep and rich broth and not overly salty. The pork was so tender it basically disappeared in my mouth. I added..."

Alexandra

"The ramen here does live up to its expectation and was excellent. I had the akamaru tamago (no. 6) - the broth was delicious, the noodles perfectly..."

Nalia

"I absolutely love love love ippudo!You get what you pay for, the ramen is so flavorful and the noodles has the perfect consistency. In..."

Walter

"We loved 😍The ramen here is delicious and takes me back to japan!I loved that you can choose the level of softness in your ramen..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Hands down the best ramen shop I've been to. Ordered the chicken ramen which I quickly finished because it was that good. I have a strong aversion to..."

ThE MOiStMaKeR

"Ippudo ramen is good. The broth is thick and flavoursome. The serving size is a good portion. Not too small, large enough to feel satisfied. Save..."

Melb_Belly

"Ippudo thoroughly deserves its standing as the best ramen place around. Well balanced taste (not too salty) and portion sizes (good mix of..."

Snowflower

"My friend and I found this place for ages, there is no tips inside QV and the machine. However, the Ramen is so nice, will go a few more..."

Cynthia

"Noodles were cooked to perfection and broth was flavoursome however it was on the side of salty. Service was great and prompt. Give it a..."

Howe Kevi C

"Got me rameniscing ‘bout the equally good Ippudo back in Malaysia... 4.5 ⭐️🇯🇵🇲🇾🇦🇺Food: 8.5/10 (House Special..."

Jie Yee

"Came here for the 1st time just after 6pm on a Wednesday night with a group of 5 people. There was a short queue line but no longer than a 10 minute..."

Nanidawat

"Definitely my favourite ramen in Melbourne. Menu number 5, the one with soybean and garlic oil is heavenly! Service is very average and the shop can..."

Poodlelove

"I have been here twice already with groups of friends and the service is so respectful and polite. Food, the ramen, the steamed buns and the salmon..."

Sarah

"I would have rated this restaurant 5 stars for the beautiful food and ambience. However, the staff brought it down to a 4 for me.The..."

Melanie (ForeverBrunching)

"Real rating 4.2 ⭐️ We had visited Ippudo on a cool winters night and here’s what we had!Beef sagari yaki - tender angus..."

Win - FSC

"My partner and I stopped in by Ippudo with her family and were lucky to be seated right away (normally there's a long queue, it's that..."

LozReviews

"Was here one cold evening and chose to have the Karaka Ramen along with some fried chicken. Both tasted amazing! Loved the texture and how it was..."

Raspy Fly

"Flavourful and depth broth, visited in the late afternoon around 3pm and it was still number of hungry seekers in store. The menu is simple not many..."

Neal Lin

"Inlove! The closest thing to authentic Japanese ramen I’ve ever had in Melbourne!! Honestly delicious and the service is so lovely! I can’t wait..."

Monique Salmon

"Possibly the second favorite ramen place in the city. Chicken Kaarage, Pork bun and Gyoza are really good. Takoyaki is good as well but will probably..."

CJB

"I've been to this place a few times and I really like it! The lighting is quite dim and can get noisy when crowded, but the atmosphere is nice and so..."

Jess

"Ippudo is possibly my favourite ramen restaurant simply because of the salmon restaurants and wide selection of dishes other than ramen. And of..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Love the noodles and the tonkotsu broth is perfect especially during cold weather. The service and quality of food is always fresh and consistent. I..."

Eves

"Late post: dined during their ippudo Qv 1st anniversary. Took advantage of their “thank you price” $10 for a bowl of world famous shiromaru..."

I ❤️ Food

"Who doesn’t love ramen?Originally from Japan, broth tastes exactly the same with the one I had in Tokyo. This place is specialised on the..."

Leslie Yapi

"Love the food here, both ramen and don are delicious. Ramen broth has just enough kick of the pork taste, and the chasu is melt in your mouth ..."

Caroline

"The taste of Ramen, Chicken Karaage and Gyoza were excellent, staffs are quite friendly. The location is well located in the heart of CBD, where..."

CSL

"One of the more authentic ramen places and a usual joint for me. Broth is delicious and filling and the noodles are a good texture. The side dishes..."

Vivien 🍓🍙

"New to Melbourne last year was ramen giant Ippudo and I for one think it’s high time for some more ramen competition in this city. The initial..."

Donutsam

"Another good ramen place in Melbourne. You might probably have to wait for a bit if they are busy, but the service is pretty quick, you don’t have..."

Priscillia

"Ordered the salmon sushi rolls, bonito ramen and vegie soba. Food was delicious and service was great, ambience was really nice and cosy 👏 it was..."

Sylv

"Been to ippudo a two times now, sometimes skip it because of the long lines as I don't think it's really worth the wait in the windy Artemis..."

Eat X Wander

"Been to Ippudo both here and in Sydney multiple times. Have been to Japan but haven’t tried it there. Was here when it first opened in QV and the..."

Rodney Alvin Foong

"Came here for lunch on a Thursday and it was pretty busy. Food was pretty good, got the spicy ramen and it was a good level of spice. Only downside..."

Thomas Lim

"Ippudo was a Japanese restaurant located at Q.V., specialising at ramens. I loved the ambiance; dimly lit, modern, wooden themed. The ramen was still..."

Angel Khong

"The service was nice where staff were warm and friendly. Seems like the place was understaff as we had to wait a while to have our orders taken. When..."

Austin

"I went here for lunch with my wife, it was simply awesome. The broth was amazing, pork melt in your mouth, was unbeivable, top it off with a tap..."

Matt Turner

"One of the best tonkotsu broths I have had in Melbourne. Also love that they have Asahi black on tap here! The few times I have been here service..."

Pretzelpanda

"We had a great meal!!! The chashu Ramen was flavourful and delicious!!! Great choice of wines (try the yuzo one... It's so good). The staff was very..."

Valentina Angeloni

Mama’s Buoi

"Came across this place during my Melbourne trip, the food we had here was pretty good and the service was top notch, the pricing is a bit high for..."

David Chen

"Quirky hawker style set up in postal lane. Great atmosphere for eating out. Good service. Ordered share plate for 2 pax. Good..."

fabian court

"Absolutely fantastic dinner! I had been in Sydney before and loved it so I took my friend here on our trip to Melbourne and she said it was the best..."

Andrea Schuppien

"Food was quality especially the banquet that they provided I definitely would recommend this cool looking restaurant down the alley..."

Ernesto

"A good spot for a bite to eat. Sitting in the alleyway felt like being in Europe. It was pleasant. The food was tasty, the beer was..."

Dave Murray

"Always good, fresh food. I highly recomend the noodle salad, but everything I've had here has been delicious. Staff are polite, if a bit..."

Denica Layton

"✍🏻🇦🇺There's a reason why mum's food's the best. This is the magic that Mama's Buoi has created. 💰***AUD$24..."

C S Eric W

"Lovely Vietnamese food with also some very nice cocktails. When compared to similar quality service not..."

Raymond Wen

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