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Brother Baba Budan

88/100 (2690 ratings)

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"My favourite ice..."

Ron T

"There’s no doubt this is one of the most famous coffee places in Melbourne. There’s almost always a line out the door! I love the quirky interior..."

Stelly

"Very very nice..."

Stephanie Salim

"A famous coffee spot in the city, it's bit small and usually packed so not very ideal to hang but staffs are nice and coffee was..."

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"You realize you needed more coffee (or perhaps, actually just the RIGHT coffee) in your life when, as an avid coffee aficionado you find a business..."

Srslyfoods

"Came here to see what the hype was and they definitely did not disappoint! Their espresso blend for their white coffees are simply divine. Very..."

Tifa Cheung

"One of my favourite cafe in..."

Celeste Zj

"I was introduced to this place by my bestie and I was quite amazed at the number of people who come in here. It's always busy and sometimes the queue..."

Sreerag Nampoothiri K

"Good coffee place to check-in when you're in Melbourne as its located in CBD. I like the atmosphere of the shop and the coffee is really great even a..."

Uthen

"Fabulous service, fabulous atmosphere and fabulous baristas! I love..."

Rosa

"The decor here is amazing and I really love it. Love catch up over coffees of hot chocolate at Baba Budan, their coffees are so good and the hot..."

M3lissa____

"Really love the interior of this place! It’s cosy and welcoming but busy! However had a nice catch up with a friend here!..."

Agreekable

"Known for their hanging chairs ceiling decor,Brother Baba Budan makes a nice coffee, however, it is not the best in Melbourne...."

Shania

"A small coffeehouse also located on a small yet busy street on your way to CBD. It has this unique chairs decoration at the ceiling. It’s really..."

Talitha Najmillah Sabtiari

"It's always busy. But if you're getting a cuppa to take away, the wait is not too bad. The coffee is good.I wouldn't call them the best in..."

Taylor

"Reliable spot for takeaway coffee. Was only able to eat in once, on an early Saturday morning. Enjoyed a strong flat white and delicious almond..."

Isabel

"Recommend their soy latte!!❤️❤️❤️ no sugar still sweet. Just like my liking. Came here 2x and counting for more! :) their coffee beans..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"Nice busy coffee joint that we stumbled upon. Coffee smells great and shout-out to them for spelling my name right - something that Starbucks can’t..."

Honestly

"They do good coffee here. The place is always crowded. I come here on the weekend for their coffee and affogato! Love the deco.. friendly staffs....."

Seed To Fork

"Truly coffee and service worth CHAIR-ishing 🤪When I was walking up the street and saw a huge crowd of people, I knew I found the right..."

Jianne Yong

"I have been to brother a couple of times now. The service is always fabulous, the coffee is great. Probably one of the best I’ve had in..."

Amy Flood

"Sorry no photos coz pretty much been here too many times to even think that I need one. Busy and cramped as always! Excellent coffee that I cannot..."

Yilin

"Great little place with great tunes and coffee. Can be very busy at times as there is little seating inside.Love the effect of chairs on the..."

Nelson

"Look, disclaimers are to be had - I don't know coffee. I don't know origins, I don't fully understand the different pours (filter? cold brew? cold..."

Jeremy Kong

"I’m surprised I haven’t written a glowing review for this place. The people working here are friendly and kind, the coffee is excellent - easily..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Wow the coffee here is exceptional and one of the best I've had in Melbourne. I had the coffee so quickly I forget to take a photo opps. Staff also..."

Nay Nay

"I like the coffee here. Ordered cappuccino and flat white. They were so good, one of the best coffee in Melbourne CBD. the good thing is, it opens in..."

Olgagatha

"One of the best place in town to get your coffee addict cure, the best flat white j had so far in Melbourne ! Please drop by if you are in..."

Dickson Chong

"Coffee is above average, but I feel like it’s a little too overhyped. To be fair, I’m not a huge fan of seven seeds coffee beans to begin..."

G

"After trying out quite a few of the other competitors in Melbourne, they probably served one of the best coffee here. We've tried their ice latte and..."

Chin Jun

"This place is so hyped and deserves (most of) the regard. It's trendy, but not too pretentious. The baristas really know what they're doing...."

Quince And Cheese

"[Coffee Review]This cafe is mostly a take away coffee place for me and it used to be a regular spot when it wasin walking distance from..."

Espy Eats

"My partner ordered a take away latte from here, to be honest I am kind of jealous as I had this place bookmarked for a while! I will still check it..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"A loyal customer of this coffee shop, I always make a stop here if I'm in Melbourne. Great coffee, attentive staff. Unique decor. Shop on the smaller..."

TwoPiggyAdventure

"This outlet is one of the best to have mind refreshing drinks you can get different types of coffee and other drinks also and in food you can have..."

Yashpal Sharma

"Great to start with a cup of hot coffee in the morning. Great service, good coffee, and the shop decor was very interesting. Must visit if you go to..."

Nina Lin

"After hearing so much about their coffee, I finally went there after uni to get a takeaway. I wasn’t disappointed. The coffee was actually really..."

CoCo

"A must visit hole in the wall. Perfect coffee perfect ambiance. I gets difficult to find space at times but its worth for the quality of coffee you..."

Rohit Rai

"Cute little coffee shop with a funky interior!Coffee is good, and there are few chairs to sit down. They also sell pastries, but didn't..."

Kez

"Tiny coffee joint, very busy during the mid-morning but still very efficient. Great coffee, enjoyed a long black (seven seeds). Will..."

Absolute Foodie

"Australia = Best coffee and Hot chocolates! This small place is located in the heart of the city and offers a great variety of coffees and hot..."

Tulika Kabra

"One of my favourite coffee shop in the city, love the vibes with their unique decorations using daily objects, very creative interior design. Their..."

Val

"A cute small coffee shop that serves strong fruity notes of coffee. Super friendly staff. Would come here every morning for my daily coffee but..."

Eunifoodie

"This was a pleasurable experience. Great place for a morning coffee (don’t let the hour of the day limit you, I am certain this place serves up..."

Global Gastronomista

"First thing you see when you step in is the chairs on the ceiling, this accompanied by the glorious smell of coffee in the morning makes enjoying..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"Went on a weekday evening for a quick coffee. We were gonna order a regular flat white coffee, but before about to order i saw a order being served..."

Shrish

"Baba Budan won the first place of my best coffee shop list. Their mocha is my favorite, the latte is also super fine. I dont think the cafe is made..."

Adinda Meycy Aksari

"The most popular coffee shop in Melbourne. I have been here multiple times and never disappointed. A collection of cakes is quote good too...."

Jason Lee

"Tried my very first Australian flat white here at Brother Baba Budan. It was great! The coffee wasn't too strong in my opinion but it has a very..."

Zena Aqilla

"Finished yumcha and felt like some coffee lol, did a search andknew this place was close by. Real hot, nice and strong coffee! Limited seatings but..."

Foodiee

"Literally the most popular coffee shop in Melbourne. The coffees are up to the hipe, have been here multiple times and the coffee has always been..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Easily the best coffee in melbourne! My regular coffee mix is from here and no one can do a better job than brother baba budan. A regular black..."

Yee Kee Ku

"Always love their hot chocolate ，best in town . Prefer wait a little longer to get a table sit there enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and the dessert...."

CLK

"Want good quality coffee with no fuss? This is the place to come. Only down side is the line... and don’t expect to find a seat easily...."

Kennnny

"Drink : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Good soy lattePrice : ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.5cts more expensive than average but good qualityService :..."

MC

"Tiny nook, strong coffee. While this place isn’t exactly somewhere I’d sit down and have my coffee in due to its limited space, it is somewhere I..."

Christy

"If you want good coffee, come here. It looks like a hole in a wall and has limited seating but the place just works out. Staff are hip, cool and..."

E

"Great coffee. Up there with Dukes. Friendly service, cute space and constantly busy. Coffee is smooth, perfect temperature and just the right..."

Truth Hurts

"Excellent coffee, probably amongst the best in Melbourne, and consistent. The space is tight, especially during morning and afternoon peak caffeine..."

Custardbun

"This is where I go to get my daily caffeine fix. Top coffee, one of the best in Melbourne. The service was quick and efficient too which is a plus..."

Pandy

"A favourite coffee shop of many Melbournians, I decided to pop by after lunch for a fix. It's a rather hip spot with chairs adorning the ceilings. We..."

Mustard

"I love seven seeds coffee!!And whenever I go, there’s always great coffee!! Bit a small place, but nice atmosphere!!Surprised by chairs..."

Mary D

"Great little coffee shop hidden in a lane. Gotta look closely so that you won’t miss it! It was jam packed but fortunately I didn’t have to wait..."

Ted Wu

"very crowded place haha, the staff are friendly and nice. Hotchoc is same as higher ground, latte and capcchino is good, very good milk taste. Soy..."

Naomi

"I love this place here. Definitely my favourite place for a cup of flat white. Service is really good and friendly. They just know what they're doing..."

Chee Ching Low

"Super cool spot in the CBD to stop for coffee & to read a book for awhile. Cool vibes & decor, great playlist was on and the coffee was ofcourse..."

Hungry Pea

"Amazing coffee! Small place but friendly staff and I got my takeaway coffee very quickly :) I will definitely be returning and recommending this..."

Karina J

"The decorations of the shop really draw attention to those who walk past this shop. The temperature and bitterness of my coffee was just nice,..."

NoCapsicumPlease

"Serving seven seeds so your basically guaranteed a good coffee. Loving the chairs on the ceiling look as well as the delicious French style pastries..."

Split The Bill

"Yum, yum, yum. Coffee is 10 out of 10, service is really friendly and although the venue is tiny they manage to always cater for you! Epic..."

Alana Karathanasis

"Most favorite coffee in town. I always coming back for their latte. It’s a small and unique concept for coffee. Baba budan become “a must”..."

Fitri Annisa Christiantoro

"Always drawn to this place by the aroma.They use 7 seeds cofee beans and coffee is always done well.Service is friendly and I really love..."

Chewynoms

"For a drop of Melbourne's coffee culture, visit this spot to enjoy the aromatic brews. Pick up your favourite beans while you're there for the..."

J0yy173

"Small and cosy cafe in melb CBD, perfect for a quick coffee. Oh and the coffee is absolutely divine, a nice little treat when you are wandering the..."

Lucy Annalisse

"If you love coffee, you’ll love Brother Baba Budan. Walked in here bleary eyed one Sunday morning and walked out human again. Great coffee from..."

Chris Tancik

"Fast service, excellent coffee, and a great vibe for a quick stop while shopping or exploring the city. I made the trip to grab some grounds for my..."

Madeleine Kendrick

"Really great coffee - amongst best in Melb. Little disappointed with $4.50 price tag for small take away flat white (regular milk). Admittedly on a..."

ShaSha

"Really cute little coffee shop in little Bourke street. Always very busy. Probably because the coffee is so good. Prepare to line up. If you bring..."

Mo

"Bustling cafe with constant stream of people regardless of time of day. Taking away is the preference of many, with the shop being rather small and..."

Tina Li

"Still the bestest of the best coffee in Melbourne. First in with the coffee of the day idea- highly recommend getting that option as amazing how..."

Ann Meredith

"This place is one of the 7 seeds cafes and I was so excited to try their coffee as it is one of my favourite seeds :) Cafe is so little and feels..."

Ms Picky On Coffee

"I was impressed by their cold brew with one piece of square ice. Unfortunately, they have changed the way they present it, with normal ice. This is..."

Amyna

"Popped in for a takeaway coffee, very busy and cosy place. Would have like to have there but such a small venue with so many people waiting outside,..."

Suzie Price

"One of the best coffee shop at Melbourne. Really like their coffee. The taste is just different from another store. This shop also has a very..."

Meilia Clarissa Tejasoewita

"Rating this as a sit down experience. The inside houses a pretty cool decor but the seating area is very small, would recommend elsewhere to hang out..."

JC

"Coffee anyone?Most likely you've heard of this great place if you love coffee like every other Melburnians.I've loved their..."

Ling's Food Diaries

"One of my favourite coffee places in the cbd.Although, it gets quite busy but the service is friendly and prompt.There’s not a lot of..."

Maria Grant

"We came here for breakfast early in the morning so missed on the crowds. I ordered an almond croissant which was delicious, topped with crispy almond..."

Joey

"Melbourne coffee institution - highly consistently - never had a bad cup of coffee in the last 7 years or so. Recommend trying the coffee of the..."

Nagma Thakur

"For a non-coffee lover, this place serves one of the best cappuccino I ever had. The cafe itself is very tiny though so prepare to queue or take..."

The Amazing Eater

"I've loved their coffee since my first time in Melbourne two years ago. It was coffee with one of the best aromas I've had, and smooth creamy froth...."

F00d13

"Very much an excellent coffee shop for standard coffees, Brother Baba Budan (BBB) lies off a tiny lane off Elizabeth Street, in an even smaller shop...."

Gaery

"I expected this to be really good, but i wasn't knocked out by how good it was. The coffee tasted quite bland and had a weird aftertaste. Maybe i..."

Lee Ann Low

"Undoubtedly one of the best latte I ever had! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Very smooth, hot as it should be and no bitter taste afterwards. It just..."

Scrumptious GG

"Really good coffee. Ordered a strong iced latte and loved it. Girlfriend loved her skinny latte. Great vibe and good customer service. A little small..."

Bill Ali

"The decoration of this shop is very interesting, the chairs are in the sky, there are not so many chairs on the floor, so most of people choose take..."

Shizuko

"love the ambience and how the coffee tastes! the staffs are all great and very welcoming. the queue was quite long when I went there but it all paid..."

Rizka Natasya

"A friend recommended me this cafe few months ago. I gave it a try in a weekend afternoon. It is so far my favorite place to get a hot chocolate in..."

Eatingmakesmehappy

"Points for: Seven Seeds beans, location One of Seven Seeds’ arms, BBB features the specialist roasted coffee beans.The house..."

Flying Forward

"The decoration inside was pretty mesmerizing with all the chairs hanging at the ceiling. Service was pretty fast. Tried the cappuccino for $4.5...."

Ferry Gondo

"Got a mocha and their coffee blend is simply exquisite. The place is rather small and I thought if it could accommodate more seating, it'd be a sure..."

Amanda Ng

"The hanging chairs decor was sure eye-catching. On first visit I was so surprised and probably took too many pics of the ceiling.Coffee was..."

Muhammad Pandu

"Well when it comes to Coffee and Flat White’s I am an official Snob!!! This Coffee is so good! Hot just how it should be and I love a good balanced..."

Just Jamie

"Great coffee - my partner swears this is the best place for coffee in Melbourne, and he loves his coffee. I don't drink coffee but I love their hot..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Brother baba Busan. Nice cosy place to catch up with friends in city. Nice coffee but not my favourite one. Interesting decoration in chairs hanging..."

Steven Gu

"always be my favorite... quirky space with wooden chairs hanging from above, bababudan is a speciality coffee place located just a stone's throw away..."

Verena Joh

"Pros: Very well made coffee, I'm not sure if this is a place to hang out or to meet up because all seats are always full, so always plan for..."

Amalya Permana

"I heard a lot about this coffee shop so I had to go when I was in Melbourne! It's quite small and busy so in the mornings it's mainly a take away..."

Nicole Stout

"I like Ice and hot chocolate here because its not sweet like another shop that what I like to have for everyday. Staff and services was really good,..."

Piyarat Pinthong

"Quality coffee outlet. I'm not the biggest Seven Seeds fan but the coffee is great if you are. Great vibes and super handy as it's so close to..."

Nick Kendall

"Ordered an almond flat white, the coffee was really tasty and even over the almond milk the tasting notes were really obvious. I think the coffee..."

Adelle Yen

"the BEST coffee in Melbourne(Did not give the full 5 stars because on one occasion, I asked for soy milk as I always do and asked twice..."

Lucy

"Amazing coffee as expected, too busy and packed which probably explains better than anything how good this little place is. But that also means it's..."

Hungryfoxbb

"The service was great. This place was crowded, which I take as a good sign. I had the flat white, which was smooth and had a slight bitterness but it..."

Danelle Lim Yun

"This is my favourite place for coffee in Melbourne. A nice cup of coffee is like a perfume with layers of scents and tastes. And this is..."

Rachel Zhou

"Brother Baba Budan churns out the coffees efficiently. This small boutique coffee shop has some amazing decor making you wonder what was brother..."

Justin

"This is a cool little place in the city. It has a warm and cozy atmosphere. The coffee is so delicious and the almond croissants are too. Would..."

Maree Bagley

"Consistently great coffee.This place has never been disappointing even when it's very busy. Everyone is nice, friendly, amazing vibes..."

Sara Jones

"The best chai latte I've had so far! Was really spicy 😍 Staff is friendly, place has great vibe and the only problem from my perspective is lack..."

Vanessa Espírito Santo

"Very friendly staff, cozy vibe. Quick and efficient despite the constant attention that it gets (and deserves). The coffee here is consistently one..."

Dimzib

"If you love your coffee, look no further than Brother Baba Budan for your coffee fix.It is not one of those large coffee shops, but it is..."

Brian

"The fit is quite tight, and the atmosphere very busy, nonetheless BBB produces some of Melbourne's best coffee. In the few times I have been, the..."

Mitochondria Powerhouse

"Brother baba budanThe first seven seeds coffee shop. The one that believed put Sydney in the speciality coffee international map. Hip and..."

Saudifooodie

"Delicious coffee So so goodFound this place while walking around the city and loved it. Cool place and cool design on their cups...."

Maree Bagley

"First time at this coffee culture cafe and I love it! They are a good representation of Melb's coffee culture — they use Seven Seeds beans, which..."

Lewiaga

"Finally tried a soy latte here after reading all the great reviews. Cute little cafe on Lt Bourke St. Coffee was perfect. Creamy and smooth...."

IloveMelbourne

"우선 독특한 인테리어가 눈길을 끌고, 좁은 가게 안에 사람들이 가득해 들어가 보고 싶게 만드는 곳. 독특한..."

Michelle

"Everytime we walked past there was a massive line...finally one day the line wasn't too ridiculous so I decided to give it a try. Very cool decor..."

Peruvian Palate

"Stumbled across BBB 3 years ago by accident during my first visit to Melbourne. Fast forward 3 years and now moved to Melbourne, it's my regular go..."

IBelieveICanEat

"Fantastic quality coffee in the cbd. Tiny warm cafe on little Burke. Despite being very busy and only having a few members of staff, service was very..."

George

"I had a caffe latte from this coffee shop and it was fantastic! The coffee is delicious, creamy and strong. However the place is quite small and..."

Samuelson Paul

"Hot chocolate was AMAZING!!! Served with a slab of dark chocolate that melted through the drink. So good. Cafe was pretty tiny and cramped so don't..."

Fiona

"Seriously good coffee. Service is good. Small, cozy place for a chatty time with friends. Too bad they close so early. If they were open until 7..."

Saloni

"Brother Baba Budan wins my favourite coffee in Melbourne! Seriously delicious. Staff are always friendly and have a smile on their face. Even if..."

Nikki

"My favourite coffee spot in Melbourne! This little cafe knows how to make coffee and it's pretty much the main thing they offer here with a small..."

IEats

"Really good coffee and a cosy atmosphere. As the place is rather small however, it might be difficult to get a place to sit. Food choices are pretty..."

Nozomi Oishi

"Brother Baba Busan is conveniently located just around the corner of Elizabeth street and little Bourke street. For city goers, we always have a hard..."

Clarice Lam

"We were looking for the best cup of coffee in Melbourne and a lot of reviews sent us here. We sat down in a very bustly environment and quite a small..."

Lyza Willis

"Came to Melbourne 2 weeks ago and stop by at this place and love the coffee! Brewed in perfection and it was a perfect day to start my day...."

Finleyhimawan

"BEST COFFEE EVAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Friendly staff. Be prepared to wait but be prepared to have your mind blown..."

Jeff Zawila

"I've ordered flat white, one of the best in Melbourne. Came here around 10am and quite a lot people here. Lovely!!! Highly recon their coffee!..."

Perry

"Perfect coffee, unlike any coffee I have had before, friendly people, trendy decor, will come back again and again and again! Didn't have to wait..."

Indi Farquharson

"Hands down my favourite coffee in Melbourne. The store can be a bit difficult to find, but it's worth it. They are always normally really busy, but..."

Ashley8513

"One of the best coffee places in Melbourne, if not the best. To be honest, there is a good chance that you'll miss it if you walk down little bourke..."

Partha

"Have been here a couple of times before work (around 7am) when they've just opened so I've never had to experience any dreadful queues but people do..."

Cookiemonsta

"Popped in for an afternoon pick up and was greeted by cheerful staff. The ambience is relaxed yet the service is so quick. I'm amazed at how quickly..."

Abby Durbridge

"A small cafe which popular with the locals. Not many seatings are available but the cafe gives very good ambiance and comfy feeling. The Baristas..."

Sherly Huang

"Great vibe, great coffee. Only gripe is that they don't do a cup just one size bigger than their current large which is only a regular in most..."

Ray Berry

"Chairs on the ceiling of a cafe? Yeah why not we are in Melbourne! A cafe name that is too hard to spell let alone memorize for most - bbb is one of..."

MelbFoodHunter

"The fact that Melbourne is a Coffee Diggers' dream is well documented. It boasts that reputation for a reason.Brother.. is among the top drawer..."

Nischal Sharma

"Seven seeds coffee has always been one of my Favorite caffeine dealers and so it's great to have their beans available in the city from a team that..."

Tomas

"This is a great place to take out of towers for a good coffee in Melbourne. It's tiny but feels cosy and the chairs on the ceiling are very unique...."

Yas Food

"I would like to say it is the best Flatwhite I have ever drunk.Rich aroma and sweetness!The taste of Honduras is kind of normal for me,it's the..."

Chenchen Zhao

"I love this small hidden coffee place, definitely worth a visit for coffee lovers. Vintage features with the strong smell of coffee beans, one of..."

Maria

"My very first coffee in Melbourne was at Brother Bada Budan, a name I’ve only recalled more recently. On my first morning here after discovering..."

Donutsam

"Perfect coffee every time. Delightful and efficient service. Great space - highly recommended for both a quick coffee while seated or one to go. ..."

Latitudes

"I would recommend this place for coffee lovers, there is no latte art but still it's a good coffee here in the coffee town, unique architecture and..."

Robert Tirtasentana

"Exceptional coffee place on Little Bourke St (Melbourne CBD survives in its lane ways and alleyways). If you are a coffee connoisseur or are just..."

Arijit Das

"Every time I'm in Melbourne I come here. Always great service, quick and consistently delicious coffee. Even though it's a small space, if you can..."

Hezhoo

"I haven't been here in a while and as I was in the city on the weekend this is one cafe that I knew would be reliable. They only do coffee,..."

Timinmelbourne

"We stopped here on the way back to the hotel after reading positive reviews about the coffee. I ordered a flat white, which was smooth with a slight..."

Keely

"Amazing coffee and amazing decor! Brother baba budan is a tiny little cafe in cbd but its always super crowded (and rightfully so!) they close at 5..."

Too Hungry

"Went here after my colleague told me where her favourite coffee shop is in melbourne. When i first entered the shop, one thing i noticed was the..."

Jeffrey Adam

"At the recommendation of Penguineats for where to find the best coffee, I braved the rainy Friday (my day off, otherwise it’s too far from work) to..."

Ta.be.tabi

"Found this place on a Zomato search so popped in for a coffee but got distracted by a chai ($4). Nice but not strong and spicy enough for me. The..."

Rachel P

"I was recommended to give this place a go. I had a cappuccino and it had a heavenly-rich taste. One thing I remember really well was the temperature,..."

Will Tran

"Consistent beautiful coffee! Small but very cozy place. Whenever I have friends coming to Melbourne, I always bring them here to try the coffee. And..."

Live_in_melbourne

"Not bad its a kool place that gets busy. Even in a Saturday. Run by hipsters the place is ever so cosy. Coffee is good its mild. So i got a double..."

Layak007

"cozy place in the heart of Melbourne. always packed to the rafters. one of the best coffees you will have in Melbourne and thats something..."

JR Rique

"Purported to be one of the best coffees in Melbourne but I found it a little lacklustre. Compared to cup of truth or Patricia's and it comes up..."

Ben Jones

"Seven Seeds is definitely not my personal favourite coffee based on taste, however I can certainly appreciate how well they roast and the fact that..."

Fielder6

"I was attracted by the long line of people queuing around the door😃. Also cluster of chairs makes the atmosphere more artistic. Several dessert..."

Shuang Yang

"One of the best coffee maker in CBD without any doubt. My favourite is skinny mocha with extra shot. Normal latte taste a little bit bland (for..."

Kevin Winter

"Another top notch supplier of Seven Seeds coffee. Such a quirky little spot, with an artistic cluster of chairs adhered to the ceiling and quaint..."

Bianca Roberts

"Top notch coffee beans and the services are always always..."

JZY

"Staff was really nice. Coffee couldn't be any better. Really cosy atmosphere. Their sweets we nice as well. Couldn't really find any thing negative..."

MelbfoodCritic

"Good coffee spot on Little Bourke Street.Place is small and cosy, which means it is always crowded.One of my favourite spots for..."

Tony

"Full respect goes out to my brother baba budan. He be making an awesome cup of coffee... totally obeying the physic with making an espresso. They've..."

LaFussPot

"Great service. Central location. Cold press coffee good. You know it's good coffee when you do not need sugar. Good price but only one size to take..."

Duro

"The shop is tiny & squishy on a busy winters day however definately worth the dine in time. Unfortunately the coffee & hot chocolate were not as good..."

SJ87

"A small but lively cafe with fantastic coffee. Had a delectable cup of coffee. The I saw them with Whittaker chocolate bars. I went and asked what..."

Aviator

"My daily grind. Extremely wonderful service with beats and coffee to match. I Always start my day at work on a high from Brother Baba's coffee..."

Renée Leah

"This place was packed with business people and tourists! The flat white was exceptional, but a little too watery for my liking. The service was..."

Daniel

"A little yet eye-catching coffee place. The service was fast, staffs were nice and of course good coffee! Got a good coffee recommendation from one..."

Coffeebuffid

"Fairly small cafe in the CBD, saw it consistently popping up on various blogging pages and coffee review sites. I managed to walk past it..."

Whererandjmeet

"Entered at 8am and greeted by super friendly female staff. Drink-in or take away. Coffee aroma dancing with freshly laid perfume. People stay cool..."

Zhitian Zhang

"If you're a coffee snob, do come here for the coffee. Great flavour and they do single origins. Shop is tiny; don't get why they put chairs on the..."

Penelope

"DO: The coffees obviously. Rated highly and arguably the best coffee place in Melbourne. DON'T: Loiter near the front as the place is tiny..."

David Food Leasing

"Place is very small and quite a good place to seat for few. Flat White was very good a different flavour. Staff were friendly and Service was quick...."

Vivek Bala

"The coffee here is really good, the foam was velvety and the coffee had a great flavour. It was very busy when I was there but somehow the coffee was..."

Georgina

"Even though this place is hectic and very busy, the coffee comes out pretty quickly and is made with care. Had an excellent filter and my friend said..."

Brillat_Savarin

"Wonderful small coffee shop in CBD! The location is quite close to melbourne central and Patricia coffee. Had a decent latte and espresso. Really..."

Gabriel Karamoy

"Places like this only make me exclaim further the vibrant buzz of Melbourne's food and coffee scene - there has never been anything like it anywhere..."

Crispymelbreview

"The line went quick and my order was also quick. The interior was really cool, very good service and I would defiantly come here..."

Alice Copeland

"Probably my favorite coffee we had while in Melbourne. The line was intimidating, but went quickly enough and were even able to get a seat at the..."

Zach Kutlow

"Great busy coffee place that is always busy. Managed to get a seat at the huge share table. Ordered 2 flat whites - they use seven seeds coffee beans..."

PerthFoodieGirls

"Nice little shop! The passion fruit cake is great and not too sweet, it's good to have with a cup of tea. This shop is always popular, lots of people..."

Yishu Wang

"I have been coming to BBB for years and years living across the road since its first inception even. Though a lot of the truly great baristas have..."

Mmmclams

"Consistently great coffee! Brother never dissapoints. I always seek out their coffee when in the CBD. Also love how the service is not rushed but..."

Patsy

"The first time I went to BBB, it wasn't an easy job locating it. I crossed it twice, before recognising the hanging chairs. Yes, its a small cafe..."

Rishabh Shukla

"one of the top coffee place in Melbourne. Enough said, you just need to head here and try it yourself. You're probably gonna end-up drinking 2 cups..."

Darwin Tantra, TwoPaperPen

"Had the pleasure of dropping into this great coffee spot this morning, have been meaning to drop a line on there Zomato complimenting the great..."

MelbourneFoodie

"The guys @ seven seeds know how to make a coffee love grabbing a coffee from this place when I'm on this side of the city. ..."

Dani Eats

"I've been hear many times and had multiple coffee on the same day and every time I'm not disappointed. When I'm in the city it's the first place I..."

Arnold Keith

"Why Melbourne is the Cafe Capital of the World.Not cheap but all quality and ambiance. Such a "super mini" space in the middle..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Ultra hip, Seven Seeds Coffee house located on a street that deals mostly outdoors gear, located by spotting the fixies chained outside.Features..."

MSY123

"This coffee was amazing. Amazing. Don't like queues but the coffee was absolutely amazing and well worth it. Enough said. Come get..."

Gee

"They do coffee and they do it well. One of the best coffee places in Melbourne CBD. Love the hanging chairs in the ceiling and it has a very rustic..."

Danchi Nguyen

"This place has always been so popular. It is such a small establishment so it's a mission to get seated at all so I noticed that a lot of customers..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Hello Dear Zomato Community,After my socking lunch went here to experience what all the hype was about.Luckily the line was not..."

Mphamghwang

"All they do is coffee. But they do it really good! Definitely worth going to. They are friendly and a good atmosphere there. A friend recommended it..."

Tobias Hgalluccm

"One of the best, original and certainly one standing the test of time. Coffee is all I've actually had here but Its, Spot on. And as one of the..."

Stephen Raphael

"Great coffee still, had black and white, they both my first coffee of the day very unusual of me, really stood up to its reputation, both awesome...."

Smiley

"Fantastic delicious coffee, their house blend is great with fabulous flavour. They offer a wide range of single origin beans to purchase and the..."

Ron Harwood

"I like to come to this place, sit and share the big table with random coffee lovers around. Sometimes we can see each other's faces but most of the..."

Robot.tomato.space

"Excellent coffee! We tried a few of the desserts and they were quite nice. The store is quite small but we were able to grab a seat easily even..."

AteToooMuch

"Day after day this cafe never disappoints: always packed but amazingly managed. Despite the lines, you never have to wait for your coffee. Great..."

Slvbn

"Cool place, friendly staff and strong kicking coffee! Although i was surprised that my flat white was bitter and it was $4.30 but still worth it..."

Dollmination

"Only had a coffee here, so can't say anything about the food (although the cakes looked very good). Small cafe with good service and lovely..."

I. D.

"We asked for coffees and brownies...all awesomes....however, the place is a bit small and uncomfortable...for next time, I will ask take..."

Juan

"Great coffee in a bustling little shop. Love the decor, the staff are friendly and the pastries tasty. Lots of options for coffee ready to drink, as..."

Lauren Green

"One of the best coffee joints in melbourne cbd without question. Friendly fast and consistently good. Expect a que.Does nice pastries and..."

FoodiePhysician

"This is THE coffee place to go to when in Melbourne. Service is always good and the quality of the coffee has never disappointed......"

WK

"Cute little cafe , always pack to the door in the morning which is a good sign . I find the coffee a bit weak in body. It's for sure a destination..."

Andy C

"This is the greatest coffee shop in Melbourne. It's been my local for about 4 years and I just can't get enough. Staff are simply the best and the..."

Melbourne Yogi

"Small place with a focus on coffee and it shows. If you're anywhere near GPO and looking for quality coffee then you'd be crazy to pass this..."

Innafatkid

"I actually came here because of the many recommendations that I've got from my friends, and to be honest it was the best latte I had in Melbourne so..."

Abdulkareem Al-Qusair

"One of the better coffee houses in the CBD. Always enjoy my piccolos here but the filters are fantastic too. Very funky looking coffee bar..."

Princess_Porky

"Came to it as attracted by its fame. Tiny small cafe with great and wide selections of coffee. Unique decorations just add extra marks to this place...."

LuciferTSN

"Been here for coffee only on a number of occasions. Always packed and the coffee is good and strong. Foam is smooth. Takes card. Does take awhile..."

Blueberrypie

"For coffee lovers, you definitely cannot ever miss this place!! Cappuccino is my forever fav, and no matter which cafe I go, I would always order..."

Omelette

"Uber popular coffee outlet, always packed whether for sit ins or take outs! Offers different types of beans for purchase and great aroma from their..."

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"(OPEN FOR VIDEO)I’d like to present to you my favourite coffee place. It’s pretty well known but I love this place for a very personal..."

Jasmine Meutia

"Excellent coffee indeed. A friend, whose coffee experience is extensive, recommended this place to me. I stumbled upon it accidentally on a stroll,..."

Samuel Ryan

"Just around the corner from work with very friendly staff and the best expressos every time! Guaranteed perfect shots!! The decorations are pretty..."

Edenn Eats

"This kind of place is what makes Melbourne, Melbourne. Outstanding coffee place. You just know it once you enter... The smell, sight and sound hits..."

Hungry Ronin

"Brother Baba Budan was the one and only place I would get real coffee from 3 years ago, now, even with the explosion in cafes in the cbd, it still..."

Brod Asakura

"I'll be back. Beautiful food and great coffee. Ambience was great too and wait staff attentive and not pretentious! Have had several dishes here and..."

SandraS

"This little cute cafe is too famous to comment on. It could barely seat 20 ppl but there is always PPP waiting to order. And it's actually my first..."

Zakibites

"Undoubtedly, one of the best coffee places in the CBD. I had brought several coffee lovers here and they loved it! Since I am not a coffee person, I..."

Charizard

"Outstanding coffee! The beans have such a wellrounded flavour, with no harsh or bitter notes that many other coffee beans are guilty off. The space..."

AH

"Busy Busy Busy! You are lucky to get a place to sit down in this tiny and quirky cafe. It is really rush hour all the time. I love a..."

Karma Clarke

"Love this place, great coffee, great staff good vibe. Every time I'm on little Bourke I make sure to drop in for a short black. Keep up the good..."

Leon

"Meet Brother Baba Budan. The famous brother of the Seven Seeds family (Seven Seeds family includes Hortus x Seven Seeds and Traveller).The..."

Bean Market

"so far my best coffee experience in melbourne. The unique taste of their coffee made you falling for it hard, too hard until you can't get away from..."

Helenaconia

"One of the best specialty coffee I can get in the Melbourne CBD area. They are always consistent with their flavour and milk. A very nice and warm..."

Einney

"My stop in to Brother Baba Budan was delightfully spontaneous – after an afternoon browsing the shops, the buzz and an impulse drew me in to this..."

Adventures In Winterland

"So popular and so famous, famous for the chair hanging from the roof and good quality of coffee. Tiny place but people never stop coming in and grab..."

Jianierrrrrr

"My go to coffee when in the CBD. Guys are always friendly pushing out the best brew in the CBD. Donut selection is an added bonus for when a coffee..."

Mr B

"Great coffee, great hot chocolate, great food, great atmosphere, great service! What more could you ask for? Brother Baba Budan never fails at making..."

Themelbguy

"Amazing coffee! Creamy, smooth and mildly bitter after taste. The service was quick and staffs were friendly. I wish there were more seats to sit..."

Abid Azlan

"Perfect! I've been dying to try the coffee here adobe being told about it about 1.5 years back, but haven't had the chance. If it looked..."

Andy S

"Best coffee shop in CBD! Small space but decorative, good design. Lovely and friendly staffs! Love them cool and swaggg B-) I have tried brownie..."

Be Wachi

"Excellent coffee and great staff. Born from the knowledge and experience of Seven Seeds, this little ditty takes root and grabs you by the welcoming..."

Facebook User

"Amazing service, amazing coffee! Seven Seeds specialty blend is probably the best thing we've wet tasted. The guy behind the counter helped us buy..."

Amy Blomberg

"Good coffee. Popular for a..."

Marc Cheong

"Another great coffee despite the early ANZAC crowds. Good service today, coffee perfect..."

ChrisEats

"Fancy a seat? Where ? On the ceiling or the floor because this place is literally has a lot of chairs with its incandescent bulbs hanging to..."

Joshua George

"Their coffee are the best in both Melbourne and Adelaide. Another must go while I am in..."

Nnod

"Focusing solely on delivering coffee, the joint serves up the same roast as Seven Seeds, though without the difficulty of having to travel all the..."

The Food Society

"If you ever find yourself in Melbourne and in need of a quick coffee fix, do look no further than Brother Baba Budan! I first visited BBB during my..."

Yvonne Pei Vin

" Brother Baba Budan is a cute little cafe that's hidden up the western end of Little Bourke Street. I loved the chairs that hung from the ceiling and..."

Alloquy

"With coffee beans roasted by Seven Seeds, the focus here is purely on coffee. If you're lucky, you can nab a seat under the crazy collection of..."

Confessions Of A Little Piggy

"Its a speciality coffee place and the one thing that you’d observe about it; is that its the cool little cafe in the middle of melbourne that is..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"It is a small shop and not really suitable to having a meeting or doing any business but hipsters and students have found a way to hang out there...."

Epicurean Of Southbank

"No doubt the best coffee we had in Melbourne ($4 flat..."

A Matter Of Taste

"Extremely popular hipster joint which makes highest standard coffee. Soul brother café to Seven Seeds and de Clieu. For those that know their coffee..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Brother Baba Budan is a retro cafe located in the centre of Melbourne. Born out as a cosy little cafe with its wooden interiors, is one place that..."

Nikki NurikkoVisits

"It is definitely my café of choice when in need of a quick caffeine-fix, perfect when coupled with one of the pastries or muffins on display at the..."

KYYL

"Though, I think there's a lot of places that do great coffees in Melb but I still like coming back here more, particularly because it takes me back..."

The Hungry Excavator

"Highly recommended if you’re wanting a funky hangout and super good..."

Nina And Kran

"This shop sells only coffees and a small amount of pastries not lunch..."

Katherine Chiu

"Honestly it was the best cup of coffee I've had in the CBD area. I couldn't have asked for anything more perfect than this to start my day. The place..."

Addy

"The Small Skinny Flat White ($3.8) I had today was bold and rich, which huge malty and chocolate overtones. If you have time (and if you’re lucky..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Great for all the singletons and couples having a cool catch up over coffee. Not so good for kids and..."

Eat.Play.Shop.

"With the cramped interior, communal tables and the crazy chairs on the roof, Brother Baba Budan has spawned many imitators, some have matched the..."

Out Of My Kitchen

"Rather than dealing to corporate addicts as a mass produced commercial enterprise, Brother Baba Budan draws in the artistic and cultured and gives..."

Melbourne Lifestyle Blog

"There's no better place for coffee in Melbourne's CBD than this very cool 'hole in the wall' on Little Bourke Street. With barely more than a dozen..."

Alkira Bishka

"Brother Baba Budan delivers some of the best coffee in Melbourne. The very knowledgeable staff – steering me away from particularly bright single..."

PiCi And BC

"School chairs up on the ceiling as decorations, wait ladies covered in tatts, cramped and busy, hidden in a run down, old looking building. Using the..."

Angel Khong

"I ordered a cappuccino which was equally as delicious and I felt so satisfied. It was made exponentially better when I was able to take the photo of..."

Ichigo Shortcake

"Many locals seem to regard Brother Baba Budan as Melbourne's best coffee and to date I'd probably be happy to support that claim. The baristas..."

Simon Leong

"Brother Baba Budan was full house at that point, given that cafes which are open on weekends past 4pm are a rare breed, it was no wonder at how busy..."

Petit Miamx

"Seriously good coffee. Quaint decor. Check out the chairs hanging from the..."

FoodieMan

"Worth looking for!. We discovered this little shop of coffee happiness last year and had to make return visits this year during our stay in..."

Labtested

"Love!. Hands down the best coffee in Australia! Love this..."

Mitchelljpollard

"Cosy, good place to chat. Went here for the first time today. Customer service was great and the person who served us was really welcoming. Coffee..."

Tkdoa1

"Beautiful coffee!. Stopped in for a take away coffee again - service is quick and efficient, and very friendly. Coffee is delicious - definitely..."

Unravelled

"Treasured Find. My friend and I visited Melbourne recently and urban spoon lead us here...so worth the walk. A small boutique coffee bar that has all..."

Bec Alosi

"Excellent coffee. This place has consistently excellent coffee. I regularly make the 5 minute walk from my office, passed many closer coffee shops,..."

Fiona

"Some of the nicest coffee I had during my short stay in Melbourne. Friendly staff, cosy place which felt like a proper coffee shop. Latte and flat..."

Chew Soh

"Vistor from Sydney. I was adamant about finding Melbournes best coffee and this place is right up there! My first coffee was rich, flavoursome with a..."

Facebook User

"Great coffee. Was in Melbourne for the weekend and had two coffees here - a dine-in cappuccino and a take-away latte. Both were great. The place..."

ML Teaspoon

"Visitor from Perth. I had a latte here. I think I will be moving to Melbourne now. Great coffee. Keep it..."

Rodrijo22

"Consistently great coffee. Highly..."

MunchieMelbs

"Weekends. My favourite place to grab a T/A in the city in..."

BrekkyisBest

"Coffee is..."

Melsyj

"Awesome, as always. Beautiful coffee as always - house blend was very tasty as an espresso.keep it up guys, love coming to Melbourne and..."

Zir076

"Beautiful..."

Sherbetbomb

"I've been a fan of BBB for years and have never been disappointed. Great coffee for my morning..."

EatToLive

"I haven't been here for a couple of years and the coffee here is still pretty good...not sure about charging $4 for it..."

Brunswick 72

"Best coffee in Melbourne. I have made it my mission over the past 2 years to find the best coffee in Melbourne, and after visiting many of the top..."

Em Hart

"Always consistent. Could always count on this place for great coffee and..."

Kell

"Yum!. Recently had a perfect iced-coffee here after a warm day of shopping. The place looks a little intimidating, but I was pleasantly surprised..."

Honeybee

"Great coffee and really friendly..."

HappyHayley

"Always Full. Hadn't heard of it beforehand (apparenlty it's well-known!(?)) but noticed it was full everytime I walked past while shopping...."

HungryInLeederville

"Quality.. If you only have time for one coffee store in Melbourne, Brother Baba Budan would not disappoint. Superior service and well thought out..."

LittlePorkBun

"Mocha for the win. Bit pricey but good..."

Fon

"Melbourne Girl. Do not be diswayed by the unconventional hanging chairs, or the coffee bean shovel in place of a regular door handle; for, if..."

Melbourne Girl

"The coffee is excel :-) had the Colombia blend. The body was just nice in between of medium and full. Would say sweet and bitter for the taste which..."

Foodhunterxxx

"A Melbourne staple. Have been enjoying the coffee for the last four years and will continue to do so until this wonderful place disappears. Highly..."

Jesse

"Yet to find a better coffee in Melbourne. (Anywhere actually) Made with absolute..."

Hula Jarmusch

"Limited Seating Mayhem With Good Coffee. I have had coffee from here a few times and while they deliver a good drop of coffee the vibe and atmosphere..."

Christopher James

"Great!. Don't think I've had a bad experience at BBB so far. The coffees are generally as consistent as they can be, staff are friendly, and prices..."

Andrew

"Awesome. One word - superb!One of the best mocha that i've tasted so..."

Muhamad Syahrul Asyraf Anuar

"Highly recommended!. I always go here for lunch. This place offers the best value in Melbourne, quick service makes this place stress..."

Jessica Freeman

"Found by accident. We were down from Brisbane on holiday in Melbourne and our hotel was really close to this place so I went to get our take away..."

Marmalade

"Love the coffee here, taste quite different with anywhere..."

Trang Huyen Phan

"Great Coffee & Service. Staff are not at all pretentious, genuinely happy and serving excellent..."

Sebastian

"Nice coffee, good service. The best coffee i have drinked the service is pretty good, all the staff are kindly and..."

Yile Sheng

"Favourite soy latte in Melbourne. Reliably good, and a nice place to hang out in the morning. Wish they opened at 6.30 so I could pop in before..."

L

"Not to be missed!. Smooth aromatic coffee, one of the best in..."

Kevin Lee

"The real and best coffee in melbourne! and also i like the interior of the..."

Tony Montana

"Excellent COffee. Might be the best coffee in the Melbourne..."

Ed

"Great coffee. Best iced coffee I've ever had in..."

Tomo

"The Ultimate.. The. Best. Coffee. In. Melbourne.Love love love this place. It doesn't need to advertise it's name or logo on the window or use..."

Tara Devii

"The Best.. This place is the best coffee in the CBD. It is so good that if you disagree and think somewhere else is better then you are a 'full..."

Patrick Andriske

"It'a must. When we walked into this tiny little Cafe we loved the feel of it. It was busy and cosy. The decor was warm and friendly with lots of..."

Pepper Pot

"I've only just discovered this.... It's a shame I have only just discovered this little gem with only 2 days left working in the CBD. I think I..."

Janelle Munro

"Best coffee ! Cute little coffee shop! Recommend..."

Sandee

"Baba Best. Crackin good..."

Paul Ryan

"Definitely my favorite coffee in Melbourne! Tastes like mmmmmmmm..."

Ongster

"Just my kind of place to enjoy some I Melbourne's most outstanding coffee. Perfect every..."

Peater Eater

"Amazing coffee!. One of the best coffee that I've ever had in my life. Enough..."

Foodeater

"Perfect experience. Brother Baba Budan was absolutely wonderful! Great coffee and atmosphere with a cool and quirky..."

Hayley Ward

"Awesome staff and smooth coffee, it's just a shame you can't buy a large size!. After investigating the best coffee spots in the CBD I wound up here..."

Julia Eats Melbourne

"One of my favourite spots.. The cafe is very small and busy, but very quaint and comforting. The decor in the cafe is amazing, from the chairs on the..."

Madison

"Pretty Great!. I asked for a double latte, and the double was all there! It was a very finely extracted shot. I love to extract the finest shots i..."

Roobee

"Great coffee, awesome music, nice deco, almost hits the perfect note, but I have always been very disappointed by the staff who is usually rude and..."

Pix

"Consistently top grade coffee. Definitely deserves to be in the top 2 best coffee place in melbourne, by my..."

Anden

"Awesome coffee. If your looking for a short mac, then this is your place! The tall guy with the beard serving us was a top bloke with a sweet..."

Mac's

"Best coffee I've ever had in Melbourne. Love seven seeds if I'm ever near BBB or the seven seeds in Parkville I have to drop..."

Chantelle Morrissey

"Mmmm latte. I was lucky enough to duck in there between a couple of work meetings in the city one weekday, when it's probably a bit less busy. Lovely..."

Kirstin_d

"I have never been so happy to wait so long for a..."

Mark

"Good coffee, but certainly not the best. This place is always busy, I was pleasantly surprised that my t/a latte was served up within a few minutes..."

Mmmsedap

"Hot coffee cool tatts. My favorite chill out place in the city. Best coffee, 7 seeds of course and served by tattooed to the max..."

Frenchies

"Life changing coffee! Warm, friendly service, always a unique flavored bean. Awesome take away cups..."

Crumbs

"My First stop in Melbourne. I hop off the train at southern cross station and head straight to BBB. Absolutley love this place.....very funky and..."

A Shot Of Chilli

"Best Coffee in town. Wont miss it everytime i passed..."

Kelly Princess

"Best coffee in the CBD. BBB has never failed to give me that zing I need in the mornings. Friendly staff and great..."

Thesupster

"The best coffee!. I come here twice every week to just get a cup of my mocha. The best coffee for..."

Benny Tan

"Awesome. Love the coffee and hot chocolate..."

CtrlAltDeliriousBoneless

"This is undoubtably the best coffee place in whole of Australia ! If I visit Melbourne again , the only reason would be to visit this place and have..."

Shenil Ranpura

"Excellent coffee, always crowded though. The coffee here is excellent. I'm no expert, but do occasionally crave for a fix, and with BBB you can just..."

Alma

"Great coffee mixed with some hip hop beats! Keep it under..."

Gwood7

"Really nice coffee, friendly staff. my friend lloyd has a beard and the coffee didn't get in..."

Justin Shachter

"Pretty good coffee. Beautifully smooth coffee, full of flavour. Yes it could have been hotter - I can see why some people complain - but I still..."

Shui

"Supercalifreakingawesome. Best CBD coffee there is. You can tell by all the bike courier steeds hanging from the trees out the..."

Lorem Ipsum

"Good coffee. This is one of the best coffee place you can find in the CBD. Great coffee beans, all the way from Costa Rica. But I think it just come..."

Wan Amir Hisyam

"One of the best. Their coffee is one of the best in town. Worth the..."

Jade Hunter

"Delicious coffee. Always delicious. i like. a..."

Eudaemonia

"Coffee under a chairful sky. Small, Spartan, and you have to be extremely lucky to get a seat. It's all worth it for the intimate setting to exchange..."

Jon Turner

"King of coffees. Best coffee in Melbourne y'all..."

KRS ONE

"Worth the trek for the bean hunter. Amidst stores of adventure gear lies a small space offering the best coffee I have had in Melbourne. My latte..."

WoknFork

"BBB \m/. The best coffee! Wish they had bigger..."

Mr.V

"Best coffee in Melbourne. Full..."

Madhu

"Best coffee in the country. One of the 2 best coffee spots in Australia - the other being Elixer in..."

Pinarello

"Best coffee in Melbourne. This little gem shop makes the best coffees in the city. Coffees are always brewed perfectly by highly professional..."

YKL

"Nice..."

Hungry G

"Crowded for a reason. Yes, it's popular and always overcrowded for a good reason. I feel like over the past year i've gone out of my way to look for..."

D-ka

"Finally. I've heard about this place before but never had time to venture down there until today! Sat at the bar with a mate soaking in the cool..."

Boiled_eggs

"Not another coffee joint. Always packed but I definitely can see why. Love the atmosphere and quirky decor. Best coffee in Melbourne and they're very..."

Yann Cheung

"Wow!. Amazing coffee. amazing..."

Baristaboy

"Epic coffee, favourite in..."

LA.RI

"Great coffee, deserves the..."

Richie Hunt

"Really good coffee, easily the best available in the..."

BG

"Best coffee in Melbourne. I thought I had the best coffee in Melbourne at Earl Canteen, that was until I tried the coffee here! I watched as they..."

Melissa

"The best.. Best coffee in town. Ask for it to be..."

Jazc

"Do I really need to write another good review?. I think it's quite well known this place is amazing. Coffee is probably the best I've had in the CBD...."

Sweets

"Small but amazing. Like its relative Seven Seeds, BBB has some seriously great decor and too-cool staff. The coffee is likewise amazing and its worth..."

Lee Bond - Kennedy

"Worth it. Typical melbourne cafe.small & tucked away.melbourne hospitality.good..."

Cassandra

"Amazing coffee. One of the best long macchiatos I've had. And a friendly smile from the girl who took my coffee..."

Fuzzy961

"Charming decor and smiling service with a homely feel. You can't get coffee any better than..."

Marcopolo

"Everyone's on their iPhone. Being 100 meters down the road, I was directed to this funky cafe by Melbourne Coffee App on my iPhone. When I arrived,..."

GregFresser

"Love at first sight with BBB. I love coffee. I'm always finding the best ones to drink and I love how its so out of reach for me (making it a 50..."

Gastronomique-Effect

"Coffee beneath the chairs. A damn fine cup of expertly made..."

Heneedsfood

"The double ristretto..."

Lindapapa

"It's always busy here, but they're pretty efficient. Fantastic..."

Ilovefood

"A hallowed coffee hollow!. BBB demonstrated back in 2006 what a small coffee bar, including the coffee it prepares and serves, can be and it has..."

EM

"Presidential approval. What more is there to..."

El Presidente

"Great coffee but a bit on the cramped side. Hint: don't come inside with more than one..."

The Hungry Badger

"Tried their latte this afternoon based on Melbourne Coffee Review website and WOW their latte is very nice indeed. No surprise it got the highest..."

Iggy

"Wow what a great coffee... Simply the best coffee in Melbourne and everyone that has been there should agree. But every good thing comes at a price,..."

Gabe

"Loved the coffe but the chairs on the roof were bloody excellent..."

Bexda

"Where's the sign!? Oh wait, it's Melbourne, that's normal and cool to do so. Great coffee..."

Anthony Wong

"Great coffee, too busy.. Too busy and too small to be comfortable, but great coffee. Possibly the best in the CBD. Take away might be the only..."

Tim Sell

"With it's truly excellent espresso blend and ever-changing coffees of the day, Brother Baba Budan draws a cult following among the bean-inclined..."

Danp

"Brother Baba Budan is quite simply in my humble opinion Melbourne's best coffee. The..."

What's For Tea

"As you walk in the cramped little cafe down in the office side of town, you can’t help but notice the amount of chairs..."

Darryl Tirtha

Rice Paper Scissors

88/100 (5987 ratings)

Restaurants

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

Joanne Liu

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

Lightworker Trinh

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

Melbourne Food Monkeys

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

Anna Shannon

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

Kenn Ayres

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

JB

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

Wearekimleaf

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

Aaditey Bains

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

Brogan Duyndam

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

Leshae Brown

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

Stelly

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

Angelica

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

Matthew D Benson

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

Khrisey

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

Donna&Shane

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

Maddie Lee

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

Karina J

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

Srslyfoods

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

FoodieInMel

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

Karen Liang

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

Rastafarianf50

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

Amy Read

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

Eleanor

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

Agreekable

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

Famished

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

Urban Muncher

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

Emma Louise

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

Jessica

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

Rifan Thamrin

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

Be Honest

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

Mafrazamjah

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

Kimberly Wijaya

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

Hon

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

Mustard

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

GabbieFood

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

Humble Anna

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

Salwa Gautama

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

Chii

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

Ramesh Maurya

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

Leo

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

KITCHFIT

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

Vivien 🍓🍙

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

Emily Xia

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

Jamie

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

Amy Flood

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

Linda Zhang

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

Alicia M

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

Aaron Chin

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

Food Girl 101

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

Diana Xie

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

Melbfoodie

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

Lil Porker

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

Irene Borges

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

Danielle Nguyen

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

Sally

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

Sarah Ngo

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

Daniel Arnott

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

Sammy

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

Nelson

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

Flavietta

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

SDeans

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

Dinesh Amin

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

Munching With Mel

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

Milla Vanilla

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

Richard Tom

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

Foodninja

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

Zoe Chin

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

Nidhi

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

Quinn Tran

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

Melanie Potter

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

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

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

.ji.sama

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

Kimmy

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

Little.miss

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

Xavali

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

Lifecycle

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

Anotheronebitesthecrust

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

Laura Kimberley Soh

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

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

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

Chuhong Wu

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

Joanne | Melbournecitay

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

Food Junkie

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

Yume Yume

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

Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto

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

Tish Piaser

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

Cheesy Orange

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

Duchess_Arg

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

Jenny Duong

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

Makan2Melbourne

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

Erin King

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

Tina T

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

Maylene Mikaelson

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

Val

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

Chips Before Dips

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

Chris Li

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

Juerong Qiu

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

Charlie

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

Chantelle Hiley

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

Moieats

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

Jessie Foodie

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

Kira Dinh

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

Jean Jean

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

Matilda Rose

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

EmLou86

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

Food For Thought

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

Helen Hu

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

Faye Ye

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

Daisy

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

RGAnders

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

Veta Bajaj

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

The Hand That Bites

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

Yohanes Satria Julianto

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

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

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

Thi

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

Wintice

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

Viv OY

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

Mwhy Tran

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

Obsessedwithfood

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

EatsByM

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

Clare

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Shiran Zhang

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

元霸李

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

Rachel Jade

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

Figures

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

Tracey @ NoWongFood

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

Austin

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

Chickenliver

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

An

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

Kath's Food Indulgences

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

Lara.stephens

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

Descartesmuse

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

Tim

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

Grape Life

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

Gingin

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

April

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

AndrewToe

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

Caitlin Kingsley

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

Melbourne, Let’s Eat

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

Whenfoodsonpoint

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

Frances Mona

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

Felix The Cat

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

TJ

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

Snow

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

Zu Ning

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

James Ter

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

Split The Bill

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

Koko

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

Moetfan

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

Obie

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

Deniz

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

Elle Donagher

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

Key🍕

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

Missfoodie

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

Jolene Lim

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

VP

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

Ray

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

Julie Nguyen

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

Melbourne Epicure

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

Cassandra Nahrung

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

Hangry Mama

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

Sophie Donnison

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

Jinn

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

Jimmy Nguyen

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

Oy

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

LG

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

Cakescookiescoffee

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

George David Michaelides

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

IEats

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

Pennae

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

_anne_with_an_e

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

Rama

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

Jo Landi

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

Nem

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

Eating Away Melbourne

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

2A1K

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

Kirsty Haggerty

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

Fiona Nguyen

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

Tomato.Girl.

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

Rinny Wang

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

Joanna43429

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

Rtm

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

Eatmeef

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

Jtsgqsdhrzm

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

Food Reviews

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

Pawel Malczewski

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

Nic D

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

AnotherAsianAbroad

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

David Liang

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

Kimberley Leggett

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

Melbourne's Finest Foods

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

Jennifer

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

Zillily

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

Rizka Natasya

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

Renee Sturtevant

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

April Sacluti

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

Jstina Cho

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

Vendy Foo

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

Georgia Sing

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

Yanhui Liu

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

Sophia Collantes

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

Remy Matthew

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

Jay Contor

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

Truman Tang

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

Rachel Lai

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

Nathan Galea

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

Sandra Dao

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

Yulz

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

Vivi861

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

Linda

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

Zee

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

Gillian Griffiths

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

Turtle 🐢

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

Jess Guscott

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

Kevin Jung Hak Yun

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

Simmyeats.Melb

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

Luke Purcell

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

Christinana

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

Hello World!

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

Dale Zeinheiger Culpin

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

SN

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

Skeyfei.jia

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

Springsfield

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

Phillip Wilkie

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

Shell Samuels

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

Ferry Gondo

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

Nini Foodie

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

Kevin

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

Chris

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

Ilovefoodsomuch

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

Alice

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

Actuallyitslucy

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

Jeffry

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

Baysidefoodie

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

Estefania Giraldo Pineda

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

EmmDee

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

Nen

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

Pjgirl

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

Fay Godanda

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

Shu

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

Fernando Longo

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

Ihoward

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

Michael Daaboul

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

Mel

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

Debra

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

Hanu

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

Ocean

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

KnowingMelbourne

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

Julien Lay

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

Jade Eden Loosli

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

Maria

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

Syt

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

Love At First Bite

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

Michael Dunne

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

Amile

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

Charis

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

Rajan Chanana

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

Kayacrackerrs

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

A To Za'atar

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

Rsq1

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

BubblyCake

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

Jeeth John

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

Belle

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

Bachd3

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

Cottonball♡

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

Yourmelbournefoodguide

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

Inggrid Zhao

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

Pitted4Lyf

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

Sweet_tooth_bo_boo

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

Priya Radha

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

Austin

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

Secret Night Out

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

Jennifer Gong

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

FoodBooster

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

Wandering Ella

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

Daniel Taylor

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

Two Sheds

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

Melissa Kate

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

M.

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

Jing

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

Naman B

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

Laurence Song

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

Courtney

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

Sneha Arora

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

Urban Foodie

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

Kriti Kapoor

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

R1987

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

Arron Conran

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

Lyv To Eat

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

ShortPunMoreFun

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

Doodiethefoodieblogger

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

Cynthia Giang

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

Eduardo Dias

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

Nicole

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

Melbournian

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

Sandrena DOlivera

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

Veronica Lin

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

Jasmine Wong

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

Med

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

Sweta Ajmera

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

Eatdrinkbe_merry

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

Sandy Natalia

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

JJ

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

Ilovefood13

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

Arissa Lee

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

Julie Osborn

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

Matsta1975

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

Alessandro Love Good Food

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

The Foodie

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

Vanessa Espírito Santo

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

2wo Fat Girls

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

Whenfoodiesmeet

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

Elizabeth Maree

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

PS91

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

Forknifespoon

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

Lily

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

Chee Ching Low

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

Wandering Spoon

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

Anna

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

Retno Widyanti

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

Young Foodie

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

Teranai

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

Tim Heng

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

SKS

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

SuzLovesFood

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

Abhishek Jain

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

Flytonewyork

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

Jiji

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

Katherine

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

Megan

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

Rebecca N

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

Maphilldas

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

Fattie Kat

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

Allieson

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

Samantha Todd

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

Robbie Neller

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

Gen Bailey

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

Andy Stevenson

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

Stace

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

James

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

Julia Maria

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

Shuun

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

Anj Tan

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

J0yy173

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

Bruce Collins

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

Good Food Good Mood

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

ToFeedTwo

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

JD

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

Blueberrypie

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

Mia

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

Sherly Huang

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

Z For GoodFood

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

FooDori

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

Foodslut

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

Petitefat

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

Iryna Sakhatovska

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

Chelsea Cottonaro

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

Priyanka Tobing

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

The Jaminator

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

April_eats

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

Lovefood

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

Charlie Jenn Lian Ng

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

Coffeesnob

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

Wikus Du Toit

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

Ebony Hammat

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

Gourmet Explorer

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

Hanah Penrose

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

Emma Louise

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

Clarissa

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

Gary Mak

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

Flowerbutton

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

Ferris Wheel Flight

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

Iris Liang

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

Vee

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

Hui Tao

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

Avolette

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

Rida Hakeem

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

Jordy123

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

Ray Wang

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

Hannah Jung

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

Rachel Jaye Honner

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

Steve Boz

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

Quinn

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

Foodie AC

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

Traceynn

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

CholoEats

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

One.hungry.girl10

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

Jianierrrrrr

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

Donutsam

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

Katherine's Food Diary

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

Amanda Rajendra

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

Emma

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

Melinda Duke

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

VodkaO_ZS

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

Annika Morris

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

IsaH

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

Louisa Berry

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

Meredith Kang

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

Kylie McClean

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

Pauliwag

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

Food Affair

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

Susie Tran

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

Bill Hurst

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

Tina Salameh

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

Sherena Ng

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

Plummy Loves Yummy

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

Glenn Sampson

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

Heath Andrews

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

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

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

Livetoeat

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

Hexian Wang

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

Skinny Glutton

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

Krystal

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

Studio Untagged

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

Magicfiretruck

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

Joni Wang

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

Jeffrey Do

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

Shannon Tjondro Koesoemo

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

Xtina

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

The Food Society

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

Dolly The Explorer

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

Fion Koh

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

Greggy

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

Thuaners

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

Nik TiF

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

Mich.f

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

ALC

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

Mon

"Great place, noticed a couple of comments about it being rushed, which is true, but understandable. Go there for the food, it's not really a bar to..."

UNO

"Fantastic! We ordered 59,5 dishes for 2 people, and none of them is a disappointment. They are rich-flavored, tempting decorated, although the..."

Amberli

"Came here for lunch on a Thursday, and the two of us managed to get the last table available (ouside). We ordered 5 dishes for $59 for two people,..."

Min

"Loved this place! Very impressed, we asked for a table inside obviously bit of a wait as expected, we arrived back after being notified of our table..."

MR E

"Absolutely delicious! $59 for five share plates, which was more than enough for 2 of us. Gorgeous Riesling for $11 topped it off beautifully...."

Rhonda Murray

"Brilliant. The service was excellent- very personable staff. We sat outside (by choice) and even in the dead of winter were kept warm with the..."

Steph D

"Delicious!! The food is mouthwatering, everything we ordered was on point! Definitely worth lining up for an early dinner. However the place is quite..."

Vivi Wulansari

"A great place for a quick lunch or a casual but hip dinner. The vibe is pretty chill. The Asian fusion is done well as the presentation of each dish..."

I Have A Reservation

"1 hour and 15mins is the least amount of time I have ever been allowed to have a meal in. It's a bit over the top, it's not like it's a Michelin..."

Glorious Food Melbs

"Outstanding. My son and I had a nice lunch at the tables outside. The hustle and bustle inside showed what was to come. Amazing service with quality..."

James Yelwar

"Went on a busy Saturday evening. Despite the chaos we had a great guide who took us on an amazing taste adventure! The food was delicious and packed..."

Peter Van Buuren

"The food is excellent and the service is good too. The portions are small so it can be quite expensive. The dishes are creative and palate..."

Ashleigh Dougherty

"Rice paper scissors has been quite a hype and definitely got my tastebuds begging me to try. Asian tapas which consist of heavy Thai influence in its..."

Justin Wong

"Went here out of the blue for dinner, got there just in the nick of time to be seated (sat outside, wasn't a bad night to do it). If we'd got there..."

David

"Never disappoints. The dishes are amazing, perfect for sharing. The staff go that extra mile to make sure you feel looked after & your..."

Rebecca Coombe

"The food was delicious and the staff were fantastic. My partner and I went for the $59 deal, where we could choose any 5 dish on the menu to share...."

Beng Lim

"Had high expectations for rice paper scissors after waiting 1.5 hours in 5 degree weather, and I'm glad to say that it was worth it! The..."

Hilda Lee

"Rice Paper Scissors is this tiny restaurant tucked away down Liverpool Street. Its not a place you’d find unless you were looking for it, but it is..."

KT

"Don't come here if you want to catch up with someone - because the only thing you'll be left talking about is the food. The best tapas style food and..."

Lauren Butler

"Absolutely loved this place. The $59 deal for two people sharing 5 courses was filling enough for a couple and was a fun way to try many dishes in..."

Elaine

"Fusion Asian finger foods. Very popular with the locals and must be there early otherwise expecting long wait. Not cheap but good yummy foods!..."

ToMmy VeNantius T

"We arrived at 5.30pm right on opening time and we got a table for 2 straight away. We were only allowed 1 hour and 15 mins for our table which was..."

Kat_Eats_Mel

"If it's been too long since you bragged about your dinner on Instagram, then it might be time you paid a visit to Rice Paper..."

Eddie Han

"They were flexible enough to place a larger portion for 3 people, from the 'choose 5 to share' menu. I think the beef salad is slightly chewy but..."

Zhitian Zhang

"We went here early on a Friday night and walk straight in. Service very friendly and fast and food was delicious albeit a bit messy and cumbersome..."

Iheartmelbourne

"Rice Paper Scissors is a funky little establishment with quick service, quick food, and a good atmosphere serving modern Asian tapas.We..."

Erin

"One of my favorite Asian fusion restaurants! My partner and I visited and got the 5 courses for $55 and it was great value. Hint: get the pork..."

Emma

"We were lucky enough to walk in and sit down immediately without a booking (available only for lunch, I believe). We were met with friendly service..."

Amy

"Loved coming here! I love that it's all small meals so that you can try a bunch of things & it was a really good price as well. Stand out meals were..."

Kiffdcosta

"Probably abit overpriced for its unpretentious food but always a place that delights my tastebuds. Long wait and their limited dining time were my..."

GezaEats

"This place had such beautiful service, so friendly, from start to finish. Great cocktails & drinks selection.. Tapas were flavor-full & well sized...."

Giorgia

"The market is flooded with modern Asian establishments all trying to reinterpret classical or hawker styles dishes with their own twist. South..."

Howardwashere

"Loved this place! Great value, delicious food. The soft shell crab baguette was my favourite. I also loved the Mum I dropped my ice cream. Make sure..."

Katieppie

"Loved loved loved this place! Never being a big fan of tapas I was sceptical about trying this place but I take that all back now! Every dish we had..."

Belinda Vee

"Finally got to eat here on our third attempt whilst in Melbourne always very busy even on a Sunday night at 6.00 pm had to wait half an hour but..."

The Two Tasters

"59 dollar tasting menu is a must when coming here. Food is unbelievable, in a quirky Melbourne laneway this is a perfect venue for any occasion!..."

Garth Christie

"Got a table straight away when I came here and usually always get one. One of the best and healthy places I have eaten at with great and quick..."

Thomas Jacobson

"Easy to get a table here without any hassles. Food is very good. Definately would come back when im in the essendon area with my family. Just hope it..."

Jessie Stuart

"One of my favourite places to dine in the CBD. My favourites include the crispy barramundi, sticky pork belly, balinese roast duck, crying..."

Tony

"We arrived at 2.15 and got a table straight away. The food is delicious and fresh. The cocktails were amazing...the Lemongrass Tom Collins I can..."

Jodie

"This place gets so packed. Knocked back when we tried to do a walk in during lunch but we made a booking for the next day and it was so worth it. The..."

Lole Lole Lole

"Must like sharing tables (on stools) , or sitting at the bar (on stools).... Must book... If that's ok with you then you're 'ready to eat with your..."

I Bite

"Fantastic lunch. Cool modern vibe. Delicious food. Amazing service. We loved it. Tried the deal 5 dishes for 59. Pretty good value. Lamb ribs were..."

Avi

"RPS is certainly funky, and worthy of your hard earned when you're eventually offered a table. However, is it worth hanging around 60-90mins for a..."

Iceman

"A trendy Asian Fusion small restaurant in a side lane of Melbourne ..Clean amenities, friendly atmosphere serving fresh and flavoursome food - what..."

Donna Braden

"来了两次才做评价。觉得是非常适合两个人去的餐馆，59能试5道菜简直就是吃货福音！！..."

Bonnie Ke

"Very tasty food. The menu is designed to share and every item we ordered was excellent. The cocktails were a little disappointing and took a long..."

Tom Curney

"Thoroughly delicious! Must come back to try rest of menu. So tasty, fresh and so full of flavour. Loved sitting sitting at counter and watching the..."

I Am Hungry

"Went here with a couple of mates and got a set for 6 people of 5 dishes. portions weren't even close to being for 6. Disappointed in the portion..."

Shaun Chua

"Had a great meal with excellent flavours. Not designed to fill the stomach so just be weary if you are intending on doing..."

Clay Wong

" Yum yum yum! Loved everything except maybe for the sliders, they were still good but not to the standard of their other dishes. The drinks were..."

Lovefood

"The pinnacle of modern Asian cuisine, I absolutely loved it! Staff were super friendly and accommodating, happily running through the menu with us...."

Charlotte Huddle

"Asian tapas done amazingly well, fused with solid service and put at good-value price points. I am sure you can check out the menu and my pictures..."

Hungry Ronin

"RPS combines two of my favourite things when it comes to food; tapas & Asian. Not only is the service great, the food itself reminds me of being..."

Kelsey Hancock

"I have come here many times with groups and as a couple and i could not recommend this more. Their food is asian fusion similar to what you will find..."

Khpn

"well you might think it is a little bit pricy but that is before you taste their fantastic dishes. I recommend the '$59 for 5 dishes' and choose what..."

Yk Lu

"Excellent restaurant!We've been here a few times coming to Melbourne,high quality food and great price.Well done guys!Great range of..."

Daron Mac

"Went here for Mother's Day. A nice selection of share plates of lamb ribs, fried chicken, sticky pork belly, king prawns and barramundi. All were..."

Dazzling

"I've walked past this place many times before because I was always too hungry to wait. But today I was determined to try it and cross it off my list...."

Occasionalist

"RPS has been on my "must-eat" list for long and yesterday got time to explore this Asian fusion tapas, finally, and the dining experience over there..."

Lily Qiu

"I must say, I did judge the book by its cover with this one – I was enchanted by the décor at RPS, so we stopped in for a very late lunch-snack,..."

Adventures In Winterland

"Absolutely incredible Asian food! Went for lunch and shared five meals for $59 - best value around! The food was all of exceptional quality, but I..."

Brungiel

"I’ve made a plan to visit this fusion tapas restaurant since last year but did not have a chance to do it. Luckily, I stumbled upon the busy..."

Nona Tukang Makan

"After a hiatus of coming to Melbourne, this was one of my to go to places to try since there isn't one in Sydney yet. We ordered the special of 5..."

Derek Lee

"I went here with a friend for dinner tonight. I was shocked that the wait was more then an hour on a Wednesday night but we rode it out in another..."

Sarah Loves Food

"Amazing!!! Best fusion I have ever had in Mel. I really love the staff, dishes, environment, indoor design here!! I strongly recommend pork belly..."

Tiana

"Just go. I normally resent this kind of dining, I'mmore a cheap, homely, greasey spoon kinda guy but this place is fantastic and real good value..."

Armitage Shanks

"The service was first class as was the value for money. Had the 5 dishes sharing, each with a slightly different taste palate. This was finished with..."

R.M INC

"Spicy, delicious and fresh - we had the glazed lamb ribs, pork belly, wagyu beef, barramundi and BBQ pork. All fresh and tasty with sweet, salty,..."

Britt Gow

"Great little tapas placed using fresh asian flavours. Be sure to get there early to put your name down for a table. Plenty of places to drink close..."

CanReadMaps

""A" for Amazing food and staff. Highly recommended, especially the Crying Tiger. Papaya Salad with Crispy Pork Belly was another dish that really..."

Maria Lav

"Amazing food! Great value staff lovely... Worth the wait Wine list could improve slightly, and the gentlemen out the front needs to lighten up..."

Amy

"Recommended to me by my friend. But I did find everything tastes somewhat similar. But 59 for two sharing is really good price, staffs are extremely..."

Yolanda Wong

"It seems like a good place to have a dinner, but the problem is that I have not come to have a try. I would like to introduce this to my friend and..."

Liqiang Yan

"Finally found a place to bring my Melbourne visiting friends and family. This place is GREAT! Great food, great location, great service. And when I,..."

Kal

"My second time here. Once again their dishes are spot on. Loved the caramelised pork and ribs. The venue is too small for the crowd but the wait is..."

Elisha Lee

"why have one dish when you can have five? why not share food with all the table, and why not tantalize your taste buds to a bunch of experiences..."

Constanza Wilhelmy

"A hidden treasure and worth queuing for. Quick , generous serving, and friendly service - Melb's best modern Asian tapas restaurant. Much cheaper and..."

J88

"Great food, great service. Came back a second time for the lamb ribs! Be prepared to wait during Friday and Saturday nights. The alcoholic drinks are..."

Lucas Foo

"Fantastic food, good service, can't wait to come back to Melb again to try the rest of the dishes we missed out on! I know it's good when I don't..."

Fonda

"Went with a friend for a Wednesday lunch - little to no waiting (in contrast to other times when the lines can be 1hr long!). We went for the very..."

Fatcat

"Fifty nine - 5 dishes to share between two! Vietnamese & Thai cuisine. Coffee needs to have more condensed milk to be moe authentically Viet. Lamb..."

Jane Le

"I like this place so much. Forgive its sloping outside tables and unforgiving stools. Forgive that the table had left over food morsels that were..."

Mans C

"Best. Place. Ever.Consistently 100% amazing food and service. Be prepared to wait, but it is worth it! Try the chefs menu, very good price..."

Kaylia Byford

"An Asian hole-in-the-wall tapas bar in Melbourne? Hell, yeah! I am in!When I heard about the raves this joint is getting, I knew I have to..."

The Happy Tummy

"Good value. 5 dishes for 59 and it's easily enough for 2 people. It's essentially a slightly worse and cheaper Chin Chin, but still..."

Tony Chen

"The food totally lived up to their hype!We ordered:- Crying tiger- Betel Leaf- Thai Ceviche- Pork Buns- BBQ octopus..."

Amy Yan

"Absolutely delicious! There has been at least a 45min wait each time I've been but it is 100% worth it! Lobster Betel Leaf, Ceviche and Crying Tiger..."

Lella Dee

"Beautiful Asian Tapas, Cool and cozy vibe, Great service, Well priced menu.I've been there so many times now. Crying tiger is my top dish,..."

Vivi

"Tasty food and impeccable service to match. We were lucky enough to get the last spot for 2 at 6pm, sharing a table with another party of 4 which..."

Bopnbeep

"Really lovely and good atmosphere, good service and nice food with a creative menu. A couple of dishes stood out but others were quite average for..."

Sarah Qi

"I have heard so much about this lil gem and I'm so glad we finally made it!! As with most places in MEL the wait is ridic! About an hour and a half..."

?Treva♥️'s Food?

"Where do I begin? The atmosphere was nice, staff was super laid back and easy to talk to. The pork belly was definitely the best pork belly I've ever..."

Crystaleats_

"Great flavor and cocktails. Super busy so make sure to get there early and the pop over to Double Happiness bar to grab a few drinks while you..."

Zach Kutlow

"It's a busy place but definitely worth waiting to find a seat. The food is absolute perfection and the price is worth it. We were two and got the..."

Zargol Harandi

"Location :-Tucked away in Brunswick street just off main Parliament St, this place can be easily missed if you're not glued to finding it. The..."

Rishab Mann

"Very busy but you wouldn't know from the level of service!Attentive wait staff - Not a dry glass at any point.The food came out very..."

Fork You

"Awesome food - close to the calibre of chin chin. Small place and reasonably priced. Tapas style food is fun and good beers selection. Will go again...."

Conor

"（English review below）最好的asian..."

JZY

"•A busy and trendy restaurant that is worth waiting for in the line•Arrive early, if you find yourself needing to wait 45-60min, I suggest..."

Getinmybelly

"I've never really been a fan of Asian fusion cuisine but this place has really made me one! I can't really find fault with the food here, really -..."

Terence Lee

"Amazing food, great friendly service. No bookings for dinner. had to get there at early (530) to get a table for the first sitting, second sitting at..."

Andrew Carland

"Delicious asian fusion food at a really reasonable price. We had 5 sharing meals for $59 and it was a great way to taste a few different things. The..."

Duty Manager

"On a Friday night, be there once it opens or be prepared to wait in a long queue! We got the 5 for $55 and an extra dish because we thought the..."

Linda

"-Prices has since increased a little to $59 for 5 dishes.-1hr to 1.5hr wait for a table. Seating/Eating sessions go for an hour (to accommodate..."

Lara May

"What @ricepaprscrs creates could be the best southeast Asia and fusion food in CBD. 😋 I've had Crying tiger/ BBQ Lamb rips/Vietnamese soft shell..."

Joyce Wu

"The soft-shell crab slider was defiantly worth trying. The seafood salad was also packed with great flavors but my friend who couldn't tolerate spicy..."

Elderblood

"The food here is excellent! Amazing flavours and presentation. The lambs ribs are the best. Just wish I could rock up and get a table every once in a..."

Eat_drink_melbs

"Great experience as always. Had a selection of dishes which were great and flavoursome. The ban mih and pork bao are highlights. Best to get down..."

David

"Very pleased with this place.. The service is great, well looked after, modern,ngood food, decent price. Highly recommend the 5 dish for $55, just..."

CHI@food

"+: good food (we went for the 5s and loved all 5), service (the staff knew her menu well and was a good help when you only get to choose 5 options..."

Alliwantisgoodfood

"Fantastic food. Great location and really friendly staff. We couldn't have asked for a better start to our holiday! This was our first meal is..."

Ramya Manchanda

"We enjoyed every lunch dishes esp $59 for 2. The lamb and pulled pork were the highlights for us. Excellent food and customer service. So glad we got..."

Sandy.lee.sn

"Rice Paper Scissors is one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Not just because I love modern Asian food but because everything is small and..."

Fussy Eater

"The 5 dishes for $59 cannot be beat. The pork belly is a must, the betal leaves and the crying tiger dishes were also stand outs. I have been here a..."

Av

"My first question to my friends or colleagues was always "how have you been to Rice Paper Scissors?" You have to try this place out. And..."

Michelle Chen

"Came here on a Tuesday lunch time. Was lucky enough to get a table outside and the weather wasn't too bad. My friend and I got the $55 share where..."

Alisha McLean

"Loved the food, I get the hype. Whilst most of the food is deep fried, you don't get the feeling you are over indulging. The wait to get a table is..."

Justin

"A BIG FAT 'YES' FROM ME. Rice Paper Scissors takes Asian fusion to the next level. Definitely worth the wait. Go out, have a drink, come back, and..."

Vivien

"AMAZING!!! Wait time was nil but we did get there just before 6pm. The service was great. Both waiters were really friendly. we decided to get the..."

Chelsey Ramos

"Really nice Asian joint for a quick bite to eat, very reasonable prices too. They have 5 dishes for $55. I especially liked the betal leaves and..."

Heidi

"We had the Crying Tiger Beef, Lamb Ribs, Crispy Wings, Barramundi and apple salad, and the amazing pork belly. Everything was exceptional. Good..."

Antoniette

"Love love love this place! Came down from Sydney and this was on the top 5 to eat places in melbourne and it definitely lives up to the..."

Littlefoodie

"How have we not found this amazing place before?My usual aversion to places that don't take bookings was set aside once we entered the bar next..."

Evah

"Food was great. Loved getting 5 dishes to share for only $55. Enough food for two and not too pricey. Staff were a little too abrupt to walk ups..."

TJ

"Being young and Vietnamese is probably why I am so into Asian Fusion cuisines. However , not many have successfully pleased me . Either the..."

Johnny Nguyen

"Great ambience and this place combines two of my favourite types of food - Asian and Tapas!Overall the food was tasty without being..."

Rick Bob

"Great place for finger foods The 3 of us had their tasting plateDishes served: Crying Tiger Beetle LeafThai Ceviche..."

DisCallsForAMuzz

"How to set up and run a successful Foodie restaurant 101 ....Learn from this guys;There's NOTHING so super"duper"natural about..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Excellent service and great food. Reasonable price. A must try place! Soft shell crab baguette was a bit disappointing though. Will def go back again..."

Patronus

"I really enjoyed the food served here, I would say it's a fusion between vietnamese and Thai. I did the $59 menu where you choose 5 dishes of your..."

Hillary Finds Food

"Fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food. I was completely blown away by the food and the service. The hosts were helpful and the food came out..."

Mzlanah

"Lovely little place with awesome food! Friendly staff and super accommodating! A great little find and will definitely go back to try the rest..."

Shruti Mouli

"If you can get a seat in this tiny little place in an alleyway, you'll be sure to delight yourself. Delicious food, friendly wait staff and quick..."

Maggie Hunter

"Highly recommended & rightly so, this is cutting edge fusion in a cutting edge atmosphere. Vietnamese soft shell crab roll was just perfect & the..."

Theodora Minas Gianniotis

"Love this place - when you can get in! Soo popular but really worth it. Great, tasty food and reasonably priced. Looking forward to exploring the..."

Redwine

"Rice Paper Scissors has been making waves since it opened and I’ve been wanting to try it for the longest time. We arrive for lunch, specifically..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"We made a booking here for 6 people for Sunday lunch. The staff were super friendly and explained to us how the menu works, $30 a person and you get..."

Leah Sen

"Small restaurant with high reputation, so don't expect to get a table easily. The BBQ Lamb ribs was the best dishes we ordered, well flavored and..."

Ezio Hungary

"One of our greatest finds is Rice Paper Scissors tucked away at 19 Liverpool St, Melbourne. We went for lunch and loved it so much that we decided to..."

Tempting Palates

"Restaurant was small and it is difficult to get a seat during the dinner period. Luckily my second attempt was successful. Food was amazing but it..."

Tony

"Fast, furious, delicious, busy and cosy. If you are looking for good eat but don't want to spend a money come here. We tried the rice paper roll,..."

Kaushik Som

"was good when i went there with my family, we ordered quite a lot with also the special menu that was offered.the ceviche was definitely a must..."

MF

"I have been going to this place so many times now and I must say I don't think I will ever get tired of it. They are always busy. I suggest you come..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Love this place: priced superbly at just under $30 per person for 5 different tapas dishes of modern Asian fusion. Rotating specials board. Try it,..."

Gee

"Came here today with a friend and got the 5 dishes for $59 deal. Everything we ordered was great and full of flavour and I liked the concept of..."

LeixD

"My favourite restaurant in all of Melbourne. Stumbled across RPS by chance and after perusing their menu, thought that it was very much up to Chin..."

Samantha Tyrrell

"We arrived to find a small restaurant packed to the brim. People were spilling out onto the streets, but these people didn’t seem to be waiting for..."

Gem

"Really great food! Had the special $59 for 5 dishes and it was great. I liked 4 out of the 5 dishes, it's probably because I didn't read the..."

Carlo Macatuggal

"Opened in 2013, Rice Paper Scissors is a quirky little spot located on the Eastern end of the CBD.The concept is simple: a fusion of..."

Vincent Vu

"This place was absolutely amazing! Should cost so much more for the quality of the food. Went on a Wednesday and luckily grabbed a spot right when..."

Casey Zaccaria

"I love so much this restaurant, food is amazing. But too many people and the place is too small, I waited more than 1 hour for my turn . Staff are..."

To Anh Duy

"After a little hiccup the night before we landed a spot at this much talked about eatery.It was worth the wait. Although two dishes were a..."

David Oldfield

"To avoid circling around the block while waiting for a table, definitely try to arrive as early as possible, even for a mid-week dinner. We..."

Perpetuity Of Food

"Price just went up when we came. It was 55 for two share with 5 dishes. Now 59. But still da best. Killed it. Perfect lamb rib, wonderful King prawn,..."

I_M_M_ND_

"This place deserves 5 star for the best asian fusion dishes they have, kind and helpful staff members and cool ambiance. The location doest give..."

Food Is A Blessing

"The restaurant is small but very modern and cosy. It was full and we were put on a waiting list. 1h later we were seated at the bar, and we honestly..."

Marine Piersotte

"This place is fantastic. I dined here several times when it first opened and was incredibly impressed. The only thing that has changed is how busy it..."

Patrickctully@gmail.com

"Loved it from the moment I walked in amazing atmosphere, to the staff's quirky personality, the food was epic!! We left it up to the waitress to give..."

Melb > Perth Girl

"Had a delicious lunch today - all dishes (especially the ribs and the pork belly) were fantastic, and the mango crush drink was delicious. Our only..."

Anna

"Woah this place is the bomb man.. So lived up to its hype! Got the 5 dishes for $55 per 2ppls. So got a taste of everything.. Ribs beef fried chicken..."

Vinny

"Had lunch here with my wife on my birthday and fell in love with this tiny little restaurant. Great service and friendly staff. Food was absolutely..."

VARUN KAPOOR

"amazing place for a reasonable price. ordered 5 dishes for $55 and it was enough to fill the two of us. dishes came out fast and service was quick...."

Cookielessvee

"Really great place for lunch. Come early as always packed solid. Special kudos to our friendly American waiter for excellent child friendly service...."

Uroldoc

"Sooooo amazing I had ribs and they were just supreme it's the best restaurant in Melbourne and we are going back next time we are in Melbourne! ..."

Robyn O'Riley

"Nice small restaurant hidden down one of Melbourne's Laneways. Menu is set up as an East Asian Fusion tapas which was fun and delicious! It was also..."

Grizzly

"For a first time customer to Rice Paper Scissors must say it was awesome, the service was fast and the meals were to die for, as it was an..."

Jason See

"goodddddddddddd！！！！！140 words！？ok，ok，ok，ok，i just want to improve that I already came this restaurant...."

Ashley Dong

"Came to check out this place after seeing the awesome reviews and we were indeed happy with the quality of food! Opens at 12 and the place is quickly..."

May

"Cheap quality food in the city is hard to find in the city. The one hour restriction might seem a bit full on but the food come out straight..."

HellsBathroom

"This was my birthday "surprise" dinner at another one of Melbourne's modern, fusion Asian restaurants, serving up amazing, reinvented dishes..."

Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)

"There was a bit of a wait for seating (venue not full) and order being taken but not a big deal. Food was delicious. $55 for 5 dishes between two is..."

Belinda

"Went without any expectations. Was very pleasantly surprised. The 1 hour time restriction is rather limiting but overall, it's a pretty good deal...."

Princess_Porky

"Love this place. Tasty meals, friendly staff & a gorgeous ambiance. A long wait for a Thursday but this was worth the wait. I'll be back for..."

Deborah Pacheco

"Great busy crowded place. Get there early or there's a wait list. Awesome and cheap 2 person menu 5 different dishes for $55. Love the different..."

Munchinmelbourne

"I arrived just as lunch service was finished (2.28) but was allowed in *yay*! I ordered the goi ga which was just ok - the chicken had a bit of an..."

Foodandwinefan

"Loved this place! It's so popular we had to wait 1.5 hours but thankfully, my friend went down earlier to place his name on the waiting list. And..."

Boxitrepeat

"Dined here on a Saturday with a party of 6 and we lovedd it! Arrived at the place early (5.50pm) for dinner to beat the weekend crowd and were seated..."

Nom Nomz

"Delicious and affordable asian fusionWe ate at the CBD restaurant. The place is small so there is often a wait for tables. We arrived at..."

Melbourne Foodie Memoirs

"Top 3 Zomato Rating in Melbie. Asian Tapas Bar. Most of Dishes had alot of WOW factor with amazing blend of spicy and sour. My favourite was the..."

Howard Phung

"Been trying to dine here for a couple of times but they are always crowded with long queue! Came here early in the evening and managed to get..."

XiaoHui Teo

"One of my favourite places to eat in Melbourne. Love the modern tapas take on some of the Asian street food delicacies. Had the $55 choice of 5 tapas..."

Bayu Prasakti Tjandra

"Food and service were sensational, we couldn't have enough of the caramelised pork belly (highly recommended). The staff were very friendly and..."

Hannah Duong

"A vibrant little restaurant serving delicious asian fusion food. We waited for a table for around 45 minutes (waiter was accurate in estimate) and..."

Woofa R

"This is a nice little place in town if you want to try a selection of asian tapas dishes. We tried the $55 lunch special which got us 5 different..."

Megan M

"Nice little casual style hawker restaurant. Drinks are great too. Especially for a post work drinks and small foods it's perfect. Would definitely..."

HH24

"Very tasty food and great value for money. Has a reasonably sized choice of dishes to order, most of which are very good. Some of the specials can be..."

C

"If you're coming here in large groups, don't expect to order one of everything or mostly everything as you will be limited to the $55 for 2 option..."

Minh Thuy Le

"Waiters are polite and kind. However, the food service is a little bit slow. My recommendations are the crying tiger, ceviche and balinese duck..."

Andreas Saputra

"A tapas food outlet located on Liverpool street, though I went to this place after seeing marvelous reviews but was disappointed with the less..."

Shantanu Agarwal

"Had the $55 for 2 menu which included 5 dishes. We picked the lamb ribs, fried chicken, bbq king prawns, betel leaf with lobster and crying tiger..."

Sue

"Great price and great taste! Would say if you like dining at chin chins but aren't quite happy with the prices then this is your spot! They allow you..."

Ai Ng

"Food and service was amazing here. Didn't have to wait long either. The dishes that really stood out for me was the Galloping Horse and BBQ Lamb..."

Jeffery Lim Shi Qiang

"Amazing. Loved everything about our experience to Rice Paper Scissors. The menu offered just enough without being overwhelming. With just an hour to..."

Putfoodinme_

"Mate, less than $30 bucks for 5 tapas...you can't get it anywhere with that price. The other bonus is that, the food were so tasty. You will..."

Marietta

"Probably the best dinner I've ever had. Do your self a favour, it's worth the wait for a table. Go next door for a drink and they'll text you when..."

Lauren Green

"Wow what an amazing dinner! The food here is so tasty & is very well priced. You may have to wait for a table but it's certainly worth it. The..."

K

"Went here for lunch and absolutely LOVED it. Went early (1130am) because we knew it would get busy and it did. We weren't aware but Apparently you..."

Foodie1988

"Been there twice and still in love with their food!! Highly recommend their sticky pork belly, crying tiger(beef) and Thai ceviche!!! Too bad that..."

Mabel Lee

"waited 40 mins, but totally worth it! very nice soft drinks, love the soft shell buns. and $55 for 2 ppl of 5 dishes! not pricy at all~..."

Jane Xiaoqing Xu

"Seated at 8pm after putting our names down at 6.30pm. Not too bad for a Thursday night considering you can pop next door for drink at Double..."

Umami

"Great food, loved the pork buns the most. As the sessions are limited to one hour they will seat you if some of your group is late (which is..."

Anweener

"Everything are soooo Good！ the food service and environment and location! Can't wait for the second time! Must try everything on the menu..."

Smily

"Down a nestled single car laneway on the parliament end of town, Rice Paper Scissors is one of my all time favourites. I stumbled across this place..."

Victoria

"Awesome! The most delicious food I have ever tasted in Melbourne! Uh... Even in my life! Really amazing! We 3 girls enjoy all the dishes here! We..."

Streamy

"Melbourne's food scene is an exciting one. Places like Rice Paper Scissors add to and indeed make that reputation. We found the place using Zomato..."

Ann Jacob-Chandler

"We had seen that it opened at 6, so we tried to get there a little earlier.. but was shocked to find the place was already full, and had to go on a..."

Jay Linsell

"Most of the food that we ordered were so delicious! Ribs were by far my favourite. Really bad that they don't take bookings, as it's a really tiny..."

Simone

"Soo soo soo good, exceeded my expectation！Bring eating experience to a whole new level. The staff are professional, warming and accommodating...."

Meltoneater

"If you're looking for the perfect place that caters to all your senses, this is it!Food- 5/5 Two options - either order individually OR go..."

Saabrin J

"Small, cosy restaurant with amazing food, even better desert and extremely friendly staff. Ordered the 5 dishes deal and grabbed a variety with my..."

Rares

"Best. Ever. So, so, so tasty and fresh. Great service. Fun vibe. AMAZING food. Great cocktails. Love it! Would live here if I could...."

Idon'tcookbutIeat

"Category: Casual Asian fusionPrice:..."

Hosaki

"The portions are generous, especially if you go with the 2 people for $55 option which gives you 5 dishes of your choice from the menu. The staff..."

Delightfullytasty

"This cosy hidden germ serves you yummy food w good price, the dish size is perfect for two ppl to share. Make sure you come here a bit early as seats..."

Annie Lu

"This place was awesome! It's rather small and quite packed at peak hours but it was worth the wait. The staff were really friendly and helpful. As..."

Sophina Chong

"This has to be my new favourite new spot in Melbourne. The wait was about an hour but 100% worth it. The sticky pork was incredible and we where..."

Clare Louise Wilson

"I'm a Thai food lover and this restaurant with limited seating offers the most delicious Thai food I have ever eaten in Melbourne. The betel leaf..."

Facebook User

"Rice paper scissors is a cool hawker-style dining space where they serve a range of tasty dishes inspired by South East Asia. Sort of like Asian..."

Olive Sundays

"We booked a table for 2 and were seated at the bar. We had the 5 courses for $55 - sticky pork, ribs, crying tiger, galloping horses and crispy..."

Julia

"My wife and I had the 5 dishes for $55, which is exceptional value for money given the quality of food and portion size. We really enjoyed all of the..."

Josh Hall

"It was my first time here for me and my friends. I have only heard good things about this place, and I was not disappointed! The food was just..."

A.E.L

"As a group of four we had an awesome range of great menu items, all very creatively presented. The ribs were sensational and a highlight for me! The..."

MsLizzyK

"Arrived at Rice Paper Scissors ard 7.30 and got informed that a seat inside is about an hour's wait. Happy to sit outside so only waited for like 10..."

Olivia Xiao

"Food was amazing! Especially the lamb ribs, meat melted off the bone. Great value too. Only issue was the blaring music, couldn't even hear the..."

Courtney

"Cozy little place with great food, had pork bun, sticky pork belly, duck leg, crispy barramundi, lamb rib for 55, great value, the sticky pork belly..."

Lisa Wang

"Arrived at 6.30pm on a Saturday night expecting an hour wait however we got a seat outside straight away under the heater. The food is 10 out of 10..."

Birdman

"Arrived on a Thursday night just before 6 and all the space indoors had been taken. However it wasn't such a chilly night so outdoors was fine,..."

Eslow

"At 55 for two people (or 27.50 pp no matter how big your party is), this is one restaurant to visit. Stick with the tried and true favourites..."

Alexis Lee Yue Xiu

"Asian-inspired finger food served up in share platters with a range of beers and cocktails to wash down your meals. The space is cozy, and is tucked..."

Nithya Nagarajan

"Rice Paper Scissors is a popular small Thai restaurant so booking is a must. I had the 'share the love' banquet which you can choose any 5 dishes for..."

Gabby Webb

"i am totally in love with this place, me and my friends were sitting at the bar in front of the chefs. totally excited as we can see how they..."

Natalia

"Got there at quarter to 6pm just before service on a Saturday night and it was already chockers, luckily there were just the three of us and they..."

Andre Boun

"Live up to its rating ! A fabulous place to hang out with friends. Not suitable for a large group of people. This place is super crowded and never..."

Hartini Wong

"LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! We always order the 5 tapas for $55. Good variety of dishes to choose from and the specials are delicious and always..."

Lime N Coconut

"This is my all time favourite place for tapas! I have tried a few tapas place around Melbourne (Chinchin, supernormal, lucy liu ect) but, this place..."

Lora Phan

"I am a little sad that this eatery has become so popular; fantastic for Rice Paper Scissors but bad for me as it just means it is harder to get a..."

HungryMe

"The crying tiger was just AMAZING and love their Waterfall Pork Salad - the mix of the herbs made an authentic taste of Thai. Interesting Mini..."

Mozel Cao

"Arrived at 6.20pm on a Friday night to find a friendly waiter informing us of a 45 minute wait. Ended up being only a 30 minute wait.We..."

Ka

"We got there at 5:45 just before it was open for dinner so we were able to get in straightaway without having to wait. Very cozy inside with limited..."

Kimmy_desu

"I had dinner there tonight with my partner we got 5 dishes for $55 and 2 cocktails it was by far the best dinner I have had in a long time everything..."

Amy Crockett

"Delicious was very happy with my meal had a great time in this small but lively place. Its hidden in a Melbourne laneway like most of melbournes best..."

Carol Jenes

"Rice Paper Scissors is a South East Asian inspired hawker dining bar situated on Liverpool Street in Melbourne. With it's mouth watering menu and..."

The New Fave

"Rice Paper Scissors is a South East Asian inspired hawker dining bar situated on Liverpool Street in Melbourne. With it's mouth watering menu and..."

The New Fave

"I went here for lunch today and I was surprisingly impress. The food was fresh and the service was great. If your in the city and looking for a quick..."

Leon

"Love this place! Generous amounts of food for the price you pay which is cheap as chips! We were so stuffed. My favourite here is definitely the..."

Ellie K

"This place had spectacular food, great atmosphere and fantastic drinks. Few problems, very small venue and too much coriander (sorry to say just..."

Jordan Greaves

"Best food I have ever had. Get the lamb rips, and then get the lamb ribs again, definitely go again before I leave Melbourne! Amazing service, cheap..."

Stephen Rolfe

"Had a delightful lunch here. Love the style and concept. Quaint, warm and just welcoming. Friendly staff, perky and smiley. Best part was the kitchen..."

Sam Siren

"Wow im really impressed with this place. Been here a few times now just decided to write a review to say thanks for such great night here the food is..."

Craig Freemann

"love love love it here! 5 dishes for $55 and have never been disappointed, no matter what I pick. Popular destination so either get there early or..."

Beryl

"People say this restaurant is the little sister of Chin Chin. I say this one is way better. We ordered roast duck, sticky pork belly, char grilled..."

Luke And Hannah

"Finally made it in the other day, and the build up to eating here did not disappoint. The five dishes for $55 is incredibly good value, and the food..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Such a great hidden gem. Came here for a work lunch and was not disappointed!! Great service and decent portion sizes with reasonable prices. Food..."

Katherine.meulen

"Cool, original, great food, great staff, great wine and cocktails, this place is the bomb!! The structure of the 5 dish share option is inspired and..."

Long Lunch

"We walked passed this place few times and it is always packed. Went there on sat 6pm needed to wait for half hour, quicker than expected. Food was..."

JeCci

"Lovely food and good value for money! The set menu comes with a lot of food to share and it isOnly 55$ per couple! The waiting list is long..."

Kari_food Lover

"You must go to this place!go, quick, run don't walkwe got lucky at 6.15pm on a friday night and managed to get a table straight..."

C

"WOWZA! Came here with a group of 9 (a nightmare for any small restaurant) and they were great about it! Of course we had to wait for a table..."

Bre Gerritsen

"We were hungry souls tonight as we just came back on a day out from the Grampians. Rice Paper Scissors was perfect because its portion sizes are..."

Evelovelle

"Came here for dinner on a Friday night after seeing in the Trending This Week collection. We got to the restaurant at 5.40pm and were already around..."

Marat

"AMAZING! Words cannot describe how great this place was. The food was full of flavor and cooked to perfection.The staff were out of this..."

Corza_21

"Wow, is this place a bit of a treat or what! I can safely say that I really quite enjoyed the menu options on offer here, as well as the service, and..."

JW

"Do yourself a favour and dine here! We had the $55 for 2pax select 5 dishes option and were not disappointed! Sooo much food! The pork belly and..."

Amazon

"Fantastic food, great little spot for a quick lunch on a Friday. Could've easily stuck around all afternoon. Only disappointing part is not splitting..."

Russell Brenner

"Amazing and authentic Asian cuisine. Have recommended this restaurant to so many people as think that the $55 for 5 courses is such good value for..."

Beryl

"Dined here and really enjoyed the experience, the management was great, few minor confusions with the menu and the price when you have three people..."

Grant

"Rice Paper Scissors is a South East Asian inspired hawker dining bar situated on Liverpool Street in Melbourne. With it's mouth watering menu and..."

The New Fave

"This place is budget asian fusion at it's best. 5 dishes for $55 for 2 people is exceptional value. While all 5 dishes we had were extremely tasty,..."

Christina Tee

"Great vibe, friendly attentive service and quality asian inspired food with a twist. I would come back. I especially enjoyed the balinese duck with..."

Vn03935

"Fresh colourful dishes that are designed to be shared, bustling atmosphere and efficient service. Rock Paper Scissors is another one of those..."

DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD

"Thai food like no other how can you combine flavors so well and yet be able to taste each individual ingredientwell done-we will be back ..."

Thomas Devana

"We really like the food we had, especially Thai fried chicken was one of the best fried chicken we've had! We got the $55 deal for 5 dishes and all..."

Live_in_melbourne

"We used our hands shamelessly and shared, shifted and shuffled things around so that everyone got to try everything. There’s no room for selfish..."

ByTheSpoonful

"I have been putting off coming here for too long - thoroughly enjoyed everything that we ordered as part of the $55 for 5 item deal. The soft shell..."

John Reynoldson

"Flavor is there with good selection on menu, service was good and dishes were explained properly. Nice experiance, looking forward to come..."

Micheal Pikket

"Rice Paper Scissors is just over a year old and are churning out more delicious Vietnamese morsels than you can shake a Bahn mi at. Owner Rahmie..."

Trading Plates

"Luckily got a table straight away as extreme busy! We got the five dishes for $55 deal. Really enjoyed every dish we got. All very flavoursome and..."

I Love Food

"Good food that was worth more than the price charged! I was expecting better service from the FOH staff at this good restaurant. Highly recommend..."

Einney

"Great food but......... Waiting time was an hour which was not a problem, they take your mobile and notify you when your table is ready. You have..."

Judy

"How good is this place !. Very good, that's how good. Don't know how they do the quality for the price. Got there and it was full (no surprise,..."

Towillathome-inbox

"Do yourself a favour and dine here! Great staff, cool vibe and great food. We picked the 5 dishes for 2, everything was..."

Sarahphillipsid

"Get in early so you don't miss out. Loved this place, we were so lucky to get the last table when we arrived at 6pm, they don’t take bookings so if..."

Heldawg

"Great Food and cocktails! L.... Great Food and cocktails!Lovely flavours and relaxed atmosphere. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Will come..."

Emma Sharpe

"GREAT!. Great atmosphere. Food was fantastic. Cannot speak more highly of the restaurant.My only (small) criticism is that the beer was too..."

Djl

"Like Chin Chin but good. As mentioned by other reviewers the style of food is similar but without being dragged down by mediocre and expensive main..."

StickAForkInIt

"So amazing! Delicious food! Make sure you get the..."

Dahl

"Flavour explosion!!. We went here for dinner last night and it was such a fabulous evening! Travis the host was so welcoming and lovely... he..."

CU_Foodie

"My friend sago landed in Melbourne a day before me and managed to try this place for lunch. He raved about how good it was and after sending me..."

Simmybear Eats

"I love this place!. Prawn Betel Leaf, Lamb Ribs, Crispy Thai Chicken, Barramundi (OMG!) ....ALL amazing!! So delicious. Timed it perfectly...."

Caitlin

"YUM YUM YUM!! The food here.... YUM YUM YUM!!The food here is absolutely amazing!!! Best pork belly I've ever had and hands down beats red spice..."

Meghan

"In love. First time trying this place today and it was amazing!! Every single dish was absolutely delicious, just spot on with the balance of..."

Amy

"One of my all-time favourite go-to restaurants. Have been here 5-6 times since they opened and have always loved their food. Fresh, tasty, and just..."

Epicureal

"Delicious. I had the 5 tapas for $55 offer. The tapas were delicious - lots of amazing flavours and most of the dishes were cooked to perfection...."

Urbanette

"An ex colleague from a long time ago was in town this week. Amazing how Facebook keeps people connected! And we made plans to catch up in the week. I..."

Minda Barley

"Well hidden in a hard to find location, is this gem of a restaurant. Their sharing dishes are superb and their salads were mediocre. Lots of flavour,..."

FOOD TRIP

"... I am going to do is describe to you a nice, well priced, meal... Prices per dish vary, but cap out at about $18 for a large 'meal for one' salad...."

Snow Crab Nebula

"Amazing!. Amazing food and great service! Highly recommended this place. We'll be back for sure! One of the best places in..."

Whoisjoe

"Best Meal I Had in Melbourne. Went here for Lunch, and it was amazing! Best meal I had the whole trip in Melbourne, packed full of flavour,..."

Anon

"I love this place! Great food, funky vibe and great service. Will definitely be..."

SS

"Cool little hideaway. Small but definitely cosy establishment suits the type of food they serve up here. Nothing flash but simple good flavours...."

RMan

"My 2 Thumbs up !!. Every single thing is so yum..."

Itsflorenz

"Fantasia!!!. Loved it!! Food was amazing and the Manager was divine, he ensured we didn't over order and helped us revise the number of dishes we..."

B Thorn

"Fabulous. Awesome little place down a laneway at the top end of Chinatown. Fun atmosphere, really friendly staff - and the Asian tapas food was YUM !..."

Ceekay

"Excellent, authentic south-east Asian place. Full disclosure: this is my cousin-in-law's restaurant.Went to my cousin-in-law's restaurant..."

SB Tang

"Surprisingly impressed. I'm usually fussy when it comes to Asian foods but this place blew me away. We took up the waitress' suggestion of the $27.5..."

Just Another Foodie

"My favourite restaurant at the moment. Have been multiple times now and the food and service is always good. Although they can be quite busy the..."

Hoey

"I'm going to try everything on your menu. This place is amazing if you want to share food with your friends.Everything I have ordered has been a..."

Bonchikiwawa

"More WOW than Shamwow!. This is most definitely my new favourite place. Incredibly delicious food, great service and bang for your buck. The place..."

Anna K

"We were recommended to go there and it was fantastic. Awesome staff and outstanding food. We will be back and urge many to visit. 10/10 price, food..."

Paula Rogers

"Great modern tapas style Asian. Lunched here a few weeks back. We had the banquet, portioned for the 3 of us, and let our waitress choose the dishes..."

John

"Forget Chin Chin's.... This place is the best we've come across since moving back from Hong Kong two years ago. Since being back we've tried to find..."

Eat Tweet Love

"Great value for money. Awesome food and service! The $55 option with 5 tapas for two to share is really good, if you like tasting a few different..."

Kora

"Can't wait to go back again and again and again.... I was so happy with the first visit which was just last week. Today I went back again. Matt (one..."

Overheard

"Everything about this place is..."

Jessica

"Rice Paper Scissors is cool. It's tucked halfway down Liverpool St - the fact that you kind of have to hunt it down makes it even more cool..."

Tardar Sauce

"Interestingly innovative. The food here is a mixture of South Eastern Asian cuisines, including Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysian... (can't remember all)...."

Kenny Nguyen

"Best restaurant in the City. Always impresses. Staff are fantastic and the chefs create wonderful..."

Ilovemelbourne

"Amazing!!! Food was superb & service was outstanding. Every dish left me wanting more. Highly recommended people to try this little city gem out...."

Michael Taggiris

"Very Cool. Nice service, great food, highly..."

Sen.titus.ng

"Oh so very good!. As we ventured off on one of our regular date nights my partner and I decided to give Rice Paper Scrs a try. So many people have..."

The White Rabbit

"Superb! staff are super friendly too. whisky marinated ribs are great. we had the spatchcock with banana blossoms & that was so amazing and delicate...."

Jonathan Ong

"Great food but mixed service. Great variety of foods and flavours and neat selection of asian beers. Delectable ribs, juicy duck buns, zingy squid..."

AvK

"Great friendly service, knowledgable wait staff, amazing tasting food , brilliant atmosphere. Perfect for a few friends to a group. Hot tip- you need..."

Kasey Vanilah Ryan

"Divine. The staff are wonderful and attentive and the food is gorgeous. I will definately be returning! Cannot speak highly enough of this..."

Ash

"Melt in your mouth lamb ribs. Been here twice in the span of 2 weeks! Lovely staff, the place has a great vibe and delicious food and cocktails! Keep..."

SHYLOKeats

"The dishes here are yummmm yummmm yummy! Love the fried chicken, BBQ ribs, pork belly bun, som tham, kingfish ceviche. Simple, delicious and similar..."

Ally

"Love this place! Flavors so delicate and complex yet hearty and satisfying! The style and ambiance are very simple but funky. Friendly service and..."

Mariposa

"Wow! So many flavours in one mouthful...."

Marni Baker

"Great tapas selection!! Highly recommend..."

Gautam Agnihotri

"Papaya Salad. Tastes like I'm back in..."

Sophie Einöder

"Amazing Amazing Amazing. Owner was very helpful in suggesting a sharing platter for the group I was with that was celebrating a birthday. Amount was..."

Tatiana-craven

"Amazing food (share plate for 2 for $49), outstanding service, delicious cocktails and great atmosphere! A must visit whilst in..."

Holly Landers

"Great little place: super food and friendly staff. I went when they first opened (on my own), food was good, but service slow. They have ironed out..."

James

"Good find!. Good location (theatre district), great service & excellent food. This is a South East Asian tapas restaurant, and we spent a laid back..."

Manmar

"Wow. Wow. Wow. Flavour packed, divine food in a quirky setting with great staff. Yes please! I'll be..."

Gabrielle N

"First time, definitely not the last time. I had dinner for the first time last night at Rice Paper Scissors and it was a great night out. There were..."

Felicity

"Welcoming, professional, creative, delicious, memorable. I had a great first experience at this restaurant with 2 close friends tonight. The space..."

Nicole Joy

"The selection of five dishes was great value. Food was truly excellent and service was perfect, helpful but not..."

Ashwin Mathur

"Brilliant food. Enthusiastic and attentive..."

Latitudes

"Awese atmosphere, service and food. Cheap and amazing..."

Daniel Pursehouse

"A great dinning experience.... Refined asian street food, tapas style. A great concept. Friendly staff, very well executed dishes, thoughtful..."

Melbvegasmusic

"WOW!! The food was simply amazing and the service was first rate. Each dish was outstanding with flavours that were both complex and yet simple. My..."

Rickbigc

"Gem of a find. Great spot for after work drinks and snacks, which turned into a mealthe crying tiger was superb, so tender and flavoursome, the..."

Jordan4321

"Amazing food, exceptional service. DELICIOUS DELICIOUS DELICIOUS! Kim's service was fantastic, providing recommendations around what was best to eat...."

Inlovewithbrunch

"Sat at bar opposite chef and serving staff, very informal and friendly. The small serves were tasty and unique. We spent all night talking to owners,..."

Kevlaur1

"Brilliant hawker style food.. Amazing from start to finish. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted like an old friend by the barman who proceeded..."

LucyBoots

"This place is awesome!! As good as the better known hawker style places but half the price.Get in early or be prepared to wait as it's a..."

AdamnNess

"Agree with all the other positive reviews. Killer food, competent and friendly service, and reasonably priced. Tip - get there early to avoid..."

Neil

"Yum!! Will be back again very soon..."

Foodie

"Goody gum drops.. Little restaurant big heart. The two owners work there. Cool dudes. Service was competent without a fuss, apart from a point where..."

Ice Cream Sandwiches

"Yummy food but kitchen needs to get the orders out faster. The food is really tasty; it is 'asian tapas style' deliciousness.However, every..."

Somebodyfabulous

"What more could you want - Under-stated casual/cool environment, friendly staff, great cocktails and amazing food that matches some of the best spots..."

BlueJay

"Every dish ranges from good to out of this world. I'll be back. And..."

Mr. White

"Absolutely amazing food, could not recommend this place more! the staff were very lovely and friendly and the whole atmosphere is great. would..."

Poppy

"Amazing food with a great atmosphere and staff. I highly recommend this place and will definitely..."

Rachel Fisk

"Ridiculously fantastic food for really great price. Funky atmosphere and super friendly and professional service. Fresh favours awesome..."

Susan Williams

"Nice surprise. 5 share plates for $45 is perfect for two. The food is tasty and the cocktails are pretty decent too. Great place for drinks and..."

Seoulcitykitty

"Awesome Went for dinner , .... Awesome Went for dinner , only went in cause my friends recommended it to us . Loved the food and service..."

Loveroffood

"Glorious food!. Food is a wonderful, blend of East/West and they like to experiment. We turned up on a slow Friday night yet the staff were not..."

City Dweller

"Amazing amazing amazing! Love it just as it is! Go now before the rest of Melbourne discovers! Staff are so lovely, I'd change nothing about this..."

Gigi

"Great little addition to the street. Tasty treats and good casual service. Will be good when they get a bit more serious about the drinks but off to..."

Hung Dong Long

"Awesome!!. Cool little Asian tapas in one of the Melbourne laneways. We stumbled across this Jem when our intended restaurant was closed for the..."

Cath Van Kretschmar

"Good value modern Asian food. Cute, and very good people watching, seating out the front and a cool fit out. We had the 5 plates for $45, plus a..."

Allana

"Wow!!. Dropped by for lunch here today based on word of mouth reccomendations. We were blown away by the taste sensations, it was like a party in my..."

The GM

"Party. Been waiting for something new and fresh.Heard through some friends who went and it lived up to there recommendation.Food was..."

Sjenkins

"Had a great meal last night very healthy as well also the place had a great vibe loved..."

Lorraine Stafford

"Amazing food! Exceptional staff and customer service. I eat out a lot and would have to say that the freshness and flavours produced in the food is..."

Stui Rooke

"Amazing food and service!!. All I can say is that "Rice Paper Scissors" is a MUST TRY for anyone looking at experiencing a delightful mix of asian..."

AjDs

"Rice paper Scissors- I Win!!!. I love what you can find in the city with all these hidden little gems everywhere. Well today we found RPS! A friend..."

Symee09

"Wow.....we were lucky enough to find this little gem yesterday for lunch !!!Fabulous exotic flavours....Highly recommend it .....Tempura..."

Kelly Kerwin

"Had lunch outside on a weekday and it was fantastic. Lots of little dishes, the deep-fried pork rinds were probably a little overly indulgent (not..."

Gasbrake

"Popped in for lunch . It had only been open 2 days. The guys said they were doing a soft opening week until the liquor licence comes thru. But I can..."

Su Jen Lee

"New modern asian. Awesome new place with tapas sized small plates , all with modern , yet authentic , asian flavours. Perfect for a night at the bar..."

Shane Stafford

" Melbourne's iconic laneways of food and festivities really don't disappoint when they keep serving up places such as Rice Paper Scissors (19..."

Bunnybloggers

"The service was swift, the portion sizes modest, thus the two of us managed to work our way through a significant portion of their intriguing menu. ..."

De-brief Me

"RPS works off the concept of small plates of delicious Asian-inspired mouthfuls. The helpful waiter suggested we go for the $25/each sharing menu..."

Expensive Delicious Habit.

"Rice Paper Scissors offers a great take on the modern Thai/Vietnamese street food theme with a casual vibe and wallet-friendly prices. Shorter wait..."

Amy W

"The BBQ Lamb Ribs ($11) were marinated in a mixture of soy and Mekong whisky, and melted sweetly and succulently off the bone, helped by a generous..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Now I understand why this place is always packed and they never bother to do takeaway. The food here is amazing, and so affordable! Most of the..."

Melbourne Glutton

"The son-in-law eggs were different to how I’d seen them before, just fried rather than boiled followed by a quick deep fry. This meant that the..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"The staff here are so friendly! I came in for a solo lunch and they were immediately chatty and warm. The gentleman who I think was the manager gave..."

Rachel Sellers

"Absolutely INCREDIBLE time having dinner here this week!! There were 2 of us and we did the $45 pp for 5 sharing dishes option. Not only was the food..."

Jessika Costa

"Popular Thai restaurant. Lots of vegan options. Special is $45 per person for 5 dishes. Good variety and could not fault any dish. Fresh quality..."

Bill Mrozek

"Banquet for two (45 pp) for lunch. You can choose five dishes from the menu. All of the five dishes were really well done. A little bit sweet for my..."

K

"Good vibe restaurant. Staff super friendly, delicious food and tasty cocktails. Also, the 5 dishes to share is a great option for the price. Dessert..."

Vanessa Wingert

"Enjoyed lunch for 3. 2 having $45pp 5 share plates and 1 teen choosing 2 dishes. The food was delicious. There were a lot of other customers so it..."

Susan Lengyel

"There are many reasons this Southeast Asian fusion restaurant has been around for years and still is very popular. Funky yet bright interior decor,..."

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