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Kenzan Japanese Restaurant
91/100 (900 ratings)
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Unagi & Dojo (Eel & Soil)
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"Dine in a very busy night. Sitting at the bar table, had been waiting for 10 minutes without being served nor asking for a drinks or something. This..."
Erique Gnahc
"Amazing meal. Nice atmosphere, super friendly staff all around. Food was simple but done properly. The tempura was light but crunchy, prawn had..."
J.S L
"Best sushi we’ve had in melbourne! Kenzan is a bit pricey, but worth every dollar. The sushi platter was so fresh and filling. The fatty tuna is a..."
Eastina Zhang
"It was such a pleasure treat to dine in here celebrating a family member's birthday. This place is different from other Japanese restaurant in its..."
Cindy C Rahardjo
"A traditional Japanese restaurant located in Collins Place with a sushi bar that can fit around twelve people and a dimly lit dining area. There is a..."
Barry
"Love the food and the place, have never seen so many Japanese in a restaurant. The staffs wear the traditional clothes give the authentic Japanese..."
Silu Chen
"When it comes to sushi & sashimi, Kenzan is still one of the best around town. But surprisingly, service has deteriorated somewhat compared to few..."
Adrian L
Ruyi Modern Chinese
90/100 (1371 ratings)
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"A lovely dining experience overall. I booked through RuYi official website and received an instant confirmation. I requested a good seating area for..."
Mahendra Singh
"Love this restaurant. The kitchen and wait staff were so professional and nice. Service was attentive and a nice atmosphere. I've been here many..."
Patrick Williams
"We were here on a short holiday and stumbled across RuYi restaurant and were blown away by the wonderful friendly service. Sharing the family..."
Jaclyn Bailey
"What I love most about RuYi is being able to place your trust in the staff so you can concentrate on having a great time with friends. They actually..."
Sarah Brannan
"Had a date night here with hubby and couldn't have been more satisfied with the food, drinks, service and overall environment of the restaurant. It..."
Shirley Green
"Absolutely beautiful food/staff/experience. 100%..."
Brittney Thompson
"A great dinner here, good atmosphere, prompt and gutsy service finished up with great food and wine. The service here was the stand-out. Food was..."
Jonas Olsen
"I was a solo traveller looking for a good quality meal. RuYi was recommended by a friend. It is a very elegant and comfortable restaurant. the staff..."
John Smith
"Seriously the best dining experience I have had for a long time. Thanks..."
Nicole Tujague
"Amazing food and service! Will be recommending to all of my friends back in Perth to go visit if they go to Melbourne! Delicious..."
Charlotte Donatelli
"A very special place and amazing food for us on Thursday. I will be back..."
Tracy Youd
"Table for four was cozy but the excellent table service kept our table cleared. Staff were friendly and attentive. Good selection of Cocktails and..."
John Moon
"First time at Ruyi was very very good for me and my girlfriend! Starting with the good location. Its at the top end of CBD, close to our Collin..."
Harry Peterson
"I'm not that kind of person who likes to try different places all the time because a bad experience tends to spoil my night, for that reason usually..."
Anne Louise
"As being my favourite Restaurant, I try to go to Ruyi at least once a month. I've been to China twice and I have never tryed a Shao Long Bao so tasty..."
Lauren Hall
"Ruyi is nearby of my work place and I go very often for dinner with my partner after work, as we like the elegant set up, dim light and, of course,..."
Peter Noris
"My family and I had dinner at Ruyi on Saturday/Chinese New Year. It was our first time at the restaurant and we all loved it! We ordered a special..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"I like the environment and the special style that combined Chinese and western together. The Wunton is realllllly nice haha hahahaha. Also good for..."
Celia
"Fantastic, impeccable food with a modern twist on traditional Chinese food. Service was great and staff were very friendly. Restaurant itself has..."
Kathy Ji
"The restaurant was a tad quiet but don't be fool, the ambience is relaxing, the decor very nice and the food delicious. Only ordered a handful of the..."
Rubin
"Some friends and I went to Ruyi for dinner and I have to say it hit a 5/5 in all aspects.The ambiance was fantastic. Dim lights and modern..."
Albert Utset
"I ate here on Tuesday this week. Have been a long time fan of Ruyi and this visit did not disappoint. The best modern chinese in the city - fresh and..."
Bec Sarah
"We had fabulous service and excellent food and the decor was hip asian modern.Located in Liverpool st opposite a few very busy funky..."
Srslyfoods
"Service was very good, food was great! The dessert was underwhelming. We ordered the apple crumble - needs more ice cream or less crumble. The..."
April
"Found this gem down a wee laneway in Melbourne when searching for a good Asian restaurant with our 5 year old. The waiting staff were SO attentive..."
Harrysingh Rawat
"My daughter and I noticed this lovely restaurant while waiting to be seated at a popular restaurant in the same area. Though it was in darkness,..."
Caroline St Ruth
"The food here is superb. Each dish was absolutely delicious and unlike anything we had eaten before. The service was warm, although there was a..."
Flakeymanners
"Ruyi has a pleasant semi-Scandi decor and a wide variety of fresh and exciting modern Chinese menu options. When presented with the menus we were..."
Oj_always_eating
"It is a beautiful interior and very friendly service, however just lacked a bit of execution from both the kitchen and front of house.Wines were..."
Starr
"Really loved this place. The staff are very friendly and attentive. They were able to talk us through the menu and make recommendations. I have been..."
MELB JOURNAL
"Food was delicious with a myriad of flavours. The peking duck baos and numbing beef were my fav. Service was prompt and friendly, although cocktails..."
Skliu16
"Really good modern Chinese (best value of the current crop of modern Asian restaurants). I had a selection of five dishes which ranged from awesome..."
Hungry Tum
"Love Ruyi, come back here quite often!The bao bao and Peking duck rolls are amazing as well as the homemade wontons 😍 eggplant chips are also..."
Sim Sim
"We had dinner at RuYi last night with group of friends, all of us were impressed by the tasty food, gracious service and warm atmosphere. The..."
Jimlinemik
"Takes bookings! Service was ok but not great. Took a long time to the waitress to take orders. The food was yummy and of a food heat. The wine is..."
Mistermister
"I've now been to RuYi few times and on different occasions. The food and services has been sensational. The most recent occasion was a large group..."
Kevin
"Modern Chinese simply means Chinese Fine Dining in my opinion. The flavours are almost too familiar yet the dishes are visually foreign especially..."
Justin Wong
"Modern Chinese cuisine presented in a modern, almost Scandinavian look, fit out. Highlights from the dishes we chose were the ‘Fried Tofu with..."
Foodinfocusz
"Flaming King Prawn and Black Angus Fire Cracker.These dishes came recomended and didnt disappoint. Prawns were coked perfectly and presented on..."
Westbiwan
"Great spot for Valentine's Day 😊 we got the 5 meal banquet. It was so good and very filling. The chef picked what we got, but it was all really..."
Kiffdcosta
"My favorite restaurant in Melbourne and beyond. The whole experience from start to finish was spectacular! Service, presentation, flavor of each..."
Rai_niefoodieme
"I went with a group of 5 for the set menu for Chinese New Year and the food was great. It was 6 courses and the numbing beef, ruyi chicken wings and..."
Andrew
"It is a great time to enjoy Chinese food with my friends. I'm really fond of the environment of this restaurant, including design, light, service and..."
Ly122055073
"There are a lot of chinese traditional food. Among them bao bao is the most suprising food,which is a kind of chinese sandwich with peijing duck..."
Abnerzhaozhe
"the atmosphere is very attractive and the waiter is handsome haha. I really love the food some sweet some hot some sour. I love the candle on the..."
F1y2y3fy
"Fantastic! The location is kind of difficult to find but the Chinese food is soooo delicious, even the most tasteful I have ever tried in..."
Andy Xu
"A restaurant blend Chinese cuisine with modern cook skills. The materials are really fresh and tasty. Besides, winters in this place is pretty..."
Chengcheng Feng
"A unique modern Chinese restaurant, foods there are even better than traditional ones. Love 'Bao Bao' best! Great atmosphere and service. Staffs are..."
Meng Chen
"I went there for dinner with my friends, the environment was comfy and relax, felt like at home, the food were totally excellent, the service was..."
Blair Lee
"Was were a little sceptical to check out this place but let me just say... I'm so glad we did. The food was amazing. The were three hungry boys..."
Finger Lickin
"The food here is surprising. We have homemade tofu. I really like the texture. So creamy. And then the flame prawn is also my favorite, delicious and..."
Congl2
"This place is very good compare to many of the fusion/modern Chinese food restaurant. Surprisingly, unlike other fusion restaurants, the food here..."
Shirley
"Absolutely delicious! We ordered a take away dinner, staff were very warm and friendly. All our dishes were amazing, so many fresh flavours! The..."
Tara
"My girlfriend and I went to there a few days ago.We had a wonderful dining experience.My favourite dishes were chicken wings and toufu.Especially the..."
Victor1991
"I went to this restrauant with my boyfriend last night.I have to say this dining experience was fantastic.My favourite dishes were dufu, eggplants..."
Flora
"Went to Ruyi for my birthday dinner, food were delicious and will be back again someday. Ordered numbing beef, flaming king prawn, fried chicken..."
LoveToEat
"Few of my friends recommended this place to me. Finally i came with my girl friend for dinner last friday. The place was packed, the music was..."
Kwing Fai Wan
"Best chinese i have ever had. i have been warned before i came to australia, there is no really good chinese restaurant in Melbourne, most of them..."
金金
"I really enjoyed my experience here. The waiter was knowledgeable on the menu and extensive wine list and was able to make some great suggestions. ..."
Ilana Bueno De Mesquita
"Thanks to my friend, he highly recommended me to try Ruyi. I was amazed by the interior design and the most delicious Chinese food I have ever..."
Kim Ng
"Today I had a wonderful dinner with my friend in this restaurant . We loved the food so much ... We were ordered the tofu : fried tofu with Szechuan..."
Jessica Wang
"I enjoyed everything about this restaurant. The fit out is beautiful. The food was delicious. Everything we ordered was full of flavour and..."
Clare
"Came here in recommendation Must say the place is quite cool and staff are very friendly Good very tasty and enjoyable..."
Hollywoodmick
"Minimalistic, modern fitout opposite Rice Paper Scissors in the CBD. Modern take on Chinese, in essence distilling the large share dishes into diner..."
Potaoto
"Loved the food and service. The food was well prepared and full of flavour. Service was excellent. Everything we had (8 course set menu) was..."
DocJonFoodie
"Lacking the patience one evening to wait for a table at Rice Paper Scissors thought we'd try the near empty (weeknight) RuYi across the lane and was..."
BlueJay
"Ruyi is a modern Chinese restaurant located at Liverpool Laneway in Melbourne’s Chinatown. The name Ruyi is derived from a spiritual object that..."
Jolee Pink
"I went here with friends, we ordered 6 home plates, 2 sides and dessert. RuYi chicken wings + Szechuan eggplant fries + Numbing beef the black angus..."
Thekarinart
"I'm always a little sceptical of upmarket Chinese places because I've often found them to be more style than substance, but I was impressed by RuYi...."
Ophelia
"Found this place by accident when we walk around city. We gave it a try and never been wrong! We order 6 home dishes. And all of them were very good!..."
Angel Putritama
"Really liked it. The decor is chic and modern. The staff are lovely. We thought the food was outstanding. Wine list was fine too. Did a brisk..."
Two Sheds
"The food at RuYi appears simple, but the flavours have remarkable depth - Fried tofu with a Szechuan mayo and the szechwan eggplant fries are two..."
Rhys Young
"Had a fantastic experience- very attentive staff that catered for our group which included several different dietary requirements. Lots of variety in..."
Weloveourlamb
"Recently hit up RuYi with friends and it was so divine. The service was incredible and THAT FOOD..wow. It made an eggplant fan out of me which is..."
Chloe Walker
"I recently had the pleasure of dining with friends at Ruyi! The food and service was fantastic and the great wine selections really complimented the..."
Rebecca Delaurence
"Thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Ruyi 2 weeks back. We had a large group, and everyone was well catered for. Quite a few vegetarians and celiacs..."
Cody
"Really enjoyed our experience here. Food was delicious, my first experience with 'modern' Chinese and i wasn't disappointed. We went for the banquet..."
TJ
"Tonight my friends and I had dinner at Ruyi, a new contemporary Chinese restaurant on Liverpool St in the CBD. The venue is chic and minimalist in..."
D.P
"I don't like asian food and I had to go with my work colleagues so I can't judge the food; but service was fantast, and the average food rating by my..."
Wolf Of Collins St.
"Liked the eggplant fries and the ribs. Only got to try the Ruyi and Ginger cocktails but both were nice although I am a gin fan. Would return here to..."
Victor Chau
"Great food, great decor and most importantly for me, an excellent range of gluten free, which can be hard to come by for Chinese cuisine! Eggplant..."
Genevieve Clare Dickson
"Absolutely enjoyed their generous serving and high quality Asian cooking.. Had their lunch special and was just delighted that I came. Impeccable..."
J88
"Was there on Oakes Day so I am not sure if it was quiet as a result but the $29 lunch special is excellent value and should have attracted more..."
Elitebiz
"perfect venue for an enjoyable dinner adventure, suitable for couple/friends who'd like to have a sound conversation without disrupt by noises all..."
Vivien Shen
"Had dinner with another friend tonight and both of us enjoyed our experience. In my opinion, RuYi is a definitely a stand-out among all Chinese..."
MR K
"Had a corporate dinner here for clients. The food was fantastic, the wine well matched and the service was friendly. The atmosphere was perfect...."
John Crowhurst
"One of best Chinese Restaurant in Town! We had ( Meat Bao Bao) which was amazing ! And Flaming king prawn which was very special! We just love all..."
Vanessa
"RuYi is a seriously awesome restaurant. We've visited 5+ times and everytime impresses us and the friends we take with us. Sheng and Qian Qian are..."
Milly
"Had lunch here today after seeing on Dimmi's it has a $29 pp express set lunch until next Monday. Normally it's $35 but the one we had today also..."
Kimmy_desu
"The service of the venue was stellar, the waiter serving us was very friendly and described us each dish in great detail making the experience so..."
Rares
"A great night in RUYI.I booked RUYI last Monday for us, surprisely they were quite busy on Monday evening, but the whole atmosphere still calm..."
Chien-Nan Chen
"Love the service, love the food, love the space. Everything spot on, considering it was such a busy night, food and service still can maintain in..."
Cedric
"Had dinner with my friends. We like the food and staffs here. Particularly the woton! The staffs are nice and helpful. We will definitely visit..."
AnQi Chen
"What a fantastic spot in the CBD! Consistently great food. Love the dumplings! Great service everytime we've visited! Looking forward to going back..."
Chris
"Amazing food, friendly staff and a fantastic atmosphere. We tried a little bit of everything, but the highlight was the prawns and eggplant. Would..."
Annie Nelson
"Great food! Incredible service. Nice quite atmosphere, making it ideal to catch up friends. I would definitely come back to this restaurant!..."
Bel Mckenzie
"Food was absolutely delicious. The wings sang Choy bow were a definite highlight! I would definitely come again! Fairly prices and an easy location..."
Jules Mitchell
"Great restaurant which discovered by randomly walking around lonsdale street. Staff are really nice and the service is excellent! Food is also really..."
Aileen Zhen
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Bauhinialikesgrapes
"Nice small place to have a quiet meal with friends. Friendly staff and the meals are a delicious delicacy. The mix of flavors give your taste buds a..."
Churry Kuang
"It is a very interesting Chinese restaurants with nice western brunch type decoration. The food was great although not very Chinese in general. And..."
Leslie Xian
"Delicious modern chinese cuisine, with traditional sauces with a unique tint complimenting chicken, tofu and seafood dishes. Great service and..."
Brian
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Jie Sang
"The overall experience was amazing with great service and charming decoration. I love the tables made by wood. Staffs were friendly. Environment was..."
Vicky Wu
"This is the second time I've come to Ruyi and it is still as authentic and classic as usual. One of the greatest things I love here were their..."
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"Very very good services and very very nice food at Ruyi!! I really like the way they cook spicy chicken wings and the tofu. They are just being so..."
Shifan Deng
"good service and unbelievable food and wine. Really enjoy the wagyu steak. very nice staff and warm environment. so happy to have dinner with friend..."
JW
"They offer very good service and fantastic food and wine quality. like everything especially the wagyu steak, best of ever. will definitely be back...."
Orchid Yuen
"Interesting Chinese restaurants nicely decorated with cozy warm colours. Dishes are traditional Chinese fusion with modern again cuisines...."
JeCci
"I appreciated the opulent, traditional red jade tones of the decor and the hand selected gorgeous stoneware specifically chosen to compliment the..."
Jolee Pink
"A little restaurant, tucked away in the top end of the city. Right next to the Parliament House, and a few streets away from the famous Pellegrini's...."
Where'sTheFood
"A fantastic place to dine in. Had a really great expereince. They have an excellent service and awesome food. I love the mixed vegetables where the..."
Hartini Wong
"Such a great experience tonight at Ruyi! Amazing food especially the dumplings YUM! Such great service and atmosphere and will be visiting again..."
Beau Joshua Garlick
"This place is definitely a place to come visit no matter which side of the city your on, it's worth the travel. Very difficult to choose a favourite..."
Gabby
"Such a beautiful evening at Ruyi. Aside from the impeccable service and friendly nature of the staff, the food is absolutely one of a kind. Although..."
Cheyenne Harper
"It was really good experience, the staff really nice and I do think the bat tender really hot, lol.The food was really good, due to I am..."
Shan Huang
" nice Chinese restaurant! the food is qualified and the price is really valuable..Love the atmosphere of the restaurant..The staff is lovely and..."
Xlvlvlv6
"Very nice food.Really like the dumpling and the sauce here are very special compare to other restaurants. The atmosphere here are also good, really..."
Kevin
"love the food and atmosphere here!i ordered duck bao bao、dumplings、chilli beans、eggplant and chicken wings~very tasty and will definitely..."
JoJo Li
"This is a really great restaurant. I went with my friend and we had dumplings, tofo and chicken wings which all have great tastes. The service is..."
Jyunko
"IT is very nice place. The food here is fantastic. It's a good place for you to relax and enjoy everything. Highly recommended. The food is very..."
Xin MA
"When I went into Ruyi, the first impression is a sense of belonging that brings me back to my hometown, which is located in China. The restaurant..."
劉雨哲
"If u want to try the most Chinese style food in the most modern way, ruyi is a great choice that u can enjoy in Melbourne CBD. The materials are..."
Sunniechangjo
"A fantastic modern take on Chinese dishes.. I went with a friend who like me is vegetarian and were recommended some very good dishes including the..."
Tristan.2009
"Had a big family birthday there and the staff were incredible at setting the whole thing up. The five course banquet was AMAZING. The duck buns in..."
Alex Morris
"Fabulous experienceIt was recommended to us as a great place for Chinese food, but it is so much more, it is an experience. Food is delicious..."
Stephen Lee
"The food at Ruyi appears simple, but the flavors have remarkable depth. Ruyi is known best for its range of Chinese western style dishes, and..."
Leo Wong
"The idea of mixing the Chinese traditional food with other countries' type of food lead to a new outstanding taste I have never have before. Other..."
Kane Chen
"Find this restaurant through tripadvisor and have a really good time here. We have tried tofu prawn and chicken wing. Strongly recommend..."
Kaiwen Jia
"strongly recommend Tofu and cocktail here! Nice atmosphere and service. Have a really good time. will drag more friends to be here. ..."
Jackie Yu
"The food is brilliant, it is very innovating for the chief to combine traditional Chinese food with other country, the chicken wings are the mix of..."
A58801705
"Ruyi is one of the greatest modern restaurant ever , it could have become the best by increasing service experience. The environment is wonderful..."
Key
"My friend recommended me RUIYI and I really had trouble finding it at first as it is located on a small land and had the smallest name board I ever..."
Yulan
"An amazing place with wonderful interior design. What suprise me first was the friendly staff in this place. Different from other general Chinese..."
Jessie
"小小巧巧的一家餐厅, 非常喜欢他们的装修风格再配上温馨的灯光,很适合朋友两三人来吃,..."
Kevin Huang
"Tonight at Ruyi gave me a lot of surprises. Firstly, the interior design for this restaurant is marvelous. As a designer, I quite appreciate the..."
Greta Zhao
"RuYi is a great restaurant with modern decor that complements the unique and modern twist it takes on Chinese food. The Peking duck cones..."
Jenna Leong
"Warm and nice environment and delicious food . Staffs are..."
Scarlet Lin
"Great food and services, I really enjoyed both the looking and taste of the food. It also a very good place to talk to friends and workmates, try to..."
Kane Chang
"The food is very delicious, especially the tofu and the shrimp. The tofu tastes crispy and is very soft inside, and is different from the tofu that..."
Jialu Peng
"It's a great restaurant! The service is wonderful and the environment is good as well. Love the Tingling Prawn, there is a rich flavour, lovely..."
Alison Zhu
"Love the tiger prawn and tofu, quite and cozy place, the service is nice and will sure come..."
Yeats Lee
"The dishes were so great:)..."
Ayame Matsumura
"Great Dinner. We have got such a pleasure night here. Great environment, very comfortable decoration and table sets are just fantastic with their..."
Alfredlimx
"Great environment and a different take to Chinese cuisine. The decor at the restaurant was relaxing and neat. Perfect for a date night or girls night..."
Anniewg0210
"Perfect atmosphere. Homey restaurant hidden in a typical laneway in Melbourne. Great food in an awesome environment! Perfect for date nights and..."
Sophiay
"Taste not bad, enviorment is..."
Ernest He
"Nice environment~special tableware~food materials are..."
Scarlett
"Great vibe and fit out. Excellent service and very nice dishes. Will come..."
Yiran Tang
"Nice place!!. Really loved the roasted duck and their xiaolongbao!! Totally worth it, with good service and ambience (: had a great dinner with my..."
Ktt1658
"Nice setting and good service. The food is decent, I like the prawn dish. The atmosphere is..."
Ijuuin.akira
"Cosy restaurant with good ambience, food was tasty and service was good as well. Especially liked the Peking duck and tingling..."
Mixed95
"Loved the ingredients and taste!. This is our second time back at RuYi... We love the high quality ingredients that they use here, which is very..."
Tan.candice
"Great food, service and atmosphere. Best Chinese we've ever had . Stunning Dishes without msg so I'm still felling the love.Try the sot shell..."
Sylvesters1
"A place truly worth. It Is restaurant with true modern twist of old Chinese food. Eating there gave me and my friend a whole new view of Chinese..."
Lucy Wu
"Immaculately design down to the smallest detail its a lovely, calm space. The perfect setting for Chinese food that defies the cliche. Everything is..."
Theodore Timbuctoo
"Wonderful night out!. Had another amazing dinner at Ruyi. The food is fresh and flavoursome and the service is wonderful. It's affordable and the..."
Loucardwell24
"Excellent Food, Excellent Service and Excellent Atmosphere. From the moment you enter it is cosy, welcoming and stylish. Service was great and staff..."
Daniel.2.tg
"Peking Duck Bao Bao. A steamed bun folded around slices of Peking duck, some herbs and a creamy sauce. One of my favourite restaurant dishes..."
Erin
"Nice decor, friendly service and great food. Dumplings hand made are..."
Indigestion Kid
"Excellent dinner, had a last minute booking on a Monday night and couldn't have felt more accommodated. Shaun was a delight, not to mention his team...."
Gem Gange
"Great food and service!. The food was delicious and service was very attentive and accommodating! The prices are very reasonable. The gluten free..."
Georgia
"My friends and I were recommended ruyi by our hotel. As a person diagnosed with coeliac disease I am glad we went there (we don't normally have many..."
Kimmy Jo
"Out of the ordinary. Great tasting food, amazing fusion of flavours and excellent customer service! All the staff are very attentive and made the..."
Kristine Perdio
"Very good food from start to finish. There is a good flow with entree to main and just a good amount of dessert to finish. Must try modern chinese..."
MingJ
"A little gem. Had a great time tonight at Ruyi in a very modern and stylish setting. We really enjoyed all the dishes though the peking duck cones..."
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"The service was excellent. The food was even better...And can't miss out on flaming..."
Nicky
"Best Chinese restaurant there is in Melbourne!. I don't like to leave review for any businesses but the experience I had at Ruyi last night makes me..."
Luojie_gx
"The best!. A menu full of delicious food. Perfect attention to detail! Don't skip dessert - the banana fritter with black sesame ice cream is..."
Eldoan
"The most beautiful chinese restaurant in town!. The food is so unique, service is one of the best in Melbourne, warm and the pay attention to the..."
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"Wonderful modern chinese. Clean and delicious.. Fantastic food, including the vegetarian fare! I especially liked the sesame seed ice-cream, the..."
Come_in_burned
"Service was outstanding and the food was an absolutely delicious modern take on some Chinese..."
Hilary McLeod
"Delightful! From the fit out to the service to the food RuYi was great! Would recommend to anyone for a filling and delicious evening..."
HelloAFo
"Yummy food and awesome service. I highly recommend the place, the food was yummy and they also do have an amazing wine and cocktail menue! i love the..."
Ireneki
"Tasty food, friendly service!! Definitely worth a..."
Jenny
"Amazing food, perfect service. Nice and friendly atmosphere for a perfect dinner out with..."
Stoffpapagei
"Wow I'm not sure what trumps here, the delightful wait staff, the gorgeous restaurant design or the absolutely scrumptious food! Ruyi is unique in..."
Johnny Blue
"Amazing food and spectacular service.. Didn't know what to order so the waitress suggested the best share plates to get and they were amazing! New..."
Erin B
"Beautiful experience, wonderful food and friendly staff. Ruyi Dumpling and Wine Bar was the perfect place to spend with my friends to celebrate a..."
Sophie Letta
"Beautiful food, modern decore & amazing staff. Enjoyed a lovely night with friends in ruyi's chilled environment. All the food is amazing- in..."
Anna
"Great cocktails and service to match. Loved the dumplings and the Peking duck was awesome in both its flavour and presentation. Love..."
Ross
"We came for the food(which was great) but they also have amazing cocktails! Men don't normally like tofu, but this place has the most amazing tofu..."
Ross Horsey
"Seriously incredible service, nothing was too much to ask! The food was fantastic, delicate dumplings, oh and the light chilli green beans are to die..."
Amelia Kingston
"Had a fantastic meal, service was brilliant and the wine list was great as well. The Two Flavour Snapper was wonderfully presented and tasted..."
Tom Richman
"Delishes light, fresh and honest flavoured modern Chinese food! A beautiful small space decorated with delightful earthy ceramic table ware and..."
Grace Stewart
"Such a great little atmosphere! Had an awesome time, the food was amazing and the staff were very accommodating to our very particular..."
Ryan
"Fantastic food. Order the soft shell..."
Camillelescai
"Best dumplings in Australia.. Ruyi has become one of my favorite restaurants in Melbourne, its stunning interior and its quality of food makes me..."
Stephanie Korolija
"Yummy. Went here for dinner last night.chilli wonton and flaming prawn are must try. the food is amazing. good service,delicious food...."
Yumi Lee
"Amazing food, incredible service. Definitely will..."
Meika83
"This is the second time we came to ruyi after we spent our valentines there. The staff are so friendly and they go out of their way to make your..."
Josh
"Amazing food, great service the duck pancakes were to die for and the signature cocktail Ruyi is very..."
Guy Jukes
"Worth the visit!. Went for dinner last night. Had the eggplant strips, duck & tofu soup, flame grill prawn, and the chili oil dumpling. My favorites..."
Wholenezz
"I had high expectations of Ruyi given my partner had eaten there before, and he loved it. Usually with high expectations you end up disappointed. Not..."
Jay
"Finally, made my way here after reading on broadsheet many months ago, and still remember it, particularly the high design fit out, clean, sleek,..."
Dcee
"The food was really good. The wagyu beef was cooked to perfection and the truffle paste flavoursome. The banana fritter with black seasame ice cream..."
Nick Clarke
"WINTER SOUPS WORTH A VISIT!!. Went to check out the new autumn/winter menu. Was excited to see soup now on the menu. We ordered one of each of the..."
EbonyB
"The service is most excellent! I love the food especially flaming prawns. I would definitely recommend this..."
Charlie The Eater
"Some of the best steamed dumplings I've ever tasted!. These were some of the best steamed vego dumplings ive ever had!! The whole place is totally..."
Emma_scott87
"Affordable Highly Quality Dining!. Was pleasantly surprised at the affordability with most expensive meal being around $28. The quality for the price..."
Brooke Clarke
"Fine wining and dining. Was.... Fine wining and dining.Was taken here by some work colleagues for lunch. The place has a modern, light air feel...."
Tyler
"It's the little things. I d.... It's the little things.I dined here for the first time recently. As a left gander I have grown accustomed to..."
Jayde Dunkley
"Outstanding Staff and service. We were greeted at the door by staff and quickly shown to our table. Our waiter was very polite and friendly and gave..."
Andrew.scitech
"New winter menu -yum! Fr.... New winter menu -yum! Frequent diner at Ruyi. Recently released a new winter menu and this time they have..."
SarahBella
"AMAZING Looks amazing, serv.... AMAZINGLooks amazing, service is amazing, food is amazing. Sticky rice pudding is..."
Ashlee
"Best Chinese I Have Had In Melbourne!. Great food - fresh and delicate and beautifully presented. Staff are kind, attentive and know their menu..."
Jade Maree Anderson
"Went here with friends. Ordered a heap of smalls to share. The eggplant strips were amazing. I would also highly recommend the fried tofu! The food..."
Je8clarke
"My favourite Melbourne restaurant. Every time I eat at Ruyi it is the same. Great food, great service and great decor. My favourites remain the wagyu..."
Marianne
"Good restaurant. Come to Ruyi with my family. The foid is so different from all the other chinese restaurants light.clean.fresh...my mom said this is..."
Helena
"Lovely food. Asian cuisine that tastes natural. I generally suffer from a sensitive stomach but this was very nice. A different take on modern Asian..."
Haily
"Our experience at Ruyi was truly special. We came here for a celebratory birthday dinner and the staff were exceptional. Food was of an incredibly..."
Vanessa Fletcher
"As you wish ..... It’s the fourth time I’ve been here since Ruyi opened, which I think speaks for itself. As a group of three we shared 3 lots of..."
Tara Clancy
"A really unique Chinese restaurant, very different to the normal greasy food and red dragon décor. Clean and fresh food in a modern and comfy..."
Helena El-Najjar
"I've eaten at Ruyi twice now and both times the food was delicious. My favourite "entree" style dishes are the duck pancakes and some sort of..."
Somanyanimals
"Fresh and different. Coming from country vic, I’m used to chinese food thats out of a box and restaurants full of bamboo and waving cats. So it was..."
Soph
"No-one does Chinese like Ruyi. Fresh produce, contemporary design, tasty dishes, and a beautiful selection of..."
Sarah
"We went to Ruyi Saturday with my husband just because we were walking through the city and we noticed this discret restaurant in a hidden lane.. well..."
Bonybonybony70
"Great food, great experience. If you're looking for a great night, and not just somewhere to eat, then I would definitely recommend Ruyi. The..."
Marni.kate
"Very impressed. Had the seafood spring rolls and wagyu beef and both were amazing. Very nice..."
Amber Evans
"Great place. The food was simple and fresh, and the service was warm and inviting...."
Isidora
"I had the lunch special which was only $18. Good food for a reasonable..."
Francesca Hickman
"It didn’t have your standard chinese menu, but what it did have was nice. Favourite dish of the night was the duck stir fry – highly..."
Anj
"Delicious Find!!. We found this place tucked away in a laneway while wandering the streets of the city and decided to go in because it looked like a..."
Glitterbug_240
"Great night out!. Good atmosphere, contemporary look, delicious food and friendly staff. Overall, a great night out with..."
Hm-5141
"Really impressed!. We dine out often and were really impressed by the food, staff and decor! A great new restaurant with delicious food! Found it on..."
Carla De Ionno
"Fantastic menu. Staff are incredibly helpful and..."
Jo
"Visited Ruyi with a couple of girlfriends for dinner and loved it! The dumplings and the wontons were amazing, can't wait to go back. Had a great..."
Sophie
"Already a Favorite. I was introduced to RuYi by a work colleague a fortnight ago. Tucked away in a quaint little lane way, I am glad that I was - I..."
Greta Heywood
"Little Gem. OMG. If you live in Melbourne, try here. If your visiting, try here. In fact come to Ruyi then see the rest of Melbourne.Yes..."
Simon White
"From strength to strength. I've dined here a couple of times now & every time it gets better. I really believe that this little restaurant has a big..."
Veda
"I had very high expectations coming to RUYI and honestly they met them completely. Walking in we are overwhelmed by the simple and clean layout. It..."
Jason Kwan
"Not just dumplings!!. When you think Chinese you normally think 70’s interior, bad lighting, fish tanks, Lazy Susans & chairs that you once had in..."
Jade Lee Campbell
"A fresh take on Chinese cuisine. Went here after we read a timeout review. Great to see a new fresh take on chinese food amongst all of the dumpling..."
Tim
"The wine list here is only topped by the amazing service, with a personal touch by the owners who are clearly passionate about their beautiful..."
Stacey Van Harn
"Very satisfying dining experience. RUYI was the type of place that seemed to have considered every detail. everything down to the cups and light..."
R.charles
"#ilovedumplings. Yummy dumplings and great starters. Lovely light ambience to the place, gorgeous ceramic plates and glasses. Service was polite and..."
SLouise
"AMAZING, delightful and unique food, modern and clean decor and flawless service! Melbourne should be..."
Sabrina
"Our third time here in just over a week. Each time we have found out more and more about this enlightening showcase of Chinese food that I have..."
Mikdog
"Fabulous food, delightful French waiter, food was really great & loved the feel of the place with gorgeous earthen ware & stylish interiors. Great..."
Buster's Mum
"Last week, my husband took me out for lunch to Ruyi in the city – an Asian restaurant with a modern fit out.  Ruyi translates literally as ‘as..."
De-brief Me
"Those used to paying $8 for a plate of 15 dumplings should stop reading now. Ruyi is about quality, not quantity, which is apparent as soon as you..."
Sofia Levin
"RuYi oozes character. We were served by Mercy and Sedrick and they were fabulous in the attention they gave us, the narrative and culture connections..."
Smita Raghavan Shetty
"This place is insane. The food is next level good. We got the 5 course tasting menu and the food was so good that we were almost about to ask if we..."
Tara McKellar
"Delicious! We had a set menu (mothers day special) and everything was thoughtfully set out. Very full by the end and very pleased. Oh and the staff..."
Patricia Santiago
"We work in hospitality and a friend of mine said we have to try RuYi for its high standards in hospitality. Finally made it last week and everything..."
sam booth
"Brilliant restaurant for dietary restrictions. My partner needs to avoid wheat, onion and garlic. We opted for the 5 course set menu "chef's choice"...."
Dione V-S
"Randomly walked in and wasn't disappointed. Tasty food, Attentive staff and Nice atmosphere. The tofu was very..."
Sparky
"Great service and food. Staff were very friendly. Food portions were very good. I recommend the 5 course..."
Shawn Soundron
Mahn Doo
90/100 (1004 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Asian
Korean
Korean
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pancakes
Salad
Bibimbap
Pork
Beef
Dumplings
Sit down
Asian
Korean
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place was the highlight of our weekend with firstly great staff whom were friendly and helpful. Food was fantastic with dumplings to start then..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"Mahn Doo is gorgeous upscale Korean restaurant located in the CBD. The venue is very chic and sophisticated, with high ceilings, romantic dim..."
Stelly
"I came in early as they opened, very quiet - so I could take lots of great photos of the interior space. I am amazed by those food - I thought it..."
MONBEAR
"The food was delicious :P seating was very comfortable and the service was excellent 😁😁 highly recommend will definitely be back for more..."
~Happy Neko~
"3.5This was a great meal! We didn’t feel like bbq or steamboat type food and were a little worried that we’d be left with little choice, but..."
Gee
"A short walk away from Flagstaff, Mahn Doo is incredibly accessible and spacious.Ordered:🍲 Set A: kimchi korean pancake, vegetarian..."
Jasmine
"Such a great first experience at Mahn doo! The food was great, and as usual my friend and I definitely over-ordered ! It’s hard when you want to..."
Judy
"Korean style food always good. Nice customer service for us. Hopefully, you guys try this shop no matter what coz too good !! I will back soon..."
Be Honest
"Casual Korean diningThe place is pretty spacious, surrounded by glass walls. Been here a few times at night so it was a bit dim creating a..."
JOELLE
"You don't often see vegetarian barbecue sets but they serve them here. Despite being tempted by the stone bowl, I knew the set was the way to go as..."
Quince And Cheese
"Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Price: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️On a overall, a good..."
Larissa Mayumi
"Staff were very friendly and the food was good. Flavours were all there although the basil in their spicy chicken bulgogi was alittle over powering...."
Wearekimleaf
"After seeing positive reviews for this place on zomato and discovering they offer dakgalbi - a dish we haven't been able to find since leaving Korea..."
Hel TD
"This restaurant is amazing. The structure is gorgeous, the food which is delicious. The food I ordered were kimchi stew, fried mini prawns and spicy..."
Yenyenyong25
"One of the joys of strolling around hungry in Melbourne is that you're never far away from good food. I stumbled across this place and was in..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"I have not been to a place that dishes up quicker than these guys!! The food was good. Portions generous. Authentic and delicate flavours. Not overly..."
Linda
"Can’t believe I did not discover this restaurant earlier when I used to walk pass by it so often. Can tell it is a great place by its kimchi-..."
Li Lisa
"Came here with my boss for drinks xD. We had 6 bottles of soju i think? (cant remember) hahha. Had some fried chicken and dumplings, it was very..."
Piggy 小猪
"BBQ octopus and pork belly was divine! Filling, flavorful, and just the right amount of heat. Although, I was sort of hoping for more of a..."
Leila
"Her's: Pretty solid korean food here. Had the army stew, dumplings and other yum dishes. The side dishes were also great too...so do ask for..."
CoupleOFoodies
"Excellent service, food & overall dining experience. Gorgeous venue. Attentive staff. Delicious food. Some confusion between staff about whether of..."
Scout
"I was very impressed with Mahn Doo. For years now I have been trying to find a Korean restaurant that is of the same high standard as Miss Korea in..."
Caroline Beaney
"Been here for two times and my experience for both visits were really good.Mahn Doo provided a good environment with fairy lights, private..."
WorldFoodie
"Had the first kimchee soup in my life here. It was yummy. The sweet -spicy fried chicken was so good. Can’t help myself from eating it. Love it..."
Lachlan Mos
"I always wanted to try Mahn Doo but it looked so posh and exxy on the outside I got a bit scared. But when my friend suggested to go there, I..."
Piggyeatalot
"If you talk about korean dumpling, this will be one of the best i ever had. It taste just right and nice texture of the dumpling's skin.As for..."
V3R0
"Spacious, classy upmarket traditional Korean.Been here numerous times with older Koreans who adore this place, if you are after a soju..."
Tedlangtons
"I've been here a few times, each time the food and service are decent. The bulgogi and seafood pancake are not bad at all. This place isn't amazing..."
Melbourne Food Journey
"We had a mixed sausage and kimchi stew, which is delicious. Unlike other kimchi stew, this one is less concentrared and taste lighter. Moreover, the..."
Chyntia
"Wow, what a fantastic experience my friends and I had here! Service was quick and friendly.We ordered the pan fried beef dumplings, kimchi..."
ManFromMelbourne
"The environment and atmosphere are very good, the lunch menu is quite cheap. I just spend $10 for getting a stone blow rice and those lovely..."
Rqqorycc
"Impressive interiors. Friendly Korean hospitality. We started with the steamed pork dumplings presented on a steamer tray, they were lovely &..."
Who Loves Good Food
"Points for: modern, classy Korean dining Dine Time: Weekend dinnerManh Doo aims for the classier end of casual Korean dining, with..."
Flying Forward
"Came here on a Saturday night (made a booking) with a group of 5, and we were very impressed! The staff were really friendly, and food was of course..."
Lynn Lynn
"Customer service of this place is really good. Everyone is so friendly and polite. One thing that got me a little confused was that when we ordered..."
Jess
"We went here as a group of 4 and I couldn't be happier with the choice. We ordered a couple of entrées and mains to share, finishing with desserts..."
Sheriden Matthews
"Ambience is great, a bit loud but the same as every where else on a Friday night. Service was great and food also met my expectation. We had the set..."
Christina Lily
"Mahn Doo was packed on Friday night so I'm glad I made a booking for two. The restaurant has high ceiling, modern, clean and spacious. I was ushered..."
Jolene Lim
"Have a simple dinner here and tried the fried flounder and a bibimbap. The restaurant is really nice, polished and spacious. It was also mostly empty..."
Julycheee
"I've only been here for lunch and it's a great place to dine. Service is pretty good - waiters are attentive and their bell system works pretty well...."
Shelly
"A typical genuine Korean BBQ restaurant experience with courteous and pleasing waiters & waitresses. The food were also very tasty. I had the tofu..."
Full Time Wholesomeness
"Food were presented well and tasted amazing . Staff were friendly and try that German beer in the menu . I forgot the name of it but it tasted..."
Balaram Kumar
"Amazing food and attentive wait staff! Sweet and sour fried chicken was a standout dish, side dishes were really yummy too. Definitely visit if you..."
Belle Lee
"Hidden gem in Melbourne. Nice ambient vibe and excellent service. Definitely one to checkout if you love Korean food. Steamed pork dumplings and the..."
David Lee
"Been here for lunch and dinner. Yummy food. The pancake is gold!! It's so different from other Korean restaurant that I've been to. It's thin, super..."
Quinn
"Came here by pure luck. Was walking pass this place and notice bright lights within the restaurant. There were quite a number of people in there..."
Kwan Chan
"Ok I didn't eat all of these at once, I'm just a regular diner :)))I'll start with the beef rib soup. It was a super super dish to me. Look..."
The Morning Kiss
"I can't fault Mahn Doo at all, wonderful service, incredible ambience and decor and wonderful food. Also since i'm a pottery maker i could not help..."
Sakura Moon
"Mahn do is one of the most underrated Korean restaurants in Melbourne. You don't hear much hype around them which is a shame because the food,..."
Must Be Hungry
"One of my favorite korean reastaurants in Melbourne: the dumplings (mahn doo) are a must have. Seafood panckake, stone bowl rice with kimchi and pork..."
Mr. T
"Friendly staff and food tastes good. I like the fried rice cake. It's sweet and spicy but it's Korean Style. For the stone bowl, I must say It's the..."
Chao Chen
"Korean food is the pure form of happiness put into food. So obviously Mahn Doo needs to be on the list of restaurants to try. The BBQ here is a bit..."
MelbFoodHunter
"Not sure about this place, I've only been there once. Surprisingly the food were reasonably priced despite its interiors looking like a fine dining..."
Rainiest
"delicate interior design. Staff are so nice and helpful. kimichi and pork dumplings are so yummy. Spicy chicken and seafood soup taste good as well...."
Tiana
"Had dinner here!Ordered a kimchi and pork dumpling to start. And... it was yumm!!! Their dumplings are home made :)Had a kimchi..."
Jessica Wirawan
"Portion of the food is small but the food quality, ambience and service was overall very good! I would definitely recommend this place to my friends..."
Ruizu
"Beautiful venue, affordable and quality food. Best Korean dumplings! Staff were helpful and were attentive for our big group of 15 people...."
Cherise
"A hidden gem on La Trobe street! The service is always amazing and the food is tasty and fresh. The Jap che is just deeeelish and one of my fav..."
Kirst Dollery
"Absolutely fantastic find. I had walked past this restaurant multiple times assuming it was fine dining. One day when willing to splurge I discovered..."
Carra
"Great decoration, spacious restaurant. Portion is rather small, however food were beautifully prepared compare to Korean restaurant standard. Despite..."
NTLS
"Along for lunch in a group of six. I've walk past this restaurant at least once a week and thought it would be nice to try but it looked a little..."
Rennie
"THE place for korean dumplings (where the name of the restaurant comes from).Great lunchtime budget meals, lovely interior, and delicious..."
Tony
"We had the steamed pork dumplings for entree (brilliant for $5), spicy chicken and marinated beef Bibimbap for the mains. With 2 Asahi, $89...."
Ben Nicholson
"Went here with my cousin on a Tuesday during lunchtime. The atmosphere was really relaxing and fresh, the customer service was very quick and..."
Thursday Hang
"The baby triplets have been wanting to go on a date with Mr D and myself and finally we were all free for it (YAYERS!). The girlies of course adored..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"Mahn Doo (the name means a kind of Korean dumpling) is a stylish Korean restaurant near the corner of Queen and La Trobe. It features a range of..."
J-Fo
"Beautifully decorated and set up with great atmosphere. Good service and delicious food. Below features the beef bulgogi & mushroom bbq and the..."
Alan
"Don't judge a book by its cover. That's what it's like. Each and every time I walked past this place during lunchtime I had been reluctant to go in..."
Robin Tay
"We went to mahn doo for my boyfriend birthday. We like trying different cuisines and we decided to try Korean food for the first time. We ordered BBQ..."
Aarti Dee
"Had dinner here and was pleasantly surprised. It's quite spacious inside with a nice decor. Service was great throughout the meal and though it was a..."
Just Another Foodie
"The food is very good and different to other Korean places. Love the restaurant atmosphere and lighting. The dumplings are so goooood. Fried or..."
Terence Mak
"Love this place - have eaten here approx 6-7 times and consistently great food and service. The wine list is interesting in a good way with plenty by..."
Richard King
"Had their Ginseng Chicken Soup and Sweet & Spicy Fried Chicken. I loved the Ginseng Chicken Soup because the broth was rich and flavoursome...."
Charizard
"Do take note of their restaurant sign being renamed. Izakaya minami, not Mahn doo. We got a bit lost/confused. They do all their dishes really..."
Stephanie K
"Really great food and staff are very attentive and friendly. Would definitely recommend to book this place because after 10 minutes of arrival it got..."
Elize Do
"This place is so neat and i loved it here. This is a genuine Korean restaurant in Melbourne. There is no reason not to love..."
김지인
"A five-star restaurant! Fantastic service and food. All the ingredients are fresh and clean, everything is flavourful. Will definitely come back..."
Nanling Liu
"EXCELLENT FOOD, GOOD SERVICE - A GREAT OVERALL EXPERIENCE A group of about 40 of us dined in for lunch. The restaurant managed to accomodate us with..."
Ian Woodruff
"Dinner was delicious and great value for money. The service was outstanding. A staff member noticed we weren’t too confident in using chopsticks..."
Andrew
"Beautiful food, full of spices and taste. Very nice venue with fake my darker environment. Fantastic service and fabulous..."
Nalinda Punchihewa
Supernormal
90/100 (2929 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Fusion
Japanese
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Meringue
Lobster
Eggplant
Pasta
Cakes
Salad
Chili
Lamb Shoulder
Crab
Lamb
Pesto
Duck
Fish
Oyster
Sashimi
Tuna
Pork
Parfait
Lobster Roll
Noodle
Dim Sum
Beef
Prawns
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Seating
Reservations
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Our delivery arrived on time last night for Father’s Day. Lamb and prawn dumplings were true stand out! We ordered individual items instead of the..."
Mistermister
"Ordered on door dash. The fried chicken was amazing. Extremely crunchy and juicy and not oily at all. Eaten with the pickle cabbage it really cut..."
Jessie Tran
"Second visit to supernormal & I’ll be back! Food was very high quality, reasonably priced & with a lot of flavour. The courses were well spaced out..."
Bridget
"⁣I've always wanted to try @supernormal_180 and I'm so happy that I can finally tick this one off on my list. A lot of people raved about the New..."
Tracey Loc
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Seanchen0815
"Date Visited: 17th May 2019Average Spend $170 for two ppl with drinksTrendy Asian fusion restaurant amazing atmosphere and make..."
Food_Voyageur
"A must visit if you go to Melbourne!The combination of distinct Japanese flavours along with Hong Kong and Shanghai cooking is what makes..."
Lisafoodadventures
"Great place to have drinks and foods with..."
Vi Tran
"Been here a few times and enjoy the changing menus. Don't think I've had the lobster roll so will need to..."
James Mariano
"Supernormal’s menu echoes the space: clean, modern, elegant and just a little bit sexy. This Asian-inspired laneway eatery is anything..."
Leah
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Grace
"Ordered the banquet 1 ($75pp). Had massive food coma after the meal. 1. Tofu crisp, avocado &bonito - Delicious yummy cream bomb2...."
Shin
"Would love to go back again..."
Jen Gen
"Came here for a business meeting for 4ppl and had a booth. Quiet enough to conduct a meeting despite a packed lunch crowd. Service was excellent,..."
The Budget Luncher
"Came here for a work function with my new team so no pics.This place is amazing service, food ambience too. We enjoyed the banquet...."
Split The Bill
"Good food, but nosy (problem to hear what the waiters said) and maybe a bit expensive to what we got. Overall a great experience and I have no..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"Been meaning to go here ever since it opened & finally had the chance to. Read reviews that it was best to go early and put your name down, then come..."
Alison Nguyen
"Foodies should definitely visit this place at least once to experience the innovative food, lively atmosphere and attentive service on offer. There's..."
J0yy173
"Supernormal is a slick, modern restaurant located on Flinders Lane, Melbourne with a menu influenced by Chinese, Korean, and Japanese flavours. There..."
Milo_wendy
"Supernormal is absolutely delicious! The food is so fresh & full of so much flavour! The peanut butter parfait is probably my favourite dessert in..."
Gluten Free Bible
"I come here time and time again for special occasions and each time I am blown away by the dedicated service that the staff provide. They are..."
Rachael Conway
"service very good. food is yum. the slow cooked lamb is the best. the sesame bread comes with the lamb is a bit chewy, and the peanut butter..."
Lawrence Leung
"It was always a struggle to get a table at Supernormal but finally, we managed to score a table for 2! I’m always a bit iffy with asian fusion..."
Josephine
"Yum!We had the banquet for dinner, and everything was delicious, right from the Supernormal G & T on arrival. Standouts for me were the..."
Chips Before Dips
"ordered the set menu LIT 🔥! : the lobster roll was the stand out dish for me. The brioche bun was buttery and soft and the lobster was..."
Jennitals
"4.6!Thoroughly enjoyed my experience hereWalked in and the front of house was on the phone but still made an effort to hold the phone call..."
Jonathan Voulgaris
"The lobster rolls here are to die for! I keep coming back for it. Worth the visit and price..."
Coleen.hernando
"The food was very good. The service was good. Extensive drinks list. I would recommend giving it a go. The duck bao and roast lamb was awesome...."
BradAtLarge
"Very noisy and busy. The most delicious asparagus - crunchy, but not woody. The lobster rolls were good despite their small size and not quite..."
Rhb
"Do yourself a favour. Come to Supernormal. Try the snapper. You will not regret it. The staff are truly amazing - I have been here multiple times and..."
Remie Plehan
"I wish I’d taken photos, because the food is beautifully presented. Recommend booking as a group though because it’s a long wait if you’re a..."
Facebook User
"Absoultely amazing food. Good service. They are fantastically accommodating to solo diners. They offer the set menu to solo diners, which is not..."
Eye Rolla
"Dine in bcoz my friend recommend for their Wagyu Brisket. All the food were..."
Naijee
"Had the banquet 1 for myself and the quality of food was very good, Lobster roll and the lamb were the lick of the bunch, and so was the dessert. A..."
Mark
"The peanut butter parfait is absolutely gastronomical....."
Jas
"Supernormal was listed within the ‘top 100 delicious restaurants’ in Melbourne featured in the Herald Sun. Queue early to avoid a long wait...."
SouthEastEater
"Delicious, great service and..."
Isabella Baker
"Been excited to try this place and overall it did not disappoint. Highlights to me were the outstanding service, attention to details and food served..."
Yau_i
"Had the fried prawns, potstickers, prawn & chicken dumplings, lobster rolls and peanut butter parfait. The last items were excellent, as was the..."
SDeans
"They have been around for ages and is popular amongst the locals. The service here is good and the staff is attentive. The highlights for us has got..."
M3lissa____
"An institution. Went for a date night and it was just wonderful. Service was great the whole time and you get A LOT. Yes it is expensive, but not..."
Vivien 🍓🍙
"Highly recommended and must try place in Melbourne. Nice selection of share dishes and every dish was well balance. The lobster roll was delicious...."
JeZzA
"The dishes were interesting, and delicious, the service was good, nice sake selection, will recommend visit with friends as the plates were more for..."
FoodieInMel
"Love the lobster roll at Supernormal. I found the roll bit pricey though. The place have a great vibe and lovely customer..."
Parul Aggarwal
"We ordered dumplings and the Lobster rolls for entree and ordered the whole snapper, winter veg and others to share - cannot fault anything we..."
JMS
"This dessert was literally LIFECHANGING.I’ve been wanting to try Supernormal’s Peanut Butter Parfait for months now and being an avid..."
Jianne Yong
"Recently went to Supernormal for the first time with one goal in mind - to try the lobster roll. We arrived at 6pm and had our name down for a 730pm..."
Suan
"Am a big fan of this restaurant since it opened. It would be nice to see some evolution from the menu more or enhancement to the staples such as the..."
Ben
"i love the food - price is just right. Staff are really knowledgeable about the food and what to recommend to customers. But the best part is, theyve..."
Jodilly Pendre
"Went there for dinner on sunday night. No booking and it was busy but they sat us down quickly. Brought our drinks straight away and took our order..."
Tabi Ei
"My cousins and I had dinner here and we opt for the banquet menu 1 for $69 per person. Every dish was full of flavour but my fave was the lobster..."
Jamie
"Been here a couple of times. Would recommend doing a la carte as opposed to the set menu, but for larger groups you must go with set..."
Megan Kong
"This is my new favourite place in Melbourne.The food is tasty and every mouthful brings joy.The service is friendly and guided us..."
Jayne Jackson
"Came here for the ramen lunch special which was absolutely delicious (and very big). I also really liked the toasted pumpkin seeds which we got as a..."
Fatcat
"Pretty awesome. The food look very simple but packed with flavour and taste amazing. Service was good. They have some awesome drinks and highly..."
GabbieFood
"It's all about the Service. We have been here many many times with our friends. We were a party of 4 this time. Cost $400. Chose Menu 1 Option and..."
Michael Gannon
"What an awesome please! The complimentary pumpkin seed is a great start, has the crunchy saltiness kick; king fish is good (i ordered twice in one..."
18mh18lv
"Great Food. Went to Supernormal with 2 couples. Never booked but they told us to go out and have a drink first. When return, we were well greeted and..."
Humble Anna
"There is nothing normal about Supernormal, it is well known for all the right reasons – and yes, you guessed it… it’s one of the restaurants on..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"Had an amazing dining experience at supernormal over the weekend.We ordered a fair few dishes from each section and the highlight was..."
EatsByM
"📝: Supernormal is an inspired interpretation of the team’s favourite Asian eating experiences, bringing the best of Asia’s vibrant food..."
Sense Of Food
"Fantastic food with an exceptional range of flavours. Cocktails worth remembering for next time. And the team - just great! All very knowledgeable..."
Kerry Hale
"This was an absolute beauty. They have taken all the very familiar Asian flavours and taken them to the next level. The pickled veggies and mushrooms..."
Amy
"Great vibe of a restaurant Super friendly wait staff that'll attend to you throughout your meal. Their cocktails are really..."
Carissa Lee
"This not normal..... Really SUPER NORMAL. Had a wonderful experience over all their dishes. I would like to explore some of them....Beef..."
Chef ASD
"This was the 2nd time I had been to supernormal and it was just as good as the 1st, one of my personal favourite restaurants to dine at can’t wait..."
Adam Middleton
"This spot was easily the best spot I have eaten at in Melbourne. The food is incredible and I’m sad that we don’t have Supernormal in New..."
Hansi Dissanayake
"$69 for the banquet is very good value given the exceptional food and fabulous service. The lobster rolls are magnificent. This will become a regular..."
Wedders
"Located on Flinders Lane in Melbourne, this restaurant serves up amazing inspired Asian flavoured dishes. We started off the Easter long weekend with..."
Wherefoodtakesyou
"Absolutely amazing!!! Nothing to fault! The seafood was so fresh and it really shined!!! Everything was just a melt in the mouth and I wish I..."
Zacquilinelao
"Came here for a work farewell dinner and we ordered the banquet meal. The toasted pumpkin seeds was a delightful side dish - a precursor to how..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"My friend and I went to Supernormal on a Monday night to find it almost full; we were lucky to get the last two free seats.The kingfish was very..."
Daisy
"I have fallen in love with the lobster rolls here! Tried the $95 banquet and it did not disappoint. A couple of dishes weren’t to our liking but..."
GreedyCat
"Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner experience here. We made a booking for an early dinner to avoid having to wait for a table. Enjoyed sitting at the bar..."
Bayside Gal
"I’ve never been disappointed by this place, the food is incredible, the service is speedy and attentive and the wine (and sake) list is impressive...."
Catherine
"We went here on a Saturday night for our grown children’s Bday. Because there was a group they suggested the $69 banquet. What a treat. All the..."
Alison Gay
"Love the food. Everything is just excellent from the tiny lobster roll and the beef in a bun, truly taste sensations in each bite. The desserts are..."
Lily Steiner
"Havent been to supernormal for a while because last time I went I didn't find anything WOW.Went in again on a weekday lunch time, the place..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"I love the name of this place and I love the food even more. Cool vibes, attentive staff, super delicious food. I could have eaten all of the New..."
Marianna Tuccia
"So good. Lobster rolls were recommended and didn’t disappoint. Chicken & prawn dumplings were also fresh & delicious. Service was excellent,..."
Leonie J
"Lobster Roll ($17) ⭐️ 3/5 ⭐️Flathead ($36) ⭐️ 3.5/5 ⭐️Crispy quail ($20) ⭐️ 4.5/5 ⭐️🍴The food here is..."
Cafehoppingkids
"Lovely and delicious food at supernormal. We opted for the banquet 1 and I’m glad we did so since all of the delicious things we wanted to try on..."
Simply WonderFood
"I love the open kitchen in this restaurant where you can watch the chef preparing your meal. A flinders lane restaurant serving a Japanese fusion..."
Daniel Arnott
"Although Asian dishes were mediocre and overpriced, western dishes with some Asian flavours were fantastic. I liked their Tomato, mozzarella,..."
Tedson
"Everytime we come here always order the the lobster roll that never dissapointed (expect needs to be bigger 😅)Waited for awhile for the..."
Hon
"3.5 ⭐️. My boyfriend brought me here for my birthday a couple of weeks ago. I enjoyed it, but overall felt it was quite pricey for what you get...."
Dom87
"3.5 ⭐️ We had an enjoyable evening. I found the flavours to be quite quite delicate. The raw tuna was a highlight. We tried the special of..."
FoodN
"I highly recommend this restaurant. Had a wonderful atmosphere, fabulous bar and I love that you can see the kitchen clearly and all the food being..."
Srslyfoods
"Was recommended by a friend to come here and we managed to fit it into our schedule this time when we visited Melbourne.I thought it was a..."
Why__dee
"Exceptionally friendly customer service. Great layout and simple decor. We ordered the first banquet and enjoyed all dishes. However the flathead..."
Chris
"Had a really good experience dining here! I tried their beef tataki and lobster roll it was so amazing! Supernormal was incredible! Would recommend..."
Shari Scott
"Where to start? Well the photos taken don’t do the dishes any justice. Yes, they’re (the photos) atrocious I know, but consider this. I had to..."
The Go Go Mumma
"Had a really good experience dining here. Service and food was amazing. We had beef tataki to start, lobster roll (my fav!), tonkatsu..."
Eatwithbonny
"Great experience, i went here for Christmas staff party so actually we ha a set menu plus few extra choices.Food was delicious and fresh ,..."
GL
"Very enjoyable experience. The space was funky, menu was creative, food was cooked well and service attentive. Portions were on the smaller end so be..."
Linda
"Local organic growers have planted an abundance of heritage and heirloom varieties in preparation for NATSU. Think silken tofu made daily,..."
Gastrology
"We went with the $69 banquet as we couldn’t decide on the dishes and this was a good way to try lots of different dishes. The service and..."
Sinfully Delicious
"Finally went to supernormal last night and was really impressed. Staff were very friendly and efficient and the food was delicious. Between two we..."
Kate Dougherty
"Incredible. Thoroughly enjoyed the food, atmosphere and service here. The lobster rolls are hands down the best!! Lamb was delicious too. Our waiter..."
Foody13
"Love this place. Specially the lobster roll that is amazing. Atmosphere is great, place is clean and the staff is helpful and friendly. I’ll be..."
Ms Rodrigo
"Supernormal was incredible! We ordered pork Sando, gyoza, and outstanding duck dumplings that were presented in a unique way (meat was incased in a..."
Paige MacKander
"Been here quite a few times now. The food is always top notch! Specially love the duck pancakes! We also really also loved the caramel peanut butter..."
Jade Kidd
"As popular as ever. Full of 20 somethings enjoying the early evening. Lobster rolls have featured on Andrew McConnells menu since at least..."
Mike B
"Just as well there’s super in front of the word normal here because this place is anything but normal. It is in fact, extraordinary. A big wide..."
The Dear Luncher
"The peanut parfait alone is enough to get me to return multiple times. Staff are always very informative if you have questions or need suggestions on..."
Simone Hatake
"This was a spontaneous catch up dinner with a lovely friend and it turned out to be the most wonderful night. Every single staff member made it the..."
Susan Lloyd-Angol
"The quality of food at Supernormal is undoubtedly good. The dishes mostly lean towards Chinese food and we were quite surprised at how traditional..."
Sesame Eats
"This outlet of supernatural is one of my favourite because of the kind of service they provide is just awesome ,the staff is very friendly and they..."
Yashpal Sharma
"Food was delicious. My favourite dish was the beef tataki. For dessert i loved the earl grey milk tea soft serve. only downfall was had to wait too..."
Bella1
"Would rate 4.5. Love this place! We had the Banquet 1 and the school prawns to start with, the nori cracker with aubergine purée, the soy-tuna and..."
J Nguyen
"Nothing normal about Super Normal. Its Asian fusion that is super trendy and super delicious. Prices aren't the cheapest, We had the $69 banquet..."
Mr And Mrs S
"by far my favourite restaurant!food is amazing, always cooked to the perfect extent, service is extraordinary as waitress’ always checked up..."
Kim
"Fusion done right. Very cool laneway eatery. Do a banquet and just eat until you cant eat no more. Menu is great for sharing and the more you try the..."
Tish Piaser
"There's this one waitress who was rather annoying because she kept asking my friends and I to repeat ourselves over and over again, I felt that she..."
Sharon Lin
"Went here with a group of 8. I heard a lot of good things about this place before we came. We all decided it was best to do a banquet. We choose the..."
Tony
"It’s taken me a long time to check out Supernormal only because I hate waiting in line! So to avoid that problem some friends and I came on a..."
Ash
"Everything was delicious don't get me wrong, but the only reason why I didn't choose 5 stars is because not ALL dishes were as flavoursome as they..."
SK
"Perfect location for a quick lunch-- always loved the ramen on the winter menu. Lobster rolls are my all time favourite, however I don't recommend..."
Recovering Ice-cream Addict
"I cannot count how many times I have been here!Really love the lobster roll, king fish and lamb! It’s very tasty and fresh!Great foods..."
Jannette Chan
"Ordered the kingfish sashimi, lobster roll, vege dumplings, prawn and chicken dumplings, pan fried beef buns and the special was tonkatsu sando..."
Vicky Tan
"This place is superb. It's the place to be on special occasions. Service was incredible even with the crowd. Not to mention food was amazingly..."
Melissa Wong
"We had the banquet and left feeling so happy and full! The lobster rolls, chicken salad and kingfish sashimi were a few of my favourites. Great..."
Hannah
"Always provides me with consistently delicious food. Pretty much everything on the menu is good, customer service usually really up to standard...."
Bernard Slamet
"This is a restaurant that’s been reviewed to death. Still when they announced on instagram they’d be covering the restaurant with sakura flowers..."
Hungry Panda
"Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ambiance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️Value: ⭐️⭐️⭐️We..."
Daniel
"Best dinner I’ve had ever. So fresh and beautiful food the waitress was really lovely too. Best place to treat myself for my birthday. Lobster roll..."
Taylor Compain
"Fantastic dining experience. Began with a cocktail that was tequila based and not overly sweet. We shared the lamb, duck, beef tataki and scallops...."
Karina J
"We arrived on a Wednesday night and were shown to our immaculately set table and brought water while we scanned our menus. A friend recommended the..."
Alison Read
"Super love with this place!! Love the food, the ambience and the service. Everything is on point. The lobster roll was absolutely beautiful...."
Leony Christie
"Finally gotten around to checking out Supernormal after all this time! There was only a half an hour wait so we were more than happy to chill out on..."
Hungry For Chips
"Can't believe it took me so long to try this place. We had a group of 8 and got the $69 tasting menu. It was utterly sensational. This was one of the..."
Jeremy K
"Great view of chefs in the action. Chicken salad was very refreshing. Sweet yummy brioche lobster rolls. Excellent service. Chose the standard..."
Miss T.A
"Had to try this restaurant as I passed by this place often and saw plenty of patrons. This Asian fusion place serves great tasty food. Loved the..."
RGAnders
"We dined here for a spontaneous late lunch and were very impressed.Even though dining at roughly 2:30pm the restaurant still had a great..."
Harrysingh Rawat
"Came here for dessert.The peanut butter parfait is heavenly. If you like peanut butter, you have to order this. I put a spoonful in my mouth and..."
Melissa
"Supernormal has been around for a number of years but even at 6pm on a Wednesday night this place is packed and buzzing.... it seems to still have..."
Freeo
"Amazing food and excellent service. I highly recommend the banquet menu to sample a variety of their goodies. My favourite was the peanut parfait..."
H
"Great night out at Supernormal with a group of girlfriends.Service was excellent, we had to get the banquet because of the size of the group but..."
Wine And Food Lovers
"Showcasing a modern Asian (heavily leaning towards Japanese) menu, Supernormal has become an iconic Melbourne institution situated on Flinders Lane..."
The Spice Adventuress
"I tried one of the banquets, the banquets provide a great variety of dishes, the size of the dishes gets bigger as the banquet progresses. Absolutely..."
Stephanie Jade
"Had a banquet in the private dining room. The service was good and the karaoke was fun. Food was good, with the lobster roll being a..."
Dumba
"Nice food, good service. We had a banquet menu and quite liked all the meals we were given, they were also quite accommodating of dietary..."
Annika
"Posh vibes with great food. Unique textures and flavours, definitely worth a try. Only wished the lobster roll came with more flesh. Would come back..."
Bear Noms
"What an amazing dining experience. Taking Asian fusion to another level. Staff were super friendly and attentive. Food was out of this world..."
Jason Lay
"Love the lobster roll and the seafoods are really fresh. Nice environment and great services, great place to sit at the bar and look into the..."
FBriacliff
"This restaurant is mixed Asian style. The interesting thing is most of the staff are westerners but they do cooking modern Asian food.At..."
Vivian
"Great service and great food at Supernormal. The lobster rolls are delicious. I could eat them all night long. We also tried the duck bao which is..."
LouLou Loves Food
"Tried to get in on a Saturday night and as it is for two had to be on a wait list. 45 mins was way too long to wait so we headed back on Monday for..."
Baba Gump
"We love everything about this place. The people are friendly and polite. Very comfy and relax. The food are all amazing. Generous portion specially..."
GoodFood HappyTummy
"Great vibe at this place - loved the kingfish and the lamb. Service and staff were excellent. Could not fault our visit and will be back. Thx..."
JB
"Normally not a fan of 'hyped' restaurants. But supernormal is fantastic. Service is great and food is wonderful. We always do the banquet, and it is..."
An
"The duck bao was the mvp of the night! It’s so tasty, creamy, just perfect 👌🏻 . I ordered the banquet, and i like most of them. It taste so..."
Khorry Sila
"This place is delicious and highly recommend booking in advance. We ordered a variety of dishes and couldn’t fault a single one. Will definitely..."
Sophie
"Love the space. Staff give great service and are very knowledgable about the food and drinks. Give great recommendations! My go to dishes are the..."
C
"Dumplings, Szechuan Lamb and Peanut Butter Parfait - say no more! Service is always great, and the wines are brilliant! A must do in..."
Natasha
"Great vegan options, staff are super attentive and the venue is nice too. Have been here on a number of occasions and would recommend to..."
Levi O'Neill Fernandez
"Random walk in one night and decided to go with the degustation. Can’t fault anything especially the lobster rolls and dessert! We sat by the prep..."
Shanaka Eats
"We went for the banquet menu - at $65 pp it’s great value. Standout dishes were the shredded chicken salad, and the slow-cooked lamb. Our waitress..."
Jess
"120/100 I went for the banquet and it was so good for value. Ceviche with yuzu sauce was delightful, the chicken salad was refreshing, couldn't have..."
Elisha Lee
"Love the atmosphere here - mixture of buzzing activity if you choose to seat at the bar / more privacy if you get a table in the main area. Either..."
Mysy
"An absolute Melbourne favourite of mine. The food is sensational, the staff are friendly and professional and the ambience is excellent. Their..."
Followthefoodmelbourne
"Best of the best! We have been here 5 times and still want to come back ! Their food is top notch ! Especially the lobster rolls and duck..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Fusion restaurants can often be hit-and-miss, however Supernormal delivers and some more. Lovely tapas with buzzing ambience, the attentive and..."
Tina Li
"Asian-Japanese Fusion. We stumbled across the restaurant while my friend and I were looking for a place to eat after our long walk around the City...."
LengS
"Overall rating is 3.7- rounded up for attentive staff and environment.Ordered: fried prawns starter - delicious but size is for two. -..."
Hungry Sloth
"Came here after a show, very attentive and fast service. The aim is to share a number of small dishes among a group of people. We had kimchi, seeds,..."
Helen
"The food at Supernormal is overpriced for the food you get on the menu. Staff were very prompt and informative about the dishes. We got there early..."
Melissa Yeap
"Went to Super Normal at the Art Centre and visited the Gallery food and service good and the venue was excellent Suggest it would be good if..."
Bruce Collins
"Another great meal at Andrew McConnell's restaurant. The lobster roll is superb. Though the raw plate was a little skimpy. Tastes are fresh and..."
Roberto.powney
"Tasty but small serves and pricey. Lovely soft lobster rolls on brioche, yakatori. Lots of butter and oil in fried dishes.A lower rating mainly..."
Connoisseurc
"The food was nice but nothing special. Given the portion sizes and that the food wasn't special I'd say that it wasn't value for money. The peanut..."
Hel
"Wander along Flinders Lane and there it is - Supernormal.I wanted to try out their food for a while now and so glad I did on my birthday...."
Shashank And Deepti
"If you love Japanese food with a unique twist then you've come to the right place. I love their food and drinks menu and the fact that there's a..."
John Michael Ong
"Very good menu, Japanese fusion. Good sized venue with some large tables available for groups.Some highlights are the pork belly, tomato salad,..."
Affogato Addiction
"We had a gorgeous late lunch here that I cannot fault. Just the two of us sat at the bar and were served by a super friendly waiter, in fact all the..."
Deezarock
"Asian fusion that has taken over Melbourne. Don't be surprised by the long queue outside. Have been here a few times with various group sizes...."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"Highlights of my two visits to Supernormal would have to be the chilli dumplings, duck bao and the ambience. The lobster rolls were also a favourite..."
ANOMnymous
"Outstanding as usual! Was seated at a table promptly and service was attentive all night. Food was on point and came out staggered so as not to..."
Lucas Kowalski
"Tucked in Flinders Lane just opposite the Adelphi Hotel carpark, arrived for a pre-show Sunday lunch at this stylish casual restaurant which was full..."
Been?Here
"OMG, the peanut butter parfait with salted caramel and soft chocolate is hands down the best dessert we had this year. still dreaming about it..."
Lifecycle
"Supernormal is one of my favourite restaurants and one that I like to take people to or suggest for others to visit. The food has always been..."
Maxnco
"We got the shredded szechuan chicken salad, pot sticker dumplings, Chicken & Prawn Dumplings, broccolini, koji marinated chicken and the slow cooked..."
Alisha McLean
"Great high end food and lovely staff.I really enjoyed my experience here, it was very relaxing and you felt welcomed by the staff. I left..."
Lolaraean9
"Here I enjoyed wacky and delicious fusions and over all a great meal. I specifically enjoyed the lobster roll and the lamb. Great atmosphere with air..."
Summer Rae
"are they planning to change their menu anytime soon?getting really tired of it. If you havent been, go. Its good. The chefs crank..."
Eat Well
"Great food, great service, servings on the small size.Lobster roll, steak tartar, Loin of Pork, all good. Washed down with a couple of..."
Robert.powney
"Andy, Andy, Andy... absolutely nailed it. Such a hot day in Melbourne so to come in and taste the delights of the sea followed by some delicious..."
JDP79
"Supernormal. Popular restaurant is the town. Always busy and we ordered the banquet one for 65 each plus Saturday special wagyu beef bun. Nice food..."
Steven Gu
"Food(7.5/10): *Caviar (10/10): I loved this dish mainly because I’m obsessed with fish roe. It tasted fresh and had a burst of..."
Eating Sushi
"For me the lobster burger and raw beef are perfect! Strongly recommend this two. others all good. Atmosphere there is fantastic! All stuff are..."
Shirley Chen
"Three of us were keen to try tapas. I naturally thought of Spanish, but one of the girls suggested Asian tapas. I was a bit reluctant at first...."
Secret Taster
"Despite being so busy, there’s a positive vibe in this place.The lady we met was so overwhelmed with trying to fit everyone in yet she..."
Acky
"Modern Chinese food done with elegance and execution. Loved the ambience here, full of people, bustling with energy.Tried the banquet menu...."
Ferry Gondo
"I have to say this was my favorite restaurant, however this time is just terrible. It seems they changed the receipt or food supplier. The dumpling..."
Fan Xia
"Service was a little slow but very friendly! They even wrapped up our desserts in doggy bags so we could get to our meetings. We did banquet A. For a..."
CCC
"Finally got to visit Supernormal on a Saturday night for the first time, and boy were we amazed! From the service to the interior to the food, we..."
Stelly
"Went here for dinner with a friend and had the duck and Wagyu beef. Both dishes were amazing, would definitely go back for the wagyu. Better to book..."
Alijargalb
"Went here during a lunch time one time. Unfortunately I forgot to take photos of my food except this one, the mushroom ricecake. My impression of..."
Kira Dinh
"Came here for my partners birthday for the first time and I was not disappointed.The food was delicious, albeit a little on the pricier end for..."
Laura Kaziavin
"very busy place.Greeted by the rudest door staff ever, but continued in as we have heard great things about the food and drinks. Ordered some..."
Captain Tofu 💪🌱☘️🍀
"My bf and I had a date night here, and after being told it would be an hour wait, we were seated after 15 mins which was a very pleasant surprise. We..."
Lisa Giles
"I really enjoyed the food here, we came in on a Sunday afternoon before a show and the staff were great and the food was awesome, its hard to pick a..."
R.k. Newbs
"A good friend told me recently, you either obsessively love Supernormal, or you find it super overrated. I fall into the latter category. After..."
Flowerbutton
"Lamb Szechuan perfect size for two with a side of greens. Great recommendation for wine to complement. Super fast and excellent service. Thank..."
Francesbutler64
"Great food but I think it's overpriced for what it is, ambience is great as is location, still worth the experience but perhaps for special occasions..."
GG
"I’ve been here a couple of times (my work colleagues are fans), but I just don’t get this place. Huge wine list. The food really is good -..."
Facebook User
"May 2020 - ordered the lobster roll as takeaway and although I was surprised at how small it was, the taste was sublime. Best lobster roll in..."
Nalia
"The Andrew McConnell descendent is a great addition to Cutler and Co and Cumulus. A very trendy chilled out asian fusion restaurant, which has good..."
Ethan Wasserman
"Love the salty food here! The shredded Szechuan chicken salad was amazing ! 🙂 the chicken and prawn and beef tartare was delicious too. The..."
Mills
"Exceptional service and attention to detail in all aspects of the dining experience. A warm friendly hug for single diners with lots to see for..."
Loretta Piccenna
"Roasted cauliflower was so delicious. Was sitting along the bar. The staffs were really friendly. It is also a good place for drinking after work...."
FoodieLoveEatFood
"Came here for a banquet dinner and it was surprisingly pretty ordinary. We ate downstairs in the private room, which felt like our boardroom at work...."
Roblast112
"We once had a mad meal at chin chins which is and still is the pinnacle of asian fusion. On the way back to melbourne central station we ran into..."
Varun Kumar
"Supernormal, is supernormal! Its by far one of the coolest asian places I've visited! Ill start with my highlight; the lobster roll! Wow, this dish..."
ForkfullofLife
"I do love the vibe of this restaurant however the food is quite expensive the part i dislike the most was the lobster roll it was miniature with a..."
Ilovefoodsomuch
""What even is the name of this place?" was my first thought when my friend and I juggled to find a place for our bi-monthly meetups (that's a lie)...."
Cass
"Another example of the pleasure of Flinders Lane. Friendly staff, nothing but smiles and informative about additions not appearing on the menu. Not..."
Youngy
"Came here with a friend from interstate on a recommendation and it's was good but nothing special. the wine was lovely so was the tuna but the..."
Amber Barnes
"I LOVE THIS PLACE - one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. I would recommend going here in a group so you can make a booking, otherwise the..."
Van Nguyen
"Nice place to spend a night with. Lobster roll and the peanut dessert are my favorite. Will always come back for this two. In average , we spent 80..."
Daisy Duck
"Atmosphere was nice... staff were nice too. Food is quite good, I'll go here more for tapas however if you're a fussy eater... maybe consider..."
JN
"We had such an amazing dinner here for my birthday celebration! The food is absolutely delicious and nothing like I had ever tried before. I cannot..."
Kate Matthews
"I went to super normal last Sunday for lunch with a friend and we absolutely loved it! We sat at the bar and the stools were pretty comfortable...."
Mia Tua
"Enjoyed the banquet ($65) for lunch on a Sunday. Good mix of smaller plates leading up to the main of lamb. A little spicy for me but no doubt fine..."
Nut Grazer
"One of my favourite restaurants! Absolutely love coming here, the food is incredible! Lobster rolls - incredible, wagyu - melts in your mouth, and..."
Max
"Another popular Asian fusion restaurant in CBD area. We got there early to avoid queue. There was a basement and old video game station next to the..."
Jianierrrrrr
"On the Flinders Lane 'foodie trail'you'll find Supernormal. A Japanese-ish super modern eatery with concreted fit out accentuated with diagonally..."
Eat Drink Anon
"Had the Szechuan duck, lobster roll amongst other dishes. Everything was nice without being spectacular. However, there are a number of Asian fusion..."
JT
"I've been 3 times and every time the staff are very personable, menu is easy to find enough favourites. Love the sashimi and fried noriThe..."
Ramskil Thomas
"The best I could give this place is 'ok". Had the finely diced raw beef - ok, but sauce can be brutal at times. Butter chicken was not good - size of..."
Fernando Longo
"Had a lovely experience in Supernormal. We did the banquet and it was amazing. Lobster roll was very good and the sea bream as well. You must always..."
Sezza
"Food and service was great. We didn't have to wait long to get a table for two (on a Wednesday night). Based on our waitress' suggestion, we ordered..."
Yan
"The hype is fo real. This place is simply put, delicious. My friend and I sat at the bar and shared a myriad of dishes. The standout was by far the..."
Mon
"Food is amazing here, a little small but the flavours are impressive. Really cool vibe and some brilliant cocktails. Was a little hungry so just..."
Amanda Collins
"A well designed venue for a night out of dining. Intimate lighting with a lively ambience, resembling an airport lounge. Professional and prompt..."
Hungry Jeweller
"Very good. Cannot fault, beautiful food, very good service. Will be back.Highlights- Lobster roll, lamb curry, just the little things done..."
Joel
"Came here for lunch and got 5 courses, matching wines and cocktails. Firstly the ambience and service is very good and we enjoyed the theatre of the..."
Johannes
"Great atmosphere, modern and lively. We had a round table which worked well for 5. All the types of Dumplings, artichoke, lamb, kingfish, prawn, tuna..."
Stretts
"Lobster buns still a must, really simple first class melbourne ingredients with great technique. Love the fit out and it's originality. Great as a..."
James Lawrence
"Supernormal's food was absolutely delicious. The menu can be a bit restrictive for some and a lot of the portions are quite small but I was blown..."
Harley Stafford
"Was so happy with Supernormal tonight. It was a Tuesday night and we got a table with no waiting time at around 7 which was perfect. We were seated..."
CHRISTINE
"We always love to go to supernormal,nice vibe, nice people and nice foodOur favourite food is Wagyu steak and peanut butter parfait, one of..."
Mel's
"I wish I had a photo of the peanut butter parfait but I just demolished it too quickly it is that good. Before Supernormal came to be the owners had..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Whatever you do, get the lobster roll and the mussels.I myself do not like eating any kind of shellfish at all and the pickled mussels were..."
KLLYXNG
"Great, friendly service and delicious Japanese fusion food. Loved the kingfish sashimi dish. Portions were small so you can eat a variety of sharing..."
Willtravelforfood17
"I always recommend this place to friends. It is quintessentially melbourne. Always bustling, beautiful food, great cocktails, good service. The..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Great service with fantastic food!seabram and lobster Bao are my favourite !all the dish cooked perfectly,this is the best fusion Japanese in..."
Superfoodie
"The minute you step in to Supernormal, you feel welcome! The staff are polite and most friendly, despite not taking bookings, they have a wait area..."
Miles Davis
"Amazing food and exceptional service. The peanut butter parfait is the best dessert I've had in Melbourne. Always a trusty favourite place to..."
Juanita Alyce Guerrieri
"Super-awesome!Supernormal is anything but normal, because nothing normal can make me mmm more times than I can count. Located on Flinders..."
Michael Daaboul
"Love this place! Food is amazing, staff are great and it has a nice ambience! Dumplings - yum, chicken salad - yum, the lobster roll was Devine!!..."
CT
"The spicy rice cakes and lobster rolls were stand outs. The chicken dumplings were delicious and flavourful. The lamb was slightly underwhelming, but..."
Ashley8513
"On a Tuesday evening, got there at 7:30pm and had to wait 30 minutes for a table. Our waiter for the night was super friendly and bubbly! She gave us..."
Phuong Phan
"With its creative Asian fusion menu, Supernormal is anything BUT normal. Located on Flinders Lane, Supernormal can be recognized by its well lit neon..."
Kris Varanyuwatana
"The thing to remember when you eat here is not to order too many dishes because sometimes the waiters don't gauge your appetite correctly and you end..."
Nman
"Now my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Food is brilliantly done, inventive without being odd, careful without being fussy. We were made to feel..."
George Cockerill
"Food was lovely, we ordered the oysters.. fresh mussel.. refreshing with the pickle veggies ,dumpling.. flavoursome ,tuna.. deliciously light and..."
S
"Fast, friendly and enjoyable food. Good service and wonderful vibe. The food was delicious and fresh! Great for sharing with a couple of friends or a..."
Priya Radha
"This is a great place for share plates and some good conversations over food. You can't go wrong with a date unless you don't like Asian inspired..."
FoodHedonist
"Holy moly. I have no words to explain how delicious our meal was here. We did the banquet which was great value for money. The sea bream sashimi,..."
Foodismyfave
"Best date night spot in town, always on point service and a seat at the bar watching the kitchen work their magic is good fun. You have to try the..."
Edward Sanson
"Great food! Rene service was excellent - made the experience very memorable. Got a long wait time but worth it. The peanut parfait was..."
Bindiya
"We ordered set menu for four people. The bad thing is we must order same dishes but one of us want to have lamb. We came here for lobster roll which..."
Naomi
"One of the best food experiences in Melbourne. I was hesitant when I saw the menu but was blown away. The lobster roll is one of the best things I've..."
Foodserra
"All I can think of is wow!!! Roamed the city on a Friday night trying to find a place to eat. I had a party of 8 and they were able to take us in..."
Jasmine
"I adore Supernormal, Andrew McConnel has the formula so right. Thank goodness he decided to open this restaurant after closing much loved Golden..."
BrunswickBeetroot
"Been here now a few times, and boy does it get busy ... longest wait time for a table I've been quoted was ~2hours. Food and service is great...."
Mitochondria Powerhouse
"This place isn't cheap. And I'm not interested in hanging around waiting for a table at a place because they won't take a booking, but going for an..."
Gotham
"Might have taken me a long time but I have found the best lobster roll in Melbourne. It was so delicious I had to order seconds. beautiful soft bun..."
CultureClash
"We went on a Friday night around 7pm and were on the waitlist for about a hour and 15minutes, which was fine as we were seated and had some drinks..."
Urban Foodie
"Supernormal is anything but normal, a true modern Asian hybrid of many flavours. Great service and even better food. Can recommend the mackerel and..."
Kriti Kapoor
"I liked the McConnell brand better when it was operating as 'Golden Fields' in St Kilda (many years ago). Went here with a group of 6 on a Friday..."
Good Food, Good Mood
"When I visited one Saturday night with four girlfriends, there was a 45-minute wait. We managed to amuse ourselves by reading the wine list..."
Eat Play Love Travel
"Amazing service and superb food to top it off. Highly recommend supernormal. LeonM our waiter was absolutely fanatastic. It was my birthday and we..."
Gladys Effect
"Came here for lunch, however the dessert was the highlight. We shared the Peanut butter Parfait, salted caramel and soft chocolate 👌..."
Anne
"Supernormal was tbh just.... super normal. Had the lobster roll which seemed to be the MUST TRY dish but it was so cold it was weird. Dumplings were..."
Dilys Yeak
"Just getting around on CBD and stumbled on this place also recommended by a friend. I decided to give it a try.This place has a really cool..."
Eduardo Dias
"A really pleasant experience. The duck bao & peanut butter parfait were outstanding, although the chocolate was too bitter. Very busy, nice..."
Foodie AC
"Absolutely love this place. We had the banquet and every dish was just perfect. I especially loved the beef bun and the peanut butter parfait. The..."
Mark Laughton
"Amazing food! Great atmosphere and great service. Really enjoyed being able to see the chefs in action while sitting at the bar. Would definitely..."
Split The Bill
"Very nice share menu, priced well. The chicken and prawn dumplings were devine. Smallish but quality serving sizes. The service was attentive. There..."
Melissa
"I have been here a couple of times with both work and family and the cuisine is both smart and delicious. They take bland cauliflower and turn it..."
Kim Miller
"As my boyfriend loooves Asian food, I suggested Supernormal mainly for him (and because we love Andrew McConnell's Cumulus Inc.!). But I was blown..."
M.
"A busy modern Japanese fusion restaurant with a classy interior design and professional service staff. Indid the 69$ banquet which had a good range..."
IEats
"This another great restaurant, although I would only come here on special occasions as its on the expensive side. The food was all very tasty and..."
Foodie Guy
"We order a little bit of everything, all food was simple but tasty, nice presentation not crazy creative, but still nice and precise, fresh and the..."
Macarena Misterio
"This is where I would like to come back. It is really nice to sit at the bar where chefs are just in front of you making dishes~~ everything is..."
Happytalent.66
"Good drink menu with lots of choices of interesting beer and wine. Super attentive and knowledgeable service. Great food at decent prices. However..."
Emily
"Awesome vibes - perfect for late night dinner and cocktails! My top picks: lobster roll and peanut butter parfait (quite small but absolutely..."
Yourmelbournefoodguide
"We popped in for dessert and drinks after seeing a show at the comedy festival on Friday night, without a reservation. The staff were very friendly..."
RoxyMaxwell
"Really surprised how lovely each dish was.. everytime I tried a dish, I had to re read the menu to make sense of the flavours nodding my head whilst..."
Fiona Le
"I must admit that this is a great place to enjoy a night out and indulge yourself.good food great deserts, service is ok considering it's a busy..."
Roshanak Samadirad
"I'm nuts about supernormal! It's just a fantastic place to try.. The staff are always great and the food it out of this world. I would recommend to..."
Timbo28
"Can you really get a good sense of a place from a bread roll and a coffee? What if the roll is filled with delicious lobster and mayo? I'm a sucker..."
Honeylishuss
"Came here with a large group and had the banquet. A little pricey but the food is pretty great. Staff were attentive, and even catered to..."
Celine Wheeler
"The food was better than I expected. I liked the roast cauliflower, chicken dumplings, and fried custard. The peanut parfait was too sweet for my..."
Kyle
"Had been keen to try Supernormal after hearing rave reviews from a friend and it did not disappoint! Got there early (round 5.45 ish) to avoid having..."
Briony Barnard
"Interesting menu with a laid back vibe, a little too laid back on entry as we were seated to wait (which we were expecting) but not really given any..."
Ashley Rose
"We didn't make a booking but arrived early - around 5:15 and got seated at the bar. We decided to have non alcoholic drinks - the apple mojito..."
Jennifer Lay
"Andrew McConnell is my favourite chef in Melbourne and He never disappoints! He does the Asian fusion theme well, since he's cooked in shanghai and..."
Lily
"As supernormal doesnt offer booking for 2 people, we had to lined up for around half an hr. The rice cake was nice, crunchy on the outside, soft in..."
Anh Phan
"A great experience! A big on the expensive side. The waitress was quirky and entertaining! She really sold the specials, using a lot of descriptors..."
YummyMummy
"From Golden Field to Supernormal, everything is still impressive. The fit-out, the food from chef Andrew, and lovely service....those are keys for..."
Bradley K.
"Umm YUM! Been meaning to go here for ages now and finally got to go here for lunch with a friend. We were seated straight away; service was super..."
M. T.
"An excellent place, wobderful food and a splendid atmosphere.Took my girlfriend there for Valentine' Day.Although the place was packed..."
David Litewka
"I love how homey yet hipstery this place is❤ Also it's not too noisy, you can actually talk and have heart-to-heart convo. Great food, our favorite..."
Stri Nariswari Setiaji
"Amazing food by amazing chefs! I only wished I could try more dishes. The caviar cracker appetiser is a must try, same goes for the duck Pao!..."
Amanda Kwek
"End of last year when I visited Melbourne, I got seated at table 12 and now I got seated at the same table number. How is that for a coincidence? The..."
Finleyhimawan
"So whilst this wasn't my favourite experience it definitely wasn't bad. Good vibe with good food but the service and the fact that you can't book for..."
Steve Levon
"Went with a group and ordered banquet menu. We were all  full  at the end of our meal. Tasty food and friendly service. They were happy to change..."
Wandering Spoon
"Has a great time the food was amazing and the service was even better. Really well informed and friendly staff that helped with my gluten free needs...."
Gluten Free Melbs
"Super love this restaurant! Everything is perfect, especially the food! I strongly recommend the lobster roll, rice cakes and special pork..."
Tiana
"Must be a place that is also at Tullamarine as some of the reviews on Supernormal's Zomato page are confused as to whether this page is for Flinders..."
MandyToorak
"Had to wait a while to be seated but the staff came round to order drinks for us. We sat at the bar and the place is lively and fun. You have to try..."
Sallysfoodadventures
"Came with my sisters for dinner here and decided to go with the banquet option. Wasn't so sure about the option as I'm not a seafood fan,..."
Fatima Eats
"Best Lobster Rolls on the Planet!Arrive at Tullamarine...check into the hotel. Straight to Supernormal for lunch of New England lobster rolls!..."
Eatdrinkbe_merry
"Been here a few times as my hub works around there. Exceptional service, great ambience, and great variety of modernised asian food! I personally..."
Foodie Hoodie
"Adored the food and the restaurant.Popped in for lunch on my own. Was sat at the bar.Super helpful waiter who guided me through the most..."
The Tastebud
"Went here Sunday night on impulse as always so hard to get into. Gladly surprised that our party of 4 was able to be accommodated straight away...."
Lucy Di Salvo
"Winner winner modern Asian dinner!!! This place is awesome. Top price tag but well worth every cent. Lobster rolls are amazing,Twice cooked duck..."
Foodie B
"After numerous visits, the only way to describe Supernormal is consistently great. Food, wine and service, always the on point. Simple, clean..."
AdventuresofA&A
"I was having dinner with my friend at Supernormal a few weeks ago. The rice cake is our favorite dish and we have it twice! 😋 The lobster roll and..."
Miss Two
"Opting for the banquet due to too much choice, we were not disappointed. Every dish was bursting with flavour and I was especially a fan of..."
Cristian
"Delicious!! Pretty pricey though - I think we spent $170 or so on a meal for two with wine. We ordered the pan fried whole fish with burnt butter and..."
Telyawhat
"Had not heard of this place until recently. Service is very good, cocktails were yummo & the food is phenomenal. You must try this place at least..."
Lovely LL
"I love the food at supernormal - clean, fresh and good balance of flavours. If you have group of 5 or under for dinner, you will have to walk in for..."
SKS
"Heard much about this place and finally got to try their dishes thanks to my lovely boss! Asian Food with a modern twist- we loved the lobster rolls,..."
May
"How good is this place!The food was superb, Asian fusion tapasThe banquet is magnificent And the service was even better Probably..."
Bruce
"Lobster roll, raw tuna sashimi and lobster salad are the winners! Service is great! Venue is clean, nice and spacious and I try to avoid queue by..."
Jane B
"Another modern Asian restaurant in Melbourne you say.... Everything about my Supernormal experience was great. Upon arrival, we were told there'd be..."
Gee
"Supernormal, with it’s Japanese warehouse come industrial feel, is in my mind a picture of pure aesthetics. But not only that, they manage to..."
Kieren ORiley
"Walked passed and the name caught us ... high rating on Zomato so we came in. Big, spacious, modern and busy but we got a table by the bar. Excellent..."
Donna&Shane
"Staff are extremely friendly and attentive. We came for our friends birthday and was dining for almost 3 hrs on a Sunday lunch. The food was simply..."
Mabel Chau
"Nice contemporary food, nice location, and good service.......................... ..."
Amm Ar
"My absolute favourite restaurant in Melbourne! From start to finish, it's an awesome experience!Starting from the decor and atmosphere, the..."
Kieren O'Riley
"Simply one of the best restaurants in Melbourne. Fresh food and fantastic service. Don't let the wait deter you- it's totally worth it! The miso..."
@twogoodtoresist
"This is one of the multiple restaurants in Melbourne that have been in my radar for years. It belongs to chef Andrew McConnell of Cutler & Co.,..."
Gaby Mora
"I don't often eat this style of Asian food but it absolutely blew me away. The duck Bao was a major highlight as was the lobster roll. Highly..."
Grace Darken
"Totally amazed by every single dish and flavour. Excellent service too. The lobster roll is unbelievable! Everything we choose was a good choice..."
Martina
"Great service and incredible food. Some highlights were the smoked beef, cold cut chicken and the fried rice cakes. Had a huge selection of food,..."
Hana
"Supernormal on Flinders Lane is very appealing. It’s also number 20 of the 100 Top Australian Restaurants. Even though I just dropped in to try..."
Michele Walton
"The food and service were fantastic. They catered really well for a dairy allergy. The only downside was the hour we spent waiting for a table...."
Anika
"I love this place.  In particular, the lobster roll is one of the most memorable menu items I have had anywhere.  Can't book, so you have to line..."
Alfred David
"A bit of hype around this but didn't seem to meet expectations (may have been a bit to high?). Some stand out dishes were the lobster roll, chicken..."
Grizzly
"Always busy when passing by, I had the chance to try Supernormal tonight as a solo diner and got the last seat at the bar. Big tick on service. The..."
Martin C
"At Taste of Melbourne 2016 I tried your ICON dish: New England Lobster Roll $16. I started the event from you. I must say it was heavenly. It was so..."
S K
"Just visited for the first time. The food is amazing. The lobster roll is really to eat praying although you can't expect more than a couple bites...."
Bernardo Coelho
"Asian fusion is always an interesting cuisine with chefs combining the best of the behemoth that is Asian cooking. Acclaimed and well awarded chef..."
Aussie Meets World
"One of my all-time favourite restaurants in the Melbourne CBD. Their raw bar selections never fail to impress and the dessert menu has something for..."
Jessalynn Sukamto
"Lunch on Saturday for a birthday. Very good place. Duck bao delicious, lobster roll, kingfish ceviche, white chicken salad with noodles. Very helpful..."
Fifi
"Had the banquet for lunch as well as a few extras. Was initially worried the banquet wasn't going to be enough as I heard the serving sizes were..."
Szomato
"Yum! Bloody yum. Yummie! The table decided on the $65pp banquet so we could sample a few dishes. Amazaballs - New England Lobster Roll. Could have..."
Lyz Mizzi
"Oh man! Do you love pork belly sandwich? If you do, tell them to bring you special pork belly sandwich! It's not on the menu, but they will make it..."
Rifan Thamrin
"This place was fantastic! The food is great and the service was exceptional! However as it was packed, it was not an environment for a chat...."
Leesa Bee
"I've been here several times now. With my last visit being with a group of Londoners & a Sydneysider all here for work and pleasure. All were..."
Esseland
"Great fusion restaurant, prices can be pretty high though. My experience there was a little disappointing, we ordered their special fried chicken..."
SAM TEOH
"Absolutely DELICIOUS!!This is my kind of place! I thought Korean....hmmmm wasn't too sure.. but boy was I surprised.Me and my..."
Katelyn Amesbury
"Been here several times over couple years. Never disappointed with the quality of the food. They change their menu items regularly too so there's..."
Jm
"Great birthday lunch!  We had the $65 banquet and it was certainly plenty of food, all of it very enjoyable. They were happy to cater for dietary..."
CRMelb
"Birthday lunch at Supernormal with my lovely usual crowd and we had the banquet menu. The service was excellent, and the arrival of our dishes was..."
Xia
"Potentially my all time favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Service, food, drinks AND vibes all get an absolute thumbs up. Kingfish sashimi and the..."
Rachel Jaye Honner
"Supernormal on Flinders Lane is very appealing. It’s also number 20 of the 100 Top Australian Restaurants. Even though I just dropped in to try..."
Michele Walton
"Walk past Supernormal and the lovely ambience drew us in for drinks and some desserts. We were welcomed by the excellent service of the service..."
Bernie L
"Tried to get in on Saturday night a little after 6pm but told next available table would be at 9pm. Tried again on Sunday night before 6pm and got a..."
Kerri
"Loved this place. I had lunch on my own on a Monday recently. The food was impeccable. And the staff were so great. My waiter suggested he get some..."
Rose Marie
"Whata great fusion restaurant on flinders lane! Forst time supernormal on a wed night - got a table easily at 5.30pm - spacious open restaurant with..."
SueyLuey
"Wonderful service and great flavours!!Loved the pickled veggies and toasted sunflower seeds. Lobster rolls never let you down and peanut and..."
PB
"Very trendy space sitting right in the heart of the cbd. Great great great services! I literally said a thousand times thank you sitting there for 2..."
Rainiest
"Date: 20th August 2016 I do tend to doubt the quality of Asian fusion places, until something Supernormal happened on my birthday. Similar..."
Aton5
"Really great food. So busy for a Tuesday night, but service was good and food came at a reasonable speed. Would certainly come back! Definitely get..."
Sam
"Finally a place that serves great food after 9pm! You can literally walk in at 11 and still be served ...What a place, huge, great staff and awesome..."
Lanaa
"Came pretty late on a Thursday so the wait wasn't bad. Stand out dishes were the Kingfish and Peanut Butter parfait! Menu changes seasonally, excited..."
Simone
"Disappointed about one of their staffs' attitude (female). Came here with my friend for dinner, we ordered Kimchi Radish, Duck Bao, and Fish. Anyway..."
Perry
"Consistently good. The lobster roll is always amazing and the duck buns are awesome. Really like it for dinner as the food filling and what I like..."
Nicole P
"Great, tasty food and a lovely ambience made it a pleasurable dining experience. Ordering the $65 banquet, it included a combination of various..."
Jac
"This place never disappoints. Tasty & interesting dishes packed with flavour ! They now even offer half serves so you can now try more dishes. The..."
Dianne
"Supernormal would have to be one of the best places I have ever had the pleasure to enjoy a meal in. Genius is at work here. The flavours range from..."
Lemongrass
"A great location, great food, amazing service and an experience visually and physically. A night out for our 10 year anniversary brought on an..."
Our Foodie Finds
"Healthiness Rating: 3/5(Focus is on taste, but quality ingredients and simple food preparation means you have a decent chance of eating..."
Eddie Han
"Supernormal has been on my go to list for a VERY long time, and after I dined here yesterday I was absolutely not disappointed. A few on our table..."
Elyssa
"Great place, one of my favourites in Melbourne. Tasty food, exciting flavours without being over the top and fussy. Service was good, a bit slow but..."
Jordan Williams
"Had a great night, got there just after 6pm and was able to get a table to 2 almost straight away. Went with the Banquet option so got to try a..."
R.M INC
"Supernormal is a modern Japanese and Asian fusion restaurant located on Flinders Lane, just around the corner from Brunetti’s on Swanston St. To..."
Minh Thuy Le
"Worth the wait!You will have to queue for a table which is standard anywhere on Flinders Lane so grab a drink from the very extensive menu and..."
Rachel P
"We came here for lunch and had an excellent meal. The ambience was most pleasant and the service was outstanding. For entrees we had the kingfish,..."
Grome
"Supernormal is a Asian fusion diner on the corner of Flinders Lane and Watson Place. The interior is quite simplistic, with a large dining area, bar..."
KT
"I wasn't expecting much from this restaurant, nor did I fancy lining up like many keen folk do to get a table. My friend, on the other hand, was..."
Famished
"What an absolute delight it was to dine at Supernormal on the Sunday evening. This place is always filled with hungry diners, so getting a table on..."
Foodcritique 101
"For months I was looking forward to visiting Supernormal after hearing such praise about their food and the beautiful dining room. My partner and I..."
Andie Porcaro
"amazing! Simply that! Great service by JILL and the mock tails are delicious! So so satisfying, highly recommend the Spiced Pear Pudding...can't wait..."
Sile Raver
"(English Review Below)中午去SAMU喝茶顺便吃了个午餐,tonkatsu..."
JZY
"Supernormal is an extraordinary restaurant. I don’t know how many people make that joke, but I’m representing. Quality ingredients coupled with..."
FOOD TRIP
"We (x2) arrived at 6pm on a Friday night and we were not able to get a table however the friendly lady at the front counter said we could be seated..."
Kat_Eats_Mel
"Good food and service. I'd suggest letting them 'feed' you, which will give you a real taste of what this place is about. I'm sure they will include..."
LulaLula
"Wanted to try their lobster roll and came here on a sunday night. Pickled veg- great to start with and very flavoursome!Smoked beef with..."
Sugarbutterflour
"Nice place! Customer service was greatLuke Nguyen was a nice surpriseLobster roll was too small, and expensive but tasted goodPickled..."
TKTMD
"Large, bunker style restaurant with a cracking cadre of staff, delicious Asian fusion flavours and the standard of service that makes you feel a..."
Angie St Kilda
"Always a pleasure dining at Supernormal. This time trying to impress two out-of-town friends. Supernormal did not let me down. Service fantastic,..."
Shaz Does Food
"Phenomenal front of house, our waitress was so friendly and willing to help out and share a joke. when we asked for a whiskey recommendation a red..."
Rebecca
"Great flavors, nice ambience! The lamb was lovely, and the prawn and chicken dumplings were also a great choice. I recommend visiting during..."
Orange2012
"Had the $65 banquet option, found it really good value for money. Staff was friendly and catered to a number of different dietary requirements at our..."
GandR
"Came here few days ago. I think their food in general lacks presentation. My absolute favorite was duck bao. I can eat 10 serves of this dish. It's..."
Ai
"Sharp service nice food attractive surroundings. Pricey yes but quality and imagination makes it value for money. Enjoyable vegetarian menu...."
Damagemanagement
"Pricey, but beautifully presented with fantastic flavour combinations.I tried the lobster roll and pork. A great spot if you have someone..."
Melbourne Explorer
"For Japanese fine dining, this place does not fail. Loved every dish I tried, and I was quite adventurous with my menu choices. What I've..."
GlassOfMalbec
"Supernormal is a great looking restaurant, a huge bar runs along one side where you can wait for a table or sit next to the people you are waiting..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Have been here numerous times since it has opened. A huge venue with outstanding food and beverage and very attentive staff. The only downside is you..."
Garth Christie
"The New England Lobster Roll stands among several entries as something I would want to have again, again, and again. The wagyu rump, the flounder,..."
Tony
"OMG just had the lobster bun absolutely delicious can't wait for the rest of my meal.Cocktails rather yummy too particular the sweet fruit used..."
Shar Henderson
"High end venue, delicate meals presented simply. Spicy beef bun was so tasty i went back for seconds, lobster roll was flavorsome and sweet,..."
Aaron O
"Went here with a group of girls and had the banquet. Overall it was pretty good, but I feel like from what we've heard about supernormal, they didn't..."
Kiffdcosta
"Returned here tonight to awesome food, good standards and consistent from last time. Very fresh and light. The duck was great and dumplings are a..."
David Hanlin
"Minimalist type decor but its a lovely, open, fresh feeling vibe. Dessert was unreal. Peanut butter parfait was a huge thumbs up. We came here for..."
Demi Pell
"The Sour cream cake, black sesame ice cream, strawberries and yuzu curd. If there is ever yuzu or black sesame, I am there – if they are together..."
Yum Foodprints
"Andrew McConnell is the brains behind Supernormal, Cumulus Inc and Cumulus Up, Luxembourg, Cutler & Co, The Builders Arms Hotel and adjoining Moon..."
Trading Plates
"I had lunch and dinner here, and the slow cook Sichuan lamb is a must have dish. The sauce is perfect, lamb is very tender. My fav dish so far. The..."
Annie Lu
"I had an amazing dining experience here for lunch. I tried the steamed whole flounder and it tasted great. I also like the duck drumstick from the..."
C.L
"Well the name is a lie because everything about this place really is not SUPERNORMAL, it's SUPERAMAZING!!Absolutely the best place I have..."
SofiaSnack
"Enchanting experience. Love how there was such a delicate balance flavors in all the dishes. Szechuan lamb was amazing with the spring onion..."
Mistletoe
"my girlfriend says, "you must come for dessert"!soft serve - miso and pink lady apple - love  itpeanut butter parfait, salted caramel and..."
Zhitian Zhang
"Went here with friends for super early dinner, we couldn't get a booking for normal dinner time so we booked at 4ish, The place was right in the CBD..."
CLABEL
"Great place for a casual Saturday lunch with friends. So many great dishes to choose from all designed for sharing. Couldn't fault any of the ones we..."
Nichola Midgley
"Supernormal is super! That is basically all I can say. A friend and I had lunch here and had such a pleasant dining experience. I would highly..."
Giovanna Isabella
"I'm always a sucker for modern / fusion Japanese, and supernormal does it well. Have done the banquet here, and while a little on the small side,..."
Matt
"其实对这家店期望蛮高的,但是尝了之后也就觉得还可以?龙虾包最推荐!! 的确是名副其实。sticky..."
Bonnie Ke
"Theres never a moment where I don't get excited about going out and finding delicious food combinations where it explodes nothing but flavours and..."
Em Belden
"What a great time celebrating a birthday. A short wait (enough to have a cocktail) and then straight into a bomb shell of culinary..."
Em Belden
"Great meal and great service! Had the kingfish, pork and prawn dumplings, duck bao and lamb shoulder between two people. Everything was really nice..."
J.zee
"Loved every dish we ordered; from the rice cakes to the cauliflower, the special pork sandwiches were delicious and the dessert was rich and full of..."
Wei-Chi Lee
"Absolutely loved this place, the food ticked all the boxes, service was great, and we had a nice spot at the bar to watch all those delicious morsels..."
Megan M
"Fabulous food here. We visited Supernormal during the Australian Open last year and I had a sudden recollection of how wonderful the food and service..."
Blacksheep
"Love coming here weekdays for lunch and a glass of sake! The entrees are superb and service efficient though sometimes lacking when they're..."
Dr. Andrew Simmons
"Really, really good. Worth the wait for a table. Great food and friendly service. We over ordered because we wanted to try everything and the..."
Princess Tallulah
"Came here last night just before closing to try the infamous Peanut butter parfait! Was so glad they put in our order just minutes before midnight...."
Keen For Cuisine
"Corporate lunch, 6pax. We had the "banquet". The food here was absolutely outstanding! And the waitress (matron?) was magnificent, taking time to..."
Jeff Whitenite
"I love Supernormal! I've dined here twice now and both times have been amazing.They're super accommodating to my vegan diet - so helpful and..."
Lilli Reed
"Supernormal is one of our favourite restaurants! Love everything about this place, from the friendly and attentive service to the decor. We got..."
The Frugal Cats
"Heard so many good reviews about this place and finally had a chance to check it out!! Totally enjoyed the food, service and ambiance!! White cut..."
Rem
"Lobster roll. That is all. Absolutely stunning! Fresh brioche, wonderfully fresh poached lobster with Japanese Mayo. Just fabulous. Everything else..."
Charliebitme
"They don't take bookings (unless 6+ people) so you might have to wait but it's worth it. I love this place. It has a cool and relaxed vibe, the staff..."
Lida
"Very nice. Vegetable Dumplings were highlight of my day... Melt in your mouth delectable!! The sautéed greens were slightly too salty though went..."
Zsari Gill
"Love love love the place! We went for dinner a little bit early as we were afraid that it was going to get super crowded. It was an excellent..."
Blythe
"Oh wow!!! Where do I start?!! Cannot fault this place at all, so impressed on all levels! I even tried food that I wouldn't usually try and it was..."
Dee
"Really enjoyable lunch experience! Nice bright for out and friendly and helpful service! Food was all fresh and real nice. Highlights were the..."
Denny Patron
"Went here with work mates for dinner. Great menu & cool vibes. Stand out was the twice cooked half duck. A true Melbourne dining..."
Freezinghot
"The food is nice but just as the name indicates, it is normal. Some modern fusion cuisine there, but the portion is generally small and you will have..."
Yolanda Wong
"The service was very good . But i was a bit disapointed about my dish. Not because it was disgusting in fact it was very good. But it wasn't..."
Fanny Foodie
"Tried Supernormal for dinner with a bunch of friends. Immediately I liked the vibe and bus=zz of the place. For me the energy is what eating out is..."
Dave Ansett
"Moden & sophisticated, an open plan kitchen with an asian fusion menu tick all the right boxes! Haven't been disappointed with the food and the..."
Daleslynn
"For a much anticipated restaurant - I had high expectations of this place, but unfortunately they were not entirely met. The standout dish was the..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"We ordered the banquet for 4 people and every dish was a surprise and a delight! The banquet starts with simple food and builds to more complex..."
Anita Hamilton
"Nobody likes waiting for food but the 30 minute wait on a Tuesday night was worth it. The new age Melbourne restaurant fit out makes you feel like..."
Finger Lickin
"The Peanut Butter Parfait is without a doubt the stand-out dish on the menu, not to be missed, and alone is worth the visit. In the comparison the..."
Food Baby
"Very interesting experience! I would say it's on a very slightly more pricey side. The photo I've uploaded is a lamb stew that can be shared and the..."
Ange Husky
"As a fan of McConnell's restaurants had high expectations. Which is probably a slight trap. Do I like Supernormal; absolutely; do I love..."
BlueJay
"The executive chef is very talented to create and operate the restaurant.No matter the service, the food and environment are perfect for..."
Jayden Kobe
"Really enjoyed it here. The cuisine is Asian fusion and very tasty indeed. We had a wide variety of dishes and couldn't fault any of them. Nice..."
Two Sheds
"We put our names down and was given an estimate 1.5 hours for a table. So of course we went elsewhere to get some entrees. When we came back we still..."
Amys_food_adventures
"LOVE SUPERNORMAL! We always go back when we are in town for a few lobster rolls each plus everything else on the menu! Divine! Love!! And always..."
@eatingupwiththehannashians
"Took a chance on a Wednesday night to attempt to lock in a table in this fashionable restaurant, having failed umpteen times before. Our trio got..."
Sabine.Findlay
"Before we head out to Trapt for some escapism, we needed to refuel and decided to stop by Supernormal. I’ve been hanging to come here since I’ve..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"A heady aroma of spices and caramel signals the arrival of dessert.  Still warm in a cast iron skillet is a moist pudding,  studded with chunks of..."
KYYL
"Love this place! Casual atmosphere offers great food and wonderful services. Lobster roll is the dish every table that orders. Recommend to try the..."
Vicki Guo
"After visiting here a fair few times over the years that it's been opened, I have extremely mixed feelings about this restaurant. Staff:..."
Mai Lam
"We had an amazing dinner here in December. We booked for thirteen people with a ridiculous amount of food allergies (and no, none of these were..."
Mophki
"Been wanting to try their famous New England Lobster Roll for a while but never got around to it as the other dishes didn't really temp me despite..."
Howardwashere
"I went to this spot not long ago with a few girlfriends! It was just a wonderful spot with incredible food to match. I think it's my next date spot..."
Melbourne Foodie Girl
"First of all. Service was amazing. We mentioned we didn't like one of the dishes and they responded so well, offered to remake it for us. This is..."
Rebecca R
"A lovely reliable restaurant for date night or to take the girls. Recommend getting there ahead of the rush to put your name down if you don't have a..."
Shannon Threlfall-Clarke
"Excellent friendly service. Staff happy to take the time to chat and remain friendly despite how busy it was. Food was quite good (: would recommend..."
Nathan Van Der Walle
"Delicious!! We ventured to Supernormal at the odd time of 4:30pm after seeing a play at the Arts Centre. Lovely & quiet at this time, so it was..."
Christine De Luis
"We had the banquet here which was really tasty without being mind blowing. Good small plates to start and main course of slow cooked lamb which was..."
Maikki Ryl
"Amazing flavours, duck bao and peanut butter parfait were my favs. They make a great whiskey sour too 👌🏽1 point I take off for the small..."
Tim
"This place is everything you expect of a well organised Melb CBD restaurant backed up by a famous chef.  But it doesn't resonate with me...more of a..."
Cathie Cho
"Is it, though? So normal it's super normal? I think maybe not.There are a lot of 'normal' things at Supernormal - you go in, get a table..."
Melbourne Patron
"Real taste sensation. Great service. Great atmosphere. Big thanks Alice who really looked after us. My wife had some food intolerances and were only..."
David Cole
"This would have to be one of my favourite places. Locations is great, Flinders lane in the heart of the city, food is always great, deserts amazing..."
MelbourneFoodie
"Chef Andrew McConnell has added another restaurant to his repertoire and it's a beauty! Situated in the eclectic Flinders Lane, the Supernormal..."
Pomegranate Passion
"I was actually trying to find the Lucy Liu restaurant but with my awesome sense of direction I ended up walking the opposite way. Since I didn’t..."
Grace Sia
"We made no booking, just simply walked in. Thankfully before the lunch crowd rolled in. The place was almost empty at first. We ordered their..."
Jane
"We liked it a lot! Specially the lobster rolls and the dumplings. A very well thought of menu and the service is prompt. Need reservation though...."
Nitin
"My babes and I felt like having brunch in the city the day after New Years Day. Walking down Flinders Lane, we passed by a restaurant we had tried to..."
My Babes And I
"Having read the reviews, I expected a lot and was not disappointed from a taste flavour and atmosphere point of view.  However the restaurant is..."
Mrs Mark
"A long wait today as everyone seems to be on holiday. We ordered while we waited (drinks) beautiful mocktail sorrynotsorry. Lobster rolls were..."
Krishna Brannigan
"We shared a delicious banquet menu at Supernormal over the weekend. The layout is contemporary and cool. Service is friendly and efficient. Our group..."
Tasty Tamales
"Can't believe I waited so long to try Supernormal! I think I sort of put it off because of the 3.5 rating (which I think should be higher) and the..."
Unravelled
"Fantastic way to spend New Years EveOrdered one dish from each of the 6 categories of dishes, each and every one was a fantastic fusion of..."
Mark Edmondson
"Supernormal is a tapas and share style restaurant with a focus on Asian influenced cuisine and seafood reimagined in a modern contemporary style of..."
JJfood
"Came here last night and indulged in the banquet - which could not be faulted. The restaurant was buzzing, staff were attentive and catered to..."
Putfoodinme_
"Straight up, have to say I wasn't blown away by the lobster roll the first time I came here. So glad I went back - we skipped the lobster and went..."
VYN
"On our last day in Melbourne back in June this year, we decided to have a “light lunch” at Supernormal. Supernormal, which kind of sounds like..."
A Food Fable
"Let's just say... There is nothing normal about this place. Food is bloody fantastic. Had the degustation menu and my partner and I left with pure..."
Justin Wong
"can't beat the new england lobster roll. lovely fresh sashimi. delicious twists on chinese classics like sichuan lamb, white chicken and dumplings...."
Potaoto
"Oh I finally got to try this place, and in one word just perfect. Every pieces we had as entree was delicious, the slow cooked szchuan lamb..."
Mona
"Visited with my beautiful partner for our 6 year anniversary. We didnt book but got in nice and early and enjoyed one of the best dining experiences..."
Luccio
"I’ve had Supernormal on my radar since it opened, and have tried a few times to go, but the wait has always been too long. On a boozy Saturday..."
Stuck In Transit
"This is currently my favourite trending restaurant. We ordered around 9 different dishes & every one gave us happy vibes. I love the sake choice with..."
Deborah Pacheco
"Yum yum yum! Had to repeat it three times because I can feel my third chin growing..Ordered fried spiced cauliflower, lobster roll, duck..."
Milla Vanilla
"We went for a family lunch for my son's 18th birthday.Very slick, efficient operation whilst retaining warmth and consideration for the many..."
Livetoeat
"A few hits, a few misses. Wasn't quite worth the hype. The broccolini salad was fantastic, as was the lobster roll. The tonkatsu sandwich was pretty..."
Princess_Porky
"Eating here on Sunday night was an awesome experience and my favourite Andrew McConnell restaurant by far, the vibe given off by its unique..."
Joshua Greene
"Good food!! Amazing dumplings, very delicious lobster roll however way overpriced.We had a great night and waiter was very helpful and..."
Mgisabellec
"Readers of this blog will know that we are fans of Andrew McConnell's food and have tried all his other restaurants Builder's Arms, Moon Under Water..."
Food Lover
"My favourite place! I've been to Supernormal many times and I never leave disappointed, or hungry. Delicious food at a reasonable price and..."
Erin Kathleen
"Heard good things about Supernormal and finally made it here for lunch today. It was packed!Had the spicy cauliflower, tonkatsu sandwich..."
Ilovefood13
"After finally getting a seat I must say it was totally worth it! Staff were great, food was tasty and the wine that went down so well was worth the..."
Amy
"Awesome variety on the menu and fantastic staff! The food is just great, we enjoyed every single dish. The only fault I can make is the portion size...."
Pooch
"Amazing gastronomical experience at this restaurant - we had a private room to a party of approximately 20 + people. Highlights : - tuna,..."
JKGasMan
"Have always enjoyed my meal here. Quite well sized with heaps of bar seats doesn't mean you won't have to wait at peak times, but it's worth it...."
Alex Tee
"Exemplary service. Not OTT, just really friendly and laid back. Brilliant vibe.Nicest roti I've ever had. Lobster rolls way over..."
MrsChoosy
"Exemplary service, outstanding flavours and fun experience. We took two seats at the bar and throughly enjoyed watching the ordered chaos of the open..."
EmmDee
"Interesting and tasty Asian fusion restaurant...Great tapas and small dishes to share. If you r dining alone, the chef will accommodate and..."
J88
"Love this place and the staff were fantastic and friendly . Was off the plane from sydney and able to get a late night table but yet the place was..."
Joel Urban
"If you're a first timer you can't go past the banquet, $65 for 7 courses which includes the famous lobster rolls while showcasing their other amazing..."
KC
"Came here for lunch today with some work mates and smashed the lobster rolls. They were yummy yummy in my tummy. The desserts on the menu sounded..."
Pepsi
"Great food, great service! A must do for sure! Hot tip! Wen u leave your name for a table don't leave they turn over pretty quick and if you wait you..."
Addam Cao
"The food and service were INCREDIBLE and the decor is quirky and interesting... prices were actually not bad for such a 'hip' eatery.Loses..."
Emily Atkins
"Great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Sitting at the bar we were entertained all night by the kitchen staff. Every dish we tried was..."
Lam K
"It is always a good sign when half way through a meal your group is deciding what they will order next time - after the first two dishes we were..."
Latitudes
"We visited this restaurant after hearing great reviews about their lobster burger. This was way back in February. We had the kimchi salad, lobster..."
Daniel
"This place takes fusion food to whole next level. The food here tastes good without even trying too hard. The simplicity of the deco makes the place..."
Ashmath Azoor
"Visited Supernormal with a few other friends last week for a birthday dinner. It was a pretty great experience with lots to choose from. We ended up..."
Jay Elliot
"Been here a couple of times, and the experience each time has been amazing! The atmosphere is great, with lots of seating both at tables and at the..."
Binula
"Loved Supernormal!! ! Amazing food and service, with a really cool vibe. We had the tuna appetizer, chicken salad, beef bao, lobster roll,..."
Yorkstergram
"This is my go to place for smart and on trend dining. Lunch is my favourite thing to do on a Sunday and Supernormal is somewhere i usually gravitate..."
Augustas Gloop
"Had a great night - delicious food and loved sitting at the bar in the kitchen watching everything going on! Definitely be back to try other options..."
Pauleen Brinkworth
"With friendly, knowledgable, unpretentious staff, a smart wine list with an interesting selection of sake and cocktails, creative and well executed..."
Sowhatiwoulddo
"Something a little different which my co-foodies and I enjoyed !! Got there at 6pm sharp , no line ! It was a sleek operation, food was flavoursome ,..."
Grazia Prochilo
"This is such a lovely restaurant, the flounder was beautiful!! They allow booking for a certain number but if you go early enough then you can easily..."
Foodie101
"Had a great night at supernormal. Food was really tasty and staff were good value. Staple:Duck leg bunsRib eye..."
Cocinero Picante
"Went for lunch with a group of 6. It was my first time here. It is excellent. Modern, clean, delicious food. We had guests from Europe and they loved..."
MarkM77
"Summary Review: Impromptu decision to have desserts at Supernormal after stuffing ourselves with uncontrollable amount of food at Chin Chin. It was..."
Mz_J
"Don't walk out without trying the Peanut Butter Parfait! This place doesn't take bookings. Be prepared to wait, especially on weekends. Don't let..."
Melbourne Foodie Memoirs
"The best experience ever. There set menu is amazing when you have a big group . Love that they have local beers and ciders on the menu . All these..."
Sym
"FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN MELBOURNE!!!! Everything about this place is wonderful, from the vibe in the room, to watching the kitchen, to the friendly..."
Alice Green
"Great sushi - go for the tuna to start off with a fresh, punchy entree.Dumplings are great, especially the chilli ones. Grab a..."
Jason Olive
"I absolutely loved my time at Supernormal. They cater well for allergies and the staff are so lovely. The peanut butter parfait is definitely the..."
Aneta N
"I have been here quite a few times and its always been delicious. The banquet is definitely the best value, with a selection of dishes working out to..."
EK
"Great and attentive service, water glasses were constantly filled and we were asked if we wanted more drinks or foods. The restaurant was packed on a..."
Tia
"(OPEN FOR VIDEO)The menu is tinted with Asian flavours, and each dish reads like a poem to my soul. The complimentary soy pepitas were..."
Jasmine Meutia
"Holy mother of fusion food! It's not the cheapest food night out BUT you will leave happy, you will leave full and you will be served by attentive..."
Kitty Mckenzie Johnson
"I love sitting up at the bar whenever I visit Supernormal, looking into the kitchen and seeing the different stations where each individual dish is..."
Dougie Thompson
"Lobster roll was pretty decent, just thought it was fairly small for its price. Duck was great, tender and tasty meat! Beef was nice, but thought the..."
Boxitrepeat
"I have mixed feelings about Supernormal. Firstly, I have to say that McConnell's old Golden Fields was my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. I was..."
Coco
"Faultless.Supernormal is a cut above. We had the banquet and each dish was a discovery of several Asian nations melted in one delicious..."
Urchin
"Superspecial. Wonderful meal and service, with atmosphere and decor to boot. Straight up fantastic food. Everything was delicious without trying too..."
Renato
"This was simple, but oh-so-good. The plump slices of bream were garnished with a trio of umami – roasted seaweed, pickled ginger, and a dash of..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Such a fantastic place for lunch.  We've eaten here a few times now and rate it very highly.  Then again, we think that anything Andrew McConnell..."
Gabi
"We really liked the simplicity of the decor. Wood, cement, stainless steel counter tops, Japanese/ Asian influences in the decor. We opted for a..."
E
"Good host service, who promptly got us a seat in front of the bar and took our orders for a cold beer during our wait for a table. Great..."
Chillout.im
"We thoroughly enjoyed every single thing we ordered here! Ofcourse as the place is popular there was a decent wait but where you wait they serve you..."
The Red Dress Melbourne
"Always happy to wait the time for a table which although can be upwards of 90 minutes, is worth it if you appreciate well crafted food and good..."
Rhi Godwin
"I can see why this is so popular! We needed to catch a flight so needed an early dinner so were there at 6pm. Not long after it was full. Despite..."
4chillies
"NICE FOOD, GOOD AMBIENCE, TERRIFIC SERVICE, OVERPRICED - My first visit to Supernormal was a bit of disappointment because I was looking forward to..."
Lulu T. Legrand
"Stopped in for desert. Had the peanut butter parfait and it was amazing. Would go back in a second to have again. It was quite busy and the service..."
JM
"2016Great vibe and environment, nice place to catch up with fiends, however they don't take booking for less than 6 people, so we went in at 6..."
Snoopy
"Supernormal is an Asian inspired menu created by the talented Andrew McConnell who is known for his highly successful restaurants, others including..."
Olive Sundays
"I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower but the cauliflower snack at Supernormal is so delicious, I could snack on them all day and night. We ordered the..."
Q
"Went there with friends for a dinner. Very busy place with a great atmosphere. We had to wait for a table and at the end decided to take seats by the..."
HungryPole
"Superpleasing. Translocation of Golden Fields greatest hits including the lobster rollsService ok but could be a little warmer even when busy..."
Uroldoc
"Was here last week for a birthday dinner and had an amazing experience. To start with, what made my experience so good was the service. The..."
Jay
"I was warned about this place. About how absolutely amazing it is. How it will open my eyes and palate. But it was super normal. Not super amazing. I..."
TheBearReview
"Supernormal is usually pretty busy. Went there for a birthday and we ordered quite a lot. To be honest, nothing really wowed. Don't get me wrong, the..."
Eat The Streets
"Everything was perfect, very good experience, food and desert..We will try other foods as well in the future..good variety of foods, lively..."
Roshanaksamadirad
"Fantastic service. Pricey but worth the visit. The lobster sliders are to die for. Best time to get there is around 6 pm. Put your name down then go..."
AL
"Nice food!good price!really love the lobster roll !friendly service !the staff can remember the face for returning customer!really appreciate..."
Real Foodie
"Nice fit out, good food and even better desert. That peanut butter parfait. Wow. Service was a little hit and miss but will be back to..."
Natskiee
"This is a great place to go for a special meal. The food is exciting and most of it is delicious. The lobster roll was a stand out. Desserts are..."
Live2Eat
"Food was amazing! Especially the deserts, Lobster roll omg! Had to wait for a table and is quite expensive but worth it for the deserts! Also try the..."
Amelia Scheriani
"Went to supernormal last Monday for the second time. We waited 1 hr for seats on a Monday night. Went with the banquet again like time and realised..."
JeCci
"I ventured here earlier this week and in the whole quite liked it. The lobster roll has been transported from the former golden fields in st kilda..."
Peter Evans
"Sometimes you just really like a restaurant.. This was one. We got a seat at the bar overlooking the kitchen. It's such a trendy fit out, big open..."
Teebo
"We had a really great experience on a Friday evening.  No reservations so walked in, were given a time to come back and when we did, the table was..."
S3471762
"I was excited to come and try this place overall i was pleased but left feeling like the service was not the best and the some dishes were really..."
Jessie Wheeler
"Modern Asian fusion cuisine. Been here several times, whether for drinks and nibbles at the bar, coffee and deserts or the full shebang- always a..."
Mariposa
"I've been a few times now and will definitely keep returning. Here's what's absolutely excellent: broccolini salad, lobster rolls (of course), the..."
Fiona
"Love the fit out of this place...really minimal & cool! Staff were extremely accommodating with my many food intolerance and tailored menu items..."
TheSkinnyFoodie
"This place is nice. The waiting staff are so friendly every time which is a highlight. The food is nice. Cauliflower was my fave!!! As a vegetarian I..."
Fainzee
"Wow we hadn't left and were already planning our next visit. Great service and banquet was a great way to experience first time. Supernormal is..."
Tina Foley
"Supernormal. Kept seeing it pop up in a bunch of reviews....so searching for an early dinner in the city and off we went.  Awesome service, great..."
Az
"What a wonderful restaurant. Fantastic ambience and the staff were terrific, particularly out waitress. They were very knowledgeable and made out..."
Tessm
"Firstly, they take bookings here, which can make meeting a friend for lunch much easier! The food was quite tasty and the real stand out for me was..."
Butterball
"We left quite a few restaurants in Melbourne promising ourselves we’d go back. But then we got super engaged in crossing the Top 100 restaurants..."
Jenn Radford
"I was really eager to try their lunchtime ramen and so I ventured into this popular eatery for the first time this afternoon. It was almost 2pm and..."
Kimmy_desu
"Everything here is just amazing! We got the banquet and my top picks from that would have to be the lobster rolls and the chicken with peanut chilli..."
Liz Elton
"A very slick operation, smoothly and professionally executed. Staff effortlessly move through the motions, and the results are mouth-watering. SN..."
Onara
"Wait staff are super friendly and the food thus far never disappoints! I've come for dinner on 3 occasions already. Only advice where to improve is..."
Tabouli Salad
"Very exy but worth a try. Food is great, ambience and great and overall a positive dining experience for me. Lobster rolls rock! ($17 a..."
Carlo
"First of all, 10/10 on customer service ! Really welcoming and makes you feel comfortable ! The food was so good! Lobster roll, big tick! And on the..."
Wilson Doan
"Amazing atmosphere and incredibly friendly waitstaff and the bar guys loved chatting to my Dad about all kinds of alcohol! The octopus and pork buns..."
Dakota Jones
"After stuffing ourselves with endless food at chin chin , we had to stuff ourselves even more with desserts, and as an impromptu decision we walked..."
Mz_J
"Ate half the menu. Quite impressed. Enjoyed the concept. Great beverage selection. Made a very specific aperitif order and wait staff didn't blink...."
KREAS
"Supernormal was a case of let's try it to judge for ourselves. I would say we were mostly happy with our food choices. The lobster roll was..."
Essie
"Serving sizes are small and it was expensive, but flavour is good. 2 mains fed the three of us. Flounder and Lamb was fantastic. rice was overpriced...."
Nick Parry-Jones
"I like this place, the lobster slider and pork bao were our favourites!We also had the slow cooked lamb which was quite nice.The..."
14KD
"Although this place has not the best reputation, I quite like it. The service is professional, and the restaurant has got a nice feeling. The food is..."
Sierra
"Great food and excellent service.Nothing to fault at all.Me and my friend sat on the bar and we enjoyed everything . Will definitely be..."
Sumi
"Great food! The smoked beef brought us back here for a second time and is the highlight of the menu. We've also had the white cut chicken which was..."
Sean
"Went here for dinner and I very much enjoyed my time here , service was great ! We have the school prawns and the wonton for entree , the whole..."
Isabel Loveband
"Love sitting at the bar savoring a glass of uneshu after a long day at work. Add raw oysters and fish...winner! My tastebuds always enjoy the use of..."
Ramen Girl
"Simple, light and satisfying dishes. With the great atmosphere and well prepared dishes, Supernormal has become one of my favourites in Melbourne...."
Joshua Pramono
"Food was average but service was exceptional! The only dish i liked was the New English Lobster roll, the lobster meat was fresh and interesting, and..."
Jen Searches 4 Da Perfect Steak
"A new favourite dinner spot in Melbourne CBD. This is not a cheap dinner for most, more like mid-high end dining (not sure if there is a term for..."
Feed Me
"Food and service was very good, however portion sizes are way too small. We ordered the banquet and additional dishes on top and still left..."
Ryan McMurray
"Service was great and staff were attentive. Good selection of wines and food was good. The slow cooked lamb shoulder and spring onion pancake was..."
Rosie Posie
"The dishes that I tried were really good albeit it being pricey. My friend and I shared 5 dishes-the prawn & chicken dumplings, lobster roll,beef..."
LittleM
"We arrived on a saturday afternoon to attentive, amazing, knowledgable staff. Stand out dishes were the lobster rolls and peanut butter parfait, will..."
Emma Hall
"Arrived at 6pm on Saturday with my wife. You can't make a reservation for a group of less than 6 people. We were seated immediately at the food bar...."
Quantopia
"Loved the lobster. Delicious but small portion. Nice ambience. When it comes the price, well it's a bit expensive. The service was prompt and..."
Yellow Snow
"When Supernormal opened last year it was the beginning of an exciting time for modern Asian cuisine in Melbourne. Sure, it was really just the..."
Ben Lee Kong
"Service very good. We asked for recommendations and the staff were able to help us select the food we want. Had the lobster bun, dumplings and salted..."
Edeline Amelia Prasetya
"Absolutely loved it! Staff were really nice, happy to recommend their favourite dishes and organised our food well. The mains were lovely and the..."
Hungryinhawthorn
"I absolutely LOVE this restaurant. It's atmosphere is great, and the food is amazing. It's one of the first places I'd recommend to people who are..."
Steph
"Have been here twice - once for a friend's birthday and more recently for my father's birthday. On both occasions I left feeling very satisfied and..."
Pd
"This modern Japanese restaurant is another venture opened by Melbourne's Andrew McConnell alongside Cumulus Inc and Cutler and Co. It has already..."
The Random Foodie
"Food are exquisite and delicious. Sometimes I need to wait for a long time. However, the price I think is a little bit expensive. It still need to be..."
劉雨哲
"Well worth the price. Lobster rolls are a must. price is well justified for the quality of the..."
Alex Gabriel
"Those lobster rolls!. Absolutely amazing food - especially the new england lobster rolls! was pleasantly surprised by the great service and attention..."
Inlovewithbrunch
"This place is just the place! The interior design is superb with its distinguish japanese vibe! The food was completely different from what expected..."
Sofia
"Good food and friendly staff. The environment is pretty warm and the waitress are passionate and friendly. I like the yummy soup and other snakes as..."
Scarlet Lin
"Super fresh and tasty food. Went for lunch was super busy but staff remained friendly and patient when taking my order. Service was surprisingly..."
Vince
"Wonderful feast of yumminess. Loved everything I ate. Fresh vibrant flavours. Great friendly, attentive service from staff who really know the food..."
Billy
"Strange Name. Strange name for a Japanese/ Korean restaurant but anyway it worked. Very popular place for dinner. Helpful service when it came to..."
GlutenFreeGirl
"Great Service. Had dinner here last Friday night, I rated the food somewhere between good and very good, the service (our waitress was Tania) was..."
Luke
"Superyummy!. We arrived just before 6 and were seated straight away in front of the bar. The place was buzzing with a great atmosphere, and we..."
Sweet2th
"Had a booking for three for lunch and we were seated in a nice booth, better table than last time I came. They only let you book dinner if..."
Some Like It Hot
"The Pork Bao with Tamarind Sauce was another top hit after the roll.. A tender pork neck patty was combined with the sweet and sour tamarind sauce..."
Let's Nomnom
"Supernormal is one of the latest additions to the Andrew McConnell collection.  This wasn't the first time I had been to Supernormal and after..."
The New Fave
"My friend and I visited Supernormal for a Friday night dinner and waited for about 45 mins for a table – while we waited we devoured the..."
Adventures In Winterland
"Supernormal is Andrew McConnell’s latest offering which is based on his time working in Shanghai and Hong Kong. Korean and Japanese cuisines also..."
Miss Sage Sugar
"I've been to Supernormal four times now and it is one of the first places I recommend to people who are looking for a place for dinner in the city...."
Rebecca
"Yes!. Been here three times now. Just love it. Cold chicken noodles are amazing, dumplings are amazing, lobster roll well what more can you say,..."
Feeding_frenzy
"Loved this place , great menu , quick friendly service , great drinks menu and staff knew exactly what was what on the menu and..."
Julie Cassie
"Started out a little odd, very loud and couldn't hear the maître d' well so it was awkward and she came off cold. Was offered drinks while waiting..."
Foodiebec
"The best dining experience in a long time - truly amazing. Supernormal was the perfect dining experience - incredible food, service outstanding (the..."
Sputnik1
"Great wine list, had to eat over an hour for a table, which is standard for new places with hype. Very nice staff, although to our disappointment no..."
Joshua Rice
"Great service. Besides having to wait for a table, the food is great and the service is amazing, was really made to feel that they welcomed our..."
Tom
"Banquet Menu. Went there on a Saturday night and it was busy, had to wait 45 mins before we got seated. We ordered the banquet menu which was overall..."
Hungry Koala
"Worth the time and money!. Good food and company. What else? (: my friends and I will definitely come back..."
Ktt1658
"Visited in January 2015 with a friend and was thinking about the experience for days afterwards. A number of the dishes definitely had the 'wow'..."
Aishamae
"A very popular modern Asian restaurant so do come prepared for the long wait for a table. Dishes are perfect for sharing and the staff are very..."
Rosanna
"SUPERNORMAL pretty lives up to its name. The menu wasn't beyond your imagination. You won't read the menu and raise an eyebrow at it. It's not even a..."
Michelle Lui
"Can’t really head to Supernormal and not have the lobster rolls. These were just as good as I remembered them, big succulent pieces of poached..."
Eat.more
"The pork bao ($6) with tamarind sauce was another item I was keen to try. This came served with a mini deep fried pattie stuffed with plenty of..."
Foodpornjournal
"Another MUST TRY place according to a mutual friend. This friend also specifically directed us to the lobster roll then proceeded to drool slightly...."
FOOD TRIP
"We stopped into Supernormal for a lunch midweek whilst out on a ladies shopping trip. I had heard great things and not so great things about this..."
MelbourneVita
"Beauty of Melbourne is that, there are so many exciting new restaurants. One such place is Supernormal, located at Flinders Lane of CBD. Supernormal..."
Ryan Ilahi
"...Our seats were right where the desserts were being prepared and be could witness how one delicious Peanut Butter Parfait after another was churned..."
Edge Of My Plate
"“The decor of Supernormal was modern-Asian. I particularly liked the hello kitty vending machines near the tables and near the bathrooms down..."
Melbourne Food Baby
"...Crushing on: New England Lobster Roll Crush Level: 7.5/ 10..."
Nona Tukang Makan
"...first dish was House Pickles. Fennel, baby carrots and shiitake mushrooms. It was a bit too sour for our liking, but guess it opened our palates..."
The Peckish Connoisseur
"On the plates and vegetables menu there are a few interesting dishes, such as ox tail and mussels, so we weren’t excited about rolling the chicken...."
Jar-Fed
"March 11, 2015 March 11, 2015 / Jess Carey Thanks for the re-gram @zomatoaus - awesome shot and a great night! Last night I had the pleasure of..."
Jess Carey
"I believe Supernormal is elevating some typical Chinese/Asian dishes by using the best ingredients and a great deal of care in the kitchen. It is a..."
Ben Lee Kong
"Pig's ear!. Went there on Thursday night. They seated me even though my friend was not there yet (which was unusual). I had the Cobia as appetiser,..."
Creamofapple
"Fantastic service the night we were there. We had the 6 course banquet. Wasn't that excited by the cucumber appetizer or the white chicken and cold..."
Idon'tcookbutIeat
"We really liked our lunch ... The food, service, and cool ambiance were all spot on. We had the pork bao (perfect), veggie dumplings (amazing),..."
Rick Branham
"Loved it. Went for Saturday lunch and the staff were very friendly and accomodating. Food was DELICIOUS, we couldn't fault any of the dishes we..."
Katie Altmann
"I have been here twice now and loved it each time. The service is exceptional and the food was flawless. Had the banquet on my last visit. Every..."
Janica B
"In Melbourne for business and I was dying to try Supernormal. Let me just say this place is anything but normal! Had the most delicious meal. I ate..."
Gabbys79
"Lobster roll and the peanut butter parfait.. Had the banquet menu, The absolute highlights were the lobster roll and the peanut butter parfait. I'd..."
GGx
"Supernormal indeed. My husband and I went to Supernormal for a Valentines Day lunch. A few friends had recommended the place so I wanted to see what..."
Pamela Mistica
"Came on a busy Sat night pre theatre show. Although very busy my husband and I were accommodated for straight away and staff were straight onto the..."
Good Stuff
"Lobster Roll. Good but I eat the lobster with unmelted salt. That part is so..."
Ellen Chu
"Super food. Below average service.. Monday night. No queues - straight in. Greeted and seated. Menus and water - no problems. Got our drinks order in..."
Peter
"Love this place! Nice food, great vibe and great service. Our waiter helped us pick items based on how hungry we sounded and what tastes we were..."
That Girl
"Supernormal is such a fun addition to Melbourne. The service is outstanding- the gluten free options free flooding and readily available. The banquet..."
Amelia
"The Lobster bun is fantastic, Good..."
Alien
"Loved it when it was Goldenfields but love it even more. This could well be the best dinner I have ever eaten. Lobster rolls are insane as is the..."
Birdman
"Tasty, staff are friendly but not what you would expect for the price, small portions, there are several other establishments that outdo this place..."
Hungry Carnegie
"I attended a function here in the downstairs space and found it..."
Andrew
"Love this place. I have eaten here twice. Once for lunch a couple of months ago and then more recently a few days ago for dinner. Both times I found..."
Fiona
"Enjoyable Lunch. Had a lovely birthday lunch. The food was delicious and the service was good. Only downside is that the exhaust fans didn't seem to..."
Baba93
"Love it - one of my favourites places in Melbourne. The service is polished but friendly and the menu a delight. Have eaten here many times and have..."
Jane
"Mixed feelings - excellent lobster rolls. Service - 10/10Lobster rolls - 1million/10Other food taste - 9/10Price value for food -..."
Marilyn Jean
"Great lobster rolls. Had a great experience at supernormal a few weeks back the lobster rolls were some of the best i have had in Melbourne they are..."
Flashfryer
"Supernormal? More like Supercool, Superdelish. Arrived at 6.15pm on a friday night and were told of an hour wait, so we waited and to their credit it..."
Fashion Foodie
"Super Duper. Ate here recently and loved it. Walking in on a sunday afternoon we found it was not too busy, lunch was just finishing. Service was a..."
Come And Get It
"Supernormal superfood!. Had dinner at supernormal on Saturday night as a walk in around 9.30pm and had a really good experience. Our friend from out..."
Happy Camper
"Pan Fried Pot Sticker Dumplings. MEH- give it a go..."
Babyshu
"Ate here the other night, service was great, drinks were delish (supernormal smash and Ine Mankai sake especially).. dishes we ate which were extra..."
Garlic Breath
"Food ✓ Wine ✓ Service ✓ !. Cannot fault the newest addition to Flinders Lane, great atmosphere, awesome interior and heaps of places to sit...."
Michael
"Consider Me Converted. I visited Supernormal recently with a friend from out of town who also happened to be quite a good chef and friends with the..."
EHL
"Good food? Yes. Good Service? Yes. Expensive? Yes. Would I return? Yes.. As with many other restaurants run by high profile chefs, this place seems..."
Corbossa
"Cool, hip place with a good atmosphere however it lacks what Chin Chin an Lucy Liu up the road has- outstanding food! Worth a try..."
Talk O' The Town Pearcy
"Superwonderful. Had the loveliest lunch at Supernormal yesterday. The service from the get go was amazing - thoughtful, considered and..."
Blondie German
"SUPER AWESOME!!!. Loved the food but the vibe was a bit lacking, the baos were magnificent but not on par with others on the vicinity. All in all a..."
Jonahssarah
"I recommend the twice cooked duck bao with vinegar and plum sauce. Absolutely beautiful! Apart from that everything was very clean and tasty,..."
Rye
"Went for lunch. Can't understand the negative reviews. Service was great and the food was fabulous. Would definitely go..."
Rob
"Such a great food, great vibe, quality stuff you can expect from here. Fit out i reckon it's pretty good and different..."
Tonia Liang
"Yum yum yum. A very low-key fit out upstairs that's perfect for that business lunch or just even lunch with friends. Definitely a place to go to with..."
Bc4774
"Just Stunning Food. Went for lunch. Attentive service, good menu, wines were extensive, pricey but not overpriced. Shared the meals between..."
Kirk Muddle
"Maybe you choose the wrong item on the menu?. The food was not as bad as I thought it would be after reading all the reviews on here. I was very..."
The Pierced Palate
"Liked it but didn't Love it. I tried Supernormal last night and really enjoyed the lobster bun (which tastes like a fancy filet o fish with lobster..."
Ann
"Tasty, great service, fab flavours..... thanks Andrew !. Walked in at around 7.15pm just before the crowds and just loved every dish. We absolutely..."
Tastytasty
"Favourite meal in Melbourne!. Came here on a recent trip to Melbourne and it was one of the best Asian meals I've ever had! We had the kimchi,..."
Em Bradley
"Loved it. Totally delicious food, cool atmosphere, great service That peanut butter parfait I could eat you all day, a snickers on steroids it..."
Sl_pritchard
"Defo coming back again! I.... Defo coming back again!It was my second visit at supernormal. OMG! The meal was absolutely gorgeous. I..."
Jihyun Lee
"Supernormal = super awesome fusion food! My faves are the smoked eggplants, crab salad, duck bao, and of course the lobster..."
Iluvfood
"Loved the variety of delicious options. Great..."
Peter Jones
"Adventurous flavours. Visited on a late Saturday afternoon, it was busy but we got seated right away. Food was definitely creatively and delicious..."
Juicy Jay
"Not what I expected. Didn't see what was so good about the lobster roll and peanut butter parfait.. The black sesame chicken was refreshing though...."
Nomnomyums
"Definitely not Normal!. Wow. So glad my friends chose this place. We arrived at 645 for a 45 minute wait, sat on a bench drinking beers. Very..."
Seán Quinton
"What a delicious experience. Friendly staff, excellent service, fresh food,..."
Sharna Lee
"It is as if the peanut parfait with caramel topping was sent by aliens T H I S I ST H ET A S T I E S T F O O DA L..."
Jack Gale
"Really good, another great one from Chef Andrew..."
GaryM
"45 minute wait - worth it $.... 45 minute wait - worth it$65 banquet - worth it The staff are adorably friendly and the food is..."
Dish Pig
"Super flawless. The definition of a super cool yet unpretentious Melbourne dining experience - Supernormal. The service was truly impeccable;..."
Meg
"Dropped in for a loner's lunch. They do half serves of most dishes which is fantastic. All was truly delicious. Pig head bao and white cut chicken..."
Kelly Belly
"It was OK.. The staff appear to be trying really hard but really the outcome is average for the price. On the plus side it is one of the few places..."
Moov
"Great Food; Great Vibe. Went there last Friday with my wife. Came back before our allocated time and got a wine before being seated before our time...."
Md_curran
"Loved the eggplant dish. The numbing Szechuan spicy pepper chilli sauce brought back memory of my trip there many years ago. The lobster roll was..."
Cinnamoroll
"It's good but I was just under whelmed. Having been a regular at his restaurants for years, I expected more. A cold stark fitout and rushed service..."
Hung Dong Long
"Went last night and loved it. Great service and cool looking venue with great atmosphere and chill clientele! Loved the lobster roll and duck. Would..."
Follow B
"Mr McConnell you have done it again.. Title says it..."
Janeballantine78
"Loving the new restaurant on flinders lane and good to see many golden fields favourites still on the menu. Still can't go past the lobster roll and..."
Kiwi Girl
"A winner. Been there twice already. Great dumplings, lobster rolls as per Golden Fields. Service is great. Totally recommend this..."
Neil Waldron
"A few people I know (industry people, mostly chefs) told me not to bother, that the food was average and overpriced. I wanted to see for myself..."
Sean Judd
"Great relaxed atmosphere, and the staff were obviously experienced. We had a selection of the chefs choices, couldn't fault any of the dishes...."
Genie Lobodin
"31/1/16Really love Supernormal - the space is large and a tad sterile but once full of people is warm and inviting. No bookings and fill quickly..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Absolutely loved it. Every dish exceeded my expectations. I have tried fair bit of japanese fusion food and this is by far the best. Friendly staffs..."
Kk
"Fantastic Dining experience. I genuinely loved dining at Supernormal Canteen last night. The staff were friendly and evidently experienced. The..."
Antoinette
"A friend recommended me to check out Supernormal Canteen, which is a pop-up ‘experimental’ kitchen (not as dodgy as it sounds, I promise)..."
52melbourneweekends.com
"The jury (me and Blackburn J) is out. Supernormal is equal to super fun, super food and a visit wouldn’t be right without at least one order of a..."
Lobster
"No matter the cuisine, Andrew delivers, creating a trendy vibe and a queue of eager foodies. With the Midas touch, I question whether he is in..."
Hungrycookie
"Supernormal Melbourne has evolved from Andrew McConnell’s Golden Fields (now Luxembourg ) in St Kilda, with a stop past the Supernormal popup in..."
The City Lane
"This week, Supernormal Canteen blossomed into a restaurant.  We had the good fortune of trying it out and boy were we impressed.  The food was..."
De-brief Me
"The neon pink sign that glows from within invites you in and gives an anticipation of a fun dining experience. It’s a very large space with plenty..."
Rachi Perera
"It has been a while since I had been down south to Melbourne and a recent business trip led to an opportunity to dine here with my team. How could I..."
A Foodie's Joy
"Dishes such as Tempura crab served Vietnamese style with fresh lettuce and mint, cured octopus on a spiced capsicum and then Carpaccio of Waygu beef..."
Em Belden
"Melbourne is full of standout culinary options but we wanted to take our friends to somewhere that's "so hot right now" and somewhere acclaimed and..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"I had heard many good things about Supernormal’s lobster rolls so you can imagine my joy when our apologetic waitress told me they could do a..."
Chompchomp
"Popping up for just a short time before they move to permanent digs in the CBD, the ‘test kitchen’ next to Cutler & Co, the new baby is getting..."
FoodieAboutTown
"The meal was a good one, and the set menu included many of their signature offerings, including my favorite, the lobster roll. It was as creamy and..."
Melbourne Glutton
"Andrew McConnell always knows what he's doing, and this addition, even if it is a temporary one, to his empire is definitely worth a visit. It'll be..."
Ashley
"Dined at Supernormal for a birthday lunch and we had banquet 1; the selection of dishes was pretty good! We loved the tuna, it melts in your mouth...."
Angie
"Was slightly sceptical of Supernormal but having tried it, I can say it’s worth the hype. Though the space is been around a while it somehow feels..."
Quincy Malesovas
"Came down for a Melbourne trip and booked a number of venues for the trip. Hands down the best meal of the trip. Clever decor, thoughtful layout ad..."
Ben Maudlin
"At first I found the name of this place a little strange but after experiencing it, it completely makes sense. Everything had a normal feel to it but..."
Elliot Jackson
"6 of us had the $80 banquet and added the lobster rolls, worth every cent we were all filled to the brim. Our waiter Steven was gorgeous, attentive,..."
Jayne Watts
Lucy Liu Kitchen And Bar
90/100 (1210 ratings)
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Vegan Options
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Prawns
Pancakes
Salad
Chili
Creme Brulee
Crab
Tempura
Duck
Tataki
Oyster
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Calamari
Lamb Shoulder
Tuna
Lamb
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Fish
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Cod
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Mid-range
"Prior to lockdown, I had the opportunity to finally visit @lucyliumelbourne. We opted for the 'let lucy choose' option and was surprised by 5 tasty..."
Tracey Loc
"If you want asian fusion, this is some of the best your gonna get in Melbourne! The pork hock and baos are a MUST 👌 Just be sure to book otherwise..."
TeeTastes
"Went there on a mystery food tour.It was the last of 5 meals in 4 hours. Welcomed enthusiastically by the staff.House wine included was OK...."
ARMANEATS
"A vibrant dinner location, service is efficient and friendly although you do get the feeling they want to turn the tables over quickly. The food is..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"I loved Lucy Liu! The food is beautiful and great tasting. THE TEMPURA PRAWN AND EGGPLANT IS AMAZING! ITS A MUST..."
Patricia
"Came and booked a table of 3 at Lucy Liu to celebrate my friend's birthday!Ordered:🥟 Barramundi & Scampi dumplings: with chilli..."
Jasmine
"A great place for dinner with the girls. Not only does the place look good but they have a great feed me menu and cocktails to share. The food was..."
Nay Nay
"刚刚去试了他们家的express lunch,..."
Sarah
"Came here after finding that we had a bit of time to kill in the city. I’ve eaten at nearly every place around this joint but finally decided to go..."
Johnny Shabazz
"We had the best experience dining at Lucy Liu. It's Asian Fusion at it's best.I'd definitely recommend booking well in advance, we wanted..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"I came for a casual family Sunday lunch and it was great. We started off with oysters which were fresh and flavourful, but a little small. The..."
Daisy
"The food is simply to die for! We ordered Mussels, Papaya Salad, Tuna Tataki, Dumplings and Pork with additional jasmine rice. What a perfect night!..."
Naijee
"Walked in with no reservations but quickly seated, great customer service and food was tasty and came out at reasonable time. Beef rendang and..."
Ms Perantau
"Discover Lucy Liu Kitchen and Bar hidden down a laneway in Melbourne CBD.  You can expect a delightful eclectic Asian fusion dining experience that..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"Definitely deserves the hype! Went in with low expectation, but the food was..."
Therese Le
"Had my birthday here, food was amazing, delicious and interested, a great place to go with friends, the food perfect for sharing, and the service was..."
FoodieInMel
"Great venue to eat and chill. I love the..."
Alexander Lee
"Yum!Came here on a weeknight and couldn’t believe how full it was! Glad we booked!We sampled dumplings, buns, pork belly, duck and greens..."
YummyMummy
"Fantastic food and service every time I have dined here.$29 express lunch menu is great value.Don’t hesitate to take on wait..."
Anne
"I loved the atmosphere, the food and the service - everything was fantastic! We enjoyed all of our dishes and even though the restaurant was really..."
Cmzajicek
"This venue is awesome. So typical Melbourne. Walk down a dark alleyway towards a neon sign. The entry is very groovy and then you walk into a really..."
Kim @FabulousDining
"Great place. Brilliant vibe. Totally Melbourne-sque. Hadn’t planned to have dinner here and granted, we were there early. But the floor staff found..."
Elle
"Nice subtle asiAn fusion flavours. Ordered the following dishes - all recommend to try as must haves!!- chicken ribs: the coating is light and..."
Linda
"Ok so first of all, I can 100% day the best meal I have had in a very long time. The service is incredible, they do have vegan options but I would..."
Ash.m.watters
"I’m a vegetarian and the waitress, a vegetarian herself, took extra care to ensure the dishes I ordered didn’t contain any oyster sauce, fish..."
Sarita
"Had a great dining experience at Lucy Liu! Delicious Asian fusion dishes - recommend the turmeric cauliflower and the barramundi & scampi dumplings!..."
Tummy Buddy
"Great atmosphere, had to wait nearly an hour for a table but staff were great, seated at the bar to wait. Cocktails were great and great selection of..."
Cass Eats
"What an amazing place.  The food the service the atmosphere everything about this place is fantastic, even the sign out the front.Good..."
Mary Kyriacou
"Wow what an amazing place. The food the service the cocktails just everything about this place is fantastic even the sign outside. One meal was..."
Kyriacoum
"Faultless food. The duck is a must. Yummy drinks. Great decor. Only criticism is being seated on the high chairs at the kitchen, although fun to..."
Meg Gro
"Absolutely love this place. Every time we come, we always get the feed me option and always end up in a food coma. The soft shell crab pancake roll..."
Jill
"4.5/5Very impressive feed! Kingfish, pork belly and chicken ribs were a real standout. Beef short rib main was a ripper and some of the best..."
Denny Patron
"Managed to get a last minute booking for dinner tonight have been meaning to come for ages but it’s always so booked in advance. We had about 6..."
Jae Papalia
"Took my partner here for his birthday! He was overly happy about the choice, as was I! The food was delicious; particularly the dumplings! The..."
Ivona Buljat
"In line with the venue’s social setting, the menu is designed to share. To start we loved the Kingfish sashimi. The thick slices of very fresh king..."
Gastrology
"Came here for dinner Wednesday night. Waitress and chef accommodated to our group having to be out by a particular time. We had variety of dishes...."
Nes
"Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ambiance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Value:..."
Daniel
"Saw reviews on this place and it looked amazing. To be honest a key reason for going here was convenience to be close to Tennis Centre to see Michael..."
Tony
"Lucy Liu delivered overall very pleasant experience today. Most of the dishes are tasty, with a hint of spice, the strong taste of all starters..."
5ilverr
"Every time I come here the service is prompt, the staff are extremely friendly and super helpful with dietary requirements, the food is a modern..."
Maddy Chetcuti
"We came for a quick meal last Friday night before having to head off to an event. We managed to get a bar table for 2 right next to the..."
Cindy
"Staff were great and were quick and promptFood came out within 10 minutesWith a few minutes in between each dishThe dishes..."
Angela Cao
"My new favorite restaurant, been going through their menu and what I like so far:Salt and pepper chicken ribsSoft shell crab jianbin, so..."
DW
"Excellent food. Poached chicken and barramundi was amazing. Wine was good too. Good vegetarian selection. Nice setting as well. Would come back for..."
Lucky Star
"Went to Lucy Lui last night for the first time due to a friends recommendation and wasn’t disappointed. The food and service was fantastic I..."
MeaganJaye
"We had an absolutely fantastic group dinner at Lucy Liu! It had been on my radar to try for years but I can safely say that it exceeded my..."
Nini Foodie
"Lucy Liu impressed us big time. We loved everything we ordered. Not pictured were the two baos that were very good & the phenomenal duck pancakes...."
Paige MacKander
"Don’t really eat asian Cuisine however this place really took my breath away the cocktails were fantastic the chicken was so tender it just melted..."
Jülide Singh
"“This is my go-to dish,” said my boss when the soft shell crab pancake roll was placed on our table. Our team was out to celebrate the end of yet..."
Occasionalist
"The roti bread here is outstanding. It is something I dream about. The flavors of the food never disappoint. One of the best Asian restaurants in..."
Joannecburch
"Can’t fault anything at Lucy Liu! From the knowledgable waiters, to the delicious food - I’ll be planning every CBD dinner here for the..."
Mjloco
"The quality of food is spectacular here and there is pretty much nothing you can complain about. I went as a group of three and we ordered the fish..."
Marcia Rodrigues
"Delicious food with amazing flavours. We had a few dishes to shared and loved every last bite. We had the Peking duck dumplings, korean style crispy..."
Famishedduo
"If you’re looking for a place to be seen and somewhere that offers Asian fusion Lucy Liu is where it’s at. Really good food (not the best Asian..."
Lauren Neuro-Noopsie
"Absoloutley amazing food! For 3 people 5 dishes is ideal with a glass of🍷. Staff are lovely and great service as well. Will be back soon again,..."
Deanna Montagnese
"We ordered Tuna tataki, tempura prawn bettel leaves, salt pepper chicken ribs and rendang with roti. Chicken ribs is the food of the day....so..."
Alfredo Anaduta
"I have been hearing raving reviews about this restaurant. The reviews on Zomato have also been fantastic. So understandably I can’t wait to try it..."
Food Junkie
"I went here for my birthday and there isn’t anything bad that i could say about this place. Everything is just so so so good. The king fish..."
On Nom
"4.5 ⭐️. Finally made it to Lucy Liu. Went with a few colleagues for dinner and it didn’t disappoint. The ventricular tablemats were interesting..."
Hungry For Chips
"We loved this place. We sat at the kitchen bar so you get to watch all the dishes being plated up which was fun. The staff were really friendly and..."
EmLou86
"Returned to Lucy Liu for my last business trip, a great ‘go to’ that never disappoints. We were seated at the kitchen-side bench, and the..."
Galavanting Gourmet
"Still a favourite after many years and still as popular as ever. This place was buzzing on a Friday night which sometimes means having to sit really..."
Freeo
"This was my second time visiting for lunch and was impressed again. Vietnamese pork salad from the special menu was fresh and zingy. Short rib..."
Got_2_lunch
"My colleagues and I went here for lunch and really enjoyed our experience. The food is good and the cocktails are great. The ambience is nice and the..."
Eatandbooze
"Jian Bing: Good really loved the texture and flavour combinationKingfish Sashimi: felt it was not as fresh as it should be. The fish was..."
Kimmy Liew
"If you’re looking for a buzzing atmosphere and fun dishes to share, this is a great choice. The service was amazing, our server made multiple..."
Taya Faith
"The most friendly staff ever... combined with crazy good cocktails and delicious food. My friends and I looked for a quick drinks last Saturday night..."
Vladimir Velikov
"Ordered the 5 plates, all dishes are good and just the dumplings were with too much vinegar for me. Definitely a Lovely place for lunch with friends,..."
Libby Wan
"Great restaurant and quintessential Melbourne, where you enter through an alleyway and are transported a whole world away with an absolute assault of..."
Bojan Kovacevic
"What a great find, I like this place even better than Chin Chin. Simple delicious food and the drinks were great too especially the mixed drinks, I..."
Nellerichal Sreeju
"An absolute great find on our exploration of Melbourne. Asked about their gluten free menu and my partner was given a specific dietary requirements..."
Elliot Ceramidas
"Awesome service. The vegan/ vegetarian set menu was very delicious and really filling. I couldn't finish all the food. The cauliflower was..."
Eclectus Cappy
"We had the best waitress yesterday (she was lovely and had glasses). The food was good! Fish tasted sooo good with a type of chilli jam, asian greens..."
Cairo K
The Graham
89/100 (1382 ratings)
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Crab
"Beautiful food and wine. The cheese platter is to die for! Attentive and friendly staff. Loved the live..."
Anne Gdm
"5 star, thank you!! We had a group of ladies (and bubs) visit for the lunch special. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive and the food was..."
Lauren Fletcher
"Love my local - perfection every time. The Cheeseburger is a must, they do a cracking Bali, Bali for those that like citrus, white rum and cherries..."
Kate Elle
"I was recommended to come here for a meal by some family friends.. and I'm so glad I did! The food is fresh and tasty.. and the staff are super..."
Marie J Franks
"Great location, great food & staff were very friendly. highly recommend the Graham..."
Chris Arnott
"Incredible vibes. Great staff and service. Couldn't recommend it highly..."
David Cao
"Great food friendly staff would highly recommend this venue to anyone..."
Raffi Zarmanian
"Amazing food, fantastic service, great atmosphere.. love this place. The Grahram is one of my favorite venues in..."
Shelley Bledsoe
"We chose the restaurant because of the reviews and were not disappointed. From the moment we walked in our experience gained momentum culminating in..."
Michael Quaremba
"Absolutely amazing food there highly recommend. look forward to having a function..."
RaEd MC
"I have been coming here for 10 years. Not once have they got it wrong! I dine out regularly, and I can easily say The Graham is by far the best..."
Mick Hargraves
"Thanks for helping us celebrate my Dad's 70th last weekend. The service was great, the food delicious, and having the room upstairs to ourselves..."
Marzena Rolka
"Exceptional service, fantastic food but best of all....a first class eating experience...."
Laurie Hodder
"Beautiful food and mega servings. Could not find fault. Loved..."
Mareliese Ford
Tipsy Village
89/100 (680 ratings)
Restaurants
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Mid-range
"What an absolute delight! Service was fantastic - attentive, friendly and charming. Lovely decor, very intimate feel but not cramped. Peter (the..."
Grace Houdini
"we took a chance walking past and we are sooooo pleased we did.the owner was delightful and a very charming man and made us feel welcome and..."
Jennifer Wilson
"Exceptional service and hospitality. Authentic and delicious cuisine, and delicious Polish beers. And all at a modest price. Definitely worth a..."
Nick X Thomson
"For us, the 3rd wave coffee + hipster cafe scene is getting quite tiresome and boring now. Everywhere we go, it's the same old. Brunch is now quite..."
Julian B Ho
"When you leave Tipsy Village you walk out feeling exactly that ‘tipsy’. The flavour sensation is strong and impresses you to linger for..."
Angie Ridelezzi
"This is a simple and homey cafe. More down to earth than it's neighbours. I was drawn in by the pierogi offerings and my weren't the cheese potato..."
Karen
"Food and service is really good here. Love the selection of food for brunch as well as the polish food here. Good Coffee, juice and polish beer on..."
Carolyn Yap
"Unpretentious place serving super good, no fuss food. You won't see amazing presentation/works of art here. Lots of vegetarian options. Owner knows..."
Mark Guardiani
"I can't decide what was better, the lovely warm service or the delightful food and coffee. The pancakes were as fluffy as I could have hoped for with..."
Madeleine Langshaw
"This quaint cafe has recently changed owners and is absolutely perfect (I believe it’s now called something Tipsy?). Located in the most divine..."
Cherise
"Service is great. Very friendly and welcoming. However, food is a bit old fashioned and moderate.We had the baked beans and smashed avo..."
Shiv
"Service was lovely, they’re child friendly and the ambience is nice. Food prolly a 3 out of 5. Just average, to be honest. Can’t comment on..."
Red Bean
"Very friendly staff ! Our order was just a simple breakfast and this cafe does all the basics perfectly. We got two juices and they were absolutely..."
Bella Pytka
"Wonderful, attentive and friendly service. Just called in quickly for a cold press juice and it was beautiful. Staff are friendly and very obliging...."
Debbie
"The cafe was busy  and the service a little slow, however, the staff were very, very obliging.  The coffee was consistently fabulous, and..."
Campbell Butterworth
"We had a late breakfast here. All the staff were friendly and the food was great. Nice quiet little spot, would happily recommend it to..."
Tom
""Nice coffee". Exactly. Everything was... Nice. Nothing mind blowing, but so warm and cozy and... Nice. A little home away from..."
Jay
"They really should include a neutral option on the mobile app. Food was ok, nothing memorable, service was ok, wouldn't call it friendly by any..."
Shil1402
"The staff was friendly. Service was a bit slow. Food was okey not great. I had the scrambled eggs and husband had the poached eggs veggie brekkie. My..."
Megustacomerbien
"I had the scrambled eggs,with parsley garnish,best I've ever eaten,the new chef,Manjula I think,not only beautiful but an awesome gastronome,the..."
Gerome Don Levy
"A good, honest stayer. There's no shortage of great spots around here and it's been over a year since my last visit. Very happy to come here again...."
Mark Cowell
"The man and I had a great midday breakfast experience here. The service was so-so, but the quality of food more than made up for that aspect. The man..."
Miss Nommer
"Great location with plenty of seating inside and good spots in the sun out front. Cappuccino was pretty good. Location is the key..."
Fish
"Best eggs Benedict I've ever had. Generous servings and beautiful food. Coffee us also really..."
Jessica Larritt
"Alright nothing flash. Ordered the corn fritters and my partner ordered the fry up. Fritters were very thin and plain. My partner loved his fry up,..."
Pousie
"Simply Amazing. This place has beyond outstanding breakfasts. The ingredients are sourced fresh from the market literally across the street and the..."
Charles Pope
"Funky little cafe across from the markets that doesn't require reservations on a Saturday morning. Love..."
Sale Giss
"A place to relax. The coffee was okay by Melbourne standards. I was quite pleased with the eggs Benedict that I ordered, while my wife was..."
Kwanghui
"A lovely, warm, inviting space. Friendly service. Coffee was ok. Food was ok. It was nice but nothing to make me want to come..."
Rob
"Do a mean breakfast burger, which has to be one of the best in Melbourne, called the "Phat Burger". The best coffee on the Coventry Street..."
Jake Hower
"Found this hidden treasure!!! Such a lovely restaurant, can tell from every corner every wall that it was full of dedication and passion. Indoor and..."
Dani L
"Love this place!! Food, drinks and Peter, who is the owner and an amazing host. He will approach to tell you stories and make you laugh. Food is just..."
Verónica Meca Llamas
"A gorgeous find with the most delicious Polish food! Paul our host was amazing and looked after our table of 16 for our Christmas dinner. All of the..."
Carmen Leong
"Gorgeous little place to sit across from South Melbourne Market. All the servers are wonderful and lovely and have very quick service. The menu is..."
Kate Veerag
"Hands down the best food I've had in a long time. Prices are extremely reasonable and the staff are absolutely lovely. My meal of smashed avocado,..."
Emili Spartalis
"A cosy little restaurant serving Polish French cuisine, right next to South Melbourne Market. The decoration and atmosphere gives you a homey feel...."
Stephon Wong
"We were wondering where to eat when we wandered past and saw the inviting seats out the front and realised here was a good chance to sample some..."
Joanne Lung
"A cute, very unassuming place. Great service and a delicious menu. We had the baked eggs and breakfast melt. The breakfast melt is definitely..."
Shell Belle
Hakata Gensuke Ramen
89/100 (978 ratings)
Restaurants
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Cheap Eats
"I ordered the God fire ramen (🌶 🌶 ) and I absolutely loved it! Don’t be fooled by the level 2 because for someone who loves to eat spicy food..."
Leah Katigbak
"We got the God Fire, Chicken Karaage & Gyoza's & it was all awesome. The condiments are second to none. There was a fair wait to get inside but it..."
Phil Whittle
"Cannot find fault in anything. Price is on point The taste of the food is amazing The service is A grade Master is always smiling and greets..."
Rammi Ibrahim
"The best ramen i ever eaten....thanks to my thai friend nikki who treated dinner last night...i enjoyed the..."
Mayvillene Hipona Flores
"The best Ramen in Melbourne! It's my favorite place to go when I am in the city, the staff are lovely and the food is..."
Belinda Collins
"We've been in Melbourne for couple of days and we found the place by mistake . We had ramen and gyoza . Absolutely amazing. We went two days in a row..."
Cristina Padina
"Great place and great Ramen, definitely revisiting when I’m back in..."
Jonard Dela Cruz
"Excellent authentic Japanese ramen place. Try the Fire God (2 x🌶 for spiciness up to 4 x 🌶). Liked the black garlic..."
NM Morada
"Really enjoyed the Signature Ramen today, accompanied with a serve of gyoza and fried chicken! Sooooo gooood! Like a big bowl of hugs..."
Myra Book
"The best tonkotsu ramen I've ever had outside of Japan, the flavour and the texture of the noodles was perfect. This is the only ramen I've had in..."
Olivia Swann
"5 Stars. The only Ramen I’ve had better than this was in..."
Clyde Fraser
"Very friendly service, food comes out real quick and their broth is amaaaaaazing 🤤..."
Why__dee
"“ᔕᒪᑌᖇᑭ, ᔕᒪᑌᖇᑭ, ᔕᒪᑌᖇᑭ”🍜🍜When you can’t go to Japan, it comes to you!🎌..."
Riya Patel
"Spicy pork ramen cheap and tasty!!! Lots of flavour always busy but worth the wait!..."
Anna Shannon
"This is probably the only Ramen place that has a waiting line at 9pm.⁣It's in Melbourne and it's called Hakata Gensuke. It's quite..."
Lisafoodadventures
"Best ramen!! So good that I went to the franchise in the states as well. My favourite part is eating nori sheets togeyher with everything. I always..."
Vi Tran
"One of the best ramen i've ever tried.And the side dishes (Chicken Karage and Dumplings) was so..."
Atimate KR Chaidilok
"This was the second time I’ve been to Hakata in the CBD. First time was a few years ago. Was impressed the quality has been maintained. Had the..."
Matthew Logan
"Long line. Moves fast. Killer food.Will receive stares from ignorant people passing by not understanding that Ramen Is..."
John Customer
"Took my friend to Hakata Gensuke since I thought it was a good place to get her to try ramen. She rarely goes out and eat much and seeing her really..."
Ori
"Solid ramen. My favorite part was the noodles. Great texture with a bit of chew. Broth was also..."
Chris Lee
"The best Hakata Gensuke ramen shop in Melbourne.The flavours are on point every single time and the noodle hardness is always perfect as per our..."
EatorTreat
"This place generally has a huge line out the front so I was stoked to when I was able to walk right in. Arigato.The second was friendly and..."
Timinmelbourne
"Ordered signature tonkotsu ramen, shoyu ramen and gyoza 🥟.Both ramen were really good with beautiful broth. Chasu was amazing as well...."
Eatwithbonny
"It's always queue line up outside. And I always have to wait at least 10 mins before getting in. But i guess it's becasue they have very limited..."
David Li
"This place always has large queues all day, every day. But finally made it - mainly as a result of joining the queue at 1130am just as it opened -..."
Keith Lawrence
"Fantastic brothy food and 'authentic' to say the least (though noisy with them saying hi and bye). I like the signature tonkotsu, but it can be a bit..."
Shalison
"I only think about Hakata when it comes to ramen and they have been amazing with the quality of their soup base. I love how we get the option to..."
M3lissa____
"This would have to be the best ramen I have tried in Melbourne so far, hands down. The wait in the line to be seated is abit long, but once inside it..."
Joshua Cumine
"The broth was truly amazing! It was creamier than any other tonkotsu broth I had tried! I love how you can customise your order as well. The only let..."
Judy Tu
"Hakata Gensuke!! Heard so much about you! My first visit and you lived up to my expectations. Had the chicken karage which was nice. The Gyoza was..."
Andrea Gonsalves
"Hakata Gensuke, Melbourne (Various Locations)God Fire Ramen Level 2Some things are worth waiting for. These things being - the right time..."
Soupfluencer
"🍜Signature Tonkotsu ramen with the rich rich pork broth packed with flavour, I like to choose soft noodles and plenty of black fungus. Would..."
Hangrylittlelisa
"Best ramen place in Melbourne. It’s flavours have been consistent since I found this place in 2016. I always get my favourite the Signature..."
Confessions Of A Foodie
"Ramen broth was thick and flavorful. Noodles were cooked well based on the hardness you decide to have.Always a long line outside but I’d..."
Fat Dreams
"Really good food. Good little place for a chilly night. The only thing is you might have to wait outside during busy weekends. Definitely a must..."
Tushar Pasrija
"The wait is totally worth it. One spoonful of the soup and you'll know. The broth is super flavourful and rich. Noodles were chewy and cooked to..."
Yz
"My favourite ramen joint in Melbourne!! There’s almost always a line outside but the wait is worth it. My go-to order is the signature tonkotsu..."
Jesslyn Ong
"The ramen here is so nice! Comes out nice and hot which is what i enjoy, so much flavour and the right amount of saltiness. Only thing is you have to..."
Jessica T Nguyen
"Best ramen in Melbourne!! I always order the Signature Tonkotsu here. Food is super tasty and authentic, and the meat is tender! Queuing line was a..."
Eating With Pao
"The ramen broth was very rich and flavourful. Was expecting the level 4 spicy ramen to be more spicy but it was still good. The charsiu with onsen..."
Chow Kit
"This place has the most amazing ramen! Their 4.7 rating is 100% correct. I got the Signature Tonkotsu ramen, it so delicious, so much flavour in the..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"This place always have a long line for dinner. Everyone knows what's good! I've added extra chasyu in my ramen as it was sooo tasty!The..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Excellent food. Good service. A warm Japanese atmosphere as always. Only one complain is about the seat that you will perhaps have to share with..."
Paul Panapiwat
"This place is amazing, best ramen I’ve ever had. Doesn’t serve alcohol unfortunately. Wouldn’t mind a beer or 2 while I eat my ramen. Will..."
Greenpeace 69
"Four of us were having lunch at this restaurant (Russell Street). We ordered the same signature tonkotsu ramen with flavoured egg. Also ordered their..."
Noble Foodie
"All time favourite Ramen place.Had the limited edition Mentaiko Ramen and the hint of spice balanced the richness of the broth and..."
Jessica
"I think this is definitely Melbournes best ramen restaurant. Why? Because the broth is so deliciously rich. The perfect amount of thickness and..."
The Honest Glutton
"With no shortage of ramen restaurants in Melbourne, Hakata Gensuke is still one of my favourites as it never disappoints. My go to is the signature..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"I went to Russell Street to have a lunch with my friend after the first try at Carlton, but yeah Hakata Ramen never give me disappointment, the taste..."
CSL
"I finally got to visit Hakata! I have had this bookmarked forever and I finally popped in with a friend for some heart warming ramen.The..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"The gods fire does not disappoint for spice lovers! Service is always quick + efficient with options to tweak your ramen order. Hakata Gensuke is my..."
Sabrina Leina
"Best ramen in Melbourne in my opinion. Rich, flavourful, thick broth with perfect noodles consistency (you get to choose your preferred hardness of..."
Yirou Bah
"Had to wait outside in the line for 25 minutes on a Saturday night but it was worth it! Food is delicious and comes quickly - only downside would be..."
Jessica Howlett
"Nice gyoza, the soup was not spicy for salty for me as I chose level three. Love the texture of noodle but the bamboo was a little bit..."
Catherine.loves.foods
"I love ramen! Good place to go when you are actually get hungry on a late night. The broth was so tasty. Perfect for winter time. Service is pretty..."
Priscillia
"Their pork broth is amazingly delicious. Perfect for every season its DELICIOUS. My favourite place to get ramen when winter comes. Not really a fan..."
Vivi Susanti
"Hands down the best ramen broth in melb. Although I recommend selecting light for saltiness as I’m often left feeling incredibly thirsty after the..."
Randomfoodie282
"OMG DROOLING AS I SEE THESE IMAGES! When I showed up to Hakata Gensuke, CBD there was a 10 metre queue outside of the shop....you know you’re..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"Arrive here on Sunday and there was a queue waiting already. So my expe5ctation is super high and they didn't disappoint me. God fire at level one is..."
Foodielover
"You'll probably have to queue but the tables turn over quickly. Why? You can't help but scoff down this delicious ramen. Texture is smooth and..."
Jackjwalker19
"Always busy here and had to queue to go in. Soup base was nice and you can choose how you would like your noodle to be cooked. Overall a very..."
Leah Xiang Li
"The best Ramen joint in Melbourne after trying out most of them in Melbourne. The Ramen had amazing 'umami' and the toppings were generous. Waiting..."
Rudy
"The reviews are right.  Best ramen I have had in Melbourne.The pork slices in the noodles are so tasty, the level 3 spice is very hot (what I..."
A Velaja
"theres always a line outside when im there but its definitely worth the rate!! reminds me of when i was in japan its so yum 😋 food comes out..."
Kylie
"Very good quality bowl of tonkotsu ramen. Noodles are a little too thin for my liking (lacking the firm bite). Broth is full bodied and rich but also..."
Ben C
"Happen to come across this ramen place while walking around Bourke street and decided to give it a try. This ramen restaurant is located by Bourke..."
Edbert Wee
"Really delicious ramen. Been here twice and had to queue up both times.. usually if you get there reasonably early for dinner it’s not too long a..."
Hayley May
"I really enjoyed the flavor of the ramen. Our group ordered the black tonkotsu, the classic tonkotsu and some gyoza. The broth tastes really rich..."
Ivan Tj
"The broth was sooooo good, rich in flavour but not oily. One of the best ramen I've had and I've have tried many! Friendly service but get here early..."
Shih Shih
"I visited Hakata Gensuke Tonkotsu Ramen for lunch yesterday and I have to say, it was the best ramen I've ever eaten. The broth was rich and..."
Dmitry Sadovnikov
Chin Chin
89/100 (6903 ratings)
Restaurants
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Prawns
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Wings
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Oyster
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Cakes
Calamari
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Sashimi
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Tapas
Beef
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Pad Thai
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Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
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Mid-range
"A genuine contender for best meal I have ever eaten. Cannot fault the menu - we had the 'feed me' option and made it to eight courses before tapping..."
Silvia Josipovic
"Was recommended and was told best fusion Thai we would enjoy and it didn’t disappoint. Loved everything about this place from entering the venue to..."
Sonny Booty-Call Khan
"Got there about 6 and already 30+ min wait for table. Got immediate seats at bar and the entertainment began. Bar staff friendly and knowledgeable..."
Mitch Manning
"A bit different. No bookings for groups with numbers under 8. just turn up and wait. It’s loud and busy with great food. You have to be in the..."
Deborah L Mahoney-Dobbs
"Absolution amazing Thai with a difference highly recommend this place for its unique Thai flavored menu and drinks selection, waitressing is..."
Cathy Caspaney
"The “feed me” dishes served up were Michelin star quality! The 50min wait was worth it! While waiting, we had a table down stairs, drinks were..."
Lisa Ellen Parker
"Our party of 4 enjoyed a selection of vegetarian & non vegetarian courses all were delicious, we have been to Chin Chin several times & doesn’t..."
Wendy Shearing
"Best meal we have ever had. Blown away, every dish was something special and great service to top it..."
Matt Peacock
"1st time at Chin Chins and was expecting a huge wait. We were seated in 5 min and the service was phenomenal. Our food was served within 10 min of..."
Lisa Polistena
"Get there early. Be prepared for a wait in the go go bar down stairs , but so worth it ,awesome food experience. We had the “ just feed me “ for..."
Nick Mullins
"Been to Chin Chin 3 times and have done the banquet every time. Last time I went was 17th of June. Overall the atmosphere is great but this time my..."
Brady M
"The chicken and chilli jam was amazing..."
Sekar Setyabrata
"One of my favourite go to restaurant for asian food, especially when catching up with friends. I’ve actually lost count on how many times I’ve..."
Kieu Luong
"Some of the most delicious Asian fusion food I’ve had. Everything was clean, crisp and tasty. Highly recommend the pork roll ups and beef brisket...."
Rach
"OMG this place is amazing - if you want to try this out please do! I went to Chin Chin to celebrate my bfs birthday and I ordered the banquet. There..."
Chicaroze
"GREAT food, drinks and super friendly staff!!! You'll want to go early to avoid a line, took us about 2.5 hours to get a table and we arrived at 6pm!..."
TeeTastes
"Honestly, what is there to say about Chin Chin that hasn't been said before. Rated as one of Melbourne's best restaurants, with queues that can last..."
Morgs71
"Been meaning to write a review for a while now, shared the chefs banquet. The food was amazing!! Im forever trying new places and I'm always..."
Anna Shannon
"✅What you should order: kingfish sashimi, chicken wings, panna cotta🌡Dine in process: You need to make a booking beforehand and there..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"We ordered takeaway twice in the last month. The first time, the food was hot, fresh and delicious! Also a larger quantity than expected. The pad..."
Nalia
"Always a long wait to get in, but the food is good and the atmosphere great. We shared a few plates when I was there and it was plenty of food at a..."
Josh Alderson
"I'm not the type of person who can be bothered waiting a crazy amount of time for a meal anymore. Chin Chin still is crazy busy after all that..."
ABC3147
"Great variety of options for a larger group! Everything we ordered was pretty good and has packed full of flavour. Desserts were just ok for me...."
Rifan Thamrin
"Obsessed with this place! Love the vibe always full Amazing foodAnd great cocktails at Gogo..."
Mamacita Foodie And Hola Con Lola
"Thursday early evening (5:30PM) for a dinner for two. The queue had less than 6 people. We were seated straight away and got our food before 5:45...."
Brian Kim
"This place can be overwhelmed when they are too busy, which means quite..."
Padre Lorenzo
"Walked in at about 12:30pm (the place was almost full) and got a seat straight away. We were in a rush so we asked the waiter if he could recommend..."
Buddy Eats
"Had a few hit and miss with the food here. But I had a great night tonight with a party of 5 we arrived at 5.30 sharp. The host was able to secure..."
Split The Bill
"Managed to get a table for 5 straight away on a Sunday night. Excellent service and really creative food. Definitely ask which are the spicy dishes..."
ARMANEATS
"If its not about the price, i would eat here..."
TxA Global
"Very good choice from the menu, food tasted amazing, service good and even if packed so quite easy to find a spot downstairs at the bar to eat and..."
Sensei
"Omg everything about this place is incredible, so much we went back twice on our 3 day stay. We had the feed me option which was amazing.. a..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"Back again and still I can’t fault it. The menu is pretty stagnant but one thing that does change are the flavours of the coconut crushes which are..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Everything we tasted was delicious, they definitely understand flavours and textures - right up my alley! We had a table of 10 on a very busy..."
Mummy+Me Eats
"First thing we noticed was the enormous line that extended down to the street, which just indicated to us the demand this restaurant had on the..."
MaikaEats
"I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed this place before. It’s loud and they don’t take reservations so if you don’t get there early you might..."
Alan Tse
"Great atmosphere with delicious non-traditional thai food. Portions are huge! Sat near the kitchen and the kingfish looked really good. Good place to..."
Paulin Tan
"I’ve been here many times and it never disappoints - favourites are the kingfish sashimi, corn fritters, pad see ew, caramelised pork and poached..."
Steph Giles
"We got the “Feed me banquet” and both left completely satisfied and as full as we’ve ever been. The staff were so friendly and helpful as..."
Sharon May
"My 5 stars all for Oliver. This is my first time coming here and I haven’t been to such nice restaurant in China. Oliver was very nice and service..."
Elyn1013
"Went here with few friends, the massaman curry is really good! Recommended place to go, however the waiting list is a bit long but worth to..."
天军
"Arrived in Melbourne a couple of days ago, decided to check this out. Arrived st 7:05pm, seated by around 7:55pm on a Tuesday evening. The place was..."
Girl On The Move
"After living in Melbourne for 1.5 years, I finally made it to Chin Chin! We had an amazing dinner there last night.  The line moved a lot quicker..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Had to wait for a while before we could get in. But as they say “it was really worth the wait”.We tried Prawn and Lemongrass spring..."
Mujahid Sharif
"10/10 - chin chin has been on my to do list since before we moved to Melbourne and it did not disappoint. Food was absolutely delicious, cocktails..."
MelbourneLops
"The feed me menu (A$69.95 pp), although a tad pricey, came with LARGE portions. Approx 3 courses with 2-3 dishes in each course, we were not..."
Salwa Gautama
"Heard a lot about this place and finally came here last week. Absolutely loved it! The food is on the pricier side but they are delicious! The food..."
Bee Tang
"Smashing thai food !! I make it a point to have at least one meal when I’m in Melbourne and have never been disappointed The pad Thai , Thai..."
Jiten Bellani
"Went for a friend's birthday and had the "cheapest" banquet. So many amazing dishes, it's worth the cost. We were so full at the halfway point of the..."
Michelle Reyes
"A Melbourne classic that’s as popular today as it was 10 years ago. We have been coming here at regular intervals over the years, and the “Feed..."
Gustav
"This restaurant is heavily influenced by Thai cuisine and although I wouldn't call it authentic the food is still pretty decent. The food has..."
Edwar Kartio
"Fabulous fun and outstanding food. We wanted an early dinner and only ChinChin was open - how lucky we were! Asian fusion dishes bursting with..."
Charles Kilvington
"Incredibly busy eatery in the heart of Melbourne. Asian inspired eatery with a wide range of authentic food and drinks available. We were lucky to be..."
Kenny W
"Great food as always, delivered super quickly! The cauliflower, ribs, chicken wings and crab omelette were all very flavourful. Quite pricey, but..."
Harold Yap
"After many years of refusing to stand in the queue I’m glad Chin Chin now takes reservations. We finally got to experience what all the fuss was..."
Little Tran
"To avoid the crowds its better to go during lunch. There weren't too many diners and we were able to enjoy the fantastic food without the crowds...."
s phabmixai (Pandabear)
Little Hungarian Restaurant
89/100 (513 ratings)
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Eastern European
Hungarian
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Central European
Hungarian
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Takeout
Dinner
Mid-range
"Came here for dinner for the first time a couple of weeks ago and had nice meal of schnitzel and blintzes for desert. Large servings and delicious...."
Peaches
"The cabbage rolls are amazing!! For sure my favorite dish. I’m from Brazil and the first time I came to Melbourne I went to this restaurant I love..."
Camila Gregurincic
"Had one the best wholesome flavorsome meals in a long time I was short on time and dining solo, no problem service was great and the meals very..."
Weber Man
"The place is a little Gem great home style cooking & the staff are so welcoming we had Wiener schnitzel, traditional Goulash , red cabbage salad &..."
Piper
"This place is a real gem! Went there to celebrate our anniversary, booked in advance (turned out a wise thing to do for it was fully booked when we..."
NZAURUSS
"Cosy, intimate, warm atmosphere with authentic delicious home cooked meals. What more could you ask for? We travel over an hour regularly to eat..."
Kim
"All round not bad. I ordered chicken livers and kids had schnitzel both which were very nice. Very hearty!Unfortunately my wife's stuffed..."
David Lew
"Wonderfully hearty food with great, thoughtful and friendly service. We had beef goulash with potatoes, sauerkraut, paprikash and spinach. Will..."
Valentine Watkins
"My friend and I had the Chicken Paprikash and the stuffed Cabbage Rolls - delicious!!! I preferred the chicken; my friend the cabbage rolls, but we..."
Tia
"Well I have never seen a schnitzel as big as the one I had tonight.It was well crumbed but a little dry overall a nice meal.My partner had..."
Bturnsta63
"The Little Hungarian is a wonderful home style Hungarian restaurant that reminds me of the food my aunties and uncles cooked for me in Hungary. Their..."
Sztefani
"Perfect. Food was GREAT! Had been really sick with a cold and craving my grandmas food to cheer me up, this was the closest Hungarian restaurant to..."
Fluorescent Adolescent
"The servings are massive – I could have shared my cabbage rolls with someone and still struggled to..."
Glutenshmooten
"The food was spectacular! Spot on! We ordered pork goulash with saukruat and crumbed veal with chips and salad. My favourite was the pork goulash the..."
Anna Anderson
"The Veal Deal. The Little Hungarian restaurant has a reputation for simple, home-style comfort food and generously sized portions. The dining space..."
Nathaniel Stockley
"Chicken soup for the soul!. Best chicken soup in town, and of course, don't miss the schnitzel. You'll go there for the food, not the..."
Lisa
"Great straight forward Restuarant. Simple, good food at reasonable prices. Massive serves. Well worth..."
Serg
"Hearty and Cheerful. While neither the food nor the atmosphere will have you clamouring to return night after night, the Little Hungarian delivers..."
Margot
"Should change the name to Big Hungarian. Having been for the 1st time weren't sure what expect,well my wife and I were pleasantly surprised, the food..."
JohnM
"Filled with Hungarians. You know it's good when the entire Melbourne Hungarian community eat there. Love it all. Schnitzels are famous, the bean soup..."
Lesley
"Excellent food. The food is delicious. Today I still love it because I have been there heaps of times already because the food is excellent and the..."
Matthew Trompf
"OMG!. After a long day of dropping kids off at sports, inbtween that I instructed 2 pump classes at the local gym.The food is sooo generous!..."
Tijen
"Great chicken schintzel. Small place, busy with no frills. An older crowd, but good home cooking. We love the chicken schnitzel with potatoes and..."
2munsters
"I have been going to this restaurant for years, always loved it, but have been disappointed the last couple of visits. I am Hungarian, so know what..."
Judy B.
"The food was absolutely delicious 😋. The hospitality was second to none. I'll definitely go back to the little..."
Bosko Markoski
"Absolutely delightful and heart-warming experience! Welcoming, considerate and responsive service. Tasty, tasty goulash - we had both types, the beef..."
Sophie
"It was a wonderful experience, nice ambience. Food was terrific. The only negative I can say is that don't do substitutions or cater for allergies,..."
Robert Jandausch
"This is as close as authentic as you can get, almost better than mum's .... Almost! Must make a booking, must have the chicken soup, actually must..."
Robert Orosz
"Delicious hungarian dishes, very hearty. Well cooked and well seasoned, We can feel the love has been put into the dishes from the chefs. Staffs are..."
S L-Y
"Wow amazing place for a rich home-cooked meal! Just delicious and soo comforting! I’m from Bavaria/Germany and the food tasted just like..."
Annemarie Obermayer
"Loved my first experience here last night. Schnitzel and crumbed mushrooms were perfection, and so is the sides are fresh and yum! Food is well done..."
JN Parinas-Thompson
Juicy Bao
88/100 (875 ratings)
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"This restaurant is a more Westernised one in Chinatown, and is not really a place Chinese people would gravitate towards. That’s not a bad thing..."
SJFU
"One of the best places for pan fried dumplings! I especially love the wontons with the chilli oil on..."
Vi Tran
"Ordered: Shanghai Xiao Long Bao $11.8 🥟 Shanghai Pan Fried Juicy Bao $10.8Shanghai Stir Fried Noodle with Shredded Pork $10.8..."
Steph
"A lovely reasonably priced Chinese restaurant. Some of the menu we hadn't seen before. Gorgeous dumplings and salt and pepper squid. Great meal with..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"Juicy Bao is easy to miss walking through China Town, but once inside you will find plenty of seating and not too crammed together. Service was good,..."
Shannon
"Super tasty and juicy..."
Radhika Mhatre
"Came here on a super busy Friday night with our little toddler, the friendly staff seated us & gave our son his own special bowl & cup. Even though..."
Let Laura Eat
"Delicious and Juicy bao & xiao long bao!They are very generous with the filling!However I didn’t really like the Lemon Chicken as it was..."
FoodieQueen21
"The pan fried pork dumplings were so tasty! The XLBs were not bad — quite a bit of gravy in them, and the Jia jiang mian was alright (still kind of..."
Priscilla Yeo
"My go to dumpling restaurant in the city! Always get the Xiao long bao and wonton in chilli oil! The waiting line can be long but the service is..."
Anthony N
"The best bao I have ever had.They have a wide selection to choose from.The interesting part is there are a lot of options to choose from for..."
Kriti
"Big fan of your juicy boas. Love you peeps! I'm a weekend visitor ;) the cold beef coriander is to die for as well. Alongside some nice Tsing..."
Taijas Kumar
"There may be a queue to get in but usually it moves fairly quickly. Ambience is cozy but typically noisy in this chinese restaurant and you will be..."
Food For Thought
"All time favourite. Their stir fry rice cakes, dumplings and xo sauce fried noodles are the famous ones. Also the braised pork belly is amazing!..."
Jo Tan
"Ordered take away lunch from them - pork & prawn wanton in chilli and peanut sauce. The wanton tasted great, however they were soaked in the..."
PacmanGo
"Ordered the Shanghai noodles with spring onion oil and minced meat. I actually really like this dish but the past three shops I've had this dish..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Came here with my friends to try the xiao long bao and wontons with peanut and chilli sauce. Xlb was the best! The wontons were nice too but would've..."
Tammy
"So delicious!! The pork buns are to die for and the Shanghai noodles are great too. Cute little restaurant has a nice vibe too! Easily accessible in..."
Melbourne Food Finds
"Juicy bao by name... juicy bao by nature.The xiao long bao was a beautiful flavour explosion of sweet broth mixed with black vinegar.. to die..."
Sharondefoodie
"Cheap, cheerful and delicious!!The front of the venue there is a dumpling theatre with ladies making dumplings with their bare..."
Hungry Diner
"Highly recommended for a BYO dumpling restaurant amongst the abundance of choices in Chinatown. Less intense than Shanghai Village further down the..."
Vic
"I'm always wary of colleague recommendations for dumplings in the CBD so I've held out on going here for many years. Now I'm really kicking myself..."
Foodme
"I sometimes overwork restaurant and menu selection so was glad to just go with the flow for the night. Caught up with former work colleagues for a..."
Espy Eats
"This is definitely my favourite Chinese restaurant in China Town. Food is always amazing, there is hardly a wait and the prices are ultimately very..."
Vostok
"I happened to try this place because Shanghai Street Dumpling was closed. To my surprise, this place had some amazing dumplings which were worth the..."
Ryan Han
"They are as described. Juicy! The Xiao Long Bao are really good, delicate thin pastry, sweet juicy soup parcels. The place usually has a line..."
Sanlinhlam
"One of the most popular establishments down Chinatown, Juicy Bao serves Shanghai-style baos along with a list of other Chinese dishes. There’s..."
Stelly
"Busy restaurant with lines outside the door. Quick service and tasty dumplings! Xiao long bao is a winner. Their food is very tasty and with decent..."
Dine&market
"My boyfriend and I eat here once a week because we love it so much! The quality of the dishes, especially the xiao long bao, is to die for! It also..."
Nicole Gil
"Known for their great Shanghai Dumplings and they don’t dissapoint, however beware after about 8pm they run out of Pan Fried Dumplings which was..."
Chelsea Li
"The dumplings were very well made, fresh and bigger than a normal xiao long bap dumplings. Quiet cheap for what you get. Very fast speed..."
D36R4
"Amazing.It does not look like much and the queue outside the door is not really something I am normally into, but it is so worth..."
Wes Smuts
"I understand why everyone lines up now! Was very happy with the vegan options here, the dumplings are delicious and so are the gluten puffs...."
Veganaut
"Great dumpling place and other stuffs! My safe choice was the chicken and prawn dumplings, be it xiao long bao, steamed or pan fried. Other favorites..."
StepiiGM
"One of the best xiao long bao in CBD Melbourne.xiao long bao is my favorite and this restaurant has got delicious one that I’ve ever tried...."
Jula Sihapanya
"It was very crowded. The food was good. Staff were very cocky but maybe cause it was too crowded. Dumplings very good. Quick service as well...."
Sirisha Vijayakumar
"Fantastic dumplings, there was a small line outside but as we only needed table for a 2 we were seated right away. Once seated we were served and had..."
Daniel Aitken
"Was out wondering Chinatown and came across this place, we chose it because it was one of the only places that was really busy. We ordered off the..."
Jo
"Food : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I ordered The traditional steamed Juicy Bao - Juicy... Great Price : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Good value..."
MC
"Amazing food. Everything was absolutely perfect from entrees to mains. Without a doubt some of the best food I’ve ever had. Service was..."
Paul Clark
"Came here a few times a while back. Love the fried dumplings with soup inside which is so juicy. The chilli dumplings were okay. Also enjoyed the..."
Bear Noms
"Most juiciest little labours of love in this place. Other dishes were also just as tasty. Little wait to get a table but worth every minute!! Highly..."
LindaDiosa
"Excuse the messy noodle picture..it was too tempting to resist! the friend pork shreaded noodles was very flavorful so were their signature xiao lung..."
Emily
"The best dumplings ever! We visited Melbourne in January for our honeymoon, a quick search on google advised this was THE place to eat. We went there..."
Larrcoult123
"Chose this place on a whim while in Chinatown recently, waited 15 mins for a table. Took out order in the queue, and food started arriving as soon as..."
Scott Ferguson
"Juicy Bao is one of my favourite choices when I am after a cheap quality dumpling fix in the city. Their chilli oil wontons are spot on with their..."
David
"best bao in town. Spicy wontons are also really tasty. As usual, you have to be prepared for the whole China Town experience, which includes quick..."
Valina Whites
"I'll keep this short and sweet. The dumplings are fantastic, especially the Xiao Long Bao (perfect soup/skin) (some of the best in Melbourne, surely)..."
Sean Romero
"Had craving for xiao loong bau so decided to give Juicy Bao a try. Was pleasantly surprised the XLB was pretty good. I particularly liked the thin..."
Looster_Foodie
"Really like this place. My family and i used to go here quite a bit, we had a big obsession with dumplings for a while! Tasty, fast. Staff were often..."
Anna Kate
"Great big juicy quality dumplings at great prices. This restaurant was full of customers when we came in. The staffs were efficient and hardworking...."
Food Monster
"Seeking out for best juicy dumplings in town? Looking for a place to go for a date?Looking out for place with swift service?You got it..."
Hungry Food Bird
"Cheap, quick and tasty no fuss dumpling. Service was attentive as they move you through quickly but it was done with a smile. The menu was..."
Yume Yume
"You know its a great place to eat in Chinatown when there is a queue, everyone inside is eating the same thing- dumplings and tables are packed with..."
Split The Bill
"Juicy Bao as the name would suggest has some of the soupiest XLB in Melbourne, delicious pork broth in a well crafted package. Their pan fried..."
Mustard
"My go-to xiao long bao place. It provides quick, no-fuss service with affordable tasty food- it's not really a place to go to for ambience. There is..."
Ally
"UPDATEBack for more ... improvement, still value for money and the queue has grown longer too.Highlights were; Stir Fried Rice Cake..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"This place does great dumplings, I would highly recommend. The shanghai pork buns are tasty too, crispy on the bottom with a tasty pork filling. A..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Came here today with a friend just to have a quick lunch. I was expecting this place to be packed since we came at 12, but nope we were the first..."
Trancindy
"Juicy Bao doesn’t fail in satisfying some dumpling cravings. Though I’ve never tried out of their dumpling menu, I see many locals coming here to..."
Amanda Ng
"Can’t believe we live in the city and have not eaten here! Now at the top of the list for dumplings! Big, fresh, juicy and full of flavour. Chilli..."
Fiona
"I was longing for mabo tofu and this place did not disappoint. Giving you 5 star for delicious food and great ambience. If I can only suggest for..."
Midori Yukou Eugenio
"Came here with high expectations, especially with all the positive reviews, and they delivered! Their signature xiao long bao is one of the best..."
Potzz
"Good dumplings, service okay, reasonably priced. Decor nice. Got the pan fried pork and wombok dumplings, they give 3 dipping sauces - soya sauce,..."
Kerry Ho
"Awsome super flavours of Juicy Bao. Hands down best crab and pork dumplings ever... lives upto its name. Small queue on a thu night tells the story...."
Prateek Ghosh
"Vegetarian steamed dumplings 🥟 🥦 Pork Xiao long bao 🐖🥟 Okay quantity for the price but was expecting better dumplings from the reviews...."
sallyyypappa
"Highly recommend if you are looking for delicious Bao. Over all, I like all food but Shanghai Pan fried juicy bao was my..."
Emma Han
Bamboo House Chinese Restaurant
88/100 (1825 ratings)
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"Absolutely amazing place service was impeccable the food was delicious absolutely delicious would highly recommend this..."
Cherie Richardson
"Awesome dinner here last week... Did not disappoint. Great service also is now a fav place to eat when in Melbourne.. Will be..."
Tracey McNee
"Stumbled across this wee gem last night while having a night in the city. Not disappointed. Great service lovely wine and amazingly delicious food...."
Patricia O'Kane
"Best meal ever Peking duck was amazing Thanks everyone for the wonderful..."
Karen Mullins
"Very nice food. Had Lemon Chicken & Beef with seasoned Veges, with a large fried rice. Could not fault any of it, was delicious and will be back for..."
Robert Lymer
"Amazing food, fantastic service and they really welcome you and look enter your needs - great place and will be..."
Debbie Johns
"Amazing food, fantastic service. I let them know I had to be at the theatre in an hour and a half and the service was speedy and exactly everything..."
Melissa Pilch
"Great place definitely coming..."
Sandra Tomas
"Our annual visit , superb as usual we have been here many times and never..."
James Foley
"High standard of service. Best peking duck. Delicious jellyfish..."
Chantelle Chin-Salandanan
"5 of us had lunch . We ordered the lunch meeting banquet menu . The tables had crisp table cloths and were spaced well . Food was portioned and..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"Came here for a work lunch, quiet enough to have a group meeting for 10ppl. Food was delicious, but catered towards non-Chinese diners so don’t..."
The Budget Luncher
"Haven’t been to this place for ages! I was told to order the Peking duck and lobster omelette to give a go and I did! Definitely one of the best..."
Priscillia
"Went here with my mum before a show and it definately didn't dissapoint. I ordered the lemon chicken and my mum ordered the sizzling beef with..."
Andrew
"Very friendly staff and the atmosphere was great. Great interior of this place and comfy! For starters we had chicken and mushroom soup. Was yum but..."
Leanne Dando
"Bamboo house was not a disappointment! I love the traditional chinese restaurant atmosphere of this place and the service was fantastic.The..."
Jayde
"Refined, delicious food and easy to see why Bamboo House is an institution. Whilst a little tired inside, overall it is leaning towards a fine dining..."
MelbourneMiss
"I would very rarely give a 5 star review, but our visit to Bamboo House was worth it! Let me get this out of the way; it is expensive, make no..."
MrCreosote
"This restaurant has been around for long time but have managed to keep it on the down low. They are on the high end of Chinese food restaurant, the..."
Debby
"We came here for our annual team lunch on the hottest day so far this summer. Fortunately the aircon was pumping and we were none the wiser of the..."
Espy Eats
"We come here every year for my colleagues birthday...and order pretty much the same things. We always have the very typical fare of fried rice,..."
Split The Bill
"Bamboo house is the absolute favourite, my old man has been going here for 30+ yearsMyself for 10+ yearsCan get a little noisy..."
Dave B.
"Amazing dining experience with the service to match. The pork dumplings were heavenly filled parcels with juicy tender pork. The duck pancakes were..."
Kiss And Eat Up
"Everything was so delicious especially the San Choy Bao and Crispy Duck pancakes. Yum! The service was fantastic, we mentioned we had Aladdin..."
J_cinta
"This place has that old school Chinese restaurant charm. White table cloths, round tables and a menu full of all your favourite dishes. Impeccable..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Always a wonderful experience here. Have both dined here for a function and with family, always enjoyable. Owner is absolutely lovely, and theres..."
Amant De La Nourriture
"Classy restaurant that provides great customer service. The staff is friendly and I must say the best peking duck in Melbourne! Enjoy a relax and..."
Mr Wong
"Pricey, not even that worth for $80/whole duckBut if the duck was $60 then its would be reasonableThe service is good and the restaurant..."
Duongcool1997
"Absolutely loved it! I finally have a favourite Chinese restaurant! We had plenty of food so perhaps it'll make your choice about..."
Nadia
"🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽We had one of the set menus ("Banquet Degustation") 🍚and we thought that it was really good. 👍🏽Fantastic quality of..."
TwoFatWogs
"The lamb cutlet was amazing, very well cooked with crunchy bread crumb coating. The shanghai marinated fish was a let down, the fish was a bit too..."
Michfish
"A bit on the pricy side but still a great restaurant with very delicious Chinese food. Peking duck is amazing every time. Service was great 10/10 and..."
Krishna Muppasaani
"Love this place! I think it has the best pecking duck! Dumplings are yum, food is of good quality! Great and friendly staff! Highly recommend!!!..."
CT
"Came here for a birthday and they really delivered. The waitress was one funny lady and provided bonus entertainment. They made sure we were all..."
Occasionalist
"Probably the best Chinese offering I have been to in Melbourne.The hardest choice is what to order, however the Peking Duck, Salt and..."
John Gee
"I enjoyed a group lunch, mid-week, at Bamboo House Chinese Restaurant.   The courses were varied and the food was wonderful - both taste and..."
Lindsay
"My favourite Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. My top 2 dishes are Peking duck and the dumplings. The tables are set with white tablecloths so it's..."
EK
"Service was amazing at the start of our meal but seemed to get worse as the night went on. Good food but for the price and reputation of being one of..."
Cat Broadby
"“Craving some good quality Tea smoked duck with a side of Peking duck, we decided to go somewhere new. Bamboo house is a restaurant that has been..."
Melbourne Food Baby
"There are 7 of us and we ordered about 5 main dishes. Food was excellent - juicy Peking duck, chunky sweet and sour pork, chilli prawns, tou fu, veg..."
LoveFOOD Hate BADservice ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
"This is one of the better Cantonese restaurants in Chinatown. The food is refined and well presented and generally not as overpowered by sauces as..."
Richard
"Good food, ok service. Had dinner here last Friday in a group of 9. We had the set menu while some did order a la carte. The food was great - loved..."
Vikrant Chaudhary
"Was brought here for my birthday. The food was great and the Peking duck doesn't disappoint. We were sat out of the main dining area which was a bit..."
Jesse
"Best Peking Duck. This is my favourite Chinese restaurant for its peking duck, pot stickers and sesame puffs. Always a special place to come to for..."
Mouse68
"This one was filled with duck meat too and the meat was really succulent. The..."
Nona Tukang Makan
"Bamboo House is amazing. Every dish was impeccable, as was the service and decor. The entire meal with rice and a glass of wine was only just over..."
Sir And Mlady Dine Out
"A range of different Chinese restaurants, take-away outlets and other oriental cuisine line the extended walkways that make up Chinatown in..."
Sdk1806
"The menu is divided into Sichuan and Peking style dishes from the corresponding provinces in China, which made a pleasant change from all the..."
Let Me Feed You
"We’re very happy to report that Bamboo House is still a great Chinese restaurant. We’ll be back for the Tea Smoked Duck (served in steamed buns..."
Donny
"Far near the ends of Chinatown, you will find one of the restaurants whose food and also service has been recognised by many food critics. The..."
Thfdcmplx
"Excellent service from our waiter Jimmy, very attentive, also Andy was excellent.We enjoyed our food especially the combination pan fried..."
Jdlock
"Went for a banquet with a group of friends. The tea smoked duck was amazing, as were the xiao long bao. The staff and friendly and..."
Imojaune
"Best Chinese in Melbourne. Food is amazing and the best Peking Duck in town. The warm welcome and service from Ann and the staff completes the..."
Emilyjane
"Dear manager Ann, thank you for your excellent services . Will come back soon..."
Steven
"BEST PEKING DUCK IN MELBOURNE!!. I'll say it once.... and I'll say it again... best peking duck hands down!! ONLY GO HERE FOR THE PEKING DUCK......"
Vincent_phan86
"Can always count on the bamboo house. Bamboo House, would have to be one of my fav spots in Melbourne. Absolutely delicious food , with great..."
An
"Superb. We have been going to bamboo house since I was a small child and it has always been my favourite restaurant but we havent been since Robert..."
Kate Wisch
"We had a wonderful experience at Bamboo House. The staff were beyond exceptional offering friendly and attentive service. The dumplings are the best..."
Nice
"I went there a couple of weeks ago, the service was lovely, the food was amazing, it was very busy but I loved it! You must try..."
Hayley Karolz
"We chose Bamboo House based on reviews, and it was a good choice. We enjoyed the meal overall, but it didn't quite live up to the hype.We..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Awesome Restaurant. This has got to be one of the best places i've dine in Melbourne EVER! The service provided by Bamboo House and their staff is..."
Melvyn
"Amazing chinese restaurant. Went there for lunch, didn't expect much as i only want better dining environment than being pushed around in the crowd...."
Diner
"Thank you Anna!. We had a luncheon in the private room at Bamboo House yesterday and I just wanted to thank the staff and in particular Anna who was..."
Adelle_clements
"Amazing Peking duck. Food was all excellent and flavoursome, great quality. And good service! Definitely come..."
Nd28
"Well priced and tasty food. Great food and service! The duck was fantastic, really..."
Rnahlsy
"Fantastic Food. 15 of us for lunch visited Bamboo House for a corporate lunch, was fantastic. The Peking duck was wonderful and a real signature dish..."
Melza
"Good food, good service. The Peking Duck is excellent. Definitely..."
Prk
"Wonderful service, best ever Peking Duck , really enjoyed..."
Lindsay Walsh
"Fabulous!. Went to Bamboo House on Monday night while on holiday in Melbourne and just loved it. The staff were so friendly and attentive, we wanted..."
Kat
"9.5/10. I went to Bamboo House for lunch today with my boss and it was lovely, we had the sliced beef with ginger and vegetables which was very nice,..."
Laney M
"Best Peking duck in..."
Decs
"Nothing bad to say about bamboo house. The dishes were nice good but nothing spectacular. However the Peking duck is certainly a signature dish and I..."
Tinny Spice
"No bulls**t good Chinese. Bamboo House is a great example of sticking with what they do best and not changing facade to 'get with the times'. I..."
Gagwood
"Best dumplings and best peking duck that we've had in Melbourne. Put smiles on our bellies! Excellent service too. Can't wait to..."
Nic
"Dumplings are amazing, Waiters are hysterical " your eyes are bigger than your..."
AP
"Have recommended bamboo house to many family and friends, and it quickly become their favourite also. A very down to earth restaurant with prompt..."
Christos Boukogiannis
"Yum!. Had an excellent night there! started off with some great dumplings and onion pancake! this was not the typical type found in some restaurants..."
Anthony
"Highly recommend the Peking Duck..."
Carley Ludlow
"We went to Bamboo House because a friend recommended us to go and I have to say that the food and service was amazing Oysters, fish and duck was all..."
Julian Ward
"Unbelievable great food, Unbelievable the best service I've ever had, 3 times now I've been here over 4 years ever time we come to Melbourne. We were..."
Stefan Jones
"Great food. Not too sweet or salty. Balance of flavour was perfect. Seafood wasn’t over cooked. Star of the evening definitely Peking..."
Benny Maison
"Went here for lunch with colleagues to celebrate some wins. Was really impressed with the..."
Koen Alexander
"They were very accommodating for our dietary requirements as my mum wouldn't eat fish and pork and duck. So we had the banquet menu and had some..."
Alex P.B
"The peking duck was amazing!! Would definitely visit again if I come to..."
Jason Li
"Ann is a Superstar, leading a fantastic team serving up the best Chinese food in Melbourne. Leans toward more of a western style which is not..."
Art Vanderlay
"Good Cantonese food in a upscaled environment. Recommend going for the garlic king prawns and steamed fish. Last but not least, we really like their..."
Jay Jay
Flower Drum
88/100 (3715 ratings)
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"Absolutely love the Peking duck!We had lunch last Friday with friends hereFood is delishI can’t wait to come back!..."
Mamacita Foodie And Hola Con Lola
"An iconic institution in the Melbourne food scene that has surpassed the test of time. Wasn't sure what to expect but imagined it might dish up..."
Stuart Robinson
"DO: Everything on the menu that you can afford. If you have no idea do the banquet or better yet, have a chat to the waiters and they'll sort you..."
David Food Leasing
"We had a wonderful birthday dinner here right before the restrictions came. The entrees were excellent and the scotch century egg and fried potato..."
Nalia
"I love this place. The food, the vibe. Just an amazing, iconic experience in itself...."
Katie
"Absolutley love the Peking Duck here. Generous portions for the banquet. I think we were a little greedy wanting to try everything. Definitely..."
LittleAsianGirl
"Great classic Chinese restaurant, great service first class, food simply the best, great atmosphere. This was the best Chinese food we have tasted in..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"We had a spectacular birthday lunch for my dad today. Quality of the produce was evident as was the care of the cooking with very gentle flavours..."
Jenny McWren
"Flower Drum has been in Melbourne for many years and it is a 2 hat restaurant. Nice decor and the ambiance is awesome for special events.I..."
Leo
"Expected a bit more. It was a work lunch and took 40 minutes to bring the first dish and there was no flow or service that you would expect at that..."
RM
"One of the oldest and most expensive Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. They have consistently listed in the top restaurants in Victoria. The dishes..."
Debby
"This place has got a classy reputation. When you tell people you're going to Flower Drum, they're expecting a fancy dinner with a price..."
Alisha
"Flower Drum is definitely on the high end of the spectrum. Classy, refined and elegant. There's a whole presentation before each meal where they..."
Jasmine
"First time coming to Flower Drum. Every dish that came out was outstanding. So yum!!! My favourite was the mushroom dish. The steak was so tender &..."
Kim C
"This restaurant is well known since the 90’s. However it has changed owner last few years. I was told by a friend that it was a very grand..."
Noble Foodie
"Look, this restaurant isn’t cheap but the food and service is impeccable. It really is a Melbourne institution.I also love the nostalgic/old..."
Tania
"Definitely one of the best Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. You won’t get disappointed. Service is excellent! We were trying few more dishes but..."
Priscillia
"This restaurant have reputation of one of the best chinese cuisine in melbourne. The place and the ambience were so stunning like a traditional..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"I nice spot in the CBD for a special event. A bit pricey for an average night out but a quality feed none the less. I have been here a couple of..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Never ever order off the menu. Let the professional waiters do it. They are well versed into the seasonal produce and what is the best way to cook..."
Le Wine Journey
"Definitely a great dining experience - ordered mostly seafood and they tasted super light and fresh. Great service, friendly and informative. Food..."
StepiiGM
"Flower Drum has a legendary reputation for Chinese fine dining in Melbourne. Its name is always spoken of in reverence. Flower Drum's entrance..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"This restaurant is really worth 5 stars. The service, the food, and the experience was great. The food was unique, full of flavor and it was..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"My favourite Chinese restaurant. Super impressive! I’m much more adventurous with food choices here because everything is so perfectly prepared,..."
Tanya
"OMG. Wow. The door the entrance, the elevator up, the room the atmosphere, it’s definitely a rare occasion to be in awe. It’s absolutely..."
HeraldSun Reviews
"This restaurant has been so famous as the best Chinese restaurant in Melbourne and I have been there finally with group of friend.We didn't know..."
Fussy Eater
"Impressed with the layout, service and ambience. Food hit the mark, and highlights were the pearl meat, wagyu cheek and dumpling seafood soup with..."
Thunder8621
"Flower drum was a great experience, heard a lot of good things about it so was good to try. We had the banquet menu which had around 4-5 dishes and..."
Davisco Sprincorza
"The flower drum is quality Chinese fine dining. It’s been around for years and is a Melbourne classic. When it first started it was in a class of..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Had a wonderful experience here. I felt immediately welcomed on arrival by many of the friendly staff. The restaurant has the atmosphere and ambience..."
Georgia Sing
"Treated to a birthday celebration here and was very impressed. This place is top notch. Not usually a fan of Chinese food but I am a fan of this..."
Johnny
"I went a little while ago and it was a great tasty treat. Amazing service and great food. Chinese like I'm not used to. Abalone and great Peking..."
John Carver
"Service - Very attentive and friendly staffs. They take their time to explain each dish and the ingredients used. Food - They are very..."
Oscar Lau
"Most people have a Flower Drum story, and a view on its merits as a big night out. Back when I first ventured there in my mid-twenties it was a three..."
Ben Lee Kong
"My partner and I came here last night for my birthday. The service was the best I’ve ever received, I’m left handed and within moments of..."
Look.its.sarah
"Ate tonight at the flower drum. A good fress. The food was delicious and the food was fresh, tasty and was nice. I felt a million dollars the waiter..."
FoodieGuru_770
"I’d never been here but had always wanted to come to this well known Melbourne icon. It’s an extraordinary experience with the food and service..."
Two Sheds
"third time to flower drum and what can I say it's flawless from the food to the service, you must try the dim sum it is the best in the country other..."
Flashfryer
"Best chinese i’ve had, the sauteed seafood is excellent, lobster is big and springy and presentation is different to your standard chinese..."
TD
"The food is very good and standard Chinese fare..service is outstanding too. Would love to give it five stars but it didn't have the wow factor ......"
The Cheeky Chomper
"It’s been many years since I’ve been here and not much has changed. Formal fine dining service together with Cantonese cuisine cooked and..."
Brillat_Savarin
"Chinese fine dining at its best. This place is a hidden gem. The staff are very friendly, and the food is substantially elevated from other Chinatown..."
Dumba
"Went here with my family and the service was amazing but the food doesn’t meet the expectations. The food was good, but not authentic Chinese and I..."
Alijargalb
"Always wanted to try flower drum been so famous in Melbourne. Finally had a chance to try it out. The service was excellent the food was delicious...."
Michfish
"Staff was great, scallops were divine, but we found the rest of the food average for the prices they’re charging. Glad I went, but wouldn’t go..."
Lindsay Marriott
"They say this place is an Melbourne Institution and I can see why. From the moment you walk in, the dining room has the confidence and grandiosity so..."
Jesskaar
"Flower Drums has a reputation for exceptional customer service and Cantonese cuisine fine dining experience. My last visit to Flower Drums was a few..."
Jolene Lim
"Best Chinese cuisine in Melb, they say... well, I'm still waiting for the drums to beat to the final bang. Having said that, it is after all a..."
Justsoph
"I first discovered Flower Drum from an issue of the Conde Nast Traveller magazine. A photo of thinly sliced, glossy crispy duck skin enveloped in a..."
Dolce Bunnie
"Delicious. Best Cantonese in Australia. Baked crab in turmeric sauce beautiful. Whiting with fried enoki so fresh and tasty it was amazing. Peking..."
Jen
"Finally got the chance to have dinner at the famous Flower Drum Chinese restaurant. The decoration of the restaurant was full of Chinese elements,..."
Jianierrrrrr
"Went here for our anniversary and loved it. Firstly going up to the beautiful red door so mysterious. Then up into the elevator and once the doors..."
Leanne Dando
"Had a great night at the flower drum. The service was very good and the food was excellent. The duck pancakes are the winner! Would highly recommend..."
Ben Carrington
"This place has been on the list for a while and finally we made it here , nicely set up and very organised was expecting a much more quality and..."
Good Food = Happy Mood
"Drumming to its own beat.Picture this. Earthbound entrance, unappealing lighting and a confusing entrance before jumping on the lift to..."
Michael Daaboul
"I'd heard great things in the press about Flowerdrum, but it didn't overly impress. We had the Chef's 6 course tasting menu. The food was good..."
RoxyMaxwell
"Easy to see why this is a Melbourne institution.  We actually went to this restaurant some time ago but only getting around to writing the review..."
Little Man
"Definitely worth the experience, service was amazing and food was delicious, not your average Chinese restaurant as some would say, all the flavours..."
Lucy Nguyen
"Fantastic atmosphere and quite possibly the best service we have ever seen in a restaurant. We tried exotic dishes like the jellyfish and the Peking..."
Tassie Eleftheriou
"A timeless classic, providing of course fantastic food with high class service. However for a fraction of the cost bamboo house or the likes provide..."
An
"I had heard so many positive reviews about this place and our first visit recently certainly my did not disappoint! Service was impeccable and the..."
Sneha Arora
"Food was delicious! Service could have been better as we had to keep trying to get the waiters attention to get menus and the bill. Then they also..."
Luciana Pinto
"Went here for an anniversary dinner as I've heard about this places lots I knew it wasn't going to be cheap but I don't mind paying good money if the..."
Paul Delaney
"Great food and ambiance, and the staff very attentive. The restaurant has a very good wine list and the food is served at a good pace to allow you to..."
Gursharan Chana
"What's not to love about amazing Cantonese food! It is a bit more pricey it the food is well worth it. The staff are so attentive! A great dining..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Exquisite.  Perfect food combined with perfect service. The four course lunch menu for $75 is the best value fine dining experience in Melbourne...."
Wedders
"grandma's house - it's warm and welcoming, the furniture is comfy, your waited on as if you are the only person in the room and some the dishes,..."
The New Fave
"My first visit to this Melbourne Asian restaurant with the biggest legacy of all!Big boots to fill..... and fill it did!The..."
Chris Kilpatrick
"Hasn't lost its touch after all these years.You won't find better Chinese.You won't find better service. Every dish a winner. Peking..."
Foodie AC
"Cannot fault Flower Drum, beautiful food, beautifully presented and friendly staff... If ever there is a special occasion this is the place to go!..."
Lanz
"Firstly, service was ah-mazing! The waiters pay attention to every detail and attends to your needs. Stand out dish was the abalone with rice noodle..."
Carissa Lee
"Food and service meet the reputation . Enjoyed pretty much everything . We ordered two chef special , enjoyed every dish , and service is very..."
Julia Ye
"Polite and attentive service as you would expect. Great value lunch at $75 for four courses considering the quality of the food. Recommended for..."
Stan
"Been trying to eat here for years but couldn't land seats. So for my wedding anniversary, I booked a table 3 months prior to ensure we get..."
Olahn Zaft
"For my 4th year anniversary my boyfriend had arranged for us to have dinner at Flower Drum. As like every anniversary, I had no idea where I was..."
Caroline Beaney
"First time for me dining in this famous Chinese restaurantIts ambience bespeaks of its nearly forty years existenceI was impressed by the..."
Jit
"Flower Drum has a special place in our family as we always go here for special gatherings. This time around, my parents were meeting my brother's..."
Occasionalist
"One of the best dining experiences I've had. Been here a few times, each better than the last. Jason Liu is the consummate professional. The..."
Hungry_One
"We booked in for 6pm and left 3 hours later but time flies when you're having fun and good food. Entrees included San choi bao, garlic ribs, dim sum,..."
Helen
"I took a friend of mine from turkey to try some Asian food as she really wanted to indulge with Asian cuisine. I must say it looks really good from..."
Food Affair
"Who doesn't know flower drum? It is the quintessential Chinese restaurant of Melbourne. Many reviewers have dissected each dish and raved about..."
TheBearReview
"It really is a treat going to Flower Drum. It’s like entering a whole new world, away from the hustle and bustle and interesting odours of..."
Jacqui's Food Fetish
"The best dining experience I've had in Melbourne. The service here is at another level and the food is exquisite. Photos wouldn't do the dishes nor..."
Food Comatose
"This restaurant deserves all the accolades and more. If you're looking for Asian fine dining then look no further. Service here is impeccable, and..."
Guzzling
"Flower Drum does not need another glowing review but it deserves one anyway. For such an institution you might expect a bit of snobbery and..."
Johanna
"The Devil is in the details! thank you flower Drum for educating Melbourne Aussies about food, experience, detail and the rest. Well you know the..."
Restaurant Rescue
"You cant just go past Flower Drum.  There is no doubt it is still the best in the Southern Hemisphere. The service is fine dining and the food..."
Gary Taylor
"Still in bloom. Flower Drum has long been reputed as the leading Chinese restaurant in Melbourne - first under Gilbert Lau and then Anthony Liu. The..."
Missdelish
"Lovely service and meal at the flower drum , we had the 6 course banquet and enjoyed it all, faves were the crab entree and the seafood served on an..."
Terri
"Visited Flower Drum the Thursday night before Good Friday as we'd heard so much about it (I'm from Sydney). Very upmarket Chinese very different to..."
Polito
"What a fantastic birthday meal! This was our first time to the Melbourne Mecca of Chinese food. I know this establishment has been around for many..."
Chad
"Melbourne's renowned top Chinese Cantonese cuisine. Their grilled wagyu beef with fried rice, fried oysters, San Choi Bao, and Peking duck were super..."
J88
"For me, one of Australia's best restaurants and dining experience.The service is impeccable, the food is done to perfection and it's really..."
Sarah O
"Flower Drum is one of the few Melbourne restaurants that can be spoken of as an icon over decades. This year Flower Drum, founded by Gilbert Lau,..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"What more can be said about the Flower Drum. Service is exceptional. The restaurant is divided into three sections and the tables are far apart so..."
MelbourneMiss
"Only been once. Was kindly invited here. Probably too young to really enjoy it. This was a catalyst to me enjoying Chinese food. Awesome courses,..."
Tony
"I'd heard mixed reviews about Flower Drum so was excited to finally experience it for myself! We went for lunch and the staff were extremely..."
M.
"Visited here for lunch and it was a splendid experience. The service and attention to details was the best that I have ever seen. The waiters noticed..."
Nestor Tsioustas
"Flower Drum...what better place to celebrate a loved one's birthday than Flower Drum! Entering the venue and then being escorted up in an..."
Kaushik Sridhar
"Now this is a classy restaurant that impresses. The food is beautiful and is presented with precision. The waiting staff are friendly and extremely..."
Lee Pownall
"This place should get 5 stars for the service alone.  Our party was treated like royalty.  The food was incredible too.  Definitely a special..."
Rodger Reviewer
"Can I give 3.0 for their overly priced menu though? Haha. What can I say? Gourmet dim sum at its priciest figure. I love the..."
Hahappieats
"My partner and I spent our 1 year anniversary here. We got the banquet which was $150 each and enjoyed the many dishes that came with it. Food was..."
Steven Shipley
"The service was fantastic, we ordered the slow roasted garlic pork rib, shang hai pork dumplings, peking duck, also a beef dish with oyster sauce...."
Dave Zoogs
"There is a sense of splendour and occasion at Flower Drum, reflected in the menu which focuses on high quality, local ingredients and traditional..."
Maddie Loves Food
"Wow, attended the Master & Apprentice lunch which was a cook off between old and new Chinese chefs from Flower Drum and Victor Liong from Lee Ho..."
Melbourne Foodie
"After hearing about the amazing food at Flower Drum for the past 20 years, I decided to give it a shot. Our family went for my sisters birthday, and..."
Antigone
"Super high quality Chinese food, with a price to match. Certainly a reasonable choice for a special occasion, although there are alternatives with..."
C
"Finally I make it to Flower Drum! Uber Uber Exquisite! This place is class all the way! Service was just amazing, the waiter even fetched an extra..."
Uberfrauline
"I can't fault this place. It's the most perfect Cantonese food with 6 star service. Yes it's pricey but it's totally worth it for the..."
NomNomNom
"Fine dining with excellent service and very nice wine too. We had the 2014 D’sas Pinot Gris. The Peking duck was amazing as so many people have..."
Heidi
"This would have to be Chinese food at its very best. And a wine list to match. A great night out. All the food that came out was so fresh and..."
HH24
"The service is second to none. The waiters know the exact moment that you are ready to order and when to bring out your food and wine. I don't..."
F&K
"Wow! The Flower Drum exceeded my high expectations.. Our waiter was exceptional particularly when he took the time to give one of our guests a..."
Carla Kathleen
"I was taken to the Flower Drum for my birthday dinner. Not being overly familiar with Chinese cousine and after being told it was holding a..."
HungryPole
"What a great dining treat! Yes it's a bit old school but that's part of the charm :) What's the most important is the food and the food was fabulous!..."
Silk_rr
"We arrived at Flower Drum last night (Sunday) with no reservation, about 9.20pm. We were told by the man at the entrance downstairs that the kitchen..."
Tyler Brown
"Yes you still need to book 6 months in advance. Yes this place hasn't been renovated in a while. Yes it's expensive.However, they are very..."
Nelly
"Always a joy to return to this award winning Chinese diner. Well crafted menus, brilliantly cooked meals and skilled wait staff who'd warn you to..."
SN
"Amazing experience. Great atmosphere, service was impeccable and excellent food. We has an excellent evening and thoroughly enjoyed the experience...."
Kevin
"Iconic. All too true, and is proven from its old school approach on literally everything. Decor is true to this living legend and the service I can..."
Erin Burke
"Old-school service of classic Cantonese food. Such a great space to have a meal and be able to talk privately. The service was exceptional and..."
Tales Of Rose
"My parents used to run a restaurant opposite Flower Drum.  Growing up as a kid, I would always wonder what was behind the heavy red door across the..."
Chewing Is Exercise
"Came here for my birthday and had a wonderful time. Service is on another level and the food is delicious. Highlight was the sawtooth fish which I..."
Michaela Foodie
"Nice and spacious without the hustle of the latest fad places. Super quality food, let the waiter just arrange a suitable banquet to fulfil your..."
Gtime
"Outstanding food and fabulous services. Only in Melbourne for a couple days and decided to try the lunch banquet, really tasty quality food. It is..."
Natalie W
"Outstanding service and attention to detail, a really wonderful experience, many other reviews say it's too pricey but it is a special restaurant for..."
Sgue
"I was excited to try Australia's best Chinese restaurant but was a little sceptical on how good Chinese food could actually be. Our waiter was very..."
Simmybear Eats
"When you think Chinese restaurant, your first thought would be non-existent service, cheap decor and bargain food. WARNING: Flower Drum will blow..."
Nibblesforgiggles
"We approached the little red door in Market Street that signified we'd arrived. I didn't really know what to expect, but as we walked up to the..."
FoodMeUpScotty
"I began to frequent Flower Drum in the evenings on Saturday of all times with very little notice because like Tom Cruise's star, the hype and awards..."
Epicurean Of Southbank
"Fresh and moist, the cod was silky, slippery and velvety. Enhanced only by the spring onions, coriander and aromatic seasoned..."
Popcornandtoast
"Flower Drum is a successful establishment that has weathered through decades of competitions. Many travel magazines and bloggers around the world..."
Lydiapebbles
"Flower Drum, if it were a band people would be inclined to say it peaked some time ago, released some forgettable records for a good decade and in..."
Out Of My Kitchen
"My first impression said I was going to love Flower Drum. As soon as we arrived at Flower Drum, we were greeted by their pleasant staff at the..."
Angel Khong
"It was reported in the papers that due to the financial crisis, stockbrokers were cutting back their expenses and not taking their clients to Flower..."
I Eat Therefore I Am
"Get lots of good wine, get lots of good food and enjoy the place and the awesome..."
Jobe
"Everyone knows the Flower Drum song. No, I'm not referring to the Rodgers and Hammerstein version; I'm talking about the one that stormed up the..."
Libby Margo
"Just the best. Back to the flower drum tonight after some years. Just the 2 of us so could not really try too many dishes . After all these..."
Peter Hugall
"Delicious, yet expensive. Amazing food but out of the price range for most people. You can find heaps of great Asian food in Melbourne for a fraction..."
Chica_aus67
"Quality food and service...but you pay for it!. I had high expectations given the status that flower drum has. Our meals were of a high quality and..."
New 2 Bwick
"Great food but over-attentive service. Wonderful location - large dining room and tables set well apart allowing for privacy and ambience. The summer..."
Roy Burrows
"I liked it, heard so much about this place.. Thought it would be a little better all in all a group of 5... Pretty $$ but good food and..."
Food 2 Run
"Well worth it. Excellent food and service. Duck and crab were top notch. Some say it's a bit too expensive but for a special occasion I recommend a..."
Cmrickards
"FL gem among Chinese restaurants in Australia. I feel compelled to write this review after I read some critics of 'Over rated' on this restaurant...."
Ronnielui2003
"Excellent, as always. This is our go-to "Special Occasion" restaurant. This occasion was our 30th Wedding Anniversary. Superb service, plush..."
Manmar
"Loved it!!. Went for a Friday night dinner and from the moment we stepped into the restaurant the service was warm, friendly and very efficient. We..."
Christina Triantafyllou
"Loved it! Especially when my brother paid! Good food and..."
Marvelous Mark
"Impeccable Service, great Sommelier. First time patron to the Flower Drum and all i can say is that i felt compelled to write a review, which i've..."
AL87
"The best. Can't believe people can knock this establishment. Been here a few times - usually for special occasions and always walk away thinking that..."
Lunchalot
"Love this place!. Can only afford it once a year, but it always gets..."
Csebarber
"People! All I am reading is "value for money" or "for the price" forget that, if you want value for money by a pre packed luv a duck from Coles and..."
Professor Pig
"EXACTLY WHAT WE EXPECTED. We celebrated My Mum's Birthday here, and were not wanting for anything. Food (We ordered the banquet and one meal off the..."
Bomber Boy
"Best Chinese Restaurant. We went to The Flower Drum for our anniversary, and decided to go with the 6 course tasting menu with matching wines. All in..."
Stvar1
"Loved it. Fabulous service, including geuridon. Food was lovely, glad I had this dining..."
Cathprentice24
"Was a fantastic night! Great restaurant, great service, extremely attentive staff without being pushy! Food was..."
Bear Pollard
"I wasn't blown away by most of the food. The service was excellent except for the older waiter. He seemed to have a bit of an elitist attitude and I..."
K C G
"Great for special occasions. We've been going there about once a year for the past five years. I am always impressed by the food and the service. I..."
Igiveupitstoohard
"Excellent service and food. We had the 5 course banquet and all the food was exceptional and well presented. Could not fault anything. The Grain Fed..."
Angela
"Incredible fine dining. The food is exceptional although fractionally larger portions would make it so much better. Service is second to none. Be..."
Mark
"What a fantastic night From.... What a fantastic nightFrom the moment you walk into the door it is perfect service and magnificent food...."
Donm
"Food fantastic of course although unfortunately sexism at an all time high. Only male employees serving the tables while the women clean up and it's..."
Brunchisbest
"Cantonese Fine Dining. This place has a reputation and, for better or worse, it's certainly well earned. It's certainly not cheap, but then again,..."
Serrin
"Excellent Services. Live in Melbourne for many years and finally decided to try Flower Drum.. It was a Saturday lunch, food overall is good but a bit..."
CC
"Very nice Asian fine dining experience staff were extra friendly and always attentive. Food was incredible obviously you can find cheaper Asian..."
Foodie
"Wow..."
Jackson Fletcher-Coon
"Two things - everything old is new again and everything you remember is somehow better now. There are many restaurants in Melbourne where you could..."
Elsie The Cow
"This place deservedly belong in the top 50 restaurants in the world. The service tonight was topnotch, and not just because our orders were nearly..."
Woofman
"As always fabulous. Thank..."
JoeyKMB
"Went here on Sunday night. Nice place. Excellent, friendly service and staff were very attentive. Food was nice, serves were quite small for the..."
Foodie13
"The Best!. Have been dining at Flower Drum for many years now and it is always a pleasure.Perfectly executed food showcasing the highest..."
Xiao Long Bao
"OMG!!! The best chinese ever, the service and all staff fantastic, worth every..."
Megsmoo
"Nothing to fault. Best chinese food i've ever had, best service i've ever had. Was really good value for money too ... thought the serves were very..."
Mel
"Best service in Melbourne, terrific food. What can I say? It is simply a fantastic dining experience for a special..."
Melb Foodie
"Amazing way to finish off our weekend in Melbourne. The shark fin soup was amazing. Actually all the food, was to die for.service was great,..."
Marianna Di Gregorio
"Loved this place. Had the 6 course banquet paired with wine. Great service, wonderful..."
SuzieQ
"Fantastic service and food! Have dined at the flower drum twice now and it is amazing. The staff happily cater for me, being a vegetarian and even..."
Steph
"Standard maintained and still being followed. Didn't feel comfortable at first with their over the top service, but get used to it very soon. Their..."
Ryan
"Soft Shell Crab. Always great - i could literally live entirely off the soft shell crab and Tsingtao. Service is..."
Jodes And Mike
"$40 for 2 Course Lunch - YUM!. Yes, you can enjoy the Flower Drum for only $40 for a 2 course lunch or $55 for 3 courses.There are 3..."
Julie T
"Yep still the best cantonese in..."
Bridgethopkins
"Chinatown. Had dinner here on thursday night, the food and service are amazing. Best peking duck and chicken sweet corn soup. Fried ice cream is to..."
Samantha
"All class. The Flower Drum is classic, old school fine dining and is the perfect place for a BIG event meal. Yes, there are trendier, hipper..."
Yummy Mummy
"Old school chinese experience. I flew over from adelaide for the day to shop and lunch. when i arrived at flower drum i was pleasantly surprised from..."
Bianca R.
"Crazy not to enjoy. Words can not describe how much I enjoyed this place, from the service to the food it was all outstanding. If you plan on going..."
Machiz
"Amazing! 5 stars for their service, it was like we were the only people in the restaurant. Food was full of flavour and the toffee bananas for..."
Food Lover
"I have never had a Chinese experience quite like Flower Drum. Everything from the service to the food was quite literally perfect. No complaints from..."
Jack Shaw
"Lovely. We popped down for a la carte lunch today at the Flower Drum and ordered various dishes, all to which were artistically presented and full of..."
Katiza
"Fantastic dinner we had the 6 course menu , everything was perfect , amazing service the place was very busy as it was oaks day . I will def be going..."
Kim Black
"In the know. Best way to experience Flower Drum is to get to know a waiter - eg: Barney - we never see the menu, he suggests, (we always have the..."
Fair But Honest
"Peking duck to die for, exceptional, attentive service, fabulous menu, worth every additional..."
Leonie Green
"The service here is the best I've ever seen, and the Peking duck was to die for. Highly..."
Lauren
"Some of the best service I've ever experienced and the food was great. Waiters were so attentive and had exactly the right..."
Tammy Neilson
"Enjoyable Chinese but can be found elsewhere. The dishes didn't stand out for us, which we were expecting.. But they were still good and we left..."
Rob
"Things done right.. Have been there for lunch a few times and its been consistently good.Nice decor and very attentive service without being..."
Alano
"One of the best dining experiences ever. Amazing, fresh, interesting food..... Fantastic service, we had great wines matched for us...... Certainly..."
Food Critics Wife
"Best Chinese restaurant in Australia.. To people who don't like this restaurant what's wrong with you? I have been going for close to ten years.. And..."
Berbatov
"Great service, lovely food, painful on the wallet. My boyfriend and I had planned to go to Hauf Brau Haus (sp?) in China Town but when we got there..."
Talychka
"Mixed Bag. OK, after many visits to Flower Drum. I've decided to say something. Most of the food is still sensational, the service is outstanding,..."
Byte
"Service is impeccable! The food delicious, everything was spot on. However, really your paying for the service. The only dish that really stood out..."
A Team
"Speechless. Was phenominal!!Service matched the..."
Will K
"Fine night out with the family. It was my mother-in-law's 80th birthday on the weekend, and we'd planned well in advance to go to Flower Drum with..."
Louise
"Flower Drum, worth it. Had seafood and peking Duck, delicious. Staff..."
Socialite
"Saturday lunch is the go. If you want to avoid:- A second mortgage- Lots of snobby w**kers- Being seen in a future series of..."
Julian Shambles
"Will always have a soft spot for this place. Food is spectacular and the spacious interior takes me back to when I was a child and thought that place..."
Foodie_j
"Timed to Dine. Recently whilst working in Melbourne, four colleagues and I were left to last after a hectic week. Someone suggested a quick lunch at..."
Sir Lunchalot
"Faultless. My companion had flown in from Canberra the night before, spotting a review of a Flower Drum dish in the in-flight magazine. Mud crabs..."
Gin
"Very good food, but not the finesse & wow factor I was expecting. Hard to see value for money. Also hard to see how they get two hats. Impeccable..."
Narelle Grant
"So brilliant, what a night! Lovely service and yummy food. Well worth..."
Dee
"Not if I'm paying. Great spacing of tables. Some of the dishes world class, like the abalone. BUT it is tired and a parody of classy chinese..."
Boccadellaveritas
"Flower drum was yum yum yum!!! Went there for special occasion and it just added to our amazing evening! Fong our waiter was so sweet and was very..."
DB4SB
"Have been visiting FD for the past ten years and have always been happy with the exceptional service from the tentative staff and the amazing food..."
The Hungry Scorpio
"The BEST customer service I have ever experienced. Oh and the foods mighty good..."
Tina Stojkovska
"Highlights? The service, the pace and of course, the food. Steak to die for, Peking Duck that was just mmmm! Moment to treasure: they overheard my..."
Terry O'Hanlon
"Outstanding appetisers - Delightful calamari with spicy salt, good duck wontons, and great Szechuan eggplant. Then the wheels came off with the mains..."
Peter White
"Amazing service and amazing food, went for my birthday dinner with my boyfriend and our waiter made my night even more delightful, peaking duck is..."
Christie Cathcart
"Good food but over priced. Enjoyed the food but I wouldn't go if I was..."
U4128308
"Expensive but a must try (for a very special occasion). Flower Drum is most definitely fine dining - both in terms of price and service. Their..."
Hungry Princess
"Great service great food a great business still going..."
Hung Lo
"Anniversary. Thanks to my partner for a great 1st anniversary. It was off to a slow start as the service wasn't that quick, but once we had ordered..."
Krishna Brannigan
"As time goes by..... Been going for a long time...never disappoints.....the pearl meat is always a winner for me.But I can see in today's market..."
Gracefully Grazing...
"Set menu sets my canto instincts on edge but the drum pulls it off. However going phantom menu is the best way to order. Service consistent. For some..."
Tastybits
"Peaking duck!. Yes its pricey - but it is easily the best chinese in Melbourne if not Australia.You will not find better staff anywhere in..."
Anonymous
"Great food & service. well worth the..."
Richie Hunt
"Just outstanding. Having been going to the Flower Drum since I was young, it just never disappoints.The service - it just doesnt get any..."
Richard
"One of the few chinese restaurant you get good..."
Kong
"Simply the best restaurant service I've ever..."
Tiff
"Amazing. This is a beautiful restaurant with the most amazing service I have experienced. I enjoyed the pearl, dim sum and peking duck. Beautiful..."
Dani Lindsay
"Exceptional....... You have'nt had a great meal with great service until you have been to the "Flower Drum"........ I can't say much more except try..."
Matthew Jackson
"Always a great meal, go the..."
Paul Tomkins
"Best service in the world.. After a bit of saving I took my partner to the FD for the banquet. Whilst the food was great and the 'cheesy crab' will..."
Stacey
"How do you say perfect in cantonese?. FINALLY i got to try the ever so famous Flower Drum thanks to my beautiful boyfriend.We did the $165..."
Fat_kid
"Excellent food, superior service. Nuff..."
Racy_jacy
"A real flower .... We were treated to a degustation menu by the chef at his pleasure and consequently ours as every item was a taste sensation! Often..."
Stephen Sander
"Friendly service. Flower Drum's lost its lustre recently with the entry of new pretenders into Melbourne's dining scene. The food on its menu can be..."
Steamrollersam
"Yes it is stuffy, yes it is expensive, but the food is delicious. Do not eat shark fin soup as it is a barbaric practice. Tell..."
Jrgnsn_tjf
"Our first visit to Flower Drum in the "post-Lau" era. We went because our 9 year old has become something of a Peking Duck tragic. So, we went really..."
Heracles
"Just go.... ...and don't order from the menu. The waiter will tailor the banquet to your palate. Best enjoyed with a group of friends, a wad of cash..."
DanielB
"Amazing. Not cheap but brilliant food and service. The banquet is..."
NK
"Fantastic.... Try the Chef's Tasting Special. Authentic food, different from the run of the mill Chinese.The Duck is..."
Neil
"Big deal!. Probably is the best but for me it felt pretentious and I did not feel relaxed because the wait staff made me feel this way. So when you..."
Tony Parisi
"I have long been a fan and used to believe the food here was better than eating on Hong Kong where we lived for 5 years. But last time, I felt it had..."
Mike B
"I have always heard of this place as being highly rated for excellent Chinese food however never managed to pay a visit until we received a gift to..."
Jia
"The annual award winning 15 chefs hat restaurant lives up to its reputation. Fabulous environment for vivacious celebrations, superb food and..."
life
"Amazing atmosphere, the customer service was immaculate. We came as a group of four, when we ordered the mains they served it all to us all equally..."
Joy Dala
"So far this is one of the best Chinese restaurant with five star service. I can feel the warm welcome from the supervisor, it was very sincerely and..."
Guru Gun
"Ordered the Chef's Signature Banquet (6 courses) with the matching wine menu. The courses were all prepared well and the wine went really nicely with..."
Nathan Coates
"We had another wonderful dinner at our favourite restaurant in Melbourne. The flower Drum is one of Melbourne icon restaurants we have dined here on..."
Melissa Trainor
"Amazing quality food & friendly staff. My husband has been celebrating his big birthdays here from 18th, 21st, 30th to 4oth and every time the..."
Faye Mach-Phung
"Came here with a group of 11 for lunch. Although almost of the dishes were cooked well, I highly recommend the Seafood Soup Dumpling, Crispy Skin..."
M So
Laksa King
88/100 (10133 ratings)
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Cheap Eats
"Been here a few times and every time it is delicious and comforting! You can ask for mild if you don’t want spicy. Portions are great and..."
Annabel Khamly
"Our favourite dine in and takeaway restaurant in Melbourne. Been there 20+ times and the flavours are always the same...."
Bee
"Love Laksa King dine in and takeaway - great nasi goreng, salt and pepper chicken ribs, salt and pepper calamari, and..."
Selina Kneale
"i love laksa..."
Naomi Sitompul
"laksa, Nasi and mi goreng is always..."
Vi Tran
"Laksa is really outstanding in this place. But beware of huge bowls - perhaps enough food for 2 people. Gets crowded at times but worth the..."
Kean Fan Lim
"When you want to experience a great Malaysian food done right, big proton and at amazing price. This is where you want to go!It doesn't..."
Food Dine Roll
"This is one of my favourite Laksa joint. Love their Laksa. And other menu are also great. Their customer service is great too, it is unfortunate that..."
KDM
"Been going here for years, consistent delicious food. Can be bit of a wait to get in but 100% worth it. Food comes quick and fast..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"We had the Ipoh Fried Noodles, Roti with Satay Sauce and Combination Curry Laksa. Both of them were tasty, although the curry laksa could've been..."
Lauren Prentice
"The place to be for a great laksa. Love all the different types of (perfectly cooked) veg they use - my only minor complaint is that some more tofu..."
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"Been here once last 4 year , today with colleague come over lunch omg , it’s busy but the manager provide us a great service and friendly staff..."
Pierre Pie
"The food are amazing as usual, great flavour, fast service, everything is on point. However, they have removed their Happy Hour 10% discount without..."
WK
"I seriously love this place.Have only ever really ordered the chicken curry laksa and 5 spice fried chicken and it is continuously amazing. have..."
Dylan James
"I was brought by for dinner by Malaysians since they say that the fish head soup is really good and authentic. They got their soup and really enjoyed..."
Benedict Uy
"The best Singapore Noodles I've ever had!  and I'm quite a picky wog girl to say the least!  The restaurant is always booked yet they still somehow..."
The Hungry Greek Girl
"child friendly place to eat - with high chairs and kids cutleriesthese are some favouritesroasted chicken ricemee..."
Jonathan Ong
"One of my favourite restaurants. The laksa is rich and delicious. Serving sizes are large and great value for money. Highly recommend the 5 spice..."
Andrew David
"Laksa King is local to me, luckily, as I’d be having to drive from everywhere to eat there. Delicious roti bread, and tofu laksa - both vegan..."
Tom Simak
"My score 4.5 stars (avge of 2 reviews, multiple visits). J and I had lunch here on Thu 19th Sep. Service ok, efficient, and food was..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"Authentic curry laksa with delicious broth and good portion of ingredients of chicken. We also loved the mee goreng which was flavoursome and tasted..."
Bear Noms
"❤️ laksa king fried rice ($16); Assam laksa ($13.20): fish fillet curry laksa ($15.50)👍 great tasting food; fresh ingredients in..."
The Superscript Diner
"Overall score : 4.5/5We came here around 7pm on Wed night and we did expected it wasnt busy any longer for a table for 4 but we were quite..."
Sally SMITH
"We booked our table for three at six o'clock so recommend you book which is an option now to stop long waits. Its quite a pretty restaurant though..."
Mike W
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: always a pleasure, never disappointed. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: my one true love is definitely a good bowl of..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Laksa King is an institution. Arguably Melbourne's best Laksa, there will always be a line when you come for a bite. But it's well worth the wait...."
Kotix
"One of the best places for value and food. Laksa for under $12 with generous serving size and great taste. The ambience is good. This is..."
Tommylicious
"First laksa experience, however I have nothing but nice things to say. Ordered the chicken curry laksa, an entree with skewers and dumplings and..."
Harvey Maxwell
"specialty seafood laksa 😍 flavour reminds me of the little streetfood gems in malaysia 👌 all i can say is try it for yourself, you will not be..."
Melbourne Food Wanderer
"Take away or dine in!! Food is always good here when you’re feeling like a little cheeky Chinese cheat meal. The Laska and roti beef is pretty good..."
Tasteforyourbuds
"On a cold Melbourne night, nothing beats going to Laksa king and having a seafood laksa to warm you up! Perfect size fo sharing accompanied by some..."
Samuel McCall
"Quick service and always consistently delicious food. Wait time for a table is never long no matter how busy it gets, food is prepared quickly, very..."
TN.TRN
"Best laksa in melbourne.Generous servings and value for money.Duck fried rice and nasi goreng also delicious.Available..."
Megan Kong
"We loved 😍This place has the best laksa we have had in Melbourne! We have been here countless times and it is consistently as delicious as..."
Withaknifeandfork
"Restaurant is very fast pace. Have been coming here for months. Incredible food and service always. Laksa King is well known for their famous Laksa..."
Foodie Sam
"The laksa noodle soup here is really yummy - I do not usually like laksa but man I slurped it all the way to the end. The soup is really..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Fast service offering delicious, fresh, flavoursome food.Large portions, definitely affordable, cash only, no bookings taken so get in early or..."
Kelso
"Our go to Malaysian restaurant. Huge recommendation on their laskas and vegetable stir fries. Never disappointed. Only negative is that you most..."
Echohomekitchen
"I probably would have been here more than 20 times now and it is so famous (and good) that we have to wait everytime to be seated. My..."
Devarshi Desai
"Should've written this weeks ago. I'm someone who loves a good laksa and so I'm always concerned when somewhere says they are the 'laksa' anything...."
The Wandering Reviewer
"My Key Three Pointers *They need you in and out * No cards but if you need cash they have a ATM🤣* If you eat between 5.30-6.30 10%..."
MsConnoisseur
"Laksa king is a real the real King in Melbourne of Laksa everybody knows that. Deserve all 5 stars for food for price for location for service, and..."
GL
"Ahhh....the legendary Laksa King, still doing a roaring trade after all these years. They serve authentic Malaysian cuisine in a very busy..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"Fantastic Laksa.We ordered the Combination Laksa, Fish Head Laksa and the roti bread.  Large portions at cheap prices. One miss..."
John B
"Best laksa in Melbourne. I would also recommend their char kwetiau and chicken rice. They also serve nice malaysian dessert such as ice kacang...."
Fendi
"Best laksa in Melbourne. I am normally not a fan of curry laksa but this place change my mind. The roasted chicken rice is delicious too. Affordable..."
Michi
"Malaysian eatery specializing in LaksaThe place is quite big, lots of seating and since it was a friday night it was pretty crowded. There..."
JOELLE
"Had a very tasty meal here with a large group of people. All the meals ordered looked good and everyone was pleased with their meal. Food was..."
Robin
"Great food here and food comes out really quick. Love the vegetarian laksa with extra eggplant. Beef curry and roti here is also really good...."
Whalesfoodadventure
"It's lucky i can have dinner in this famous restaurant. One of the best Asian restaurant in Melbourne. Chicken curry is tender. juicy and of course..."
Jiaqi987261
"Our local takeaway - we always go for the laksa (of course) or haianese chicken and it’s never disappointed. Very efficient, tasty, and authentic..."
Julie Lim
"The food is very fresh, tasty and well priced! My favourite is the chicken laksa, it's a very generous serve and can feed 2 people for just under..."
Foodie123467
"Hands down the best laksa ive ever had in my life!! The portion is great and the price is even better!! The rotti is also unreal, very fresh doughy..."
Sara Ramadan
"Never get bored with all of the laksa (noodle with spicy soup) options. It comes in a large bowl, you might want to share it with ur partner. I have..."
Yuni Winingsih
"All Lakshadweep I’ve tried have been great!! My favourite the chicken one with only vermicelli.Service has been great, however due to..."
Cristhian Lugo
"This another place to go for when I am broke.They offer wide range of selection to choose from.The crispy chicken used to be my..."
Hon
"The food here is amazing this is the only Malaysian restaurant I will go to in Melbourne. Ingredients are awesome, very tasty and such quick service..."
Hazz
"My friend and I ate here last night, I hadn't been before but was excited to try the menu after reading so many great reviews.The..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"The boys with one of our other colleagues and the girlfriends made a surprising trip down to Flemington for Laksa King on a warm Sunday..."
Pisang And Goreng
"I have been there many times before and I can see the change of host people. The blonde girl doing host is super-friendly and patient why trying to..."
Melbourne Newbie Foodlover
"SO DELICIOUS. I cannot speak highly enough of laksa king. The service is speedy and the food is always delicious. Only downside is sometimes you can..."
Tara Rain
"Always crowded with people and I ordered a spring roll and a seafood laksa. The spring roll was great with the sauce. The laksa was not bad. There..."
Karl
"Came last Saturday! Ordered 2 big bowls King prawn laksa, 1 portion is normal and the other bowl with no bean sprouts! Plus the entré the spicy soy..."
Douglas
"LOVED this place! It is always super busy and not sure if you can book. I went with two of my friends and we waited only a few minutes to get a..."
Bree
"Used to come to Laksa King a lot when I was a student. Came back for a visit last week and it was still super busy like 10 years ago! Had to wait for..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"I been there many times but that is really not my favourite food actually. Not fun with Malaysia food, so Only came with friend. Restaurant is good,..."
FoodLoverQueenM
"Incredible food! It’s definitely worth the wait if you don’t mind sitting close to other people. It never disappoints! Amazing Vegetarian Curry..."
Kristen
"Have been here a lot of times and tried a variety of their dishes and most of them are worth ordering again and tastes simply Yummy!!Curry..."
Parag
"From a tiny shop in an arcade to this bustling, prosperous eatery, they have been consistent in delivering great tasting Malaysian favourites in..."
J0yy173
"A friendly and bustling environment, serving out the most famous Curry Laksa to hungry costumers. With a high 4.7 rating on Zomato, Laksa King never..."
Cindy Tran
"I used to live in Malaysia and i miss Malaysia’s food so bad. Whenever i wanted to eat malaysian food, i’ll come here and enjoy the food here. It..."
Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto
"Had not been to Laksa King Flemington for around ten years but it is just as good as I remember! The place was jam packed but we were seated..."
Sf32393
"Fantastic dishes from Curry Laksa to Fish Head Noodle to Five Spice Chicken! Nasi Lemak was just alright. Been back here a few times, giving it a 4..."
Jessica
"We went there around 5.30pm and we didnt have to wait in the line. But after 6 there was a long line. We ordered Curry Laksa Chicken, and it was..."
Ebmrs
"Laksa King6-12 Pin Oak Crescent, Flemington, MelbourneOne word to describe Laksa King, Solid. If you’re after delicious laksa or..."
2bytwo Adventures
"We had the Hainanese Chicken rice & noodle soup takeaway. They are all great, very authentic Malay taste. Very considerate that they put the noodles..."
Janet @ Perth
"When most people think of Flemington, they mention the racecourse or Laksa King. And there's a good reason why. Laksa King is simply amazing. Great..."
J “Ryan” C
"I don’t think I have to say anything. The reviews speak for themselves!! This was an efficient vibrant busy Tasty pleasant experience. The staff..."
Nathan Killick
"I dined here back when they opened and can only say it’s even better now. Perfectly balanced spices in the curry laksa. Nice little touches and..."
Dr Jones
"My work colleague Jack has rated you highly, so I was keen to try this place out. I opted for takeaway as my colleague was on his way into work. The..."
gjcc73
"Beautifully done laksa’s and a good variety of Malaysian food that you can choose from. The place is always full, we went for a weekend for dinner..."
Keyur Dandekar
"Place to be in Melbourne for tasty, mouthwatering Laksa! We’ve been coming here for years but due to Covid and kind of living faraway, it really..."
Kaye Zamora
"Yummmm laksa sooo good! The curry chicken with roti is also good. If dining in, there's a limit of 1 hr so you pretty much eat and go! Service is..."
Al Sen
Rice Paper Scissors
88/100 (5987 ratings)
Restaurants
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Gluten Free Options
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Thai
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Fusion
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Pork Roll
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Beef
Baguette
Ceviche
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Sit down
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Mid-range
"Finally got to try Rice Paper Scissors, after seeing everyone go! So much yummy food, loved the fusion and the combination of flavours available!..."
Joanne Liu
"Cute place to have dinner with flavoursome dishes that packs a punch. We had 7 tapas dishes and a bottle of red that came up to around $160 but well..."
Lightworker Trinh
"4.5 stars Rice Paper Scissors is quintessentially perfect Asian fusion. The tapas-esque menu offers a plethora of flavour-packed dishes that are..."
Melbourne Food Monkeys
"Food is to die for! Love this place!..."
Anna Shannon
"Great lunch today was so great to to our regular waiter..."
Kenn Ayres
"Quick friendly service - Food was excellent with highlights being the fried barramundi and the eggplant tempura - would I go back..."
JB
"Everything we ordered was delicious and filling for its..."
Wearekimleaf
"What a great place with exceptional flavours and seriously good cocktails. Our group of four opted for the $37 a head five-course dinner special -..."
Aaditey Bains
"Oh my gosh we love this place!! The food is always so yummy! We’re never ever disappointed highly highly..."
Brogan Duyndam
"The food was yummy but we felt as though they didn't really want us there. We were largely ignored for our entire meal, then at one point the..."
Leshae Brown
"Visited Rice Paper Scissors for lunch at 12pm without a booking and we were seated immediately (although the place quickly filled up by 12.30). For..."
Stelly
"The food is great but the portion size can be quite small especially if you're sharing between 4 people - not sure if they didn't change the portion..."
Angelica
"Great venue for a small work function. Share plates we inexpensive and great. Great..."
Matthew D Benson
"One of our favorite places to dine in and always recommended it to friends when seeking a new place to try. Go more than once and try their..."
Khrisey
"Great vibe with friendly staff... great food to share... we came here in the afternoon so not so busy as it would be later... loved the Vietnamese..."
Donna&Shane
"⭐3.7/5We were seated at 9.30pm on a Friday night after placing our name at 8pm for 2. Initially when ordering, we decided on 4 dishes but..."
Maddie Lee
"Just as delicious as it’s Fitzroy sister! We had the twice cooked chicken and crab curry specials, the lamb ribs, barramundi and roti. All were..."
Karina J
"The ambience of the restaurant is cozy! The service staff was very friendly and knowleadgeable. Worth definitely the visit, the que is long, so if..."
Srslyfoods
"We had a great experience here, the wait staff was really friendly and helpful, the menu were really unique, Philippine style cuisine, the dishes..."
FoodieInMel
"Must go to restaurant in melbourne and definitely have to try the lamb ribs!!! I always go here when I'm down there...."
Karen Liang
"Good food but too cramped for space. Would be great if there was a bit of space to move your hands without wondering if you are going to knock..."
Rastafarianf50
"Having only moved to Melbourne at the beginning of the year, Rice Paper Scissors has come to be one of our favorite spots! I love the idea of sharing..."
Amy Read
"Great place for dinner despite the long queue. If you plan to come here, be sure to expect at least a 40 min wait. But the wait is definitely worth..."
Eleanor
"We got to experience an amazing Filipino experience! This venue is modern and decorated with its Filipino traditional style. We all sat on communal..."
Agreekable
"Fabulous restaurant.There was a line of people outside the door on the night of my visit, and I soon found out why. Service is sharp,..."
Famished
"Rating 5/5Service ★★★★★ Food ★★★★★ Ambience ★★★★★I've been to this restaurant countless..."
Urban Muncher
"This place is so great! Great for sharing and trying everything! I recommend to book as this place gets booked up and even when you have booked..."
Emma Louise
"Staffs were friendly. We only wait for about 5 mins during dinner time. Lamb rib is my most favourite dish. Then Tina sashimi and Thai BBQ (source..."
Jessica
"This restaurant is hands down one of the best Asian fusion with sharing menu! Every single item that we ordered was just fresh and of the highest..."
Rifan Thamrin
"This is my one of the favorite place for chilling dinner with friends. I like foods that with coriander and restaurant’s special sauce would be..."
Be Honest
"Probably one of the best restaurants in Melbourne. The staff were anything but dull; and were extremely chatty in the best way possible. The level of..."
Mafrazamjah
"Food was amazing and the service was excellent as well! I would recommend getting a reservation beforehand because waiting is usually about 30mins up..."
Kimberly Wijaya
"Came here to celebrate friends birthday. Food is great, we shared a few small dishes. The let down is their service, a bit pushy for my opinion which..."
Hon
"Finally having an early finish to work we were able to make our way down to RPS for a dinner session, it was already pretty full and we had to settle..."
Mustard
"excellence staffs and meals. We were waiting for half an hour to get in but it totally worth the wait. Food was supb packed with flavour and very..."
GabbieFood
"What a vibrant and busy restaurant. There is always a queue for waiting list here so make sure you’re early or you’ll have to wait very long for..."
Humble Anna
"Coming on a Saturday night with no prior booking, we had to wait for an hour or so, but the waiting was worth it. The service was top notch & the..."
Salwa Gautama
"This place is so small and overly occupied - best to book a table and make sure you get there in time as they do not hold the table for long. We..."
Chii
"Cool asian fusion restaurant. Friendly service and food taste nice and packed with flavours. It was a cold day but we had to sit outside because they..."
Ramesh Maurya
"Came here for dinner a few years ago. Came in for lunch today.Ordered the lunch special - pick 5 dishes for $59.Picked Crying..."
Leo
"Out of 300 reviews this is my 5th, 5 STAR Review 🌟🌟🌟This place is the best!! I’ve been trying to come here for years! And..."
KITCHFIT
"This is one of the nicest joints in Melbourne for Asian fusion. Service is lovely and food is full of flavours. In terms of quality and style..."
Vivien 🍓🍙
"Super nice food!!! Street food from Asian, good serves and friendly staffs~~~ my family really enjoyed our dinner here~~~portion is perfect to share,..."
Emily Xia
"Rice Paper Scissors is one of the Asian fusion restaurants constantly mentioned by Melbournians as a favourite. With a friend visiting from overseas..."
Jamie
"Pre theatre Asian fusion tapas! We got here 30 minutes after it opened and my word was it already packed! Lucky my friend and I managed to..."
Amy Flood
"This is one of my favourite places in Melb. Highly recommend it! There is usually a long wait time so book in advance if you can :) My fav..."
Linda Zhang
"Busy little place for a good reason! It was a chilly Melbourne evening so we opted to wait for a table inside & headed next door for a drink...."
Alicia M
"My friends have been raving about Rice Paper Scissors for the longest time so I decided to come with a few friends. We came at the end of lunch..."
Aaron Chin
"I cannot even begin to describe the flavours this restaurant creates! If you are in Melbourne you NEEEED to go! But be sure to go at lunch time or be..."
Food Girl 101
"RPS has always been a popular go to for asian fusion food in the CBD, and for good reason. All the flavors are strong but well balanced, and..."
Diana Xie
"First time experience here, and wow, the food was incredible. Service was excellent and the vibe was great. We ordered the $69, 5 dishes option. Very..."
Melbfoodie
"The food and the rating on zomato speaks for itself. This is definite place to try! We ordered a few cocktails, the pork belly bao, duck salad, fried..."
Lil Porker
"Amazing food experience! Had a great date night out with hubby and will definitely bring friends and visitors to enjoy it again too. Must try more on..."
Irene Borges
"Came here on a Friday night and had to wait 1.5 hrs before we were able to be seated. The restaurant was so busy and cosy. We ordered the $69 dinner..."
Danielle Nguyen
"Absolutely fantastic food and staff- had to put name down for a wait but it was totally worth it. Had share plates between 4 of us and every dish was..."
Sally
"My go-to asian fusion joint. Such amazing food, flavours and dishes for such a good price. The lamb ribs, soft shell crab baos, and ceviche is..."
Sarah Ngo
"Another great lane way restaurant. Great feel especially on a friday or saturday night when everyone is relaxing after a big week. The food is..."
Daniel Arnott
"Food here is worth queuing for. Delicious Asian fusion cuisine with great cocktails. I normally try to come here for early dinner. Pork belly is to..."
Sammy
"Love this little place, food is always sensational, Thai, Vietnamese influenced, although you have to get in early to get a table as they're can be..."
Nelson
"When you arrive and see a queue it can be off putting.... but. When Travis smiles and takes your details, you know your in good hands.We toddled..."
Flavietta
"We tried the Mekong mule and for food had soft shell crab, asian greens (both excellent), bbq lamb ribs (nice), thai ceviche and thai fried chicken..."
SDeans
"Great food, make sure to take a few friends so you can try more dishes. Lamb ribs and the fried chicken are my personal favourites. Won’t need a..."
Dinesh Amin
"Rating: 4.5Food: 4.5Value: 4Ambience: 4Service: 5Hands down best service and most friendly staff ever. The staff were..."
Munching With Mel
"There’s something for everyone from the menu of fresh, flavoursome dishes. Had the ceviche, soft shell crab salad, betel leaf, dumplings and..."
Milla Vanilla
"Had a really good time with my partner at Rice Paper Scissors, the staff was very accommodating, the food came out fairly quick and very tasty,..."
Richard Tom
"Foodwill deserved 3 stars base on the taste to compare with authentic vietnamese cuisine.But service and the effort try to mingle the flavor to match..."
Foodninja
"Fantastic with their food in terms of taste, value and coeliac safety- they prep things carefully and have separate procedures for gluten-free..."
Zoe Chin
"Great food! Must try places in Melbourne for sure! Great prices and even better flavours. Good service. We had the 5 share plates for $59 and a..."
Nidhi
"Yas for meeeee 😗 I love this restaurant not just food, but love the staff here as well ❤️ they are so goooood 👌🏻 happy to come here..."
Quinn Tran
"Visited with friends and chose 5 dishes which wait staff portioned for the four of us to share - Allof the dishes were SO delicious. Great fresh..."
Melanie Potter
"My score 3.5 stars.  I surprised J with lunch at RPS for her birthday - we had a 1.30 booking on 18th Dec (not her actual birthday).  We were..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"Really enjoyed dinner here!! Heard this place gets busy quick so we came early and got ourselves a table. Everything from the service to the food was..."
.ji.sama
"Finally got to go here without having to wait. The hype is real people! Amazing food (calamari was my favourite) full of intense, unique flavours...."
Kimmy
"Small, unpretentious little restaurant that packs a punch. Absolutely loved their desserts, and their soft shell crab salad was a nice treat. I..."
Little.miss
"Had the most sensational end of year staff party at RPS. The staff were incredibly accommodating, the food and drinks were spectacular, the service..."
Xavali
"This place has been on our list for a while and the high expectations were met with two thumbs up.  We had so many delicious tiny bites of which the..."
Lifecycle
"This has very easily become my favourite place in the city for lunch. I live in the eastern suburbs, so anytime I travel into the city, I come here..."
Anotheronebitesthecrust
"Love both outlets - this city one is busier but food and service equally outstanding! Have now moved away from Melbourne but will always visit when..."
Laura Kimberley Soh
"I have been to this place twice and still love to go back. They are a small restaurant in liver pool street serving Asian fusion dishes. The..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"I have been here twice before but didn't get a chance to get in due to the long queue, luckily this time my frd & I were able to grab a seat at..."
Chuhong Wu
"Consistently good asian food across different cuisines. (Vietnamese, Balinese, Indonesian and Thai). the restaurant delivered a really filling and..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Been wanting to try this one for a while now. Came here with a couple of girlfriends for lunch. We decided to do the set lunch, pick 5 dishes for $85..."
Food Junkie
"Wow e Delicious food and drinks in a really nice atmosphere. Not only did the food taste but good but looked good, presented beautifully..."
Yume Yume
"Taste so nice, i really like the food and its awesome! The minus thing is i need to que for a long time, but really its worth with the price and..."
Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto
"So soo soooo yum. Well worth the wait for a table. We sat communal style which allowed us to see what others had ordered. Menu is designed to share..."
Tish Piaser
"What a great place for a meal. Love the portions and the 5-dishes-for-2 is a must. Tried almost all the choices now, and have yet to find one that is..."
Cheesy Orange
"Busy night and full of hungry diners. We needed to wait to have a table. Other than that, staff are trying their best to accommodate their customers...."
Duchess_Arg
"I have chosen this lovely place for my birthday dinner with my friend. Overal, everything went very well. The food taste so richful and delicious...."
Jenny Duong
"Heard good review about this place. The place was pretty small, not ideal for large groups. The staff was really friendly and the service was quick...."
Makan2Melbourne
"Food was really well priced, loved being able to choose five dishes for the two of us. We had steamed pork buns, lamb ribs and chicken drumsticks. It..."
Erin King
"👍 Fun range of different tapas dishes with a punchy bite of vibrant and diverse flavours from each dish👍 vego/vegan options are a..."
Tina T
"Funky, cramped place to go for an Asian inspired tapas meal. Take the set menu option. The price is outstanding for a high quality meal. You need to..."
Maylene Mikaelson
"First time coming here and served well with the friendly staff. Love the decor, ambience and vibes. We ordered duck salad, papaya salad, crying..."
Val
"YUM! We of course went for the five dishes for $35 a head, which we found to be great value for money! All dishes we tried were delicious, the..."
Chips Before Dips
"Came here with a friend on a Friday night after a long day at Uni. We ordered the duck papaya salad, lamb ribs, thai fried chicken, sticky pork belly..."
Chris Li
"If possible, I would rate it 3.8. Really like the deco here, but food is just average. Staff is really nice and helpful. We three ordered 5 dishes...."
Juerong Qiu
"Nice tapas! Delicately cooked and best for share. There’s limit rooms however the vibe was not bad at all. We expected a long queue and it’s good..."
Charlie
"We were able to be seated after a 5min wait. It is very cosy being seated beside other people. $32 will get you five dishes shared between yourself..."
Chantelle Hiley
"Absolutely love this place!Ambience : 4/5. Busy eatery bit manageable. Casual yet comfortable dining area. Gentle music which makes it a perfect..."
Moieats
"The atmosphere is great but there are not many tables inside. If you visit at the peak hour, you will be wait for a while. The food are all mouth..."
Jessie Foodie
"Came here a second time yesterday for my birthday lunch. It never seems to disappoint. Nice staff and yummy food. Was happy with the customer service..."
Kira Dinh
"Small but well organised restaurant. Leave your name and phone number and they’ll sent you a text message when there’s a table ready for you...."
Jean Jean
"You have to wait for a table but the bar staff keep you entertained! All the meals we had were amazing, except for the veggie banana blossom salad,..."
Matilda Rose
"We came here as a table of 6 on a Saturday night. We had to put our names down for a table but then you can go get a drink and they text you when..."
EmLou86
"Having been to rice paper scissors, I like the ambience of this restaurant better and it's great they allow reservations. The service staff were..."
Food For Thought
"The staff here are so nice, explaining the menu for us. We have 4 people, and ordered 3 people potion set also some dishes.Recommend today’s..."
Helen Hu
"Always have heard lots of good things about this place so came over on a Wednesday night at around 6:40 ish, and of course it’s packed. It was a 30..."
Faye Ye
"Food: Overall, every dish tasted great. However, they were very similar in flavour, with most dishes being of a sour nature, with a bit of spicy...."
Daisy
"Can get very busy during peak hours so be prepared. They have a 1.5 hours seating allowance which I guess gives you enough time to enjoy your meal. $..."
RGAnders
"It was very busy so we took a table outside with a nearby heater. The food was delicious, the service great and while it was a bit expensive, $59 for..."
Veta Bajaj
"I went to Khao by Rice Paper Scissors just before it closed. The food was some of the best I've had in Melbourne and even though it was at HWKR, I..."
The Hand That Bites
"Great food ! Awesome staff.!! Fast service !!! Generous portions! So happy here.. small place but effective! Great stuff! Will be back whenever i’m..."
Yohanes Satria Julianto
"With its intimate New York loft meets balinese chic decor, relaxed atmosphere, impeccable service and mouth watering South East Asian shared plates,..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"A great experience every time we visit rice paper scissors. We were lucky tonight to only wait about 5 minutes when we arrived (around 5:30pm). When..."
Thi
"Attentive staff, service was good. Nice hip atmosphere. Seats were uncomfortable though. Food was good, but I wish the rotti was smaller but in more..."
Wintice
"Beautiful food! Dishes were bursting with flavour and service was super friendly. A very enjoyable lunch, will definitely go again. My favourite was..."
Viv OY
"Duck salad was amazing. Wish I knew the ingredients to it. Tamarind fish was also great. Fiance loved it and she rarely enjoys fish. Would definitely..."
Mwhy Tran
"Every dish we ordered was full of different flavours, everything tasted really fresh as well. My favourite would have to be the duck salad and the..."
Obsessedwithfood
"After visiting and being impressed with the Fitzroy outlet, had to pay the Liverpool Street outlet a visit too! It definitely did not..."
EatsByM
"Absolutely love this trendy little restaurant. We arrived and put our name down for a table. As there were four of us it would be a 45min wait so..."
Clare
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Shiran Zhang
"My girlfriend took me there to have dinner. We order some day special like fish and scallops. Pretty good experience with her. Hope next time I can..."
元霸李
"Super popular restaurant and for good reason! A group of us came here for dinner and really enjoyed our experience! We arrived slightly late (6:30pm..."
Rachel Jade
"Great atmosphere, interesting menu, tasty food! We got in early, which worked well - this is a small and busy dinner spot, perfect for..."
Figures
"Hawker style asian fusion in a rustic setting. Doesn’t look fancy off Liverpool street, but the fancy food :). We booked for the 12PM session and..."
Tracey @ NoWongFood
"What a great little restaurant specialising in Asian tapas.We went for the five dishes for two but supersized up to cover four..."
Austin
"great food and drinks... came here with friends and had a great night. the food was so good, loved the ceviche and also the service. We'll be..."
Chickenliver
"Lovely place. Food is delicious and the service is really good (fundamental to a good dining experience IMO)...It is a little loud but it all adds to..."
An
"The pictures speak for themselves! Tender yet crispy lamb ribs, papaya salad with beautifully balanced flavours, crispy pork belly, a decadent..."
Kath's Food Indulgences
"Outstanding food, and to top it off... incredible customer service! Shout out to Travis there, who went above and beyond to make sure our experience..."
Lara.stephens
"One of Melbourne's must eat at venues. You kind of make the assumption if you say to a friend "let's go to rice paper scissors" for dinner, you just..."
Descartesmuse
"Been here a few years ago and stopped in unplanned. Great deal for 5 dishes - plenty for 2 fairly hungry diners. Had a glass of the Pinot each which..."
Tim
"Amazing service! The deal with 5 dishes is a great choice to delve into trying a variety of dishes! In particular, the lamb ribs were marinated and..."
Grape Life
"Food was in decent portions, taste was outstanding: especially barramundi fillet in turmeric sauce, lamb ribs and duck salad. $69 deal for 5 dishes..."
Gingin
"Try their set menu as it works out to be best price. Order the pork :) .. you're welcome! This resto never disappoints. Theyre cocktails are..."
April
"One of my favourite go to restaurants in Melbourne!A little bit of a wait on days, but well worth it.The Thai Ceviche and the BBQ lamb ribs..."
AndrewToe
":) great food, friendly staff, funky music, ambience and affordable. Would happily re-visit this place again and again :) thanks to the lovely staff..."
Caitlin Kingsley
"Portions small but packed full of flavour. Really enjoyed the chicken and the wagyu beef. We had food before coming here so we didn’t get to eat..."
Melbourne, Let’s Eat
"We had to wait a little while in line for a table, however this wasn't a problem as you expect to have to wait at popular restaurants. The food here..."
Whenfoodsonpoint
"Apart from a massive line and wait for a table the food here is so good, so full of flavour. I also loved the atmosphere and the cocktails are so so..."
Frances Mona
"Flavours are amazing and they all pack a punch! Been here twice already and everything on the menu is worth trying! If you love Asian fusion then..."
Felix The Cat
"A great experience on every level! My friend and I arrived at 12.25 on Friday for lunch - no booking. As it was already full (opened at 12) we were..."
TJ
"Been here many times. Tasty food and great price. Its a cosy bar we like. It’s worth while for the long wait. We always pick the pork belly and..."
Snow
"Lamp was amazing!!! The staff are soooo nice!!! We’ve been here several times and the food always surprise us. Good music and friendly..."
Zu Ning
"My favourite restaurant in Melbourne. My girlfriend and I have been here a few times and loved it every time. The food is SO tasty, we've tried..."
James Ter
"We came here for lunch. Interesting place that was packed to the rafters during peak hour work lunch for a Friday.We were not to keen to..."
Split The Bill
"Waited for 30 mins but it's worth it !! The staff is really nice and we had a small conversation, even though it was packed inside of restaurant...."
Koko
"If you have not tried this restaurant yet, time to give it a go. The crying tiger is definitely one to try. Great place to catch up with the girls!..."
Moetfan
"It is unfortunate that they dont take bookings for this restaurant. It is a small, packed restaurant. Great value for money ($65 for 5 dishes to be..."
Obie
"Delicious. Very small place, you might need to wait to go in, we waited around 20 min on Friday night. Sharing tables. Food is delicious, portions..."
Deniz
"Food was amazing! Perfectly cooked and the perfect amount of selection to choose fromStaff were super friendly and accommodating to changes I..."
Elle Donagher
"just had a lunch here earlier this week. They are always full on the peak hour and dont receive any reservations. So we have to wait for..."
Key🍕
"It is sort of like an on tray snack to me, but it is quite filling. It is sort of a modern Asian food from a different cuisine such as Thai,..."
Missfoodie
"I’ve been wanting to try Rice Paper Scissors(RPS) for over a year since my colleague told me about this restaurant. RPS don’t take phone..."
Jolene Lim
"YUMMMMMM!!! The sticky pork belly (this one is soooooo so good so defs get it), crispy duck salad, Thai fried chicken, and the Thai ceviche were so..."
VP
"Came here for the first time and picked the five dishes option. Service was good and it was only an hour wait on a Friday night. Food came out really..."
Ray
"Have to say the food here was 100% worth the wait and absolutely delicious. This is my second time here and we decided to order 5 dishes to share..."
Julie Nguyen
"Excellent. This place packs a serious punch in terms of flavor. All dishes are delightfully prepared with lots of depth, nice presentation and..."
Melbourne Epicure
"Mr Chef: PLEASE keep the king fish collar!The special you had last night which was the salt & pepper king fish collar was OUTSTANDING! Please..."
Cassandra Nahrung
"Hubby and I came here before a show and we're lucky enough to see friends there that shared a table with us just in time for the first lunch service...."
Hangry Mama
"Love the tapas style dining experience which allows you to choose 5 different dishes for a set price. The dishes are quite small but you are left..."
Sophie Donnison
"I used to walk past this spot 3 times a week for a few months and I’m glad to say I’ve finally managed to dine here. It’s definitely wise to..."
Jinn
"Coming from an Asian background and eating Vietnamese food my whole life, this food was decently delicious for me. This restaurant captures the taste..."
Jimmy Nguyen
"Wonderful service and atmosphere, the value for food was fantastic as well. There's not much to say other than you must definitely head here if you..."
Oy
"The food & service here is 10/10! I strongly recommend ordering the “5 for $65”, which includes any specials for the evening. Staff are..."
LG
"Always a great experience eating here. We usually get the feed me menu which is great to share between the two of us. It gets crazy busy so pop your..."
Cakescookiescoffee
"One of my faves, right up there along with longrain and supernormal. The Mekhong mule cocktail is delicious!! Best dishes here are: - Barbeque..."
George David Michaelides
"This is a really really good Asian fusion tapas style restaurant. The food and service were amazing and I am definitely going to come back (I’d..."
IEats
"Always great fun to try the menu items. Everything is well balanced and just a little different. There weren’t many non pork or shrimp options when..."
Pennae
"{ _anne_with_an_e // review }* ORDERED: 5 dishes for $65 (for 2), great value.Lamb ribs - (my fave) succulent, perfectly cooked, so tender..."
_anne_with_an_e
"Wow, so good. Really really really enjoyed it. Got the 5 dishes for $65, definitely recommend it. Got dessert as well- wow. Wow, wow, wow..."
Rama
"Amazing food! Everything we ordered was so yummy. Service was really friendly can’t fault the place. We will most definitely be back again in the..."
Jo Landi
"Been wanting to try this place for AGES but kept getting interrupted by other travel plans. Finally got to go during my last trip to Melbourne and it..."
Nem
"Haven’t been back for a while. Most food was still lovely prawn wonton, octopus special, but the pork belly was almost inedible so fat and took so..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Had lunch 5 dishes for 2 on trip to Melb in laneway restaurant.  Was seated at the stools overlooking the staff prepping cocktails.  Service was a..."
2A1K
"This place does a great lunch deal, they do 5 dishes for $29.50 per person. A work colleague and I went in on Friday for a treat. The great thing is..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Friday night date night done well 🙌🏻👏🏻 Favourite dish was the ribs. Literally came off the bone, and the sauce on it was the bomb.com!..."
Fiona Nguyen
"Really great atmosphere in a very small space. Food was great but still does not live up to my expectations after waited for almost 1 hour for a..."
Tomato.Girl.
"Good fusion! better arrive before it open, otherwise you will end up in a long waiting queue. Ordered a set meal for two, strong..."
Rinny Wang
"Nice food and service. The only thing is the sitting arrangements. You have to share with others and the sitting is not..."
Joanna43429
"Arrived early and still had to put our name down. Went for a wine  around the corner while waiting. Well worth the mucking about. By far the best,..."
Rtm
"SO.YUMMY I forgot to take pictures after the first 2 dishes were served. Betel leaf and ribs were mah fav! Staff always check up on you, seating is a..."
Eatmeef
"The lamb there is really good, love it so much. And their service is really good, the staff were friendly and warm welcoming. Strongly recommended go..."
Jtsgqsdhrzm
"Basically one of the best south east asian restaurants in Melbourne. Can't go wrong with whatever you order, drinks and definitely food..."
Food Reviews
"Fantastic food! Well prepared, original, great combination of flavors and textures. We had 6 dishes and were impressed with every single one. Great..."
Pawel Malczewski
"Five dishes for $65 is an absolute bargain for the experience and flavours. Must try the dumplings and Lin-Jee Sour. Every dish we had was made with..."
Nic D
"I used to rave about rice paper scissors to all my colleagues however today it was disappointing and not quite how I remembered it a year ago. My..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"Great ambience and atmosphere! Staff were attentive and the food tasted so good. We got the 2 for $65 platter of 5 dishes dinner deal. BBQ lamb ribs,..."
David Liang
"TASTY TASTY TASTY! There is no wonder why this place is such a hidden (yet well-known) gem tucked down a side alley just off Bourke St. With a great..."
Kimberley Leggett
"The food is amazing. Stumbled in looking for asian food on a busy Friday night.We were not disappointed one bit.A place I would..."
Melbourne's Finest Foods
"I had the 5 dishes meal with 2 other of my friends and loved it. The selection is wide and with very original fusion twists too. While the space was..."
Jennifer
"Been here last night! The service was great and the foods were amazing! Affordable prices! Highly recommend the lamb ribs and the pork..."
Zillily
"So good!!!!!! I seriously have nothing to say other than the food blew me away with their deliciousness ❤️ Me and my friend got the 5 dishes..."
Rizka Natasya
"This is my absolute favourite restaraunt in Melbourne. You can't go wrong here. The service, food, ambiance and value for money is perfect. Get there..."
Renee Sturtevant
"My friend and I picked the $60 menu here. Definitely get your money's worth. I would highly recommend ordering the pork belly here! On..."
April Sacluti
"Cute little restaurant. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Food was good, we had the kingfish ceviche, pork buns, lamb ribs, barramundi and the..."
Jstina Cho
"I love the atmosphere at this restaurant! It’s quite hippie that a lot of youngsters would love to hang out at. There’s always a queue so just..."
Vendy Foo
"Amazing service and food! The wait staff are super attentive and friendly. They give off a great vibe and the food was beautiful. As inside was a bit..."
Georgia Sing
"The taste is good, the weight is moderate. It’s a nice place for dating with someone.Easy to try and share different kinds of food with ur..."
Yanhui Liu
"The food here is undeniably great! But.... the location, the ambiance and the actual physical state of this place is why I can’t give it a 5 star...."
Sophia Collantes
"It was just delicious. My favorite was bloody Mary cocktail. Lamb ribs, crying tiger, duck salad, bao's. I thought the crispy Barramundi was a bit..."
Remy Matthew
"We've been to the Fitzroy place, so we knew what we were in for. And we were not disappointed, if anything we were simply reminded of the incredible..."
Jay Contor
"^oWo^ sawardeekap troi oi this place is xxugoi oishi desune~~ rice paper scissors? More like rice paper rocks haha geddit cos this place roxx lmaoo..."
Truman Tang
"Love this place! Excellent bbq lamb ribs and pork belly here! Also, the soft shell crab baguette, bbq king prawns and ceviche are pretty good!..."
Rachel Lai
"Hard to fault, our second visit to Rice Paper Scissors and we walked out even more impressed than the first time. To mix it up we ordered a different..."
Nathan Galea
"The waiters were very nice and attentive, however the ambience of the restaurant was abit lacking and isolated but probably due to the fact that we..."
Sandra Dao
"This place is one of my fave dining place in Melbourne. Foods are always tasty, and customer service are good. We usually ordered the 5 plater to..."
Yulz
"ShizukoVery good and interesting restaurant. This restaurant doesn't provide booking for dinner. So you have to arrange your time properly, otherwise..."
Vivi861
"Amazing food and service! Having been here before on a Saturday night and reading such great reviews, my high expectations were not met when I last..."
Linda
"Been here a few times and absolutely loved it! Sticky pork belly was the favourite dish but everything we tasted was delicious. I'm hoping they do..."
Zee
"The perfect spot for a birthday lunch. Love that you can book and the five option lunch deal was the perfect way to try a bit of everything. The..."
Gillian Griffiths
"Pretty much everything here is amazing. My favourites are probably the Sticky Ribs and Crying Tiger.The ribs falls off the bone and melts..."
Turtle 🐢
"This place is CRAZY popular. We were here at 5:30 on a Wednesday and it was nearly full, by 5:45 they had a wait list of people. And I know why! The..."
Jess Guscott
"Just had lunch here and I have to say, it was delicious! I can see why this place has such a high rating. My friend and I went for any 5 dishes for..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"I have finally made it to Rice Paper Scissors! We had to wait an hour and 45 mins to be seated, needless to say that we were famished by the time we..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Brilliant. Couldn’t fault any part of it. Service was great from the staff today. Pictures don’t do the food justice. Fresh, fast and very very..."
Luke Purcell
"很有特色的Asian Fusion,午餐是$59 两个人 选5道菜 晚餐是$65 2两个人. 一般开业后半小时里都会坐满人了..."
Christinana
"Rice Paper Scissors is a tiny but very popular restaurant hidden in a lane way. Funny think is it has nothing to do with any rice dishes. It serves..."
Hello World!
"5 delicious share plates between 2 people for $65? Sign me up! Barramundi, prawn dumplings, BBQ pork buns, mini banh mi, fried chicken. That was our..."
Dale Zeinheiger Culpin
"Service was friendly and obliging (I made a terrible mess and loads of requests- all of which were happily met). The atmosphere was chill, the food..."
SN
"The food was interesting in a good way but not something to crave again. One of the dishes came 15minutes after the others but the overall service..."
Skeyfei.jia
"This place never fail to impress. I've been here twice. I would have given this place a 4.5 rating if it were not for the waiting staff who ushered..."
Springsfield
"The $59 for two lunch offer is good value. The food is very clean and crisp. Th service was prompt to take order by there was a long wait for the..."
Phillip Wilkie
"WOW this place was fabulous - wonderful atmosphere! The staff were friendly, drinks were great & the food was really fresh & delish! I will..."
Shell Samuels
"Beautiful Asian fine eating place with set menu that is value for money. All the flavours were delicate and delicious. Had a selection of Asian..."
Ferry Gondo
"After failing twice to get in, it was third time lucky for me on a Wednesday night! Mind you, I still had to get there 10 minutes before it even..."
Nini Foodie
"Great food and great wait staff! Definitely worth the wait, albeit a very long one. Best to go with the pick 5 plates to share option, it doesn't..."
Kevin
"I normally don't eat anywhere I have to line up, but there's a cocktail bar next door so we put our names down and went for a drink.Fast forward..."
Chris
"Small place with minimal seating inside and very hard to get booking. The menu is designed to be shared dishes and the food is fusion Thai/Asian. I..."
Ilovefoodsomuch
"The 2 of us had the 5 dishes set, it was a lot of food. The dishes are well cooked, as the meat is crispy and tender, also dishes are flavored with..."
Alice
"went there for dinner on a friday night, it took us 1 hr of queuing, but the foods were so amazing. Would love to go back there again, it just the..."
Actuallyitslucy
"The ever busy cafe Rice Paper Scissors, long queue to get the seats.The good thing is that you don't have to wait, you can put your name in the..."
Jeffry
"Got in early and the place is filled up with people in 15 mins. Order share menu for 3, way too much food, hit and miss between dishes, down turn was..."
Baysidefoodie
"Amazing food and great environment! It's a good idea to stop by like an hour before your planned dinner so they can prepare a table for you. Around..."
Estefania Giraldo Pineda
"In the last two weeks, I've had the pleasure to dine at RPR. What a ripper place. It's rare that you find a menu from which you could happily order..."
EmmDee
"Good food and good service. It's very affordable if you go with a group of people as the menu is designed for sharing. that way, you get to sample..."
Nen
"Wow! Wow! Wow! I love this place. Super cool and super salivating. The staff are fun, electric and very welcoming. It's been on my list..."
Pjgirl
"Pick 5 dishes on the menu 59$ for 2 people. Worth it and cheap. Delicious food and also good service. A perfect place to go to share a few dishes..."
Fay Godanda
"Had lunch here today - ordered 5 dishes for $59 AND IT WAS AMAZING!!! Had the pork ribs, fried barramundi, Viet baguette w soft shell crab,..."
Shu
"I enjoyed the whole experience from the 'cool' waiters (without being pretentious)  delivering lovely service to the lovely ambiance (small with..."
Fernando Longo
"Came here for lunch with a few colleagues. We went for 5 meals for $30 each. Every dish (except one) was fabulous and so delicious. The only one none..."
Ihoward
"Rice Paper Scissors rocks! (Thanks to Jacquie for the title)I love using my hands to eat food and Rice Paper Scrs has this printed on the..."
Michael Daaboul
"Amazing! Delicious food and friendly service.Staff were happy to help clarify the menu and make recommendations. I had the duck salad (OMG)..."
Mel
"Came here on a Monday night at 5.50pm and got a table immediately. Love that the staff who attended to us was very friendly and helpful with the..."
Debra
"We arrived at ~730pm on a Saturday night and were told it would be about an hour wait for 2 people. Happy to wait as we'd been dying to try this..."
Hanu
"Decided to give this place a try after reading so many positive reviews. We got there at around 6 pm on a Sunday and were told there was a ~30 minute..."
Ocean
"This is a great place for modern Asian cuisine done simply but full of flavour. Everything on the menu is delicious and done right. A perfect place..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Really good food. Would definitely recommend it to others. Wasn't plan on going but glad we did. The tuna was exceptionally good! Should order tuna..."
Julien Lay
"Went here to celebrate my friends birthday and it did not disappoint, every dish we tried was amazing and perfect for sharing between 4 people, I..."
Jade Eden Loosli
"Certainly deserves the high ratings, I absolutely love this place. Was completely satisfied with the 5 dishes between 2 people, the portions are..."
Maria
"Very yummy dishes. Fun sharing them. A bit too noisy to talk much. Waited for quite a while to get seat but they take your name and number so you..."
Syt
"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Rice Paper Scissors is a South East Asian restaurant in the Melbourne CBD..."
Love At First Bite
"Consistently really good food full of flavour! Really good value too for the amount and quality. Super busy really quick so have to come really early..."
Michael Dunne
"The Maitre D went above and beyond to look after us on the evening. The food was outstanding, and the atmosphere perfect. Best dining experience..."
Amile
"Had duck salad and wangyu beef. They come in small dishes. The duck salad is nice. Dishes are special in their taste of Vietnamese and Thai fusion...."
Charis
"Great service , great food , tremendous value for money . Pork buns were to die for . Had a one hour waiting on Friday , well worth it ! Great going..."
Rajan Chanana
"Came here right at the time they open on a Friday evening and place was already packed! I think rice paper scissors is one where I'd try because of..."
Kayacrackerrs
"When meeting up with former Dubai friends (this time in Melbourne), we decided on a relatively casual approach to our evening — which involved..."
A To Za'atar
"Really nice food here, would recommend! The menu is set at $65 for five dishes for two at dinner which surprisingly is a good amount but..."
Rsq1
"Arrived at 6pm on a Monday and was greeted by a very friendly waiter. Got my name taken down and it was approximately a half an hour wait. If you're..."
BubblyCake
"Friendly and accommodating staff. Lively environment. Excellent and sumptuous food. Price range was on the medium scale. Left the place with a happy..."
Jeeth John
"This is my favourite Asian fusion place in the city. I always get the 5 dishes to share with a friend. Each dish is seriously finger licking good...."
Belle
"Did the $65 per person 5 course option and was very impressed. The pork buns and fried chicken were delicious. The lamb ribs were exceptional👌...."
Bachd3
"Rated quite high on Zomato, hence we went there to give it a try. very busy restaurant when we went there at lunchtime. Mainly Tapas and Drinks. Duck..."
Cottonball♡
"Love love this place. But you need to get there early to get a spot. And I mean early, I mean before the restaurant opens at 5:30pm... so many people..."
Yourmelbournefoodguide
"Cobain dinner disini waktu liburan ke Melb.. Tempat nya kecil (paling cuma ada 3 table for 6 persons di dlm + table bar & 2 table di luar)..."
Inggrid Zhao
"Asian street food tapas.. Say no more!Who says that you can't double up the banquet? Certainly not me. RPS provide a "pick 5 between 2"..."
Pitted4Lyf
"My friend suggested me this place he really like. I do like as well... the food seem to look less but it actually fill me full like hard to move..."
Sweet_tooth_bo_boo
"Great food and friendly vibe. Great place for a quick catch up or date. The food is amazing with lots of flavours. A must try is the betel..."
Priya Radha
"Sticky pork belly and Vietnamese iced coffee. I think there is condensed milk in coffee. Sweet and taste good. Sticky pork belly was bit spicy for..."
Austin
"Melbourne is full of hidden treasures in dodgy looking alleyways, and Rice Paper Scissors is one of of those treasures. I had heard for a number of..."
Secret Night Out
"Ordered: Thai Ceviche, BBQ Lamb Ribs, Crying Tiger, Cucumber Som Tom, Sticky Pork Belly and Roti. Thai Ceviche: Nothing special in terms of..."
Jennifer Gong
"A wonderful lunch experience, BBQ lamb rib was awesome and the crying tiger was cooked right on the spot. Duck salad was fine and all the waiters and..."
FoodBooster
"Try the: Thai Ceviche and the BaoAfter numerous, and I do mean numerous, attempts at securing a meal here, we've finally managed to score..."
Wandering Ella
"Super awesome food! Had to sit outside and wait an hour but the food was certainly worth it. The BBQ ribs were outstanding and the serving sizes make..."
Daniel Taylor
"I've had one fantastic experience here and one very ordinary one. The first time it was extraordinary. Loved every dish we had and the staff were..."
Two Sheds
"Had a lovely Wednesday night at Rice Paper Scissors.  Had a 40 minute wait to be seated, which was to be expected and exactly what the person at the..."
Melissa Kate
"I was lured in by the $65 dinner deal (5 dishes between 2) and excellent reviews, but I left with only one thing on my mind... the..."
M.
"the food is really good, especially the lamb rib, so tender and full of flavor! had the "mum i dropped my icecream for dessert, very interesting. it..."
Jing
"Worth a trip for when you're in Melbourne! Decent options on the menu that is vegetarian friendly! Also make sure you order the desserts..."
Naman B
"I think the best words for review are: I will come back again. Don't ask me why. I don't want to write 140 words to say how good is...."
Laurence Song
"Get your name on the list early ( about 1.5 hour wait at 6.30) and go enjoy a drink somewhere while you wait, because it is so worth it. The 5..."
Courtney
"I ate here twice in one week as it was so good. It's always really busy but they were so helpful in finding me a spot at the bar to eat the first..."
Sneha Arora
"Was looking for a special place in which to reunite with a Sydney friend I had not seen for more than 30 years. Was convinced by on-line reviews that..."
Urban Foodie
"Great little place with amazing food and cocktails. The only (slight) negative I have is the small wait and the fact that if you eat at the bar they..."
Kriti Kapoor
"Love this place!!! Their dishes are delish! No complaints only just the wait time and the fact that the place is small so you have to get in super..."
R1987
"The wait is worth it!!!Genuinely my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Everything was perfect. Had a great seat at the bar, ordered some cocktails..."
Arron Conran
"So after all my hard work of making a feasible schedule for our Melbourne trip, Mr. T decided to throw the schedule out the window. We made a last..."
Lyv To Eat
"Nice paper scissorsFeeling something fresh?This Vietnamese is the bees knees,No really it's the bestGrab a beer or..."
ShortPunMoreFun
"my husband and I came into this place randomly one night and to my delight, this place was amazing! by far one of the best asian fusion places I've..."
Doodiethefoodieblogger
"For a cheap Asian Hawker style feed, the prices commanded didn't really justify portions and satisfaction. Whilst flavours were quite nice, it was a..."
Cynthia Giang
"I was on Fitzroy this week a bit hungry, found this place on Zomato and decided to give it a try.I had malaysian BBQ Chicken, BBQ King..."
Eduardo Dias
"Great value for money! We had the five dishes between 2 for only $65 between us. I thought the food was delicious with amazing bursts of flavour in..."
Nicole
"Enjoyed rice, paper, scissors, immensely! We ordered the 5 dishes for a a set price for 2 people. The fried chicken (gluten free) was an absolute..."
Melbournian
"Asian tapas for the win!! We were in a group of 3 and went out for dinner last night. We arrived appx 8pm and only had to wait about 20 mins for a..."
Sandrena DOlivera
"Had lunch here today. Food was great. Love the lamb ribs and the caramelised pork! Taste so good. They take bookings for lunch so we didn't have to..."
Veronica Lin
"Have been here twice before and never left disappointed! Asked for recommendations and the main seller seems to be the sticky pork belly and it's not..."
Jasmine Wong
"Nice food but nothing too out of the world! I think the reason it has so many good reviews is the tapas style asian dishes are not that common for..."
Med
"Rice Paper Scissors, Melbourne cbd, cuisine - Vietnamese. Was looking for a restaurant for dinner before the "Book of Mormon" show (which I must add..."
Sweta Ajmera
"As a Sydney gal visiting down south, you want to find the cool places that are quintessentially Melbourne so you can come back to Sydney and tell all..."
Eatdrinkbe_merry
"Food here was BOMB. Went for the lunch banquet (you can order 5 sides for $59) and tried the BBQ lamb ribs, Wagyu beef slices, Vietnamese bahn mi w..."
Sandy Natalia
"Yummy asian style tapas that doesnt break the bank. Galloping horses and bbq lamb ribs were the standout. Many low carbs options too. Service is..."
JJ
"Another restaurant that I have bookmarked for a while but never got a chance to visit until today.Thoroughly enjoyed my meal and would..."
Ilovefood13
"It was a last minute meal with friends. Tasty, a little on the warm side (although we were asked) and quick. Of all their dishes, we enjoyed their..."
Arissa Lee
"Fabulous service & delicious food. We tried the Crying Tiger (you must get this!), the Duck Salad (another must), the Greens (ditto), the Crispy..."
Julie Osborn
"This place is A1 consistant and just keeps doing a great job day in day out.Been a few times now and always try something different and have..."
Matsta1975
"what an amazing experience at Rice Paper Scissor. All food have an amazing flavour we had grill calamari, crispy burramandi,BBq lamb ribs, mushroom..."
Alessandro Love Good Food
"Awesome food great service a must visit if you are in CBD area in love with the variety of food they offer.Ambience-5/5 Food-5/5 Price-4/5..."
The Foodie
"We discovered this place a little by accident and it proved being a great choice :D We ordered the 5 dishes to share and none disappointed. We also..."
Vanessa Espírito Santo
"Rice paper scissors... ROCK BOOM explosion in the mouth of flavour is what you can expect! Came here early at 5:30 to reserve a spot for the..."
2wo Fat Girls
"Want to try an affordable Asian styled tapas with deliver bang-on flavour and freshness? @ricepaprscrs is a place to go-go! This South Asian-fusion..."
Whenfoodiesmeet
"It was perfect, until..... We'd had our 5 course menu, food was amazing, service was acceptable, and then we were asked if we wanted..."
Elizabeth Maree
"Love RPS and it was well worth the 1.5 hours on a cold and rainy night! Only for you RPS. Asian tapas that were rich in flavours and smells that..."
PS91
"such a long line but definitely worth it. the wait was for an hour and a half and only allowed to dine for an hour. must try their lamb ribs,..."
Forknifespoon
"This place is wonderful! My friend Brought me here for my birthday and what a meal! The price is very fair and the cocktails are toooooo yummy! The..."
Lily
"It would be a 5 if it weren't so crowded, noisy and small. It helps that the service made up for it. Plus, food was amazing! Some people may argue..."
Chee Ching Low
"Finally managed to get a table with just one hour wait on Friday night. Tried to have dinner here twice but failed due to long waiting time. I have..."
Wandering Spoon
"Love this place! Food was so fresh and tasty and the service friendly and welcoming. Recommend the lamb ribs, pork belly and betel leaf king prawns...."
Anna
"Rice Paper Scissors is one of those truly memorable & classically Melbourne experiences. Always a wait before you get in, but the awesome..."
Retno Widyanti
"Been here so many times, and always had 5dishes for $29 per person. Never been disappointed with the food served, service is also nice, will always..."
Young Foodie
"Definitely a must try for Thai food lovers. 5 course meal was a good choice. Sauce is amazing and the barramundi was my favourite dish so far. Waiter..."
Teranai
"9 of us managed to get a table outside the restaurant. Although on the side walk, it was very pleasant being a typical Melbourne lane way. We decided..."
Tim Heng
"Great food and service! If you want to beat the queue, best to get there just before 5.30 pm and have an early dinner. Flavoursome asian tapas with..."
SKS
"This is probably one of the best restaurant meals we have eaten in a very long time. The food was lovely. A bit on the pricey side but worth it. The..."
SuzLovesFood
"Wow...Wow...and Wow...what food man !! You know one of those places, where nothing goes wrong...from the moment you are waiting to be seated, till..."
Abhishek Jain
"Great place for good value, contemporary asian fare. Really enjoyed the char grilled meats, and lamb ribs - probably a bit on the pricey side but a..."
Flytonewyork
"One of my favourite Asian fusion restaurants in Melbourne and very reasonably priced! There is usually a wait so get there early and put your name..."
Jiji
"I've never had a better meal in my whole life (and I eat a lot).Me and my mother attempted to come two nights previously and didn't plan for the wait..."
Katherine
"We ordered the $59 lunch for two and had to choose 5 tapas from their beautiful selections. We selected lamb ribs, prawn in batel leaves, duck salad,..."
Megan
"Amazing ! Cannot wait to return to RPS.Set menu definitely the way to go.Food flavoursome and very enjoyable.Service good despite..."
Rebecca N
"Couldn't fault it. Shared the 5 dishes deal with 3 friends and could easily have repeated every dish. so delish. Couldn't turn down dessert as I..."
Maphilldas
"It's hard to get a seat here and there's a good reason for it! The food is such value for money and is consistently good despite occasional changes..."
Fattie Kat
"Service: 3.5/5, all of the waiters were very helpful but I felt like they were rushing us and it made us feel a little bit uncomfortable as we felt..."
Allieson
"So good. Worth the wait and a really fun place to have dinner with the girls or even a date. The staff are fantastic and the food was..."
Samantha Todd
"This place is nothing short of awesome. Vibrant service, centrally located and the food is simply world class. The best surprise is the modest bill..."
Robbie Neller
"Great food and service, try the lamb it's a must. Sell Beerlao which is awesome. Good vibe and atmosphere will come again for sure. Need one in Perth..."
Gen Bailey
"Stunning dishes efficiently served by caring friendly staff. Wonderful. The menu is not complicated and the wine and drinks list is refreshing...."
Andy Stevenson
"There's a reason this place is always super busy!! The food is amazing and dishes are small meaning you can try lots of different dishes and share..."
Stace
"Really great tastes from South East Asia tapas style. I was there by 5.20 and there was already a line to get in. Service was super friendly I was..."
James
"let me start by saying i love thai food.. this place was crazy good not only with food but service and surroundings. was referred from a friend and i..."
Julia Maria
"Great ambiance. Great food. Witty and courteous staff. Would go back again definitely. Price is reasonable if you have a pair, $60 for 2 people, with..."
Shuun
"I have to say that this is one of my favorite restaurant in Melbourne. I love everything - modern rustic ambience and mouth watering food. It is..."
Anj Tan
"This place is popular for a reason - it's a foodie haven with innovative use of ingredients and flavours. The 5 tapas for $59 lunch is awesome value...."
J0yy173
"The food and service was very good a little bit spicy but that is individual like or dislike The verity was very good value for money very good..."
Bruce Collins
"Dining with one of those can you stop taking photos and let me eat type people therefore I only managed a sneaky snap of our drinks so let me use..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Headed to RPS for lunch on a Wednesday, based on hearing good things and reading reviews. We opted for the 5 tapas to share, to taste a wide variety..."
ToFeedTwo
"Food and service is great! First came here when it first open and no one even knew about them. The food was amazing and I couldn't wait to tell other..."
JD
"Came for lunch on a busy weekday. Had a range of dishes from pork bun to beef to shrimp. All up we had 4 dishes and every one was delicious. The..."
Blueberrypie
"I always eat at this place. It's my go to place, I love all their dishes. I'm a massive fan of their vermicelli noodle salad dishes. Their rice rolls..."
Mia
"Very good tapas. Not too expensive and delicious. Will definitely come back again. Price is calculated per pax. But u have to wait for seats as this..."
Sherly Huang
"Food was fantastic and drink menu is interesting enough with some special cocktails...We had kingfish sashimi, fried barramundi, wagyu..."
Z For GoodFood
"Never thought Asian food can be made like this, interesting and tasty. Forgot to take photo of the first three dishes, probably because the dishes..."
FooDori
"Best Bloody Mary in Melbourne . I'd go all the time just for it. crying tiger and duck salad must try . Very friendly stuff. But may be they should..."
Foodslut
"I rocked up for a super early dinner, but let me tell you, even if you don't, it's worth the wait!Tuna ceviche and banh mi were my favourites,..."
Petitefat
"We booked a lunch session (12-1.30) in order to ensure we had a table and wouldn't be put on the waiting list. The place filled up completely by..."
Iryna Sakhatovska
"Was very busy on a weekday night, waited about an hour. It was definitely worth it though! Ordered two dishes-the pork belly with salad and a chicken..."
Chelsea Cottonaro
"Goodness! Dining at Rice Papr Scrs was my best Melbourne culinary experience so far. The Lamb Ribs is a must-try, didn't notice it was marinated with..."
Priyanka Tobing
"Rice Paper Scissors has been on my bookmarked list for quite some time. We got the Share the love menu where you order 5 dishes to share. Intrigued..."
The Jaminator
"On arrival a very friendly hostess took our details table would be ready in about 15-20 minutes, it was very busy, we went for a drink around the..."
April_eats
"pretty delish! venue is small, there is a wait, no space to put your bag (should add hooks under the table), service is not attentive, since we were..."
Lovefood
"Love their tapas and the variety of choices. Very special combination. Everything was pretty good, apart from the king prawns which was overgrilled..."
Charlie Jenn Lian Ng
"We loved every morsel. Such a great concept with delicious share plates, overlooking the fab bar staff hard at work whipping up new cocktail..."
Coffeesnob
"One of the best meals of my life. From the exceptional service to the unbelievably layers of Asian flavors, this restaurant is something special...."
Wikus Du Toit
"Favourite resteraunt in melbourne 👌👌 lamb ribs and pork belly is a pure food orgasm. No bookings but totally worth the wait and really good..."
Ebony Hammat
"It's in a small lane, but it's so popular. We order 5 dishes with $59 for 2 people. The first dish is scollap with ginger and chilly, wrapped with..."
Gourmet Explorer
"I love Rice Paper Scissors. Have been a couple of times for lunch - the share menu is awesome. $29.50 per head and you pick five dishes for the table..."
Hanah Penrose
"This place is worth the wait! I went on a nice Friday night and arrived about 7.00 and we had an hour wait which wasn't too bad especially when..."
Emma Louise
"This restaurant by far serves one of the most delicious dishes I have tried this year. Albeit the difficulty in dining here due to its popularity, it..."
Clarissa
"Great place for light meals! Portions are relatively small which means you can try a more dishes in one visit.Lively atmosphere, great..."
Gary Mak
"Absolutely delicious. We chose the ceviche, crying tiger, lamb ribs, fried chicken, and dumplings and all were outstanding. Cocktails were also..."
Flowerbutton
"As we left the restaurant in spite of the blistering cold winds and rain there were people sitting outside and waiting for a table. Now that I’ve..."
Ferris Wheel Flight
"This is currently one of our favourite restaurants and have returned multiple times as a testament to it. The thing that my partner and I love about..."
Iris Liang
"We went with the 5 dishes to share between 2 people ($59). The Betel Leaf was a let down, not much flavour at all. The blood orange overpowered..."
Vee
"This is my first time come to this famous restaurant and I meet three friends(now u can see how popular it is). We arrived at 6 pm at Friday night..."
Hui Tao
"I've tried to come to this restaurant 3 times, with no luck getting a table (for 2). The wait time for a table is usually 2-3 hours on Friday nights..."
Avolette
"- Value for money: 3/5 - Service: 5/5 - Food quality: 4/5Revisit? YES!RPS was unique of its own. By that I mean the..."
Rida Hakeem
"Service and food is amazing and staff are so friendly and helpful. The pork buns, pork belly and chicken are all definitely worth a try! Delicious!..."
Jordy123
"A great hidden gem, interesting "finger food"package, i meant 5 for $55 from my memory? Waiting staff n bartenders are friendly, easy going and..."
Ray Wang
"We had 5 choices to be shared by two, we were very full and extremely satisfied with all the dishes. The drinks were amazing, complemented the dishes..."
Hannah Jung
"Ventured here on a Thursday night at around 9pm, was advised of about a half hour wait (which we expected), so we went to the bar next door and had..."
Rachel Jaye Honner
"Awesome menu, food is excellent. Have been here several times and am never disappointed. Would recommend to anyone looking for Asian fusion..."
Steve Boz
"Me and my friend ordered a set of 2 so that we could choose 5 different dishes, which is really nice. Everything was really tasty. I love it a lot,..."
Quinn
"Wow. For once, a place that lives up to the hype. Each dish an explosion of flavour- lamb ribs & galloping horses the highlights. Dessert Mum I..."
Foodie AC
"My friend and I ordered the $59 set for 2 people with the choice of 5 dishes. We also ordered extra roti on the side and a lychee drink which was..."
Traceynn
"I wish i could give this place 7 out of 5, but zomato won't allow me. Eat here if you want to enjoy your life. Lamb ribs are the..."
CholoEats
"Amazing food!! Even though we missed the 1st session and had to wait 1hr it was worth it! Staff are friendly and service is great (including the..."
One.hungry.girl10
"Rice paper scissors has been saved in my bookmark for a while, personally I am very interested the food they offer. We came on a Wed night..."
Jianierrrrrr
"What better way to start a new week than new people at new food places. Rice Paper Scissors has been on my list for a little while now and has two..."
Donutsam
"It's a small space, so small that the most obvious features of its interior are the clusters of bodies arched over one of the few high, solid wooden..."
Katherine's Food Diary
"Great location in CBD, amazing portion sizes for cheap dollars.  They have unique specials which can tickle your fancy, only issue is the wait to..."
Amanda Rajendra
"While we had to wait 45 minutes for a table, it was well worth it. The food was sublime, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. There is total value..."
Emma
"Amazing food. So glad I was there at 11.55 to grab a table. Will definitely be back. The flavours were authentic. Service was perfect. Can't even..."
Melinda Duke
"Book a table would save a lot of time, and the booking system works very well. We have five dishes and two desserts, all of them are nice, well..."
VodkaO_ZS
"Flavourgasm! PSA: The place is small and be prepared to wait! If going on a Saturday night for dinner I recommend you aim to get there..."
Annika Morris
"Ok, here's the thing, I DO NOT like herbs. So... I was quite nervous about this place. However, I think they've done a really good job in convincing..."
IsaH
"Food is yummy, menu is simple and easy to navigate. Felt rushed through out our visit though despite having to wait over an hour and wanting to..."
Louisa Berry
"specials are sooooo nice! If you do not want to wait, you should come here earlier. ..."
Meredith Kang
"Had heard very good things about this restaurant and it did not disappoint. The service was great, very friendly and helpful staff and the food was..."
Kylie McClean
"The place maybe small, but the ambience is superb. Love the South East Asia inspired hawker style they've put into the place. Makes it feel so..."
Pauliwag
"Went to celebrate Eid here, Finally decided to wait for an hour and we got a table! Service was great! It's a very tiny little restaurant but amazing..."
Food Affair
"Big big fan of this place. Value for money, punch of flavour, cool, hip, fast paced and fun. What else can you ask for in a city eatery? Love it here..."
Susie Tran
"Been here 4 times and it's hard to find anything that comes close. Amazing! The pork belly was the stand-out dish for me. I'm from Sydney and I..."
Bill Hurst
"Best asian fusion in town! I love this place. Tiny little tucked away store and reasonably priced. You really get a good taste for all the different..."
Tina Salameh
"BEST Asian Fusion cuisine we've ever had! Every dish was packed with flavour, unique and innovative. Also, service was impeccable! The dishes were..."
Sherena Ng
"This little restaurant competes with the big names. We rarely go anywhere more than once because Melbourne has the luxury of many amazing..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"Can't fault this place, perfect for date night. Small wait for a table which was no issue given new mountain cocktail bar is next door.  The lamb..."
Glenn Sampson
"Went here for the first time this evening. Food was fantastic, amazing blend of tangy, sweet and savoury. Friendly service and great..."
Heath Andrews
"Been here for a second time and I could not leave here without giving it a review. I highly recommend this restaurant for those who love asian fusion..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Can Asian food get any better? If you were visiting Melbourne and only had one place to eat this is it. All the dishes are carefully crafted to send..."
Livetoeat
"这家店很火,在唐人街的小巷子里,之前排队太长错过两次,这次终于吃到crispy barramundi:..."
Hexian Wang
"“Rice is great if you’re really hungry and want to eat two thousand of something.” –  Mitch Hedberg. Rice, Paper, Scissors has perfected the..."
Skinny Glutton
"Felt a little bit rushed as soon as we sat down - being asked for our drink order then food order. Food was rushed - we hadn't finished one dish and..."
Krystal
"Excellent service, the waiters were so helpful and suggested an amazingly delicious selection. We took some friends there with us the second..."
Studio Untagged
"Exceptional Viet fusion restaurant with great dècor, music and friendly staff. Be prepared to wait for a table for a while on a Friday night. But I..."
Magicfiretruck
"Still fully packed even though it was noon on weekdays, staff are really friendly and the decorations are nice. Services were fast considering there..."
Joni Wang
"LOVE THIS PLACE!! Food is always on point, freshly made and staff are super friendly :)I would highly recommend ordering the pork belly and..."
Jeffrey Do
"The best place for Vietnamese fusion!! I would always come back for the lamb ribs, bahn mi, galloping horses and the mango dessert. Just cant get..."
Shannon Tjondro Koesoemo
"What a great feed! Good selection of cocktails as well. The place is small (hence a bit of a wait) but they've done well with the space available...."
Xtina
"Each of its CBD and Fitzroy locations are intimate, personable venues; the cocktails are as cheekily-named as they are imaginative; and, most..."
The Food Society
"First time having Vietnamese fusion!!! Food was amazing. I love the idea of share plates and each plate was incredible. Each dish had a bite to it..."
Dolly The Explorer
"I came to this restaurant on a weekday night and it was still very crowded. The staff is very friendly. The food and drinks are good too. Great..."
Fion Koh
"Fantastic dinner there last night. Each dish was of quality and full of flavour. Would definitely go back as the service was great too. My personal..."
Greggy
"Wowsers! What can i say? Delicious food!! Amazing flavours! Quite reasonable price too! You can do a thing where you get to order five small dishes..."
Thuaners
"Excellent service 10 out of 10! Fabulous and delicious food of course! Will be back soon definitely. Flavours are out of this world! Every dish..."
Nik TiF
"Came on a Tuesday afternoon and got a table straightaway. Chose to have the $59 five dishes to share and this remains the best deal as the dishes a..."
Mich.f
"Tantalising food for such a good price!! The staff were efficient and friendly; we overstayed our welcome by about 15 minutes and they were very..."
ALC
"Have tried to get a table here a few times and not been successful. Got a table tonight by being outside at 5.30pm sharp. The staff were super..."
Mon
"Great place, noticed a couple of comments about it being rushed, which is true, but understandable. Go there for the food, it's not really a bar to..."
UNO
"Fantastic! We ordered 59,5 dishes for 2 people, and none of them is a disappointment. They are rich-flavored, tempting decorated, although the..."
Amberli
"Came here for lunch on a Thursday, and the two of us managed to get the last table available (ouside). We ordered 5 dishes for $59 for two people,..."
Min
"Loved this place! Very impressed, we asked for a table inside obviously bit of a wait as expected, we arrived back after being notified of our table..."
MR E
"Absolutely delicious! $59 for five share plates, which was more than enough for 2 of us. Gorgeous Riesling for $11 topped it off beautifully...."
Rhonda Murray
"Brilliant. The service was excellent- very personable staff. We sat outside (by choice) and even in the dead of winter were kept warm with the..."
Steph D
"Delicious!! The food is mouthwatering, everything we ordered was on point! Definitely worth lining up for an early dinner. However the place is quite..."
Vivi Wulansari
"A great place for a quick lunch or a casual but hip dinner. The vibe is pretty chill. The Asian fusion is done well as the presentation of each dish..."
I Have A Reservation
"1 hour and 15mins is the least amount of time I have ever been allowed to have a meal in. It's a bit over the top, it's not like it's a Michelin..."
Glorious Food Melbs
"Outstanding. My son and I had a nice lunch at the tables outside. The hustle and bustle inside showed what was to come. Amazing service with quality..."
James Yelwar
"Went on a busy Saturday evening. Despite the chaos we had a great guide who took us on an amazing taste adventure! The food was delicious and packed..."
Peter Van Buuren
"The food is excellent and the service is good too. The portions are small so it can be quite expensive. The dishes are creative and palate..."
Ashleigh Dougherty
"Rice paper scissors has been quite a hype and definitely got my tastebuds begging me to try. Asian tapas which consist of heavy Thai influence in its..."
Justin Wong
"Went here out of the blue for dinner, got there just in the nick of time to be seated (sat outside, wasn't a bad night to do it). If we'd got there..."
David
"Never disappoints. The dishes are amazing, perfect for sharing. The staff go that extra mile to make sure you feel looked after & your..."
Rebecca Coombe
"The food was delicious and the staff were fantastic. My partner and I went for the $59 deal, where we could choose any 5 dish on the menu to share...."
Beng Lim
"Had high expectations for rice paper scissors after waiting 1.5 hours in 5 degree weather, and I'm glad to say that it was worth it! The..."
Hilda Lee
"Rice Paper Scissors is this tiny restaurant tucked away down Liverpool Street. Its not a place you’d find unless you were looking for it, but it is..."
KT
"Don't come here if you want to catch up with someone - because the only thing you'll be left talking about is the food. The best tapas style food and..."
Lauren Butler
"Absolutely loved this place. The $59 deal for two people sharing 5 courses was filling enough for a couple and was a fun way to try many dishes in..."
Elaine
"Fusion Asian finger foods. Very popular with the locals and must be there early otherwise expecting long wait. Not cheap but good yummy foods!..."
ToMmy VeNantius T
"We arrived at 5.30pm right on opening time and we got a table for 2 straight away. We were only allowed 1 hour and 15 mins for our table which was..."
Kat_Eats_Mel
"If it's been too long since you bragged about your dinner on Instagram, then it might be time you paid a visit to Rice Paper..."
Eddie Han
"They were flexible enough to place a larger portion for 3 people, from the 'choose 5 to share' menu. I think the beef salad is slightly chewy but..."
Zhitian Zhang
"We went here early on a Friday night and walk straight in. Service very friendly and fast and food was delicious albeit a bit messy and cumbersome..."
Iheartmelbourne
"Rice Paper Scissors is a funky little establishment with quick service, quick food, and a good atmosphere serving modern Asian tapas.We..."
Erin
"One of my favorite Asian fusion restaurants! My partner and I visited and got the 5 courses for $55 and it was great value. Hint: get the pork..."
Emma
"We were lucky enough to walk in and sit down immediately without a booking (available only for lunch, I believe). We were met with friendly service..."
Amy
"Loved coming here! I love that it's all small meals so that you can try a bunch of things & it was a really good price as well. Stand out meals were..."
Kiffdcosta
"Probably abit overpriced for its unpretentious food but always a place that delights my tastebuds. Long wait and their limited dining time were my..."
GezaEats
"This place had such beautiful service, so friendly, from start to finish. Great cocktails & drinks selection.. Tapas were flavor-full & well sized...."
Giorgia
"The market is flooded with modern Asian establishments all trying to reinterpret classical or hawker styles dishes with their own twist. South..."
Howardwashere
"Loved this place! Great value, delicious food. The soft shell crab baguette was my favourite. I also loved the Mum I dropped my ice cream. Make sure..."
Katieppie
"Loved loved loved this place! Never being a big fan of tapas I was sceptical about trying this place but I take that all back now! Every dish we had..."
Belinda Vee
"Finally got to eat here on our third attempt whilst in Melbourne always very busy even on a Sunday night at 6.00 pm had to wait half an hour but..."
The Two Tasters
"59 dollar tasting menu is a must when coming here. Food is unbelievable, in a quirky Melbourne laneway this is a perfect venue for any occasion!..."
Garth Christie
"Got a table straight away when I came here and usually always get one. One of the best and healthy places I have eaten at with great and quick..."
Thomas Jacobson
"Easy to get a table here without any hassles. Food is very good. Definately would come back when im in the essendon area with my family. Just hope it..."
Jessie Stuart
"One of my favourite places to dine in the CBD. My favourites include the crispy barramundi, sticky pork belly, balinese roast duck, crying..."
Tony
"We arrived at 2.15 and got a table straight away. The food is delicious and fresh. The cocktails were amazing...the Lemongrass Tom Collins I can..."
Jodie
"This place gets so packed. Knocked back when we tried to do a walk in during lunch but we made a booking for the next day and it was so worth it. The..."
Lole Lole Lole
"Must like sharing tables (on stools) , or sitting at the bar (on stools).... Must book... If that's ok with you then you're 'ready to eat with your..."
I Bite
"Fantastic lunch. Cool modern vibe. Delicious food. Amazing service. We loved it. Tried the deal 5 dishes for 59. Pretty good value. Lamb ribs were..."
Avi
"RPS is certainly funky, and worthy of your hard earned when you're eventually offered a table. However, is it worth hanging around 60-90mins for a..."
Iceman
"A trendy Asian Fusion small restaurant in a side lane of Melbourne ..Clean amenities, friendly atmosphere serving fresh and flavoursome food - what..."
Donna Braden
"来了两次才做评价。觉得是非常适合两个人去的餐馆,59能试5道菜简直就是吃货福音!!..."
Bonnie Ke
"Very tasty food. The menu is designed to share and every item we ordered was excellent. The cocktails were a little disappointing and took a long..."
Tom Curney
"Thoroughly delicious! Must come back to try rest of menu. So tasty, fresh and so full of flavour. Loved sitting sitting at counter and watching the..."
I Am Hungry
"Went here with a couple of mates and got a set for 6 people of 5 dishes. portions weren't even close to being for 6. Disappointed in the portion..."
Shaun Chua
"Had a great meal with excellent flavours. Not designed to fill the stomach so just be weary if you are intending on doing..."
Clay Wong
" Yum yum yum! Loved everything except maybe for the sliders, they were still good but not to the standard of their other dishes. The drinks were..."
Lovefood
"The pinnacle of modern Asian cuisine, I absolutely loved it! Staff were super friendly and accommodating, happily running through the menu with us...."
Charlotte Huddle
"Asian tapas done amazingly well, fused with solid service and put at good-value price points. I am sure you can check out the menu and my pictures..."
Hungry Ronin
"RPS combines two of my favourite things when it comes to food; tapas & Asian. Not only is the service great, the food itself reminds me of being..."
Kelsey Hancock
"I have come here many times with groups and as a couple and i could not recommend this more. Their food is asian fusion similar to what you will find..."
Khpn
"well you might think it is a little bit pricy but that is before you taste their fantastic dishes. I recommend the '$59 for 5 dishes' and choose what..."
Yk Lu
"Excellent restaurant!We've been here a few times coming to Melbourne,high quality food and great price.Well done guys!Great range of..."
Daron Mac
"Went here for Mother's Day. A nice selection of share plates of lamb ribs, fried chicken, sticky pork belly, king prawns and barramundi. All were..."
Dazzling
"I've walked past this place many times before because I was always too hungry to wait. But today I was determined to try it and cross it off my list...."
Occasionalist
"RPS has been on my "must-eat" list for long and yesterday got time to explore this Asian fusion tapas, finally, and the dining experience over there..."
Lily Qiu
"I must say, I did judge the book by its cover with this one – I was enchanted by the décor at RPS, so we stopped in for a very late lunch-snack,..."
Adventures In Winterland
"Absolutely incredible Asian food! Went for lunch and shared five meals for $59 - best value around! The food was all of exceptional quality, but I..."
Brungiel
"I’ve made a plan to visit this fusion tapas restaurant since last year but did not have a chance to do it. Luckily, I stumbled upon the busy..."
Nona Tukang Makan
"After a hiatus of coming to Melbourne, this was one of my to go to places to try since there isn't one in Sydney yet. We ordered the special of 5..."
Derek Lee
"I went here with a friend for dinner tonight. I was shocked that the wait was more then an hour on a Wednesday night but we rode it out in another..."
Sarah Loves Food
"Amazing!!! Best fusion I have ever had in Mel. I really love the staff, dishes, environment, indoor design here!! I strongly recommend pork belly..."
Tiana
"Just go. I normally resent this kind of dining, I'mmore a cheap, homely, greasey spoon kinda guy but this place is fantastic and real good value..."
Armitage Shanks
"The service was first class as was the value for money. Had the 5 dishes sharing, each with a slightly different taste palate. This was finished with..."
R.M INC
"Spicy, delicious and fresh - we had the glazed lamb ribs, pork belly, wagyu beef, barramundi and BBQ pork. All fresh and tasty with sweet, salty,..."
Britt Gow
"Great little tapas placed using fresh asian flavours. Be sure to get there early to put your name down for a table. Plenty of places to drink close..."
CanReadMaps
""A" for Amazing food and staff. Highly recommended, especially the Crying Tiger. Papaya Salad with Crispy Pork Belly was another dish that really..."
Maria Lav
"Amazing food! Great value staff lovely... Worth the wait Wine list could improve slightly, and the gentlemen out the front needs to lighten up..."
Amy
"Recommended to me by my friend. But I did find everything tastes somewhat similar. But 59 for two sharing is really good price, staffs are extremely..."
Yolanda Wong
"It seems like a good place to have a dinner, but the problem is that I have not come to have a try. I would like to introduce this to my friend and..."
Liqiang Yan
"Finally found a place to bring my Melbourne visiting friends and family. This place is GREAT! Great food, great location, great service. And when I,..."
Kal
"My second time here. Once again their dishes are spot on. Loved the caramelised pork and ribs. The venue is too small for the crowd but the wait is..."
Elisha Lee
"why have one dish when you can have five? why not share food with all the table, and why not tantalize your taste buds to a bunch of experiences..."
Constanza Wilhelmy
"A hidden treasure and worth queuing for. Quick , generous serving, and friendly service - Melb's best modern Asian tapas restaurant. Much cheaper and..."
J88
"Great food, great service. Came back a second time for the lamb ribs! Be prepared to wait during Friday and Saturday nights. The alcoholic drinks are..."
Lucas Foo
"Fantastic food, good service, can't wait to come back to Melb again to try the rest of the dishes we missed out on! I know it's good when I don't..."
Fonda
"Went with a friend for a Wednesday lunch - little to no waiting (in contrast to other times when the lines can be 1hr long!). We went for the very..."
Fatcat
"Fifty nine - 5 dishes to share between two! Vietnamese & Thai cuisine. Coffee needs to have more condensed milk to be moe authentically Viet. Lamb..."
Jane Le
"I like this place so much. Forgive its sloping outside tables and unforgiving stools. Forgive that the table had left over food morsels that were..."
Mans C
"Best. Place. Ever.Consistently 100% amazing food and service. Be prepared to wait, but it is worth it! Try the chefs menu, very good price..."
Kaylia Byford
"An Asian hole-in-the-wall tapas bar in Melbourne? Hell, yeah! I am in!When I heard about the raves this joint is getting, I knew I have to..."
The Happy Tummy
"Good value. 5 dishes for 59 and it's easily enough for 2 people. It's essentially a slightly worse and cheaper Chin Chin, but still..."
Tony Chen
"The food totally lived up to their hype!We ordered:- Crying tiger- Betel Leaf- Thai Ceviche- Pork Buns- BBQ octopus..."
Amy Yan
"Absolutely delicious! There has been at least a 45min wait each time I've been but it is 100% worth it! Lobster Betel Leaf, Ceviche and Crying Tiger..."
Lella Dee
"Beautiful Asian Tapas, Cool and cozy vibe, Great service, Well priced menu.I've been there so many times now. Crying tiger is my top dish,..."
Vivi
"Tasty food and impeccable service to match.  We were lucky enough to get the last spot for 2 at 6pm, sharing a table with another party of 4 which..."
Bopnbeep
"Really lovely and good atmosphere, good service and nice food with a creative menu. A couple of dishes stood out but others were quite average for..."
Sarah Qi
"I have heard so much about this lil gem and I'm so glad we finally made it!! As with most places in MEL the wait is ridic! About an hour and a half..."
?Treva♥️'s Food?
"Where do I begin? The atmosphere was nice, staff was super laid back and easy to talk to. The pork belly was definitely the best pork belly I've ever..."
Crystaleats_
"Great flavor and cocktails.  Super busy so make sure to get there early and the pop over to Double Happiness bar to grab a few drinks while you..."
Zach Kutlow
"It's a busy place but definitely worth waiting to find a seat. The food is absolute perfection and the price is worth it. We were two and got the..."
Zargol Harandi
"Location :-Tucked away in Brunswick street just off main Parliament St, this place can be easily missed if you're not glued to finding it. The..."
Rishab Mann
"Very busy but you wouldn't know from the level of service!Attentive wait staff - Not a dry glass at any point.The food came out very..."
Fork You
"Awesome food - close to the calibre of chin chin. Small place and reasonably priced. Tapas style food is fun and good beers selection. Will go again...."
Conor
"(English review below)最好的asian..."
JZY
"•A busy and trendy restaurant that is worth waiting for in the line•Arrive early, if you find yourself needing to wait 45-60min, I suggest..."
Getinmybelly
"I've never really been a fan of Asian fusion cuisine but this place has really made me one! I can't really find fault with the food here, really -..."
Terence Lee
"Amazing food, great friendly service. No bookings for dinner. had to get there at early (530) to get a table for the first sitting, second sitting at..."
Andrew Carland
"Delicious asian fusion food at a really reasonable price. We had 5 sharing meals for $59 and it was a great way to taste a few different things. The..."
Duty Manager
"On a Friday night, be there once it opens or be prepared to wait in a long queue! We got the 5 for $55 and an extra dish because we thought the..."
Linda
"-Prices has since increased a little to $59 for 5 dishes.-1hr to 1.5hr wait for a table. Seating/Eating sessions go for an hour (to accommodate..."
Lara May
"What @ricepaprscrs creates could be the best southeast Asia and fusion food in CBD. 😋 I've had Crying tiger/ BBQ Lamb rips/Vietnamese soft shell..."
Joyce Wu
"The soft-shell crab slider was defiantly worth trying. The seafood salad was also packed with great flavors but my friend who couldn't tolerate spicy..."
Elderblood
"The food here is excellent! Amazing flavours and presentation. The lambs ribs are the best. Just wish I could rock up and get a table every once in a..."
Eat_drink_melbs
"Great experience as always. Had a selection of dishes which were great and flavoursome. The ban mih and pork bao are highlights. Best to get down..."
David
"Very pleased with this place.. The service is great, well looked after, modern,ngood food, decent price. Highly recommend the 5 dish for $55, just..."
CHI@food
"+: good food (we went for the 5s and loved all 5), service (the staff knew her menu well and was a good help when you only get to choose 5 options..."
Alliwantisgoodfood
"Fantastic food. Great location and really friendly staff. We couldn't have asked for a better start to our holiday! This was our first meal is..."
Ramya Manchanda
"We enjoyed every lunch dishes esp $59 for 2. The lamb and pulled pork were the highlights for us. Excellent food and customer service. So glad we got..."
Sandy.lee.sn
"Rice Paper Scissors is one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Not just because I love modern Asian food but because everything is small and..."
Fussy Eater
"The 5 dishes for $59 cannot be beat. The pork belly is a must, the betal leaves and the crying tiger dishes were also stand outs. I have been here a..."
Av
"My first question to my friends or colleagues was always "how have you been to Rice Paper Scissors?" You have to try this place out. And..."
Michelle Chen
"Came here on a Tuesday lunch time. Was lucky enough to get a table outside and the weather wasn't too bad. My friend and I got the $55 share where..."
Alisha McLean
"Loved the food, I get the hype. Whilst most of the food is deep fried, you don't get the feeling you are over indulging. The wait to get a table is..."
Justin
"A BIG FAT 'YES' FROM ME. Rice Paper Scissors takes Asian fusion to the next level. Definitely worth the wait. Go out, have a drink, come back, and..."
Vivien
"AMAZING!!! Wait time was nil but we did get there just before 6pm. The service was great. Both waiters were really friendly. we decided to get the..."
Chelsey Ramos
"Really nice Asian joint for a quick bite to eat, very reasonable prices too. They have 5 dishes for $55. I especially liked the betal leaves and..."
Heidi
"We had the Crying Tiger Beef, Lamb Ribs, Crispy Wings, Barramundi and apple salad, and the amazing pork belly. Everything was exceptional. Good..."
Antoniette
"Love love love this place! Came down from Sydney and this was on the top 5 to eat places in melbourne and it definitely lives up to the..."
Littlefoodie
"How have we not found this amazing place before?My usual aversion to places that don't take bookings was set aside once we entered the bar next..."
Evah
"Food was great. Loved getting 5 dishes to share for only $55. Enough food for two and not too pricey. Staff were a little too abrupt to walk ups..."
TJ
"Being young and Vietnamese is probably why I am so into Asian Fusion cuisines. However , not many have successfully pleased me . Either the..."
Johnny Nguyen
"Great ambience and this place combines two of my favourite types of food - Asian and Tapas!Overall the food was tasty without being..."
Rick Bob
"Great place for finger foods The 3 of us had their tasting plateDishes served: Crying Tiger Beetle LeafThai Ceviche..."
DisCallsForAMuzz
"How to set up and run a successful Foodie restaurant 101 ....Learn from this guys;There's NOTHING so super"duper"natural about..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Excellent service and great food. Reasonable price. A must try place! Soft shell crab baguette was a bit disappointing though. Will def go back again..."
Patronus
"I really enjoyed the food served here, I would say it's a fusion between vietnamese and Thai. I did the $59 menu where you choose 5 dishes of your..."
Hillary Finds Food
"Fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food. I was completely blown away by the food and the service. The hosts were helpful and the food came out..."
Mzlanah
"Lovely little place with awesome food! Friendly staff and super accommodating! A great little find and will definitely go back to try the rest..."
Shruti Mouli
"If you can get a seat in this tiny little place in an alleyway, you'll be sure to delight yourself. Delicious food, friendly wait staff and quick..."
Maggie Hunter
"Highly recommended & rightly so, this is cutting edge fusion in a cutting edge atmosphere. Vietnamese soft shell crab roll was just perfect & the..."
Theodora Minas Gianniotis
"Love this place - when you can get in! Soo popular but really worth it. Great, tasty food and reasonably priced. Looking forward to exploring the..."
Redwine
"Rice Paper Scissors has been making waves since it opened and I’ve been wanting to try it for the longest time. We arrive for lunch, specifically..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"We made a booking here for 6 people for Sunday lunch. The staff were super friendly and explained to us how the menu works, $30 a person and you get..."
Leah Sen
"Small restaurant with high reputation, so don't expect to get a table easily. The BBQ Lamb ribs was the best dishes we ordered, well flavored and..."
Ezio Hungary
"One of our greatest finds is Rice Paper Scissors tucked away at 19 Liverpool St, Melbourne. We went for lunch and loved it so much that we decided to..."
Tempting Palates
"Restaurant was small and it is difficult to get a seat during the dinner period. Luckily my second attempt was successful. Food was amazing but it..."
Tony
"Fast, furious, delicious, busy and cosy. If you are looking for good eat but don't want to spend a money come here. We tried the rice paper roll,..."
Kaushik Som
"was good when i went there with my family, we ordered quite a lot with also the special menu that was offered.the ceviche was definitely a must..."
MF
"I have been going to this place so many times now and I must say I don't think I will ever get tired of it. They are always busy. I suggest you come..."
DuckieLovesToEat
"Love this place: priced superbly at just under $30 per person for 5 different tapas dishes of modern Asian fusion. Rotating specials board. Try it,..."
Gee
"Came here today with a friend and got the 5 dishes for $59 deal. Everything we ordered was great and full of flavour and I liked the concept of..."
LeixD
"My favourite restaurant in all of Melbourne. Stumbled across RPS by chance and after perusing their menu, thought that it was very much up to Chin..."
Samantha Tyrrell
"We arrived to find a small restaurant packed to the brim. People were spilling out onto the streets, but these people didn’t seem to be waiting for..."
Gem
"Really great food! Had the special $59 for 5 dishes and it was great. I liked 4 out of the 5 dishes, it's probably because I didn't read the..."
Carlo Macatuggal
"Opened in 2013, Rice Paper Scissors is a quirky little spot located on the Eastern end of the CBD.The concept is simple: a fusion of..."
Vincent Vu
"This place was absolutely amazing! Should cost so much more for the quality of the food. Went on a Wednesday and luckily grabbed a spot right when..."
Casey Zaccaria
"I love so much this restaurant, food is amazing. But too many people and the place is too small, I waited more than 1 hour for my turn . Staff are..."
To Anh Duy
"After a little hiccup the night before we landed a spot at this much talked about eatery.It was worth the wait. Although two dishes were a..."
David Oldfield
"To avoid circling around the block while waiting for a table, definitely try to arrive as early as possible, even for a mid-week dinner. We..."
Perpetuity Of Food
"Price just went up when we came. It was 55 for two share with 5 dishes. Now 59. But still da best. Killed it. Perfect lamb rib, wonderful King prawn,..."
I_M_M_ND_
"This place deserves 5 star for the best asian fusion dishes they have, kind and helpful staff members and cool ambiance. The location doest give..."
Food Is A Blessing
"The restaurant is small but very modern and cosy. It was full and we were put on a waiting list. 1h later we were seated at the bar, and we honestly..."
Marine Piersotte
"This place is fantastic. I dined here several times when it first opened and was incredibly impressed. The only thing that has changed is how busy it..."
Patrickctully@gmail.com
"Loved it from the moment I walked in amazing atmosphere, to the staff's quirky personality, the food was epic!! We left it up to the waitress to give..."
Melb > Perth Girl
"Had a delicious lunch today - all dishes (especially the ribs and the pork belly) were fantastic, and the mango crush drink was delicious. Our only..."
Anna
"Woah this place is the bomb man.. So lived up to its hype! Got the 5 dishes for $55 per 2ppls. So got a taste of everything.. Ribs beef fried chicken..."
Vinny
"Had lunch here with my wife on my birthday and fell in love with this tiny little restaurant. Great service and friendly staff. Food was absolutely..."
VARUN KAPOOR
"amazing place for a reasonable price. ordered 5 dishes for $55 and it was enough to fill the two of us. dishes came out fast and service was quick...."
Cookielessvee
"Really great place for lunch. Come early as always packed solid. Special kudos to our friendly American waiter for excellent child friendly service...."
Uroldoc
"Sooooo amazing I had ribs and they were just supreme it's the best restaurant in Melbourne and we are going back next time we are in Melbourne! ..."
Robyn O'Riley
"Nice small restaurant hidden down one of Melbourne's Laneways. Menu is set up as an East Asian Fusion tapas which was fun and delicious! It was also..."
Grizzly
"For a first time customer to Rice Paper Scissors must say it was awesome, the service was fast and the meals were to die for, as it was an..."
Jason See
"goodddddddddddd!!!!!140 words!?ok,ok,ok,ok,i just want to improve that I already came this restaurant...."
Ashley Dong
"Came to check out this place after seeing the awesome reviews and we were indeed happy with the quality of food! Opens at 12 and the place is quickly..."
May
"Cheap quality food in the city is hard to find in the city. The one hour restriction might seem a bit full on but the food come out straight..."
HellsBathroom
"This was my birthday "surprise" dinner at another one of Melbourne's modern, fusion Asian restaurants, serving up amazing, reinvented dishes..."
Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)
"There was a bit of a wait for seating (venue not full) and order being taken but not a big deal. Food was delicious. $55 for 5 dishes between two is..."
Belinda
"Went without any expectations. Was very pleasantly surprised. The 1 hour time restriction is rather limiting but overall, it's a pretty good deal...."
Princess_Porky
"Love this place. Tasty meals, friendly staff & a gorgeous ambiance. A long wait for a Thursday but this was worth the wait. I'll be back for..."
Deborah Pacheco
"Great busy crowded place. Get there early or there's a wait list. Awesome and cheap 2 person menu 5 different dishes for $55. Love the different..."
Munchinmelbourne
"I arrived just as lunch service was finished (2.28) but was allowed in *yay*! I ordered the goi ga which was just ok - the chicken had a bit of an..."
Foodandwinefan
"Loved this place! It's so popular we had to wait 1.5 hours but thankfully, my friend went down earlier to place his name on the waiting list. And..."
Boxitrepeat
"Dined here on a Saturday with a party of 6 and we lovedd it! Arrived at the place early (5.50pm) for dinner to beat the weekend crowd and were seated..."
Nom Nomz
"Delicious and affordable asian fusionWe ate at the CBD restaurant. The place is small so there is often a wait for tables. We arrived at..."
Melbourne Foodie Memoirs
"Top 3 Zomato Rating in Melbie. Asian Tapas Bar. Most of Dishes had alot of WOW factor with amazing blend of spicy and sour. My favourite was the..."
Howard Phung
"Been trying to dine here for a couple of times but they are always crowded with long queue! Came here early in the evening and managed to get..."
XiaoHui Teo
"One of my favourite places to eat in Melbourne. Love the modern tapas take on some of the Asian street food delicacies. Had the $55 choice of 5 tapas..."
Bayu Prasakti Tjandra
"Food and service were sensational, we couldn't have enough of the caramelised pork belly (highly recommended). The staff were very friendly and..."
Hannah Duong
"A vibrant little restaurant serving delicious asian fusion food.  We waited for a table for around 45 minutes (waiter was accurate in estimate) and..."
Woofa R
"This is a nice little place in town if you want to try a selection of asian tapas dishes. We tried the $55 lunch special which got us 5 different..."
Megan M
"Nice little casual style hawker restaurant. Drinks are great too. Especially for a post work drinks and small foods it's perfect. Would definitely..."
HH24
"Very tasty food and great value for money. Has a reasonably sized choice of dishes to order, most of which are very good. Some of the specials can be..."
C
"If you're coming here in large groups, don't expect to order one of everything or mostly everything as you will be limited to the $55 for 2 option..."
Minh Thuy Le
"Waiters are polite and kind. However, the food service is a little bit slow. My recommendations are the crying tiger, ceviche and balinese duck..."
Andreas Saputra
"A tapas food outlet located on Liverpool street, though I went to this place after seeing marvelous reviews but was disappointed with the less..."
Shantanu Agarwal
"Had the $55 for 2 menu which included 5 dishes. We picked the lamb ribs, fried chicken, bbq king prawns, betel leaf with lobster and crying tiger..."
Sue
"Great price and great taste! Would say if you like dining at chin chins but aren't quite happy with the prices then this is your spot! They allow you..."
Ai Ng
"Food and service was amazing here. Didn't have to wait long either. The dishes that really stood out for me was the Galloping Horse and BBQ Lamb..."
Jeffery Lim Shi Qiang
"Amazing. Loved everything about our experience to Rice Paper Scissors. The menu offered just enough without being overwhelming. With just an hour to..."
Putfoodinme_
"Mate, less than $30 bucks for 5 tapas...you can't get it anywhere with that price. The other bonus is that, the food were so tasty. You will..."
Marietta
"Probably the best dinner I've ever had. Do your self a favour, it's worth the wait for a table. Go next door for a drink and they'll text you when..."
Lauren Green
"Wow what an amazing dinner! The food here is so tasty & is very well priced. You may have to wait for a table but it's certainly worth it. The..."
K
"Went here for lunch and absolutely LOVED it. Went early (1130am) because we knew it would get busy and it did. We weren't aware but Apparently you..."
Foodie1988
"Been there twice and still in love with their food!! Highly recommend their sticky pork belly, crying tiger(beef) and Thai ceviche!!! Too bad that..."
Mabel Lee
"waited 40 mins, but totally worth it! very nice soft drinks, love the soft shell buns. and $55 for 2 ppl of 5 dishes! not pricy at all~..."
Jane Xiaoqing Xu
"Seated at 8pm after putting our names down at 6.30pm.  Not too bad for a Thursday night considering you can pop next door for drink at Double..."
Umami
"Great food, loved the pork buns the most. As the sessions are limited to one hour they will seat you if some of your group is late (which is..."
Anweener
"Everything are soooo Good! the food service and environment and location! Can't wait for the second time! Must try everything on the menu..."
Smily
"Down a nestled single car laneway on the parliament end of town, Rice Paper Scissors is one of my all time favourites. I stumbled across this place..."
Victoria
"Awesome! The most delicious food I have ever tasted in Melbourne! Uh... Even in my life! Really amazing! We 3 girls enjoy all the dishes here! We..."
Streamy
"Melbourne's food scene is an exciting one. Places like Rice Paper Scissors add to and indeed make that reputation. We found the place using Zomato..."
Ann Jacob-Chandler
"We had seen that it opened at 6, so we tried to get there a little earlier.. but was shocked to find the place was already full, and had to go on a..."
Jay Linsell
"Most of the food that we ordered were so delicious! Ribs were by far my favourite. Really bad that they don't take bookings, as it's a really tiny..."
Simone
"Soo soo soo good, exceeded my expectation!Bring eating experience to a whole new level. The staff are professional, warming and accommodating...."
Meltoneater
"If you're looking for the perfect place that caters to all your senses, this is it!Food- 5/5 Two options - either order individually OR go..."
Saabrin J
"Small, cosy restaurant with amazing food, even better desert and extremely friendly staff. Ordered the 5 dishes deal and grabbed a variety with my..."
Rares
"Best. Ever. So, so, so tasty and fresh. Great service. Fun vibe. AMAZING food. Great cocktails. Love it! Would live here if I could...."
Idon'tcookbutIeat
"Category: Casual Asian fusionPrice:..."
Hosaki
"The portions are generous, especially if you go with the 2 people for $55 option which gives you 5 dishes of your choice from the menu. The staff..."
Delightfullytasty
"This cosy hidden germ serves you yummy food w good price, the dish size is perfect for two ppl to share. Make sure you come here a bit early as seats..."
Annie Lu
"This place was awesome! It's rather small and quite packed at peak hours but it was worth the wait. The staff were really friendly and helpful. As..."
Sophina Chong
"This has to be my new favourite new spot in Melbourne. The wait was about an hour but 100% worth it. The sticky pork was incredible and we where..."
Clare Louise Wilson
"I'm a Thai food lover and this restaurant with limited seating offers the most delicious Thai food I have ever eaten in Melbourne. The betel leaf..."
Facebook User
"Rice paper scissors is a cool hawker-style dining space where they serve a range of tasty dishes inspired by South East Asia. Sort of like Asian..."
Olive Sundays
"We booked a table for 2 and were seated at the bar. We had the 5 courses for $55 - sticky pork, ribs, crying tiger, galloping horses and crispy..."
Julia
"My wife and I had the 5 dishes for $55, which is exceptional value for money given the quality of food and portion size. We really enjoyed all of the..."
Josh Hall
"It was my first time here for me and my friends. I have only heard good things about this place, and I was not disappointed! The food was just..."
A.E.L
"As a group of four we had an awesome range of great menu items, all very creatively presented. The ribs were sensational and a highlight for me! The..."
MsLizzyK
"Arrived at Rice Paper Scissors ard 7.30 and got informed that a seat inside is about an hour's wait. Happy to sit outside so only waited for like 10..."
Olivia Xiao
"Food was amazing! Especially the lamb ribs, meat melted off the bone. Great value too. Only issue was the blaring music, couldn't even hear the..."
Courtney
"Cozy little place with great food, had pork bun, sticky pork belly, duck leg, crispy barramundi, lamb rib for 55, great value, the sticky pork belly..."
Lisa Wang
"Arrived at 6.30pm on a Saturday night expecting an hour wait however we got a seat outside straight away under the heater. The food is 10 out of 10..."
Birdman
"Arrived on a Thursday night just before 6 and all the space indoors had been taken. However it wasn't such a chilly night so outdoors was fine,..."
Eslow
"At 55 for two people (or 27.50 pp no matter how big your party is), this is one restaurant to visit. Stick with the tried and true favourites..."
Alexis Lee Yue Xiu
"Asian-inspired finger food served up in share platters with a range of beers and cocktails to wash down your meals. The space is cozy, and is tucked..."
Nithya Nagarajan
"Rice Paper Scissors is a popular small Thai restaurant so booking is a must. I had the 'share the love' banquet which you can choose any 5 dishes for..."
Gabby Webb
"i am totally in love with this place, me and my friends were sitting at the bar in front of the chefs. totally excited as we can see how they..."
Natalia
"Got there at quarter to 6pm just before service on a Saturday night and it was already chockers, luckily there were just the three of us and they..."
Andre Boun
"Live up to its rating ! A fabulous place to hang out with friends. Not suitable for a large group of people. This place is super crowded and never..."
Hartini Wong
"LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! We always order the 5 tapas for $55. Good variety of dishes to choose from and the specials are delicious and always..."
Lime N Coconut
"This is my all time favourite place for tapas! I have tried a few tapas place around Melbourne (Chinchin, supernormal, lucy liu ect) but, this place..."
Lora Phan
"I am a little sad that this eatery has become so popular; fantastic for Rice Paper Scissors but bad for me as it just means it is harder to get a..."
HungryMe
"The crying tiger was just AMAZING and love their Waterfall Pork Salad - the mix of the herbs made an authentic taste of Thai. Interesting Mini..."
Mozel Cao
"Arrived at 6.20pm on a Friday night to find a friendly waiter informing us of a 45 minute wait. Ended up being only a 30 minute wait.We..."
Ka
"We got there at 5:45 just before it was open for dinner so we were able to get in straightaway without having to wait. Very cozy inside with limited..."
Kimmy_desu
"I had dinner there tonight with my partner we got 5 dishes for $55 and 2 cocktails it was by far the best dinner I have had in a long time everything..."
Amy Crockett
"Delicious was very happy with my meal had a great time in this small but lively place. Its hidden in a Melbourne laneway like most of melbournes best..."
Carol Jenes
"Rice Paper Scissors is a South East Asian inspired hawker dining bar situated on Liverpool Street in Melbourne. With it's mouth watering menu and..."
The New Fave
"Rice Paper Scissors is a South East Asian inspired hawker dining bar situated on Liverpool Street in Melbourne. With it's mouth watering menu and..."
The New Fave
"I went here for lunch today and I was surprisingly impress. The food was fresh and the service was great. If your in the city and looking for a quick..."
Leon
"Love this place! Generous amounts of food for the price you pay which is cheap as chips! We were so stuffed. My favourite here is definitely the..."
Ellie K
"This place had spectacular food, great atmosphere and fantastic drinks. Few problems, very small venue and too much coriander (sorry to say just..."
Jordan Greaves
"Best food I have ever had. Get the lamb rips, and then get the lamb ribs again, definitely go again before I leave Melbourne! Amazing service, cheap..."
Stephen Rolfe
"Had a delightful lunch here. Love the style and concept. Quaint, warm and just welcoming. Friendly staff, perky and smiley. Best part was the kitchen..."
Sam Siren
"Wow im really impressed with this place. Been here a few times now just decided to write a review to say thanks for such great night here the food is..."
Craig Freemann
"love love love it here! 5 dishes for $55 and have never been disappointed, no matter what I pick. Popular destination so either get there early or..."
Beryl
"People say this restaurant is the little sister of Chin Chin. I say this one is way better. We ordered roast duck, sticky pork belly, char grilled..."
Luke And Hannah
"Finally made it in the other day, and the build up to eating here did not disappoint. The five dishes for $55 is incredibly good value, and the food..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Such a great hidden gem. Came here for a work lunch and was not disappointed!! Great service and decent portion sizes with reasonable prices. Food..."
Katherine.meulen
"Cool, original, great food, great staff, great wine and cocktails, this place is the bomb!! The structure of the 5 dish share option is inspired and..."
Long Lunch
"We walked passed this place few times and it is always packed. Went there on sat 6pm needed to wait for half hour, quicker than expected. Food was..."
JeCci
"Lovely food and good value for money! The set menu comes with a lot of food to share and it isOnly 55$ per couple! The waiting list is long..."
Kari_food Lover
"You must go to this place!go, quick, run don't walkwe got lucky at 6.15pm on a friday night and managed to get a table straight..."
C
"WOWZA! Came here with a group of 9 (a nightmare for any small restaurant) and they were great about it! Of course we had to wait for a table..."
Bre Gerritsen
"We were hungry souls tonight as we just came back on a day out from the Grampians. Rice Paper Scissors was perfect because its portion sizes are..."
Evelovelle
"Came here for dinner on a Friday night after seeing in the Trending This Week collection. We got to the restaurant at 5.40pm and were already around..."
Marat
"AMAZING! Words cannot describe how great this place was. The food was full of flavor and cooked to perfection.The staff were out of this..."
Corza_21
"Wow, is this place a bit of a treat or what! I can safely say that I really quite enjoyed the menu options on offer here, as well as the service, and..."
JW
"Do yourself a favour and dine here! We had the $55 for 2pax select 5 dishes option and were not disappointed! Sooo much food! The pork belly and..."
Amazon
"Fantastic food, great little spot for a quick lunch on a Friday. Could've easily stuck around all afternoon. Only disappointing part is not splitting..."
Russell Brenner
"Amazing and authentic Asian cuisine. Have recommended this restaurant to so many people as think that the $55 for 5 courses is such good value for..."
Beryl
"Dined here and really enjoyed the experience, the management was great, few minor confusions with the menu and the price when you have three people..."
Grant
"Rice Paper Scissors is a South East Asian inspired hawker dining bar situated on Liverpool Street in Melbourne. With it's mouth watering menu and..."
The New Fave
"This place is budget asian fusion at it's best. 5 dishes for $55 for 2 people is exceptional value. While all 5 dishes we had were extremely tasty,..."
Christina Tee
"Great vibe, friendly attentive service and quality asian inspired food with a twist. I would come back. I especially enjoyed the balinese duck with..."
Vn03935
"Fresh colourful dishes that are designed to be shared, bustling atmosphere and efficient service. Rock Paper Scissors is another one of those..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"Thai food like no other how can you combine flavors so well and yet be able to taste each individual ingredientwell done-we will be back ..."
Thomas Devana
"We really like the food we had, especially Thai fried chicken was one of the best fried chicken we've had! We got the $55 deal for 5 dishes and all..."
Live_in_melbourne
"We used our hands shamelessly and shared, shifted and shuffled things around so that everyone got to try everything. There’s no room for selfish..."
ByTheSpoonful
"I have been putting off coming here for too long - thoroughly enjoyed everything that we ordered as part of the $55 for 5 item deal. The soft shell..."
John Reynoldson
"Flavor is there with good selection on menu, service was good and dishes were explained properly. Nice experiance, looking forward to come..."
Micheal Pikket
"Rice Paper Scissors is just over a year old and are churning out more delicious Vietnamese morsels than you can shake a Bahn mi at. Owner Rahmie..."
Trading Plates
"Luckily got a table straight away as extreme busy! We got the five dishes for $55 deal. Really enjoyed every dish we got. All very flavoursome and..."
I Love Food
"Good food that was worth more than the price charged! I was expecting better service from the FOH staff at this good restaurant. Highly recommend..."
Einney
"Great food but......... Waiting time was an hour which was not a problem, they take your mobile and notify you when your table is ready. You have..."
Judy
"How good is this place !. Very good, that's how good. Don't know how they do the quality for the price. Got there and it was full (no surprise,..."
Towillathome-inbox
"Do yourself a favour and dine here! Great staff, cool vibe and great food. We picked the 5 dishes for 2, everything was..."
Sarahphillipsid
"Get in early so you don't miss out. Loved this place, we were so lucky to get the last table when we arrived at 6pm, they don’t take bookings so if..."
Heldawg
"Great Food and cocktails! L.... Great Food and cocktails!Lovely flavours and relaxed atmosphere. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Will come..."
Emma Sharpe
"GREAT!. Great atmosphere. Food was fantastic. Cannot speak more highly of the restaurant.My only (small) criticism is that the beer was too..."
Djl
"Like Chin Chin but good. As mentioned by other reviewers the style of food is similar but without being dragged down by mediocre and expensive main..."
StickAForkInIt
"So amazing! Delicious food! Make sure you get the..."
Dahl
"Flavour explosion!!. We went here for dinner last night and it was such a fabulous evening! Travis the host was so welcoming and lovely... he..."
CU_Foodie
"My friend sago landed in Melbourne a day before me and managed to try this place for lunch. He raved about how good it was and after sending me..."
Simmybear Eats
"I love this place!. Prawn Betel Leaf, Lamb Ribs, Crispy Thai Chicken, Barramundi (OMG!) ....ALL amazing!! So delicious. Timed it perfectly...."
Caitlin
"YUM YUM YUM!! The food here.... YUM YUM YUM!!The food here is absolutely amazing!!! Best pork belly I've ever had and hands down beats red spice..."
Meghan
"In love. First time trying this place today and it was amazing!! Every single dish was absolutely delicious, just spot on with the balance of..."
Amy
"One of my all-time favourite go-to restaurants. Have been here 5-6 times since they opened and have always loved their food. Fresh, tasty, and just..."
Epicureal
"Delicious. I had the 5 tapas for $55 offer. The tapas were delicious - lots of amazing flavours and most of the dishes were cooked to perfection...."
Urbanette
"An ex colleague from a long time ago was in town this week. Amazing how Facebook keeps people connected! And we made plans to catch up in the week. I..."
Minda Barley
"Well hidden in a hard to find location, is this gem of a restaurant. Their sharing dishes are superb and their salads were mediocre. Lots of flavour,..."
FOOD TRIP
"... I am going to do is describe to you a nice, well priced, meal... Prices per dish vary, but cap out at about $18 for a large 'meal for one' salad...."
Snow Crab Nebula
"Amazing!. Amazing food and great service! Highly recommended this place. We'll be back for sure! One of the best places in..."
Whoisjoe
"Best Meal I Had in Melbourne. Went here for Lunch, and it was amazing! Best meal I had the whole trip in Melbourne, packed full of flavour,..."
Anon
"I love this place! Great food, funky vibe and great service. Will definitely be..."
SS
"Cool little hideaway. Small but definitely cosy establishment suits the type of food they serve up here. Nothing flash but simple good flavours...."
RMan
"My 2 Thumbs up !!. Every single thing is so yum..."
Itsflorenz
"Fantasia!!!. Loved it!! Food was amazing and the Manager was divine, he ensured we didn't over order and helped us revise the number of dishes we..."
B Thorn
"Fabulous. Awesome little place down a laneway at the top end of Chinatown. Fun atmosphere, really friendly staff - and the Asian tapas food was YUM !..."
Ceekay
"Excellent, authentic south-east Asian place. Full disclosure: this is my cousin-in-law's restaurant.Went to my cousin-in-law's restaurant..."
SB Tang
"Surprisingly impressed. I'm usually fussy when it comes to Asian foods but this place blew me away. We took up the waitress' suggestion of the $27.5..."
Just Another Foodie
"My favourite restaurant at the moment. Have been multiple times now and the food and service is always good. Although they can be quite busy the..."
Hoey
"I'm going to try everything on your menu. This place is amazing if you want to share food with your friends.Everything I have ordered has been a..."
Bonchikiwawa
"More WOW than Shamwow!. This is most definitely my new favourite place. Incredibly delicious food, great service and bang for your buck. The place..."
Anna K
"We were recommended to go there and it was fantastic. Awesome staff and outstanding food. We will be back and urge many to visit. 10/10 price, food..."
Paula Rogers
"Great modern tapas style Asian. Lunched here a few weeks back. We had the banquet, portioned for the 3 of us, and let our waitress choose the dishes..."
John
"Forget Chin Chin's.... This place is the best we've come across since moving back from Hong Kong two years ago. Since being back we've tried to find..."
Eat Tweet Love
"Great value for money. Awesome food and service! The $55 option with 5 tapas for two to share is really good, if you like tasting a few different..."
Kora
"Can't wait to go back again and again and again.... I was so happy with the first visit which was just last week. Today I went back again. Matt (one..."
Overheard
"Everything about this place is..."
Jessica
"Rice Paper Scissors is cool. It's tucked halfway down Liverpool St - the fact that you kind of have to hunt it down makes it even more cool..."
Tardar Sauce
"Interestingly innovative. The food here is a mixture of South Eastern Asian cuisines, including Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysian... (can't remember all)...."
Kenny Nguyen
"Best restaurant in the City. Always impresses. Staff are fantastic and the chefs create wonderful..."
Ilovemelbourne
"Amazing!!! Food was superb & service was outstanding. Every dish left me wanting more. Highly recommended people to try this little city gem out...."
Michael Taggiris
"Very Cool. Nice service, great food, highly..."
Sen.titus.ng
"Oh so very good!. As we ventured off on one of our regular date nights my partner and I decided to give Rice Paper Scrs a try. So many people have..."
The White Rabbit
"Superb! staff are super friendly too. whisky marinated ribs are great. we had the spatchcock with banana blossoms & that was so amazing and delicate...."
Jonathan Ong
"Great food but mixed service. Great variety of foods and flavours and neat selection of asian beers. Delectable ribs, juicy duck buns, zingy squid..."
AvK
"Great friendly service, knowledgable wait staff, amazing tasting food , brilliant atmosphere. Perfect for a few friends to a group. Hot tip- you need..."
Kasey Vanilah Ryan
"Divine. The staff are wonderful and attentive and the food is gorgeous. I will definately be returning! Cannot speak highly enough of this..."
Ash
"Melt in your mouth lamb ribs. Been here twice in the span of 2 weeks! Lovely staff, the place has a great vibe and delicious food and cocktails! Keep..."
SHYLOKeats
"The dishes here are yummmm yummmm yummy! Love the fried chicken, BBQ ribs, pork belly bun, som tham, kingfish ceviche. Simple, delicious and similar..."
Ally
"Love this place! Flavors so delicate and complex yet hearty and satisfying! The style and ambiance are very simple but funky. Friendly service and..."
Mariposa
"Wow! So many flavours in one mouthful...."
Marni Baker
"Great tapas selection!! Highly recommend..."
Gautam Agnihotri
"Papaya Salad. Tastes like I'm back in..."
Sophie Einöder
"Amazing Amazing Amazing. Owner was very helpful in suggesting a sharing platter for the group I was with that was celebrating a birthday. Amount was..."
Tatiana-craven
"Amazing food (share plate for 2 for $49), outstanding service, delicious cocktails and great atmosphere! A must visit whilst in..."
Holly Landers
"Great little place: super food and friendly staff. I went when they first opened (on my own), food was good, but service slow. They have ironed out..."
James
"Good find!. Good location (theatre district), great service & excellent food. This is a South East Asian tapas restaurant, and we spent a laid back..."
Manmar
"Wow. Wow. Wow. Flavour packed, divine food in a quirky setting with great staff. Yes please! I'll be..."
Gabrielle N
"First time, definitely not the last time. I had dinner for the first time last night at Rice Paper Scissors and it was a great night out. There were..."
Felicity
"Welcoming, professional, creative, delicious, memorable. I had a great first experience at this restaurant with 2 close friends tonight. The space..."
Nicole Joy
"The selection of five dishes was great value. Food was truly excellent and service was perfect, helpful but not..."
Ashwin Mathur
"Brilliant food. Enthusiastic and attentive..."
Latitudes
"Awese atmosphere, service and food. Cheap and amazing..."
Daniel Pursehouse
"A great dinning experience.... Refined asian street food, tapas style. A great concept. Friendly staff, very well executed dishes, thoughtful..."
Melbvegasmusic
"WOW!! The food was simply amazing and the service was first rate. Each dish was outstanding with flavours that were both complex and yet simple. My..."
Rickbigc
"Gem of a find. Great spot for after work drinks and snacks, which turned into a mealthe crying tiger was superb, so tender and flavoursome, the..."
Jordan4321
"Amazing food, exceptional service. DELICIOUS DELICIOUS DELICIOUS! Kim's service was fantastic, providing recommendations around what was best to eat...."
Inlovewithbrunch
"Sat at bar opposite chef and serving staff, very informal and friendly. The small serves were tasty and unique. We spent all night talking to owners,..."
Kevlaur1
"Brilliant hawker style food.. Amazing from start to finish. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted like an old friend by the barman who proceeded..."
LucyBoots
"This place is awesome!! As good as the better known hawker style places but half the price.Get in early or be prepared to wait as it's a..."
AdamnNess
"Agree with all the other positive reviews. Killer food, competent and friendly service, and reasonably priced. Tip - get there early to avoid..."
Neil
"Yum!! Will be back again very soon..."
Foodie
"Goody gum drops.. Little restaurant big heart. The two owners work there. Cool dudes. Service was competent without a fuss, apart from a point where..."
Ice Cream Sandwiches
"Yummy food but kitchen needs to get the orders out faster. The food is really tasty; it is 'asian tapas style' deliciousness.However, every..."
Somebodyfabulous
"What more could you want - Under-stated casual/cool environment, friendly staff, great cocktails and amazing food that matches some of the best spots..."
BlueJay
"Every dish ranges from good to out of this world. I'll be back. And..."
Mr. White
"Absolutely amazing food, could not recommend this place more! the staff were very lovely and friendly and the whole atmosphere is great. would..."
Poppy
"Amazing food with a great atmosphere and staff. I highly recommend this place and will definitely..."
Rachel Fisk
"Ridiculously fantastic food for really great price. Funky atmosphere and super friendly and professional service. Fresh favours awesome..."
Susan Williams
"Nice surprise. 5 share plates for $45 is perfect for two. The food is tasty and the cocktails are pretty decent too. Great place for drinks and..."
Seoulcitykitty
"Awesome Went for dinner , .... Awesome Went for dinner , only went in cause my friends recommended it to us . Loved the food and service..."
Loveroffood
"Glorious food!. Food is a wonderful, blend of East/West and they like to experiment. We turned up on a slow Friday night yet the staff were not..."
City Dweller
"Amazing amazing amazing! Love it just as it is! Go now before the rest of Melbourne discovers! Staff are so lovely, I'd change nothing about this..."
Gigi
"Great little addition to the street. Tasty treats and good casual service. Will be good when they get a bit more serious about the drinks but off to..."
Hung Dong Long
"Awesome!!. Cool little Asian tapas in one of the Melbourne laneways. We stumbled across this Jem when our intended restaurant was closed for the..."
Cath Van Kretschmar
"Good value modern Asian food. Cute, and very good people watching, seating out the front and a cool fit out. We had the 5 plates for $45, plus a..."
Allana
"Wow!!. Dropped by for lunch here today based on word of mouth reccomendations. We were blown away by the taste sensations, it was like a party in my..."
The GM
"Party. Been waiting for something new and fresh.Heard through some friends who went and it lived up to there recommendation.Food was..."
Sjenkins
"Had a great meal last night very healthy as well also the place had a great vibe loved..."
Lorraine Stafford
"Amazing food! Exceptional staff and customer service. I eat out a lot and would have to say that the freshness and flavours produced in the food is..."
Stui Rooke
"Amazing food and service!!. All I can say is that "Rice Paper Scissors" is a MUST TRY for anyone looking at experiencing a delightful mix of asian..."
AjDs
"Rice paper Scissors- I Win!!!. I love what you can find in the city with all these hidden little gems everywhere. Well today we found RPS! A friend..."
Symee09
"Wow.....we were lucky enough to find this little gem yesterday for lunch !!!Fabulous exotic flavours....Highly recommend it .....Tempura..."
Kelly Kerwin
"Had lunch outside on a weekday and it was fantastic. Lots of little dishes, the deep-fried pork rinds were probably a little overly indulgent (not..."
Gasbrake
"Popped in for lunch . It had only been open 2 days. The guys said they were doing a soft opening week until the liquor licence comes thru. But I can..."
Su Jen Lee
"New modern asian. Awesome new place with tapas sized small plates , all with modern , yet authentic , asian flavours. Perfect for a night at the bar..."
Shane Stafford
" Melbourne's iconic laneways of food and festivities really don't disappoint when they keep serving up places such as Rice Paper Scissors (19..."
Bunnybloggers
"The service was swift, the portion sizes modest, thus the two of us managed to work our way through a significant portion of their intriguing menu. ..."
De-brief Me
"RPS works off the concept of small plates of delicious Asian-inspired mouthfuls. The helpful waiter suggested we go for the $25/each sharing menu..."
Expensive Delicious Habit.
"Rice Paper Scissors offers a great take on the modern Thai/Vietnamese street food theme with a casual vibe and wallet-friendly prices. Shorter wait..."
Amy W
"The BBQ Lamb Ribs ($11) were marinated in a mixture of soy and Mekong whisky, and melted sweetly and succulently off the bone, helped by a generous..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Now I understand why this place is always packed and they never bother to do takeaway.  The food here is amazing, and so affordable! Most of the..."
Melbourne Glutton
"The son-in-law eggs were different to how I’d seen them before, just fried rather than boiled followed by a quick deep fry. This meant that the..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"The staff here are so friendly! I came in for a solo lunch and they were immediately chatty and warm. The gentleman who I think was the manager gave..."
Rachel Sellers
"Absolutely INCREDIBLE time having dinner here this week!! There were 2 of us and we did the $45 pp for 5 sharing dishes option. Not only was the food..."
Jessika Costa
"Popular Thai restaurant. Lots of vegan options. Special is $45 per person for 5 dishes. Good variety and could not fault any dish. Fresh quality..."
Bill Mrozek
"Banquet for two (45 pp) for lunch. You can choose five dishes from the menu. All of the five dishes were really well done. A little bit sweet for my..."
K
"Good vibe restaurant. Staff super friendly, delicious food and tasty cocktails. Also, the 5 dishes to share is a great option for the price. Dessert..."
Vanessa Wingert
"Enjoyed lunch for 3. 2 having $45pp 5 share plates and 1 teen choosing 2 dishes. The food was delicious. There were a lot of other customers so it..."
Susan Lengyel
"There are many reasons this Southeast Asian fusion restaurant has been around for years and still is very popular. Funky yet bright interior decor,..."
Ryan H
Zhou Zhou Bar
87/100 (177 ratings)
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"Lovely decor and good service. Tried the BBQ pork buns, chicken ribs, prawn wontons and some dumplings, and loved the flavours. Plenty of..."
Dumba
"Went upstairs to the bar on a Saturday night for a late dinner. Seated straight away and menu at the bar was the same as the restaurant section. The..."
Feast Meets West
"The music was great, $1 dumplings good value as was the happy hour. The food is just ok (same as orientalist teahouse) but the setting is nice and..."
Sophia
"Nice small venue hidden up the top of Oriental Tea house. Been a couple of times on a Wednesday for their $1 dumplings. Pork or Veg. They're..."
SpicyVegie
"We ate at Zhou Zhou on a Thursday around 2pm, the kitchen was still open and there is nothing that came out that disappointed. We tried dumplings to..."
Cooper
"The happiest of happy hours can be found at Zhou Zhou for there is nothing that makes me happier than hawker street delights. The interiors are all..."
Good Food Good Mood
"I celebrated my birthday last Saturday, Hayden and the staff were very friendly, cocktails were good too!👌 that was the second time I went to Zhou..."
Tagada
"Zhou Zhou is the place to go if you want affordable share plates and a cocktail on a Friday night. The food comes straight up from the tea house, the..."
Daria Schmidt
"Funky gem for the pre, during and post drinking tummy workout😄This funky little bar is tucked away upstairs from the Oriental teahouse on..."
Micky B
"Really awesome bar located inside the Oriental Tea House on Chapel Street. Very cozy with a fun, cheerful interior. Lots of amazing drinks to chose..."
Lucy Lu
"Absolute must! Great food and the experimental cocktails are always a little fun for your weekend starter. Relax atmosphere upstairs and usually a DJ..."
Addam Cao
"Have never let me down. Amazing food and amazing drinks.Definitely worth checking out, such a great atmosphere and always has great music..."
Theurbanspooner
"I was recommended by a friend to check this place out and it didn't disappoint.  I was by myself to start so I sat at the bar and was really looked..."
A_buntine
"Great cocktails! I love the monkey magic..."
Jack Foodie
"YUM! Most delicious dumplings. Will not disappoint. Great staff as..."
Electra
"So next time you’re heading for a drink down Chapel, forget about Bridie O’Reilly’s and try something a bit different. Zhou Zhou has a superb..."
Forksake
"...We were delighted by the tasty selection of delectable dim sum. While many Chinese restaurants in Melbourne serve dim sum, the variety served at..."
Gastrology
"Interesting cocktail bar venue attached to the downstairs Oriental Teahouse restaurant. Would recommend the steam buns and sticky beef. Variety of..."
Charles Costello
"Amazing food with even better service! We went to Zhou Zhou Bar to celebrate my GF’s bday and we couldn’t be happier. Table service was..."
J T
"Fantastic venue with an awesome selection. Make sure to ask Aiden for what's new behind the..."
Benjamin Wong
"What an amazing place. Dumpling special on Wednesday is to die for. Great service and killer dumplings. One of the best dumplings in..."
Josh D
"Cute and cosy little bar with good happy hour specials and friendly staff. The cocktails we tried were great..."
lykke lifan3958
"Went here for a friend's 21st. The atmosphere was great, the staff were helpful. And they knew how to make every cocktail I could ask..."
Kaden Bland
"Dropped in for some arvo dumplings and a beer. Very friendly staff, dumplings outstanding, nice atmosphere even though quiet when we were..."
Tim Gregor
France Soir
87/100 (2273 ratings)
Restaurants
European
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Scallops
Escargot
Duck
Duck Confit
Oyster
Confit
Calamari
Creme Brulee
Mussels
Chocolate mousse
Profiteroles
Steak Tartare
Steak Frites
Crepes
French onion soup
Tuna
Beef Bourguignon
Calamares
Snails
Salmon
Quenelle
Beef
Tarte Tatin
Crème Brulée
Entrecote
Foie gras
Fish
French Fries
Pork
Dumplings
Lamb
Prawns
Salad
Sit down
European
French
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fine Dining
"Wonderful evening in Paris at this Melbouorne institution. We haven’t been for ages as we have a favourite French brassiere down the road but..."
MalvernCustomer
"LIT! 🔥: customer services was great here. The waiter was so funny and cheerful. Of 5 mains we tried, the stand out dish was the duck and..."
Jennitals
"love our visit to France Soir, it is like being transported back to Paris. The whole ambience, the squashed in tables, the noise, the waiters. The..."
Srslyfoods
"First time dining at France Soir and it was absolutely excellent. The waiters were friendly and very attentive and the food was..."
Anna0083
"Nice meals and reasonable price. Friendly staff. Definitely would go..."
Shirll
"Great selection of dishes and good..."
Reem
"The atmosphere was amazing felt like I walked into France as soon as I got, which was a great touch. Also food was great, snails and tartare very..."
Dee Tuncer
"Feels like being in Paris. Great old school hospitality, simple food done well. Favorite meal here is a starter of snails, followed by the rib eye..."
Greg Stan
"If this restaurant was in Paris and you were lucky enough to eat in it, you would return to Melbourne and rave to all your friends how you discovered..."
Roachpeter34
"I came here with a friend for a weekday lunch so we had most the restaurant to ourselves. My friend convinced me to try the escargot which I actually..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"The restaurant is perhaps a little too cramped, and the bar stools inconveniently located, but this restaurant certainly delivers a good French..."
Carlo Boscia
"Great meal on a busy Saturday night with friends. Service was great and efficient. Nice to see some real French fair such as 'ris de veau' on the..."
Anne L
"Foods were delicious, very traditional and classic french dishes.Very friendly customers and I love talking with..."
Akio Otsuka
"Excellent service & a great atmosphere, steak was well cooked however, very fatty. Duck was wonderful. Side sauces also lovely. Overall a lovely..."
Bridget
"My favourite place in the world for lunch and dinner. Food, wine, service... fantastique!! They’re specials are always amazing... eye..."
Lalita Saiprania De Palma
"I think my expectations for France-soir was very high. The food was really great but not as amazing and I believed it would be. Ive had better set..."
Saza_Lives_To_Eat
"Have visited on every trip to Melbourne this cozy french establishment. Wine list the size of a phone book perfect if one should wish to try..."
Hungry Koala
"Went there for celebration my 32rd birthday, the food is amazing, oysters is so delicious and fresh! Must go there again!!!Absolutely love..."
Jasmine Wu
"I think I understand why some customers complain that the wait staff at France-Soir are rude and arrogant. It’s because those customers have no..."
Honeylishuss
"One of the few places I like for French . The food here is exceptionally done , simple with traditional techniques . We always get the steak and..."
Vivian
"Best French restaurant in Melbourne! The snails are very tender and juicy. Scallops and mussels is the must order dish. Tina tartare is fresh. We..."
Yibei Jessie Shen
"This place is the best! I went here when I was very young and remembered it being full of live! Again I have come on my birthday and it has the same..."
Sassyfoodqueen
"Well this is one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Tough call considering the amazing food we have! I always get the goats cheese croutons..."
Danya Gamliel
"This week was about the 10th time that I have been to France Soir and I have enjoyed it every time. It is always so busy at dinner which means that..."
3121Foodie
"Variety wine list !service is great!food is amazing! Favourites is paper scotch fillet ,sauce is perfect and 100% match with steak! Definitely it’s..."
Superfoodie
"It's been years since I've been here and the food is still as good as ever. I had an eye fillet which was melt in your mouth tender and cooked..."
Hungry Tum
"Went for lunch with a friend and it was so good had to come back for lunch only a couple days later. Very solid food that’s not trying too hard and..."
James
"Wow wow wow, I’ve only visited this Melbourne institution once but what an experience. If you like authentic French food, service with an accent,..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Very busy small restaurant. Excellent selection of food and wines . We all had steaks and they were perfectly cooked. The staff were friendly and..."
Victor Lee
"Very busy little French bistro, but the quality is spot on. Serve traditional and authentic French food. We really enjoyed their steak, which was..."
Ye Liu
"Took my wife here for dinner a few months ago and the food was great. They had a good selection of wine and food on the menu. We will be back for..."
Feed_me
"Hectic, romantic, comforting, fun, delicious, exciting.All can be used to describe this joint on any given weekend.A legit no bullcrap..."
12345678910
"Very busy and a little bit squishy but boy does the food make up for it. The beef tatare is fantastic as are the mussels and the confit duck. Only..."
Blakeseats
"Francesoir what can I say but d'excellence! This is my favourite French Restaurant in Melbourne. I normally frequent at a lunch time with..."
FoodieGuru_770
"As mentioned, my most recent trip to Melbourne was far more organised and well researched (i.e. I spent hours pouring over other peoples reviews and..."
Espresso&Matcha
"Traditional French restaurant,every dish were so authentic,the snail 🐌 and the pepper steak is the highlight 👍🏻 will coming back for sure..."
Good Food Guy 😋
"They offered 2 sittings -6 & 8pm and very busy however the tables are a bit too close together. An amazingly extensive drinks list from around the..."
Helen
"Melbourne has no shortage of French restaurants, ranging from the small French diners and bistros to the finest of dining venues. One of these is..."
Melbourne Culinary
"Three decades on ..... impressive wine list.A few times we've been in, mostly for business lunches.Their steaks, although it's nothing..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"I am not a big fan for French food but I love France-Soir. The menu is very extensive which offers a lot of choices for dinners. I particularly love..."
Emi Sui
"Few restaurants stay open for 30 plus years and France-Soir is one of them. Possibly best steak frites around and one of the better wine lists...."
Camila
"This was our first time to France Soir and it will not be our last. From the wait staff to the owner to the food, and the incredible wine list - this..."
Sneha Arora
"Really nice intimate french restaurant. The fact that the tables are so close together makes it for a fun dining experience also. Food was excellent..."
Gursharan Chana
"France-Soir has been a Melbourne institution since it opened in 1986. I have also wanted to go. A good friend of mine who is a regular invited me...."
King Of King St Jr
"was craving french onion soup so popped by on a sunday night at 6pm.onion soup - great depth of flavour but was hoping the cheese bread..."
Jonathan Ong
"Beautiful intimate French restaurant. The place is quite packed but it stays true to the French ambience. Staff are attentive, and nothing to..."
Cynthia Giang
"French, frencher, frenchiest. France Soir is a long standing restaurant with excellent food, that has cemented its place, regardless of their..."
M For FOOD And Drinks Occasionally.
"I remember coming here as a little girl with my mum for Mother's Day or another special occasion and it hasn't changed! France-soir started my..."
Lily
"Very cool service, friendly and professional. Steak was very tender , duck breast was delicious. Have to book table all the time, or wait for..."
More Sin
"Amazing food. French onion soup rivals those in Paris. Steak and frites were delicious and mousse desert still makes me salivate. Only downside is..."
Dani
"When you walk into the restaurant, it definitely feels like France. Cute, old school, freezers/fridges of their selection of cheese and cold meat at..."
Nibble And Wander
"The French. The grandfathers of gastronomy today and the master’s of all things cookery. Smiths of the finest pastries, the most complex wines, the..."
Kieren ORiley
"Great steak! The food here is excellent. My friend had a duck dish and had absolutely no complaints about it. Only downside is the tables are about..."
Reality
"Never ceases to amaze me how this institution has been around for decades and hasn't dwindled in quality once. Our family go to France Soir a couple..."
Filet De Boeuf
"Went here for valentines day. Food was good and mushroom sauce goes off. 1st guy to serve us was pretty kb, but 2nd guy wasnt as cool and was..."
Hood Critics
"Very traditional French style restaurant that lives up to the hype. Intimate space with white linen table clothes and exclusively French staff. I..."
Kate Dougherty
"This is a long over due review but the steak frites was probably one of the best I have had in Melbourne. Scotch fillet was perfectly cooked with the..."
JJ
"Superb food and service, went early Jan and the staff were incredibly knowledgeable in all things wine. Incredibly good value. At 100-120pp it's..."
Paul Ianovski
"Dined here with a group of friends on New Year's Eve 2016. It is licensed and the French wines recommended by the waiter were great. Dishes of the..."
Little One
"Another Melbourne institution. Always busy. Always crammed in like sardines. "Service" is the French way... All the classic dishes. Plenty of..."
Stretts
"If you like your authentic French cuisine, this is a must try in Melbourne. Great atmosphere, great food, good wine selection and reasonably..."
KingHung Hii
"Look at the walls full of pics of the rich and famous and you know you are in good company here at France-Soir! The whole experience is..."
MandyToorak
"Hadn't reviewed anything for a while so thought I'd dust off the old Zomato account and write about last night's dinner at France-Soir...for a random..."
Matthew Cork
"A place I would think of if I'm feeling for French food and the hours are late. Little restaurant in south yarra. I love their bread and their fries..."
Secret Taster
"The eye fillet steak is one of the nicest I have ever had, I could have cut it with a butter knife. It is certainly not a cheap menu and the place..."
Emma Shaw
"True French cuisine, great service, nice staff, great atmosphere. The food was fantastic. Highly recommended. We had the snails, they were cooked..."
Colipot85
"The bread here is amazing. I also had the calamari which was great too. I think overall the richer food like cheese / steak would be amazing here but..."
Rebecca R
"Had Sunday lunch here yesterday and as always the food and service was consistently great. It's a solid, reasonably priced bistro and should be on..."
FridayFoodie
"If you look through my other reviews I have been on the hunt for Melbourne's best steak and ladies and gentlemen we have a winner! From the size of..."
Patrick Sham Yuen
"Nostalgically French! Great vibe created by the chatter of a full restaurant. Each meal we ordered seem to get better as the courses went on. Muscles..."
Nunzio Bagnato
"Classic French dining experience - a little bit chaotic but with great vibes. Most of the dishes we tried were great, except for the steak that came..."
Vivian
"Absolutely classic French restaurant that has been an established bistro for many years. The interiors and atmosphere were fabulous & relaxed. The..."
Nina Gao
"The food speaks for itself! If you’ve missed travelling these last 2 ½ years, be confident in knowing that you don’t have to leave the country..."
Alwyn Holt
"Oh my god! This is one of the best dinners I have had in Melbourne! The service was impeccable and the food so tasty and traditional! Thank you again..."
Isabella Frezza
"Had a great lunch experience here. It was busy and full but The staffs were very welcomed and tried their best to get us table ( we didn't make..."
intan kieflie
Peko Peko
87/100 (959 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Chinese
Taiwanese
Asian
Asian
Chinese
Taiwanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Chili
Calamari
Calamares
Prawns
Chilli Chicken
Fried rice
Noodle
Beef
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Taiwanese
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-When it comes to dining out, I act..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Never been to the shop, though we love ordering takeaway from them, not the most authentic Taiwanese flavour for the Taiwanese sausage fried rice,..."
FoodieInMel
"Took away peko2 after hearing so much about it. Man, this place rocks! If the takeaway tastes so good, the dine in experience must be even more..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Great place for quick..."
Vesna Lombardi
"Reservation on Zomato was accepted and confirmed promptly. Came here on a Friday night; it’s a short walk from a main tram stop. The external..."
Brian Kim
"We ordered the satay fried rice with crispy honey beef, as well as their pork dumplings. I have a very low tolerance for spicy food and was able to..."
ARMANEATS
"eko Peko in an attempt to make their address less confusing have failed miserably.The correct address is 1-13 Bank Street, South Melbourne. They..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"Very busy bustling eatery. Excellent food with great service. A bit squeezy and noisy but what do you expect for such a popular cafe at 1:00 pm I..."
Anthonyinoz
"Have been coming back here for the last 8 years. Their food is always consistent, tasty, and generous in portion. They get busy during peak hours so..."
Nikita Theodora
"Been here for the 2nd time since moving to Melbourne and have not been disappointed. Service is great meals come out quick and piping hot. My partner..."
Elon Solomona
"Serving staff gives good..."
Benny Yeong
"A nice Taiwanese eatery with very reasonable prices and tasty food. Highly recommend the pop chicken. The place can get quite busy though, Better to..."
Kikfoodlover
"Nice Taiwanese food and friendly service., the environment is also cute as you can see on my posted pictures. They offer real Taiwanese food. The..."
Michelle Xu
"Peko Peko is quite a nostalgic restaurant for me, it was here that I spoke to length to the Japanese Akita breeder in Sydney over the phone about..."
Ta.be.tabi
"We (4) visited this venue on a Saturday for lunch. Pleasant & helpful staff & an interesting menu. The wine list is pretty sparse, but the Chardonnay..."
Mark Chalker
"Awesome place for "pre's" food is delicious and BYO is awesome. We had a group of 10 and ordered almost eveything off the menu and everything was..."
Tuey_z
"Cheap and cheerful place with so many Yumm things. Been years!Really love their fried chicken and mince pork rice.The fried..."
Coco F
"Peko Peko has been an old favourite of mine, and it's always good to be back. One of the early pioneers of Taiwanese cuisine in Melbourne, Peko Peko..."
Hello. Imnikki
"I ordered their food from Uber. Always wanted to visit this restaurant, but haven’t get the chance of it. We had popcorn chicken which was amazing,..."
Eatwithbonny
"Lots of noise for this place made me eager to try out the food myself! Didn’t disappoint. Haven’t really particularly been to a Taiwanese..."
JustCruizing
"Peko Peko is a great place if you want to try out some typical Taiwanese cuisine. Their fried chicken is a must order as well as the taiwanese..."
FOOD TRIP
"A very different dining experience at this place. Great staff. They are very helpful. The presentation of the food is awesome and beautiful...."
Love Food
"The dishes here can be very sweet, which can be a plus or minus. For me, it was great at the start but it was quickly became too much. On the last..."
Don Djoe
"I have visited Peko Peko a few times now, we love the pop chicken and the dumplings are also very good! I think you would be safe to order..."
HangryGal
"Always a great place to come back to when I am craving for Taiwanese cuisine. It was so good that I even had my birthday celebration here! We ordered..."
Aaron Chin
"Cute little place in South Melbourne. A much loved restaurant amongst family & friends. Always accomodating if we walk in without a reservation as..."
Shak
"Great service and even greater food!We ordered the Five spice calamari, House fried rice, Ma Ma custard fried chicken and the Pop..."
Onlybeyoutothefull
"I’ve been going to Peko Peko for years and it never disappoints! The service is always with a smile and the food is amazing. Try the beetroot..."
LGEMP
"Stunner across this place looking for pizza shop. Lucky we tried them.The service was extremely quick . Meals was ready in 5 min. The ..."
㊙️ The Traveling Foodie
"Easily some of the best popcorn chicken, if not THE best I've ever had. Absolutely delicious. Also a big fan of their rice dishes, although the honey..."
Julian Danaher
"Fried chicken was yummy as was the fried rice. Everything came in the Uber eats order hot and fresh with ample cutlery and napkins. I’d order..."
Stephanie
"Friendly staff and #delicious food. Honestly really surprised with the sausage fried rice. I wasn't expecting it to taste this amazing. It was..."
Tiff Or
"Now i know why this place is so popular!I've been meaning to check out Peko Peko because its my local and it always seems packed. My..."
CoupleOFoodies
"A friend of mine recommended this place, we were running late before they close so we decided to make a call see if we can order before we pop in...."
Gabriel Schulz
"Very nice cafe, the services are friendly and the atmosphere is wonderful. The most important is that dishes are delicious. We ordered salted crispy..."
Sophia
"I finally tried Peko Peko after having it recommended by several Taiwanese friends and it was as good as they described it. Every dish we ordered was..."
Daisy
"Ordered the chicken fried rice from Uber eats and surprisingly really tasty as it was still piping hot and had a nice work charred flavor to it. The..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"It’s AMAZING ! I’m from Taiwan, having been looking for Taiwanese food in Melbourne for a while and none of them aren’t even close Taiwanese..."
Alta
"The best Taiwanese food in the area. Forget about parking in the city, go toward South Melbourne and enjoy free parking on weekends. Then enjoy some..."
Y Foodie
"Great neighbourhood place for a casual meal. The fried chicken is great, although a bit heavy handed with the chilli mayo. The diamond amongst the..."
Custardbun
"The big boss fried chicken ribs are delicious!! As were the pop chicken, crispy honey beef, pork addiction. Spring rolls are way too over priced for..."
Munchk1n
"I'm giving this a 5 because I've been to this place a few times and it has never done me wrong. Food is always tasty and service is friendly and..."
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
"Stopped here for lunch on a Saturday and the place was bustling! Food came out super quick. Would 100% recommend the pop chicken and the Taiwan..."
Kevin
"A neighbourhood gem! This place is always busy so I recommend you book in advance, but it’s well worth the trouble. The food is simply amazing and..."
Kris L
"Great restaurant. Come here regularly with the family... great atmosphere, delicious food options and very well priced. Can also BYO. Love..."
Shaun Langdon
"Cute Taiwanese eatery in the backstreets of South Melbourne that do classics like mince pork on rice, but have modern offerings of Japanese-Taiwanese..."
Flying Forward
"The Mince Mince was great!!! with enough meat and veg, but doesn’t taste too oily.The stuff were nice. The pudding was cute but a bit tooo..."
Brook Zhang
"Best taiwanese restaurant in Melbourne! I can’t recommend it enough! Volcano spicy pop chicken was cooked to perfection with the right amount of..."
Jennie Kosasih
"Do reserve a table at this place which is very busy and efficient. What stood out for me was Mama's fried chicken which was crunchy, delicious and..."
Food For Thought
"Excellent fried chicken, even when ordered from Uber eats. Peko Peko has some of the best fried chicken that I've tasted in Melbourne.The..."
The Hand That Bites
"I had dinner with a girlfriend here recently, luckily we arrived early as we didn't have a booking and most tables were reserved.  Once we were..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Great place with tasty food that I would definitely recommend to others. We had the noodle clear soup, very tasty broth, noodles cooked to perfection..."
April_eats
"One of the oldest establishment in the South Melbourne area serving contemporary Taiwanese food. This place is always busy on the weekend so remember..."
Debby
"I can't tell whether it is authentic Taiwanese food but they are very tasty. Must try all the chef's recommended dishes. The price is a bit above..."
Vearn888
"Came here for a BFF Catch Up one day for Lunch and Peko Peko really dishes up some amazing Taiwanese food! We had the Taiwanese Fried Rice and..."
Yorkstergram
"This restaurant is a life saver within the area. It’s hard enough to find a great place to eat in this area and I’m glad that Peko Peko provides..."
Diesel
"Went there for lunch on a Saturday, was greeted by Lovely and courteous staff. Do try the stir fry vegetable and chicken pops. The dessert is out of..."
Tanya Iyer
"Peko Peko has always been one of my favourites, some times you just crave for some of those street style asian food! Had the taiwanese sausage fried..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Best fried chicken in Melbourne!! I love the Singapore noodles and the sesame broccoli. I haven’t had a bad dish here ever and have been about 10..."
Laura Baker
"Totally reasonably priced and cute little spot for both a quick lunch and a fun dinner, Peko Peko is a fave for our work lunch stops. Their pop..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"Have frequented this restaurant for the past 5 years. Absolute value! Fresh produce, variety of dishes. Staff are alway accommodating and friendly...."
Diamond
"So delicious! Every dish was fresh, hot and tasty. Loved the popcorn chicken, calamari and pork dumplings! Friendly and fast service. Loved..."
Anna
"Just been there last night, the service was great and the menu was easy to understand with English/Chinese.Yeah, the Taiwanese food just..."
AuthorLinyt
"Yesterday was my second time eating Taiwanese food and I really enjoyed it!I’ve been hearing about this place from a few Taiwanese friends for..."
Mia Tua
"Sooo surprise that Melbourne has this fabulous Taiwanese cuisine, and that is why soooo many people waiting in lunch and dinner time. They..."
Carol Wu
"South Melbourne's gem. It is a small yet cozy restaurant, but the food is definitely 100! First time trying Taiwanese food and I absolutely love it..."
Tesha Lonika
"Amazing place, had some of the best friend chicken I've ever tatsed, their custard fried chicken blew my tatsebuds away, their deep fried beef was..."
Kayster007
"Had a lovely dinner here! Came in a group of 40+ and had a set menu which we really enjoyed. Highlights for us were the scallop skewers, bang bang..."
Suzanne
"Really enjoyed my experience at Peko Peko. The interior is really cute and cosy and the waitresses are friendly. The menu is a good size.The..."
Jayde
"My first impression with Peko Peko is its cute and cozy setting. Their menu is of good size with a variety of appetisers and main for you to choose..."
Mai T Tran
"I love most of all the food and dessert that I ordered, especially the matcha ice cream and black sesame#ithink. The service was good too. The price..."
Khorry Sila
"This Taiwanese-Japanese fusion restaurant was a huge surprise and I wasn't expecting it to work as well as it did. The chicken was easily my fav but..."
Nalia
"Delicious Taiwanese food in South Melbourne. We were lucky to get a table even during the week so it’s recommended to book in advance as the place..."
Rouven Grossmann
"Great Taiwanese food in Melbourne. They are always packed, so it's very wise to book online before you go there. Try all of their chef specials, they..."
Andy Setyawan
"The food was so delicious, really amazing flavours. They have a small menu, but everything is done so well. The chilli tofu was crispy and very, very..."
Jackie Brown
"How amazing and tasty foods. This small Taiwanese restaurant serves you a beautiful foods with great portions. As I live close by I could see crowds..."
Vahid Shahani
"For Just 10 box you’ll have a delicious food! While dine in Portions are big that you get full! But when I got take away the portion was really..."
Shirin Gh
"Their food is the best thing that had happened to me on this business trip. High quality, reasonably priced and delicious. Place is tidy and..."
Pleiades Nebula
"Food is delicious here! 😀 and portions are quite filling! Loved the Singapore Noodles, Mince Mince and Brocoli dumplings! A TRULY HIDDEN GEM in..."
Jano Olivera
"Really delicious Taiwanese food and amazing service, really fast even though they are so busy. Amazing place to try unique dishes but also have..."
Grace Law
Honey Tang's
86/100 (215 ratings)
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Cheap Eats
"Quiet little gem in..."
Anthony Lee
"Recommended by a friend, and now I cannot recommend it enough! Delicious and light dumplings, with perfect proportions. The venue was nice..."
Mitchell Thompson
"I tried the wanton soup for lunch it was really delicious and healthy with lots of veggies such as brocolli, bokchoy and egg garnishes. My colleague..."
Pingu
"I’ve given a 4 star as the dumplings here are just downright fantastic. However, I hope my next feedback brings attention for the management to..."
Nomafoodic Chipineats
"Came here for a quick Friday night dinner and wasn't disappointed. Everything from the spring onion pancakes and spring rolls to the dumplings and..."
Chelsea Waddell
"Lucky to be invited to check out the latest dumpling join in the new business district of melbourne. As the offices move towards docklands it’s..."
One.hungry.girl10
"Had the xiao long bao and the chilli chicken dumplings and they were delicious! It took a while for the order but it was worth the wait! Thanks for..."
Chin W
"Absolutely love the dumplings there! We came here on Sunday night - they’ve just started to open at night. We started off with jasmine..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"I really like this place. Dumplings are always delicious! I understand some of the other reviews: the servings are not huge (which I like but others..."
Mark
"My meals have always been absolutely delicious and served in a very timely manner.  Prices are excellent and the wine very drinkable. The staff are..."
Tori Harrison
"This restaurant is small neat and trendy with surprisingly good dumplings. They're not your average dumplings, it's like traditional..."
Thi Tran
"Best dumplings I have ever had! Honestly, I know it has only just opened but there needs to be more people supporting this new business as the..."
Noah34626
"These aren’t your average dumplings - with their delicious fillings made from supreme produce, I will definitely be returning with friends to..."
Breishen Stride
"Such a great place-my go to for dumplings! Recommend anyone head here for good dumping times. I love hu-tong but this is definitely up there. Great..."
Kevin O'Malley
"Clean and bright place with nice staff. Ordered XLB, which was well presented and filled with good quality pork. No doubt the best XLB I’ve had in..."
Jaime Eat&Fit
"Staff was very kind, presentation and quality of food was great and food came out quite fast as well. I wasn't a fan of dumplings before but managed..."
Lisa Tran
"Clean and fresh environment, tasty food but still a few teething problems. I ordered the $10 bento box for a takeaway lunch. It was tasty and fresh,..."
Nicholas White
"I enjoyed visiting this new restaurant very much. The setting is modern and relaxed. Great lighting. Dumplings were very tasty and well presented...."
May_parry
"Great value for amazing food. Friendly staff and comfy environment. Strongly recommend to the neighborhood. They also do dinners as well!!! very..."
Tidus
"Excellent dumpling and bento box, not the usual taste and flavour that you can get from other dumpling place. I like then bento box with perfect..."
Claudia Lee
"Ordered the pan fried pork dumplings - nice and crispy on top. I would recommend two serves of dumplings if you’re hungry. I like spicy dumplings,..."
Damien Wilkie
"It's only been opened for less than a week, so the menu is pretty basic.12.8$ for 8 dumplings isn't too bad, considering how amazing they are...."
Kat Blanche
Annam
86/100 (508 ratings)
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"Love it. We were lucky enough to dine at Annam twice over the Christmas/New year period, so we tried almost all their dishes. The menu is varied..."
Kate Whalen
"Opened 6 months ago and have watched this restaurant getting busier. Went Friday night without a booking and was pleasantly accommodated. Very..."
Cheryl Milburn
"A great place for a catch up with friends... be casual and be patient... the servers try their best!! The food is amazing and inventive without being..."
Jason Scully
"We really enjoyed our night at Annam. We had the banquet for 4 and the food was interesting, full of flavor, nice textures and beautifully presented...."
Peter Grimes
"Love this place! Unlike any other Vietnamese food I've had - light, fresh and really sophisticated. You can tell they really care about what they do...."
Katie Sniff
"Absolutely love this place! The restaurant has a great vibe and amazing serivce to match. The food... incredible, loved everything that hit our..."
Natalie Rose
"Wow! What a delight, so much thought, love and care has gone into the dishes. Surprised and delighted by the dishes, a real treat was the charcoal..."
Andrea Leighton
"We popped into a place we hadn’t been as we walked past and discovered a true delight. Terrific staff, beautifully presented explosions of flavour..."
Kathy Pryor
"Excellent service and hotpot for special Mondays! Staff was so attentive, friendly and helpful. We got a complimentary dessert as we came in right..."
Hoang Trang
"Had a great night taking clients to dinner. They were all really impressed. The set menu was so well put together. Great flavours and plenty to eat...."
Andy Sutherland
"A great experience - food/service/wine were all top shelf. Good spot to meet after a..."
Roderick Carmichael
"Fabulous, cutting edge decor. Love the industrial vibe softened with polished wooden tabletops. And the food was great too! Super fresh ingredients..."
Julie Ritchie
"Amazing food, staff is incredible, food is divine, had the best time, plus my vegan friend said best vegan dumplings they have ever..."
Kylie Tempest
"This place is everything. Great range of vegetarian options and the food was absolutely delicious! The mock beef dumplings were mind-blowing. Staff..."
Poorani Bala
"Asian fushion in a convenient location. Atmosphere was fantastic, service was quick and food was delicious. Highly recommended and would def go..."
Fang Lu
"The Sarsaparilla dumplings were delicious but our favorite dish was one we didn’t order and received mistakenly: duck fried rice, a spicy flavour..."
DebAnn
"Such a delicious meal, each dish had its own unique and tasty flavour! Make sure to come during the week and start with drinks and snacks at the bar..."
Cmzajicek
"Annam is modern, with an open kitchen and space that tends towards noisy however the great food was a distraction. A Vietnamese sparkler at the top..."
Foodinfocusz
"asian fusion just beyond chinatown🍗 chicken ribs & siracha mayo🐟 kingfish ceviche🥟 ox tail dumplings🐮 grilled wagyu..."
Sense Of Food
"Last night I went to Annam as part of a group of 3. We just made it in time for a round of happy hour drinks then we moved to our table. We chose to..."
Antoniette Santoro
"Went for Lunch on a quiet Saturday.Ordered squid ink cutter fish for a starter. Very crispy and tasty. Served with a lemon wedge. Might..."
Stephen
"A great find dinning place on little Bourke Street, it has modern Vietnamese food and the service was really great with very knowledgeable wait staff..."
Christopher Jayakar
"Amazing!Date night with the hubby and we were both blown away by this place. First time here so we got the set menu and we loved everything that..."
Anita
"Walked in on a Saturday night without a booking and were lucky to grab a spot on the communal table in front of the busy kitchen. Very good friendly..."
Jjaass
"Had work lunch here today. Great ambiance and delicious food. The twice cooked chicken was juicy and one of my colleague was very impressed with the..."
Ylena
"My dad was actually the one who wanted to come here, as he saw the chef on a SBS tv show. I must say he made a good suggestion, as we all loved the..."
Joanna C
"{Rated 4.5] Annam is sophisticated Vietnamese with first class service. Our favourite dishes were the ox tail dumplings in a sarsaparilla..."
Trevor Johnston
"With the winter cold still clearly upon us, we’ve found a delicious way to warm up and cure your Monday blues - Hot Pot Mondays at..."
Gastrology
"Absolutely fabulous, 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Ambience - great. Comfortable seating at the bar with enough room to eat. Service - perfect. Even going..."
MelbourneMiss
"Loved the casual but sophisticated atmosphere of Annam, and they cater for larger groups really well. The service was impeccable! They were..."
Lisa Giles
"Had a great night taking clients to dinner. They were all really impressed. The set menu was so well put together. Great flavours and plenty to eat...."
Andy Sutherland
"The $15 lunch special is absolutely amazing. You get high quality tasty food & good service for a similar price as cheap, low quality take away..."
Fussy Eater
"Ideal option for a slightly more sophisticated Vietnamese restaurant in China town. Staff were lovely and menu is extensive. Between 4 we had the..."
Kate Dougherty
"Jerry Mai’s newest project is Annam – a place that showcases dishes inspired by the authentic Vietnamese flavours she grew up with, as well as..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"This is a review with a difference.  I had the squeal with excitement opportunity to dine at Tasting Australia's Glasshouse Kitchen: Rivers and..."
Only If Its Good
"Loved my dinner at Annam. I especially love that they have a separate vegetarian menu (make sure to ask) and fancy mocktails. I ordered the smoked..."
Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald
"Love this place and love the food. Brilliant layout and the drinks list also very well tailored to the food. I received attentive service and really..."
Livilivilivil
"We liked this place but it didn't wow us. The entrees and starters had plenty of punch but the dinner was let down by the mains (Goat Curry and..."
Richard
"Really enjoyed dinner here on a Saturday. Fairly quiet which was a surprise, the fit out of the restaurant is very Melbourne with wait staff in all..."
Lucas Kowalski
"Sensational. Went here for an early Saturday night dinner. Great fitout, service was consistently welcoming and knowledgeable. Food was full of..."
Tales Of Rose
"Popped in for work lunch:Pros: -Great room-Friendly and informative service-Tasty, delicate foodCons:-A touch..."
PedGetsFed
"Popped in for a quick lunch yesterday. All dishes were beautiful with major standout of grilled pork belly, coconut, lychee, chilli jam salad. Great..."
KristinaNáray
"Quick work lunch but I really liked what I tasted (ox tail dumplings and ocean trout salad). Though portion sizes were tiny and I feel it’s..."
Moose
"Fantastic experience. Flavoursome food, good wine list, excellent service, modern and comfortable environment. Will be back as to try the rest..."
Mandy Ren
"Annam was such a delight! Worlds apart from the rest of the cheap eateries of Little Bourke Street, Annam is warm, welcoming and stylish. The..."
EmLou86
"Hands down the best beef tartare I've ever had. Flavourful, delicious and served with deep fried Chinese-style doughnuts, absolutely amazing. Also..."
Kdiz
"Brilliant. Fabulous food with delightful attentive and informative staff served in surroundings both stylish and comfortable.We tried a range..."
Latitudes
"Had a quick try of the menu at Annam and loved what we had. The ox tail sasparilla dumplings are beautiful, rich and perfect with the sauce. We loved..."
Melbourne Foodie
"We have our first experience here and definitely wont be our last. Fantastic and tasty food, large selection of dishes, large size portions, freshly..."
Dexcellent Productions
"Asian fusion. Have been here so many times and always thoroughly enjoyed it. Relaxed and casual atmosphere serving high quality food. Polished drink..."
Jason Roberts
"Awesome Vietnamese restaurant in the CBD! We sat at the counter by the kitchen and so got to see the dishes being made and sent out. Everything..."
Michelle Tsudama
"Went to have a early dinner. Great customer service, the waiter realised we are in a hurry and and made sure the food came out faster. Easy menue,..."
Bagya Perera
"Had a quick try of the menu at Annam and loved what we had. The ox tail sasparilla dumplings are beautiful, rich and perfect with the sauce. We loved..."
Kim Long
Hanoi Mee Kitchen & Bar
86/100 (990 ratings)
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"free range chicken salad. so darn good had it 6 times. the sauce is galangal,coconut cream & lemongrass etc beautiful..."
SaladGirlMelbourne
"The food is good here but a little overpriced. Enjoyed the prawns and the betel leaves, pho was ok. It’s nice food but there..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"Outstanding service and delicious dishes. We ordered the “Best Bits” off the Chef’s menu ($45 pp) and loved every dish. Dishes were brought out..."
Matthew Bishop
"The food was really tasty. You must order the Pork Hock so delicious, also the Peanut Parfait was beautiful and tasty(pictured). We really enjoyed..."
Cathy Kamarotlis
"Food was delicious and I will go back just to try more of the extensive menu in offer! But unfortunately the chairs and tables are dated, the tables..."
The Gift Girl
"Can't fault this place, enjoyed everything we ordered (which was quite a bit!). I am just annoyed it took ua this long to find out about this place,..."
Sally
"A cold Melbourne night and a warm welcome at this relatively new place. Melbourne is blessed with very good Viet food and Hanoi Mee is very..."
Mike B
"Great vibe at Hanoi, staff are welcoming and the food is amazing! Took me back to Vietnam with the flavours of the food. The cocktails are..."
COREY TALBOT
"Wonder full Vietnam fusion restaurant. Love the food quality and taste, fine dining presentation. Awesome place to hangout with friends and families...."
Rajmohan
"Hanoi Mee is a realisation of co-owners Ennis Le (former Head Chef at Elwood's Dandelion) and Malcolm Bond’s passion for fine food and drink...."
Gastrology
"I have not ventured much into the dining scene of Port Melbourne so I was quite excited when I got an invite from Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG)..."
The Spice Adventuress
"Great forward thinking restaurant. The signature Pork hock is amazing. We got the set menu and were not disappointed, except to say that both tables..."
Heathcliff
"This place is always busy and rightfully so. so book ahead. Really excellent food and service. Between 2 of us we started with the lemongrass chicken..."
Maphilldas
"Interesting that in a time when the Melbourne foodscene is readily embracing authenticity in foreign cuisine, a 'fusion' restaurant opens. The food..."
Lisa Eat More
"Some really great favours and combinations, nice relaxing vibe too after a busy day at work. Some delicious wines and cocktails too! Not much in Port..."
Amanda Collins
"Great service great food. Don't really know what else to say. Will keep coming back here. Great addition to Rouse St. Recommended if in the area...."
Ivaan Londar
"Saw this place on the way home and it looked great from the street side, pulled over and just had a fast bite and drink, wow !! Great ambiance and..."
The Cat
"Delicious! Came here for dinner for a mid week catch up with the girls and was not disappointed! All our meals were super yum. Staff were all..."
Sweetlikesugar
"AMMMAAZZIING - I dont know what some of the reviewers are on about, Hanoi Mee delivered in every single way. Ive walked past a few times and noticed..."
TheFitFoodie
"Dropped in at short notice - our waitress helped us choose a balance of foods as we weren't overly Hungary - very helpful - we had the best meal with..."
David Lockwood
"Excellent food, although not cheap it is good value. Smart but relaxed decor and atmosphere. Service is fine. Port Melbourne is lucky to have this..."
George Cockerill
"Been here twice now and the food is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend the pork hock and the twice cooked beef ribs. The service is great and..."
Daniel Ridolfi
"A terrific little local restaurant serving very good modern Vietnamese leaning food.  The restaurant has a impressive bar serving impressive..."
Richardhoulton
"Have been the first time to this place yesterday for a quick lunch with my wife and we will surely come back. We tried the green prawns, which we..."
Andrej Miklosik
"We tried most of small bites and some main dishes, we were impressed. Its a fusion vietnamese restaurants, so dont expect to be authentic but who..."
Diep Dan
"i went there with a group of friends there was 6 of us some from vietnam and we all LOVED the food, myself i loved the pork hock and the beef short..."
Russell Pollard
"We are locals in Port Melbourne and have thoroughly enjoyed the couple of times we have been here. These guys have a real passion for traditional..."
Gavin.hoffmann78
"we have been here 3 times already - the staff are beautiful, polite and charming. The food is amazing and we have had three great experiences. Love..."
Cressida Crossley
"I have dined here twice and all I can say is "Wow". The calamari, crab and shrimp spring rolls were amazing like nothing I have ever tasted, the..."
Kim Miller
"My absolute favourite Vietnamese restaurant! It’s un-pretentious, laidback, brilliant quality food in a venue that has a great vibe. I’ve been..."
Lou
"This place is really good. Food and drinks were all delish. We ordered too much and couldn't finish it all because we were so full. Service was..."
RRJosh
"Busy little place and after the food and service I can understand why, we sampled six entries all great particularly prawn dumplings and grilled ones..."
Rob Allen
Dumpling 88
86/100 (449 ratings)
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"cheap and cheerful. decent and friendly service. it satisfied my dumpling fix in Carlton. there's a decent crowd here so the people can't be..."
Tinmans Treats
"Some girlfriends and I called in here for dinner and whilst the service wasn’t particularly attentive we really enjoyed the food and the pricing..."
Good Food Good Mood
"We have walked past many time and finally on a Saturday night we decided to try Dumpling 88 and we were very happy with the outcome. Initially they..."
Rennie
"This is my all time favourite place to eat because of its proximity to Melbourne Uni. It serves Chinese and Vietnamese food at affordable prices...."
Joanne Liu
"Great dumpling place only tried 3 dishes but all were great! A little scumming in the chilli sauce had to keep asking for more. Service was..."
Dam Burger
"I use to come here a lot after uni. The food is reasonably priced and delicious. Some favourites are bbq pork with rice, fried wantons and pho:) A..."
Amy Z
"I have 88 problems, but this dumpling house ain't one.Easy to miss and doesn't stand out if you're not looking for it. When you do find it,..."
Michael Daaboul
"Fantastic meal last night! Pork & chive and chicken & prawn dumplings were some of the best I've had. We also had the fried eggplant, chicken egg..."
Foodie
"Came here for a quick celebratory post-thesis-presentation dumplings and bev sesh (my favourite kind of sesh) with my groupmates before returning to..."
Retno Widyanti
"Nice dumplings and good vietnamese food at a reasonable price. Service is good and food is delivered fresh and hot. Try the soup dumplings, they are..."
Gursharan Chana
"Went to dumpling 88 for a quick meal and was pleasantly suprised. We ordered the steamed beef dumplings, which were a little bland and lacked..."
Abi Noonan
"Very nice dumplings. I will surely return. The attention was good and reasonably quick. Good value for your money. Came here with my wife and had a..."
Felipe Ross
"A classic cheap eat - the service can be a bit slow but great value for money! Would highly recommend the vermicelli salads, generous portion with..."
Bianka C
"I work down the road and my colleagues and I eat here multi times each week. Fantastic Asian food. Bo Luc Lac with Red Rice and Xiao Long..."
Stuart James
"Had this for dinner. They gave us very generous portion for the wanton noodles soup. The broth was clear yet very very tasty, which is why i think..."
Catherine Widyaputri Suprapto
"The chilli oil dumplings are spectacular and famous for spicy lovers! It's a more costly venue for dumplings, although service is very polite and..."
Tessa Peach
"Good value and good tasting food. Portions are quite big and served quickly. The interior has also been recently redone, making it a more pleasant..."
Philam
"Was quite impressed with this restaurant. Wasn't expecting much, but the dumplings were great. The Vietnamese salad was very average though, so I..."
Redcat
"Management has changed and prices are higher than they use to be, but would I pay $8 for 6 delicious dumpling from Ma's Dumpling Den? Hell yeah I..."
ReadySteadyEat
"Best dumplings in town.. Dumplings still the best. Love the new menu. Nicely renovated with a refreshing ambience. Definitely worth a..."
Sanyok
"Closed for renos - we miss you!. Best dumpling bar in Melbourne! Shao long bao and pork dumplings are insanely..."
Bianca Bee
"Just had the panfried prawn and chicken dumplings - 10 for $8- for my lunch...."
Lee-Ann Hawe
"Friendly service and the pan fried pork dumplings and xia long baos were very fresh and nice so will definitely come back and hope that the same..."
Sparky
"Juicy hand-made dumplings!. It's refreshing to have consistently succulent and delicious dumplings at an affordable price (especially for a poor..."
Shaztits
"Very nice and..."
Samantha
"Very juicy and tasty dumplings. A treasure near melbourne university. Attractively priced as well. The xlb may not be the best with the skin being on..."
Jazz
"Fried Dumplings. Had dinner there last Friday. food was good and the service was with a smile Fried pork and fried chicken with prawns dumplings were..."
Christine Stuart
"It's no HuTong but it doesn't disappoint!! Worth a go, just don't be too fussy. Tasty and good service, worth what you..."
Alan
"Average. My partner and I go crazy for dumplings. Been here numerous amount of times. First few times was great, dumplings were perfect and tasted..."
Cindave
"Great cheap lunch or no frills dinner - a mix of dumplings and some greens to share, or a bowl of dumpling soup is a great..."
K
"Great dumplings especially the beef dumplings and ask for tomato..."
Luca De
"Not Dumb -plings.. Found it a smart and easy going joint for a quick bite pre what ever. Nothing wrong with this place at all. Found the dumplings..."
Frank
"Great dumplings!. Took my self-confessed "dumpling h8r" boyfriend here for dinner and now he loves dumplings! The chicken and prawn ones especially...."
Treasure
"Much improved ... ❤ Salt & Pepper Eggplant ✔✔✔✔✔ New favourite ... S&P Calamari ✔✔✔✔✔ sensational. On the dumpling front..."
Jeffrie Trika
"Friendly staff, absolutely loved the food. haven't had pho this good for ages! I ordered dumplings as well but I would say that the skin was a bit..."
치즈뽀또 (Aisco)
"delicious food and friendly staff highly..."
Fleur Truong
"Great little restaurant with lovely, friendly staff, always happy to go above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. The Pho is amazing and hits the..."
Tristan Iriks
"The service is great. Servers are very attentive and super nice. The place is cozy and food tasted authentic and was well..."
Maryam Fatima
Shanghai Street
86/100 (3119 ratings)
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"Best xiao long bao in..."
Nathasya Christiana Suryo
"Tasty dumplings! Food always taste fresh, pan fried pork dumplings are soo good!..."
Anna Shannon
"Authentic food but very small space to sit in. Everyone walking past seems to be up your face but it’s a very good crowd and serves very delicious..."
Peking Duck
"This place is always busy and there was a wait line. However the line moves fast and didn’t have to wait long for a table. Food was so delicious,..."
Kristy Phan
"Always a favourite for dumplings cravings. From xiaolongbao to steamed or fried dumplings all are delicious. Service is quick too...."
Neil Moeis
"The best shanghai pork buns EVER! I also love their pan fried pork buns, so juicy and delicious! I enjoy their pork mince dry noodles and their..."
Laura Kaziavin
"Must try xiaolongbao and shengjianbao, very delicious but it is a pity that they don’t serve sliced ginger with xiaolongbao...."
Tianshu Sun
"Quick service and yummy foods! The place is a little bit cramped but still able to enjoyed my lunch. My favourite is their shanghai noodle for..."
Eatwithbonny
"Good dinner here over the weekendThe restaurant is a lot smaller than I originally thought. It felt a bit cramped and small.My..."
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
"Super super good! XLB were great. Pan fried pork dumplings were fantastic. Texture was amazing. Pork buns great. Choi sum & garlic. Yum!!!! And the..."
Chris Lee
"$10 for 12 vegetarian dumplings - such great value, stuffed full of greens, would definitely have them again next time I’m in Melbourne. We also..."
Shannon
"This was the one I am mentioning on my last review post, the one when we sneaked out and find some Asian feed. There were six of us who craved for..."
Ang Sarap
"My favourite dumpling store in Melb, truely authentic and cheap. Fresh flavours and best to eat with a beer. All the dumplings are so yum from the..."
Johnny
"Best cheap eats, dumplings were delicious and great value for money. I would recommend take away and not dining in as it's busy and small place. Be..."
The Melb Foodie
"Overall score: 17/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: classic dumpling franchise in the city *Review: it’s really odd to see..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Perfect! Crab and pork XLB blew our minds! Definitely worth the price and with so many other choices for dumplings and rice, definitely a place we..."
Shalison
"Quick friendly service. Food delicious. Good value. Fried Dumplings, XiaoLongBao and steamed egg custard buns. Food arrived fast and very..."
Tina Asfar
"We loved 😍The dan dan noodles ! They were delicious and had a bit of a kick. The xiao long baos are usually nice too! They were extra meaty!..."
Withaknifeandfork
"Decided to take my friend to Shanghai Street to introduce them to Xiao Long Bao. We had the XLB, of course, the Shanghai pan-fried mini bun, and the..."
Stelly
"Shanghai Street always delivers their delicious soup filled xiao long bao steaming hot in paper thin wrappers. Would be a 5 star only for the xiao..."
Forwang Li
"Went on a weekday and fortunately the place wasn’t packed and we were seated immediately. We ordered the boiled chicken and prawn dumplings and the..."
@_@
"4.5/5We were craving Xiao Long Bao so we headed down to Shanghai street dumplings to fulfil our cravings. The venue is quite small and it was..."
Ahh_Blueberry
"If you’re looking for some delicious and super affordable Chinese food (especially dumplings), this is definitely the spot to check out in the..."
Eats With Kayli
"Delicious authentic dumplings with no fuss for service but who cares when you only go to satisfy your dumplings cravings. Shanghai fried noodle and..."
Caroline
"Cheap fast and delicious. What more could you want. Is a tight squeeze for seating but they cook fast! Chicken and prawn dumplings and the staple..."
Jason Chu
"This is epic venue and one of the best cheap eats. Serving one of the best greasy Asian foods, with top flavours and there accompaniments like fish..."
Ricky.katyal86
"I love their rice cakes and their dumpling CHILI! To be honest, their dumplings are mediocre but I come back for their chili. Though its not spicy, I..."
Elephantpizza
"Signature Xiaolongbao really can remind me the taste of my hometown. The pan fried buns were ok. Inside meat and juice were very nice but the skin of..."
Jophy Ye
"Great place to get tasty food fast. Soup guaranteed to clear your sinuses and steer away any bodily toxins. Pork dumplings filling and juicy...."
Jenlea6773
"Since it’s opening Shanghai Street has always been packed to the seams with the customers waiting outside. It took a little while for me to ever..."
Donutsam
"If you like dumplings will definitely love this place. By far the best dumplings I have had in Melbourne. Expect to spend $50 for two people...."
Johnny Chan
"We ordered the chicken xiao long bao and the chick dumplings. The chicken dumplings were delicious, very flavourful and heaps of meat. The chicken..."
Lara Lia
"nice food and service . we order juicy dumplings and shanghai noodle. The juicy dumpling is full of soup inside.we loved it. Will come again next..."
Z.z
"This place always has a queue so I decided to check it out for myself. I ordered the traditional steam xiao long bao (soup dumplings). They were..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Great food and really good price. Even when there is a line up, which is daily, it doesn't take too long to get in. Have tried most dumplings & bao,..."
Jess Grady
"I tasted my first dumplings in Chinatown in 2013 so was keen to ensure that my dumpling experience was an awesome one. This place was recommended by..."
Mia U
"Affordable prices. Service was alright. We ordered chicken and prawn xiao long bao and dumplings. The dumpling skin was very crispy and well cooked...."
Dakota
"When I am craving for xiao long bao,This is my to go place for it.They do it realy well! 🤤The noodle is also very good.I used..."
Hon
"A place to satisfy your dumplings craving if you don't mind waiting for a seat as it's often busy with hungry patrons however the fast service will..."
Hungry Hieu
"Pretty good offering of dumplings, service was very quick and efficient. Good selection of dumplings at reasonable prices. Area is small and very..."
MrCreosote
"My favorite place for 炸酱面 cos the sauce and noodles are just soooo good! Love their xiaolongbao filled with soup as well as they were thin and..."
Emily
"Great cheap night out. It is exactly what it says on the label. No fuss, tasty food. Food delivery is always swift, table service a bit slow but..."
Rachio
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: another place where I’ve been many times especially during my uni years just because it’s so good and..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"4.5I love coming here for the xiao long bao, probably the best in Melbourne by a long shot. There is always a line here but well worth the..."
Vivian
"Generous dumplings for a very inexpensive price. Restaurant is busy during lunch times and the space is quite small but my boyfriend and I was lucky..."
Emily T
"Pisang & Goreng, featuring 2 of our colleagues took a stroll down to Melbourne Central and visited this joint on the way there for a quick little..."
Pisang And Goreng
"There are so many dumpling restaurants these days but none really compares with Shanghai Street's combination of taste and value.These..."
Mr NomNom
"The line at lunch times and at dinner is always out the door so to avoid lining up I tend to get my dumplings takeaway. Why would anyone line up for..."
Tinmans Treats
"The best Shanghai dumpling I have ever had in oz especially the crab & pork one which is very light with both flavour blend very well together. Love..."
Janet @ Perth
"Another recommendation from a friend! Located on Little Bourke Street, this smallish restaurant was packed to the rafters. The queue stretched down..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"Value for money and flavours are strong without being overpowering. The fried chicken and prawn were a highlight, the crispness and large prawn..."
Linda
"There’s always a long queue here, and for good reason. Pre-ordering your food whilst waiting saves time when you get inside and ensures your food..."
Dumba
"These foods that I ordered so delicious. And I could say this place is a cheap eat place in CBD. I understand why it always have long queue outside..."
Jula Sihapanya
"Delicious, quick and well organised. We had a small wait on a Friday night. Our orders were taken in the line and food was delivered almost straight..."
Ruth Cathcart
"Everything was fast and efficient here. The food was great especially if you compare it to the price you pay - quite cheap and extremely delicious! I..."
EatorTreat
"Spot the tiniest restaurant that always always has a queue outside. Now we all love them dumplings and xiao long bao, their spicy beef over..."
Amy Ahmi
"The pork soup dumpling are 10/10The wontons in soup didn’t have as much flavor but still tasty Stir fry greens w/ Garlic has whole cloves..."
Yearofthesnicksnack
"Tiny and busy, squeezed 4 of us at a table meant for 2.Service was fast and efficient.Xiao Long Bao was quite tasty, more meat..."
Absolute Foodie
"I've visited this place countless times with friends. It's quite a large place, but there are still lines sometimes. It's a very traditional place..."
Joanne Liu
"The best dumplings in Melb. Don’t go expecting anything fancy/quiet/relaxed. This place does its best to keep up with the demand while they dish..."
Pearl
"I’ve seen the queues out the door but not ventured in until last night. The pork XiaoLongBao are definitely good, right up there with some of the..."
Andrew Shelton
"4/5 Taste3.5/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 3.5/5 Customer Service Great Chinese Restaurant in CBDThis place had..."
곰정안
"Thursday 1pm late lunch. Looks like a popular, street-style dumpling place! There was a line and we were told 10-15min wait (only ended up waiting..."
Jade
"Absolutely love the xiao long bao here, out of this world. Always come here and will continue to. YUM. Crispy skin duck is yummy too, crispy skin and..."
Ben B
"Had my first experience at Shanghai Street for Lunch.   Had to wait less then 10 mins to get a table which was cramped and shared with other, but..."
Marc C
"There’s a reason for the queue! Juicy, yummy dumplings with super fast and friendly service and beer if you want - that’s the reason. It’s..."
Makruud
"The dumplings and bao here are next level. It is common knowledge. If you get there during peak times you will have to line up for sure. Have a look..."
John Carver
"Had my first experience of xiao long baos here and my gosh it did not disappoint. Understand why there's always a long line outside and would defs..."
The Food Book
"Absolutely love this place! I come here for lunch very often the and quality doesn’t fluctuate too much! The only problem I’d say is that if you..."
Melissa Phu
Yeonga Korean Bbq
86/100 (331 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Korean
Barbecue
Asian
Korean
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Hot Pot
Pork
Beef
Dumplings
Sit down
Barbecue
Korean
Asian
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
BYOB
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I rate this place 5, for many reasons! Atmosphere: Warm, relaxing and enjoyable. Service: Very fast, attentive, they even cook for you, friendly..."
Maerina Ung
"The beef here was so mouth wateringly amazing that everywhere else that I've been since just doesn't live up to my new standards. Seriously this was..."
James Mills
"I love this place! Great place, great food and great services.. One of our fav joint for some great K-BBQ ..."
Nessa Vo-Shankar
"I had my 29th birthday here it was brilliant our waiter Han-sol was great the over all customer service was great!! Highly recommend this..."
Danielle Martinelli
"Yum, yum and yum! Service is great! Food is even better. My only criticism is that they don't tell a no0b like me that the Soju is 4.8 standard..."
Fabian D'Cruz
"Great food, service was great! Nice..."
Rob Bell
"Went here with a group of 17. Food was great (everything from the ban-chan, jap-chae, seafood pancake, soups, meats and desserts) and very good..."
Seung Park
"First time eating Korean bbq.. sure we'll come back! � delicious meet and sides, incredible customer service! They're..."
Davide Simone Lupo
"I always make it a point to eat there when I'm in..."
Sophia Ling
"Really good food. Reasonable prices. BEST SERVICE! Everyone was so lovely and on top of thing! Will definitely be..."
Aya Casado Enriquez
"Loved the food and excellent service. Value for money🖒.. highly..."
Kathy Cabreros DSantos
"1st visited Nice place with great food..."
Julia Tan
"Great food & atmosphere. Really tasty. Tried lots of new things & loved them..."
Jude Hill
"Great service and delicious food. Would definitely go back...."
Lib Garcia
"It’s cold outside. Inside it is warm. There is beautiful meat, tasty stew, fresh beer and more. You can’t have this experience at home , but now..."
Rachel Williams
"Probably one of my favourite KBBQ places I've visited. Great value for money for the sets in my opinion, as well as good portions and a great variety..."
Donna Nguyen
"Delicious staples - hits the spot and not badly priced. Would..."
Wearekimleaf
"Best service and food! Tried many places in Melbourne and this has got to be my new favourite place. Only issue is the sliding door, please get it..."
JD
"Great and easy place to simply get kbb. Loved the prawns and the wagyu set is delicious every..."
Vi Tran
"Yeonga perfectly accommodated our party of 8 for my sister’s birthday party! 🎉Their service was on point as they greeted us all with a..."
Linda Wu
"Yeonga never fails to be the best in melb when it comes to kbbq! Enjoyed the yeonga odyssey set, kimchi pancake and spicy rice cakes along with rice..."
Little Noms
"Don't usually write reviews but this restaurant was especially amazing with the service that it deserves one with 5 stars. All the wait staff were..."
Adrian Wijaya
"I went to Yeonga for the first time tonight and it was amazing. After just one visit I’m ready to proclaim it as my favourite KBBQ restaurant in..."
Matt Carr
"Amazing amazing service by the restaurant’s team! Appreciate the guy at the cashier’s hospitality to cater for my large family of 6 people with..."
Phoebe Sum
"Just a top restaurant ....we have soo much respect for all that work there ,a beautiful ambience always..."
Frances Caratozzolo
"Fun and comfortable atmosphere. Amazing service from the friendly staff and the food was amazing!! Recommend going here for KBBQ..."
Mich
"Came here with a group of 10. Table layout was able to accommodate comfortably. Two grill plates on either side of table. We ordered one of..."
Just Feed Me!
"Really delicious Korean BBQ! We ordered the set for 2 and it was very good value for money, comes with 3 servings of meat, plenty of side dishes, a..."
Clement Lee
"The 4+ stars rating on Zomato brings quite a long queue even before the place was open. We were quite lucky to be given a table without reservation...."
SnapEatRepeat
"An amazing restaurant for some of the best Korean BBQ you can get your hands on. Very popular and cool place to get some food with a group of..."
Leigh Sohu
"There is no shortage of Korean restaurants within the Victoria market vicinity but Yeonga seems to stand out as a crowd favourite. I loved the kimchi..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"Just like your typical casual K BBQ restaurant - lively, vibrant atmosphere.Wait time on a weekend for dinner - 30-45 minutesFood - the set was..."
Croissant Lady 91
"This korean bbq restaurant has been consistent all this long and their bbq is so good! Love the sides that comes with it and the meat is nicely..."
M3lissa____
"We are Yeonga regulars and experience consistently good times here! This restaurant can get quite busy on weekends at at dinner time so make good use..."
Jen Eats Away
"Hands down best korean bbq in town, service and booking is great, can tell that they are very busy as sometimes they are booked out even before the..."
Andy
"Really good quality pork! However their sauces are only salt and this other one that doesn’t taste that good so it was pretty boring but for the..."
Walter
"This is one of my top 3 Korean bbq restaurants in melb! Make sure to book in advance and every meal here is highly recommended!!! Staff are always..."
FoodiePete
"The staff are brilliant! Fantastic service every time ! The food is amazing and fresh. I recommend this Korean bbq to everyone. It is not over..."
RR
"Delicious Tender and Juicy! We are a big fan of korean bbq and this place didnt disappoint us. They have 2 levels and were pretty full when we..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Went there for my birthday,, was my second experience with Korean bbq and it did not disappoint at all!I ordered :• Let it mix..."
H I
"Love love the korean bbq here! It’s always crowded so dont forget to make a booking before u head down! But definitely recommend their bbq here. I..."
Akosua
"Have tried this restaurant many times. Had been my best choice for Korean BBQ. Love the Waygu beef, the kimchi pancake and the friendly..."
Will
"I used to go to another KBBQ place nearby but I might just be a Yeonga convert now. We had the the beef and pork set and all the cuts were delicious..."
Maureen Wantono
"Excellent place to get your Korean BBQ fix. The only negative and it's no fault of the restaurant is that parking is a bit tricky. But well worth it..."
Tyrone
"A great place for Korean BBQ, the food here is great :)Service is good but can be slow because they are just so busy!Make sure you make a..."
Jaycee
"Had tried in this Korean restaurant with my family once (12 persons). Nice ambience even though the lightings are not so bright. We had the BBQ menu..."
Noble Foodie
"Tender, juicy, delicious Korean BBQ. Everything in this place is just tasty. Plain or marinated, they both are excellent.If you..."
Leslie Yapi
"We ordered the Gone With Mix set for 4 people. The beef was amazing. Pork belly was a little tasteless but still alright. For pork neck, skip the..."
Croissant Addict
"First Korean BBQ experience and a great one it was!The staff were lovely and helpful to explain how to eat/ cook properly. They did make us feel..."
Potatolover
"Have been back 3 times within the space of 6 months.. Yeonga is delicious and good quality meat at a reasonable price (for KBBQ). The pork set menu -..."
Ash Bell
"Zomato Review - Yeonga KorBeqGreeted with a warm welcome and a fast waiting time despite no reservation (knowing this is the so called best..."
Beatrice Cassandra
"The service here was extremely professional and friendly, they offer to cook the meat for you which means you don’t have to worry much and enjoy..."
Yuii Hoang
"Great service and great food options. We had a great server Seohee/Jackie who was vibrant and helpful, and definitely made my family’s first time..."
Kaelia
"11/10. Would recommend this place. Best staff ever (especially Jackie), best service and amazing food and variety!! The sauce is so good too hahaha...."
Samantha
"去过很多次 小姐姐们都超级可爱 每个笑起来都超级甜 会帮你烤肉 肉很新鲜 分量很足 店里放的都是韩语歌..."
Zzzzhou0223
"Korean BBQ on the city fringe.Tt was a sunday night and crowded it was. There were two floors and we were seated upstairs. The table for 6..."
JOELLE
"We've been here a few times now. Every time leaving satisfied. Having tried different sets, the meat was always fresh and juicy at a fair price. Plus..."
Veronica Lin
"My family randomly chanced upon this restaurant while walking around the area, had different types of beef and the army stew, it was very authentic...."
Kaiying Tan
"We came here as a group. The food here tastes great. However, the wait after order is a bit long and I guess because the staff is so busy all the..."
SSSangria
"Unfortunately, on the first visit we were turned away as they were completely booked for the day....Although the couple prior to us, like us, hadn't..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"We’ve been to Yeonga twice and it’s definitely the best k-bbq joint we’ve tried so far in Melbourne. Both the food and the service are on..."
Stelly
"Nice service and high quality meat.One of the best Korean BBQ place in town. Got a variety of combo options, menu is clear and easy for..."
5ilverr
"Yeonga ? YOWZAH more like. Definitely one of the best Korean BBQ places I've been to. Had the $62 BBQ set menu, and despite my trepidation that only..."
Jeremy Kong
"It’s a bit pricy but really worth to try it! I ordered the wagyu oysters blade and I could feel the fat was melting in my mouth. The ox tough is..."
Candy Ye
"Beautiful Korean bbq food with well marinated protein options and good cuts of meat on offer. Great service!! The staff were always on top of the..."
Linda
"One of the best kbbq in the area! Always my go to kbbq spot. The kimchi pancake is my favourite among all the korean places. This reminds me to go..."
Jodie Poh
"Definitely deserves its high praise. Very friendly and professional staff. The food was unbelievably great. Everything was clean and extremely..."
Dimmy Georgiadis
"Great service, attentive and efficient staff. They offer a great range of BBQ cuts as well as traditional dishes. I love adding the sides for the..."
Eliza T
"Amazing, Amazing, F*cking Amazing!!! Best Korean BBQ in Melbourne by the length of the flemington straight!Essentially it is crucial to order..."
Alex Simmons
"Great service. Didn't not lift hand to cook our meats.Staff were very attentive to our needs and most importantly the BBQ.On the pricey..."
Jessica Nguyen
"Got here with friends for a bday party. Was impresswd by the soeed of service. They make the best seafood pancake ive ever tried. The bbq meat was..."
Vietha.tranpham
"Great Korean Kbbq restaurant. Decent prices, friendly service, nice ambience. We ordered the let it mix set, with seafood soup. We also ordered the..."
Kylie
"The best Korean BBQ in Melbourne. Ever since I discovered this place I have never gone anywhere else. Meat quality is fantastic. Customer service is..."
Steven Thai
"Probably the best Korean bbq I’ve been in Melbourne, been here since 2014. A lot has changed over there years not sure if I like it. Pretty..."
Jessie Tran
"Busy Korean bbq restaurant located opposite the Victoria markets, the customer service here isn’t the best but the food was definitely very tasty....."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"Love this place, been coming down with the boys for years now. Food quality is always up to standards and the service is great. Always a good time at..."
Goodfoodpapi
"This is the best KBBQ in Melbourne!! I've been here so many times and I have never been dissapointed in the food or service. Always book to ensure..."
Coco
"I think one of the best BBQ i tried in Melbourne. Little bit pricey but its pretty fine and worth with the price. However, i’ll bring some of my..."
Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto
"Korean BBQ restaurant that leaves you feeling satisfied! Friendly service and attentive. Meat quality is pretty damn good. The flavor and marination..."
Mikayla Cooch
"Such a good place I been to last weekend! Two friends was highly recommend many times and I only got chance to go!! 4-5 I would say the combo is in..."
FoodLoverQueenM
"Amazing food, Amazing service they not only provide a delicious range but the staff are very helpful and are very courteous in providing..."
Denver Fernandes
"The food are exceptional! I liked going there because a staff is cooking the food for us. In my recent visit, we had to cook them for ourselves. I..."
Sonny Gregorio
"Great dinning experience. Staff are welcoming, very organized and attentive. We had LA ribs, Beef tartar, beef dice, seafood pancake and pork. Love..."
Kitty Mo
"Yeonga is one of my favourite kbbq restaurants if you can get a booking so make sure to call at least a few days in advance to make a booking to..."
Maria T
"Very professional staffs Tasty food and quality meat. We had pork belly and Waygu 👌🏼👌🏼 Pork kimchi soup was amazing. Side dishes can be..."
Riti
"Extremely nice! Had wagyu, beef ribs,beef tartar, kimchi noodle, pork belly! Quality of meat was great and service was impressive! All staffs were..."
Sonia
"Came without a booking just as they opened and was given a table straight away, with a time limit of 1.5h which was plenty for a meal. The beef..."
Anisa Anwar
"Yeonga is a Melbourne institution that has been running strong for several years. I've had mixed feelings over the years, but fortunately..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Great Korean BBQ restaurant. Loved this experience. The food was so delicious, fresh ingredients, reasonable prices. I will definitely be..."
Mirvat Duggan
Dumpling Alley
86/100 (871 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Chinese
Dumplings
Chinese
Mid-range
"All their dishes are so delicious such as dumplings, fried rice and fried noodles. We kept going back to try different food. Can't wait to dine in to..."
Shirley
"Dumpling Alley has always been my go to whenever I visit Westfield Doncaster. They have one of the best dumplings in Melbourne ✨What i..."
NyamNyam
"This place is always packed, luckily it was a bit quieter today for dine in. But takeaway orders were non stop! Waited 15 minutes to be seated..."
Soul Sista
"Went for lunch on a public holiday. Line was long and worth the wait. Service was exceptional. Food was delicious. We ordered 2 serves of dumplings..."
Christina
"Wow: when will this place open up a real restaurant? Because their food was amazing. The seating arrangement is really tight and it looks like..."
Gee
"Had another great experience here today. I had the Szechuan spicy diced pork noodle soup(辣味汤面) with some pork dumplings(猪肉水饺)...."
Noodlelover54
"Wonderful beef noodle soup and yummy dumplings. The line is extremely long during dinner times so you have to get there early to beat the queue...."
ARMANEATS
"Good food fast. Noisy and busy but yummy food. Try the dry noodles. Delicious. Staff were friendly despite being rushed off their..."
Sue Silva
"Dumplings, Dumplings and more Dumplings.Dumplings and Noodles are really good.Servnings are a good size too.Service is very good and..."
Nabil Karkar
"Had the xiao long bao (truffle) these were amazing. All the food we had was great, flavourful and hot. Had to wait in line but the line moved quickly..."
Tiana
"Dumpling Alley opened in August 2019 and since its opening has been extremely busy with long queues, to the point they had to add additional seating..."
AngeLuvFood8
"I now understand why the queues are so long! This place is fabulous!! The dumplings are tasty and full of really good ingredients and the juicy buns..."
YummyMummy
"This is a very busy place with a long waiting line if you come at peak hours such as dinner time. I’ve visited Dumpling Alley several times and the..."
Richard Xu
"Be sure to try the xiao long bao, which had very silky dumpling skins.Pan fried pork buns were also a highlight. They were very fluffy with..."
Nicole Lim
"What a busy place we waited 15 minutes in the queue to be seated. It was well worth the wait!! One of the dish we ordered is Sichuan steamed chicken..."
Tantalizeme
"I ordered a dozen steamed pork and scallop -absolutely delicious,So delicious I ended up ordering another 6 pork and prawn boiled, followed by..."
LovMyFood
"Decided to try this new local dumpling restaurant at Dumpling Alley! When I first arrived, there was long waiting line, but it didnt take long to get..."
Elainexeats
"Pros: the xiao long baos were sooo juicy and flavoursome! One of the best I've had. The braised beef noodles was impeccable. Soup was very tasty and..."
Linda
"Probably one of my favourite place to get xiao long bao dumplings in Melbourne! The braised beef noodle soup and seafood egg gravy hor fun are also..."
Trang Pham
"This place has had perpetually long queues since its opening and word of mouth was that the food here was pretty amazing. I'm not a fan of queuing up..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"There is always a huge line at Dumpling Alley and that probably tells you the food is pretty good. We waited about 15 to 20 min for a table on a busy..."
Flabnbone Food
"One of the best Chinese food of such a category in melb, fried rice was grainy, tasty. Buns were still moist and soft after taking it away. Very..."
SimbaLovesFood
"Apart from waiting in line for half an hour to get a table, everything else was amazing. A large selection of food in the menu from cold dishes to..."
Caz Melb
"Best xiao long bao ive tried in Melbourne..."
April Lee
"For a shopping centre located restaurant, this place was pretty good. The dumplings tasted freshly made, the fillings were delicious, the dumplings..."
AaronN
"It's hard to miss Dumpling Alley if you are shopping at Coles or near the fresh food market in Doncaster. There's always a long waiting line which..."
The Spice Adventuress
"Watching the LONG queue to dine here definitely had me curious to know WHY?Curiosity answered very quickly when I had the opportunity to try..."
Dan
"Probably one of the best Xiao long bao places in melbourne. Even though you have to line up at least 30min each visit, doesn’t matter if it is..."
Michfish
"Ever since its opening there has been a line for the place and we decided to try it to see what the fuss is about. Although there was quite a line..."
Sean Chiang
"My family is from Shanghai and all agree that this place is really good!! We got the XLB, chicken noodles and pork noodles. They were all great. The..."
Stella Que
"Delicious xiao long bao, fried dumplings and fried baos (sheng jian bao). The beef noodles was also pretty good! Will be back to try more of their..."
Yami
"New dumpling restaurant in Doncaster! Dumplings have a special place in my heart (tummy)The dumplings here are great!! Must try - shen jian bao,..."
Carissa Lee
"It is so bloody delicious!!! It’s my No1 dumplings restaurant in Melbourne! You have to try it. It a little bit expensive, but it’s worth. Super..."
Jasmine Wu
"Been waiting for this place to open for ages & now it finally is so had to go check it out. When we got there we were third in the lane & had to wait..."
Eating With Ebony
"I could not believe there was a queue before 12pm on a Tuesday! The stir fried rice cakes with shepherds bush and pork was super yummy! The truffle..."
Custardbun
"The new restaurant in Doncaster shopping centre, brings new life into the lower levels of the centre.The food are exquisitely made and are..."
Elle Xie
"We came here for an early dinner on a Friday and were seated immediately. We ordered the hot and sour soup, pan fried dumplings, xiao loong baos, and..."
Hangry Horace
"The busy venue and stacks of takeaway ready for pickup suggests good food on offer. All of the dishes we tried were delicious. I abhor bad sweet and..."
JM F
"Day or night, Dumpling Alley is always chock full of humans eating away so there must be something good about this place. ☀️The sunny bits: For..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"Great value for money and delicious ! There was a queue but we only waited for about 10 mins for a table of four. Nice and convenient as it is..."
Honey
"Will go back for sure! Every time I passed by this place it is always full of people and now i know why. Delicious food. Very filling. The prices are..."
Gioia Di Girolamo
"Love the panfried pork bun from Dumpling Alley. Always freshly pan fried so there is a bit of wait. It is always so busy here, always long queue...."
tiffii_c
"I'm not surprised. This shop has always reached a lot of customers. The food was delicious. Good quality. Definitely come back and eat it..."
Wander Wider
"Was curious to try as there's always a long line! We arrived around 12pm before the rush so was able to seated quite quickly at the bar watching the..."
Lil Eats
"Probably the best dumplings inside Westfield shopping centre! The service here is good, busy and the quality is on point here! Juicy dumplings in a..."
Daniyeru
Magic Mountain Saloon
86/100 (3813 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Fusion
Gluten Free Options
Fusion
Asian
Thai
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Salad
Mandarin Duck
Wings
Peking Duck
Chili
Red Curry
Duck
Calamari
Lamb Shoulder
Lamb
Calamares
Fish
Pork
Ribs
Pad Thai
Noodle
Curry
Beef
Prawns
Sit down
Asian
Fusion
Thai
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Overall rating: 5From the time you enter the door until the time you walk out, you'll be wishing every store could treat you this friendly...."
Munching With Mel
"We got lucky with a table without a booking on a Thursday night. We ordered beef ribs, a duck salad and a roti to share. Although the plates didn’t..."
Daisy
"Located on Lt Collins near the corner of Exhibition st, this restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of seating over a few floors. Serving..."
Rhonni
"Whilst service was a bit patchy (although this was partly due to them being quite busy), the food here was quite nice, albeit..."
AaronN
"Booked last minute but the place seems very organised and on board with the booking. Got a seat straight away. We ordered some beef croquettes, tofu..."
Lisa
"We had the bottomless brunch on a Saturday. Booked for 12:45pm and was told that bottomless brunch started from 12:30. However the waiter was kind..."
NotJenn
"Second time here and better than I remembered! Very friendly and helpful staff, the food portion was actually quite big, we ordered two main dishes:..."
Derek Wang
"Love love love the vibe here, prefect for friends gathering! A great intensive drink and food menu to choose from, we love everything we..."
KEL
"It was a really good place with a nice ambiance too.We had chicken popcorn *my second favourite*, papaya salad *the mvp of the night*, prok..."
Khorry Sila
"We enjoyed the most fabulous boozy breakfast, including new cocktails (shout out for the Lady Jane, the rhubarb/apple one and the off-menu..."
Bronwyn
"Ambience: 7/10Service: 8:10 Taste: 8/10 Value: 6/10Would recommend the soft shell crab and lamb shank curry. The popcorn..."
Hungrywombats
"Nice brunch menu on the weekend. Modern Asian flavours in traditional breakfast items.Pork and mushroom on french toast, $21.50, lovely..."
Affogato Addiction
"Had my birthday dinner here, both the food and the service was amazing!The favourite dish of the night was the steak, but nothing on that menu..."
Abby Durbridge
"Yo dawg. This place was the bomb, dawg. It really was good, dawg. Scotch fillet with spicy spice was perfecto, dawg. And dawg, I liked the cashew,..."
Biscuit Jeff
"Quirky multi level restaurant in the CBD. Food is great, and has a good amount of spice. Service could be less in-your-face but at least is friendly...."
Dumba
"Firstly I love that you can make a reservation at MM! No stressing about your partner grumbling that it’s taking ages and eventually finding..."
Chomp
"Second time back to magic mountain and it never disappoints. Service was amazing as always, they are always very friendly, happy and always joking..."
Debbie Tat
"Caught up with some girlfriends after work for dinner and drinks. The restaurants ambience is buzzing but at a volume that you don’t need to shout..."
Rachael Fisher
"I went there a few years ago and had a fond memory. Revisited last weekend and it did not disappoint! Get in on Friday or Saturday nights without..."
Sarah Bear
"First time to this place and I love the atmosphere here. The food may be a bit pricey but it tastes amazing! Definitely worth it coming here. My..."
Kristy Phan
"Came here for a team lunch and we all really enjoyed the food - customer service was also excellent! The batter for the Fried Calamari was fluffy and..."
T3
"Can be a bit noisy sometimes for conversation, but otherwise pretty nice atmosphere. The food is amazing and can be very spicy but probably worth the..."
Fatcat
"Excellent.Great drinks and cocktails.  Good vibe and great place to chill with friends.  Very accommodating menu, with many vegan..."
Bobby
"Love their food. So flavoursome and so fresh! Perfect with a cold beer. We come here after work a lot and even try to have brunch here once. I..."
Coco F
"First time at MMS. Service was great straightaway with immediately acknowledgement with a smile. We were given a booth upstairs and at the time we..."
YumYum
"Hard to find this great place, but once you do, it’s fantastic! Just look for the double MMs & make sure you book as it gets busy. Staff were all..."
Junnay
"Magic Mountain had a really nice vibe to it, cocktails were delicious however rather pricey. Our waiter was fantastic, extremely helpful and nice...."
Foodie By Heart 💓
"What everyone says about those rotis is true - so good! The food in general is delicious and the atmosphere is fun. A good place if you're in a..."
Accurate Ange
"Yummiest food + quick service great vibes, friendly staff, drinks are good. Have came back so many times and will be a regular again 😃 good for..."
Alana Schvwety Green
"I truly LOVE this place! it's very neatly hidden away on Little Collins st with nothing but an illuminated mountain sign to give it away. The inside..."
Amara
"I came here for a work lunch and Everything was delicious and presented well. Special mention to the papaya and avocado salad which I forgot to take..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Overall the food was nice and service was great. We selected some options which we thought would cater for our vegetarians friends but actually..."
Buy All The Fries!
"Highlights - Pad Thai: best I’ve ever had. I am literally still thinking about it days later and want to come back just for it! The flavor was..."
The Honest Glutton
"Consistently excellent food and service, their staff are always a such pleasure to deal with! I’ve never had a bad experience here. The Kingfish is..."
Lucy Mills
"I wanted to try Magic Mountain for breakfast so bad, but alas I arrived after the cutoff. Nevertheless, lunch still really impressed me. I got the..."
Quince And Cheese
"We ordered the calamari and fried chicken. They were alright, wasn't impressed. But when the main dishes came, it totally changed my thought. The..."
Gin Tan
"I loved my experience here. From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, it was a brilliant night.The maitrè d was brilliantly..."
BeardedBruncher
"I must admit I wasn't sure about the red light within the restaurant but I enjoyed the modern funky ambience and music once I got in. The food was..."
Food For Thought
"Solid 4. Great place for a post lunch drink as we did this afternoon. Very relaxing place in mid afternoon nestling a rich Heathcote Shiraz. Nice..."
Two Sheds
"Came for my third visit today. Excellent as usual.We usually had the banquet with a table of eight but today , I brought my wife for a lunch..."
Gordon Yeong
"This place is probably better known for their dinner, but I came in on a weekday for breakfast. The restaurant is like a bar with dark lighting, so..."
LittleM
"Had a really yummy lunch and drinks. The waitress’s were all very helpful and attentive. We started with the curried rice balls which were nice..."
Kate
"Ambience: 4/5 Food: 4.5/5 Staff: 3.5/5 Will I return: Yes Visited on a cold Friday night with myPartner. Upon arriving,..."
AllyBelly
"Possibly one of the best dining experience I've had so far. The food was beyond amazing, the service was top notch (we had two lovely gentlemen..."
KrustyP
"Ambience is nice and stafffs are friendly. Pork belly and kale is a must try, sooo flavorsome. Kale is really a nice surprise. Would recommend mussel..."
Aria L
"Love, love, love this place. We’re repeat visitors because it’s always a great experience. Last night we’d booked a table for 7pm but were..."
Cat
"Found this place on zomato, and went there for supper, and boy! The food were amazingly delicious!!We ordered rice pancake bliss bomb, the..."
MF
"Who: Resident Photographer, Conflicted Pescatarian, Oxford Brosé, Mister Fantastic and New Northsider. Bloat score: 0 – Living the dream. It takes..."
Sonia Nair
"The pictures don’t do it justice...but this place is amazing!! 10/10!!! The service is great and attentive. But the food omggggg! The kingfish..."
Linda
"Stumbled across Magic mountain saloon while on little collins street. Very cozy atmosphere inside, my partner and i were only planning to stay for a..."
Talia
"We had breakfast here over the weekend and all I can say is... ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!We were expecting some pretty good food based on the..."
Mel
"Such a pleasant surprise! We went for a work lunch and had a banquet and the food was exceptional. Really reasonably priced for heaps of food!..."
Peta Southcombe
"Been here a couple of times already and the standard of food and drinks never disappoints. Never knew pork belly and kale went together so well...."
Melbourne, Let’s Eat
"We dined here recently for a pre theatre meal and had a wonderful evening. The standout dishes were the curried lamb cigars (four light pastry tubes..."
Followthefoodmelbourne
"Want the best sticky beef ribs? Then this is the place to be. The sticky beef ribs was flavoursome and accompanied very well with the duck stir fry..."
TweeVy Ngo
"Went here mor than on time, for drinks and dinnerIs my favourite Thai restaurant Staff really friendly Price super competitive..."
GL
"Been here for both brekky and for dinner now. Can confirm they do both sensationally. Not super cheap, but the meals aren't small either.Has a..."
Chris
"Fun restaurant for a date night. Great choice of red wines available. The veg dumpling are so so moreish. Green Papaya salad has just the right level..."
Brunny Girl
"Magic Mountain Saloon definitely did not disappoint! It's such a quirky looking place that you can't help but want to go in. The atmosphere was..."
Deana Cannatelli
"Love the decor of this place. Big white walls with big windows. Had a really delicious breakfast here upstairs for a friends birthday. Not your..."
Mo
"Magic Mountain Saloon is my favourite Thai restaurant in Melbourne...The dishes are always jam packed with flavour and generous serving size. I can't..."
Lucy Ferrer
"Best night out! My girlfriend made a booking for four of us for dinner - but the cocktails kept us here until the wee hours. Staff were excellent,..."
Michael Hughes
"Awesome! Had such a great night here with friends. Really nice vibe, fun but still relaxed. The food was so tasty - our fave was the Smoked Trout..."
Amelie Pringle
"Oh wow, I'm so glad I stumbled across this place - hidden near the multi level car park, there isn't even a sign on the door, so we sort of stumbled..."
ChiPs
"Magic Mountain Saloon was a bit hard to find as i could not find the sign outside the building in the rain. It was located right next to Wilson..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"Service was excellent, food fell flat and uninteresting. Asked for mild papaya salad, had no flavor and was completely not spicy at all. Will come..."
Anna Likes Puddings
"So the mysterious magic mountain saloon has no actual sign on the outside, just a logo on the front door. When you first go, you just had to assume..."
The Jaminator
"Had some chilli lime chicken popcorn n bbq pork cheek Tastes good. It’s really a good place to go with a group of friends and try to..."
Milktealayer
"Magic Mountain Saloon is one of my favourite places in Melbourne. Since being introduced to it a few months ago, I’ve been back four times and each..."
Bogan Mum
"Loved the crispy pork belly with kale (though a tad spicy, yeah yeah I'm a fake Asian whatever). The rice balls with mozzarella were also pretty spot..."
Naomi Sutanto
"Definitely some magic going on here! You would assume by walking in, it would just be the one level.. but as you head for the restrooms, you keep..."
Mysy
"Like Cookie with the spice dialed up Magic Mountain delivers some super tasty fusion food and some pretty amazing cocktails.We came early..."
Espy Eats
"Went in for breakfast and couldn't look past the congee.  It was delicious ! The service was just excellent.  The lovely lady who served us was..."
Octomoose
"Located in Collins St, the place was quite packed on a weekday at 6pm. They've got a long list of cocktails which was exciting - I decided to go for..."
Wandering Ella
"Visited here once with friends. Loved the Red curry with duck. The curry taste very rich and deep in flavors. Duck is tender and juicy. A very nice..."
Ferry Gondo
"Highly recommend the Peking duck flat noodles and bbq wings with tamarind sauce !!!! It’s amazing ❤️❤️❤️ however I found the music to..."
WeenMin Kang
"It was my first time at Magic Mountain the other day and I must say I am definitely coming back with many more. Amazingly delicious food. Perfect..."
Little Bit Of Everything
"Absolutely delicious for awesome food and drinks on top of fabulous service! Must go in groups though as most dishes are for sharing. But seriously..."
The Food Baby Maker
"Place is pleasant for after work drinks and snacks but for dinner it is a bit too loud and too dim. Service was great, we were always attended to..."
Kevin
"Thai food is popular, Chin Chin, Cookie, and here Magic Mountain. I first came here for my birthday dinning with friends last year. First experince..."
Leng Mettarikanon
"Love this place! Great food. Great service and you can book! The food is amazing. Each fish came out immaculately presented and as good as it..."
Joan Lee
"What a cool place to have a bite to eat and a drink. Love the atmosphere with awesome music and a great vibe. Definitely one of the best bars in..."
Steve Levon
"Was here about a month ago and forgot to review it. However, still remember the experience.The overall vibe is awesome here. The music was..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"The food is 10/10! Great Thai fusion the flavours are unbelievable. Seating and lighting is dim however. The upstairs area is much more intimate then..."
Foodlover
"Pretty good eating here, we ordered some entrees, popcorn chicken which wasn't just dry crumb chicken pieces (about 15 pieces per serve, just incase..."
Serge Charles
"Came here for dinner due to nice reviews they had and the place certainly didn't disappoint us. We ordered the feed me menu and there were plenty of..."
Yos William
"We had the most incredible night at Magic Mountain on Saturday night. We are already planning to go back ASAP. The food was amazing, delicious and..."
Elizabeth Green
"Nestled in Little Collins Street, the entrance to Magic Mountain Saloon beckons. It is reminiscent of how I imagine Emma (the lead character) felt..."
Nayomi Wickramasinghe
"Amazing food n drinks! Only criticism the dessert was small to share for 3 people but other than that the fooooood was amazing! Esp the chefs..."
Shivan Patel
"Great food, great service, great experience all round. Might have just been the dishes that I ordered but I found all the dishes were quite heavy..."
TMV
Hochi Mama
86/100 (2434 ratings)
Restaurants
Vietnamese
Fusion
Thai
Asian
Fusion
Street Food
Street Food
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
Vietnamese
Asian
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Thai
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Pho
Chili
Ceviche
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Salmon
Cakes
Lamb
Fish
Sashimi
Ribs
Pork
Pad Thai
Curry
Prawns
Beef
Dumplings
Vietnamese
Asian
Healthy
Fusion
Thai
Street Food
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Must Try Delicacy, Stir Fry Pad Thai Chicken Noodles are the best and are so addictive and so delicious that one cannot..."
Aravind Ratna
"Hochi Mama offers delicious food and exquisite cocktails. My personal favourite items on the menu are: the ‘roast duck wonton crisps’,..."
Nicole Kellam
"Lovely restaurant with really friendly staff. The food was absolutely incredible and had really good portion sizes. I’m not too good with spice but..."
Jordan Trevena
"📍Hochi Mama, MelbourneLord knows I waited way too long to eat out again. Legit counted seconds until June 1st. I've been to Hochi Mama about..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Our host Morgan was unreal cool.Super friendly, not only to us as the customers of the vibrant environment, but also to the unfortunate person..."
Joe Barker
"I celebrated my 21st birthday at Hochi Mama last night and the experience was incredible. The food was amazing and the chefs did a great job catering..."
Bianca D
"Bryan was great! Super friendly and deserves a bottle of wine for his efforts..."
Josh G
"Bryan was so helpful and enthusiastic in helping our dear friend celebrate her 21st birthday! Food and service was outstanding. Happy customers..."
Rebekah Hogan
"Our waiter Bryan was amazing and created great vibes for the..."
Georgia Eastwood
"Our server Bryan was a delight. He spent just the right amount of time explaining the menu, making us laugh, and being attentive. The food is..."
Tim Mahoney
"Nice dinner, me and my partner wanted to go Asian but she can’t handle hot (spicy) food at all, Morgan the waiter was super friendly and..."
Sensei
"Couldn't get into Paper, Scissors, Rice which turned out to be a good thing. Two doors down was Hochi Mama. Every meal was a taste sensation. All 5..."
Aaditey Bains
"Can be very busy, was lucky enough to get talk on walking in.Had a light meal, with plenty of good veggo (mostly tofu based)..."
Affogato Addiction
"Delicious, kind staff and great service - highly recommend, although slightly on the pricey side. Great for a special..."
Mikip98
"This is a rave as we loved dinner here! The feed me deal for 2 is great as you can pick a few things to try and you'll want to here! We loved the..."
Eater123
"Quite enjoyed the asian dishes here. I really liked the pad thai and grilled pork belly but didn't love the lamb ribs. There was so much fat on there..."
Connie
"We had a great feed with good service at Hochi Mama! Great to see lots of delish vegan options. Would def go back..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"A quality venue. Good variety of drinks and food . Friendly staff , just to name a few things ! The food was amazing cashew nut chicken was great..."
Gravy Lover
"Amazing food at a very reasonable price for two! Many fresh veggies and fragrant herbs to accompany with succulent meat! What a feast. We think Hochi..."
Big Fat Layer
"Yum! Came here for my birthday dinner as a treat and we were not disappointed! Young, funky and delicious!The food was tasty and plentiful- the..."
YummyMummy
"Came here for a team lunch and all of them loved the food! We ordered the trio of scallops, vegan pancakes, roasted duck won tons, soft shell crab..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Hochi Mama is one of the best Asian Fusion style restaurants there is in the CBD. The ambience is modern - the decor and art makes for a cool place..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Popped into Ho Chi Mama on a bustling Wednesday. A perk of working in Melbourne CBD is being close to everything.. especially fantastic..."
ToFeedTwo
"What a great night! Booked the late sitting for a group catch up so we had the banquet.Good value for $49.50. There was so much food and a great..."
Samantha Ignalaga Huang
"We came here on a weekend to have dessert and ordered fhe panna cotta and was very impressed. The presentation was on point and if you love pandan..."
M3lissa____
"Excellent outing. The place is nice on the eye, the food is delightful and the staff are great. We went for the 30$pp menu option and we were up to..."
Foodies.and.Coe
"Great food, great cocktails and to top it off Enzo our waiter was fantastic and even remembered us by name! Great night and can’t wait to go back..."
Lauren
"Me and my family went here for lunch the other day. We had such an amazing time. Everything was just perfect the food, drinks, the atmosphere but..."
Nika Storme Oly
"Amazing food, amazing service! We went early (about 5.45) and were seated immediately. The food came out really fast and the guy who served us was..."
Sonia Mehlhopt
"This is the best Asian restaurant I have ever been too. The dishes are beyond unique and the staff are so friendly. I can't begin to describe how..."
Gabi Macfarlane
"Service was amazing!! Probably the best staff and service we’ve ever experienced. Great vibes and food was also great. The curry and chicken..."
Hungry
"Hochi Mama was a great experience, we got the feed me option and every dish was delicious. the chicken bao was the highlight as it was crispy and..."
Andy Liu
"The cocktail is great, I like the Mexican lady boy, it’s a bit spicy but it’s a great sensation.All the vegetarian dishes are amazing, I..."
Charlotte Cooper
"Been twice now and both experiences equally as good as each other.Quirky spot, great service, clever decor, great prices and..."
Iamguyin
"Rating 4.75/5Service ★★★★Food ★★★★★Ambience ★★★★★Price ★★★ ★★We have now visited..."
Urban Muncher
"Everything we ordered was delicious. Great fusion food. Lovely inviting restaurant..."
Parul Aggarwal
"Second time being here and still loved their food. Cool vibe, nice neon signs and friendly staff. Great selection of cocktails and food. Love love..."
KEL
"ONE OF MY FAVE RESTAURANTS EVER!! Everything on the menu is absolutely to die for, and I mean EVERYTHING!! The fried chicken is a MUST!!..."
Emily Williams
"We have been waiting to come and try Hochi Mama for some time now, and wow was the wait worth it, even in winter the Vietnamese flavours came through..."
Richard Tom
"Hochi Mama received a lot of “Yum!” and “This is amazing!” from my friends and I. The food and cocktails were standouts, with my favourites..."
Louise
"Been here twice and loved it every single time! The customer service is so good and the waiter we had was so friendly. Came for my best friends bday..."
Honest Foodie
"Experienced a wonderful evening of delightfully delicious food and sparkly attentive staff. Five stars isn't enough. We loved every bite..."
Janelle Byrne
"This place is something! Such a character.Its lively, heavily crowded,with quirky dim lit ambiance, set in an alley. Weekends are..."
Erica George
"Cheap but delicious!! The only downside is the place is so tiny and the tables have been cramped so close to one another. But who cares when you have..."
Jill
"This place is great for late night dinner cravings. Amazing mix of Asian fusion dishes, great entrees and menu designed to share. Love the cocktail..."
Ricky.katyal86
"Feed me is a must. You will enjoy flavours, variety and will leave full!! They also do a great job of catering for different dietary requirements...."
Surabhi Ganapathy
"🇻🇳 vietnamese fusion dinner🐑 lamb massaman🐟 salmon ceviche🐔 hochi fried chicken banh bao🏚: Hochi Mama📍:..."
Sense Of Food
"I had a very lovely dinner at Hochi Mama. My friend booked a table for us which I highly recommended, unless you’re happy to sit outside in the..."
Mia Tua
"Morgan was super lovely, gave good recommendations and was really happy and approachable. Excellent service. I don’t particularly love Asian food I..."
Stevie
"J’s score 3.75.  J & her little sister had a catch up dinner here on Tue 19th Mar.Service was good & relaxed - staff were friendly, helpful &..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"Wow what else can I say! Crazy good. Great service, very well priced and even better food. Great GF options for my girlfriend and non GF for me. Only..."
Mark Cusack
"Love this place! Been here a few times now and it’s become a go to for us! Food is just amazing packed full of flavour, staff are easy going and..."
Alanna
"Hochi Mama is the best Viet fusion restaurant that I have been to in Melbourne. We booked a table (and glad we did because it was a full house) and..."
Aaron Chin
"All the rumours that Hochi Mama is incredible is no lie! The wait was worth it with every meal, side, and dessert being a delight to enjoy! Very..."
Kate
"Amazing food every time we have come and great value for their ‘feed me’ menu. Out host Georgia was fantastic and made the dining experience..."
Georgia Crisfield-Smith
"Always really busy and buzzing but a nice place and once seated staff are very friendly and helpful! We opted for the ‘me hungry now’ which..."
Nat S
"Located in an iconic Melbourne laneway, Hochi Mama is a fun and relaxed restaurant/bar serving up modern Vietnamese-inspired street food. Expect..."
Robin
"I celebrated my birthday here with a large group. We shared the $39.5 banquet which is such good value for money!The food is delicious, one of my..."
Cody
"Absolutely love this place for it’s food, ambience and service. Occasionally there may be a short wait if we haven’t reserved a table but we are..."
Shak
"Visited tonight Thursday night with three friends making us a party of four. Booked a 5:30 p.m. sitting. The place became alive at this early sitting..."
Eric L
"went during the break of harry potter & the cursed child theatre show, was booked out but lovely lady made us a spot on the bar. ordered hochi fried..."
Jesso
"I always wanted to come here but every time I come it's fully booked or a long wait. However husband and I were lucky that we had a gap between the..."
Winney Wang
"My friend works at this restaurant so we decided to go for a visit. I went in open minded and I was completely blown away by the food. The food was..."
Carmelia Ng
"Hochi Mama knows how to do Thai fusion the right way. Rather than making watered-down westernised versions of Thai food, they do their own thing to..."
Sesame Eats
"Located in one of Melbourne’s hidden laneways, Hochi Mama is a fun and vibrant restaurant serving up modern Vietnamese and Asian fusion food. Their..."
Kris L
"We get the 'me hungry now' set and I must say the serving size of the large dishes are generous. We order a tiger beef salad on the side and I would..."
Natsfoodadventures
"Went there for New year eve dinner ... The food is so good .. and the service too .. we orders so many dishes and and loved all of them .. from fried..."
Pav Parmar
"This place is good! The food is great and comes out rather quickly. The staff is incredibly friendly! The prices are incredibly reasonable..."
Jackson Trundle
"Came here for a second visit for a quick work lunch. Had some minor issues on the first visit but they invited me back to try it again. Was great! I..."
Princeofharts
"Delicious food and can generally cater to dietary requirements. Highly recommend the Feed Me deal which gets 2 people 2 small dishes, 2 large dishes..."
Rach
"Really yummy food. Certainly an interesting menu with plenty of tasty options. The cocktail menu was also very excited and I liked the suggested..."
Yume Yume
"*4.5Dined at Hochi Mama as a group of 6. We all participated in the ‘me hungry now’ deal, which was more than enough food. Definite stand..."
SouthEastEater
"Came here for dinner and there was great service, great food just a loud atmosphere! In saying that I would still recommend and eat there again for..."
Zoe
"First time to Hochi Mama and will definitely be back. Great atmosphere and equally great food. Our waiter Kaya was friendly and suggested some dishes..."
Brett
"Great food if you can handle spice but otherwise would not recommend as found most dishes spicy! Atmosphere and vibe were great (very noisy!). My..."
Daniellefuerst1
"This place is amazing! The food is great and comes out rather quickly. The staff are incredibly friendly! The prices are incredibly reasonable..."
Sanj Tanya
"I visited Hochi Mama just recently and was very impressed with the level of friendliness and warmth experienced by the staff there, particularly by..."
Aleksandra Smiljanic
"Amazing food, cocktails, and service. The prices are very reasonable and our server Cleo was a friendly and attentive host. My new go to place to..."
Lily-Rose Palmer
"This is the second time I’ve been to Hochi Mama and I’m really impressed as its even better than the first! We ordered the “Me Hungry Now”..."
Kheng OMNOM
"Had a meal here with colleagues, good curry which is similar to red Thai curry but with less vegetables and more paste. Colleagues also happy with..."
Amid
"Came here tonight for a catch up with friends. Got seated promptly as we made a booking. The place was busy with a vibrant atmosphere. We got the..."
Bear Noms
"We stopped by here on the way to the theatre and found the food to be delicious. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Cocktails were great. Prices..."
Claire Sawyer
"The three of us ordered the Me Hungry Now menu and found the food to be more than enough, especially as we didn’t expect dishes to come with salad...."
Daisy
"Booked in for a birthday dinner. Brilliant place! Buzzing atmosphere, friendly staff and the food is beautiful. Fresh and full of flavour. We got the..."
Ruth Cathcart
"Ambience is great. Food is pretty good, eggplant rice paper role is amazing but it's super spicy!! Only downside is that the seating is only for 1.5..."
Yummyjjoa
"I have been to this place time & time again. I cannot get enough. The customer service is amazing! So many waiters & waitresses that will help you..."
Angeline Pyz
"Delicious food and Cleo was a great host! Make sure you leave room for the pandan pannacotta for dessert - it is amazing! The restaurant is super..."
JK
"Mama, you looked after us well. Great value for money ‘feed me’ menu (was really hard to pick from all the delicious sounding selections). Will..."
Sarah Brancatisano
"Great food and brilliant service by Cleo. The lunch special is so worth it. Cleo made the entire experience memorable with her customer service..."
Bindiya Kripalani-Mirpuri
"So good! I love any Asian fusion cuisine and this is no exception! The service from our waiter Fraser was tops and the chicken bao is a must try! We..."
Melfidaniella
"I had a booking for 2 here at 5:30pm on a Saturday night. We were seated promptly, however all the tables were very cramped together so it wasn’t..."
Stelly
"The best Asian food in metro Melbourne and fantastic service from Morgan. You can’t go past the trio of Prawns or the chicken buns ..... the only..."
Matthew Dodson
"Hochi Mama is what I consider a 2nd generation Vietnamese restaurant, in a sense that the founders grew up in Melbourne from immigrant parents and..."
Flying Forward
"Always a great menu, but made better by an even better waitress. We have our waitress Cleo the reigns of the menu and she led us through the entire..."
Conor McCabe
"Went with the feed me menu, and it was amazing! Went with Cleo’s recommendation and loved every dish. The cocktails were also delicious. Friendly..."
Alex Corva
"Everything was awesome, the food, the drinks , the waiters, i loved everything but I wish they would move to a bigger place so they would have more..."
Shareen Rahman
"We were craving for some gooooooood asian dinner tonight. and HOCHI MAMA was juuuuuuust perfect! Everything was delicious! And we were very lucky to..."
Saemyi Han
"My wife and I, and our 3 adult children dined at Hochi Mama tonight. Great food, great atmosphere, great service.  Had the:  Vegan..."
Neil Moore
"Lunch in the sun at hochi mama today.Food was really tasty, i had the chicken curry & some roti. Service was friendly, the food did come..."
Wine And Food Lovers
"I came here with a large group for my birthday on Saturday and we had the most wonderful time. The $39.5 banquet is such great value and our host,..."
Dee
"Food: Chicken bao was the winner hands-down but the soft shell crab and ceviche were great too. Would not recommend the Massaman curry - maybe they..."
Guzzling
"Love this little gem. Massaman lamb curry melts in mouth. Soft shell crab was light and not overly hot. Quick service with lovely young staff, Cleo..."
Donna Hayes
"Chill and lively atmosphere and very friendly wait staff. I highly recommend the Saigon curry (their signature) and the soft shell crab banh mi -..."
Fatcat
"Great vibes, friendly and attentive service. Good value for money with the feed me deal. One of salmon dishes were beautiful. It is a very busy..."
Tracy Jc Nguyen
"Chicken Bao was good. Vegan crispy fried Peking duck was excellent, will definitely have that again. Southern Chicken curry was creamy and amazing...."
Lucky Star
"We came as a group of 8 and purchased the Me Hungry Now option, definitely worth it and we were able to share a large range of dishes. The fried..."
Vivienne Zhu
"Had a great experience at Hochi Mama with a group of 9. Morgan was our host and did everything he could to make sure we were comfortable! Fantastic..."
Abbie Sheers
"Had a really nice dinner here! They do a good deal of 2 entree, 2 main and a side for $59 for 2 people (can add more). Food was yum, service was fast..."
Claire
"Lovely team, with delicious food. We had a great banquet amongst the three of us. Unfortunately we only had an hour to dine. But overall..."
Mikayla Williamson
"Went to Hochi Mama Saturday night and it was excellent! Cleo looked after us expertly and the food was simply delicious. Great Vibe. We left the..."
Scott Edwards
"Friendly staff with a refreshingly human element, love that they provide blankets in the cold. Nice looking and tasting food, some with their own..."
Riley
"The service especially by Fraser and Cleo was out of this world and made the dining experience more exciting and comfortable. Would recommend the..."
Angela Xiao
"Food was amazing and the service was fantastic. Cleo was brilliant and very attentive. Definitely recommend the Pork belly boa and dumplings...."
Mmrward1
"One of the tastiest and value for money 'feed me' menus in Melbourne. The portions were perfect for me and 2 other friends and we got to try a great..."
Veta Bajaj
"Had a great night there for my mum's birthday Sunday night. Food was great, service was great (we had Cleo who was awesome!), drinks delicious. Will..."
Phillip Ngu
"Such good food and service. Our waitress Cleo was really helpful and accommodating to our dietary requirements. The chicken bao was delicious! ..."
Larissa Cox
"Went for dinner on a Saturday night and had the Me Hungry Now option. Delicious food and great ambience. Portions were bought out pretty fast..."
Kavindi Deheragoda
"Amazing restaurant, with some of the best Asian Fusion food in Melbourne and probably in Australia. I’m a regular here and I introduce..."
Francesco Garbellini
"I love visiting Hochi Mama whenever I’m in the city. The food and cocktails are always great and the venue has a great vibe. Unfortunately sound..."
Samantha
"Fraser from the waitstaff at Hochi Mama made our night. He knows his stuff - we couldn’t decide so he picked our menu for us and paired a perfect..."
Stef Jones
"Last night's dinner was fantastic. We ordered the massaman curry , ceviche, chicken bao , pineapple fried rice and the spring rolls. The staff are..."
@lukebMelb
"Came here for a work lunch, great value deals, tried the veggie spring rolls and pork belly stir fry. Both were delicious and the meals around the..."
PedGetsFed
"Had a lovely dinner here tonight. Food, service and tunes were amazing! Our host Cleo was very helpful and kind. If your in Melbourne it should be..."
Matilda.stack
"Went here with some friend and did the ‘me hungry now’ option. It was great value for money. Would highly recommend. The workers were all above..."
Adel-phoodie
"Really nice Vietnamese fusion restaurant! The food and service was great. Went here with a friend on Tuesday night - we ordered the $59 deal...."
Dine And Dash
"Great food & service. And unexpectedly great value! About $50 each for the Feed Me menu (2 mains, 2 entrees and 1 side) plus a cocktail! Very busy so..."
Mjloco
"Loved this crazy little busy restaurant. The $59 feed me deal is perfect for 2 people and great for value. Was easy to make a booking but..."
Mj
"I've got a funny feeling that I'm getting too old for places such as Hochi Mama. While the food and service at this Liverpool Street eatery was..."
Professor_JER
"It was our first time visiting Hochi Mama for lunch and it was such a delicious experience! Let’s get straight into it:Roti & curry dip -..."
Win - FSC
"Tucked away in the Liverpool St, Hochi Mama serves up a delicious spin on traditional Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. We enjoyed taking the..."
Gastrology
"Been on my bookmarks for so long so we finally got around to checking it out and it didn't disappoint. The drinks had clever names and tasted..."
Finger Lickin
"4.5Update: we were recently invited to try the newly updated menu almost a year on from when we last popped in for a visit. Same great..."
Espy Eats
"Loved it! The me hungry deal was super great value! I would recommend getting in early as they are super busy. Favourite dish was the Soft Shell..."
M-brams
"Amazing food, great vibes, fantastic service. The wait staff recommended dishes to us when we couldn’t decide and all were delicious. I was here on..."
Chloe
"Brought my partner here for his birthday. We ordered the set where we got to choose a couple of dishes. Food and drinks were both amazing and plenty..."
Beii Tith
"Came here for my birthday and was so happy I picked this gem! The $59 option for 2 people (which we added another person to for an extra $29) was..."
Yasmin T
"Super delicious, very rich flavours and great value for money. The staff was very friendly. However the sea food did get me and my friend sick and..."
M.A.S.
"What a beautiful way to celebrate mother's day with a glorious 10 item feast + desserts for everyone on the table! Serving up Vietnamese cuisine with..."
Elizabeth Duong
"Wow wow wow. Two friends and I went to Hochi Mama last night and were AMAZED with the quality of the food. We opted in for the "me hungry now" option..."
Sky Srblin
"This place served rather delectable dishes with swift and attentive service. Went with a vegetarian friend, we had the eggplant rice paper rolls..."
Cara
"Back again at Ho Chi Mama tonight for a friend’s 21st birthday. I came late so I only got some of the mains & dessert but what I ate was very..."
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
"YOO KIDS I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE ENOUGH! Not only is Gemma (our waitress) absolutely lovely (give her a pay raise) but the food is really..."
VP
"This was my first time here and we had the most wonderful experience here. Service was amazing, the waiters and waitress even stood around to have a..."
Nini
"Love, love, love this place. The $59 Me So Hungry set is well worth the money especially if you order the fried chicken baos and curry ham hock,..."
G.R.eat
"Hochi Mama is a casual dining restaurant serving really interesting Asian fusion dishes. We went for the "Me hungry now". It is reasonably priced and..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Loved this place, food is amazing and well priced, atmosphere is great, especially being able to sit outside on a nice day. Service is spot on and..."
Dee
"I love the idea of tapas, nothing beats getting to try a range of dishes without breaking the bank. That’s probably why I was so taken by Rice..."
Beini
"such a nice little restaurant in the heart of melbourne. the food was very very nice. ordered quite a few different dishes with the highlight being..."
Kimmyreeow
"Nice spot for Asian fusion and drinks. The feed me option could be really large if you accidentally choose two large meals with heavy meat. But all..."
VodkaO_ZS
"I've visited Hochi Mama twice now, and both times have had great experiences. Hochi Mama is a hip Asian fusion restaurant that offers exceptional..."
JW
"Second time I’ve been and the service and food was excellent! Can highly recommend the $59 special for 2, definitely worth every cent! Our..."
Mikayla Wald
"We didn’t have any booking and walked in. Got a table straight away. We opted for the Me Hungry Now! $59 and had the best of best dishes...."
Foodmaster
"Great staff that are kind, helpful, patient and attentive. The food is absolutely beautiful. Lovely flavours, a wide range of dishes, caters well for..."
VeeC
"Recent Experience: It's rare to see restaurants meaning serious business of dishing out whats been promised, but it rarer to see..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"We celebrated a family birthday here and I couldn't fault it! The food was fantastic, the staff patient, attentive and thoughtful. Thank..."
Deanne Carson
"Cleo was a great find, specially the panacota : look at the picture . We will be back. Cleo will be waiting for us and the friends I am going to..."
Romain Hermelin
"Lovely food & atmosphere. Food came out really quick, and waitstaff super attentive. In particular, Gemma, our waitress was fantastic. Super friendly..."
Megan
"Had a company dinner there last night. Can easily say that everyone had enjoyed themselves with some great yummy food. Service was very good with..."
Naveed Kazi
"We came here with a group early Saturday evening. I’m glad we booked as the place was bustling! We chose the banquet which included 3 (or 4?)..."
OmNom Susie
"Food was amazing, atmosphere was great, service was good. To many waiters per table though, so much confusion if I had ordered or finished or wanted..."
Purple People Eater
"We went to Hochi Mama on a busy Tuesday amidst the CBD lunch rush. We had no bookings but they accommodated us and we were seated at the bar...."
The Frugal Cats
"Popped in for a quick bite tonight after work. They have an offer for 2 people which was 1 small dish each, 1 main each and a side to share for 59..."
The Judge
"Feedme menù was awesome Pice super competitiveGood food quality Staff friendly Generous portionsVery busy recommend make a..."
GL
"Something of an experience - incredibly friendly place, full on vibe, lots of atmosphere and a fun place to dine, inside or out. Can be very hard to..."
Keith Lawrence
"Booked this a while ago and Friday night my partner and I had a chance to check it out.  Service was excellent, all staff were friendly, happy and..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Really delicious food that was served quickly (almost too quickly, mains out before entrees finished) that came in a good $59 deal of one side, two..."
Liv McGrath
"The place is really cool. Really modern and funky. The food is nice, probably not traditional Vietnamese but more on the fancy side. Everything was..."
Melbourne Food Lover
"I have eaten here 4 times in the past year. The food is always fantastic. Fresh. Full of flavour. The menu is brilliant and the prices amaze me. Top..."
Antoniette Santoro
"A small lovely venue to enjoy a contemporary asian fusion meal. Their infamous pork belly bao and their stir fry pad thai were both exceptional. A..."
TweeVy Ngo
"I really like Hochi Mama. I actually went there by accident because the place I wanted to visit didn’t have room, what a great accident that was! A..."
KnowingMelbourne
"If I could please my girlfriend like the tofu fried rice did... Pwoah, I'd be a happy man. Good Valentine's day feed, came with a champagne on..."
Alex Andrew Coe Billson
"Me hungry now deal was perfect for a hungry couple of 20 year olds. Pho pad Thai noodles and bao buns were our favourite! Very quick service, amazing..."
Janay Tahlia Casas
"Big applause for the owner who created Hochi mama, just because it is very hard to pull off Vietnamese cuisines with a twist.We had the $59 feed..."
Melbourneats
"Delicious Asian Fusion food 👌🏽 How can you go wrong with a $29 feed me option for one person... there were four of us which meant we..."
Deana Cannatelli
"Loved their $59 deal, it was simply the perfect portion (and price!) for 2. I’d recommend trying their fried chicken (and fried chicken bao!), they..."
Angel Khong
"We had a mostly great time here last night. Staff were very friendly, knew the menu well & were attentive to our table. Drinks..."
Lily Kelcey
"Cool and popular Vietnamese fusion restaurant in the CBD.The $59 for 2 menu was really great value!Cocktails were delicious and strong,..."
Avolette
"Food was fantastic! The Pho-pad thai and the chicken bao were the highlights! Everything was just fresh and delicious! Special mention to..."
Anna Ziegler
"K: Vietnamese fusion. I know what you are thinking. With our reviews on this style of food and myself not being a fan, it might seem bleak, but let..."
Kevin & Emily
"With the $59 set menu with 5 dishes between 2, image how’d it’d be like between 4?! Being a Vietnamese myself, the dishes and flavours were..."
Fiona Nguyen
"Love that it takes bookings. Food is awesome. Very similar to RPS next door. The service on the other hand was terrible. They were friendly but kept..."
Mistermister
"Entrée: fried chicken - totally recommend it.Mains: Saigon curry with tofu - I normally steer away from curries but this was a top seller and..."
Naomi Sutanto
"Stumbled upon this when we were looking for some place to have dinner. Long Q so it must be good. First impression- fast service (probably as we..."
Corgi The Foodie
"Excellent food but a bit cramped and service was poorly timed (my main came out within 30 seconds of having been served my entre). Given my entre was..."
Emma Barnes-Whelan
"Got surprised by the amazing decoration in the restaurant. The style is so cool. A good place to take photos. Tried the pork belly with rice. It..."
Milktealayer
"The food here is really food and the waiting staff are very friendly. We made a booking for 5 of us for dinner. We did the dinner special which was..."
Amysyder
"Came here for the pho dumplings and was sadly kind of disappointed. Didn't blow my mind but their pho was decent.Will give their other..."
Michael Tan
"Very busy and popular place for a good reason: good food and good service! Tried the Vietnamese style fried chicken with salad, rice and fried egg..."
Bernardo Jacobi
"Had a quick lunch on a Monday. The place was buzzing with lots of tables reserved. We ordered the eggplant rice paper rolls - an absolute taste..."
The Food Queen
"😱Lizzie's first impression: Very similar style to their food friends two doors down, but the menu is a of a Vietnamese asian fusion instead...."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Nice food , had a set menu the highlights were chicken bao, beef ribs and the steamed fish ! Beware it’s very spicy. Delicious cocktails. One..."
Food Lover
"I’ve been to Hochi Mama plenty of times, for lunch and have thoroughly enjoyed my experience. However, when introducing my big group of guests to..."
Cindy Nguyen
"First time there on Saturday and will be back ASAP! Even though the kitchen was closing, the team were attentive, took the time to explain the menu..."
Alan King
"Great service and amazing food which is why I'm rating it so highly. We had the papaya salad with soft shell crab, and a curry. However, the..."
Tk
"On a busy Monday night, the restaurant was packed. Had to wait about 10 minutes for an outside table. Waiters and staff were super friendly, always..."
Phuong Phan
"At $30 a head for 5 dishes this place is a bargain. The staff were great too!The “pho-plings” was a small serving and didn’t do much for..."
Cheesy.boys
"Great atmosphere, friendly staff, fun bartenders, delicious cocktails and amazing food. Took my vego husband here and we chose only vego dishes for..."
Liv
"Such good food in this place. Was here on a Friday night on a balmy evening. There is another place close by too, which was similar cuisine from..."
Brunos Food Safari
"A friend took me out for dinner and I absolutely loved there food and the interiors. Energetic and friendly staff. We got the feed me option which..."
Little Bit Of Everything
"Great food selection and cocktails! We had the fried snapper and beef short ribs - very flavourful and awesome for the price! The staff were also..."
CleoTheCat
"This was the second time we visited Hochi Mama and it was as good as the first. Our waiter Kaya remembered and was again extremely love and helpful...."
Jessica Palumbo
"The restaurant is actually really lovely. The atmosphere is wonderful and the wait staff, though not chatty, were efficient. The pork buns that we..."
Neer Ly
"The food is absolutely amazing. Stumbled in looking for ramen on a busy Friday night. You would think that I’d realise a Vietnamese fusion place..."
Christine Stephen
"Food was amazing! Ambiance was good and definitely a good place for vegetarians!! So many options along with reasonable price. I will definitely be..."
Julia Zhang
"Great atmosphere, delicious food and quick service. On a Wednesday night, we were seated at the bar as we didn’t have a reservation..."
Gisele_kaya
"Do: Coconut rice with steamed barramundiDont: Green Tea baoI loved loved the barramundi, the two distinct flavours of the two parts of..."
Turtle 🐢
"This place was packed when we arrived. 815pm on a Friday evening, we booked ahead and there was about 12 of us . We opted for the set menu . Food was..."
Truth Be Told Australia
"Amazing food , you would crave to go back. Kaya was an awesome host . His recommendations were spot on. Very friendly place. The desert we had..."
Prakash Kamath
"We got the $59 deal for 2 and it did not disappoint! Food and cocktails are amazing!! Service is just as good, staff are friendly and prompt. Food..."
Nathan Bell
"My sort of dining experience. Sitting up at the bar, restaurant has a great vibe, couple drinks and awesome food. Came at 6.30pm on Saturday night..."
Birdman
"What a great place! We had such a great experience tonight! Our host Alex definitely made our time a 10/10. Super friendly, efficient and just an all..."
Sweetlikesugar
"Another brilliant food experience here. Absolutely love this place. Food is perfect and the service is sensational. Really great vibe all around...."
Michelle
"This place is very underrated, those are the only words that can be used to start of this review.Staff were extremely friendly and it..."
Captain Tofu 💪🌱☘️🍀
"Overall rating 4 - based on the great service, value, ambience and location. Food was yum and for what we paid $59 for two of us it was definitely..."
Preet Eats 👍🏾👎🏽🤔😄😋
"Very very busy and super popular. Good food but feels a bit greasy. Really nice desserts and good sizes for serves. Good for sharing or if you want..."
Matilda Jeffrey
"We decided to give Hochi Mama a go after passing it multiple times on the way to more "hyped up" eateries nearby, and we were blown away by how good..."
Nini Foodie
"Cute little cozy bar, very trendy! Love the atmosphere. Was packed even though I went on a Tuesday night. Sat at the bar, bartender Terry was very..."
Wilko Tea
"I've been to Hochi Mama a few times now and have a few favourite dishes that I will always come back for! The pandan panna cotta is so good, that I..."
Ann
"Came here with friends for a Sunday lunch. The 5 dishes for $59 deal was good value and let us to try a variety of dishes - starting with smalls..."
Cindy Zhou
"Talk about value for money! First modern Asian restaurant I have come across that doesn't cost an arm and a leg for a few small dishes. Flavours..."
Southside Foodie
"A friend and I had dinner here. We decided on getting 5 dishes for 29.50pp. The dishes we had were tasty, however I found the dishes to be very small..."
LittleM
"Loved this place! Came here for a quick dinner before a show. Beautifully, delicious food all round. Everything we had was super tasty. Very..."
KITCHFIT
"Staff friendly. It was popular for lunch, they had run out of a couple options. Interior is cool, bit of street art and mood lighting. In a very nice..."
Youngy
"We went to Hochi Mama on a Monday night. We got the $29.50 deal, ordering tofu skewers, pork belly bao, the beef ribs and Southside chicken..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"I would definitely recommend doing the 'hungry me now' menu. It's a great way to try different things and you can choose anything on the menu, great..."
Meg
"On Fathers Day this place was busy but not packed. We were left standing around for what felt like ages before anyone acknowledged our presence and..."
J0yy173
"Loved Hochi Mama!!! Such a cool place with a really good vibe. They play awesome RNB music and have really cool decor inside. The food is amazing &..."
Erica Roccioletti
"They have a set for approx 30 pp! So worth it, we couldn't even finish the food. The pau's were so so, but other than that the food is so..."
Jean
"LIT!: loved the portion size and dishes here. The dumplings in a fragrant pho soup was delightful unique dish. All the meat we had was super tender..."
Jennitals
"Had a lovely tasty lunch here today. Laneway location. Great sauces. Tasty! Favorite was spring rolls made with fine web of vermicelli- delicate..."
Salted Caramel
"In an area in the city where there's a pleather of great asian inspired restaurants like Longrain, Gingerboy and Rock Paper Scissors this place was..."
Mills
"I’ve been to Hochi Mama for dinner and yumcha but I’ve never tried their lunch menu! I was a little surprise by how much they’ve dialled back..."
Wandering Ella
"Have been here thrice and loved it everytime. Highly recommend the steamed barramundi, fried chicken wings, pork belly bao, seafood spring rolls...."
Melbourne Adventurer
"A group of my friends went here a few weeks ago and we loved it! The waitress was happy to help us with the menu to get more for our money, which was..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Hochi Mamas is a hidden little gem in Liverpool street.... not too far from parliament station. They offer Vietnamese dishes with modern..."
Sheemal Visun
"Hochi Mama is a hidden little eatery that puts a new innovative twist on the usual Vietnamese and Thai dishes.The place itself is..."
FOOD TRIP
"Zac was a fantastic waiter! Really took care of us and was very polite when we had to wait 45 mins for the rest of our party to arrive .... delicious..."
Claire Thorpe
"4th visit to this fabulous food joint and each time gets better!! Everything about Hochi Mama is just amazing- the food (drool worthy and delish) the..."
Stacy Hacket
"Yum yum yum yum. Tried so many small and large dishes here and they were so delicious. Make sure you get the soft shell crab. Amazing stuff...."
Lole Lole Lole
"Was great, lots of variety, friendly staff! The fried chicken and the spring rolls are brilliant! Also great atmosphere, and orders were brought out..."
Marcus Sim
"Hochi Mama is definitely a must visit whether you're a local or visiting Melbourne. Took our Irish friends for dinner and it was definitely a hit! ..."
Adriana Andelkovic
"😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 a Melbourne favourite. Never disappoints. I can't even pick my favourite thing on the menu. But my review needs to..."
Amy Stephenson
"Best fried chicken out!! Everything on the menu looks and sounds delicious, always spoilt for choice!! Sooooo yummy! Delicious cocktails! Great vibes..."
Stephanie
"Wow!! Incredible ambience, friendly service and amazing food.. there is a little bit of everything on that menu for everyone whether they are vegan,..."
Rebecca Fakhri
"Hochi Mama was this months lunch date with middle son, always looking for somewhere in close proximity to his work and good food! Have been to Rice..."
Carol Sheldon
"Great cocktails and the staff are friendly!!! The sharing menu is great!!! Absolutely love the hochi fried chicken, crispy pork belly bao and the..."
Brunchinwithb
"Food was sensational and service was great, was quite cosy for 4 people. Cheap for the amount of food you get with the $29 4 dish option. Will be..."
Joelperkins93
"Nice food, busy place, quick service and great value. The food is good, fresh and modern. Chicken was great, pork belly was nice. beef rib was dry..."
Justos
"Was not able to take pictures as the setting is dark and would rather have not insulted the amazing food. Heres a quick summary of my experience..."
HungryMelbournian
"The Pho soup is superb.But the pork bun was too hard to chewing and the noodle is less than I expected.Overall, the environment is quite..."
Alice Chen
"As a group of 5, we had to order the set menu which include a small and large plate each and few sides. The famous phoplings were very average. I..."
AP
"So glad we booked a table here - by 6pm the place was packed! We had the 'feed me' deal which ended up being a lot more food than we could fit in!..."
Amy Sharma
"This place is amazing 😍😍😍The food is simply delicious and the cocktails are too. Great value $30 per person for mains. We tried the pho..."
Sinfully Delicious
"Quality up market Vietnamese, go there with your friends and get a whole load of food to share. Enjoyed it all, especially the fried chicken..."
Matt
"Hochi mama screams TGIF vibes even on a Monday night. I love the atmosphere of the place, the waiters are friendly and everyone around you is..."
Vicky Ho
"Very good value for money ($59 for 2 ppl), great atmosphere, good service. Food quality is not quite what you'd get at Chin Chin or Jinda but it's..."
Truman Tang
"Great food! Good service and theyre so nice. So, I ordered the dinner set for 2 and can feed 3 person hahaha, and it is more than enough..."
Indira Ayu Maharani
"I had heard so many good things about Hochi Mama I decided to take my girlfriend here for our anniversary. We had a few of the large dishes..."
Andy Trancao
"We went with a group and ordered the $59 deal which is great value for money. The serving sizes are big and there was plenty to go all around. The..."
Glenny
"Had the "feed me menu" which was great value for $30. Everything we had was delicious and large portion sizes. Great cocktail list too. Quite a loud..."
Christine
"Went for a dinner last night, I made a booking through zomato for 8pm. When I got there the table was not ready and we had to wait about 15 mins. The..."
Clarinna
"Stumbled upon this place and thought would give it a go. To see how busy the venue was, guaranteed that the place and food must be good. The staff..."
Ray
"Super delicious, cool space with tasty modern Asian dishes. Went with a group before the comedy festival and they could not be more accommodating...."
BellaItalia
"❤️❤️❤️ delicious food the $59 deal was way too much food though. The dessert with the sticky rice and mango and lychee ice cream was..."
Facebook User
"The Southside Tofu Curry ($20) on the other hand was, surprisingly, a winner. The curry sauce was rich and aromatic, with the elements of sweetness..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"First visit here and very impressed with the foodThe staff were great but the kitchen must have been wanting an early night! We ordered a..."
Urban Foodie
"We were there early as we had a show to go to - 5pm.It wasn't long before the place was really busy and as the meal progressed we could see..."
Kriti Kapoor
"Excellent food, cocktails, ambiance and service. We dined there and tried their entire cocktail menu. Nothing short of brilliance. The food simply..."
NiluH
"Though modern Vietnamese street food seems to be the in thing right now, hochi mama really takes this cuisine to the next level. The bustling vibes..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Went here on a very bustling Saturday night after comedy fest show. Lucky we booked! Seated and looking at menus we ordered cocktails first (had a..."
Sophie S
"We went there for a Friday evening out with friends and ordered from the Me Hungry Now (MHN) option. $59 for two people gave us 2 small portions, 2..."
Poonam Advani
"When fusion is done right...YASSS! Plus 5 star service without the pricetag. Thanks Hochi Mama, this mama will be back on her next night..."
Mummy+Me Eats
"A Great Modern Asian in the City, With stunning Cocktails. So i visited here twice in the last month and both times it was awesome, once..."
Just Jamie
"If you’re going to make a good impression with The Dear Luncher, a great way to do that is to immediately provide an easy pop culture reference via..."
The Dear Luncher
"Amazing! Love the vibe of the place; great music and good customer service. Everything ordered tasted great. Really recommend their strawberry..."
Miranda Phal
"We started off with the Pho’plings and were suitably impressed. Served within an aromatic and flavoursome broth that exhibited a pleasant pho..."
Penguineats
"Ordered the me hungry now for 3 people for about $90. This consisted of 5 different sized dishes.The meals were delicious my favourites were the..."
Split The Bill
"Quick service with a smile! Food was amazing and FAST! sashimi and barramundi highly recommended. Mango blossom dessert was more than I..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"Hochi Mama has been on our bucket list for way too long, so tonight was the night to check it out 😊.Tucked in a classic Melbournian's..."
Must Be Hungry
"Great dining concept ..... Fusion is not an easy challenge to balance and accomplished.The first impression "always" counts ... smartly..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Got offered a complimentary dining experience for two people, in which I gladly accepted. We each had the option of an entree, main and a sharing..."
Stephanie Papazois
"Hochi Mama is a hip Vietnamese fusion restaurant nestled in the backstreets of Melbourne’s CBD. We were invited to try out their menu and had a..."
Donutsam
"We were lucky to get a couple of seats at the bar upon walking up on a busy Sat night. We had two delicious cocktails and did the $59 deal for two,..."
Justine
"Their coconut southern style chicken curry is to DIE for!In love with their interiors and quaint location. Would definitely recommend this..."
Rebecca Ann McPherson
"Great place to go with friends in the city as it is suitable for sharing. I went with 2 friends and we ordered: Trio of Scallops, Pho'plings, Fried..."
Ruby Wang
"Vietnamese Fusion Can't say I've tried it... Loved this trendy little Melbourne cafe. Perfectly styled... Love the name and the the place and the..."
Nay Nay
"Delicious food and yummy cocktails with the best service Melbourne has to offer! Staff are super helpful and knowledgable about the food and drinks,..."
Julinka Ulehla
"Great service, delicious food!! Went for the $29.50 share option which worked out to be perfect amount of food. Did notice that wine is the same..."
Amazon
"Great option for a trendy and reasonably priced meal in the city. I dined here with a large group of friends and found that the menu was incredibly..."
Kate Dougherty
"I enjoyed great food and great service from very friendly staff, who were very helpful and answered any questions we had! I had a fantastic time..."
Mark Acton
"Here's the story! my partner and I were craving something different, something great. And look no further than Hochi mama! From the moment we walked..."
Henri Jay
"Love this place! Super fun vibe and great staff. Good food was super quick and delicious. Unique cocktail menus that pairs well with all the food,..."
Julia Ferguson
"After looking up Vietnamese CBD restaurants my partner and I came across this and decided to give it a try - it's now our favourite spot in the whole..."
Lucy West
"This place was amazing! We popped in before the theatre so were in a bit of a rush! We informed our fantastic, friendly waitress and she made sure..."
Becky
"I'm a repeat customer at Hochi Mama. The food, drinks, service and music are always amazing. Would definitely recommend They are great at..."
🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
"Great stop in for a quick bite! Cool venue, in a great street with the bonus of a few outdoor tables. Cocktails were great, food was good but not..."
Ashley Rose
"Hochi Mama was easy to find, with a welcoming and comfortable venue. The wait staff were all beautiful and friendly, and very helpful with answering..."
Maidtomunch
"Hochi Mama was not our first choice last night. Guess what it is great for fusion southern eastern Chinese food.👍👍 The restaurant has a package..."
Cissythescorpio
"A relaxing day for comfort food. We headed here for Lunch the other day, we arrived a bit early however the lovely waitress sat us down and allowed..."
Lyonee Dang
"Tried the $59 for two dinner. Ordererd the pork bao , chicken banh mi, beef ribs and garlic prawns. Happy with everything except the beef ribs which..."
Louisa Wang
"We visited Hochi Mama on a Thursday night, the restaurant was busy but we managed to get a table quickly without a booking. Staff were friendly..."
Aggie Koczwara
"Husband and I came here the other night and was actually pleasantly surprised. We were planning to go to Rice Paper Scissors but they were so busy so..."
Shelah King
"The food was excellent and good value for money (we got the special 2 larger, 2 smaller and one side for $59.90 between two). Very full afterwards...."
Laura H
"Lets talk the food we had.Scallops - cooked well with good hit of red curry. The balance of hotness and sweetness was good for me.Phoplings - I liked..."
Stan Lim
"Cat and I are obsessed with pandan flavoured food, so when we saw the pandan panna cotta on Hochi Mama’s IG we knew we had to come here!..."
Kristy And Cat
"Hochi Mama is far and away one of my favourite places to eat - ever. I love the authentic, unpretentious and laid back vibe of the space and the..."
Mandy
"We order different dishes between the Small and Large menu and we loved it. We have had the opportunity to try several Asian restaurants and I have..."
María Camila Restrepo Z
"A casual, modern and hip place to dine in the heart of melbourne city! The venue itself is verryyyy small but they utilize the space well including..."
Linda Nguyen
"Vibe & service was great! We had the beef ribs which were super fatty but the flavor was amazing! The scallops definitely were the highlight! We will..."
Ali_paton
"reservation is definitely recommended. Ordered and LOVED THE VEGETARIAN PHO. Very beautiful scenery. Service was fast and prompt. Left very full and..."
J.G
"A modern twist to Vietnamese food. We had the baos which were nice, although another serving would be great. Vermicelli spring rolls are always a..."
Shiju Mammen
"Food was yum and our server Harriet was very nice! I'm a coeliac and they catered for me in terms of mains but unfortunately had no desserts..."
Zoe Chin
"Hochi Mama is one of my new Vietnamese fusion hotspots in Melbourne as of today. I was intrigued by the rnb and hip hop background advertised on..."
Artistedegastronomie
"On the way home from hochi mama and can't wait to actually get home to rave about this place. Firstly , for a place in the cbd - it actually took..."
Foodaholic
"We were looking for somewhere relaxed to have a catch up with the girls near the end of a long work week. Ho Chi Mama is the perfect environment to..."
Chrissy Lafian
"My partner and I wanted to try Rice Paper Scissors for dinner on new year eve after movie at Melbourne Central. As they don't take booking for..."
Jolene Lim
"Hochi Mama is a great restaurant but some of the dishes are a hit and miss. However, if you are ordering their lunch specials, the $17-$20 price is..."
Clarissa
"On a Friday night, some girlfriends and I thought We'd grab something to eat before heading to the theatre. Needless to say and not to our surprise,..."
NGOC NGUYEN
"Usually I'm not a fan of fusion food, but Hochi Mama's food was delicious. My favourite dish was the "pho-plings" what a great invention. But I also..."
Fiona Tran
"There’s always a constant influx of new restaurants in Melbourne, which makes this city so amazing. One such new location is Hochi Mama, a..."
Ryan Ilahi
"Perfect place for date night! Great ambience and a great vibe as soon as you step inside. Loved the menu as it had a lot of varieties. I'm not..."
Quyen
"Yet another hipster joint joining the Viet craze. Not a bad effort from Hochi Mama. I had the chicken salad with vermicelli. It was decent but needed..."
Greedygreedyguts
"Great ambiance and tasty food. Have been back several times for the curries and fried chicken! Make sure you try the Pandan Pana Cotta! Good size..."
Steven Wong
"Honestly underrated place, I'm glad that I couldn't get a seat next door! Serving size indeed could be slightly bigger, but the taste wise was really..."
Grace
"The BEST Vietnamese Tapas joint in the CBD with its very trendy R&B Atmosphere! The crispy chicken is to die for but also their cocktails!!!! CHECK..."
Jerome Zaldivia
"Been here too often and love the food and atmosphere. Fried chicken is a must!Also partially in love with this delicious cambodian man always in..."
Eugene Cyy
"The food and environment are amazing. Good place to chill out with friends. Friendly customer service as well. Definitely must try their Saigon..."
Alvin Lim
"This is a great place to catch up, celebrate and hang out with friends! Awesome food and friendly staff! Definitely a must try place,..."
Timothy Lee
"The staff are absolutely wonderful. Very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Great music and environment. The food was simply delicious .. YOU MUST..."
Hannah Pickle
"Been to Hochi mama a whole bunch of times in the last few months, food is super yummy, great customer services and awesome rnb/hip hop playing at all..."
Andrew Lin
"Came here by accident, due to rice paper scissors having an 1hr45 waitlist on a Saturday night and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised! The..."
Amy Hazel Price
"Love Ho chi's great place for a drink and some food. The ambience is on point and the staff appear to be really well trained. I would highly..."
Justin
"Great food, great music, great service, great atmosphere. Food came out fast & fresh & was so delicious!! The 'take a selfie' cocktail is a must try...."
Steph
"Some of the best service I've had in Melbourne. Absolutely loved the food too. Had the waiters recommendations which turned out to be a very wise..."
Jed Rizzulo
"I have visited this restaurant twice now as they have a really great, affordable deal for two people.The first time was about 4 weeks ago and..."
Louisa Berry
"So so tasty! Went here last night and already can't wait to go back! Aside from a couple of teething problems like our food coming out before..."
Allthenom
"Found this cool little place on Liverpool St (cute little alley way off Bourke St) with amazing Vietnamese food that I can recommend to everyone...."
Steve Levon
"Among the many competitive eateries in Melbourne CBD, Hochi Mama is by far one of my favs with an exceptional spin on Vietnamese food. Both flavour..."
Lanna Nguyen
"Came here randomly with a group of 3 mates! We ordered this set menu which was $59 for 2 people and you get 2 mains, 2 entrees and a side dish...."
Ammy Elle
"We decided on HCM after being told Rice Paper Scissors was an hour wait, which turned out to be the best disappointment! We selected the share..."
Catherine
"Really enjoyed dinner here last night. Venue was great. Good was tasty and quick. I love how they have the special where u can try different dishes..."
Susan Tang
"Fantastic place. My friend and I wandered out of Double Happiness, considered Rice Paper Scissors (and ruled it out because of the long lines) and..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"DO: If it's your first time, do the Me Hungry Now option. Highly recommend the Phoplings, Hochi Bun Bao, Fried Chicken, Pork Belly or Short..."
David Food Leasing
"Amazing food, beautiful flavours. Good portion sizes (not huge, not tiny). Writing a review as ordered two bourbons and received scotches...."
Cameron O'Reilly
"Delicious! Tuesday night - quiet, perfectly placed tables! No squished in like a lot of places!Ordered "2 of the banquets for 2" even..."
JM91
"Back back for lunch after a bad first experience and the food here is much improved. Solid mix of SE Asian flavours and interesting modern takes with..."
Themkc
"Best Vietnamese food I've had in a long time. Went here before seeing a musical and they made sure we had our food super quick - which was a lovely..."
Simone David
"I went to Hochi Mama for dinner with a friend at 8.30ish last night. Wow! Chicken curry, beef sticky ribs and coconut rice. All awesome!!! The place..."
Antoniette
"Nice place! We went there for a quick drink and it's a perfect place for that. The drinks were good and presented well. It came out promptly. By far..."
CoolBeans
"After being told of the 1.5 hour wait next door we happily headed over to hochi mama for a pre show dinner. Boy, what a happy mistake not booking..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"Came here to have a catch up with some mates, missed out when it was a pop up thought we’d give it a try. The pho was really good, but needed a bit..."
Yuzhi Liang
"Heard about this on Broadsheets Facebook page not too long ago, thought I’d give it a try with a couple of friends after work. Cocktails were..."
Ken Nguyen
"Tried this place out about a week ago with my family, friday was pretty busy but luckily we booked beforehand. Something I have never seen..."
Melissa Mai
"Ho Chi Mama was really easy to get to for my partner and I, as it’s a short walk through chinatown or Parliament station. Service was amazing,..."
Michi Mort
"Have eaten here several times and safe to say we love it, great vibes, chill music and great staff. The fried chicken is on point, so..."
Brian Truong
"Came here on Sunday Night - my boyfriend had heard great things so took me there. It is a hidden gem! I don't usually write reviews but feel..."
Adam Ibrahim
"We were greeted by super friendly staff who showed us to our table and took care of us the whole night. The food wait wasn't long at all and..."
Samantha Varghese
"One of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Melbourne. The food was really tasty and full of flavour and the staff were friendly and helpful. You must..."
Adam D
"Pleasant surprise!We didn't plan to dine here tonight but it was great.We decided to go with $59 for 2 starters, 2 mains, 1 side. And..."
Food Dine Roll
"Stumbled upon this place after Rice, Paper Scissors was fully booked and we're so glad we did! The most incredible Vietnamese food, an absolute taste..."
Lee Betts
"Amazing service, great atmosphere and excellent food. These guys know costumer service. Stay for the sticky rice and ice cream - yum! Scallops also ..."
Helly
"A hidden gem. Amazing food and service! So impressed!! Will definitely be back. Make sure you have the fried chicken and the paw paw salad with the..."
Alice Kwan
"Staff: Everyone is just an absolute delight! The owner was on the floor helping his staff and from scoping the restaurant, everyone was having a good..."
Mai Lam
"Really cool urban fittings to the restaurant. Service was great and really enjoyed the food, definitely will be coming back to take some friends for..."
KAG
"Great combination of food, service and ambience! Managed to get a seat outside and ordered the $45 pp Mama's Favourites which came with two entrees..."
Grizzly
"My boyfriend and I decided to try Hochi Mama on our date night! He has never had vietnamese food before, and can i say that this food was a great..."
Kira Jade
"OK, I've eaten stuff all over the world .... and .... Ho Chi Mama got something here.Went one night on a whim and had to return the very..."
Larry Mulligan Gibbs
"Tasty Vietnamese food from super friendly staff. Rice paper rolls, banh mi and spring rolls were all delicious. All came out almost immediately. I..."
Foodlover
"I have heard great things from this place, and I was not disappointed !I visited these guys while they ran the 'Pho Real' pop up shop where we would..."
Midz
"A new restaurant down Liverpool street, next to the infamous Rice, Paper, Scissors. Vietnamese to the core with a fusion Vietnamese menu, aptly named..."
Binula
"Visited Ho Chi Mama with a few work colleagues on Friday night after hearing about their new menu. Without disappointment, we were served with well..."
Anna
"A friend and I was looking for a nice bar on Saturday on the top end of Melbourne and we came across this little Vietnamese place with a great..."
Thin
"My partner and I visited Hochi Mama last night hearing of their new 2016 menu. From the beginning of our experience, we were greeted warmly with..."
Clyde Cayetano
"Think of a restaurant decked out like a funky bar that brings a bit of Fitzroy/Collingwood to the Spring St end of the city. It has beautiful wall..."
Occasionalist
"Was a bit disappointed when they told us that they weren't serving pho the night I went but none the less the food we ordered was nothing short of..."
Alvina Chung
"There are so many things to love about Vietnamese food. Whether its a steaming bowl of pho, crispy bun xeo or deep fried spring rolls – the..."
Hungrycookie
"HoChi Mama is one hot mama! We were so lucky to be wondering around on a Saturday and come across this little beauty and barely open a week we could..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Beautiful Food! Super tasty and wonderful service :) I particularly loved the Pork Belly and Quail.Check out my blog -..."
Onlybeyoutothefull
"Hochi Mama is a really cool hidden away funky restaurant. For food we ordered 'Pho'lings', Fried chicken Banh bao, grilled chicken skewers and pandan..."
Devika Kumar
"Hochi Mama is the first foray into food for owners Thai Ho, Raymond Phan and Midawell Phal, but based on the quality of food on offer,..."
MelbourneVita
"Hochi Mama, I really get the sense this is a blended fusion style of restaurant the moment I walk in the door, decor is fresh, graffiti feature wall..."
The Business Of Food
"COME HERE FOR delicious melt in your mouth braised beef short rib, fried cauliflower salad and ofcourse the Pho'plings - A bowl of Vietnamese noodle..."
Brando The Pig
"I attended the launch and had tasters of a variety of cocktail samples and finger food. I really enjoyed it all, but the stand outs for me were the..."
My Food Trail
"Stumbled across Hochi Mama on a walk through Chinatown. We were told that it was newly opened so we were keen to give it a try. All tables were taken..."
Jana Maragozidis
"I went there last night and this place was amazing. This is exactly what i feel like we need in the Melbourne CBD. There isn't much vietnamese..."
Quan Ho
"Went here a week before Hochi Mama officially open and I really love this place. Me and my friends enjoy the place very much that we talk so much and..."
Hartini Wong
"This restaurant was a super surprise. 😮 The vibe is just perfect. The playlist is just too good with great hip hop tunes.😎 The inside is so..."
Stan Veloutsos
"Loved their set menu deal, it was simply the perfect portion (and price!) for 2. I’d recommend trying their fried chicken (and fried chicken bao!),..."
Angel Khong
"Nice modern Vietnamese restaurant with party vibes. The service is very kind and didn't mind to go through all the trouble of explaining all the..."
Yves Belli
"Tasty fresh and fast service here. Great upbeat vibe with a nice relaxed ambience. Went for Feed me deal which was 2 small, 2 large and a side of..."
Kirstie
"What a lovely Vietnamese restaurant with a great interior design. The food was a bit pricey but well worth it. We went with the “FEED ME NOW”..."
jayjaytruviews
"One of the best find in Melbourne. Reasonable price and really good food. I have to say better than Chin Chin and Rice Paper Scissors. The food is of..."
Leo Pafu
"My family went here on Sunday to celebrate my Dad's birthday and we were impressed! All the food and drinks were delicious. We especially liked the..."
Carmen Ubermanowicz
"Great food, great service and great value! We were seated outside which was nice when it was still bright. But when it got dark our table needed..."
RG JR.