The best Dumplings in Melbourne | Sluurpy updated in April

"My second time here.. Food is absolutely amazing.. Unique super tasty and always fresh. Service is prompt and on point. I have nothing bad to say..."

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GreenSmoothie

"Well the ambience is a 5 if you’ve been to Thailand or Vietnam and want to get that OS feel. The food and service is awesome. Great flavors and..."

David Dyer

"Dishes are typical Thai and tastes quite good. I felt the quantity of entree can be improved. Note - when you ask for spicy, it is extremely..."

Anjul Sahu

"Not a bad little Thai option. The atmosphere is nothing fancy but it's cute and cosy with plenty of variety. Its also very reasonably priced which..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Pad see eww beef. $10.9. A lot of meat in the dish was tasty, also lots of noodles. Could do with a couple more veggies, just seemed to be a lot of..."

Cray

"I usually go to this place for lunch and get one of the lunch specials. The satay chicken with rice tastes amazing and same with the yellow curry. I..."

The Hangry One

"nice food in Thai tasteNice service too. One of them is very handsome lolI like mocha-ice cream bestFried chicken with rice is not..."

Bonnie

"Pretty good for a take away place. I had the vermicelli with tofu and the Tom Yum soup (both vegetarian) and they were pretty nice. Servings are a..."

Ching

"One of the guys from the office suggested to come here for "exceptional Thai" and so I was pretty pumped! Ordering online makes it easy as not o my..."

Matty T

"Been there with daughter today for lunch. We ordered dumplings (3 serves), lemon mayo fried chicken & broccoli & pho beef.The..."

JP

"Lovely little place - usually it would be full @7ish so I always try to come early. Entree are cheap but comes in decent portion. I love their Pud..."

Lancelthebard

"Superb food and extra ordinary service.They have the best Tom yum soup in Melbourne and a great prices to meet all budget... Bean a regular..."

Eran

"Cheap food; great atmosphere; quick service. I tried a beef Pud Thai. It's as good as I've had anywhere else. The location by the Yarra is..."

John

"Great little place! Love the atmosphere and outdoor tables. Dumplings are meaty and delicious. The Duck Pud Cha was very nice and fragrant and it was..."

Mega

"A small eatery along Melbourne's Yarra river. This unassuming eatery is a pleasant surprise. The staff are welcoming and friendly. With an extensive..."

Mels Menu

"Delicious Thai food down near the river. Small but sweet place with a great menu that really delivers on the taste-front. No fuss staff and setting...."

Eloise Smith

"Love love love. Wonderful food here! If you want quick modern westernised Thai this is the place to go. The staff are Thai.Been here..."

Iliketoeatfood

"Cracking little gem of Melbourne, don't expect the bells and whistles but delicious food with friendly service! Will continue to return ! Red duck..."

Grant G-Rox Onions

"The food here was aswome, everything we orded was fresh and cooked to perfection ... Deffently will be revisiting this hidden..."

Donald Regain

"Good Place to Eat. I had ordered home delivery from this place a few times before i finally went to have dinner here. Food and service was good. I..."

Jake

"Nice and friendly and good food. A place near the Yarra which is somewhat hard to find and easily overlooked. It is worth a visit. It was cosy inside..."

Brigalow17

"The hidden Gem. This is by far my favourite place in all of Melbourne, my family and myself have been coming here for nearly 2 years, we discovered..."

Experiencejoysoflife

"My friend and I dine here once every few months and I LOVE this place. The food is fantastic, I've never had a bad meal and the service is always..."

Feleader

"A really cosy and contemporary little restaurant hidden in South Wharf holds upon it's Asian authenticity with their food whilst also creating a..."

Jaeteaa

"Little gem in Docklands. Just discovered this hidden gem today and can't sing its praises high enough. As the name suggests, we shared a prawn pud..."

Rose Mercer

"This place is just awesome! great tasty food and cute little hidden away restaurant. I've been going here often and tried many different dishes on..."

Emma

"A clear favourite. I've been coming to Pud Thai vs. Pho for a while now. My colleagues and I discovered this gem when SOuth Wharf was a wasteland,..."

ErineatswithAlisdair

"Love all veg they add in the curries.... But please.....please ease off on all the palm sugar!!! Too sweet it's such a shame! Needless to say......"

Claire

"The owners here have done well. They have made a market where others failed. Tucked away and hidden from the glamour of other restaurants on the..."

Alisdaireats

"Great little joint in South Wharf. Service was very friendly and efficient. Food was great! Had the roti, duck wraps, pho and vermicelli with spring..."

James

"Hidden Gem. Amazing hidden wee restaurant. Best green curry I've ever had. Great value and good service. Definitely recommend..."

Clayton Truck

"Amazing!!. Although it's a bit of a bummer that it's kinda out of the way, I will definitely go back! I love the ambiance of the restaurant. Even at..."

Regina Gunawan Lee

"Great food, brilliant service. Staff are fantastic. Deffinately a little hidden treasure in..."

Benjamima

"Fantastic local place- all food made with fantastic produce. Not greasy or oily. So friendly and easy going. And they deliver..."

Anythingwithtruffles

"Saw this place by accident a couple of weeks ago and decides to put it on my to do list this week. Glad I did. Menu is simple but comprehensive..."

Stuart Hebron

"I ate here the week they opened and thought it was OK. After a bad meal at a nearby premises I was relieved to find a great, friendly place to eat...."

Davey D

"Fantastic Little Gem in the corner!. What distinguishes a wonderful restaurant experience is quality of the food, personal service and coziness. Pud..."

Rama Drama

"Massaman curry is fantastic - full of flavour. Too bad the beef was way overcooked and tough. Pad Thai is pretty good, pho is light, subtle but has a..."

Brando The Pig

"Great food and service. Really love this place. Been there 4 times since it opened, and every time the food was great. They also went out of their..."

Jamie

"Soft Shell Crab!. The soft shell crab was amazing. Great flavours, quick service and cheap. Win..."

Waynos

"Pho isn't great. The soup was cloudy not clear and needed more flavour. Duck was good but the green curry was too sweet. The Thai beef salad had too..."

Teewhy

"Rice Paper Rolls. Delicious! Recipe is a little unique with the addition of Pear which gives the rolls a subtle sweet..."

Carley Ludlow

"This small Thai/Vietnamese restaurant is a lovely little hidden gem. Located in the WTC (World Trade Centre) Wharf precinct on the north bank it is..."

Piecey Num Nums

"Pud Thai v Pho is another winner in Docklands with a splash of authenticity and a location with fine views. The name of this place gets to the point..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Great location and great price. Had 3 beers and 2 main meals which included the barramundi for..."

Peter Knaap

"Found this restaurant on google maps. Ordered a tofu and vegetables pad see ew takeaway. On the plus side, you can taste the power of the wok. Very..."

Tony Ng (2lo)

"This restaurant is super convenient, close to the expensive ones by the river, but with one big difference, the meal is very good value. I ordered..."

Kings Acai Australia - Wholesaler

"Very good location in docklands, close to the Yarra river, the exhibition center, and dfo south wharf... the sevice is very good and the staff are..."

Saad Humaid

"Went here for midweek lunch with a mate. Ordered cashew chicken with rice. Service was on point. Food was fresh and delicious. Prices were great as..."

Nitish Mahajan

"I recommend the "see ew" noodles and seafood fried rice! The "mixed seafood" option includes prawns, squid and fried batter fish! Felt like it was..."

DEBBIE TAN

Burma Lane

85/100 (2349 ratings)

"Went there 2 out of my 3 night stay in Melbourne. For was superb on both nights but the pork belly was outstanding. Wait staff and manager were all..."

Jim Farrell

"We loved the food and the cocktails so much!! Great staff + service . Was one of the yummiest meals I have had in years, high up on my list of favs...."

Melanie Sherwell

"had A fabulous lunch Mother’s Day the food was so tasty ‘ ♥️🍾. Great service. We would definitely recommend it we will be going again..."

Glenys Mackay

"My husband and I went for a special anniversary meal . From start to finish, the service , the lovely waitresses and the atmosphere all made for a..."

Maree Bell

"Absolutely loved this! Went here for our anniversary dinner, had the $89 banquet and every dish was divine! Perfect portions, perfect spacing between..."

Tash Mclaurin

"Excellent food and service. Had our wedding dinner held in Burma Lane and it was outstanding. Guests can't stop raving about the food (massaman beef,..."

Clarice Catipay

"What a beautiful night, staff were fantastic and the food, well we ordered the Banquet to be shared by 2.....beautiful food, awesome flavours and so..."

Lauren Kopua

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Melbfoodie_mark

"Comfortable, quiet restaurant with a decent, tasty, asian fusion lunch banquet, good place to catch up or have a work lunch. Had the five spice pork..."

The Budget Luncher

"A FAVE FOR ASIAN FEASTING!This is one of our fave places to go to the city. We love what's on offer on their menu and love the ambience of..."

Eatingtravellingcouple

"🥂 boozy brunch is back!🐮 slow cooked beef brisket🐽 five spice pork belly🥭 green mango salad🍔 wagyu bacon..."

Sense Of Food

"Burma Lane is offering bottomless brunch every Saturday from 12pm-2pm, and of course I had to try it. Unlimited boozy refreshments? I’m in! Choose..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Came here for their bottomless brunch on Saturday. I was really impressed with the wall arts inside the restaurant. So amazing. The brunch started..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"We were actually looking for somewhere else but gave up and walking back up Little Collins St we came across this place. The menu looked interesting..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"Lovely restaurant, with a really nice ambience. The food was all delicious- we found the entrees to be our favorite course of the night, ..."

Annie

"Booked Burma Lane for my friends birthday. Didn’t know what to expect as it was our first time trying Burmese Fusion. Staff were super friendly and..."

Annielies

"Really awesome and delicious food. Service was attentive and friendly too. Value for money. Will definitely come back..."

Kelvinchewsv

"Explosion of flavour and great service. Burma lane is class, firstly I loved the wall art And the vibe is really cool. I enjoyed..."

Amy Flood

"Really nice food, great service, and contemporary dining room. Not as adventurous as some other Asian fusion places but really great combinations of..."

GlennM

"Their food is amazing! We ordered duck donuts, crispy barramundi with pipi, braised short ribs with bao and cauliflower. Trust me, they are really..."

Momojojo

"We were here on a great mid week discount deal, but the food is so good it was worth the price before discount. There were very interesting flavours..."

CY

"A great asian infusion restaurant. I loved the DIY taco and the pork belly. The service is impeccable. Serving portion is very generous, which I..."

Quynh Le

"We came here for lunch with our colleagues. We shared the 29$ per person banquet. It started with beef and bettle leaf as well as Tofu with raddish..."

Amid

"Had the $55 feed me for lunch today and it was yum. Started with chicken wings, doughnut and fish taco for entree..beef ribs, Kung pao chicken and..."

RM

"Overall score: 19/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: classy cbd asian fusion restaurant*Review: we started with cocktails,..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"An amazing journey of some sensational food. Delicious and highly recommend to anyone who loves a bit of adventure with food. My favourite was the..."

Foodmaster

"Finally managed to visit Burma Lane for dinner, it was long overdue. It was a perfect Saturday night dinner. Amazing interiors, those high ceilings..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Delicious food in the heart of the city, Burma Lane has a lot going for it. Firstly, it's a beautiful venue. Quite a large space with gorgeous art..."

Morgs71

"Went here for my mother's birthday last week and had a great time. We had the bigger of the two banquet meals and it was so much food! Stand outs..."

Georgia Marett

"We always go to their sister restaurant “Red Spice Road”. We decided to give Burma Lane ago. The has a beautiful decorations. You could sit down..."

Priscillia

"Wow wow wow! Hunger aside, Burma Lane did not disappoint one bit. Every single dish was delicious. Stand out dishes - cauliflower & dumplings, pork..."

Essie

"Thanks to the amazing @burmalane for the constant wine top ups & delicious Asian fusion food 🥘at the LAUNCH of their BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH..."

Breakfast_Adventurers

"We came to try the new Bottomless Brunch and it was so exciting to try something different to the standard breakfast options at other bottomless..."

Maria Condello

"What a memorable meal! Brilliant flavours, highly creative ideas for food. Busy with an excellent vibe. They have a sharing menu which is..."

Robin

"We tried out the new bottomless brunch this weekend and it exceeded all expectations. 6 dishes and bottomless Prosecco, Pinot Gris or Shiraz for $79..."

Thebrunchgirls

"As a huge fan of the 'feed me' concept we went here for their Shut up and Feed Me dinner menu for $72 each. The food was pretty..."

Jake Unsworth

"I have been wanting to try out the sister restaurant to Red Spice Rd for quite some time now. Last night we dined & had the Tasting menu First Name..."

Madam Cranky Pants

"Service was great, food was delicious, especially the pork belly. Cooked to absolute perfection, the only improvement would be to increase the amount..."

Hungry Koala

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

Daniel

"We've always enjoyed dining here even though we hadn't been back for awhile, so it was an easy choice to bring some overseas guests here. They now..."

J0yy173

"Went for Monday lunch when it’s buy 1 set menu, get 1 free!Service greatFood greatMost of all, my guest had a long list of dietaries..."

Princeofharts

"Yum!! We booked via Dimmi and as an unexpected bonus got 30% off a banquet menu. I also noted in the booking it was for a birthday dinner which was..."

YummyMummy

"A great hidden gem! We had the “shut up and feed me” menu - and boy were we fed! Burma Lane’s food is flavourful, hearty and soul-warmingly..."

Kris L

"Came here on a Friday night but it wasn’t as busy as we expected. We ordered the “shut up and feed me” set menu. Pork belly, wings and dessert..."

Gurshan Dhaliwal

"Great quality Modern Asian food and superb service. The lunch special is only $39 per person (and half price on Mondays) and is a serious quantity of..."

Codaholic

"There’s a nice symmetry to this pointless story: the cuisine at Burma Lane is also a little less Burmese than it once was, but that’s OK...."

The Dear Luncher

"I had a great experience for lunch in this place. I had some of the grazing tapas-sized dishes, and I was very impressed with the..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"I have never given any restaurant a 5/5 but this is truly beyond my expectation. Food is amazingggg and service is good as well. I would say one of..."

Michelle Du

"Hidden away in little Collins away from the fancy restaurants :) Offering a more warm welcoming casual dinning experience with delicious Asian fusion..."

～Happy Neko~

"Really enjoyed this place! Although not very Burmese and quite similar to its sister restaurant (Red Spice Rd), we still loved the ambiance, service..."

Silk_rr

"Nice ambience for dinner by candlelight with good service as staff was attentive and polite. We came when it wasn't too busy at 5.30pm so food was..."

Hungry Hieu

"Solid menu, with enough variety to keep you intrigued. Personally I love this style of food, so it was an absolute winner for me! Shout out to the..."

M-brams

"We ordered the cheeseburger dumplings, chicken wings, squid and pork belly. The food was amazing! Wow! The only let down was the pork belly - it was..."

Mint

"Loved both of my visits. Staff are incredibly friendly despite being a busy and large restaurant. The set menu banquet option is great value for..."

Mattiva

"Another day, another asian fusion restaurant in Melbourne. Can someone do anything new anymore??? Well actually I don’t care because this place..."

Mitch Kotz

"First up, I’d like to point out that the manager of the place, Matt, was the perfect host. So often you get sassy staff at decent eateries in..."

Gee

"Celebratory dinner here with a friend post exams. With two people, we had:1. Wagyu cheeseburger bacon dumplings, vietnamese tomato sauce..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Decor and atmosphere is spot on! Great service and friendly staff. The cheeseburger dumplings are an absolute must try!! Amazing! The other food is..."

Linda

"Absolutely amazing! Came here for a friends birthday and so we got the 'Shut up and feed me dinner'. Deeeeee-licious! Food was so tasty. Staff were..."

Nicole Blow

"Ambience: 3.5/5 Food: 4/5 Staff: 4/5 Will I return: most likely yes Celebrated a friend’s birthday party here one night. A..."

AllyBelly

"Enjoyed a very pleasant dinner at Burma Lane on Wednesday night. Mr B and I had booked, but given the time of year, it was fairly quiet. Staff..."

Melissa Kate

"Great service, waiting staff very lovely and food was brought out promptly. Delicious cocktails and food!! Recommend the octopus and Tuna dish,..."

TheKiwi

"Delicious food & wine, wonderful atmosphere, fabulous service. Perfect for couples, families or friends. I have been here 3 times & it’s always a..."

Fran Blake

"Good service and ambience. Staff is nice and friendly. The food was ok for the price. It was ok to try this place twice but wouldn't do it again...."

Foodie

"I was curious to try this place based on it’s interesting blend of cuisine. First thing I can say about the venue is it’s high ceiling and..."

Mills

"There isn't a lot of Burmese food in Melbourne so we were excited to try Burma lane! Food was tasty and service was very good. This was during..."

The Food Baby Maker

"Either I was absolutely starving or this was one of the tastiest meals I've had in a very very long time. Servings were generous but still..."

Sinbingames

"Burma Lane shares the same owners as Red Spice Road (love) and Meat Fish Wine (loathe, see both previous reviews). I was pleased to see BL fell..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Came for dinner on a Saturday night. Waitress was amazing; friendly, provided some good food recommendations and enjoyable chit chat. ..."

Stan

"DO: The feed me menu if it's you're first time. However, stand out dishes were as follows: chicken wings, lamb shoulder, pork belly (similar to the..."

David Food Leasing

"We really enjoyed our two recent visits to Burma Lane. They have a great lunch time special which is good to keep in mind for your next work meeting..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Burma Lane is run by the same team than also runs Red Spice Road. It..."

Love At First Bite

"I really love this restaurant. Having been to Burma on a number of occasions, I can say that some of the menu is authentic. However, i haven't..."

Vegemite Girl

"Decor in this restaurant was really beautiful and classy. Came here for a family dinner and it lives up to expectations. Food was tasty and not..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"‘Created in Melbourne, Inspired by Asia’…..that tagline fits Burma Lane perfectly. I was at Burma Lane recently for a tasting of their new menu..."

The Spice Adventuress

"Enjoyed the "Feed Me menu" for $29 pp. Our favourite dish was the five spice pork belly. This was full of flavour along with crispy skin too. The..."

Split The Bill

"My colleague and I went here during the week for a nice lunch. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a smile and seated immediately. I absolutely love..."

Yeshmeino

"Great food, great cocktails but the service is a bit up and down. I've been here for corporate banquets which have been welcoming and warm and then..."

Stunsail

"great atmosphere. great food. great service.I really enjoyed the food there. Will definitely come again. the atmosphere was comfortable and..."

Sara Lee

"We popped in here for dinner as the menu was appealing and the place looks inviting and clean. Service was great - Purple Rain cocktail was nice. We..."

Donna&Shane

"Our experience at Burma Lane last night was amazing. Luckily I called 5 minutes ahead to make sure there was a table - even at 8:15 they were very..."

Emsy-eats

"Burma Lane takes you on a culinary journey which (refreshingly!) awakens your palette. The service is great and the decor is very cool...and now..."

Benjamin Herzog

"Burma Lane is a great venue! Recently they had an interior revamp and had the iconic artist Mike Eleven in. The revamp definitely paid off, in my..."

Noah Esposito

"Everything was just ok here. Doesn't live up to Red Spice Road. The service was just average here. The food was good but nothing special for the..."

Mark Quadrio

"|| the secret of success in life is to eat what you like || I loved the salmon dish on the new menu at Burma Lane Cured salmon, smoked tomato..."

Taking A Bite

"In Melbourne, we live in a fast-paced, forever changing foodie world. What is trendy today could be old news tomorrow, and the very best restaurants..."

Foodiemelbourne

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Little Picky Very Hungry

"Not as good as red spice road but definitely still a cool place to check out! We ordered to many dishes to share but the highlights for sure were the..."

Heidi

"Had our staff Christmas party here last year, and it was lovely. We had the banquet menu and most of the food was fantastic, the chicken salad, beef..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"A beautifully designed space to dine in. The restaurant has a lovely feel to it. We dined as a group and shared a number of plates between us. The..."

Clare

"I came eager to try Burmese food and I was expecting good things given my experience at Red Spice Road. Though my mind wasn't blown, I didn't leave..."

Amy

"Wow! We're not sure where to begin! Firstly the interior of this restaurant is breath taking and really makes you feel like you've stepped out of..."

@twogoodtoresist

"My dining experiences at Burma Lane involved unique dishes that were very dissimilar from one another, making the banquets a very good choice. This..."

Kell

"Great value for money considering the specials they have going on at the moment. We decided to go ala carte first time around just to get a taste of..."

Anh Nguyen

"This place is very good. Nice atmosphere, good service and excellent food. The meat dishes are balanced by the delicious salads. I have been several..."

Jjjj

"We ordered the onion fritters for entrée, very crunchy with interesting flavors. The duck curry was off the bone and good enough. The beef salad is..."

Victor Cheng

"The five spice panacota is my fav dish of what we ordered : onion fritter for entry, smashed beef salads and duck curry for mains. The curry is very..."

Annie Lu

"The cured salmon was done perfectly, the bao hit the spot with regards to flavour, and the parfait satisfied the sweet tooth. Lovely service...."

Krill3Ways

"These days, most of us could consider ourselves fairly well versed in South East Asian cuisine – Thai food has become a takeaway dinner staple,..."

The Plus Ones

"Came here on Saturday night for a 6pm booking for 4 people.. We were slightly late however the staff were very friendly and accommodating!! As it was..."

• MDSJ •

"The place is really nice. We ordered one starter Chicken Wings and two main for share Beef Cheek and Peas Fritters with rice. Our meals are very..."

Kezia

"We had a lovely dinner at Burma Lane. We were a difficult table with a pescetarian, a vegetarian, one nut allergy and one 'normal' diner. We ordered..."

Carrie Grahams

"It would be easy to be overshadowed if your stablemate is the ever-popular Red Spice Road. Burma Lane is headed up by Executive Chef John McLeay, who..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Oh my gosh - my new favourite restaurant! Took my mum here for dinner and we loved every aspect, what a find! We arrived early at 5pm, for a..."

Bron Rossi

"Quality and Flavour are two distinct features that come to mind when dining at Burma Lane. From the moment the Swine entered the premises this place..."

The Swine

"Immaculate and nice settings complement ed by friendly staff. Foods different and unique - the lamb biryani and duck curry is a must. ..."

Ashneel Sharma

"Had a delicious meal here for a group of 6. Got the banquet and definitely had enough food - practically rolled out of there. Everything tasted very..."

Fork You

"Had an incredible meal here for my birthday. It was my first time trying Burmese food and this place set the bar pretty high. I loved everything we..."

TresHungry

"Service was great; staff were friendly and attentive filling or water glasses. Beautiful restaurant and set up; Down side? Being..."

Paige Coleman

"Great spot for a an intimate dinner, a much quieter restaurant than the norm these days. Food was really good but was a bit disappointing that the..."

TJ

"Great food! I went there for my birthday it was great! Loved the pork belly and the cocktails were creative and delicious! Lots of Asian fusion..."

Emma Harmer

"Burma Lane shares the same owners as Red Spice Road and serves similarly tantalising South East Asian cuisine, with a particular focus on Burmese..."

Melbourne Glutton

"Situated on a quieter part of Lt Collins Street, Burma Lane was a perfect location for a group catch up, with ample space inside and no long waits..."

Perpetuity Of Food

"Attended for lunch a few times. Great set menu and waiters are always helpful with choice if required. Delicious food in good proportions. Great for..."

MarkM77

"There aren't that many Burmese eateries so we didn't quite know what to expect. I'm not sure how authentic the food is to Burma but it's definitely..."

YumYum

"My boyfriend and I came here for dinner yesterday. The atmosphere was nice, loved the lights in the birdcages. We ordered beef curry and..."

Jo Jo

"We had a wonderful experience here last Sat evening. We were keen on a banquet option but didn't think we'd have time prior to our show. Waiter said..."

Paul

"A refined experience. I popped in with a friend for the lunch special 2 Mains for $22 per person. We order the short rib, which literally fell..."

Cecily Clarke

"I had been recommended Burma Lane by a number of friends here in Melbourne who said that I would absolutely love it. I think part of this was because..."

Mandarin

"Delicious!! The samosas, the slow cooked lamb, and the beef short rib were the bomb. Great, full flavors present in all of the food eaten in the..."

Speccy

"I have eaten here twice before and today for the third time. I thought it was just luck the first two times that the food was so good. I mean..."

FoodieMelbourne

"The following three dishes arrived together, each competing for space in my stomach. The Rangoon Mohinga with it’s delicate rice noodles, wrapped..."

Skinny Glutton

"Burma Lane brings contemporary Burmese cuisine to the Paris end of Melbourne. The interiors with its wall hangings, birdcages and retro-inspired..."

Nithya Nagarajan

"Tried this place with my parents as they were staying at a hotel across the road, was simply surprised, such an underrated little gem. The service..."

LocaLohan

"Great ambience. Prompt and attentive service. Food was excellent! Highly recommend the roasted pork belly. The coconut panacotta and the vanilla..."

Ajay.manavalan

"I was a bit sceptical, as I think Red Spice Road is one of the most over-rated restaraunts around. But the food at Burma Lane was great and service..."

Kirk Stephen

"Went for a business lunch and had their express lunch menu. The place was rather empty on a Monday when we went in at 1pm. Felt a bit deserted, but..."

Z For GoodFood

"I tried this place after I saw that it was also run by the same people as Red Spice Road - a restaurant I absolutely love! I didn't think Burma Lane..."

LiveToEat

"Flavours are delicate and sophisticated. Mixture of east vs west flavours which combine together well. Everything was cooked very well, nothing was..."

@LivForFood

"I just wish I could come here more often. By the same people who do Red Spice Road. Ive always found the food to be tasty and flavoursome, and (being..."

Rob

"Fantastic little gem. We found this place while looking for a place for dinner. We definitely made the right choice to walk in!Managed to find us a..."

Andrew Petryszak

"Wonderful ambience everything was delicious especially loved roaring rum cocktail and it's in the entertainment book! Bonus for a chilli coriander..."

Krishna Brannigan

"Had a great pre-football meal. The staff were really great and the food was delicious..."

Nick

"Burma Love. I have been here about 4 times, I just love it. I always go for the banquet, loads of yummy food for the price. Love the crunch to each..."

Kate Manion

"Had the $40 lunch menu. It was great!! So much food and dessert was..."

James

"Perfect. We came here at the weekend, initially when we first arrived we were told by the host that there was a 15 minute wait, they took our name..."

Eddieegg

"Was a taste sensation Fresh.... Was a taste sensationFresh herbs and the scallops were amazing Very genuine friendly staff, excellent..."

Carleen Gibbons

"Overall good experience. Went here last night (23/3) with friends (table of 5). We drifted here almost by mistake as Mammasita our original choice..."

Ant

"we were ecstatic to have stumbled upon one of the best meals of our..."

The Wanderbug

"Nice food. We enjoyed dinner at Burma Lane. The space is appealing, service very friendly and attentive without being obtrusive, and the food..."

CR

"Amazing food, excellent service from an English guy and a girl with glasses, beautiful dirty martini. Didn't feel rushed even though we dined..."

Ellie Nixon

"Asian fusion done well. Great little place, tucked away, excellent..."

Jimjoehunt

"Like it but Overpriced !!. The only one thing I liked on the menu was the betelnut leaf salad. The ambience is good,but the food doesn't make the..."

Shwetagandhi25

"Entrees and service were both fantastic, we had all of the starters and enjoyed them all, mains were average, the heavy noodles served with our..."

Courtney

"Excellent service delicious food. The duck leg is fantastic. An interesting cuisine, great to try a different profile of flavours and textures. Will..."

Iamareasonableman

"Great place but food doesn't stand out. Visited on a Saturday night and although the restaurant was packed the service was faultless. Staff were..."

Redwine

"Sophisticated atmosphere G.... Sophisticated atmosphere Great service very attentive Highly..."

Vanessa

"Highly recommend!!. Fantastic restaurant. Love the decor, friendly staff and the food is brilliant. Like a lot of others we had the pork belly...."

Wrighty

"Desserts are amazing! Best I've ever had-I have tried a few lol! Up there with quay in Sydney. Can't wait to go..."

Emma Dixon

"Celebrated my birthday at Burma Lane last Saturday night. We, had a 5 course meal which was set at $65 which was value for money. The menu was..."

Cobra

"OH! MY! GOD! That meal has to be the best I've ever had in Melbourne. There were 3 of us which ordered the pork skewers, lamb cakes, betel leaf for..."

Renae Chaproniere

"Very cool dining room, beautiful interiorService was fineFood was mostly good (especially the curries), although some of the noodle dishes..."

Pam

"Highly recommend. Exquisite food and efficient friendly..."

Melanie Blackman

"Yay for booking!. Food & service were great and we're happy that the restaurant takes booking! hate waiting for 1.5 hr for a table at those..."

Caztanza

"I went to Burma Lane for the third time last night & I can not get enough of this place! The staff are very friendly (relaxed and not arrogant at..."

Nathan Moorhouse

"Really enjoyed it. Excel.... Really enjoyed it. Excellent service from staff who are friendly and informative. Nice modern decor with a..."

MAEM Apparel

"Nice experience. Nice space and flavours were big and hit the spot.Downsides were the serving sizes of the main dishes (small for the price) and..."

Shitake

"Really fresh flavours and delicious food. We had the potato cakes filled with lamb belly to start off with followed by chicken turmeric curry and the..."

Iheartfood

"Amazing service - friendly, happy and true hospitality. Now to the food - amazing, flavours are fantastic and you get to make it has spicy as you..."

Emmy_be

"Great flavours. This place is almost hidden along little Collins amongst all the office buildings. Modern decor with a very Melbourne vibe to it. A..."

James

"This place absolutely blew my mind!! Highly recommended. Trust me I'm a good judge after growing up on khaut swe, mohingha and pickled tea leaves...."

N Dodz

"Came tonight for a team christmas dinner and the best word to describe the evening was BRILLIANT! Company excluded, the venue was gorgeous, service..."

Erin.jayne

"Enjoyed the experience thoroughly! Highly recommend trying this place. The food was fantastic and very flavourful. My favourites were the potato..."

Becca

"Great service + decent vegan. Great little place. Excellent service and much more relaxed than red spice road. Mentioned I was vegan and the waiter..."

Vivivivio

"The food took me back to my travels through Myanma (Burma). Great food, friendly & knowledgable staff. Every dish was full of flavour and the decor..."

Kerri

"Had the best of Burma and I have to say it was Awesome! Really creative dishes that will have you trying more and more. Service was a little average..."

Tony

"Delicious food! Best pork belly ever. Fair price and not as busy as Red Spice Road. Totally recommend it! Definitely coming back for the Sago and..."

MRigg

"Delicious and not too heavy. Beautiful Summery menu. The 2 salads we tried were both a stand out. We had tip top service from start till finish in..."

Ashleigh Darq

"Treasure on Little Collins. Great food, great service, get the bloody banquet! Tucked away on Little Collins St, Burma Lane is an addition to my..."

Leatherface

"Food was reasonable, but definately over..."

Cwa

"Great food. The potato cakes are soooo good! All the food we had was really good. Excellent service and a great atmosphere. Will def go back, highly..."

Ian

"Awesome place, food was lovely fresh flavours, the potato cakes are to die for. We will definitely be..."

Claire

"Absolutely must try the lamb potato cakes. ...."

Melissa Lombardo

"Up There!. From the moment we walked in the staff were super attentive, and made us feel welcome and relaxed. It's a spilt-level modern layout..."

Jesspo

"The food was expensive and served in pretty small portions but absolutely delicious - the pork belly 'little bite' is definitely recommended! The..."

Vanessa

"Interesting 8-dish menu with the exception of the turkey spring rolls, presumably an attempt at an Xmas twist, but a failure. Wine recommendation was..."

Chris Bing

"Super service and clean flavours. Each dish was unique enough to make it very memorable. I have had better cheeseburger spring rolls but everything..."

Dane Marcus

"A top quality Modern Australian Asian Fusion food. My top pick is their pork belly! Crispy and delicious through and through. Their biggest let down..."

Aaron

"Burma lane is a fantastic modern Melbourne restaurant with food inspiration from around the world. Located in an iconic Melbourne laneway it really..."

GOODTIMES

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MelbFoodieMark

"Burma Lane is offering bottomless brunch every Saturday from 12pm-2pm, and of course I had to try it. Unlimited boozy refreshments? I’m in! Choose..."

Hello. imnikki

"Food was delicious and the menu was creative. One of the interesting dishes on the menu was the cheeseburger spring rolls. Other stand out dishes..."

Joanna C

Conservatory

85/100 (2673 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"went for a special family occasion. conservatory didnt disappoint. my dads birthday went well.. so much variety..."

Show Me The Yummy

"Went during their lobster night, extremely worth it! Food were fresh as they were constantly replenished and everyone left..."

Annabelle Woo

"Nice place for a special Occasion with a great view but they should be more generous with the oysters..."

Hattie He

"Loved the experience. It was very crowded when I went which slowed the service of tea and coffee. Otherwise fantastic and I’ll come..."

Tivs

"Good food and quality food! Freshness is number one, seafood mainly oyster and other seafood are nice but others are just okay, if you’re a fan of..."

天军

"I went to crown today for my best friend’s birthday to do the lunch-time buffet and it exceeded my expectations. I was asked straight away if I had..."

Bella Drimer

"Love a good high tea with friends! The cakes were the best! I highly recommend here for a lovely experience...."

Saygs_

"Conservatory is the most beautiful buffet restaurant I ever been in Melbourne. The restaurant ambience was amazing follow by the food is Yum and the..."

Hungrytummy

"A delicious experience with a buffet of the highest quality. The food is outstanding. An amazing range of foods including Indian, chinese, Italian,..."

Two Sheds

"Beautiful restaurant located in Crown that attracts a large diverse crowd, hungry for not only the food but the lovely experience this buffet..."

Kylie

"4.5Such a beautiful surrounding at The Conservatory. The staff on the day were so attentive and service was top notch. We went on a Wednesday..."

Mike W

"I'm usually not a fan of buffets. I'd much rather a joint that's specializing in their own cuisine but there's something about conservatory that's..."

Jasmine

"Food glorious food!The conservatory brings out a great spread. I'd never been but was always keen to go. Finally got a chance for my..."

Alisha

"Truly enjoyable service! Booked on open table and requested a window seat and had such a lovely view of the city.Food was delicious and for..."

Naeve Parsons

"We decided to pretend we were tourists in our own city and try the buffet breakfast at Crown Conservatory! For $45 this was a great price for all the..."

Cmzajicek

"One of the best buffet in Melbourne. A very good price with such great variety of foodTasty food:Prawn salad and other..."

Charlotte Cooper

"Probably one of the most beautiful buffet I have ever been. I was kind of hoping for the space to be larger and more variety of food but received..."

Y

"I came to the Conservatory with one of my best friends for her birthday. The food was amazing, there was lots to choose from. My friend is..."

Gabby McGregor

"Would recommend ! Decent price for seafood night, had a lot of lobster crayfish so was worth it. Would recommend if you were dining with family and..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"This was my first time here; I came here for my best friend's 21st. Walking in, we were greeted by a lovely staff member who..."

Dine And Dash

"Went on the last day for Paul Thiéblemont's Afternoon Tea In London. He is Executive Pastry Chef visiting from the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park,..."

Leo

"Would definitely recommend coming here for breakfast at least once. Selection is varied and good service.The space itself is beautiful. Go..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"Enjoyed lunch with the cousins and wanted to enjoy a bit of a fancy fare. The conservatory was certainly a great place to enjoy a great range of..."

Split The Bill

"There's not much to add to what has already been said about this iconic buffet at the Crown casino. It was actually reasonably priced for a weekday..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Went for breakfast today and WOW what options !! I haven’t had breakfast at the conservatory for years we normally eat in the crystal club but the..."

Bruna Catalano

"It’s been a while since I’ve dined at Conservatory and I must say that the renovations were lovely. Can imagine doing the High Tea..."

PS91

"If you’re not a fan of buffets you will be surprised by the Crown’s Conservatory. Recently renovated decor provides an elegant and sophisticated..."

Bani Mehta

"really nice! loved the look of the restaurant, and the staff were always extremely helpful too 😊 the food was so delicious! so many different..."

THE PARMA COUPLE

"BREAKFAST REVIEW:If you're after a buffet of champions, breakfast at Conservatory is where you need to be. With a selection of breakfast..."

@brunchgirl

"generally nice but the variety of dishes is a little bit less...very good service and a nice environment. I hope to been there again. But for lunch..."

Ssuncy

"Elegant, stylish, classy and luxurious. Crown’s Conservatory sets the standard in high end hotel buffets.My family and I went to the..."

Foodz0r

"Came here for birthday dinner.Lovely food with beautiful views. A great place to celebrate a special occasion.A large variety of..."

Lina's Music House

"Step into the opulent surrounds of Conservatory, Melbourne's finest and most indulgent buffet destination for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon..."

Robin

"Visited March 2019Buffet style Restaurant.. Booking place are recommendedLocation : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Table/Space :..."

1of6™

"Came here to celebrate my recent birthday on the premises it had high expectations from other reviews. I was not disappointed with the outcome, the..."

Claire Walker

"We were here our Work lunch, buffet lunch here we come ... what an amazing variety and beautiful decoration.. they also gave us free parking for..."

Lyonee Dang

"The interior of this place is so nice 😍 I loved all their buffet options !! Everything was so fresh, flavourful and TASTY!! The oysters..."

Connie

"Came here to celebrate my anniversary with my partner. The ambiance is really nice. Service is great and they kindly to provide us “happy..."

Eatwithbonny

"One of my favourite place to eat in melbounreMeat is so tender and niceI have eaten here a fair bit and Everytime it's a good..."

Samual

"Selection may not be as broad as some buffets but the quality was really impressive. Lovely ambiance and service. Price is on the higher end but..."

Alex Hoong

"Upper class high tea at its finest 👌🏻 legit best high tea we’ve ever experienced, it is pricey but it is so worth it! They top up frequently..."

Why__dee

"Definitely one of the beautifully designed buffet I've ever been to. It is always lovely to come back and to be seated on their white comfy..."

Sweet.connoisseur

"Where all you can eat buffet is concerned, this one is top notch, a good variety of food, all fresh and tasty, my favourite by far.The look and..."

Ana Jansz

"Paid $95 pp weekday dinner. My partner and I had to make a reservation booking 3 hours before dinning. Beware, cancellation payment would be..."

Beatrice Javier

"This place was to die for. The food was amazing, loads of choice from seafood to salads or Asian to Indian and western foods, we were spoilt for..."

Srslyfoods

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

Daniel

"I was stunned with the décor of the resrtaurant.When we walked in, there is a choc fountain on the left, then the hot food starting indian..."

Junghoo Kim

"If I feel like having buffet, this is the place to go.They have great selection of cold starter, wide selection of cuisine from sushi to cured..."

Hon

"If you’re looking for that special something, this is the place. This beautiful Art Deco dining hall offers a beautiful dining experience coated in..."

Agreekable

"I have been here for several times, service is professional, sea foods are fresh. Haven’t found anything special. The decoration is good..."

Cheryllsun

"There are such a big variety of food to choose from as well as it was many different types of cuisine to suit just about everyone . There was Western..."

Sabrina Trung

"This buffet is probably the best buffet in Melbourne. I loved their food as there were rich flavours from three main cuisines. I enjoyed the..."

Katerina

"I absolutely love this place and will be definitely coming next time for a good quality food satisfaction. My absolute favourites were the dessert,..."

Tonii Astorga

"Update: Conservatory no longer serves lobster in their Friday night buffet. You can still purchase lobster, but pre-ordered at $35 per serve...."

Crabapples For Lunch

"I honestly expected way more choices for the price. The food was pretty good. Some of it was really good, some of it was ok.It was nice to..."

TheyCallHimX

"Lunch at Conservatory was an excellent buffet spread, which reminded me of the buffets we used to enjoy with our relatives in Hong Kong. There was a..."

Expat Gourmand

"White or milk chocolate fountain? Both please! Great fondue for strawberries, marshmallows and fruits! I've been to this place for lunch..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Family visited Saturday for lunch. Very pleasant atmosphere and comfortable table layout & seating. Good selection of food from cold dishes including..."

Brad Lederman

"went to this place for my 21st birthday dinner with friends and I completely fell in love with this place. The ambience is just perfect. I believe I..."

Anshul Khurana

"This place has such a lovely ambiance, I loved the chocolate fountain. Didn’t eat any but it was lovely to watch and mesmerizing (weird I know)! ..."

LC

"Really excellent breakfast eatery. Incredible selection from the buffet, with attentive and polite service and a great vibe. Definitely worth a..."

WingCommander

"My daughter brought me here for the new Circus themed High Tea and it was amazing! At first, I thought the $70 price seemed overly expensive but it..."

Maria Condello

"It was great. Didn't expect much, just visited there for the special event, but I felt so grateful and happy. Food was great, having many range of..."

Sonia

"Well what can I say but Amazing/ Opulent/ Stunning Building!! Service Amazing!! Staff very Helpful & Accommodating Food to die for especially the..."

Lena Boros

"Came here on a weekday lunch and paid $75 pp with a complementary drink. It was such a great experience and pretty good value. We were all pretty..."

Juventia Wu

"One of the higher quality buffet restaurants I’ve experienced. There was a large variety in high quality hot and cold foods. My favourite dishes..."

jayjaytruviews

"Amazing place to go for a really nice lunch or dinner. Food is delicious. Only thing that could make it better is if a few non alcoholic cold drinks..."

Danielle Langsford-Tabone

"Loved the place and the food is not bad. Great selection. Chef was nice he found time to eplain which food did not contain egg and they even cooked..."

mai indasan

"Went to the conservatory for my parents’ wedding anniversary mostly because of its ambience so we had little expectations for their food. The..."

Michelle Woo

Gyoza Douraku

85/100 (1073 ratings)

Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)

"Love the food here - every dish is traditional and delicious and well priced with a exceptional range of gyoza dumplings on offer including daily..."

Sigrid de Castella

"Very good food, drinks and green tea ice cream. Lots of choices. Portion sizes could be a bit bigger though. My most favorite place in..."

Benjamin Möbis

"Beautiful food, loved every dish! Service great, wine a perfect accompaniment. Definitely eat here..."

Ann Foster

"My partner and I come here religiously! Birthdays, celebrations, family visits, Almost every month! Always fantastic, always delicious! Absolute fave..."

Ebony Dorward

"Amazing food, the okonomiyaki was delicious and every bit as nice as the okonomiyaki we had in Japan . We also loved the gyoza's. All the food is..."

Kathy Fraser

"Very good food and reasonable prices. Very friendly..."

Christian Schiemann

"Worth a visit! The hand full of time I've been there the service and staff have been great. Great food and drink selection..."

Netz Ali

"Had a feast by myself here with these Japanese style tapas. The food was so delicious and service was quick and friendly. Would definitely..."

Anny

"Second night in a row eating here. Excellent service and food! Can’t say enough good things. Teriyaki chicken was my favourite, so so good you have..."

Felicity

"Firstly, when we first came, the staff was really nice. In fact, all of them are really nice, I'd say this place probably has the best service out of..."

Tiffany Josephine

"This restaurant has a wide variety of Japanese tapas at a reasonable price! Loved the ambience and coziness of the place. The staff were also..."

Rieke Jolen

"Nice place to chill out with friends especially on a warm night. Great atmosphere and friendly staff to keep us going through the night. Very good..."

Piet Bywater

"Gyoza Douraku serves tapas style Japanese food. There is a large variety to choose from and most are between $6.80 and $8.00. It gives you an..."

Warren Louey

"First time here with a friend because the restaurant looks homey and so nice. The food is tapas size and turns out to be better than expected. We got..."

Natasha

"Friendly and welcoming staff, really good food; what else could you ask for 🤗 will definitely come back again soon! :)..."

V A L E R I E

"This is a nice little Japanese gem hidden in the city where people can just hop in and have a great meal. Love the fresh and tasty Gyoza here!..."

Jim Wang

"Went to this place on a Friday night with some friends. The food is so good!! We finished the whole thing in less than 30 min. Food was very..."

Ellen Anastasia

"We ve come here many times, good as always, friendly staff and comfy environment. You can sit behand the glaze window, watch the beautiful scene of..."

Bobby Wang

"Lovely restaurant! The staff have been friendly and accommodating and the food is delicious! So many vegetarian options ❤️ the cauliflower..."

Skellie

"Great environment with good vibes. All the dishes were great. Loved the truffle oil tamago and the gyozas as well. Steak was seasoned well and karage..."

Yongching99

"Absolutely fabulous. This place is amazing in so many ways. The staff are very friendly and the service is great. They have so many small..."

Foood4Dayzzz

"I had the beef steak, tuna tataki and the cold soba. The best part about the place is we can have a variety of different dishes instead of one and..."

Magnolia Nang

"Really great range of sake and umeshu here. Very reasonably priced too! The dishes are mostly $6.80 and sakes around $15 for 150ml. There’s also a..."

Luke Stevens

"This soft shell crab salad is good and the Japanese style egg omelette is worth trying. Although the place is a little bit tiny you may expect wait..."

JW

"We came here for a short dinner after work. Ordered a few entrees, gyoza and soup.Entrees: tuna tataki was great, cooked nicely and served with..."

Vincent Hu

"Gyoza douraku had amazing service from the moment you walked in the door! Seated fast and menus ready to go provided by lovely friendly staff. The..."

Gehani Seneviratne

"Had such a delicious meal here the other night ☺️We ordered so many Japanese dishes we were so full by the end of it! We dined in one..."

Connie

"Polite staff, excellent food. Had the pork fried dumplings and chicken karaage, both were awesome. Would come again! Also the pork belly is..."

Robert Koh

"Great place to have dinner on a Friday night! Big selection of izakaya style dishes available. Really enjoyed the japanese beers on tap! Would..."

Wilson

"Food was amazing and very enjoyable and reasonably priced. Staff were friendly and welcoming. They have a wide range of options available on the menu..."

Evelyn Rock

"What attracted us here was the $3 matcha/ hojicha soft serves and other dessert varieties but the food has been really tasty, lots of choices - all..."

Jennifer May

"Great food and ambience. Came with two under 5 children and we sat at the traditional Japanese room. Very comfy and spacious for the kids. Highlights..."

Soegong

"Great spot for a quick dinner with a big choice of delicious Japanese tapas. The sweet chilli chicken and mini crab burgers were our favourites. Fast..."

Dills

"Cheap and delicious. Octopus salad was amazing. They also have special fried rice that i can not Find any where. But most of all, I like the gyoza..."

Karen

"I am really like this style of izakaya Japanese restaurant and I think gyoza gyoza restaurant is still be my favourite restaurant . Me and my friend..."

Santy Wen

"Great prices, delicious chicken. Love this place. Recommended for casual sit down meals with friends and or for a few drinks. The ice cream is pretty..."

Chris Greenwood

"Dined for early dinner before seeing comedy festival shows. Been to gyoza gyoza chain before & this is the same. Majority of japanese tapas dishes..."

I Love Food

"Gyoza Douraku is as close to a Japanese Izakaya as I’ve experienced outside of Nippon, the food is of very good quality and portion sizes quite..."

Iceman

"I’ve been wanting to visit this place for forever. I’ve always walked past it on the way to the 96 tram stop which is basically outside the door...."

Karma Clarke

"The restaurant's ambience is quite appealing. The lighting is good though the restaurant could do with more seating inside, although there was ample..."

Alex Sam

"Always love the idea of Japanese Tapas.. this Japanese joint was located along Bourke street.. had an amazing dinner of Japanese tapas.. we have been..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"What a delicious dining experience we enjoyed in the heart of the city. Gyoza Douraku offers a great setting, lots of natural light and even an..."

Renee @thehappyorganicgirlau

"Walked into this nice resturant by mistake and im very happy i did!I ordered the Wadabi steamed gyoza.Its was amazing, very flavourful, not..."

Alon Zaychik

"Very good service. Most of the dishes we ordered were delicious and of great quality. The staff here are lovely and the atmosphere is warm and cozy...."

Vanessa

"Delicious Gyoza, delicious customisable dipping sauce and at a great price! We had the pork and garlic Gyoza for lunch and ended up ordering more and..."

Shaylee Millard

"We loved our visit to this Japanese inspired Tapas where we were greeted by a lovely lady! The food was absolutely incredible, with Sashimi, Crab..."

Agreekable

"Staff was very friendly, excellent service. Food comes out fast and delicious. Would recommend the hot soba, grape calpico cocktail, takoyaki,..."

Alexander Van Heusden

"Japanese Tapas 'Yes Please' Most of the menu is priced at $6.90! A large menu with heaps of great options. Given the priced the food was pretty good..."

Nay Nay

"We decided to try this place based on a recommendation of a colleague was gave a good account of the food here. We found authentic Japanese tapas..."

Jason Tan

"Gyoza Douraku is one of a plethora of similar restaurants in this part of town but stands out with its warm, inviting interior and attentive and..."

Catnapping

"A really nice place to visit! I just wandering around in the city after having my main meal and looking for a place to stop by and have kind of snack..."

Tuntita Nititsopon

"This Japanese restaurant located in bourke street, not very busy but give people a warm feeling. The environment is really good, a good place for..."

Iris Li

"We came into Gyoza Douraku the other night – a Japanese tapas restaurant where majority of the menu is only $6.80! The menu is very extensive so..."

Vivian

"Great place in the middle of the city. Nice tasty tapas and many verities of drinks to choose. Closes early on weekdays but great place..."

Ayapom

"This is more like a tapaz restaurant. Gyoza was good. And the truffle tomago is so fragrant. The hojicha soft serve is also a hit! Would definitely..."

Timothy Daren Juwono

"If I was sum up my experience of Gyoza Douraku, it would be comparing it to Daiso (I love Daiso by the way). Everything (most things) are the same..."

Tinmans Treats

"It’s a 4.2 for us. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal and hospitality here.This is an Izakaya style bar. It serves a range of fresh..."

Two Sheds

"Gyoza Douraku is located right in the heart of the city. A classic Japanese style bar serving an amazing variety of dishes and they've kept it simple..."

Split The Bill

"Have stopped by here for lunch twice now and both times I left happy and full. Ordered two lunch meals and chose salmon sashimi, tomago yaki,..."

Alexandra

"This is a perfect place for single dining out!!Most of the dishes are prepared in small dishes and an accordingly cheaper price.The food..."

Elfe

"It’s good place for chat, nice tapas and drinks, not too big but cozy, easy too find , sweet service as well, the gyoza is the best that I’ve..."

Caohui2980

"It took me a while to review this place only because of the vast dishes we sampled that afternoon.Booked a table for 3 on 12/6 and were..."

Jojo Armani

"Friendly service, good prices for quality and quick service!! :) Delish! We had the japanese pancake, truffle edamame snd plenty of things to..."

Ida-Stina Salén

"I was in the city and was extremely hungry, I have been absolutely froffing some yakitori and this place seemed to have it (not a lot of places in..."

Dean Pahek

"Super lovely staff - really drunk guy verbally assulted my friend and I at an outdoor table and the staff handled it really sweetly - manager came..."

Tina Rainbow

"Awesome food awesome service awesome cocktails great location very private and very clean Had an awesome nigh with freinds very friendly staff..."

Alexei Bariesheff

"This is my first time here I was ordered fried chicken wings, deep fried octopus and crab cream croquettes for myself. All the dishes are good but I..."

Gift

"Ordered the lunch set with two sides. Reasonably priced, good flavour and left me satisfied. Service was quick and attentive. I look forward to..."

Amy123

"So i think my partner and i found the best Japanese Tapas style food in Australia! This place was amazing!!! Even though its a small place the food..."

SandraKroft

"(2019)Most items $6.8, so depending on how hungry you are order two, or three, or more, but definitely get 1L of beer to go with..."

Affogato Addiction

"This restaurant is quite nice decoration. Today I ordered takoyaki and crab cream croquettes. It takes only ten minutes. I gets all the food. The..."

Ronn B

"One of my favorite places in the CBDGood foods, nice sake n beer, friendly staff I ordered Ika salad and Soup Gyoza, Asahi beer.It was..."

Myhwd424

"I chose two disses when listening to the shop clerk recommendedand i order whis steam ricei think 3 to 4 disses is betteri was..."

S21210152

"Food is so good, This time ordered takeaway, it is valuable to Waite . Last time is friend recommend，this time came alone to enjoy. Nice to have..."

Leonard

"these are fresh off the kitchenkaraage mustard miso and fried octopts so nice♩♩there is karaage sweet chillii wanna eat..."

Ai Tsuruoka

"Went for lunch and tried the lunch menu which was for $15.99 for 2 dishes, it a really nice fancy place in the city and gets busy for lunch time, I..."

Christopher Jayakar

"This is my first time here. This is a nice restaurant with a great service friendly staffs, all dishes are great besides portion a bit small, but is..."

Nor

"I like tapas restaurant. Here is all of dishes $6.8It was not smaller than I thought.i ordered Sesami chicken salad and Crab cream..."

Mio Komabayashi

"Walk along bourke street and attracted by this cute japanese decoration small shop. Wanna treat myself with some little tapas and a sweet sake for my..."

Dong Dong

"I visited Gyoza douraku for dinner I choose wasabi chicken salad and stir fry spicy pork belly.It was very good tastes When I miss Japanese..."

Lisa

"I have stayed Australia for 1 year.I miss Japanese food a lot.This time I came this shop and had a dinner.I enjoyed delicious Japanese..."

Be_dj_st0704

"Came here with 2 friends tonight and had a really great meal. Lovely and polite staffs. Nice deco and environment. So many choices on food. Really a..."

Ding Ding

"The food was overall quite tasty although a little slow on coming out. I had Tuna Tataki, Salmon Tartare, Lotus Chips, pork and beef gyoza. Out of..."

Shane Warren

"Not the best of spots to have lunch outside, the ground is slanted and you can get "all sorts of life" walking by you while you eat.We opted for..."

Mustard

"Awesome list of drinks (sake, shochu etc.) and great selection foods. Gyozas are really tasty and the variety of food is very good. Highly..."

Murat Boduroglu

"Came on a thuresday night, for two. Everything was very nice ;service; food; price. We had 5 dishes to share, we will come again with more..."

Victoria

"Wonderful place for a drink and tapas with friends or loved ones. Loved the small dishes all at a flat rate. The menu is quite extensive and we loved..."

Bernardo Jacobi

"Some really tasty tapas style dishes at very reasonable prices. Love the Japanese booths for groups upstairs. The lunch deal is great value with Miso..."

J0yy173

"Izakaya style restaurant with a big selection of japas-style dishes and also drinks. The food are pretty good although I wouldn't call it authentic...."

Edwar Kartio

"Gyoza Douraku serves tapas style Japanese food. There is a large variety to choose from and most are between $6.80 and $8.00. It gives you an..."

Warren

"It’s a 4.2 for us. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal and hospitality here. This is an Izakaya style bar. It serves a range of fresh dumplings and..."

Two Sheds

"Really outstanding food, and fantastic value! My wife and I always visit here at least once every time we visit Melbourne! The quality of food and..."

Steve Carr

"During my regular flights to Melbourne, I'm already thinking of this place at 39,000 feet. I land, and there is an almost desperate pilgrimage to my..."

Tom B

"If I was sum up my experience of Gyoza Douraku, it would be comparing it to Daiso (I love Daiso by the way). Everything (most things) are the same..."

TinManFromAus

"Food comes in many small dishes, allowing you to try many of the different dishes! All the dishes were delicious! Especially loved the Crab Burger..."

Eric Kim

"Awesome tapas style Japanese restaurant. An excellent selection of food, with extremely fast service. Will totally be coming back here!! The Mini..."

Kyle Hofer

Gingerboy

85/100 (6063 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"We had the GB’s Adventure, set menu option. Each dish was fantastic and presented beautifully. Amazing flavours in each course. The staff were very..."

Brooke

"Absolutely love how consistent the food is, always super delicious and great flavors! I came here for my birthday at the end of last year and..."

Ana

"We normally come here for lunch but decided on the best Korean Chicken for dinner, its really busy here so book, if you dont good luck they will try..."

Aadarsh Agarwal

"It’s not easy doing fusion. Presenting novel dishes in a gastronomic way is hard. Really hard. Although not everything was different,..."

Ads Davies

"One of my favourites for Asian fusion with efficient service.We opted for the al la carte meal the various dumplings were on point. My favourite..."

Split The Bill

"Had the $50 lunch break deal - 6 dishes to share. Had a little group catch-up and thought this was the easiest option. My favourite was the Kingfish..."

Just Feed Me!

"Overall score: 22/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: asian fusion with fantastic service *Review: We had a few..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"We had a birthday here in a private room. It read amazing. The food was punchy and every dish was just perfect. Staff were attentive and made sure..."

Mistermister

"8.5/10! Great place for dinner if you’re looking for a light meal.First off, great service! They were extremely friendly in explaining the..."

Eleanor

"Dinner last night at @gingerboymelb The whole baby snapper was definitely different as it was deboned at the table.This dish was inspired by the..."

M3lissa____

"Great service. Pork larb, curry puffs, pad see ew and massaman curry all delicious...."

James B

"Gingerboy has been on my radar for awhile now, hearing consistent recommendations from friends and family. I got the opportunity to try out their..."

Kevin & Emily

"Had the lunch banquet menu today. $50 pp for 6 dishes to share - really filling, curry was amazing but the dessert platter was definitely the best...."

Fatcat

"Absolutely delicious! We ordered the ‘Quick Trip’ Banquet and the servings were more than generous and every course was just as delicious as the..."

_anneliesem

"Gingerboy has been on my list for a while and it definitely didn’t disappoint. We started with mocktails which were great! The smaller dishes had..."

The Jaminator

"I absolutely LOVED this stunning restaurant in Melbournes CBD. Very dimmed lighting, fancy & calming ambience! Great date night..."

Breakfast_Adventurers

"As a lover of Asian cuisine we are truly spoilt for choice in Melbourne, and one of my favourite CBD destinations is Gingerboy. Down a busy laneway,..."

Morgs71

"You can never go wrong with Gingerboy, the food is just amazing and the service is 10/10. It is a bit on the $$$ higher side but you pay for what you..."

Claire Smithies

"This was a lovely dining experience.We were a group of 6, so had to opt for the banquet. We went with the $70 one.The waitress was..."

DeeDee

"Beautiful atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable staff and delicious food in very generous portions. I was really happy with the amount and quality..."

Spyndelle

"4.5/5**See rant belowReally great night, service was great and the food was delicious! The prawn toast and scallop wontons were the..."

Denny Patron

"Loved our dining experience here. Huge fan of Asian fusion cuisine and Gingerboy certainly didn’t disappoint. Started with the kingfish sashimi..."

Food_Glorious_Food

"the best of southeast asian hawker foods🍳 son in law eggs🐟 kingfish sashimi🥐 curry puffs🍜 stir-fried clay pot..."

Sense Of Food

"I have been coming here for many years but last night was by far the best dining experience I’ve had. The service was great - staff were..."

Sal

"The food at Gingerboy is so great. I especially love the corn fritters and duck curry. My only disappointment was the Son in Law eggs, which I felt..."

AH

"Real rating 4.4 ⭐️ We had gotten Gingerboy for dinner on the Eat Club app and were excited to try it as we heard many good reviews on..."

Win - FSC

"Nice little restaurant hidden in a lane way has the most tastiest Asian fusion dishes in the cbd. Have hasd other types of Asian food places but this..."

Ayapom

"The dining experience at Gingerboy is centered on a modern Australian adaptation of the Asian hawker-style street market food. The restaurant's..."

Robin

"One of the places where I loved every dish I ordered ranging from starters to main course to sides to dessert to cocktails. All the dishes were just..."

Mridul Agarwal

"Dined here for dinner & we had the 9 course wagyu banquet at $95pp. We enjoyed kingfish sashimi, scallop wonton, pork belly bun, white cut chicken,..."

I Love Food

"This was the second time we have come to Gingerboy - Phenomenal once again!The kingfish sashimi was perfect. Balanced amount of flavouring..."

CholoEats

"Great option for a stylish Asian fusion dining experience. Refined menu that offers an extensive range of dishes to suit all preferences and dietary..."

Kate Dougherty

"An awesome Asian Fusion Fine dining Restaurant. I have been here 4 times and each time I leave this place happy n satisfied with a full tummy. Every..."

Remy Matthew

"I've heard so many good things about Gingerboy and so I've been soooo keen to try it! Firstly, the ambience was very nice, dimmed-light setting and..."

Nibble And Wander

"mushroom hotpot, tempura cuttlefish, waygu beef were the standout dishes. lamb potstickers, kingfish sashimi, chicken ribs, mango dessert, black..."

Jonathan Ong

"Incredible Asian food with a modern twist and cool presentation. I had a tofu starter, and chicken based and vegetable curry mains. Everything was..."

Deniz

"I wish there was still an option for 4.5 stars! I booked this place for my very own birthday dinner for two... and I loved it!We were tempted by..."

YummyMummy

"Just another standard Asian fusion restaurant.Food was pretty good and service was great too but didnt wow me enough for a 5 out of 5.We..."

Kevin

"From interior to flavours, there was nothing at ginger boy that didn’t wow us! Every unique dish has its own Asian spin with incredible flavours..."

@twogoodtoresist

"Amazing food and nice ambiance. Normally I like to eat fish, but the meat dishes here are actually better. The chocolate tofu dessert is amazing!..."

Karin

"Note that thefo0die.com rating is a 4.5 but in Zomato's rating system, it is closer to a 4. Fo0die dined as a guest..."

The Fo0die

"Date nights on Fridays is starting to become a tradition for me and my husband. And Asian cuisine is an extra add on to our special night out! My..."

Miss Oz Foodie

"It’s hard to go past Gingerboy’s recently launched Workers Lunch set for $27 with a main dish and a glass of wine. Especially when the dishes on..."

Ashley

"Gingerboy is a great little tucked away restaurant in an alley way. The decor was modern and quintessentially Melbourne. The service staff was very..."

Jammy

"From start to finish our dining experience was perfect. All dishes that we ordered were simply amazing. We started with the bang bang chicken salad..."

Flaming Goose70

"After dining at Ezard & Ezard @ Levantine Hill, this was hardly going to be bad.Phenomenal street food. Variety of complex flavours. Bang..."

Foodie AC

"I highly recommend the workers’ lunch, which is only available Monday to Friday. Great choices, the beef cheek and ocean trout were sublime. ..."

Custardbun

"The price is a little on the expensive side but you definitely get what you pay for. Not only was the food delicious but the huge portion is worth..."

Super Soba

"Gingerboy have just launched an exciting treat to spice up your weekday work lunch. Aptly named the Workers Lunch, this special menu is available..."

Gastrology

"Been to this place twice, 6 years apart and vividly remember a pleasant experience on both occasions and thats a testament to the brand. We walked in..."

Jay Mahen

"GINGERBOY! We ended up here on a Friday night as a default. Couldn't get a table at another place. But we were able to get one here! All the staff..."

Nay Nay

"Amazing I have nothing bad to say in this review. The food was fantastic, unreal mix of flavours and spices that made every mouthful a surprise..."

Yume Yume

"Love this place. Elegantly decorated inside, service is fantastic and the food is oh so flavoursome. Great selection on the menu. It is a bit pricey..."

Chey_ct

"Recommend by a friend and was defiantly pleased, had various dishes like the kingfish which was my favorite, to dumplings then duck. Ticked all my..."

Davisco Sprincorza

"Finally tried Gingerboy~ (4ppl shared)Ordered: kingfish sashimi, son in-law with sweet and spicy sauce, confit duck curry, fish curry, wok..."

7ina

"This one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne, and flavours are exceptional, the selection of food suits all, the cocktails are signature and the..."

Shaun Yates

"This is undoubtedly one of the best Asian/Fusion menus around. We selected the banquet for two on the advice and dishes selected by our waiter Jack...."

FoodDude

"Beautifully decorated restaurant. Hidden gem!Favourite dishes: Spiced beef tartare and wagyu beef striploin. Both dishes were..."

Sweet.connoisseur

"Beautiful.Son in law eggs were textually gorgeous and should be eaten drenched in the tamarind chutney. The chicken spare ribs is the first..."

SJFU

"We came here to try the banquet but had to rush as we had a show afterwards.The food was amazing and the wagyu is definitely worth the..."

Michael

"Came here with my husband and another couple as it was in the entertainment guide. The food was divine and full of flavour. We tried a variety of..."

Sophie

"Came here with my partner for dinner. We had a booking, and upon arrival we were greeted by their friendly staff and seated. We ordered their..."

Anadelle Prado

"Love the dining room fit out very different to most restaurants in the area. Service is on point as well as there food and drinks. Love the cocktails..."

C

"Gingerboy can be hard to get into, its usually booked 2 weeks in advance or so, so the first tip is to make sure you’re organised and book in..."

TheFitFoodie

"Ambience:4/5Food:3.5/5Staff:4/5 Will I return: No Came here for dinner with a girlfriend one Thursday night. It was fairly..."

AllyBelly

"My friends and I had a very special night here. The service was outstanding. The food was excellent and flavoursome. We were especially impressed..."

Miriam Sharpe

"As we came here spontaneously one night, we had to sit at the bar as the rest of the restaurant was fully booked. This was fine with us as this was a..."

Jaynl

"My boyfriend brought me to Gingerboy for a nice date night. I have heard my friend raving on about how fabulous Gingerboy is and was really looking..."

Kristina

"Been wanting to try this place for a while now and finally got the chance for a birthday gathering. The venue itself is very modern but very noisy...."

Caroline

"I’ve dinned at Ezard before and I was really impressed, this time I decided to try gingerboy (cheaper n less formal than Ezard） with my friends...."

～Happy Neko~

"Ginger boy is located on Crossley Street off Little Bourke and is mostly well rated by a lot of our friends. The restaurant is beautiful, has a great..."

Our Foodie Finds

"Great food and ambience. Salt and pepper chicken ribs were my favourite and seemed to be very popular among other diners as well. Yellow seafood..."

Ritika

"First visit to Gingerboy for lunch today and was not disappointed. The flavours, food quality & service were all fantastic! Will be back soon!!..."

Foodlovermelb6

"Saturday night banquet feasting at Gingerboy was to much fun. Dined from GB Banquets. The food was incredible. We had a vegetarian in the group who..."

Shanae Tantram

"I have never had better food in my life. It was absolutely delish. Best restaurant ever. Absolutely fantastic service from June, Lily, Nicole, Jenny,..."

Louise Alston

"The service is impeccable and they went above and beyond to check on some dietary requirements. The Thai moon cocktail was so good that we ended up..."

Sharath Chandrasekharan

"🍤 Prawn Bun 🥟 Half Shell Scallops, Pork Dumplings 🥒 Smashed Cucumber Salad 🍣 Kingfish Sashimi 🥚 Son in Law Eggs 🥩 MS7 Sher..."

Stephanie Rose

"Wonderful food, great follow though on small concerns, nice selection of wine, service with a smile and a good balance between chatty and..."

Claire Rovic

"Such a great atmosphere! Bustling with conversation but the absolute best bit was the food - just delicious, especially the duck and chocolate mousse..."

Susie Bearzi

"Gingerboy never disappoints. Service was friendly and impeccable and each dish came served with a great explanation of the flavours. Pace for the..."

Matthew Wright

"Great Service and Great food except for a couple of dishes. When I'm in Melbourne again ill definitely be returning to try other dishes and some of..."

Tristram Lucas

Tea House At Chinatown

Bambu

84/100 (1399 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome friendly service and we didn’t have to wait long for food. When the food arrived, OMG !!!! it was out of this world. �. Highly recommend..."

Chris Mawson

"I booked a table for 10 on Saturday night outside. We had the $50 set menu. The food was delicious and it just kept on coming including yummy..."

Michaela Crump

"OMG soooo goood - tasty awesome food - great & different selection of cocktails - this place is a..."

Effie Blakis

"Fantastic food, best cocktail I’ve ever had, fantastic service and understanding of my dietary intolerances. Was so happy and will definitely be..."

Lauren Walks

"Love love love your food and this is what south Melbourne market needs. Keep up the good job and highly recommended this place...."

Alisa Nation

"We were totally impressed! It started with brilliant service. Not sure who the head waitress is, but she was wonderful, helpful and informative. The..."

Dee Dee

"All dishes are so good especially salmon sahimi n red curry of braised duck, must try..."

Maggie Chen

"Great food, good service, tunes playing, big tasty cocktails and food was so delicious #willbebacktonightfordinner..."

Ryan Diprose

"Oh wow what can I say! Food was excellent. Flavours and presentation amazing. Great serves and pricing reasonable . Staff lovely..."

Carolyn Simpson

New Shanghai Melbourne Central

84/100 (1460 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went with a work mate, ordered pork and chinese cabbage dumpling, xiao long baos and pan fried pork dumplings/potstickers. All were delicious, xiao..."

Pyro

"Came in a group of 10 and was seated in a private room. With such a large group we were able to try a variety of dishes which were all good and..."

Melb_Belly

"The restaurant has a lot of authentic Shanghainese dishes. The flavour of the pork belly was amazing, just as good as what I had in shanghai, the..."

Christy Huang

"Located just next to the food court at the top floor.Love the decor and cosy interior and the staff is friendly and..."

M3lissa____

"Xiao long bao are everywhere but not everywhere does them well. New Shanghai does. The staff are polite and helpful and the atmosphere is relaxed...."

Andrew Shelton

"We came here to have some dumplings but they were about to close for the day for we ordered them for take away instead. It took around 12 mins for..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"The one post in emporium you do not want to miss in Emporium! What we usually get at New Shanghai is their dumplings with chilli and peanut sauce,..."

M3lissa____

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李心恬

"I did not expect much from this spot but the veg dumplings are actually really great. They're big and bursting with veg and the skins are really..."

Quince And Cheese

"A great selection of traditional Chinese dumplings. THe xia long Bao are highly recommended..."

Sebastian A

"So, I’ve tried the Chadstone one and decided to try the Emporium version of my favourite buns!The Emporium one is definitely more..."

Jianne Yong

"Nice food nice serving to customers. My parents tried to find some good Chinese food and tea in cbd, this place would be great to have dinner with..."

Be Honest

"This is my 3rd time here and i am always craving their dumplings, full of flavours and good portion. Braised pork are tender, juicy, spot on flavours..."

Marseille

"We loved 😍We really loved the dan dan noodles and the chilli dumplings in peanut oil. We disliked 😖The xiao long baos were..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Went there on the dragon boat festival and expected, was very crowded.We reserved table for 10 amd was given the long table im the inner..."

Vinniesia Fen

"Super ❤️ their stir fry spinach with minced garlic - very tasty with the perfect level of crisp! Boiled prawn dumplings were also yummy, however..."

StepiiGM

"Been here so many times. One of my favourite dumpling place in the city. The service is pretty quick, either to get a table nor the food. If you love..."

Priscillia

"I’ve loved New Shanghai for many years. It’s still one of the best value and good tasting dumpling restaurants around. I’ve rarely had..."

Brians83

"Great dumplings in a nice secluded food court setting. The Xiao Long Bao, potstickers and fried pork buns are all versions of pork soup dumplings...."

Emily

"In the corner of emporium, authentic shanghai food，many varieties and really yum. atmosphere is good and staff is nice. Will come back for sure...."

CharlotteJiang

"Resident Photographer and Conflicted Pescatarian were off to Europe for six months to recreate the summer pictured in Call Me By Your Name, and so it..."

Sonia Nair

"The dumplings were great. It's quite funny how they warned you to poke a hole in the xiao long bao before eating it so you don't burn yourself...."

Nadia Wayland

"New Shanghai is nestled upstairs in the food area of Emporium. Pleased to see that the wontons/dumplings are made freshly on site (glass room at the..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"An upscale place for dumplings that is good value for money. :) It was a nice atmosphere. Food wise, the xiao long pao is perfect. Good skin texture..."

Eliza Cade

"Went with a couple of friends, and found that the ambience was comfortable for a group and the service was nice and fast! The waiter paid..."

CutieEats

"Came here for dad's birthday and we didn't realise the Inside was so spacious since it's located in the upstairs food court of emporium :o the food..."

Sylv

"An upscale place for dumplings that is good value for money. The other dishes are also delicious! However it can get pretty busy and staff aren’t..."

Kris L

"We have been here a number of times. Food has been delicious, especially the Xiaolongbao or juicy pork dumplings. Service is good comparing to other..."

Foodie Hangeo

"I would rate 3.5.We were there early so the service was good and attentive. However once the place got busy the staffs were flustered and..."

Lianne

"lovely chinese restaurant located in the emporium, central to the CBD. their serving sizes/portions are quite small even though their prices are..."

MELBFOODIEEE

"I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to study in Shanghai a few years ago and for anyone that has been to China, you'll understand the cravings..."

AlwaysHungryForMore

"One of my go to places that I know will never disappoint me! If you're looking for a place for amazing juicy 'xiao long baos', then look no further!..."

Noms

"Cute place for a chinese fix (3.8⭐)Ambience: The place is actually pretty cute, with an ancient chinese vibe and pretty spacious. Its a..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"Had the crab/pork steamed dumplings and the pan fried pork dumplings. Great place to stop for lunch when you’re craving a dumpling fix at the..."

Rita K

"A good place to get a dumpling fix. Nice space, consistent dumplings, good quality and reasonable service. Not the sort of place that wows, but good..."

Linda

"Love this place their xiao long bao, vegie dumplings, salted egg yolk tofu and calamari, fried rice and spring onion pancake. They were all delicious..."

Mi55Bee

"Authentic surrounding design. Would rate customer service 3.5/5. Food is 4/5.Pic 1: Hot & sour soup w/ prawn, shredded pork & tofu (it's nice..."

Emily Lam

"Could’ve been on the Bund, this little piece of Shanghai is quite charming.Red timber shutters adorn the walls, creating a busy yet..."

Peter White

"Delicious dumplings, loved the wontons with peanut sauce, yummy custard buns, they also had a gin cocktail which was great! it was a wait to get the..."

Nit Mish

"Great food and great value. The shepherds purse wontons with chili oil and peanut butter are out of this world. The crispy chicken has the best..."

LouLou Loves Food

"Went here with a couple of friends. It's actually ideal for sharing as you can order a few different dishes and share. I personally loved the..."

Nay Nay

"This is located in the food court on the top most floor of Emporium. Pretty spacious place to dine at but gets super busy during lunch hours. The..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"We showed up on a busy Thursday night and were seated within minutes of queueing. Service was very quick and staff were very friendly. Food was..."

Tammi Vingerhoets

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: This place is placed in the bustling food court up in the Emporium. The service is quick and the staff are..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"After the movie we went for a walk and we stop at emporium in CBD and we decided to eat at New Shanghai very good customer service and excellent food..."

Alessandro Love Good Food

"UPDATEStill good ... more variety than just dumplings. JT13/04/2018.PREVIOUSThey have somewhat restored my faith in franchise..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Every time I go to chadstone, there’s always a line. Since the emporium location opened earlier, there was less of a queue. New Shanghai emporium..."

Tracey @ NoWongFood

"Love coming here once in a while! I always enjoy every bite and feel a sense of satisfaction when walking out!The xiao long bao and the pot..."

Asianfoodie

"A great place when you have dumplings cravings! We discovered this place when we were doing shopping in Emporium, their Xiao Long Bao with pork is..."

Holly

"Serving up New Shanghai’s signature Chinese cuisine inspired by traditional delicacies found on the streets of Shanghai, the chain has earned great..."

Gastrology

"Feeling like dumplings in the city? New Shanghai in Emporium is convenient and not too pricey. We had the xiao long bao (steamed pork dumplings) with..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"Updated reviewWe ordered the chilli prawn wontons, pork and chive steamed dumplings, spring onion pancake and Zhia Jiang Noodles - noodles..."

Split The Bill

Tulum Restaurant

84/100 (1022 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"One Hatted restaurant established in recent years, 2016 – focussed on turkish cuisine. I was so lucky that my dear friend C took me here for my..."

Tracey @ NoWongFood

"Highly recommend as a date night venue, perfect for sharing and slowly enjoying. We had a handful of meze dishes, I especially enjoyed the borek it..."

Margaret G

"There were some clear highlights in our 7-course degustation meal (which costs about $100pp excl. cocktails):BREAD: Tulum’s warm and..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Had a great first experience here. They really brought the flavours of Turkey to Melbourne! A fine dining experience everyone has to experience at..."

Lazar Savic

"Another to add to the stable of contemporary takes on cuisine from the Middle East, Tulum is adventurous in its offerings. The menu is broad, and..."

Onara

"Decent Turkish restaurant, reasonably..."

La Contessa

"Read a lot about this place in the usual places and thought we’d take advantage of The Fork deal. The food is very presentable and Instagrammable..."

Gee

"Cute little restaurant with a nice vibe and really unique menu. Whilst I wasn’t necessarily blown away by the food it was all tasty. Between two we..."

Kate Dougherty

"Food and drinks were really good. We had a selection of couple entrees and mains. They were all really tasty. Our favorite was the calamari but the..."

Ben Mali

"Loved my experience at Tulum. Yummy cocktails, and all the dishes bring something new to the pallet. Highly recommend for a night out with your loved..."

Lauren Pinch

"A Maze ING! Tulum Restaurant appeared on my Facebook page again again, I think Mark was trying to tell me something, so I did what he wanted and..."

Bryan Lukav

"Every dish was beautifully presented and flavoursome. Both of us enjoyed all 7 dishes very much. Even a vegetarian dish was outstanding. The fish was..."

CY

"We were pleasantly surprised by now much we enjoyed our dinner here. We came with a group of 5, and were guided by the friendly staff as to how much..."

Lisa Giles

"A lovely venue inside and out. From the moment you walk in the door it's like you have left the streets of balaclava and warped into a cosy fine..."

Nicole Wamba

"Came here for a special occasion and the whole experience exceeded my expectations. We ordered a variety of mezze dishes, including meat, fish &..."

FoodieMelbourne2019

"Will come back for:+ Cilbir (Smoked yogurt, chicken skin, burned butter)+ Eriste (calamari)+ Lamb tartare+ Kuzu (lamb)+..."

The Casual Diner

"Modern Turkish cuisine at its best. Chef Coskun Uysal's restaurant embodies his idea of modern Turkish cuisine with an array of dishes that one..."

Melbourne.Food

"Great Modern Turkish restaurant in Balaclava. Introducing a new spin on Turkish food in an upmarket setting. Service was great, food was fantastic..."

Hung Huynh

"It’s a solid 4 out of 5. Tullum is an impressive modern Turkish restaurant. We enjoyed our lunch here today. It’s upmarket and it..."

Two Sheds

"The place is lovely however a little more attention to detail from staff is required. I think it was the manager he spilled hot liquid from an entree..."

SuziEats

"We have dined at Tulum on 15th of August and left %100 satisfied. Really good food and very professional service. I highly recoommend this..."

Raif Cagri Bozdemir

"An exceptional find for us, a true gem. Delicious and elegant dishes (at a very reasonable price considering the quality and overall ambience). The..."

Danya Gamliel

"Swisho venue, long, skinny, welcoming and warm. We decided on the 6 course degustation option although I’m sure an extra course or two arrived. It..."

Check Please

"An exceptional dining experience. My husband and I dined here last week and put this experience on par with dining at Dinner by Heston. Very unique..."

Maria Condello

"I love Turkish food but this was a whole new experience! Each and every dish was prepared and plated with so much care and detail. Very unique but..."

Cludy Foodie

"Fairly good food, with a passionate and friendly chef - be sure to show him support! The dishes are unique, and clearly each dish has been given a..."

Take T

"We have been to Tulum many times now and it never disappoints. The menu changes frequently depending on the region of Turkey that is highlighted. The..."

Duke

"The food here is simply brilliant. It is interesting confounding different and most importantly delicious. We had ordered the 7 course tasting..."

Latitudes

"Having not been familiarised with Turkish Cuisine, I went in unknowing of what to expect!My Partner and I simply asked the Waiter what they..."

Food Josh

"A taste sensation, to coin a phrase. Classic Turkish flavours and textures in a 'mod' context. Plus some genuine innovation in each dish. Eg beef..."

Zardoz

"We hadn’t visited Tulum since their interior classy, rustic makeover and we loved it, what a great atmosphere! As expected we thoroughly enjoyed an..."

Foodinfocusz

"An absolute gem of a venue. The food, the vibe, and even the drinks are outstanding. I always wanted to try a HATTED restaurant and this is the first..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"We came to tulum for dinner on a Tuesday night where they were having a special on the 7 course tasting menu. At half price for what we had it was a..."

Jenny Jeyanandarajah

"Taste Of Tulum 7 Course Degustation was an unexplainable experience, one MUST try.I walked in with the intention of trying anything that came my..."

Deelek

"Had a family dinner here the other night, and the plating of each dish is just wow, you can see that they put so much effort into the plating of each..."

@foodtom

"Outstanding food, spectacular drinks and great friendly service. Make sure you order the lamb rump and the swordfish and try a Raki Sour to..."

Andrew Oakes

"Excellent tasting menu, the food was absolutely delicious, specially the smoked lamb and the granita. Service wise there is space for improvement,..."

Luz Bacaicoa

"The food was amazing we got the 7 course meal and if you book with dimmi you get 50% off. Value and meals were of high standard, very gourmet and..."

Dee Tuncer

"A perfect restaurant to celebrate all occasions! Taste of Tulum for $95.00 pp is what we tried and every item was just delicious. Service was..."

Foodmaster

"Very interesting and unique Turkish restaurant . A little pricy and definetly not somewhere to go if you are starving . If you are looking for a..."

Alexia

"This was our second time back here and we brought our Turkish friends with as we had raved how great it was... felt slightly different this time..."

Freeo

"This is one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Great food and the service has always been great. Love the cocktails and the tea is really,..."

Chameleon

"Delicious food. Fine dining. Very good quality Turkish ingredients with creative influence. Very friendly staff, introducing every plate. Chef comes..."

Deniz

"Delicious, interesting food with beautiful presentation and service. You are served a set menu with 5-6 courses which means you don’t need to think..."

IZ

"I have been so much Turkish restaurant all around the world and i can say Tulum is one of the best one. They are mixing traditional Turkish food with..."

Anıl Pak

"Dined here last night for a birthday celebration. This restaurant gives great value for money relative to other degustation menus- quality and..."

Rick Nuddock

"Amazing super talented passionate chef with 10/10 food and experience. We had the set menu of seven courses and it was wonderful - mary and..."

Alice Gregory

"Awesome addition to the area, modern take on traditional Turkish food. Pretty much always packed at weekends, service efficient and nice atmosphere..."

Dave

"Turkish food is not all kebabs, dips and mixed grills. Tulum brings together traditional dishes and blends it with modern techniques. Every dish took..."

Wilhuff1111

"Very satisfying experience! The atmosphere was warm and lively.The service was sufficient and not over the top. The food was... wow! All the dishes..."

Tastebud_police

"My girlfriend and I went in for dinner on a Thursday night. It was quiet when we arrived and we were seated at a table with a chair that was a bit..."

Steven Alexander Connors

"Tulum is a hidden gem in a rough neighbourhood. Though Tulum appears to be named after a city in Mexico, it is actually a Turkish restaurant. Make a..."

Dr S

"The food was nice but a bit overpriced, would be good to see more things on the menu. Service was great but sorry won't be going back for seconds...."

Crdav1

"Food was fresh, beautiful and delicious! Very creative and modern Turkish food which was a lovely surprise. I was expecting something a little more..."

Mandy

"Thank you to Tulane restaurant for a beautiful birthday dinner. We had the 8 course chefs selection and the waitress was happily able to cater..."

Always Hungry

"We came here last night on a whim with no booking and even though the place was full we were seated fairly quickly. We chose three share plates and..."

Sztefani

"Upon arrival at this restaurant, the person working at the bar ignored us and kept working despite us trying to get his attention. We waited a few..."

Salono

"This was the most exciting meal the four us had experienced in a very long time. We went with the chefs selection which was a brilliant idea as most..."

Janie De Souza

"Tulum has fabulous food. Unusual and creative Turkish (without a kebab in sight) food done really really well. The floor staff are friendly and..."

Angus McLeod

"Came in for a midweek dinner, and were promptly met at the door. The food was good, an interesting modern take on Turkish cuisine. Good atmosphere..."

Snackloverbaby

"Fantastic flavours. Unique flavour combinations never tasted before and hope to taste again. Presentation at levels only seen in five star..."

Rod Taubman

"Wow super super food unbelievable taste , will definitely come back , such an intreating menu ,Great attitude and care for the food, love..."

Mr. Eisenberg

"We ate here a few hours ago and it was fantastic! Really unique and delicious flavours, reasonably priced and the staff (including the chef who spent..."

Jesse Stratford

"First things first: The food is sensational. We tried quite a few dishes, chosen after much squabbling and indecision in the group..."

Bellyporking

"Great modern Turkish restaurant. Lots of interesting combinations that you will not find elsewhere. Very friendly staff the chef even came out..."

Paul

"This restaurant is off to an excellent start. The Turkish influence is very prominent in the food; the use of the eggplant puree with the lamb was..."

Phillipos Firat Senol

"I've just checked the other reviews. The rating calculator is definitely faulty. Three 5's, one 4.5 and and one 3 averages 4.5 not 2.8. Anyway that's..."

Mahmut

"Wow! A beautiful array of flavours I have never experienced before. So refreshing! This place is going to take off... Get in before everyone else..."

Brigit Esselmont

"Absolutely amazing. Tasty food, attentive, friendly, warm, genuinely warm service. Front house/behind bar Murat is an asset, very pleasant and..."

Vadim Gribov

"We had a wonderful dinner at Tulum last night. Managed to try everything on the menu. Great flavours. Turkish food with a twist . So happy and proud..."

Nada Gafayri

"Tulum is like that relationship you have been searching for. The food is reinvented. Designed by a genius. The owner chef's complete involvement in..."

Sammi Masters

"We finally got a chance to try @tulumrestaurant and this restaurant serves amazing modern Turkish cuisine 😍 • We tried: 7-course degustation..."

Two Hungry Diners

"BabyChair is really necessary But they could not provide. So even the food is really good, family dinner is not friendly. My one year old baby girl..."

Lina Lee

"Modern Turkish feast at @tulumrestaurant where the food never cease to impress. The Kuzu (lamb shoulder) and Balik (rainbow trout) were cooked to..."

Hello. imnikki

"Amazing little restaurant. Great atmosphere, service, decor and most Importantly fresh and delicious food! I'm not too familiar with Turkish food,..."

Patrick L

"new analotian kitchen 🐟 rainbow trout 🧀 borek 🐑 lamb shoulder 🥧 kamb kibbeh pie 🍆 stuffed eggplant 🏠: @tulumrestaurant 📍:..."

Faa Papon

"An absolute gem in bustling Carlisle st. Although it says that it is a Turkish restaurant, don’t expect kebabs and dips. Expect delightful and mind..."

Niz Mustapha

Spice Temple

84/100 (2021 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing food and service! Food was great value for money, very tasty and filling and cocktails and dessert paired perfectly with the meal. Our waiter..."

Met

"I went here for my birthday with my girlfriend. We were taken to the level below and while we've seen several people complain about the space being..."

Dan M

"@therockpoolfiles Home of modern cantonese cuisine by Chef Neil Perry. Had one of their signature dishes - Hot,sweet,sour and numbing pork...."

M3lissa____

"If you’re after food that is well balanced and full of flavour Spice Temple will not disappoint. Perfect restaurant for an intimate date night or..."

SouthEastEater

"I had my birthday dinner here this year and I have to say you need to have money to eating here...food is delicious and more on the Chinese fusion..."

Madamrouge86

"The food and ambience is excellent...and the service is par excellence. Ensure Diana looks after you cos she truly displays a very high level of..."

Bindiya Kripalani-Mirpuri

"We had a lovely meal to celebrate my husband’s birthday on a Thursday. Courtney was our waiter, she was fabulous. We loved the hot and numbing dry..."

Alicia

"Amazing restaurant! Been back and gets better every time. Staff are well educated on the menu both food and wine, the food is sensational, gorgeous..."

Sam Parker

"I was so excited to try a high quality yumcha and though every dish was immaculately prepared..wasn’t a 5 somehow. I have been back twice but still..."

RM

"Spice Temple is one of those higher-end restaurants on Southbank Boulevard along with Rockpool, Rosetta and the Atlantic. I'd been meaning to come..."

Erin

"The food was faultless! A bit of a delay in it coming to the table but understandable given it was a super busy Saturday night. All the dishes were..."

Sarah Down

"The name is no lie - This place brings the heat. Every dish is doused in chilli, so be prepared. My favourite dish was the salt and pepper tofu..."

Quince And Cheese

"Very unique Asian cuisines with an absolutely unique dining experience. Something the restaurants at crown have been known for. This 2 level..."

Food Traveller

"In my eyes, this is the perfect spot for a first date. Dimly lit, not overly formal, but not downmarket. I’ve eaten here multiple times, and I can..."

Carlo Boscia

"For the past 10+ years I had always disliked Sichuan food and would only eat it if my friends insisted. Spice Temple changed my perception of Sichuan..."

Isabel Tsang

"Prime location. Great drinks and cocktails, great quality food! The lamb dumplings are juicy and the beef tender. The noodles are thick and soft, but..."

HeraldSun Reviews

"The prawns and the fried rice are to die for! Absolutely amazing flavours and the best experience! Everything else was good too, but the highlights..."

Priiyan Sathiyaseelan

"Very aptly named! We had so much food it’ll take forever to list them all, but one of my favorites was the quail entree: oh my god.Besides all..."

Laura Kaziavin

"Awarded One Hat from the Good Food Guide 2019. We dared to try Spice Temple for both of us who can’t take any spice. It was one of the last few..."

Tracey @ NoWongFood

"It was lovely! The heat and flavors were balanced out perfectly. The wontons were amazing and the Yunan fried rice was so delicate. The Kung Pao..."

Mia

"My favourite is the bang bang cold chicken cut.The five spice deep fried squid, steamed eggs plant and twice cook duck.The service and food..."

Hon

"Delicious dinner for two, the prawn wontons with aged malt vinegar were mouth watering! Kung Pao chicken was also thoroughly delicious with just..."

The King Of The North

"Highly recommend the set menu for lunch as it is a good portion size and introduction to the different types of dishes found at Yum Cha. However, the..."

Iris

"really good food really nice customer service.I really enjoy everytime we go there.only down side is they dont offer cakes for dessert for..."

Amy Tatosyan

"Very lovely place to have dinner, staff were attentive and friendly. The dishes were very nice and presented well. Alcohol options were great. Inside..."

Lyonee Dang

"Top notch service, very knowledgeable staff. It was just the two of us dining, so fantastic that they could offer us half served of most dishes. ..."

Custardbun

"3.5. Have been here for the yum cha lunch many years ago and wasn't hugely impressed, but recently came back for a work function and the set course..."

Nalia

"The interior continues to impress with its elegance. It may have dropped a hat since my last visit (it still retains one) But my favourite food man..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Me and my husband visited this spice on our first anniversary. It was an awesome experience. Our host and server for the night was Laura. When I..."

Divya

"So I’ve had a mixed bag from all the people I know to have eaten at Spice Temple. Whilst some love it, others don’t rate it at all and it’s..."

Milandro

"The food and service here was impeccable! All the flavours were spot on. I especially loved the mapo tofu and wontons which had the perfect amount of..."

Connie

"Absolutely Amazing!!! Our group of 8 chose the mid priced banquet. The food was perfectly cooked. You could taste that a lot of work had gone..."

Shazeatsout

"Delicious food. I’ve been here three times over the last few years and it never disappoints. The fried eggplant dish and wontons are so yummy. The..."

Jo

"We came and tried their Yum Cha banquet which gives us a variety of their Yum Cha dishes. The dumplings are pretty good, they have great thin skin..."

Debby

"The food was very innovative and loved the crab dish. Fried rice along with the Kung Pao chicken was an amazing combo and they generously served the..."

Veena Balakrishnan

"This is my second time at spice temple and certainly they did not disappoint. Dishes we ordered were: tea smoked duck, prawn dumplings with..."

Mizpiggy

"My favorite restaurant ever! Have been there many times and am constantly amazed each time I go there. The amount of flavor is like nothing I have..."

Davisco Sprincorza

"Have been to Spice Temple for multiple occasions. Came here for one years Christmas party which was a good night but mainly just casual dinner when..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"We went to Spice Temple for a friends birthday and got to experience dishes off the set menu. The kingfish sashimi was by far the most delicious fish..."

Tahlia

"Underrated..... must be 6 or 7 starWonderful dishes. Order anything there and it’s beyond your imagination.My orders were Hot pot..."

Sandeep Saluja

"This place has been on my list for awhile. The hanun style pork belly was tasty, ma-Po style braised beef rib was the stand out. Loved the tofu and..."

Natalie Lester

"All in all a great evening at Spice Temple. Service was really great, and the food was amazing. Would I go back? Probably not. For only the reason..."

Kylie Angelika

"Wanted to visit here for a while and finally decided to go on the weekend and booked through Zomato.Service was good but I felt disappointed..."

Melody.mt.tang

"My partner and I went to Spice Temple for an anniversary dinner. I’m not sure if it is the ideal date night for one vegetarian and one..."

Fusspot Foodie

"I’ll start by saying the prices are bordering on ridiculous. The flower drum is cheap in comparison! The food great and service good but never..."

The Pup

"I really enjoy Spice Temple. Everything I’ve tried here is delicious. I would particular recommend the deep fried eggplant as a starter (from..."

KnowingMelbourne

"@Spice TempleI love all the spice, the service is fantastic and the wines are a prefect match to the food. The eggplant is delicious, the..."

Chronicles Of A Foodie

"Came here for a quick meal before some gambling with my friend. We had some steamed vegi dumplings, tuna Tataki, vegetarian noodles and some steamed..."

FoodieGuru_770

"Went there for dinner and absolutely loved the fine balance of spice and flavour! The food managed to tick all the boxes of spicy, sweet and savoury..."

Sancha Noranho

"A very expensive Chinese restaurant. However u pay for the service which is great & rent which I believe is quite high . U really need to know what..."

Sam

"What can i say i love the decor the food is delicious especially the numbing beef and the service is great. One of my favourite place to go. I will..."

John Solos

"Stylish interiors, nice food and friendly staff, situated amounts the vast spread of crown restaurants this a great place for a nice dine in meal..."

Shane Wright

"We’ve been here a few times now and love it. The service is great, food is delicious (with just the right amount of spice) and the ambience is..."

Dumba

"Probably the most expensive dumplings, etc. that I have ordered but they were impressive. I went to Spice Temple twice in one week as I was..."

Angehaha

"Spice temple had really good service period. It’s a pricier place and normally I wouldn’t go to this place.. but have to say that the food was..."

Brunos Food Safari

"Spice temple was defiantly a rude awakening for the world of spice! Defiantly need to lower the heat as my grandchildren found ever dish unbearable..."

Barbraedwards

"Go for the Dinner and Banquet. Avoid the routine dumplings, they are not fine dining enough. I think my taste buds were happy with the $95 dinner..."

Abi

"Easily my favorite restaurant! The food, service and vibe was beyond incredible! The lamb dumplings, pork hock and the numbing duck was to..."

EatsByM

"We had the set menu, every course was either great or amazing, even the desert, which at some places is an after thought. The service was what..."

Monica Iva

"i do not want to leave any comment below thank you for the food served it is a good experience unless not the right person hope i can become..."

元霸李

"Food: Had the Golden Banquet and it was majority was pretty good. Enjoyed the kinda ~~ Fish Sashimi very much. The fried dishes was very average...."

An-Cheng Huang

"One word for it ! Shock! Shock on how much this place has improved since I last came here 3 years ago!Every dish we had was excellent especially..."

Mills

"Great food, most of the time - has been very hit and miss as of late, cocktails are fantastic.Great intimate venue.Downside is..."

Dave B.

Ezard

84/100 (1991 ratings)

"We enjoyed a most delicious 5 course dinner for 8 business associates from overseas. The food was exceptional and the wine list was outstanding. We..."

Aadarsh Agarwal

"Tried the prawn dumpling for entree, Murray Cod for main and Mango sorbet for dessert. Entree was so delicious with a touch of spicy from the..."

Yummy Mummy

"@ezardmelbourne Free range chicken,spiced dumpling,heirloom zucchini,green olive and pistachio. Flavours balanced perfectly with textures of all..."

M3lissa____

"We decided on the a la cart menu and ordered the following dishes: • Prawn dumplings • Kingfish • Pork Belly• Milk..."

Catherine

"This was such a beautiful experience and a perfect place to celebrate with your significant other. Every dish was full of flavour and well thought..."

Cmzajicek

"Perfect for special occassion, staff are all professional and friendly.Love the cocktails so refreshing and gorgeous presentation. All the..."

KEL

"Service - Very friendly & comfortable Wine - lack for wine option, tried Riesling (traditional taste, gasoline aroma, citrus fruity) and..."

Naomi

"Fantastic service & food. Everything we ate was beautifully presented and delicious, do yourself a favour and book in to experience it yourself..."

Tom Claude

"Great service and fine dine experience. Each dish was charimatic and delicate. Would have loved more quantity to the dishes but it's about the finer..."

TweeVy Ngo

"EZARD has been serving Teage Ezard’s acclaimed ‘Australian freestyle’ cuisine for seventeen years in a sleek subterranean dining room in the..."

Robin

"My wife and I had lunch on a weekday at Ezzard. We had booked but it was unnecessary as the restaurant was not busy. The restaurant has a pleasant..."

Lindsay

"Lovely ambience and food. Unique dishes and flavours.Visually stimulating. A delightful fine dining experience.A great mix of..."

Lina's Music House

"Absolutely beautiful evening . Perfect food - we could not fault any of the dishes . Service was attentive - without being over the top. Thank you to..."

Hila Ghazanfari

"Ezard is one of the most popular fine dining restaurants located in Flinders Lane. They only have the three course a la carte menu and the eight..."

Makan2Melbourne

"Overall a very pleasant experience, great lighting, wine and excellent service. The food was not as good as we thought in my opinion, perhaps I enjoy..."

Shun Liu

"From start to finish, my husband and I could not fault the ambience, service, food and beverages at Ezard. After reading a few negative reviews, I..."

Kieu Phan

"The service was a standout- they made sure our dining experience was impeccable. The portion size for the dishes were small and light, but the..."

Diana Xie

"We enjoyed the 3 course menu recently. To start we had the scallops and the marron. The broth with the scallops was amazing. Then we had the duck..."

Teddys99

"Came here for my birthday and had the best time ever. The food was fantastic, love the Asian twist on the menu. Service was excellent, probably why..."

Karina K

"Organised the mrs birthday dinner here and was treated to a pleasant experience. Great ambience, good service and good drinks. Food was good, but was..."

Pav Arneja

"We were staying so close to Ezard and lucky to get a table. Let me start with the great location so central. The decor is modern, comfortable with..."

Dawson Brister

"I was quite disappointed and expected a little more from a well and highly regarded restaurant. The staff were very nice and well presented..."

Zacquilinelao

"Ezard has been around since 1999 and is renowned for their top class Modern Australian food with a bit of Asian inspiration mixed with some French..."

Olive Sundays

"I went a couple months back. The food is wonderful. Everything is something you wouldn't think go together, but are just full of flavour! The oyster..."

Vivien 🍓🍙

"Food/ high quality of ingredients, good temperature, beautiful plating but the flavours were just as I expected like Japanese fusion, which many..."

Somanyfoodintheworld

"Such a great dining experience for a special occasion. The ambience, atmosphere, service, and of course, food was spectacular. It’s one of my..."

Great Restaurant Mentions

"Very attentive service and great atmosphere. Offered water and given a menu on arrival. Had the degustation and my partner switched the duck for sher..."

Ex

"Had the 5 course vegetarian degustation was good and filling. Service was good, ambience is nice and food was nice. Most of the food was Asian..."

Anu Kailash

"Had my Wife’s bday dinner here last night and each of us had the 8 course tasting menu. All I can say is it was a very enjoyable evening with great..."

Naveed Kazi

"It was a worthwhile experience to dine in here. The staffs were friendly and attentive. Me and my girlfriend tried their degustation menu-the food..."

Edward Chiew

"Wow. This place exceeded all expectations; service, food and atmosphere could not be faulted. We had the five course degustation, one vegetarian and..."

Teeny Reeny

"Ezard is a luxury experience from the moment you walk in. All the usual five star dining greetings apply before you are walked to your table and the..."

Kim @FabulousDining

"Went to Ezard for our 17-year anniversary. When we entered the restaurant it smelled terrible. They way cafes smell at the end of the day when..."

I. D.

"A great selection of contemporary Australia cuisine with a Japanese twist. The degustation provides a mouth water journey from cured swordfish..."

Sebastian A

"Recently becoming a vegetarian I didn’t think it would be worth doing fine dining but the 8 course vegetarian degustation definitely proved me..."

Eza Piyasena

"Wonderful experience. Would go back in a heart beat. Friendly staff and the food was delicious. We had the 8 course tasting plates...."

Justin Robart

"Fine dining at its best, this is a hidden gem in Flinders Lane conveniently located near the famous Hosier Lane. From the moment you descend the..."

Flaming Goose70

"Unbelievable experience every time. This is our favourite restaurant in Melbourne. The food is imaginative, tasty, well balanced & beautiful. The..."

Chris_madden76

"I just love this restaurant, the food, the service, the environment of the restaurant, it was perfect. Only waiting time during every course its..."

Zhenni Yang

"My boyfriend took me here for our anniversary and we had the degustation option. We enjoyed the whole service and we felt welcomed and comfortable...."

Sandra

"Ezard’s lived up to its expectations & more. It was a really enjoyable experience more than just a meal out. Degustation meal was awesome..."

Wine And Food Lovers

"Great place for special occasions and the standards have remained high for decades.Opted for the pre-tennis menu (same as pre-theatre) which was..."

VegoLover

"Great restaurant. Newly refurbed, great staff, amazing food. The oyster shooter is a must! Excellent winelist! Nothing but perfect. Perfect for..."

MelbFood

"Melbourne is known for it's hustling food scene and endless options of fine food. However, Ezard uniquely stands out amongst the rest as one of the..."

Aggie Koczwara

"This place is impeccable... which is what you would expect. The signature pork dish is up there with the best of them, I’ve had it twice now and..."

Matthew Sykes

"100% amazing. I cannot fault this place as everything was perfect................ like, everything. Best meal I have ever had.Husband had the..."

Jo Eyweights

"Went there with my cousin and mum. We loved the food . The environment was great and the service was excellent!!!!!. Will definitely come back again...."

Shawna Zhao

"Had a long lunch with a close friend and client of Tuesday. Decided on the degustation menu with matching wine. The restaurant was quiet and we had..."

Henri

"I loved the meal we had at Ezard. The service was fab and the desserts were delicious. My husband had the pork dish and I had the beef dish...."

Joey Jane

"This was the second time I had come to Ezard, the first being my first ever degustation several years ago, after which it had remained in my top meal..."

Steph Giles

"As soon as we walked in, the atmosphere was very formal but cosy, with perfect mood lighting. The service was incredible professional. We opted for..."

Lisa Giles

"Still remember the first time eating at a Asian focused fine dining restaurant. Still remember how beautiful the Crab Dumplings with Sweet Thai broth..."

Ferry Gondo

"Great to see an iconic restaurant keeping up amazing food and professional service. Thank you for a special evening Ezard! Will be back soon!..."

Olga Kirillova

"Pretty good food and great attentive staff. However you pay an absolute premium so it's probably not worth the cost. I've had just as good at half..."

Jasmine Wu

"Fine dining at its finest. Every dish resembles a piece of art on a plate. Comfortable, romantic and elegant ambience. Went there for a Friday night..."

Food Junkie

"Every single dish we had was absolutely delicious. The staff were friendly, the seats were really comfortable. My favourite was the salmon it was..."

CCC

"Ezards is one of those once in a blue moon places where you need to save pocket money and pawn your dog to come to at least once. I was fortunate in..."

Espy Eats

"Had the 10 course dinner menu on Chinese Valentine's Day, great service, great experience for a special day. It's bit dime inside making it hard to..."

～Happy Neko~

"As a fine dining restaurant, we always expect the best customer service, and we certainly got that! We ate 3 courses, finding everything to be..."

Vyngocbui

"Amazing food and amazing service. Cannot recommend this place more. We had a great waitress the whole night who was friendly and knowledgable...."

Food Lover

"Definitely my favourite restaurant in Melbourne! I've only been here twice but the food and service here is definitely first class. Unfortunately I..."

Jerry Yuan

"The and taste and experience was really good. The only thing I will have to say is it was a long meal even though we only had 3 courses. We..."

Acky

"Every time I go here with my lady it's always perfect staff , oyster shooters , duck , Pork , and well the desserts are incredible it's so good to..."

Ramskil Thomas

"This place has been around for ever but still maintains an excellent standard and freshness to the room. I had a great lunch last week, scallop..."

James Lawrence

"Good seafood option enjoyed dinner at this place .Will be back to explore more food just.good service and dining area .order fish wich came out..."

Hallen Scot

"It was the best quality we've ever had. The risoto starter was the best part. Wagyu and duck was so nice which melted in the mouth. We've ended it..."

Reza Nobahar

"Service 5 | Food 4 | Ambience 5 | Value 4 | Wait Time 5I would highly recommend EZARD if you're looking to indulge yourself or that special..."

The Devious Diner

"I went to Ezard a number of years ago and to be honest it didn't blow me away. I wanted to give it another try because I thought I must be missing..."

KnowingMelbourne

"I ordered the winter long lunch, an eight course meal. Fabulous service and creative presentation, however the ingredients used did not really match..."

Mandyhch1230

"We had booked a month in advance to have dinner here, while the experience was a positive one, I was not wowed.We had the three course meal for..."

Bun's Food Diaries

"My friend took me here for my birthday dinner on a Friday night, we booked in advance and it was a full restaurant when we came. We decided to do the..."

Quynh

"Been waiting a long time to this place so was quite excited I was taken here for my birthday :)Quiet and intimate venue which I liked. The..."

Mills

"With the Head Chef Jarrod Di Blasi recently guest-starring in and winning the immunity challenge on season 9 of MasterChef Australia and brother..."

Our Foodie Finds

"Came here the night before our wedding (huge mistake because we basically rolled out of there at 1am). We ate the degustation, every course was..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Ezard is a two hat Asian fusion fine dining restaurant located in a sleek..."

Love At First Bite

"DO: The pork belly, steak, duck and amazing chips. DON'T: Know what to order? The tasting menu with matching wines is awesome too if you..."

David Food Leasing

"A group of 7 of us recently dined at Ezard to celebrate 2 birthdays. After wanting to visit this restaurant for months, we were very excited to..."

Rebekah Jade Culhane

"Nice atmosphere. Really good for romantic dates with the couches down the end. The food and staff are amazing. We even got a small pot of special..."

Shane F

"5 stars for the price vs performance. food was great with a fusion toward Asian flavors. utensils should be upgraded and speed of service slowed..."

Eddie Lo

"I had a lovely experience dining here. Staff were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, and the overall experience is very high-end. I had the..."

Moni V

"We had a nice degustation dinner at Ezard for our anniversary. Loved everything about this small cosy restaurant. I tried the vegetarian option while..."

Divya R

"We came here for my wife's birthday and it was amazing. The team here at Ezard have held their two hats for 20 consecutive years and they have..."

Andrew Phan

"Top level 8 course degustation. Many places will charge you more for less. Added the wine pairing as well. A couple of misses, but most complimented..."

Benjamin Heiks

"It’s been years since we’ve eaten here but the food and service is as good as we remember it to be. The degustation while pricey is actually very..."

Lewis Lee

Spicy Korea

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Bozena Kozina

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

Swati Shah

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

Lindsay Butchers

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

Peter Stoj

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

Steve Shyong

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

Aprille Miles - Hughes

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

Ramona Fraser

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

Lou Balassone

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

Shezzaberrie Sherilyn

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

Nick Ralston

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

David Widjaja

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

Snowflower

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

Emily

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

Pat Chand

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

Paul Panapiwat

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

Salomon Andres Anais Saavedra

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

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

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

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

Followthewhiterabbit

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

Cupcakes1233

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

Taylor

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

Anonymous Panda

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

Nupur Bhople

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

Goddesswhahaha

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

Mike Hunt

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

Oliver Paton

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

Jenny

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

Adithya Asani

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

Jenny

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

Liuconglong

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

Marton

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

Grape Life

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

Hungry Jef

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

Paul Rogers

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

Ashley8513

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

TimInMelb

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

Must Be Hungry

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

Anzu Kagami

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

BlueJay

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

Justin

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

Leng Mettarikanon

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

Mike Farah

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

Jubin

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

Kristina Maria

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

Kyleth

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

Aashish Lokhande

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

Hungry Gwendy

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

Just Jamie

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

Anthony K

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

LWS

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

Dr S

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

Melly Tjoa

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

Abigail Pinto

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

Jarryd Latch

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

James Fabian Farelli

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

The Dear Luncher

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

Hoang Phan

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

Lucas Michael Westen Calvi

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

Tina Salameh

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

Foodhunterxxx

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

Janhavi

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

Caroline Beaney

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

조효영

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

Kezia

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

Isabel Loveband

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

Kimmy_desu

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

Kate Bolton

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

Amy Millar

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

Ai Ng

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

KT

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

Michael Adziovski

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

FoodMe

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

Craigo

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

Snoopy

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

Michael Nguyen

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

Belinda Rosee-Sunnies

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

jayne maree

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

mai indasan

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

Kaushik Duber

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

F Paul

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

Daniel Law

Shakahari Vegetarian Restaurant

84/100 (1459 ratings)

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

Fallon Cashell

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

I. D.

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

Fatcat

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

Courtney (@rawpublic_)

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

Jem Ryan

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

Whalesfoodadventure

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

Lesley Luo

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

Hân Trịnh

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

Glenn Cogar

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

Soymilkisagoodbeverage

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

Loz Arthur

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

Caroline Beaney

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

Anjali Bhat

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

Itsbetterthanbaditsgood

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

The Gluten-Free Foodie

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

José

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

Kim

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

Vera7

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

Jericho Law

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

Jennie Diep

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

Foodie Panda

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

Andrew T

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

LittleM

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

David Ensor

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

Rebecca

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

XiaoHui Teo

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

Michelle Young

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

Little.miss

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

Donutsam

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

Full Time Wholesomeness

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

Helen

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

Emma

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

Parth S Rawal

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

Andrew Turner

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

Williams Alex

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

Linda Nguyen

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

Fainzee

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

Vegogutz

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

Academic013

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

Rahul Barmanray

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

Gabby

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

Khpn

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

Yolanda Wong

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

Teeny Reeny

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

Mim D

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

Sasha19

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

Michael Byrne

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

Oni San

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

Jackie Pipe

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

Food Explorer

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

ShaSha

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

Alicia Fox

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

Kimky

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

Eat And Be Merry Crew

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

Food1995

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

Jashan Kumar

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

Mondale

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

Esther

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

Ali Ward

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

Netty

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

Amulya Merit

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

Typical Food Blog

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

Mochi Jungle

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

Francesca Hambly

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

Em Belden

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

SylviaOng

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

Katherine Chiu

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

Melbourne Lifestyle Blog

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

Ashley

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

SrPr

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

Zara McDermott

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

Roy Boy

Chef Lagenda

84/100 (2836 ratings)

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

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"Great Customer Service. Hectic..."

Linh Nguyen

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

Space For Cakes 🍰

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

Vivien 🍓🍙

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

Jay A.

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

M3lissa____

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

GlassOfMalbec

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

Forwang Li

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

Simmyeats.Melb

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

Thunder8621

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

Julie Lee

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

Lina's Music House

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

Tara Rain

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

Linda

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

Sally

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

Vicky

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

Louise

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

Amid

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

Hungry Hippo

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

Flying Forward

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

Piggyeatalot

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

Some Bunee Loves Food

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

Kris L

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

JKGasMan

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

Nicholas Cardona

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

A&S Eat Everything

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

Wasabi Lover

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

Cheesy.boys

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

Robgac

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

Chris

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

Dumba

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

RGAnders

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

Finding.happiness.in.food

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

Tatiana Abbott

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

Dre M

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

Moieats

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

Leslie Yapi

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

The Vego Correspondent

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

Sakura Moon

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

Sivashankar Sivam

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

Jonathan Sh

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

May Li

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

VegoLover

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

Minh

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

Suburb Review

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

Yumyum

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

Stephanie Jade

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

Food Monkey

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

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

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

Eat Like Theres No Tomorrow

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

Stelly

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

Vegetarian Food Lover

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

Dreammaker

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

Niki

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

AllyBelly

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

Jesskaar

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

Ferry Gondo

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

Don'tMessWithMyFood

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

Kiwi Living In The Big Smoke

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

Little Pink Piggy

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

Cjk73

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

Dale Zeinheiger Culpin

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

Peppercorn

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

RiceEater

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

Tomlovestoeat

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

Sotasty

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

David Food Leasing

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

Quinn

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

Dimzib

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

JLN

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

Jonathan Tan

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

Maree Faraguna

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

Trang Nguyen

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

Frank T

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

tomato little

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

Ebony Zappone

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

Tom Jiang

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

Urban Nerd

Ant's Bistro

84/100 (1146 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Kelly McCormack

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

Gwenda Moss

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

Corey Abbott

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

Rory Macdonald

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

Cameron Johnson

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

Debra Crofts

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

Joe Kwong

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

Vivian Diaz

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

Liz Mercovich

"Wonderful food and..."

Maureen Schuyt

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

Dumba

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

M3lissa____

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

Owen Wu

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

Donna Bagnall

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

Phoebe Johnston

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

LC

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

Piggyeatalot

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

Diesel

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

Kelly Belly

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

Debby

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

Adam Scarf

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

Ed

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

Peter Sinclair

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

Edward Schweitzer

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

Professor_JER

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

Kotix

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

Ashy Sheppard

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

Spaghetti Monster

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

IsaH

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

Normandhakim

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

Nat Alie

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

Mochi Yama

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

Hungry Hippo

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

Miles Davis

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

Ivy Yu Ti

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

FoodHedonist

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

Nithya Nagarajan

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

Tiges

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

M&M

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

Inuneko

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

Snoopy

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

J-Fo

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

Yellow Snow

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

Tony Chen

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

Bryan Sally

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

Addy

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

Angel Khong

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

Facebook User

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

Gin

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

Two Sheds

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

Feed Me

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

Natusya3080

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

Charlotta Adolfsson

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

Rebecca

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

Londoner

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

Mclaglen Family

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

RnG

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

Ellied

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

Jimimel

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

Gastronome

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

Eva Q Huynh

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

Dylang8

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

Victor Lo

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

Dezezez

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

Lawrence

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

Iceman

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

Jesse1990

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

Ivy Chang

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

Ashlee Khan

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

Racheeeelf

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

Richard

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

BestReviewer223

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

Stormie

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

Jo Gooden

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

Ophelia

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

Lifecycle

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

Hungry Brunette

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

Elle.eats

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

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Aagaman Indian Nepalese Restaurant

84/100 (1686 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wonderful service, fantastic..."

Theresa Connolly

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

Cocacolaangie

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

Elly

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

SohzFoodTrail

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

Ozzy Kunnu

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

RAUNAK JOSHI

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

Foodie Ahlawat

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

Carven Loh

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

Ryan+Maryane

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

Michelle

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

Chai

"Aagaman arrives with a unique array of Indian and Nepalese delicacies created by Chef Ram Sapkota, with distinct clean and fresh curries and mastered..."

Robin

"After living in Port Melbourne for over four years we finally discovered this little hidden gem! The food was absolutely delicious and generous..."

JP

"We knew nothing of this restaurant and chose it on the basis of its location between various family households across Melbourne. We could not have..."

Anshul Khurana

"Lovely surprise find. Great variety food presented beautifully with friendly service catering for every need making us feel very welcome. Looking..."

Bronwyn.kennedy1

"Food & Service: I stumbled upon this place in South Melbourne and was completely taken by surprise. Food is slightly on the spicier side but if you..."

Aashish Lokhande

"Great food and service. We had cocktails to start. Butter chicken and lamb Rohan josh was delicious! Great service and food came out quickly..."

Rita K

"We are not a big Indian food eater but thoroughly satisfied with the experience. The food tasted great, the chilli chicken (which is highly..."

Debby

"The food is delicious and the servings are substantial. The staff are incredibly friendly and responsive. Fundamentally, this place is great value..."

Declan Higgins

"Came here and tried the tandoori pork ribs and the chow mein, the flavours were right up there and the pricing was fair, deserved a 4.5 but the app..."

George David Michaelides

"Not amazing, but not bad either. A good local Indian restaurant to visit from time to time. Service is ok. Ambience is good. Price is on the upper..."

Linda

"Every time we go there the food is generally amazing. We love the pani puri, the Punjabi butter chicken, their palek paneer, their naan amoungst..."

Piggyeatalot

"We've had takeaway from here before but this was our first time sitting in. Firstly, the staff were so friendly and kind! Big tick! We of course had..."

Heidi

"Popped down to Port Melbourne to wait out the traffic gridlock leading onto West Gate Bridge, and what better way to spend our time waiting by..."

Hello. Imnikki

"We were puppy sitting in Port Melbourne and ordered some takeaway from Aagaman. The butter chicken was a deliciously flavoursome curry. The chicken..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Chill vibe in the restaurant and friendly staff. The food was very nice, the only thing I would change is not to order butter chicken. But that's..."

Nic

"I have to start off by saying that this place smelt like urine when I entered. I'm certain it was just the smell of the cleaning products they must..."

Daniel Hill

"Love this place. The quality of the food is amazing. Service is very good. If you want a good curry come here. Not too pricey either. If you're a..."

Ivaan Londar

"Excellent service, atmosphere and food, best indian food in the area by far. The staff are welcoming and very helpful and and we are now..."

Balmport-1

"Whenever we think of Nepal, Mount Everest comes in mind. Before my introduction of Nepalese cuisine and culture, I'd must admit that my knowledge was..."

Foodsocial

"Found this little gem in our Entertainment book - quite unusual to find an Indian restaurant open at lunch time! We were the only patrons yesterday..."

Manmar

"It is so refreshing to find an Indian restaurant open for lunch. The aubergine curry, tandoori chicken and rice were fabulous. Presentation and crew..."

Check Please

"Quite simply the best Indian I have had in Melbourne, We mostly get Takeaway and the food is incredible each time! I come from a UK city that has..."

The One DV

"Aagaman is a Port Melbourne neighbourhood gem. The menu gratifies Indian and Nepali cuisine cravings with fresh flavoured curries and expert tandoor..."

Gastrology

"It was a delightful evening, enjoyed in the setting of a classy Indian restaurant.While the execution was not flawless, the majority of the..."

Penguineats

"Aagaman is a little eatery in Port Melbourne which specialize in Indian and Nepalese cuisine. The restaurant is clean and elegant to dine in, but its..."

FOOD TRIP

"Great Indian food. if you ever crave for butter chicken and naan bread this is the place to go. The staff is great too doesn't beat around the..."

Ryan Fitz

"it was excellent! try the chilli chicken!! everything was spot on!! Best Indian restaurant in my life :)?we'll definitely be back xx this is all i..."

Anja Dezman

"One of my local eat outs, great Indian/Nepalese fusion of flavors.A little on the pricey side compared to other Indian restaurants but the..."

Ayby Baby

"Have eaten in a lot of Indian restaurants and since moving into Pt Melbourne, this is by far the best we've ever come across. Authentic and wide..."

Sam

"Fantastic food!! Unreal thanks team! Always quick and friendly staff always hot and never have to re heat :)) would recommend as best Indian in port..."

Nick Smith

"Cute little place in the heart of Port Melbourne. The service here was fantastic (I'm assuming a family-run business?), and we were given some advice..."

Jay Contor

"Just beautiful. The food is so flavoursome and wholesome, just delicious! You just have to try the momos and if you're a butter chicken fan this one..."

James Brown

"We were looking for good Indian, and boy did we find it! Delicious meal! Really fresh and full of flavour. Great service to match :) we will be..."

Emma MacKenzie

"This is the second time I dined in a proper Indian restaurant and I loved it. The restaurant has a very Indian deco, a large peacock at the front and..."

Hello World!

"This is probably going to be my new local, big open plan, reminiscent of a curry house in south London. Delicious goat curry, have it hot if you like..."

Tony

"My girlfriend and I (Bonnie), went here for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. I'd never tried Indian before and she highly recommended this..."

Maddi Schembri

"Excellent food, i am revisiting the place with my family. My favourite is their Papdi chaat! One of the few Indian restaurants I have liked in..."

Ravneet Kaur

"Had dinner here, Recently tried Indian / nepalese food in Darwin for the first time and loved it, spice and all. Back home we discovered a..."

Joe Figjam

"What a gem tucked away in Bay St Port Melbourne! The service is prompt. The menu has plenty to choose from and the decor is simple and subdued. The..."

Sean

"Best Indian we have ever eaten. Top quality service ( they are all so lovely and will do anything to make your experience perfect). Sister is dairy..."

Laura Morgan

"Lovely place, friendly staff, awesome Gurkali Chicken!! I will definitely come back! I found this place here on Zomato and the place is worth the..."

Marc Fasel

"Aagaman is one of the best Indian restaurants in Melbourne. The food is super fresh, tasty and flavoursome, and there's no oil slick over the top of..."

Coco

"The most authentic Indian Nepalese restaurant that I have been to. Food was delicious with portion sizes great for sharing. Will most certainly be..."

Dunross

"Great find just walking by! Tasty delicious real Nepal/Indian food . Staff delightful helpful good service and with a genuine smile . Two visits now..."

Love It Or Like It

"Awesome food, flavours and service...we tried the dal makhni, mushroom curry and kadhai paneer. The lachha paratha, roti and naan were well done,..."

TravellingFoodie

"Really nice food, the banquet type menu is a LOT of food and more than enough for two. Good service as well, affordable priced drinks. The a sweet..."

Bernardo Jacobi

"My husband and I tried this place out tonight and loved it. Really flavorsome food and very fresh. The prices seemed reasonable too and comparable to..."

Chloe

"Such a great place! The food is amazing and the staff are so attentive. I've been there twice now and loved it just as much. We will definitely be..."

Sophie Watson

"So happy to have a good Indian in our area at last. Well prices and yummy food. Great service. Nans not the best though particularly the garlic one...."

Tricky

"This has become a local home delivery favourite. The food is superb. The tandoori salmon is a highlight and although my friends love the meat dishes,..."

YumYum

"Aagman is a Hindi word which means “Arrival”. The name here signifies the arrival of the restaurant as a steep start towards a food philosophy..."

FoodieAboutTown

"The food here is amazing. I regularly order the lentil curry dishes and they are always perfect. The portion sizes are substantial and I always have..."

Elizabeth Rose

"Had dinner here last night with my mum and absolutely loved it! Great food, extensive menu and reasonably priced. Perfect amount of spice added. It..."

Allie Wilks

"ive had lunch and and also gone back with friends for dinner. I can highly recommend this restaurant, it ticks all the boxes great food and ive tried..."

Julie Wilson

"Great Menu, good food and perfect ambiance. Service is good and offered tea while waiting for takeaway once, now I don't see that any where before...."

Subash Bose

"We are currently on our 8th take away order from this place in about 6 months. It is absolutely delicious and we are never disappointed! Worth a try!..."

Georgia Turner

"Had lunch here today. We had the thali lunch pack - both the vegetarian option and meat option. The food was generous and absolutely delicious. The..."

Miriamv

"Absolutely amazing food !. Hot food delivery on time and generous portions.An address to..."

Juliejo.keizer

"Delicious, Delicious, Delicious. I ordered take away for 7 people from here ( the bill was approx $140) and the food arrived on time, hot and..."

Kintsukori Lambert

"My mate took me to this place and was..."

Food 2 Run

"Chicken Badam Malai. IT WAS..."

Djsupplies

"Great food in Port Melbourne!. My family ate a wonderful meal at Aagaman. Th moms were delicious - as were the lamb and chicken curries! The banana..."

Kaparos_s46

"We had had takeaway from here before and were impressed so decided to go to the restaurant for a sit-down meal. It was wonderful! Delicious food and..."

Kate Steele

"Great addition to PM eateries. Have eaten here twice and very impressed... fabulous food, reasonably prices and attentive staff. Will definitely be..."

Mark Harding

"The food here is outstanding. You must try the lamb korma and the tandoori mixed grill. Great service and modern, clean premises. Highly..."

Jack Bee

"Excellent Nepalese yummy..."

Mark Goldberg

"Just great. Good food , great management and service and the flavors are just to die for , my new favorite place to..."

Veronica1761

"Absolutely Brilliant. Food and service was top notch.Mark my words, this restaurant will be featured in Good food guide very..."

Sawhney.sunny

"Came here with a group of friends, the garlic naan is one of the best I’ve had and not too expensive. Id be happy to just eat that. We also has the..."

Tom Jiang

"We visited Aagaman Restaurant located in Bay Street Port Melbourne for a Saturday lunch. We started with a couple of drinks, Nepal Ice Lager and a..."

Simone

"Very nice Indian/Nepalese restaurant. Atmosphere in this place was very pleasant and the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely..."

Yuemin Zhao (Alex)

"Really excellent meal. Good food. Lovely staff. Elegant restaurant. Recommended by a friend, so glad they did. Chicken momos were so tasty and..."

Rachael Angley

"The restaurent was like any other indian rest in melbourne. The staff is extremely polite and serves you with a smile always. All dishes are good ,..."

Balakrishna Reddy Mogiligundla

"Went on a Sunday evening and the place was packed! Really enjoyed the drinks, garlic naan and the pani puri..."

Tania C

"Excellent! Really delicious Nepali and Indian. The chicken momos and achar were awesome. Very tasty main dishes. Friendly welcoming service. A..."

John Leigh

Collins Kitchen

84/100 (1175 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Early morning buffet breakfast. Restaurant is beautifully decorated and lots of soft furnishings so it is quite. The buffet has everything you would..."

Dawson Brister

"We had breakfast here after staying overnight. All you can eat! A very wide selection of food, ranging from simple cereals to cooked breakfast of..."

Helen

"Great place for high tea and catch up. Choices were abundant for desserts, tea and sparkling. Lights were a bit too dim, wished it was brighter...."

Ling Yap

"Melbourne's favourite winter pop-up has returned to Grand Hyatt Melbourne but with a tantalising new twist. World-class barbecue connoisseurs,..."

Gastrology

"Came here for the buffet breakfast and whilst extremely pricey, and service was a bit curt, the overall selection was great as was the standard of..."

AaronN

"They have a great variety for their breakfast buffet, everything was so fresh . Their wide selection of Pastry and bread was quite extensive . The..."

Sabrina Trung

"Collins Kitchen had a really great breakfast buffet. The buffet included different desserts, morning beverages (orange juice, Yakult, green juices,..."

Katerina

"Buffet breakfast was on par with the others in the city for roughly the same price. Nutella spread and the service definitely made this a stand..."

Just Dylan

"Best buffet i've been to in many years 🤩😍 large seafood selection and really fresh too (love the scallops and oysters) 😘😋 large selection..."

～Happy Neko~

"Been here for the high tea on weekends. Cute and beautifully made desserts, and unlimited hot finger food. My family loved it. The scones are really..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Came here for high tea a while ago, really good customer service. Most of the food we had at the high tea was good and fresh but that day we went, it..."

Food Critic

"I visited Collins Kitchen last week to celebrate my Dad's birthday. It was a little surprise for him so he had no idea we were going to be there, on..."

Eat.Sleep.Review

"I went there in December with my work colleagues for Christmas lunch. I have always loved buffets but it's hard to find one that is reasonably priced..."

Stackcats

"As a guest and as a visitor at The Grand Hyatt it seldom disappoints. The opulent venue still carries loads of charm. The Dear Luncher enjoys..."

The Dear Luncher

"Fantastic choice of buffet on weekend, I usually go here on Sunday or during my stay at Grand Hyatt! the buffet breakfast is fantastic and when we..."

Jane B

"Needing an efficient, high quality dining experience prior to a 7:30 show (big ask) we chose Collins Kitchen at the Grand Hyatt. I have yet to meet..."

Helen Stearman

"We went there for Company Christmas Dinner, they have dinner buffet on weekend only in December. The scollop sashimi is really fresh told by my..."

Kelly Shen

"First time at the Sunday lunch buffet, if Im being honest I was surprised at the variety of the buffet given it was a lot smaller than other big..."

YumYum

"I was fortunate enough to have been given some gift vouchers for Collins Kitchen earlier on in the year for their buffet breakfast session and so..."

Espy Eats

"This is a great restaurant with plenty of options to choose from. The seating is very comfortable and service is impeccable. The flavors are..."

The Gastronaut

"Came here for high tea on a sunday. There was a variety to choose from at the canapé and dessert buffet. The desserts were a bit on the sweeter side..."

Tania

"What happens when you combine a gorgeous dining space in one of Melbournes’ top hotels, an executive chef with a passion for fresh, local..."

Foodiemelbourne

"I went to Collins Kitchen and it was beautiful !! If you guys want to eat dinner here, the only thing they really have here is steak but it's 10/10..."

Jennifer

"Melbourne was very busy last night and most restaurants were "at capacity" so we decided to eat in our hotel. Everything was really nice. Staff..."

Sneha Arora

"I love this place. Quality food and close to the regent theatre so brilliant for going to lunch or dinner before the show. Nice ambience. Great..."

Leanne Dando

"Had Breakfast there,Great Variety of Cuisines they serve in buffet. But Limited options are there for vegetarians compared to non..."

Ashish Vashistha

"I recently visited mid week for lunch. I have dined here often. on this occasion Collins Kitchen offered a $35 express lunch with a glass of wine,..."

M_James

"What a beautiful meal. Stunning flavours and gorgeous plating which was perfect for the special occasion dinner we had booked for. The only downside..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Food was amazing but very poor service... suppose to be a high standard hotel and the staff kept passing the dishes through my face as my mom was sat..."

Fanny Foodie

"There was a variety of meat selections, from Australian beef to imported and seasonal beef. Food presentation was nice and the staff was excellent...."

JiJi Sonkom

"Breakfast they say, is the most important meal of the day, it gives you energy, gives you clarity to get through the day, it sets the tone. So..."

Phil Kelley

"We loved the food here. There's a good selection of dry aged steak on the current a la carte menu, they are relatively expensive but were worth the..."

MN-A

"Had a lovely dinner. Awesome atmosphere, and lovely waiter. Love the apple chips! Looks elegant and taste yum~ had the seafood platter(two king..."

Emmmma Llove Food

"Dined at Collins Kitchen as part of a special overnight stay at the Grand Hyatt Hotel (Romance Package). What a wonderful experience. Service was..."

Christine De Luis

"I went here with girlfriends and opted for the high tea. I always enjoy such get together. This place is quite popular and I can understand why. The..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"If you are looking for a lush brunch when in Melbourne you can’t go wrong with Collins Kitchen at The Grand Hyatt on Collins Street. Now this is..."

George Forgan-Smith

"This romantic hotel restaurant definitely is recommended for special occasions! The service has exceeded my expectations, the waiters are so well..."

Michfish

"On Christmas Eve we had the privilege of enjoying the most grand of holiday dining experiences, the buffet lunch at Collins Kitchen in Melbourne. I..."

DaniB @eatmystreet.net

"I've been here a few times for their high tea. They offer a 3 tiered high tea set with an extended buffet consisting of a range of savoury and sweet..."

TresHungry

"Needing pick a location for a special occasion, Collins Kitchen presented an interesting option. The menu looked enticing and online booking made the..."

Leon Thomas

"Went for Sunday brunch with a group and we are all very happy with the ambiance and the service was excellent. Foodwise, the quality is comparable to..."

Diner

"I mostly go here for its amazing ambiance, one of the very first places to have an open kitchen and its not awkward staring at the chef at work. The..."

Ashmath Azoor

"oh no no raw sushi for buffet lunch ?! ….. Maybe next time or never . Didn't like the filling in crackled pork either …..but not bad overall..."

Molly Jing

"I had lunch here yesterday with my mum and thought it was ok for the price. $42 is one of the cheaper hotel buffets so I guess I can't expect the..."

Leah Hudson

"Decided to finally try high tea here. To start with we had salmon and rye sandwiches, focaccia and mini wraps on a lovely tier stand. Staff were..."

Melly

"Went there for wife's birthday celebration. The ambience and service at the Collin's kitchen is impeccable but the food was ok. We tried Gnocchi,..."

Ridhav Mahajan

"Camw here for high tea and thought it was a great savoury and dessert buffet! I loved the mini beef burgers, prawn and the satay sticks they had. The..."

Littlemissyh

"GREAT HIGH TEA AT THE HYATT HOTEL -- Collins Kitchen offers one of the best value for money High Tea in the city with a huge variety of yummy savoury..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"I've been there few times for the buffet lunch and Sunday brunch. Nice place to dine to make the day a little bit special. Food is average, not much..."

Amy

"As always, a fabulous dining experience. The staff were attentive and the buffet lunch gave a lovely selection. We come here somewhat regularly..."

Amalié E

"I have only been here for the buffet brunch and afternoon tea, both of which were amazing! What a wonderful variety of fare- from Asian influences,..."

Farzana

"Part of Grand Hyatt Melbourne is this hidden romantic resturant with dimmed lights and an open kitchen that create an unforgettable experience, went..."

Micheal Pikket

"Collins Kitchen @ The Grand Hyatt Melbourne Good Food & Value. I was looking for a restaurant close to Regent Theatre for dinner before seeing The..."

Soloviews

"I really couldn’t fault a thing, everything was amazing. Even the customer service believe it or not. Our waiter Rieko was so accommodating and..."

Chris

"The high tea buffet is great value. A glass of sparkling Chandon, delicate crustless sandwiches of salmon, wagu beef and egg and cress and posh party..."

Sam.devlin

"for a fuss-free introduction to the institution of high tea, in an informal contemporary..."

MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents

"An impressive open kitchen is the showpiece of the restaurant, and acts as a blank canvas where chefs become the artists working from their..."

Simply Ashalicious

"..you know what happened when girls meet up and there’s desserts around…..."

Fanny Njo

"Lovely high tea. Group of 6 of us came for a high tea and it was beautiful! Service was flawless and very friendly and attentive. It was the most..."

Michy

"Terrific. Went there for afternoon tea and couldn't fault it every thing was nice the staff were very good and so was the..."

Paul

"Lovely restaurant but could improve in service. The food was absolutely delicious, from the A la carte menu. Price slightly steep, but having..."

Ted9

"Great food and service. Great restaurant in an amazing hotel. The food quality was top notch and the service as you expect at a top end restaurant...."

Yabhatnagar

"A memorable night.. Pleasantly surprised. The food was perfectly cooked and carefully presented as if destined for display in an art gallery. I had..."

Sukram Sukram

"Went to Collins Kitchen for a birthday with a party of 5. We had a beautiful little booth overlooking Russell Street. The food was absolutely..."

Sez

"Great food and fantastic customer service.. I think our waiter for the night was Ethan and he was..."

Shelley Lampard

"Afternoon tea. Highly recommend Collins Kitchen/Grand Hyatt for Afternoon Tea. Good quality champagne to start. Generous savoury and dessert buffets..."

K.

"Amazing Breakfast. Amazing buffet breakfast- fantastic service, atmosphere, choice of cuisine and freshly made produce... love the Japanese station-..."

Lafresita

"A quiet favourite. This has become a family favourite while waiting for dad to finish work we can sit and have a drink with the kids and then move..."

Rose

"After spending the weekend here we thought we would treat ourselves to the $40pp breakfast at the hotel. Upon arrival there was a line so we had to..."

Victorian Dinner Critics

"We stayed at the Grand Hyatt for a long weekend and enjoyed afternoon tea here on Sunday. Large array of scones, savouries, sandwiches and pastries...."

Foxisoxi

"Food was lovely, ambience was also lovely especially if you have a table by the window. Food is a tad over priced when compared to the serving size...."

Jkkelly

"I happened to have both dinner and breakfast at this restaurant during my stay at the Grand Hyatt. A high ceiling with a warm classic decoration has..."

Cindy C Rahardjo

"✅ Fantastic service ✅ Superfood salad was great - I would come back just for that dish ✅ dessert options were good ✅ the green apple dessert..."

Z

"This restaurant is inside the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Amazing breakfast is available with made to order hot food, cold meats, cheeses, pastries,..."

Geoff Cutler

"Had the best experience at this lovely restaurant! The service was impeccable and the food was absolutely exquisite! From start to finish this dinner..."

Jessica Crouch

"I visited Collins Kitchen in Grand Hyatt some time back and enjoyed a luxe experience as the high tea was served with Cristina Re’s signature..."

Lina Nguyen

"Cozy café to have your coffee with your loved ones 💕. I had the New York style cheesecake it was delicious..."

Fatimah H

"We enjoyed breakfast so much that we went here twice. Absolutely wonderful food and incredibly nice, caring and thoughtful staff. We will visit..."

Dianne Hassard

"We came for the Fathers’ day high tea buffet on saturday since we have other plan for the actualy fathers’ day on sunday. The food and service..."

Mai K Lam

Mum Mum Asian Street Food

"Food was amazing, very fresh and so much flavour! Very easy ordering the food online and could collect when I was on lunch break from work! Will..."

Emily Mineo

"2 trips to Thailand later, this is still the best Thai basil I've ever..."

Matt Weatheritt

"Located just opposite the Royal Melbourne Hospital and is right in front of the tram stop! This is definitely a hidden gem in North..."

M3lissa____

"Lovely meal, we were caught off guard by how good it was. We ordered the pad se ew and the massaman lamb curry with a side of coconut rice...."

Stephen Cheng

"Great Thai lunch place located opposite the hospital. Simple and well priced. The meals are not too spicy and taste amazing. The drinks are..."

㊙️ The Traveling Foodie

"Cute restaurant, friendly staff, and yummy food in North Melbourne. Every dish we had was tasty, only thing I would say is that i was expecting and..."

Chips Before Dips

"Dishes we had: Chive pancake dumplings, Sago balls, Chinese broccoli with crispy pork, Massaman curry lamb, Pad kee mao chicken, coconut dumplings..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"We got:Chicken pad thai noodles, vegetarian spring rolls, fish cakes and jungle curry and vegetarian Thai omelette and our favourite..."

YUMLINGS Food Explorers

"I had dinner here recently and I had such a pleasant experience. We were greeted as soon as we came in. The venue was quite small but they do have a..."

Jess (@isthatmyfood)

"Mum Mum delivers dishes full of flavour. I highly recommend the pork dumplings, chicken and cashew stir fry and lemongrass beef. I will definitely be..."

Louise

"First time here and we tried 2 meals from the “Afternoon Delights” Lunch menu.We shared the Chicken Pad Thai Noodles and the Cashew Chicken..."

Kat P

"Loved my experience here, really fast and friendly service. I had the Vegetarian Pad Thai - it was really well made and delicious! Looking forward to..."

Ashley Swallow

"really like the pad thai. the serving is large and it's really fresh! the owner is also very friendly and accommodating. I will definitely be..."

J-acqui

"I love this place. They have delicious food and great customer service. What else can you ask for. Always go back here as they don't disappoint...."

Sage Ali

"Came here for a work lunch and was very impressed. Everything we ordered was delicious with nice fresh vegies, lean meat and brown rice on request...."

Mr. Sasquatch

"Located on Flemington Road, just north of Grattan Street. The building next door is currently undergoing renovations so I almost missed..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"You know there are a lot of times where I check Zomato on new places to eat and the overall rating for the restaurant is sometimes a little far from..."

Mills

"Regular lunch time spot & never fails to impress. Try the jungle beef. Pork & pad Thai are other favourited. Good service, reasonably priced. Good..."

Chris Bowen

"went here for a weekday lunch. it was so quite and the waiter happily greeted me.tried the Stir Fry Pork Belly with Chinese Broccoli. it comes..."

Deta Liwanuru

"Great little place. Opposite the RWH, so parking is a challenge. Only a few tables, but we managed to get one. Good menu, lots of choices & very..."

Esptm🍫☕️

"Pretty happy with the Pad Thai, green curry beef and especially the hor joi. Staff was very accommodating with the Thai tea specification of less..."

Snowflower

"Nice south east Asian cuisine. Fairly fast for lunch time. Small restaurant so it can get busy but generally don't need to book. Recommend the Pad..."

Affogato Addiction

"Yummo on aprouch to front of shop it didn't look my sort of place but surprising as u walk in its like u r greeted by a cute smile .Taste..."

Shrek Oh

"Had the chicken green curry and Pad Thai - amazing food and priced reasonably! I liked how many different ingredients were actually in the dishes -..."

Kath's Food Indulgences

"Mum Mum is a tidy, no frills operation that The Dear Luncher recently encountered. The Dear Luncher sat down for a spot of lunch and was in and out..."

The Dear Luncher

"Fast, tasty lunch stop for this busy part of North Melbourne. Food ordered:Crispy lemon chicken with rice and a Thai milk tea (can't..."

Feed Me

"Mamma mamma, I mean Mum Mum was the venue for our lunch today 😊.We ordered a Pad Thai and a fresh Basil chicken Stir Fry 😋. Both..."

Must Be Hungry

"Really nice place. Staff are really friendly, and the food is good and reasonably priced. Portions are VERY generous. We eat here and get takeways,..."

Alex Fleming

"Mum mum is located on Flemington Rd , just opposite Royal Women hospital. It is quite a small cafe and wasn't too busy on Thursday night. We ordered..."

Jolene Lim

"Great little place in an unlikely location! Cheerful service, and tasty tasty food at good prices. The cashew stir fry and pad thai are delicious,..."

Katie Yap

"Really good taste and reasonable price Nice place to dinner with friendsUnique Thai food amazes us Strongly recommend the Pad Thai..."

Zoe Chou

"Great service, delicious food and generous servings. We ordered banquet A, the food came out promptly without feeling rushed, we lingered awhile..."

Sandra Vouch

"I have been to my fair share of Thai restaurants are Melbourne and this is by far the second best one so far. The service to order is solid, seats..."

Alex Simmons

"Had a take away of vegetable spring rolls and chicken Pad Thai.Proportions were huge! Especially when considering the price. Food was very..."

Shlomi

"Ordered the Veg Massaman curry and roti bread with satay sauce. This was such a delicious meal, I am very happy I tried it through Uber Eats...."

Experiencejoysoflife

"Had some serious pad Thai cravings and Mum Mum was on the uber eats list. Chicken pad Thai was delicious, a very generous portion packed with chicken..."

Bopnbeep

"My goodness!! Ordered the lemongrass veggie stir fry with a large serve of coconut rice, blown away. Might just be one of the best meal's I've ever..."

Llama Pow

"I'm a regular diner here at it never fails me! The pad thai is out of this world and pairing it with the pork belly is the best combination. But the..."

Mel

"Quick jungle curry on a Friday, a delicious filling serve that was deceptive as I initially thought it looked small. I was wrong as I struggled to..."

Krishna Brannigan

"Nice place, bit small but its ok. Service is lovely and friendlyFood is very good and well servedPrices are very reasonableThis place..."

Ali Al Joboory

"Pretty tasty, Thai fusion menu located in a very peculiar location.The staff are overly friendly and food's ready in a jiffy, whether dining in..."

MSY123

"This is my favourite Thai food place outside of Thailand. I love the papaya salad with yummy chicken ribs. The curries are great too, so is the Roti..."

Erwin Zitterbacke

"Lovely people and food. A great Thai local! Reasonable prices and quality food. The pork belly with greens is our favourite. Thank you to all at Mum..."

Hayley

"I used to live 5 mins away from here and I never came once! I was missing out. I now live further away but I've been back several times since...."

Occasionalist

"Tasty fresh food, have eaten in once (service was great). Have ordered takeaway a few times, always delicious and fast. Staff are lovely, online..."

Reroy

"Driven past it so many times but hadn't thought to go in until a friend took me there. Was surprised how yummy it was! Lots of flavour & very fresh..."

MPMM

"My work friends and I have made this a regular place to have lunch on a Friday. The service is nice and cheery. The food is a bit hit and miss. Most..."

Couchfoodie

"Randomly picked to go here as a group of four to catch up over dinner. Had the vegetarian banquet for $30 and definitely got our money's worth in the..."

Binula

"Had a lovely dinner here with 4 friends. We ordered the vegetarian banquet which was more than enough for all of us!! Entree was delicious light..."

Loz Arthur

"I was excited to be relocated to North Melbourne again and have their delicious Pad Thai. Its great to see that its still booming and even busier..."

Emma Hall

"Good place for a quick lunch. Had the grilled chicken ribs with rice which was different for a change and delicious... $9 aswell. I'll be..."

Birdman

"Hidden Gem!. Situated in an unlikely spot on Flemington Road in North Melbourne lies a hidden gem! Cute little place, with friendly staff and amazing..."

CoffeeAddict_891

"Delightful little hideaway restaurantFood is delicious, service devine. Definite favourite when I next stay in North Melbourne. Walking distance..."

Chelsea

"Delicious, authentic, great value for money. Tried the Chinese broccoli and pork belly, pad Thai and coconut rice. Food was deliciously authentic and..."

Suitie

"The food was absolutely delicious! Amazing service too. We will definitely be going back for..."

Mel

"Yummo!. Bought the soft-shelled crab curry to takeaway.... unbelievable! Possibly the tastiest Thai dish I've ever..."

Leo Hogan

"Delicious, cheap and quick.. A fantastic little place with friendly, smiling staff. The food is delicious, fresh and quick to come to the table. I..."

Beth Kean

"Great for a Sunday group dinner. I am a week late in writing this review but I liked the fact that we could all talk without having to fight over..."

Havachatkiwi

"Tasty street food. Found this spot hiding near my house and had to try it out. Friendly service, good food at a reasonable price, give it a..."

Beatjones

"Try the Lamb!. Cheap Asian food with a large variety. Nice staff and good..."

Hot & Spicy

"Delicious food and super..."

Anthony

"Awesome pad thai..."

Naris

"Very nice food..."

Trang Vu

"Very Impressed. I am Vegan and its great to see restaurants accommodating for this. I had the Jungle Tofu Curry and despite the omission of fish..."

Ajanta Singh

"Add some pork to my belly please. Went here for a quick lunch of Chinese broccoli and pork belly, this dish is a home run! Well spiced, crispy..."

Big Appetite

"Had the BBQ Lamb here and just had to share how delicious it was. Cooked to absolute perfection, I'm salivating thinking about it. The Mrs had their..."

Kevin Lee

"Absolutely delicious! The chive pancakes were amazing. So many options for gluten free and vegos! The staff were very friendly. I highly recommend..."

Amy Attwood

"Taste explosion. I received a menu from Mum Mum in my letterbox last week and me and my 2 housemates decided to visit. Walking into Mum Mum we..."

Chris

"Awesome Tomato noodles, especially for a student on a..."

Matt Turner

"Love love love this place! Very cool ambience and menu. I had the Jungle curry with chicken as a main, definite wow factor for spice and taste...."

Fiona-May

"Just beautiful. Thank you for opening near my work Mum mum. Ive been here several times since opened, its always packed for lunch. I've had the..."

Allanah K

"Promising. I've been to Mum Mum twice now. The menu is interesting, and most people should find something to interest them. The service is friendly..."

Colin Thornby

"I have eaten at Mum Mum many times and their food and service is always consistently excellent. My go-tos on the menu are always the soft shell..."

Amy Lee

"Food is ridiculously good! Great and attentive service, especially for vegetarians. Really thorough on what is okay and not, e.g. fish sauce, oyster..."

Issy D

"Great food, very cozy place with a nice ambience. Service was good too! We ordered the veggie fried rice and green curry..."

S U

"Delicious food, and great hospitality! Loved that the menu was very clear for vegetarian and vegan options. Thank you for a great..."

Simone Hill

"Amazing Thai! Came here with a group of friends ad we tried a whole bunch of entrees and mains, everyone had a drink or two and the bill was..."

Lisa

"Absolutely love Mum Mum. Service is on point, non intrusive and friendly. Food, OMG..."

Rich Kendall

"Incredible food, incredible service. Started with the chicken ribs, fish cakes and fried gyoza. Impossible to pick a favourite. Had green curry and..."

Zamir Stott-Saeed

"Fast / fabulous well priced food. Staff efficient & helpful...."

Jenni Bourke

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Shandong Mama

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

Chris Borthwick

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

Jhessikka Lee

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

Sarah Ward

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

Ross Mayberry

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

Sol Doak

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

Matteo Senesi

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

Valeria Egorova

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

Camille Bertocchi

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

Jet Tranter

"Ohhhhhh the dumplings ��absolutely..."

Tracy Shaw

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

Melbfoodie_mark

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

Crazzzy

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

Tracey Loc

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

VitaminDee86

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

Ollie

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

Musafir

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

Chris Lee

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

Rhonni

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

Snacker

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

M3lissa____

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

Bingbong

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

Confessions Of A Foodie

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

Little Bit Of Everything

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

Tinmans Treats

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

Some Bunee Loves Food

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

Priscillia

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

Ji Song

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

Alex Whitney

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

Richard

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

Tashveen14

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

Foodpornjournal

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

Loveeatingfood

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

Caroline

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

Simmyeats.Melb

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

AngeLuvFood8

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

Racveq

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

Kit Cat

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

Mia U

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

Eatwithbonny

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

Piggyeatalot

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

Kelvinchewsv

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

Tessa

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

By JUDEE

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

Jennyabouttown

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

Pierre Pie

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

Dani Boudville

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

Mervin

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

Diesel

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

WorldFoodie

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

Sharon Smith

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

JC

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

Nomnom

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

Whenfoodsonpoint

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

Mouth On A Mission

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

Michelle Chin

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

I. D.

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

Tige

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

JJ

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

Culinary Artist

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

Kelly Belly

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

Leslie Yapi

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

.itadakimasu~

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

Unravelled

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

SDeans

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

Kylie

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

Happyley

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

Edu VN

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

Dee Cee

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

Ayon Banerjee

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

Eric Faafiti

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

M C

Potsticker Restaurant

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

Lochlan DEGENHARDT

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

NZAURUSS

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

Karvah McClellan

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

Paul Delaney

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

Chandnidugal

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

Eric Low

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

Manmar

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

Matt White

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

Spudsburgeradventures

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

宋学军

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

Constantina Kyriazis

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

King Cole

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

Badabooma

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

NK

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

Traveller7201

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

Gemma

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

Cara Griesberg

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

Stephy

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

Roz Swadling

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

Tamara Goostrey

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

Bianca.voegele

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

Laza999

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

Feeding_frenzy

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

The Tastebud

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

Jo

GB

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

Sammywk

"Loved the dumplings and mango..."

Food LOve

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

Mariposa

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

Sarah

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

Ann

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

NC

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

Sandy

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

Bestqualitycrab

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

Annetteblight

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

Chunk Alunk

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

Amanda

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

John Sanza

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

Nikki O

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

Darren Greenway

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

Fleur Luke

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

Brilea

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

Flapjacks O'Brien

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

Yasmin

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

DA

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

Emily May

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

Merhini Nesiah

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

Christopher Heywood

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

Hazel Megas

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

Nara Lee

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

Les K

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

Nikita Varma

Hutong Dumpling Bar

83/100 (1817 ratings)

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

Beulah Abrahams Harris

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

Jennifer McDougall

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

Jane Cumberland

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

Rob Daniel

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

Marieke Meijer

"Amazing food and service highly..."

Facebook User

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

Rachael

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

Natalie Kong

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

Eat Good Melbourne

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

Eatwithbonny

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

Mia Tua

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

Ann

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

M3lissa____

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

Rifan Thamrin

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

Kyeema

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

Mr And Mrs S

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

Wearekimleaf

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

Jake Keenan

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

Nathan Harris

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

Espy Eats

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

The New Fave

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

Wine And Food Lovers

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

Ayapom

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

Nalia

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

Alessandro Calabro

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

Daniel

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

Adrian P

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

Tinmans Treats

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

Salty

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

David Malcolm

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

Leila

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

Nay Nay

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

Bonnie Dilber

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

Raphael Afonso

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

Some Bunee Loves Food

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

Chey_ct

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

Kerli Kerli Kerli

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

Molly Sivongthong

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

LC

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

Piyarat Pinthong

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

James

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

Jula Sihapanya

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

StepiiGM

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

EmLou86

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

Maki Eats

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

Thooha Saleem

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

Diesel

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

TigerTreeEats

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

MrReview

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

Facebook User

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

Silk_rr

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

Bear Noms

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

Descartesmuse

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

Stackcats

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

Shanmuga Prabhu

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

Chandnidugal

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

Beat Eats

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

Me

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

Renee Magnaye

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

Milla Vanilla

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

Ruth Cathcart

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

Jen

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

Grape Life

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

Barsh

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

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

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

Traveller123890

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

Andrew

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

Todd Burton

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

Shay E

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

Jess O'Shea

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

Kavit Shah

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

Sze Wee Tan

Cookie

83/100 (1102 ratings)

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"Good food, good company - thanks merry..."

Heath McClaer

"Sister restaurant of Magic Mountain Saloon- Cookies is another great option for some fancy Thai food in the CBD. I ordered a dry Martini and I love..."

KEL

"This roof top bar is what melbourne is all about. Great views of the city with great drinks...."

Nay Nay

"Cookie Melbourne is a must go multi-level Thai restaurant and bar with a funky retro atmosphere. Enjoy delicious Thai fusion cuisine, generous..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Been here few times, the service always quiet nice, staffs were friendly and knowledgeable, the food was great, lots of different selections,..."

FoodieInMel

"Nice vibe, interesting menu and impressive wide range of drinks menus, the service was friendly and..."

FoodieInMel

"Great place to hang out with friends. love the beer here. Food is great too:)..."

Parul Aggarwal

"The scallops are one of the most delicious dishes I’ve ever had in Melbourne! The flavours and chilli kick are amazing. I could eat these every..."

Linda

"I haven't been here in such a long time, I used to come for Friday night after work drinks.Yesterday my friend and I dropped in for a wine..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"I used to go to this place a number of years ago for it's extensive range of drinks and it has not changed one bit - definitely a good drinking spot...."

Mira Listar

"I’ve heard a lot about this place previously and thought we would give it a try.We were pleasantly surprised. Some of the best Thai food we..."

Srslyfoods

"A Melbourne dining institute. I’ve been coming here for years and have always loved it. Everything on the menu is mouth watering and will leave you..."

Jill

"Cookie had good service, strong selection of drinks. The food was 'alright' you can certainly get better Asian/Thai food for less in Melbourne. Its..."

Red 5

"Came here for a quick lunch date with my partner. The place is quite and make my partner sceptical about this place. However, I had been here before..."

Eatwithbonny

"I don't know what country in particular Cookie's dishes lean on, but the ones our group ordered seemed to be a mix of Malaysian, Thai and Balinese..."

Kelvinchewsv

"Cookie as a absolutely amazing find, with beautiful food and lovely staff. Definitely one of my favourite places, if you go here I highly recommend..."

Edie

"Cookie is my go to for Thai food when I am in the CBD. You cannot go wrong with the food here. The mango salad is delicious. The jungle curry has the..."

Royce1903

"Good food, busy restaurant. Service ok, waitress didn’t explain the small, medium, large recommendations very well. When we explained we were..."

P

"Amazing ambience, great drink selection and incredible food. The pad Thai, drunken noodles and Penang curry are standouts for us. Highly recommend,..."

Rach

"Came here for dinner last night for a 40th and loved it! Great space and really delicious food - I found it was a great mix of what Melbourne does..."

Kimberley Leggett

"We came here for lunch... wouldn’t really know it was here if I hadn’t read about it... huge place you can see how it would get busy as great..."

Donna&Shane

"这是一家泰国餐厅哦。位置就在swanston..."

Lorna

"Cookie is a cool funkie bar that serves really good thai food. It is surprisingly authentic and very similar to what we have had in Thailand...."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Having only ever been here on a night out, I was nicely surprised when I went here for lunch on a weekday and it was great. The cocktails are AMAZING..."

Eatandbooze

"Always a great place to take visitors.so many beers on tap and great cocktails .. staff are kooky and helpful .. lots of favourites for me on the..."

Julie Cassie

"Went in last night for dinner. Had a couple plates to share and drinks. Pork platter was really good as was the fried chicken. Nice ambience aswell...."

Hamish

"Food don't really my cup of tea. Atmosphere is nice. Good for catchup with friends. Music is a bit loud. Balcony is good choice..."

Amyna

"Great place for getting sharing dishes. Enjoyed the plates that we had, the naan bread was so delicious. Service was pleasant, good atmosphere. Would..."

Foodserra

"You learn something new every day. Apparently this building was once the headquarters of the Australian communist party. Now there’s this very..."

Two Sheds

"We had lunch here with a group today. Lovely waitress. The sweet potato cigars were a bit strange, sort of sweet sort of savoury, didn’t love them...."

Vege Eats

"Trendy restaurant with cool lighting. Brought a friend from New Zealand here and we all enjoyed the meal. Great variety of fusion Thai food that was..."

Bear Noms

"A casual business lunch favourite. Amazing food, Great service and relaxed atmosphere. No need to look at the menu. Let the staff take care of if for..."

David

"Attended a 30th birthday here and the group were vegetarians so all our dishes were custom to be vegetarian. To my surprise I loved it and the..."

The Food Vogue By Le Seynt

"A bit dark, packed, and noisy even during weekdays. The pricing is slightly expensive but the portions are not too bad. Food is decent and flavourful..."

NoCapsicumPlease

"Such a great venue! Always has such a fun atmosphere especially when some of the dis are playing! Love the big list of cocktails! The food is also..."

C

"We came here for dinner on a Wednesday evening. The food was surprisingly delicious! I enjoyed the soft shell crab and mussels. The mussels were..."

Hangry Horace

"What can I say. Had a ladies dinner at Cookie. From the time I made the reservation to actually arriving at the restaurant the experience was..."

Kyriacoum

"A Melbourne institution! We've been going to Cookie for years and we love it every time. Last week we brought our friends here who were visiting from..."

Alice Gibson

"Fun venue with an enormous menu! Between two we shared the trout and chicken betel leaves, the salt and pepper calamari, the crispy pork belly red..."

Kate Dougherty

"Dined on New Year's Eve and the place was vibrant but noisy. Flavoursome dishes and decent sizes, especially the fried chicken. Attentive service,..."

Flaming Goose70

"I would highly recommend Cookie to anyone who loves Thai cuisine. I had the Lamb curry with eggplant & peas, with a side of coconut rice and..."

Nicole

"Simply loving this place!For New Years we have this tradition of getting a couple of mates together for some Thai food. Last year we went..."

MelbFoodHunter

"Great restaurant and efficient service. Our group had 10 people, so we ordered from the banquet menu and the food was delicious. It certainly had a..."

Kirsty Haggerty

"Really good and the rooftop is great at dusk when the sun is setting. Really beautiful, and the food is tasty and unique. The place is quite busy so..."

Emma

"Always the go to place when in doubt. There's so many options and so many great bars and restaurants you can go to. The stair walk is definitely..."

Madeline Agnes

"Updated 16/02/2018Make a return. Still absolutely beautiful. Ordered pork platter that I was dying to order last time and it hit every spots...."

Food Dine Roll

"Want good Thai in the heart of Melbourne? If you haven't been to this popular Thai eatery we recommend you to try it out! Cookie is situated on the..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"Tried this lovely place last weekend. Place was busy even though our dinner reservation was at 6. Entree was lovely! Main was good but took awhile to..."

Foodlover12

"I've been here twice. Always quite busy and loud but awesome flavours, variety and beers. I've never really loved Thai food until going here. Perfect..."

Rob

"Cookie is great. The bar is one of the most impressive in Melbourne both in looks and substances and it was one of the first restaurants to introduce..."

Espy Eats

"Fancy little place in Curtin house . The food is great - service is great , ambience and feel of the place is great ! Loved everything about it -..."

DT

"The food here is almost always very good. The pork platter is amazing and most of the food that I ordered like the fish never disappoint me. I could..."

Win

"I cool venue with lots of space. All dishes are set to share which is great. We ordered 3 small dishes and 1 medium and we went as a couple and it..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"Amazing place! My suggestion... Don't get the banquet and instead pick dishes of your own off the menu to share. You get a choice, still fill up and..."

Christina Mathiasz

"Good cooking of Asian dishes. Had some curries and stir fried dishes with rice last time visiting this place. Might be a bit pricier, but tasted..."

Ferry Gondo

"Had lunch here and it was good - grilled thai sausage, peppered snapper soup (very spicy), banana chili with chicken stuffed and mussels pancakes..."

SDeans

"Amazing cocktails and nice food. Service is adequate and super customer centric. They offered us some bubbles before dinner which was super nice...."

Daniel Bettencourt

"Wow I love this place my first time been there and I love it, no regrets what so ever the food are great and the friendly staff are good as well,I..."

Oral Sayee

"We ordered the mussels n roti bread.. I love the one in lucyliu and expected the same.. But it isn't.. It's average /good. We loved the snapper curry..."

Remy Matthew

"I've been here on several occasions as it's a bit of a Melbourne institution. Prime central location and authentic fusion food. I've spied many a..."

Good Food Good Mood

"We were greeted with a very welcoming smile. Everyone looks quite trendy. We were also seated by the window new the balcony which was nice-..."

Lily Fullgrabe

"A brilliant venue, that has an amazing vibe, great food and some delicious cocktails, came here for a gathering and the table ordered the pescatarian..."

George David Michaelides

"like ambience and most dishes are yummy and come in right portions. It always be the place that I take my guests out for dinning and drinking..."

Leng Mettarikanon

"Best Thai!Best service! Nice people!Desserts are really nice!I want to go there every day!:)Ground beef tastes really really..."

Yuxi Yan

"Lizzie's first impression: Kind of reminds me of Chin Chin but this place feels very chilled and their food/drink menu is soo extensive...."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"This place is great when you don't want to go all the way to chin chins. The ambience of this place is soo cool, love the high ceilings and the use..."

Justin

"Love love love cookie!! A great vibe with alot of tables but always packed! Great place for afterwork drinks or casual dinner. Loud space with lots..."

SueyLuey

"Decided to take my family up to Cookie and it was quite an interesting experience. It almost feels like the predecessor of Chin Chin. You've got the..."

Wandering Ella

"This is probably the most reliable meal in Melbourne. It never fails to disappoint. We always wind up ordering the same thing as it can't be beaten...."

BBQ Gypsy

"Cookie is on every foodie in Melbourne's list and I wonder why. I hadn't got around to visiting it until now as I'm always busy or its just too..."

Katherine Chiu

"What a fantastic Thai restaurant in the city- everything from the food and staff. We both had soup - I had Tom Kha Kai and fish fillet with sweet..."

Skippy

"Good decent Thai food located in the middle of the city. The food is always tasty and have generous portions. I always tend to over order when I am..."

Happyley

"At last I have found a bar in Melbourne that makes a Mai Tai the way a Mai Tai should taste. It's my favourite cocktail but gave up ordering it..."

The Pet Roo

"One of the best places to hang out in Melbourne I think. In the heart of the city, cookie is vibrant and fun and has delicious food. The cocktails..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Had some pork belly dry red curry and green papaya salad. Both dishes were wonderful recommendation by the waitress; to have a combination to..."

Cylee

"The cocktails were fantastic and the selection of drinks was vast, it was difficult to choose, however, the waiters didn't offer menus or take orders..."

Chanel Frendo

"Great night had drinks and dinner with some friends. Music a little loud we couldn't really talk. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful...."

Donm

"Went here to catch up with a few mates, was pretty busy but got us a table within 15 mins. That fried chicken is delicious, got the pork belly which..."

Jamie McMullen

Kisume

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"I never write reviews, but Kisumé was just amazing! The food was spectacular and the service was great (our waitress took our drinks off the bill..."

Tamara Pintov

"Fabulous food and outstanding service. Loved the easy vibe downstairs.. Uni sushi and the chargrilled chicken thigh (chilli daikon!!) were highlights..."

Gladys Foster

"Reached early so went upstairs to the bar and had a (warm) sake...to me the only way to drink sake!! The edamame accompaniment I ordered was..."

Renuka Saraswat

"Splurge a little and do the private dining Chefs Table upstairs with Chef Moon. You won't be disappointed. Bookings are a must and recommend you go..."

David-James Nguyen

"Exceptional! Some of Australia’s finest produce served to our table by a samurai of Japanese cuisine. An eye for detail intimately shared with each..."

Daniel Berger

"The best food and service. Awesome management and staff....made our anniversary so special with great..."

Roman Peldys

"Could not fault the food in this restaurant. Absolutely outstanding attention to detail, the flavours were amazing and staff brilliant. Highly..."

Megan Louise

"Amazing table service, such friendly staff that really help make fine dinning more approachable The banquet menu makes it easy for those who..."

Jasmine Russo

"Came here for my birthday dinner and surely wasn't disappointed. The atmosphere of the restaurant was sophisticated yet cozy and the level of..."

Donna Nguyen

"Dined here for my birthday last night with the $125pp set menu and had an incredible experience.The service was professional and attentive,..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"We dined at the Chef’s table. Incredible food and service by our main chef. However the supporting wait staff were not very professional (e.g. a..."

Casey

"Had an amazing dinner last night here! Nice ambience & cozy. Chef explained each dish briefly & it tastes really amazing...."

Priscilla T

"OMG. This place, food, service, everything (except price tag) was to die to. But even the price was worth it on a special night out with my daughter..."

Alimaude

"Absolutely..."

Bean

"⭐️ 4.5/5 stars - 🍇 Food - we got the set menu for $88 pp, I thought this was great value for money as we were completely stuffed..."

Carmen

"We came to Kisume for my birthday on a weekend. I chose the 15 piece sushi omakase. We were promptly seated at the sushi bar and given the menus. The..."

Willtravelforfood17

"We came here the day after Valentine’s Day and ordered the Valentine’s Day tasting menu for $150pp. The overall experience was fantastic and we..."

BD Food Adventures

"We were delighted to have the new years special menu. The Omi Wagyu was tender, the hazelnut Dacquoise was soft, flavoursome and balanced. The best..."

Lachlan Chan

"I had booked the sushi counter to do the sushi Omakase, but it happened to be Chinese New Year so they on a special menu with auspicious prices like..."

Alan Tse

"Quality food. Attentive wait staff. Somewhat over priced but making the most of a good name so costs a bit..."

CK

"Kisume is the perfect place to spend your Saturday night! They have amazing Japanese food which is so fresh, full of flavour and tasty! The bento box..."

Gluten Free Bible

"Tasty food and great..."

Anonymous

"BEST RESTAURANT I’VE BEEN TO IN MELBOURNE..... maybe it’s because I love japanese food but honestly I was so impressed by the ambience, the..."

Danielle D’souza

"The aesthetic and food quality of this restaurant is amazing. Restaurant was a bit difficult to find but don't we all like a hidden gem? Best dish is..."

Diana Quach

"Dined at Kisume on Saturday evening. Very modern, clean, sleek restaurant serving exceptional food. It’s quite expensive, however, the experience..."

SouthEastEater

"I have eaten at kisume a fair few days and not once disappointed. Really great staff and the food is..."

C H

"This is a really nice modern Japanese restaurant. For starters, I really liked the agedashi tofu and seafood soba noodles. We also had the no nori no..."

IEats

"Loved the ambience of this place. Food is great too! A little bit on the pricier side but well worth it...."

M&M

"We came to Kisumé for an omakase experience at the sushi counter and were very impressed. The restaurant has a moody ambience and great aesthetics...."

JM

"Came here for my birthday party with family. Love the restaurant vibes and their customer service. I was really satisfied with food quality and..."

Eatwithbonny

"Booked a table at the sushi counter for a special event, the ambience is fancy casual but very fitting for a special event. Experience is very..."

Kayla Nguyen

"Came here with a a booking made hours earlier for 2 during a Saturday lunch. It was pretty quiet with a calm ambience.We were seated at the..."

Karen

"We went there for the set menu at $175 pp. The wagyu scotch fillet was beautiful, as was the snapper tempura and the cauliflower and mushroom salad...."

Ann

"Delicious food and intimate service. The macadamia cos lettuce salad is a standout for me. Such simple dish yet packed with flavors..."

Chao Zelin Ma

"Great experience at Kisume, amazing decoration very focus on the details. Personally don't like the Foie Gras Angus beef, I reckon is slicely bitter..."

Jack C Lin

"Fantastic service and faultless dishes. Thoroughly enjoyed the..."

Melbournefoodie

"Exceptionally friendly service. Nice, modern interior design. Fresh ingredients and delicious flavours. Beautifully presented dishes...."

Foodforthebrokensoul

"UPDATE: CHEFS TABLEEnjoyed chef’s table tonight, food was great. Some dishes were a slight miss, but enjoyed majority! The experience was..."

Foodie Takes Melb

"I'm a very lucky girl. I've had the privilege of partaking in the Chef's Table experince three times and I would keep coming back if I could! The..."

Ngocolat

"We had a great date night at Kisumé seated at the bar. We made a booking and were seated upon arrival by very friendly staff who also kept us..."

Jen Eats Away

"Had a amazing experience here, seating at the bar area watching the chefs preparing our sushi, nice atmosphere, the menu were interesting, very..."

FoodieInMel

"A good place for a formal date. However, it is definitely not a traditional Japanese restaurant, more like western style with sushi. Fancy location,..."

Joey Zhang

"Ambience: 8/10 Service: 7/10Taste: 9/10Value: 7/10Would recommend cauliflower salad and sushi plate.Sakura Hemingway..."

Hungrywombats

"Had the most delightful meal at Kisumé.The interior was very luxe, and the place was bustling.Staff were very attentive, friendly and..."

Pineapple San

"Late night meal - I’m in love. Set menu had plenty to eat- great flavours and the bar is a great place to watch them prepare food...."

Annette Y

"Our first omakase in Kisume was good! But we wanted to try something out of the list. So we ordered the crispy wagyu truffle in which came out as two..."

Vivi Susanti

"First of all I have to say this is the best dessert I have ever had! The staff are friendly and helpful, but the register lady is a little bit..."

Lareinaglory

"Attended a birthday on this cold weekend. This restraint was nice and cosy as we all enjoyed our meals which were gorgeous to look at and delish..."

Split The Bill

"📝: Discover a fusion of art, design, and dining. Kisumé draws on the purity and integrity of Japanese cuisine while infusing it with Australian..."

Sense Of Food

"Had a lovely evening here with my partner. Service was very attentive, which is excellent. Food was great, though I’ve had better at another fine..."

Jill

"Ive been here many times since its opening but this is the first time I write a review. Kisume is my fav Japanese food in town. The food is super..."

Huong Dang

"I love Kisume! I honestly do not like seafood but Kisume opened my taste buds and they did not disappoint. The dishes were flavoursome and the..."

Wearekimleaf

"🎙"OH, 'KISU-ME' UNDER THE MILKY TWILIGHT" 🌠.What was Edamame and Lentils favourite TV show? 📺 Answer Below..."

Melbourne Food Wanderer

"The evolving omakase menu at Kuro Kisumé is a symphony of flavours that appeals to all humanly senses and is truly emotionally evoking. Trust..."

Lydia Leong

"Delicious Japanese cuisine. So amazed by its flavour, especially the truffle wagyu ball - highly recommended! Ambience and service was really..."

Mrs E

"We dined here last year before Christmas. We had the set menu and all the dishesare fantastic. We spent almost 3hours because some dishes took long..."

Lyn Victoria

"Came here during Melbourne Money and my experience was quite good. Definitely some of the best quality sushi in Melbourne but it comes with a hefty..."

Andrew L

"⭐️ $95pp ⭐️ Excellent Service and Accomodating staff. ⭐️ High Quality Sushi. Tried a set and had to finish with citrus dessert which was..."

Anh Mantou

"I had the privilege of experiencing the chef's table with a sake pairing. Each dish was beautifully presented and eloquently explained by the chef..."

Tepa Rianii

"A fancy fine dining experience, and well worth it. We ordered the 5 course set menu at $140/person and the food quality was great. All the dishes..."

Keven Luan

"Had really high expectations for this place but was a little disappointed. I had a larger group so we had a set menu, the food was great but the..."

Sandy

Chocolate Buddha

83/100 (1486 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

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Wheelchair Accessible

"One of the best sushi experiences you can have in Melbourne undoubtedly.From the outset of our meal, we were greeted by staff who were..."

Kevin & Emily

"Gorgeous open space that easily catered for my table of 6 (with booking).Ordered:🍚 Sashimi Don: with fresh salmon sashimi marinated..."

Jasmine

"This is a great restaurant at Fed Square. It's beautiful inside and has ample seating, including a sushi train. The service was excellent, the..."

Rhonni

"It was Diwali celebration at federation square and we wanted to try something different, Japanese food seemed like a good inspiration. We had ordered..."

Mihir Baxi

"Wonderful service although we did have staff doubling up e.g. 2 waiter brought us water and 2 asked for our orders but they're just extra attentive..."

Ange

"Very beautiful food...."

Jordan

"What a delightful place to dine in the busiest and one of the prettiest places in Melbourne. Was super busy when we came here for a friend’s..."

LC

"This evenings pre gig dinner was consumed at Chocolate Buddha, not only does this venue do Japanese well, it caters for my GF, DF & Fructose..."

Espy Eats

"I struggled to find this restaurant. The gps made me walk past acmi a couple of times and the wall between the gray SBS building and ACMI until I..."

Dr S

"I have been to chocolate Buddha many times, because I have a friend who needs to eat gluten free and chocolate Buddha has a whole page of gluten free..."

Sanyk28

"Had the salmon maki rolls and the apple crumble. Food was absolutely amazing, as was the location. I sat outside with a view of federation square..."

Emma Catherine Beacham

"A dinner with a small gathering of friends. Option of a la carte was a nice surprise, and some restaurants only offer set menus for groups. Staff..."

Junichi

"Don't worry its not all chocolate! That was my first thought when i saw the restaurant sign as we entered anyway. Great prawns and bento box. They do..."

Veta Bajaj

"Don’t let the name fool you - this is a Japanese restaurant and a very good one at that.We had lunch her on a wet and cold Friday and..."

Austin

"I had dinner here tonight and just wanted to compliment all the staff for their amazing service. I eat out a lot but the genuine friendliness and..."

Claui

"We had a fabulous meal here Sunday night. There were six of us and everyone's meal was excellent. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable of the..."

Disommer

"Love this place, been here so many times and never been disappointed!! Lots of vego & vegan choices. Highly recommend the agedashi tofu and the..."

VegoLover

"Delicious food and fantastic attentive, helpful and friendly service. The Vegetable Maki and Nasu Dengaku (Miso Eggplant) are must tries! I just..."

Ellie

"Great food... Great place indoors and outdoors... and amazing service. Our food was a bit late so they shouted a whole cask of Sake. Talking about..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"Went to this restaurant for our company Christmas party. The whole restaurant looks nice and relates to Japan. The food was okay, kind of lacked some..."

Kaley Nguyen

"Extremely friendly staff. Good food and even better deserts, my personal favourite being the green tea brûlée! Although it could use more noodle..."

Brittany Clark

"Ordered teriyaki chicken and grilled salmon lunch trays. The grilled salmon is quite good, the skin is crispy and the fish meat is juicy. But the..."

Stella

"We came here for dinner on a Saturday night to meet with a friend.I was not sure what to expect and ordered the Tori soboro noodles this was..."

Split The Bill

"Outstanding food and faultless service. Had dinner here with friends on Friday and we ordered pretty much every small dish on the menu - everything..."

Blergh!

"A recent return (Feb 2020) confirmed the delights of Chocolate Buddha. There's been a complete refit - this was my first time since reopening (had..."

Keith Lawrence

"Always happy to come here with a group of friends for a meal! Great atmosphere, service, food and cocktails! Its also a great place to watch the..."

Melbfoodluva

"My Mum and I had the most delicious meal here - it was 10 days ago on a crazy evening in Melbourne due to the footy. It was very busy (pre footy time..."

Meg

"Great night with the lads. Service was exceptional. Food was great with no real misses amongst the multiple shared plates we ordered. A busy Friday..."

Matty

"Such an unassuming name for a Japanese restaurant. Very informed and friendly staff. Great food and service. A little sterile in the ambience Dept,..."

Dazz Inator

"Great Japanese with a nice view of fed square. Good lunch special and friendly informative staff. I will definitely return to try a few more options...."

Anna Wheelahan

"I went for dinner tonight w Simmyeats.Melb, her partner and my friend which was sooo much fun. The service from the moment we walked in the..."

Timinmelbourne

"I haven't been here in years and last night I warmed up with my first ever ramen experience. I ordered the spicy pork ramen but instead of pork I got..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Visited yesterday for weekend lunch. Very quiet inside. Was greeted by the very enthusiastic host, given menus to look at and we took some outdoor..."

Tania Salu

"I had heard on a few low fodmap support groups that Chocolate Buddha catered to the low fodmap diet so I thought I would give the city restaurant a..."

Fussy Fodmapper

"I had a really good time here! I ordered the Nabeyaki Soba because ever since playing Phoenix Wright Spirit of Justice i always wanna get the soba..."

Thuaners

"Friendly and professional staff who are always very helpful and attentive. Great atmosphere and amazing Buddha status to admire. The good is amazing..."

N

"Went here after a show as nowhere else was serving food. Pleasantly surprised. Great service, very friendly and helpful staff. The food was delicious..."

Izzy Wild

"Chocolate Buddha definitely has a menu that caters for most however we don't believe the food is worth the extremely high prices or arrogant service...."

@twogoodtoresist

"My friend used to work here and was telling me how it was really tasty and traditional. Given we have both spent time in Japan I was eager to check..."

Good Food Good Mood

"I honestly do feel this place is a tiny bit over-rated. It is always super crazy busy and I feel that is probably what brings it down a bit. It..."

Lilly Pilly

"I've been to chocolate Buddha a few times now. A trendy and very well located restaurant in Federation Square of Melbourne CBD.Really good..."

Dinermelb

"3.8 to be exact. Better ramen than I had in a while. The soup wasn't bad at all, certainly not bland! The chasyu was a bit ordinary, not enough fat..."

KC

"We arrived and sat outside. The service was impeccable and the waitress was lovely. We ordered a couple of small dishes that were all amazing...."

Allison King

"I've been to this place a number of times, due to it's convenience and fabulous noodle dumplings, and can't believe I haven't written a review before..."

Shazzamataz

"Great place for a quick dinner if you are around Federation Square, great friendly staff- delicious food and a lovely place to people watch..."

Sugar_licks

"Excellent spot for a meal if you're visiting ACMI or the Ian Potter gallery at Fed Square. The food was really good, although a little on the..."

Ben To

"Frenetic and fabulous. The crew know there stuff and are very efficient. And the food is delicious, portions generous and enough choice to please..."

Check Please

"A great location with better than average standard and unique dishes, but at a relatively hefty price. My Spicy Pork Ramen ($22) was good,..."

TonkleChicken

"Food was alright, didn't really wow me but I suppose it was pretty unique Japanese with a western twist. Had the pork lunch tray, I liked the brown..."

Kristie Koo

"Love this place, great menu, great taste and welcoming staff. My favourite is the spicey pork ramen A great place to meet up with friends in the city..."

Zessie

"Chocolate Buddha has been a go to for me whenever I am forced to spend any amount of time in the CBD. It has a great outlook, I quite like the shared..."

Oni San

"Delicious pork belly and fantastic tempura pumpkin cooked to perfection; soft on the inside and light crispy tempura batter. Staff are friendly and..."

Cristy Phelan

"The name won't tell but this place is actually one of the better Izakaya restaurants in Melbourne. Great range of small share dishes and wonderful..."

MelbFoodHunter

"Federation Square is known for its diverse amount of of people and restaurants.Certain restaurants give real emphasis and an example of..."

Taking A Bite

"We had lunch at Chocolate Buddha on Saturday to celebrate a family birthday. There were 11 of us ranging in age from 15 to 77, with pretty diverse..."

Dave Ansett

"We recently went to chocolate Buddha for lunch on a weekday. Considering it's in Fed Square, it was surprisingly quiet, ideal for a slow lunch with..."

Simon

"Had a great night, food lovely...and too entertainment with our waiter Michael. Wonderfully attentive, hilarious and professional.............."

Ali Horan

"Was looking for somewhere to have dessert and came across this place. Really appreciated the warm and friendly service. My friend and I tried the..."

Jennyaichen

"I came here for dinner with a group of people on a Saturday night. Most of us were running late but our table was still reserved for us. The renkon..."

Faye

"We had a lovely meal at chocolate Buddha. The food was consistently good across the 4 dishes we ordered and the service was attentive. Overall, an..."

Steph Hanson

"Last Saturday a group of us met at Federation square to have lunch at a frequently talked about local spot. Chocolate Buddha is a communal Japanese..."

Ashlee Adams

"I like this place, food is fresh & good quality, service is efficient and friendly. Well located. They accommodate dietary requirements really..."

Yuppiehippiechick

"Summary Review: This place serves simple Japanese dishes done well and presented well. In an inviting communal seating environment, this is the place..."

Mz_J

"Had dinner here on a Saturday night, they were packed but the service was really good and the food was pretty quick to come out!The servings..."

Food Architect

"Great food and service, you have to try the Korean chicken and the plum wine , the dumplings are great and the prices reasonable, have to book in to..."

Peter Emmerson

"I don't know where to begin with this place! The food is just to die for, the location is central, the staff are super friendly, cocktails go down a..."

Elizabeth215

"What a delightful dining experience! Chocolate Buddha was the restaurant chosen by my partner to cap off our five-day Melbourne visit, which..."

Food Baes

"Such great and welcoming service, really cool place to chill. Got iced chocolate and was delicious!!!!! Unfortunately didn't order any food -..."

Gabby Deg

"Service is excellent, very nice waitersI got the Buddha dumplings and age- dashi tofu, it's a very salty ( only today not other times I ate..."

Olivia

"Lovely Japanese restaurant overlooking Federation Square.Pros- friendly, polite service- fresh, healthy food- fast..."

Purple Anise

"By far my favourite restaurant in Melbourne.The wait staff are really friendly and the food is AMAZING! Try the pumpkin rolls and the..."

Becks

"This japanese restaurant is just located at Federation Square. It is nice to seat either inside or outside. I prefer seating inside to have a more..."

MF

"We had lunch there today (2.30pm, kitchen still opened!), the staff was really good and extremely friendly. We shared some pork belly (to die for!)..."

Foodielicious

"We wanted something to snack on before dinner so we ordered the mapo tofu & kingfish sushi roll. Did not expect the tofu to be so good! Kingfish..."

Gossipgalaxy

"I came here for dinner with my parents today. We ordered the tempura soft shell crab salad, sashimi don, wagyu don, spicy pork ramen and green tea..."

Gwendolyn Tan

"I truly love this place! Never disappointed. OK, so it gets a bit busy on weekends, but that is because of the brilliant location, versatile food..."

Cafeeverymeal

"Had lots of delicious meals here over the years, honestyCan't remember having had an average dish let alone a bad one - lovely crockery, well..."

MrArk

"Yum is the first word that comes to mind! Huge variety of food and drinks on the menus accompanied by huge flavours! Willing to cater for any..."

Nashii Babic

"I go here for a quick drink and some nibbles with a friend on a regular basis. Staff are always friendly and the food is consistently top notch! ..."

Little Pink Piggy

"Been back here many times for the great food, great service and great location. If you're after something fun, social and casual as a couple or with..."

Ali Ward

"I'm not sure why there are negative reviews about this place, perhaps those that wrote them had had a bad day? I couldn't fault this place from the..."

Dave Owen

"As usual I received the best service tonight at Chocolate Buddah. The food is always amazing but the staff are always and without exception so..."

Michaela Uzima

"Gourmet gluten free lunch. Not just gluten free, but really tasty and beutifully presented! Will be back next time we're in..."

Trish

"Having been there previously for a number of years and again just in early February 2014, the relatively low Urbanspoon rating is a testament..."

Shanton

"To celebrate the end of the uni semester I headed to Chocolate Buddha in Federation Square. The joint has been around I believe since Federation..."

ELouise

"All the elements work well together for a tasty and clean dish - the silken tofu made..."

Aggofato

"Chocolate Buddha has long been one of my favourite Melbourne restaurants. It's right in the middle of Federation Square and serves fantastic Japanese..."

Bri

"...discovered that it was a japanese restaurant. i was immediately pleased with my selection. i started with an asahi beer, because i'm a cliche..."

Laura Brown

"I had trouble trying to write this epic Ramen post which is why it has taken me so long. Personally, ramen in Melbourne is actually quite..."

Jeroxie

"Yet another cloudy, winter day in Melbourne. Usually I would have loved to stay at home in the warmth all day with Iron Chef Rob watching DVDs but..."

Iron Chef Shellie

"I love dining at Chocolate Buddha. The food is great especially the izakaya menu which is lovely for sharing with friends. The staff are friendly and..."

Lula

"Excellent service and food!. Friendly staff with excellent customer service. Food was fast and delicious .. very hard to pick a favourite dish of the..."

Winterz

"VERY GLUTEN FREE FRIENDLY. It's casual and the service matches it. Service is not bad, but it's nothing to write home about either. Asian cuisine is..."

Coeliac.livingglutenfree

"Had a fabulous meal. My son is GF and the menu caters well for food allergies. Not the cheapest but excellent quality and excellent service. Highly..."

Colleen

"Love this place!. I had lunch here yesterday with some friends, and we had a fab time. Our designated waiter Lucas was absolutely charming, and kept..."

Supersnazzy

"I have eaten here quite a few times in the past but not recently. There must have been a change in management...for the better!! All the staff super..."

Snake00

"YUM. I love everything about this place. I don't care if people say it's touristy and non-traditional. Ive been here a billion times and the standard..."

Confi_dance

"Great location. I've always enjoyed Chocolate Buddha when I've eaten here. Last week was no exception, although it didn't excite me as it had..."

Stvar1

"Rocked up on a Saturday night with 3 kids 4 adults and no booking. We were looked after by a great waitress. Food was fantastic as was the..."

WestISbest

"Delivers. Chocolate Buddha isn't claiming to be a restaurant which provides totally authentic Japanese food. What it does well, it delivers: casual..."

MelbourneMiss

"Good environment and excellent courteous service with prompt delivery of both entree and mains. Food was well presented and delicious. Gluten free..."

AndrewS

"I used not to. It is not the best available but it is a staple for the regular cbd Japanese food attendee who values gif food. Tempura is..."

Stephen JR

"Can't stay away.. Have been coming here for many years and have seen so many staff come and go, menu alterations and renovations but I keep coming..."

Tara Devii

"This place still has good food, namely the newly added salmon avocado roll w apple wasabi, but it is a long way from where it used to be. Much..."

Brando The Pig

"Yum!. I often have to work in Melbourne, and this is one of my usual safe bets for good food and quick..."

Sarah

"My favourite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne! The food is always great, the restaurant is nice and easy to get to and the staff are really friendly!..."

Alyce M

"I love buddha. People usually write bad reviews because they have nothing better to do, Chocolate Buddha is a great venue in an awesome location and..."

Basil

"Best place to eat in Federation Square. Not the best Japanese I've had but still tasty. Venue makes up for the lack of flavour and moderate to high..."

Blake

"Great Experience. On first glance... A majestic row of seating, elegant service, with a menu to die for.A curry so perfectly made that......"

Obi-wan Kenobi

"Phenomenal Japanese cuisine. Chocolate Buddha is about to become my new go-to restaurant. Super convenient location - check. Gorgeous fit-out with..."

Emma Winton

"Great Food!. Awesome food, have taken friends from interstate and overseas and everyone really..."

Cameroncallister

"So so. Not too sure if I would return again. I think whether you would like this place or not just depends on what your after. The food is great, but..."

Erin Mahony

"Quick bite to eat!. Dropped in on a number occasions, but recently had the king fish and prawn sushi... Simply AMAZING! The sashimi and sushi here is..."

J.Hutchison

"Yum!. Menu is small (1 page for hot mains) and a little pricey- but I still love going here! The barramundi and the eggplant are to die for! Just..."

De88ie_9irl

"Good for quick meal. Well priced and tasty share plates. Service efficient and friendly without being..."

Turtle

"Great food! It's a lovely place to go for a special Japanese meal as it is pricey compared to all the sushi shops around Melbourne. Loved the tempura..."

Hello Kiki

"Japanese in Fed Square!. Not cheap but great location and a good restaurant for large parties.Japanese food is the bomb and they do a..."

Lily N

"Good Food and A Nice Location.. Chocolate buddha has nice modern australian cuisine, a good wine list and a nice location overlooking the Yarra, give..."

Gursharan Chana

"Ur paying for the location here as the food isn't anything out of the ordinary. Having said that I've been several times and will prob go back. I've..."

Tanya Pappalardo

"The food is good. We get a large vego dish to share. Beer prices are..."

Big Mojo

"Gluten free menu is a bit limited compared to the rest of the menu but food and service very good...."

Samuel Cox

"I'm a sucker for the Teriyaki chicken here-plus the location is good if catching a show in the city. Still a..."

Luke

"Ra-ra-ramen! For the cheap price tag and speedy food it's good when you're in a rush. To all the people out there who are unhappy that the food comes..."

Jade

"Overpriced for average taste. You're paying for the atmosphere. Its a nice place to socialise. The food is average, its food you can get anywhere but..."

Munchinmelbourne

"Loved it. Tasty food, good wine selection (Plum Wine was different) and lovely personal service. Looking forward to returning with friends, family &..."

Foodie

""which powder do i eat?!". Yum yum bento box was really good...the spicy little powders on the table are great on rice and id never had them before..."

P's Bottomless Pit

"Decent. From memory, not a lot of the food from Chocolate Buddha appealed to me, except, perhaps ironically the (Korean) bibambap. I've had it twice..."

Christina Ngo-Nguyen

"It's all about the location and this is reflected in the prices. We came here on a Monday night and couldn't fault the service. The entrees were..."

Rob

"Really enjoyed my experience there. Staff were helpful and lovely, ramens were massive! I left very very full and the prices of dishes was expected..."

Celia

"Tasty food, adequate service, great location. Ordered a rice and a noodle dish, both of which were tasty. Shame they don't do ordinary gyoza though...."

Foodi

"Great location, busy and lots to choose from on the menu. Communal eating style (long benches) so it's great for groups. A bit disappointed though..."

The Hungry Badger

"Central location & great food. Every time I go to Chocolate Buddha (and it would have to be in excess of half a dozen), I tell myself I'll try..."

Nadia

"Suprisingly Good!. At a restaurant called "Chocolate Buddha" I would not have expected Japanese food, but this place was, and business was booming...."

Iron Chef Shellie

"The atmosphere And the food were excellent. I highly recommend it if you love Japanese food. The only downside is there are no waiters taking orders..."

Sargon Younan

"The service here was friendly. We really enjoyed the entree and sashimi sharing options. The fusion flavours were also great. The ambience and..."

Jen G

"Chocolate Buddha is a great venue for family with little children. They do amazing children dishes, and delicious Japanese inspired dishes. We had..."

Zainurul Rahman

"Always one of my favourite places to eat in Melbourne. Great healthy food, great atmosphere, easy to get to and always something happening in..."

Ajanta Judd

"Absolutely delish! We were walk ins late on a Saturday and we managed to grab two spots at the bar - the staff were so incredibly lovely. Food was..."

Tiffany Vines

"Great spot! Great service! Extraordinary flavoursome food, which is presented well. All in all a great experience as long as you don't require a seat..."

Mark Nussy

"Chocolate Buddha continually amazes me. The staff, the food, the location & vibe all nailed. This will always be my favourite place to go for dinner...."

Alec Latchford (xSmartalec)

"The restaurant is located right at the centre of Federation Square and so easily accessible by public transport The food was incredible! Most..."

A Mitra

I Love Dumplings

83/100 (2620 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I’ve never had any tastier dumplings. The fillings were so fresh. Absolutely loved every bite. My favorite dumplings spot in Melbourne. Will keep..."

Shaswata Banik

"Very impressed with the quality and flavour of the pan fried dumplings. Staff were helpful and efficient for takeaway order. Will definitely be..."

Jay

"Awesome eatery. Don’t be deceived by its shabby exterior and entrance. Inside is well decorated and clean. Dumplings absolutely delicious...."

Lunarcry

"I Love Dumplings in Flemington has a really nice, intricately designed interior. Food was also great!!Ordered:🍤 Small honey king..."

Jasmine

"Love the dumplings from this place. I always order via Uber Eats and this by far is on top of the list. Tried fried chicken and prawn dumpling,..."

Nupur Bhople

"One of the best dumplings restaurants I have been to so far, always come with my girlfriend and we never leave disappointed, highly..."

Elliott Jacobs

"Cant go wrong with the dumplings here! Pork is my favorite...yum!!! Veggie ones are ok too, lamb dumplings are also amazing, in fact all the..."

Tonya

"Ordered the panfried pork dumplings with sichuan sauce. Dumplings were cooked to perfection. Especially love the light pan fry as sometimes it can be..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"Well I loved this place. I went there all by myself after a tough meditation session for some self indulgence.They had veg options , the..."

SrPr

"Food is absolutely great! Service is okay, mostly just language barrier and always a full house. Recommend to book before coming. Decent pricing. Can..."

TT

"My score 3.75 stars. Had been to the one in the CBD (now closed) a number of times, but this was our first time here. J & I had lunch on Tue 26th..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"I really enjoy this place, but certainly (like many mainstream Chinese) do not expect to eat anything healthy. Even speak vegetables are drenched in..."

Frankie Camilleri

"These are hands down the best dumplings I've ever had. Expertly crafted and full of flavour, the steamed pork dumplings are by far my favourite! The..."

Niki

"Love going here for dumplings. Such great value for money. Love the beef and lamb dumplings with their chilli sauce. Easily my..."

TheyCallHimX

"Surprisingly bigger inside that it looks from the entry. Wait staff were friendly and attentive. Food came out fast and was very nicely cooked...."

Youngy

"Great place in a good location, many many dishes to choose from; the place is clean and the service is also good. Might appreciate the tone down in..."

Jessica Cumine

"Food was delicious could not fault it and really quick service. I will definitely come back. Only issue was, their tables were so low it was abit..."

Bree

"A good go to restaurant not only for dumplings, Their stir fried chilli beans with pork mince was a stand out! The prawn dumplings were also very..."

Kyah English

"My favorite dumpling place. Recently had delivered dumplings and the sszechuan sauce but it was a packet sauce. Which wasnt very nice. Very peppery..."

Mhtmht

"I Love Dumplings is a very consistent restaurant that serves up an extensive range of Chinese dishes. They specialize in dumplings, which are..."

FOOD TRIP

"Make sure you have your stretch denim on! This place serves all the deliciousness that’s associated with dumpling yum yum good times. 🥟The..."

BeardedBruncher

"First time to this restaurant. It's surprised so busy on the weekend. And we are lucky to get the table around ten minutes waiting without no..."

Angelarrlee

"Not too busy on the weekdays. Food took some time coming out but definitely worth the wait. Casual and nicely decorated setting suitable for both..."

J.kace

"9/10 Zomato where's that 1/2 rating???Simple joy in life ...Quite a big venue, no fine dining, attentive service and time for..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Food: I had a very satisfying meal ! I really enjoyed the xio long baos ! They were delicious !! Highly recommend ordering it 😋😋..."

TNT 😋❤️

"Always loved their Dumplings! I have been eating dumplings at I Love Dumplings for almost 5 years! Every store have the same taste! No matter which..."

Life=Food

"Friendly staff. Food was delicious and well portioned. We over ordered and ended up taking food home. If pay by cash you get a discount on your..."

Robbie Flordeliz

"This is one restaurant I’ll always go back to whenever I have a craving for dumplings (which, let’s be real, is at least once a month). Special..."

Steph

"Amazing food and value. 15 pan fried pork dumplings for under $10 is just too good. I visit weekly and haven’t had a sub par meal EVER. Check them..."

Cheesy.boys

"The dumplings here are great. Be it steamed or fried they deserve a thumbs up. But it's not just the dumplings, we came here in a group so we also..."

Don Djoe

"Love this place for decent tasting cheap dumplings! There is an odd smell inside the restaurant but if you can overcome it then you’re in for a..."

Eggcelent Eatventures

"This place serves one of the best dumplings and spring rolls I've ever had. Their spread of Chinese food is also very very good. Definitely worth..."

Ramesh Kumar

"Awesome Dumpling joint!!! I meet one of my friends here for dinner once every couple of months, even though neither of us live close. I love the..."

Oj_always_eating

"The 15min walk there from home always seems like a good excuse to order far too many dumplings. Generally consistent quality although the staff..."

Brunny Girl

"The service was great and the staff were friendly. The Xiao Long Bao were delicious and the battered king prawn was great too! I will definitely be..."

Kirsty Haggerty

"Came on Friday night,its a nice place. Staff are friendly and they have many choices of dumplings. Recommend to order few small serve dumplings and..."

Danilel

"Never been disappointed here. We always have a plate of dumplings with Sichuan chilli sauce, some xia long bao and the hot and sour soup. Good..."

Dumba

"As the name suggest, just go for the dumplings. haha. Dumplings were good, though the standards dropped since opening. Service was also a..."

Chewynoms

"I love dumplings because I love dumplings and their soup 😋😋😋 it is as simple as that😋😋 all the one I had been here. I couldn’t..."

Salini Devi Ramaraj

"Came on Thursday night, we got the table without the booking in ten minutes. Not too bad. Staff are friendly and food is amazing,specially for..."

Diana

"Arrived here at 4.30pm so after school to have a quick early dinner. The place was completely isolated no one was seated except us and one more man...."

Ct.eats

"Nicer ambience compared to the city branch. Orientalist style furniture and spacious. Plus side is that there are a few additional items here,..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Seen a few mixed reviews but decided to give them a try to see for myself. Visited with my gf and we ordered quite a large amount of food. Kung Paw..."

Dale Zeinheiger Culpin

"I was expecting the noodles to be an oyster sauce like colour like shown on the menu so when a plate with orange came out I was a bit disappointed...."

SB

"As the name suggests, the dumplings are fantastic! Very tasty fillings. We ordered the steamed chicken and prawn dumplings and the pan fried pork..."

Nina

"Went to ILD tonight, it was packed as usual. The waiters were very friendly and the food we ordered came out very quickly.The pan fried..."

Tml

"The restaurant was nicely decorated with red lanterns, wooden table and hanging wall. The staff was friendly. We ordered pork dumplings, chilli green..."

Jin Jau Liau

"Dined here today, they were super busy and didn't have many staff on, our order was taken quickly and the food came out very efficiently. Was..."

Emma Catherine Fuller

"My partner and I have been here on many occasions. We love the dumplings! They're a good size, juicy and tasty. We always get the pan fried pork..."

Melb_foodlvr8

"Yummy dumpling fix! After being left dissapointed with another restaurant for dumplings, I got my delicious dumplings fix here. As usual, we left..."

Hungry Hieu

"Like this place, bright and clean, ordered satay chicken, stew pork and dumplings. Short waiting time and delicious food. The pork is my favourite,..."

Lynny

"I love the dumplings here. Reasonably priced too. I love the prawn dumplings here and the fried rice is good too. The pork fried dumplings is nice...."

Leanne Dando

"Great dumplings place, especially for steam pork dumplings with sichun chill sauce and lamb spare ribs, come with family on Mother's Day, we have..."

Laura

"Food taste nice, soon realised it has MSG, HAHA!!I am not very certain about the MSG, not all food they put MSG in it. I am still trying to..."

@qqHsiao

"Come here on Saturday night. This our second time in the I love dumplings, it looks more Chinese dishes choices than Richmond. We try lotus and lamb..."

Nick

"Tasty dumplings, super reasonably priced - I wish they did smaller serving sizes for tables of 2 - 15 dumplings for most of their serves means we..."

The Beauty Of Melbourne

"I definitely would not go past the dumplings here. They were tasty and quick with a light shezuan chilli sauce. Tried Mongolian chicken (very very..."

Accomplice Anna

"My first visit here. The best dumplings I have tried so far in Melbourne. The hot chilli soup is disappointed. It is full of pepper. We taste..."

Celine Cox

"Large restaurant in Flemington high Street. Called in here early on a Sunday evening. Only a couple of tables taken at that time but seemed quite..."

Karen Edwards

"Arrived tonight at 630pm table for 3. Great vibe. Food was great. Service was great. Our waiter was a lovely polite young man. -pork dumplings -soup..."

Alannah Faye Magick

"Best dumplings in Melbourne! Would recommend the sichuan chilli..."

Ellen Stuart

"went for dinner, they had Peking duck pancakes which was reasonably priced 7/10 the bbq pork buns 10/10, vegetarian fried rice was good to have with..."

Sarah J

"Love going here for dumplings. Such great value for money. Love the beef and lamb dumplings with their chilli sauce. Easily my favourites. Didn't..."

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