171 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"This restaurant is a more Westernised one in Chinatown, and is not really a place Chinese people would gravitate towards. That’s not a bad thing..."
SJFU
"One of the best places for pan fried dumplings! I especially love the wontons with the chilli oil on..."
Vi Tran
"Ordered: Shanghai Xiao Long Bao $11.8 🥟 Shanghai Pan Fried Juicy Bao $10.8Shanghai Stir Fried Noodle with Shredded Pork $10.8..."
Steph
"A lovely reasonably priced Chinese restaurant. Some of the menu we hadn't seen before. Gorgeous dumplings and salt and pepper squid. Great meal with..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"Juicy Bao is easy to miss walking through China Town, but once inside you will find plenty of seating and not too crammed together. Service was good,..."
Shannon
"Super tasty and juicy..."
Radhika Mhatre
"Came here on a super busy Friday night with our little toddler, the friendly staff seated us & gave our son his own special bowl & cup. Even though..."
Let Laura Eat
"Delicious and Juicy bao & xiao long bao!They are very generous with the filling!However I didn’t really like the Lemon Chicken as it was..."
FoodieQueen21
"The pan fried pork dumplings were so tasty! The XLBs were not bad — quite a bit of gravy in them, and the Jia jiang mian was alright (still kind of..."
Priscilla Yeo
"My go to dumpling restaurant in the city! Always get the Xiao long bao and wonton in chilli oil! The waiting line can be long but the service is..."
Anthony N
"The best bao I have ever had.They have a wide selection to choose from.The interesting part is there are a lot of options to choose from for..."
Kriti
"Big fan of your juicy boas. Love you peeps! I'm a weekend visitor ;) the cold beef coriander is to die for as well. Alongside some nice Tsing..."
Taijas Kumar
"There may be a queue to get in but usually it moves fairly quickly. Ambience is cozy but typically noisy in this chinese restaurant and you will be..."
Food For Thought
"All time favourite. Their stir fry rice cakes, dumplings and xo sauce fried noodles are the famous ones. Also the braised pork belly is amazing!..."
Jo Tan
"Ordered take away lunch from them - pork & prawn wanton in chilli and peanut sauce. The wanton tasted great, however they were soaked in the..."
PacmanGo
"Ordered the Shanghai noodles with spring onion oil and minced meat. I actually really like this dish but the past three shops I've had this dish..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Came here with my friends to try the xiao long bao and wontons with peanut and chilli sauce. Xlb was the best! The wontons were nice too but would've..."
Tammy
"So delicious!! The pork buns are to die for and the Shanghai noodles are great too. Cute little restaurant has a nice vibe too! Easily accessible in..."
Melbourne Food Finds
"Juicy bao by name... juicy bao by nature.The xiao long bao was a beautiful flavour explosion of sweet broth mixed with black vinegar.. to die..."
Sharondefoodie
"Cheap, cheerful and delicious!!The front of the venue there is a dumpling theatre with ladies making dumplings with their bare..."
Hungry Diner
"Highly recommended for a BYO dumpling restaurant amongst the abundance of choices in Chinatown. Less intense than Shanghai Village further down the..."
Vic
"I'm always wary of colleague recommendations for dumplings in the CBD so I've held out on going here for many years. Now I'm really kicking myself..."
Foodme
"I sometimes overwork restaurant and menu selection so was glad to just go with the flow for the night. Caught up with former work colleagues for a..."
Espy Eats
"This is definitely my favourite Chinese restaurant in China Town. Food is always amazing, there is hardly a wait and the prices are ultimately very..."
Vostok
"I happened to try this place because Shanghai Street Dumpling was closed. To my surprise, this place had some amazing dumplings which were worth the..."
Ryan Han
"They are as described. Juicy! The Xiao Long Bao are really good, delicate thin pastry, sweet juicy soup parcels. The place usually has a line..."
Sanlinhlam
"One of the most popular establishments down Chinatown, Juicy Bao serves Shanghai-style baos along with a list of other Chinese dishes. There’s..."
Stelly
"Busy restaurant with lines outside the door. Quick service and tasty dumplings! Xiao long bao is a winner. Their food is very tasty and with decent..."
Dine&market
"My boyfriend and I eat here once a week because we love it so much! The quality of the dishes, especially the xiao long bao, is to die for! It also..."
Nicole Gil
"Known for their great Shanghai Dumplings and they don’t dissapoint, however beware after about 8pm they run out of Pan Fried Dumplings which was..."
Chelsea Li
"The dumplings were very well made, fresh and bigger than a normal xiao long bap dumplings. Quiet cheap for what you get. Very fast speed..."
D36R4
"Amazing.It does not look like much and the queue outside the door is not really something I am normally into, but it is so worth..."
Wes Smuts
"I understand why everyone lines up now! Was very happy with the vegan options here, the dumplings are delicious and so are the gluten puffs...."
Veganaut
"Great dumpling place and other stuffs! My safe choice was the chicken and prawn dumplings, be it xiao long bao, steamed or pan fried. Other favorites..."
StepiiGM
"One of the best xiao long bao in CBD Melbourne.xiao long bao is my favorite and this restaurant has got delicious one that I’ve ever tried...."
Jula Sihapanya
"It was very crowded. The food was good. Staff were very cocky but maybe cause it was too crowded. Dumplings very good. Quick service as well...."
Sirisha Vijayakumar
"Fantastic dumplings, there was a small line outside but as we only needed table for a 2 we were seated right away. Once seated we were served and had..."
Daniel Aitken
"Was out wondering Chinatown and came across this place, we chose it because it was one of the only places that was really busy. We ordered off the..."
Jo
"Food : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I ordered The traditional steamed Juicy Bao - Juicy... Great Price : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Good value..."
MC
"Amazing food. Everything was absolutely perfect from entrees to mains. Without a doubt some of the best food I’ve ever had. Service was..."
Paul Clark
"Came here a few times a while back. Love the fried dumplings with soup inside which is so juicy. The chilli dumplings were okay. Also enjoyed the..."
Bear Noms
"Most juiciest little labours of love in this place. Other dishes were also just as tasty. Little wait to get a table but worth every minute!! Highly..."
LindaDiosa
"Excuse the messy noodle picture..it was too tempting to resist! the friend pork shreaded noodles was very flavorful so were their signature xiao lung..."
Emily
"The best dumplings ever! We visited Melbourne in January for our honeymoon, a quick search on google advised this was THE place to eat. We went there..."
Larrcoult123
"Chose this place on a whim while in Chinatown recently, waited 15 mins for a table. Took out order in the queue, and food started arriving as soon as..."
Scott Ferguson
"Juicy Bao is one of my favourite choices when I am after a cheap quality dumpling fix in the city. Their chilli oil wontons are spot on with their..."
David
"best bao in town. Spicy wontons are also really tasty. As usual, you have to be prepared for the whole China Town experience, which includes quick..."
Valina Whites
"I'll keep this short and sweet. The dumplings are fantastic, especially the Xiao Long Bao (perfect soup/skin) (some of the best in Melbourne, surely)..."
Sean Romero
"Had craving for xiao loong bau so decided to give Juicy Bao a try. Was pleasantly surprised the XLB was pretty good. I particularly liked the thin..."
Looster_Foodie
"Really like this place. My family and i used to go here quite a bit, we had a big obsession with dumplings for a while! Tasty, fast. Staff were often..."
Anna Kate
"Great big juicy quality dumplings at great prices. This restaurant was full of customers when we came in. The staffs were efficient and hardworking...."
Food Monster
"Seeking out for best juicy dumplings in town? Looking for a place to go for a date?Looking out for place with swift service?You got it..."
Hungry Food Bird
"Cheap, quick and tasty no fuss dumpling. Service was attentive as they move you through quickly but it was done with a smile. The menu was..."
Yume Yume
"You know its a great place to eat in Chinatown when there is a queue, everyone inside is eating the same thing- dumplings and tables are packed with..."
Split The Bill
"Juicy Bao as the name would suggest has some of the soupiest XLB in Melbourne, delicious pork broth in a well crafted package. Their pan fried..."
Mustard
"My go-to xiao long bao place. It provides quick, no-fuss service with affordable tasty food- it's not really a place to go to for ambience. There is..."
Ally
"UPDATEBack for more ... improvement, still value for money and the queue has grown longer too.Highlights were; Stir Fried Rice Cake..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"This place does great dumplings, I would highly recommend. The shanghai pork buns are tasty too, crispy on the bottom with a tasty pork filling. A..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Came here today with a friend just to have a quick lunch. I was expecting this place to be packed since we came at 12, but nope we were the first..."
Trancindy
"Juicy Bao doesn’t fail in satisfying some dumpling cravings. Though I’ve never tried out of their dumpling menu, I see many locals coming here to..."
Amanda Ng
"Can’t believe we live in the city and have not eaten here! Now at the top of the list for dumplings! Big, fresh, juicy and full of flavour. Chilli..."
Fiona
"I was longing for mabo tofu and this place did not disappoint. Giving you 5 star for delicious food and great ambience. If I can only suggest for..."
Midori Yukou Eugenio
"Came here with high expectations, especially with all the positive reviews, and they delivered! Their signature xiao long bao is one of the best..."
Potzz
"Good dumplings, service okay, reasonably priced. Decor nice. Got the pan fried pork and wombok dumplings, they give 3 dipping sauces - soya sauce,..."
Kerry Ho
"Awsome super flavours of Juicy Bao.
Hands down best crab and pork dumplings ever... lives upto its name. Small queue on a thu night tells the story...."
Prateek Ghosh
"Vegetarian steamed dumplings 🥟 🥦
Pork Xiao long bao 🐖🥟
Okay quantity for the price but was expecting better dumplings from the reviews...."
sallyyypappa
"Highly recommend if you are looking for delicious Bao.
Over all, I like all food but Shanghai Pan fried juicy bao was my..."
"full of flavour! love the round tables for big groups......"
Show Me The Yummy
"Such an amazing dinner tonight, everything was spectacular from the food to the fitout to the service!Pictured is the:1. Roasted..."
Cmzajicek
"Had the starter and 5 share plates consisting of chicken wings as the starter, minced pork with cabbage, tea leaf salad, curry, pork belly and rice...."
Assiral
"Love the pork belly here. The city location has moved a couple of times but the food is still amazing. Will definitely keep coming back to this..."
Hansolo
"We chose the showcase for $99 each because we can never decide and wanted to try everything. This really is a great way to showcase their menu...."
Milli
"Just had a christmas lunch here, so we tried the tasting menu. And i love every single dish that they served, Start from the entreé, chicken curry,..."
Khorry Sila
"I first went here about 5 years ago and it was excellent. Today it wasn’t. The food wasn’t served very hot and the flavours were weak. It was a..."
Andrew Shelton
"Amazing food, definitely one of the top places to dine in Melbourne! We had the main attractions spicy Korean beef ribs, Crying tiger beef, Singapore..."
James Ong
"A big improvement compared to Red Spice Rd former locations. Devoured everything in 20 minutes, which says a..."
Bi.ly
"The food at Red Spice Road was amazing - every dish had a uniquely tasty flavour. The pork belly was so crispy yet melted in your mouth too. The lamb..."
Daisy
"Red Spice Road is a large restaurant consisting of mainly sharing tables. The menu is divided into small, medium and large dishes. On this visit we..."
Warren Louey
"Huge space with very nice seating options. Friendly service and food arrived relatively quickly. The chicken and crispy rice initially appeared..."
Rachel Jade
"A true culinary gem located in Melbourne. Easy booking online . Note more than 8 need credit card reservations. The staff were amazing..."
㊙️ The Traveling Foodie
"Loved the food and the layout.Entering in to the main area is an amazing experience around a huge round table. The restaurant could have..."
Ray
"Ambience was great and the ingredients were so fresh! Really enjoyed the black pepper soft shell crab and the crispy tofu with eggplant...."
Reena Desai
"Had a really nice dinner with colleagues here tonight. The service was excellent. The food varied and delicious. And the drinks were nice too. We all..."
Leslie Davis
"Red Spice Road is an absolute favourite of mine, and for very good reason. With heavenly Asian dishes, the quality of the food here is next level...."
Morgs71
"Yeah~~ Nice food and curry buddy! This restaurant curry sauce is so good. I just want to say, exactly what i want to eat for a whiles. One the other..."
Be Honest
"The food at Red Spice Road never disappoints. With a broad menu to pick from, there is something to suit everyone. The staff are friendly and service..."
Eileen N
"Went for the degustation special they had for $100 per head. Food was great. We were seated in the “room with the BBQ” which I wasn’t a fan of...."
Tommylicious
"Really quick to get your meal. Friendly service and tentative staff. It is very dimly lit but the food is very tasty and cooked with fresh..."
Nat
"Crispy Tofu with Szechuan Spiced Eggplant & Peanut, Sesame!AND....Most importantly; the Pork Belly! These guys are known for their..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"The best food I’ve ever had in my entire life. It is clear that the flavours of each dish has been thought out very well. If you’re looking at..."
FOODisLIFE
"Had the 9 course tasting for lunch. We got to try a mix of dishes which was great. There were some dishes were fantastic and others we probably..."
#alwayshungry
"I have now visited Red Spice Road for the third time and can honestly say they never fail to deliver. The food is absolutely delicious and..."
Kershia
"Really enjoyed our night out here. Service was great, staff were lovely, helpful and friendly, especially our personal waiter; Luke.Food..."
TheyCallHimX
"Operating for more than 11 years Red Spice Road is the unofficial home of Melbourne’s best pork belly and is renowned for delivering high quality..."
Gastrology
"We were delighted to be invited to Red Spice Road to celebrate the arrival of new Executive Chef, Ben McRae, bringing his fresh and vibrant take on..."
2wo Fat Girls
"Ridiculously tasty Asian fusion restaurant. Spacious venue with sophisticated decor! The pork belly is a must try!!!! Great efficient friendly..."
Meg Gro
"My favourite restaurant in Melbourne!!! What’s there not to love about this place? Everything on the menu is to die for, but my favourites would..."
Jill
"One of the stand out dishes here is probably the pork belly! Evryone on the table loved it , the caramelisation of the meat was so delicious, love..."
Vivian
"Whilst I am yet to visit for dinner I can 100% back the delicious lunch menu! Perfect for your one hour break - the food is delicious, the wine is..."
Kerry Hale
"Overall score: 20/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: Asian food with a twist! *Taste ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - my fav. dishes..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Came here for a work function and we had the tasting menu. It was not cheap pp but the variety of entrees and mains served was quite good. The..."
Amanda H
"Came here in a large-ish group which is probably the best way to taste as much of the menu as possible. Not sure if there was anything I didn't love...."
Fatcat
"For over 10 years, Red Spice Road has been dedicated to serving you the best food Asia offers, in a buzzing and energetic communal dining..."
Robin
"Enjoying a delicious lunch whilst the kids are entertained. @redspiceroad have a special kids lunch menu every Saturday from 12-3 for $15 they get..."
Melbourne With Kidz
"Loved it...crispy tofu with eggplant was the star 5/5! Corn fritters...hmm 3/5, I've had better. Chonburi curry 4/5. Kungpao cauliflower 4.5/5. Raw..."
TravellingFoodie
"We had:Chicken, prawn, warm coconut, galangal and crispy rice Singaporean Barramundi curryCrying tiger beef, peanuts, chilli and lime..."
Hannah Savige
"Such a great dining experience! Friendly team and amazing dishes.My favourite was their signature Pork Belly with that gorgeous chilli..."
Foodloverwhojiggles
"I went there couple of years ago and had found the food too salty and sweet.This time I was pleasantly surprised. Especially with the desserts...."
Sonia
"We had the express lunch menu for $35 per person which includes 5 courses to be shared between the 3 of us.. my first thought was that portions will..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"Had the lunch banquet. Our waiter provided incredible service. The food was unreal and the pork belly is a favourite. Highly highly recommend this..."
Srslyfoods
"I have to say this is a very nice restaurant. The staff are super friendly and the food is tasty (if not cheap). However, the name of the restaurant..."
Goddesswhahaha
"Definitely great place. Coming from a South East Asian background, I just found that the dishes were a bit sweet. You may not really enjoy if you are..."
Vinup
"AMAZINGGG! Had tried the pork belly at the night market not too long ago so I had wanted to come here for a while and it did not disappoint. The baos..."
Shana Chand
"Communal. Good place to share dishes. Perfect for large groups. Funky asian themed decor. Friendly staff. Best caramelised pork belly ever. Very..."
Miss T.A
"Red Spice Road showcases delectable dishes which are sure to impress! The highlights for me included the pork bao, sambal chicken wings, pork sate..."
Louise
"So many visits later and it’s still a favourite. Every dish is jammed packed with flavour - flavours that make sense as opposed to for show. The..."
Linda
"5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I absolutely loved everything from the service, to the interior and of course the FOOD..."
OverEating101
"One of the best. There are very few things to not love about this place. The service from the minute we arrived to when we left was exceptional;..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Four of us came here for a nice dinner where one of us is a vegetarian. The staff were all really friendly and knowledgeable enough to cater to our..."
Kelvinchewsv
"Loved our dinner here. $80 for the tasting menu. Only problem was there was too much food and they didn’t do containers but they did warn us about..."
CCC
"The $36 express lunch (starter and 5 to share with rice) is a very good dealA lot more food than you can finish - the star being the pork belly...."
S
"Great customer service,nice and cozy atmosphere..A bit noisy for conversation though:)However it’s a nice place to come with friends and enjoy..."
ALM
"We came here on a Tuesday night but was so lucky that we booked in advance as it was quite busy. The place was beautiful and the atmosphere..."
EatsByM
"Heard great things about this joint so had to give it a shot!The restaurant is incredibly accommodating to everyone’s needs - we had two..."
That Vegan Dad
"First time at RSR. Very pleasantly surprised by the great decor and good vibes. Instantly felt that this was gonna be a good night.We were..."
YumYum
"A nice cozy place, the food was delicious the flavour is well balanced.. portion look small but we struggled to finish all. Personal favourite would..."
Freia Hu
"My boyfriend and I have been here twice and loved it both times! We weren’t too hungry on both occasions, so the first time we got a small and..."
Ilky
"Would come back for :- amazing service- vibes (interior is rustic and modern - every direction you look is beautiful)- variety in food..."
Esther Lee
"We have been here once and a couple times at the QV branch. This branch is a bit dimmer but the overall vibe is similar. Food here is also insanely..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Pork belly all the way! Love Red Spice Road!!! Will definitely be back to enjoy the ambiance and delicious food! The wait staff are always super..."
LC
"Red Spice Road is the perfect choice if you’re after delicious modern Asian food that’s classy but surprisingly affordable. The McKillop St..."
Kris L
"A lot of unique dishes here! We had a birthday dinner and ordered many dishes from the menu. The desserts were like masterpieces! A lot of different..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Best pork belly ever! Fantastic food. Staff are friendly and extremely helpful. Loved the cocktails. Can’t wait to go back and try something else...."
Claire Sawyer
"Go for whichever tasting menu has the crusted lamb rib, and the pork belly - some of the best food I've tasted in Melbourne. Actually pretty good..."
Mark Edler
"I have lost count how many times I’ve been to this restaurant. It is a favourite among our friends in Melbourne and my family always insist on..."
Josh Stanley
"Went there for a work lunch with co-workers a few days ago. We decided to go with their express lunch tasting menu, where you get a starter and 5..."
Stackcats
"Great service and delicious food. Went with a group of work colleagues and we had the tasting menu ( $30 per person I think). Highlights were the..."
Spaghetti Monster
"My and my girlfriends were celebrating birthday last Saturday night. We had an amazing time as the service is always on time. The wine and the food..."
Holly Su
"A favourite restaurant of mine. The bar is great and has knowledgeable bartenders. The shared tables are a clever use of space and the food is..."
Dumba
"This is without a doubt one of my favourite spots for a work day express lunch. $36 gets you 5 courses of shared plates and an extra $9 for a house..."
Freeo
"A couple weeks ago I held a work function at Red Spice Road and it was fabulous. It was very easy to organise. They catered for all the people..."
Emma Di Falco
"Absolutely delicious food! Fresh, well balanced flavours and ingredients in every dish. Lovely atmosphere, not too noisy. Loved the king fish, papaya..."
Apple
"Could not have been happier with the service at red spice road, we went for a work dinner and were treated to a private dining space with our amazing..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"We ordered $55 pp, almost all of the plates are awesome. However, pork is a little bit to oily. It is a very good choice to have with..."
Deviltonyho
"I can remember going to Red Spice Road over 10 years ago. It was one of the first times I had experienced Asian Fusion foods and has probably one of..."
Espy Eats
"Came for a cheeky lunch with one hour left on the service clock. Obviously there was plenty of room but it took awhile to get us punched into the..."
Matt
"Always consistently good food here! The service is 10/10 and the flavours are beautiful - an amazing journey through Asia. The lunch banquet is such..."
Linda
" Consistently great food, fun drinks, lovely staff. Faves include the lamb ribs, bao in various forms, and every main is filling and fragrant. This..."
Krill3Ways
"We were walking around city and everything was booked out. Managed to get a table here. What a wonderful meal!!! Beautiful balanced flavours, fresh..."
Amanda Walker
"Great food. Great setup. Very friendly service from everyone especially Matilda chatted with kids very welcoming & made sure we had everything we..."
Simone
"Can’t fault Red Spice Road, always get excited when we dine here. We have never been for dinner only for lunch during the week and it’s always..."
Charlie And Ko Reviews
"Always a unique experience. Food is amazing, customer service is excellent. Like the pork belly and spicy cumin lamb ribs most? Will I recommend..."
Foooodie
"Went to Red Spice Road recently and it exceed above my expectations! A group of us ordered the share plate option and everything was delicious!..."
Wendy Torres
"A truly impressive experience. My partner and I had failed to make a reservation, as we were wandering the city and it was freezing cold, so we..."
Taylor Holmes
"We came in late last year to dine for our one year anniversary, and Red Spice road was a brilliant choice fortunately! We had read fantastic reviews..."
Pastry.loving.foodie
"We had the lunch set menu ($35 and pick a number of dishes to share) and it was lovely. Each dish was full of flavour and serves were generous. My..."
Viv OY
"Been here a number of times, for end of year dinner and birthday in their private function rooms, and for dinner. Exquisite food every time, service..."
DC
"Consistently outstanding food with an impressive wine selection and cocktail list. This was our fourth time coming and it was extra special as the..."
Hilary Nykwest
"The “Before Theatre” dinner was an absolute standout. Beautiful surroundings. Brilliant and considerate staff. Food was delicious - tofu curry..."
MarkEngland
"The Malaysian duck curry is to die for !! One of the best Asian restaurants In town I really enjoyed my time here, the vibe inside is great, and the..."
George David Michaelides
"Came here the other week for my parents birthday dinner. I thought the atmosphere was nice and casual. I have to say the customer service was..."
Kira Dinh
"Just want to say Red Spice Road is an great place to dine. The pork belly is amazing and a must have. It's a wonderful restaurant to visit with..."
Joanne Ryder-Lees
"What a place! Had the kung pao cauliflower, made me feel so happy to know that there are restaurants that can make vegetarian food taste this good!..."
Divya Sharma
"I’ve been a fan of red spice road for a while. The banquet are good value and I often opt for them. The betel leave starter is a nice note to begin..."
KnowingMelbourne
"😱Lizzie's first impression: This place is popular amongst the corporate workers as they do a very popular lunch menu for 30 a head! This includes..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Red Spice Road is an oldie but a goldy - for years it has offered consistently delicious Asian fusion cuisine for an incredibly reasonable price. ..."
The New Fave
"Definitely one of my favourite restaurant. 1. The deliciousness and quality of the food here. My favourites are the pork belly and soft shell crab...."
Lianne
"Good service and OK atmosphere. We had the tasting menu which was solid in size, flavour and presentation. The place is fairly loud on a Saturday..."
Steffo
"Super tasty food, nice decor, modern Thai cuisine, staff is fun and make it the experience more enjoyable. I recommend ordering various plates and..."
H
"I've been here six times now. The atmosphere and fitout is wonderful, a wide high space with long benches and smaller tables. Fantastic lighting and..."
Somatics
"One of the earlier south east Asian fusion restaurants in Melbourne. Slightly different menu to the newer branch in QV. Long share..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"Great meal experience here. Service was really good, waiter was very helpful with the amount of food to get.The pork belly is worth its..."
Wine And Food Lovers
"Standard menu for Thai dish, but it’s much more cheaper which is good. Menu always changes, this attracts me a lot. As I always have something new..."
Milktealayer
"Although a little pricey, this is a nice atmosphere for drinks and good food. The menu changes every few weeks so there is always something different..."
Hungry Hieu
"All time favorite restaurant for special occasions and client entertainment. The pork belly is so good. The banquet is reasonably priced for the..."
Lifecycle
"I was taken here by a colleague on my work trip in Melbourne and boy, was I impressed. The service was immaculate, atmosphere was just the right..."
Ilovefooood
"Love your food and but my favourite pork belly is becoming more and more sweet compared to how it was ( perfectly balanced sweetness !) 2 years ago...."
Kiri501786
"Red Spice Road is a hidden gem tucked away down one of Melbourne's many laneways. The ambience and the service both warm and inviting.My plus one and..."
Yeshmeino
"A good lunch experience. The express lunch is really a good option for business lunch. And it is a good place for party.The food is really nice..."
Teddy Shen
"Forget the calories and ORDER THE PORK BELLY... it’s not a true red spice road experience without it accompanied with a cocktail. Holy moly you..."
Food Makes Me Happy
"Came here for my borthday dinner and were seated in a more private dining room (only 10 or so tables). Waiter was very nervous and awkward but he was..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"A colleague of mine introduced me. I have had several meals with family and colleagues here. This restaurant was my introduction to the Fine Dining..."
Abi
"Finally got to Red Spice Road on Mackillop St for a Wednesday night dinner with Mr B. We had booked in advance, but found that we could have been..."
Melissa Kate
"The service is so good，as well as the food！Salmon，taste good.Kingfish salad，delicious！Barramundi，that is..."
Alexis Chan
"Love this modern Asian eatery. Used to come here with my family to have the lunch banquet. Value for money. I tried the pork belly with apple in the..."
Ferry Gondo
"The service here is great and the food is amazing. The pork belly and oysters are to die for. The banquet is a great meal idea. Only negative would..."
Alijargalb
"Five stars all the way. This Silk Road journey was amazing, from the decor to the service, the fantastic food and getting my recipe book signed by..."
EpiCurious
"Ambience: 4/5Food: 3/5 Service: 4.5/5 Will I return: most likely no Second time trying red spice road. The staff were great..."
AllyBelly
"For those who like their Viet herbs, midly spicy and distinctly tangy dishes and basically strong flavours, this place would be for you. That's..."
Bun's Food Diaries
"This place really worth 4.5 stars rating. Nice setting ambience portrait Asian cultures, different type of sitting seating from heaps of stool for..."
Yulz
"Happened past this on my last Melbourne visit- Worth visiting for the king pau cauliflower alone! Friendly service and really good food-went back two..."
Gidstar77
"We came for lunch. We found the very large space airy and light. There were few patrons dining in a Wednesday lunch. We chose to share a few dishes...."
SusieQ
"Upon arrival Sat 8.15pm (booked for 8.15pm) we were told our booking was for 8.30pm and a table wasn't available at the moment. We were directed to..."
The Walking Foodies
"Shame I didn't take any photos since this dine in was a while ago. The interior inside was absolutely jaw dropping, since the place is very packed..."
Ct.eats
"Big restaurant in QV everything on the menu we ordered was more on the sweet side especially the signature pork belly. Atmosphere is good here and..."
Ilovefoodsomuch
"I can't fault Red Spice Road for how they handled our group of 16, four of which had specific dietary requirements. I'd also forgotten to list my own..."
Andreas
"Enjoyed dinner at red spice road. Great cocktails and broad menu. Between two we shared the lamb ribs, the salmon betel leaves, the signature pork..."
Kate Dougherty
"We came here for a group dinner and got a mix of plates to share. The bao were absolutely delightful, great flavour combinations. The fried chicken..."
Lisa Giles
"We came here for a work lunch and had the $30 express menu. We chose 3 mains and it came with a starter and rice. The highlight was the pork belly...."
Elonie
"Last week we escaped the cold night and ducked into the iconic and original Red Spice Road in McKillop St to try their new menu. A long time..."
Foodiemelbourne
"Red Spice Road has been an Melbourne institution for contemporary Asian fusion for over 10 years. There are certainly classics that people keep..."
Flying Forward
"I love their take on modern Thai food - it's exciting and the food is delicious. Bring more friends to eat with you as the portions are generous so..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Came here with my family and there were 8 of us. We had the 79 showcase banquet and were both happy with the food and service. The only downside..."
Valerie L Jovee
"Came for the banquet and was pleasantly surprised! The chicken ribs were our favourite of the early dishes. Lamb ribs later on were also standouts...."
Gee
"This place is red with gorgeous lighting. It is massive with a private area for functions. A sushi train like area with sturdy wooden tables and..."
Dr S
"Came here on a Tuesday night with my girlfriend and her parents Amazing had the duck curry it was wonderful and rich Soft shell crab was..."
Bobby Brass
"I'm usually not a fan of fusion cuisine, but the dishes were surprisingly palatable. Many dishes have the tangy zing and mild spiciness of Vietnamese..."
Hungry Jeweller
"Absolutely delicious - can't wait to come back. The service was great and very attentive. The flavours and freshness made for a memorable dining..."
Angela Domenica
"We came here a month ago to celebrate our anniversary. The atmosphere was great as per previous. The staff were attentive, cautious and offered their..."
Jo Jo
"The restaurant has incredible decor! We ordered lots of different food on the menu and we definitely weren't let down. The pork belly and the chicken..."
Clementine Aston
"Busy place but food very nice and staff going an extra mile to make patrons happy.We had a large group of people with various tastes some..."
Alex S.
"The place has a modern take on East Asian cuisines with shared food platters. The restaurant seating is communal too, so be prepared to make..."
GGx
"Have visited red spice Rd many times, and it has always been great. Went there again on Thursday night and it was absolutely amazing! The barramundi..."
David Lau
"I'm a regular diner at red spice road, the service and pork belly are always great. However last night the wok fried vegetables were extraordinary -..."
Nimafoodie87
"Went as we had to use our GoodFood card before it expired, we couldn't have been happier with our choice. The food was amazing, and the atmosphere..."
Richard Polak
"Fabulous - my favourite restaurant. I return frequently and the flavours they put together are amazing. Every dish I have tried has been delicious!..."
Jacqui
"The combination of flavors in every dish are refreshing and flavorsome. I've been to this place uncountable times and is my preference for work..."
Foodieforever
"The environment very good!! Pretty like the drink here, old fashioned cocktail is very smoky. Love the fried chicken either. However, it is not so..."
李宁然
"We got the early bird menu which was great value. Fantastic food especially the pork belly. The high reviews are justified as it competes well with..."
Arron Conran
"Only took pictures of dessert because the mains got eaten so quickly. Food is really good but I'd say the serves are a little small compared to..."
Amy Davis
"A great dining experience with fantastic food and super professional, stylish service. Modern South East Asian cuisine with good combinations of..."
Stunsail
"Dammit how good are the chilli salt ribs. They are the best ribs in town.... saying that, the pork belly is even better. The best pork belly I've..."
GET•IN•MY•BELLY
"great food. great atmosphere. friendly staff.I really enjoyed the food there and the staff is really friendly. the atmosphere was..."
Sara Lee
"First time at this place and I was very impressed with the meal. The Nepalese slow roasted lamb was one of the nicest meals I've had in ages. Will be..."
Rolandmccall
"Absolutely amazing!! Everything about the place was great, from the food to the space to staff. The pork belly is a must. A bit on the pricey side of..."
Danny Nguyen
"We love Red Spice Road - I personally prefer the atmosphere at McKillop St than QV.We came in thinking we were hungry - an entree of pigs ears -..."
YummyMummy
"I'm a sucker for Cambodia and coconut milk, and, so couldn't go past the Khmer chicken samla. It didn't disappoint. The Kung pao cauliflower was a..."
Food Baby
"I've been here twice, the pork belly is phenomenal. The share dishes are generous portions and reasonably priced, I would recommend the pork belly,..."
Michelle Flanagan
"An oldie but a goodie. The reviews are spot on - their pork belly is Devine! And I love their whole fish dish! The serving size is very generous so..."
Lily
"I really like this place because it is not noisy and perfect for a catch up. The ambience put us in a very good atmosphere. I love how dishes have a..."
Chee Ching Low
"Tasting menu plus matching drinks is the way to go. Each drink compliments the food well and adds to the experience. Well presented meals with..."
Nic D
"The 3 of us studied the menu before we went so we decided to order many menu items.Our number one favourite dish was the warm chicken and..."
Dionne
"Came here for a quick dinner before a show and the service was great. They made sure we were served quickly and the food that was dished up was..."
Jake
"The ambience is nice, but the lighting is too dark for me especially at night. The foods there are tasty, the Pork Belly is worth to try! I reckon..."
Michelle
"Red Spice Road offer Asian fusion dishes such as Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine. The decoration of the place was really funky and modern..."
Jianierrrrrr
"Went there for a hens great atmosphere, food was amazing. We had a private room, pricey but they didn't disappoint the food and service was..."
Jen Mas
"LIT!: double cooked lamb, braised beef cheeks and pork belly (signature dish). All sooo amazing, juicy and tender! We also had lychee season punch..."
Jennitals
"The food has always been delicious here, lovely fresh flavours, loads of herbs, spices, and chillies, and an exciting variety of dishes. Not to..."
JambalayaJames
"My favourite dish in Melbourne (tough call!) is the pork belly, chili caramel, apple slaw and black vinegar dish from Red Spice Road. I first..."
Donutsam
"PORK BELLY... Thats all I need to say.... Soo much love for this dish that ive not tried anything else on their menu! I dream about it when I leave..."
Bernice Mansfield
"Excellent food and venue but the service was patchy at best. It's always nerve wracking when the wait staff just 'remember' your order and don't..."
Annabelle
"My husband had a +1 invitation to this place for thier office new year party last Friday and I am sooooo glad we decided to go. It was a wonderful..."
Nethra N
"On a day trip to the Melbourne CBD last November, Matthew and I decided to check out a venue that many Coeliacs have recommended. Red Spice Road, an..."
Ashlee Adams
"Here is a restaurant that is busy and popular for many reasons.Having first opened in famous McKillop Street Melbourne Australia in 2007 it has..."
Christopher & Marian
"ame here for a few times over the past two years. Have tried chickrn wings entree and a few others (could not remember the names), pork belly dish,..."
One Full Spoon Of Sugar
"The first time I ever went to Red Spice Road, my mates raved on about the pork belly. I'm not a huge fan of pork belly normally but damnnn.... that..."
Fusspot Foodie
"I've been here a couple of times now and hasn't disappointed. We have come for the express lunch banquet which is a choice of this Appetiser & 3..."
Liam
"Walk in on new year eve and they got us a table without waiting:p My third time to return. Had their 7 course set menu ($89 with glass of wine) and..."
Sambuca Sam
"Ate here with my girlfriend and another couple. Location is hard to beat as it's only an 8 minute walk from Flinders street station. The staff were..."
Will Lacy
"Most dishes were outstanding. Tasty and generous servings for our group (we shared all dishes). Some dishes were not to our taste, particularly the..."
Bobby
"We went there for a Christmas lunch. Really loved the food and the ambience. For the price, considering the time of the year, the quality of the..."
"Earlier review affirmed, but the rating is increased to 4.5. This is superior modern Asian. Food, service, decor, price all good. A very well run..."
Two Sheds
"11 December 2016: 7 of us here celebrating a company's Christmas party. I was here for the first time. The atmosphere was great. The food good except..."
Bernard Choo
"Loved it. My partner and I are not big eaters and we didn't finish all our food. We had one small dish, two large + rice. Presentation was amazing,..."
Reviewer473638
"Came here for a work lunch, and we got to enjoy 10 different dishes as part of the banquet. Food was flavorful, fresh and delicious. My favorite was..."
Hilda Lee
"Large,busy place that caters very well for groups of varied sizes. Shared plates from a la carte or the various set menus $69/ $79/ $99 can be..."
Eat Drink Anon
"I think one of the biggest compliments you can give a restaurant is that it lives up to its hype. I've been to RSR a few times now and..."
The Unit
"Second sitting on a Friday night, showcase banquet selection for 14 people. The food was exquisite with stand out dishes Chiang Mai chicken & prawn..."
KM
"I was a bit underwhelmed the first time I came several years ago. Not much of the food jumped out at me as being mind-blowing. The flavours of dishes..."
Jimmy Chew Food
"Always great quality food. The flavors within the dishes are fresh and the food is a modern twist on Asian cuisine. Service is attentive and prompt...."
Dre
"I booked tickets to the Ultimate red dinner at Red Spice Road. The dinner was matched with Moo Brew beers. Every dish having a theme of red. The..."
Noah Esposito
"three of the most incredible floor length Bromley's i've ever seen. prawns in chilli jam were incredible. the lychee cocktail was also amazing. ..."
Row Shell
"I had a great Thai food experience here. It was a lovely restaurant with pretty nice ambience. I tried a couple of dishes with rice and also tried..."
AshwinKumar Ganesan
"Lunch on a beautiful spring sunday, was not that busy! Walk in and got a good table. Went for the basic banquet per person which included three mains..."
Ginelle
"The pork belly just won you 4.5 stars. WOW! WOW! WOW! I must say whenever I come to your restaurant I always order the pork belly. It is amazing and..."
S K
"Couldn't fault our experience at Red Spice Road. My wife and I went on Saturday evening and ordered the showcase banquet. I couldn't fault the food..."
Stuart Rooke
"Food was fantastic and generous. We had a set menu and it was an excellent selection. Beer and wine selection was perfect. Great location. We'll be..."
Grant
"Came here for lunch and ordered the Express Lunch Banquet menu. This menu changes frequently but we got the choice of 3 dishes from a selection of 5...."
Hunger Pains
"Love love love this place, the service and food are really good and I think the price are reasonable too for such quality food. Been here three times..."
Chilli_pepper
"This review is probably unnecessary as I'm sure everyone knows this place for their signature pork belly. I haven't had better pork belly anywhere..."
Emily Galati
"Great ambience, nice bar. The only thing was no air-conditioner during summer I remember. Service are great! Overall, food are tasty but presentation..."
Ray Wang
"I enjoyed a lovely evening here with friends. There was a group of about 15 of us and we shared the set tasting banquet. From start to finish it was..."
Izzy Wild
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JZY
"Have been here quite a few times with work. Really good vegan options which is refreshing for the CBD. The venue is really nice and the round tables..."
Nathan
"My partner and I have been here a few times, and it never disappoints. Our latest visit was a group booking with friends, the staff accommodated us..."
Lordkyleman
"We had a great experience of some of the best Asian influenced food Melbourne can offer. Not a cheap feast, but well worth the outlay. The decor is..."
Thomas Ulrich
"Lovely venue. The sharing concept is nice and food is well cooked. Service was not fantastic, but was still professional. We had an enjoyable evening..."
DRSSG
"I had the most fabulous meal here. Four of us shared three mains; the duck, the tofu, and the amazing pork belly. All were presented nicely and..."
Mo
"We came on a Saturday and ordered the $29.50 Express Banquet Lunch Menu (1 appetizer and 3 mains), more than enough for two to share and exceptional..."
M.
"Iv been here for work functions and loved the Food!!!! especially the Pork Belly! Its so good! The service is great! My only critic about..."
Emily R
"Came here Saturday night food was fantastic vibe was good cocktails tasty had the pork 5 stars right there had the barramundi so moist Had some..."
Jac The Eater
"Upon entering the restaurant, you can sense the mythical ambience of the Asian fusion culture. Decorated with red-colored lanterns, the restaurant's..."
Lost In Food
"My review is between a 3.5 -4.. what i loved was the pork belly - delicious!!! Unfortunately my hubby does not like coriander and it's difficult to..."
Yolanda Pantelios
"Fancy fast food! Awesome! Great value for money, friendly wait staff and quick delivery of food. Pork belly great! seems like they toned..."
Bbhood85
"Came here a couple weeks ago for a girls night out. Friendly staffs, however one of the waitress was a bit too pushy for re-ordering drinks. We still..."
A Black Sheep
"Food we had was incredible. We were all very satisfied with every dish. I especially love the fried tofu w/eggplant. The flavor and sauce is so..."
Live_in_melbourne
"I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experiences at Red Spice Road having tried their dinner banquets twice. I was quite pleased with the restaurant..."
Kell
"Dinner on a Saturday evening - ordered from the à la carte menu as I've been here many times before. Overall service was friendly and great,..."
Nourish Mi
"We ordered the $29.50 per person Express Lunch Banquet which included an appetiser, 3 mains and steamed rice. The servings were surprisingly generous..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"OMG. How good is this place. Service was just awesome and the food was even better. Pork belly and fish was amazing. A must visit if your in town...."
Luke Purcell
"Delicious food and generous servings which was good as the prices are slightly higher than your regular restaurant. The spinach, sesame and eggplant..."
Queen Of Food
"We came here randomly one Friday night because all of my previous restaurant choices were fully booked, and my gosh I'm glad I did! This place is..."
Kevin
"Must try : The pork belly and the lamb cury were perfectly cooked.The prawn spring rolls were above our expectation.Good restaurant for..."
"We ordered some home delivery (sorry no pics) and enjoyed the prawn spring rolls, pork belly and the curry lamb. Pork belly was great as per usual...."
Generous Serve
"Food was ok, had higher expectations especially given its prices. Felt like they tried too hard on the flavours and overdid it. Definitely didn't get..."
DRJ
"Had a lovely lunch here on a Sunday afternoon. The venue looks amazing and there is heaps of space, but I'm still not surprised that it gets so..."
Kate Pollard
"Great share menu, come here with a group of friends 4-6 would be the best numbers and be sure to order the pork belly as well as the braised beef..."
Garth Christie
"I would come here again just for the pork belly. It is truly amazing. Lamb ribs are also great. Good cocktails and great atmosphere. Would give 5..."
La Fi
"Such a gorgeous atmospheric venue, I can see why they are so popular. The service is attentive but calm, the food is to die for. I recommend the pork..."
Aneta N
"Excellent food. Tried lunch for 2 people - good stuff . Famous pork belly is an absolute. Beef curry with potatoes were great too. Don't go for..."
DT
"DO: The famous pork belly - it's won so many awards and definitely lives up to all the hype. Also try the lamb ribs, the beef cheeks and the barra...."
David Food Leasing
"Love this place, have been here twice and both times the food amazing and the service outstanding. Whether it's for a girls night out or a romantic..."
Vallia Dahdouh Meseiha
"Came here last night with a group of four absolutely loved the place very busy restaurant Had the lamb ribs chicken wings cured salmon and bang..."
Jane
"A great Asian Fusian place for a lunch outing with a group of friends. Thoroughly enjoy the three mains, Pork Belly, Barramundi and beef dish. Have..."
Kpling
"Came here accidentally with colleagues from overseas. We got 5mains with rice. -Pork Belly -Lamb Ribs -Prawn Jungle Curry -Khao soi which is..."
Amid
"Solid south east Asian restaurant. Great for a group dinner or function. The lamb ribs and bang bang chicken are a couple of my favourites. Despite..."
Matt
"Good service and beautiful food. Can't complain. Love their pork belly! Will be nice to have more vegetarian options. Also a little pricy. I'll say..."
Xiaolu Helen Hu
"Yum. The food and service at red spice road is amazing. I was here a week ago,with a group of almost 30 ppl. I have food..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"Beautiful dinner with family and friends of 5. Cured Salmon and Twice cooked lamb ribs for starters were delicious and started dinner off..."
Traceynn
"Great service. Excellent food. Must try the pork belly -super crispy and delicious. And also recommend the fish with all the gingery goodness. The ..."
The Munchkin
"Simply Devine , flavour then more flavour and then some more , service atmosphere and staff are impeccable , bring your own wheel barrow to carry..."
David Gray
"Never been here before but OMG the food is divine!! Service was fantastic,atmosphere was awesome all round good night. Table was ready and the wait..."
Dave Owen
"Really enjoy the food here, beside the famous pork belly, I just love the mushroom salad, I'd come back again and again each time I crave for that..."
TT
"The place that started my love affair with pork belly and today that dish is still just as special as it was the first time. The $36 banquet +..."
J0yy173
"Pretty good environment and nice staff here. We ordered a set including all appetizers, mains and desserts and the food can serve 2 to 3 people. I..."
Tiana
"What a delight. I came here with my family to enjoy some good food. That's exactly what we got. Good food and good service. As a..."
Experiencejoysoflife
"Beautiful! The ambience, service and food are all spectacular at Red Spice Road. The chilli caramel pork belly is SO good, cannot recommend it..."
Gemma
"Hate pork, cant stand it, however the pork belly here is simply amazing. Basically anyone who has ever been here talks about the pork belly. Price..."
Craig O'Brien
"Amazing cocktails and food. We were really happy with everything we ordered. Especially loved the red apple martini and pork beĺly. Will defintely..."
Jess Khan
"It's always a pleasant experience coming here.You can't come here and not try the pork belly! It is absolutely the best thing on the..."
Jas
"You can tell a place is good when you can't choose from their menu - everything just sound sooo good. I recommend going in groups to grab the sharing..."
Janel
"One of the best meals I've had in Melbourne. We didn't choose the banquet, we decided to pick our own mains and share. We ended..."
Allyroar
"That Pork Belly! I went here for my birthday and I absolutely loved the place. It had a classy but low key vibe, friendly staff and just amazing..."
BGfood
"Huge restaurant with plenty of seats and a lively atmosphere. The pork belly is a MUST. The sauce is sweet but the fresh zesty salad on top..."
Sammi C
"Had the pork belly and the eggplant, spinach, sesame dish which were good. I wished the pork belly was more tender and softer though. Otherwise the..."
LittleM
"Excellent food. If you love Thai/Vietnamese food you will love this place. And the service is great. When I'm back in Melbourne I'll definitely be..."
James Beeby
"Yum yum yum . Not heaps of vegetarian options but still an enjoyable meal. We had a party of 6 and everyone enjoyed the meals. Pretty much everything..."
Sonia Belle
"This restaurant was recommended to me by a local foodie and oh boy the food here blew my mind away! Remember if you can't afford anything in here..."
Steven
"Been many times and always happy with the food. Thai done right. Great location, great artwork, great service & great food. Thumbs up every time..."
Lloyd Abery
"Always get the pork belly. TASTEFood is always good-excellent. Pork belly is a must (the skin isn't always as crispy as I would like..."
I Like Food And Games
"You have to order the crispy roast pork when you're at Red Spice Road. This dish is one of the best in Melbourne and certainly delights everyone. So..."
Michelle Chen
"Oh my lord... the best pork belly, with an amazingly crunchy papaya salad was a great start to the dishes that followed. I have been back time and..."
Jonathan Mayes
"Delicious and plentiful. I would describe their dishes, even the small plates (entrees) as 'heavy' and very rich. Lots of protein, so unfortunately..."
P-mac
"Great atmosphere if your going with a big group of friends or going for a date. Food is ok, but I feel they tend to fry a lot of their dishes. But..."
KAG
"We like this rest but sometimes the food is overly sweet. We go perhaps once every couple of months and sometimes the food is consistent but..."
Askl
"Red Spice Road can often be perceived as a fine dining venue but when it comes to the express lunch banquet menu priced at $29.50 for an appetiser..."
Hashtag Blog
"We came here for dinner... Had the pork belly which was yum... The brisket noodles was full of flavour too the only downside was the fat left on the..."
Donna&Shane
"Amazing! Came here with a group of 5 and we ordered 4 small meals and 3 large meals. Best was the ocean trout and the lamb ribs. Pork belly was good..."
Kiffdcosta
"I went red spice road a few months ago but have returned this time with a review and photos!Great decor, table settings and friendly..."
Matty T
"Went to a birthday here with a very big group. The decor was neat and clean and staff very friendly. We had the set menu and we're all very full...."
Melli
"Service is always with a smile, they are super efficient, explain how the menu works and are super passionate about the food they serve. The food..."
Food For Thought
"I come here repeatedly for the beautiful pork belly served here! By far one of my favourite places to go to satisfy my pork belly cravings...."
Hillary Finds Food
"First post of 2016! And this review is from a few months back when I went out for dinner my family and friends who were sweet enough to visit me in..."
Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)
"I don't think I have a bad thing to say about this place other than not being a huge fan of communal tables.The food is sensational - flavour..."
Melly Mac
"Before Mom and I went to see Cats, we had pre theatre lunch at the Red Spice Road. The food here is always decent and well done, even if the service..."
Sinfulorganiccook
"What a difference the seating time makes. Loved it the first time with a later seating, enjoyed the $79 menu, great dish after great dish. Pork..."
Foodie AC
"Bursting full of flavour, always busy, and so it should be with some of the most outgoing spicy dishes I've come across. Went here with a group of..."
Another1
"This branch has better taste compare to red spice road in cbd. Must try the pork belly in here! Any other foods are pretty standard..."
Darwin Tantra, TwoPaperPen
"Mckillop venue has to be one of the best dining spaces in Melbourne, very sheik and yet unpretentious.Service is always excellent (never..."
J Jones
"This place is the best the service awesome the food spectacular. Asian Fusion food at its best. Everything I have eaten here I have absolutely no..."
Madam Cranky Pants
"We came on a Friday night and immediately loved the vibe of the place. The community feel was great, being seated at the long semi circle communal..."
Amy
"Hands down the best pork belly in town. This place never disappoints. The chilli salt ribs are amazing and i could eat bucket load of them. Though i..."
Guardasemail
"In a media release on Friday 11 December, the team from Red Spice Road in Melbourne announced a temporary closure due to a fire that broke out during..."
Trading Plates
"Great food with amazing flavours. Very nice setup with very friendly and attentive staff. Food was delicious and the watermelon duck is a MUST HAVE..."
Steven Shipley
"AMAZING food. Definitely recommend this restaurant. Great atmosphere, attentive staff and sensational food. Braised lamb & the ribs were out of this..."
Lee Pownall
"Six of us had the lunch special (including 2 vegetarians). RSR has not lost its signature style when it comes to shared plates which pack a fresh,..."
Bronwyn
"Red Spice Road serves us some of the most amazing Asian cuisine I havr had in a very long time!The staff of full of professionalism and advise..."
Shannon Grant
"Came here for a $79 per person set menu. Overall was very pleased with every meal that came out. Both appetisers and entrees were spot on. The..."
E
"All things lovely here. Attentive friendly service . Absolutely amazing meals. The lunch deal on weekdays is worth every dollar. I'll go back for..."
Deborah Pacheco
"Went there for a friend's birthday thinking it was going to be a good experience judging by the reviews I read but boy I was wrong. I Expected an..."
Grace Lengkong
"A great option for Christmas parties/small group gatherings during the silly season. Brilliant banquets and of course, that pork belly. So much..."
The Other Jess Tuck
"This is a late review but I don't think that matters the flavours here are to die for I find myself craving that pork belly please don't ever take it..."
Mj
"I've been here many times before. Love the place. I've tried the following:1) betel leaf with chicken: refreshing and yummy with..."
Occasionalist
"Such amazing flavours! I loved the beetle leaf salmon and the sticky duck with watermelon. We had the banquet and actually everything was delicious...."
Jae Papalia
""Red spice road bringing Pork Belly to the people" This is the slogan I feel Red Spice Road should use in any sort of ad campaign! It is..."
Christine S
"Super tasty and generous portion.. I love the deco and ambience.. Excellent service and valuable dinner with entertainment card discount. I find some..."
J88
"Came here for the express lunch banquet menu on a weekend and the food was really delicious. We got the marinated chicken wings. Penang curry, pork..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"Had the dinner tasting banquet. Everything was delicious. I swear they put drugs in that pork belly. I've been here three times now and..."
Sandy Pok
"Always one of our favourite Asian Reataurants. We love eating here.. The waiters and bar staff are always very professional and hospitable. The food..."
John Gardiner
"Only thing I can fault, is the seating. Chairs are extremely uncomfortable and other diners are sitting literally 30 cm away from you. However, the..."
Daniel
"When's very popular restaurant in CBD. Thai Asian style mix with Western. Like the vibes outdoor area, bar, nice interior. I try the Lunch Express..."
MelburneGirl
"We went out for dinner with another couple. They were raving about the place as we wandered through the city towards this restaurant.The..."
Nelly
"What does one say when confronted with a giant slab of perfectly cooked succulent pork belly... nom nom nom. *burp*. I have had my fair share of pig..."
Alex Simmons
"I have mixed feelings about this place. I have been here twice, once with friends and once for a date. Both times the food was really good but the..."
Reality
"Excellent experience last night at Red Spice Road. Very friendly staff and great food. The crispy lamb ribs were to die for! We also had the..."
Silvia
"There is no surprised the popularity of this restaurant! Fantastic ambience, the concept of sharing dishes and tables is a winner. Not too mention,..."
Gdkf
"Like most reviewers on here, the pork belly is out of this world. It was full of flavour and melted in your mouth. Another restaurant with great..."
Katrina
"Food was really good including the obligatory pork belly. We did discover the downfall of big shared tables when red wine was spilled on my son..."
NickR
"Came here for my birthday dinner, with high expectations, having been to Burma Lane and loved it. I was a bit disheartened to find masses of (very..."
Sam
"Delicious Thai fusion food! Most of their food is a little spicy but just the right amount of spice for me! Portions here are really big so I..."
Adriannalovesfood
"Been here a few times now. Amazing every time! Food is great, service consistently excellent. Really good cocktails. Try the cured snapper with..."
Hannah Stenton
"Yum😀. Delicious lunch. Definitely worth finding on McKillop street lane way! Try the smashed prawn + coconut beetle leaves & barramundi salad!..."
Vanessag
"I cannot fault this resturant, the service was professional yet friendly and very attentive. The food had so much flavour it was unbelievable! The..."
Laura Seymour
"This place is great for lunch and dinner, the food are amazing, so flavoursome with good serving portion. The waiting staff were attentive and the..."
Maggie Hunter
"Went for a friends birthday last month. Best pork belly i've ever had and the service was really good. Other dishes were nice as well. Would..."
Hao Wang
"The food here is lovely. We had the mid range set menu and every dish was full of flavour. Their signature dish of pork belly was stunning. Service..."
Sonya
"Absolutely love the pork belly here! Delicious :) all the dishes I ordered had heaps of flavour and would definitely be coming back..."
Angela Eats
"Always a pleasure to dine here. Excellent ambience, mood lighting. Cocktails and wine list brilliant. Above all service always perfect. Brilliant for..."
Uroldoc
"Came here on a whim without a reservation and fortunately was given a table for two! Lovely upbeat atmosphere, a little bit noisy but that's hardly..."
Teagan Fraser
"Ditto to pretty much what has already been said. Pork belly. It's uh-may-zing 🎶. I could just do the betel leaf entree, pork belly ands big bowl..."
Julian B Ho
"Food 3.5/5. Service 3/5. Ambiance 4/5. Interesting place with interesting food. Had 3 dishes which I shared with my friend. A pork dish, a..."
Ashel Lehsa
"Had a great dinner here on Monday night. Loved the fitout and the food was amazing. I'm a huge fan of pork belly but unfortunately this was the one..."
Windsor Foodman
"One of my all time favourite restaurants. The food is sensational, easily a 10/10. The service is good, food well priced. The atmosphere is always..."
TheFitFoodie
"Love, love, love RSR! This is my go-to venue for a good feed and has a great atmosphere for special occasions (if you don't mind the communal..."
Stronglifther
"I have a tradition of going here for my birthday. Every time, I have about 20 people. The staff are lovely and always helpful and the food is always..."
Fainzee
"Well where to begin?Was here this evening for a goodbye meal with a colleague and luckily one of the others going suggested here. Finally..."
Beau James
"Red Spice I dream about your tender pork belly, for anyone who likes Asian fusion this restaurant is certainly is worth a try. Their tasting plates..."
Liz Kirkpatrick
"I've eaten here many times and consider the pork belly to be some of the best I've eaten. There's always a wide of other tasty dishes on the menu..."
Salono
"I came here due to the major hype and did not regret it one bit!The pork belly, as everyone would agree with me, is phenomenal! It didn't..."
Mai Lam
"Order the Pork BellyExpress lunch menu is awesome. Just remember to order the pork belly, as it is fantastic, as one of the options. The..."
Its All About The Food
"Red spice road has the most amazing pork belly! It's so good! They have a great lunch special too! Only $35 each! Cocktails and dessert were really..."
Heidi
"This is one for when your boss asks where you want to have your team lunch. It's pricey and it doesn't really have the atmosphere you'd want for an..."
Wasabiman
"McKillop Street is one of Melbournes many alleyways, parallel to Queen Street & Elizabeth Street and in between Bourke Street and Little Collins..."
KT
"Been here numerous times..best pork belly ever!!the vibe and service is awesome! One of the best modern Asian restaurants..."
Salil Ghag
"Went with the family, and loved it. Eggplant mapo is probably the best veg dish I've ever eaten. The duck red curry was also excellent. Only blemish..."
Venu
"Red Spice Road is a nice restaurant right downtown, I went with a group of about 8 people and we all had the banquet and one of our party has a lot..."
CoutureChef
"Excellent food, generous portion sizes and was very impressed with the sommelier's suggestion of a red wine to match with asian flavours. Had the..."
Worldismy0yster
"Very impressed with the food at Red Spice Road. Tried the Express Banquet Menu for $55 pp and it didn't disappoint. The Salmon Roe Croquette, Betal..."
Just Another Foodie
"We came here for the express banquet and absolutely loved it! My favourite was probably the pork belly, but their curry was absolutley delicious..."
Bowlie83
"Professional staff. Attentive service. Lunch banquet good value. Online booking is smooth. And oh yes, the best gosh darn pork belly in Melbourne..."
Daniel May
"Thinking about that pork belly... The place was pretty quiet the week night we came in and lucky for that as we didn't have booking. The atmosphere..."
Nola
"Red Spice Road is one of Melbourne’s many offerings of South-East Asian fusion. It’s largely influenced by Thai cuisine, with predominant..."
MyFoodBelly
"Just tremendous!. Have been to Red Spice Road often over last couple of years and has always just blown us away, food is superb, service impeccable,..."
Larry
"I love Red Spice Road. Pork belly of my..."
Saltedeggcustardbun
"I went for dinner at this place on last Sunday ; we ordered Pork belly, waygu beef stir fry and Barramundi; pork belly was amazing with nice Asian..."
Food Lover
"Amazing cocktails and superb food. Only just discovered here and the cocktails are just amazing and food was superb. The banquet definitely has heaps..."
Michaeldale
"Amazing dinner at Red Spice Road. Tonight I went to the McKillop St. Red Spice Road with my daughter. It's an absolutely beautiful restaurant with..."
Mawarmerah8
"LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. I cant say enough good stuff about this place. I go as often as possible. The pork belly is the best in the whole entire..."
Stacey Feaver
"Must try the pork belly with apple slaw. Came here for lunch, not too busy on a Wednesday. The food was absolutely amazing – all of the dishes were..."
Chatnoirmiaow
"Nice food and great..."
Kane Chang
"Mouth watering !. I am still to taste a better pork belly dish than what they serve at Red Spice Road. Oh my goodness their food is to die for. It's..."
Elijah.ratwatte
"Came here for a work function and had the large banquet. Pork belly, ox cheek and pork bun were great. I don't know if I would come here if I paid..."
Out And About
"Pork belly!. We came to Red Spice Road for the first time with friends and were impressed with the vibe, food and service. We had two order two..."
Alicia
"Fantastic!. Had one large plate and two salads between the two of us, was plenty. Great food, great service, great atmosphere...."
Ryan Miranda
"We love it. Stir-fried Wagyu beef salad was a bit spicy but very tasty. Duck red curry was flawless but the Balinese fried snapper was a..."
Maung Maung Oo
"Impossible not to like the food.. Great for business lunches. We had the $36 per head express banquet. Food came out quickly and the service was..."
Anna
"Great set menu. I had a delightful dinner there with 8 others one busy Friday night - we all enjoyed it.We were accommodated with our own table,..."
Steve Gilchrist
"Drool worthy food but uncomfortable seating. In a nice restaurant it is important that you're comfortable while having a long nice dinner. The seats..."
Haversheim77
"The eggplant salad was delicious, the lamb shoulder literally melted in my mouth, and that pork belly, well words cannot describe how good it is. You..."
MelbourneVita
"I have been to Red Spice Road n McKillop Street quite a few times and last night was the first time I have been back in nearly a year. It made me..."
Olivia Baillie
"...despite the high price, I definitely found it worth it. By the last round of mains (the infamous pork belly, which I will get to, was in the first..."
Mon's Adventure
"Thai-fusion seems to be a particularly popular cuisine in Melbourne. I didn’t get an opportunity to try the highly recommended Chin Chin, however..."
Jeannie Kang
"Embodying the community and the spirit of the family unit in Asia, Red Spice Road is a fun and modern take on casual, street-inspired food, with an..."
The Food Society
"...I happened to stumble across Red Spice Road – a unique South East Asian-style dining experience in the heart of Melbourne. And whilst boundless..."
Tickle My Tastebuds
"Red Spice Road is a lovely spacious restaurant, beautifully decorated with oriental ornaments. Seating is at communal tables, with the opportunity to..."
Flho
"Red Spice Road has two restaurants in Melbourne: one in QV and the one we visited, which was on McKillop St. The restaurant is divided into 4 public..."
Rumblingteddy
"The pork belly is perfectly crisp on the outside while the insides just melt in your..."
W
"Inevitably, comparisons will have to be made with other similar modern Asian players in the scene, especially with new kid on the block Chin..."
Amy W
"This is a photoview post (contains mostly photos only).Verdict: Great value banquets with the pork belly standing out yet again... one day I..."
Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust
"The remaining courses were good, but just a bit forgettable about the first two courses, so I am not going to even discuss..."
Emily Wilson
"I credit Red Spice Road for turning me on to pork belly. Having never had it before, I went to a friend’s birthday party there some years ago now..."
Cat
"Website How do they do it for the price? The lunch special at Red Spice Road is ridiculously good value. When you order the Mon-Fri Lunch banquet you..."
Dining Nirvana
"Red Spice Road is one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Melbourne. This is classy South East Asian dining with chart topping dishes at a..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"The service was attentive. But not a ‘Flower Drum’ attentive – it was actually bordering on annoying. Our waitress wasn’t particularly..."
Pjh.
"I was really happy with the service at Red Spice Road. I was worried we might somehow be treated differently for coming in for the cheap dinner..."
Lunchosaurus
"On Friday we went out with some friends to this very trendy looking restaurant. From the moment you walk in the door you are welcomed by a large..."
Yasmin Safia Lennie
"...Betel leaf has a crunchy texture like crisp nori, and a sharp peppery taste. A win as an appetiser in my..."
Saki
"Would SO gladly come back here over and over again. IMHO, my experience here was WAY better than the one I had in Chin Chin or Longrain. Easy to..."
The Hungry Excavator
"Red Spice Road has the look of a den of..."
Plate Licker
"The beef slices were tender and cooked to perfection and was a stable counterpoint to the refreshing greens and..."
Sophie
"Friday nights should be about a good glass of wine, some great food and good friends! Red Spice Road is the perfect setting! Made for communal tables..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Hands down the best pork belly ever. Nice crisp crackling, soft tender pork meat, and an amazing concoction of sticky caramel, spicy chilli and sour..."
Jenster
"... pork belly, twice cooked and deep fried to yield a crispy exterior that gave way to insides so soft and caramelised that the fat practically..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"I would easily recommend it as a venue for group bookings and would say it is worthy of checking..."
Out Of My Kitchen
"...the lunch special is great value for money and would thoroughly recommend it to friends but only if we can come..."
Minda Barley
"After such a flavourful start to our meal, we eagerly awaited the next part of the banquet. Unfortunately for me, the rest of the meal… um…..."
Foodie Dreams
"Considering their excellent cuisine and relatively easy reservation system, Red Spice Road could have been one of my favourite restaurants in the..."
Angel Khong
"I've heard a lot about this place since my return from Viet Nam, but it's taken a year to finally visit it. A restaurant serving a South-East Asian..."
Cloudcontrol
"I like this place but the sweetness on some dishes needs to be dialed down a..."
Muse
"Needed more stomachs. Eve.... Needed more stomachs.Every appetiser was on point by the the time we had hit the mains and the famous pork..."
Daniel Coutts
"Words can't even describe!. Words can't even describe how fantastic of a dining experience I had here. Came in for my partner's birthday and we were..."
Carmenmoreiraaa
"Great food. Having been several times found the food consistent and sevice good. I'm sure many agree that the pork with caramel and apple slaw is a..."
M
"Slow kitchen, food was good though.. We booked the valentines dinner. It was a set menu and minimum fuss. We had to ask for water and our menu to..."
Mistermister
"A Curates Egg. Firstly I really liked the food. The barramundi was great the pork belly perhaps just a little bit too much. Betel leaves very..."
ChrisR
"It's ok. Dinner on the weekend was nice enough, not sure what all the fuss is about though as there wasn't The "WoW" factor we expected especially..."
Foodie1
"Great lunch and dinner fusion. Surely I'm not the only one to rave about the pork belly, crab betel leaves and lamb sticks. It's great value and..."
Ally
"Came here on a whim, left satisfied and impressed.. I visited here a couple of weeks back with a group of 6 others. We ordered the $55 banquet, the..."
Ash W
"Two thumbs up for the lamb ribs!. Nuff..."
FudieGudie
"Went there for dinner with my partner. Food was excellent and service equally as good. We will definitely be..."
Lone Ranger
"The food here is always amazing. The ribs are to die for however another reason we frequent this place is the cocktails however they have since been..."
Stace Bianca Lenthall
"Has never dissapointed. My partner and I have eaten here roughly 10 times, and every time it has been very, very tasty. Always good service, very..."
Caspar
"Love love love the food. Been here twice now, the food is amazing. Probably some of the best asian food I'v had in Melbourne. The tamarind chicken..."
Nethmi Perera
"Pork belly and lamb ribs. The Lamb ribs for entree and the pork belly for main are unbeatable, though you might want to walk home to burn a bit of it..."
Davine99
"Wear Loose Clothing!. I recently dined here (oct 16th 2014) and was not disappointed. Service was impeccable and food was great! I highly reccommend..."
Jessica Manz
"The pork belly !!!! Love it !!!. I went to this restaurant for dinner we were seated on share table which was bit uncomfortable. we had a pork belly..."
Manamanamix0910
"Sensational and great for vegans too. We had such an amazing experience at Red Spice Road to celebrate a special family occasion.It was just so..."
MissRuby
"Pork Belly with Apple Slaw, Chilli Caramel and Black Vinegar. Yum! Yum!..."
Simone.clancy
"Most Amazing Pork Belly in Melbourne !! No One Can Beat It. PORK BELLY..."
Love For Food Girl
"Absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in Melbourne. Great service. Great food. Pork Belly is the best in..."
Ltal
"Great experience, wonderful food.. Visiting from Texas the restaurant was recommended by a friend and we absolutely loved the food and experience. We..."
Amarlb
"Well best thing about this place was definitely the ambience, presentation, service. Food is good, not rememberable (mains). entrees though must try..."
MYNAMEISSAM
"Delayed but Delicious!. So we finally went for a dinner to the Red Spice Road after ages of wanting to go there since we had heard such great things..."
Mommyinmelbourne
"Love it!. I love this place. It is one of my favourites. I have been there about three times now and I have enjoyed it every time. The atmosphere is..."
Sonia_jit
"Pork belly heaven. Enticed by how affordable the express banquet is compared to the normal menu, I tried the Xinjiang lamb, chicken and pork belly...."
Esther
"Delicious food and generous portions. Both the rabbit and chicken were superbly cooked. You can't get a table for two so had to sit in a long table..."
Musafir
"Mmm. Great hidden restaurant. Some great dishes well worth the go! I wouldn't suggest the curry but basically everything else I ate on the banquet I..."
Rebecca Borg
"Can't wait to go back. Had the banquet menu with a group of friends and it was all amazing. Yes even that pork belly, the best thing on the menu. All..."
Kathryn
"Pork belly - YUM. Although I wasn't a big fan of the communal dining (me and my partner came here for our anniversary dinner and had to share a table..."
Chrissy
"Great food, great atmosphere. Tried this place based on a recommendation and loved it. The pork belly was simply amazing. will definitely be coming..."
Darrenlim0008
"Excellent experience as always. Ordered the beef larb, green chicken curry and pork belly with apple slaw.My favourite was the pork belly...."
Amelia Li
"Asian Wow. It's up a lane way so you won't know it's there unless you track it down. If you book early they do like the table back after a couple of..."
Pepe Sierra
"We had dinner here last night. The service was outstanding. Our waiter was a New Zealand guy very friendly and attentive. The food was good. Scallop..."
Sinead Byrne
"Superb. Went for Mother's Day lunch and will definitely be..."
Julie
"Amazing food. The food there is really delicious. Dishes around $36 but Man you known what you pay for!..."
John Smith
"Fantastic! Been meaning to try red spice rd for ages and will def be back. Every dish on the banquet was fantastic with the pork belly knocking it..."
Nathan Gurarie
"We dined here last night and all we can say is WOW! The atmosphere and decor set the mood for a funky yet sophisticated night. We had the $69 banquet..."
ChrisAndBel
"Love love love this place. Food is amazing been a few times for lunch and dinner. The lunch price is excellent value would highly recommend. Can not..."
Kyriacoum
"Not to usual standard. I find it very hard to portray negative comments regarding Red Spice Road as it is one of our favourite restaurants. Holds..."
MelbourneHunger
"Best pork bely. Best pork belly i've ever hadwill go back again and..."
Aa
"Good dining experience. The banquet is a great way to have a variety of dishes, between two of us there was so much food! We couldn't get through all..."
Bopnbeep
"Delightful food and fantastic atmosphere. Not one for reviews, this one was worth a mention! I have recently visited Red Spice Road, the QV..."
Patrick Geoghegan
"Interesting. Liked the food here. The prawns on beettle leaves and scallops as entrees were really good. I chose the prawns with beans as I dont eat..."
Carolyn Pitt
"Always delivers. Visited Red Spice Road recently and again was not let down. Staff were friendly and fun as usual and couldn't do enough for..."
MayorOfSouthbank
"Whow. What a great place four of us went there,had the ribs which were fantastic, and beef cheeks fantastic ,and the pork belly just amazing,stools..."
Michael Anthony Pagonis
"Great meal, great atmosphere, banquet was great value considering the quality and amount of food. Will definitely..."
Pete
"Great value and food!. Came here for my birthday and it was very enjoyable! We had the express banquet and were very satisfied, especially for the..."
AH
"There is only one reason to come to this restaraunt PORK BELLY!!! all other dishes are only average, that being said it is still one of my favorites,..."
Professor Pig
"Loved this, a very Longgrain vibe with the food still Thai inspired but leaning more to the freshness of Viet. We had a banquet. It was epic...."
Curlsaugogo
"A favourite of mine. Atmosphere is always great, service quick. Banquet ( with pork belly) is a highlight. They should provide more rice..."
AaronN
"Yum yum and yum!!!. I've been here several times and every single time i go its amazing. The staff are great, drinks are great and the food is..."
Lchon8
"Trustworthy Food. Red Spice Road constitantly delivers delicious, LARGE meals. They are so generous with their portion sizes and the depth of flavour..."
Nikkipudney
"Love love love Red Spice Road.Decor is great, staff and service is always good, nice ambience and always full. Food is lovely, try the banquets...."
Ainsa
"Yum spice road! The ambience and decor is fusion style Chinese and the food is Yumtastic! We had about 8 dishes and all were super yummy with dish of..."
J
"Great food and restaurant. Beautiful food and ambience at Red Spice Road. The pork belly is to die for! Red Spice Road never..."
Delishme
"7/10. The atmosphere and decor is great. Food was just ok but I love the pork belly with apple..."
Caressshie
"Impressive set up and great atmosphere, yummy food too. Had beef cheeks which I highly recommend and barramundi which was also very nice. Served..."
Littleguy11
"Great Food,. Been several times here, repeatable as the food is delcious. The banquet meal (non-express) is a mix of good food and great food, so..."
Travman
"Staff could improve on their service. The food was nice. Value not too bad either. Worth a try if you are in the..."
Ty Krusen
"Great food - subtle flavours. We ate here two days after eating at Chin Chin. Which is the better of the two, depends on how you like your Asian..."
Redgoat
"Perfect evening!. We came here to celebrate my daughter's VCE results and were blown away by both the food and service. The $79 banquet option was..."
Anne.mccoy
"RSR could be described as organised chaos, but what divine chaos it is. The service is a cut above and the food coming off the pass here is nothing..."
Iceman
"Great place for a reasonably priced, casual, shared lunch. The place is always..."
Nicholas Dircks
"Liked it. The food is good, definitely value for money re: price of dishes in comparison to size. The staff are run off their feet but attentive and..."
Melbournemelbourne92
"Delish. Had lunch here. Pork Belly with Chill, Apple Slaw is sooooo good, a must try.pork belly is fatty while crispy outside, tender inside, the..."
Xili
"I've been to Red Spice Rd a few times & it lived up to expectations again tonight! The lamb ribs, pork belly & crispy duck were all..."
Matt
"Beautiful food! Very impressed! Expensive but worth it. Staff are ok, waiter was a bit cocky and didn't write our order down and forgot our scallops..."
Liz
"Satisfied my every taste bud. My daughter gave me a gift card for my Birthday, we decided to try it out. We ordered the $65 banquet. The first 3..."
Lisa Chiu
"The best restaurant you could take a loved one. This is the place to show off to your friends and family. The food is DIVINE and the service..."
Janineskyer
"Pricey but awesome. Amazing food, great atmosphere. Pork Belly is the best i've had (don't tell..."
Dash_169
"Great Ambience and Delicious Food. It such a cool place to eat ! Pork Belly is definitely the one to go. It is much better than the QV branch! Go..."
Detben
"Fab modern asian food!!. This place exceeded our expectations, porbably because of two reasons 1. we ate during the week and the place was half..."
SazRaz
"Noisy Cosy and spicy. Very interesting first experience of shoulder to shoulder communal dining but the food was fantastic. Would love to experience..."
Dottore Vince
"The service was really good and the food was pretty good. Loved the chicken salad but the prawn curry was boring. Hated the stupid high..."
Lellett
"Amazing service!. Absolutely amazing service from all the staff! Very knowledgeable of all their dishes and drinks. The food was served quick, and..."
Tweedle.dee
"Great for Group Dining, good value and good food. After seeing a few reviews here I believe your experience at Red Spice Road depends on what you are..."
Jbomb
"One of my all time favourites. Excellent service, very accommodating. Absolutely delightful staff. Now the food - it's all so yum! We dined tonight..."
Redcat
"Love love love!. Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, amazing..."
J
"Beautiful Flavours. This is my very first Urbanspoon review. After reading a few negative reviews recently i was a little apprehansive about Red..."
Moose
"Enjoyable lunch with friends. Enjoyed a terrific birthday lunch with friends but with only one waiter for the large groups It was a little slow...."
Tonyam11
"Amazing banquet, finished too soon though! If it's your first time, try one of the two banquets, you won't regret it. Service is brilliant, and I..."
Leatherface
"Absolutely love this place. The food is exquisite and have often taken guests here who have also enjoyed it. Staff are friendly and very helpful. The..."
Deelight
"Bday dinner. The lamb ribs were delicious, the desserts were beautiful. Great ambience and good..."
Nicole Pritchard
"Perfect evening - left feeling good. As a returning customer it was nice to see the staff service/welcoming has improved. The waiters and waitresses..."
Havachatkiwi
"Thrice cooked pork- yes. Well, it depends what you're after but if you want clean asian fusion this is a good choice. Had a few banquets and..."
Bill Cosby
"Great atmosphere, yummy cocktails and the best park belly..."
Lily
"I loved going back for dinner to share the pork belly dish with my husband, and it was just as good the second time. The food is sensational and not..."
Coffee Lover
"Just as good as advertised, unbelievably tasty food with generous servings and a great beer selection. Cool set-up using communal tables too. Well..."
Fab Melican
"Always a great experience. We had dinner for four here Wednesday night and it had been a few months since our last visit. Every time we go back we..."
Brad
"Pork Belly yummy. Always enjoy the food here but please bring back the Pandan..."
Thewifey_07
"Great service. Great atmosphere. Delicious food. Tasty drinks. Among Melbournes best. A..."
Vegemite Girl
"Superb..... Loved it. Food perfect. All dishes cooked traditionally on the bone. Deserts sumptuous. Expensive but worth it, the quality was..."
Barbara
"Lamb ribs and pork belly - awesome. Will be..."
Michael
"Pork belly in my belly :). Booked a table here on a Saturday night for dinner ordered an entree and two mains to share (pork belly & duck). Pork..."
"Fantastic! What can I say... We had the banquet and it was amazing. Pork belly lived up to expectations but everything was just perfect. The staff..."
Eat_drink_melbs
"Fabulous pork..."
Heathcliff
"Quite nice. Had the $75 banquet, and was a little disappointed, loved parts not so much others. The pork belly and lamb ribs are stand outs, however..."
Belly On
"Great food but less upselling please. I have been to Red Spice Road many times and find the food never dissapoints! The Pork Belly and Betel leaf are..."
Melinda Le
"First time here and it was nice. Food was yummy and fresh. Not enough non-spicy options. Even though the waitress told us the corn fritters were not..."
Hungry Cat
"Amazing food and great service! If you're looking for a great Western take on Asian food then look no further...."
J-love
"Delicious!. Went for the first time and had the 5 course express banquet. Serving sizes were generous. We all loved the food and service was pretty..."
Karen
"The pork belly is amazing!! Apart from that, I don't see why there is so much hype around this..."
FoodHunter
"I love everything about this restaurant, from the amazing service to the unbelievable food, it's simply faultless! The service is great, the..."
Melbourne_Foodie
"Great Martini. I just stopped for a drink at the bar. Nice staff great..."
Neil Tambourine
"Great birthday dinner!. Had a birthday dinner at Red Spice Road with my relative last night and it was brilliant.The decor was excellent - there..."
Sian Bo
"Get the banquet!. Have been here several times and love it. the pork belly is my favourite, we order this every time! the banquet is fantastic - I..."
Pnb
"Ticks all the boxes.. Been here about 5 times in the past two years, which is a lot when there are so many wonderful options out there in..."
Shazmoo
"Early bird banquet special $25 per person is a great deal! Tip: if u are going in a bigger group and wish to try all the varieties, make separate..."
Roslyn Foo
"Best Pork Belly dish in town. It's the best Pork Belly dish I've ever eaten. Have been there several times and every time, the dish is consistently..."
Jo
"Go with the Banquets.... We arrived for an 8:30 booking for 7 people and were seated at the communal table in the main dining area. This concept..."
Ruby-Jean
"As good as it was 3 years ago!4 of us pre-booked on a Sat night at 8.30pm so had table all night (earlier reservations have to leave for 2nd..."
Food Lover
"My husband and I dined here for the first time last night. Service was speedy and the food was amazing- we ordered the banquet.Don't be put off..."
Mrs Kruegs
"Good food,vibe n waiter... Really good food, good vibe, and i forgot to present my entertainment gold card when about to pay. after pay n just..."
I Am Starving
"Delicious South-East Asian cusine. Amazing banquet, great atmosphere and mouth-watering food.Definitely coming..."
Tina
"Amazing Food. I love the food and atmosphere at Red Spice Road. having dined here twice now I love the flavour, I love how items are cooked and the..."
Amelia
"Hit and miss. Firstly, I enjoyed the fact you can book at Red Spice Road, and I also really liked the ambience of the restaurant. In terms of the..."
Julia Eats Melbourne
"Good food, service a bit average. Been here a few times, although the food is good, the service was a bit average on our last..."
Stuck In Transit
"Lacking punch. As soon as I walked in the door I really wanted to like this place. Fantastic space and decor, like the communal seating idea, hip..."
Richard
"We ordered the banquet and food and service were both great. The only comment was there were just too much food! Lucky dessert was a nice light..."
Poohbear
"Have been several times including the function room, great menu, delicate to big bold flavours, good value, will be..."
Graeme
"Good fusion of ingredients. Decor is different with the big long tables. communal eating isn't for everyone and isn't for every occasion but..."
Munchinmelbourne
"Lunch banquet. Always good flavor and..."
Foodandwinefan
"Good business lunch, but slipping a bit?. $25/head for the 3 course 'banquet' menu was good value and very tasty. Initially one of the dishes served..."
Ingmar W
"Excellent!. Loved the banquet we had here, perfect blend of flavours! Our waiter was excellent, provided great service all night. One of my friends..."
Nicole Findlay
"Road to success. Everytime we've been here the food (a la carte and banquet) and service has been great. Good drinks menu. I felt sorry for my guest..."
Chips_Dumplings
"What a great place. Excellent food, excellent service, excellent atmosphere. Worth every..."
Grembetz
"Best pork belly in Melbourne!!! The lunch special is the best..."
Blake
"Pork Belly is a Must. The price is a little at the upper end but the food is well worth it. Service was okay. Recommend this..."
Minny
"Pork belly. Twice cooked lamb. Enough..."
Liadia
"I will attack people to secure my twice cooked lamb ribs. I am serious. I will like freak out and start flailing a knife around the room if you take..."
Daniel Peacock
"Very nice food, excellent pork belly. We had the $75 banquet option. They didn't cater for my allergy though, when I asked if the tofu dish could be..."
Helen Walker
"I like it but I don't LOVE it. I've been to RSR twice now. Both times the food was good and the service as it should be. I like it and would never..."
PoleDancer
"Go for lunch, banquet option.. Entree and 3 mains.. $25 amazing!Must have the pork belly, hands down best I have ever..."
Carrie
"Road to ravishing food. This place is a regular of mine when I want to sit and catch up with friends. The banquet gives you a taste of the best..."
Hungry Princess
"Love the lamb ribs and the pork belly. Staff very friendly but service can be a bit slow but this place is always full and very lively. And they take..."
Shaneo
"Went there for a quick lunch before heading somewhere. Found out that their express banquet for two was amazing. Amazingly easy to choose, amazingly..."
Ezio Hungary
"Enjoyable lunch. Tried out the lunch banquet for two whereby you get to pick three mains out of five. The food was good, especially the pork belly...."
Tibbar0606
"Love, love, love this place. The pork belly and the massaman lamb curry are to die for, in particular the pork belly. The express lunches are great..."
Moose
"Banquet Lunch. Possibly the best asian restaurant I've been too ever. The pork belly was simply fantastic, as was the lamb ribs. Service was pretty..."
TheEnforcer
"$ 25 lunch special is amaz value for such great food..."
JBabs
"This is an unusually large restaurant in the heart of the CBD on a picturesque lane. The staff went well out of their way to make sure we were happy..."
Jed K
"Value banquet. Great value on the banquet for early bird diners. Our group of 5 diners opted for the $30 for 5 dishes option. Most notable, the stand..."
WSW
"Great food, nice environment and the lunch menu is very good value at just $25 per..."
Melissa
"Incredible. There is only one thig to say....Pork Belly....enough..."
Chris Gulliver
"Good business lunch. The lunch banquet is very good value and although the food is not traditional Thai, it is tasty. It is popular with locals as it..."
Tiges
"$65 banquet is great.. Enough food to fill your belly for the whole night and next day!!! Pork belly was the favorite!! Cocktails were very yummy!!!..."
Cathy-Baldwin83
"Best pork belly ever! Duck curry was beautiful with delicate flavored, so well cooked! Desserts are a must try.. Mousse with Chocolate, mint and..."
Rupina Singh
"PORK BELLY WITH CHILLI CARAMEL!!!!. This dish is to die for!! It is the best pork belly I have ever had and I have had it many many times. It never..."
Brad70
"Big value banquet. Reckon Red Spice Road has the best value business lunch deal around. Especially if you have to go back to work (ie, wine..."
Missdelish
"Amazing food. The pork belly was sensational, as was the lamb shoulder. We finished with the choc, chilli & mint parfait with salted caramel nuts and..."
Patsy
"Great for vegos too. Very chique interior, lovely staff, quick service, great food (had the tofu dishes) and it was delicious! Not to mention the..."
Megs Maskikar
"The best. Make sure you oder the banquet, SO WORTH IT. And the $7 Watermelon topped with Sticky Pork, Peanut and Prawn Relish is delicious as well as..."
Imogen
"Brought here for my dinner and we had the ribs and scallops to start- both delicious although the scallops were a tad on the spicy side and beef..."
DB4SB
"The was my fourth time to rsr and once again it didn't disappoint! The banquet was beautiful - and ic course the pork belly was divine!!' great place..."
The Famished Fork
"Outstanding!! We had a banquet for two, and the food was simply delicious (the pork belly is a must!) :-) the communal dining setup makes for a great..."
Megan
"It is the BEST Thai restaurant ever! We go atleast x1 a month! The best menu are the Twice cooked lamb ribs and the pork belly... It's simply..."
Imagonna Eat
"Amazing as always. Ribs pork belly and short rib curry... World..."
Birdman
"Greatest value for money in melbourne. We had lunch on Saturday - banquet for 2 for $25 each. 3 fabulous, flavourful mains to share - delicious and..."
Sandra
"I went there for a work function and we had one of there function rooms. Loved the decor and set up in general and the food was to die for! I had a..."
Fun And Shenanigans
"Delicious! The service was really great, attentive and polite. The food was fantastic. We had 5 dishes to share between 8 ladies, and it was just the..."
Tessthetaster
"Red spice ago go. Banquet no. 2 was outstanding. Food exceded expectations both in terms of quality and quantity. Unfortunately front of house let..."
Sara Thomson
"Great to team lunches. Have come here many times with various teams I work with and the food is great, good for sharing and everyone enjoys it and..."
Rado
"Tasty and well-priced!. Came here for a celebration dinner with my partner the other night and ordered banquet #2 so that we could try the famed pork..."
Sue
"Great Banquet. The banquet is great and the service is quick and efficient! Definitely will be going..."
Ava
"Don't get the $55 banquet. Two main dishes out of the four r heavily fried (being the tofu n chicken dishes) They were nowhere as nice as b4...."
Lulumama
"Delicious food but not a great layout. Its hard to chat on a large shared table. But the soft shell crab was yummy and oysters fresh. the goat was..."
Dee
"Amazing fried tofu; loved the corn cakes too! Great atmosphere, prompt & professional service. Will definitely be coming back..."
Tardar Sauce
"Although I liked RSR, it doesn't compare to some it's closets rivals. Service was disappointing, I suppose that's what you get for a restaurant that..."
Dianne Arstall
"Will surely return!. Concur with others, pork belly is amazingly good! Ambience is more for friends (dark, music etc) - not suitable for..."
Foodie
"Had the early bird cheapskate banquet with workmates after work. After some skepticism when reading the menu all five dishes were really, really good..."
Gotham
"Yum yum yum, fast service, excellent mocktails and priced very well!!! Had the quail and pork belly highly..."
Donna
"Pork Belly every time!. This has to be one of, if not my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. The first time I went I did not know what to expect,..."
Nicki
"Absolutely delicious food, great location and great menu! The ambience was perfect, I recommend this restaurant to anyone thats will appreciate fine..."
Davide Andreotti
"Delightful. Yummy Yummy YummyGreat food....Pork Belly was my..."
Dani
"Pork belly. Yes, the pork belly is really good. It has a great balance between the salty skin and the sweet (mirin based?) marinate. I really only..."
Frog
"Gimme more. Had a very enjoyable evening at Red Spice Road! It was my first time there but pretty sure it wasn't the last. Heaps of vegan and gf..."
Daniel
"Had a fantastic experience at rsr. The dishes were nothing short of exceptional. The service was great. Will certainly..."
Hungry Dave
"Worth stepping up from the usual china town cheapo banquet for a change. I brought my husband and in-laws here on Friday night after a recommendation..."
Daria Taafe
"Thanks for a great function!. Last Thursday night we hosted a function for around 80 people from interstate and overseas at RSR. You never fail..."
Glenn
"Red Spice Surprise. Love this place....fantastic modern Thai flavours and the lunch banquet is terrific value, loads of food and quick service. Have..."
BellaItalia
"Don't miss the pork belly!. This place has an amazing atmosphere. The food is of the shared variety, however you will not leave hungry.I highly..."
M.T Wentz
"Really ambient place, has real feeling.. Had the banquet that was, good, but..... I've had better.. The place was pumped up to me, and I don't think..."
M
"The decor, feel, design and service at this place are out of this world! The food is somehow even better and the pork belly and lamb ribs are some of..."
Beanmeister
"Great atmosphere, Great honest waiter, who actually gives his own personal opinions on food choices, Service was not 100%, but still good. Jungle..."
Speccy
"Amazing pork belly. Lunch banquet deal is fantastic. Will be..."
Candice
"Very happy with my experience. I had the $45 lunch banquet with a large group of friends and everyone was impressed by the variety of food,..."
Tahli Langdon
"Mixed experience. Food: blue eye was excellent; soft shell crab was unpleasant; pork belly, while tasty, was fried to within an inch of its life &..."
Cuptart
"East meets west. Fabulous food in a beautifully decorated room. Every dish a winner. Staff very efficient but not..."
HungryBeavers
"Really good Thai food, the crab is really good. You get kicked out after your meal so they can set the table for the next..."
Mag
"Came here for a team lunch from work. It was ideal, service was attentive, food was tasty and plentiful! We had the banquet which was great value...."
Melissa
"(5/5) Great food, great service, awesome time!. We have come here many times and will definitely return many times more. Nice contemporary place with..."
Michelle Young
"Tasty, good value. friendly service. We went for dinner on a Saturday night and it didnt disappoint. We had both betel leaves on the menu to start..."
Charlotteharris
"Great pork belly as per all the other reviews. We also had soft shell crab with snake beans and wagyu beef noodles...although nice, I found those..."
Giang Pham
"Been there few times the pork belly and the lamb ribs were the best, but the chicken dish abit bland,the service good.. Will be..."
Foodandwinelover
"Love love love, we had dinner here about 6 weeks ago. The pork belly is really good and they also do a great deal from Monday to Friday between 5 to..."
Dublinese
"Great Experience!. Beautiful food and great service. I really enjoyed the concept of the communal dining tables. We ventured here as part of the MFWF..."
Leanne Haythorpe
"Great Place. Fabulous food and catered really well to my food intolerance. Excited to go back again.Only slight problem with the servers as I..."
Marika Silwedel
"Sticky pork is amazing!. Have heard of RSR but never tried it despite having a big love for SEA cuisine. Finally tried it during the MFWF Restaurant..."
Lizzee
"Best Thai!!. It may not be authentic thai but the flavours are amazing. Don't expect pad thai. Must try the lamb ribs and the Barramundi. And the..."
Karen
"Great dining experience, great service and the food was amazing (try the pork belly!) Banquet for lunch was very reasonably priced. Highly..."
Steve R
"Red Spice is very nice!. We had the lunch banquet which was $25 for an appetizer and 3 courses to share. Food was excellent, service was also great...."
Grace Giuliano Mottram
"..yum.... Serves up a very very good Pork..."
Bluecat
"The best pork belly in town! I came back 3 times for them. I think i cant just get enough of..."
Dee2gal
"Modern Infused Thai. Well, at the risk of saying this and getting outted, there isn't alot of places in Melbourne that focus on good Thai food. There..."
FinandHeidi
"8 of us booked for Friday night dinner. It was a good night! We had the banquet #2 $65pp. LOVE THE PORK BELLY. they also have vegetarian..."
Nene
"Will be coming back for more!. Been here three times, so you probably now I'm not gonna bag this place. I always leave full and satisfied. My..."
Jenny
"A road worth travelling. Excellent ~ Great ambience, great food & great service ~ What a terrific dinning pleasure. The food, especially the curry is..."
Droidster
"The chow can be a bit rich and meaty but in small doses it-is-the-shit! Paired with a jug of easy drinking nectar, my lady and I always leave full as..."
Shredder
"Get the pork belly! Seriously the best pork belly ever. Lamb ribs are also amazingly succulent. Nice..."
Megan
"Not Too Bad!. Had Dinner on Saturday night, was relatively happy with the overall night.Great Decor, excellent service. Wine selection was..."
Jason
"Awesome Red Spice Road... If you want a inventive meal then red spice road is that place. Mainly the place for the 20s and 30s but still great for us..."
Dan
"I along with a group of friends ate at Red Spice road on new years eve and the food was spectacular. We have a set menu with shared buffet style..."
April P
"Lunch extravaganza. The lunch banquet is excellent value and it's true what has been said about the pork belly. Best ever. Slick service and you can..."
Cheezels
"Service was a bit slow (took half an hour to get our first beer). Air con was too warm. Food was absolutely delicious - pork belly and lime cured..."
Dave Keast
"This is one of my favourite spots for a weekday lunch. The food is simply Devine and the service quick and professional. My gripes would be the..."
CheerUp
"Really enjoyed it.. Went with group from work and really enjoyed it.plenty of food - almost too much, and just the right waiting service...."
Liz50
"Nice selection of drinks. food is above average, but not too amazing. pork belly is quite good, soft shell crab/chicken salad are..."
Kenny
"The salt and pepper tofu was unbelievable! A very happy..."
Sheridan Smith
"Awesome. The lunch banquet is really special. It is such good value and so incredibly satisfying. They always have pork belly on the menu even though..."
Dr MS
"Loved the ambience. Loved the food. We went for the Banquet 2 which was $65 per person and it was so much food between the 3 of us. Every dish was..."
Big Eyes For A Big Tummy
"I agree. I just scrolled down the page looking for a negative review. It took a while, and all i found was someone calling Red Spice Road expensive,..."
C M
"Tasty and fun but not nearly as good as a simple tasty Asian place without the fancy looks. Some people love fancy. They should go here and pay too..."
John Carver
"Don't like the communal seating but the pork belly is a dish, moment and experience of utter brilliance that you will never forget. True flavors that..."
Zoki
"Had the banquet menu 2. Entrees were great, particularly the lamb ribs, yum! Pork belly and it's chilli caramel sauce was to die for and juicy beef..."
MerriRob
"Best pork belly I have ever had. Beautiful atmosphere &..."
PippyCookes
"Atmosphere. The atmosphere is just as good as the food, if not better.We were treated very well from a lovely waitress, our banquet was superb...."
Sniffurny
"Good Food. The food is very food, interesting Asian food. The cocktail list is good, although the bar service is a little relaxed.The decor is..."
Lucie
"Lamb ribs are yum. I was recently here for a party banquet. Food was served reasonably quick and in succession. Best dish of the day would..."
Anthony
"Reasonable food and good portion sizes (we came at lunchtime and had the lunch special). The flavours however were only so-so and didn't live up to..."
Olivia Stiles
"Delicious. The ambiance is sensational, especially like the communal dining. I think it is very different. The service is absolutely at the highest..."
Leesh.a
"I love this place. We regularly eat at Red Spice Road for lunch. Great service and the food is fantastic. Amazing..."
Carolyn
"Third visit to Red Spice Road tonight and third enjoyable meal. We had cocktails to start, the $25 early dinner banquet - chicken on betel leaves,..."
Mishie-lah
"Tasty but overdone. Good tasting food and nice decor but one of the dishes was a bit too salty. They tend to put too much flavouring to make their..."
Josiah
"I was really looking forward to dining at Red Silk Road. Came in for dinner on Saturday night and sat at the communial tables and the service is..."
T Lee
"Great food and atmosphere -asian eclectic - though you are paying for..."
James Horton
"The corn fritters and doughnuts are delicious. The starters and desserts were amazing! And the staff were great with dietary needs.We..."
Matthew Harvey
"Great food and service! Loved the lamb ribs to start..."
Tara Jones
"Great for a group setting. Food is..."
Chowdown
"OMG. This place has if all, love the large tables. Food was so fresh and nice fresh simple flavours. What a beautiful..."
May
"Road to well cooked meat. Red Spice Road = modern and chic asian dining. These two words you don't normally associate with asian food however, the..."
Purple Bear
"Small child on red cordial. Weeks and weeks before leaving for Melbourne, the thought of returning to Red Spice Road made the world a better place...."
Koncerned For Good Food
"Fantastic but skimpy with the banquets. As a large group we ordered a banquet, it was filled with absolutely delicious food and the wine was good...."
Ashecorven
"Good but not great. Due to the popularity of this place, we (group of 5) could only get in for a 6pm-8pm sitting, and even at 6pm the restaurant..."
Chaw Dropper
"Get some pork on your fork. Yes, it's all about the pork here. Our small group had the smaller banquet for lunch. The pork belly was terrific...."
Ingmar Wahlqvist
"Stick to what they do best. Although I've been to Red Spice a few times before, and I still do give them the "like" button, tonight's dinner was a..."
Albo
"The pork belly is amazing!. Having only been here for drinks on a Friday night, I have always wanted to come back to try the food I've heard so much..."
Clujen
"Best Pork Belly In Town. Red Spice Road looks posh, modern, still quite comfortable and the prices are quite moderate. There are set prices for..."
Fabs
"This place is a must!! Fantastic place for dinner or lunch, it's a great spin on modern Japanese/Thai. The lamb ribs, pork bell, slow cooked beef,..."
Daniela
"The pork belly is good, service is good as well. Overall - nice and enjoyable..."
Mav
"Great pork belly and lamb ribs. Delicious food and great atmosphere. The tables were long and communal style but that wasn't a problem at all. They..."
SP
"The pork dish is too die for..."
Sangee Food Love
"Worth the journey. Have been to Red Spice Rd 5-6 times.Never been disappointed.Its a big bustling restaurant that delivers good food...."
Gracefully Grazing...
"Melt in your mouth pork belly. Unbelievable pork belly hitting the right balance of Asian flavours. The starter betel leaf is almost as good as..."
M
"Delicious food and beautiful interior but they've introduced too many rules and restrictions. We used to book groups for work functions but the..."
Larnie
"Dreaming of Pork Belly. So much to like about Red Spice Road. We three chose the Lunch Banquet which at $25 pp for an appetiser, 3 mains & generous..."
FarmrsMarktsFan
"Good Viatanamese Food. Good food and great service. It is almost the best Vietnamese food food I have..."
Phil
"Not exactly authentic, but good nonetheless. The lunch banquet was quite impressive - it fed three of us with alot leftover. shame they wouldn't let..."
Nomnom
"Being partial to breakfast, I've tried a fair few versions of the corn fritter. Surprisingly the best I've had came as part of the lunch banquet at..."
Poached Latte
"Great value. This restaurant is a must for all us Melbourne locals. It's a great vibe, It's all about sharing dishes.I love the ribs as an..."
Issy
"Red Spice Rude. I have eaten at Red Spice Road countless times and the level of service seems to be declining at the same rate as the restaurant is..."
Missmelbourne
"It's all about the pork belly. Really nice food. Little expensive, but worth it. Pork belly is..."
Rnodern
"I've never written a blog but I have thought about this restaurant many times since going! At first I was disappointed because I was unaware it was..."
Sweety
"Acceptable, but I was not blown off my..."
Aniuszkina
"Quality food. Friday night 20:15 - first reaction was "not as busy as I expected". Not much of a buzz tonight.Not the sort of place..."
DodgyD
"AMAZING!!. So brilliant. The service was perfect. The waitress gave us advice on what we should eat and she was spot on. Every mouthful of food was..."
Chantelle
"Pork belly delight. Just loved everything about the experience at Red Spice Road last night. Last minute booking, fabulous food, excellent service,..."
Rumraisin
"Red spice road. We had a booking for 14 and was given the choiceto have the private dining room. service was good and friendly.personal favorite..."
Thomas
"Food - 8/10, Service 4/5, Ambience - 4/5, TOTAL - 16/20. We had the banquet 3 which had a nice combination of things to try. The apetitizers were..."
WD
"Heaven on a plate!. Delicious and excellent value for..."
Valkyrie
"In the words of Usher... OMG!. Ok, first things first..... I'm a South East Asian food snob. I've travelled pretty extensively through the region,..."
EHL
"Great Pork Belly. Had the set menu at a weekend dinner. The food was great. Some items were good (like the snapper curry and braised beef cheek) but..."
Ronny
"Yummy!. Do not miss the pork belly, it's sticky and just so so..."
Moccy
"SUPERB!! This would have to be one of the best restaurants. The pork belly, lamb soft shell crab, and cocktails are to die for. Service however was..."
Aiver T
"Great food... very very rich. Everyone needs to try their pork belly to experience what real gluttony feels like. They are amazing.. caramel sauce..."
Saurabh Mathur
"AMAZING!!!!!!!. That is probably the best word to sum what was one of the best dining experiences ever. I have heard good things about this lace but..."
Bec M
"Very modern, great food. Excellent service, great food, great prices! Would definitely come..."
Lachlan B
"YUMMY!!! LOVE IT. Enjoyed this place ALOT! Pork Belly sooo good!! Watermelon with sticky pork and prawn relish!! YUM! They have all the combinations..."
Ann
"Tasty, even for vegetarians!. I enjoyed a tasty mid-week business lunch banquet here, and the service was attentive, the surroundings lovely, and the..."
Suedy
"Vibrant food. It would be easy to saw another Asian restaurant but i was pleasantly surprised. We went for the early bird dinner deal and it really..."
Nlc
"Positively inspiring ambience. Wednesday night dinner has become customary at Red Spice Road. Food is simple yet incredibly delicious. Must try the..."
Chris
"Thai Banquet. We dined with another couple and decided to order the banquet and it was a great choice. Gave you a taste of many lovely dishes the..."
Nicole
"Not so good anymore. Sadly this restaurant has gone downhill since the last time I came here. The menu has changed for the worse, So i ask where has..."
Foodlover
"Big room. We tried the $55 a head dinner banquet which was absolutely delicious and amazing value and possibly too much food! Everything from start..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Wheres the Spice in RSR?. Atmosphere.Came here on a Thurs night, not a full restaurant but definitely still buzzing and I can see the huge..."
Dave Zhou
"FAbulous food. Love the food and service.TRULY an amazing experience.Yours in healthMargie..."
Margie Vibes Fitness
"Lunch Banquet - Good Value, Good Food. Have wanted to go here for a while now. Went twice in a week. The lunch banquet at $25 per head is really good..."
James Pettifer
"No heat in the kitchen. A mini-UN like chamber greets you on entry - not for an intimate meal then? The odd single table tucked away here and there..."
Heracles
"Not Longrain but very good!. Again, a late review. Went on 27 November for lunch. Good service. Very tasty food. I'd happily eat there..."
Ange
"Pork Belly to die for!!. The food and set up here was fantastic!! Great value for money and we had a table of 6. :-) The pork belly and barramundi..."
J
"Try the pork belly is amazing. Great food, service and decor. Amazing court yard. Toilet doors are..."
Andrew Cyples
"Two words: lunch banquet. My mother would kill me if she ever found out that I left uneaten food on my plate only to be thrown away. In fact, with..."
Ryan
"Great food. I've been coming to RSR just about since it opened. Great value, lovely fresh food and nice staff. If you haven't been for a while, they..."
ErmoBoy
"Tempt your tastebuds. Good example of asian/ fusion cuisine - recommend the oysters and yello fin tuna - great flavours and so fresh.The..."
Marine Sparkle
"Pork Belly FTW =). I frequent this place for lunch as it is about 100m from my office. The mocktails and pork belly dish keep bringing me back here...."
Jingles
"Great value and nice place. Went to this restaurant and Longrain in the same week. Definitely preferred this place.Food was similar but..."
Sean Murphy
"The food & service was fabulous. $55 for the tasting menu was a great option, which included the best quail I've had, pork belly in an amazing sauce,..."
Michael Brimelow
"Perfection! We came for the Lunch Menu and everything we ordered was amazing and fresh, with unique flavours! The best one for me was the Sweet Pork..."
Mark Ian Alcantara
"was brought here by surprise, they famous dishes are the caramelised pork belly, it was a little bit dry, but the flavour was pretty great.
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Lee Yu Xuan
"We have been in great favour of Red Spice Road since the old times. Everything about Red Spice Road is just perfect, from the Asian-style decoration,..."
Nguyen Andy
"We dined here as a family, we were seated quickly and the service was fantastic. We menu is delicious, we had the Motorbike set menu, it was very..."
Stuart Brooke
"Amazing food. Loved their cocktails. The BBQ Jackfruit steamed bun was exceptionally good. If you’re going for dinner choose your banquet menu..."
Spoorthy Reddy
"I am SO HAPPY Red Spice Road has reopened again after closing during Covid. We enjoyed the 9 course Tuk Tuk banquet. We had cured salmon betel leaf,..."
"Service was fabulous from start to finish... we were greeted with a smile, we started with a nice Shiraz from Beechworth Simao & co and complimentary..."
Paul J Fisher
"service was outstanding but after our drinks, the bill hurt lol.. lovely..."
Show Me The Yummy
"Had my NY dinner with my girls earlier this year and it was splendid. Food was phenomenal but service was unfortunately very poor for such a..."
Tracey Loc
"I had a great experience dining here on March to celebrate my 2nd anniversary with my bf. We got to try lobster omelette, wagyu beef pasta, aged rib..."
FoodieQueen21
"Rating: 4.5Food: 4.5Ambience: 5Service: 5Value: 4.5My boyfriend took me out for my birthday and one word to describe..."
Munching With Mel
"Rockpool is beautifully elegant and classy in every way. From the professional service, to the menu and food options. I'd definitely recommend a..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Amazing service and a great meal. Gave me a complimentary birthday cake..."
Brady M
"Great service, lovely and friendly staff and perfectly seasoned food. My partner and I had dinner here a few weeks ago and we were really pleased...."
Queen Of Food
"Starters were good, nothing to boast about. The beef was so so so amazing! Great quality of meat, tender, juicy and was not overcooked.The..."
SAM TEOH
"Finally at last I made to Rockpool and the place did not disappoint! Atmosphere, service, knowledge, choice on menu , wine list, it was all there and..."
Timbo The Kitchen Bitch
"Went to Rockpool Perth for my bday and it was a great experience. So decided to try the Melbourne one for a week day lunch. It wasn't very busy, the..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"A simple menu executed perfectly. A perfect setting during the day for a business lunch and as the sun sets, the ambience changes for a more intiment..."
Ben
"The steak are so good, the best I have ever had. Great service as well. The staffs are really friendly and know the menu well. The restaurant is..."
Jingwen Yu
"My partner and I had a lovely dinner at Rockpool. Attentive staff and delicious food. Some things a bit on the salty side but all-in-all a lovely..."
Katerina Poropat
"Food was spectacular, everything was fantastic.Service was very good! Food came out fairly quickly.Expensive but well..."
Cass Eats
"Rockpool is an iconic steakhouse in Melbourne. Nestled amongst the high end stores inside Crown Casino, Rockpool is well liked by locals and..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"We began with cocktails. The Italian Sour was deliciously zesty and wasn’t overly sweet. The complimentary bread was fresh with crisp crusts and a..."
Karina J
"Took my family there for dad's big 60th- service and food were impeccable. The photos below don't do it justice (got lazy after a few and was dying..."
Teeks
"Absolutely incredible service, ambience and food. Never ever disappoints! Would recommend for any occasion. Well worth the little extra dough!..."
Nanos
"This place doesnt accept booking between 7 to 8pm, but luckily there wasnt any trouble to get a table for 2 on weekday thursday night. We had a..."
Amanda H
"A name associated with great meat and it surely didn't disappoint. My steak was cooked beautifully, tender and juicy. Very satisfied. Sides were big..."
A Black Sheep
"Came here for a date night. Food is perfect. The steak was extremely juicy. The staff always check up on you to make sure everything is ok. It's..."
Melbourne Food Spotter
"Came here with 10ppl to celebrate my friends birthday and spent $99++ include card charge.The place so nice, well decor. We start..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"We had an enjoyable meal at Rockpool for my partner’s birthday. For entrees we had the marinated grilled prawns and the wagyu sausages,..."
Lizia
"A very classy and interesting venue. Food was delicious. Highly recommend their steaks. I’ve been twice and every time they’ve been cooked to..."
Melbourne, Let’s Eat
"Generally have loved this place over the years. Consistently excellent steak, delicious sides and alternatives if you wish with an extensive wine..."
Elle
"This restaurant was so good. It is upscale with white tablecloths & fancy waiters, but if you love good beef this place has it. They have a great..."
Srslyfoods
"🐚 MUSSELS OR MUSCLES? 💪🏽Portarlington Mussels steamed in White Wine, Jamon, Parsley and Chilli served with Bruschetta 🐚🌶..."
Melbourne Food Wanderer
"Great food, great atmosphere, excellent wine matching. Goats cheese tortellini with burnt butter sauce and prawns is a stand out, as is the four..."
David Malcolm
"Came here for my birthday and as you come thru the heavy door, you are welcomed with a dark interior which will then lead you to a big area full of..."
Xavian Ang
"Rockpool was faultless from start to finish. The staff were all just delightful from the moment we stepped inside and made us feel like we were so..."
Patsy
"Perfect from start to finish. Staff from greeters to serving staff on point. Food out of this world. The flavors kept dancing on my tongue. Ended on..."
Dee-Lila Sharp
"The steak was so tender and juicy. It was spot on with the taste and at medium rare. We ordered a few side dishes to share around and taste..."
Anthony
"The steak was spot on here. Omg it tasted succulent and tender. The service was exceptional. We ordered a dish to share and they spent the time to..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Last weekend was the first time that I have dined at Rockpool, it was a great Sunday afternoon. The food and service was excellent, I..."
Stephanie Yeoh
"We've been here quite a few times and this time round we ordered their their spanner crab noodles and slow cooked wagyu which was as good as their..."
Thelordlam
"Excellent restaurant on the river in Melbourne at Crown. The service and food were superb. Even the tomato in the salad was fantastic. Wine list was..."
Luke Robinson
"Oh My God. Tonight I came here with a friend in celebration of completing exams. Walking in, we were astounded at the decor of the..."
Dine And Dash
"Impeccable service and sophisticated ambience, food was good. Staff were nice, approachable and not over attentive, they are pretty knowledgeable..."
HildaLuv2Eat
"Rockpool is synonymous with Crown and Southbank, and is a classic establishment in Melbourne's CBD. If you haven't had a night out here before then..."
Flytonewyork
"I have heard a lot of good things about rockpool’s steak, and it did not disappoint me at all. The steak was amazing! We ordered a scotch fillet..."
Ivy Shen
"Give me service , give me steak 🥩 give me the bill yes I was overwhelmed by it all the meal was great , wine list on point , service sharp , I..."
Urban Cocktail
"Booked a family event for the significant others significant birthday! Were placed in the Private Terrace which comfortably accommodated the 17 of..."
CATD
"Rockpool is one of the few restaurants in Melbourne to offer beef from mature cows. Most people know what dry aging is and does, but meat from old..."
Kenny
"Was lucky enough to get in at the Sydney site just before it closed. Was a beautiful night with probably the best table waiting I’ve ever..."
Foodie McDoodie
"My partner and I usually go to Rockpool for birthdays every year and we absolutely love it. Food is amazing, I love the beef silverside and my..."
MH
"I think you know what you going for when you are going to Rockpool. Steak! And they do it perfectly. Great performance and great..."
MrJan
"Strong 4.5Second time here and still loving the steak.Service was much friendlier and more welcoming than our first visit, but..."
Nom Monster
"Incredible dinner had here. Ordered a few entrees with main meals be steaks and the meat was the best so tender and delicious. The sides were also..."
Phoebe Teevan
"First experience at rockpool you will notice upon entry it has it's own entrance door which makes it feel really sophisticated . All the staff look..."
Leesa Jane
"Consistently amazing food. Forget Rosetta, this is and always will be the place to go! Do yourself a favour, get the Mac and cheese and goats cheese..."
Hungry Little Dinosaur
"Perfect place for a special occasion! Set inside the Crown Entertainment Complex, the restaurant has a lively after-dark atmosphere which created the..."
@esjaysam
"Came here today for lunch it was my first time dining here, it’s a really lovely restaurant and has such a nice vibe to it. There is a big..."
Nadia
"Place of choice for great steak, awesome service, special gatherings and just an intimate cosy dining experience to relax to with a glass of wine...."
PS91
"This place is expensive and fancy but it is the site of some of the best steaks I have ever had. All the food has been next level along with the..."
John Carver
"Rockpool is me and my boyfriend's anniversary celebration restaurant, because it has the best steak ever!!! It has never let us down on any food! 5..."
Caitlynn Zhou
"Worth a visit. Nice ambience, professional service and lovely food. Steak was exceptional. The main reason one would want to dine here. Everything..."
A Choong
"Absolutely unforgettable. My partner and I were here last week for dinner. The wagyu sausage we shared for starters was delectable. Loved the..."
Aye Mya Mya Khin
"I always love my steak cook to the perfection, here is one of the place you can have your meat cook to the way you prefer, paired with your juicy..."
Mags Lim
"BEST. STEAK. EVER.Rockpool is one of the select number of restaurants at Crown Melbourne that are actually exceptional and not purely based on..."
JW
"The sour mocktail is delicious. Steak was less cooked than I liked but really great after they redid it for a sec. Overall Rockpool feels like a..."
Chen Yingxuan
"We had Caviar with Toast and Creme Fraiche (Ars Italica Osietra 30g), Buratta with Eggplant Carpaccio and Grilled Bread, Whole Grilled King Prawns..."
Anishka Jayasinghe
"Has an old world 80’s charm and setting. Reminds me of these high end lunch places in India, my family used to take me to when I was a kid.
The..."
Meera Batra
"An expensive yet excellent experience. The venue ooses comfortable class from the moment of entry. The table service was friendly and efficient. The..."
Geoff A
"I’ve been dining at Rockpool for many years . Consistent great food and professional service . I’m a huge fan of the comfortable seating always..."
"Awesome food, incredible staff, great dining company in Andy, Patrick and..."
Lynn Ellen
"favourite place to go :) best japanese cuisine in melbourne and will keep coming..."
Karin Cheng
"The best and traditional with a twist Japanese cuisine in Melbourne! Highly..."
Mikiko Tanaka
"The best Japanese restaurant in Melbourne, I..."
Lily Verma
"Amazing food, great service. Our waiter was wonderful. Will definitely come..."
Wynn Demontaño Fontanos
"Most amazing meal I have ever had :) true art on a..."
Robyn Hucker Barry
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-I really can't think of any other..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"I had one of their specialty lunch set menus which included: egg custard, sashimi, salad, grilled unagi, tempura, teriyaki beef as well as icecream..."
Phil Guo
"With a 4.6 rating on Zomato I was excited to try Shoya. Quite an extensive menu with a lot of options to choose. Limited vegetarian options...."
SouthEastEater
"Nice food presentation and nice service :) Price wise slightly not comparable with the portion for some food.. but good experience nevertheless. Good..."
Gracia
"Had the $150 course for dinner my partner and a friend for their birthday.All dishes were delicious as there were a variety of seafood and..."
Aidan Leung
"Well.. it’s okay but nothing too amazing. Sashimi was bit too fishy. Other hot food was good. Service was very good. The lady who served our table..."
Taste Radar
"Usually here for family gatherings. This place is one of the best places for Japanese food and value for money. (Especially for the lunchtime menu...."
Amy
"Love there lunch menu, decent price good quality of food. The dinner menu was nice but it’s a bit overpriced for what it is. Very nice service..."
FoodieInMel
"The service here is spectacular! Food quality is amazing! Waiters are extremely professional, making you feel comfortable and taking their time..."
Thai
"Wasn’t anything to rave about, typical Japanese food. I might go back to try their bbq, but the alacarte was ok. I think it’s more about..."
Foodie Takes Melb
"We came here for lunch on a Saturday. We ordered the lunch sets and the courses were mostly delicious. My favourites were the grilled unagi, tempura..."
Hangry Horace
"We had a fine dining experience. Staff were very friendly and did not rush us at all at any stage. Food was amazing and presentation was very..."
Richard Lay
"I’ve been here twice and honestly can say this place is one of my favourite japanese restaurant in Melbourne. The first time i came here was for..."
Kheng OMNOM
"So glad to have finally made it to Shoya, they’ve been high on my to go list for ages. We tried their all you can eat bbq ($78, usually $98) and..."
Miagoreng.com
"Been to Shoya twice and I'm in love with their lunch special menu! 6~8 course for $38~$45. Great substitute for dietary requirements, friendly staff,..."
亨利
"This is our second time coming to Shoya. First time was omakase experience and this time is All you can eat BBQ Wagyu etc. Food was great. So..."
Shirley Ho
"We had visited Shoya for dinner and it was such a fabulous experience with the all you can eat barbecue!You could select the meat of your..."
Win - FSC
"Little did I know Shoya is one of the OG Japanese restaurants in Melb CBD! 15 years old! The basis of their food is traditional done extremely well...."
Melbournejade
"The otoro just melted in my mouth. I had the most wonderful experience. The sushi and sashimi was of the most excellent quality. The wait staff were..."
Ji Song
"Went here for the first time and the service was impeccable. The nigiri we ordered just melts in your mouth. And if you like cold noodles, then..."
Ptle
"Good food and good service.Lanch set menu is very reasonable and very yammy!You’ll get small appetizer, sashimi, sushi, main and dessert..."
Akio Otsuka
"Lovely staff, beautiful restaurant and great food. Still haven’t tried the floor seating area so a great excuse to return! Lovely place for a..."
Brittany Clark
"🍣 JAPANESE at SHOYA 🍣This is one of our favorite Japanese restaurants in the City. Our second visit to Shoya Melbourne was absolutely..."
Eat X Wander
"Down an alleyway (Market Lane), Shoya is next to the established Flower Drum but according to rumours - a lot more..."
Jasmine
"If you haven’t been here, GO! Do it now and thank us later.---------We visited Shoya on a Friday afternoon for their omakase..."
Edible Melbourne
"Our dining experience at Shoya was exquisite from beginning to end. An award-winning Japanese restaurant tucked away in a small lane amidst the..."
2wo Fat Girls
"Our meal at Shoya was definitely a very enjoyable one. We were invited to a bloggers event there and we are really impressed with the food. Our..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Japanese cuisine doesn’t get much better than this in the CBD. The quality of the ingredients & craftsmanship in putting it al together is simply a..."
Thirtyhundreds
"Wow. Came here for a work lunch and and got the Take lunch set and wow. Everything that came out was just quality. Everything was tasty, and such..."
AaronN
"Extremely fresh fish and fast service. Am very impressed. I've eaten sushi all over the world and this is definitely on par. I definitely would..."
Susumu
"Opted for the Ume set for $32 and Matsu set for $38. Both consist of 9 dishes. Definitely good value. For its price, the quality was decent, though..."
Makan2Melbourne
"Used to come here when Melbourne has no Japanese Fine Dining so remembered it super fancy. Decided to visit again and it wasn't as fancy any more...."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Thank you sister for taking me to this long-established Japanese restaurant for my pre-birthday dinner. I’ve heard so much about this place over..."
Little Picky Very Hungry
"My friend and I both had the Matsu Lunch Set - 9 dishes for $38 sounded like a great deal. Sitting at the chef’s table meant we could watch sashimi..."
Daisy
"This is a really good quality authentic Japanese restaurant in Melbourne's china town district. The food is prepared in several open plan kitchens..."
Srslyfoods
"Came here for a friends birthday dinner and had a very pleasant meal.All the food was well presented and fresh, the wait staff very very..."
Laura Kaziavin
"One of favorite joint in china town. Been here since 2014, and I have became one of their loyal customer now,The sushi, sashimi, bbq set is highly..."
Jzxxxx
"Staff were nice and accommodating, food was amazing with reasonable prices! Amazing experience if ur looking for a casual/fine dining experience...."
Nathanael Hsieh Zhong Cheng
"What a nice way to celebrate an early Father’s Day! We booked shoya two days in advance in order to reserve a seat during the busy weekend...."
Cindy Tran
"4.5Beautiful Japanese restaurant where with high quality food and great service We had the degustation course and during that I experienced..."
Vivian
"Had both lunch and dinner here before- absolutely delicious!! If you sit at the sushi bar you can see how fish was sliced just like in Japan... love..."
Li Lisa
"Shoya is always my all time favourite, especially for lunch, their set lunch menus are good value for money. And they always serve fresh food & great..."
Jam
"Japanese cuisine in the next level. Fine selections of fresh ingredients and creative dishes makes Shoya one of my favourite Japanese restaurant to..."
Ling Yuan
"A very nice Japanese dinner! The restaurant is a nice place for a chill dinner with good quality food. I’ve always wanted to go since seeing photos..."
Hungry Koala
"Thursday night went to Shoya to celebrate a friends birthday. It was a wonderful evening, very relaxed and great food with great company. Shoya..."
AngeLuvFood8
"Excellent experiences with food and services. A little suggestion is ramen little bit salty,besides that everything is wonderful here, highly..."
Lixilin2009
"Lots of options here - we chose to eat at the sushi bar. Others will know better than me, but surely this has to be one of the premier Japanese..."
Batsu
"My fiancé and I went here for our anniversary dinner and we been here a few times and the food has never let us down food is on point and my fiancé..."
Ayapom
"Shoya is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. The set lunches are excellent value and the quality has been maintained over the 6 years..."
Custardbun
"4.5. Shoya has always been one of my go-to Japanese restaurants, having previously had their degustation and being introduced then to fresh wasabi..."
Nalia
"We have been here many times but this place has changed over the past few years. Today I ordered the Ume lunch set. Menu still looks the same but..."
Jacqui W
"An amazing Japanese restaurant hidden from the public. Service was excellent and great recommendations were made both for food and sake. I would..."
H&G’s Food Diary
"One of the best sushi I’ve had in Melbourne. Very fresh ingredients and love the sushi rice. Other dishes were pretty good too but would definitely..."
C.
"The food is amazing. There is nothing that we dislike. Service is excellent. Staff are very friendly. The only thing I would say is that it’s a bit..."
Claireccy
"Well known and a longstanding Japanese establishment in Melbourne. I've always had it in my book of 'special occasion' restaurants. Was lucky..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"The private dining area at shoya makes for a great experience, especially for a special occasion. But last time we dined it was so cold! I was..."
Unravelled
"Sunday night, sitting at the sushi bar with my partner looked after by the non japanese chef who I feel more Japanese than many.. Sit down, the young..."
The Last One Piece
"A nice Japanese restaurant with a good layout across several levels. Dining tables are large and spaced apart, so you're not bumping elbows with..."
ChiPs
"How many years Shoya has been opened ? I think at least 10 years , look at the food i have been served , one word, excellent!!Maintaining food..."
Sam
"Good Japanese resturant in Melbourne, the best is sashimi and sushi. I like how they cooked the sushi rice, chewable but not very sticky, fresh..."
Facebook User
"The service is wonderful, and they also have chinese service. Sashimi ice bowl and desert are my favourite, wagyo beef is my friend's favourite. We..."
板栗酱🌰
"Evening catch up with some friends, Shoya popped up as a choice close by. An unassuming front door leads into a traditionally styled Japanese..."
Junichi
"Great service. The waiter is very good at talking you into ordering food. He didn’t lie about the oysters though. They were really good. The eggs..."
Jess
"I love this place! I've been here twice and both times, the service was great and the food was even better. The menu were simple and typical..."
Gwendolyn Tan
"Unbelievably fresh sashimi!!! One of the freshest I have had so far. Great variety menu - lots of speciality dishes (you have to try chef's signature..."
Mysy
"My friend and I found this place in Market Lane after being told by Hu Tong that they couldn't squeeze us in. We asked to be seated on the mats like..."
Little Pink Piggy
"Best value lunch set in the city.Although on the pricier end of $25-$30, the portions and dishes are extremely filling.Sushi, Sashimi..."
Turtle 🐢
"Ordered: 1. The vegetarian degustation - since I don’t eat raw fish, it makes sense to order the vegetarian set, the waitress was very..."
High Tea Queen
"Lobster sashimi and truffle chawanmushi were definitely a highlight for me. I have never tried lobster sashimi and was certainly impressed with how..."
KLLYXNG
"We got a lobster miso, sashimi to share, unagi and 8 pieces of sushi each. The food was delicious and super fresh. The stand out was the sea urchin..."
Justin
"Came here yesterday with 3 of my cousins to have lunch. Interior was quite dark which made the experience very homey and comforting. I ordered the..."
Ct.eats
"Food are delicious and well presented. Really like the ambience of this restaurant and the tatami area that we get seated. Service was slightly slow..."
Foodie In Paradise
"Down market lane you feel like all the restaurants are an institution. Shoya is no different. Awards on the wall dating back to 2000 makes you feel..."
Finger Lickin
"Shoya was right next to some famous restaurants like Hutong, Flower Drum ect. During Saturday lunch time, the place was quite popular. We had the..."
Jianierrrrrr
"Excellent service. Superb presentation of food.All goods made fresh, all sashimi cut to perfection. Delicious tasty Japanese night out! My..."
VwngF
"One of the best memories I have here is when my husband proposed to me. Then on top of that is the most delicious food, drinks and fantastic service...."
JoyJoy
"Fantastic! Our waitress did an amazing job, she took the time to explain every dish and was very attentive. Restaurant had a great atmosphere, very..."
José
"One of the best places for omakase. All the dishes which came out were impressive, beautifully presented and so delicious. We were wowed again and..."
Willtravelforfood17
"What a great dinner date place for a special celebratory night.Dined here, and got seats at the sashimi bar in front of the chef. Would..."
Emsy-eats
"Shoya has been one of my favourite Japanese restaurant in melbourne. However today's experience didn't meet their usual high standards. We sat there..."
Michfish
"Over the weekend me and my girlfriend decided to have something nice. We ordered the business set for two, its about $60 per person. The sashimi is..."
Cindy Song
"Fabulous atmosphere, fabulous service and fabulous food. My Japanese friend took me to lunch here and it was a most wonderful experience. We had the..."
Sneha Arora
"We visited on Saturday lunch for my friends birthday lunch. I requested “Horigotatsu”table which is floor level seated traditional style table...."
Masako Posteraro
"We went here for our anniversary! What an amazing experience. We had the set menu and each dish was absolutely delicious. I would recommend having..."
Marisa Lobo
"10/10 experience. Delicious and fresh Japanese cuisine elegantly prepared. The innovation and artisanal expertise of the chef shine through in every..."
Bo Lee
"Lovely atmosphere. A bit squishy but that's how it is like the real thing in Japan. Squishy restaurants ;).
Food quality is good for Australian..."
James K
"It is a nice place for friends or colleagues to catch up. The light and music are just about right. Service is really good. The quality of foods are..."
Anthea
"The restaurant offers traditional Japanese dishes as well as contemporary dishes incorporating western cooking techniques. There is an extensive ala..."
Barry
"A great Japanese restaurant experience. Definitely some of the best tuna and salmon sashimi I have ever had. The A5 wagu steak was good, however it..."
"Absolutely love the Peking duck!We had lunch last Friday with friends hereFood is delishI can’t wait to come back!..."
Mamacita Foodie And Hola Con Lola
"An iconic institution in the Melbourne food scene that has surpassed the test of time. Wasn't sure what to expect but imagined it might dish up..."
Stuart Robinson
"DO: Everything on the menu that you can afford. If you have no idea do the banquet or better yet, have a chat to the waiters and they'll sort you..."
David Food Leasing
"We had a wonderful birthday dinner here right before the restrictions came. The entrees were excellent and the scotch century egg and fried potato..."
Nalia
"I love this place. The food, the vibe. Just an amazing, iconic experience in itself...."
Katie
"Absolutley love the Peking Duck here. Generous portions for the banquet. I think we were a little greedy wanting to try everything. Definitely..."
LittleAsianGirl
"Great classic Chinese restaurant, great service first class, food simply the best, great atmosphere. This was the best Chinese food we have tasted in..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"We had a spectacular birthday lunch for my dad today. Quality of the produce was evident as was the care of the cooking with very gentle flavours..."
Jenny McWren
"Flower Drum has been in Melbourne for many years and it is a 2 hat restaurant. Nice decor and the ambiance is awesome for special events.I..."
Leo
"Expected a bit more. It was a work lunch and took 40 minutes to bring the first dish and there was no flow or service that you would expect at that..."
RM
"One of the oldest and most expensive Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. They have consistently listed in the top restaurants in Victoria. The dishes..."
Debby
"This place has got a classy reputation. When you tell people you're going to Flower Drum, they're expecting a fancy dinner with a price..."
Alisha
"Flower Drum is definitely on the high end of the spectrum. Classy, refined and elegant. There's a whole presentation before each meal where they..."
Jasmine
"First time coming to Flower Drum. Every dish that came out was outstanding. So yum!!! My favourite was the mushroom dish. The steak was so tender &..."
Kim C
"This restaurant is well known since the 90’s. However it has changed owner last few years. I was told by a friend that it was a very grand..."
Noble Foodie
"Look, this restaurant isn’t cheap but the food and service is impeccable. It really is a Melbourne institution.I also love the nostalgic/old..."
Tania
"Definitely one of the best Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. You won’t get disappointed. Service is excellent! We were trying few more dishes but..."
Priscillia
"This restaurant have reputation of one of the best chinese cuisine in melbourne. The place and the ambience were so stunning like a traditional..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"I nice spot in the CBD for a special event. A bit pricey for an average night out but a quality feed none the less. I have been here a couple of..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Never ever order off the menu. Let the professional waiters do it. They are well versed into the seasonal produce and what is the best way to cook..."
Le Wine Journey
"Definitely a great dining experience - ordered mostly seafood and they tasted super light and fresh. Great service, friendly and informative. Food..."
StepiiGM
"Flower Drum has a legendary reputation for Chinese fine dining in Melbourne. Its name is always spoken of in reverence. Flower Drum's entrance..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"This restaurant is really worth 5 stars. The service, the food, and the experience was great. The food was unique, full of flavor and it was..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"My favourite Chinese restaurant. Super impressive! I’m much more adventurous with food choices here because everything is so perfectly prepared,..."
Tanya
"OMG. Wow. The door the entrance, the elevator up, the room the atmosphere, it’s definitely a rare occasion to be in awe. It’s absolutely..."
HeraldSun Reviews
"This restaurant has been so famous as the best Chinese restaurant in Melbourne and I have been there finally with group of friend.We didn't know..."
Fussy Eater
"Impressed with the layout, service and ambience. Food hit the mark, and highlights were the pearl meat, wagyu cheek and dumpling seafood soup with..."
Thunder8621
"Flower drum was a great experience, heard a lot of good things about it so was good to try. We had the banquet menu which had around 4-5 dishes and..."
Davisco Sprincorza
"The flower drum is quality Chinese fine dining. It’s been around for years and is a Melbourne classic. When it first started it was in a class of..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Had a wonderful experience here. I felt immediately welcomed on arrival by many of the friendly staff. The restaurant has the atmosphere and ambience..."
Georgia Sing
"Treated to a birthday celebration here and was very impressed. This place is top notch. Not usually a fan of Chinese food but I am a fan of this..."
Johnny
"I went a little while ago and it was a great tasty treat. Amazing service and great food. Chinese like I'm not used to. Abalone and great Peking..."
John Carver
"Service - Very attentive and friendly staffs. They take their time to explain each dish and the ingredients used. Food - They are very..."
Oscar Lau
"Most people have a Flower Drum story, and a view on its merits as a big night out. Back when I first ventured there in my mid-twenties it was a three..."
Ben Lee Kong
"My partner and I came here last night for my birthday. The service was the best I’ve ever received, I’m left handed and within moments of..."
Look.its.sarah
"Ate tonight at the flower drum. A good fress. The food was delicious and the food was fresh, tasty and was nice. I felt a million dollars the waiter..."
FoodieGuru_770
"I’d never been here but had always wanted to come to this well known Melbourne icon. It’s an extraordinary experience with the food and service..."
Two Sheds
"third time to flower drum and what can I say it's flawless from the food to the service, you must try the dim sum it is the best in the country other..."
Flashfryer
"Best chinese i’ve had, the sauteed seafood is excellent, lobster is big and springy and presentation is different to your standard chinese..."
TD
"The food is very good and standard Chinese fare..service is outstanding too. Would love to give it five stars but it didn't have the wow factor ......"
The Cheeky Chomper
"It’s been many years since I’ve been here and not much has changed. Formal fine dining service together with Cantonese cuisine cooked and..."
Brillat_Savarin
"Chinese fine dining at its best. This place is a hidden gem. The staff are very friendly, and the food is substantially elevated from other Chinatown..."
Dumba
"Went here with my family and the service was amazing but the food doesn’t meet the expectations. The food was good, but not authentic Chinese and I..."
Alijargalb
"Always wanted to try flower drum been so famous in Melbourne. Finally had a chance to try it out. The service was excellent the food was delicious...."
Michfish
"Staff was great, scallops were divine, but we found the rest of the food average for the prices they’re charging. Glad I went, but wouldn’t go..."
Lindsay Marriott
"They say this place is an Melbourne Institution and I can see why. From the moment you walk in, the dining room has the confidence and grandiosity so..."
Jesskaar
"Flower Drums has a reputation for exceptional customer service and Cantonese cuisine fine dining experience. My last visit to Flower Drums was a few..."
Jolene Lim
"Best Chinese cuisine in Melb, they say... well, I'm still waiting for the drums to beat to the final bang. Having said that, it is after all a..."
Justsoph
"I first discovered Flower Drum from an issue of the Conde Nast Traveller magazine. A photo of thinly sliced, glossy crispy duck skin enveloped in a..."
Dolce Bunnie
"Delicious. Best Cantonese in Australia. Baked crab in turmeric sauce beautiful. Whiting with fried enoki so fresh and tasty it was amazing. Peking..."
Jen
"Finally got the chance to have dinner at the famous Flower Drum Chinese restaurant. The decoration of the restaurant was full of Chinese elements,..."
Jianierrrrrr
"Went here for our anniversary and loved it. Firstly going up to the beautiful red door so mysterious. Then up into the elevator and once the doors..."
Leanne Dando
"Had a great night at the flower drum. The service was very good and the food was excellent. The duck pancakes are the winner! Would highly recommend..."
Ben Carrington
"This place has been on the list for a while and finally we made it here , nicely set up and very organised was expecting a much more quality and..."
Good Food = Happy Mood
"Drumming to its own beat.Picture this. Earthbound entrance, unappealing lighting and a confusing entrance before jumping on the lift to..."
Michael Daaboul
"I'd heard great things in the press about Flowerdrum, but it didn't overly impress. We had the Chef's 6 course tasting menu. The food was good..."
RoxyMaxwell
"Easy to see why this is a Melbourne institution. We actually went to this restaurant some time ago but only getting around to writing the review..."
Little Man
"Definitely worth the experience, service was amazing and food was delicious, not your average Chinese restaurant as some would say, all the flavours..."
Lucy Nguyen
"Fantastic atmosphere and quite possibly the best service we have ever seen in a restaurant. We tried exotic dishes like the jellyfish and the Peking..."
Tassie Eleftheriou
"A timeless classic, providing of course fantastic food with high class service. However for a fraction of the cost bamboo house or the likes provide..."
An
"I had heard so many positive reviews about this place and our first visit recently certainly my did not disappoint! Service was impeccable and the..."
Sneha Arora
"Food was delicious! Service could have been better as we had to keep trying to get the waiters attention to get menus and the bill. Then they also..."
Luciana Pinto
"Went here for an anniversary dinner as I've heard about this places lots I knew it wasn't going to be cheap but I don't mind paying good money if the..."
Paul Delaney
"Great food and ambiance, and the staff very attentive. The restaurant has a very good wine list and the food is served at a good pace to allow you to..."
Gursharan Chana
"What's not to love about amazing Cantonese food! It is a bit more pricey it the food is well worth it. The staff are so attentive! A great dining..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Exquisite. Perfect food combined with perfect service. The four course lunch menu for $75 is the best value fine dining experience in Melbourne...."
Wedders
"grandma's house - it's warm and welcoming, the furniture is comfy, your waited on as if you are the only person in the room and some the dishes,..."
The New Fave
"My first visit to this Melbourne Asian restaurant with the biggest legacy of all!Big boots to fill..... and fill it did!The..."
Chris Kilpatrick
"Hasn't lost its touch after all these years.You won't find better Chinese.You won't find better service. Every dish a winner. Peking..."
Foodie AC
"Cannot fault Flower Drum, beautiful food, beautifully presented and friendly staff... If ever there is a special occasion this is the place to go!..."
Lanz
"Firstly, service was ah-mazing! The waiters pay attention to every detail and attends to your needs. Stand out dish was the abalone with rice noodle..."
Carissa Lee
"Food and service meet the reputation . Enjoyed pretty much everything . We ordered two chef special , enjoyed every dish , and service is very..."
Julia Ye
"Polite and attentive service as you would expect. Great value lunch at $75 for four courses considering the quality of the food. Recommended for..."
Stan
"Been trying to eat here for years but couldn't land seats. So for my wedding anniversary, I booked a table 3 months prior to ensure we get..."
Olahn Zaft
"For my 4th year anniversary my boyfriend had arranged for us to have dinner at Flower Drum. As like every anniversary, I had no idea where I was..."
Caroline Beaney
"First time for me dining in this famous Chinese restaurantIts ambience bespeaks of its nearly forty years existenceI was impressed by the..."
Jit
"Flower Drum has a special place in our family as we always go here for special gatherings. This time around, my parents were meeting my brother's..."
Occasionalist
"One of the best dining experiences I've had. Been here a few times, each better than the last. Jason Liu is the consummate professional. The..."
Hungry_One
"We booked in for 6pm and left 3 hours later but time flies when you're having fun and good food. Entrees included San choi bao, garlic ribs, dim sum,..."
Helen
"I took a friend of mine from turkey to try some Asian food as she really wanted to indulge with Asian cuisine. I must say it looks really good from..."
Food Affair
"Who doesn't know flower drum? It is the quintessential Chinese restaurant of Melbourne. Many reviewers have dissected each dish and raved about..."
TheBearReview
"It really is a treat going to Flower Drum. It’s like entering a whole new world, away from the hustle and bustle and interesting odours of..."
Jacqui's Food Fetish
"The best dining experience I've had in Melbourne. The service here is at another level and the food is exquisite. Photos wouldn't do the dishes nor..."
Food Comatose
"This restaurant deserves all the accolades and more. If you're looking for Asian fine dining then look no further. Service here is impeccable, and..."
Guzzling
"Flower Drum does not need another glowing review but it deserves one anyway. For such an institution you might expect a bit of snobbery and..."
Johanna
"The Devil is in the details! thank you flower Drum for educating Melbourne Aussies about food, experience, detail and the rest. Well you know the..."
Restaurant Rescue
"You cant just go past Flower Drum. There is no doubt it is still the best in the Southern Hemisphere. The service is fine dining and the food..."
Gary Taylor
"Still in bloom. Flower Drum has long been reputed as the leading Chinese restaurant in Melbourne - first under Gilbert Lau and then Anthony Liu. The..."
Missdelish
"Lovely service and meal at the flower drum , we had the 6 course banquet and enjoyed it all, faves were the crab entree and the seafood served on an..."
Terri
"Visited Flower Drum the Thursday night before Good Friday as we'd heard so much about it (I'm from Sydney). Very upmarket Chinese very different to..."
Polito
"What a fantastic birthday meal! This was our first time to the Melbourne Mecca of Chinese food. I know this establishment has been around for many..."
Chad
"Melbourne's renowned top Chinese Cantonese cuisine. Their grilled wagyu beef with fried rice, fried oysters, San Choi Bao, and Peking duck were super..."
J88
"For me, one of Australia's best restaurants and dining experience.The service is impeccable, the food is done to perfection and it's really..."
Sarah O
"Flower Drum is one of the few Melbourne restaurants that can be spoken of as an icon over decades. This year Flower Drum, founded by Gilbert Lau,..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"What more can be said about the Flower Drum. Service is exceptional. The restaurant is divided into three sections and the tables are far apart so..."
MelbourneMiss
"Only been once. Was kindly invited here. Probably too young to really enjoy it. This was a catalyst to me enjoying Chinese food. Awesome courses,..."
Tony
"I'd heard mixed reviews about Flower Drum so was excited to finally experience it for myself! We went for lunch and the staff were extremely..."
M.
"Visited here for lunch and it was a splendid experience. The service and attention to details was the best that I have ever seen. The waiters noticed..."
Nestor Tsioustas
"Flower Drum...what better place to celebrate a loved one's birthday than Flower Drum! Entering the venue and then being escorted up in an..."
Kaushik Sridhar
"Now this is a classy restaurant that impresses. The food is beautiful and is presented with precision. The waiting staff are friendly and extremely..."
Lee Pownall
"This place should get 5 stars for the service alone. Our party was treated like royalty. The food was incredible too. Definitely a special..."
Rodger Reviewer
"Can I give 3.0 for their overly priced menu though? Haha. What can I say? Gourmet dim sum at its priciest figure. I love the..."
Hahappieats
"My partner and I spent our 1 year anniversary here. We got the banquet which was $150 each and enjoyed the many dishes that came with it. Food was..."
Steven Shipley
"The service was fantastic, we ordered the slow roasted garlic pork rib, shang hai pork dumplings, peking duck, also a beef dish with oyster sauce...."
Dave Zoogs
"There is a sense of splendour and occasion at Flower Drum, reflected in the menu which focuses on high quality, local ingredients and traditional..."
Maddie Loves Food
"Wow, attended the Master & Apprentice lunch which was a cook off between old and new Chinese chefs from Flower Drum and Victor Liong from Lee Ho..."
Melbourne Foodie
"After hearing about the amazing food at Flower Drum for the past 20 years, I decided to give it a shot. Our family went for my sisters birthday, and..."
Antigone
"Super high quality Chinese food, with a price to match. Certainly a reasonable choice for a special occasion, although there are alternatives with..."
C
"Finally I make it to Flower Drum! Uber Uber Exquisite! This place is class all the way! Service was just amazing, the waiter even fetched an extra..."
Uberfrauline
"I can't fault this place. It's the most perfect Cantonese food with 6 star service. Yes it's pricey but it's totally worth it for the..."
NomNomNom
"Fine dining with excellent service and very nice wine too. We had the 2014 D’sas Pinot Gris. The Peking duck was amazing as so many people have..."
Heidi
"This would have to be Chinese food at its very best. And a wine list to match. A great night out. All the food that came out was so fresh and..."
HH24
"The service is second to none. The waiters know the exact moment that you are ready to order and when to bring out your food and wine. I don't..."
F&K
"Wow! The Flower Drum exceeded my high expectations.. Our waiter was exceptional particularly when he took the time to give one of our guests a..."
Carla Kathleen
"I was taken to the Flower Drum for my birthday dinner. Not being overly familiar with Chinese cousine and after being told it was holding a..."
HungryPole
"What a great dining treat! Yes it's a bit old school but that's part of the charm :) What's the most important is the food and the food was fabulous!..."
Silk_rr
"We arrived at Flower Drum last night (Sunday) with no reservation, about 9.20pm. We were told by the man at the entrance downstairs that the kitchen..."
Tyler Brown
"Yes you still need to book 6 months in advance. Yes this place hasn't been renovated in a while. Yes it's expensive.However, they are very..."
Nelly
"Always a joy to return to this award winning Chinese diner. Well crafted menus, brilliantly cooked meals and skilled wait staff who'd warn you to..."
SN
"Amazing experience. Great atmosphere, service was impeccable and excellent food. We has an excellent evening and thoroughly enjoyed the experience...."
Kevin
"Iconic. All too true, and is proven from its old school approach on literally everything. Decor is true to this living legend and the service I can..."
Erin Burke
"Old-school service of classic Cantonese food. Such a great space to have a meal and be able to talk privately. The service was exceptional and..."
Tales Of Rose
"My parents used to run a restaurant opposite Flower Drum. Growing up as a kid, I would always wonder what was behind the heavy red door across the..."
Chewing Is Exercise
"Came here for my birthday and had a wonderful time. Service is on another level and the food is delicious. Highlight was the sawtooth fish which I..."
Michaela Foodie
"Nice and spacious without the hustle of the latest fad places. Super quality food, let the waiter just arrange a suitable banquet to fulfil your..."
Gtime
"Outstanding food and fabulous services. Only in Melbourne for a couple days and decided to try the lunch banquet, really tasty quality food. It is..."
Natalie W
"Outstanding service and attention to detail, a really wonderful experience, many other reviews say it's too pricey but it is a special restaurant for..."
Sgue
"I was excited to try Australia's best Chinese restaurant but was a little sceptical on how good Chinese food could actually be. Our waiter was very..."
Simmybear Eats
"When you think Chinese restaurant, your first thought would be non-existent service, cheap decor and bargain food. WARNING: Flower Drum will blow..."
Nibblesforgiggles
"We approached the little red door in Market Street that signified we'd arrived. I didn't really know what to expect, but as we walked up to the..."
FoodMeUpScotty
"I began to frequent Flower Drum in the evenings on Saturday of all times with very little notice because like Tom Cruise's star, the hype and awards..."
Epicurean Of Southbank
"Fresh and moist, the cod was silky, slippery and velvety. Enhanced only by the spring onions, coriander and aromatic seasoned..."
Popcornandtoast
"Flower Drum is a successful establishment that has weathered through decades of competitions. Many travel magazines and bloggers around the world..."
Lydiapebbles
"Flower Drum, if it were a band people would be inclined to say it peaked some time ago, released some forgettable records for a good decade and in..."
Out Of My Kitchen
"My first impression said I was going to love Flower Drum. As soon as we arrived at Flower Drum, we were greeted by their pleasant staff at the..."
Angel Khong
"It was reported in the papers that due to the financial crisis, stockbrokers were cutting back their expenses and not taking their clients to Flower..."
I Eat Therefore I Am
"Get lots of good wine, get lots of good food and enjoy the place and the awesome..."
Jobe
"Everyone knows the Flower Drum song. No, I'm not referring to the Rodgers and Hammerstein version; I'm talking about the one that stormed up the..."
Libby Margo
"Just the best. Back to the flower drum tonight after some years. Just the 2 of us so could not really try too many dishes . After all these..."
Peter Hugall
"Delicious, yet expensive. Amazing food but out of the price range for most people. You can find heaps of great Asian food in Melbourne for a fraction..."
Chica_aus67
"Quality food and service...but you pay for it!. I had high expectations given the status that flower drum has. Our meals were of a high quality and..."
New 2 Bwick
"Great food but over-attentive service. Wonderful location - large dining room and tables set well apart allowing for privacy and ambience. The summer..."
Roy Burrows
"I liked it, heard so much about this place.. Thought it would be a little better all in all a group of 5... Pretty $$ but good food and..."
Food 2 Run
"Well worth it. Excellent food and service. Duck and crab were top notch. Some say it's a bit too expensive but for a special occasion I recommend a..."
Cmrickards
"FL gem among Chinese restaurants in Australia. I feel compelled to write this review after I read some critics of 'Over rated' on this restaurant...."
Ronnielui2003
"Excellent, as always. This is our go-to "Special Occasion" restaurant. This occasion was our 30th Wedding Anniversary. Superb service, plush..."
Manmar
"Loved it!!. Went for a Friday night dinner and from the moment we stepped into the restaurant the service was warm, friendly and very efficient. We..."
Christina Triantafyllou
"Loved it! Especially when my brother paid! Good food and..."
Marvelous Mark
"Impeccable Service, great Sommelier. First time patron to the Flower Drum and all i can say is that i felt compelled to write a review, which i've..."
AL87
"The best. Can't believe people can knock this establishment. Been here a few times - usually for special occasions and always walk away thinking that..."
Lunchalot
"Love this place!. Can only afford it once a year, but it always gets..."
Csebarber
"People! All I am reading is "value for money" or "for the price" forget that, if you want value for money by a pre packed luv a duck from Coles and..."
Professor Pig
"EXACTLY WHAT WE EXPECTED. We celebrated My Mum's Birthday here, and were not wanting for anything. Food (We ordered the banquet and one meal off the..."
Bomber Boy
"Best Chinese Restaurant. We went to The Flower Drum for our anniversary, and decided to go with the 6 course tasting menu with matching wines. All in..."
Stvar1
"Loved it. Fabulous service, including geuridon. Food was lovely, glad I had this dining..."
Cathprentice24
"Was a fantastic night! Great restaurant, great service, extremely attentive staff without being pushy! Food was..."
Bear Pollard
"I wasn't blown away by most of the food. The service was excellent except for the older waiter. He seemed to have a bit of an elitist attitude and I..."
K C G
"Great for special occasions. We've been going there about once a year for the past five years. I am always impressed by the food and the service. I..."
Igiveupitstoohard
"Excellent service and food. We had the 5 course banquet and all the food was exceptional and well presented. Could not fault anything. The Grain Fed..."
Angela
"Incredible fine dining. The food is exceptional although fractionally larger portions would make it so much better. Service is second to none. Be..."
Mark
"What a fantastic night From.... What a fantastic nightFrom the moment you walk into the door it is perfect service and magnificent food...."
Donm
"Food fantastic of course although unfortunately sexism at an all time high. Only male employees serving the tables while the women clean up and it's..."
Brunchisbest
"Cantonese Fine Dining. This place has a reputation and, for better or worse, it's certainly well earned. It's certainly not cheap, but then again,..."
Serrin
"Excellent Services. Live in Melbourne for many years and finally decided to try Flower Drum.. It was a Saturday lunch, food overall is good but a bit..."
CC
"Very nice Asian fine dining experience staff were extra friendly and always attentive. Food was incredible obviously you can find cheaper Asian..."
Foodie
"Wow..."
Jackson Fletcher-Coon
"Two things - everything old is new again and everything you remember is somehow better now. There are many restaurants in Melbourne where you could..."
Elsie The Cow
"This place deservedly belong in the top 50 restaurants in the world. The service tonight was topnotch, and not just because our orders were nearly..."
Woofman
"As always fabulous. Thank..."
JoeyKMB
"Went here on Sunday night. Nice place. Excellent, friendly service and staff were very attentive. Food was nice, serves were quite small for the..."
Foodie13
"The Best!. Have been dining at Flower Drum for many years now and it is always a pleasure.Perfectly executed food showcasing the highest..."
Xiao Long Bao
"OMG!!! The best chinese ever, the service and all staff fantastic, worth every..."
Megsmoo
"Nothing to fault. Best chinese food i've ever had, best service i've ever had. Was really good value for money too ... thought the serves were very..."
Mel
"Best service in Melbourne, terrific food. What can I say? It is simply a fantastic dining experience for a special..."
Melb Foodie
"Amazing way to finish off our weekend in Melbourne. The shark fin soup was amazing. Actually all the food, was to die for.service was great,..."
Marianna Di Gregorio
"Loved this place. Had the 6 course banquet paired with wine. Great service, wonderful..."
SuzieQ
"Fantastic service and food! Have dined at the flower drum twice now and it is amazing. The staff happily cater for me, being a vegetarian and even..."
Steph
"Standard maintained and still being followed. Didn't feel comfortable at first with their over the top service, but get used to it very soon. Their..."
Ryan
"Soft Shell Crab. Always great - i could literally live entirely off the soft shell crab and Tsingtao. Service is..."
Jodes And Mike
"$40 for 2 Course Lunch - YUM!. Yes, you can enjoy the Flower Drum for only $40 for a 2 course lunch or $55 for 3 courses.There are 3..."
Julie T
"Yep still the best cantonese in..."
Bridgethopkins
"Chinatown. Had dinner here on thursday night, the food and service are amazing. Best peking duck and chicken sweet corn soup. Fried ice cream is to..."
Samantha
"All class. The Flower Drum is classic, old school fine dining and is the perfect place for a BIG event meal. Yes, there are trendier, hipper..."
Yummy Mummy
"Old school chinese experience. I flew over from adelaide for the day to shop and lunch. when i arrived at flower drum i was pleasantly surprised from..."
Bianca R.
"Crazy not to enjoy. Words can not describe how much I enjoyed this place, from the service to the food it was all outstanding. If you plan on going..."
Machiz
"Amazing! 5 stars for their service, it was like we were the only people in the restaurant. Food was full of flavour and the toffee bananas for..."
Food Lover
"I have never had a Chinese experience quite like Flower Drum. Everything from the service to the food was quite literally perfect. No complaints from..."
Jack Shaw
"Lovely. We popped down for a la carte lunch today at the Flower Drum and ordered various dishes, all to which were artistically presented and full of..."
Katiza
"Fantastic dinner we had the 6 course menu , everything was perfect , amazing service the place was very busy as it was oaks day . I will def be going..."
Kim Black
"In the know. Best way to experience Flower Drum is to get to know a waiter - eg: Barney - we never see the menu, he suggests, (we always have the..."
Fair But Honest
"Peking duck to die for, exceptional, attentive service, fabulous menu, worth every additional..."
Leonie Green
"The service here is the best I've ever seen, and the Peking duck was to die for. Highly..."
Lauren
"Some of the best service I've ever experienced and the food was great. Waiters were so attentive and had exactly the right..."
Tammy Neilson
"Enjoyable Chinese but can be found elsewhere. The dishes didn't stand out for us, which we were expecting.. But they were still good and we left..."
Rob
"Things done right.. Have been there for lunch a few times and its been consistently good.Nice decor and very attentive service without being..."
Alano
"One of the best dining experiences ever. Amazing, fresh, interesting food..... Fantastic service, we had great wines matched for us...... Certainly..."
Food Critics Wife
"Best Chinese restaurant in Australia.. To people who don't like this restaurant what's wrong with you? I have been going for close to ten years.. And..."
Berbatov
"Great service, lovely food, painful on the wallet. My boyfriend and I had planned to go to Hauf Brau Haus (sp?) in China Town but when we got there..."
Talychka
"Mixed Bag. OK, after many visits to Flower Drum. I've decided to say something. Most of the food is still sensational, the service is outstanding,..."
Byte
"Service is impeccable! The food delicious, everything was spot on. However, really your paying for the service. The only dish that really stood out..."
A Team
"Speechless. Was phenominal!!Service matched the..."
Will K
"Fine night out with the family. It was my mother-in-law's 80th birthday on the weekend, and we'd planned well in advance to go to Flower Drum with..."
Louise
"Flower Drum, worth it. Had seafood and peking Duck, delicious. Staff..."
Socialite
"Saturday lunch is the go. If you want to avoid:- A second mortgage- Lots of snobby w**kers- Being seen in a future series of..."
Julian Shambles
"Will always have a soft spot for this place. Food is spectacular and the spacious interior takes me back to when I was a child and thought that place..."
Foodie_j
"Timed to Dine. Recently whilst working in Melbourne, four colleagues and I were left to last after a hectic week. Someone suggested a quick lunch at..."
Sir Lunchalot
"Faultless. My companion had flown in from Canberra the night before, spotting a review of a Flower Drum dish in the in-flight magazine. Mud crabs..."
Gin
"Very good food, but not the finesse & wow factor I was expecting. Hard to see value for money. Also hard to see how they get two hats. Impeccable..."
Narelle Grant
"So brilliant, what a night! Lovely service and yummy food. Well worth..."
Dee
"Not if I'm paying. Great spacing of tables. Some of the dishes world class, like the abalone. BUT it is tired and a parody of classy chinese..."
Boccadellaveritas
"Flower drum was yum yum yum!!! Went there for special occasion and it just added to our amazing evening! Fong our waiter was so sweet and was very..."
DB4SB
"Have been visiting FD for the past ten years and have always been happy with the exceptional service from the tentative staff and the amazing food..."
The Hungry Scorpio
"The BEST customer service I have ever experienced. Oh and the foods mighty good..."
Tina Stojkovska
"Highlights? The service, the pace and of course, the food. Steak to die for, Peking Duck that was just mmmm! Moment to treasure: they overheard my..."
Terry O'Hanlon
"Outstanding appetisers - Delightful calamari with spicy salt, good duck wontons, and great Szechuan eggplant. Then the wheels came off with the mains..."
Peter White
"Amazing service and amazing food, went for my birthday dinner with my boyfriend and our waiter made my night even more delightful, peaking duck is..."
Christie Cathcart
"Good food but over priced. Enjoyed the food but I wouldn't go if I was..."
U4128308
"Expensive but a must try (for a very special occasion). Flower Drum is most definitely fine dining - both in terms of price and service. Their..."
Hungry Princess
"Great service great food a great business still going..."
Hung Lo
"Anniversary. Thanks to my partner for a great 1st anniversary. It was off to a slow start as the service wasn't that quick, but once we had ordered..."
Krishna Brannigan
"As time goes by..... Been going for a long time...never disappoints.....the pearl meat is always a winner for me.But I can see in today's market..."
Gracefully Grazing...
"Set menu sets my canto instincts on edge but the drum pulls it off. However going phantom menu is the best way to order. Service consistent. For some..."
Tastybits
"Peaking duck!. Yes its pricey - but it is easily the best chinese in Melbourne if not Australia.You will not find better staff anywhere in..."
Anonymous
"Great food & service. well worth the..."
Richie Hunt
"Just outstanding. Having been going to the Flower Drum since I was young, it just never disappoints.The service - it just doesnt get any..."
Richard
"One of the few chinese restaurant you get good..."
Kong
"Simply the best restaurant service I've ever..."
Tiff
"Amazing. This is a beautiful restaurant with the most amazing service I have experienced. I enjoyed the pearl, dim sum and peking duck. Beautiful..."
Dani Lindsay
"Exceptional....... You have'nt had a great meal with great service until you have been to the "Flower Drum"........ I can't say much more except try..."
Matthew Jackson
"Always a great meal, go the..."
Paul Tomkins
"Best service in the world.. After a bit of saving I took my partner to the FD for the banquet. Whilst the food was great and the 'cheesy crab' will..."
Stacey
"How do you say perfect in cantonese?. FINALLY i got to try the ever so famous Flower Drum thanks to my beautiful boyfriend.We did the $165..."
Fat_kid
"Excellent food, superior service. Nuff..."
Racy_jacy
"A real flower .... We were treated to a degustation menu by the chef at his pleasure and consequently ours as every item was a taste sensation! Often..."
Stephen Sander
"Friendly service. Flower Drum's lost its lustre recently with the entry of new pretenders into Melbourne's dining scene. The food on its menu can be..."
Steamrollersam
"Yes it is stuffy, yes it is expensive, but the food is delicious. Do not eat shark fin soup as it is a barbaric practice. Tell..."
Jrgnsn_tjf
"Our first visit to Flower Drum in the "post-Lau" era. We went because our 9 year old has become something of a Peking Duck tragic. So, we went really..."
Heracles
"Just go.... ...and don't order from the menu. The waiter will tailor the banquet to your palate. Best enjoyed with a group of friends, a wad of cash..."
DanielB
"Amazing. Not cheap but brilliant food and service. The banquet is..."
NK
"Fantastic.... Try the Chef's Tasting Special. Authentic food, different from the run of the mill Chinese.The Duck is..."
Neil
"Big deal!. Probably is the best but for me it felt pretentious and I did not feel relaxed because the wait staff made me feel this way. So when you..."
Tony Parisi
"I have long been a fan and used to believe the food here was better than eating on Hong Kong where we lived for 5 years. But last time, I felt it had..."
Mike B
"I have always heard of this place as being highly rated for excellent Chinese food however never managed to pay a visit until we received a gift to..."
Jia
"The annual award winning 15 chefs hat restaurant lives up to its reputation. Fabulous environment for vivacious celebrations, superb food and..."
life
"Amazing atmosphere, the customer service was immaculate. We came as a group of four, when we ordered the mains they served it all to us all equally..."
Joy Dala
"So far this is one of the best Chinese restaurant with five star service. I can feel the warm welcome from the supervisor, it was very sincerely and..."
Guru Gun
"Ordered the Chef's Signature Banquet (6 courses) with the matching wine menu. The courses were all prepared well and the wine went really nicely with..."
Nathan Coates
"We had another wonderful dinner at our favourite restaurant in Melbourne.
The flower Drum is one of Melbourne icon restaurants we have dined here on..."
Melissa Trainor
"Amazing quality food & friendly staff. My husband has been celebrating his big birthdays here from 18th, 21st, 30th to 4oth and every time the..."
Faye Mach-Phung
"Came here with a group of 11 for lunch. Although almost of the dishes were cooked well, I highly recommend the Seafood Soup Dumpling, Crispy Skin..."
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"Probably one of the best meals I've had in Melbourne in 3 years & that is saying something as I've worked my way around some of the absolute best...."
Bree Abell
"Amazing!! Beautiful and fresh flavours - the spicy lamb ribs melt in your mouth, the San Choy Bau has a yummy smokey flavour and the pumpkin ice..."
Trudy Gunning
"Wow - a fabulous restaurant and highly recommend. Thanks to Malcolm and all the staff who were so attentive and lots of fun. The food was amazing -..."
Christina Moloughney
"Great food and service and worth the expense. The noise level was comfortable and space between tables was..."
Mariam Hegarty
"The eggplant is to die for followed by the scallops and crispy chicken - very enjoyable..."
Rose Piper
"The waitress Annabel was exceptional and the food was beautiful, would highly..."
Debra Miller
"I'm usually not into fusion Chinese food, but it's done so well at Lee Ho Fook. Despite being totally packed and busy we had great service from all..."
Ron Choong
"We had a fab meal here on Saturday night. We weren't overly hungry and the selection of small to large share plates were perfect. The eggplant crips..."
Debbie Martin
"We new the moment we walked in from the incredible delicious aroma coming from the kitchen .. the food wouldn't disappoint.. nor the fab service and..."
Loretta Bonfieni
"Walking into the restaurant the aroma of sweet and spice tantalised. The amazing and surprising flavour and texture combinations were a pleasure to..."
Angela Stringer
"A new style chinese cuisine, Lee Ho Fook. Heard so much about them but never dined there. So we took advantage of the Melbourne Stage 4 lockdown, to..."
Tracey @ NoWongFood
"Restaurante com uma comida Cantonese moderna. Muito inspiradora e um must visit sem dúvida. Voltaria..."
Gastronomicamenteincorrecto
"Came here for a birthday dinner. I’m not that much into fusion food as I think it’s really someone mixing and mashing things together. But I like..."
Secret Taster
"Best roast duck in Melbourne! Duck, Fujian crab fried rice and deep fried egg plants are definitely my 3 main things to order. They’ve got upstairs..."
Priscillia
"Just one word to say about tonight Lee Ho Fook dinner experience wowwwwwwwww.Really enjoyed all I am tried, pok Choi out of box. Hope they..."
Chef ASD
"Last night was an absolute treasure at Lee Ho Fook! They’ve mastered the art of new style Chinese - refreshing, and no watered-down Chinese food..."
Bigmelbappetite
"One of the most enjoyable dining experiences i've had, and even better was the plethora of vegetarian and vegan options available to choose from! I..."
The Hungry Vegan
"Great service, nice modern space. The lamb ribs are to die for but there’s a great selection for non meat eaters too. The first time we went with a..."
Jenny Colledge
"Dining upstairs with basic exposed brick décor and bar downstairs. The new sign above the door makes it easier to find, as the quirky neon sign..."
Hans Moleman
"Amazing modern Chinese cuisine. What can I say? Haven’t tasted modern Chinese food this good since having dinner at Billy Kwong in Sydney. You’ve..."
Eat This Eat That
"Outstanding Chinese food done for a contemporary palette in mind. Despite the contemporary twist, the food delivered on authentic Chinese flavours...."
Linda
"3.5 star ⭐️ I went with a friend to Lee Ho Fook for lunch today, as I have never tried this place which is just around the corner from where I..."
Piggyeatalot
"Really enjoyed a business lunch here today. Service and food was fantastic. Standouts for me were the eggplant chips (twice cooked) and the wagyu..."
Teddys99
"We came without a reservation on a Saturday night, upstairs was full be we got a little table downstairs. It was fine except for the terrible cold..."
I. D.
"The food is amazing. Love all the dishes. My favorite is the lamb ribs. JUICY and SOFT. The deep fried eggplant is sooo good. The organic tofu is..."
Pat Pimubol
"Loved everything about this place. Gorgeous venue, outstanding service, delicious food (we did the banquet with matching wines). Standout dish was..."
Ruth McMahaon
"We came for a friend’s birthday celebration. We had the table for 2 hrs and were reminded constantly that they needed the table back at a certain..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Modern Chinese place. My kind of favorite meal. The best was definitely the char siu pork jowl. Really nice cut of pork. Tender but still has a bite..."
Ferry Gondo
"The crispy eggplant dish is worth coming into town for … and getting off the metaphorical high horse when it comes to westernised Asian food...."
Dimsumforone
"Wonderfully attentive staff, the crispy-skin chicken was smoky and sweet and complex. Absolutely loved it. Kingfish dish was good but could have been..."
Elese
"Had lunch at the Good Luck Bar, which offers the simpler menu. Really good food! The best Dan Dan Noodles I’ve had in Melbourne! Balanced..."
Andrea
"This spot was on our radar for some time, but, we never got around to visiting until I happened to bump into one of the new additions to the..."
Gdayhowyagoin
"Great quality food and accommodating team. Would go back whenever want Chinese. The fried zucchini was delicious and the lamb ribs were out of this..."
Bachd3
"Down a dark alley we went to find this gem. I walked right past this little door that opens up to the bar then the restaurant upstairs. Very dimly..."
Mei
"Came here for dinner with my friend and we really enjoyed our visit. Firstly, we arrived a bit early so sat downstairs at the bar, and the bartender..."
Lisa Giles
"Very nice little place - in the middle of little alley, I have reviewed this place recently and it got deleted by zomato for no reason. Cosy..."
Jane B
"Came here on a weeknight with high expectations and the food did not disappoint. We started off with the smoked eel and two textures of tofu. The..."
Hangry Horace
"Ordered the crispy eggplant and it is the best eggplant I have ever had in my life. There for the vegan dishes and all of them were exquisitely..."
Delicious Doris
"Little, cosy restaurant in the heart of the CBD. Beautiful food (the duck was to die for!), friendly and accommodating staff, stylishly decorated..."
Eleonora Egidi
"Loved my night out here. Let me tell you why you should come in for your Asian fix...1. Impeccable service. The manager will do everything in..."
TheBearReview
"My favourite Asian/fusion restaurant in Melbourne if not the world. The chef even keeps up with food trends in HK such as the storm shelter chicken...."
Vix Huang
"Food was modern Chinese food, which was an enjoyable meal. The eggplant dish was delicious and the scallop starter dish we could have ordered more...."
Q
"What a pleasant surprise in an unassuming little lane. The food was innovative and tasty. They take you on a taste journey of different parts of..."
Zara.lou
"I had heard mixed reviews about this place but I was really impressed when I went. Firstly I'd like to mention the service. It was impeccable. My..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Highly recommend the crispy eggplant, absolutely delicious and would have ordered a second helping if I wasn't so full at the end! Nice atmosphere,..."
Steph Giles
"Some of the dishes were a hit or miss. Eggplant and lamb were the standouts. However $40 for the lamb was too much for what it was. The tofu was nice..."
Annie13
"Food was delicious and well balanced, and very flavourful. Came here with 3 others and we ordered dishes to share (the menu is designed for sharing)..."
Yami
"Went for dinner last night because my friend had been raving about this place for some time. It was only half full probably because they put 15%..."
Clarinna
"This is a simple yet bustling place for some good Asian food. Order their egg plant with red vinegar, le ho fook fried rice and some jasmine rice..."
Arjun Lakshmana Balaji
"Every dish was beautifully made and I don't know how to do the food justice in words. This review is a little under six months coming but definitely..."
KLLYXNG
"Another modern Asian restaurant in Melbourne! Greeted at the bar by a cheery staff member and shown upstairs to the dining room. Really nice inner..."
Gee
"Dishes that stood out were the eggplant (crispy outside and soft inside), xinjiang lamb ribs and crab fried rice. Waitress advised and was happy to..."
Overfluo
"We ate here on a Thursday night getting in just after 6pm. The door is somewhat hidden if you are expecting a street sign over the doorway, I found..."
Cooper
"The venue was on the corner of the lane, it's near to Chin chin, Pastuso and all of the good restaurants are. Just spot the red bright red neon light..."
CLABEL
"When I try Asian dishes that claim sort of fusion, I get very skeptical. But there were some dishes that Wow-ed me here! We tried the Chef's tasting..."
Chee Ching Low
"Fooking fantastic! Starting with the Über cool bar downstairs, a definite pre dinner kicker. Great drinks with a side of aromas out of the kitchen...."
JB
"I dined here for Valentine's day. The set menu was generally delicious however we felt like cattle lined up in rows eating next to each other with..."
Adriel Keogh
"Fabulous, wonderful and amazing. A real treat of creative Chinese dishes, each one complementing the others. The lamb with cumin was an epic fail,..."
Onara
"Loved how hidden this place was. Wouldn't have known it was there if it weren't for my sis who knew Melbourne pretty and led the way. Ambience was..."
Carrine Chung
"The best Modern Chinese food I've ever had. We sat at the bar, down on one of the low tables, and had the Chinese New Year banquet menu. It's a more..."
Justine
"Asian fusion is always hard to execute on, as the original, unadulterated items are already so palatable and delicious without further..."
Penguineats
"Consistency is key!Lee Ho Fuk was one of the best modern Chinese/Taiwanese restaurants we've tried so far.Located next to the..."
Luke And Hannah
"Had lunch there and we went though the menu with various items. All was good. Stand out was the chicken skin, the sorbet in the end and the raw..."
MrJan
"So impressed by this place, consistently. Love that they are constantly innovating in the menu department, this makes for a fresh and exciting dining..."
MandyToorak
"DO: The scampi, chicken wings, fried rice, chicken marinate, kingfish and pizza. DON'T: Know what to order, just do the feed me menu...."
David Food Leasing
"Excellent restaurant, excellent food. The kingfish sashimi appetiser is to die for It's a total #firstworldproblem but having the kingfish sashimi as..."
Andrew Shelton
"Enjoyed my dining experience here, I was disappointed that I couldn't get a big dish of beef chow mein however, as per my friend Warren's suggestion..."
M.T Wentz
"Awesome little area, was a little small, but didn't appear crowded.The food was very nice, and the staff were lovely. The only fault I have is..."
Charlotte Rose Nicholson
"Very nice Chinese food. Service was good too and they were very efficient with filling up our wine (which I love) The steamed fish /barramundi..."
Nicole P
"Nice venue. Fun, fresh and well presented food. Deep fried Eggplant dish was the standout, the mushrooms and pizza options were other..."
Cinntonic
"Very nice wines, reasonable dishes. Came with a large group of friends for set menu dinner. Most courses were average to good. Once course..."
Kotix
"Fantastic every time! Faultless execution. Victor Liong and his team has done a great job. Have been here many times and would not hesitate to..."
Kiaan Zhao
"Good authentic Chinese food. It's definitely elevated from your average Chinese restaurant but none of the flavors are compromised. The ingredients..."
Shaun
"Friday lunch. First time visit. We had the set lunch menu. Well presented and tasty. Some unique dishes done well. The crispy eggplant and the chilli..."
Stretts
"It's always a nice surprise when you go to a new restaurant and it's exceeds your expectations. The food had amazing presentation and tasted great. A..."
Finger Lickin
"Trading Plates recently spoke to Liong to find out more about the inception of one of Melbourne’s favourite Chinese restaurants and how they create..."
Trading Plates
"After being blown away by the Collingwood venue, I was pretty excited to try the CBD venue - I booked online via Zomato and was pretty disappointed..."
Sugar_licks
"How many laneways in the world offer Chinese, Peruvian, Indian, and Italian? It sounds like having the opportunity to walk around the world in..."
Ben Lee Kong
"Entree quite nice, pork belly, chicken crackling, silken tofu scallops all very tasty, but we ordered sweet and sour pork, fried rice for main and..."
HungryLabrador
"Really beautiful modern Chinese food. We were in a large group and the patient & professional staff coped very well with this mild chaos. Perfectly..."
Makruud
"We appreciate good service and our waiter last night was spot-on - attentive, friendly, well-mannered. You'd think this would be a given for..."
Red Jay
"Amazing environment. Service: 4/5Staff were very friendly and helpful.Food: 4.5/5Very delicious, unique and flavoured very..."
Sweet.connoisseur
"Lee Ho Fook Melbourne is the new incarnation of one of our favourite Smith Street restaurants, Lee Ho Fook. It’s been over 2 years since Victor..."
The City Lane
"I dined at Lee Ho Fook for lunch where they serve their 4 course set menu, with a couple of optional dishes extra.
Lee Ho Fook is an exciting dining..."
Caroline -
"Had my birthday dinner there. Staffs are very lovely and attentive. The food is amazing, a great balance of Cantonese food with western twist. We..."
Andrew O
"Had a nice date night at Lee Ho Fook and some very nice food. Some of the flavours were very classic Cantonese, but there we also some surprises.
We..."
"Overall an enjoyable night - high quality ingredients and an inventive menu with different flavours. Flavours on the heavier and saltier side than my..."
Emily Pong
"Semi fine dining experience in the melbroune CBD with seasonal menu. We came for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the food and service. It's a set menu..."
Edwar Kartio
"Delicious food. But not cheap. Great experience and top..."
"I’m a caterer and the main chef in my business, going out for a meal is almost always a disappointment for me as I come from an authentic Spanish..."
Halo Nolan
"Fresh exquisitely prepared food. Smart flavours and great portions. Very friendly staff and lovely..."
Shannon Raffe
"Tapas are outstanding. Love the cauliflower cream and beef cheek. The chicken rice was a bit disappointing..."
Girlpower Celia (GirlpowerCelia)
"Amazing ambience,diligent and friendly staff and good food.The calamari burger was awesome.The portion of wagyu beef was a bit heavy in the set..."
Prathibha Ragesh
"Fantastic atmosphere and intriguing decor. Love the vibes here. It's a great place for a special occasion. We went for a triple date and had the..."
Adam Bell
"I had on this place on my bday and Oh, My boyfriend couldn’t had chosen better!!
The environment is cool and relaxed, but with a really nice..."
Vanessa Wingert
"It's a great place for a fine meal and is known to book out as a result. The staff are friendly, polite and knowledgeable but it's the food and wine..."
Nick Wadsley
"Outstanding service. We had a member of the party with accessibility challenges and booking staff talked through possibilities for optimising their..."
"A fabulous dining experience from beginning to end. We arrived early and had a drink at Ombré Salumi next door where the staff then personally..."
Louise Malizia
"Just dinned Upstairs and what a meal We had the 6 course menu. The food was amazing. The service was awesome and the staff had excellent knowledge..."
Michael Lumley
"Absolutely devine. The food was fantastic and the staff were exceptional. Do yourself a favour and get the Taglierini prawns zucchini. Our waiter was..."
Linda Vella
"Definitely the best Italian in Melbourne.
The three pasta dishes we had where fantastic, could not fault. The rest of the meal was superb..."
Sergio Paglialonga
"We had an exceptional gastronomic experience in the dining room.
Exquisitely presented delicacies as well as beautiful food from the al a carte..."
Gail Jenkins
"Dinner last night with my beautiful wife.
Outstanding service so a big thank you to all the staff! Amazing food 10/10 for the chef the Venison was to..."
Todd Shone
"Been here several times over the years, with my wife. Grossi has never failed even once! From their service to the food and wine, nothing could be..."
Ash Jayasinha
"Perfect late afternoon lunch. The staff were welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu options, specials and wine choices. Meals were the perfect..."
Narelle Kearney
"This is a must visit for me on any trip to Paris in Melbourne even though it's for Italian food and coffee. Not just any Italian food and coffee,..."
Rohan Squingle
"For my partner, Ruth and me this is an experience which comes rarely.
We enjoyed every aspect of the experience, which for us as we journey with..."
Peter Whitefield
"Fabulous food, great service very nice decor but noisy. Not a deal breaker but it does need some acoustic dampening. I did eat at the grill..."
Mark Houston
"Awesome dinner. Degustation menu with matching premium wines. Personal appointed staff from beginning to..."
Murray O'Dea
"Known as one of Melbourne’s finer Italian restaurants, we were super excited to see what the hype was about.Upon arriving at at booking..."
Tony
"Yes I ate more than just their amazing desserts. From the ambience to the polite staff this place is not your ordinary dining experience...."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"Hailed as a fine dining institution in Melbourne, we were more than excited to dine here. We got the 6pm reservation and was ushered in upstairs...."
Vi Dang
"Beautiful setting with very attentive service. The food comes out quickly and the flavours are for the most part good (just the whitlof is a tad..."
Dumba
"Well we ventured to the formal dining upstairs at this Melbourne tradition and all I can say is WOW!We decided in for a Penny in for a..."
Chris Kilpatrick
"This was a real 'Wow!' experience. The food was perfect. Literally perfect. Tasty, creative and exquisitely presented. The waiters were entertaining..."
Kim @FabulousDining
"At a place like this, you predict fine service. It was formal, Italian, considered and professional. From the little stools to rest your bag, to the..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"I’ve been walking past this place for years wanting to try it and finally decided to go for my partner’s birthday. We chose the Gran Tour menu..."
Chau Nguyen Evans
"Haven't been back to Grossi for years and we wondered why we waited so long to return. Room has a lovely feel, waiters were attentive, some a bit..."
Melbourne Foodie
"There is a reason this place is one of the many food icons in Melbourne.Along with mulitiple glasses of wine it was a treat.We..."
Split The Bill
"Been to all three shops here...and it’s all good!!! Really a great place that keeps things simple and tasty! Very similar to Takumi Japanese..."
Great Restaurant Mentions
"I’ve always wanted to go to Florentino Upstairs. It’s an icon in Melbourne. I was surprised by the decor; it’s much more subdued than I..."
Honeylishuss
"Amazing experience. I’ve booked this place for my partner birthday. From the moment we set into the restaurant everything was on point. Friendly..."
Dublinese
"Amazing, Amazing, Amazing. We walked to the top of the stairs to be surprisingly greeted by Guy Grossi. He was relaxed and friendly. He kindly..."
Rita
"MFWF express lunch - Highly recommended!! The service are way above expectations (even better than some of the high end elite restaurants I’ve been..."
～Happy Neko~
"Upstairs serves spectacular food, lovely service, and a lovely environment. We often visit for special occasions and Grossi never..."
Graham Connolly
"Booked for a special occasion and we were treated quite specially. Hats off to the waiters, very professional and they know exactly what is in their..."
Prithvijit Roy
"We expected to be blown away with Gross Upstairs but were somewhat underwhelmed. The food was delicious, the service was perfect however we felt it..."
Charlie And Ko Reviews
"You absolutely can’t beat Grossi upstairs for service l, amazing food and the kind of lunch you want to settle in for until the early evening - or..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"Very different, great food, very traditional yet very creative, definitely on the more expensive side for what it is.Worth the experience,..."
Dave B.
"Delicious Italian food and very traditional. Loved that they gave us a goody bag with pasta and sauce after dinner. In terms of atmosphere it was a..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Cannot be beaten one of Melbourne all time greats, wonderful food, wonderful service, wonderful atmosphere 5/5 a dining experience we definitely..."
WePreferEatingOut
"Grossi upstairs is one of the finest in Melbourne. And possibly one of the original finest. The story about how it all started is quite interesting,..."
KnowingMelbourne
"What can I say? If I could, I would give this place 10/5. It was seriously that amazing. But perhaps I am getting ahead of myself. This is how fine..."
The Domestic Traveller
"Service was flawless- rare find of perfectly balanced silver spoon service with friendliness in Melbourne 10/10Sommelier knowledge and..."
Lily Fullgrabe
"We have been here 3 times and enjoyed the experience each time. The egg ravioli is amazing and the cheese platter is a thing of beauty! The service..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Last week, Gastrology joined Grana Padano representative, Elisabetta Serraiotto in sampling rich, aged Italian cheese at Grossi Florentino where..."
Gastrology
"Went to Grossi Florentino at the end of February for dinner to celebrate my bday.My partner mentioned was my bday so when we arrived was a card..."
Cindire Do
"One of the top notch, chef hatted and award winning Italian premium restaurant in Melbourne city. Absolutely loved every single dish I ordered,..."
J88
"My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Grossi Florentino Upstairs. Pro- superb service. All staff were exceptional. Attuned..."
Foodaholic
"Warm and cosy ambience, good service and amazing food! We were on a set menu , Ink squid Risotto was great and lamb was cooked to perfection! Will be..."
Food Affair
"This is my second time at Grossi Florentino upstairs. The service was great although the food took a while to arrive. We had the lunch menu..."
Mizpiggy
"Dinner with friends at Grossi Florentino last night. You don't get to be a Melbourne dining institution without doing alot of things right. The word..."
Dave Ansett
"This restaurant is a Melbourne location that is special for so many people.Being inside this place is like being in an Italian high class dining..."
Christopher & Marian
"Having dined at the Grill a few times I finally managed to get a table at Florentino Upstairs, the fine dining experience from Guy Grossi. After..."
Aussie Meets World
"Our experience at Grossi Florentino was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we ascended the staircase we were treated like absolute..."
Schnitzel Von Krumm
"Always a delightful experience in dining, with traditional cuisine accompanied by a wide selction of aperitifs and wines, and inconspicuous but..."
Stephen Harrison
"After years of meaning to visit Florentino Upstairs, my wife and I finally took the opportunity on a day off work and we headed in for the Veloce..."
Tim Keong
"What an amazing restaurant! Came here for my 23rd birthday and was blown away with the quality of service and food. We were immediately greeted at..."
Nick Rogers
"Upstairs is the fine dining area, versus the more casual grill downstairs. Lovely dining room, impeccable service, and lots of "extras" through..."
The Napoli Alert
"Really enjoyed our dinner last night. We had the 5 course Gran Tour, and loved it. Service impeccable, atmosphere lovely, and the food was top..."
RoxyMaxwell
"Had an amazing 5 course set menu dinner- each dish was amazing- Guy Grossi is one of Melbourne's premiere master chefs. The wine suggested to us..."
Christian Clarke
"Wow! I have never received such amazing service. I have many diary requirements which the staff catered to without a fuss. They completely modified..."
Ashleigh
"One of my absolute favourite restaurants to go to in Melbourne. The service is always impeccable, the staff make you feel very special. The food is..."
Gemma
"I would give 5 stars for venue and service, chef Guy Rossi was so sweet and kind. We even had little gift to bring home. Food was underwhelming, I..."
TT
"Absolutely beautiful meal and wonderful service. Can't believe it's taken so long to try it! Will definitely be back for more of that tortellini! ..."
Hummus
"I mean to visit this renowned two hatted restaurant since three years ago and eventually could have a lunch there last Monday. When we walked..."
Ronnielui2003
"Exceptional service and a delicious menu. We enjoyed the 5 course tasting menu that was tasty, interesting and perfectly balanced. Cannot wait to..."
Stu Harvey
"Do: the a la carte so you can pick your own. Favourites are always the steak, the duck, pasta with liver, the risotto, the chocolate soufflé and to..."
David Food Leasing
"This place was fantastic. The service was exceptional and the food was even better. The wait staff were extremely knowledgable and seem..."
Claudia L
"One of the nicest fine dining experiences we've had in Melbourne. A class atmosphere with genuine and unpretentious service. Perfect for a date night..."
RyRy
"Perfect in every way.Setting, food, wine.I have been to many high-end restaurants over the years and this was as good if not better than..."
Richard
"Old charm Italian in a stunning setting Service is as good as it gets, wine service is beautifully Italian that gets really personal, a..."
Adam Smogurzewski
"We were at Grossi Florentino Upstairs last night with one of my close friend. First things first: Service and waiters were such gentlemen so..."
Sertac Tanriverdi
"After visiting Grossi Florentino Upstairs it is hard to find anything that can compete with the standard of food and service, I will always find any..."
Monique Alexandra Maclean
"I have been to Grossi florentino at least 30 times, not counting all the times I have been to both of the downstairs restaurants. Every time I..."
Nicole P
"Went for a special occasion, divine. Every dish was perfect. We had several additional tasting dishes given to us as part of the service...all..."
Peter Farrant
"Fist five star on zomato. Went for the truffle festival. Oh my goodness. One word. Truffle. Then. Heaven. Each dishes are well doing. Will come back..."
I_M_M_ND_
"Lovely lovely place. Supernice atmosphere, outstanding service and good food. Only downside... you've got to pay for it all ;) You get 3 courses for..."
I. D.
"Ox tongue pastrami and the honey ice cream were worth the trip to this establishment alone but the ambiance, stunning artworks and beautiful..."
Innafatkid
"Guy is a master at fine dining. This is a totally awesome place for a special occasion. Place looks like a museum and food is as good as anywhere in..."
Shane Lucas
"I had dinner here about 12 months ago and came away from that night thinking this place was one of the best 3 or 4 in Victoria.Was there again just..."
Richard
"Magic at every turnThere is nothing bad I can say about the experience we had hereWe came for Dessert. Not only were our desserts..."
Stuart Widdison
"2 visits in last month. This place has faltered in recent years but the swagger is back. Polished floor staff and Guy Grossi working the floor again..."
Uroldoc
"Had a lovely night here with friends. Beautiful setting and lovely food and wine. The prices are a bit high but this is to be expected for this..."
Pari Yass
"Anniversary dinner. Wanted to impress the new girlfriend and so I chose a place that I hoped would match the occasion and it definitely didn't..."
Yahya_eid
"Amazing food and simply flawless service!! The little bag chair is such a nice touch. Can't wait to come back. Thanks to the team at Grossi :)..."
Foodtingtons
"My husband & I had a lovely long lunch today, trusting our sommelier Joe to match the wines for us. It amounted to a thoroughly enjoyable dining..."
Joy
"There is a very good reason Grossi Florentino is called an institution. Just incredible on all levels and enjoyable in every way. Yes it is..."
Sheldon Florence
"one of the best restaurant, me and my friends had a great experience..."
Annie Ng
"Fantastic service. From the lady that helped seat us to all of the waitstaff - absolutely phenomenal customer service. By far the best I've had in..."
Ian
"Love this restaurant for it's consistently fabulous food and meticulous service. It's been a while, but it didn't..."
"Finally got to try Rice Paper Scissors, after seeing everyone go! So much yummy food, loved the fusion and the combination of flavours available!..."
Joanne Liu
"Cute place to have dinner with flavoursome dishes that packs a punch. We had 7 tapas dishes and a bottle of red that came up to around $160 but well..."
Lightworker Trinh
"4.5 stars Rice Paper Scissors is quintessentially perfect Asian fusion. The tapas-esque menu offers a plethora of flavour-packed dishes that are..."
Melbourne Food Monkeys
"Food is to die for! Love this place!..."
Anna Shannon
"Great lunch today was so great to to our regular waiter..."
Kenn Ayres
"Quick friendly service - Food was excellent with highlights being the fried barramundi and the eggplant tempura - would I go back..."
JB
"Everything we ordered was delicious and filling for its..."
Wearekimleaf
"What a great place with exceptional flavours and seriously good cocktails. Our group of four opted for the $37 a head five-course dinner special -..."
Aaditey Bains
"Oh my gosh we love this place!! The food is always so yummy! We’re never ever disappointed highly highly..."
Brogan Duyndam
"The food was yummy but we felt as though they didn't really want us there. We were largely ignored for our entire meal, then at one point the..."
Leshae Brown
"Visited Rice Paper Scissors for lunch at 12pm without a booking and we were seated immediately (although the place quickly filled up by 12.30). For..."
Stelly
"The food is great but the portion size can be quite small especially if you're sharing between 4 people - not sure if they didn't change the portion..."
Angelica
"Great venue for a small work function. Share plates we inexpensive and great. Great..."
Matthew D Benson
"One of our favorite places to dine in and always recommended it to friends when seeking a new place to try. Go more than once and try their..."
Khrisey
"Great vibe with friendly staff... great food to share... we came here in the afternoon so not so busy as it would be later... loved the Vietnamese..."
Donna&Shane
"⭐3.7/5We were seated at 9.30pm on a Friday night after placing our name at 8pm for 2. Initially when ordering, we decided on 4 dishes but..."
Maddie Lee
"Just as delicious as it’s Fitzroy sister! We had the twice cooked chicken and crab curry specials, the lamb ribs, barramundi and roti. All were..."
Karina J
"The ambience of the restaurant is cozy! The service staff was very friendly and knowleadgeable. Worth definitely the visit, the que is long, so if..."
Srslyfoods
"We had a great experience here, the wait staff was really friendly and helpful, the menu were really unique, Philippine style cuisine, the dishes..."
FoodieInMel
"Must go to restaurant in melbourne and definitely have to try the lamb ribs!!! I always go here when I'm down there...."
Karen Liang
"Good food but too cramped for space. Would be great if there was a bit of space to move your hands without wondering if you are going to knock..."
Rastafarianf50
"Having only moved to Melbourne at the beginning of the year, Rice Paper Scissors has come to be one of our favorite spots! I love the idea of sharing..."
Amy Read
"Great place for dinner despite the long queue. If you plan to come here, be sure to expect at least a 40 min wait. But the wait is definitely worth..."
Eleanor
"We got to experience an amazing Filipino experience! This venue is modern and decorated with its Filipino traditional style. We all sat on communal..."
Agreekable
"Fabulous restaurant.There was a line of people outside the door on the night of my visit, and I soon found out why. Service is sharp,..."
Famished
"Rating 5/5Service ★★★★★ Food ★★★★★ Ambience ★★★★★I've been to this restaurant countless..."
Urban Muncher
"This place is so great! Great for sharing and trying everything! I recommend to book as this place gets booked up and even when you have booked..."
Emma Louise
"Staffs were friendly. We only wait for about 5 mins during dinner time. Lamb rib is my most favourite dish. Then Tina sashimi and Thai BBQ (source..."
Jessica
"This restaurant is hands down one of the best Asian fusion with sharing menu! Every single item that we ordered was just fresh and of the highest..."
Rifan Thamrin
"This is my one of the favorite place for chilling dinner with friends. I like foods that with coriander and restaurant’s special sauce would be..."
Be Honest
"Probably one of the best restaurants in Melbourne. The staff were anything but dull; and were extremely chatty in the best way possible. The level of..."
Mafrazamjah
"Food was amazing and the service was excellent as well! I would recommend getting a reservation beforehand because waiting is usually about 30mins up..."
Kimberly Wijaya
"Came here to celebrate friends birthday. Food is great, we shared a few small dishes. The let down is their service, a bit pushy for my opinion which..."
Hon
"Finally having an early finish to work we were able to make our way down to RPS for a dinner session, it was already pretty full and we had to settle..."
Mustard
"excellence staffs and meals. We were waiting for half an hour to get in but it totally worth the wait. Food was supb packed with flavour and very..."
GabbieFood
"What a vibrant and busy restaurant. There is always a queue for waiting list here so make sure you’re early or you’ll have to wait very long for..."
Humble Anna
"Coming on a Saturday night with no prior booking, we had to wait for an hour or so, but the waiting was worth it. The service was top notch & the..."
Salwa Gautama
"This place is so small and overly occupied - best to book a table and make sure you get there in time as they do not hold the table for long. We..."
Chii
"Cool asian fusion restaurant. Friendly service and food taste nice and packed with flavours. It was a cold day but we had to sit outside because they..."
Ramesh Maurya
"Came here for dinner a few years ago. Came in for lunch today.Ordered the lunch special - pick 5 dishes for $59.Picked Crying..."
Leo
"Out of 300 reviews this is my 5th, 5 STAR Review 🌟🌟🌟This place is the best!! I’ve been trying to come here for years! And..."
KITCHFIT
"This is one of the nicest joints in Melbourne for Asian fusion. Service is lovely and food is full of flavours. In terms of quality and style..."
Vivien 🍓🍙
"Super nice food!!! Street food from Asian, good serves and friendly staffs~~~ my family really enjoyed our dinner here~~~portion is perfect to share,..."
Emily Xia
"Rice Paper Scissors is one of the Asian fusion restaurants constantly mentioned by Melbournians as a favourite. With a friend visiting from overseas..."
Jamie
"Pre theatre Asian fusion tapas! We got here 30 minutes after it opened and my word was it already packed! Lucky my friend and I managed to..."
Amy Flood
"This is one of my favourite places in Melb. Highly recommend it! There is usually a long wait time so book in advance if you can :) My fav..."
Linda Zhang
"Busy little place for a good reason! It was a chilly Melbourne evening so we opted to wait for a table inside & headed next door for a drink...."
Alicia M
"My friends have been raving about Rice Paper Scissors for the longest time so I decided to come with a few friends. We came at the end of lunch..."
Aaron Chin
"I cannot even begin to describe the flavours this restaurant creates! If you are in Melbourne you NEEEED to go! But be sure to go at lunch time or be..."
Food Girl 101
"RPS has always been a popular go to for asian fusion food in the CBD, and for good reason. All the flavors are strong but well balanced, and..."
Diana Xie
"First time experience here, and wow, the food was incredible. Service was excellent and the vibe was great. We ordered the $69, 5 dishes option. Very..."
Melbfoodie
"The food and the rating on zomato speaks for itself. This is definite place to try! We ordered a few cocktails, the pork belly bao, duck salad, fried..."
Lil Porker
"Amazing food experience! Had a great date night out with hubby and will definitely bring friends and visitors to enjoy it again too. Must try more on..."
Irene Borges
"Came here on a Friday night and had to wait 1.5 hrs before we were able to be seated. The restaurant was so busy and cosy. We ordered the $69 dinner..."
Danielle Nguyen
"Absolutely fantastic food and staff- had to put name down for a wait but it was totally worth it. Had share plates between 4 of us and every dish was..."
Sally
"My go-to asian fusion joint. Such amazing food, flavours and dishes for such a good price. The lamb ribs, soft shell crab baos, and ceviche is..."
Sarah Ngo
"Another great lane way restaurant. Great feel especially on a friday or saturday night when everyone is relaxing after a big week. The food is..."
Daniel Arnott
"Food here is worth queuing for. Delicious Asian fusion cuisine with great cocktails. I normally try to come here for early dinner. Pork belly is to..."
Sammy
"Love this little place, food is always sensational, Thai, Vietnamese influenced, although you have to get in early to get a table as they're can be..."
Nelson
"When you arrive and see a queue it can be off putting.... but. When Travis smiles and takes your details, you know your in good hands.We toddled..."
Flavietta
"We tried the Mekong mule and for food had soft shell crab, asian greens (both excellent), bbq lamb ribs (nice), thai ceviche and thai fried chicken..."
SDeans
"Great food, make sure to take a few friends so you can try more dishes. Lamb ribs and the fried chicken are my personal favourites. Won’t need a..."
Dinesh Amin
"Rating: 4.5Food: 4.5Value: 4Ambience: 4Service: 5Hands down best service and most friendly staff ever. The staff were..."
Munching With Mel
"There’s something for everyone from the menu of fresh, flavoursome dishes. Had the ceviche, soft shell crab salad, betel leaf, dumplings and..."
Milla Vanilla
"Had a really good time with my partner at Rice Paper Scissors, the staff was very accommodating, the food came out fairly quick and very tasty,..."
Richard Tom
"Foodwill deserved 3 stars base on the taste to compare with authentic vietnamese cuisine.But service and the effort try to mingle the flavor to match..."
Foodninja
"Fantastic with their food in terms of taste, value and coeliac safety- they prep things carefully and have separate procedures for gluten-free..."
Zoe Chin
"Great food! Must try places in Melbourne for sure! Great prices and even better flavours. Good service. We had the 5 share plates for $59 and a..."
Nidhi
"Yas for meeeee 😗 I love this restaurant not just food, but love the staff here as well ❤️ they are so goooood 👌🏻 happy to come here..."
Quinn Tran
"Visited with friends and chose 5 dishes which wait staff portioned for the four of us to share - Allof the dishes were SO delicious. Great fresh..."
Melanie Potter
"My score 3.5 stars. I surprised J with lunch at RPS for her birthday - we had a 1.30 booking on 18th Dec (not her actual birthday). We were..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"Really enjoyed dinner here!! Heard this place gets busy quick so we came early and got ourselves a table. Everything from the service to the food was..."
.ji.sama
"Finally got to go here without having to wait. The hype is real people! Amazing food (calamari was my favourite) full of intense, unique flavours...."
Kimmy
"Small, unpretentious little restaurant that packs a punch. Absolutely loved their desserts, and their soft shell crab salad was a nice treat. I..."
Little.miss
"Had the most sensational end of year staff party at RPS. The staff were incredibly accommodating, the food and drinks were spectacular, the service..."
Xavali
"This place has been on our list for a while and the high expectations were met with two thumbs up. We had so many delicious tiny bites of which the..."
Lifecycle
"This has very easily become my favourite place in the city for lunch. I live in the eastern suburbs, so anytime I travel into the city, I come here..."
Anotheronebitesthecrust
"Love both outlets - this city one is busier but food and service equally outstanding! Have now moved away from Melbourne but will always visit when..."
Laura Kimberley Soh
"I have been to this place twice and still love to go back. They are a small restaurant in liver pool street serving Asian fusion dishes. The..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"I have been here twice before but didn't get a chance to get in due to the long queue, luckily this time my frd & I were able to grab a seat at..."
Chuhong Wu
"Consistently good asian food across different cuisines. (Vietnamese, Balinese, Indonesian and Thai). the restaurant delivered a really filling and..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Been wanting to try this one for a while now. Came here with a couple of girlfriends for lunch. We decided to do the set lunch, pick 5 dishes for $85..."
Food Junkie
"Wow e Delicious food and drinks in a really nice atmosphere. Not only did the food taste but good but looked good, presented beautifully..."
Yume Yume
"Taste so nice, i really like the food and its awesome! The minus thing is i need to que for a long time, but really its worth with the price and..."
Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto
"So soo soooo yum. Well worth the wait for a table. We sat communal style which allowed us to see what others had ordered. Menu is designed to share..."
Tish Piaser
"What a great place for a meal. Love the portions and the 5-dishes-for-2 is a must. Tried almost all the choices now, and have yet to find one that is..."
Cheesy Orange
"Busy night and full of hungry diners. We needed to wait to have a table. Other than that, staff are trying their best to accommodate their customers...."
Duchess_Arg
"I have chosen this lovely place for my birthday dinner with my friend. Overal, everything went very well. The food taste so richful and delicious...."
Jenny Duong
"Heard good review about this place. The place was pretty small, not ideal for large groups. The staff was really friendly and the service was quick...."
Makan2Melbourne
"Food was really well priced, loved being able to choose five dishes for the two of us. We had steamed pork buns, lamb ribs and chicken drumsticks. It..."
Erin King
"👍 Fun range of different tapas dishes with a punchy bite of vibrant and diverse flavours from each dish👍 vego/vegan options are a..."
Tina T
"Funky, cramped place to go for an Asian inspired tapas meal. Take the set menu option. The price is outstanding for a high quality meal. You need to..."
Maylene Mikaelson
"First time coming here and served well with the friendly staff. Love the decor, ambience and vibes. We ordered duck salad, papaya salad, crying..."
Val
"YUM! We of course went for the five dishes for $35 a head, which we found to be great value for money! All dishes we tried were delicious, the..."
Chips Before Dips
"Came here with a friend on a Friday night after a long day at Uni. We ordered the duck papaya salad, lamb ribs, thai fried chicken, sticky pork belly..."
Chris Li
"If possible, I would rate it 3.8. Really like the deco here, but food is just average. Staff is really nice and helpful. We three ordered 5 dishes...."
Juerong Qiu
"Nice tapas! Delicately cooked and best for share. There’s limit rooms however the vibe was not bad at all. We expected a long queue and it’s good..."
Charlie
"We were able to be seated after a 5min wait. It is very cosy being seated beside other people. $32 will get you five dishes shared between yourself..."
Chantelle Hiley
"Absolutely love this place!Ambience : 4/5. Busy eatery bit manageable. Casual yet comfortable dining area. Gentle music which makes it a perfect..."
Moieats
"The atmosphere is great but there are not many tables inside. If you visit at the peak hour, you will be wait for a while. The food are all mouth..."
Jessie Foodie
"Came here a second time yesterday for my birthday lunch. It never seems to disappoint. Nice staff and yummy food. Was happy with the customer service..."
Kira Dinh
"Small but well organised restaurant. Leave your name and phone number and they’ll sent you a text message when there’s a table ready for you...."
Jean Jean
"You have to wait for a table but the bar staff keep you entertained! All the meals we had were amazing, except for the veggie banana blossom salad,..."
Matilda Rose
"We came here as a table of 6 on a Saturday night. We had to put our names down for a table but then you can go get a drink and they text you when..."
EmLou86
"Having been to rice paper scissors, I like the ambience of this restaurant better and it's great they allow reservations. The service staff were..."
Food For Thought
"The staff here are so nice, explaining the menu for us. We have 4 people, and ordered 3 people potion set also some dishes.Recommend today’s..."
Helen Hu
"Always have heard lots of good things about this place so came over on a Wednesday night at around 6:40 ish, and of course it’s packed. It was a 30..."
Faye Ye
"Food: Overall, every dish tasted great. However, they were very similar in flavour, with most dishes being of a sour nature, with a bit of spicy...."
Daisy
"Can get very busy during peak hours so be prepared. They have a 1.5 hours seating allowance which I guess gives you enough time to enjoy your meal. $..."
RGAnders
"It was very busy so we took a table outside with a nearby heater. The food was delicious, the service great and while it was a bit expensive, $59 for..."
Veta Bajaj
"I went to Khao by Rice Paper Scissors just before it closed. The food was some of the best I've had in Melbourne and even though it was at HWKR, I..."
The Hand That Bites
"Great food ! Awesome staff.!! Fast service !!! Generous portions! So happy here.. small place but effective! Great stuff! Will be back whenever i’m..."
Yohanes Satria Julianto
"With its intimate New York loft meets balinese chic decor, relaxed atmosphere, impeccable service and mouth watering South East Asian shared plates,..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"A great experience every time we visit rice paper scissors. We were lucky tonight to only wait about 5 minutes when we arrived (around 5:30pm). When..."
Thi
"Attentive staff, service was good. Nice hip atmosphere. Seats were uncomfortable though. Food was good, but I wish the rotti was smaller but in more..."
Wintice
"Beautiful food! Dishes were bursting with flavour and service was super friendly. A very enjoyable lunch, will definitely go again. My favourite was..."
Viv OY
"Duck salad was amazing. Wish I knew the ingredients to it. Tamarind fish was also great. Fiance loved it and she rarely enjoys fish. Would definitely..."
Mwhy Tran
"Every dish we ordered was full of different flavours, everything tasted really fresh as well. My favourite would have to be the duck salad and the..."
Obsessedwithfood
"After visiting and being impressed with the Fitzroy outlet, had to pay the Liverpool Street outlet a visit too! It definitely did not..."
EatsByM
"Absolutely love this trendy little restaurant. We arrived and put our name down for a table. As there were four of us it would be a 45min wait so..."
Clare
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Shiran Zhang
"My girlfriend took me there to have dinner. We order some day special like fish and scallops. Pretty good experience with her. Hope next time I can..."
元霸李
"Super popular restaurant and for good reason! A group of us came here for dinner and really enjoyed our experience! We arrived slightly late (6:30pm..."
Rachel Jade
"Great atmosphere, interesting menu, tasty food! We got in early, which worked well - this is a small and busy dinner spot, perfect for..."
Figures
"Hawker style asian fusion in a rustic setting. Doesn’t look fancy off Liverpool street, but the fancy food :). We booked for the 12PM session and..."
Tracey @ NoWongFood
"What a great little restaurant specialising in Asian tapas.We went for the five dishes for two but supersized up to cover four..."
Austin
"great food and drinks... came here with friends and had a great night. the food was so good, loved the ceviche and also the service. We'll be..."
Chickenliver
"Lovely place. Food is delicious and the service is really good (fundamental to a good dining experience IMO)...It is a little loud but it all adds to..."
An
"The pictures speak for themselves! Tender yet crispy lamb ribs, papaya salad with beautifully balanced flavours, crispy pork belly, a decadent..."
Kath's Food Indulgences
"Outstanding food, and to top it off... incredible customer service! Shout out to Travis there, who went above and beyond to make sure our experience..."
Lara.stephens
"One of Melbourne's must eat at venues. You kind of make the assumption if you say to a friend "let's go to rice paper scissors" for dinner, you just..."
Descartesmuse
"Been here a few years ago and stopped in unplanned. Great deal for 5 dishes - plenty for 2 fairly hungry diners. Had a glass of the Pinot each which..."
Tim
"Amazing service! The deal with 5 dishes is a great choice to delve into trying a variety of dishes! In particular, the lamb ribs were marinated and..."
Grape Life
"Food was in decent portions, taste was outstanding: especially barramundi fillet in turmeric sauce, lamb ribs and duck salad. $69 deal for 5 dishes..."
Gingin
"Try their set menu as it works out to be best price. Order the pork :) .. you're welcome! This resto never disappoints. Theyre cocktails are..."
April
"One of my favourite go to restaurants in Melbourne!A little bit of a wait on days, but well worth it.The Thai Ceviche and the BBQ lamb ribs..."
AndrewToe
":) great food, friendly staff, funky music, ambience and affordable. Would happily re-visit this place again and again :) thanks to the lovely staff..."
Caitlin Kingsley
"Portions small but packed full of flavour. Really enjoyed the chicken and the wagyu beef. We had food before coming here so we didn’t get to eat..."
Melbourne, Let’s Eat
"We had to wait a little while in line for a table, however this wasn't a problem as you expect to have to wait at popular restaurants. The food here..."
Whenfoodsonpoint
"Apart from a massive line and wait for a table the food here is so good, so full of flavour. I also loved the atmosphere and the cocktails are so so..."
Frances Mona
"Flavours are amazing and they all pack a punch! Been here twice already and everything on the menu is worth trying! If you love Asian fusion then..."
Felix The Cat
"A great experience on every level! My friend and I arrived at 12.25 on Friday for lunch - no booking. As it was already full (opened at 12) we were..."
TJ
"Been here many times. Tasty food and great price. Its a cosy bar we like. It’s worth while for the long wait. We always pick the pork belly and..."
Snow
"Lamp was amazing!!! The staff are soooo nice!!! We’ve been here several times and the food always surprise us. Good music and friendly..."
Zu Ning
"My favourite restaurant in Melbourne. My girlfriend and I have been here a few times and loved it every time. The food is SO tasty, we've tried..."
James Ter
"We came here for lunch. Interesting place that was packed to the rafters during peak hour work lunch for a Friday.We were not to keen to..."
Split The Bill
"Waited for 30 mins but it's worth it !! The staff is really nice and we had a small conversation, even though it was packed inside of restaurant...."
Koko
"If you have not tried this restaurant yet, time to give it a go. The crying tiger is definitely one to try. Great place to catch up with the girls!..."
Moetfan
"It is unfortunate that they dont take bookings for this restaurant. It is a small, packed restaurant. Great value for money ($65 for 5 dishes to be..."
Obie
"Delicious. Very small place, you might need to wait to go in, we waited around 20 min on Friday night. Sharing tables. Food is delicious, portions..."
Deniz
"Food was amazing! Perfectly cooked and the perfect amount of selection to choose fromStaff were super friendly and accommodating to changes I..."
Elle Donagher
"just had a lunch here earlier this week. They are always full on the peak hour and dont receive any reservations. So we have to wait for..."
Key🍕
"It is sort of like an on tray snack to me, but it is quite filling. It is sort of a modern Asian food from a different cuisine such as Thai,..."
Missfoodie
"I’ve been wanting to try Rice Paper Scissors(RPS) for over a year since my colleague told me about this restaurant. RPS don’t take phone..."
Jolene Lim
"YUMMMMMM!!! The sticky pork belly (this one is soooooo so good so defs get it), crispy duck salad, Thai fried chicken, and the Thai ceviche were so..."
VP
"Came here for the first time and picked the five dishes option. Service was good and it was only an hour wait on a Friday night. Food came out really..."
Ray
"Have to say the food here was 100% worth the wait and absolutely delicious. This is my second time here and we decided to order 5 dishes to share..."
Julie Nguyen
"Excellent. This place packs a serious punch in terms of flavor. All dishes are delightfully prepared with lots of depth, nice presentation and..."
Melbourne Epicure
"Mr Chef: PLEASE keep the king fish collar!The special you had last night which was the salt & pepper king fish collar was OUTSTANDING! Please..."
Cassandra Nahrung
"Hubby and I came here before a show and we're lucky enough to see friends there that shared a table with us just in time for the first lunch service...."
Hangry Mama
"Love the tapas style dining experience which allows you to choose 5 different dishes for a set price. The dishes are quite small but you are left..."
Sophie Donnison
"I used to walk past this spot 3 times a week for a few months and I’m glad to say I’ve finally managed to dine here. It’s definitely wise to..."
Jinn
"Coming from an Asian background and eating Vietnamese food my whole life, this food was decently delicious for me. This restaurant captures the taste..."
Jimmy Nguyen
"Wonderful service and atmosphere, the value for food was fantastic as well. There's not much to say other than you must definitely head here if you..."
Oy
"The food & service here is 10/10! I strongly recommend ordering the “5 for $65”, which includes any specials for the evening. Staff are..."
LG
"Always a great experience eating here. We usually get the feed me menu which is great to share between the two of us. It gets crazy busy so pop your..."
Cakescookiescoffee
"One of my faves, right up there along with longrain and supernormal. The Mekhong mule cocktail is delicious!! Best dishes here are: - Barbeque..."
George David Michaelides
"This is a really really good Asian fusion tapas style restaurant. The food and service were amazing and I am definitely going to come back (I’d..."
IEats
"Always great fun to try the menu items. Everything is well balanced and just a little different. There weren’t many non pork or shrimp options when..."
Pennae
"{ _anne_with_an_e // review }* ORDERED: 5 dishes for $65 (for 2), great value.Lamb ribs - (my fave) succulent, perfectly cooked, so tender..."
_anne_with_an_e
"Wow, so good. Really really really enjoyed it. Got the 5 dishes for $65, definitely recommend it. Got dessert as well- wow. Wow, wow, wow..."
Rama
"Amazing food! Everything we ordered was so yummy. Service was really friendly can’t fault the place. We will most definitely be back again in the..."
Jo Landi
"Been wanting to try this place for AGES but kept getting interrupted by other travel plans. Finally got to go during my last trip to Melbourne and it..."
Nem
"Haven’t been back for a while. Most food was still lovely prawn wonton, octopus special, but the pork belly was almost inedible so fat and took so..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Had lunch 5 dishes for 2 on trip to Melb in laneway restaurant. Was seated at the stools overlooking the staff prepping cocktails. Service was a..."
2A1K
"This place does a great lunch deal, they do 5 dishes for $29.50 per person. A work colleague and I went in on Friday for a treat. The great thing is..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Friday night date night done well 🙌🏻👏🏻 Favourite dish was the ribs. Literally came off the bone, and the sauce on it was the bomb.com!..."
Fiona Nguyen
"Really great atmosphere in a very small space. Food was great but still does not live up to my expectations after waited for almost 1 hour for a..."
Tomato.Girl.
"Good fusion！ better arrive before it open, otherwise you will end up in a long waiting queue. Ordered a set meal for two, strong..."
Rinny Wang
"Nice food and service. The only thing is the sitting arrangements. You have to share with others and the sitting is not..."
Joanna43429
"Arrived early and still had to put our name down. Went for a wine around the corner while waiting. Well worth the mucking about. By far the best,..."
Rtm
"SO.YUMMY I forgot to take pictures after the first 2 dishes were served. Betel leaf and ribs were mah fav! Staff always check up on you, seating is a..."
Eatmeef
"The lamb there is really good, love it so much. And their service is really good, the staff were friendly and warm welcoming. Strongly recommended go..."
Jtsgqsdhrzm
"Basically one of the best south east asian restaurants in Melbourne. Can't go wrong with whatever you order, drinks and definitely food..."
Food Reviews
"Fantastic food! Well prepared, original, great combination of flavors and textures. We had 6 dishes and were impressed with every single one. Great..."
Pawel Malczewski
"Five dishes for $65 is an absolute bargain for the experience and flavours. Must try the dumplings and Lin-Jee Sour. Every dish we had was made with..."
Nic D
"I used to rave about rice paper scissors to all my colleagues however today it was disappointing and not quite how I remembered it a year ago. My..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"Great ambience and atmosphere! Staff were attentive and the food tasted so good. We got the 2 for $65 platter of 5 dishes dinner deal. BBQ lamb ribs,..."
David Liang
"TASTY TASTY TASTY! There is no wonder why this place is such a hidden (yet well-known) gem tucked down a side alley just off Bourke St. With a great..."
Kimberley Leggett
"The food is amazing. Stumbled in looking for asian food on a busy Friday night.We were not disappointed one bit.A place I would..."
Melbourne's Finest Foods
"I had the 5 dishes meal with 2 other of my friends and loved it. The selection is wide and with very original fusion twists too. While the space was..."
Jennifer
"Been here last night! The service was great and the foods were amazing! Affordable prices! Highly recommend the lamb ribs and the pork..."
Zillily
"So good!!!!!! I seriously have nothing to say other than the food blew me away with their deliciousness ❤️ Me and my friend got the 5 dishes..."
Rizka Natasya
"This is my absolute favourite restaraunt in Melbourne. You can't go wrong here. The service, food, ambiance and value for money is perfect. Get there..."
Renee Sturtevant
"My friend and I picked the $60 menu here. Definitely get your money's worth. I would highly recommend ordering the pork belly here! On..."
April Sacluti
"Cute little restaurant. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Food was good, we had the kingfish ceviche, pork buns, lamb ribs, barramundi and the..."
Jstina Cho
"I love the atmosphere at this restaurant! It’s quite hippie that a lot of youngsters would love to hang out at. There’s always a queue so just..."
Vendy Foo
"Amazing service and food! The wait staff are super attentive and friendly. They give off a great vibe and the food was beautiful. As inside was a bit..."
Georgia Sing
"The taste is good, the weight is moderate. It’s a nice place for dating with someone.Easy to try and share different kinds of food with ur..."
Yanhui Liu
"The food here is undeniably great! But.... the location, the ambiance and the actual physical state of this place is why I can’t give it a 5 star...."
Sophia Collantes
"It was just delicious. My favorite was bloody Mary cocktail. Lamb ribs, crying tiger, duck salad, bao's. I thought the crispy Barramundi was a bit..."
Remy Matthew
"We've been to the Fitzroy place, so we knew what we were in for. And we were not disappointed, if anything we were simply reminded of the incredible..."
Jay Contor
"^oWo^ sawardeekap troi oi this place is xxugoi oishi desune~~ rice paper scissors? More like rice paper rocks haha geddit cos this place roxx lmaoo..."
Truman Tang
"Love this place! Excellent bbq lamb ribs and pork belly here! Also, the soft shell crab baguette, bbq king prawns and ceviche are pretty good!..."
Rachel Lai
"Hard to fault, our second visit to Rice Paper Scissors and we walked out even more impressed than the first time. To mix it up we ordered a different..."
Nathan Galea
"The waiters were very nice and attentive, however the ambience of the restaurant was abit lacking and isolated but probably due to the fact that we..."
Sandra Dao
"This place is one of my fave dining place in Melbourne. Foods are always tasty, and customer service are good. We usually ordered the 5 plater to..."
Yulz
"ShizukoVery good and interesting restaurant. This restaurant doesn't provide booking for dinner. So you have to arrange your time properly, otherwise..."
Vivi861
"Amazing food and service! Having been here before on a Saturday night and reading such great reviews, my high expectations were not met when I last..."
Linda
"Been here a few times and absolutely loved it! Sticky pork belly was the favourite dish but everything we tasted was delicious. I'm hoping they do..."
Zee
"The perfect spot for a birthday lunch. Love that you can book and the five option lunch deal was the perfect way to try a bit of everything. The..."
Gillian Griffiths
"Pretty much everything here is amazing. My favourites are probably the Sticky Ribs and Crying Tiger.The ribs falls off the bone and melts..."
Turtle 🐢
"This place is CRAZY popular. We were here at 5:30 on a Wednesday and it was nearly full, by 5:45 they had a wait list of people. And I know why! The..."
Jess Guscott
"Just had lunch here and I have to say, it was delicious! I can see why this place has such a high rating. My friend and I went for any 5 dishes for..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"I have finally made it to Rice Paper Scissors! We had to wait an hour and 45 mins to be seated, needless to say that we were famished by the time we..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Brilliant. Couldn’t fault any part of it. Service was great from the staff today. Pictures don’t do the food justice. Fresh, fast and very very..."
"Rice Paper Scissors is a tiny but very popular restaurant hidden in a lane way. Funny think is it has nothing to do with any rice dishes. It serves..."
Hello World!
"5 delicious share plates between 2 people for $65? Sign me up! Barramundi, prawn dumplings, BBQ pork buns, mini banh mi, fried chicken. That was our..."
Dale Zeinheiger Culpin
"Service was friendly and obliging (I made a terrible mess and loads of requests- all of which were happily met). The atmosphere was chill, the food..."
SN
"The food was interesting in a good way but not something to crave again. One of the dishes came 15minutes after the others but the overall service..."
Skeyfei.jia
"This place never fail to impress. I've been here twice. I would have given this place a 4.5 rating if it were not for the waiting staff who ushered..."
Springsfield
"The $59 for two lunch offer is good value. The food is very clean and crisp. Th service was prompt to take order by there was a long wait for the..."
Phillip Wilkie
"WOW this place was fabulous - wonderful atmosphere! The staff were friendly, drinks were great & the food was really fresh & delish! I will..."
Shell Samuels
"Beautiful Asian fine eating place with set menu that is value for money. All the flavours were delicate and delicious. Had a selection of Asian..."
Ferry Gondo
"After failing twice to get in, it was third time lucky for me on a Wednesday night! Mind you, I still had to get there 10 minutes before it even..."
Nini Foodie
"Great food and great wait staff! Definitely worth the wait, albeit a very long one. Best to go with the pick 5 plates to share option, it doesn't..."
Kevin
"I normally don't eat anywhere I have to line up, but there's a cocktail bar next door so we put our names down and went for a drink.Fast forward..."
Chris
"Small place with minimal seating inside and very hard to get booking. The menu is designed to be shared dishes and the food is fusion Thai/Asian. I..."
Ilovefoodsomuch
"The 2 of us had the 5 dishes set, it was a lot of food. The dishes are well cooked, as the meat is crispy and tender, also dishes are flavored with..."
Alice
"went there for dinner on a friday night, it took us 1 hr of queuing, but the foods were so amazing. Would love to go back there again, it just the..."
Actuallyitslucy
"The ever busy cafe Rice Paper Scissors, long queue to get the seats.The good thing is that you don't have to wait, you can put your name in the..."
Jeffry
"Got in early and the place is filled up with people in 15 mins. Order share menu for 3, way too much food, hit and miss between dishes, down turn was..."
Baysidefoodie
"Amazing food and great environment! It's a good idea to stop by like an hour before your planned dinner so they can prepare a table for you. Around..."
Estefania Giraldo Pineda
"In the last two weeks, I've had the pleasure to dine at RPR. What a ripper place. It's rare that you find a menu from which you could happily order..."
EmmDee
"Good food and good service. It's very affordable if you go with a group of people as the menu is designed for sharing. that way, you get to sample..."
Nen
"Wow! Wow! Wow! I love this place. Super cool and super salivating. The staff are fun, electric and very welcoming. It's been on my list..."
Pjgirl
"Pick 5 dishes on the menu 59$ for 2 people. Worth it and cheap. Delicious food and also good service. A perfect place to go to share a few dishes..."
Fay Godanda
"Had lunch here today - ordered 5 dishes for $59 AND IT WAS AMAZING!!! Had the pork ribs, fried barramundi, Viet baguette w soft shell crab,..."
Shu
"I enjoyed the whole experience from the 'cool' waiters (without being pretentious) delivering lovely service to the lovely ambiance (small with..."
Fernando Longo
"Came here for lunch with a few colleagues. We went for 5 meals for $30 each. Every dish (except one) was fabulous and so delicious. The only one none..."
Ihoward
"Rice Paper Scissors rocks! (Thanks to Jacquie for the title)I love using my hands to eat food and Rice Paper Scrs has this printed on the..."
Michael Daaboul
"Amazing! Delicious food and friendly service.Staff were happy to help clarify the menu and make recommendations. I had the duck salad (OMG)..."
Mel
"Came here on a Monday night at 5.50pm and got a table immediately. Love that the staff who attended to us was very friendly and helpful with the..."
Debra
"We arrived at ~730pm on a Saturday night and were told it would be about an hour wait for 2 people. Happy to wait as we'd been dying to try this..."
Hanu
"Decided to give this place a try after reading so many positive reviews. We got there at around 6 pm on a Sunday and were told there was a ~30 minute..."
Ocean
"This is a great place for modern Asian cuisine done simply but full of flavour. Everything on the menu is delicious and done right. A perfect place..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Really good food. Would definitely recommend it to others. Wasn't plan on going but glad we did. The tuna was exceptionally good! Should order tuna..."
Julien Lay
"Went here to celebrate my friends birthday and it did not disappoint, every dish we tried was amazing and perfect for sharing between 4 people, I..."
Jade Eden Loosli
"Certainly deserves the high ratings, I absolutely love this place. Was completely satisfied with the 5 dishes between 2 people, the portions are..."
Maria
"Very yummy dishes. Fun sharing them. A bit too noisy to talk much. Waited for quite a while to get seat but they take your name and number so you..."
Syt
"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Rice Paper Scissors is a South East Asian restaurant in the Melbourne CBD..."
Love At First Bite
"Consistently really good food full of flavour! Really good value too for the amount and quality. Super busy really quick so have to come really early..."
Michael Dunne
"The Maitre D went above and beyond to look after us on the evening. The food was outstanding, and the atmosphere perfect. Best dining experience..."
Amile
"Had duck salad and wangyu beef. They come in small dishes. The duck salad is nice. Dishes are special in their taste of Vietnamese and Thai fusion...."
Charis
"Great service , great food , tremendous value for money . Pork buns were to die for . Had a one hour waiting on Friday , well worth it ! Great going..."
Rajan Chanana
"Came here right at the time they open on a Friday evening and place was already packed! I think rice paper scissors is one where I'd try because of..."
Kayacrackerrs
"When meeting up with former Dubai friends (this time in Melbourne), we decided on a relatively casual approach to our evening — which involved..."
A To Za'atar
"Really nice food here, would recommend! The menu is set at $65 for five dishes for two at dinner which surprisingly is a good amount but..."
Rsq1
"Arrived at 6pm on a Monday and was greeted by a very friendly waiter. Got my name taken down and it was approximately a half an hour wait. If you're..."
BubblyCake
"Friendly and accommodating staff. Lively environment. Excellent and sumptuous food. Price range was on the medium scale. Left the place with a happy..."
Jeeth John
"This is my favourite Asian fusion place in the city. I always get the 5 dishes to share with a friend. Each dish is seriously finger licking good...."
Belle
"Did the $65 per person 5 course option and was very impressed. The pork buns and fried chicken were delicious. The lamb ribs were exceptional👌...."
Bachd3
"Rated quite high on Zomato, hence we went there to give it a try. very busy restaurant when we went there at lunchtime. Mainly Tapas and Drinks. Duck..."
Cottonball♡
"Love love this place. But you need to get there early to get a spot. And I mean early, I mean before the restaurant opens at 5:30pm... so many people..."
Yourmelbournefoodguide
"Cobain dinner disini waktu liburan ke Melb.. Tempat nya kecil (paling cuma ada 3 table for 6 persons di dlm + table bar & 2 table di luar)..."
Inggrid Zhao
"Asian street food tapas.. Say no more!Who says that you can't double up the banquet? Certainly not me. RPS provide a "pick 5 between 2"..."
Pitted4Lyf
"My friend suggested me this place he really like. I do like as well... the food seem to look less but it actually fill me full like hard to move..."
Sweet_tooth_bo_boo
"Great food and friendly vibe. Great place for a quick catch up or date. The food is amazing with lots of flavours. A must try is the betel..."
Priya Radha
"Sticky pork belly and Vietnamese iced coffee. I think there is condensed milk in coffee. Sweet and taste good. Sticky pork belly was bit spicy for..."
Austin
"Melbourne is full of hidden treasures in dodgy looking alleyways, and Rice Paper Scissors is one of of those treasures. I had heard for a number of..."
Secret Night Out
"Ordered: Thai Ceviche, BBQ Lamb Ribs, Crying Tiger, Cucumber Som Tom, Sticky Pork Belly and Roti. Thai Ceviche: Nothing special in terms of..."
Jennifer Gong
"A wonderful lunch experience, BBQ lamb rib was awesome and the crying tiger was cooked right on the spot. Duck salad was fine and all the waiters and..."
FoodBooster
"Try the: Thai Ceviche and the BaoAfter numerous, and I do mean numerous, attempts at securing a meal here, we've finally managed to score..."
Wandering Ella
"Super awesome food! Had to sit outside and wait an hour but the food was certainly worth it. The BBQ ribs were outstanding and the serving sizes make..."
Daniel Taylor
"I've had one fantastic experience here and one very ordinary one. The first time it was extraordinary. Loved every dish we had and the staff were..."
Two Sheds
"Had a lovely Wednesday night at Rice Paper Scissors. Had a 40 minute wait to be seated, which was to be expected and exactly what the person at the..."
Melissa Kate
"I was lured in by the $65 dinner deal (5 dishes between 2) and excellent reviews, but I left with only one thing on my mind... the..."
M.
"the food is really good, especially the lamb rib, so tender and full of flavor! had the "mum i dropped my icecream for dessert, very interesting. it..."
Jing
"Worth a trip for when you're in Melbourne! Decent options on the menu that is vegetarian friendly! Also make sure you order the desserts..."
Naman B
"I think the best words for review are: I will come back again. Don't ask me why. I don't want to write 140 words to say how good is...."
Laurence Song
"Get your name on the list early ( about 1.5 hour wait at 6.30) and go enjoy a drink somewhere while you wait, because it is so worth it. The 5..."
Courtney
"I ate here twice in one week as it was so good. It's always really busy but they were so helpful in finding me a spot at the bar to eat the first..."
Sneha Arora
"Was looking for a special place in which to reunite with a Sydney friend I had not seen for more than 30 years. Was convinced by on-line reviews that..."
Urban Foodie
"Great little place with amazing food and cocktails. The only (slight) negative I have is the small wait and the fact that if you eat at the bar they..."
Kriti Kapoor
"Love this place!!! Their dishes are delish! No complaints only just the wait time and the fact that the place is small so you have to get in super..."
R1987
"The wait is worth it!!!Genuinely my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Everything was perfect. Had a great seat at the bar, ordered some cocktails..."
Arron Conran
"So after all my hard work of making a feasible schedule for our Melbourne trip, Mr. T decided to throw the schedule out the window. We made a last..."
Lyv To Eat
"Nice paper scissorsFeeling something fresh?This Vietnamese is the bees knees,No really it's the bestGrab a beer or..."
ShortPunMoreFun
"my husband and I came into this place randomly one night and to my delight, this place was amazing! by far one of the best asian fusion places I've..."
Doodiethefoodieblogger
"For a cheap Asian Hawker style feed, the prices commanded didn't really justify portions and satisfaction. Whilst flavours were quite nice, it was a..."
Cynthia Giang
"I was on Fitzroy this week a bit hungry, found this place on Zomato and decided to give it a try.I had malaysian BBQ Chicken, BBQ King..."
Eduardo Dias
"Great value for money! We had the five dishes between 2 for only $65 between us. I thought the food was delicious with amazing bursts of flavour in..."
Nicole
"Enjoyed rice, paper, scissors, immensely! We ordered the 5 dishes for a a set price for 2 people. The fried chicken (gluten free) was an absolute..."
Melbournian
"Asian tapas for the win!! We were in a group of 3 and went out for dinner last night. We arrived appx 8pm and only had to wait about 20 mins for a..."
Sandrena DOlivera
"Had lunch here today. Food was great. Love the lamb ribs and the caramelised pork! Taste so good. They take bookings for lunch so we didn't have to..."
Veronica Lin
"Have been here twice before and never left disappointed! Asked for recommendations and the main seller seems to be the sticky pork belly and it's not..."
Jasmine Wong
"Nice food but nothing too out of the world! I think the reason it has so many good reviews is the tapas style asian dishes are not that common for..."
Med
"Rice Paper Scissors, Melbourne cbd, cuisine - Vietnamese. Was looking for a restaurant for dinner before the "Book of Mormon" show (which I must add..."
Sweta Ajmera
"As a Sydney gal visiting down south, you want to find the cool places that are quintessentially Melbourne so you can come back to Sydney and tell all..."
Eatdrinkbe_merry
"Food here was BOMB. Went for the lunch banquet (you can order 5 sides for $59) and tried the BBQ lamb ribs, Wagyu beef slices, Vietnamese bahn mi w..."
Sandy Natalia
"Yummy asian style tapas that doesnt break the bank. Galloping horses and bbq lamb ribs were the standout. Many low carbs options too. Service is..."
JJ
"Another restaurant that I have bookmarked for a while but never got a chance to visit until today.Thoroughly enjoyed my meal and would..."
Ilovefood13
"It was a last minute meal with friends. Tasty, a little on the warm side (although we were asked) and quick. Of all their dishes, we enjoyed their..."
Arissa Lee
"Fabulous service & delicious food. We tried the Crying Tiger (you must get this!), the Duck Salad (another must), the Greens (ditto), the Crispy..."
Julie Osborn
"This place is A1 consistant and just keeps doing a great job day in day out.Been a few times now and always try something different and have..."
Matsta1975
"what an amazing experience at Rice Paper Scissor. All food have an amazing flavour we had grill calamari, crispy burramandi,BBq lamb ribs, mushroom..."
Alessandro Love Good Food
"Awesome food great service a must visit if you are in CBD area in love with the variety of food they offer.Ambience-5/5 Food-5/5 Price-4/5..."
The Foodie
"We discovered this place a little by accident and it proved being a great choice :D We ordered the 5 dishes to share and none disappointed. We also..."
Vanessa Espírito Santo
"Rice paper scissors... ROCK BOOM explosion in the mouth of flavour is what you can expect! Came here early at 5:30 to reserve a spot for the..."
2wo Fat Girls
"Want to try an affordable Asian styled tapas with deliver bang-on flavour and freshness? @ricepaprscrs is a place to go-go! This South Asian-fusion..."
Whenfoodiesmeet
"It was perfect, until..... We'd had our 5 course menu, food was amazing, service was acceptable, and then we were asked if we wanted..."
Elizabeth Maree
"Love RPS and it was well worth the 1.5 hours on a cold and rainy night! Only for you RPS. Asian tapas that were rich in flavours and smells that..."
PS91
"such a long line but definitely worth it. the wait was for an hour and a half and only allowed to dine for an hour. must try their lamb ribs,..."
Forknifespoon
"This place is wonderful! My friend Brought me here for my birthday and what a meal! The price is very fair and the cocktails are toooooo yummy! The..."
Lily
"It would be a 5 if it weren't so crowded, noisy and small. It helps that the service made up for it. Plus, food was amazing! Some people may argue..."
Chee Ching Low
"Finally managed to get a table with just one hour wait on Friday night. Tried to have dinner here twice but failed due to long waiting time. I have..."
Wandering Spoon
"Love this place! Food was so fresh and tasty and the service friendly and welcoming. Recommend the lamb ribs, pork belly and betel leaf king prawns...."
Anna
"Rice Paper Scissors is one of those truly memorable & classically Melbourne experiences. Always a wait before you get in, but the awesome..."
Retno Widyanti
"Been here so many times, and always had 5dishes for $29 per person. Never been disappointed with the food served, service is also nice, will always..."
Young Foodie
"Definitely a must try for Thai food lovers. 5 course meal was a good choice. Sauce is amazing and the barramundi was my favourite dish so far. Waiter..."
Teranai
"9 of us managed to get a table outside the restaurant. Although on the side walk, it was very pleasant being a typical Melbourne lane way. We decided..."
Tim Heng
"Great food and service! If you want to beat the queue, best to get there just before 5.30 pm and have an early dinner. Flavoursome asian tapas with..."
SKS
"This is probably one of the best restaurant meals we have eaten in a very long time. The food was lovely. A bit on the pricey side but worth it. The..."
SuzLovesFood
"Wow...Wow...and Wow...what food man !! You know one of those places, where nothing goes wrong...from the moment you are waiting to be seated, till..."
Abhishek Jain
"Great place for good value, contemporary asian fare. Really enjoyed the char grilled meats, and lamb ribs - probably a bit on the pricey side but a..."
Flytonewyork
"One of my favourite Asian fusion restaurants in Melbourne and very reasonably priced! There is usually a wait so get there early and put your name..."
Jiji
"I've never had a better meal in my whole life (and I eat a lot).Me and my mother attempted to come two nights previously and didn't plan for the wait..."
Katherine
"We ordered the $59 lunch for two and had to choose 5 tapas from their beautiful selections. We selected lamb ribs, prawn in batel leaves, duck salad,..."
Megan
"Amazing ! Cannot wait to return to RPS.Set menu definitely the way to go.Food flavoursome and very enjoyable.Service good despite..."
Rebecca N
"Couldn't fault it. Shared the 5 dishes deal with 3 friends and could easily have repeated every dish. so delish. Couldn't turn down dessert as I..."
Maphilldas
"It's hard to get a seat here and there's a good reason for it! The food is such value for money and is consistently good despite occasional changes..."
Fattie Kat
"Service: 3.5/5, all of the waiters were very helpful but I felt like they were rushing us and it made us feel a little bit uncomfortable as we felt..."
Allieson
"So good. Worth the wait and a really fun place to have dinner with the girls or even a date. The staff are fantastic and the food was..."
Samantha Todd
"This place is nothing short of awesome. Vibrant service, centrally located and the food is simply world class. The best surprise is the modest bill..."
Robbie Neller
"Great food and service, try the lamb it's a must. Sell Beerlao which is awesome. Good vibe and atmosphere will come again for sure. Need one in Perth..."
Gen Bailey
"Stunning dishes efficiently served by caring friendly staff. Wonderful. The menu is not complicated and the wine and drinks list is refreshing...."
Andy Stevenson
"There's a reason this place is always super busy!! The food is amazing and dishes are small meaning you can try lots of different dishes and share..."
Stace
"Really great tastes from South East Asia tapas style. I was there by 5.20 and there was already a line to get in. Service was super friendly I was..."
James
"let me start by saying i love thai food.. this place was crazy good not only with food but service and surroundings. was referred from a friend and i..."
Julia Maria
"Great ambiance. Great food. Witty and courteous staff. Would go back again definitely. Price is reasonable if you have a pair, $60 for 2 people, with..."
Shuun
"I have to say that this is one of my favorite restaurant in Melbourne. I love everything - modern rustic ambience and mouth watering food. It is..."
Anj Tan
"This place is popular for a reason - it's a foodie haven with innovative use of ingredients and flavours. The 5 tapas for $59 lunch is awesome value...."
J0yy173
"The food and service was very good a little bit spicy but that is individual like or dislike The verity was very good value for money very good..."
Bruce Collins
"Dining with one of those can you stop taking photos and let me eat type people therefore I only managed a sneaky snap of our drinks so let me use..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Headed to RPS for lunch on a Wednesday, based on hearing good things and reading reviews. We opted for the 5 tapas to share, to taste a wide variety..."
ToFeedTwo
"Food and service is great! First came here when it first open and no one even knew about them. The food was amazing and I couldn't wait to tell other..."
JD
"Came for lunch on a busy weekday. Had a range of dishes from pork bun to beef to shrimp. All up we had 4 dishes and every one was delicious. The..."
Blueberrypie
"I always eat at this place. It's my go to place, I love all their dishes. I'm a massive fan of their vermicelli noodle salad dishes. Their rice rolls..."
Mia
"Very good tapas. Not too expensive and delicious. Will definitely come back again. Price is calculated per pax. But u have to wait for seats as this..."
Sherly Huang
"Food was fantastic and drink menu is interesting enough with some special cocktails...We had kingfish sashimi, fried barramundi, wagyu..."
Z For GoodFood
"Never thought Asian food can be made like this, interesting and tasty. Forgot to take photo of the first three dishes, probably because the dishes..."
FooDori
"Best Bloody Mary in Melbourne . I'd go all the time just for it. crying tiger and duck salad must try . Very friendly stuff. But may be they should..."
Foodslut
"I rocked up for a super early dinner, but let me tell you, even if you don't, it's worth the wait!Tuna ceviche and banh mi were my favourites,..."
Petitefat
"We booked a lunch session (12-1.30) in order to ensure we had a table and wouldn't be put on the waiting list. The place filled up completely by..."
Iryna Sakhatovska
"Was very busy on a weekday night, waited about an hour. It was definitely worth it though! Ordered two dishes-the pork belly with salad and a chicken..."
Chelsea Cottonaro
"Goodness! Dining at Rice Papr Scrs was my best Melbourne culinary experience so far. The Lamb Ribs is a must-try, didn't notice it was marinated with..."
Priyanka Tobing
"Rice Paper Scissors has been on my bookmarked list for quite some time. We got the Share the love menu where you order 5 dishes to share. Intrigued..."
The Jaminator
"On arrival a very friendly hostess took our details table would be ready in about 15-20 minutes, it was very busy, we went for a drink around the..."
April_eats
"pretty delish! venue is small, there is a wait, no space to put your bag (should add hooks under the table), service is not attentive, since we were..."
Lovefood
"Love their tapas and the variety of choices. Very special combination. Everything was pretty good, apart from the king prawns which was overgrilled..."
Charlie Jenn Lian Ng
"We loved every morsel. Such a great concept with delicious share plates, overlooking the fab bar staff hard at work whipping up new cocktail..."
Coffeesnob
"One of the best meals of my life. From the exceptional service to the unbelievably layers of Asian flavors, this restaurant is something special...."
Wikus Du Toit
"Favourite resteraunt in melbourne 👌👌 lamb ribs and pork belly is a pure food orgasm. No bookings but totally worth the wait and really good..."
Ebony Hammat
"It's in a small lane, but it's so popular. We order 5 dishes with $59 for 2 people. The first dish is scollap with ginger and chilly, wrapped with..."
Gourmet Explorer
"I love Rice Paper Scissors. Have been a couple of times for lunch - the share menu is awesome. $29.50 per head and you pick five dishes for the table..."
Hanah Penrose
"This place is worth the wait! I went on a nice Friday night and arrived about 7.00 and we had an hour wait which wasn't too bad especially when..."
Emma Louise
"This restaurant by far serves one of the most delicious dishes I have tried this year. Albeit the difficulty in dining here due to its popularity, it..."
Clarissa
"Great place for light meals! Portions are relatively small which means you can try a more dishes in one visit.Lively atmosphere, great..."
Gary Mak
"Absolutely delicious. We chose the ceviche, crying tiger, lamb ribs, fried chicken, and dumplings and all were outstanding. Cocktails were also..."
Flowerbutton
"As we left the restaurant in spite of the blistering cold winds and rain there were people sitting outside and waiting for a table. Now that I’ve..."
Ferris Wheel Flight
"This is currently one of our favourite restaurants and have returned multiple times as a testament to it. The thing that my partner and I love about..."
Iris Liang
"We went with the 5 dishes to share between 2 people ($59). The Betel Leaf was a let down, not much flavour at all. The blood orange overpowered..."
Vee
"This is my first time come to this famous restaurant and I meet three friends(now u can see how popular it is). We arrived at 6 pm at Friday night..."
Hui Tao
"I've tried to come to this restaurant 3 times, with no luck getting a table (for 2). The wait time for a table is usually 2-3 hours on Friday nights..."
Avolette
"- Value for money: 3/5 - Service: 5/5 - Food quality: 4/5Revisit? YES!RPS was unique of its own. By that I mean the..."
Rida Hakeem
"Service and food is amazing and staff are so friendly and helpful. The pork buns, pork belly and chicken are all definitely worth a try! Delicious!..."
Jordy123
"A great hidden gem, interesting "finger food"package, i meant 5 for $55 from my memory？ Waiting staff n bartenders are friendly, easy going and..."
Ray Wang
"We had 5 choices to be shared by two, we were very full and extremely satisfied with all the dishes. The drinks were amazing, complemented the dishes..."
Hannah Jung
"Ventured here on a Thursday night at around 9pm, was advised of about a half hour wait (which we expected), so we went to the bar next door and had..."
Rachel Jaye Honner
"Awesome menu, food is excellent. Have been here several times and am never disappointed. Would recommend to anyone looking for Asian fusion..."
Steve Boz
"Me and my friend ordered a set of 2 so that we could choose 5 different dishes, which is really nice. Everything was really tasty. I love it a lot,..."
Quinn
"Wow. For once, a place that lives up to the hype. Each dish an explosion of flavour- lamb ribs & galloping horses the highlights. Dessert Mum I..."
Foodie AC
"My friend and I ordered the $59 set for 2 people with the choice of 5 dishes. We also ordered extra roti on the side and a lychee drink which was..."
Traceynn
"I wish i could give this place 7 out of 5, but zomato won't allow me. Eat here if you want to enjoy your life. Lamb ribs are the..."
CholoEats
"Amazing food!! Even though we missed the 1st session and had to wait 1hr it was worth it! Staff are friendly and service is great (including the..."
One.hungry.girl10
"Rice paper scissors has been saved in my bookmark for a while, personally I am very interested the food they offer. We came on a Wed night..."
Jianierrrrrr
"What better way to start a new week than new people at new food places. Rice Paper Scissors has been on my list for a little while now and has two..."
Donutsam
"It's a small space, so small that the most obvious features of its interior are the clusters of bodies arched over one of the few high, solid wooden..."
Katherine's Food Diary
"Great location in CBD, amazing portion sizes for cheap dollars. They have unique specials which can tickle your fancy, only issue is the wait to..."
Amanda Rajendra
"While we had to wait 45 minutes for a table, it was well worth it. The food was sublime, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. There is total value..."
Emma
"Amazing food. So glad I was there at 11.55 to grab a table. Will definitely be back. The flavours were authentic. Service was perfect. Can't even..."
Melinda Duke
"Book a table would save a lot of time, and the booking system works very well. We have five dishes and two desserts, all of them are nice, well..."
VodkaO_ZS
"Flavourgasm! PSA: The place is small and be prepared to wait! If going on a Saturday night for dinner I recommend you aim to get there..."
Annika Morris
"Ok, here's the thing, I DO NOT like herbs. So... I was quite nervous about this place. However, I think they've done a really good job in convincing..."
IsaH
"Food is yummy, menu is simple and easy to navigate. Felt rushed through out our visit though despite having to wait over an hour and wanting to..."
Louisa Berry
"specials are sooooo nice! If you do not want to wait, you should come here earlier. ..."
Meredith Kang
"Had heard very good things about this restaurant and it did not disappoint. The service was great, very friendly and helpful staff and the food was..."
Kylie McClean
"The place maybe small, but the ambience is superb. Love the South East Asia inspired hawker style they've put into the place. Makes it feel so..."
Pauliwag
"Went to celebrate Eid here, Finally decided to wait for an hour and we got a table! Service was great! It's a very tiny little restaurant but amazing..."
Food Affair
"Big big fan of this place. Value for money, punch of flavour, cool, hip, fast paced and fun. What else can you ask for in a city eatery? Love it here..."
Susie Tran
"Been here 4 times and it's hard to find anything that comes close. Amazing! The pork belly was the stand-out dish for me. I'm from Sydney and I..."
Bill Hurst
"Best asian fusion in town! I love this place. Tiny little tucked away store and reasonably priced. You really get a good taste for all the different..."
Tina Salameh
"BEST Asian Fusion cuisine we've ever had! Every dish was packed with flavour, unique and innovative. Also, service was impeccable! The dishes were..."
Sherena Ng
"This little restaurant competes with the big names. We rarely go anywhere more than once because Melbourne has the luxury of many amazing..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"Can't fault this place, perfect for date night. Small wait for a table which was no issue given new mountain cocktail bar is next door. The lamb..."
Glenn Sampson
"Went here for the first time this evening. Food was fantastic, amazing blend of tangy, sweet and savoury. Friendly service and great..."
Heath Andrews
"Been here for a second time and I could not leave here without giving it a review. I highly recommend this restaurant for those who love asian fusion..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Can Asian food get any better? If you were visiting Melbourne and only had one place to eat this is it. All the dishes are carefully crafted to send..."
"“Rice is great if you’re really hungry and want to eat two thousand of something.” – Mitch Hedberg. Rice, Paper, Scissors has perfected the..."
Skinny Glutton
"Felt a little bit rushed as soon as we sat down - being asked for our drink order then food order. Food was rushed - we hadn't finished one dish and..."
Krystal
"Excellent service, the waiters were so helpful and suggested an amazingly delicious selection. We took some friends there with us the second..."
Studio Untagged
"Exceptional Viet fusion restaurant with great dècor, music and friendly staff. Be prepared to wait for a table for a while on a Friday night. But I..."
Magicfiretruck
"Still fully packed even though it was noon on weekdays, staff are really friendly and the decorations are nice. Services were fast considering there..."
Joni Wang
"LOVE THIS PLACE!! Food is always on point, freshly made and staff are super friendly :)I would highly recommend ordering the pork belly and..."
Jeffrey Do
"The best place for Vietnamese fusion!! I would always come back for the lamb ribs, bahn mi, galloping horses and the mango dessert. Just cant get..."
Shannon Tjondro Koesoemo
"What a great feed! Good selection of cocktails as well. The place is small (hence a bit of a wait) but they've done well with the space available...."
Xtina
"Each of its CBD and Fitzroy locations are intimate, personable venues; the cocktails are as cheekily-named as they are imaginative; and, most..."
The Food Society
"First time having Vietnamese fusion!!! Food was amazing. I love the idea of share plates and each plate was incredible. Each dish had a bite to it..."
Dolly The Explorer
"I came to this restaurant on a weekday night and it was still very crowded. The staff is very friendly. The food and drinks are good too. Great..."
Fion Koh
"Fantastic dinner there last night. Each dish was of quality and full of flavour. Would definitely go back as the service was great too. My personal..."
Greggy
"Wowsers! What can i say? Delicious food!! Amazing flavours! Quite reasonable price too! You can do a thing where you get to order five small dishes..."
Thuaners
"Excellent service 10 out of 10! Fabulous and delicious food of course! Will be back soon definitely. Flavours are out of this world! Every dish..."
Nik TiF
"Came on a Tuesday afternoon and got a table straightaway. Chose to have the $59 five dishes to share and this remains the best deal as the dishes a..."
Mich.f
"Tantalising food for such a good price!! The staff were efficient and friendly; we overstayed our welcome by about 15 minutes and they were very..."
ALC
"Have tried to get a table here a few times and not been successful. Got a table tonight by being outside at 5.30pm sharp. The staff were super..."
Mon
"Great place, noticed a couple of comments about it being rushed, which is true, but understandable. Go there for the food, it's not really a bar to..."
UNO
"Fantastic! We ordered 59,5 dishes for 2 people, and none of them is a disappointment. They are rich-flavored, tempting decorated, although the..."
Amberli
"Came here for lunch on a Thursday, and the two of us managed to get the last table available (ouside). We ordered 5 dishes for $59 for two people,..."
Min
"Loved this place! Very impressed, we asked for a table inside obviously bit of a wait as expected, we arrived back after being notified of our table..."
MR E
"Absolutely delicious! $59 for five share plates, which was more than enough for 2 of us. Gorgeous Riesling for $11 topped it off beautifully...."
Rhonda Murray
"Brilliant. The service was excellent- very personable staff. We sat outside (by choice) and even in the dead of winter were kept warm with the..."
Steph D
"Delicious!! The food is mouthwatering, everything we ordered was on point! Definitely worth lining up for an early dinner. However the place is quite..."
Vivi Wulansari
"A great place for a quick lunch or a casual but hip dinner. The vibe is pretty chill. The Asian fusion is done well as the presentation of each dish..."
I Have A Reservation
"1 hour and 15mins is the least amount of time I have ever been allowed to have a meal in. It's a bit over the top, it's not like it's a Michelin..."
Glorious Food Melbs
"Outstanding. My son and I had a nice lunch at the tables outside. The hustle and bustle inside showed what was to come. Amazing service with quality..."
James Yelwar
"Went on a busy Saturday evening. Despite the chaos we had a great guide who took us on an amazing taste adventure! The food was delicious and packed..."
Peter Van Buuren
"The food is excellent and the service is good too. The portions are small so it can be quite expensive. The dishes are creative and palate..."
Ashleigh Dougherty
"Rice paper scissors has been quite a hype and definitely got my tastebuds begging me to try. Asian tapas which consist of heavy Thai influence in its..."
Justin Wong
"Went here out of the blue for dinner, got there just in the nick of time to be seated (sat outside, wasn't a bad night to do it). If we'd got there..."
David
"Never disappoints. The dishes are amazing, perfect for sharing. The staff go that extra mile to make sure you feel looked after & your..."
Rebecca Coombe
"The food was delicious and the staff were fantastic. My partner and I went for the $59 deal, where we could choose any 5 dish on the menu to share...."
Beng Lim
"Had high expectations for rice paper scissors after waiting 1.5 hours in 5 degree weather, and I'm glad to say that it was worth it! The..."
Hilda Lee
"Rice Paper Scissors is this tiny restaurant tucked away down Liverpool Street. Its not a place you’d find unless you were looking for it, but it is..."
KT
"Don't come here if you want to catch up with someone - because the only thing you'll be left talking about is the food. The best tapas style food and..."
Lauren Butler
"Absolutely loved this place. The $59 deal for two people sharing 5 courses was filling enough for a couple and was a fun way to try many dishes in..."
Elaine
"Fusion Asian finger foods. Very popular with the locals and must be there early otherwise expecting long wait. Not cheap but good yummy foods!..."
ToMmy VeNantius T
"We arrived at 5.30pm right on opening time and we got a table for 2 straight away. We were only allowed 1 hour and 15 mins for our table which was..."
Kat_Eats_Mel
"If it's been too long since you bragged about your dinner on Instagram, then it might be time you paid a visit to Rice Paper..."
Eddie Han
"They were flexible enough to place a larger portion for 3 people, from the 'choose 5 to share' menu. I think the beef salad is slightly chewy but..."
Zhitian Zhang
"We went here early on a Friday night and walk straight in. Service very friendly and fast and food was delicious albeit a bit messy and cumbersome..."
Iheartmelbourne
"Rice Paper Scissors is a funky little establishment with quick service, quick food, and a good atmosphere serving modern Asian tapas.We..."
Erin
"One of my favorite Asian fusion restaurants! My partner and I visited and got the 5 courses for $55 and it was great value. Hint: get the pork..."
Emma
"We were lucky enough to walk in and sit down immediately without a booking (available only for lunch, I believe). We were met with friendly service..."
Amy
"Loved coming here! I love that it's all small meals so that you can try a bunch of things & it was a really good price as well. Stand out meals were..."
Kiffdcosta
"Probably abit overpriced for its unpretentious food but always a place that delights my tastebuds. Long wait and their limited dining time were my..."
GezaEats
"This place had such beautiful service, so friendly, from start to finish. Great cocktails & drinks selection.. Tapas were flavor-full & well sized...."
Giorgia
"The market is flooded with modern Asian establishments all trying to reinterpret classical or hawker styles dishes with their own twist. South..."
Howardwashere
"Loved this place! Great value, delicious food. The soft shell crab baguette was my favourite. I also loved the Mum I dropped my ice cream. Make sure..."
Katieppie
"Loved loved loved this place! Never being a big fan of tapas I was sceptical about trying this place but I take that all back now! Every dish we had..."
Belinda Vee
"Finally got to eat here on our third attempt whilst in Melbourne always very busy even on a Sunday night at 6.00 pm had to wait half an hour but..."
The Two Tasters
"59 dollar tasting menu is a must when coming here. Food is unbelievable, in a quirky Melbourne laneway this is a perfect venue for any occasion!..."
Garth Christie
"Got a table straight away when I came here and usually always get one. One of the best and healthy places I have eaten at with great and quick..."
Thomas Jacobson
"Easy to get a table here without any hassles. Food is very good. Definately would come back when im in the essendon area with my family. Just hope it..."
Jessie Stuart
"One of my favourite places to dine in the CBD. My favourites include the crispy barramundi, sticky pork belly, balinese roast duck, crying..."
Tony
"We arrived at 2.15 and got a table straight away. The food is delicious and fresh. The cocktails were amazing...the Lemongrass Tom Collins I can..."
Jodie
"This place gets so packed. Knocked back when we tried to do a walk in during lunch but we made a booking for the next day and it was so worth it. The..."
Lole Lole Lole
"Must like sharing tables (on stools) , or sitting at the bar (on stools).... Must book... If that's ok with you then you're 'ready to eat with your..."
I Bite
"Fantastic lunch. Cool modern vibe. Delicious food. Amazing service. We loved it. Tried the deal 5 dishes for 59. Pretty good value. Lamb ribs were..."
Avi
"RPS is certainly funky, and worthy of your hard earned when you're eventually offered a table. However, is it worth hanging around 60-90mins for a..."
Iceman
"A trendy Asian Fusion small restaurant in a side lane of Melbourne ..Clean amenities, friendly atmosphere serving fresh and flavoursome food - what..."
Donna Braden
"来了两次才做评价。觉得是非常适合两个人去的餐馆，59能试5道菜简直就是吃货福音！！..."
Bonnie Ke
"Very tasty food. The menu is designed to share and every item we ordered was excellent. The cocktails were a little disappointing and took a long..."
Tom Curney
"Thoroughly delicious! Must come back to try rest of menu. So tasty, fresh and so full of flavour. Loved sitting sitting at counter and watching the..."
I Am Hungry
"Went here with a couple of mates and got a set for 6 people of 5 dishes. portions weren't even close to being for 6. Disappointed in the portion..."
Shaun Chua
"Had a great meal with excellent flavours. Not designed to fill the stomach so just be weary if you are intending on doing..."
Clay Wong
" Yum yum yum! Loved everything except maybe for the sliders, they were still good but not to the standard of their other dishes. The drinks were..."
Lovefood
"The pinnacle of modern Asian cuisine, I absolutely loved it! Staff were super friendly and accommodating, happily running through the menu with us...."
Charlotte Huddle
"Asian tapas done amazingly well, fused with solid service and put at good-value price points. I am sure you can check out the menu and my pictures..."
Hungry Ronin
"RPS combines two of my favourite things when it comes to food; tapas & Asian. Not only is the service great, the food itself reminds me of being..."
Kelsey Hancock
"I have come here many times with groups and as a couple and i could not recommend this more. Their food is asian fusion similar to what you will find..."
Khpn
"well you might think it is a little bit pricy but that is before you taste their fantastic dishes. I recommend the '$59 for 5 dishes' and choose what..."
Yk Lu
"Excellent restaurant!We've been here a few times coming to Melbourne,high quality food and great price.Well done guys!Great range of..."
Daron Mac
"Went here for Mother's Day. A nice selection of share plates of lamb ribs, fried chicken, sticky pork belly, king prawns and barramundi. All were..."
Dazzling
"I've walked past this place many times before because I was always too hungry to wait. But today I was determined to try it and cross it off my list...."
Occasionalist
"RPS has been on my "must-eat" list for long and yesterday got time to explore this Asian fusion tapas, finally, and the dining experience over there..."
Lily Qiu
"I must say, I did judge the book by its cover with this one – I was enchanted by the décor at RPS, so we stopped in for a very late lunch-snack,..."
Adventures In Winterland
"Absolutely incredible Asian food! Went for lunch and shared five meals for $59 - best value around! The food was all of exceptional quality, but I..."
Brungiel
"I’ve made a plan to visit this fusion tapas restaurant since last year but did not have a chance to do it. Luckily, I stumbled upon the busy..."
Nona Tukang Makan
"After a hiatus of coming to Melbourne, this was one of my to go to places to try since there isn't one in Sydney yet. We ordered the special of 5..."
Derek Lee
"I went here with a friend for dinner tonight. I was shocked that the wait was more then an hour on a Wednesday night but we rode it out in another..."
Sarah Loves Food
"Amazing!!! Best fusion I have ever had in Mel. I really love the staff, dishes, environment, indoor design here!! I strongly recommend pork belly..."
Tiana
"Just go. I normally resent this kind of dining, I'mmore a cheap, homely, greasey spoon kinda guy but this place is fantastic and real good value..."
Armitage Shanks
"The service was first class as was the value for money. Had the 5 dishes sharing, each with a slightly different taste palate. This was finished with..."
R.M INC
"Spicy, delicious and fresh - we had the glazed lamb ribs, pork belly, wagyu beef, barramundi and BBQ pork. All fresh and tasty with sweet, salty,..."
Britt Gow
"Great little tapas placed using fresh asian flavours. Be sure to get there early to put your name down for a table. Plenty of places to drink close..."
CanReadMaps
""A" for Amazing food and staff. Highly recommended, especially the Crying Tiger. Papaya Salad with Crispy Pork Belly was another dish that really..."
Maria Lav
"Amazing food! Great value staff lovely... Worth the wait Wine list could improve slightly, and the gentlemen out the front needs to lighten up..."
Amy
"Recommended to me by my friend. But I did find everything tastes somewhat similar. But 59 for two sharing is really good price, staffs are extremely..."
Yolanda Wong
"It seems like a good place to have a dinner, but the problem is that I have not come to have a try. I would like to introduce this to my friend and..."
Liqiang Yan
"Finally found a place to bring my Melbourne visiting friends and family. This place is GREAT! Great food, great location, great service. And when I,..."
Kal
"My second time here. Once again their dishes are spot on. Loved the caramelised pork and ribs. The venue is too small for the crowd but the wait is..."
Elisha Lee
"why have one dish when you can have five? why not share food with all the table, and why not tantalize your taste buds to a bunch of experiences..."
Constanza Wilhelmy
"A hidden treasure and worth queuing for. Quick , generous serving, and friendly service - Melb's best modern Asian tapas restaurant. Much cheaper and..."
J88
"Great food, great service. Came back a second time for the lamb ribs! Be prepared to wait during Friday and Saturday nights. The alcoholic drinks are..."
Lucas Foo
"Fantastic food, good service, can't wait to come back to Melb again to try the rest of the dishes we missed out on! I know it's good when I don't..."
Fonda
"Went with a friend for a Wednesday lunch - little to no waiting (in contrast to other times when the lines can be 1hr long!). We went for the very..."
Fatcat
"Fifty nine - 5 dishes to share between two! Vietnamese & Thai cuisine. Coffee needs to have more condensed milk to be moe authentically Viet. Lamb..."
Jane Le
"I like this place so much. Forgive its sloping outside tables and unforgiving stools. Forgive that the table had left over food morsels that were..."
Mans C
"Best. Place. Ever.Consistently 100% amazing food and service. Be prepared to wait, but it is worth it! Try the chefs menu, very good price..."
Kaylia Byford
"An Asian hole-in-the-wall tapas bar in Melbourne? Hell, yeah! I am in!When I heard about the raves this joint is getting, I knew I have to..."
The Happy Tummy
"Good value. 5 dishes for 59 and it's easily enough for 2 people. It's essentially a slightly worse and cheaper Chin Chin, but still..."
Tony Chen
"The food totally lived up to their hype!We ordered:- Crying tiger- Betel Leaf- Thai Ceviche- Pork Buns- BBQ octopus..."
Amy Yan
"Absolutely delicious! There has been at least a 45min wait each time I've been but it is 100% worth it! Lobster Betel Leaf, Ceviche and Crying Tiger..."
Lella Dee
"Beautiful Asian Tapas, Cool and cozy vibe, Great service, Well priced menu.I've been there so many times now. Crying tiger is my top dish,..."
Vivi
"Tasty food and impeccable service to match. We were lucky enough to get the last spot for 2 at 6pm, sharing a table with another party of 4 which..."
Bopnbeep
"Really lovely and good atmosphere, good service and nice food with a creative menu. A couple of dishes stood out but others were quite average for..."
Sarah Qi
"I have heard so much about this lil gem and I'm so glad we finally made it!! As with most places in MEL the wait is ridic! About an hour and a half..."
?Treva♥️'s Food?
"Where do I begin? The atmosphere was nice, staff was super laid back and easy to talk to. The pork belly was definitely the best pork belly I've ever..."
Crystaleats_
"Great flavor and cocktails. Super busy so make sure to get there early and the pop over to Double Happiness bar to grab a few drinks while you..."
Zach Kutlow
"It's a busy place but definitely worth waiting to find a seat. The food is absolute perfection and the price is worth it. We were two and got the..."
Zargol Harandi
"Location :-Tucked away in Brunswick street just off main Parliament St, this place can be easily missed if you're not glued to finding it. The..."
Rishab Mann
"Very busy but you wouldn't know from the level of service!Attentive wait staff - Not a dry glass at any point.The food came out very..."
Fork You
"Awesome food - close to the calibre of chin chin. Small place and reasonably priced. Tapas style food is fun and good beers selection. Will go again...."
Conor
"（English review below）最好的asian..."
JZY
"•A busy and trendy restaurant that is worth waiting for in the line•Arrive early, if you find yourself needing to wait 45-60min, I suggest..."
Getinmybelly
"I've never really been a fan of Asian fusion cuisine but this place has really made me one! I can't really find fault with the food here, really -..."
Terence Lee
"Amazing food, great friendly service. No bookings for dinner. had to get there at early (530) to get a table for the first sitting, second sitting at..."
Andrew Carland
"Delicious asian fusion food at a really reasonable price. We had 5 sharing meals for $59 and it was a great way to taste a few different things. The..."
Duty Manager
"On a Friday night, be there once it opens or be prepared to wait in a long queue! We got the 5 for $55 and an extra dish because we thought the..."
Linda
"-Prices has since increased a little to $59 for 5 dishes.-1hr to 1.5hr wait for a table. Seating/Eating sessions go for an hour (to accommodate..."
Lara May
"What @ricepaprscrs creates could be the best southeast Asia and fusion food in CBD. 😋 I've had Crying tiger/ BBQ Lamb rips/Vietnamese soft shell..."
Joyce Wu
"The soft-shell crab slider was defiantly worth trying. The seafood salad was also packed with great flavors but my friend who couldn't tolerate spicy..."
Elderblood
"The food here is excellent! Amazing flavours and presentation. The lambs ribs are the best. Just wish I could rock up and get a table every once in a..."
Eat_drink_melbs
"Great experience as always. Had a selection of dishes which were great and flavoursome. The ban mih and pork bao are highlights. Best to get down..."
David
"Very pleased with this place.. The service is great, well looked after, modern,ngood food, decent price. Highly recommend the 5 dish for $55, just..."
CHI@food
"+: good food (we went for the 5s and loved all 5), service (the staff knew her menu well and was a good help when you only get to choose 5 options..."
Alliwantisgoodfood
"Fantastic food. Great location and really friendly staff. We couldn't have asked for a better start to our holiday! This was our first meal is..."
Ramya Manchanda
"We enjoyed every lunch dishes esp $59 for 2. The lamb and pulled pork were the highlights for us. Excellent food and customer service. So glad we got..."
Sandy.lee.sn
"Rice Paper Scissors is one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Not just because I love modern Asian food but because everything is small and..."
Fussy Eater
"The 5 dishes for $59 cannot be beat. The pork belly is a must, the betal leaves and the crying tiger dishes were also stand outs. I have been here a..."
Av
"My first question to my friends or colleagues was always "how have you been to Rice Paper Scissors?" You have to try this place out. And..."
Michelle Chen
"Came here on a Tuesday lunch time. Was lucky enough to get a table outside and the weather wasn't too bad. My friend and I got the $55 share where..."
Alisha McLean
"Loved the food, I get the hype. Whilst most of the food is deep fried, you don't get the feeling you are over indulging. The wait to get a table is..."
Justin
"A BIG FAT 'YES' FROM ME. Rice Paper Scissors takes Asian fusion to the next level. Definitely worth the wait. Go out, have a drink, come back, and..."
Vivien
"AMAZING!!! Wait time was nil but we did get there just before 6pm. The service was great. Both waiters were really friendly. we decided to get the..."
Chelsey Ramos
"Really nice Asian joint for a quick bite to eat, very reasonable prices too. They have 5 dishes for $55. I especially liked the betal leaves and..."
Heidi
"We had the Crying Tiger Beef, Lamb Ribs, Crispy Wings, Barramundi and apple salad, and the amazing pork belly. Everything was exceptional. Good..."
Antoniette
"Love love love this place! Came down from Sydney and this was on the top 5 to eat places in melbourne and it definitely lives up to the..."
Littlefoodie
"How have we not found this amazing place before?My usual aversion to places that don't take bookings was set aside once we entered the bar next..."
Evah
"Food was great. Loved getting 5 dishes to share for only $55. Enough food for two and not too pricey. Staff were a little too abrupt to walk ups..."
TJ
"Being young and Vietnamese is probably why I am so into Asian Fusion cuisines. However , not many have successfully pleased me . Either the..."
Johnny Nguyen
"Great ambience and this place combines two of my favourite types of food - Asian and Tapas!Overall the food was tasty without being..."
Rick Bob
"Great place for finger foods The 3 of us had their tasting plateDishes served: Crying Tiger Beetle LeafThai Ceviche..."
DisCallsForAMuzz
"How to set up and run a successful Foodie restaurant 101 ....Learn from this guys;There's NOTHING so super"duper"natural about..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Excellent service and great food. Reasonable price. A must try place! Soft shell crab baguette was a bit disappointing though. Will def go back again..."
Patronus
"I really enjoyed the food served here, I would say it's a fusion between vietnamese and Thai. I did the $59 menu where you choose 5 dishes of your..."
Hillary Finds Food
"Fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food. I was completely blown away by the food and the service. The hosts were helpful and the food came out..."
Mzlanah
"Lovely little place with awesome food! Friendly staff and super accommodating! A great little find and will definitely go back to try the rest..."
Shruti Mouli
"If you can get a seat in this tiny little place in an alleyway, you'll be sure to delight yourself. Delicious food, friendly wait staff and quick..."
Maggie Hunter
"Highly recommended & rightly so, this is cutting edge fusion in a cutting edge atmosphere. Vietnamese soft shell crab roll was just perfect & the..."
Theodora Minas Gianniotis
"Love this place - when you can get in! Soo popular but really worth it. Great, tasty food and reasonably priced. Looking forward to exploring the..."
Redwine
"Rice Paper Scissors has been making waves since it opened and I’ve been wanting to try it for the longest time. We arrive for lunch, specifically..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"We made a booking here for 6 people for Sunday lunch. The staff were super friendly and explained to us how the menu works, $30 a person and you get..."
Leah Sen
"Small restaurant with high reputation, so don't expect to get a table easily. The BBQ Lamb ribs was the best dishes we ordered, well flavored and..."
Ezio Hungary
"One of our greatest finds is Rice Paper Scissors tucked away at 19 Liverpool St, Melbourne. We went for lunch and loved it so much that we decided to..."
Tempting Palates
"Restaurant was small and it is difficult to get a seat during the dinner period. Luckily my second attempt was successful. Food was amazing but it..."
Tony
"Fast, furious, delicious, busy and cosy. If you are looking for good eat but don't want to spend a money come here. We tried the rice paper roll,..."
Kaushik Som
"was good when i went there with my family, we ordered quite a lot with also the special menu that was offered.the ceviche was definitely a must..."
MF
"I have been going to this place so many times now and I must say I don't think I will ever get tired of it. They are always busy. I suggest you come..."
DuckieLovesToEat
"Love this place: priced superbly at just under $30 per person for 5 different tapas dishes of modern Asian fusion. Rotating specials board. Try it,..."
Gee
"Came here today with a friend and got the 5 dishes for $59 deal. Everything we ordered was great and full of flavour and I liked the concept of..."
LeixD
"My favourite restaurant in all of Melbourne. Stumbled across RPS by chance and after perusing their menu, thought that it was very much up to Chin..."
Samantha Tyrrell
"We arrived to find a small restaurant packed to the brim. People were spilling out onto the streets, but these people didn’t seem to be waiting for..."
Gem
"Really great food! Had the special $59 for 5 dishes and it was great. I liked 4 out of the 5 dishes, it's probably because I didn't read the..."
Carlo Macatuggal
"Opened in 2013, Rice Paper Scissors is a quirky little spot located on the Eastern end of the CBD.The concept is simple: a fusion of..."
Vincent Vu
"This place was absolutely amazing! Should cost so much more for the quality of the food. Went on a Wednesday and luckily grabbed a spot right when..."
Casey Zaccaria
"I love so much this restaurant, food is amazing. But too many people and the place is too small, I waited more than 1 hour for my turn . Staff are..."
To Anh Duy
"After a little hiccup the night before we landed a spot at this much talked about eatery.It was worth the wait. Although two dishes were a..."
David Oldfield
"To avoid circling around the block while waiting for a table, definitely try to arrive as early as possible, even for a mid-week dinner. We..."
Perpetuity Of Food
"Price just went up when we came. It was 55 for two share with 5 dishes. Now 59. But still da best. Killed it. Perfect lamb rib, wonderful King prawn,..."
I_M_M_ND_
"This place deserves 5 star for the best asian fusion dishes they have, kind and helpful staff members and cool ambiance. The location doest give..."
Food Is A Blessing
"The restaurant is small but very modern and cosy. It was full and we were put on a waiting list. 1h later we were seated at the bar, and we honestly..."
Marine Piersotte
"This place is fantastic. I dined here several times when it first opened and was incredibly impressed. The only thing that has changed is how busy it..."
Patrickctully@gmail.com
"Loved it from the moment I walked in amazing atmosphere, to the staff's quirky personality, the food was epic!! We left it up to the waitress to give..."
Melb > Perth Girl
"Had a delicious lunch today - all dishes (especially the ribs and the pork belly) were fantastic, and the mango crush drink was delicious. Our only..."
Anna
"Woah this place is the bomb man.. So lived up to its hype! Got the 5 dishes for $55 per 2ppls. So got a taste of everything.. Ribs beef fried chicken..."
Vinny
"Had lunch here with my wife on my birthday and fell in love with this tiny little restaurant. Great service and friendly staff. Food was absolutely..."
VARUN KAPOOR
"amazing place for a reasonable price. ordered 5 dishes for $55 and it was enough to fill the two of us. dishes came out fast and service was quick...."
Cookielessvee
"Really great place for lunch. Come early as always packed solid. Special kudos to our friendly American waiter for excellent child friendly service...."
Uroldoc
"Sooooo amazing I had ribs and they were just supreme it's the best restaurant in Melbourne and we are going back next time we are in Melbourne! ..."
Robyn O'Riley
"Nice small restaurant hidden down one of Melbourne's Laneways. Menu is set up as an East Asian Fusion tapas which was fun and delicious! It was also..."
Grizzly
"For a first time customer to Rice Paper Scissors must say it was awesome, the service was fast and the meals were to die for, as it was an..."
Jason See
"goodddddddddddd！！！！！140 words！？ok，ok，ok，ok，i just want to improve that I already came this restaurant...."
Ashley Dong
"Came to check out this place after seeing the awesome reviews and we were indeed happy with the quality of food! Opens at 12 and the place is quickly..."
May
"Cheap quality food in the city is hard to find in the city. The one hour restriction might seem a bit full on but the food come out straight..."
HellsBathroom
"This was my birthday "surprise" dinner at another one of Melbourne's modern, fusion Asian restaurants, serving up amazing, reinvented dishes..."
Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)
"There was a bit of a wait for seating (venue not full) and order being taken but not a big deal. Food was delicious. $55 for 5 dishes between two is..."
Belinda
"Went without any expectations. Was very pleasantly surprised. The 1 hour time restriction is rather limiting but overall, it's a pretty good deal...."
Princess_Porky
"Love this place. Tasty meals, friendly staff & a gorgeous ambiance. A long wait for a Thursday but this was worth the wait. I'll be back for..."
Deborah Pacheco
"Great busy crowded place. Get there early or there's a wait list. Awesome and cheap 2 person menu 5 different dishes for $55. Love the different..."
Munchinmelbourne
"I arrived just as lunch service was finished (2.28) but was allowed in *yay*! I ordered the goi ga which was just ok - the chicken had a bit of an..."
Foodandwinefan
"Loved this place! It's so popular we had to wait 1.5 hours but thankfully, my friend went down earlier to place his name on the waiting list. And..."
Boxitrepeat
"Dined here on a Saturday with a party of 6 and we lovedd it! Arrived at the place early (5.50pm) for dinner to beat the weekend crowd and were seated..."
Nom Nomz
"Delicious and affordable asian fusionWe ate at the CBD restaurant. The place is small so there is often a wait for tables. We arrived at..."
Melbourne Foodie Memoirs
"Top 3 Zomato Rating in Melbie. Asian Tapas Bar. Most of Dishes had alot of WOW factor with amazing blend of spicy and sour. My favourite was the..."
Howard Phung
"Been trying to dine here for a couple of times but they are always crowded with long queue! Came here early in the evening and managed to get..."
XiaoHui Teo
"One of my favourite places to eat in Melbourne. Love the modern tapas take on some of the Asian street food delicacies. Had the $55 choice of 5 tapas..."
Bayu Prasakti Tjandra
"Food and service were sensational, we couldn't have enough of the caramelised pork belly (highly recommended). The staff were very friendly and..."
Hannah Duong
"A vibrant little restaurant serving delicious asian fusion food. We waited for a table for around 45 minutes (waiter was accurate in estimate) and..."
Woofa R
"This is a nice little place in town if you want to try a selection of asian tapas dishes. We tried the $55 lunch special which got us 5 different..."
Megan M
"Nice little casual style hawker restaurant. Drinks are great too. Especially for a post work drinks and small foods it's perfect. Would definitely..."
HH24
"Very tasty food and great value for money. Has a reasonably sized choice of dishes to order, most of which are very good. Some of the specials can be..."
C
"If you're coming here in large groups, don't expect to order one of everything or mostly everything as you will be limited to the $55 for 2 option..."
Minh Thuy Le
"Waiters are polite and kind. However, the food service is a little bit slow. My recommendations are the crying tiger, ceviche and balinese duck..."
Andreas Saputra
"A tapas food outlet located on Liverpool street, though I went to this place after seeing marvelous reviews but was disappointed with the less..."
Shantanu Agarwal
"Had the $55 for 2 menu which included 5 dishes. We picked the lamb ribs, fried chicken, bbq king prawns, betel leaf with lobster and crying tiger..."
Sue
"Great price and great taste! Would say if you like dining at chin chins but aren't quite happy with the prices then this is your spot! They allow you..."
Ai Ng
"Food and service was amazing here. Didn't have to wait long either. The dishes that really stood out for me was the Galloping Horse and BBQ Lamb..."
Jeffery Lim Shi Qiang
"Amazing. Loved everything about our experience to Rice Paper Scissors. The menu offered just enough without being overwhelming. With just an hour to..."
Putfoodinme_
"Mate, less than $30 bucks for 5 tapas...you can't get it anywhere with that price. The other bonus is that, the food were so tasty. You will..."
Marietta
"Probably the best dinner I've ever had. Do your self a favour, it's worth the wait for a table. Go next door for a drink and they'll text you when..."
Lauren Green
"Wow what an amazing dinner! The food here is so tasty & is very well priced. You may have to wait for a table but it's certainly worth it. The..."
K
"Went here for lunch and absolutely LOVED it. Went early (1130am) because we knew it would get busy and it did. We weren't aware but Apparently you..."
Foodie1988
"Been there twice and still in love with their food!! Highly recommend their sticky pork belly, crying tiger(beef) and Thai ceviche!!! Too bad that..."
Mabel Lee
"waited 40 mins, but totally worth it! very nice soft drinks, love the soft shell buns. and $55 for 2 ppl of 5 dishes! not pricy at all~..."
Jane Xiaoqing Xu
"Seated at 8pm after putting our names down at 6.30pm. Not too bad for a Thursday night considering you can pop next door for drink at Double..."
Umami
"Great food, loved the pork buns the most. As the sessions are limited to one hour they will seat you if some of your group is late (which is..."
Anweener
"Everything are soooo Good！ the food service and environment and location! Can't wait for the second time! Must try everything on the menu..."
Smily
"Down a nestled single car laneway on the parliament end of town, Rice Paper Scissors is one of my all time favourites. I stumbled across this place..."
Victoria
"Awesome! The most delicious food I have ever tasted in Melbourne! Uh... Even in my life! Really amazing! We 3 girls enjoy all the dishes here! We..."
Streamy
"Melbourne's food scene is an exciting one. Places like Rice Paper Scissors add to and indeed make that reputation. We found the place using Zomato..."
Ann Jacob-Chandler
"We had seen that it opened at 6, so we tried to get there a little earlier.. but was shocked to find the place was already full, and had to go on a..."
Jay Linsell
"Most of the food that we ordered were so delicious! Ribs were by far my favourite. Really bad that they don't take bookings, as it's a really tiny..."
Simone
"Soo soo soo good, exceeded my expectation！Bring eating experience to a whole new level. The staff are professional, warming and accommodating...."
Meltoneater
"If you're looking for the perfect place that caters to all your senses, this is it!Food- 5/5 Two options - either order individually OR go..."
Saabrin J
"Small, cosy restaurant with amazing food, even better desert and extremely friendly staff. Ordered the 5 dishes deal and grabbed a variety with my..."
Rares
"Best. Ever. So, so, so tasty and fresh. Great service. Fun vibe. AMAZING food. Great cocktails. Love it! Would live here if I could...."
Idon'tcookbutIeat
"Category: Casual Asian fusionPrice:..."
Hosaki
"The portions are generous, especially if you go with the 2 people for $55 option which gives you 5 dishes of your choice from the menu. The staff..."
Delightfullytasty
"This cosy hidden germ serves you yummy food w good price, the dish size is perfect for two ppl to share. Make sure you come here a bit early as seats..."
Annie Lu
"This place was awesome! It's rather small and quite packed at peak hours but it was worth the wait. The staff were really friendly and helpful. As..."
Sophina Chong
"This has to be my new favourite new spot in Melbourne. The wait was about an hour but 100% worth it. The sticky pork was incredible and we where..."
Clare Louise Wilson
"I'm a Thai food lover and this restaurant with limited seating offers the most delicious Thai food I have ever eaten in Melbourne. The betel leaf..."
Facebook User
"Rice paper scissors is a cool hawker-style dining space where they serve a range of tasty dishes inspired by South East Asia. Sort of like Asian..."
Olive Sundays
"We booked a table for 2 and were seated at the bar. We had the 5 courses for $55 - sticky pork, ribs, crying tiger, galloping horses and crispy..."
Julia
"My wife and I had the 5 dishes for $55, which is exceptional value for money given the quality of food and portion size. We really enjoyed all of the..."
Josh Hall
"It was my first time here for me and my friends. I have only heard good things about this place, and I was not disappointed! The food was just..."
A.E.L
"As a group of four we had an awesome range of great menu items, all very creatively presented. The ribs were sensational and a highlight for me! The..."
MsLizzyK
"Arrived at Rice Paper Scissors ard 7.30 and got informed that a seat inside is about an hour's wait. Happy to sit outside so only waited for like 10..."
Olivia Xiao
"Food was amazing! Especially the lamb ribs, meat melted off the bone. Great value too. Only issue was the blaring music, couldn't even hear the..."
Courtney
"Cozy little place with great food, had pork bun, sticky pork belly, duck leg, crispy barramundi, lamb rib for 55, great value, the sticky pork belly..."
Lisa Wang
"Arrived at 6.30pm on a Saturday night expecting an hour wait however we got a seat outside straight away under the heater. The food is 10 out of 10..."
Birdman
"Arrived on a Thursday night just before 6 and all the space indoors had been taken. However it wasn't such a chilly night so outdoors was fine,..."
Eslow
"At 55 for two people (or 27.50 pp no matter how big your party is), this is one restaurant to visit. Stick with the tried and true favourites..."
Alexis Lee Yue Xiu
"Asian-inspired finger food served up in share platters with a range of beers and cocktails to wash down your meals. The space is cozy, and is tucked..."
Nithya Nagarajan
"Rice Paper Scissors is a popular small Thai restaurant so booking is a must. I had the 'share the love' banquet which you can choose any 5 dishes for..."
Gabby Webb
"i am totally in love with this place, me and my friends were sitting at the bar in front of the chefs. totally excited as we can see how they..."
Natalia
"Got there at quarter to 6pm just before service on a Saturday night and it was already chockers, luckily there were just the three of us and they..."
Andre Boun
"Live up to its rating ! A fabulous place to hang out with friends. Not suitable for a large group of people. This place is super crowded and never..."
Hartini Wong
"LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! We always order the 5 tapas for $55. Good variety of dishes to choose from and the specials are delicious and always..."
Lime N Coconut
"This is my all time favourite place for tapas! I have tried a few tapas place around Melbourne (Chinchin, supernormal, lucy liu ect) but, this place..."
Lora Phan
"I am a little sad that this eatery has become so popular; fantastic for Rice Paper Scissors but bad for me as it just means it is harder to get a..."
HungryMe
"The crying tiger was just AMAZING and love their Waterfall Pork Salad - the mix of the herbs made an authentic taste of Thai. Interesting Mini..."
Mozel Cao
"Arrived at 6.20pm on a Friday night to find a friendly waiter informing us of a 45 minute wait. Ended up being only a 30 minute wait.We..."
Ka
"We got there at 5:45 just before it was open for dinner so we were able to get in straightaway without having to wait. Very cozy inside with limited..."
Kimmy_desu
"I had dinner there tonight with my partner we got 5 dishes for $55 and 2 cocktails it was by far the best dinner I have had in a long time everything..."
Amy Crockett
"Delicious was very happy with my meal had a great time in this small but lively place. Its hidden in a Melbourne laneway like most of melbournes best..."
Carol Jenes
"Rice Paper Scissors is a South East Asian inspired hawker dining bar situated on Liverpool Street in Melbourne. With it's mouth watering menu and..."
The New Fave
"Rice Paper Scissors is a South East Asian inspired hawker dining bar situated on Liverpool Street in Melbourne. With it's mouth watering menu and..."
The New Fave
"I went here for lunch today and I was surprisingly impress. The food was fresh and the service was great. If your in the city and looking for a quick..."
Leon
"Love this place! Generous amounts of food for the price you pay which is cheap as chips! We were so stuffed. My favourite here is definitely the..."
Ellie K
"This place had spectacular food, great atmosphere and fantastic drinks. Few problems, very small venue and too much coriander (sorry to say just..."
Jordan Greaves
"Best food I have ever had. Get the lamb rips, and then get the lamb ribs again, definitely go again before I leave Melbourne! Amazing service, cheap..."
Stephen Rolfe
"Had a delightful lunch here. Love the style and concept. Quaint, warm and just welcoming. Friendly staff, perky and smiley. Best part was the kitchen..."
Sam Siren
"Wow im really impressed with this place. Been here a few times now just decided to write a review to say thanks for such great night here the food is..."
Craig Freemann
"love love love it here! 5 dishes for $55 and have never been disappointed, no matter what I pick. Popular destination so either get there early or..."
Beryl
"People say this restaurant is the little sister of Chin Chin. I say this one is way better. We ordered roast duck, sticky pork belly, char grilled..."
Luke And Hannah
"Finally made it in the other day, and the build up to eating here did not disappoint. The five dishes for $55 is incredibly good value, and the food..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Such a great hidden gem. Came here for a work lunch and was not disappointed!! Great service and decent portion sizes with reasonable prices. Food..."
Katherine.meulen
"Cool, original, great food, great staff, great wine and cocktails, this place is the bomb!! The structure of the 5 dish share option is inspired and..."
Long Lunch
"We walked passed this place few times and it is always packed. Went there on sat 6pm needed to wait for half hour, quicker than expected. Food was..."
JeCci
"Lovely food and good value for money! The set menu comes with a lot of food to share and it isOnly 55$ per couple! The waiting list is long..."
Kari_food Lover
"You must go to this place!go, quick, run don't walkwe got lucky at 6.15pm on a friday night and managed to get a table straight..."
C
"WOWZA! Came here with a group of 9 (a nightmare for any small restaurant) and they were great about it! Of course we had to wait for a table..."
Bre Gerritsen
"We were hungry souls tonight as we just came back on a day out from the Grampians. Rice Paper Scissors was perfect because its portion sizes are..."
Evelovelle
"Came here for dinner on a Friday night after seeing in the Trending This Week collection. We got to the restaurant at 5.40pm and were already around..."
Marat
"AMAZING! Words cannot describe how great this place was. The food was full of flavor and cooked to perfection.The staff were out of this..."
Corza_21
"Wow, is this place a bit of a treat or what! I can safely say that I really quite enjoyed the menu options on offer here, as well as the service, and..."
JW
"Do yourself a favour and dine here! We had the $55 for 2pax select 5 dishes option and were not disappointed! Sooo much food! The pork belly and..."
Amazon
"Fantastic food, great little spot for a quick lunch on a Friday. Could've easily stuck around all afternoon. Only disappointing part is not splitting..."
Russell Brenner
"Amazing and authentic Asian cuisine. Have recommended this restaurant to so many people as think that the $55 for 5 courses is such good value for..."
Beryl
"Dined here and really enjoyed the experience, the management was great, few minor confusions with the menu and the price when you have three people..."
Grant
"Rice Paper Scissors is a South East Asian inspired hawker dining bar situated on Liverpool Street in Melbourne. With it's mouth watering menu and..."
The New Fave
"This place is budget asian fusion at it's best. 5 dishes for $55 for 2 people is exceptional value. While all 5 dishes we had were extremely tasty,..."
Christina Tee
"Great vibe, friendly attentive service and quality asian inspired food with a twist. I would come back. I especially enjoyed the balinese duck with..."
Vn03935
"Fresh colourful dishes that are designed to be shared, bustling atmosphere and efficient service. Rock Paper Scissors is another one of those..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"Thai food like no other how can you combine flavors so well and yet be able to taste each individual ingredientwell done-we will be back ..."
Thomas Devana
"We really like the food we had, especially Thai fried chicken was one of the best fried chicken we've had! We got the $55 deal for 5 dishes and all..."
Live_in_melbourne
"We used our hands shamelessly and shared, shifted and shuffled things around so that everyone got to try everything. There’s no room for selfish..."
ByTheSpoonful
"I have been putting off coming here for too long - thoroughly enjoyed everything that we ordered as part of the $55 for 5 item deal. The soft shell..."
John Reynoldson
"Flavor is there with good selection on menu, service was good and dishes were explained properly. Nice experiance, looking forward to come..."
Micheal Pikket
"Rice Paper Scissors is just over a year old and are churning out more delicious Vietnamese morsels than you can shake a Bahn mi at. Owner Rahmie..."
Trading Plates
"Luckily got a table straight away as extreme busy! We got the five dishes for $55 deal. Really enjoyed every dish we got. All very flavoursome and..."
I Love Food
"Good food that was worth more than the price charged! I was expecting better service from the FOH staff at this good restaurant. Highly recommend..."
Einney
"Great food but......... Waiting time was an hour which was not a problem, they take your mobile and notify you when your table is ready. You have..."
Judy
"How good is this place !. Very good, that's how good. Don't know how they do the quality for the price. Got there and it was full (no surprise,..."
Towillathome-inbox
"Do yourself a favour and dine here! Great staff, cool vibe and great food. We picked the 5 dishes for 2, everything was..."
Sarahphillipsid
"Get in early so you don't miss out. Loved this place, we were so lucky to get the last table when we arrived at 6pm, they don’t take bookings so if..."
Heldawg
"Great Food and cocktails! L.... Great Food and cocktails!Lovely flavours and relaxed atmosphere. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Will come..."
Emma Sharpe
"GREAT!. Great atmosphere. Food was fantastic. Cannot speak more highly of the restaurant.My only (small) criticism is that the beer was too..."
Djl
"Like Chin Chin but good. As mentioned by other reviewers the style of food is similar but without being dragged down by mediocre and expensive main..."
StickAForkInIt
"So amazing! Delicious food! Make sure you get the..."
Dahl
"Flavour explosion!!. We went here for dinner last night and it was such a fabulous evening! Travis the host was so welcoming and lovely... he..."
CU_Foodie
"My friend sago landed in Melbourne a day before me and managed to try this place for lunch. He raved about how good it was and after sending me..."
Simmybear Eats
"I love this place!. Prawn Betel Leaf, Lamb Ribs, Crispy Thai Chicken, Barramundi (OMG!) ....ALL amazing!! So delicious. Timed it perfectly...."
Caitlin
"YUM YUM YUM!! The food here.... YUM YUM YUM!!The food here is absolutely amazing!!! Best pork belly I've ever had and hands down beats red spice..."
Meghan
"In love. First time trying this place today and it was amazing!! Every single dish was absolutely delicious, just spot on with the balance of..."
Amy
"One of my all-time favourite go-to restaurants. Have been here 5-6 times since they opened and have always loved their food. Fresh, tasty, and just..."
Epicureal
"Delicious. I had the 5 tapas for $55 offer. The tapas were delicious - lots of amazing flavours and most of the dishes were cooked to perfection...."
Urbanette
"An ex colleague from a long time ago was in town this week. Amazing how Facebook keeps people connected! And we made plans to catch up in the week. I..."
Minda Barley
"Well hidden in a hard to find location, is this gem of a restaurant. Their sharing dishes are superb and their salads were mediocre. Lots of flavour,..."
FOOD TRIP
"... I am going to do is describe to you a nice, well priced, meal... Prices per dish vary, but cap out at about $18 for a large 'meal for one' salad...."
Snow Crab Nebula
"Amazing!. Amazing food and great service! Highly recommended this place. We'll be back for sure! One of the best places in..."
Whoisjoe
"Best Meal I Had in Melbourne. Went here for Lunch, and it was amazing! Best meal I had the whole trip in Melbourne, packed full of flavour,..."
Anon
"I love this place! Great food, funky vibe and great service. Will definitely be..."
SS
"Cool little hideaway. Small but definitely cosy establishment suits the type of food they serve up here. Nothing flash but simple good flavours...."
RMan
"My 2 Thumbs up !!. Every single thing is so yum..."
Itsflorenz
"Fantasia!!!. Loved it!! Food was amazing and the Manager was divine, he ensured we didn't over order and helped us revise the number of dishes we..."
B Thorn
"Fabulous. Awesome little place down a laneway at the top end of Chinatown. Fun atmosphere, really friendly staff - and the Asian tapas food was YUM !..."
Ceekay
"Excellent, authentic south-east Asian place. Full disclosure: this is my cousin-in-law's restaurant.Went to my cousin-in-law's restaurant..."
SB Tang
"Surprisingly impressed. I'm usually fussy when it comes to Asian foods but this place blew me away. We took up the waitress' suggestion of the $27.5..."
Just Another Foodie
"My favourite restaurant at the moment. Have been multiple times now and the food and service is always good. Although they can be quite busy the..."
Hoey
"I'm going to try everything on your menu. This place is amazing if you want to share food with your friends.Everything I have ordered has been a..."
Bonchikiwawa
"More WOW than Shamwow!. This is most definitely my new favourite place. Incredibly delicious food, great service and bang for your buck. The place..."
Anna K
"We were recommended to go there and it was fantastic. Awesome staff and outstanding food. We will be back and urge many to visit. 10/10 price, food..."
Paula Rogers
"Great modern tapas style Asian. Lunched here a few weeks back. We had the banquet, portioned for the 3 of us, and let our waitress choose the dishes..."
John
"Forget Chin Chin's.... This place is the best we've come across since moving back from Hong Kong two years ago. Since being back we've tried to find..."
Eat Tweet Love
"Great value for money. Awesome food and service! The $55 option with 5 tapas for two to share is really good, if you like tasting a few different..."
Kora
"Can't wait to go back again and again and again.... I was so happy with the first visit which was just last week. Today I went back again. Matt (one..."
Overheard
"Everything about this place is..."
Jessica
"Rice Paper Scissors is cool. It's tucked halfway down Liverpool St - the fact that you kind of have to hunt it down makes it even more cool..."
Tardar Sauce
"Interestingly innovative. The food here is a mixture of South Eastern Asian cuisines, including Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysian... (can't remember all)...."
Kenny Nguyen
"Best restaurant in the City. Always impresses. Staff are fantastic and the chefs create wonderful..."
Ilovemelbourne
"Amazing!!! Food was superb & service was outstanding. Every dish left me wanting more. Highly recommended people to try this little city gem out...."
Michael Taggiris
"Very Cool. Nice service, great food, highly..."
Sen.titus.ng
"Oh so very good!. As we ventured off on one of our regular date nights my partner and I decided to give Rice Paper Scrs a try. So many people have..."
The White Rabbit
"Superb! staff are super friendly too. whisky marinated ribs are great. we had the spatchcock with banana blossoms & that was so amazing and delicate...."
Jonathan Ong
"Great food but mixed service. Great variety of foods and flavours and neat selection of asian beers. Delectable ribs, juicy duck buns, zingy squid..."
AvK
"Great friendly service, knowledgable wait staff, amazing tasting food , brilliant atmosphere. Perfect for a few friends to a group. Hot tip- you need..."
Kasey Vanilah Ryan
"Divine. The staff are wonderful and attentive and the food is gorgeous. I will definately be returning! Cannot speak highly enough of this..."
Ash
"Melt in your mouth lamb ribs. Been here twice in the span of 2 weeks! Lovely staff, the place has a great vibe and delicious food and cocktails! Keep..."
SHYLOKeats
"The dishes here are yummmm yummmm yummy! Love the fried chicken, BBQ ribs, pork belly bun, som tham, kingfish ceviche. Simple, delicious and similar..."
Ally
"Love this place! Flavors so delicate and complex yet hearty and satisfying! The style and ambiance are very simple but funky. Friendly service and..."
Mariposa
"Wow! So many flavours in one mouthful...."
Marni Baker
"Great tapas selection!! Highly recommend..."
Gautam Agnihotri
"Papaya Salad. Tastes like I'm back in..."
Sophie Einöder
"Amazing Amazing Amazing. Owner was very helpful in suggesting a sharing platter for the group I was with that was celebrating a birthday. Amount was..."
Tatiana-craven
"Amazing food (share plate for 2 for $49), outstanding service, delicious cocktails and great atmosphere! A must visit whilst in..."
Holly Landers
"Great little place: super food and friendly staff. I went when they first opened (on my own), food was good, but service slow. They have ironed out..."
James
"Good find!. Good location (theatre district), great service & excellent food. This is a South East Asian tapas restaurant, and we spent a laid back..."
Manmar
"Wow. Wow. Wow. Flavour packed, divine food in a quirky setting with great staff. Yes please! I'll be..."
Gabrielle N
"First time, definitely not the last time. I had dinner for the first time last night at Rice Paper Scissors and it was a great night out. There were..."
Felicity
"Welcoming, professional, creative, delicious, memorable. I had a great first experience at this restaurant with 2 close friends tonight. The space..."
Nicole Joy
"The selection of five dishes was great value. Food was truly excellent and service was perfect, helpful but not..."
Ashwin Mathur
"Brilliant food. Enthusiastic and attentive..."
Latitudes
"Awese atmosphere, service and food. Cheap and amazing..."
Daniel Pursehouse
"A great dinning experience.... Refined asian street food, tapas style. A great concept. Friendly staff, very well executed dishes, thoughtful..."
Melbvegasmusic
"WOW!! The food was simply amazing and the service was first rate. Each dish was outstanding with flavours that were both complex and yet simple. My..."
Rickbigc
"Gem of a find. Great spot for after work drinks and snacks, which turned into a mealthe crying tiger was superb, so tender and flavoursome, the..."
Jordan4321
"Amazing food, exceptional service. DELICIOUS DELICIOUS DELICIOUS! Kim's service was fantastic, providing recommendations around what was best to eat...."
Inlovewithbrunch
"Sat at bar opposite chef and serving staff, very informal and friendly. The small serves were tasty and unique. We spent all night talking to owners,..."
Kevlaur1
"Brilliant hawker style food.. Amazing from start to finish. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted like an old friend by the barman who proceeded..."
LucyBoots
"This place is awesome!! As good as the better known hawker style places but half the price.Get in early or be prepared to wait as it's a..."
AdamnNess
"Agree with all the other positive reviews. Killer food, competent and friendly service, and reasonably priced. Tip - get there early to avoid..."
Neil
"Yum!! Will be back again very soon..."
Foodie
"Goody gum drops.. Little restaurant big heart. The two owners work there. Cool dudes. Service was competent without a fuss, apart from a point where..."
Ice Cream Sandwiches
"Yummy food but kitchen needs to get the orders out faster. The food is really tasty; it is 'asian tapas style' deliciousness.However, every..."
Somebodyfabulous
"What more could you want - Under-stated casual/cool environment, friendly staff, great cocktails and amazing food that matches some of the best spots..."
BlueJay
"Every dish ranges from good to out of this world. I'll be back. And..."
Mr. White
"Absolutely amazing food, could not recommend this place more! the staff were very lovely and friendly and the whole atmosphere is great. would..."
Poppy
"Amazing food with a great atmosphere and staff. I highly recommend this place and will definitely..."
Rachel Fisk
"Ridiculously fantastic food for really great price. Funky atmosphere and super friendly and professional service. Fresh favours awesome..."
Susan Williams
"Nice surprise. 5 share plates for $45 is perfect for two. The food is tasty and the cocktails are pretty decent too. Great place for drinks and..."
Seoulcitykitty
"Awesome Went for dinner , .... Awesome Went for dinner , only went in cause my friends recommended it to us . Loved the food and service..."
Loveroffood
"Glorious food!. Food is a wonderful, blend of East/West and they like to experiment. We turned up on a slow Friday night yet the staff were not..."
City Dweller
"Amazing amazing amazing! Love it just as it is! Go now before the rest of Melbourne discovers! Staff are so lovely, I'd change nothing about this..."
Gigi
"Great little addition to the street. Tasty treats and good casual service. Will be good when they get a bit more serious about the drinks but off to..."
Hung Dong Long
"Awesome!!. Cool little Asian tapas in one of the Melbourne laneways. We stumbled across this Jem when our intended restaurant was closed for the..."
Cath Van Kretschmar
"Good value modern Asian food. Cute, and very good people watching, seating out the front and a cool fit out. We had the 5 plates for $45, plus a..."
Allana
"Wow!!. Dropped by for lunch here today based on word of mouth reccomendations. We were blown away by the taste sensations, it was like a party in my..."
The GM
"Party. Been waiting for something new and fresh.Heard through some friends who went and it lived up to there recommendation.Food was..."
Sjenkins
"Had a great meal last night very healthy as well also the place had a great vibe loved..."
Lorraine Stafford
"Amazing food! Exceptional staff and customer service. I eat out a lot and would have to say that the freshness and flavours produced in the food is..."
Stui Rooke
"Amazing food and service!!. All I can say is that "Rice Paper Scissors" is a MUST TRY for anyone looking at experiencing a delightful mix of asian..."
AjDs
"Rice paper Scissors- I Win!!!. I love what you can find in the city with all these hidden little gems everywhere. Well today we found RPS! A friend..."
Symee09
"Wow.....we were lucky enough to find this little gem yesterday for lunch !!!Fabulous exotic flavours....Highly recommend it .....Tempura..."
Kelly Kerwin
"Had lunch outside on a weekday and it was fantastic. Lots of little dishes, the deep-fried pork rinds were probably a little overly indulgent (not..."
Gasbrake
"Popped in for lunch . It had only been open 2 days. The guys said they were doing a soft opening week until the liquor licence comes thru. But I can..."
Su Jen Lee
"New modern asian. Awesome new place with tapas sized small plates , all with modern , yet authentic , asian flavours. Perfect for a night at the bar..."
Shane Stafford
" Melbourne's iconic laneways of food and festivities really don't disappoint when they keep serving up places such as Rice Paper Scissors (19..."
Bunnybloggers
"The service was swift, the portion sizes modest, thus the two of us managed to work our way through a significant portion of their intriguing menu. ..."
De-brief Me
"RPS works off the concept of small plates of delicious Asian-inspired mouthfuls. The helpful waiter suggested we go for the $25/each sharing menu..."
Expensive Delicious Habit.
"Rice Paper Scissors offers a great take on the modern Thai/Vietnamese street food theme with a casual vibe and wallet-friendly prices. Shorter wait..."
Amy W
"The BBQ Lamb Ribs ($11) were marinated in a mixture of soy and Mekong whisky, and melted sweetly and succulently off the bone, helped by a generous..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Now I understand why this place is always packed and they never bother to do takeaway. The food here is amazing, and so affordable! Most of the..."
Melbourne Glutton
"The son-in-law eggs were different to how I’d seen them before, just fried rather than boiled followed by a quick deep fry. This meant that the..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"The staff here are so friendly! I came in for a solo lunch and they were immediately chatty and warm. The gentleman who I think was the manager gave..."
Rachel Sellers
"Absolutely INCREDIBLE time having dinner here this week!! There were 2 of us and we did the $45 pp for 5 sharing dishes option. Not only was the food..."
Jessika Costa
"Popular Thai restaurant. Lots of vegan options. Special is $45 per person for 5 dishes. Good variety and could not fault any dish. Fresh quality..."
Bill Mrozek
"Banquet for two (45 pp) for lunch. You can choose five dishes from the menu.
All of the five dishes were really well done. A little bit sweet for my..."
K
"Good vibe restaurant. Staff super friendly, delicious food and tasty cocktails.
Also, the 5 dishes to share is a great option for the price.
Dessert..."
Vanessa Wingert
"Enjoyed lunch for 3. 2 having $45pp 5 share plates and 1 teen choosing 2 dishes. The food was delicious. There were a lot of other customers so it..."
Susan Lengyel
"There are many reasons this Southeast Asian fusion restaurant has been around for years and still is very popular. Funky yet bright interior decor,..."
"Came here for dinner a few nights ago and had a fantastic meal! Excellent service, great food and a very extensive drinks list! Definitely..."
Paul Roberts
"Extremely nce traditional pub, with a hint of contemporary style. Bar tenders never too pushy, clever advices on ales. Pub food in the traditional..."
Davide Zucchi
"This is definitely at least a four star business, good value, good quality, good service, but it gets an extra point anyway for the publicans cheeky..."
Neil Hargreaves
"At Melbourne's second oldest pub built around 1850 and i gotta admit it's pretty impressive, i love the bar it looks like the original one for the..."
Alex Rayner
"Had my 50th there Saturday night , sensational old style pub venue, one of the best . Thanks for contributing to the celebration..."
Dean Wall
"Fantastic food. Fantastic wine. Bernaise was to die..."
Slimo Matschoss
"epic amount of food and "down to earth"-normal management! Love it, must go every time I am in..."
Stefan Ritt
"Great old historic pub. Spotlessly clean throughout particularly the toilets. Really good menu for an old pub. Had a good atmosphere. Will..."
Errol Lawrence
"Great little pub great beer . Friendly staff great..."
Mary Shanahan
"Brilliant night, great food with great friends in a vibrant friendly atmosphere. Staff are great old school going round talking to your punters! How..."
Julie Holland
"The food, the wine, the friendly smiles from behind the bar....what's not to love?
You will appreciate all that is old in this "rumoured to be 2nd..."
Meagan Harper
"Great food the staff were very friendly, variety of boutique beers which come at a price..."
Cindy Ryan
"The homemade noodles were fantastic, very cute place, service was pretty nice the staff was friendly, great place to dine..."
FoodieInMel
"A cool little pub on a great corner location in Carlton that was absolutely buzzing on the Friday afternoon that we popped in for drinks. Inside and..."
Morgs71
"Nice venue, not too noisy at lunch time when we were there.Several lunch time specials for $18.Tempura fish with potato salad,..."
Affogato Addiction
"Saturday steak was really tasty and good price.. 35$ includes house wine 🍷.. will be back for sure! The sourdough with garlic herbs butter was..."
Kepikkecil
"Lo and behold— I stumbled upon this weird little pub on a random weekend. Atmosphere: 0. Service 10/10. Menu was limited but hot damn, everything..."
Jason Lim
"Fantastic place for drinks after work - friendly staff but it does get quite busy after 5pm, so if you have any birthdays/farewells/friday after work..."
Smilepichu
"Great local pub. We came here for a photo shot. Everything looked so good and very photogenic! Afterwards, we ate it all, it was so good. I..."
Split The Bill
"Now i won't review this place as a pub, because the dining room is set aside as a small restaurant. The prices are restaurant equivalent, and the..."
Tasting Notes Melbourne
"Always walking past this place and it's always full. So one Friday when we felt like pub food we thought why not?! Its pub food with a nice upgrade,..."
Foodies.and.Coe
"I absolutely love this pub. A great, relaxed feel, a great wine list and delicious food. Everything here is really great and they take bookings too...."
KnowingMelbourne
"The Lincoln was a delight. Awesome pub we just could not believe we hadn't visited before. Everyone behind the was knowledgeable and very nice. Good..."
Melbourne Epicure
"As part of a food photography course we were taken to the Lincoln to shoot some of their dishes (which we then ate). I was pleasantly surprised at..."
Followthefoodmelbourne
"YUM! Really impressed with our visit to The Lincoln. Everything we ordered was delicious, great quality and super appetising to look at. Gotta love a..."
RoxyMaxwell
"Really fantastic food! We had the cheese and onion croquetta which were amazing and the house made prawn cracker with crab and the trumpet with..."
Paul Roberts
"Brought my parents for dinner. Mum can be a tightwad and often says things like "I could make this at home" (although she's often right) but she..."
Kate
"Came here for a Scarf dinner tonight on a coolish Melbourne evening. This was the best of the five Scarf dinners I'd been to previously and my..."
Two Sheds
"DO: The pork tonkatsu, fish, mussels and fried chicken starters. DON'T: Forget about the beers and wines. Pretty good selection...."
David Food Leasing
"Yummy beer and super yummy food too. I had a delicious cauliflower salad. There was a fun vibe. Good service, very friendly staff :) cute tunes..."
Mira Oo
"My partner and I came here for Valentine's Day, it was our second visit. Our first impression of the place was positive, so we thought we'd visit..."
Dee Ignacio
"Enjoyed a great lunch with a starter of cured meets, then a beautifully cooked rump steak medium rare cut in slivers. Then we had a cheeseboard for..."
Bob Sharon
"Came here last Monday for a long lunch with friends.The service throughout the day was great - super friendly and very knowledgeable by all of..."
Nat Mac
"Really nice food, just perfect week night dinner or friday drinks. We liked the ambience. Recommended for a group of friends seeking a casual jolly..."
TPD
"More of a gastropub than a corner drinking hole, the Lincoln does slightly more complex food, executed well. It's still not too fancy but is more..."
Fiona
"Came here for a mid-week boozy lunch and was pleasantly-well-more-than-usually-surprised. The menu here is somewhat eclectic, and the cultural origin..."
C
"Excellent well crafted fine dining dishes by The Lincoln team. Had the half Lincoln - chef's choice of 5 dishes $45pp and left w a big smile! Tasted..."
J88
"Came for a work lunch of over 10 people. Had the fish n chips. It was a decent sized portion. The fish was piping hot which was a pleasant suprise..."
Blueberrypie
"Surprised how good this place was. Lovely food, nice wine menu, you should definitely give this place a try. Friendly staff too. We'll be back...."
Steve Mackenzie
"Amazing food! Came here for a drink expecting bar food to be served. But the quality of food that just kept coming out of the kitchen was phenomenal...."
Ryan Teo
"Just had Sunday lunch at The Lincoln. Food was great, service friendly, only downside they were really quiet, undeservedly so! We had a selection of..."
DAVJ
"Winter is here. And it has hit with such a cold vengeance that I find myself with a constant craving for either piping hot noodles or a hearty,..."
Theycallmemaggie
"Second visit to the Lincoln and it was just a good as the first. Intimate pub that is really inviting and food that goes above and beyond pub..."
Dos Delish
"What makes a great pub? Is it great food? The warm atmosphere? The beer line up? The welcoming staff?. A trip to The Lincoln Hotel in Carlton had me..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"Hotel Lincoln is one of Melbourne's oldest pubs. It's been on the same spot now for 162 years and some of the patrons have been going there literally..."
Food Lover
"MoVida Aqui’s ex-manager, Iain Ling has taken over historic Carlton pub, Hotel Lincoln. While the iconic pub’s architectural features have..."
Gastrology
"When you walk into The Lincoln it’s immediately got that beloved local pub vibe – brimming with regulars enjoying after work drinks at..."
Nic Cril
"We are so spoilt in Melbourne. Here "pub food™ usually means carefully prepared burgers, amazing steaks and locally sourced, fresh ingredients...."
Champagne And Chips
"Would I go back? Yes. Yes. Yes. The food was surprising and delicious, service was friendly, and both were enjoyed in a relaxed environment. I..."
Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust
"Might be the best pub food I've ever had, my top 3 pubs being this, Builders Arms Hotel, and Marquis of Lorne. "The Lincoln" , an 8 course set menu..."
Simon Ck
"Hotel Lincoln (sometimes known as The Lincoln) in Carlton is one of the oldest pubs in Melbourne. Its most recent incarnation has turned it into a..."
MEL: HOT OR NOT
"Can you fall in love with a pub? I think I have. This has been our local for years however we went rarely in the past as the place was dull and..."
Graham
"Jury is out for me, wanted to love it, did enjoy elements of it, but as a whole it kinda left me wanting. Maybe the menu choices we had weren't quite..."
Stephen Raphael
"A great place very impressed loved..."
Food 2 Run
"After a recent late lunch at the Lincoln, I can state that it has made a deserved returned to my radar...The greatest change is in the kitchen and..."
DeOriginalOne
"...the service is top notch, the food is stellar - and they do the most amazing charcuterie and steaks you could ever hope for. The Head Chef is Ross..."
Dining Nirvana
"I don't think I have ever had a bad time at Hotel Lincoln and I have certainly never had a bad meal there. Around since the 1850′s Hotel Lincoln is..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Cute location away from bustle of Lygon. Fantastic food and professional service. Love..."
Ashley
"You can thank/blame the duck enabler for this one. I had heard through the twitters that Hotel Lincoln had a duck pie on the menu, so on a Friday..."
Cloudcontrol
"My brother and his wife just had their first child recently so weren't able to make it to my birthday dinner proper. Dad suggested having another (!)..."
Gem
"What a great place to visit, the food is fantastic, the atmosphere is friendly and the service is $&@$&..."
Chris Smid
"100% 10 out of 10. Absolutely brilliant. Best service, great atmosphere and the food ........... words will not do justice. Gnocchi was superb. We'll..."
Eastie
"Very good. Enjoyed eating here last night, all four of us had different dishes, all cooked very well and constructed from good..."
Lisa
"My local is a pub with history, tales to tell and a surprise that never fails to impress my friends when I invite them over for a meal. The..."
Peter Eerden
"Very pleasant - bit noisy - but staff are friendly - kitchen busy - but kept the standards very high. Popular and cheery - parking was better than..."
Eton's Mess
"Had the wagyu bresaola - amazing. Duck rilette - incredible. Wagyu eye fillet main - best steak I've ever had. The thrice cooked chips were perfectly..."
Timothy Roberts
"Often go here for lunch, varied menu- quite a big meal if you are only after something small! Always really good service and great for a drink after..."
Claire
"Great food, great service, shame about the music. Had a great meal here earlier this week. Can't fault the service - the waitress was on the ball and..."
Leanne Hallowell
"Lovely Experience. Lovely bar with lots of wood panels and a kind of art deco feel. Come here for the steaks! The cuts are very good quality and well..."
SweetFaces
"Pub food with finesse. Did not visit the restaurant this time, chose to eat some food at the bar instead. We were not disappointed. Restaurant menu..."
Vivien Simon
"Amazing. Could not fault this dining experience even a little bit. We had entrees of zucchini flowers, smoked salmon and field mushrooms, and all..."
Nickers
"Great food, great pub. For a number of reasons, the husband & I haven't been out much without toddler in tow lately, but we jumped at the chance of..."
Vee Visits
"One of Melbourne's best gastronomic pubs, fabulous food, great service, highly..."
Ian Macdonald
"The Hotel Lincoln is very unassuming from the outside but really something else from within. It has a very extensive wine list and impressive food..."
Iceman
"Love it. I have eaten in the formal dining area a number of times now, and it never fails to impress. Most recently, the dining room has been..."
Ambra
"Not what you'd expect from the outside. From the outside, the Hotel Lincoln looks like nothing much: one of those old-fashioned pubs found on almost..."
Bonnie
"Quality food, generous servings. A great all-rounder and, given the quality and huge servings, pretty good value too. The grilled tuna steak was..."
Nom Nom Nom
"Wonderful little pub with oodles of character and old taste. A good selection tasty beers on tap & hearty pub meals (won’t go in for the Barra..."
Tushar Kelkar
"Service was really good, food was the type my mum use to cook back in the UK. Only downside was the UK draft beer was way to cold. Brits love there..."
Steve King
"Amazing place with an amazing atmosphere. They have a great selection of beers and even better food. I had the Sherlock Holmes Pork Ribs and it was..."
Virain de Mel
"Fantastic food with great prices and huge portions! Friendly accommodating staff, cute interior decor and nice selection of drinks on..."
Sionainne Costello
"Consistently good and cozy English pub. Can't ask for more; good food, good beer and good service. Lady was cheerfully checking everybody's Vax cert..."
Ching Jin Tee
"I got myself Scotch Fillet Steak 🥩 served with chips, salad and mash potato 🥔 Friendly service, tasty..."
Avissa Suseno
"Great British Pub with delicious food and drinks . The daily roasts are always fantastic and the Parma as great too.
They have some great British..."
Andy Wilk
"After going down the stairs below street level you will feel transported to a old London pub. It's warm and welcoming, the staff are bright and..."
"This was hands down the best experience I have had. The food was delicious, the wine perfectly matched. Go for the full 8 course experience, it's..."
Micheline Wiles-Pickard
"We had the 8 course degustation meal here last night and it was just beautiful... I struggled a little and filled up easily but my husband completed..."
Fran Tyson
"My friend and I went there on Saturday for the 6 course lunch tasting menu.
Absolutely Devine. There's nothing more pleasing than experiencing the..."
Kris Brines
"Can't rate this highly enough. The 6 course degustation with paired wines was better than any other meal we've had, even better than a Michelin..."
Leigh Murphy
"Everything was amazing from the decor, food, drinks and service. Would highly recommend to anyone that loves amazing food to come..."
Anna Vandy
"Celebrated our anniversary with lunch on Saturday. The service was sensational, the flavours were out of this world, every bite of this sensational..."
Mel Van L
"Had a wonderful time, enjoyed the four course meal immensely, very reasonably priced too, even though the servings were small, my friend and I found..."
Gail Siebenhausen
"Valentine's Day degustation meal was amazing. The staff are so polite and friendly. Some of the courses my husband & I were a bit "wary" about but..."
Christine Young
"Incredible dining experience. Highly professional staff and food that explodes in your mouth with amazing..."
Karen Jack
"Just amazing. Enjoyed the whole experience. The food. The wine. The cocktails....ouzo! Mmmm.
The staff are so attentive and welcoming. Loved every..."
Rachee La Viatorem
"Amazing food experience. Incredible food so well presented in truly creative ways. Wonderful presentation by the staff. Wines just superb. Could not..."
Susan Podger
"My partner took me here for the 9-course degustation on my birthday, and it was without a doubt the best dining experience we've ever shared. The..."
"Delicious perfectly executed pasta and prawns, really making a difficult time..."
Ross Philpott
"They know how to make pasta sing!! The most simple of ingredients with the perfect amount of everything else and pasta cooked to perfection. I've..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"Love everything about Cicciolina! My partner and I both opted to try the pasta, he had the meatball ragu and I had the orecchiette. Both..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"gastronomic combinations that taste fantastic. I think it’s the best italian restaurant in Melbourne. Real gourmet stuff like brains, anchovy salad..."
Ads Davies
"Superb! Food was unbelievable and so was the atmosphere. Good wine list and the service was impeccable. It’s the wrong side of town for me but..."
Kon Tsigaras
"Great food and service. To top it off, comfortable seating inside. I cant understand why restaurants have such uncomfortable seating but not this..."
G Craske
"friendly staff and awesome Italian cuisine, loved the risotto, never disappoints, a must visit whenever around st kilda. it's around the corner and..."
Kevin Fernandes
"Love it! A good traditional rustic Italian restaurant that is not always about pizza and pasta!Came here on a Sunday Lunch, the..."
Judy Junyan Qi
"Ordered a spaghettini with baby spinach, olive oil, garlic & chili. The taste is fine, just a lil bit greasy for me. The service is friendly. Cozy..."
Lupita Wijaya
"From the minute we were welcomed by the delightful Irish waitress, we were made to feel very special. The service was superb and the food and wine..."
Harrysingh Rawat
"Cicciolina is an Acland St must do, it's been years since I have been here. As expected the restaurant was booked out when we arrived so we sat at..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"With the passing of Scheherazade along with the rest of the old guard, Cicciolina has become the grand dame of Acland Street. My memory’s playing..."
Gerd
"This is a sweet little restaurant on Akland Street St Kilda. had a simple Amatriciana pasta dish that was bursting with flavour, a rocket salad and..."
Tommi Taylor
"Ate there on Friday night before a show with a friend. Started with a beautiful bottle of Rose that the waitress recommended and was followed by one..."
Megan & Deon
"We have been here several times for food and drinks and it is always great. Often very busy too. Great vibe and great service. The cocktails served..."
Jo Eyweights
"Best place in Melbourne!! Literally the greatest Italian menu you can find in Australia. Staff are what makes this place too. Recco meant highligly..."
Richard V Hughes
"Went to Cicciolina for my birthday dinner. We had the eye fillet steak, pappardelle and pork, vegetarian risotto and the linguini.A few..."
Eric L
"Delicious food, generous servings and fantastic service in an intimate setting. It's no wonder this restaurant has been a consistent favourite over..."
Vinny M
"Been here for a lunch with my family. I'm not a huge fan of Italian cuisines and despite all the foreign with the menu, the staffs are very helpful..."
Quinn
"Not a five because of noise level which could be toned down with a bit of adjustment. Food was outstanding.Service was polite and..."
Christopher & Marian
"Had a first date here and it was a relaxed environment where we could chat and enjoy a nice meal and wineI enjoyed a lamb pasta special and..."
EatBeHappy
"Shared a bottle of Prosecco and few smallShare plates, The tuna carpaccio is and will always be my favourite dish. The service as usual is spot..."
GG
"Cicciolina's is one of the last remaining jewels in the epicurean crown of Acland Street, St Kilda. Always packed so delighted to walk in and get a..."
BonBonV
"Had a great dining experience here. Wanted the crab ravioli but they appear to have change their menu (maybe on occasion). Instead we had other..."
FoodieMania
"We loved the food here!!!!!! The service was great - the staff had big personalities that matched the big flavours of the food. A lucky find for us..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Best Italian we've had in a long time! The mushroom risotto was absolutely amazing. The food was so good, we even had a cheeky dessert or two (highly..."
Justin Lowe
"After walking past a million times I finally went to Cicciolina. I always relate this place back to the Melbourne gang land wars, and it definitely..."
Flowerbutton
"So so good great service and the food is so yum the staff were very friendly and very accomodating price was good also wasn't cheap but I don't mind..."
Paul Delaney
"I have heard a lot about this place and have heard people say it has been around since the dinosaurs roamed this planet, so I thought why not give it..."
Dean Pahek
"5/5 - I have walked past here oodles of times and as we had a toddler free day we came and sat inside - lovely homely decor with great staff today..."
ToorakM
"Though this is not a every day type place I have been fortunate enough to celebrate a few special occasions here. Delicious Italian food and..."
Tomas
"This is an old school restaurant. It gives the vibe of a typical Italian restaurant in Rome. Tables are tight with lots of dark wood..."
The Epicurean
"Fantastic lunch here today. Lovely space, sensational food and great service. Nothing much more you'd ever want to be honest. Entrees magnificent...."
Two Sheds
"My favourite restaurant did not disappoint last night! We had blue swimmer crab soufflé and tuna carpaccio for entré which was outstanding...."
La Plum
"Never disappoints. Great food, personalised, warm service... Love this place. The back bar is the perfect start to the evening with a bottle of..."
Seasidefoodie
"Melbourne institution. Service is great and pasta is delicious. We recently went with a large group for a birthday and they could not have taken..."
Sienna Thompson
"This place is brilliant! Service is impeccable, friendly and knowledgable. We had eaten a little snack before coming here but still managed 3..."
Shazzamataz
"Hands down the best establishment for italian food in the inner south east for as long as it has been open. Every time i come here i am blown away...."
StKildaYum
"I go here for the spaghetti bolognaise and a glass of red, great every time. Service so and so, but it doesn't matter. A great place to watch the ..."
Laura
"Favourite restaurant of all time! The staff are fabulous and so accommodating! The steaks melt in your mouth and are cooked to perfection...."
Brittany Duce
"Always amazing food. Authentic Italian. Love the freshly made pastas and variety of specials. Full body flavouring. Decent wine list. Good service...."
David Hewitt
"This Italian restaurant ticks all the boxes with regards to service, very good food and even sticks DOC rated Italian wines from the Piedmont r..."
Conisseur
"Food is very good in a classic Italian style. Wine list is solid and has a good import (italian) section. Service is ok. Prices probably equate to..."
Edward Schweitzer
"Consistently great food - love the Anti Pasta platter for around $20. Had the calamari from the Chalk Board this visit plus the roasted kipflers from..."
Sandy Spud
"Best restaurant in St Kilda. However no Tiriamasu for desert😔 boo hoo!Waitresses with a personality & love the history & artwork in the back..."
Kelly Toft
"Fresh tasty Italian cuisine, a little pricey but well worth it. One of my go to places when I have visitors. Shame they don't take..."
Billyt488
"This is definitely one of the all time Melbourne greats. It is perfect for a beautiful romantic dinner to celebrate a bithday, engagement, promotion..."
Simon
"Still my favourite restaurant on this earth. I have honestly never had a bad meal here and consider it to be one of the best dining experiences..."
Jimsghost
"Comfort food with a modern twist. Delicious, friendly, homely. Staff are on top of their game, and the kitchen and bar produce consistently..."
Onara
"Back Bar:Do yourself a favour and grab a bunch of your friends and head to the Cicciolina Back Bar! You won't regret it.We nestled up with..."
Fish
"Had the wagyu beef followed by the sticky date pudding. Both were delicious but that sticky pudding, wow! Definitely got to try it when you're there!..."
Michelle Peng
"fantastic food！cute waiter and waitress！lovely dinning environment. Must go and try！i tried tuna carpaccio，lamb shoulder spaghetti and..."
Yang Qi
"Loved it. Great food, great wine, great atmosphere which all leads to an awesome night. Restaurant is noisy but cosy and romantic at the same time...."
Kristie Cronin
"Clever Cooking with Great Produce. Two for dinner last night and first time visit. Right in the middle on the Acland St strip, you could walk by and..."
Mr Percival
"Go!. Love this place!!! Delightful food and..."
Jen Brennan
"Great food, great service and an excellent wine..."
Raukura Huata
"Heaven found!. Where should I begin? Greeted at the door by a very friendly staff member and seated within seconds. The service was attentive and..."
Alisha
"Crab Souffle Heaven. The Blue Swimmer Crab Souffle is one of the BEST things i have eaten in this whole world... A decadent, heavenly, taste bud..."
LoveSunday
"The actual best. The food is outstanding. Just can’t get enough of this place. How can any other Italian restaurant compare ?! They don’t. Not..."
Wendy
"Delicious food!. Abosultely beautiful food. Best chicken breast dish I've ever had at a restaurant. Will definitely go back to try the pasta. Love..."
SB91
"Cicciolina’s has been a Melbourne institution since the early 90′s. Their kitchen has a seemingly simple and pure ethic – serving good food all..."
Decisive Cravings
"Throughout the extended dining experience service remained consultative and patient. Head chef Michelle Elia has devised a smart menu where the..."
Epicurean Of Southbank
"Premium eye fillet char grilled to order (medium rare – obviously), served with a roasted potato fondant, wilted spinach and a basil and olive oil..."
Sdk1806
"An institution since 1993 there is something a bit naughty about Cicciolinas! From the naked outline on the website to the blatantly naked artwork on..."
FoodieAboutTown
"For years I have been waiting to try the famous Cicciolina's. Arrived early, greeted by friendly staff that took us to the uber sexy back bar,..."
Please Sir Can I Have Some More
"Its regulars swear by its superb, produce-driven cuisine and its chic, lively atmosphere - it is an establishment that is said to epitomise the best..."
PiCi And BC
"Cicciliona is a small, cosy, dimly lit and very atmospheric up market Italian restaurant. When we arrived there was a 30 minute wait so we decided to..."
Sarah Kemp
"Cicciolina don't take bookings like many restaurants in Melbourne, so the best bet is to arrive early to secure a table. By 6:30pm of the night we..."
Petit Miamx
"There's something incredibly addictive about this place. For me, it epitomises Melbourne. A friendly mix of laid back, simple but stylish atmosphere,..."
Greedy Diva
"Pasta Superb.... When I want a decent pasta I always go here. I never disappointed with the pasta here. The linguine it absolutely superb. The beef..."
Smarty_pants
"Limited menu and pricey for Pasta.$30.50 for pasta mmm ,It was nice but it's pasta!I guess we are paying for real estate..."
Rocco
"Lovely restaurant. Have eaten here twice and both times the staff were friendly and accommodating of dietary requirements, even offering to do dishes..."
Bel85
"Divine. This was a lovely treat, I had never been myself before, everything was perfect, every dish delicious, it was a wonderful experience, the..."
John
"Revisit on the cards. Haven't been for a long while. A visit is long overdue. Really enjoy this..."
Allycat22a
"The best steak. Whenever I crave steak I know I have to come down here. They best scotch fillet steak in my eyes. I love this place. The ambiance,..."
Eating Around Town
"Melbourne Institution. Great good, great atmosphere & always a great time! A Melbourne institution. Sometimes a bit of a wait for a table for dinner,..."
66JLJ
"Amazing. This place is amazing! Great food and service. The eye fillet and sticky date pudding are incredible!! Love the back bar too if you just..."
Luke Martin
"GREAT VALUE. Every things was pretty good. the service was quick enough and staff friendly. Food very..."
Giovanniomar85
"Always reliably fabulous!. We've been coming here for years. The food and service is always fabulous. And the back bar is great for an eat and drink...."
Larzapan
"Bit Expensive but Always Delivers Good Food and Service. Cicciolina's is a great little restaurant. It is not fine dining and not the sort of..."
Daryljames
"Birthday Dinner. Went to Cicciolina last night for dinner with my girlfriend. The waiters were friendly, the food was lovely, we had the..."
Matthew Counsel
"We dined here on the recommendation of our cousin who is a local regular. As they don't take bookings, we popped into the rear bar whilst waiting for..."
Ms Seaside
"I can't believe people use this site as a tool for nasty behaviour. I don't need to read about people's issues with hospitality staff every time I..."
Lady Nights
"Good food, good atmosphere and great great service, the waitresses were very..."
Caffineali
"A decade of fantastic and going strong. I've been coming here somewhat regularly for around a decade and it never disappoints.It's sitting well..."
Likefood
"Wonderful food and night, but rude waitress...... I decided to go to Cicciolina on the recommendation of my best friend. It really was terrific;..."
Michael
"Every now and again you find an unexpected gem and this was a diamond find. The food blew me away. The service was warm and friendly. The wine was..."
Food Rambo
"What a wonderful dining experience that was last night. The food was fresh and delicious, the cocktails were classy, the wine list was extensive and..."
Gabrielle N
"Best sticky date pudding ever. Great food & simple. The sticky date pudding was def the highlight. Never had one as moist as this..."
Li Li
"What a wonderful place. We went with our 4 and 5yo girls... They made us feel very welcome, arranged a smaller dish of spaghetti for our girls, gave..."
Catherine R
"Sets the standard, this is what other restaurants should aspire to.. Great friendly service and great food that simply let's the ingredients speak..."
Food Lover
"One of the better meals I've had .... I can easily rank this the best "Modern Italian" place I have dined in for the last several years! Superb..."
KaraokeKlazzik
"Fun, great food, great atmosphere. Always a pleasure to eat here, the atmosphere is always pleasant with the staff aiming to please and really..."
Sophia Howarth
"Delicious food and excellent service. I had polenta to start which was beautifully presented as well as tasting wonderful, and lamb rump for main...."
Morningpoppy
"We went here last night and the we got a great service with great food. Staff was very helpful as well. We are vegetarians and they catered for us..."
Aj
"Went there yesterday for lunch. Lovely. Had the spaghetti vongole. Very nice balance of flavours. Had a glass of pino gris with it and it was one of..."
Redthing
"Try the Pasta. Love the Pasta. It tasted just like my mum cooked it. Pretty..."
Frankll09
"Reservation for two. Cicciolina is my restaurant of choice for special occasions. It's romantic, personable, beautiful food and private.The..."
Janineskyer
"Crazy Amazing. Came here for a Friday night dinner at 10.15pm, 45 minutes before the kitchen supposedly closes, to avoid having to wait for a table...."
Jingles
"A++. Started in the bar with wines and tapas. Didn't wait too long for a table in the restaurant. Food was great. Service was fantastic. Atmosphere..."
Justanotherwaitress
"Great food - modern style.. We were there last night -This place has changed a lot over the years. The lunch menu has more of the traditional Italian..."
Italiano
"Food Delicious, space small. We loved the food here and it has an excellent choice of beverages to choose from. However, we found space was a bit of..."
George_Renee
"A Musical dinner. We had the most gorgeous dinner at Cicciolina last night with the talented John Hoffman, in town for shows this week at Bennetts..."
MelbourneFergie
"“Consistently great food and excellent service. This is one of those rare species of restaurants where the food and service has been outstanding..."
Ross_belinda
"Old fave. Never disappoints this place! Great food great staff and great bar for continuing drinking late into the..."
Tonyam11
"Excellent Service!! Foodies Recommendation!!. Where fine dining meets decent sized servings. Went there on Sun 18th. Staff were absolute..."
Minnie
"Always wonderful food and exceptional service. Have been going here for years and never had a poor meal or bad..."
MalvernCustomer
"Terrific food, wine & service. What more do you want? Oh yes, it was good..."
Greg From Perth
"Ah Cicciolina! It's so cosy, the food is ALWAYS spot on and the staff are brilliant. I'm always so happy to sit in the back bar with a bottle of..."
"Great food. It's places such as this that make coming back to melbourne a treat. very good, polite service, good prices. keep it up..."
Tragic_old_trout
"This is a restaurant we return to often. The food is consistently good. A specials board display changes regularly. The staff are friendly slick and..."
BAL
"One of Melbourne's best. FIrst time back in 5+ years and thankfully it hasnt changed! Cosy setting, great service and beautiful food. Luckily we only..."
J-Rod
"YUM!. A group of 4 of us had lunch here on Monday (public holiday).Great atmosphere - bustling, small, Italian restaurant - warm and cosy - felt..."
Deb Shazam
"Excellent. Great food, great service. Always worth the..."
Puddin
"One of Melbourne's Best. Still one of my favourite places to eat - it is intimate, relaxed and serves some of the best pasta in..."
Becels
"Favourite restaurant in Melbourne! Always walk away from this place totally..."
BNCI
"Good old fashion Italian food done well...."
Phineas
"Great food again as always. Although you forgot our drinks at one point, but I'll give you a free pass given credits in the..."
Matt Young
"Favourite. This is one of my all time favourites! Always great food and fantastic..."
Maebee
"Love this place a personal fave.SERVICE attentive but relaxed and food wine..."
Frank
"Cuddles. Grab "The Red Telephone" and make a lunch reservation at Cicciolina.I have eaten here at least 50+ times - maybe 100!! It is our..."
Escargot
"Ok. After going for over 10 years - I can't fault the place. The BEST vongole in Melbourne. Crispy pork belly is astoundingly good. Great wine..."
Froodette
"Timeless classic!. This place is a Melbourne treasure. The food is classic Italian-Australian, always ingredients-driven and no funny business. The..."
Muriel Matters
"Cicciolina is our favourite restaurant for a romantic lunch. We come here often and have never been disappointed. The staff are friendly but also..."
Emma
"Best Back Bar. An institute in St.kilda. Great food. Definitely get the crab entree. Love the bar out back..."
Matty Mac
"Always excellent. Never disappoints, always busy but there aren't many places to be waiting for a table than their back bar. The mud crab and..."
Roger Bosustow
"Class!. Amazing food and ambience, never disappoints. Guaranteed great..."
Bluebird
"Simply The Best. I Love Cicciolina. Have for years, and still do. The food, service, menu and artwork are fantastic. Keep it..."
Carlo Z
"As always food great, service friendly unobtrusive and professional not stiff... my local go to restaurant in st kilda.. consistency is the..."
Rod Morris
"Not as good but ok. Still ok..."
Brenda Wang
"My hearts in Ciccias. This is still after over 10 years of dining here - one of my all time faves! Thanks guys wish I was still a St Kilda local..."
Corrine
"Sensational food, service and..."
Rob Bowen
"I'm in heaven. Beautiful restaurant with beautiful food, absolutely delicious and we were well looked after! Lovely staff, but expensive. This is a..."
Lexi
"Fabulous after all these years. Still love cicc! the girls have never been the 'coolest' on the block.. hence just a consistent great business /..."
Joseph Icken
"Heaven, heaven, heaven. My favorite..."
Mark Wright
"Great little eatery with stunning food. love how you can't book. will def head back here in..."
Brendan Cameron
"Man alive! What is this website that allows such crap to be written, lies to be published and such trivia to be perpetuated?! And what's with people..."
Only Eat Local
"Never fails to impress. I have lost count of the number of times I have dined here and I am never ever disappointed. I am pretty boring in that I..."
Amanda
"Just because the Ciccolinas red carpet wasn't available for her that night I think the previous reviewers comments are misplaced! Unless you are the..."
Jonathon Dempster
"I want to shout it out!!!. I've been there with my husband a few times. I've been there with the kids,every time was like an experience more than a..."
Pepper Pot
"Had to wait about an hour before we got a table... But well worth the wait (and I HATE waiting)!! The food was unbelievable. I had the special, which..."
A Team
"Full house, yet quick and efficient,. We have been there in Sep 2011, before I joined Urban Spoon, however they really deserve all the praise and the..."
Wino 74
"Heavenly!. What an oasis this back bar is..no backpackers, no pints, no bright lights just gorgeous wine, food and booths..An old hidden..."
Patrick Mitchell
"I'm always reminded within 2 secs of coming to Chich why I love it so much. First time: 13/2/1999. To meet a new g/f who turned out to be the one. 13..."
Carmilla5
"One of the best. Had a late lunch here with a friend started with the anti pasti plate everything on there was tasty a great start to the meal. Wine..."
Sirlunchalot
"Unbelievable meal! Up there with the amazing melbourne restaurants - the chin chins and longrains etc. Ordered mostly off the specials board. Tempura..."
Rachel
"Great risotto. I have been to Cicciolino 3 times now and seem to be one of the lucky few to get a table instantly each time. Went again recently in a..."
Ald28
"One of my favourite European Restaurants. I'm a fan of risotto and they cook it very well here, with wonderful variations and service.On..."
L.C
"Really nice. Went there last week for a friend's birthday dinner. loved it. great food, large servings. dessert was the absolute highlight.be..."
Francesca
"Yum food, yum..."
Chef
"Love this place, some of the best steak going around. Been here around 5 times now, always a hit. Last time we went though, we had a weird waiter. We..."
Kath
"Took my wife for a birthday dinner and had a fantastic time. Food was amazing and you can tell this is a top class restaurant. Will be back again to..."
Lincolnlad
"Delicious ... Dinner last night was so tasty, had the vegie entree and it was incredible, followed by orecchiette pasta and that was to die for!..."
Phil
"Delicious.... Went: Friday night in Jan. Positives: Food was amazing, service is attentive.Negatives: No booking, you have to wait in a bar..."
JLC
"Stay for dessert!. We arrived for a spontaneous late lunch on Thursday and were delighted to be shown to a table immediately. The atmosphere was..."
Andresfcm
"Had lunch at cicciolina today and was utterly impressed with the service, food and winelist. Got home and started reading reviews on urban spoon and..."
Dom Behan
"In my Melbourne top 5!. I've been to Cicciolina several times, either in a group setting or with one-on-one, and I've always had a great time. Unless..."
The Hungry Runner
"Terrific. My husband and I love this place. great food and a terrfific wine list( my husband said). I only wish you could book, Its a little noisy..."
Beverly
"Great food, fantastic ambience but service a little lacking - was difficult to get anyone's attention to order anything. If you dont like waiting for..."
Marissa Tree
"That's how you make Italian. Very happy with the food here. Large pasta servings that there is no need for entrees unless you like to push your..."
Dinner For Two
"Consistantly Amazing!. What an impressive place for all occasions. The food, service, staff and wine list are all fantastic but it is the feel and..."
The Crowes
"Always fab, one of my all time faves. Service a little slow but food makes up for..."
Momma Bear
"One of Melbourne's best restaurants. Make sure you stop next time you are in St Kilda. You will not be disappointed. Excellent wine list, fantastic..."
Bne-eats
"Best Gal on the street. There is a reason why this Acland street icon is full every night and in one word its LOVE. Cicciolina is most beloved..."
The Hungry Scorpio
"Great atmosphere, both in back bar and in restaurant. Good food and good wine..."
Alex Lata
"Best sticky date pudding with caramel sauce I've ever..."
Old Style Chef
"Why has it taken me so long to get here? Top class food, atmosphere, service. Will be back..."
Aiken Drum
"Very busy restaurant and a one too many tables in such a small place. However the food, wine and service was excellent! Highly recommend to..."
Andrew 'Cheddar' McGregor
"THE BEST MEAL EVER !!!!!!! We ate at Cicciolina on the weekend and it truly is a gem of Melbourne, everything about this restaurant is faultless..."
Chanda Zendage
"Outstanding!. What can i say but awesome, awesome, awesome! Couldnt fault virtually anything. The food, service and surroundings were all top notch...."
Sarah Higgins
"EVERY TIME WITH OUT FAIL! we have consistently had amazing food and wine and really professional service here and we just can't fault it. Dinner last..."
Tomaz
"Two words .Black pudding !!!!! Ok one more word..."
Sandra
"Great..."
Sebastiano Armeli
"Institution. I have been going here for years and it never disappoints. Service is fast and furious and I often wonder how they do it.... but they..."
Sky
"We have heard about how divine the food at Cicciolina is for some time now and last night we finally made the trip out ti St Kilda ... And we are do..."
Suzie
"Oh my god ..... We ate here on sat night and I have to say it's the best meal we have had in a long long time ! Best steak and especially scotch..."
Foodeee
"Birthday Lunch. Everyone was..."
Stm96
"Go go go!. Absolute star performer. Always right. Stunning food. Great service. Will come back a million times until I..."
FoodieMelb
"Amazing amazing amazing! Perfect for my anniversary, loved it! Best meal I have had for a long..."
Ellie
"Delicious, Authentic. Great, friendly unpretentious service. No frills and down to earth restaurant with authentic italian charm. Food was also..."
Anne
"Great. I love this lace. Always very consistent & the staff are..."
Michy
"My mother took me here to celebrate my finishing year 12 (many years ago now) and it was a very special meal. The steak was totally melt in your..."
Eleanor
"Love it!. Sooo good -my favourite..."
Vix
"Updating required. I've been here several times over the last couple of years - and in general food is of a good standard with excellent staff and..."
St Kilda Local
"I had a pre-theatre dinner here, arriving at about 5pm, so no trouble getting a table. Food was nice enough, but by no means the best Italian food I..."
Stompy
"Always a winner!. Low key, yet special. Great food. Not pretentious. Nights at Cicciolina have always finished on top in my books. Like in many..."
Up.autkowsky
"On a Tuesday night, my friend and I wandered into Ciccolina. We managed to get a table outside straight away. The service was excellent and the pasta..."
Ilovefood
"Get here early...!. ...To avoid disappointment of it being booked out. The wagyu beef carpaccio with pomegranates and balsamic vinegar was music to..."
Waz
"Surprised, impressed!. Wow! i may of had the best pasta here in my life so far.. it was delicious. A bit pricey but worth it, the service & staff was..."
Honkie
"Worth the wait...if you have to!. We dined at Cicciolina recently after reading reviews in urbanspoon. We arrived and there was a couple of tables..."
DT_Sanchez
"Lovely Dinner for Two. Food 8/10, Service 3.5/5, Ambience 3.5/5, TOTAL 15/20.My partner and I dined at Cicciolina's on Monday night, we..."
SP
"Worth the wait. For years I have been waiting to try the famous Cicciolina's. Arrived early, greeted by friendly staff that took us to the uber sexy..."
Please Sir Can I Have Some More
"Always a winner...."
Sally
"Great food...did feel a bit rushed. The tuna carpaccio is amazing and well worth the trip. As too was the goat's cheese souffle. Brains wrapped in..."
GirlWhoEats
"Walked in to this restaurant with my friend as other restaurants around are fully booked. The door person was so polite every she had to deal with..."
Ezio Hungary
"Restaurant is tiny and you will be bumping elbows all night so a quiet romantic evening is off the books here. The food however is awesome, the best..."
Daniel
"Hype?. Solid performerexcellent service, excellent wine list, food was good but not..."
Jake
"EXCELLENT!. Have been to Cicc for dinner over 40 times over the past 4 years and am always impressed. Really love this..."
LKMELB
"Favourite in St Kilda. The eye fillet is the best I've had in Melbourne - It's amazing! The staff is relaxed, unpretentious and friendly, and the..."
Aly
"Set back in one of Melbourne's most colourful suburbs, Cicciona does not dissapoint. The food and service was good, and the waiters knew their wine...."
John Wintle
"A regular treat. We were in again last week and scored a table immediately even though it was the start of 'peak hour'. We always love the food and..."
Droftim
"Absolutely marvellous. A sparkling diamond in the Melbourne fine-dining firmament. A haven of excellent service and delicious, stylish food on the..."
Rachel
"Mrs reliable. I used to go to "Cicc" a bit years ago and went there recently for a late night super. Don't expect fine dining Italian style food,..."
Missy
"Always perfect. Been going since my anniversary 11 years ago, where we first met. On this occasion (6.3.2010) it was again perfect. From the warm..."
Lisa Sutherland-Fraser
"It's sexy, intimate and worth the $. Great wine, service and nibbles... And that's jut the back bar as you wait for the fine restaurant out..."
Andie
"Great food, great service, treated children really well, no problem with speed of service, (it was 7pm on Wed night)...Go eat and..."
Mark QN
"An oldie but a goodie. I have never had a bad meal here and I have eaten here a lot. This place is fantastic for serious foodies. Its no fuss and..."
Kat
"Long lunches at cicciolina are the best. Love..."
Chindogucci
"Yummo. The food is beautiful but it takes a long wait to enjoy..."
Fox On The Prowl
"Take your vacation here!. The best long, boozy, playing hooky from life lunch in Melbourne! Leave work early and spend the afternoon here. You'll go..."
Madhu
"Great food the most amazing antipasto any where in Melbourne . Just go early that's the..."
Amanda
"Usually great, this time OK. We have been to Cicc a few times. It is always hard to get in, and if you don't get in, there aren't too mayny similar..."
David
"The food is only surpassed.... ...by the wonderful staff. Two words...crab..."
DanielB
"Great lunch. Busy, and a great place to watch the world go. Pea and ham soup followed by Porcini risotto was an excellent choice. Friends had the..."
Mike B
"We started of in the back bar which was amazing- good selection of wine, although some are well overpriced, and fabulous bar food. In the main..."
Claire O'Kane
"This restaurant it’s unbelievable! I came here in 2019 and I loved it! today, after few years ago, I found still operating and serving the most..."
Alex Cavallety
"Beautiful authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of St. Kilda. Ordered the sardine pasta for mains and the tiramisu for dessert. Partner in crime..."
Tovia Va'aelua
"Upmarket vibes
As we walked up to Cicciolina I noticed a famous rapper from shepparton eating out the front. Good signs from the get go. We entered..."
Dirty Haz
"Love this place. A great pop in place before dinner at Cicciolinas or for a drink and nibbles, there is a great selection of share plates (the..."
Warren Tate Speaker Coach
"Such a great place to eat. Magnificent food, reasonably priced, and portions that were the perfect size for us. The waitress we had was fantastic (i..."
stephen garth
"I just moved to st kilda, I’m a huge foodie. So so glad I found this place. I went here with two friends, who like to try different restaurants..."
kira kosh
"Before COVID hit last year, I had the intention of dining at the famous Cicciolina in Acland Street. Sadly no. BUT...Great things come to those who..."
"We often go to The Pier for it's very high quality service, and amazing food & wine to die for, It's such a great atmosphere with a lovely view, we..."
Gemma Dimitrievski
"I recently celebrated my 40th birthday at The Pier - upstairs Cocktail Room, and it was a fantastic experience! The staff in the lead up and on the..."
Alexandra Andre
"Thank you to the pier. We had our Christmas party there and everything was perfect. Service was impeccable and I highlight recommend this venue. A..."
Belinda Mamet
"I had my 21st and the Pier and it defiantly was a night to remember. From the venue location with million dollar views in the cocktail room over..."
Sienna Tardini
"Monday Night I was blown away by not only the quality of the food but the service was first class and the place was packed whilst every other pub in..."
Ricky L Nixon
"We Recently got married in the Cocktail room of The Pier and it was a great night!
Maddy who was looking after us on the night, made sure everything..."
Sally Hall
"The staff at the Pier are very well mannered and look after us every time that we have been there. Jean the functions manager is so polite and easy..."
Nathan OpdeCoul
"My son and. Daughter in laws wedding
Where Do I begin from meeting Nicole who was amazing help with everything the food was fantastic thankyou chefs..."
Teresa Matarazzo
"It's the best food , chef , JASON , management , and staff. , we go weekly and the very best cuisine , I congratulate u all .
Thank you for your..."
Frances Caratozzolo
"Has lunch in Saturday service was fantastic and both of our meals were delicious would definitely..."
Fiona Shelag
"A personal favourite happy place!I always make a visit to the Pier Port Melbourne when I get my hair done in the area - I love to sit out the front,..."
Melbourne Madness
"Lovely venue! Food was immaculate. Staff were attentive without being invasive which i love! We got 2 wood fired pizzas to share between 3 people..."
Jos Reynolds
"A cosy venue with a great location. Loved the option of a fire place. Were very accommodating to a large group of us. Offered a great menu with heaps..."
Nay Nay
"The Pier in Port Melbourne is a fabulous place to eat and drink with friends and family. I've been several times for coffee and cake with friends,..."
Split The Bill
"Great place to come if your in Port Melbourne. It’s on the cnr of Beach Rd and Bay St. The food was very good but have to say that it was a bit..."
Dills
"A very stylish place in a beautiful part of the world. The fire place was on and made for a very comfortable evening. We ordered:..."
Angey
"I like to tell myself I have a balanced meal here. I devour a carby garlic bread (solo) and then enjoy a fresh nourishing salad. I've eaten at The..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Excellent food, service and cocktails. Came here for a sunday session in the sun. Love this place, the people and the lamb shoulder is amazing and..."
Nikolai Heaphy
"Sure whatever I couldn't resist this resto, even if it is out of regular rotation. Leave it to me to order a burger and wings though. Yes I was a..."
MandyToorak
"Very busy night we didn't have a booking but was lucky enough to get a table. Service was very good food was amazing from the entree to main and..."
Lorretta
"Came here today after a long time since our last visit...love the menu they have now. ....special shout out for the croquettes and the spaghetti..."
Sharrelle
"Had the beef burger here, was delicious, great combination of ingredients and chef's mayo top it off. We also had the chicken buffalo ribs with ranch..."
Scott Woolcock
"I have eaten here many times. The piers location is perfect you can sip on a beautiful wine overlooking port Phillip bay...."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"Good service by happy staff in a great environment. The food was really good. We had the scallops with black sesame aioli and mango salsa, buffalo..."
Rebecca Gray
"Because of its fantastic location across from South Melbourne Beach I have always wanted to try The Pier. The restaurant it self is very nice on the..."
Food_fiend99
"Great food and magnificent service! Atmosphere around the place during a hot night is quite good as well. Prices are to be expected from within the..."
James Rockaferd
"Been here 4 times and I really love the food in this place. Service is good and staff is friendly. I've had wood fired pizza, burgers, and fish bites..."
Bernardo Jacobi
"Have attended the Pier on several occasions and enjoyed both the salads and pizzas 🙂 great atmosphere and friendly service. Highly recommend the..."
Kathleen
"Last night went to the Pier Hotel for family dinner, there were 5 of us, I had the Mediterranean meatballs which were off the planet good, My..."
Nick O'conner
"I went to the Pier to catch up with a few friends. I absolutely loved the Mediterranean Meatballs. I finished off with a beautiful dessert (panna..."
Elijah Eddy
"Dropped by here afterwork one day.. One really hot day!! Didnt need to book ahead, there were tables available so that was good. Dont get me wrong..."
SueyLuey
"Had lunch calamari, lamb tacos and calamari linguini was beautiful. The service was amazing and love the barbarian decor in sun lounge area..."
Kat Louise
"A lovely venue in Port Melbourne across the road from the beach. They have lots of options for food, including some great vegetarian options. There..."
Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni
"I went here for the first time the other day and the food was amazing. I had the chicken fillet burger and it was so delicious. The service was..."
Dale Cowan
"The Pier is in a fantastic location opposite the beach. It has a lot going for it. Decent meals, a spacious drinks area and the service was very..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"great tasty food,food is quite tasty and quite quick and easy when busy, and a happy environment/atmosphere, came here and definitely was not..."
Melbourne Foodie Lover
"Started with the bruschetta and then had the soft shell crab tacos! They were good, but could do with some extra chili! The calamari linguini was..."
Heidi
"Great pub / restaurant. We come here a lot. Best place to sit is in the booths. The good and service is consistently good. The soft shell crab tacos..."
YumYum
"Like the Pier for drinks or lunch / dinner . Great on a sunny afternoon out on the street or inside next to the fire on those cold wet days. Try the..."
Nick The Greek
"Great location and surprisingly great food. Have been there a few times whenever I go to the beach and it never disappoints. Top quality food that..."
Melbourne Food Explorer
"Entrees were oysters (yes I adore them, leave me alone) and a cucumber and tomato salad. The owner, who is a lovely man, suggested we order the..."
Wander Wonder Wonton
" Their lounge is relaxing and comfortable. A fire rages on a wall and a couple of televisions are erected for viewing sport and also silly television..."
Epicurean Of Southbank
"Definitely the best restaurant/ lounge Venue in Port Melbourne!!!. I went to the Pier with my friends. Great location right at the beach, a stunning..."
Kateandrewaud
"SO MUCH FOOD!. I came in here with a few friends for a quick meal last Friday and was not expecting such a cool little place. Firstly there is a..."
Joshua Mifsud
"Great location, amazing food. Had lunch at the Pier Port Melbourne yesterday, ordered the brioche chicken burger and it was very tasty and home made..."
Juliejo.keizer
"Another great place in port melb. After having a great little lunch at corte I didn't think it could get better for dinnerWe made a booking at..."
Sunboom
"Great location with really nice view. Staff were attentive and accommodating. Good choice of pub/ cafe style menu. Quite expensive but nothing to..."
Kim Mair
"Great food, staff and value for money. A very 'chilled' atmosphere - the perfect place to find something to tempt your taste buds and relax. Highly..."
Sharon
"Enjoyable night. My wife and I enjoyed our night at the pier, great service and fantastic food. Our oysters were so fresh, lamb taco was a winner and..."
Dominique Migliorini
"We chose to eat here and decided to read the reviews whilst waiting for our meals and I must say, I wasn't really looking forward to eating after..."
Danielle Richens
"Excellent - Highly Recommended. Having read the reviews on Urban Spoon I was unsure whether to book dinner for visiting guests. My experience has..."
YB
"Whats not to like. We love the pier hotel, the staff are bubbly, and there is so much to choose from on the menu, you dont see a large menu much with..."
Yumyums
"Afternoon with friends...... Just had a late lunch....left the ordering to the waiter and we received 3 beautifully presented dishes ,calamari , crab..."
Mary
"Great place for an evening drink. Nice sharing plates, especially the soft shell crab tacos. The Pier is a classic Port Melbourne pub...outstanding..."
Ange
"Nice surprise .... Popped into The Pier Hotel purely by accident on Saturday. Intended to have only a quick beverage while I waited for friends..."
Andrew Taylor
"Great pizza. Went down to the beach on a warm, end of summer night and ended up catching the aroma of the wood fire oven from the pier. Wow it made..."
Casper
"Busy but worth it!. Hit the pier Sunday, as expect it was busy. Waited a while to be served but was acknowledged by staff while we were waiting which..."
Shaun Cook
"Headed here with a group of 10 today - there was a tiny bit of confusion to begin, it had been organised with management leading up that we would..."
"Great Service and Food. We had dinner last week at The Pier.........As soon as I walked in I was welcomed and seated to the awaiting table.....drinks..."
Lasoura
"Nice Place...Food not worth the money. I really enjoyed the venue and the service was friendly but I found the food was very average and way over..."
Charl
"Fantastic meal, good prices and great location. The Pier really has improved the quality of food and service over the past 6..."
Mike
"My Favourite!. Had a great time at the Pier! Sun was shining, service was smooth, crab tagliatelle was devine and the wine went down well. Lovely..."
Checklist
"Fashion and chill place that have our lunch (dinner or get a beer would be more awesome) . Have order the pork belly and chicken burger. Let’s talk..."
Yue Ming Chen (Rach)
"Great place to catch up with friends. The food and customer service is on point. I believe some nights they have live bands..."
Som y
"Went for dinner last night for the first time. Beautiful cocktail lounge area and lovely fire places. Staff were exceptionally lovely and attentive...."
Brodie
"Great spot for a meal- gorgeous water views, friendly staff and delicious food. Great range of dishes. Have eaten here a few time and no matter what..."
Lisa W
"very nice small meals, but I ordered another & lucky work spent the $70 On me, not..."
Niko Muzza
"Beautiful Restaurant.
Great atmosphere.
Lovely hospitality.
Beautiful food packed with flavour. Food came out fast and wate staff were..."
Jessica Burnett
"Came here with my partner and 3 kids. Meals were great but the service was excellent. It was especially good by the bloke with the goatee. He was..."
Mick McDonald
"I recently had my wedding ceremony and reception at pier Port Melbourne. I've got to say that it's a top notch venue with number one customer service..."
"The best restaurant in Carlton. Brilliant staff, great food and of course fantastic wine, spirits and cocktails. Even the beer is top notch..."
Chip Henriss
"The Carlton Wine Room is absolutely superb! The food is mouth-watering, the cocktails are divine, and most of all, the staff are friendly,..."
Ella Beckingsale
"A pre theatre quick visit. It had a super chilled atmosphere and all the staff were so welcoming on my first visit, especially Christian. I felt very..."
Anne Saloyedoff
"I was lucky enough to dine in the cellar at CWR. Absolutely love everything about this place, great atmosphere, super friendly and accommodating..."
Leah Nikolić
"Had the most amazing night.. staff, food, wine and venue the best I've been to... can't wait to come back.. makes me want to live in Carlton so I can..."
Karma Vassallo
"We love CWR. Fiona and her staff are all top notch. We feel special whenever we're there, whether it's a single drink or a great meal. Thanks and..."
Dee Henriss
"Had a brilliant night with friends, the pickled veges were divine. Kingfish and the chicken were superbly cooked add in the broccolini, it was..."
Warren Nibbs
"We booked the mezzanine level for our wedding reception on Saturday night, and it was perfect!
The food was amazing, the room set up was fantastic,..."
Jane GMac
"Delicious food and amazing service. Did I mention the wine list? � Definite Melbourne favourite, ticks all the..."
Ann Kaddour
"Just had my birthday dinner, such amazing food and staff. Favourite place to eat out..."
Tristan Melle
"Long time favourite ticks every box - beautiful food - great ambience and..."
Dionne Lew
"I just loved this restaurant. The food is magnificent? The wine - just amazing and the service exceptional. Fiona is absolutely articulate in..."
Nina Batt
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Had Sopressa Salami & Cheese board..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Nothing to fault. The service was friendly and efficient. Lovely wine. Amazing food, both original and super flavoursome. - anchovy was..."
Nalia
"Amazing, they never disappoint here...."
Ramsey Azzi
"Hard to give Carlton Wine Room anything but a 5 with the exceptional food and service we received tonight as we dined in for a special birthday. I..."
Espy Eats
"I've been here twice with somewhat mixed reviews!First visit wasn't wowed and service was rather dismissive. This more recent trip was a..."
Dani R
"I wasn’t too excited to attend this place for a dinner with my love as the menu is not something I would typically go for but I thought I would..."
Spoonful Of Em
"Great food - beautiful wine and really knowledgeable and attentive staff. Good options for meat eaters and vegetarians alike. We were a mixed group..."
Aaditey Bains
"When I asked M where she wanted to go for lunch, The Carlton Wine Room was her immediate response. On the corner of Drummond and Farady Streets, it..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"Great food, great place, great service. We've ordered the anchovies, stracciatella, kingfish Crudo, leeks with smoked pirk and parmesan, and one of..."
Priscillia
"Went for Sunday lunch and it was just right - splendid sourdough, delicious dishes, superb..."
S And M
"From the moment we arrived the service was impeccable. Staff were attentive and informative. We will be..."
Nick The Greek
"I cannot fault this place. The intimate, cosy ambience; the patient staff that took the time to explain every dish and every wine your heart could..."
Food Comatose
"Been here couple the times, I will recommend more for getting the drinks, although the food was not bad, but is a bit overpriced for what it..."
FoodieInMel
"Great food, wine, service, building. They REALLY need to get a better music selection. 80s pop was annoying and not complementary to the..."
Nisha Feik
"This was a great place to catch up with friends for dinner. Great service but a casual yet professional atmosphere. The food was all excellent -..."
4chillies
"A fantastic wine bar with brilliant service. Really enjoyed my dining experience here. Enjoyed it so much that I came back a second time in the same..."
Miliadis21
"This is a seriously classy wine bar in Carlton, and is the perfect spot for an intimate date night. There is a moody and luxe ambience and beautiful..."
Morgs71
"Always amazing. Have been here a few times and I could not recommend it enough. Super knowledgeable staff, amazing food and wine. Highly recommend as..."
Jalena
"The Carlton Wine Room has been around a long time. But the recently revamped venue is quite a surprise. Simply, the food is amazingly good. If you..."
Srslyfoods
"I was recently surprised with dinner here for my birthday and was so impressed. The chicken and pork were both so succulent, and the stracciatella..."
AH
"As the name suggests, the wine list here is extensive and supported by expert sommeliers. My go-to order is the roast chicken which is the most..."
Catherine
"This was a great meal with some seriously confident cooking and clean flavours . Couldn’t fault any of the food with our particular favourites..."
Alex
"We had dinner here last night and the food was delicious! We could not fault a single dish - we had the oysters, the croquettes (so rich and..."
Tina Tran
"Absolutely loved the starters and entree’s. Stracciatella mushroom dish and Mussels were the highlight. Ragu pasta was so-so. Wine was clean and..."
Sue
"Delicious, sophisticated food and professional service. Between two we had the oysters, the kingfish crudo, the fried cauliflower, the mussel salad,..."
Kate Dougherty
"everything we ordered was excellent, especially the croquette, stracciatella & flounder.service was superb as welldefinitely will be back!..."
Jonathan Ong
"Excellent food. The croquettes are very nice. We also had the kingfish crudo and the bridge farm asparagus. The kingfish was great. The rum baba for..."
Tabi Ei
"Late lunch on Father’s Day with family and was impressed with food & staff. A snafu with booking was impressively handled by a drink at the..."
Ray Weeks
"The wine-food combination isn’t always done well. At the Carlton Wine Room it is. An excellent wine selection is a given and the wines by the glass..."
Andrew Shelton
"Booked a table for 4 for my friend’s birthday celebration at lunch. So impressed, this was my first visit here after the new management took over...."
Syahirah Halim
"Delicious dining experience. Beautifully cooked food that can be shared, lovely ambience and attentive wait staff. The perfect evening out with the..."
Jasmine Cruickshank
"Excellent and interesting food,excellent and knowledgeable service,both downstairs and upstairs have good vibe. Upstairs could get noisy if full but..."
Harrysingh Rawat
"Great venue! Dined in for a relaxing Sunday lunch and was not disappointed. Food was amazing with particular standouts being the duck & pork..."
@esjaysam
"Came here the other night for an impromptu birthday dinner and we were both very happy with everything.I had had a sneaky steak for a quiet..."
Melbourne Epicure
"Beautiful atmosphere, incredibly knowledgeable staff and innovative but wonderfully enjoyable cuisine.The perfect place for a romantic meal..."
Hannah
"Under new ownership as of Feb 2018 the new outfit and offering is simply stellar. I recently read on broadsheet it was one of the top new restaurant..."
Natasha
"Ill be honest, I was having a really bad night before we got to the restaurant since we had missed out on movie tickets at Nova, so I was close to..."
Anh Nguyen
"Popped in for a glass of wine with a group of friends. The decor was lovely. The place has been stylishly renovated. I had a French white. It was..."
Two Sheds
"A pretty and very quiet wine bar in Carlton. This place is perfect if you want to have a good conversation with people without the place being too..."
Caroline Beaney
"My wife and I dropped into Carlton Wine Room for cocktails and some light food at the start of our evening in Melbourne. The staff were very..."
Lindsay
"The Carlton Wine Room saved my evening! Rather than line up in the rain on Lygon st to show our out-of-town guests a classic Melbourne..."
Nic Hard
"Went for quick lunch. Coffee excellent with great service, though I was seated, then moved, in a largely empty restaurant. But no matter. The..."
Austar3411
"Great place to unwind, relax and drink good wine. The ambience and decor have a classic, simplistic feel which is very inviting. Stay for a few..."
Gursharan Chana
"Fantastic fit out. Someone spent serious coin on this place and it paid off. Staff are lovely and accommodating but a little green. For a venue with..."
Hung Dong Long
"I have been to the Carlton wine room previously but never for dinner. This time round, we came here for a walk function and a sit down meal. The..."
Mizpiggy
"Dinner here with a small group Monday night. Great ambience and setting. I enjoyed the mains- would recommend the gnocchi. Beef good, but not..."
Big Jono
"We were a little hesitant eating here, given the mixed reviews, but we had a very pleasant evening and would most definitely recommend this place for..."
M Hanney
"This place is fantastic. A group of us went after the Movies at the Nova. The owner was super lovely and made us feel so welcome. The food & wine was..."
Sienna Thompson
"This is a beautiful restaurant and place to have a wine and nibbles catch up. All of the dishes we ate were excellent and very reasonably priced. The..."
Melissa
"A few days ago we had a lovely dinner at the wine room. The food was very tasty, the portions were pretty small though but well presented and the..."
WALLFISH_
"Wow! My boyfriend and I accidentally stumbled across this place on a cold, rainy Saturday night, worried we would be turned away for not having a..."
N
"Lovely place, great food and wine list - obviously! Booked a room there for a birthday a while ago and service was perfect. Great for a romantic..."
Li-La
"My wife and I were recommended to try this place and we weren't disappointed! We were seated near the bar but still far enough away to feel like we..."
Pub Grub Expert
"Had dinner with two girlfriends and couldn't fault the food or service one bit. Was a thoroughly enjoyable dinning experience. Looking forward to..."
Anita
"Arranged a family get together for my partner's birthday dinner at Carlton Wine Room and had the chef's suggestion menu. Can't fault the place -..."
Ms.Foodie
"Great drop in for a light meal and some wine, and could even do worse dropping in for a full meal. While the seating upstairs is good, my money is..."
C
"The staff here really know what they're talking about and can make some excellent wine suggestions. Oyster happy hour $1 each. Who can say no to..."
Lisa Farrell
"Exquisite attention to detail by our server. The purpose of our visit on a Monday night was for wine and nibbles. Small bites quite highly..."
Looking For The Perfect Bite
"Had a work function last night. Service and food was excellent. Very knowledgeable staff and very willing to help. We were taken to our private room..."
Henri
"We were a group of 18 friends celebrating a 50th birthday - what a fantastic night! Connie (part-owner) could not have been more helpful or patient..."
Fiona
"As I walked into The Carlton Wine Room so the experience begun. Beautiful ambiance, impeccable service and extraordinary food. Thank you for a..."
Justine Bessell
"The complete experience of food meets wine.. The Carlton wine room Wow! once again in Melbourne. One of the main reasons for visiting from Perth...."
Hilary.sargent
"Such a fantastic night out - we have visited several times and never been disappointed. Amazing food, expert wine matches and impeccable service...."
Merryn
"Discovering Italian Wines a Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Event. I would like to congratulate The Carlton Wine Room for putting on such a..."
Markc
"DISCOVERING ITALIAN WINES WHAT A WINNER. From the moment we walked in the door and were handed our first glass of wine, I knew I was in for a dining..."
Giacchi.group
"Oh what a night!! My husband & I attended an event at the Carlton Wine Room for MFWF on wed 4th March. The night started off with an amazing glass of..."
Face FX
"Several diverse wines are offered not only by the glass, but by the half glass, providing an opportunity to have a Champagne toast, and three other..."
Ben Lee Kong
"When I say 'The Carlton Wine Room' I always have a little swoon in my voice. I lived in Fitzroy when the gorgeous building that houses it, showed..."
Champagne And Chips
" The Carlton Wine Rooms do functions, big or small. I found myself wondering what big events I could hold just to enjoy the experience again...."
Mary Ryan
"Just fabulous can't fault it was perfect I see why it's rated so..."
Food 2 Run
"I'm am constantly amazed at how some reviewers expect waiting staff to read minds. If you want a drink...ask....if you want food....ask! I had dinner..."
Jkhan22
"Seamless service. Dined solo on a Friday night and received excellent, flawless service from everybody.. it was absolutely seamless. The best service..."
Stewie
"Loved it. Great friendly and informative service, delicious food. I had the duck and my companion had the fish. We were both very happy with our..."
JD
"Really good food and service.. Dropped in for a quick bite before the cinema. The waiter was really helpful and arranged for our meals to be served..."
Eatright
"A wonderful experience for all of the senses. Great atmosphere. Welcoming host. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Wonderful food and a superb wine..."
Carolyn
"Tried all 3 desserts at the Carlton Wine room Friday night. All I can say is OMG well done to the Chef and his execution absolutely..."
Beti
"We walked in with no booking and despite being full with a very busy vibe we were met with smiles and assistance - very friendly staff that made us..."
Joe Galvez
"Great place, loved it. Wow. What a dinner! Carlton Wine Room really turned it on for us on Friday night, providing us with one of the best meals..."
Ben
"Nice Find round the corner. This place is a ripper little fair priced wine bar with interesting Euro product. Been back there for same again & a meal..."
Franciscastle
"Fantastic restaurant - service, food, wine - great night. We don’t usually write online reviews but felt it necessary due to the fantastic night we..."
Biondisarah
"Perfect wedding venue!!. We recently organized our wedding at the Carlton Wine room for a party of 60, and couldn’t have been happier with how it..."
Stuart.e
"Had a birthday celebration at the Cellar and the courses were excellent with attentive service. Thanks to Jay for being hospitable and ensuring the..."
Ally
"Not just wine. Food was excellent, especially the Venison carpaccio (!) and John Dory. Service was good. Their wine recommendations to go with our..."
Chips_Dumplings
"Great dinner and service!! Had a 500g ribeye, juicy and tender. My partner had the goat and said it was divine. Nice wine list too. Will definitely..."
Julz
"Yay wine. They pour amarone ! run !service is mega friendly plus good cheese selection. love it..."
Human Super
"High Expectations. After reading the large number of positive reviews and forums, my girlfriend and I arrived at The Carlton Wine Room last Saturday..."
AJ
"WOW!-Possibly the best dinner out we've ever had!! Was our wedding anniversary-service was really good, very friendly, helpful in explaining things..."
Luke
"Without a doubt my favourite higher end Melbourne restaurant. So wonderful to encounter a place that isn't afraid of strong flavours. Great wines,..."
C Hunter
"Very memorable!. Went with 5 friends last Saturday night to celebrate my husband's birthday. We all enjoyed beautiful food and wine as well as great..."
LB
"Just what Carlton Needs. Hopefully this is a good sign of things to come for what is a tacky Lygon Street precinct. Great food and serious wine. Well..."
Nick
"This place has it all. Great food, service and staff. The host literally built it from the ground up so he's passionate about taking care of every..."
Meredith
"Hits a sweet spot. Stylish, interesting dining and drinking in an accessible location, with prices that won't make your nose bleed and a wine list..."
Richard J
"Loved it, great food, friendly helpful service - lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back next time we're in..."
Donna Corker
"Had the Just Feed Me - three courses. Fabulous. Wines served by the half glass to match the food. Totally awesome. Thoroughly enjoyed not having to..."
GabHope
"Lovely private room downstairs. Great..."
Lovesgoodfood
"YES!. The wine, food and service at this place are..."
The Hungry Croat
"Excellent. A comfy local flavour, excellent service, and excellent food, plus what else? A decent wine list with some fine modest drops in the $50~60..."
BBG
"Excellent all round. Waiters were very attentive and friendly. Food was very tasty! Look forward to going back, well done..."
Pina
"What a fabulous place!. I was reading through my old gourmet travellers and found a great review of this wine bar/restaurant. So, when I took my..."
Lou
"Awesome. Highly recommend to get there during Winter, it has that lovely home feel inside and the food is exactly what you feel like on a wintery..."
Chris Fraser
"Carlton Wine Room - Terriffic!. Went to the CWR this week - new winter menu is on - it was just as good as when I was there last! Food was fantastic..."
Maragiovannetti
"Carlton Wine Room. We popped in for a glass of wine and some lunch, and we were very happy we did! Excellent service and delicious food (although..."
The Stick Review
"Looooove TCWR.... Great place, food and atmosphere. Well done guys keep up the good..."
B La Spina
"Birthday Dinner. 6 of us had a range of taster plates and wine. food and wine were excellent. the staff are outstanding. great decor. highly..."
Stm96
"Consistently great. Went to CWR last week for a birthday celebration - as always, really nice. The food is fantastic, but it's the service that..."
Mendoza
"The perfect evening!. I hosted a Christmas dinner for 14 people here and Michael and his team were absolutely spot on with everything. They put us in..."
Dharpan
"Had my offices Christmas Dinner here and could not speak more highly of this place. The food exceeded my every expectation. Service was attentive..."
Row
"Really great food, good staff, I ll be..."
Graham
"Porter-NOM. Feeling anemic, I went for the 'share' plate of the porterhouse, beef cheek, sauteed beans, toasted flaked almonds and spinach puree...."
Shaft
"I loved the Carlton wine room and have been back twice since! Food, service and Wine love love..."
Muriel Bird
"Gorgeous place, great food & wine. My mate & I had seen a movie at the Nova & felt like a bite afterwards - DOC looked busy so we went into the..."
Jonathan Bray
"Although the profit margins pay for the location, value is found with the semi formal service of the friendly waiters and well thought out selection...."
David Cooper
"Getting shared food right.. We had a great meal at the Carlton Wine Room. Sat upstairs on a Saturday night in one of the booths. Tried 7 dishes plus..."
RobG
"The private function area for 12 downstairs in the cellar is just..."
Eddie
"A great find. Great food,lovely ambience and good service! The confit pork belly melts in your mouth, the duck cannelloni with mushrooms was a burst..."
Katie
"Second times a charm. This was the second time visiting the wine room, we ate there last night (Friday evening) and it was more fabulous than the..."
R_higgins
"Twice in one week. Relaxed friendly knowledgable staff are very rare for a place like this but the boys here are ace and very easy on the eye..."
Deeciduous
"Nice place. Went Tuesday a week or two ago, got a nice table for 2, staff were very knowledgeable , Italian heavy wine list is good, had a nice..."
"I got some takeaways yesterday evening from Kung Fu Burger in South Yarra! 🤩 - Gangnam style Burger (with kimchi) - Pulled Pork..."
Omesha Arachchige
"Review: ✏📝If you are a fan of fusion burgers, you gotta check out Kungfu Burgers on Chapel Street! This is one of my favourite burger..."
Instahungry
"Great range of meat free options here! Loved the Beyond spicy burger - just the right amount of chilli. Also recommend the loaded fries with mayo if..."
Evelyn Dempsey
"Everytime I've been to Kung Fu burger the service has been awesome. They have some great veggie and vegan options, the Buddha temple is..."
Jack Abbott
"The chicken drumsticks are simply stunning - great flavor and combination. The chicken bites are another highlight (so I regretted not taking any..."
Phoebe Tang
"Loved the vegetarian options here, the ultimate beyond was delicious! Tried the tofu nugget and they were just amazing, can't wait to be..."
Tokenbroccolligirl
"Top stuff for this part of Chapel Street!! Well done..."
Tomas
"I can only describe Kung Fu burger as drop dead amazing! I tried out the Minister Chicken which is a fried chicken burger with the gorgeous pillowy..."
Shape 72
"What kind of martial arts does a little wannabe chef do? 🐼 Kung food! 🤩Kung Fu is a type of Chinese flighting style that I have..."
Ines Fernandes
"Kung Fu Burger is not your average burger joint but boy is it a place to go! Their asian flavours infused into burgers are simply memorable. The menu..."
SouthEastEater
"Best burgers in Melbourne. Staff are always friendly. Venue is warm & inviting. Repeat customer. Definitely recommend...."
David Girvan
"Great burger, juicy beef patty, brioche buns. They have a variety of Asian inspired twists on a burger. Such as with kimchi or teriyaki’s sauce...."
Food Junkie
"Unique and well thought of burgers, you can all sorts of add-ons as well, we tried adding cheese bacon and jalapeño, and that is the best...."
Derrick Lim
"Kung Fu burger is a small burger place on Chapel St, and since we were in the area, we decided to give it a go. We came at around 4 in the..."
Ahh_Blueberry
"These guys like to call themselves Asian Burger Specialists and they definitely aren't wrong! Every time I visit is just as good as the last. You..."
FoodieMelbourne2019
"Kung fu burger is dishing out great asian fusion flavoured burgers! i really love the spin of everything they do in terms of joint western and..."
Hung Huynh
"I usually had the takeouts for Kung fu burger. The picture I took was when I was actually in the restaurant. The burgers are very big compared to..."
Gabrielle
"I ordered the chicken burger from the special menu and it tasty and juicy. The burgers were served in big portions. Highly recommend this place if..."
TXY
"This is a very delayed review when Fung Fu Burger had a pop up at HAWR Food Centre. So please be advised my comments and feedback is based on it's..."
AngeLuvFood8
"Kung Fu burger is a small place with BIG burgers. I was surprised how big the burgers were and the sauces are surprisingly good. They..."
Lauren Pinch
"It was only yesterday that I said I had never had a burger above average. Then I come to Kung Fu Burger and order the Gangnam Style burger and I’m..."
Glutenfreedombeth
"Fresh and delicious beef and chicken burgers. Friendly and fast service. We came here after a night out and they provided with 11/10 service and..."
Bernard Haylen
"Some of Melbourne’s best burgers with Asian-inspired flavours! From wasabi-beef, to soft shell crab and their vegetarian offering with a deep-fried..."
Harley Stafford
"Asian burger specialists! The guys at Kung Fu have created a beautiful fusion burger place with so many exciting flavours! With classics like Gangnam..."
Melbourne.Food
"I was really curious as I have never tried burgers with an Asian influence before and I wasn't disappointed.I ordered the Gangnam Style..."
Cludy Foodie
"Asian inspired burgers are a fantastic twist on traditional burgers. Quality beef and full of flavour. Worth a look if you are in Chapel St for..."
Adam Sarfati
"Great burgers with an asian touch, the spices and sauces fit very well. We also tried the chips and they were great, huge portions and amazing..."
2 Good Forks
"Recently re visiting the South Yarra area I had come across Kung Fu Burgerthe Bright Yellow walls and Excellent logo made me want to go in and..."
Rhypie
"The burgers here are a little different to other places but there are also some reassuring harks back to the good ol days of the classic Aussie..."
Alex
"If you are a fan if burgers do yourself a favour and get to Kung Fu Burger. Located on chapel street an Asian style burger joint which hits the mark...."
Nay Nay
"Their minister chicken burger is the best if you are in the mood for fried chicken. They also have green tea ice cream. Prices are reasonable - 12.5..."
Li-yin Goh
"Great flavour, got to see how they prepare their food from the wok itself! The Asian inspiration for the burgers is fantastic and a great twist on..."
Food Josh
"That kimchi burger was mind blowing. Really like the mixture of texture and flavours. The side of chicken and chips is great value and compliments..."
Tj Peco
"Rating: 4Finally, a burger joint has beaten my top burger joint. These are now my personally favourite burgers in town - definitely..."
Munching With Mel
"Had lunch here the other day, running between meetings. The staff here were friendly and helpful in making suggestions. The burger was great!, really..."
Naveed Kazi
"Kung Fu BurgerBest burger so far ! Nice small shop, great AC , the staff was very nice and helpful. I got the "Jumbo Aussie" and some fries..."
Poopglobal
"Love the beef burgers here. One of the best burger places around Chapel street. Friendly service and good vibes all around. Will be back for..."
Ashan Ayeshmantha
"I absolutely LOVE this place. The burgers are extremely good value and soooo delicious. I wish the wasabi mayo had more of a kick but I totally..."
Om Nom Nom
"Ordered the classic burger with sweet potato fries and I rate my overall experience a 9/10 The burger tasted different to most classic burgers..."
EatReviewRepeat Melbourne
"Their burgers are amazing and mind-blowing! Omg it's officially one of my fav burger places in town. Staff are nice and friendly, giving you helpful..."
HildaLuv2Eat
"I went to this restaurant because it had good reviews. The food was good in fact better that I thought to be a fast food place. The fusion with Asian..."
Mari Carmen Navarro
"Tasty no fuss Asian inspired fusion burgers. Great for a quick bite and are looking for some indulgent flavours. Conveniently located on Chapel..."
Coffeelove
"Had the tofu burger with sweet potato chips.Delicious! Walking past, I didn't think much of this place, but the mushrooms, crispy tofu and..."
LAC
"My partner and I always walked pass the store and loved its awesome scent but never really walked in. Finally we have the chance to have a try...."
Kellytu816
"Kung Fu Burger is the product of a love for both Asian food and burgers, and as you might expect, there are clear signs of Asian inspiration in the..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"4.0A small fusion burger joint painted yellow.Burgers are great with a toasted brioche bun. Meat is fresh and burger is firm. The..."
Cookielessvee
"Kudos for creativity and tasty flavours for sure! Loved the Asian spin and so pleased it was spun right! Worth a trip and trial if this is your..."
Linda
"Food was nice and service was great!! Recommend the chicken burger (too good I forgot to take a photo) and this Peking duck taco was amazing..."
Yuweiz1
"We headed into Kung Fu burgers the other night for a cheat meal. I have heard so many great things about this burger joint especially their infusion..."
Vivian
"If you’re looking for a really good burger place in Melbourne you have found it at Kung Fu Burger. Burgers are super tasty! They do some pretty..."
The High Tea Girl
"UPDATE we were invited back to Kung Fu this week to try some of their new menu items. We were pleased to see their liquor licence has come through..."
Good Food Good Mood
"We were invited back today to check out the a few of the other items on the menu. I knew what I wanted immediately when my eyes gazed on the Peking..."
Espy Eats
"Was skeptical to try the food here as the ingredients were a bit unusual but it really exceeded my expectations!! My husband and I always order..."
Maria Condello
"This little burger joint is located in South Yarra. Tbh, I came here with low expectation.. just because I have a voucher to redeem lol. Apparently,..."
Gece
"Taste , colourful & yum for that Asian swing on burgers 🍔 did not disappoint at all . Sit relax and tuck into a very enjoyable slice of something..."
Urban Cocktail
"A great little place for Asian-inspired burgers, or just burgers in general! For the price that they are (especially since they are regularly on Eat..."
Jamie
"I was initially sceptical of an Asian themed burger joint… would it be too naff? They have significantly improved their offering since..."
Tinmans Treats
"Kung Fu Burger has some of the friendliest and most hospitable staff I’ve ever encountered, particularly the lovely gentleman, Surjin. They treat..."
Daniel
"No wonder this place has amazing reviews. If you haven’t been, do yourself a favour and get yourself one of their juicy burgers. The chicken is..."
Rowan Bourke
"the patties seem overfried but they are not. patties are special and delicious. this is my first time to try the burger with kimchi. so..."
Miss_ZXC
"Loved the burgers and shakes here ! That matcha red bean shake was honestly one of the best milkshakes I’ve ever had !! And I loved the TAKOYAKI..."
Connie
"Kung Fu Burger on Chapel Street are serving up some seriously delicious burgers with an Asian fusion twist AND also these amazing tacos, side dishes..."
Melbourne Food Journey
"Great burgers and great sides. The fried chicken here is amazing and one of the best in Melbourne. Both in the burger and the lub lubs and..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Kung-fu burger is a Asian inspired burger joint serving up some great food.Asian fusion beef burgers, Crispy fried chicken, soft shell crab..."
BEARDED BURGER BLOGGER
"Oh damn. Oh damn. All I can say is oh damn everytime I take a bite! Oh damn. It’s that good. Oh damn. And the prices are even better! Seriously, oh..."
Alvin Wong
"Kungfu takes Asian inspired burgers to the next level, with such a wide variety of flavors it's hard to go past and not go in for a bite. The..."
@foodtom
"Burger with a twist.Ambience: The place isn't spacious, but it doesn't feel crampy. Since it's a burger joint there is an oily feels and..."
ＪＯＥＬＬＥ
"I'm not a fan of burgers. But this place had changed my appetite! Enjoyed my burger meal very much. The burger patty was so thick and juicy match..."
Shirley Ho
"Asain fusion burger and sides. Don't knock it till you tried. These are the best fusion burgers in Melbourne!! Triple cheesy was thick as, maybe..."
DamoForce Food
"Chanced upon this place while walking along chapel street and the tummy rumbled when I realized these guys serve Asian inspired..."
Sivashankar Sivam
"Bruce Lee, the greatest martial artist to walk the face of the earth. It was not only his fighting abilities, but his approach and philosophy to..."
One Piece Left
"Hats off to Minister chicken. I’ve literally never tried a burger like this before. You seriously gotta try this off the menu. Great value for..."
Bodybuilder Eats
"This hippy shop has a good variety of action-packed burgers. Was particularly impressed with their tacos, which came in a huge portion of 3. The..."
FoodforThought
"Great burgers all around. Big juicy meat patty on a soft bun. Good variety and creativity in making new twists on the humble burger. Great friendly..."
David Hewitt
"Easily a 4 for flavour. I loved the inclusion of Kim Chi on the Gamgnam Style burger but it made for the burger a little messy to eat... but still..."
Simon Walker
"The Melbourne burger scene is getting very busy but this one veers off centre and goes with an asian themed burger joint. I had the Gangnam Style..."
Split The Bill
"Really love the concept here, the fusion worked really well with my Mister Chicken burger. The burger was massive and couldn't finish it..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Words can’t describe the intense flavors I was fortunate to taste. The first bite and I was like “oh my god”. If I was not on calorie..."
Foooodie
"Loved every second of my experience here.Value for money here is ridiculous. The burgers are huge! I ordered the combo: 1 x Chips, 1 x..."
Goodcoffee
"Amazing 'respect the classic' and 'gangnum style' burgers! Full of flavour and big enough to fill you up! Excellent customer service as well - we..."
Gabriella Nixon
"Was interested to see and taste the concept between Asian-inspired flavoured burgers and sauces, and was definitely not disappointed! Tried the..."
KLLYXNG
"Just ate the Minister Chicken burger (+bacon). Expected it to be good, but was actually blown away - one of the nicest chicken burgers I've had...."
R M
"Their patties are definitely thicc and juicy!! My burger in particular (Gangnam Style) was juicy to the MAX because of all the kimchi and sauce haha..."
Asianfoodie
"Omg! Tasty tasty burgers! The owner even had a chat to us about how he makes his burgers and new creations he had in store. Friendly and..."
Nivi Murugan
"Amazing! I actually went in twice in the one day - they had a $4 popcorn chicken and chips special, which was delicious.I actually went in for..."
Steph Castree
"seriously the best burger and best value for money I have experienced in a long long time. I'm actually excited to go back to a my new local..."
Georgia Nelson
"Amazing!! Incredible burgers, super saucy and delicious. Staff very attentive, generous and helpful. My boyfriend was nervous about the spiciness of..."
Hannah Priest
"It’s not everyday that you come by an eatery that so skillfully combines two very different cuisines so flawlessly. After countless hours of..."
Penguineats
"Great place and good food. One of the best burgers in the area and decent value for money (compared to others in the area).
I have decided to do a..."
Mark Nussy
"Finished a movie on a Saturday night and wanted to grab a bite and tried this for the first time. Nice first time experience, delicious burgers and..."
S C
"Absolutely delicious burgers, never had the flavour combinations before and was so surprised how well they all worked together. If you're looking for..."
liam rappos
"Top tier burger joint on Chapel Street.
Amazing Cantonese undertones in the cooking. We are lucky to have such an authentic experience here in..."
Rhythm Gupta
"I am a absolute burger fiend and Asian inspired burgers here really hit the spot!
Good selection of beverages (both alcholic and non).
You cannot..."
Ezra K
"Best burger I’ve had in a very long time. As an American I pride myself on my bbq skills… I couldn’t have done better than this burger. Go get..."
Wiki Steve Felton
"By far the best burger joint in Chapel St. Always fresh and very generous size at a great price! Every now and then they have special deals which..."
Hussla 1982
"Really interesting burgers - traditional and more including Japanese and Korean burgers. Veggie and vegan options too. Freshly, home made and..."
"free range chicken salad. so darn good had it 6 times. the sauce is galangal,coconut cream & lemongrass etc beautiful..."
SaladGirlMelbourne
"The food is good here but a little overpriced. Enjoyed the prawns and the betel leaves, pho was ok. It’s nice food but there..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"Outstanding service and delicious dishes. We ordered the “Best Bits” off the Chef’s menu ($45 pp) and loved every dish. Dishes were brought out..."
Matthew Bishop
"The food was really tasty. You must order the Pork Hock so delicious, also the Peanut Parfait was beautiful and tasty(pictured). We really enjoyed..."
Cathy Kamarotlis
"Food was delicious and I will go back just to try more of the extensive menu in offer! But unfortunately the chairs and tables are dated, the tables..."
The Gift Girl
"Can't fault this place, enjoyed everything we ordered (which was quite a bit!). I am just annoyed it took ua this long to find out about this place,..."
Sally
"A cold Melbourne night and a warm welcome at this relatively new place. Melbourne is blessed with very good Viet food and Hanoi Mee is very..."
Mike B
"Great vibe at Hanoi, staff are welcoming and the food is amazing! Took me back to Vietnam with the flavours of the food. The cocktails are..."
COREY TALBOT
"Wonder full Vietnam fusion restaurant. Love the food quality and taste, fine dining presentation. Awesome place to hangout with friends and families...."
Rajmohan
"Hanoi Mee is a realisation of co-owners Ennis Le (former Head Chef at Elwood's Dandelion) and Malcolm Bond’s passion for fine food and drink...."
Gastrology
"I have not ventured much into the dining scene of Port Melbourne so I was quite excited when I got an invite from Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG)..."
The Spice Adventuress
"Great forward thinking restaurant. The signature Pork hock is amazing. We got the set menu and were not disappointed, except to say that both tables..."
Heathcliff
"This place is always busy and rightfully so. so book ahead. Really excellent food and service. Between 2 of us we started with the lemongrass chicken..."
Maphilldas
"Interesting that in a time when the Melbourne foodscene is readily embracing authenticity in foreign cuisine, a 'fusion' restaurant opens. The food..."
Lisa Eat More
"Some really great favours and combinations, nice relaxing vibe too after a busy day at work. Some delicious wines and cocktails too! Not much in Port..."
Amanda Collins
"Great service great food. Don't really know what else to say. Will keep coming back here. Great addition to Rouse St. Recommended if in the area...."
Ivaan Londar
"Saw this place on the way home and it looked great from the street side, pulled over and just had a fast bite and drink, wow !! Great ambiance and..."
The Cat
"Delicious! Came here for dinner for a mid week catch up with the girls and was not disappointed! All our meals were super yum. Staff were all..."
Sweetlikesugar
"AMMMAAZZIING - I dont know what some of the reviewers are on about, Hanoi Mee delivered in every single way. Ive walked past a few times and noticed..."
TheFitFoodie
"Dropped in at short notice - our waitress helped us choose a balance of foods as we weren't overly Hungary - very helpful - we had the best meal with..."
David Lockwood
"Excellent food, although not cheap it is good value. Smart but relaxed decor and atmosphere. Service is fine. Port Melbourne is lucky to have this..."
George Cockerill
"Been here twice now and the food is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend the pork hock and the twice cooked beef ribs. The service is great and..."
Daniel Ridolfi
"A terrific little local restaurant serving very good modern Vietnamese leaning food. The restaurant has a impressive bar serving impressive..."
Richardhoulton
"Have been the first time to this place yesterday for a quick lunch with my wife and we will surely come back. We tried the green prawns, which we..."
Andrej Miklosik
"We tried most of small bites and some main dishes, we were impressed. Its a fusion vietnamese restaurants, so dont expect to be authentic but who..."
Diep Dan
"i went there with a group of friends there was 6 of us some from vietnam and we all LOVED the food, myself i loved the pork hock and the beef short..."
Russell Pollard
"We are locals in Port Melbourne and have thoroughly enjoyed the couple of times we have been here. These guys have a real passion for traditional..."
Gavin.hoffmann78
"we have been here 3 times already - the staff are beautiful, polite and charming. The food is amazing and we have had three great experiences. Love..."
Cressida Crossley
"I have dined here twice and all I can say is "Wow". The calamari, crab and shrimp spring rolls were amazing like nothing I have ever tasted, the..."
Kim Miller
"My absolute favourite Vietnamese restaurant! It’s un-pretentious, laidback, brilliant quality food in a venue that has a great vibe. I’ve been..."
Lou
"This place is really good. Food and drinks were all delish. We ordered too much and couldn't finish it all because we were so full. Service was..."
RRJosh
"Busy little place and after the food and service I can understand why, we sampled six entries all great particularly prawn dumplings and grilled ones..."
"Certainly worth a visit here. Florian and the team are extremely attentive and helpful. A tip is to ask Florian to match the wine to the food, he has..."
KG
"I am aiming this one at tourists, for surely most of Melbourne knows about this gem. Syracuse is situated in “old Melbourne”, the old financial..."
Paul Noone
"Absolutely stunning dishes. So much finesse in the texture and taste of every item on the plate; the vegetable garnishes complemented the fish..."
Catherine Hsu
"Dining here we felt like a royalty. We were treated with the upmost respect and hospitality, and food was beyond my imagination setting off fireworks..."
Anonymous -
"The restaurant gives a kind of 50’s feeling with its heritage style interiors, small round tables with wooden chairs and a huge collection of old..."
vivek thakkar
"Delicious food, excellent service. Suitable for a get together but not quite for a..."
Lily Anuar
"Absolutely delicious and the ambience was unbelievably good. We ordered three dishes and a dessert to share. Unfortunately we were so excited about..."
"Each time we visit Melbourne this is one of our favourite restaurants for dining. Great Italian cuisine with daily specials as well as the regular..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"Wow, what a place! We have been living merely a block away for two years, and feel deep regret for not going sooner. The food is incredible - we..."
Tara Nelson
"An institution. Classic Italian food and drinks. Personally. I love the coffee here and have their pasta. Staff are great and standards are always..."
FRIDGEMAGNET
"Very delicious past and very friendly staff. The decoration is also amazing! Love the..."
Alice
"The atmosphere here was lovely and food plentiful and delicious. I can definitely see myself coming back again. That seafood linguine in the baking..."
Tran Quoc Giang
"Loved the service. Loud vibrant restaurant. Food was amazing. I had the marinara and would definitely recommend...."
Pippa Knight
"Don’t worry about the seemingly higher than usual prices here, the food, service and atmosphere is top notch and worth it! The staff were just..."
Cmzajicek
"All the staff speak in Italian to each other.. when you walk in the door, it's like you've hopped off a plane in Italy. Old-worldly, soft lighting..."
RichEats
"What a delightful dining experience we had here. I can’t rave about it enough. The service was outstanding. The food was amazing, the homemade..."
Lisa Giles
"Best overall meal and experience I’ve had in a while.Great atmosphere. Fantastic and warm service and beautiful food. The tiramisu is to..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"Came to this quaint little cafe for lunch on a Sunday. Service was excellent. Ordered the carpaccio, seafood linguini and tagliatelle with lamb ragu...."
Sue C
"This place takes you to the heart of Italy! This restaurant is great for dates and special occasions. The wait staff are extremely friendly and..."
Kris L
"Amazing dinner in an authentic italian restaurant. We tried the specials and the seafood linguine ot was perfect! the wine was good and the waitress..."
Marine Jarroussié
"I travel to Melbourne regularly for work and always try and fit in a meal at Caffe e Cuccina. The ambiance, staff, food and drink selections are..."
Robin
"Traditional Italian restaurant. Great food. The ragu was amazing. Service was attentive and impeccable. Had an ‘old fashioned’ with a crystal..."
Akilastoutzoglou
"I'd give 4.5 if it was possible. The food is fantastic (really fantastic!), but what makes this place is the staff. Everyone was incredibly welcoming..."
Tasting Melbourne
"Caffé e Cucina is one of the pioneer of authentic Italian restaurants established in South Yarra, Melbourne since 1988. The vision is to introduce..."
Jeffry
"This is close to the best Italian in Melbourne . The staff are superb and the food greatThe veal is one of my favourite dishes and selection of..."
Eden
"4.5 Caffe e Cucina takes you on a journey through Tuscan fields, Florentine Piazzas and Venetian streets with their top notch Italian dining and..."
Suzie Scribbles
"Gorgeous authentic Italian restaurant on chapel street. Staff were lovely and food was excellent. The complimentary extras of bread and olives were..."
Kate Dougherty
"We were delighted to be invited to Caffe e Cucina in South Yarra, which recently celebrated its 30th birthday. This romantically lit restaurant had..."
Espy Eats
"I was excited to finally visit Caffe e Cucina as I have been wanting to come here for almost a year now. Upon entering the restaurant I found it..."
Vivian
"A charming restaurant which is cosy and quaint, service was top notch. We started off with beef carpaccio for entree, pastas for main and then..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"We ordered the Tagliolini, Tagliatelle and Linguine Di Mare for mains, and the semi freddo, Caffe E Cucina Affogato and Creme Brulee. The food was..."
Katy L
"I go here all the time and have never been disappointed! This is a great restaurant for a date due to the dim lighting, beautiful Italian waiters and..."
Tommi Taylor
"Oh WOW! Got a booking on the night! Restaurant has great atmosphere and staff are friendly and polite. The veal ‘Alla Milanese “ was superb. The..."
RK
"We love this restaurant which in my experience is the most authentic Italian Restaurant in Melbourne. I must be right because our lovely Italian..."
KLW
"Have to love this place , this place has been there for 30years I recall? Just like old days and the food will never let you down . The size of the..."
James Moulziano
"Ah, where do I start. Beautiful restaurant, with beautiful food. Very cozy. One of the nicest Italian meals I have had in a very long time. I highly..."
Jimmy Dee
"The best Italian Restaurant in Melbourne. Cosy, romantic, beautiful food, wonderful staff and a fabulous wine list. Booked a table online, it was our..."
Goodfoodgoodwine
"This was one of my favourite locals when I lived in the area. The food is always delicious and the staff adorable. Great for a date or a catch up..."
Tiges
"Authentic, delicious, fresh and pretty.I would say the parcel wrapped pasta marinara (called something much more fancy on the menu) is the..."
Elle
"Beautiful low lit Italian restaurant with relaxing atmosphere.Great location,excellent food. The service is impeccable. Excellent pasta with a great..."
Victor Lee
"It's not often you have a dish which completely transports you back to your childhood memory of indulging in fresh ragu made by Nonna. The menu is a..."
Josh
"5 of us had a booking for dinner here. It's a real cosy restaurant setting, a bit cramped though, with dim lightings. We were seated at a table..."
LittleM
"I like this place for three reasons. The wine is outstanding if you are willing to part with $20 a glass. The service is second to one. The food is..."
Ads Davies
"Caffeine e Cucina is a beautiful cosy Italian restaurant. In fact Iconic. My experience was amazing. The food was delicious and fresh. Simple menu..."
Anna Singh
"Walking into Caffe e Cucina is akin to being transported to Italy. The waiters all speak the language and dress the part, the lighting is moody and..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Great food, very very nice polenta, the boar was Beautifully cooked, great flavour. Great stuff. I was served by Luca, very charming and welcoming..."
Freddie Diaz
"Went there one month ago, the place is very small and the tables as well. The food was nice but nothing exceptional. The serves are not very big...."
Ananda Purnam
"Went to Caffe e Cucina for dinner and ordered a few dishes to share. Overall everything was fresh and delicious! My favourite pasta for the night was..."
Jiji
"I have to say they got tasty foods, great service and nice staff. Have a wonderful night with friend. Will definitely come back again. Love the..."
Maxyuer
"Definitely one of my favourite traditional Italian restaurants in Melbourne. Simple menu and vibrant flavours. Their beef carpaccio and seafood..."
XiaoHui Teo
"Service - wonderful, very warm and friendly. Credit to all the staffsFood- exquisite. One wordWine list- plenty to choose from..."
Lily Fullgrabe
"We visited for dinner on a Friday. The service was great, very attentive, and our meals were delicious. In our group we had the special risotto,..."
TL
"A must do dining experience for any real foodie! Great service from the staff, all very welcoming and friendly - lovely Italian gentlemen.A true..."
The Broneills
"Now being an Italian myself, it’s hard to find a restaurant that my set of Nonna’s couldn’t cook circles around. However, Melbourne seems to..."
On The Chopping Board
"My bf and I came here for dinner Saturday night. Service and atmosphere was so lovely, I felt like I was back in Italy. The wait staff were friendly..."
Channing Louise
"Been here multiple time with the friend and family. Always a nice place for chat, food and nice place with good scenes. I used Liven and got my $50..."
James Raftkis
"A nice Italian restaurant is always the perfect entree to a movie! When all we could find was a 9:40PM movie session at Jam Factory, we just knew..."
One Piece Left
"The pasta is fresh and have a good texture. The risotto is really good. It's creamy and the flavour is vibrant. For the dessert, tiramisu is..."
Andreas Saputra
"I spent my 10th year wedding anniversary diner here last night. We took the balcony private dining option for minimum spend $230. I have to say the..."
High Expectations
"quick and friendly service ... bread was one of the best I've had in a long time ... crispy crust with chewy dough ... passatelli with zucchini and..."
David Weng Yew Wong
"We could have been in Italy! Great atmosphere, food and service. The seafood linguine was amazing! Just a shame we were too full for pudding. We will..."
Clare
"It's been over 20 years since I last visited Caffe e Cucina - it was one of my favorite cafes and despite my best intentions I never manage to get..."
FatCat
"What an incredible find. The waiters deserve kudos for the beautifully precise service. For entree we had the bruschetta with a mortadella/ricotta..."
Emily
"My husband and I found this place by accident and by chance we were allowed to dine on the balcony. I love the fact that the pasta is homemade as it..."
Melanie SRG
" Came here for lunch and were greeted with very friendly service. We sat down on possible what was the smallest table ever but we ran with the them...."
FoodFoodFood
"Gastrology recently indulged in Caffe E Cucina's pasta night where 3 courses (comprising of 4 different pastas) are served. We loved each of our..."
Gastrology
"Loved coming here for date night. I had the gnocchi which was delicious, creamy & tasty. My bf got the seafood linguini which he also said was great...."
Kiffdcosta
"very delicious Italian. well worth a try!the carpaccio di manzo, the capesante gratinate, the tagliatelle al ragu di agnello, the linguine..."
Tony
"Amazing food, and friendly, polite, attentive service. Traditional Italian food and hospitality at its finest. Great night! Highly recommend...."
Claire Bella
"Ok, This is our wrap. Cafe e Cucina has now been around for 20 odd years. It Continues to set and re-set the standards of italian cuisine. Period!..."
Restaurant Rescue
"My favorite Italian restaurant Authentic Italian cuisine, I've been dining here for years and never been disappointed Keep up the good work..."
Christian Clarke
"Nice little unassuming restaurant. Have been here twice and loved it twice. De finely a place to go to. Good quality Italian food done the way it..."
Tony
"Great food, but that's what I'd expect for the price. The crispy skin salmon was cooked perfectly and the additional elements on the plate were also..."
David Lew
"It was the experience of dining with friendly Italian staff and a friendly ambiance more than the food. The Parmesan ice cream with raw beef is a..."
Deborah Pacheco
"Great homemade pasta ragout, coupled with great ambience and staffSmall little place but don't be fooled has great foodThank you..."
Andrew Stephens
"My partner took me their for my birthday. It was actually quite nice, the service was friendly. The food was nice and not too heavy. I will..."
Richard Marchandise
"Servizio molto premuroso.Ambiente, sicuramente un buon rinnovamentoIl nostro tavolo sembrava una seduta spiritica :)Il food buono come..."
Cucina A Modo Mio
"Italian food institution. Caffe e Cucina is one of those Melbourne restaurants that immediately transport you to Italy for the price of a plate of..."
Missdelish
"as someone who travels to Italy often and loves italian food, caffe and cucina is simply outstanding!!!!! will definitely go back..."
Roger Grummidge
"Old school Italian with atmosphere which can't be replicated. Excellent for date nights. Great selection of Italian wines. Best pastas in south..."
David Liao
"Amazing dining experience! Now I am Italian and hardly ever eat Italian food out however I Had a dinner here last Friday night and from the moment..."
Ornella
"Escalate service as food! The gnocchi was incredible, and the accompanying wine went perfectly with the recommendation of staff. Beautiful atmosphere..."
Alexandra Scherrer
"The food was absolutely delicious 😋. I really liked the way they done their pasta. The texture was different from most fresh pasta dishes. I..."
Dani Bhatt
"Stumbled across as we walked down Chapel St shopping. Welcomed with open arms, greeted with beautiful italian accents and service impeccable. Food..."
lara harley
"Simply amazing place. The cocktails were divine, the meals were cooked perfectly and perfectly portioned. The meals tasted fresh and delicious. The..."
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"Very authentic Italian. It's an experience. Great service and..."
Robert
"The service here was fantastic, and the food was delicious. The staff are all incredibly accommodating, allowing us to enjoy the romantic atmosphere..."
Freezing alex
"Being half Italian I'm no stranger to Italian cuisine and Caffe e Cucina did not disappoint..."
M 82
"The food is exquisite. The staff very accommodating. We got lucky enough to be served in the small balcony. Its the only table (can only fit 2) so..."
Marinara Linguine with Fresh Local Seafoods Sauteed with Garlic Confit Parsley Butter and Olive Oil
Salmon
Fish & chips
Hot Spicy Chili King Prawn Cutlets Coated with a Light Rice Flour Batter
Seafoods Pasta
Box Seafood Platter for Two
Chowder
Lobster
Oysters Variety
Fish & Chips
Smoked Salmon
Pasta
Daintree Barramundi with Asparagus Parsnip Sauce and Crispy Parsnip Decoration
Seafood Platters
Risotto With
Salad
Prawns
Mixed Seafood Platter
Chili
Creme Brulee
Steamed Mussels
Oysters Kilpatrick
Crawfish
Catfish
Herb Bread
Crab
Sit down
Seafood
Australian
Contemporary
Street Parking
Cash Only
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Lunch
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Wow what a beautiful restaurant. The service was 5 star. The food was amazing. I shouted my mum the hot platter for her 75th birthday and it was..."
Sally Edmonds
"Some of the best seafood around.We started with whitebait to share YUM. I enjoyed the Garlic Prawns which didn't have that over the top garlic..."
Kay Feain
"We had dinner before Priscilla at the Regent. We absolutely loved the meal, entree was duo breads with oil and dukkah, for main I had the best fish..."
Bev Boys
"We enjoyed a sensational hot and cold seafood platter for three. Food and service was excellent. As good a seafood restaurant as I've enjoyed. Five..."
Rick Towerton
"Fabulous service and the food was to die for. Any reviewers should bare in mind it's the theatre district. If your not going to the theatre �, book..."
Anthony Passmore
"Excelled our expectation of superbly fast and efficient friendly service. Food were delightfully delicious. This has becoming our favourite seafood..."
Eva G Foo
"Excellent service and fantastic seafood menu with delicious desserts. Will definitely go back and highly recommend this restaurant to all seafood..."
Jackie Rose Butler
"We had a meal at Box before seeing a show at Athenaeum opposite. Everything was excellent we had several drinks, Parmesan herbed bread, flathead..."
Eileen Smith Patterson
"The food was delicious and the waitress was friendly, helpful and professional. I didn’t have a booking but had no trouble getting a table, and..."
Merri Vandekolk
"Excelente food, also the service. The waiter Monica and the owner where very..."
Rodrigo Solis Camara de Cayon
"Delightful meal and lovely service. Our table server was lovely and the gentleman who took our payment also very friendly (he was also lovely on the..."
Kellie-Jane Simpson
"Best seafood in Melbourne, great service and always friendly staff. I strongly recommend and will be back..."
Adeline Zimmermann
"Took a mate here for a celebration and dropped about 500 between the two of us. But we spared no expense and didn’t regret it a bit. Several nice..."
Joel Hinch
"Super friendly staff here! It’s a must do if you enjoy seafood. The highlight of my dining experience would have to be the natural oysters with..."
Kitakai
"Yes it is expensive but I cannot fault the service nor the quality of the seafood. Our waitress was lovely and pre-empted all our requests. Thank..."
Seerie
"We got in early before a show and the place was quiet then but filled up. The service was prompt and attentive. I had oysters natural all quiet..."
Mike W
"We wanted a seafood platter and thought we would give this place a try. Great location in the CBD close to some great hotels. We had the hot seafood..."
Dawson Brister
"One of the stalwarts in the city, for finer dining, even more for upmarket seafood. Pricing makes it more of a place for special occasions, but..."
M For FOOD And Drinks Occasionally.
"My husband brought me here for dinner tonight as part of my birthday surprise and the food was beautiful. We had a prawn cocktail and morten bay bugs..."
Suzanne Kehl
"I really enjoyed this place...staff were lovely...food was delicious and the wine was top shelf. Venue itself is a little strange which..."
Jeremy Day
"I paid a visit to Box Seafood Restaurant last night to celebrate my husband's 27th birthday and the restaurant's service made his birthday just that..."
Vanessa Ollivier
"Prawn spring rolls and the Moreton bay bugs with the garlic sauce are a MUST. Seafood platter is the best option as you get a little bit of..."
Saady
"Wife and I Dropped in for a quick meal pre show. Excellent service to get us out before show. Garlic bread for starters followed by mains of..."
Brettski Bear
"I let the boy choose where we were having dinner and I have to admit I was a bit skeptical when we walked in on a Thursday night, the only people in..."
Jess Chi
"Dropped in for dinner before a show. Great food, great service. Fish and chips, desert, cider, lovely on a hot night. Not cheap but a great way to..."
Rob Jackson
"I enjoyed the atmosphere and the very kind and professional staff. My partner and I came here to celebrate my birthday and we ordered the seafood..."
Dakota Deane
"We had a mission to go out and indulge on quality seafood, this place definitely satisfied that fix! The seafood platter did not disappoint in any..."
Tony
"Nice food if you want a nice restaurant that is not on trend so you won't need to queue which is refreshing. Not cheap but it is good quality food..."
Rachel P
"Staff were attentive without being intrusive on quite a busy Saturday night. We had the seafood platter and could not fault it. Fantastic experience..."
Damo Maloney
"Tried the Spicy Chili King Prawns and it is indeed spicy but yummy! Luckily you can have rice with it. Although a white wine matches better, i did..."
Jarod
"I came here on a quiet Thursday night. Nothing to hit home about, very expensive for what it was, although the food was good and seafood was well..."
Garth Christie
"Some of the best natural oysters I've had. This to me says a lot about their basic standards and their suppliers. We sampled widely from the fruits..."
Hipster Douchebag
"Great food and great service!! My partner and I ate at this restaurant for a pre-theatre meal. The recommendations from the waiter were superb. ..."
Miss Vanilla
"Went there last night (Saturday night) for dinner for anniversary and the service was excellent and the food was fantastic. Could not fault anything..."
Peter Banitskas
"Good, fresh seafood if all a little bit uninspiring. The menu plays it very safe offering a selection of tried and true dishes. That being said;..."
Jit
"Had lunch here some time ago , oysters and a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. Good option for lunch or dinner before or after the theatre. Recommend..."
Nick The Greek
"My Mum and I came here before the Lion King on a Saturday night and were asked straight away by a pleasant man if we were going to go to the Lion..."
TheFitFoodie
"Last minute decision to grab dinner Here before a show at The Regent Theatre. Both food & service was fantastic, ate trio of dips, pumpkin & chicken..."
Peta
"Fresh seafood. Had dinner here before we saw a show at the Regent. Absolutely loved it. Very helpful and friendly staff, seafood cooked to..."
Foodismyfave
"JT’s atlantic salmon was cooked perfectly and the accompanying risotto was also packed with flavour - probably the best risotto we’ve tried this..."
Wynne Ma
"Always a Winner. Love Box on Collins, always..."
Gndtraining
"Great Seafood. We love the box. Great seafood! Great Service! Adrian is an amazing host! The perfect pre-dinner when seeing a show next..."
ChrisX
"A++. Dined here last Saturday night before going to see Wicked next door at the Regent Theatre. With even just a party of 2 my friend and i tried..."
Stephanie Didolis
"Great seafood and..."
Suzy
"We had a really nice lunch on sunday before going to see the Wicked show at the Regent Theather. Sizes for the meals were pretty good and dessert was..."
ViviMar
"Gabbi. Perfect Lunch! I lunched with an elderly, frail gentleman last Sunday pre-theatre, and the staff were thoughtful and considerate in their..."
Gabbi Dalsasso
"Awesome, best restaurant we have found in cbd, food delicious, service was excellent. Very professional, and good value considering the quality. Wil..."
Gus
"I have been a customer at Box for eight years. Amazing atmosphere, exceptional service, great food and plethora of wine list. This restaurant at..."
Abeer Sandher
"Could not recommend this restaurant more highly. We had the oysters and crayfish. Without a doubt the best seafood in..."
Lonners
"Exceptional service and food. Fantastic wine list. Friendly staff. Great experience overall. Coming back here for my birthday in 2..."
Lesley
"Wow the whole lobster ! Just try this dish..."
Steve
"Great service and excellent seafood. Garlic prawns were cooked to perfection. We will be..."
Sharyn Honey
"The food is amazing and the service is good depending on who you get. The man who is perhaps the owner is very attentive. However I went on a..."
JZess
"Great place very intimate and the service was personalized. Don't put what looks like a small portion of food off the place at order I did and walked..."
Caitlin
"Fantastic food, great service. What more could you want?! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone who loves..."
Shauna Shenz
"Service makes it special. While on the expensive side this is the way to spoil yourself. The service from the moment you come in the door is special..."
Clockmakers Wife
"Exceptional..."
Brandi
"We booked this restaurant for a birthday dinner. The seafood was really fresh and tasty. The prices were a little expensive - $300 for a 2kg..."
Rachel Bingham
"Service A1. Fresh, tasty food, nice ambience and fantastic..."
Liam
"Amazing seafood and service to match. It's refreshing to find a restaurant with exceptional service and amazing food! We ordered a seafood plater and..."
Zara Love
"Service was excellent. We ordered the seafood platter for two. It was a little bit pricey but we come from the country so we were happy to pay for..."
Richelle Harding
"Incredible food, incredible service. Always consistent and Adrian always ensures every guest has the best experience..."
Amanda Cannata
"This restaurant offers some of the best seafood in Melbourne, along with top champagnes and wines. Service is spectacular, attentive and friendly. ..."
Gary Methven
"Amazing dining experience. Spoiled myself and had crayfish that was so fresh, superbly prepared and I can't stop telling people about it.
Service is..."
Shawn Irvine
"Taste was amazing! It is a little pricey but I guess you're paying for high class meals so you can expect high class prices. If portions increase a..."
Raewyn Naidu
"Absolute pleasure to be back at the Box Restaurant with Adrian & Mark and the rest of there team. Great family business always make us feel welcome..."
Thai Bouillabaisse of Skull Island Tiger Prawns & Storm Shell
Ribs
Green Papaya Salad Snake Beans Peanuts & Dried Shrimp
Curry
Fried Mince Pork Lettuce Wrap
Prawns
Betel Leaf Spanner Crab & Chilli Jam
Caramelised Pork Belly Five Spice Pickled Mustard Greens
Betel Leaf Prawn Appetiser
Caramelised Pork Hock
Beef
Green Curry
Chilli Coconut Martini
BBQ Chicken Skewer
Salad
White Rice
Lamb
Chili
Crispy Fish
Fish
Crab
Red Snapper
Pork
Scallops
Chicken Skewers
Cocktails
Duck
Wagyu Beef Tartare
Wine
Beer
Oyster
Freshly Shucked Oysters
Sit down
Thai
Asian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"About the only problem with Melbourne having so many fantastic restaurants to try is that you are away from your favourite, and the best, for too..."
Boris Stojanovic
"Having only the weekend in Melbourne we wanted something great, being from Brisbane, we have thai, but it's difficult to find the fusion long..."
Mitchell Rowe
"food there is really awesome, I. particularly the oysters, they put a touch of lemon sherbet is tremendous, brings out the freshness and flavor of..."
Chan Frank
"Luckily we arrived early.....without a booking....as the place filled up quite quickly afterwards on a busy Friday night. We were shown immediately..."
Kirsten Scott
"Highly recommend this restaurant. If you are in the area and you are a lover of modern thai food this place has excellent food, service and wine. Go..."
Kwong Kung Jin
"Excellent inventive fresh food , engaged vibrant staff all at a suprisingly lower than expected for a top class experience. Pre dinner cocktails,..."
Bill Varga
"Delicious food, amazing cocktails, great service, relaxing decor, nice music... still going strong after so many years... give it a try this place..."
Mary Caccioppoli
"Suggested by a friend for pre-show this place did not disappoint. The cocktails are to die for and the pork hock is one of the tastiest dishes I have..."
Karen Davis
"Always amazing! The food and the service is always on point. One of a Melbourne's best..."
Nicole Papasavas
"My all time favourite restaurant ever!!! Not only amazing food but awesome atmosphere and vibe! Consecutively amazing every time I go! Highly..."
Ruby Becroft
"We went to three restaurants over the weekend and Longrain was by far the best followed by Tipo..."
Claudia Rinaldi
"My husband and I went here to celebrate our anniversary and we were met with not only exceptional food, but an amazing atmosphere and attentive..."
Naomi Schultink
"Absolutely amazing can't rave about it enough. Lovely food, great attentive staff. Well done to all who work there you are..."
Narelle Axton
"Fabulous experience - highly recommended and didn’t disappoint - amazing flavours and service - walked in at 9.00pm and only waited 10 minutes -..."
Roz Hanson
"i had a great meal and the best Gin and tonic and will be back..."
"Must Try Delicacy, Stir Fry Pad Thai Chicken Noodles are the best and are so addictive and so delicious that one cannot..."
Aravind Ratna
"Hochi Mama offers delicious food and exquisite cocktails. My personal favourite items on the menu are: the ‘roast duck wonton crisps’,..."
Nicole Kellam
"Lovely restaurant with really friendly staff. The food was absolutely incredible and had really good portion sizes. I’m not too good with spice but..."
Jordan Trevena
"📍Hochi Mama, MelbourneLord knows I waited way too long to eat out again. Legit counted seconds until June 1st. I've been to Hochi Mama about..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Our host Morgan was unreal cool.Super friendly, not only to us as the customers of the vibrant environment, but also to the unfortunate person..."
Joe Barker
"I celebrated my 21st birthday at Hochi Mama last night and the experience was incredible. The food was amazing and the chefs did a great job catering..."
Bianca D
"Bryan was great! Super friendly and deserves a bottle of wine for his efforts..."
Josh G
"Bryan was so helpful and enthusiastic in helping our dear friend celebrate her 21st birthday! Food and service was outstanding. Happy customers..."
Rebekah Hogan
"Our waiter Bryan was amazing and created great vibes for the..."
Georgia Eastwood
"Our server Bryan was a delight. He spent just the right amount of time explaining the menu, making us laugh, and being attentive. The food is..."
Tim Mahoney
"Nice dinner, me and my partner wanted to go Asian but she can’t handle hot (spicy) food at all, Morgan the waiter was super friendly and..."
Sensei
"Couldn't get into Paper, Scissors, Rice which turned out to be a good thing. Two doors down was Hochi Mama. Every meal was a taste sensation. All 5..."
Aaditey Bains
"Can be very busy, was lucky enough to get talk on walking in.Had a light meal, with plenty of good veggo (mostly tofu based)..."
Affogato Addiction
"Delicious, kind staff and great service - highly recommend, although slightly on the pricey side. Great for a special..."
Mikip98
"This is a rave as we loved dinner here! The feed me deal for 2 is great as you can pick a few things to try and you'll want to here! We loved the..."
Eater123
"Quite enjoyed the asian dishes here. I really liked the pad thai and grilled pork belly but didn't love the lamb ribs. There was so much fat on there..."
Connie
"We had a great feed with good service at Hochi Mama! Great to see lots of delish vegan options. Would def go back..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"A quality venue. Good variety of drinks and food . Friendly staff , just to name a few things ! The food was amazing cashew nut chicken was great..."
Gravy Lover
"Amazing food at a very reasonable price for two! Many fresh veggies and fragrant herbs to accompany with succulent meat! What a feast. We think Hochi..."
Big Fat Layer
"Yum! Came here for my birthday dinner as a treat and we were not disappointed! Young, funky and delicious!The food was tasty and plentiful- the..."
YummyMummy
"Came here for a team lunch and all of them loved the food! We ordered the trio of scallops, vegan pancakes, roasted duck won tons, soft shell crab..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Hochi Mama is one of the best Asian Fusion style restaurants there is in the CBD. The ambience is modern - the decor and art makes for a cool place..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Popped into Ho Chi Mama on a bustling Wednesday. A perk of working in Melbourne CBD is being close to everything.. especially fantastic..."
ToFeedTwo
"What a great night! Booked the late sitting for a group catch up so we had the banquet.Good value for $49.50. There was so much food and a great..."
Samantha Ignalaga Huang
"We came here on a weekend to have dessert and ordered fhe panna cotta and was very impressed. The presentation was on point and if you love pandan..."
M3lissa____
"Excellent outing. The place is nice on the eye, the food is delightful and the staff are great. We went for the 30$pp menu option and we were up to..."
Foodies.and.Coe
"Great food, great cocktails and to top it off Enzo our waiter was fantastic and even remembered us by name! Great night and can’t wait to go back..."
Lauren
"Me and my family went here for lunch the other day. We had such an amazing time. Everything was just perfect the food, drinks, the atmosphere but..."
Nika Storme Oly
"Amazing food, amazing service! We went early (about 5.45) and were seated immediately. The food came out really fast and the guy who served us was..."
Sonia Mehlhopt
"This is the best Asian restaurant I have ever been too. The dishes are beyond unique and the staff are so friendly. I can't begin to describe how..."
Gabi Macfarlane
"Service was amazing!! Probably the best staff and service we’ve ever experienced. Great vibes and food was also great. The curry and chicken..."
Hungry
"Hochi Mama was a great experience, we got the feed me option and every dish was delicious. the chicken bao was the highlight as it was crispy and..."
Andy Liu
"The cocktail is great, I like the Mexican lady boy, it’s a bit spicy but it’s a great sensation.All the vegetarian dishes are amazing, I..."
Charlotte Cooper
"Been twice now and both experiences equally as good as each other.Quirky spot, great service, clever decor, great prices and..."
Iamguyin
"Rating 4.75/5Service ★★★★Food ★★★★★Ambience ★★★★★Price ★★★ ★★We have now visited..."
Urban Muncher
"Everything we ordered was delicious. Great fusion food. Lovely inviting restaurant..."
Parul Aggarwal
"Second time being here and still loved their food. Cool vibe, nice neon signs and friendly staff. Great selection of cocktails and food. Love love..."
KEL
"ONE OF MY FAVE RESTAURANTS EVER!! Everything on the menu is absolutely to die for, and I mean EVERYTHING!! The fried chicken is a MUST!!..."
Emily Williams
"We have been waiting to come and try Hochi Mama for some time now, and wow was the wait worth it, even in winter the Vietnamese flavours came through..."
Richard Tom
"Hochi Mama received a lot of “Yum!” and “This is amazing!” from my friends and I. The food and cocktails were standouts, with my favourites..."
Louise
"Been here twice and loved it every single time! The customer service is so good and the waiter we had was so friendly. Came for my best friends bday..."
Honest Foodie
"Experienced a wonderful evening of delightfully delicious food and sparkly attentive staff. Five stars isn't enough. We loved every bite..."
Janelle Byrne
"This place is something! Such a character.Its lively, heavily crowded,with quirky dim lit ambiance, set in an alley. Weekends are..."
Erica George
"Cheap but delicious!! The only downside is the place is so tiny and the tables have been cramped so close to one another. But who cares when you have..."
Jill
"This place is great for late night dinner cravings. Amazing mix of Asian fusion dishes, great entrees and menu designed to share. Love the cocktail..."
Ricky.katyal86
"Feed me is a must. You will enjoy flavours, variety and will leave full!! They also do a great job of catering for different dietary requirements...."
"I had a very lovely dinner at Hochi Mama. My friend booked a table for us which I highly recommended, unless you’re happy to sit outside in the..."
Mia Tua
"Morgan was super lovely, gave good recommendations and was really happy and approachable. Excellent service. I don’t particularly love Asian food I..."
Stevie
"J’s score 3.75. J & her little sister had a catch up dinner here on Tue 19th Mar.Service was good & relaxed - staff were friendly, helpful &..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"Wow what else can I say! Crazy good. Great service, very well priced and even better food. Great GF options for my girlfriend and non GF for me. Only..."
Mark Cusack
"Love this place! Been here a few times now and it’s become a go to for us! Food is just amazing packed full of flavour, staff are easy going and..."
Alanna
"Hochi Mama is the best Viet fusion restaurant that I have been to in Melbourne. We booked a table (and glad we did because it was a full house) and..."
Aaron Chin
"All the rumours that Hochi Mama is incredible is no lie! The wait was worth it with every meal, side, and dessert being a delight to enjoy! Very..."
Kate
"Amazing food every time we have come and great value for their ‘feed me’ menu. Out host Georgia was fantastic and made the dining experience..."
Georgia Crisfield-Smith
"Always really busy and buzzing but a nice place and once seated staff are very friendly and helpful! We opted for the ‘me hungry now’ which..."
Nat S
"Located in an iconic Melbourne laneway, Hochi Mama is a fun and relaxed restaurant/bar serving up modern Vietnamese-inspired street food. Expect..."
Robin
"I celebrated my birthday here with a large group. We shared the $39.5 banquet which is such good value for money!The food is delicious, one of my..."
Cody
"Absolutely love this place for it’s food, ambience and service. Occasionally there may be a short wait if we haven’t reserved a table but we are..."
Shak
"Visited tonight Thursday night with three friends making us a party of four. Booked a 5:30 p.m. sitting. The place became alive at this early sitting..."
Eric L
"went during the break of harry potter & the cursed child theatre show, was booked out but lovely lady made us a spot on the bar. ordered hochi fried..."
Jesso
"I always wanted to come here but every time I come it's fully booked or a long wait. However husband and I were lucky that we had a gap between the..."
Winney Wang
"My friend works at this restaurant so we decided to go for a visit. I went in open minded and I was completely blown away by the food. The food was..."
Carmelia Ng
"Hochi Mama knows how to do Thai fusion the right way. Rather than making watered-down westernised versions of Thai food, they do their own thing to..."
Sesame Eats
"Located in one of Melbourne’s hidden laneways, Hochi Mama is a fun and vibrant restaurant serving up modern Vietnamese and Asian fusion food. Their..."
Kris L
"We get the 'me hungry now' set and I must say the serving size of the large dishes are generous. We order a tiger beef salad on the side and I would..."
Natsfoodadventures
"Went there for New year eve dinner ... The food is so good .. and the service too .. we orders so many dishes and and loved all of them .. from fried..."
Pav Parmar
"This place is good! The food is great and comes out rather quickly. The staff is incredibly friendly! The prices are incredibly reasonable..."
Jackson Trundle
"Came here for a second visit for a quick work lunch. Had some minor issues on the first visit but they invited me back to try it again. Was great! I..."
Princeofharts
"Delicious food and can generally cater to dietary requirements. Highly recommend the Feed Me deal which gets 2 people 2 small dishes, 2 large dishes..."
Rach
"Really yummy food. Certainly an interesting menu with plenty of tasty options. The cocktail menu was also very excited and I liked the suggested..."
Yume Yume
"*4.5Dined at Hochi Mama as a group of 6. We all participated in the ‘me hungry now’ deal, which was more than enough food. Definite stand..."
SouthEastEater
"Came here for dinner and there was great service, great food just a loud atmosphere! In saying that I would still recommend and eat there again for..."
Zoe
"First time to Hochi Mama and will definitely be back. Great atmosphere and equally great food. Our waiter Kaya was friendly and suggested some dishes..."
Brett
"Great food if you can handle spice but otherwise would not recommend as found most dishes spicy! Atmosphere and vibe were great (very noisy!). My..."
Daniellefuerst1
"This place is amazing! The food is great and comes out rather quickly. The staff are incredibly friendly! The prices are incredibly reasonable..."
Sanj Tanya
"I visited Hochi Mama just recently and was very impressed with the level of friendliness and warmth experienced by the staff there, particularly by..."
Aleksandra Smiljanic
"Amazing food, cocktails, and service. The prices are very reasonable and our server Cleo was a friendly and attentive host. My new go to place to..."
Lily-Rose Palmer
"This is the second time I’ve been to Hochi Mama and I’m really impressed as its even better than the first! We ordered the “Me Hungry Now”..."
Kheng OMNOM
"Had a meal here with colleagues, good curry which is similar to red Thai curry but with less vegetables and more paste. Colleagues also happy with..."
Amid
"Came here tonight for a catch up with friends. Got seated promptly as we made a booking. The place was busy with a vibrant atmosphere. We got the..."
Bear Noms
"We stopped by here on the way to the theatre and found the food to be delicious. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Cocktails were great. Prices..."
Claire Sawyer
"The three of us ordered the Me Hungry Now menu and found the food to be more than enough, especially as we didn’t expect dishes to come with salad...."
Daisy
"Booked in for a birthday dinner. Brilliant place! Buzzing atmosphere, friendly staff and the food is beautiful. Fresh and full of flavour. We got the..."
Ruth Cathcart
"Ambience is great. Food is pretty good, eggplant rice paper role is amazing but it's super spicy!! Only downside is that the seating is only for 1.5..."
Yummyjjoa
"I have been to this place time & time again. I cannot get enough. The customer service is amazing! So many waiters & waitresses that will help you..."
Angeline Pyz
"Delicious food and Cleo was a great host! Make sure you leave room for the pandan pannacotta for dessert - it is amazing! The restaurant is super..."
JK
"Mama, you looked after us well. Great value for money ‘feed me’ menu (was really hard to pick from all the delicious sounding selections). Will..."
Sarah Brancatisano
"Great food and brilliant service by Cleo. The lunch special is so worth it. Cleo made the entire experience memorable with her customer service..."
Bindiya Kripalani-Mirpuri
"So good! I love any Asian fusion cuisine and this is no exception! The service from our waiter Fraser was tops and the chicken bao is a must try! We..."
Melfidaniella
"I had a booking for 2 here at 5:30pm on a Saturday night. We were seated promptly, however all the tables were very cramped together so it wasn’t..."
Stelly
"The best Asian food in metro Melbourne and fantastic service from Morgan. You can’t go past the trio of Prawns or the chicken buns ..... the only..."
Matthew Dodson
"Hochi Mama is what I consider a 2nd generation Vietnamese restaurant, in a sense that the founders grew up in Melbourne from immigrant parents and..."
Flying Forward
"Always a great menu, but made better by an even better waitress. We have our waitress Cleo the reigns of the menu and she led us through the entire..."
Conor McCabe
"Went with the feed me menu, and it was amazing! Went with Cleo’s recommendation and loved every dish. The cocktails were also delicious. Friendly..."
Alex Corva
"Everything was awesome, the food, the drinks , the waiters, i loved everything but I wish they would move to a bigger place so they would have more..."
Shareen Rahman
"We were craving for some gooooooood asian dinner tonight. and HOCHI MAMA was juuuuuuust perfect! Everything was delicious! And we were very lucky to..."
Saemyi Han
"My wife and I, and our 3 adult children dined at Hochi Mama tonight. Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Had the: Vegan..."
Neil Moore
"Lunch in the sun at hochi mama today.Food was really tasty, i had the chicken curry & some roti. Service was friendly, the food did come..."
Wine And Food Lovers
"I came here with a large group for my birthday on Saturday and we had the most wonderful time. The $39.5 banquet is such great value and our host,..."
Dee
"Food: Chicken bao was the winner hands-down but the soft shell crab and ceviche were great too. Would not recommend the Massaman curry - maybe they..."
Guzzling
"Love this little gem. Massaman lamb curry melts in mouth. Soft shell crab was light and not overly hot. Quick service with lovely young staff, Cleo..."
Donna Hayes
"Chill and lively atmosphere and very friendly wait staff. I highly recommend the Saigon curry (their signature) and the soft shell crab banh mi -..."
Fatcat
"Great vibes, friendly and attentive service. Good value for money with the feed me deal. One of salmon dishes were beautiful. It is a very busy..."
Tracy Jc Nguyen
"Chicken Bao was good. Vegan crispy fried Peking duck was excellent, will definitely have that again. Southern Chicken curry was creamy and amazing...."
Lucky Star
"We came as a group of 8 and purchased the Me Hungry Now option, definitely worth it and we were able to share a large range of dishes. The fried..."
Vivienne Zhu
"Had a great experience at Hochi Mama with a group of 9. Morgan was our host and did everything he could to make sure we were comfortable! Fantastic..."
Abbie Sheers
"Had a really nice dinner here! They do a good deal of 2 entree, 2 main and a side for $59 for 2 people (can add more). Food was yum, service was fast..."
Claire
"Lovely team, with delicious food. We had a great banquet amongst the three of us. Unfortunately we only had an hour to dine. But overall..."
Mikayla Williamson
"Went to Hochi Mama Saturday night and it was excellent! Cleo looked after us expertly and the food was simply delicious. Great Vibe. We left the..."
Scott Edwards
"Friendly staff with a refreshingly human element, love that they provide blankets in the cold. Nice looking and tasting food, some with their own..."
Riley
"The service especially by Fraser and Cleo was out of this world and made the dining experience more exciting and comfortable. Would recommend the..."
Angela Xiao
"Food was amazing and the service was fantastic. Cleo was brilliant and very attentive. Definitely recommend the Pork belly boa and dumplings...."
Mmrward1
"One of the tastiest and value for money 'feed me' menus in Melbourne. The portions were perfect for me and 2 other friends and we got to try a great..."
Veta Bajaj
"Had a great night there for my mum's birthday Sunday night. Food was great, service was great (we had Cleo who was awesome!), drinks delicious. Will..."
Phillip Ngu
"Such good food and service. Our waitress Cleo was really helpful and accommodating to our dietary requirements. The chicken bao was delicious! ..."
Larissa Cox
"Went for dinner on a Saturday night and had the Me Hungry Now option. Delicious food and great ambience. Portions were bought out pretty fast..."
Kavindi Deheragoda
"Amazing restaurant, with some of the best Asian Fusion food in Melbourne and probably in Australia. I’m a regular here and I introduce..."
Francesco Garbellini
"I love visiting Hochi Mama whenever I’m in the city. The food and cocktails are always great and the venue has a great vibe. Unfortunately sound..."
Samantha
"Fraser from the waitstaff at Hochi Mama made our night. He knows his stuff - we couldn’t decide so he picked our menu for us and paired a perfect..."
Stef Jones
"Last night's dinner was fantastic. We ordered the massaman curry , ceviche, chicken bao , pineapple fried rice and the spring rolls. The staff are..."
@lukebMelb
"Came here for a work lunch, great value deals, tried the veggie spring rolls and pork belly stir fry. Both were delicious and the meals around the..."
PedGetsFed
"Had a lovely dinner here tonight. Food, service and tunes were amazing! Our host Cleo was very helpful and kind. If your in Melbourne it should be..."
Matilda.stack
"Went here with some friend and did the ‘me hungry now’ option. It was great value for money. Would highly recommend. The workers were all above..."
Adel-phoodie
"Really nice Vietnamese fusion restaurant! The food and service was great. Went here with a friend on Tuesday night - we ordered the $59 deal...."
Dine And Dash
"Great food & service. And unexpectedly great value! About $50 each for the Feed Me menu (2 mains, 2 entrees and 1 side) plus a cocktail! Very busy so..."
Mjloco
"Loved this crazy little busy restaurant. The $59 feed me deal is perfect for 2 people and great for value. Was easy to make a booking but..."
Mj
"I've got a funny feeling that I'm getting too old for places such as Hochi Mama. While the food and service at this Liverpool Street eatery was..."
Professor_JER
"It was our first time visiting Hochi Mama for lunch and it was such a delicious experience! Let’s get straight into it:Roti & curry dip -..."
Win - FSC
"Tucked away in the Liverpool St, Hochi Mama serves up a delicious spin on traditional Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. We enjoyed taking the..."
Gastrology
"Been on my bookmarks for so long so we finally got around to checking it out and it didn't disappoint. The drinks had clever names and tasted..."
Finger Lickin
"4.5Update: we were recently invited to try the newly updated menu almost a year on from when we last popped in for a visit. Same great..."
Espy Eats
"Loved it! The me hungry deal was super great value! I would recommend getting in early as they are super busy. Favourite dish was the Soft Shell..."
M-brams
"Amazing food, great vibes, fantastic service. The wait staff recommended dishes to us when we couldn’t decide and all were delicious. I was here on..."
Chloe
"Brought my partner here for his birthday. We ordered the set where we got to choose a couple of dishes. Food and drinks were both amazing and plenty..."
Beii Tith
"Came here for my birthday and was so happy I picked this gem! The $59 option for 2 people (which we added another person to for an extra $29) was..."
Yasmin T
"Super delicious, very rich flavours and great value for money. The staff was very friendly. However the sea food did get me and my friend sick and..."
M.A.S.
"What a beautiful way to celebrate mother's day with a glorious 10 item feast + desserts for everyone on the table! Serving up Vietnamese cuisine with..."
Elizabeth Duong
"Wow wow wow. Two friends and I went to Hochi Mama last night and were AMAZED with the quality of the food. We opted in for the "me hungry now" option..."
Sky Srblin
"This place served rather delectable dishes with swift and attentive service. Went with a vegetarian friend, we had the eggplant rice paper rolls..."
Cara
"Back again at Ho Chi Mama tonight for a friend’s 21st birthday. I came late so I only got some of the mains & dessert but what I ate was very..."
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
"YOO KIDS I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE ENOUGH! Not only is Gemma (our waitress) absolutely lovely (give her a pay raise) but the food is really..."
VP
"This was my first time here and we had the most wonderful experience here. Service was amazing, the waiters and waitress even stood around to have a..."
Nini
"Love, love, love this place. The $59 Me So Hungry set is well worth the money especially if you order the fried chicken baos and curry ham hock,..."
G.R.eat
"Hochi Mama is a casual dining restaurant serving really interesting Asian fusion dishes. We went for the "Me hungry now". It is reasonably priced and..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Loved this place, food is amazing and well priced, atmosphere is great, especially being able to sit outside on a nice day. Service is spot on and..."
Dee
"I love the idea of tapas, nothing beats getting to try a range of dishes without breaking the bank. That’s probably why I was so taken by Rice..."
Beini
"such a nice little restaurant in the heart of melbourne. the food was very very nice. ordered quite a few different dishes with the highlight being..."
Kimmyreeow
"Nice spot for Asian fusion and drinks. The feed me option could be really large if you accidentally choose two large meals with heavy meat. But all..."
VodkaO_ZS
"I've visited Hochi Mama twice now, and both times have had great experiences. Hochi Mama is a hip Asian fusion restaurant that offers exceptional..."
JW
"Second time I’ve been and the service and food was excellent! Can highly recommend the $59 special for 2, definitely worth every cent! Our..."
Mikayla Wald
"We didn’t have any booking and walked in. Got a table straight away. We opted for the Me Hungry Now! $59 and had the best of best dishes...."
Foodmaster
"Great staff that are kind, helpful, patient and attentive. The food is absolutely beautiful. Lovely flavours, a wide range of dishes, caters well for..."
VeeC
"Recent Experience: It's rare to see restaurants meaning serious business of dishing out whats been promised, but it rarer to see..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"We celebrated a family birthday here and I couldn't fault it! The food was fantastic, the staff patient, attentive and thoughtful. Thank..."
Deanne Carson
"Cleo was a great find, specially the panacota : look at the picture . We will be back. Cleo will be waiting for us and the friends I am going to..."
Romain Hermelin
"Lovely food & atmosphere. Food came out really quick, and waitstaff super attentive. In particular, Gemma, our waitress was fantastic. Super friendly..."
Megan
"Had a company dinner there last night. Can easily say that everyone had enjoyed themselves with some great yummy food. Service was very good with..."
Naveed Kazi
"We came here with a group early Saturday evening. I’m glad we booked as the place was bustling! We chose the banquet which included 3 (or 4?)..."
OmNom Susie
"Food was amazing, atmosphere was great, service was good. To many waiters per table though, so much confusion if I had ordered or finished or wanted..."
Purple People Eater
"We went to Hochi Mama on a busy Tuesday amidst the CBD lunch rush. We had no bookings but they accommodated us and we were seated at the bar...."
The Frugal Cats
"Popped in for a quick bite tonight after work. They have an offer for 2 people which was 1 small dish each, 1 main each and a side to share for 59..."
The Judge
"Feedme menù was awesome Pice super competitiveGood food quality Staff friendly Generous portionsVery busy recommend make a..."
GL
"Something of an experience - incredibly friendly place, full on vibe, lots of atmosphere and a fun place to dine, inside or out. Can be very hard to..."
Keith Lawrence
"Booked this a while ago and Friday night my partner and I had a chance to check it out. Service was excellent, all staff were friendly, happy and..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Really delicious food that was served quickly (almost too quickly, mains out before entrees finished) that came in a good $59 deal of one side, two..."
Liv McGrath
"The place is really cool. Really modern and funky. The food is nice, probably not traditional Vietnamese but more on the fancy side. Everything was..."
Melbourne Food Lover
"I have eaten here 4 times in the past year. The food is always fantastic. Fresh. Full of flavour. The menu is brilliant and the prices amaze me. Top..."
Antoniette Santoro
"A small lovely venue to enjoy a contemporary asian fusion meal. Their infamous pork belly bao and their stir fry pad thai were both exceptional. A..."
TweeVy Ngo
"I really like Hochi Mama. I actually went there by accident because the place I wanted to visit didn’t have room, what a great accident that was! A..."
KnowingMelbourne
"If I could please my girlfriend like the tofu fried rice did... Pwoah, I'd be a happy man. Good Valentine's day feed, came with a champagne on..."
Alex Andrew Coe Billson
"Me hungry now deal was perfect for a hungry couple of 20 year olds. Pho pad Thai noodles and bao buns were our favourite! Very quick service, amazing..."
Janay Tahlia Casas
"Big applause for the owner who created Hochi mama, just because it is very hard to pull off Vietnamese cuisines with a twist.We had the $59 feed..."
Melbourneats
"Delicious Asian Fusion food 👌🏽 How can you go wrong with a $29 feed me option for one person... there were four of us which meant we..."
Deana Cannatelli
"Loved their $59 deal, it was simply the perfect portion (and price!) for 2. I’d recommend trying their fried chicken (and fried chicken bao!), they..."
Angel Khong
"We had a mostly great time here last night. Staff were very friendly, knew the menu well & were attentive to our table. Drinks..."
Lily Kelcey
"Cool and popular Vietnamese fusion restaurant in the CBD.The $59 for 2 menu was really great value!Cocktails were delicious and strong,..."
Avolette
"Food was fantastic! The Pho-pad thai and the chicken bao were the highlights! Everything was just fresh and delicious! Special mention to..."
Anna Ziegler
"K: Vietnamese fusion. I know what you are thinking. With our reviews on this style of food and myself not being a fan, it might seem bleak, but let..."
Kevin & Emily
"With the $59 set menu with 5 dishes between 2, image how’d it’d be like between 4?! Being a Vietnamese myself, the dishes and flavours were..."
Fiona Nguyen
"Love that it takes bookings. Food is awesome. Very similar to RPS next door. The service on the other hand was terrible. They were friendly but kept..."
Mistermister
"Entrée: fried chicken - totally recommend it.Mains: Saigon curry with tofu - I normally steer away from curries but this was a top seller and..."
Naomi Sutanto
"Stumbled upon this when we were looking for some place to have dinner. Long Q so it must be good. First impression- fast service (probably as we..."
Corgi The Foodie
"Excellent food but a bit cramped and service was poorly timed (my main came out within 30 seconds of having been served my entre). Given my entre was..."
Emma Barnes-Whelan
"Got surprised by the amazing decoration in the restaurant. The style is so cool. A good place to take photos. Tried the pork belly with rice. It..."
Milktealayer
"The food here is really food and the waiting staff are very friendly. We made a booking for 5 of us for dinner. We did the dinner special which was..."
Amysyder
"Came here for the pho dumplings and was sadly kind of disappointed. Didn't blow my mind but their pho was decent.Will give their other..."
Michael Tan
"Very busy and popular place for a good reason: good food and good service! Tried the Vietnamese style fried chicken with salad, rice and fried egg..."
Bernardo Jacobi
"Had a quick lunch on a Monday. The place was buzzing with lots of tables reserved. We ordered the eggplant rice paper rolls - an absolute taste..."
The Food Queen
"😱Lizzie's first impression: Very similar style to their food friends two doors down, but the menu is a of a Vietnamese asian fusion instead...."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Nice food , had a set menu the highlights were chicken bao, beef ribs and the steamed fish ! Beware it’s very spicy. Delicious cocktails. One..."
Food Lover
"I’ve been to Hochi Mama plenty of times, for lunch and have thoroughly enjoyed my experience. However, when introducing my big group of guests to..."
Cindy Nguyen
"First time there on Saturday and will be back ASAP! Even though the kitchen was closing, the team were attentive, took the time to explain the menu..."
Alan King
"Great service and amazing food which is why I'm rating it so highly. We had the papaya salad with soft shell crab, and a curry. However, the..."
Tk
"On a busy Monday night, the restaurant was packed. Had to wait about 10 minutes for an outside table. Waiters and staff were super friendly, always..."
Phuong Phan
"At $30 a head for 5 dishes this place is a bargain. The staff were great too!The “pho-plings” was a small serving and didn’t do much for..."
Cheesy.boys
"Great atmosphere, friendly staff, fun bartenders, delicious cocktails and amazing food. Took my vego husband here and we chose only vego dishes for..."
Liv
"Such good food in this place. Was here on a Friday night on a balmy evening. There is another place close by too, which was similar cuisine from..."
Brunos Food Safari
"A friend took me out for dinner and I absolutely loved there food and the interiors. Energetic and friendly staff. We got the feed me option which..."
Little Bit Of Everything
"Great food selection and cocktails! We had the fried snapper and beef short ribs - very flavourful and awesome for the price! The staff were also..."
CleoTheCat
"This was the second time we visited Hochi Mama and it was as good as the first. Our waiter Kaya remembered and was again extremely love and helpful...."
Jessica Palumbo
"The restaurant is actually really lovely. The atmosphere is wonderful and the wait staff, though not chatty, were efficient. The pork buns that we..."
Neer Ly
"The food is absolutely amazing. Stumbled in looking for ramen on a busy Friday night. You would think that I’d realise a Vietnamese fusion place..."
Christine Stephen
"Food was amazing! Ambiance was good and definitely a good place for vegetarians!! So many options along with reasonable price. I will definitely be..."
Julia Zhang
"Great atmosphere, delicious food and quick service. On a Wednesday night, we were seated at the bar as we didn’t have a reservation..."
Gisele_kaya
"Do: Coconut rice with steamed barramundiDont: Green Tea baoI loved loved the barramundi, the two distinct flavours of the two parts of..."
Turtle 🐢
"This place was packed when we arrived. 815pm on a Friday evening, we booked ahead and there was about 12 of us . We opted for the set menu . Food was..."
Truth Be Told Australia
"Amazing food , you would crave to go back. Kaya was an awesome host . His recommendations were spot on. Very friendly place. The desert we had..."
Prakash Kamath
"We got the $59 deal for 2 and it did not disappoint! Food and cocktails are amazing!! Service is just as good, staff are friendly and prompt. Food..."
Nathan Bell
"My sort of dining experience. Sitting up at the bar, restaurant has a great vibe, couple drinks and awesome food. Came at 6.30pm on Saturday night..."
Birdman
"What a great place! We had such a great experience tonight! Our host Alex definitely made our time a 10/10. Super friendly, efficient and just an all..."
Sweetlikesugar
"Another brilliant food experience here. Absolutely love this place. Food is perfect and the service is sensational. Really great vibe all around...."
Michelle
"This place is very underrated, those are the only words that can be used to start of this review.Staff were extremely friendly and it..."
Captain Tofu 💪🌱☘️🍀
"Overall rating 4 - based on the great service, value, ambience and location. Food was yum and for what we paid $59 for two of us it was definitely..."
Preet Eats 👍🏾👎🏽🤔😄😋
"Very very busy and super popular. Good food but feels a bit greasy. Really nice desserts and good sizes for serves. Good for sharing or if you want..."
Matilda Jeffrey
"We decided to give Hochi Mama a go after passing it multiple times on the way to more "hyped up" eateries nearby, and we were blown away by how good..."
Nini Foodie
"Cute little cozy bar, very trendy! Love the atmosphere. Was packed even though I went on a Tuesday night. Sat at the bar, bartender Terry was very..."
Wilko Tea
"I've been to Hochi Mama a few times now and have a few favourite dishes that I will always come back for! The pandan panna cotta is so good, that I..."
Ann
"Came here with friends for a Sunday lunch. The 5 dishes for $59 deal was good value and let us to try a variety of dishes - starting with smalls..."
Cindy Zhou
"Talk about value for money! First modern Asian restaurant I have come across that doesn't cost an arm and a leg for a few small dishes. Flavours..."
Southside Foodie
"A friend and I had dinner here. We decided on getting 5 dishes for 29.50pp. The dishes we had were tasty, however I found the dishes to be very small..."
LittleM
"Loved this place! Came here for a quick dinner before a show. Beautifully, delicious food all round. Everything we had was super tasty. Very..."
KITCHFIT
"Staff friendly. It was popular for lunch, they had run out of a couple options. Interior is cool, bit of street art and mood lighting. In a very nice..."
Youngy
"We went to Hochi Mama on a Monday night. We got the $29.50 deal, ordering tofu skewers, pork belly bao, the beef ribs and Southside chicken..."
WeiTing Ashley Shyu
"I would definitely recommend doing the 'hungry me now' menu. It's a great way to try different things and you can choose anything on the menu, great..."
Meg
"On Fathers Day this place was busy but not packed. We were left standing around for what felt like ages before anyone acknowledged our presence and..."
J0yy173
"Loved Hochi Mama!!! Such a cool place with a really good vibe. They play awesome RNB music and have really cool decor inside. The food is amazing &..."
Erica Roccioletti
"They have a set for approx 30 pp! So worth it, we couldn't even finish the food. The pau's were so so, but other than that the food is so..."
Jean
"LIT!: loved the portion size and dishes here. The dumplings in a fragrant pho soup was delightful unique dish. All the meat we had was super tender..."
Jennitals
"Had a lovely tasty lunch here today. Laneway location. Great sauces. Tasty! Favorite was spring rolls made with fine web of vermicelli- delicate..."
Salted Caramel
"In an area in the city where there's a pleather of great asian inspired restaurants like Longrain, Gingerboy and Rock Paper Scissors this place was..."
Mills
"I’ve been to Hochi Mama for dinner and yumcha but I’ve never tried their lunch menu! I was a little surprise by how much they’ve dialled back..."
Wandering Ella
"Have been here thrice and loved it everytime. Highly recommend the steamed barramundi, fried chicken wings, pork belly bao, seafood spring rolls...."
Melbourne Adventurer
"A group of my friends went here a few weeks ago and we loved it! The waitress was happy to help us with the menu to get more for our money, which was..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Hochi Mamas is a hidden little gem in Liverpool street.... not too far from parliament station. They offer Vietnamese dishes with modern..."
Sheemal Visun
"Hochi Mama is a hidden little eatery that puts a new innovative twist on the usual Vietnamese and Thai dishes.The place itself is..."
FOOD TRIP
"Zac was a fantastic waiter! Really took care of us and was very polite when we had to wait 45 mins for the rest of our party to arrive .... delicious..."
Claire Thorpe
"4th visit to this fabulous food joint and each time gets better!! Everything about Hochi Mama is just amazing- the food (drool worthy and delish) the..."
Stacy Hacket
"Yum yum yum yum. Tried so many small and large dishes here and they were so delicious. Make sure you get the soft shell crab. Amazing stuff...."
Lole Lole Lole
"Was great, lots of variety, friendly staff! The fried chicken and the spring rolls are brilliant! Also great atmosphere, and orders were brought out..."
Marcus Sim
"Hochi Mama is definitely a must visit whether you're a local or visiting Melbourne. Took our Irish friends for dinner and it was definitely a hit! ..."
Adriana Andelkovic
"😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 a Melbourne favourite. Never disappoints. I can't even pick my favourite thing on the menu. But my review needs to..."
Amy Stephenson
"Best fried chicken out!! Everything on the menu looks and sounds delicious, always spoilt for choice!! Sooooo yummy! Delicious cocktails! Great vibes..."
Stephanie
"Wow!! Incredible ambience, friendly service and amazing food.. there is a little bit of everything on that menu for everyone whether they are vegan,..."
Rebecca Fakhri
"Hochi Mama was this months lunch date with middle son, always looking for somewhere in close proximity to his work and good food! Have been to Rice..."
Carol Sheldon
"Great cocktails and the staff are friendly!!! The sharing menu is great!!! Absolutely love the hochi fried chicken, crispy pork belly bao and the..."
Brunchinwithb
"Food was sensational and service was great, was quite cosy for 4 people. Cheap for the amount of food you get with the $29 4 dish option. Will be..."
Joelperkins93
"Nice food, busy place, quick service and great value. The food is good, fresh and modern. Chicken was great, pork belly was nice. beef rib was dry..."
Justos
"Was not able to take pictures as the setting is dark and would rather have not insulted the amazing food. Heres a quick summary of my experience..."
HungryMelbournian
"The Pho soup is superb.But the pork bun was too hard to chewing and the noodle is less than I expected.Overall, the environment is quite..."
Alice Chen
"As a group of 5, we had to order the set menu which include a small and large plate each and few sides. The famous phoplings were very average. I..."
AP
"So glad we booked a table here - by 6pm the place was packed! We had the 'feed me' deal which ended up being a lot more food than we could fit in!..."
Amy Sharma
"This place is amazing 😍😍😍The food is simply delicious and the cocktails are too. Great value $30 per person for mains. We tried the pho..."
Sinfully Delicious
"Quality up market Vietnamese, go there with your friends and get a whole load of food to share. Enjoyed it all, especially the fried chicken..."
Matt
"Hochi mama screams TGIF vibes even on a Monday night. I love the atmosphere of the place, the waiters are friendly and everyone around you is..."
Vicky Ho
"Very good value for money ($59 for 2 ppl), great atmosphere, good service. Food quality is not quite what you'd get at Chin Chin or Jinda but it's..."
Truman Tang
"Great food! Good service and theyre so nice. So, I ordered the dinner set for 2 and can feed 3 person hahaha, and it is more than enough..."
Indira Ayu Maharani
"I had heard so many good things about Hochi Mama I decided to take my girlfriend here for our anniversary. We had a few of the large dishes..."
Andy Trancao
"We went with a group and ordered the $59 deal which is great value for money. The serving sizes are big and there was plenty to go all around. The..."
Glenny
"Had the "feed me menu" which was great value for $30. Everything we had was delicious and large portion sizes. Great cocktail list too. Quite a loud..."
Christine
"Went for a dinner last night, I made a booking through zomato for 8pm. When I got there the table was not ready and we had to wait about 15 mins. The..."
Clarinna
"Stumbled upon this place and thought would give it a go. To see how busy the venue was, guaranteed that the place and food must be good. The staff..."
Ray
"Super delicious, cool space with tasty modern Asian dishes. Went with a group before the comedy festival and they could not be more accommodating...."
BellaItalia
"❤️❤️❤️ delicious food the $59 deal was way too much food though. The dessert with the sticky rice and mango and lychee ice cream was..."
Facebook User
"The Southside Tofu Curry ($20) on the other hand was, surprisingly, a winner. The curry sauce was rich and aromatic, with the elements of sweetness..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"First visit here and very impressed with the foodThe staff were great but the kitchen must have been wanting an early night! We ordered a..."
Urban Foodie
"We were there early as we had a show to go to - 5pm.It wasn't long before the place was really busy and as the meal progressed we could see..."
Kriti Kapoor
"Excellent food, cocktails, ambiance and service. We dined there and tried their entire cocktail menu. Nothing short of brilliance. The food simply..."
NiluH
"Though modern Vietnamese street food seems to be the in thing right now, hochi mama really takes this cuisine to the next level. The bustling vibes..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Went here on a very bustling Saturday night after comedy fest show. Lucky we booked! Seated and looking at menus we ordered cocktails first (had a..."
Sophie S
"We went there for a Friday evening out with friends and ordered from the Me Hungry Now (MHN) option. $59 for two people gave us 2 small portions, 2..."
Poonam Advani
"When fusion is done right...YASSS! Plus 5 star service without the pricetag. Thanks Hochi Mama, this mama will be back on her next night..."
Mummy+Me Eats
"A Great Modern Asian in the City, With stunning Cocktails. So i visited here twice in the last month and both times it was awesome, once..."
Just Jamie
"If you’re going to make a good impression with The Dear Luncher, a great way to do that is to immediately provide an easy pop culture reference via..."
The Dear Luncher
"Amazing! Love the vibe of the place; great music and good customer service. Everything ordered tasted great. Really recommend their strawberry..."
Miranda Phal
"We started off with the Pho’plings and were suitably impressed. Served within an aromatic and flavoursome broth that exhibited a pleasant pho..."
Penguineats
"Ordered the me hungry now for 3 people for about $90. This consisted of 5 different sized dishes.The meals were delicious my favourites were the..."
Split The Bill
"Quick service with a smile! Food was amazing and FAST! sashimi and barramundi highly recommended. Mango blossom dessert was more than I..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"Hochi Mama has been on our bucket list for way too long, so tonight was the night to check it out 😊.Tucked in a classic Melbournian's..."
Must Be Hungry
"Great dining concept ..... Fusion is not an easy challenge to balance and accomplished.The first impression "always" counts ... smartly..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Got offered a complimentary dining experience for two people, in which I gladly accepted. We each had the option of an entree, main and a sharing..."
Stephanie Papazois
"Hochi Mama is a hip Vietnamese fusion restaurant nestled in the backstreets of Melbourne’s CBD. We were invited to try out their menu and had a..."
Donutsam
"We were lucky to get a couple of seats at the bar upon walking up on a busy Sat night. We had two delicious cocktails and did the $59 deal for two,..."
Justine
"Their coconut southern style chicken curry is to DIE for!In love with their interiors and quaint location. Would definitely recommend this..."
Rebecca Ann McPherson
"Great place to go with friends in the city as it is suitable for sharing. I went with 2 friends and we ordered: Trio of Scallops, Pho'plings, Fried..."
Ruby Wang
"Vietnamese Fusion Can't say I've tried it... Loved this trendy little Melbourne cafe. Perfectly styled... Love the name and the the place and the..."
Nay Nay
"Delicious food and yummy cocktails with the best service Melbourne has to offer! Staff are super helpful and knowledgable about the food and drinks,..."
Julinka Ulehla
"Great service, delicious food!! Went for the $29.50 share option which worked out to be perfect amount of food. Did notice that wine is the same..."
Amazon
"Great option for a trendy and reasonably priced meal in the city. I dined here with a large group of friends and found that the menu was incredibly..."
Kate Dougherty
"I enjoyed great food and great service from very friendly staff, who were very helpful and answered any questions we had! I had a fantastic time..."
Mark Acton
"Here's the story! my partner and I were craving something different, something great. And look no further than Hochi mama! From the moment we walked..."
Henri Jay
"Love this place! Super fun vibe and great staff. Good food was super quick and delicious. Unique cocktail menus that pairs well with all the food,..."
Julia Ferguson
"After looking up Vietnamese CBD restaurants my partner and I came across this and decided to give it a try - it's now our favourite spot in the whole..."
Lucy West
"This place was amazing! We popped in before the theatre so were in a bit of a rush! We informed our fantastic, friendly waitress and she made sure..."
Becky
"I'm a repeat customer at Hochi Mama. The food, drinks, service and music are always amazing. Would definitely recommend They are great at..."
🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
"Great stop in for a quick bite! Cool venue, in a great street with the bonus of a few outdoor tables. Cocktails were great, food was good but not..."
Ashley Rose
"Hochi Mama was easy to find, with a welcoming and comfortable venue. The wait staff were all beautiful and friendly, and very helpful with answering..."
Maidtomunch
"Hochi Mama was not our first choice last night. Guess what it is great for fusion southern eastern Chinese food.👍👍 The restaurant has a package..."
Cissythescorpio
"A relaxing day for comfort food. We headed here for Lunch the other day, we arrived a bit early however the lovely waitress sat us down and allowed..."
Lyonee Dang
"Tried the $59 for two dinner. Ordererd the pork bao , chicken banh mi, beef ribs and garlic prawns. Happy with everything except the beef ribs which..."
Louisa Wang
"We visited Hochi Mama on a Thursday night, the restaurant was busy but we managed to get a table quickly without a booking. Staff were friendly..."
Aggie Koczwara
"Husband and I came here the other night and was actually pleasantly surprised. We were planning to go to Rice Paper Scissors but they were so busy so..."
Shelah King
"The food was excellent and good value for money (we got the special 2 larger, 2 smaller and one side for $59.90 between two). Very full afterwards...."
Laura H
"Lets talk the food we had.Scallops - cooked well with good hit of red curry. The balance of hotness and sweetness was good for me.Phoplings - I liked..."
Stan Lim
"Cat and I are obsessed with pandan flavoured food, so when we saw the pandan panna cotta on Hochi Mama’s IG we knew we had to come here!..."
Kristy And Cat
"Hochi Mama is far and away one of my favourite places to eat - ever. I love the authentic, unpretentious and laid back vibe of the space and the..."
Mandy
"We order different dishes between the Small and Large menu and we loved it. We have had the opportunity to try several Asian restaurants and I have..."
María Camila Restrepo Z
"A casual, modern and hip place to dine in the heart of melbourne city! The venue itself is verryyyy small but they utilize the space well including..."
Linda Nguyen
"Vibe & service was great! We had the beef ribs which were super fatty but the flavor was amazing! The scallops definitely were the highlight! We will..."
Ali_paton
"reservation is definitely recommended. Ordered and LOVED THE VEGETARIAN PHO. Very beautiful scenery. Service was fast and prompt. Left very full and..."
J.G
"A modern twist to Vietnamese food. We had the baos which were nice, although another serving would be great. Vermicelli spring rolls are always a..."
Shiju Mammen
"Food was yum and our server Harriet was very nice! I'm a coeliac and they catered for me in terms of mains but unfortunately had no desserts..."
Zoe Chin
"Hochi Mama is one of my new Vietnamese fusion hotspots in Melbourne as of today. I was intrigued by the rnb and hip hop background advertised on..."
Artistedegastronomie
"On the way home from hochi mama and can't wait to actually get home to rave about this place. Firstly , for a place in the cbd - it actually took..."
Foodaholic
"We were looking for somewhere relaxed to have a catch up with the girls near the end of a long work week. Ho Chi Mama is the perfect environment to..."
Chrissy Lafian
"My partner and I wanted to try Rice Paper Scissors for dinner on new year eve after movie at Melbourne Central. As they don't take booking for..."
Jolene Lim
"Hochi Mama is a great restaurant but some of the dishes are a hit and miss. However, if you are ordering their lunch specials, the $17-$20 price is..."
Clarissa
"On a Friday night, some girlfriends and I thought We'd grab something to eat before heading to the theatre. Needless to say and not to our surprise,..."
NGOC NGUYEN
"Usually I'm not a fan of fusion food, but Hochi Mama's food was delicious. My favourite dish was the "pho-plings" what a great invention. But I also..."
Fiona Tran
"There’s always a constant influx of new restaurants in Melbourne, which makes this city so amazing. One such new location is Hochi Mama, a..."
Ryan Ilahi
"Perfect place for date night! Great ambience and a great vibe as soon as you step inside. Loved the menu as it had a lot of varieties. I'm not..."
Quyen
"Yet another hipster joint joining the Viet craze. Not a bad effort from Hochi Mama. I had the chicken salad with vermicelli. It was decent but needed..."
Greedygreedyguts
"Great ambiance and tasty food. Have been back several times for the curries and fried chicken! Make sure you try the Pandan Pana Cotta! Good size..."
Steven Wong
"Honestly underrated place, I'm glad that I couldn't get a seat next door! Serving size indeed could be slightly bigger, but the taste wise was really..."
Grace
"The BEST Vietnamese Tapas joint in the CBD with its very trendy R&B Atmosphere! The crispy chicken is to die for but also their cocktails!!!! CHECK..."
Jerome Zaldivia
"Been here too often and love the food and atmosphere. Fried chicken is a must!Also partially in love with this delicious cambodian man always in..."
Eugene Cyy
"The food and environment are amazing. Good place to chill out with friends. Friendly customer service as well. Definitely must try their Saigon..."
Alvin Lim
"This is a great place to catch up, celebrate and hang out with friends! Awesome food and friendly staff! Definitely a must try place,..."
Timothy Lee
"The staff are absolutely wonderful. Very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Great music and environment. The food was simply delicious .. YOU MUST..."
Hannah Pickle
"Been to Hochi mama a whole bunch of times in the last few months, food is super yummy, great customer services and awesome rnb/hip hop playing at all..."
Andrew Lin
"Came here by accident, due to rice paper scissors having an 1hr45 waitlist on a Saturday night and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised! The..."
Amy Hazel Price
"Love Ho chi's great place for a drink and some food. The ambience is on point and the staff appear to be really well trained. I would highly..."
Justin
"Great food, great music, great service, great atmosphere. Food came out fast & fresh & was so delicious!! The 'take a selfie' cocktail is a must try...."
Steph
"Some of the best service I've had in Melbourne. Absolutely loved the food too. Had the waiters recommendations which turned out to be a very wise..."
Jed Rizzulo
"I have visited this restaurant twice now as they have a really great, affordable deal for two people.The first time was about 4 weeks ago and..."
Louisa Berry
"So so tasty! Went here last night and already can't wait to go back! Aside from a couple of teething problems like our food coming out before..."
Allthenom
"Found this cool little place on Liverpool St (cute little alley way off Bourke St) with amazing Vietnamese food that I can recommend to everyone...."
Steve Levon
"Among the many competitive eateries in Melbourne CBD, Hochi Mama is by far one of my favs with an exceptional spin on Vietnamese food. Both flavour..."
Lanna Nguyen
"Came here randomly with a group of 3 mates! We ordered this set menu which was $59 for 2 people and you get 2 mains, 2 entrees and a side dish...."
Ammy Elle
"We decided on HCM after being told Rice Paper Scissors was an hour wait, which turned out to be the best disappointment! We selected the share..."
Catherine
"Really enjoyed dinner here last night. Venue was great. Good was tasty and quick. I love how they have the special where u can try different dishes..."
Susan Tang
"Fantastic place. My friend and I wandered out of Double Happiness, considered Rice Paper Scissors (and ruled it out because of the long lines) and..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"DO: If it's your first time, do the Me Hungry Now option. Highly recommend the Phoplings, Hochi Bun Bao, Fried Chicken, Pork Belly or Short..."
David Food Leasing
"Amazing food, beautiful flavours. Good portion sizes (not huge, not tiny). Writing a review as ordered two bourbons and received scotches...."
Cameron O'Reilly
"Delicious! Tuesday night - quiet, perfectly placed tables! No squished in like a lot of places!Ordered "2 of the banquets for 2" even..."
JM91
"Back back for lunch after a bad first experience and the food here is much improved. Solid mix of SE Asian flavours and interesting modern takes with..."
Themkc
"Best Vietnamese food I've had in a long time. Went here before seeing a musical and they made sure we had our food super quick - which was a lovely..."
Simone David
"I went to Hochi Mama for dinner with a friend at 8.30ish last night. Wow! Chicken curry, beef sticky ribs and coconut rice. All awesome!!! The place..."
Antoniette
"Nice place! We went there for a quick drink and it's a perfect place for that. The drinks were good and presented well. It came out promptly. By far..."
CoolBeans
"After being told of the 1.5 hour wait next door we happily headed over to hochi mama for a pre show dinner. Boy, what a happy mistake not booking..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"Came here to have a catch up with some mates, missed out when it was a pop up thought we’d give it a try. The pho was really good, but needed a bit..."
Yuzhi Liang
"Heard about this on Broadsheets Facebook page not too long ago, thought I’d give it a try with a couple of friends after work. Cocktails were..."
Ken Nguyen
"Tried this place out about a week ago with my family, friday was pretty busy but luckily we booked beforehand. Something I have never seen..."
Melissa Mai
"Ho Chi Mama was really easy to get to for my partner and I, as it’s a short walk through chinatown or Parliament station. Service was amazing,..."
Michi Mort
"Have eaten here several times and safe to say we love it, great vibes, chill music and great staff. The fried chicken is on point, so..."
Brian Truong
"Came here on Sunday Night - my boyfriend had heard great things so took me there. It is a hidden gem! I don't usually write reviews but feel..."
Adam Ibrahim
"We were greeted by super friendly staff who showed us to our table and took care of us the whole night. The food wait wasn't long at all and..."
Samantha Varghese
"One of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Melbourne. The food was really tasty and full of flavour and the staff were friendly and helpful. You must..."
Adam D
"Pleasant surprise!We didn't plan to dine here tonight but it was great.We decided to go with $59 for 2 starters, 2 mains, 1 side. And..."
Food Dine Roll
"Stumbled upon this place after Rice, Paper Scissors was fully booked and we're so glad we did! The most incredible Vietnamese food, an absolute taste..."
Lee Betts
"Amazing service, great atmosphere and excellent food. These guys know costumer service. Stay for the sticky rice and ice cream - yum! Scallops also ..."
Helly
"A hidden gem. Amazing food and service! So impressed!! Will definitely be back. Make sure you have the fried chicken and the paw paw salad with the..."
Alice Kwan
"Staff: Everyone is just an absolute delight! The owner was on the floor helping his staff and from scoping the restaurant, everyone was having a good..."
Mai Lam
"Really cool urban fittings to the restaurant. Service was great and really enjoyed the food, definitely will be coming back to take some friends for..."
KAG
"Great combination of food, service and ambience! Managed to get a seat outside and ordered the $45 pp Mama's Favourites which came with two entrees..."
Grizzly
"My boyfriend and I decided to try Hochi Mama on our date night! He has never had vietnamese food before, and can i say that this food was a great..."
Kira Jade
"OK, I've eaten stuff all over the world .... and .... Ho Chi Mama got something here.Went one night on a whim and had to return the very..."
Larry Mulligan Gibbs
"Tasty Vietnamese food from super friendly staff. Rice paper rolls, banh mi and spring rolls were all delicious. All came out almost immediately. I..."
Foodlover
"I have heard great things from this place, and I was not disappointed !I visited these guys while they ran the 'Pho Real' pop up shop where we would..."
Midz
"A new restaurant down Liverpool street, next to the infamous Rice, Paper, Scissors. Vietnamese to the core with a fusion Vietnamese menu, aptly named..."
Binula
"Visited Ho Chi Mama with a few work colleagues on Friday night after hearing about their new menu. Without disappointment, we were served with well..."
Anna
"A friend and I was looking for a nice bar on Saturday on the top end of Melbourne and we came across this little Vietnamese place with a great..."
Thin
"My partner and I visited Hochi Mama last night hearing of their new 2016 menu. From the beginning of our experience, we were greeted warmly with..."
Clyde Cayetano
"Think of a restaurant decked out like a funky bar that brings a bit of Fitzroy/Collingwood to the Spring St end of the city. It has beautiful wall..."
Occasionalist
"Was a bit disappointed when they told us that they weren't serving pho the night I went but none the less the food we ordered was nothing short of..."
Alvina Chung
"There are so many things to love about Vietnamese food. Whether its a steaming bowl of pho, crispy bun xeo or deep fried spring rolls – the..."
Hungrycookie
"HoChi Mama is one hot mama! We were so lucky to be wondering around on a Saturday and come across this little beauty and barely open a week we could..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Beautiful Food! Super tasty and wonderful service :) I particularly loved the Pork Belly and Quail.Check out my blog -..."
Onlybeyoutothefull
"Hochi Mama is a really cool hidden away funky restaurant. For food we ordered 'Pho'lings', Fried chicken Banh bao, grilled chicken skewers and pandan..."
Devika Kumar
"Hochi Mama is the first foray into food for owners Thai Ho, Raymond Phan and Midawell Phal, but based on the quality of food on offer,..."
MelbourneVita
"Hochi Mama, I really get the sense this is a blended fusion style of restaurant the moment I walk in the door, decor is fresh, graffiti feature wall..."
The Business Of Food
"COME HERE FOR delicious melt in your mouth braised beef short rib, fried cauliflower salad and ofcourse the Pho'plings - A bowl of Vietnamese noodle..."
Brando The Pig
"I attended the launch and had tasters of a variety of cocktail samples and finger food. I really enjoyed it all, but the stand outs for me were the..."
My Food Trail
"Stumbled across Hochi Mama on a walk through Chinatown. We were told that it was newly opened so we were keen to give it a try. All tables were taken..."
Jana Maragozidis
"I went there last night and this place was amazing. This is exactly what i feel like we need in the Melbourne CBD. There isn't much vietnamese..."
Quan Ho
"Went here a week before Hochi Mama officially open and I really love this place. Me and my friends enjoy the place very much that we talk so much and..."
Hartini Wong
"This restaurant was a super surprise. 😮 The vibe is just perfect. The playlist is just too good with great hip hop tunes.😎 The inside is so..."
Stan Veloutsos
"Loved their set menu deal, it was simply the perfect portion (and price!) for 2. I’d recommend trying their fried chicken (and fried chicken bao!),..."
Angel Khong
"Nice modern Vietnamese restaurant with party vibes. The service is very kind and didn't mind to go through all the trouble of explaining all the..."
Yves Belli
"Tasty fresh and fast service here. Great upbeat vibe with a nice relaxed ambience.
Went for Feed me deal which was 2 small, 2 large and a side of..."
Kirstie
"What a lovely Vietnamese restaurant with a great interior design. The food was a bit pricey but well worth it. We went with the “FEED ME NOW”..."
jayjaytruviews
"One of the best find in Melbourne. Reasonable price and really good food. I have to say better than Chin Chin and Rice Paper Scissors. The food is of..."
Leo Pafu
"My family went here on Sunday to celebrate my Dad's birthday and we were impressed! All the food and drinks were delicious. We especially liked the..."
Carmen Ubermanowicz
"Great food, great service and great value! We were seated outside which was nice when it was still bright. But when it got dark our table needed..."
"One of the best seafood restaurants I’ve ever been. Was amazed by the quality of its food, will definitely come..."
Gloria Chen
"Great location great view, the food is beautiful presented and tasted so good. Highly recommended the dessert,..."
Silu Chen
"The seafood is fresh, the lobster is big, the service is good, the environment here is good, will come..."
Big king
"Authentic chinese food, great service and great view of Yarra..."
Dwi Suwandi
"Came here with my colleagues for a festive banquet, the food was beautifully presented and incredibly yummy.
The place has a good river view with..."
Jerry Z
"We had dinner last year, because the view outside the restaurant is very good and you can see the fireworks. This is a Chinese restaurant. The..."
Jennifer Gao
"Took my mum here for her birthday and was not disappointed. The place was a little difficult for us to find but we got there in the end. The food is..."
"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..."
Rock
"Absolutely delicious food and the service was great. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. My one criticism is the amount of carrots in the serving..."
Preston Parks
"Yummy as!!!! Went because of a recommendation from my housemate - we had our end of year Christmas dinner there. Super affordable (I think it was $75..."
Shaun Bong
"Every single item we ate was an absolute flavour bomb. The menu is curated so well that the only thing I could do was applaud the chefs who made it..."
yaz sen
"Delicious! Great modern versions of Middle Eastern classics. We got the 4 course, almost went for the 5 course, but we were full by the end of the..."
Steve Lamattina
"Amazing middle eastern cuisine! We did the chef's selection 5 courses and left feeling properly stuff and super content. The staff were friendly,..."
Caitlin Harman
"Came here for my sons 17th birthday. Absolutely loved it. The hummus is absolutely the best you will find anywhere. The lamb was fantastic...."
"Tasty dumplings! Food always taste fresh, pan fried pork dumplings are soo good!..."
Anna Shannon
"Authentic food but very small space to sit in. Everyone walking past seems to be up your face but it’s a very good crowd and serves very delicious..."
Peking Duck
"This place is always busy and there was a wait line. However the line moves fast and didn’t have to wait long for a table. Food was so delicious,..."
Kristy Phan
"Always a favourite for dumplings cravings. From xiaolongbao to steamed or fried dumplings all are delicious. Service is quick too...."
Neil Moeis
"The best shanghai pork buns EVER! I also love their pan fried pork buns, so juicy and delicious! I enjoy their pork mince dry noodles and their..."
Laura Kaziavin
"Must try xiaolongbao and shengjianbao, very delicious but it is a pity that they don’t serve sliced ginger with xiaolongbao...."
Tianshu Sun
"Quick service and yummy foods! The place is a little bit cramped but still able to enjoyed my lunch. My favourite is their shanghai noodle for..."
Eatwithbonny
"Good dinner here over the weekendThe restaurant is a lot smaller than I originally thought. It felt a bit cramped and small.My..."
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
"Super super good! XLB were great. Pan fried pork dumplings were fantastic. Texture was amazing. Pork buns great. Choi sum & garlic. Yum!!!! And the..."
Chris Lee
"$10 for 12 vegetarian dumplings - such great value, stuffed full of greens, would definitely have them again next time I’m in Melbourne. We also..."
Shannon
"This was the one I am mentioning on my last review post, the one when we sneaked out and find some Asian feed. There were six of us who craved for..."
Ang Sarap
"My favourite dumpling store in Melb, truely authentic and cheap. Fresh flavours and best to eat with a beer. All the dumplings are so yum from the..."
Johnny
"Best cheap eats, dumplings were delicious and great value for money. I would recommend take away and not dining in as it's busy and small place. Be..."
The Melb Foodie
"Overall score: 17/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: classic dumpling franchise in the city *Review: it’s really odd to see..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Perfect! Crab and pork XLB blew our minds! Definitely worth the price and with so many other choices for dumplings and rice, definitely a place we..."
Shalison
"Quick friendly service. Food delicious. Good value. Fried Dumplings, XiaoLongBao and steamed egg custard buns. Food arrived fast and very..."
Tina Asfar
"We loved 😍The dan dan noodles ! They were delicious and had a bit of a kick. The xiao long baos are usually nice too! They were extra meaty!..."
Withaknifeandfork
"Decided to take my friend to Shanghai Street to introduce them to Xiao Long Bao. We had the XLB, of course, the Shanghai pan-fried mini bun, and the..."
Stelly
"Shanghai Street always delivers their delicious soup filled xiao long bao steaming hot in paper thin wrappers. Would be a 5 star only for the xiao..."
Forwang Li
"Went on a weekday and fortunately the place wasn’t packed and we were seated immediately. We ordered the boiled chicken and prawn dumplings and the..."
@_@
"4.5/5We were craving Xiao Long Bao so we headed down to Shanghai street dumplings to fulfil our cravings. The venue is quite small and it was..."
Ahh_Blueberry
"If you’re looking for some delicious and super affordable Chinese food (especially dumplings), this is definitely the spot to check out in the..."
Eats With Kayli
"Delicious authentic dumplings with no fuss for service but who cares when you only go to satisfy your dumplings cravings. Shanghai fried noodle and..."
Caroline
"Cheap fast and delicious. What more could you want. Is a tight squeeze for seating but they cook fast! Chicken and prawn dumplings and the staple..."
Jason Chu
"This is epic venue and one of the best cheap eats. Serving one of the best greasy Asian foods, with top flavours and there accompaniments like fish..."
Ricky.katyal86
"I love their rice cakes and their dumpling CHILI! To be honest, their dumplings are mediocre but I come back for their chili. Though its not spicy, I..."
Elephantpizza
"Signature Xiaolongbao really can remind me the taste of my hometown. The pan fried buns were ok. Inside meat and juice were very nice but the skin of..."
Jophy Ye
"Great place to get tasty food fast. Soup guaranteed to clear your sinuses and steer away any bodily toxins. Pork dumplings filling and juicy...."
Jenlea6773
"Since it’s opening Shanghai Street has always been packed to the seams with the customers waiting outside. It took a little while for me to ever..."
Donutsam
"If you like dumplings will definitely love this place. By far the best dumplings I have had in Melbourne. Expect to spend $50 for two people...."
Johnny Chan
"We ordered the chicken xiao long bao and the chick dumplings. The chicken dumplings were delicious, very flavourful and heaps of meat. The chicken..."
Lara Lia
"nice food and service . we order juicy dumplings and shanghai noodle. The juicy dumpling is full of soup inside.we loved it. Will come again next..."
Z.z
"This place always has a queue so I decided to check it out for myself. I ordered the traditional steam xiao long bao (soup dumplings). They were..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Great food and really good price. Even when there is a line up, which is daily, it doesn't take too long to get in. Have tried most dumplings & bao,..."
Jess Grady
"I tasted my first dumplings in Chinatown in 2013 so was keen to ensure that my dumpling experience was an awesome one. This place was recommended by..."
Mia U
"Affordable prices. Service was alright. We ordered chicken and prawn xiao long bao and dumplings. The dumpling skin was very crispy and well cooked...."
Dakota
"When I am craving for xiao long bao,This is my to go place for it.They do it realy well! 🤤The noodle is also very good.I used..."
Hon
"A place to satisfy your dumplings craving if you don't mind waiting for a seat as it's often busy with hungry patrons however the fast service will..."
Hungry Hieu
"Pretty good offering of dumplings, service was very quick and efficient. Good selection of dumplings at reasonable prices. Area is small and very..."
MrCreosote
"My favorite place for 炸酱面 cos the sauce and noodles are just soooo good! Love their xiaolongbao filled with soup as well as they were thin and..."
Emily
"Great cheap night out. It is exactly what it says on the label. No fuss, tasty food. Food delivery is always swift, table service a bit slow but..."
Rachio
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: another place where I’ve been many times especially during my uni years just because it’s so good and..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"4.5I love coming here for the xiao long bao, probably the best in Melbourne by a long shot. There is always a line here but well worth the..."
Vivian
"Generous dumplings for a very inexpensive price. Restaurant is busy during lunch times and the space is quite small but my boyfriend and I was lucky..."
Emily T
"Pisang & Goreng, featuring 2 of our colleagues took a stroll down to Melbourne Central and visited this joint on the way there for a quick little..."
Pisang And Goreng
"There are so many dumpling restaurants these days but none really compares with Shanghai Street's combination of taste and value.These..."
Mr NomNom
"The line at lunch times and at dinner is always out the door so to avoid lining up I tend to get my dumplings takeaway. Why would anyone line up for..."
Tinmans Treats
"The best Shanghai dumpling I have ever had in oz especially the crab & pork one which is very light with both flavour blend very well together. Love..."
Janet @ Perth
"Another recommendation from a friend! Located on Little Bourke Street, this smallish restaurant was packed to the rafters. The queue stretched down..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"Value for money and flavours are strong without being overpowering. The fried chicken and prawn were a highlight, the crispness and large prawn..."
Linda
"There’s always a long queue here, and for good reason. Pre-ordering your food whilst waiting saves time when you get inside and ensures your food..."
Dumba
"These foods that I ordered so delicious. And I could say this place is a cheap eat place in CBD. I understand why it always have long queue outside..."
Jula Sihapanya
"Delicious, quick and well organised. We had a small wait on a Friday night. Our orders were taken in the line and food was delivered almost straight..."
Ruth Cathcart
"Everything was fast and efficient here. The food was great especially if you compare it to the price you pay - quite cheap and extremely delicious! I..."
EatorTreat
"Spot the tiniest restaurant that always always has a queue outside. Now we all love them dumplings and xiao long bao, their spicy beef over..."
Amy Ahmi
"The pork soup dumpling are 10/10The wontons in soup didn’t have as much flavor but still tasty Stir fry greens w/ Garlic has whole cloves..."
Yearofthesnicksnack
"Tiny and busy, squeezed 4 of us at a table meant for 2.Service was fast and efficient.Xiao Long Bao was quite tasty, more meat..."
Absolute Foodie
"I've visited this place countless times with friends. It's quite a large place, but there are still lines sometimes. It's a very traditional place..."
Joanne Liu
"The best dumplings in Melb. Don’t go expecting anything fancy/quiet/relaxed. This place does its best to keep up with the demand while they dish..."
Pearl
"I’ve seen the queues out the door but not ventured in until last night. The pork XiaoLongBao are definitely good, right up there with some of the..."
Andrew Shelton
"4/5 Taste3.5/5 Display 4.5/5 Quantity 3.5/5 Customer Service Great Chinese Restaurant in CBDThis place had..."
곰정안
"Thursday 1pm late lunch. Looks like a popular, street-style dumpling place! There was a line and we were told 10-15min wait (only ended up waiting..."
Jade
"Absolutely love the xiao long bao here, out of this world. Always come here and will continue to. YUM. Crispy skin duck is yummy too, crispy skin and..."
Ben B
"Had my first experience at Shanghai Street for Lunch. Had to wait less then 10 mins to get a table which was cramped and shared with other, but..."
Marc C
"There’s a reason for the queue! Juicy, yummy dumplings with super fast and friendly service and beer if you want - that’s the reason. It’s..."
Makruud
"The dumplings and bao here are next level. It is common knowledge. If you get there during peak times you will have to line up for sure. Have a look..."
John Carver
"Had my first experience of xiao long baos here and my gosh it did not disappoint. Understand why there's always a long line outside and would defs..."
The Food Book
"Absolutely love this place! I come here for lunch very often the and quality doesn’t fluctuate too much! The only problem I’d say is that if you..."
Melissa Phu
"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..."
"I love the bar area! The menu is simple but effective and the flavours are all really clean. The atmosphere is on point - cosy, sophisticated and..."
Unravelled
"Very classy venue perfect for a romantic date :) great music choice! small sharing plates are amazing as well as deserts. My main dish of steam fish..."
Sarah Bear
"The atmosphere is so 1920s Paris, it’s really gorgeous too. Loved the duck liver parfait. We had the Côte de Boeuf as our main and shared 3..."
Chronicles Of A Foodie
"Booked dinner at this place for a Friday dinner. Ambience : 5/5. Love the interior decor. Dimmed lights and subtle jazz music instantly creates..."
Moieats
"Fantastic French Flair restaurant in the heart of the city. Started our night with a cocktail at the bar before being seated at our table. The staff..."
Freeo
"Surprisingly cosy for a hotel restaurant. French brasserie feel with solid authentic dishesAll the classics done well and solid service to..."
Uroldoc
"Belated wedding anniversary lunch and it did not disappoint. First the ambience and low lighting created the perfect intimate mood, with..."
Thefoodbotherer
"The moment you walk in, you're greeted by a sense of old school romanticism and elegance. The staff here really know their stuff - friendly not..."
Princess Got The Hungries
"Bianca: One of our last meals in Melbourne was at the recently opened restaurant The Mayfair. Sitting just below the Sofitel hotel in the heart of..."
Forfoodssake
"Food was amazing something a bit different for the city. The tartar and oysters certainly the highlights. Great wine list that’s not outrageously..."
James
"Interesting bar and bistro near the Sofitel hotel and the back entrance to Collins Place. It was doing good business when we arrived. They promptly..."
Two Sheds
"Really like the ambience of this place. Really! Dined twice and had drinks once. The food is ok (entrees are better than the mains. Make sure you try..."
Hungry Brunette
"Had a lovely dinner at the Mayfair tonight. A classy and old world design with knowledgeable staff and delicious French bistro food. For entree we..."
Kate Dougherty
"The place is nicely located near Sofitel but the understated entrance can be easily missed if one is not careful. Once inside , you can definitely..."
Tweetie Bird
"Have dined here twice now and the 2nd visit was even better than the 1st. The crab crumpet has to be there go to dish which we will have every time...."
Melbourne Foodie
"Some thoughts to share after numerous visits across weekdays and weekends, dinner time and super late supper, with friends and alone. The vibe is a..."
Simon Bian
"I have not found many romantic places but this is surely on my list for a date night. We got there about 8pm and the place was full, luckily we had..."
Clarinna
"We had some time to fill in between work and a new menu sampling so called in to check out The Mayfair up at the Paris end of Collins Street. Kelisi..."
Espy Eats
"Intimate and classy, amazing wine list and superb entrees. Main (bavette) is a miss, but all is forgiven - great service, jazz band and the..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
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